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by Old Ranger
Sat May 12, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dud rounds?
Replies: 29
Views: 2885

Re: Dud rounds?

Well sir, I had some weird ignition problems with 3031 last year in a moderate load with a .45-70. Nice cast bullets. Lubed with Ideal. Primed with Win LR's. Had a few that just went "pop" and the round hit in front of the bench about 20' away....In nearly 50 years of reloading I never saw...
by Old Ranger
Fri May 11, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New home defense gun.
Replies: 39
Views: 3984

Re: New home defense gun.

Aw, Pitchy I got over my mad spell....not at you by the way...a couple others that I won't mention... Yeppers, around my place way out in the deep woods, if one wants to approach my place they have to evade three huge dogs...The 75 pound Husky is quiet, but full of teeth and attitude. The two big la...
by Old Ranger
Fri May 11, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New home defense gun.
Replies: 39
Views: 3984

Re: New home defense gun.

That's a dandy little twice barrel there. Thought that the "lever" was a funny photo addition! :lol: Bet with a full house load that scattergun kicks like a mule! Keep having fun Pitchy!!

Wade
by Old Ranger
Tue May 08, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A can of worms for you: Is a 30-06 fine, too?
Replies: 38
Views: 3263

Re: A can of worms for you: Is a 30-06 fine, too?

Panzercat, With all the "Gee-whiz" cartridges comming out these days, I can see where one can get a fuzzy view of what is established as a good round....Now I'm an old guy. I like old stuff. But I will say this and then the rest can say what they want too.... I carried an old Win M70 in .3...
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Native American Indians
Replies: 84
Views: 8788

Re: Native American Indians

Whitko Washieu....Ho neish'ta me'yha....

He'sheua quelo,

Shunka Wakan Wanagee'
by Old Ranger
Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weird string instrument
Replies: 13
Views: 1247

Re: Weird string instrument

A Weird String Instrument.....from Pitchy? Naaaaaaw, say it isn't so!! Pitchey, do you lie awake at night dreaming up these things?? I'm now waiting on the bathtub tuba!! Or.....a bedpan bongo set!!............Ya know, they do have people that can help you in this abnormal behavior, but we ain't gon...
by Old Ranger
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old ranger
Replies: 4
Views: 905

Re: old ranger

Well hand lapping involves using a casting made in the lead of the bore around an old wire brush for the job. In short, you plug the bore a couple of inches from the lead in the bore and pour some soft lead in there as you set the brush in the mix. It's tricky to do. Some will cast a bullet with the...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Native American Indians
Replies: 84
Views: 8788

Re: Native American Indians

Uncle Buck, Thank you for the kind thoughs. I was raised to be open minded about things. Personally I don't hate anyone, but there are a few I've seen that resent just about anybody they see. Indian, white, black, or any others out there, doesn't have to be anyone of one background at all..... 25 ye...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old ranger
Replies: 4
Views: 905

Re: old ranger

Okey doke...here's my easy to use lapping system... Cast some soft pure lead bullets. The longer the bearing surface, the better. Size them to bore diameter. Do not lube them. Then get some automotive valve grinding compound. (the grit can be from 400 up to 600 depending how fast you want to get thi...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Native American Indians
Replies: 84
Views: 8788

Re: Native American Indians

Living on the rez IS like living in another world. I cannot explain it, but those that are there are far from being hunter/gathers unless you call being forced to hunt and gather from what is available from the goverment and other groups that "help" those on the reservation. Council meetin...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Native American Indians
Replies: 84
Views: 8788

Re: Native American Indians

Mescalero, I hear ya brudda! I call my old beat up '92 blazer "My Rez Rocket" and people look at me like I'm not all there! It may be a hunk of junk here, but on the rez, it would blend in nicely! And since the A/C still works, even if the windows don't, it might even be one of the better ...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Native American Indians
Replies: 84
Views: 8788

Re: Native American Indians

I am Lakota. I think in two languages which can be confussing. Have lived on the Rez for a bit. Not something that most folks would understand unless they have as well. My little brother is now further north (in S.D.) and working for an S.O. where he's the only Indian there. He's as good a cop as I ...
by Old Ranger
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eating Roadkill Crow
Replies: 16
Views: 2071

Re: Eating Roadkill Crow

Well guys, I appreciate the kind words. 1894c; My dad taught me to take responsibility of my my own actions. Be honest, and said: "Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And cover the ground your're standing on." So by being raised as such, You can be assured that I'll be brutally honest (g...
by Old Ranger
Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eating Roadkill Crow
Replies: 16
Views: 2071

Re: Eating Roadkill Crow

The fire lapping system I used was soft cast SWC's sized bore dia. Then I used some valve grinding compound smeared on a steel plate. Took another plate and rolled the rounds into the compound 'till well coated. Loaded very light loads and seated the coated bullets. Fired some and cleaned some. Fire...
by Old Ranger
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eating Roadkill Crow
Replies: 16
Views: 2071

Re: Eating Roadkill Crow

As to the lapping of the bore, I should have got that a lot sooner than I did. In the late 70's Ruger was making a bunch of DA revolvers with various names (service six, speed six, etc.) and there were more than a few that had some roughness in the bore. Officers were complaining that they were lead...
by Old Ranger
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eating Roadkill Crow
Replies: 16
Views: 2071

Re: Eating Roadkill Crow

Well that crow went down kinda rough, but watching that Browning go from a big green catipiller into a Monarch butterfly was something to see! What a transformation. :D I realize I was a real grouch about that weapon, but as stated before, after the loud POP I got my act together and....got outta th...
by Old Ranger
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eating Roadkill Crow
Replies: 16
Views: 2071

Eating Roadkill Crow

This is an official retraction for the hasty comments I made this month about the Browning B92. As most know, I was at my wit's end with this piece. It simply had me stumped as far as getting it to shoot consistantly and such with a multitude of loads. Nothing was working for me. Well, Rangers have ...
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New TOY!
Replies: 14
Views: 1786

Re: New TOY!

Hey Griff, Over the weekend I firelapped the bore a tad. Even had a load or two that shot pretty decent after that operation. Who knows? I might even start to like this thing again...Maybe...But I won't be holding my breath on that one! :lol: Now if I can get it to shoot better shucks, I might even ...
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New TOY!
Replies: 14
Views: 1786

Re: New TOY!

Pretty rifle.
So you don't want the Browning 92 now?
Then I'll trade it to a hillbilly for a ridding mower! :lol:

Wade
by Old Ranger
Fri Apr 06, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JB Weld, pt deux
Replies: 9
Views: 1698

Re: JB Weld, pt deux

My years spent in gunsmithing (retired from that business in '98) I mainly worked on pistols. But I was trained by old school smiths from the 40's and 50's and thus never used an epoxy on anything. I silver soldered, welded, or used other means to join metals. I once attempted to use JB Weld on a ri...
by Old Ranger
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Solvent
Replies: 71
Views: 5483

Re: Lead Solvent

The use of pure gum spirts of turpentine or Kroil is where the liquid will creep UNDER the lead in the bore and in effect, raise it up and float the metal on a film of the liquid used. Then it is easily removed by passes of absorbant material and taken away from the metal and out the muzzle. Of cour...
by Old Ranger
Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another cleaning question - CLP?
Replies: 23
Views: 2375

Re: Another cleaning question - CLP?

CLP does not remove copper fouling hardly at all. It does a fair job with the carbon fouling and will just barly get some lead. A better cleaner/lube/ is M Pro7 LPX. That will remove fouling from powder and carbon quickly. Is a fairly good bore cleaner, but will not touch copper as with CLP. I perso...
by Old Ranger
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

Well whatever it is, I've fought with it for three months now and will get some good grouping, then it all goes to stuff. As I first said, I now hate this weapon. But I really do hope Griff has better success with it. As for me? I'm going to stick with my GG and later maybe get me another boltgun in...
by Old Ranger
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Solvent
Replies: 71
Views: 5483

Re: Lead Solvent

Folks, Don is on the money here. I can't remember how many folks I've heard saying that shooting a jacketed round or two will clear a leaded barrel. That, as Don stated so well, will only press the lead further into the bore. It is a "wives tale" and not a real remedy to remove lead. Get t...
by Old Ranger
Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

KCSO,

Guess it's a moot point as I believe Griff's gonna re-barrel it to a .45Colt anyway...but, that front sight is set pretty well and the barrel bands and such show no signs of restriction either. Guess a 92 is just not for me! :lol: I suppose I'm more of a Marlin kinda guy :D
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on discounts for vets...do you take advantage?
Replies: 52
Views: 4537

Re: Thoughts on discounts for vets...do you take advantage?

Steve, I too had stuff thrown at me and was spit on after the end of my second tour. A buddy and I once were asked to leave an Am. Legion, when we went to see what it was all about. They said Viet Nam didn't count and they (WW II and Koren War vets were "real vets" so we didn't join their ...
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Solvent
Replies: 71
Views: 5483

Re: Lead Solvent

I'm with Don here as well. That will take the lead out really well. A second choice is Kroil. It does a good job of lifting the lead too. Depending on what is in reach I use either for my "lead mining"! :lol: I don't use abrasives in my bores...


Wade
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is safe for nickel guns?
Replies: 5
Views: 683

Re: What is safe for nickel guns?

OS, if you're looking for something that will cut the carbon and NOT damage the plating at all. M Pro 7 Cleaner is a dandy. It will not even begin to do a thing to the plating, but will pull carbon off like it was nothing. Really good stuff too to take the rings off the cylinder face too. I had some...
by Old Ranger
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

This weapon has multiple lands and grooves to be sure! I did have one session where I was using a 245 Keith sized at .430" with 9.6 gr of W231 that did shoot a .75" three shot group at 50 yds, but later, I was not able to make that happen again. They were hard cast and lubed with NRA 50/50...
by Old Ranger
Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great News about the Elmer Keith Museum
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: Great News about the Elmer Keith Museum

Good news! Thnk you for the advice on the museum..

Oh, and don't forget, we Yanks drive on the "wrong" side of the road! :lol:

Have a great visit....

Cheers, Wade
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

Well, that sounds like a plan. But...there's always a "but" huh? I'm not messing with it anymore. I cleaned it after I shot it. Got out the Rig Rag and gave it a good coating of Rig Grease and put it away. Really guys, I'm so soured on the 92 in general that if one of you walked up to me a...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

Chuck 100 yd, I did get a good group with an old box of CCI 200 gr Blazer ammo I had lying around, but after that, nothing I loaded was hitting anywhere right....oh a few loads with 240 XTP's and Hs6, but nothing cast ever hit good. I'll have three clustered at 2 o'clock in the 7 ring and then three...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report --Marlin 1895 45-70
Replies: 23
Views: 1603

Re: Range Report --Marlin 1895 45-70

Pitchy, I see that you spare no expense on your hobbies! That was a good shot or three at that sausage stain in the center! You fired this from the prone? How long did it take you to get back up? If it was me, ya gotta allow at least ten minutes for me to crawl to a fence post to pull myself up to m...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

BlaineG, I'd hate to palm this thing off to any of our members. That little voice would start up telling me I did a fellow Levergunner wrong and wouldn't be able to sleep at nights. Maybe I can trade it off to someone close that has a ridding mower. I need one of them more than this crappy Browning!...
by Old Ranger
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

I've grown to despise my Browning B92

I'm sure that this is going to spur a lot of comment on me and my post here, but I have got to get this said... In Dec. I bought a 1981 production B92 in really good condition. It was a Christmas present from me to me. It is a pretty thing. French walnut stocks. Fine finishing on the metal...Really ...
by Old Ranger
Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) and ex LEOs
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Re: Question for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) and ex LEOs

After 25 on the job and now retired, I can tell you this about being a Peace Officer; There is NO SUCH THING AS A ROUTINE STOP! Every time you snap on the red and blues, there is no way you can predict what will happen. Every stop is different. You might get similar lines of stuff told to you, but t...
by Old Ranger
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Book Drawing: "The .45-70 Springfield" (Trapdoor)
Replies: 26
Views: 2816

Re: Free Book Drawing: "The .45-70 Springfield" (Trapdoor)

That is most kind of you sir! With an offer like that, how can I refuse? Drop my name in the hat if you please!

Wade
by Old Ranger
Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B92 temptation too much for me-Now with target pic
Replies: 20
Views: 2285

Re: B92 temptation too much for me

I fell into the same trap back in December. Saw a B92 in super fine shape. Price was good...talked them down another $125 and walked out with a 1981 production B92 in .44mag...My Christmas present from me to me! :D After I finally got the bore broke in with lots of Jacketed stuff, it shoots pretty g...
by Old Ranger
Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence- A Final Update
Replies: 60
Views: 8676

Re: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence

Shasta, Glad that the repair worked as planned. I learned long ago when gunsmithing that you go slow. Approach from the minimum first and never go max unless needed. You took this in stages that were right from the start. When the lead heating was not enough, the next stage was going to the dull red...
by Old Ranger
Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence- A Final Update
Replies: 60
Views: 8676

Re: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence

Well sir, going to a dull red with quick water quence might do the trick. If it gets too brittle, then at least you gave it a good go at it. But going too hot on such a small part would give a cause for worry....The heat in the lead trick works sometimes, and then it gives more spring than hardness....
by Old Ranger
Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy Oughta Like It... Minnesota Clydesdale
Replies: 14
Views: 2131

Re: Pitchy Oughta Like It... Minnesota Clydesdale

Well, for one thing, that moose would sure get the right of way when on the trail...He wouldn't even need to make a sound, just the size of that rack would make even the most bold critter move aside! Pitchy, the "hostiles" have been reading your posts and they're convinced you lost your mi...
by Old Ranger
Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence- A Final Update
Replies: 60
Views: 8676

Re: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence

Well done sir. I love to see old, but usable weapons come back on line so to speak. You have done an outstanding job with that weapon. A thought on the extractor from an old retired smith...since it is showing signs of taking a set and being a might weak, and that you do have a line on a replacement...
by Old Ranger
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Question:
Replies: 7
Views: 1656

Re: Marlin Question:

They're on the older marlins, but those of recent mfg all use the scope holes on top...I really like the fact that the older ones used the side mounts though...
by Old Ranger
Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GK Jr. has got a job as a Ranger.
Replies: 24
Views: 1990

Re: GK Jr. has got a job as a Ranger.

GK, From an old Army Ranger, that sounds really great! He has a well deserved Ranger "Hoo-ah" from me! :D I wish your GK Jr. many confirmed on his "enemy" and that he does well in his job. He has a superb teacher, and you have done so well now teaching him that he may well go on ...
by Old Ranger
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Twenty Marlin rejects?
Replies: 22
Views: 2893

Re: Twenty Marlin rejects?

They weren't black, plastic, or chambered for a military round. So all those who got them for Christmas took them back ........ maybe. Joe Now Joe, that is really optomistic....we all know Marlin Firearms Co. is now officially dead. That happened when The JM proofmarks left the barrels! Wade And if...
by Old Ranger
Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who uses 3 in 1 oil these days?
Replies: 42
Views: 5190

Re: Who uses 3 in 1 oil these days?

As a child I remember my mother using it on her tredel (did I spell that right?) Singer sewing machine. My dad would come in and have to hunt for that oil when he was in need of it. It has been around for as long as I can remember and that is some time now :lol: I don't recal my dad ever using it on...
by Old Ranger
Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Pitchy Plane Project
Replies: 194
Views: 15395

Re: The Pitchy Plane Project

What next Pitchy, a U-Boat?? An Ironclad, with working guns??? Or will it be a land device...a 1/2 scale Sherman tank?? Whatever it is, we'll be watching your progress with open eyes! :o

Wade
by Old Ranger
Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Pitchy Plane Project
Replies: 194
Views: 15395

Re: The Pitchy Plane Project

A biplane would be just right. We could call you "The Grey Baron"! :lol:
Salute to you, Baron Von Pitchmeister!

Wade
by Old Ranger
Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BWAHAHAHAHA! V.2
Replies: 10
Views: 1522

Re: BWAHAHAHAHA! V.2

I hope that the fool gets major infecton and checks out! What a torpid trash heap...
by Old Ranger
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wandering lyman scale, mistake in the 777 load info?
Replies: 20
Views: 2046

Re: Wandering lyman scale, mistake in the 777 load info?

A toaster oven works nicely. Toss your brass on an old cookie sheet and set if for 200 to 250. Give it about 10 or 15 minutes and let them cool. You're done...IF you can leave the oven door open slightly, it will help as the mositure will escape out the open door rather than hang around inside....