Pretty rifle!
Always thought the Mach 2 would be an interesting round to play with.
Have fun!
jb
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- Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 906
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Awesome Video of USCG 47' MLB Motor Life Boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 392
Re: Awesome Video of USCG 47' MLB Motor Life Boat
Always thought that would be a fun ride!
jb
jb
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1338
Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
I bet! Last spring we flew to Las Vegas. Really whished I'd had my .38 with me. Awful place, that I won't be returning to.
The coin is very cool!
I was all excited to get a new flannel shirt and a couple of freshly printed Ben Franklins.
jb
The coin is very cool!
I was all excited to get a new flannel shirt and a couple of freshly printed Ben Franklins.
jb
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas, Guys!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 291
Re: Merry Christmas, Guys!
Merry Christmas to You Jason! Hope Your feeling better each Day. Merry Christmas to All on Leverguns. :D . Still have some down days, but the good days far outnumber them. Looks like we're in for a beautiful day before it rains for a week. I'm getting to the age where I'm getting tired of the cold ...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas, Guys!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 291
Merry Christmas, Guys!
Jason
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 398
Re: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
I have a CZ 452 that s just the opposite of the S&W. The heavier the bullet the better the groups are. I have a pretty good stockpile of .22 Magnum and will try a different brand of 40 gr. ammo. I haven't found that the CCI rimfires to be exceptionally accurate. I was looking at the Walther when...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 398
Re: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
Thanks Guys! I've become a big fan of the M&Ps, this is my third one. I have two of the full size 2.0s, one 9mm and one in 10mm. I prefer them over my Glocks, though I doubt I'd ever part with my G19 and 26. Going to try to get some more .44 Specials loaded up this weekend and make the range tri...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 398
Hit the indoor range this morning w/ the M&P .22 Mag
Took the Vaquero .44 Spl along as well. I'd only shot it once and not on paper. https://i.imgur.com/fmmObZH.jpg The M&P functioned perfectly with 40 gr CCIs and Remington 33 gr bullets. It definitely prefers the 33 gr ammo. All of the Remington's are in the red except the one next to the 9 on th...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: water damaged ammo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 402
Re: water damaged ammo
I've brought home a considerable amount of ammunition from water losses that has have been exposed to various amounts of water and so far, most of it has fired without issue. I had some Rem. 22lr and 9mm "white box" that were under water like you described and were sitting in the dampness ...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New hunting rifle.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1582
Re: New hunting rifle.
Cool!
Can't go wrong with the old '06!
jb
Can't go wrong with the old '06!
jb
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: After over 20 years, finally finished!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 744
Re: After over 20 years, finally finished!
Just beautiful!
jb
jb
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dumped the 1022!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2109
Re: Dumped the 1022!
My favourite semi 22 is the Winchester 63 I have my grandfather's 63. A LOT of .22s have gone through this great little rifle. https://i.imgur.com/zVDeBsE.jpg I have a couple 10/22s and like them, but I tend to grab one of my Savage or CZs for an afternoon of plinking or walking trails. https://i.i...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is really incredible
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1883
Re: This is really incredible
That's a real trophy, Scott! I've wanted one for some time. Preferably a .44 Magnum. jb 8) .45 Colt for me And asking “why not just get the 454?” With my usage patterns i know I would never shoot big power loads and wouldn’t want to clean all the extra gunk out of the cylinder like I have to do wit...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is really incredible
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1883
Re: This is really incredible
That's a real trophy, Scott! I've wanted one for some time. Preferably a .44 Magnum.
jb
jb
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From the River to the Sea
- Replies: 6
- Views: 450
Re: From the River to the Sea
I never would have thought that we would see the antisemitism raging around the world like we're seeing now. Heartbreaking to say the least. When I was in college in the late '80s early '90s these idiots not only would been thrown off campus, they would have gotten a good beating first. jb https://i...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, post and beam
- Replies: 67
- Views: 4706
Re: OT, post and beam
Thanks Bill, building is also the reason we need doctors- us guys are broken down, beat & wore out joints ! :lol: You're not kidding! Biggest reason I made the switch to the Dark Side/ or insurance world depending on your views. Too beat up for a lot of that stuff anymore. Cool looking building...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 750
Re: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
Sorry to hear about your friend, Jim.
Jason
Jason
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IFAK / First Aid
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1341
Re: IFAK / First Aid
Still working on mine. My Dr. friend invited me out to his place next week to help me work on what I need as well as a First Aid class. There also just happens to be a very nice gun shop out there. Mostly high end shotguns, but it's fun to look.
jb
jb
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance companies !!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 878
Re: Insurance companies !!!
Jim! :lol: :lol: Jay, Liberty Mutual has really changed. Used to be a great company to work with, but they've gone the way of St. Farm and some of the others. I learned a lot from one of their large loss adjusters. I've had independent agents actually show up at a large fire loss. Most of the smalle...
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance companies !!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 878
Re: Insurance companies !!!
Didn't notice that large of an increase. What I have issue with is I have large , LARGE oak trees very close to my house. I asked the insurance agent if they would pay to take down/ trim the trees. No we don't do that. Ok so the next hurricane Sandy snaps off the top and goes through the roof causi...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great gun show finds this morning. Again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 770
Re: Great gun show finds this morning.
Got lucky, big time. Some of the .35s have been reloaded at least once, but are in good shape. The .250 Savage brass is really dirty, but Norma mfg. :D I've been scrounging the shows for .250s for a while and have enough now to keep me shooting grandpa's Model 70 for a long time. The .35s were a rea...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .38-55 leverguns
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2103
Re: .38-55 leverguns
A pleasant cartridge to shoot and quite accurate when you find the right combination. I have my grandfather's 94 that shoots the Barnes .377s really well. The rifle is all original but has some pitting and wear on the receiver. The bore is perfect though. https://i.imgur.com/PMFkhW3.jpg The rifle I ...
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great gun show finds this morning. Again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 770
Great gun show finds this morning. Again!
My dad and I went to a little show this morning. Usually find something interesting there, but hadn't seen anything I couldn't live without. I was getting a little worn out, but my dad talked me into one more pass. There was a box of ziplocs full of brass that I hadn't seen before. Pulled out a bag ...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is a new broken part
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1252
Re: This is a new broken part
Ruger to the best of my knowledge has always been pretty good on their warranty. HOWEVER, I would send it to Jeff Ault at Munden Sixgun Magic. I was about ready to sell my Ruger Flattop but decided to suck it up and spend the money. It was truly the best money I have ever spent on a gun. Here is a ...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I’m sort of wanting a new toy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 766
Re: I’m sort of wanting a new toy
Those Yamaha 200s are great little bikes!
I had a Kawasaki KLR650 for years. I sold it, planning an upgrade to a BMW GS1200 but something got in the way and it never happened. I've been thinking about replacing the KLR a lot recently. Might just happen this year.
jb
I had a Kawasaki KLR650 for years. I sold it, planning an upgrade to a BMW GS1200 but something got in the way and it never happened. I've been thinking about replacing the KLR a lot recently. Might just happen this year.
jb
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1117
Re: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
Good stuff!
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Jason
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Jason
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 634
Re: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
. My little Remlin 357 Mag threaded carbine (1894 CST) is probably the most versatile and practical levergun I've ever had. I did adulterate it with a Ranger Point Precision forend, and later even their buttstock, because I've also got a pristine blued steel and walnut 1894 C in 357 that is 'factor...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Levergunner gone home.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 865
Re: Another Levergunner gone home.
Sorry to hear about your friend, Ted.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jason
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jason
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 739
Re: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Sorry man. A lot of know how hard that is. I have getting close. She's more my wife's dog, but it's still not going to be easy.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jason
Our thoughts are with you.
Jason
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IFAK / First Aid
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1341
Re: IFAK / First Aid
Thanks Doc, there's some good info in there. I have a lot of the things you mentioned in a dry box in my truck. Rubber gloves, respirators, N95s, goggles etc. Tools of the trade. MM I grew up in construction and like you said, some tape and paper towels and back to work. I got whacked in the leg by ...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IFAK / First Aid
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1341
Re: IFAK / First Aid
Most commercial “first aid” kits are woefully inadequate for much more than a paper cut. Good ones are expensive but often have things most folks have no idea how to use. Then too, most folks buy a kit stuff it in the trunk or bathroom cabinet and expect it to be useable years later. By which time ...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IFAK / First Aid
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1341
IFAK / First Aid
Good morning, guys! Back home last night from another two week stay in the hospital. This one started out really bad, but I feel better now than I have in a long time! While I was there, when I could get a connection, I was able to get into the site now and then, but not often. The reason for this t...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking of our friend Pitchy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1141
Re: Thinking of our friend Pitchy
Well said, Bill!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jason
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jason
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke my Dillon!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2541
Re: Broke my Dillon!
I had to send mine back about 5-6 years ago. Not only did they send me a whole new one but a big box of spare parts came with it.
Every time I've had to contact Dillon, which has been few and far between, their customer service people have been first rate!
jb
Every time I've had to contact Dillon, which has been few and far between, their customer service people have been first rate!
jb
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 528
Re: Trouble with a Ruger.
Ruger customer service is so odd. They fixed a large frame.44 Magnum Vaquero for me last year and only charged shipping. It’s still worth giving them a call. I have one of the LCP II LR, .22s and it’s never given me a problem. I put a Ruger threaded barrel in it a while ago and it is still working p...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: REMINDER - Before Leaving Your Home
- Replies: 12
- Views: 674
Re: REMINDER - Before Leaving Your Home
The older we get, the more forgetful we get. Nothing wrong with mnemonic sayings. I am not getting forgetful... There's just so many files up in the noggin, that it takes a while to find the right one! Not a problem when you're younger, not so many files! Nailed it! Too many fires to put out some d...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a bit more airplane talk
- Replies: 4
- Views: 263
Re: a bit more airplane talk
Enjoyed the story! Best plane ride I ever had was on a DC 3 in the late’70s. We flew from St. Thomas, USVI to San Juan airport to catch a flight to Miami. The pilot flew nice and low and my face was glued to the window the entire time. I’ll never forget that ride. For a thirteen year old kid, nothin...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)
- Replies: 53
- Views: 39485
Re: O Sage! ( Parker puppies chapter 2)
Great pictures!
Really making me want another Lab!!!
jb
Really making me want another Lab!!!
jb
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Lord blessed me
- Replies: 12
- Views: 463
Re: The Lord blessed me
Nice shot!!!!
That rack would have done some damage for sure!
jb
That rack would have done some damage for sure!
jb
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lovely image, lovely poem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 195
Re: Lovely image, lovely poem
Very nice, Bill.
Jason
Jason
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2847
Re: Success can be as trying as failure
That is interesting. Thanks Steve.
jb
jb
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Success can be as trying as failure
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2847
Re: Success can be as trying as failure
Best of luck to you Scott. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jason
Jason
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4618
Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )
The P365 simply performs better in my hands and weighs so much less. I hate to admit it because I cut my teeth on a 1911 and carried a Government Model for many years on and off duty. Scott, I've been carrying a Sig 365 for about a year now. I like the way it sits in my hand and an outstanding shoo...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Washington's Dream - SNL skit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 554
Re: Washington's Dream - SNL skit
Good one! I don't think I've watched the show since the Eddy Murphy years.
jb
jb
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My dad is always up to something.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 787
Re: My dad is always up to something.
Thanks Earl,
Looking forward to feeling well enough to get back down in my reloading room and do something besides sit around.
Jason
Looking forward to feeling well enough to get back down in my reloading room and do something besides sit around.
Jason
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Investment Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 673
Re: Investment Advice
I went out to one of my favorite shops this morning. Finally getting a little energy back and had to get out the house. Went looking for some Bullseye, but still didn't have any. I have enough for now, but another pound or two would make me happy. The racks and handgun cases were over flowing. Haven...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4618
Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )
Nice looking pistols!
I have a P238 and it hasn't let me down yet. I keep eyeballing the Sig STX/ 1911. Sooner or later, I'll buy one.
Have fun!
jb
I have a P238 and it hasn't let me down yet. I keep eyeballing the Sig STX/ 1911. Sooner or later, I'll buy one.
Have fun!
jb
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Investment Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 673
Re: Investment Advice
I got serious about it during the Obummer years. I swore, I'd never get caught short on reloading supplies or ammo again.
jb
jb
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My dad is always up to something.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 787
Re: My dad is always up to something.
Thanks Griff! I have several doctors and "specialists" looking after me since this fiasco. I have a lot of follow up apts. to get through in the coming months, but so far all is well. I've been bugging the one in charge, her assistant at least, to let me return for "light work" n...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally going to complete my .327 Ruger
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3310
Re: Finally going to complete my .327 Ruger
Really slick looking sight. I've always liked a gold bead on my revolvers. I was obsessed with my .327 when i first got it, then the ADD kicked in and got involved with some else. I'll have to get back to the .327, do enjoy shooting it. I did try several brands and weights but settled on the 100 XTP...