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by Sixgun
Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much horsepower?
Replies: 17
Views: 1272

Re: How much horsepower?

Yo Chuck,
What you think bro....(Ebonics) that there are smart people here? Speaking for myself, just a bunch of regular guys who like guns. You need to go to the Mensa site or........


Wait until the rocket scientist, Buck Elliot, Model 52b, or 92/94 happen to log on.

-----yea...the tart ----6
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 04, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sixgun take a look
Replies: 8
Views: 455

Re: Sixgun take a look

Well, well.....it looks like a case of old fashioned Eastern highway robbery. :D I don't see nothin' that a little bit of stock oil/tung oil and a touch of Brownells Oxpho-blue that could keep that from being a two thousand dollar gun. As you know, good mechanics, nice screws, proper and sharp lette...
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 04, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 ponderings
Replies: 22
Views: 1407

Re: Marlin 1894 ponderings

Turtleman, In all honesty....no. I have played with maybe 15 25-20's over the years and the only one that shoots consistently good with most bullets is the Remington model 25.......which by the way, I just shot 20 rds out of it an hour ago. Winchesters of varying vintage have different throats and c...
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 ponderings
Replies: 22
Views: 1407

Re: Marlin 1894 ponderings

I have a 94 32-20 and my loads are a 115 lead flat point at 1180 fps. out to 100 yds they are dead meat. Now if I scoped it and loaded 100 gr xtp H.P's to 1800 fps (doable) I would feel 175 yds would be easy. I love it, quiet, cheap to shoot and effective. Now here is a guy who knows his 32-20's. I...
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I may need help...
Replies: 18
Views: 803

Re: I may need help...

Walker......relax......go see the eyeglass people. I'm sixty and still a AAA shooter...blind in one eye and can't see out of the other. The people out West really need some real-deal savvy business people like we have here in the East, where money talks, crybabies walk, and fat people get N.Y. choke...
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mod71alaska?
Replies: 14
Views: 1861

Re: mod71alaska?

We talked a while ago....month or two?....he is living large, having a great time...probably taking a break.-----6
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So I go to Cabela's today
Replies: 12
Views: 1441

Re: So I go to Cabela's today

Jdad,
I hear ya....short mag. tubes that are not "right" tend to really throw off the looks. You and I would not pay much more than 5 for something like that but......in my younger days...I was hungry.........there are hungry people today :D ----6
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a hen with teeth and pulled them
Replies: 5
Views: 595

Re: Found a hen with teeth and pulled them

If you guys are looking for brass, write in the Classified.." .WTB...brass for xxxx".

I must have 50,000 cases laying around.----6
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So I go to Cabela's today
Replies: 12
Views: 1441

Re: So I go to Cabela's today

$1100 for an 1873 with a factory replaced barrel is not all bad. How was the "condition" and the mechanics? Try to find a decent 50% 1873 for less than $1800. What collectors don't want to see is some off the wall replacement barrel. A factory replacement barrel will drop it maybe 15-20% a...
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any collector value here? Update!
Replies: 26
Views: 1364

Re: Any collector value here? Update!

Jealousy will get you nowhere. :D

Someone has to work to support the ones who live on Leverguns 24/7 :D ----6
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any collector value here? Update!
Replies: 26
Views: 1364

Re: Any collector value here? Update!

Heck no, these are prototypes that were in the making for 30 years before they were released to the public. I had these things LONG before anyone even knew what primers were. One night me, good ole Sam (Colt) and Mr. Walker were having a sip of bourbon that came out of George Washington's liquor cab...
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any collector value here? Update!
Replies: 26
Views: 1364

Re: Any collector value here? Update!

Ted, Like others here, I have gone through many thousands of "old" primers of the type you have. THESE are old primers. :D The yellow UMC has a patent date of Sept.14,1869 and the red Winchester has a patent date of 1878. I've tried a few and never could get one to go off. Copper gets very...
by Sixgun
Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you trim cases?
Replies: 31
Views: 2902

Re: How do you trim cases?

Forster.......and it's all in your head....it how you set the tool up.....I made an adapter so I can hook up a small drill to make the power.

If I have a zillion cases to do, I have another Forster tool I use on my drill press.
by Sixgun
Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch Yer Six
Replies: 9
Views: 707

Re: Watch Yer Six

Griff wrote:And I thought this was gonna be about you, Sixgun! :twisted: :P :lol: :lol:
I tell ya Griff, it's not easy being popular! :D ----the "real" 6
by Sixgun
Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Public Range can be a dangerous place!
Replies: 43
Views: 3323

Re: Public Range can be a dangerous place!

That's OK Ted, it's not easy having a Polish last name. :D

By the way...nice hat.

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by Sixgun
Tue Dec 02, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch Yer Six
Replies: 9
Views: 707

Re: Watch Yer Six

One thing for sure, and that is whoever the manufacturer of that tree stand is bound to get more sales.

I can see the ad...."it can hold a bear"----6
by Sixgun
Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Winchester in 40-72
Replies: 20
Views: 2834

Re: 1895 Winchester in 40-72

Shrapnel, You got yourself a keeper there! :D Not sure if you know this or not but 5744 likes a strong crimp and while the regular dies do ok, I have always preferred a Lee factory crimp die on all of my old dash numbered cartridges. In your case, find a piece of copper tubing that has a half inch I...
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new gun rack
Replies: 11
Views: 1072

Re: new gun rack

I'd have to say that baby looks about right.......but.......hanging out here your going to need another one in the near future, so give that to the boy and build another twice that size.----6
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cat stinks ..........
Replies: 17
Views: 1293

Re: My cat stinks ..........

Doc, That was good. As for washing cats, it's not that hard to do. You fill up a small tub with enough warm water to completely submerge the cat. Fill it with your favorite soap. Put on a pair of leather welding gloves.....or a pair of leather gloves of some sort along with a heavy long sleeve pelos...
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cat stinks ..........
Replies: 17
Views: 1293

Re: My cat stinks ..........

Joe, I just got done talking to the animal experts....my wife and my daughter. My daughter is a vet tech with a masters degree in these things. One of two explanations. #1...They claim your cat has found an area where the mice empty out their bladders and the cat rolls around in it.....possible, but...
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: identify this lever gun...not very common
Replies: 14
Views: 1900

Re: identify this lever gun...not very common

Dang, and I thought I knew my leverguns. Learn something new everyday. Nice snag Harold.---6
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I waited 46 years to keep my prommise!
Replies: 7
Views: 781

Re: I waited 46 years to keep my prommise!

DT, That's really cool....not many parents today (Read...the female half) would go along with that at 9 years old. But, my little brain did get to thinking......seems to me your dad and your son (not sure if you have one) got the short end of the stick as its every other generation who gets the gun....
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In a lot of pain right now from a gun oil - any ideas?
Replies: 48
Views: 3383

Re: In a lot of pain right now from a gun oil - any ideas?

7.62, Possibly a call to Hoppes might help. Be assertive as I'm sure there are people there who have dealt with the same issue. As you are an outdoors guy, I'm sure you can get that black salve that used on horses and cows. We have a mess of it here and I've personally used it for a few nasty infect...
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 Marlin .32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 3057

Re: 1892 Marlin .32 LC

DT,
You know as well as I know that when it shoots that good......it's a keeper! :D

Over the years I have let many of those slip through my hands, never wanting to bother with rimfire or heel bullets. Oh well, live and learn. That's my loss.----6
by Sixgun
Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 Marlin .32 LC
Replies: 28
Views: 3057

Re: 1892 Marlin .32 LC

Dusty, I will agree...they are nice woods loafing guns. A few years back I was at a 10 cent gunshow and a guy had a like new 1892 there...but it was in 32 rimfire. It was a steal at something like 600. It takes a lot to get those heel bullet guns shooting and I see you have done well. How does it sh...
by Sixgun
Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt-Burgess 1883
Replies: 9
Views: 1998

Re: Colt-Burgess 1883

I still remember the one I had in my hands back in the middle eighties......could have been had for 35 c notes.....I may have had 35 one dollar bills in my hand.---6
by Sixgun
Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burt Reynolds leverguns.
Replies: 25
Views: 3257

Re: Burt Reynolds leverguns.

Thanks Jay....we write what others are too afraid to even think about.----6
by Sixgun
Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burt Reynolds leverguns.
Replies: 25
Views: 3257

Re: Burt Reynolds leverguns.

No, I just write what others think. I'm not threatening anyone. I tell it like it is. There are groups of individuals out there.....and growing......who WANT THEIR FREE S---. YES, Help those who need it...I'm am a strong proponent of helping those in need.......but when you live on the East Coast an...
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burt Reynolds leverguns.
Replies: 25
Views: 3257

Re: Burt Reynolds leverguns.

Super Chicken, (I like that name) :D I have always been a firm believer that people who have more money than brains buy things that are "flashy"....you know....commeratives with gold leaf...whatever. That's fine if you have a use for them. They buy all they can and (while the money holds o...
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 59369

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Take a picture of it with you holding it in your hands.

I am amazed that a post made 6 years ago is still in cyber holdings.----6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Giveaway..... WINNER WINNER WINNER
Replies: 38
Views: 3115

Re: A Small Giveaway.....

13-----if I win, give it to Olloger.------6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made my decision on what to do about a truck "rifle"
Replies: 21
Views: 3563

Re: Made my decision on what to do about a truck "rifle"

You guys over analyze. I carry a big bore revolver and consider it well done. :D ----6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New rifle twist rate question
Replies: 3
Views: 572

Re: New rifle twist rate question

In years of playing with the 308/30-06, I have found that 150's shoot the best in the 1-12 and 173's are best in the 1-10.......with standard velocity/pressure levels. As anyone knows, there is lots of leeway in that range and multiple variances change these accuracy levels like the weather. The 06 ...
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burt Reynolds leverguns.
Replies: 25
Views: 3257

Re: Burt Reynolds leverguns.

CAS, That blows my mind....what an idiot! How can someone with millions and millions spend themselves down to nothing? That retart Burt ought to know what's it's like living on 45k a year...me. I hear ya Super Chicken! Some people make stupid decisions and others know how to think for the future.......
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Doe with the 32 Special
Replies: 28
Views: 2113

Re: Small Doe with the 32 Special

THATS how it's supposed to be done....well done!

I stopped shooting deer 16 years ago after killing truckloads of them. I lost my taste, but........that one you got looks very tempting for the frying pan.-----6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Black Friday Acquisitions?
Replies: 22
Views: 1683

Re: Your Black Friday Acquisitions?

[quote="Griff"]Well, not exactly a Black Friday purchase, but should be picking it up soon... Not this one, but one like it:


Griff,
You had the Sam Holt restored??? That's a beauty! :D ----6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Reminder about Shipping Guns
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Re: A Reminder about Shipping Guns

Good reminder OI, I must add that the you are not to write anywhere on the box that it contains a firearm and make dang sure there is no ammo in there. The Postmaster at my post and I are buddies and she explained all of the rules. In addition to the above I will not send anything to any Communist s...
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Black Friday Acquisitions?
Replies: 22
Views: 1683

Re: Your Black Friday Acquisitions?

vancelw wrote:I can't blame any spending on Black Friday.. :? :oops: I do it all the time....
...
Dang, I thought I was the only sick one here. Yea, Vance, it's a great life! :D ----6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Missouri Buck
Replies: 22
Views: 1901

Re: Nice Missouri Buck

Dang Ted.....that baby is something to write home about. Congrats to your BIL . :D

Funny thing, when your headline read, "nice Missouri buck", I thought you were talking political stuff from that city out your way.

I bet the spread on that buck is 20".----6
by Sixgun
Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would you make this trade?
Replies: 16
Views: 1348

Re: Would you make this trade?

Griff wrote:No.
Griff said it right. I've had two of those old Ruger 44's and they don't cut the mustard. Not bad, but nothing to write hone about.

Unless......you want a new toy to play with. Either one is easily replaceable.----6
by Sixgun
Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Days - 6 .45 Colt Rifles - picture heavy
Replies: 18
Views: 1810

Re: Range Day - 5 .45 Colt Rifles - picture heavy

Griff, There ain't nothing better than a good ole boy redneck with redneck tendencys like me. Me too, I don't worry about bullets sitting around for a while.......I never really noticed the difference anyway. Don't worry 'bout those groups....they look like mine anymore. Good enough for "minute...
by Sixgun
Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Winchester in 40-72
Replies: 20
Views: 2834

Re: 1895 Winchester in 40-72

Shrapnel, Let's just cut out the BS and get to business. Can I have it when you get it? Tell Mike V. I can get him a new-in-in-the-cosmoline 1928 Thompson with an L drum in return for the favor. Or a like new M-2 carbine that I shot the other day....flawlessly. An MP-40 just came in....very nice.......
by Sixgun
Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 ca. 1952- No Can Do
Replies: 8
Views: 1132

Re: Savage 99 ca. 1952- No Can Do

Another lefty here. And not only the Savage 99 but most guns are made for right handed shooters. Never has been an issue with me as the brain somehow adapts. Keep it....its a short learning curve.------------6
by Sixgun
Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Winchester in 40-72
Replies: 20
Views: 2834

Re: 1895 Winchester in 40-72

Thats one caliber I never had the chance to play with. I think it would make a dandy elk rifle. its really nothing more than a .412 diameter 405 reduced to .406/.408 diameter and a faster twist for the heavier bullets.-----------------6
by Sixgun
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snagged Another Remington Pump In 35 Rem.
Replies: 23
Views: 3421

Re: Snagged Another Remington Pump In 35 Rem.

CAS, I've had them like that.....but.....they usually still shoot great! 2571.....I have a 4 cavity mould that drops 210 grain gas check bullets out by the bucket load in a couple of hours. I run them 1800...let's see here......free lead......03 for the primer, .03 for the gas check and about .07 fo...
by Sixgun
Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Sixgun jr.
Replies: 10
Views: 971

Re: Happy Birthday Sixgun jr.

Hey! What's up with the good looking kids? Are they my grandchildren? And......the weirdo with the Elton John glasses...who is he! :D

That's my boy and my grandchildren.....I'd give the world for them.-----6
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
Replies: 28
Views: 4037

Re: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF

A couple of years ago I experimented with the Lyman 215 gr. gas check using 21 grains of 5744 for 1725 at 85 degrees. Going from memory here but I do remember having to flatten up the noses in order to keep within MOL. My good friend Jack Kort (W30WCF) will be along as he is expert with the big cast...
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Just LOVE CVS Pharmacy
Replies: 15
Views: 1812

Re: I Just LOVE CVS Pharmacy

Thunder50 wrote:Now if you were really evil, you would wait until the 180 days expiration day on the check , then call them and ask them to replace it since it is out of date!!!

Dang! That's my way of thinking. Looks like February 19th will be the magical day. :D ----6
by Sixgun
Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Just LOVE CVS Pharmacy
Replies: 15
Views: 1812

Re: I Just LOVE CVS Pharmacy

Was there a co-pay involved? CVS required by contract to correct billing errors. If Medicare or Medicaid was involved, federal state criminal laws require correction of payment irregularity. Yes, there was a co pay involved, so I guess that's why they did it. I'm just going to put this to rest as I...
by Sixgun
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Sixgun jr.
Replies: 10
Views: 971

Re: Happy Birthday Sixgun jr.

That boy of mine is spoiled. I offered to send him my grandfathers gold Elgin watch, which was the first thing he bought in 1912, upon arriving in NY, and he told me he wanted the dang 1878 Colt. I compromised by sending him the 5 dollar bill I found in my Dad's wallet after he died in 2007. :wink: ...