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by jkbrea
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin JM 2001 336W, 30-30, with “Texan” /straight stock
Replies: 17
Views: 1062

Re: Marlin JM 2001 336W, 30-30, with “Texan” /straight stock

I really like Trooper Joe's Marlin! Is it just a matter of swapping out the fore grip and stock? I only own one Marlin and it's a Mod30 TK with a Texan stock. I may be picking up a 336 next week and would love to convert it. Any suggestions? I looked on line but keep finding plastic tactical stocks....
by jkbrea
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Hornady 375 Ruger Brass
Replies: 2
Views: 246

Re: Hornady 375 Ruger Brass

Sold and shipped. Thanks Doc
by jkbrea
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: AR Rear Sight Carry Handle
Replies: 0
Views: 189

AR Rear Sight Carry Handle

I took it off an AR to go with a red dot. Works perfect. Rear flip up aperture. $30 free shipping.
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by jkbrea
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Hornady 375 Ruger Brass
Replies: 2
Views: 246

Hornady 375 Ruger Brass

22 pieces. Once fired. Not deprimed. $25 free shipping.
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by jkbrea
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 31
Views: 2383

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

I carried a Kimber 1911 the last several years of my LE career. I put thousands of rounds through it every year. Only thing I ever had to do was replace the spring when it wore out.
by jkbrea
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5547

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

I have a Rem 870 because I used one for 30 years in L E. . I bought this mainly for fun..and it is. It's a RIA VR 80. I bought a 25 round drum for it. It is a blast to shoot. It does need hi velocity ammo to cycle properly but recoil on these AR type platforms is much less. Screenshot_20240205_09135...
by jkbrea
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A lot of Bull
Replies: 68
Views: 8795

Re: A lot of Bull

Wow....thats some Wyoming as F stuff right there! In Sept, I walked into some cows and bulls free ranging on a heavily wooded mountainside while elk hunting. One bull wasn't happy. I had my 45-70 with me. He started coming uphill to me but suddenly turned about 50' away!
by jkbrea
Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on EDC belts
Replies: 4
Views: 482

Re: Interesting on EDC belts

I just carry a firearm, knife, and cellphone in my pocket. If I'm carrying my 7 shot S&W 3", then I'll sometimes throw a speedloader in my pocket. If I'm carrying my Sig Xmacro, I don't usually carry a spare. It holds 17×1 which is the same number of rounds I carried on duty with a revolver...
by jkbrea
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2260

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

Love the 16 " trapper in a SRC . If it were not for having to SBR one I would make short 14" I'm with you. I have a few Winchesters, Marlins, and AR's . My go to, even after being in the Army and 3O years L.E. is my Winchester Trapper 16" in .357. Its accurate out to 200 with iron si...
by jkbrea
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little Australia Wildlife.
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: A little Australia Wildlife.

You have some crazy wildlife in Australia! I'll stick to grizzlies and mountain lions. :lol:
I love watching videos of kangaroos though. They are hilarious and freakishly strong!
by jkbrea
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2011

Re: Dumped the 1022!

I have a Win 94-22, a Henry Golden Boy, and a 10-22. I threw a cheap Weaver 4x scope on the 10-22 and I actually hit a 600 yard plate a few times after several attempts. I like the 10-22s. They're a fun gun.
by jkbrea
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

I bet he had the wrong address. Probably "booty on duty" and went to or given wrong address...... That's why no record or incident reported.... I had a beat partner that used to go to his gf house on duty. He'd park down the street and spend time there. I got sick of it. One night I moved ...
by jkbrea
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving / Andy Larsson
Replies: 8
Views: 501

Re: Happy Thanksgiving / Andy Larsson

I have no idea why this picture is sideways….

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Because those antlers won't fit on the screen normally!!! :shock:
by jkbrea
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Replies: 11
Views: 694

Re: Another one waiting for me up there :(

Like most, I lost a pet dog growing up. It hurt..bad. But it seems as I got older and lost dogs to old age or yotes...it hurts a lot more than I ever remember. It's like losing a family member. I always say no more...but....They're the best friends ever. My condolences and I hope you get another gre...
by jkbrea
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
Replies: 16
Views: 1162

Re: Serious injury with a crossbow

Thats terrible! Hope you recover soon. My kids got me a Barnett crossbow after I had a shoulder replacement. That thing scares the heck out of me. I hated hunting with it. I hunt while walking and it was awkward carrying when loaded. You can't sling it loaded....you can but its unnerving. Mine had a...
by jkbrea
Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .
Replies: 8
Views: 403

Re: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .

I've been searching for him the last 5 weeks! Still have a few more...😉
by jkbrea
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting FMJ into better defensive rounds...?
Replies: 38
Views: 3058

Re: Convewrting FMJ into better defensive rounds...?

For on-duty, I had to carry .45 ACP with Speer Hold Dots...but, I always carried an extra mag with hardball ammo in case I needed the penetration.
by jkbrea
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
Replies: 19
Views: 1034

Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site

Haha...these moderators must all be HOA presidents!
by jkbrea
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Hard
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: Hunting Hard

No elk today but I did see this swamp donkey about 300 yards away.
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by jkbrea
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Hard
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: Hunting Hard

Back to elk tomorrow. Great areas.
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by jkbrea
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Hard
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Hunting Hard

I've put in some miles hiking in some beautiful elk country. I helped a friend pack out a bull, (yay) and saw some cows but couldn't get a clear shot. I took a break and went on an antelope hunt in Pinedale. Got a decent speed goat within 5 minutes!
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by jkbrea
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, this is cool
Replies: 5
Views: 500

Re: Ok, this is cool

It's cool. But I gotta admit
...I kind of like loading leverguns one at a time in the loading gate...
by jkbrea
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lookout Sixgun...
Replies: 9
Views: 844

Re: Lookout Sixgun...

[quote=Sixgun He did steal a ..22 rifle but I didn’t see no mention of it during his capture. Word has it that he tried to shoot a squirrel for meat but the gun jammed up tight….they didn’t mention what brand of gun it was but they said it was an import from South America. [/quote] Ok....that's funn...
by jkbrea
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
Replies: 19
Views: 687

Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11

I was a Sgt of our detective bureau at the time. I was getting ready for work and turned on the TV. I was thinking some pilot just screwed up until the 2nd plane hit. A week later I drive to Wyoming with my brother to hunt elk. I remember every town we went through had people collecting donations at...
by jkbrea
Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smith & Wesson 329PD
Replies: 17
Views: 612

Re: Smith & Wesson 329PD

Ever since a grizz encounter, I carry a 4" Mod 29 Stainless in a chest rig loaded with Buffalo Bore hardcasts when bow hunting or packing elk. A guy at our gun club brought his teenage son to practice with an Alaskan Backpacker using Buffalo Bore .44 ammo. I told him it was a bad idea and that ...
by jkbrea
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love the sound of gunfire in the morning!
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Re: I love the sound of gunfire in the morning!

Gunfire is my alarm clock. I live at the range which opens 7am!
Archery elk opened here this morning. I may give it a shot Mon or Tue. Great way to scout for rifle season. I can't wait to hear them bugling!
Good luck on the dove hunting!
by jkbrea
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A decent Drone...?
Replies: 9
Views: 366

Re: A decent Drone...?

My brother bought a DJI Maverick Mini 2 from Costco for $400. They are amazing. They'll go out a couple miles. If you lose sight or the battery gets low, it will override your control and come back to where it took off. It folds up into its own case. Very easy to fly and land. If you come down too h...
by jkbrea
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 3964

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

Winchester .357 Trapper. Shoots any .38 or .357 I put in it.
by jkbrea
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .177 combo
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: .177 combo

I had that same umerix "Colt". It was a blast...till it just seized up. Hammer won't budge.
by jkbrea
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 combo
Replies: 39
Views: 1403

Re: .357 combo

Sixgun wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:42 pm Thanks Kid……it’s not very often I get a compliment…..you know…..😀
If you got a compliment on all your classic guns you've posted, we'd need a thread dedicated to them! Hmmm🤔...maybe a gun calendar...
by jkbrea
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win Mod 88 in .308
Replies: 9
Views: 365

Win Mod 88 in .308

Is $850 a good deal for a pre 64? Ad says excellent condition....
by jkbrea
Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 1085

Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag

Beautiful rifle. I'd shoot it. ALOT
by jkbrea
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 combo
Replies: 39
Views: 1403

Re: .357 combo

Of all my guns, these two are my favorites. The Winchester Trapper in .357 stays next to my bed and goes along on long trips and RVing. The 3" 686 S&W is my daily carry and it's a 7 shot.
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by jkbrea
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Jkbrea
Replies: 5
Views: 221

Re: Happy Birthday To Jkbrea

Thanks all! Had a great day. UTV ride, fishing with the wife and dogs. Then BBQ elk.
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by jkbrea
Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2730

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

That's the coolest story I ever read here!
.....and Welcome home.
by jkbrea
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi shows very good sense
Replies: 13
Views: 583

Re: Rossi shows very good sense

Looks kinda like my Marlin TK 30-30. Love that rifle.
by jkbrea
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2730

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

I like shooting my AR's and my levers. With 77 gr bullets I can hit our 1100 yard steel plate if it's not too windy. Can't do it with my levers. That being said, my favorite go to rifle out of several is my Winchester Trapper in .357. Great little rifle out to 200 yards. My favorite hunting rifle is...
by jkbrea
Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who produced the most revolvers in 2021?
Replies: 24
Views: 695

Re: Who produced the most revolvers in 2021?

I never cared fir Heritage revolvers. I don't know why they put that goofy safety on a single action.
by jkbrea
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 1193

Re: Rossi 92 Questions

I don't have a Rossi but I have a Winchester Trapper 16" in .357/.38. I am amazed at how easy it is to shoot .357. Not much difference between .38 and .357 to me. Mostly shooting 158 gr factory ammo. Last week I tried 180 gr Buffalo Bore and it was very easy to shoot. I have a ghost ring sight ...
by jkbrea
Sun May 14, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2188

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

Yeah. Probably a decent revolver but it ain't winning any beauty prizes. I like Henrys and have a .22. I never warmed up to their rifles though based only on looks. I do like the Henry 1860 rifles they make.
by jkbrea
Tue May 09, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2257

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

I dont have a .45 colt anymore but I really liked it. I carry a S&W model 686 7 shot .357 with a 3" barrel. It's a great carry gun with Buffalo Bore while packing ellk or hiking in big critter country.
by jkbrea
Mon May 08, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!
Replies: 18
Views: 970

Re: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!

Palm Springs. Ca gives about $1200 a month to citizens that identify as transgender. No question asked. So......what if I identify as a black transgender descendant of slaves. Can I double dip. Reparations and being tranny? If it wasn't true it would be hilarious.
by jkbrea
Sun May 07, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!
Replies: 18
Views: 970

Re: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!

What about blacks that owned slaves? Idiots! Destroying themselves because theyre afraid to speak out. Might lose a "like" or "follower".
by jkbrea
Fri May 05, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder cleaning ?
Replies: 8
Views: 414

Re: Cylinder cleaning ?

I always clean mine on blued or stainless. It'll come of with a little elbow grease. I just use solvent and a stainles or brass brush. It doesn't scratch.
by jkbrea
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressors and accuracy…???
Replies: 7
Views: 321

Re: Suppressors and accuracy…???

It may move it slightly but some shoot better. I think it's because less noise and recoil make people shoot better. I have a quick connect Omega 9K on an MP5 clone with a 3 lug mount. If I don't mount it exactly the same each time, it moves about 1/2" at 25 yards. So I marked the suppressor to ...
by jkbrea
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fox News
Replies: 10
Views: 582

Re: Fox News

Probably part of their lawsuit settlement with Dominion.... :roll: Who knows...
by jkbrea
Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 Bore Boomer! (pic heavy)
Replies: 24
Views: 2171

Re: 2 Bore Boomer! (pic heavy)

Wow! I'm never complaining about recoil again
by jkbrea
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shorter Barreled Leverguns
Replies: 38
Views: 1378

Re: Shorter Barreled Leverguns

I have two Winchester Trappers. A 30-30 and my favorite, a .357. Even though I have several other rifles, levers, ARs, MP5....that .357 Trapper is my go to. It goes on camping trips, RVing, traveling and sits by my bed. It feeds everything I run through it and almost zero recoil. I'm really tempted ...
by jkbrea
Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.I.P. Gary....
Replies: 9
Views: 655

Re: R.I.P. Gary....

Old No7 wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:02 pm
jkbrea wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:15 pm We took pics of them posing with MP5's and ARs!
Pictures -- we want pix! (Unless it will get you in trouble...)

Here you go
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by jkbrea
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
Replies: 26
Views: 1147

Re: Shooting advice for a 1911 45

Maybe you're anticipating the recoil??? I've seen people on the range push the front down a bit expecting the recoil. Especially after the last shot with revolvers or slide locked back on a semi auto.