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by Mich Hunter
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What have you done with your IRS refund??
Replies: 21
Views: 2503

Re: What have you done with your IRS refund??

Just got mine back. It's going to stay in the savings acount for awhile.
by Mich Hunter
Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895GBL on the way
Replies: 2
Views: 1228

Re: 1895GBL on the way

by Mich Hunter
Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895GBL on the way
Replies: 2
Views: 1228

1895GBL on the way

Best purchase I have made this year. Every since I saw the pictures of this rifle for the SHOT show, I had to have one. I am not one of those guys that has to have the latest and greatest, but..... It looks like Marlin finally decided to make what custom smiths have been doing for quite a few years ...
by Mich Hunter
Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whining about snow?
Replies: 17
Views: 1818

Re: Whining about snow?

Mr. Murbach is not kidding. He lives across town from me but out on the otherside of town where I live, well just look at the pictures. That one is my neighbor and I discussing snow removal. The drift I am standing on is about 6ft high and blocking the road. This is why you keep the pantry full duri...
by Mich Hunter
Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whining about snow?
Replies: 17
Views: 1818

Re: Whining about snow?

Don't know about last week. weeks ago, YES :lol:
by Mich Hunter
Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 - -26 inch barrel
Replies: 11
Views: 1614

Re: Browning 1886 - -26 inch barrel

Mike Hunter does fantastic CCH and is affordable copmared to others. Treebone carving does have some of the nicest wood around. I have an order in with them for my 76 Win. They also cary a shotgun style buttplate that would work for your application. If your looking for the red stain, your going to ...
by Mich Hunter
Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks all and Terry
Replies: 4
Views: 689

Re: Thanks all and Terry

Terry, let me know if you need a couple spots. I know of a few good ones.
by Mich Hunter
Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need a GOOD Win. restoration gunsmith
Replies: 9
Views: 633

Re: I need a GOOD Win. restoration gunsmith

+1 for Mike Hunter.
by Mich Hunter
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why octagon brl?
Replies: 25
Views: 2345

Re: Why octagon brl?

They just look sexy :mrgreen:
by Mich Hunter
Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Had an issue with selling here. Any opinions??
Replies: 3
Views: 437

OT- Had an issue with selling here. Any opinions??

First of all, let me say that I am not going to make personal attacks like he chose to do with me. I currently have two rifles for sale on Leverguns.com. These are also listed on a couple other sites and on consignment locally. I mention in the add that I am not hard up for money, just looking to pa...
by Mich Hunter
Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DRC lever on MArlin 1895 Cowboy
Replies: 22
Views: 7248

Re: DRC lever on MArlin 1895 Cowboy

I think he fell off the face of the earth. He had a website for awhile, but it's been down for a couple years. Everyone that use to stock his products does no longer.
by Mich Hunter
Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 70883

Re: Faces !!

Out goat hunting with my dad (middle), Uncle (left) and me (right)
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by Mich Hunter
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check....Stainless Guide Gun
Replies: 2
Views: 329

Re: Price check....Stainless Guide Gun

I paid $499 a couple years back for a new one.
by Mich Hunter
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 54
Views: 3630

Re: So hows your weather?

Here in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, they are projecting wind chills down to -35 tomorrow. Low tonight is -11 degrees. At these temps you can spill hot coffee on the side of your truck and it will freeze in a blink of an eye. Trust me, it happened this morning. :oops: Other than that, w...
by Mich Hunter
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearm security and realtors, don't trust them
Replies: 56
Views: 5058

Re: Firearm security and realtors, don't trust them

You should look in the back windows of our trucks out here. You would be amazed at what you would see in those racks. :lol:
by Mich Hunter
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti guns
Replies: 11
Views: 895

Re: Uberti guns

The Model 76 is a heavy beast to begin with. The originals were boat anchors, but I love mine.
by Mich Hunter
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Make a Portable hard start Capacitor ?????
Replies: 13
Views: 1163

Re: OT - Make a Portable hard start Capacitor ?????

I love the Honda and Yamaha EI2000's but they simply do not produce enough juice. They are made for small jobs. Some folks I have spoke to about them are surprised when they can't run their house off of one. You can buy another one ($899) and run them together, you just buy a bigger gen. People love...
by Mich Hunter
Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer
Replies: 119
Views: 8746

Re: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer

And, just for everyone's information: CUSTOMERS DON'T NEED BUSINESSES. BUSINESSES NEED CUSTOMERS. That's how we operate and I will work nowhere that thinks any different for many reasons, such as what happened to Oly. +1,000,000. This may sound rude, but I am not in the buisness of over paying for ...
by Mich Hunter
Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Getting Tracers to Light in 5.56-223
Replies: 14
Views: 1099

Re: OT Getting Tracers to Light in 5.56-223

If your pulled tracers were stored in a moist place, that may be the issue. They should ignite at 25-50m then burn out around 600m.
by Mich Hunter
Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Half round/half octagon barrels and full length mag tubes
Replies: 5
Views: 725

Re: Half round/half octagon barrels and full length mag tubes

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Ask and you shall get. 1893 Marlin in 25-36.

Compared to others
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by Mich Hunter
Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer
Replies: 119
Views: 8746

Re: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer

Find a new dealer. Buy him a cup of coffee and get to know him.
by Mich Hunter
Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Companion guns
Replies: 36
Views: 3368

Re: OT Companion guns

Usually a 1911 Gov size on the hip in the winter. Ruger LCR in the summer.
by Mich Hunter
Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Bob Howard dead today
Replies: 13
Views: 1346

Re: OT: Bob Howard dead today

Usually your prior enlisted officers are you better ones to work for. They have "been there and done that" and have a better understanding unlike your green 2LT's out of ROTC. The "ring knockers" are the worst though :o
by Mich Hunter
Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kull's Auction Prices Realized
Replies: 6
Views: 530

Re: Kull's Auction Prices Realized

Broken link
by Mich Hunter
Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apology for my mouth
Replies: 14
Views: 1279

Re: Apology for my mouth

Happens to the best of us. Just ask my wife.
by Mich Hunter
Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those of you who like older Marlins
Replies: 16
Views: 1538

For those of you who like older Marlins

I recently aquired a couple more Marlins to add to the safe. By no means are these old girls collector material, but then again I shoot everything I own. A couple show more "character" than others but thats what means the most in my book. 1st--1893 (30-30) I purchased from an estate sale o...
by Mich Hunter
Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marble Arms Co. is making their Game Getter guns again
Replies: 5
Views: 829

Re: Marble Arms Co. is making their Game Getter guns again

I heard about this myself. I got very excited when I heard the news, but the price is far beyond what I would pay. You can still find originals for that price. If they were to keep it under $500, I know quite a few people that would take the plunge. But, Marbles has had a rocky few years and can't s...
by Mich Hunter
Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a Winchester Collection.
Replies: 18
Views: 1173

Re: Building a Winchester Collection.

Just purchase what you like and shoot the hell out of each one. Thats what they were made for. Life is too short.
by Mich Hunter
Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Okay Vets....Fall in and roger up!
Replies: 79
Views: 6341

Re: Okay Vets....Fall in and roger up!

USAF Combat Arms Feb 1999 - present.
by Mich Hunter
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is where I'll be on sunday!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1854

Re: Here is where I'll be on sunday!!

There are a few rare Winchesters in there. Nice
by Mich Hunter
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT The 470NE finally draws blood!
Replies: 19
Views: 856

Re: OT The 470NE finally draws blood!

Those deer in Missouri must be huge :lol:
by Mich Hunter
Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Anyone have a Taylors Spencer carbine???
Replies: 3
Views: 473

OT- Anyone have a Taylors Spencer carbine???

I have the chance to trade for one for a very decent price. It is in 45 Schofield and had only a couple rounds fired. The Spencer has always intrigued me and would be a great little shooter in my opinion. I have had a few Taylor products and have been happy with all of them. I would rather have the ...
by Mich Hunter
Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Friends Updated
Replies: 21
Views: 1197

Re: OT Friends Updated

Fry them :evil:
by Mich Hunter
Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoring a 95 Winnie?
Replies: 21
Views: 1212

Re: Restoring a 95 Winnie?

Mike has done some work for me. That would be who I would trust to do it. Take my advise. If your going to have it restored, go with a guy or company that you have done the research on.
by Mich Hunter
Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoring a 95 Winnie?
Replies: 21
Views: 1212

Re: Restoring a 95 Winnie?

If she is still tight and shoots good, leave her alone. The finish just shows where she has been and shows character. If it were missing parts and bore was gone, then I would say yeah. but, it's your to do what you wish.
by Mich Hunter
Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best shot you've ever made?
Replies: 58
Views: 4534

Re: What's the best shot you've ever made?

Best shot I ever made was on a little Arab man at 780yds. :lol: Second best was 573yds on an Caribou.
by Mich Hunter
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Button mags make more sense than full mags for hunting
Replies: 64
Views: 6083

Re: Button mags make more sense than full mags for hunting

The button mags really looked sharp on some of those old girls. I always like the looks, but they also carry very well in the field.
by Mich Hunter
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will Uberti 76 parts interchange with original 76 Win
Replies: 8
Views: 830

Will Uberti 76 parts interchange with original 76 Win

Well if you refer to my other post http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21607&p=263077#p263077 you will see what happened. I am in need of a new sear for an original 76 winchester. Problem is it will be like finding a needle in a hay stack. I have been told that the Uberti 7...
by Mich Hunter
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with 1876 Win
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Re: Need help with 1876 Win

Update, I think I found the culprit. I found a small peice of metal in the bottom of the receiver. It matches up to the sear or "upper trigger". Looks like I will have to hunt for a new one.
by Mich Hunter
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with 1876 Win
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Re: Need help with 1876 Win

The hammer is good to go. My thought is it has to be something with the sear or trigger. I just can't narrow it down.
by Mich Hunter
Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with 1876 Win
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Need help with 1876 Win

Guy's, I am having an issue with one of my original 76's. It is cycling pretty hard and not as smooth as it use to be. When you lever down and the bolt cycles back and it does lock the hammer in the full cock position. But when you cycle forward it seems the hammer isn't down far enough and the bolt...
by Mich Hunter
Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REDUCING THE HERD
Replies: 12
Views: 956

Re: REDUCING THE HERD

Sent you an IM. I would be interested in the Parker
by Mich Hunter
Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my Concealed Carry Permit.
Replies: 20
Views: 1245

Re: Got my Concealed Carry Permit.

I had one in Florida, Colorado and now South Dakota ( active mil). Florida at the time was around $150 and about a 3 month wait at that time. Colorado was $153 with a 3 to 4 week wait. South Dakota was $10 and I was issued a temporary one same day. My card came with in 7 days. The LEO's here were mo...
by Mich Hunter
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - but a .454 Casull carbine...
Replies: 10
Views: 1786

Re: OT - but a .454 Casull carbine...

That thing is dmn ugly :o
by Mich Hunter
Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - FWIW/Leave of Absence...
Replies: 23
Views: 1530

Re: OT - FWIW/Leave of Absence...

Old Ironsights,

I will be down at Camp Guernsey myself on 21-22 Oct. PM me and maybe we can hook up while there. I have to head down to shoot MG's
by Mich Hunter
Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Army/military MOS
Replies: 68
Views: 7889

Re: Army/military MOS

USAF 3P0X1B Combat Arms Instuctor 1999-present
by Mich Hunter
Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win Model 94 - 2nd serial #
Replies: 6
Views: 1120

Re: Win Model 94 - 2nd serial #

Most likely it is the original owners driver's license number. This seems to have been a common practice back then
by Mich Hunter
Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolves Kill 120 sheep in one night near Dillon, MT
Replies: 57
Views: 4920

Re: Wolves Kill 120 sheep in one night near Dillon, MT

Wolves will kill as many as they can just to save for later. My idea??? S.S.S.
Maybe they will get point.
by Mich Hunter
Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester trapper in .357?
Replies: 11
Views: 1469

Re: Winchester trapper in .357?

Do you need it??? Well, I don't "need" most of my guns. Now do I :lol: "want"?, Thats a total different story