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by lozen
Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Lion hunting with spear and shield
Replies: 9
Views: 2003

Re: OT-Lion hunting with spear and shield

A little off topic, but I'm rereading Tigero! by Sasha Siemel. He hunted Jaguars with a spear in the Matto Grosso of Brazil. He used dogs. His wife wrote a good book too. Jungle Wife
by lozen
Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII U.S marked Win 1894?
Replies: 13
Views: 3406

Re: WWII U.S marked Win 1894?

I think it's fake too. Wrong ser# range. Should be US not U.S.
by lozen
Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pointy bullets in tubular magazines
Replies: 52
Views: 15170

Re: Pointy bullets in tubular magazines

I've never felt the need for pointed bullets in a 30-30, but have always figured it would be about impossible to set off a cartridge in the tube with a bullet with a soft lead point.
by lozen
Mon May 31, 2010 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading the 40-72 cartridge
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

Re: Reloading the 40-72 cartridge

I just got an 1895 1n .40-72 with a tapered octagon barrel and excellent bore. I'm searching for info to get it shooting. It might be hard on a poor boy. RCBS makes dies and Buffalo Arms has them for $164. I haven't slugged the bore yet, but from everything I've read, I was expecting it to slug clos...
by lozen
Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Strange Gunbroker auction
Replies: 11
Views: 1562

Re: OT Strange Gunbroker auction

Otto wrote:How in the world did you manage to stumble across that?
Too much time on my hands. I think I'll buy it, and go look for a girl friend that will fit it. :D
by lozen
Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Strange Gunbroker auction
Replies: 11
Views: 1562

OT Strange Gunbroker auction

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =123474624 I know. I'm snowed in. Kinda bored. :D
by lozen
Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin take down 45-90 ***LOTS OF PICS***
Replies: 14
Views: 2571

Re: Marlin take down 45-90 ***LOTS OF PICS***

That's a neat gun. Funny place to put the rear sling eye.
by lozen
Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
Replies: 137
Views: 15402

Re: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!

Kirk, I'd also say the 38-40 is a great canidate for "the most under-appreciated cartridge" . I can't think of any modern or reproduction levers that have ever been chambered for it. If you read Cartridges Of The World, 44-40 is one of the greatest cartridges ever, and the 38-40 is just ab...
by lozen
Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look at these old primers...need ID
Replies: 19
Views: 2335

Re: Look at these old primers...need ID

Neat, Would they be rare in .32 W.S.? I don't believe any were ever loaded with black powder, or any 32sp bbl's not designed for smokeless.
by lozen
Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
Replies: 137
Views: 15402

Re: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!

Well I guess I put the .30-30 into the "taken for granted" area, rather than underappreciated. And I think there's a difference. It may be underappreciated by gun rags, and gun writers, but it sure doesn't seem to be underappreciated by the general shooting and hunting population. Yea. Gu...
by lozen
Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
Replies: 137
Views: 15402

Re: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!

I also believe the 30-30 is one of the most appreciated cartridges. I'll go with .356+358 as under appreciated.
by lozen
Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modified 1886 (Pics)
Replies: 16
Views: 1952

Re: Modified 1886 (Pics)

Neat. I almost bought one a while back that was turned down to 1/2 oct. Looked more factory than yours. I'd rather have it than a Jap one. What caliber? I'd like to know what it weighs. Dave
by lozen
Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check question-Marlin 1894CL-UPDATE
Replies: 11
Views: 2304

Re: Price check question-Marlin 1894CL-UPDATE

I'd sell my 1894cl 25-20 for $500. I'll put it in the classifieds if Boreman doesn't want it. Got a NIB 32-20 too. They're the older ones without checkering. Dave
by lozen
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help With 40-65 Winchester
Replies: 18
Views: 2797

Re: Help With 40-65 Winchester

What about taking the decapping part out of the die and using a vise to size the case. You would have to knock it out with a rod, but you could run the case alot farther up into the die. Kind of like the old lyman sizing dies. I've done this myself on certain calibers. I simply run the case through...
by lozen
Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help With 40-65 Winchester
Replies: 18
Views: 2797

Re: Help With 40-65 Winchester

by lozen
Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1886 Manufacturer ! With Pic added.
Replies: 29
Views: 4979

Re: New 1886 Manufacturer ! With Pic added.

First time I've seen an 86 advertized as an improvement to the Winchester '73 .
by lozen
Sun Dec 14, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58983

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

You should post this question on the Savage forum over at the 24hr campfire. I think Loggah's got 3 or 4 , I'm sure some of the others will too.
by lozen
Sun Dec 14, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58983

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Hi, I'm sure that 26,000 figure is a mistake. I've got a 32 rem. ser# 2628
by lozen
Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895CB Reloads
Replies: 26
Views: 3035

Re: 1895CB Reloads

I FIND IT INTERESTING THE NEW SPEER NUMBER 14 MANUAL LISTS FOR USE IN LEVER GUNS A HIGH OF 43.Ogrs OF IMR4198 PUSHING THEIR 300gr BULLETS AT 1763FPS. THEIR LISTING FOR THE VERY STRONGEST OF 45-70 RIFLES IS 48.Ogrs OF IMR4198 PUSHING THEIR 300gr BULLETS AT 2026fps. AND YOU WANT 2200fps WITH 300gr BU...
by lozen
Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drag Marks typical to old Winchesters?
Replies: 14
Views: 2063

Re: Drag Marks typical to old Winchesters?

I know it's really nit pickey, But I'll tell you why I said "It's not proof of original finish" Not too long ago I got an SRC that had been reblued. I removed the blueing, and now It's got a more attractive, at least to me pewter look, complete with striations.
by lozen
Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drag Marks typical to old Winchesters?
Replies: 14
Views: 2063

Re: Drag Marks typical to old Winchesters?

They're not "proof of original finish". They are interesting. I have 2 Win 1894's that are about 5000 numbers apart, both made in 1895. One has many of the marks. They sure look like you should be able to feel them with your fingernail, but you can't. The other, which has about all of the ...
by lozen
Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 1895 Musket question
Replies: 16
Views: 1741

Re: Win 1895 Musket question

lozen, don't you know that corrosive ammo will turn your weapon into something resembling a fencepost if the salts aren't neutralized within 30 seconds of firing the last round? :shock: Yea, I clean the bore and chamber. Mines not a valuable gun. It used to be a musket, but now it's a carbine. If I...
by lozen
Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: savage mod 99 303
Replies: 20
Views: 3183

Re: savage mod 99 303

I always wanted a 99H. For those that didn't know, Bill Ruger's first auto was a 99 he converted to semi-automatic. He was really fond of the 99-H, and if you look at his 44 carbine, 10/22, and No. 3, it's easy to see the influence.
by lozen
Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other rifles in 303 Savage?
Replies: 3
Views: 853

Re: Other rifles in 303 Savage?

I just asked this question over at Savage Collectors. Someone will know.
by lozen
Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other rifles in 303 Savage?
Replies: 3
Views: 853

Re: Other rifles in 303 Savage?

Is anyone aware of another rifle that was chambered for 303 Savage besides the 99? Chad I've often wondered the same thing. I've subscribed to Devine ans Amoskeag auction catalogs for many years, as well as constantly looking at guns on the internet. I've never seen one. I alway's thought it was in...
by lozen
Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 1895 Musket question
Replies: 16
Views: 1741

Re: Win 1895 Musket question

I shoot mil-surp in mine. Never taken it apart.
by lozen
Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35 Winchester Question.
Replies: 24
Views: 5342

Re: 25-35 Winchester Question.

william iorg wrote:Hobie,



There was also a 97-grain Pneumatic load.
What's a Pneumatic load?
by lozen
Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (PHOTOS ADDED) - Savage 1899C and 303 Savage Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1467

Re: Savage 1899C and 303 Savage Questions

I'd jump on it if the bore's nice. The tang sights nice, but take a good look as alot of 99 stocks are damaged right behind the tang, and a sight hides alot of it. I'd still buy it, but I'm fond of any 1/2 oct. Reloading 303's simple. Here's some formed brass. http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4...
by lozen
Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 416 Barnes
Replies: 11
Views: 2236

Re: 416 Barnes

I've got one on a 1895 Marlin in the works. My gunsmith makes a swagging die to swag down .429 bullets, and says they're having good luck with them. Bullet selection is pretty limited. I think a 45-70 necked to .405 might be a better choice.
by lozen
Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firestorm of controversy,...30WCF vs 32 Win Spl
Replies: 61
Views: 6237

Re: Firestorm of controversy,...30WCF vs 32 Win Spl

I couldn't decide, so I had a custom gun built chambered for the new wildcat, the .31-31 It's designed to fill the gap between the 30-30, and the .32spl.
by lozen
Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Standard Arms Company rifles - anyone got one?
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Re: OT - Standard Arms Company rifles - anyone got one?

I've got an M in 30 Rem. I think they're neat, with the ornate brass butt plate, and forend with the grizzley and moose. Mine has nicely figured wood too.
by lozen
Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rifle t/d
Replies: 3
Views: 592

Re: rifle t/d

Make sure you open the action before you unscrew the barrel.
by lozen
Sat May 31, 2008 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Surprise in My 307 Ammo Box
Replies: 12
Views: 2130

That brings to mind a story I read years ago. Capstick I think. There was an elephant terrorizing them at night, around a campfire. All they had was a small bore rifle, so they pulled a bullet, and stuck it back in the case upsidedown, and killed it. The bullet acted like a solid.
by lozen
Sat May 24, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 256 Winchester
Replies: 10
Views: 2113

I've thought about rechambering a Marlin 1894CL, but it's way on the back burner. I've got a Marlin Model 62 and forming dies. I like the factory scope, but I rarely take it out. I don't care for the way it carries. It balances right on the square Magazine. I walk alot, and enjoy carrying a Marlin 9...