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current wish list--

.45C lever-most likely a Henry or Winchester trapper

12 ga.-- a middle of the road O/U or auto loader

.22LR-- Ruger Single 10

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I'm reading "Autumn of the Gun" by Ralph Compton. He builds a story around Wyatt Earp, Sam Bass, Billy the Kid, Sam Bass, and McNelly's Rangers (by implication not direct mention) all in one book. Besides Earp, I also have Jauquim Jackson Texas Ranger on the my mind as a lawman.

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I've been all around the web looking for a ladder sight for my .444. Here's some of the best, easy to understand information I've found, and its right here on one of my favorite forums.

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I was at a gunstore on July 11, 2011 looking at .45C lever actions. Looked at new Miracou Winchester trapper (nice but expensive), Chiappa (nice balance, excellent historical look, but I fear customer service), Rossi (nice rifle with absolutely horrible location of safety in front of the hammer on t...

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Junior Doughty's (AKA The Frugal Outdoorsman) site is http://www.castbullet.com/ not to be confused with castbullets.com. I don't think Junior has served as a moderator of the larger castbullets.com. I'm here for gun knowledge, and won't hold any opinion, political or otherwise, against you. I just ...

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I'll lurk at Castboolits.com on an infrequent basis. It takes too long for a thread to develop anything I want to read. This site and Marlinowners are only gun related sites I post on.

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Maybe I'd move to the mountains if I had enough money to choose. Central Texas is mighty hot right now, but our country living is pretty fair. It's the daily commute I could do without but I'll have to wait another 10 years to avoid that.

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I say forward the spammers to the political campaign of your choice (I do wish such actions were legitimate!!!)

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I can't to stalk from helicopters. It's not sporting to me, but asset protection for the ranchers/farmers won't get any argument from me. Couldn't help but notice some of the comments about 00 and #4 Buck. Just yesterday, I was playing around wit .454 round balls sized to .432 and launched from my T...

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I spent some long hours sweeting buckets in the hay fields. Best part of the day was shootin' yotes trying to eat whatever critters the cutter had shredded.

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If SWMBO reads this thread, you're excuse for just one more gun is toast!! :twisted: :twisted: My .308 pushing a170 grain cast flat point about 2200fps ricochets much worse than my .444 pushing a 265 grain cast flat point about 2000fps when both bullets are aimed in offhand position at 100 yd target...

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I agree with Jeff Foxworthy

A cat mounted on each of the fire place looks better than a dog mounted there

(UHOH I'll get flamed for that!)
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From 6pt-sika "If" one were inclined it isn't that difficult to make 444 shot cartridges and if I'm not mistaken they are pretty darned close to the same payout as a 2 1/2" 410 !" Marshall Stanton over at Beartoothbullets.com has a good explanation of how to load .410 in the .444...

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I don't have a 30/30, but I think it's a worthy round to use. I remember being amazed at what Paco said on this site when he compared the 30/30 to .44Mag/.45C. What Griff said about unlearning stuff is so true. Middle of the road cartridges are the workhorses of hunting without all the punishing rec...

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What do you all think of the 444 marlin as an all around target, small game, rock shooting woods gun? I have a ton of bulk cast 240gr swc and really like the lines of the full size 1895 444 rifle. I supose the 1894 in 44mag would make more sense but just cant get that exited about the 94 carbine. I...

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I have mixed up alox/used lard at about 60/40 for some testing.

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Mostly, I shoot at my 100 yd. range out my back door. We've lived here about 14 years. I didn;t start shooting again (after a 20 yr hiatus) until 4 years ago. In the back of my mind when we bought this place, I had this idea that I couldn't discuss with SWMBO because she was pretty much anti-gun. On...

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Tried posting a picture, but it's oversized for the forum's requirements. Using junk I had on hand, I made my powder measure a little moor convenient for myself. I use a Lee Perfect Powder Measure mounted on a wooden block that pivots out of the way after I drop a charge. The powder measure drops in...

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My daughter wanted BP, not me. I bought one to keep her interested. She got me a little hooked. Gotta say, I use Bore Butter as the lube for the bolt in my Remy .308.

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It's getting dry and the snakes are getting desperate. 3 copperheads in 3 days. So, there's always something close at hand to train them about the imaginary line. The imaginary line is --- you scare me and you die if you're within eyesight of the house. If I'm in woods, I'm on their turf and they ge...

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Some of us just enjoy playing with fire. Works well with the bigger, slower theory of launching bullets.

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With an explanation like he gave, I say COSteve should be editor in chief of all the gun rags! Most easily understood statement about a gun thing I've seen!

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Thanks, guys!

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Is there a list somewhere giving the inch pound tightness for screws for actions, scopes, and stocks?

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I read the the rags like most everyone here does. I get some helpful bits and pieces of information form them. My BIL has a sweat EBR in .308 that cost him $2000+. It has a 14" barrel with a flash suppressor, it's plenty powerful and accurate, but the backwash is awful and it's loud. Both of of...

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Dang hot here in Central Texas and gonna get hotter. I still piddle outside just much slower.

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I'm a member of MO, and I've had to defend against complaints about the actions of leverguns mods. I lurk on several but MO and Leverguns are just about the only places on the web I post about gun stuff. So far the mods at both forums seem to fairly treat me. I might initially change my opinion if I...

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"Wind" posts over at marlinowners.com. He rings a gong at 800 yds. with his 38/55 using a tang peep sight. That's better than I'll be for along time. Leverguns have taken buffalo, horse, bear, more than a few BGs, etc. Who says they aren't accurate--They get the job done. Can't be any more...

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I had a Ruger Model 77 in 30/06 in the late 70s, and it punished me so much I quit rifle shooting for more than 20 years. I was too dumb to know to look for a better recoil pad, and affordable recoil reducers most likely had not been invented. i didn't reload either. In 2007 I bought a Marlin 444 an...

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I'd say it depends. Are you familiar with your gun and optic? Are you sure you hold your rifle in a consistent manner? How much total trigger time do you? Do you want a 1/2" group or is killing accuracy good enough? Shoot it enough that you are satisfied the results can be repeated.

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Not trying to start anything, just express my opinion. I have to respectfully disagree with the general trend of this thread. MO and this one are just about the only 2 places I frequent on the net. In my experience, the mods at MO can be most tolerant. They do occasionally come down hard on someone,...

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On my list is a Ruger Bearcat. I reload for 3 calibers and enjoy shooting them. But, I still shoot more .22LR than the combined total of the others. I generally carry a .45C revolver around my place, but there are times when I want a .22LR revolver. I read that a side arm is an arm of opportunity. I...

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Nothing new about the concept. Google "garrison load" and you'll see the U.S. Calvery used them in 45/70 around the stockade.

Within the last few months Mike Venturino wrote about multi ball loads in either American Handgunner or Guns. IIRC, 3 balls printed in a triangle for .45C.

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+1 to Rusty. My Limbsaver saved the day on my T-4.

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prayers said

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perfect remedy is to stake them out over an anthill in the sun--oooohhh sooo slow AND painful!!!

At least the riff raff know knows what we mean when we say we will never forget!!! God Bless the public and private warriors of the U.S.A!!!!!

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Hightime for a HighLife. Sounds like like you got life in proper perspective. Welcome! Many of us are already jealous as we don't have access to the long range shootin' spots that you do.

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I use a simplyrugged pancake for my .45C Vaquero--cross draw, weak side reverse vertical, and mostly strong side. I plan to order a cuda or simliar from simplyrugged for my FNP-40.

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I have some recent experience with ricochets. I mostly shoot offhand standing down into the dirt. My .44 and .45 cal bullets with wide meplats appear to stay in the dirt as long as they don't glance off off a stump cut at ground level. They are traveling at 2000 fps or less. My .30 cal flat meplats ...

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I am at the age now that when I look at my photos from the 70's, I can only think of how I was in so much better shape then than I am today at 56. :( If by shape you mean to say I didn't have furniture disease in the 70's (you where your chest falls in your drawers), then I 'm right there with you ...

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I've read about Wind's hits out to 800+ yards with his trusty 38/55. I'm impressed and jealous that I don't have a range where I could practice that.

I can consistently hit at all distances--as long as you ain't there to watch!!!

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Burris fastfire II and JPoint are 2 more good options for red dot on handguns

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I'm no lawyer, but here's my take on some of the English words used in the Texas Constitution. from COSteve: "I have to wonder, how does a state not violate an individual's rights by passage of this law when the federal government does?" U.S. Congress has no general police power, but state...

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U.S. v. Lopez made the school zone prohibition on handgun carry unconstitutional because the law attempted to regulate non-economic activity while the constitution allows regulation of economic activity. Obamacare has been declared unconstitutional by 2 federal district courts partly because of the ...

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Finally, about 7-8 years ago Texas Supreme Court put an end to most of these frivolous lawsuits by saying that the BG who got bit in the south end by the home owners dog while trying to rob a house was a trespasser who caused his own misery. for any amount of any kind of metal scrap you sell, you ha...

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very soon, I too will own another holster from simplyrugged.

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2 calves = 2 rifles when sold, right?

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from jeepnik Advice from an old Sarge. "If you enemy is down and still moving, shoot him twice, preferrably in the head. If you enemy is down and not moving, shoot him once, preferrably in the head." If ammo is short, substitute sticking for shooting. Many a dead soldier was killed by a &q...

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I have to say if you don't reload, .44Mag or .44special ammo is much easier to find locally. I like my .45C Bisley Vaquero. If I had bought the .44Mag instead of the .45C I think I would be just as satisfied. The lower pressure, lower recoil for mid range loads is why I bought the .45C. I do admit I...

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as indicated by the poster named "wind" with his 800 yd. shots with 38/55 on another part of this board, leverguns can reach way out there. they just aren't hyped enough in the wind rags. google "plunging fire" and you'll learn that levers have tactical applications. they work bu...

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