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by Rube Burrows
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 332

Re: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles

I had this one on loan for review from Taylors. It was very nice. At first I was having a little trouble with the first and last round being a little sticky to get in to battery but finally figured it out.

https://youtu.be/LltvTej7ib0?si=OVyD3HdowDR_uHb2
by Rube Burrows
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Good old flattop

Walt wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:55 pm I'm very happy with mine. You sure polished yours up nice and purdy, Rube. Thanks for the picture!
Well when that photo was made it was still new. Thanks though. Its a beautiful revolver.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1565

Re: The Last Outlaw movie review

I find it funny that some well known Western actors look like they have never fired a rifle or a revolver in their lives... :roll: It's even funnier watching them on a horse. There is a big big difference in watching Western Movie Actors from the 50s and such who could actually ride compared to the...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Good old flattop

TraderVic wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:50 am I've browsed the 44 Spl flattop Bisley, but didn't think they're still being made (?).
There was a run of them a few years back. I don't think they are in production currently but I could be mistaken.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1732

Re: Good old flattop

I have a new model Blackhawk 44spl Flattop that is one of my favorite revolvers.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
Replies: 22
Views: 894

Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421

I just recently loaded up some test loads of various amounts of 2400. Hope to get to test them out in my Blackhawk 44spl Flattop soon.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Replies: 16
Views: 843

Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450

Excellent. Good to see the rifle still getting the job done and looking good while doing it.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Walker question ...
Replies: 34
Views: 2394

Re: Colt Walker question ...

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:02 pm I’d like to have one, but only for the rare occasion when I need to slap a surly bartender upside the head.

https://youtu.be/OLNshIY2W-Y?si=q18Y-ms6xmx7ch0_

Have always liked that scene.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?
Replies: 11
Views: 751

Re: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?

I have used several different laser sight in tools and most seem to work okay for getting you real close. Definitely saves bullets but I have yet to have one that gets you there in 1 shot.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Walker question ...
Replies: 34
Views: 2394

Re: Colt Walker question ...

You're looking back on the evoloution of hand guns with modern thoughts. The original Walkers had the same issue with the loading lever falling. The dragoon corrected that problem and a couple other problems. I have seen photographs of originals somewhere with a piece of rawhide or wire wrapped arou...
by Rube Burrows
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .300 Blackout
Replies: 39
Views: 1966

Re: .300 Blackout

Here is my little 300 Blackout that I built. It has a 6" barrel and usually wears an Omega 36m Suppressor.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

I got mine in .44 Russian. Same reason - I already load that caliber. It is a hoot! :D And GK, it is a shame that these didn't end up in the hands of the south... other than battlefield captures, which we were famous for! :wink: https://i.ibb.co/2tPtLvg/111-Armi-Sport-1865-Spencer-Carbine-14.jpg Wh...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

I got mine in .44 Russian. Same reason - I already load that caliber. It is a hoot! :D And GK, it is a shame that these didn't end up in the hands of the south... other than battlefield captures, which we were famous for! :wink: https://i.ibb.co/2tPtLvg/111-Armi-Sport-1865-Spencer-Carbine-14.jpg Wh...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

They are fun, aren't they? I had one in .56-50. I have probably posted this image before. I had had one when they first came out and traded it. Then, working as a volunteer at Oliver Lee State Park in New Mexico, I kept staring at the original in the visitor's center -- as used in various skirmishe...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

Pretty slick, Looks like it started to smooth out after a while. I keep looking at the Spencers, Great great grandpa Ezra most likely carried one during his time in the Second Ohio Vol. Cavalry. He was in Company H and I've seen pictures of other 2nd OVC. soldiers with Spencer carbines, but saw ano...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

gamekeeper wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:13 am Cool carbine, I have always been interested in the Spencer, quite a game changer in it's day, shame the Confederacy weren't issued with it... :wink:
Yeah, the Spencer was definitely a head of its time.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

Had some fun this weekend shooting a 1860 Spencer Carbine from Taylor's and Company.

Here is a video that I hope you'll check out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LltvTej7ib0

Again, I can never figure out how to make the video show in the thread. Just the link.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The real Super Bowl winner
Replies: 15
Views: 737

Re: The real Super Bowl winner

I don't agree. What it showed was Christians wasing the feet of people who in general denounce the Christian Faith. Lets not forget that Jesus was washing the feet of his deciples. He was not out washing the feet of people who denounce him. He was not out saying that is okay to live in such sins as ...
by Rube Burrows
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Woo Hoo!!!

Awesome feat. I travel I-12 between Baton Rouge and Slidell Louisiana daily and it's considered one of the most dangerous stretches of Interstate in the country so I have seen plenty of big rig accidents. I know those pesky little cars can cause a problem for you in a moments notice so congrats on ...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Woo Hoo!!!

Awesome feat. I travel I-12 between Baton Rouge and Slidell Louisiana daily and it's considered one of the most dangerous stretches of Interstate in the country so I have seen plenty of big rig accidents. I know those pesky little cars can cause a problem for you in a moments notice so congrats on p...
by Rube Burrows
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Looks like another Henry. I am all for the introduction of new lever guns. It will surely bring a new audience to lever guns and help keep the levergun going strong. I have def. seen way worse lever guns of late.
by Rube Burrows
Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

Oh man, those are some beautiful guns there.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Man, that sucks. Glad it was not worse.
by Rube Burrows
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
Replies: 28
Views: 1981

Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother

I love the 44 special but have only shot keith style bullets.
by Rube Burrows
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergunner gone home.
Replies: 14
Views: 835

Re: Another Levergunner gone home.

Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of our friend Pitchy
Replies: 14
Views: 1096

Re: Thinking of our friend Pitchy

Why does he not post here anymore? He sure is missed.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7515

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Here is my most used hunting rifle. It's a Winchester 94AE in 30-30 and I have carried it for many years and last season my youngest son got his first deer with it.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years
Replies: 8
Views: 508

Re: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years

I always enjoy stories like this.
by Rube Burrows
Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been watching Band of Brothers (and reading the book)...
Replies: 8
Views: 426

Re: Been watching Band of Brothers (and reading the book)...

Band of Brothers and Lonesome Dove are my top two mini series ever. I really like how Band Of Brothers takes you from boot camp through the end of the war. Lets you get to know the people in the show and grow to like them. When/if something happens to one of them you feel a sadness. Like losing some...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A
Replies: 10
Views: 383

Re: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A

The lever on mine was quite floppy - it would drop about 1/2” to 3/4” with the action closed. Anyhow, some of the remedies I read about suggested a spring was broken and needed replacement. I was dreading this as finding and importing that sort of stuff is a nightmare these days. I partially disman...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A
Replies: 10
Views: 383

Re: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A

Good find. They are great rimfire leverguns. About a year ago I picked up one, a Mountie, that was made around 1960. I bought it sight unseen at auction and unbeknown to me it had the floppy lever syndrome. Anyhow, after a bit of google investigation it needed a bit of tightening and adjustment. Fo...
by Rube Burrows
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A
Replies: 10
Views: 383

Re: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A

Pat C wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:25 pm Old CADA Gun Journal from early 90's.

Wow. Very nice.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A
Replies: 10
Views: 383

Re: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A

Pat C wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:09 pm Nice, one of these days I'm going to get another 39 with octagon barrel and S style grip.Theycare so pricey now.$$$$
Oh nice, I have not seen them with the octagon barrel and s style grip.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A
Replies: 10
Views: 383

Re: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A

You got a good one. Mine is a 74 with thousands of rounds thru it. It liked everything I put thru it, but WWSX the best followed by the CILImperial stuff. Have some match ammo to try thru it, but it would be hard to beat a dime sized group @150yds my gun shot one time. Probably blind squirred syndr...
by Rube Burrows
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A
Replies: 10
Views: 383

New (To Me) Marlin Original Golden 39A

I have wanted one of these for a long time now but just never came across one in person. Never even knew anyone who had one. Well, I went into a local pawn/gun shop to pick up another gun I was having delivered there and they had this beautiful Marlin Original 39A up there on the shelf. It was looki...
by Rube Burrows
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Rem ammo available
Replies: 24
Views: 1149

Re: 35 Rem ammo available

Dang. The new Winchester rounds have been around 56 a box and I thought that was high. Guess my ole model 8 will continue to diet untill I pick up some dies for the 35
by Rube Burrows
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Second levergun..
Replies: 12
Views: 671

Re: Second levergun..

Nice pick up.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet-forming a holster
Replies: 11
Views: 486

Re: Wet-forming a holster

I make a lot of holsters. You done a good job on picking out that holster and wet forming it. Looks like it was made for it. One of these days I need to grab myself a Lemat.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spending the afternoon indoors ......
Replies: 36
Views: 1072

Re: Spending the afternoon indoors ......

I use Dustin's kit as well. Good stuff.
by Rube Burrows
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

What brand is that lever automatic that you got when searching John Wayne's knife? Its a beauty. It was made by AKC. European red stag handles. I really like it. I bought it online from "3Knives", which is now "The Knife Shop". https://www.knifeshop.com/en/home.html Unfortunatel...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives: Never leave the house (actually bedroom) without one. You never have to hunt for a knife if it's with you all the time. If a knife is needed, even a poor excuse for one is better than not having one. Someone asks me if I have a knife I reply...... "Do I have my p...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

Well, my favorite knives are large bowies, though I admit they are not practical for EDC where I live. :wink: Scott, like you, when I was growing up and all through school, including college, I always had a pocket knife on me. I had several teachers in elementary, middle and high school ask to borr...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grafs has.....
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Grafs has.....

I've read that one kit for caps is pretty reliable, but read one review where they were claimed to be corrosive... that's not a chance I want to take, plus they only seem to work in the 3d printed "star" cappers, I'm too used to either an in-line or snail capper to switch. Isn't black pow...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grafs has.....
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Grafs has.....

I've read that one kit for caps is pretty reliable, but read one review where they were claimed to be corrosive... that's not a chance I want to take, plus they only seem to work in the 3d printed "star" cappers, I'm too used to either an in-line or snail capper to switch. Isn't black pow...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

I'm a Case XX pocket knife collector and user. Case is what my Grandfather carried. I carry one every day. Usually a 63032 Stockman. That said, I have maybe 10 Buck 110 knives that I have bought over the years.
by Rube Burrows
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grafs has.....
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Grafs has.....

large pistol primers for the next fifteen or twenty minutes..... https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/105759 https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/105494 And some pricey caps but caps are quite scarce these days..... https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/pr...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winston Churchill
Replies: 4
Views: 266

Re: Winston Churchill

I saw Weldon Lister post about him and unfortunately, I was not aware of this man or his work. I was puzzled because the only Winston Churchill I every knew of was the former Prime Minister. Hate to hear of any master craftsman leaving the world though. I have now made myself familar with some of hi...
by Rube Burrows
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Letter of Authenticity
Replies: 6
Views: 298

Re: Ruger Letter of Authenticity

JimT wrote: Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:27 am.357_flattop.JPG

Thanks.
by Rube Burrows
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Letter of Authenticity
Replies: 6
Views: 298

Re: Ruger Letter of Authenticity

Can you post what they look like?
by Rube Burrows
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Replies: 21
Views: 790

Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed

Man, I sure hope he gets well soon.