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by wvfarrier
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Expansion test
Replies: 5
Views: 331

Expansion test

I decided to play around with some 300 blackout loads. 200 grain Makers Expanding Subs 10 grains of H110 2.20" OAL Winchester Small Rifle Primers Averaging 1057fps (10ft from muzzle) Henry Long Ranger-300 Blackout Rem 700 Tac 16" 100 yards since that is as far as I would use them. Test med...
by wvfarrier
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895G long Cartridge Mod
Replies: 2
Views: 161

Re: Marlin 1895G long Cartridge Mod

Sounds like fun!!!
by wvfarrier
Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
Replies: 21
Views: 2018

Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??

The problem I ran into with the federal 158s is that they are weak loaded. Whatever powder they used did not have enough "oomph" to keep the velocity increasing in a rifle barrel. I barely got a 250 fps increase in a 16" barrel and saw a decrease in a 20". My handloads will incre...
by wvfarrier
Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Look At 357Mag For Deer Hunting
Replies: 60
Views: 8428

Re: Another Look At 357Mag For Deer Hunting

Ive killed deer and black bear with my Winchester 1892 in 357 mag. Never had an issue
by wvfarrier
Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi shows very good sense
Replies: 13
Views: 583

Re: Rossi shows very good sense

That may be the best looking Rossi that I have ever seen
by wvfarrier
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2730

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

300blk is superior to 5.56 in every way except distance but even so.....its a levergun for me
by wvfarrier
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West by God Virginia
Replies: 21
Views: 474

Re: West by God Virginia

Turkey season around here is dangerous. You darn near need to wear a bulletproof vest....people are crzy
by wvfarrier
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West by God Virginia
Replies: 21
Views: 474

Re: West by God Virginia

WV Farrier , correct me if I'm wrong . As a non res I need the regular state hunting license for an initial buck tag as well as a conservation tag . I also purchased a second gun season buck tag and a antlerless tag . Is there anything else you're aware of I need to stay on the right side of the co...
by wvfarrier
Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West by God Virginia
Replies: 21
Views: 474

Re: West by God Virginia

Have these guys in camera at my farm in Mon County WV
They are a little young but the poachers will get them if I dont
by wvfarrier
Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1876 Action Strength
Replies: 15
Views: 524

Re: Winchester 1876 Action Strength

I would think that, considering modern steels, that the original limits would be far under what the modern rifles can comfortably withstand
by wvfarrier
Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: win94 in 44mag yea or nay
Replies: 16
Views: 722

Re: win94 in 44mag yea or nay

mickbr wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:39 am Thanks Gents. so can I scope an angle eject winchester? Its the 8th deadly sin I know, but my eyes wont handle open sights these days
Also, a Trijicon rmr works great on them as well
by wvfarrier
Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: win94 in 44mag yea or nay
Replies: 16
Views: 722

Re: win94 in 44mag yea or nay

I have a 1-8×24 scope on my Win94AE in 45 colt. Yes, its an abomination but its works great and I like it
by wvfarrier
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
Replies: 21
Views: 2018

Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??

Quite a few of the Lehigh Defense loads are awesome.out of a 357 as well
by wvfarrier
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bore leverguns
Replies: 32
Views: 1107

Re: Big Bore leverguns

I love my 1895 in 405 win
by wvfarrier
Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "I'm So Old..." (Good Character Traits)
Replies: 4
Views: 277

Re: "I'm So Old..." (Good Character Traits)

Amen and Hallelujah. Thats right up there with bragging about being a Christian
by wvfarrier
Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
Replies: 21
Views: 2018

Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??

I have killed deer, black bear and a wide assortment of smaller.game with a 357 rifle. The BEST factory loading I have found is the Underwood 158 grain Nosler JSP. It leaves my 16" Winchester at an average of 1995 fps. It expanded to .70 caliber on my black bear. I have not used any other calib...
by wvfarrier
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, we did it.
Replies: 11
Views: 435

Well, we did it.

We rescued a new German Shepherd. He is 10 months old and almost 70#. Zero training or manners. He has a few minor health issues we need to address but shows a lot of potential. The poor guy had his whole world rocked when his owner dropped him off at a rescue and left. The rescue sent him to a fost...
by wvfarrier
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The words of Wyatt Earp
Replies: 15
Views: 575

Re: The words of Wyatt Earp

I take everything he said with a grain of salt. There is no doubt he and his brothers were brave men but W.E. wanted to be famous and portrayed himself accordingly. Not that what he said was wrong just my observation
by wvfarrier
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 687

Re: Just a box of ashes

I like my.dogs far more than most people
by wvfarrier
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 687

Re: Just a box of ashes

Yeah, our other dog is about to grieve himself to death. He finally ate some food today
by wvfarrier
Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 687

Re: Just a box of ashes

Here is the urn
by wvfarrier
Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 687

Re: Just a box of ashes

Its been a rough few days. Our other dog is about to grieve himself to death.
by wvfarrier
Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 687

Re: Just a box of ashes

In truth, I miss her so bad it makes me nausceous.
by wvfarrier
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 687

Just a box of ashes

Hard to believe that this is all that is left of her. We lost our 11 year old German Shepherd to cancer om Friday. Its been a rough few days. My kids have never lived in a world that did not include her. I thought I was having a heart attack when she passed. She never showed a day of sickness....we ...
by wvfarrier
Wed May 17, 2023 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cesare Beccaria
Replies: 1
Views: 196

Cesare Beccaria

The founders of this nation based the Constitution on his teachings. "For a punishment to be just it should consist of only such gradations of intensity as suffice to deter men from committing crimes." ~ Cesare Beccaria "Crimes are more effectually prevented by the certainty than the ...
by wvfarrier
Fri May 12, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To WvFarrier
Replies: 3
Views: 148

Re: Happy Birthday To WvFarrier

Im tired of getting old but thank you 🤣🤣
by wvfarrier
Tue May 09, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2257

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

The 3 white marked shots were Freedom Munitions 255 FMJ-FP, very disappointing for $1/rd The orange were handloaded Berry's 185 grain Hybrid Hollowpoints sized .452 with 12 grains of Accurate #5 (max standard load) Recoil was very mild. The red are Rimrock Bullets 255 grain LRN-FP sized .452 with 7....
by wvfarrier
Tue May 09, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2257

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

I am a lover of all things 357 mag however starting out with a .452 diameter hole is always the right answer 😁😁
by wvfarrier
Sun May 07, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Japanese Winchesters are pretty good
Replies: 14
Views: 763

Re: Japanese Winchesters are pretty good

My Miroku 1892 is the most accurate levergun I own and is smooth as silk. My only complaint is that their finishes are not as good as "real" winchesters
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Replies: 32
Views: 1515

Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!

Isnt hydrogen a bit unstable?
by wvfarrier
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking east this morning
Replies: 11
Views: 583

Re: Looking east this morning

Cool but kinda spooky
by wvfarrier
Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Galco steal my idea?
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Did Galco steal my idea?

I wasnt insinuating I wanted anything as I do not. I am tickled that they are building the Big Iron so I dont have to make anymore 🤣🤣🤣
by wvfarrier
Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Galco steal my idea?
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Did Galco steal my idea?

First, its totally my fault since I sent them pictures of my alterations. The original design was made when I modified one of their Phoenix revolver holsters to use the Safariland QLS system. It turned out really well and I sent them a picture of it along with the modifications I made. The mod allow...
by wvfarrier
Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Replies: 11
Views: 431

Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis?

My ex-wife has horrific RA. She was on methotrexat and it nearly killed her. She is now on some type of Biologic that works really well but cost $21000 a month!!!
by wvfarrier
Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An EPIC video
Replies: 5
Views: 311

An EPIC video

This is crazy!!!
Tank rounds vs Ballistic Dummy
https://youtu.be/hbrUEBNdwGY
by wvfarrier
Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Light rails
Replies: 5
Views: 268

Re: Lever Light rails

We have a Hill Country light rail on my wifes Henry BB, it works well but that one seems more versatile than the HC modsl
by wvfarrier
Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Gary Reeder: New Rossi Model 92
Replies: 21
Views: 1048

Re: From Gary Reeder: New Rossi Model 92

Be nice to see better quality
by wvfarrier
Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks Like The Rossi Rifleman Forum is Gone
Replies: 9
Views: 807

Re: Looks Like The Rossi Rifleman Forum is Gone

My account vanished a while back and I could never get a return message from the Admin
by wvfarrier
Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios, guys
Replies: 20
Views: 1209

Re: Adios, guys

Well, bye
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Read.
Replies: 9
Views: 570

Re: Interesting Read.

The advice about shooting dangerous game a 2nd time is absolutely sound! Heck I once had a Tom turkey, who I was 100% certain was deceased, wake up and nearly tear my @$$ apart. I finally had to lay on the dang thing and wring its neck before it killed me.
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So ...they're arresting Trump on Tuesday ...
Replies: 8
Views: 487

Re: So ...they're arresting Trump on Tuesday ...

Does this mean that all the politicians who paid hush money using tax payer dollars will be arrested as well?
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jackalopes aren't real...but Mousealopes ARE...!
Replies: 3
Views: 271

Re: Jackalopes aren't real...but Mousealopes ARE...!

Yeah because this is a good idea 🙄
by wvfarrier
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
Replies: 49
Views: 2291

Re: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”

I know for a fsct that out of a 24" barrel, a 158 grain 357 mag can reach 2200+fps Wow! I was surprised when mine hit 2,005fps. However, I do know a gentleman in these parts that I found out still loads to the original 40,000psi .357mag levels and he's said that his 158grn Lil'Gun compacted lo...
by wvfarrier
Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
Replies: 49
Views: 2291

Re: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”

I know for a fsct that out of a 24" barrel, a 158 grain 357 mag can reach 2200+fps
by wvfarrier
Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry recall
Replies: 1
Views: 210

Re: Henry recall

That would get your attention! Good reason to ALWAYS KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION!
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I decided to post this since I posted my .357 article ....
Replies: 20
Views: 936

Re: I decided to post this since I posted my .357 article ....

The black bear I have killed with 357 mag sure didnt know the difference between it and a 44 mag. They all died nearly instantly. My handloads will literally turn a coyote inside out
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another primitive weapon
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Another primitive weapon

They are pretty fragile to answer the question above but only if you twist or bend them. The edge holds really well and if you damage it is pretty easy to fix. However, the Native Americans switched to metal as soon as it was availabl😉
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another primitive weapon
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Another primitive weapon

Obsidian, when properly knapped is beyond surgical sharp. It will cut you just for looking at it