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- Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 5843
Re: Your choice of carry gun?
a 3 inch nickel plated smith and wesson 29 in 44 magnum with 180 grain Federal Ammo .... concealed. If I am open carrying in the outdoors... a 6.5 inch 500 SW with 275 grain Barnes XTP bullets at 2000fps.
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Lever Action Recommendations!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1409
Re: First Lever Action Recommendations!
Pretty hard to beat a Winchester 94 (pre 64) or a waffletop marlin. Caliber... 30-30 of course.
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sound track in the reloading room today ........ Marty Robbins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 310
Re: Sound track in the reloading room today ........ Marty Robbins
great voice and interesting songs.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: External Hammer Shotguns: "CZ Hammer Classic" (AFTER added)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1284
Re: External Hammer Shotguns: "CZ Hammer Classic" (AFTER added)
I bought a norinco coach gun with hammers. I use it for CAS and sometimes as a field gun. I looked at the CZ, but I did not like the weight. Felt more like 9 pounds than 7. My norinco goes about 6.5 pounds.
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 2:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making use of free material
- Replies: 3
- Views: 315
Re: Making use of free material
That is old school right there, good job!
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So...You're Going On A Trophy Hunt At Boar's Nest....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 812
Re: So...You're Going On A Trophy Hunt At Boar's Nest....
Marlin cowboy rebarreled to 50 alaskan and a winchester 95 carbine in 30-06.
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maximum "oomph" for the .45 ACP
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1378
Re: Maximum "oomph" for the .45 ACP
I use the standard 230 grain bullet... lead rn, jacketed rn or xtp at 850fps. If I need more gun, I have a 3 inch SW 44 mag.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku 1873 .44-40
- Replies: 10
- Views: 699
Re: Miroku 1873 .44-40
very nice! now take it for some exercise!
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another vintage lever gun added to the fold (photo)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 914
Re: Another vintage lever gun added to the fold (photo)
wonderful! great gun, great round.
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 327/ 627 PC revolvers? Plot Twist.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 747
Re: Anyone shooting one of the S&W 327 PC revolvers?
No 327 but I have 27's in 3.5,5, 6 and 6.5 inch barrel lengths. Shoot great!
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 500 s&w
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1045
Re: Marlin 1895 500 s&w
If you want a marlin in 50 caliber, the 50 alaskan will work as long as you handload it sanely.
500 sw .500 diameter
.510 ak .510 diameter .348 winchester opened up to .510
I shoot 535 grain woodleighs or 500 grain cast in mine. Rolls bears like groundhogs!
500 sw .500 diameter
.510 ak .510 diameter .348 winchester opened up to .510
I shoot 535 grain woodleighs or 500 grain cast in mine. Rolls bears like groundhogs!

- Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (Miroku) 1873 what caliber?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3312
Re: New (Miroku) 1873 what caliber?
no question, 44-40
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 Win Mag vs 338 Win Mag
- Replies: 13
- Views: 934
Re: 300 Win Mag vs 338 Win Mag
I’ve had several of both and liked them both . However my application with a 300 Win Mag or the 300 Weatherby was with 150’s or 165’s , I liked 165’s the best in both 300’s . My application with the 338 usually started at 200 grains up to 225 grains all being polymer tipped bullets with the excepti...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: smallest powder charge for this result
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1510
Re: smallest powder charge for this result
Another vote for unique.
- Mon May 28, 2018 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: article ..... Top 10 Best Leverguns
- Replies: 8
- Views: 674
Re: article ..... Top 10 Best Leverguns
I would drop the BLR from the list, it's not a traditionally engineered lever action and add the Winchester 1895 instead, which was an engineering marvel when introduced,
- Mon May 14, 2018 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 and Browning 71 parts interchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 718
Re: Browning 1886 and Browning 71 parts interchange
Yea, but he is not talking changing to a 45/70. He has a 450 alaskan that is based on a 348 case not the 45/70 case that has a smaller rim and a different body diameter. My best advice would be to have a professional gunsmith who does these conversions troubleshoot it. It is possible to fix it yours...
- Mon May 14, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Browning A-5
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1330
Re: The Browning A-5
Assuming the loads are heavy enough to cyclevthe action, it ought to work great. It is recoil operated instead of gas operatedcso, my thinking more dependable than gas operated designs because no port to foul.
- Sun May 13, 2018 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CCW liability insurance banned in New York...???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 836
Re: CCW liability insurance banned in New York...???
No, not crazy but a way to practically defeat your concealed carry option. Next will be a law you must have liability insurance and with none available, yoù have been disarmed even if you have a permit.
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WARNING: Dallas NRA Convention Issues
- Replies: 6
- Views: 766
Re: WARNING: Dallas NRA Convention Issues
I think I might start with a letter to corporate headquarters. Certainly, with the number of NRA members they would not want the NRA members to boycott them.
- Sun May 06, 2018 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crossing Off Dick's Sporting Goods
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1633
Re: Crossing Off Dick's Sporting Goods
My one experience was going in for shotshells on sale at a low price. I bought several boxes and did not find out until later that the boxes they sold contained only 20 instead of 25 shotshells. As far as I am concerned, the name suits them.
- Sun May 06, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi-combustible filler
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1050
Re: Combustible filler
In my black powder shotshells, I have used a cotton ball or piece of a cotton ball to adjust the height of the powder column and also in the shot cup to reduce the shot charge. Basically, I make a 3 1/2 inch 10 gauge into a 2 3/4 12 gauge load using black and 1 ounce of shot. Cas black powder class.
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 444
- Replies: 9
- Views: 726
Re: Marlin 444
Dang, I cant imagine cutting down a 24 inch barrel and rasping off the monte carlo. I have been looking for that configuration for years... they dont show up often.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunny's Gone.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 882
Re: Gunny's Gone.......
That last bit, makes me like him a bit more. Rest in Peace R. Lee.
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder how this compares to a 50 Beowulf...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 921
Re: Wonder how this compares to a 50 Beowulf...
Those 2 are like .38 S&W compared to .38 Special and your .500 is a .38 +p compared to the 50 Alaskan and modern 50-110 which is a .357 mag.
- Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEW .44-40/.44WCF Loading Article
- Replies: 4
- Views: 552
Re: NEW .44-40/.44WCF Loading Article
I have been using 35 grains of goex xx. 40 grains is not as accurate in my guns.
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1541
Re: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
Sounds like you got a nice one.
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Mag Rifle Load
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2633
Re: .44 Mag Rifle Load
Call me traditional but I still use Elmer Keiths load of 22 grains of 2400 and a 240 grain bullet.
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1541
Re: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
Don't forget to look at a Turnbull 1886. The price differental is worth the upgrade in quality. You dont have to get 45/70. You can go 45/90, 50/110 or 470 Turnbull too.
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Model 63-4 5" Upgrade -- Added the "3 Ts"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 651
Re: S&W Model 63-4 5" Upgrade -- Added the "3 Ts"
Never have had a 63, but do have an 18-2 with 3T's bought new in the 80's. A great shooter and easy to carry.
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 671
Re: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
No clue from me, but I do know I have been using mine several days a week for over 10 years and it still looks great and shows no wear other than where the buckle. Touches the leather around the belt hole.
- Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 671
Re: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
Check Buffalo Arms in Montana. I have been using a canvas belt for years from them. Mine is10ga.shotshells, but they have a Mills Belt also.
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi Ranch Hand
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1709
Re: Rossi Ranch Hand
"And, no it has no real practical application, but I couldn't care less. It's fun!" I have one in 44M and the only "practical application" I see requires a $200 tax stamp (i.e., a stock) My thought exactly. It would make a nice trapper, but you would havevto get a stamp and put on a full sized stock.
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1379
Re: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
claybob86 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:17 amGuess ya don't like it, huh?buckeyeshooter wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:03 amI just threw. Up into my mouth. Just because you can, does not mean you should do something.![]()
Thats the understatement of the day.
Just nasty!
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1379
Re: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
I just threw. Up into my mouth. Just because you can, does not mean you should do something.
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well this sucks
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2519
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Will Lever evolution 444work in my Winchester 94 has 1in 38 twist
- Replies: 6
- Views: 427
Re: Will Lever evolution 444work in my Winchester 94 has 1in 38 twist
Stay with the 265 rn, it is.a beter performiñg bullet anyway. The only thing the gummie grenade offers is a flatter traqectory. The blow up too easy for my taste.
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Winchester 94 450 marlin
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1051
Re: New Winchester 94 450 marlin
Sounds like a marl7n in 35 remington might work. CDNN did have some 1886 trappers in 45/70. The short barrel and 1/2 magazine would make then lighter. If you dont mind spending money, but a turnbull marlin in 475 turnbull. Doug has killed elephants with that cartridge.
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quiz: Is Hell Exothermic or Endothermic?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 493
Re: Quiz: Is Hell Exothermic or Endothermic?
Unfortunately, you will be required to unfreeze Hell because many environmental groups will be complaining that your ardouious carnal activities are causing 'Global Warming' and even though common logic states heat will melt ice, Al Gore told them 'it just ain't so'.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2680
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.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why only four rounds?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1420
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.
- Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How does your .44 Mag lever gun feed 44 Special?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1804
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...
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levers on large game
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1481
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
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
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington 121 fieldmaster
- Replies: 6
- Views: 584
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.
- 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: 728
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.
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 500 S&W vs Guide Gun
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1417
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.
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear Spray versus Firearms
- Replies: 18
- Views: 969
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 law later. -----6 Wha...
- Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which BLACK POWDER cartridge for deer???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1225
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.
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Range day with the 73 .44-40
- Replies: 10
- Views: 887
Re: Another Range day with the 73 .44-40
Nothing wrong with this load or shooting. I would be pleased.
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Self-defense Handgun.....
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1903
Re: Best Self-defense Handgun.....
I still stay with a revolver myself. If that is what you have been using, why reinvent the wheel?
- Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Re-Introduces Some Dis-continued Rifles
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2426
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.