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by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AR-15 can do it all...
Replies: 121
Views: 10905

Re: OT - AR-15 can do it all...

I think there are some comparativly light catcher bag things to hook on the side of an AR !

If I were to ever get a AR-10 in 308 or 300RSUM I would have to have a brass catcher for the side ! I ca't imagine loosing 300RSUM brass every time I shot the rifle !
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AR-15 can do it all...
Replies: 121
Views: 10905

Re: OT - AR-15 can do it all...

I've been considering a fully camo AR-10 in 308 or 300RSUM for a couple years now ! I just don't like the idea of the thing slinging my brass all over the country side when I hunting ! With a bolt or lever action I have become pretty good at catching the brass with my off hand when I work the actio...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many leverguns have passed thru your hands since signup?
Replies: 39
Views: 4388

Re: How many leverguns have passed thru your hands since signup?

Well now if you count since I joined the first time back in 2002 ! I have traded off one NIB Marlin 1895CB , I had purchased this rifle to reline to 40-65 WCF but was fortunate enough to find a nice "original" 1895 of 1896 vintage in the 40-65 caliber ! Now how many that have come into my ...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 bullet performance
Replies: 52
Views: 6020

Re: 30-30 bullet performance

Well Old Sav I can not believe you ain't used that 30wcf yet on a critter :shock: Shame on you :wink: Just go and whack someink with it (after a little practice ofcourse). Nath :wink: I live in central Virginia and many folks use 30-30's around here still ! My self I had never owned a 30-30 until I...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my new Henry Big Boy in .357
Replies: 14
Views: 1548

Re: Got my new Henry Big Boy in .357

Congrats !

I don't own a Henry , but I do enjoy shooting a Marlin in 357 !
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AR-15 can do it all...
Replies: 121
Views: 10905

Re: OT - AR-15 can do it all...

I've been considering a fully camo AR-10 in 308 or 300RSUM for a couple years now ! I just don't like the idea of the thing slinging my brass all over the country side when I hunting ! With a bolt or lever action I have become pretty good at catching the brass with my off hand when I work the action...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - double rifles
Replies: 30
Views: 4893

Re: double rifles

I was thinking of trying to sleave a double barrel shotgun to make a double rifle in 45/70.this is my faverite cartrige but do not know how big of a can of worms I would be geting into Another option although not exactly what you want ! Would be to find a 12 or 20 gauge SxS and have the barrells ri...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - double rifles
Replies: 30
Views: 4893

Re: double rifles

I am almost 47 now and have wanted a double rifle for about 35 years !

But I've always wanted and older British made gun , so needless to say I've never owned one and most likely I will keep on wanting and never owning since the British boys are rudely over my limit pricewise !
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

This is kinda screwed up :!:

Here I am trying to get a ML going by using smokeless powder !

And on the other hand I still have my Shiloh Sharps 50-90 on order that I have all intentions of shooting BP in !!!!!!!!!!
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help. . . . .. Marlin/Levergun Experts
Replies: 5
Views: 675

Re: Help. . . . .. Marlin/Levergun Experts

TedH wrote:You can occasionally find a 30-30 Cowboy on the internet auction sites. They will bring a premium price too.

At the moment expect to pay about $700-800 for a decent USED rifle !

I would hate to think what they may be wanting for one that is still NIB :(
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help. . . . .. Marlin/Levergun Experts
Replies: 5
Views: 675

Re: Help. . . . .. Marlin/Levergun Experts

They made the 336CB in 30-30 and 38-55 for a few years ! They discontinued the 30-30 first and then about 3 or 4 years later stopped production of the 38-55 ! The 336CB in 38-55 was the first rifle I ever killed a deer using home cast bullets and iron sights ! Later that same year I did the same wit...
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 416 Barnes
Replies: 11
Views: 2291

Re: 416 Barnes

First time I think I ever heard of this round was when I looked at Cosby's web site and they had a lever action there that was supposed to be a 416 Barnes .

I'd be up for one !

But I want a 50 AK and 475 GNR first !
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

Here is a proven load... 42 grns of N110, short black mmp,fed 209a,250 grn XTP. About 2350 fps. :shock: http://dougva.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=Savage Well after studing a bunch of loads I have decided to invest in a pound of N110 ! One of the loads I saw was for the Hornady 250 grain SST wit...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

I was in my local dealers the other day and he had a Savage 10ML that had been sold and traded back but never fired . Since you can use smokeless in this thing I was kinda intrested . Now you have my interest...you can use smokeless in these? :? Yes you can :wink: That is my reason for buying the t...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

When MLs shoot flatter/farther than Shotties, then there was no logical reason to prohibit .357/.44/.454 etc. The county I live in Virginia allows whatever you want ! Rifle pistol etc ! As long as it is over 23 caliber . One of the counties adjacent to me is a shotgun only county , and they DO NOT ...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

6pt, I havn't had the chance to see a bolt-action slug-gun before. I myself have 3 bolt-action sewer pipes that I would like to try rifled slugs in one day. That 10ML sounds like a lot of fun especially if you can shoot smokeless powder. That would open the door for a lot of different load capabili...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

LOts of guys here in Indiana like it since it shoots farther/harder than a Slug . I'm not so sure if I agree with that or not ! I've had some pretty intresting findings with rifled slug guns shooting sabots lately . In both the 12 gauge and 20 gauge ! The Hornady and Winchester polymer tipped slugs...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

Here's the one I layed away , although the one I got does not have the Accu Trigger I think .



http://www.savagearms.com/10mlii.htm
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

WAY WAY OT - Savage 10ML

I was in my local dealers the other day and he had a Savage 10ML that had been sold and traded back but never fired . Since you can use smokeless in this thing I was kinda intrested . I asked him to let me see it and he did ! I already have a Savage 210 bolt action rifled slug gun , and this ML felt...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895MR
Replies: 14
Views: 1644

Re: Marlin 1895MR

Rimfire McNutjob wrote: Not exactly short of Marlins are you.
And I have a "few" more :wink:
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895MR
Replies: 14
Views: 1644

Re: Marlin 1895MR

shawn_c992001 wrote:That one on the top of the stack has got some wood on it!

The one you mention is a 1895G that I bought almost 2 years ago . It's still NIB as I purchased it for conversion to 50 Alaskan , but I can't bring myself to let them take it apart .
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895MR
Replies: 14
Views: 1644

Re: Marlin 1895MR

I confess, I don't know the difference between the models, can you enlighten me? thanks . http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSC04734.jpg This is the 1895MR . http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0320.jpg This is the 1895MXLR . http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolit for .45-70
Replies: 18
Views: 2848

Re: Cast Boolit for .45-70

The two Ranch Dog hammers :wink:

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Another of the Ranch Dog 44 and 45 cal bullets along with the Lyman 330 grain HP !

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by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolit for .45-70
Replies: 18
Views: 2848

Re: Cast Boolit for .45-70

If you decide you want to try the Ranch Dog bullets , you might order one of his .460" sizers as well ! You could get both his moulds and the sizer for about $70 plus shipping . And if you use his method you can use the Lee Liquid Alox as well ! I am partial to sizing in a pair of Lyman 4500's ...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolit for .45-70
Replies: 18
Views: 2848

Re: Cast Boolit for .45-70

When I first started casting it was for my Marlin 1895CB , and like you I wanted it as simple as possible . So I got the Lee 340 and 405 grain PB moulds . I wouldn't size and I would tumble lube . And I might add they shot well enough for me ! Later I got a Lyman 457122HP , now that bulet at about 3...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895MR
Replies: 14
Views: 1644

Re: Marlin 1895MR

Strangely I wasn't at first attracted to the blued walnut standard rifles . But I know own a 308MX , 444 , 1895 and this 1895MR .

I still like all my XLR's but I find these guns to have a although small , slightly better feel .
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895MR
Replies: 14
Views: 1644

Marlin 1895MR

I have been wanting one of these for a couple years now ! Finally was able to strike up a deal with a guy on Marlinowners for this one about 2 months ago , but it took awhile to get evrything ironed out ! Well today I saw the rifle in person for the first time . It was supposed to be fired about 20 ...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Opinions
Replies: 37
Views: 4637

Re: Weaver Opinions

Not totally in keeping with this forum , but here it is anyway ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0021.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0020-1.jpg My grandfathers Ruger 44R carbine he recieved Xmas of 75 or 76 from my grandmother and a Weaver K3 that we gave...
by 6pt-sika
Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Mannlicher Schoenauer M1908
Replies: 23
Views: 2712

Re: OT Mannlicher Schoenauer M1908

Just curious how difficult is it to reform/trim the 8x57 brass because I was thinking about doing that? To be honest I have not tried yet ! I have some buddies in PA that did this a number of years ago and they were the ones that told me to do this ! As a matter of fact I got a couple hundred piece...
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Mannlicher Schoenauer M1908
Replies: 23
Views: 2712

Re: OT Mannlicher Schoenauer M1908

We picked up a MS 1908 last fall at an auction in Bedford VA . The rifle is pretty nice ! I have 8x57 brass for reforming and trimming . But I have yet to get a set of dies . I have however made a chamber cast to send to HC4D just to be a extra carefull . http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-s...
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun Rag Poll...
Replies: 14
Views: 1698

Re: OT - Gun Rag Poll...

I'd get "Guns" , but then I am into rifles more then handguns anymore !
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Crayfish recipes
Replies: 3
Views: 447

Re: OT-Crayfish recipes

We have a fresh seafood place here in central Virginia not to far from where I live that usually has a large amount of live mudbugs !

I have been saying for about 5 years now that I was gonna have a crawfish boil , but I have yet to do so ! Maybe this summer ............... :wink:
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894CL
Replies: 11
Views: 1212

Re: Marlin 1894CL

Alot of it is based on which version it happens to be ! The original uncheckered version from the mid 80's until the early 90's in like new condition do sometimes bring a bit more . But if it is the latest production version from a couple years ago in my mind it isn't worth as much ! FWIW the later ...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Opinions
Replies: 37
Views: 4637

Re: Weaver Opinions

[quote="reflex264
On another note I score two Leupold M8-3 scopes a few months ago and one of them is in super nice shape. reflex264[/quote]

I was bidding on a Leupold M8 3x on Ebay and ran it up to $140 before I dropped out :!:
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 Win Special Cases
Replies: 6
Views: 1056

Re: 32 Win Special Cases

Theoretically you can use 30-30 cases to make 219 Zipper , 25-35 , 25-36 Marlin , 7-30 Waters , 32-40 , 32 Special and 38-55 . But in my own situation I load for all those except the 25-35 . So I use the correct headstamp for all except the 219 Zipper and 25-36 Marlin . For the 25-36 I use 25-35 WIN...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good commercial deer load for Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag?
Replies: 9
Views: 1579

Re: Good commercial deer load for Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag?

In the Marlin 1894's chambered for the 41 MAG I have used handloaded Nosler 210's and Hornady 210 XTP's with decent results . In the Smith 657 I no longer have I used the same Nosler loads and they did well enough . I earlier this week purchased a Ruger Blackhawk 6.5" 41 MAG that is still NIB a...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Opinions
Replies: 37
Views: 4637

Re: Weaver Opinions

264 , you know I often kick myself ! My grandfathers brother used to hunt grounhogs and hawks with him quite a bit . And he had a Remington 722 in the 244 REM cliber with a Weaver K6 on top , if I'm not mistaken he bought this setup about the same time my grandfather got his . Anyway my great uncle ...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Opinions
Replies: 37
Views: 4637

Re: Weaver Opinions

6pt- love the 722 and old Weaver. I love running up on that sort of thing where they have never been seperated. Thats just plain old cool. reflex264 My grandfather used to supplement his income by shooting groundhogs and hawks for bounty here in central Virginia back in the 50's and 60's . The plac...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarrel a Marlin to .25-35
Replies: 13
Views: 4761

Re: Rebarrel a Marlin to .25-35

The guy I talked with in the north west about relining told me he could reline and chamber for either the 25-35 WIN or the 25-36 Marlin ! Being a complete Marlin NUT , his ability to reline to 25-36 Marlin was of intrest to me ! And again I acquired a Marlin 1893 in 25-36 Marlin before I ever went t...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarrel a Marlin to .25-35
Replies: 13
Views: 4761

Re: Rebarrel a Marlin to .25-35

As far as barrels go , for the price I would have to say go with Douglas . Matter of fact thats what Nunneman told me would use in the projects I mentioned in the previouse post ! Some of the barrel makers will not make barrels for lever actions and a couple have told me Marlin barrels for some reas...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebarrel a Marlin to .25-35
Replies: 13
Views: 4761

Re: Rebarrel a Marlin to .25-35

I have talked with Regan Nunneman about rebarreling to 7-30 Waters and his cost for rebarrel , installation and reblue was $550 if memory serves ! I have also talked with a guy in the north west about relining some rifles and it seems to me price for an easy reline was about $250-300 . But my memory...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good commercial deer load for Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag?
Replies: 9
Views: 1579

Re: Good commercial deer load for Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag?

You might give the Winchester Platinum Tip load a shot !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker
Replies: 15
Views: 1475

Re: Gunbroker

I'm okay if I go in from internet explorer , but I am SOL if I go direct from AOL ! Which is strange because it has worked just fine up until yesterday for the last 4 years ! Maybe gunbroker is telling aol to stick it? :lol: My home page is sbl/yahoo. Gunbroker works fine for me. I had major league...
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA
Replies: 28
Views: 3196

Re: Colt SAA

jdad wrote:
Image
That is exactly what I have been looking at !

My thinking is this will be fine for my needs (as I have none other then want) !

I am also I think in the market for a Ruger Single Six 6.5" in 32 H&R MAG :wink:
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker
Replies: 15
Views: 1475

Re: Gunbroker

I'm okay if I go in from internet explorer , but I am SOL if I go direct from AOL ! Which is strange because it has worked just fine up until yesterday for the last 4 years !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker
Replies: 15
Views: 1475

Re: Gunbroker

It works for me... Try this and see if it helps. Totally close out the window you are trying to open GB in. Open a totally new window and see if that helps. Every so often I run into a website that flakes out and won't let me do anything in that window. I close it, open a totally new window and I c...
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Opinions
Replies: 37
Views: 4637

Re: Weaver Opinions

Old Savage wrote: Image
Hmmmm , think I would like some more info on this uhmmm Weaver scope she uhmm it looks like it has nice high beams :lol:
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker
Replies: 15
Views: 1475

Re: Gunbroker

Heck it won't even allow me to go in and check my watched things or bid on stuff !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker
Replies: 15
Views: 1475

Re: Gunbroker

Well I just went thru and deleted all the cookies and Temp Net Files ! Then went back and it still will not allow me to do ANY searches ! I punch the revolver spot and that comes up fine with about 130 pages , then I try to do a sort for say 32-20 or 32-20 WCF and I get a blank page with a couple le...
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker
Replies: 15
Views: 1475

Gunbroker

Has anyone had trouble today or yesterday using the search engine on their site ?

I have been unable to perform a search on their site however I can on Ebay or AuctionArms !