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by mickbr
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load
Replies: 29
Views: 686

one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load

okay you have a big bear coming in fast, lets say a grizzly minimum. I wont go into details whether you were hunting or suprized or how this actually occurred. :D But lets say you have a 44 mag or 45 colt lever gun at hand for whatever reason and you will get just 1 shot away. What load and bullet i...
by mickbr
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 12
Views: 645

Re: Sad Day

its the whole world fellas or at least all the 1st world countries. They are deconstructing our culture. Who are 'they' you may ask. I dont know, UN, billionaires, the left wing. the martians? Jokes aside the evidence points to a 'they', since this isnt just one country doing it. If it was you could...
by mickbr
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 328

Re: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles

it might be worth checking out Cas city forums where they have a spencer forum and threads on issues and how to address them. I decided against it. Sometimes they just need tinkering, sometimes its over size chambers, barrels not straight,feeding issues, warranty claim issues. Very attractive guns b...
by mickbr
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
Replies: 20
Views: 1252

Re: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE

wvfarrier wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:25 pm Have you checked with Gary Reeder? He makes a pretty wide variety. I have been pondering his 375 GNR #2, its a 45-70 necked down to .375
Thanks I just mailed Gary, though looking at his work which is really nice, Im thinking a BHA model 89 in 500SW might be more affordable. :D
by mickbr
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 2074

Re: are Rossis getting better?

Ive had 5. First one 357 Stainless 24" oct barrel, amadeo rossi stamp no safety which apparently was pretty rare config for non-safety, circa 2000 used I think, looked nice ran everything 2019, 357 blued, sharp load gate, burr inside mag tube scraping bullets, extractor nicking rims. A bit of s...
by mickbr
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
Replies: 20
Views: 1252

Ok so, lever actions in 50AE

I know its probably not in the category of rounds easy or sensible to fit in a lever action, but I bet someone out there has done or can do it. Or maybe it cant be with that rebated rim? case rim is the same as 44 mag if that helps. I know bighorn does the 500SW and 500 linebaugh but quite a bit big...
by mickbr
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Replies: 12
Views: 1751

Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy

Scott if I recall you are a very big guy. I reckon that kid traded in a 380acp for a 44 mag carry gun right after that encounter :D
by mickbr
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
Replies: 17
Views: 2460

Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?

I owned a 45 colt rossi circuit judge revolving rifle ages ago, which could also chamber and fire 410. I didnt use it much but what I recall is the 45 colts werent real accurate with that long cylinder. The best I ever did was 4-5" at 50 yards with any ammo.There was also a straight rifling cho...
by mickbr
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
Replies: 20
Views: 1002

Re: Why isnt there more variety?

I dont know what real workd velocities are like but if you check the ballistic coefficient of the FTX bullets in 357 and 44 it aint that great. By that I mean for example the 158 XTP hollowpoint actually has much better BC than the 140FTX(.201 vs .169) and in 44 mag the 240XTP hollowpoint is much be...
by mickbr
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70-150 winchester video
Replies: 9
Views: 454

Re: 70-150 winchester video

From what I can gather the work done must have been a rebarrel to a rifled 70-150, he said on another video the case is just the 12ga brass necked down to a true 70cal. I tried to google the company he mentioned but the link was dead. Maybe the whole thing is not as it seems
by mickbr
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70-150 winchester video
Replies: 9
Views: 454

70-150 winchester video

I know this was somewhat of a mythical round in the day but found this repro so to speak interesting. The fella claiming it gets better taylor knockout factor than 577 nitro is a bit miss-applied since that factor overly favors the fat 12ga. But still seems a lot of power. 4700ftlbs with a 900 grain...
by mickbr
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

I used a 357 carbine for most hunting for a few years due to some physical restrictions at the time. I was loading down 158 grain bullets to 1300-1400fps , technically still revolver power and took all size hogs. Killed a few smaller ones broadside with the 125grain remington UMC 38+P factory round...
by mickbr
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

I used a 357 carbine for most hunting for a few years due to some physical restrictions at the time. I was loading down 158 grain bullets to 1300-1400fps , technically still revolver power and took all size hogs. Killed a few smaller ones broadside with the 125grain remington UMC 38+P factory rounds...
by mickbr
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1624

Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun

. Male sexual assault fortunately doesn't result in the victim becoming pregnant which is one less thing to deal with them female victims have to deal with, but the way society treats males is often worse. Not wanting to feed into the who-is-the-biggest-victim mindset of the left, I do think it has...
by mickbr
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jm stamped 444marlin XLRs
Replies: 5
Views: 633

Jm stamped 444marlin XLRs

Hi gents, what is the XLR. is this just the regular 444 with the stainless/laminate features? Also 1:20 barrel, how does this compare to the regular 1:38, I assume for one thing it can handle heavier bullets.
by mickbr
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1624

Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun

Good heavens Bill, sorry that happened to you.
by mickbr
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: coated bullet in a ROSSI 92 38/357 and 45colt/454
Replies: 8
Views: 439

Re: coated bullet in a ROSSI 92 38/357 and 45colt/454

I cant see what it would be an issue, nor have I ever heard of such. I'd say load them up and have at it.
by mickbr
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1624

Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun

Too many things these days seem geared towards dissolving good sense and and breaking the relationships that make free citizens strong . My tin foil hat was always tight so I try not to ramble on too much. Doc we are lucky to have fellas like you on our side and on the forum as well.
by mickbr
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 1092

Re: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin

That sounds a lot like Flat top over at marlin forums?, I think he invented what he called the 444 Safari by increasing the COAL and modifying the guns. I contacted him by PM at one stage but no reply. Also apparently a group of fellas with a long throated CVA 444 marlin have gotten 410 grain woodle...
by mickbr
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Re: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin

Jeepnik is correct, Australia entered the war days after Britian declared war and had been fighting in Africa and Europe a couple years before the Darwin bombing. The population of Aus back then was 6-7 million then and they had 1 million in the armed forces, unfortunately as swagman says most were ...
by mickbr
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older style 454 casull Rossi 92
Replies: 2
Views: 185

Older style 454 casull Rossi 92

Gents I found one of these going used, the older/original version rossi 92 in 454. Just trying to recall what the potential issues were with these? I remember reading something about bending or shearing maazagine or forearm screws? Were they still generally an ok firearm or bad enough that improveme...
by mickbr
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco and the 44mag
Replies: 15
Views: 791

Re: Paco and the 44mag

wow Jim thanks! had not seen this one before
by mickbr
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco and the 44mag
Replies: 15
Views: 791

Paco and the 44mag

Random musings, I always wished Paco would have articled some hotrod loads for 44mag in a Rossi92 like he did in the 357, 45 colt and 454 casull. Not that I need more power but would just be interesting to see how the cartridge did with similar upper pressure limit applications. :)
by mickbr
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rossi 92 454
Replies: 20
Views: 1021

Re: rossi 92 454

I recall Paco's load data on gunblast had some heavy cast bullets running over 3000ftlbs, equating 444 marlin power.
Amazing from the small case.

https://www.gunblast.com/Paco_Legacy_454.htm
by mickbr
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rossi 92 454
Replies: 20
Views: 1021

Re: rossi 92 454

Gents so are the 454 new guns by Rossi, as in back in production again?
by mickbr
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 1092

Re: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin

thanks fellas I might look around for one. Also not too bad, only 30% of the posts included 45-70 which would be some sort of internet record :)

One day i will get me a 458 win mag or 45-90 and hunt down 45-70 threads all over the internet :D
by mickbr
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 1092

Re: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin

Doc the BHA in 500SW would answer a lot of questions for me too or is that scratch an itch, one of the two anyway. I just had another look at their site with the intention of working out how much food I really need or what I can sell off to get one. Looks like they have had another price jump so I c...
by mickbr
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 1092

Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin

but i'd rather have 90% of the posts be about 45-70's thanks...... Thats a joke btw , but funnily most 444 threads on the internet do go that way. Almost an internet law the last 25 years if you ask about a 444 you will be told ahout the 45-70. back to the sibject, anyone used one of these perdersol...
by mickbr
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any questions ?
Replies: 19
Views: 815

Re: any questions ?

i saw good people in the 3rd world from different religions. A muslim family in the remote areas wont ever read christian passages, they cant read anyway. The woman wont leave the house much and then unless she is fully covered, her world is what the local cleric and her husband tell her it is. She ...
by mickbr
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
Replies: 23
Views: 1128

Re: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena

Thats funny! I had similar to lesser degree sorting out and selling off 38/357 before I upgraded to 44 mag. opened box of loaded 44 mag and thought why I have a gotten this cannon for.
by mickbr
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Smart' devices are dumb....
Replies: 18
Views: 844

Re: 'Smart' devices are dumb....

"I fear the day when the technology overlaps with our humanity. The world will only have a generation of idiots." Albert Einstein The big question is, are we there yet?! I was traveling back in September, and I asked a gentleman where the nearest hotels were. "Just look it up on your...
by mickbr
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

I shot .44-40's out of my 410 when I was a kid. Made a really neat slug load. EDIT: I also shot .30-30's. Pointed straight up the bullet would go about 15 feet or so. Big boom. If the brass didn't split I reloaded them with shot. Always wondered how 44 special would do. Brass doesnt match the chamb...
by mickbr
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Think you're having a bad day?
Replies: 7
Views: 607

Re: Think you're having a bad day?

If I was that fella I would be thanking the P.H but would also be very curious where that first shot was placed. :lol:
by mickbr
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rossi 92 454
Replies: 20
Views: 1021

Re: rossi 92 454

Envious here
by mickbr
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
Replies: 14
Views: 1089

Re: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research

I do not really understand what silence is. I can put plugs in and muffs on and still hear the whine of a table saw every second of the day. You and me both my friend. Constant and non stop. I use huge ear muffs, plus ear plugs, and sold off my 'big boomers' like the 348 Win Model 71. Limit my shoo...
by mickbr
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

interesting but wont be trading the rossi just yet. Would be nice to see a 24" rifle hit market for a change too. 19" seems to be the new fashion.
by mickbr
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
Replies: 14
Views: 1089

Re: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research

Sometimes you can lose a lot of hearing and get no tinnitus, sometimes you can lose very little hearing and get a symphony orchestra in your head. I havent lost much hearing but got crickets, whistling, roaring, electrical static, the whole circus. When the specialist asked me what sounds my tinnitu...
by mickbr
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3015

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

it wasnt saigon, nor was it pleasant and it changed my life for the worst , true story. Boy this thread got wierd fast :D
by mickbr
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 special vs 9mm
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: 44 special vs 9mm

Thanks gents, rhe replies match my own experience with 44 special
by mickbr
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3015

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

great post doc, thanks. My only advice to all is never get a prostate massage. I had one on a whim in my early 30's. Woke up the next day feeling sort of weird internally swollen, a bit numb, also midlly incontinent later that week. My Doc prescribed anti-biotics and it settled down after a few week...
by mickbr
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:25 am
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)

Even SF guys have them. I discharged a spas-12 in my bedroom at age 19 myself. Showing it off to buddies, loaded up the magazine and racked them out, left one in without realising so when I cleared the action.... it wasnt . luckily was buckshot not slugs, penetrated the closet but disintegrated on t...
by mickbr
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little Australia Wildlife.
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: A little Australia Wildlife.

Nice pics, I am Australian by birth, moved back here recently to care for my aged mother. Family still in Californistan and some in Canada. This country sure has changed since the 80's.
by mickbr
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 special vs 9mm
Replies: 10
Views: 963

44 special vs 9mm

fellas, factory loads in 44 special in any standard barrel revolver. More or less harsh on the ears than 9mm auto? I used the latter in the military but too long ago to remember or compare.
by mickbr
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2257

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

I am a fan of 24" barrels on a lot of guns but I found in 357 the 24" rossi was end heavy for me . Original 92's had more taper, rossis seem almost paralell sided. In 44 mag which has the same dia barrel there is more meat taken out thanks to the bigger hole and these balance okay. For 357...
by mickbr
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paul Harrell hasn't much time
Replies: 19
Views: 2115

Re: Paul Harrell hasn't much time

i watched him quite a bit of a few years ago, really enjoyed his mode of presentation.
by mickbr
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gold dots residue after water
Replies: 8
Views: 586

Re: gold dots residue after water

AJMD429 wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:58 pm .
Just remember that when Matt does that it’s an oxide or other salt of the lead which means it’s no longer metallic lead and can be absorbed and would be quite toxic..
Thanks Doc I thought so and put gloves on.
by mickbr
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gold dots residue after water
Replies: 8
Views: 586

Re: gold dots residue after water

JimT wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:51 pm From the title of the original post I thought you were panning and got gold dots. We always called it "dust" but hey, people can call it what they wish. :oops:
:D
by mickbr
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gold dots residue after water
Replies: 8
Views: 586

Re: gold dots residue after water

thanks, all cleaned. probably over-reacted here, the amount of material had me worried some other contaminant had crept in. Rough week sorting out this basement
by mickbr
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gold dots residue after water
Replies: 8
Views: 586

gold dots residue after water

I pulled these out of some containers about a week later we had water in the basement. Only just got to them today. Several hundred 44 gold dot projectiles, the short barrel version meant for 44 sp. Now they are dried I notice some lead colored residue around the HP of the bullet. I thought bullets ...