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by harry
Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Don't Know What To Think - Except That I Need Maalox
Replies: 26
Views: 4274

Re: I Don't Know What To Think - Except That I Need Maalox

As for the Circuit Judge,well they aren't allowed in Calif. The Circuit Judge has a rifled barrel, and as such does not meet the requirements of California law to be a short barreled shotgun. It is considered a rifle, legal in California. That is how a local shop was able to sell one. Just don't tr...
by harry
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-ish Finally got the H&R 500 S&W
Replies: 19
Views: 2370

Re: OT-ish Finally got the H&R 500 S&W

I checked Matt’s Bullets and they were out of stock on the 3 500 bullets and all of the 458 bullets I looked at. Harry Read his home page. Sounds like it's more "made to order". I ordered a couple to try out. I keep thinking I'd like one of those .500 S&W Handi Rifles. Sound like fun ...
by harry
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-ish Finally got the H&R 500 S&W
Replies: 19
Views: 2370

Re: OT-ish Finally got the H&R 500 S&W

I checked Matt’s Bullets and they were out of stock on the 3 500 bullets and all of the 458 bullets I looked at.
Harry
by harry
Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Spammers are getting creative
Replies: 13
Views: 1915

Re: OT: Spammers are getting creative

I got the strangest email this morning, see below: UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET POLICE AGENCY NEW YORK STATE POLICE> Local Police Code THE PERSON DESCRIBED ABOVE IS CHARGED AS FOLLOWS Time 7:25 AM Date of Offense 07/05/2011 IN VIOLATION OF NYS V AND T LAW Description of Violation SPEED OVER 55 ZONE TO PL...
by harry
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: North American Hunting Club
Replies: 13
Views: 2431

Re: OT: North American Hunting Club

I looked at their home web site and found at the bottom of the page that there are 12 "Club" sites.
Harry
by harry
Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-The "shoulder shot." How good? How easy?
Replies: 8
Views: 1259

Re: OT-The "shoulder shot." How good? How easy?

That pretty much says it, good explanation.
Harry
by harry
Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 424488

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

Gillette Wyoming has alot of driving, mining, const. and gas field jobs right now. http://gnr.adqic.com/finder/list.html?is_favorites=false&show_photos=true&offset=0&order_by=category_name+asc&category_id=51100&filter=_RESET_SEARCH_TERMS_&limit=50 https://www.wyomingatwork.co...
by harry
Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Look At 357Mag For Deer Hunting
Replies: 60
Views: 8601

Re: Another Look At 357Mag For Deer Hunting

bigbore442001 wrote:Not all deer in the east are small. My guide friend in Maine shot a buck that dressed out at 270 lbs. A fellow in town shot one with his bow that dressed out at 279 lbs.
Need to kick those deer away from the feeder.
Harry
by harry
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 45/70 TC G2
Replies: 8
Views: 836

Re: OT: 45/70 TC G2

2ndovc wrote:Sharp!

Where'd ya get the forend?

jb 8)
High Plains Gun Stocks
http://www.highplainsgunstocks.com/fore ... 20page.htm
by harry
Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 45/70 TC G2
Replies: 8
Views: 836

OT: 45/70 TC G2

Just got this put together, TC G2 with 27" MGM 45/70 barrel.
Harry

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by harry
Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contender .444 Marlin barrel
Replies: 14
Views: 4320

Re: Contender .444 Marlin barrel

Right you are, Hobie. I'm wondering whether even such a minuscule difference im rim thickness would justify the .44 case accelerating backwards enough to drop the barrel. Nothing else comes to mind. Harry may be right, too. But the barrel is like new. A couple of things you can check: Shelf engagem...
by harry
Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contender .444 Marlin barrel
Replies: 14
Views: 4320

Re: Contender .444 Marlin barrel

I would guess that Antonio is on his own in Brazil... I was wondering about the cartridge fit of the .44 Mag in the .444 Marlin chamber. However, the rim diameters are supposedly the same and the case head (forward of the rim) for the .44 Magnum is only .020" smaller. That large freebore shoul...
by harry
Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contender .444 Marlin barrel
Replies: 14
Views: 4320

Re: Contender .444 Marlin barrel

You may have funky things going on with the excessive free bore caused by the 444 chamber, like the bullet trying to turn sideways, that is causing the barrel to unlatch.
Harry
by harry
Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Attacked by a grizzly--recent.
Replies: 31
Views: 4235

Re: OT--Attacked by a grizzly--recent.

It's not about revenge or eliminating a rogue bear but more like establishing the rules. If bears teach their young fear of humans we would be safer. What killing the bear, or any bear, would do is teach other bears that people are to be feared. Maybe they should allow a special 3 day hunt so bears...
by harry
Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: :D I just heard a noise ..............
Replies: 9
Views: 1081

Re: OT: :D I just heard a noise ..............

A B24 and B17 along with the P51 are going to be in Gillette WY on the 5th - 7th of July.
http://www.basinsradio.com/basin/local/ ... lette.html

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by harry
Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 901

Re: Scope Problem

It sure looks like you have a mis match of bases, it looks like the front base is to low compared to the rear base and the front ring has pulled the extended part of the front base up. If you look at the picture the middle of the bolt, the gap from the top of the bolt to the bottom of the base is gr...
by harry
Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .~.
Replies: 86
Views: 10773

Re: .~.

I'm going to take my post and go home!!!!
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by harry
Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Is anybody reloading 7.62X39??
Replies: 17
Views: 3328

Re: OT- Is anybody reloading 7.62X39??

Doc, just so you'll know that 7.62 Handi is much sought after on the Handi forums. The barrels don't last any time at all in the classified section. If you ever consider getting rid of it keep that in mind and price it accordingly. That is the American way, "For Sale To The Highest Bidder"...
by harry
Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Widener's Brass Closeout
Replies: 2
Views: 904

Re: OT - Widener's Brass Closeout

Thanks for the heads up.
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by harry
Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Guy with the most guns.
Replies: 36
Views: 5206

Re: OT--Guy with the most guns.

Just the one thats wired to one of the doors or is it one of the windows.
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by harry
Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT threads and J Miller
Replies: 73
Views: 8935

Re: OT threads and J Miller

I`ve never seen one , have a buddy that lives in Casa Grande that has been talking about building one someday. When i lived in Arizona all we had for Air conditioning was a swamp cooler, add humidity to the heat but better than nothing. I used to go to Casa Grande about 6 times a year, we had a ven...
by harry
Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best way to take a gun photo?
Replies: 21
Views: 3825

Re: What's the best way to take a gun photo?

This web site has alot of tips and setups for low light and just using your camera:
http://www.tecca.com/columns/?column=di ... graphy-101
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by harry
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: torque specs for screws for stocks, actions, and scopes
Replies: 7
Views: 1004

Re: torque specs for screws for stocks, actions, and scopes

This link will give you idea of torque requirements:
http://www.thelenchannel.com/1torque.php
Most ring manufactures will have their requirements with the rings, BUT, I have had scopes move when using those specs. Hope this helps
WY2000
by harry
Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buffalo hide
Replies: 10
Views: 1271

Re: OT: Buffalo hide

This place has hides and they are spendy, but places like Cabela's wants 1900.00
WY2000
http://www.chichesterinc.com/BuffaloSkins.htm
by harry
Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buffalo hide
Replies: 10
Views: 1271

Re: OT: Buffalo hide

Tanning runs around 13.00 to 17.00 a square foot. Buffalo Bills charge 16.00
http://www.cowboyhvn.com/buffalo_bills.htm
WY2000
by harry
Tue May 31, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to buy steel plate?
Replies: 20
Views: 2107

Re: Where to buy steel plate?

If you need to order, I use these guys for small special stuff I need.
wy2000
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cf ... op_cat=849
by harry
Wed May 11, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tubby The Tuba has his own line of cartidges!
Replies: 20
Views: 3877

Re: Tubby The Tuba has his own line of cartidges!

Think I'll hold out for the AI's to come out. :roll:
by harry
Wed May 04, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Pizza Delivery charge survey in your area
Replies: 34
Views: 4197

Re: OT: Pizza Delivery charge survey in your area

Pizza hut and Papa Johns both charge 2.00
Gillette, WY
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by harry
Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, you Wyoming guys.......... (OT)
Replies: 16
Views: 2562

Re: OK, you Wyoming guys..........

You better turn around now.
WY2000
by harry
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning about Midway
Replies: 34
Views: 6636

Re: Warning about Midway

I think most of the problems with UPS is local or something, I had a delivery notice on the door last night (signature required) and it said they would be back at 10:30 am today. Well I called the depot about picking up the package, they said that they would see if the driver could send it in with o...
by harry
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading 218Bee?
Replies: 12
Views: 1749

Re: reloading 218Bee?

by harry
Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Motors Hummers
Replies: 24
Views: 3538

Re: General Motors Hummers

Hobie wrote:I kinda liked the H1s :wink: but the others, well.... AND they've been discontinued and the division killed off. I think I'd rather have an old Toyota Land Cruiser.
+1
by harry
Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloading 44 mag. with LEVERevolution powder by Hogdon
Replies: 6
Views: 3205

Re: Handloading 44 mag. with LEVERevolution powder by Hogdon

rwb wrote:LEVERevolution powder is a rifle powder. It is not for the 44. It falls between BL-C(2) and H380 on the burn rate chart.
Don't tell Hornady this.
http://www.hornady.com/store/44-Mag-225 ... evolution/
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by harry
Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Fuel Mileage Gadgets/Additives
Replies: 35
Views: 5244

Re: OT: Fuel Mileage Gadgets/Additives

There are a few things you can do to improve gas mileage depending on what you drive. I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado that I added a forced air intake and exhaust. This jumped me up around 4-6 miles more per gallon. The factory exhaust and intake are very restrictive and do not allow for even flow. Y...
by harry
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: History of American military rifle cartridges.
Replies: 21
Views: 2486

Re: History of American military rifle cartridges.

MrMurphy wrote:Yup.

Service-wide, it's .50-70, 45-70, .30-40 (though the Navy and Marines had the 6mm Lee for a while), .30-03, .30-06, 7.62 Nato and 5.56.
Don't forget the very useful .30 carbine
by harry
Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's the beater 94
Replies: 31
Views: 3441

Re: Here's the beater 94

You could use one of the bake on finishes, this is my B92 in desert tan.
Harry

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by harry
Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What's The Worst Beer In The World??
Replies: 116
Views: 12469

Re: OT: What's The Worst Beer In The World??

Brown derby, It used to be sold in Montana. I think it cost about 3.00 a case back in the 70's.
Harry
by harry
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: in search of a screw/ the saga continues
Replies: 18
Views: 1246

Re: in search of a screw

Numrich will have them.
Sorry looks like they are sold out of the redfield
http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?c ... SKU=541250
Harry
by harry
Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger M96 .22 Mag - back in production?
Replies: 18
Views: 3126

Re: Ruger M96 .22 Mag - back in production?

I would bet that this is the reason to drop the 10/22 as we new it.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/SR22/index.html
Harry
by harry
Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I saw an anvil welded this weekend.
Replies: 26
Views: 1910

Re: I saw an anvil welded this weekend.

Gobblerforge
Do you know about these anvils.
http://www.ratholeforge.com/
Thanks
Harry
by harry
Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What I did last night
Replies: 8
Views: 699

Re: OT - What I did last night

Was worried about that subject line for a minute! :wink: Good for you. Not to hi-jack this post, but where is the best place to find lead and wheel weights? If you don't want to do the cleaning, sorting and fluxing try this: http://www.rotometals.com/Bullet-Casting-Alloys-s/5.htm I buy from them an...
by harry
Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's hunting tomorrow (Sat. 10/18)?
Replies: 25
Views: 2866

Re: Who's hunting tomorrow (Sat. 10/18)?

I'll be after antelope in the morning with the pistol.
Harry
by harry
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not OT: Weather
Replies: 8
Views: 769

Re: Not OT: Weather

Well as I sit here it is 15* outside, we got about 3" of snow friday night and 4" saturday night. Good hunting weather.
Harry
by harry
Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk Country
Replies: 20
Views: 2172

Re: Elk Country

It starts. BigSky56, starts showing pic's of his hunting backyard. I think he does it to drive us nuts. Well, it works on me. Someday, I'll be able to do that. Need to spend more time on my horses before I can trust taking them into the woods. I think the horses will do just fine in the woods. They...
by harry
Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - but with sidelever
Replies: 15
Views: 2335

Re: OT - but with sidelever

Here are some air guns that you could hunt deer and other critters with.
http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/
WY2000
by harry
Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Taurus Thunderbolt- good bad or ?
Replies: 22
Views: 4363

Re: OT Taurus Thunderbolt- good bad or ?

Guns amercia has them for 449.00
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