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- Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In Need of prayer please.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3310
Re: In Need of prayer please.
The LORD bless and keep you. The LORD make His face to shine upon you. The LORD look upon you with favor, and bring you peace.
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It hurts a bit. But its all good
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2481
Re: It hurts a bit. But its all good
Thanks all. I appreciate the thoughts.
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It hurts a bit. But its all good
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2481
It hurts a bit. But its all good
My 99 .30-30 is back with its original owner's family. I got a call from the shop I bought it from saying the family wanted to speak to me about the rifle. Apparently if was mistakenly sold and they wanted to see if I would accept an offer. I had installed a superb Redfield 70 ( thanks again Sixgun)...
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A good smell
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1658
Re: A good smell
Didnt vote for the Donald in the primary, but did in the general and it was because of the courts. I'm amazed at what he's accomplished. We need to make sure the house and Senate stay firmly in Republican hands. Otherwise... Business men and politicians have equal power, but different connections. I...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newlyweds.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1264
Re: Newlyweds.......
ERMAGERD! THAT'S funny!
Remember the 3 things every bride remembers about her wedding. The aisle the alter and the hymn. I'll alter him... <(;
Remember the 3 things every bride remembers about her wedding. The aisle the alter and the hymn. I'll alter him... <(;
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deal with confidence
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1427
Deal with confidence
Hi All Recently made a ( very) good deal with Sixgun for a Redfield 70 sight for my Savage 99. He said the sight was in new condition. It is, complete with old factory lube/goo in it. Cleaned up easily with a little Hoppes and a qtip. I got the sight for a very good price, he shipped it quickly and ...
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Difference A Woman Can Make
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3526
Re: The Difference A Woman Can Make
Rush Limbaugh's " Undeniable facts of life # 27" Feminism was created so as to allow unattractive women access to the mainstream...
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: article ..... .30-30 Winchester
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2726
Re: article ..... .30-30 Winchester
My first centerfire, my first deer, my longest shot ( 200 yards. 1 round, DRT) and my biggest buck ( a fine 9 pointer) all have one thing in common. The .30-30. Getting it done, fuss free, since 1895. Oh. My last centerfire, a Savage Model 99, also a .30-30. If I can't get it done with that rifle, I...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894cl 25-20
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1299
Re: Marlin 1894cl 25-20
There's a channel on you tube called Leatherwood outdoors. Good guy, lots of very interesting average Joe hunts. Anyway, he went deer hunting with a 92 Winchester 25-20. Cleanly killed a couple doe with it using 87 gr factory loads. Got a pass through on one. With careful use its amazing what even a...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gotta gush. Sorry...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1663
Re: Gotta gush. Sorry...
Tried the 1A. I am surprised to say the least. Shot 2 groups at 50 yards after roughly co witnessing it to the open sights. Only had to come slightly left on the front sight to zero. That was nice! The first group was a nice 11/16 inch. The 2nd was 4 shots and that was 15/16 with 3 in 5/8 inch. I ne...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gotta gush. Sorry...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1663
Re: Gotta gush. Sorry...
Levergunners anonymous? Hi, I'm Mark and I'm a levergunner. Hi Mark. I did try Leverevolution powder. Too much speed. Hit 2500 fps with a 150 grain and still had a grain to go before reaching a max charge. My goal was to hit factory advertised velocities with the 150s and 170s. CFE223 gets me there ...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gotta gush. Sorry...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1663
Gotta gush. Sorry...
My M99 30-30. Have yet to find a load she doesn't like, she puts EVERY load on the same vertical line ( won't that be useful when my Lyman 1A gets here) is reliable and definately has the cool factor down. Wasn't looking for this rifle, but am happy happy happy to have found her. Never thought much ...
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coming together.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 993
Re: Coming together.
Oh boy... Something tells me I should just get used to the semi buckhorn. I took a quick line of sight lining up front, rear and tang holes. Remarkably, they seem pretty much aligned. This rifle has the very agreeable habit of dropping multiple loads on the same vertical line. Once zeroed, that will...
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coming together.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 993
Re: Coming together.
I suppose. But, if you shim, you're canting the sight and while your on at the zeroed range, won't you start shooting off at longer ranges because of it? Not building windage into the sight does seem a bit silly. Perhaps shaving a bit off the side of the stem base to correct and shim the opposite si...
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coming together.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 993
Coming together.
Bought a Lyman 1A combination sight for my M99 .30-30. Just waiting for it to come. Its finish worn, but otherwise looks good. Will do windage with the front sight. Might have the Lyman refinished to match the rifle if all is well. The 1A wasn't my first choice, but there's hardly a more classic sig...
- Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speer 150 and 170 30 cal flat points
- Replies: 3
- Views: 994
Speer 150 and 170 30 cal flat points
Never had luck with Speer bullets. Just never got the accuracy I got with Sierras and Hornadys. Well, my M99 .30-30 loves them. Very accurate and consistent, so I think I might give them a try for deer and bear. The 150s for deer and the 170s for bear. Anybody use them? Curious how they compare to o...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi buckhorn sight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1108
Re: Semi buckhorn sight
Absolutely agree about the peeps. Got curious about them after reading Larry Kohler's "Shots at Whitetails". Got hooked on them first time I tried them. For most uses, I feel a good aperture sight is at least equal to, and in some cases better than a scope. FAR less to go wrong with non op...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi buckhorn sight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1108
Semi buckhorn sight
Actually, not terrible once you're used to them! My M99 wears one and I can stay right around 2 inches for 3 at 100 yards. I read the idea was to funnel your vision towards the notch and the wings help block glare. I believe it. I still want a receiver sight, but if one doesn't come by season, I won...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Every 20 years or so...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 924
Re: Every 20 years or so...
Sounds dangerously close to asking " What's next?" to me!
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10111
Re: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
A few qualifiers may be in order here. Ammo should be widely available. Should handle cast bullets well. Just in case Should be able to use salvaged powder and maybe even Holy Black if necessary. Shouldn't be a powder pig. Compact firearm. In appearance, it shouldn't attract negative attention. Accu...
- Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That's odd...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1605
Re: That's odd...
Flatnose Its odd you mention this. I pulled the Marbles and remounted the factory semi buckhorn rear sight. With the Marbles, my 50 yard groups were an inch to an inch and a quarter for 3. With the open sight, I just punched 3, half inch groups. This is officially weird. Maybe the rifle is trying to...
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That's odd...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1605
Re: That's odd...
I know about looking through the aperture, but you still see the rest of the sight in the peripheral. Unless you have no potential for windage adjustment in the front sight, why would you shim the base? Remember F.O.R.S. front opposite rear same as referring to direction of sight movement to correct...
- Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That's odd...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1605
That's odd...
Been a very happy user of receiver sights for about 20 year now. However, I took the plunge and got a Marbles tang sight for my M99 EG .30-30. Used the opens to get a rough zero and toddled off to the range with a box of her favorite loads. Results were rather disappointing. Got better groups with t...
- Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another vintage lever gun added to the fold (photo)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3277
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight. IMPRESSIVE.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2354
Re: Marbles tang sight. IMPRESSIVE.
I might get a folding rear sight, for emergency use only. I do ok with opens, but have been hooked on apertures for a long time now. My range has a covered firing line and sight picture with opens is rather good. When I get out in the open... I did get a dovetail filler too. But it doesn't want to g...
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight. IMPRESSIVE.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2354
Re: Marbles tang sight. IMPRESSIVE.
Good to know! Thanks. Never really liked the " Plans subject to change without notice" scenario... </:
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight. IMPRESSIVE.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2354
Marbles tang sight. IMPRESSIVE.
Came in the mail today. I will work on pics, but if anyone is considering one of these sights, go for it! This is my first tang sight. I usually use a receiver sight, but the price of the Marbles was impossible to ignore.$125 for a brand new all steel sight is amazing to me, in this day and age. The...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight on the way
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1143
Re: Marbles tang sight on the way
The sight should be here late this week or early next. Been using aperture sights almost exclusively for 20 years. I have not found them wanting in any situation I've found myself in. Had a British No4 Mk2 that I could puch 6 inch groups at 300 yards with decent regularity. I think a lot of folks ar...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight on the way
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1143
Re: Marbles tang sight on the way
Have had these eyes 55 years. Things are getting a bit fuzzy though. New glasses on the horizon, I guess. Have passed on several nice rifles because of fuzzy front sights. This little Savage is on the border of that. Thankfully, the proper aperture diameter gives a slight, but very useful magnifying...
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight on the way
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1143
Re: Marbles tang sight on the way
Bill My rifle likes the 150 and 170 Sierras too. I've taken several deer with the Sierra 150s and Hornady 150s as well. Haven't tried the FTXs yet. I'm interested in keeping things " traditional" as far as bullet weights, types and velocities go. My late buddy took several deer with FTXs b...
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marbles tang sight on the way
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1143
Marbles tang sight on the way
Can NOT wait! I took my Model 99 EG 30-30 out with a new load. A 170 grain Speer over 35 gr of CFE223. Got 2280 fps! Same load with a 170 Sierra gave 2230 fps. With the open sights, she gave a 10 shot 1 1/4 inch 50 yard group. I expect improvement with the Marbles on board. This Savage is an impress...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spare parts kit
- Replies: 3
- Views: 729
Spare parts kit
My 99 EG 30-30 has become my favorite breechloader. As I've stated before, her lack of use since leaving Utica in 1937 ( or 38) is remarkable. I'm pretty much a 1 gun hunter now, and am thinking a spare parts kit would be prudent. Parts will never get cheaper or more available. Don't recall reading ...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1203
Re: Marine Stands Guard Over Dying Boy
President Reagan ( God rest his soul) once said " Most people go through their lives wondering if they made a difference. Marines never have to ask that question."
I was Army, but I will gladly yield the way to anyone wearing the eagle globe and anchor.
I was Army, but I will gladly yield the way to anyone wearing the eagle globe and anchor.
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now that's a surprise!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 737
Re: Now that's a surprise!
Will do once I re-up. I have a blue Forester
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now that's a surprise!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 737
Re: Now that's a surprise!
Gunny. How I hate these phones...
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now that's a surprise!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 737
Re: Now that's a surprise!
Hey Funny! You and me are neighbors. I 've been a member of OR&G. Didn't re-up this year though. But now that I have my .30-30... 200 yards here I come.
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So who's using what?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3605
Re: So who's using what?
Ordinarily my muzzleloaders would be first choice. Not this year though. Nothing leaves the cabinet until my 1937 ( or 38) Model 99 EG .30-30 get some blood on her. I can not wait! Gonna be SOOOO fine!
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cabela's is doubling down
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2701
Re: Cabela's is doubling down
Not a new thought. Shakespeare once said " First, kill the lawyers" I once worked for Sports Authority and in 2000 they wanted us to record names and driver's license info on rim fire and handgun ammo ( remember those days). Gee wiz! Even the Yankee govt. gave up on that useless idea. Neve...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You know you've made the right choice when...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 790
Re: You know you've made the right choice when...
Over the years I've probably had close to 50 rifles, but for one reason or another they didn't keep. Usually found some real or imagined fault, or needed money or got smitten by something else. Just never found THAT rifle. For some reason, this M99 .30-30 has dug in like a tick. Oddly enough, the Sa...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You know you've made the right choice when...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 790
Re: You know you've made the right choice when...
I hear you on the investment angle. Used it several times myself... As far as my double 30 getting lonely, heck, I can't walk past the cabinet without picking her up. Almost Pavlovian... Besides, my 2 Black Diamonds, a Super 45 (1-20) and a 50 XR , are both playing nice. Quite a surprise that. Muzzl...
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You know you've made the right choice when...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 790
You know you've made the right choice when...
You see a mint BLR .358, a 1980 production Marlin 444 and not one but 2 94 BB .375 Winchesters literally NIB as they're still wrapped in their boxes and you think " Nope. My M99 30-30 will do nicely thanks"
Ah, confidence IS a wonderful thing...
Ah, confidence IS a wonderful thing...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No lead shooting range
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2885
Re: No lead shooting range
Truly a voice crying in the wilderness. LORD bless and keep you Sir
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No lead shooting range
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2885
Re: No lead shooting range
What is it about the left coast? Will the last American leaving it please bring the flag.
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noticed something about the Trophy Quest .30-30 shows
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3387
Noticed something about the Trophy Quest .30-30 shows
Within its range, the .30-30 can do the job on just about any critter in North America. I was really curious to see how this fellow made out on moose and griz with his. He used the Buffalo Bore 190 grain loads and REALLY flattened a nice Bullwinkle! Curiously though, it was more like he was using th...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Black Powder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2304
Re: Making Black Powder
Dont forget, the guy who came up with Pyrodex died in a Pyrodex plant explosion...
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Black Powder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2304
Re: Making Black Powder
Also remember that black powder is classified as an explosive by the federal govt and licenses are required to legally manufacture it. You do NOT want to run afoul of the BATFE. They play for keeps! Besides, its too easy to blow yourself up...
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 13426
Re: Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?
My first 2 deer, 6pt and a doe, dropped to a pre 64 M94 .30-30 with a Lyman receiver sight. The doe was at 200 yards. My 140 class 9 pt went down to my old 336 .30-30 at 15 feet. Been shooting a LOT of other rifles, bolts, single shot, pump and muzzleloaders (33 of my 52 deer went down by frontstuff...
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you name your guns?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7228
Re: Do you name your guns?
Old thread, but fun!
My repo 1853 Enfield .577 Yankee killer is Victoria
My .50 cal TC Black Diamond XR is Herself
My Super 45 TC Black Diamond XR is Ol' Collywobbles. She occasionally gives me fits...
Haven't come up with a name for my .30-30 M99 yet
My repo 1853 Enfield .577 Yankee killer is Victoria
My .50 cal TC Black Diamond XR is Herself
My Super 45 TC Black Diamond XR is Ol' Collywobbles. She occasionally gives me fits...
Haven't come up with a name for my .30-30 M99 yet
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi All. Savage 99 .30-30
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1965
Re: Hi All. Savage 99 .30-30
Will give it a try. Thanks.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi All. Savage 99 .30-30
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1965
Re: Hi All. Savage 99 .30-30
How do you post pics?