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JohnB

All Glocks should be the same process to takedown 1. Remove magazine 2. Rack slide and empty chamber. 3. Rack slide and confirm chamber is empty. Release to full battery position. 4. Pull trigger. 5. Retract slide about 1/2 to 3/4 inch and pull down both take down tabs, just forward of the trigger g...

JohnB

I got an excellent Braztech Rossi from a fellow levergunner here at the campfire and I am very happy with the rifle. Great build quality and no issues, thus far. The double revolvers have excellent triggers, so it is unfortunate to hear about the QC issues for Rossi. I would not paint with such broa...

JohnB

Empire of the Summer Moon - Quanah Parker and the Commanche

JohnB

I could go one of 2 ways -

Pre '64 Model 70 - Well, just 'cause....

or

Savage 111 Trophy Hunter with Accu Trigger, Accu Stock, Nikon BDC glass and a Harris bi-pod. Steady, light, all weather and accurate.

JohnB

Paint is complete...for now. Still not 100% on the outcome, but better than it was. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f332/Zedex7R/2014-02-03_20-28-28_68.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f332/Zedex7R/2014-02-03_20-28-09_875.jpg Threw the Bushnell on just for giggles....thing is broken but I wan...

JohnB

I cannot speak to the availability of levers (my Cabelas always has several in stock) but I DO know that .30-30 ammunition is like hen's teeth, lately.

I have no idea what that is all about, but it sucks....

JohnB

OK, so I took it apart, to clean it, re-blue it, polish the wood and remove the paint so I can re-paint the cover...this is a photo journal of how it went...some good, some not so much... Where I started... http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f332/Zedex7R/Henry%20H001%20Project/2014-02-01_21-27-29_147...

JohnB

Well, I heard back from Henry on my inquiry.. They offered to sell me a new receiver cover for $40 plus shipping, $7.50 I covered the barrel and mag tube with 3 in 1 oil this week and I went over it with 000 steel wool. All of the freckling and 3D rust came off. The two problem spots (mag tube and b...

JohnB

Well, I picked her up...couldn't let her go. Henry H001 #1.jpg Henry H001 #3.jpg Henry H001 #4.jpg Henry H001 #6.jpg Henry H001 #8.jpg Henry H001 #9.jpg She is officially a project now...gonna strip her down, clean her up and then decide how she can be improved, with my limited skill sets of course....

JohnB

So, I went back to inspect the rifle and make the purchase. I will post up pictures as soon as time permits, but here is what I know - 1. The mag tube is loose and has rust right under the loading gate (opening) on the mag tube. 2. The front sight is loose, but easy fix. 3. The barrel has some rust ...

JohnB

. $150 is a bargain, and if you can't live with the chipped paint on the receiver cover, you can always strip it & then use cold blue for a CCH look. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Magical22/IMG_0057.jpg . That is AWESOME and exactly what I had in mind! You will have to share how you str...

JohnB

Sweet! A new toy for me!

Thanks!

I will post up pics...

JohnB

Thanks for the information, Hagler, but I am still a bit fuzzy on the implication.

I know the Henry's are decent rifles. My question was more directed at the value of the gun, given the condition, versus what they were asking for it.

Thanks.

JohnB

So, I am cruising the LGS used rack and I spy a used Henry in .22LR It is the standard H001 and has been used, for sure. Receiver paint showed signed of use, chipped, the wood was decent, and the action seemed fine. The mag tube had a spot of rust on the OUTSIDE of the tube, about 5-7" forward ...

JohnB

Awesome day and great shooting!

I was considering using my uncle's Sabatti 20 gauge, in lieu of my 11-87, but I thought it would be too tough on such a nice gun....now I know better.

Those are beautiful guns and sounds like it was a great day. Congratulations!

JohnB

My dad swears by those little Savage .32's....I have never known him not to have one over the course of the last 42+ years...

Heavy but accurate...fun, too!

JohnB

Hiking with my boy in Maryland...Swallow Falls

JohnB

So, I did a bit more research last night, I think I go with the following plan - 1. Clean with the denatured alcohol. 2. Clean with 000 steel wool and clean up with tack cloth. 3. Apply Tung Oil (2-3 coats depending on sheen) According to Minwax, the Tung Oil can be used with or with out a stain/fin...

JohnB

OK. Thank you for the information. So, I should use a chemical stripper (which one?) to prepare the wood and then apply 2-3 coats of clear polyurethane to achieve the desired results, agreed? I looked at the Minwax website and I will research other wood finishing products. If you have suggestions fo...

JohnB

OK, so I picked up a new Remington 11-87 Sportsman Field for my recent dove hunting adventure and I really like it BUT...the wood is not the prettiest...truthfully it sucks. The checkering is nice and the walnut is decent, but the finish leaves much to be desired. It looks like the wood was stained ...

JohnB

Well, yesterday was the first day of the season. Drove an hour to get to our field, only to discover that everybody and their brother were hunting at the same field. There must have been 15-20 truck in one spot! We drove to a second field, not as many trucks, but it was a two mile hike (at 5:00am, w...

JohnB

That is a beautiful truck! I have been wanting a full size drew cab pickup, but they wont fit in my garage....

Awesome weekend, sir. Congratulations! I heard the new 302's are awesome motors...let us now.

JohnB

Thanks!

It was an EXCELLENT excuse to pick up a new 11-87 12 gauge....

JohnB

Good evening, y'all. I have decided to try my hand at dove hunting in a few weeks. All I know about it that doves fly fast and I need to be faster. I have watched many videos and asked questions of the buddy that is taking me out. He says iff'n we don't see any dove, we'll head in to the woods and h...

JohnB

Happy Birthday, Kirk!

Enjoy your incognito day....

JohnB

Happy Birthday, Joe!

Hope you had fun!

JohnB

OK, the next OGCA show is in a few weeks and I am getting a itchy trigger finger. Looking for a Henry 22 Magnum, or a decent quality .45LC SAA clone. Does anyone here have any experience with either gun? Trying to keep the budget to $350. I know that may be a tall order, but you just never know. Tha...

JohnB

I find myself stuck in Columbus for tomorrow & part of Friday. Any GOOD public ranges nearby? @ 8mpg I don't wanna drive far! Griff, I wish I had seen this sooner! I am in the Columbus area...we could have met up somewhere. Try this link - http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/17601/Default.aspx or ...

JohnB

Mescalero wrote:Yes,
I have 3 of them (pistol ) check your eye relief first.

What scopes are you using? Are they scout mounted?

Thanks!

JohnB

So, I have decided since I can't seem to sell my XS Scout Mount for my 336, I am going to re-install it and add a scout scope on that rifle. I love the mechanics of a scout scope and it seems to balance the rifle, but I am not having much luck findings EER scope options, save the requisite Leupold a...

JohnB

That is a BIG cat!

JohnB

Mounted my new Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 4X32 on a set of Redfield rings...man, I really like this rifle!

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JohnB

Cool! I wanted to go this weekend but too much going on. Was it a busier show than normal? jb 8) I was only there on Sunday. It was kind of quiet, but Saturday was apparently a special kind of stupid. Couldn't walk down the aisles..... .22LR bricks going anywhere from $55 to $80!! :o :o :o We will ...

JohnB

So, this weekend at the OGCA show, I picked up a nice Marlin Model 60W for a great price. According to my research, the 60W was a small run of Model 60's that were differentiated by these items - A walnut stained birch stock (mine is quite nice) A gold plated trigger A medallion on the stock, with a...

JohnB

I've been a fan of pistol caliber lever guns for a long time. This winter I bought a M-92 in .357 Magnum. I was astounded at how much better this rifle cycled than my Marlin 1894. This Browning would eat any bullet style or OAL. My Marlin (it's factory stock w/no mods) is not so easy to shoot and I...

JohnB

Well fellas here`s one for your advice. My dad lives 20 miles from us and hasn`t came to our house or called in that amount of time. He divorced my mother in 77 and us kids, never came too my mothers funeral when she passed in 2001. I don`t believe i`m going to his funeral and i`m sure i`ll be made...

JohnB

Sorry I am late to the party, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HOBIE!!

Hope you enjoyed your day!

JohnB

Darto wrote:I am astonished

I have an old but nice condition Glenfield 60 and the matching small diameter Glenfield scope. Got it as throw in during a trade 15 years ago. Never shot it. Was going to take it down to gun shop and ask $20 for both. Maybe know I'll ask $40 !

I'll take it!!!

JohnB

I see these all the time at the OGCA shows. Anywhere from $100 to $160 (with a nice scope and in great shape) is the going rate.

I have been looking at one of those Glenfields for quite a while as a fun plinker for my kids. Can't argue with an 18 round mag and that price point....

JohnB

Cool 8) Good to see ya JohnB :) Thanks, Pitchy! I have been around but kinda quiet...been makin' a long list of things to do now that I have my little boy to do things with. He is quite a handful but so much fun...his sisters love him, too! I am here....just listening and learning...but kinda nice ...

JohnB

Upon redirection to the Bing search engine, this wallpaper came up and I thought it was beautiful. I also thought of everyone here, so I am placing it here for you to use and enjoy....

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JohnB

Thank you, everyone!

Yes, it was a great birthday. I spent the day with my family and my wife made her outstanding homemade manicotti...life is good!

JohnB

It was only 40 inches high...

I love Ford and that was and always will be one of the coolest cars of all time!!

JohnB

Agreed! They always go BANG and are low maintenance...I love mine!

And there is ALWAYS a market when you are at the show...

JohnB

Well, they is purty accurate...does that count?

JohnB

Well, I was at the show last weekend, and I ran across a deal too good to pass up. It was so good that I decided to get it for my wife! :mrgreen: $375!! She was surprised and I think she really likes it! 946_0230 small.jpg 946_0229 small.jpg And I got this for me...can never have enough good tools.....

JohnB

I just picked up my copy from the library today....had to check in on the campfire before I check out for bed and to start reading....

I am already stoked and I just read the back cover...

JohnB

Well, they caught them! It was a couple living in a cheap motel on the outskirts of town...both in late 40's, early 50's, white couple. :roll: I saw the loot...mostly jewelry,electronics, crossbows, older long guns, etc. I am glad they caught them, but part of me wishes they would have come knocking...

JohnB

Thanks, everyone, for your input. I guess I should have stated that the options I presented were the only choices available to us. I showed her the 12, the AR and 92....she instinctively knew how to hold and use the '92 and felt the most comfortable with it. Without any instruction! :D It was a prou...

JohnB

Unfortunately, there is no ramp up time on this. I need to do this now and a dog is not part of the plan (unless I can find a home for both my cats...anybody want a couple of tuxedos?) I have to use what I have available. I am so torn between the AR/1892 and the G17/1911 combo...the AR has a light, ...

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