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by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444
Replies: 30
Views: 7735

Re: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444

I would keep the marlin 444. Especially if it has the stock with the high cheekpiece.
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why only four rounds?
Replies: 16
Views: 2936

Re: Why only four rounds?

I have both a japanese 30-40 and 30-06. Mine take 4 in the mag. But you can put anothervround invthe chamber for a total of 5. Ought ti be enough for mostvwork.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does your .44 Mag lever gun feed 44 Special?
Replies: 25
Views: 9594

Re: How does your .44 Mag lever gun feed 44 Special?

My 1894 marlin is 1984 year of manufacture. It feeds specials and magnums fine at normal levering speeds. I do use this rifle for cowboy action shooting. When I abuse it cowboy shooting, I only use 44 magnum cases. At warp speed, the specials do jam on occassion if they are not round nose or round n...
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Dec 19, 2017 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers on large game
Replies: 17
Views: 3613

Re: Levers on large game

Deer
Winchester 94 30-30
Marlin 336 35 rem.
Marlin 1895 45-70
Marlin cowboy 50 alaskan
Winchester 1895 30-06
Marlin 1894 44 mag.
Winchester 92 44-40
Marlin xlr 308 marlin express
Bear
marlin cowboy 50 alaskan
Winchester 1886 50-110
Winchester 1895 30-06
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 121 fieldmaster
Replies: 6
Views: 1161

Re: Remington 121 fieldmaster

I have one with a 24xx serial number. Bought new by my grandfather, my father, brother, sister and myself learned to shoot with it. Still take it out from time to time. Still works great.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 better trigger pull with 1/2 cock hammer or rebounding
Replies: 10
Views: 1426

Re: Win 94 better trigger pull with 1/2 cock hammer or rebounding

In my case, I sent my rebounders to Turnbull and had the rebounder removed, the tang safety deleted and got a nice case color finish done. Not inexpensive, but you only live 1 time.
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 500 S&W vs Guide Gun
Replies: 26
Views: 3320

Re: 500 S&W vs Guide Gun

I didn't choose the 500 when I went the custom route. I went with the 510 diameter and 50 alaskan in the marlin and 50-110 in an 1886 winchester. I guess I am a tradionalist and old school. I can tell you that the 50 caliber works well on game. I can tell an advantage over the 45/70.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Spray versus Firearms
Replies: 18
Views: 3406

Re: Bear Spray versus Firearms

I have no idea why anyone who might have the rare remote possibility of getting attacked by a bear would chance their survival with a can of spray. I hear people say, "I'll just play dead" or "I'll climb a tree". Carry a heavy calibered gun and shoot the s-o-b. Worry about the l...
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which BLACK POWDER cartridge for deer???
Replies: 15
Views: 2997

Re: Which BLACK POWDER cartridge for deer???

It would be pretty hard to argue against the 30-30 if legal. The morons running the lawoffice in Ohio allow me to use my 50 alaskan and 50-110 winchester deer hunting but the 30-30 and 35 remington are illegal.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Range day with the 73 .44-40
Replies: 10
Views: 1449

Re: Another Range day with the 73 .44-40

Nothing wrong with this load or shooting. I would be pleased.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Self-defense Handgun.....
Replies: 40
Views: 6525

Re: Best Self-defense Handgun.....

I still stay with a revolver myself. If that is what you have been using, why reinvent the wheel?
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Re-Introduces Some Dis-continued Rifles
Replies: 30
Views: 5734

Re: Ruger Re-Introduces Some Dis-continued Rifles

I have wanted a 22 hornet version for years. Probably need to bite the bullet and buy it now.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain
Replies: 23
Views: 8679

Re: Buffalo Bore 30-30 190 grain

As far as performance, my bet is you could exceed or equal it with the Barnes 150 grain x flat nose or for fun a 200 grain round nose for the 308 or 3006. Probably no expansion, but beaucoup penetration.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle
Replies: 19
Views: 2480

Re: Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle

Living overseas and needing to travel in the worlds worst traffic. I am riding a Honda Spacy.115cc motor, but it gets 118 mpg.
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR lever
Replies: 34
Views: 9020

Re: Browning BLR lever

I'll bite. It's not a Winchester or a Marlin. It's not made in America. It has an impossible to remove high gloss finish on the stocks. It is not user serviceable. It's not a Winchester or Marlin. The first generation magazines are $200+ and the current ones cost 35 bucks. I like mine. You forgot i...
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sex In Marriages
Replies: 15
Views: 2868

Re: Sex In Marriages

Feel pretty sorry for you if this is the case.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many magazines to feel comfortable?
Replies: 19
Views: 3295

Re: How many magazines to feel comfortable?

How many magazines do you need to run through your gun to feel comfortable using that gun in that round to save your life? Does that need to be refreshed on any regular basis? Personally, I need to run a couple of mags of my carry ammo through my gun every month to feel comfortable. I practice with...
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Newspaper Do You Read???
Replies: 31
Views: 3155

Re: Which Newspaper Do You Read???

Been away for an 8-day business trip -- ugh... with Leverguns being blocked on all but one of the hotel computers (and it is blocked on my work PC too...) -- so I am finally back home, and have this one from the local gun club to share. Old No7 Which Newspaper Do You Read??? Experts have found the ...
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: model 71win a 200yd deer rifle
Replies: 8
Views: 2126

Re: model 71win a 200yd deer rifle

It is a 250 yard gun without a doubt. I am positive with better shooters than me, you could go 350.
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New wood's walking handgun...
Replies: 29
Views: 2622

Re: New wood's walking handgun...

Never would have given up a revolver (especially a .44) for a Glock in any chambering. That said, I hope you enjoy it.
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Jan 01, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scoping the winchester Angle eject 94
Replies: 14
Views: 2427

Re: Scoping the winchester Angle eject 94

I agree I should be able to use the sights with the scope removed but with a #95 rear base not even remotely close~ I guess I have to start removing. As for the front sight I guess I need like a .67" high....Good luck with that I guess........ Do you have a set of big bore bases? I remember th...
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suggestions for a WOODS GUN?
Replies: 46
Views: 5113

Re: suggestions for a WOODS GUN?

stainless 4 5/8 ruger vaquero in 44 mag, nickel 3 inch 29 in 44 mag. or a 6 1/2 inch SW 500. Depending if it is black or grizzly country.
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...never did trust electronic safe locks...!
Replies: 48
Views: 5013

Re: ...never did trust electronic safe locks...!

I guess I'm too "old school" and have lived in a mechanical world and don't believe I'll ever get out of it. I never did trust electronics of any kind, unless of course I'm forced to. If I have a choice, I always go for the mechanical variation. Even when I bought my last new Jeep, I was ...
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44-40 cast VS JSP
Replies: 7
Views: 1008

Re: 44-40 cast VS JSP

I have used 10 grains of unique and a 200 grain xtp to take deer in 44-40. I would not shoot this load in my uberti 1866 but it works great in my japchester 92 Winchester.
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scoping the winchester Angle eject 94
Replies: 14
Views: 2427

Re: Scoping the winchester Angle eject 94

With weaver rings, a quarter fits the screw slot. If you used the complete weaver set up and had a damaged scope, you can remove it it about a minute. then you could use the irons. If your using a 2x8x33 or 1.5 x5 like me, low power is about the same as irons so no need to remove a scope without dam...
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Dec 19, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 356win Barrel length
Replies: 3
Views: 1254

Re: 356win Barrel length

For 100fps does not sound like a great improvement. I would stick with the 35 remington or get a 338 me
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Dec 19, 2016 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alcan Brass 10 Gage shells. Any idea what they're worth?
Replies: 32
Views: 4663

Re: Alcan Brass 10 Gage shells. Any idea what they're worth

Rocky mountain cartridge makes new brass 10 ga. Shotshells. Cost varies by length. New ones go between 8 and 10 dollars last tine I looked. You can easily sell them to a cowboy action shooter on the wire. I have 3 10 ga. Shotguns and use brass cases for black powder loads for cowboy.
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 73 in 44 Mag?
Replies: 15
Views: 2123

Re: Uberti 73 in 44 Mag?

Lets look at the other side of the coin. If I wanted to shoot a SASS class with smokless and did not allow a marlin. The 73 in 44 mag would make sense if I was using 44 mag vaqueros. I shoot 6 grains of unique and a 200 grain lead at 1120fps in the marlin and an average of 820 fps in a set of 4 5/8 ...
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Visiting Nurse asked if we own firearms
Replies: 38
Views: 5298

Re: Visiting Nurse asked if we own firearms

When asked the question, I would have said it is an inappropriate question and you need to leave now. Then walked her to the door.
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
Replies: 56
Views: 8568

Re: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting

The top one looks like a Dakota, what is it? http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm163/buckeyeshooter1/rifles007.jpg lower rifle, Winchester 70 in 300 H+H.... as all around as you need for North America! A Custom shop Winchester 70 Custom African Express in .470 Capstick. http://i296.photobucket.com...
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
Replies: 56
Views: 8568

Re: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting

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lower rifle, Winchester 70 in 300 H+H.... as all around as you need for North America!
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Nov 22, 2016 3:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
Replies: 32
Views: 5781

Re: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.

congratulations on a very nice bear. Love that old Marlin too!
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of my Marlins is a picky eater, the other eats anything.
Replies: 7
Views: 1672

Re: One of my Marlins is a picky eater, the other eats anyth

I read an article back in the mid 2000's that said Marlin had specially tuned the 1894 Cowboys in .357 / .38 to feed shorter rounds. I no longer have any of my gun mags so I cannot verify this. What I do know is that the 1894S I had was not fond of any cartridges that had a sharp shoulder on the bu...
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of my Marlins is a picky eater, the other eats anything.
Replies: 7
Views: 1672

Re: One of my Marlins is a picky eater, the other eats anyth

Is this just something I'll need to accept? My 1894 Cowboy Limited has been worked over by a local gunsmith and it is smooth as butter, will feed anything in any which way seemingly. My 1894C which went to the same smith was a bit of a rescue because it had been screwed up by the previous owner. To...
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive looking shotgun slug...!
Replies: 14
Views: 1706

Re: Impressive looking shotgun slug...!

Brass cases can easily be reloaded. I use them for cowboy action shooting. Rocky Mountain Cartridge makes an inexpensive loading set for this. I would really like to see a modern Slug available for the 3.5 inch 10 gauge.
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass Pro buys Cabelas.
Replies: 21
Views: 2759

Re: Bass Pro buys Cabelas.

Bass Pro is at least 20% higher cost on everything around here. I like Cabela's and bought items like pants, shorts and tennis shoes there. Bass Pro has expensive lower quality items and much less selection. Needless to say, Fin, fur and feather will get all my money now.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newer Winchester 1873 Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1738

Re: Newer Winchester 1873 Question

I have not closely examined a 73, but I have an 86 and 95 that have 'real' case colored finish. My guess is that it is real.
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action Shotguns in Oz
Replies: 5
Views: 1988

Re: Lever Action Shotguns in Oz

About like the Winchester lever action clones. A small core of lever action guys would buy them as a novelty, but I would not spend my life savings on a shipping container full to get rich.
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pointy Bullets in Leverguns... Myth Busted?
Replies: 41
Views: 6216

Re: Pointy Bullets in Leverguns... Myth Busted?

Faulty test design. The recoil is said to cause detonation, not impact. I notice, they are not using a lever gun and pointy bullets in something like a .308ME or 45/70. Just you tube nonsense in my book, Bubba bored that day! I don't know if recoil would really detonate a round or not. But, I don't ...
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Hypothetical Question Concerning Lever Guns.
Replies: 40
Views: 4895

Re: A Hypothetical Question Concerning Lever Guns.

If it's a JM Marlin, I'd go with it. Like the 30-30 better. If it's a Remlin, I'll take anything else.
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Rebates
Replies: 8
Views: 1073

Re: Marlin Rebates

With the quality of the Remlin's should be buy 1 get 1 free, then maybe you could make one JM :D Marlin quality. :lol:
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now a FACTORY Ruger BLACKHAWK in 480 and 454...!
Replies: 18
Views: 1881

Re: Now a FACTORY Ruger BLACKHAWK in 480 and 454...!

I would like a 454, but not in a bisley grip. If they ever make a plowhandle, I'll but one.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monte Walsh
Replies: 37
Views: 7480

Re: Monte Walsh

Tom Selleck
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Jul 20, 2016 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady Lock N Load AP Rocks!
Replies: 32
Views: 3282

Re: Hornady Lock N Load AP Rocks!

Several years back I bought a Dillon 650 with the case feeder and a lot of options. I had about $1200. in the set up. I could never get it to seat primers properly and the powder checker had to be readjusted every 20 rounds. After sending it back to Dillon and getting it back still not working prope...
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anybody gone back to the 2-piece firing pin on a Marlin?
Replies: 17
Views: 3760

Re: Has anybody gone back to the 2-piece firing pin on a Mar

I have an 1894 that I use for CAS and I did change to a steel 1 piece firing pin, along with new springs. The reason I changed it was with the lighter springs the hammer strike would not set off all brands of primers. CCI's would not fire. I own many other Marlins, none of which I have gone to a sin...
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Marlin disassembly tips
Replies: 9
Views: 2609

Re: Old Marlin disassembly tips

If you have done a Winchester 92, this will be cake! :shock:
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the proper method of managing heavy recoil?
Replies: 17
Views: 2040

Re: What is the proper method of managing heavy recoil?

What I do is start with highly reduced loads. Then shoot them for practice often. Somewhere along the line sight in with the 'heavy' ammo, then revert to the light load. Keep shooting, then check the 'heavy' to make positive it is still ok. Then go hunting. I never feel the recoil in a hunting situa...
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How can a .338 Win Mag generate more energy than 300 WM
Replies: 11
Views: 1744

Re: How can a .338 Win Mag generate more energy than 300 WM

Shoot a 220 grain 300wm, then a 300 grain .338wm. You will quickly understand there is no comparison. The 300 will kick and the .338 will kick a lot! Works the same way on whatever poor creature you shoot with these things.
by buckeyeshooter
Fri May 20, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92: rebarrel to 44-40 or 38-40
Replies: 17
Views: 2473

Re: Browning 92: rebarrel to 44-40 or 38-40

Here you go! I have several 44-40's but have always wanted a 38-40 too!
http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/wl383028-2 ... rel-blank/
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin .30-30
Replies: 28
Views: 3454

Re: Marlin .30-30

keep looking, you will eventually find a 94. I like the marlin's better myself!