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by missionary5155
Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First gun?
Replies: 45
Views: 4621

Re: First gun?

Greetings First gun I wanted was a 12 gauge shotgun for hunting. Had borrowed a 410 Stevens for some time. Dad found and bought an Iver Johnson 12 gauge 32 inch Matte Rib which is still with me. Slew everything from rabbits to ducks, pheasants, fox and bunches of crows. Won turkey shoots in the Chat...
by missionary5155
Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a 1886 rifle
Replies: 22
Views: 2605

Re: Thinking about a 1886 rifle

Greetings Best way to get an original 1886 is buy a caliber 33 Win. and get it re-barreled or rebored. Then you know for sure your barrel will shoot well. Or wait a few years... Maybe 10-15 to finally find a super deal. The jap made 86's I have owned or handled were all well made and all shoot great...
by missionary5155
Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF Doe
Replies: 22
Views: 2630

Re: .38 WCF Doe

Good morning and Congratulations ! Thank you for posting this fine photo and the write up. That is one fine 38 WCF 73 you have there. At that range your bullet was well suited for the task. May you be blessed with many a fine day afield with that handsome 73. Nice deer ! I sure hope one day ILLinois...
by missionary5155
Thu Nov 26, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 5
Views: 699

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Good morning Rusty and Amen ! Just live out side the US of A few years and discover what a rich heritage our founders gave us. They escaped religious persecution in Europe in old leaky ships with no guarantees of any future. Yet remembered to Thank God for His kindness in delivering them from the op...
by missionary5155
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Obesity in our components industry
Replies: 15
Views: 1574

Re: Obesity in our components industry

Greetings
Rejoice you can find powder. Been here near 30 years and in that time have bout 1 (one) one pound container of #60 (made about late 1960's) down here. Needless to say I have no storage problems.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1,000 Turn Out for Unclaimed Marines' Funeral
Replies: 6
Views: 507

Re: 1,000 Turn Out for Unclaimed Marines' Funeral

Thank you also... I would have went. Sure would have been good to meet him my last time north.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opening day success with the 44 Cowboy limited
Replies: 24
Views: 1456

Re: Opening day success with the 44 Cowboy limited

Greetings and Congratulations !
You did the right thing. An old Sarge used to tell us " Shoot again...ammo is cheap". Far better to have one too many leaking holes than the reverse issue. You have set the table for some good eating.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: muzzle loader success
Replies: 14
Views: 1461

Re: muzzle loader success

Greetings and Congratulations ! Nothing like deer hunting to keep ya humble and wondering all at the same time. Then the joy of seeing your table being filled with good eating !!! Well done ! If you keep hunting the BP forums your gonna find a lefty flinter. Or you could just maker one or have it ma...
by missionary5155
Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rain or shine.
Replies: 10
Views: 1018

Re: Rain or shine.

Good morning Nice looking pheasant ! Flintlock hunting is a great sport. Our area of east ILLinois used to have pheasants but there are few to see anymore. But crows are a good flintlock sport. We abound in those rascals. when it is wet a frizzen has to be watched for but they will still spark if we...
by missionary5155
Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank You Veterans
Replies: 17
Views: 1617

Re: Thank You Veterans

Greetings Veterans and Active Duty
Thank you for "standing in the breach". Your willingness to stand your post and be ready is why we can still communicate with Freedom !
Your "brother in arms" Mike in Peru Armor 1971-74
by missionary5155
Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchesters used on US Fleet Class Subs
Replies: 4
Views: 1285

Winchesters used on US Fleet Class Subs

Greetings There is a Cary Grant Movie "Destination Tokyo" That shows a landing party carrying Winchesters as their long guns. Ranchdog was able to discover that Winchesters were part of the weapons inventory on US Fleet Class Subs. The question is are they model 1892's or 1894's and what c...
by missionary5155
Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How's This for 4 Pix from a $14.00 Borescope?
Replies: 22
Views: 3867

Re: How's This for 4 Pix from a $14.00 Borescope?

Greetings
I bet some teen could show some one how to get it to work off a "pad" . Take that to a gun show and ask to see down the barrel !
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 - 40 "hunting loads"
Replies: 8
Views: 1495

Re: .44 - 40 "hunting loads"

Greetings Been shooting 44 WCF for many years and you will be hard pressed to ever find a load that will group as well as 3F. With 44 WCF most older molds will not have a crimp groove. You can roll crimp into the first band but sooner or later one of those bullets is going to get deep seated while i...
by missionary5155
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Powder Ammo
Replies: 7
Views: 906

Re: Black Powder Ammo

Greetings Why do you not start ? It really is easy and you always will have ammo ready. BP is easy to find. I buy it by the case cheap (legally you can to) and if a fellow shooting needs some pass the savings on to him. Numerous places sell BP cast bullets already lubed. There is no way I know of yo...
by missionary5155
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: .357 Deer Loads
Replies: 28
Views: 4537

Re: .357 Deer Loads

Greetings If your deer are generally 150 pounds then either one would be my choice. In east ILLinois mature does are 180 pounds and can be more. Bucks even larger. I would not use any bullet less that a 180 grainer. Every corn cruncher lost to a .357 in our area I tried to help find was hit with a 1...
by missionary5155
Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 In 40-72
Replies: 15
Views: 1682

Re: Winchester 1895 In 40-72

Greetings Shrapnel and Congratulations ! Thank you for posting the fine picture ! May your life be blessed with many more fine hunting days with that rifle. Being able to walk around free with a rifle full of history and use it to harvest a healthy critter is one of those good moments. When you get ...
by missionary5155
Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchesters in 1943 Sub Movie
Replies: 2
Views: 443

Winchesters in 1943 Sub Movie

Greetings Been watching a 1943 made movie "Destination Tokyo". The movie is about a US Sub sent into Tokyo harbor to gather Info for the upcoming Doolittle Raid (1942). A landing party is sent ashore in Tokyo Bay. The long guns carried are at least two Winchesters I think are model 1892's....
by missionary5155
Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dog can't read
Replies: 6
Views: 1226

Re: My dog can't read

Good morning My body does the same. It does not respond well to the clock getting shifted about if the earth is not turning with that a way. The one year the "progressive" thinking guberment down here tried to change time he sent half the working clerks in his capitol into pandemonium. Las...
by missionary5155
Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Low cost lubrisizer heater
Replies: 10
Views: 1761

Re: Low cost lubrisizer heater

Howdy again
Just looked at Ebay... Kats 200 Watt unit like mine is $36 shipped. Inflation is 4x what I was thinking.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Low cost lubrisizer heater
Replies: 10
Views: 1761

Re: Low cost lubrisizer heater

Good morning (here) For 30 years and more I have used an tractor oil pan heater. These are magnetic and attach to the oil pan of a tractor or any vehicle to keep the oil in the pan very warm during cold spells. I use mine attached to a 1/8 inch thick steel plate cut twice the width of my Lube/sizer ...
by missionary5155
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new personal best - 68 on one hour!
Replies: 9
Views: 711

Re: A new personal best - 68 on one hour!

Greetings
That is a bunch in one hour ! How much rain did you get in your area ?
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Riding the XL200 'round western slope of the central Andes
Replies: 12
Views: 838

Re: Riding the XL200 'round western slope of the central And

Good morning
I live in Arequipa ... where are you ? I ride a 250 Kaw up and down all sorts of interesting trails.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meet Jess.
Replies: 20
Views: 1632

Re: Meet Jess.

Greetings
What a fine looking friend to have along for a walk in the open air. We have always been blessed with a good dog that showed up at the right time looking for a family to lay claim on.
That is some fine photography also !
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “Arts & Crafts” (lots of pictures)
Replies: 18
Views: 2405

Re: “Arts & Crafts” (lots of pictures)

Greetings YK
That is one fine job you did there. Never thought I would see a brand spanking new caliber 44 box of ammo ready to be ripped open.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up an 1892 but what is it?
Replies: 22
Views: 2952

Re: Picked up an 1892 but what is it?

Greetings Yep that is where the serial should be. Have a 27,xxx 44 WCF SRC. But mine has been well used. Look inside the receiver and bore. Any pitting, wear marks. Is the receiver tight on the bolt ? Is the wood flush with the steel or a bit wide ? You mentioned the mag tube is loose.. A seldom use...
by missionary5155
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlocks and Deer
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Flintlocks and Deer

Good morning
Thank you for the fine write up and photo !
When we are up north that is my firearm of preference. Sharp rock on hard steel.
I would also like to read about the flinter. Primarily I use a 60 smoothbore with a 38 inch barrel.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Haven't checked in in a while - still need prayers
Replies: 24
Views: 3481

Re: Haven't checked in in a while - still need prayers

Good morning
Can and will do.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The End .........................
Replies: 8
Views: 1810

Re: The End .........................

Greetings
That is a doooo zee ! :)
by missionary5155
Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest Lever Action
Replies: 24
Views: 5054

Re: Latest Lever Action

Greetings
That is one fine looking lever rifle. I did not know the Sako company made them. But it has all the looks of a quality rifle that Sako is well known for. Have to start being a bit more alert for alternate lever flippers.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report Ruger Super BlackHawk .454
Replies: 24
Views: 2885

Re: Range report Ruger Super BlackHawk .454

Greetings Been shooting the 45 Colt in Blackhawks for years like everyone else. Nice revolvers ! But last time up north decided to move up to a bigger caliber. Wanted a 500 Linebaugh but a 475 Linebaugh came up available in a BFR. No regrets ! I would still be waiting for the 500 but the 475 LB is o...
by missionary5155
Mon Oct 05, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A blind hog finds a .348
Replies: 20
Views: 2042

Re: A blind hog finds a .348

Saw specs on Buffalo Bore ammo with a 250gr bullet at 2300fps. That ought to pack a whallop. Your model 71 sure is a beauty! Nice find. I always assumed that the .348 was more powerful than the 35 Whelen but seeing this Buffalo bore load above gives me new respect for the Whelen. A standard Whelen ...
by missionary5155
Mon Oct 05, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A blind hog finds a .348
Replies: 20
Views: 2042

Re: A blind hog finds a .348

Greetings That is a nice model 71 ! But like a new car or motorcycle.. if a scratch is the worry then get it over with. Then you can truly enjoy packing it around. But do enjoy that rifle. Have a 33 Winchester TD (1922) that is not quit a caliber .348 but sure is far more than a 30-30. They are fine...
by missionary5155
Sun Oct 04, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 DOM?
Replies: 11
Views: 1025

Re: Savage 99 DOM?

Greetings
Looks fine to me. Bought a 300 Savage (1923) TD that looks similar. To me a good hunting rifle need not look beautiful.. Especially if they can drop the bullet on target with no fuss. Those peeps are a good way to hunt also.
MIke in Peru
by missionary5155
Sun Oct 04, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 100yds plus.
Replies: 17
Views: 1638

Re: 100yds plus.

Greetings Nath
Excellent ! Popping crows is a great way to spend time out doors. Good shooting with the .22 !
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drought is taking its toll
Replies: 18
Views: 1712

Re: Drought is taking its toll

Greetings We live in southern Peru high mountains. Average rain fall here is 2-3 inches a year all in Jan- March. The rest of the year is bone dry. At our village church we always have a gallon pale of stored rain water sitting out at the door for the street dogs. All those dogs know us well from it...
by missionary5155
Sun Sep 20, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How's this then?
Replies: 11
Views: 999

Re: How's this then?

Greetings Just did a search "Hushpower Shotguns".. It is real and available for many pumps and over-unders . Some years back saw a barrel extension of 36 inches made out of tubing that screwed onto a single barrel that did about the same noise reduction. With sub velocity rounds at 50 yard...
by missionary5155
Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin CBS (Crossbolt safety) Delete: Plug or Saddle Ring
Replies: 6
Views: 1349

Re: Marlin CBS (Crossbolt safety) Delete: Plug or Saddle Rin

Greetings Les
If you do pay pal I will buy these. I am in Peru right now but rings would ship to ILLinois. If you do not have pp I will withdraw this offer to buy. Let me know here or PM...Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God, Me and my '76
Replies: 19
Views: 2439

Re: God, Me and my '76

Greetings Looks like that you wacked it off just fine. Praise God he does look over us ! What caliber is that 76 ? Have a 50-95 and a 45-60 that I also shoot off cross sticks. Case full of 3F and a gong at 200 yards makes for a fun afternoon. I hear you about not going for long walks with a 26 inch ...
by missionary5155
Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Tail of two P-40s
Replies: 13
Views: 1468

Re: A Tail of two P-40s

Greetings That was well spent time. Years ago read "Day of Infamy" which describes the good job those two fighter pilots accomplished. Had those fighters not been dispersed to the small airfield none would have made it into the air. The japs pulled off a well planned attack but fortunately...
by missionary5155
Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)
Replies: 26
Views: 1650

Re: ok let's start with it's not my fault.

Greetings
That is one fine "enabler" you have there at the local toy store. We all need someone to help look out for us.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester circa 1877
Replies: 16
Views: 1135

Re: 1876 Winchester circa 1877

Good evening
That is a fine looking 1876 ! That is a treasure to be cared for and happily shot. Mine is about 10 years later and looks no better. They are without a doubt an interesting Winchester model to be put to use.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Fri Sep 04, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kept my job, but not sure I want it now
Replies: 49
Views: 3915

Re: Kept my job, but not sure I want it now

Greetings That is a tough issue to face. It often is not an easy one to finally decide upon. 18 years ago we were faced with conditions to accept or leave a 12 year association that was moving in a direction we could not abide with so we resigned. These last 18 years have been much better well worth...
by missionary5155
Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Mom could use a few prayers
Replies: 31
Views: 3723

Re: My Mom could use a few prayers

Greetings
Sure will. Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the US of A
Replies: 17
Views: 2759

Re: Back in the US of A

Good morning
Glad you made the journey safely. Arriving at the place we call home and smelling "Freedom" is a contentment that can only be experienced.
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Sun Aug 23, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: muzzloader wing shooting.
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: muzzloader wing shooting.

Greetings Tried getting photos of the double flintlock but it is beyond my computer skills. Give me a machine to work on any day. Photos are located at Castboolits.com. In the Muzzleloading forum. Page 77 about 4 threads up from the bottom. Titled "Double Flintlock's First Crow". Mike in P...
by missionary5155
Sun Aug 23, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: muzzloader wing shooting.
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: muzzloader wing shooting.

Greetings sika That is a fine looking 10 guage ! Now that would throw some fine patterns. Ive never tried any substitutes in my flinters. Was using Goex 2f but ran out. Tried some 3F I had been using for priming and never used 2f again. 3F burns very clean. Plus only need to carry one powder for loa...
by missionary5155
Sun Aug 23, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: muzzloader wing shooting.
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: muzzloader wing shooting.

Greetings Down here in Peru every firearm is regulated. Every game animal is supposed to be accounted for. About the only "open" season here close by where we live is wild dogs. They escape the big city and form packs out in the desert. I do not hunt them but it they approach when the 1892...
by missionary5155
Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: muzzloader wing shooting.
Replies: 12
Views: 837

Re: muzzloader wing shooting.

Greetings Nath
Thank you for the fine photos ! BP muzzle hunting and bird popping is great fun.
When I am up north in ILLinois I pop crows with a double flinter 12 or the caliber 60 trade smoothie, Always exciting !
Mike in Peru
by missionary5155
Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What I learned after enlistment
Replies: 30
Views: 4564

Re: What I learned after enlistment

Greetings What I learned ... To do exactly what I was told to do... Nothing more, nothing less. At basic I was one of 9 in Alpha Company who were not draftees. We 9 were treated vastly different. Then I was high firer in BRM ( Basic Rifle Marksmanship ) for the whole Brigade of 1000. DI took me asid...
by missionary5155
Sat Aug 08, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 71/New in Box/ $700...Good Deal???
Replies: 20
Views: 2792

Re: Browning Model 71/New in Box/ $700...Good Deal???

Good morning
Yes you got a good deal ! I would not mind coming across a nice used one for that price.
Offer it up here for sale.... For $775.00 and get ready to ship it.