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by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor- On the news today
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Re: Humor- On the news today

[quote]When will he be going to theatre?[/quote :)
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Florida trip
Replies: 3
Views: 427

OT: Florida trip

Doc and Rusty thanks for tips , enjoyed the beaches by Bradenton. Enyoed looking at the strings there, also forgot how nice and rustfree the older trucks and vans are. Headed over to Stuart and also walked the beaches by Jupiter, lots of shells and Portguese Man-O-War were on shore. GF really liked ...
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor Christmas shopping
Replies: 9
Views: 1339

Re: Humor Christmas shopping

I don't see any humor in that, since i resemble that remark :)
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Joe Kidd
Replies: 6
Views: 993

Re: MOVIES - Joe Kidd

Ray your right about the broomhandle, Joe also swings the pottery jug on the rope and whacks the bad guy square in the melon:)
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Crazy Weather in Vegas
Replies: 14
Views: 1737

Re: OT - Crazy Weather in Vegas

My parents live in North Vegas, finally confessed that they got snow.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot humor
Replies: 3
Views: 478

Re: ot humor

I agree with JREED :)
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Joe Kidd
Replies: 6
Views: 993

Re: MOVIES - Joe Kidd

is a great show with a savage lever, then joe screws on his scope then pops bad guy at 1100 yards plus, whats not to like, no pun intended :)
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: LA, MS and FL coast levergunners
Replies: 6
Views: 931

Re: OT: LA, MS and FL coast levergunners

. Just remember you don't have to stick with state parks. Some counties have excellent campgrounds as well. Over around Titusville there is the National Park that should be nice as well as Everglades National Park. Thanks Rusty didnt know that about LA, I very rarely stay at state parks. Looked up ...
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Green Mtn barrel swap system, experiences?
Replies: 14
Views: 1184

Re: OT-Green Mtn barrel swap system, experiences?

I have a T/C hawken in 45cal. The bore would make a sewer pipe proud!! It will still put 45REAL 200gr in 3" at 44 yards. Standing up and leaning against a tree for a rest. Also my REAL's were cast outta wheelweights and lubed with Lee LLA. I even wrapped .44cal full wadcuters in thick cloth. Th...
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: LA, MS and FL coast levergunners
Replies: 6
Views: 931

OT: LA, MS and FL coast levergunners

How is the coast from Holly Beach, LA over to Pensacola,FL. How are the roads after the Hurricane. Plan driving the coast over to Jacksomville then down to Alligator Alley and then back up west coast of Florida. Any places to camp and shoot along the way. thanks todd
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hollowing out buttstocks
Replies: 11
Views: 1255

Hollowing out buttstocks

Has anyone done this to store ammo, matches or other "survival items". Think it would be fairly easy to do' Are there any hints for an easy way to take off buttplate if you need to without screwdrivers?
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw Henry 30/30
Replies: 4
Views: 693

Saw Henry 30/30

Handled it. Nice rifle loads like 22 at top of tube. Little bit heavy, Seemed well made. Dont know if id give $599 for it tho. Wood also had decent pattern. It is blued steel version
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT---Hose Nozzle Of The Year
Replies: 20
Views: 1919

Re: OT---Hose Nozzle Of The Year

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. That is awesome. Dont know what else to say. 2 thumbs up
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Got the Baby Browning
Replies: 27
Views: 2087

Re: OT A GOOD DAY

Ted that is a really great picture. Thats the stuff i remember seeing at the gunshows in the late 70s and early 80s but never purchased. :)
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you alone for the Holidays (4)?
Replies: 20
Views: 2432

Re: Are you alone for the Holidays (4)?

CAS you sound like you were born to be a trucker. Been chuckling over your comment for last 15 minutes. Whaddya gotta private range to yaself for the holidays. Selfish @#$%^$##%^%*(^% ya coulda invited us fellow leverguners down to shoot with ya instead of rubbing our noses in it!! :) Will drink a B...
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many firearms do you own
Replies: 47
Views: 4090

Re: How Many firearms do you own

Ganjiro, but isnt it really dangerous and life threatening to live where so tourists/wanderers come to visit. Think about all the diseases and viruses they bring in. How do you avoid them and stay healthy!! :)
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ARRRRGGG, The money pit strikes again.
Replies: 4
Views: 508

Re: OT ARRRRGGG, The money pit strikes again.

When i used to wrench on vehicles i thought that putting a 396 into a 78 Malibu was rough. Is nothing compared to post 1995 vehicles. I now stick to motorcycles, bicycles and rental cars. Had a 78 Monza with a 327 4speed. Starter went bad. Spent 4 hours changing it. Sure was fun to smoke the rich ty...
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Come Marlin 32H+R
Replies: 19
Views: 2184

How Come Marlin 32H+R

Is rarer than a turtle in snow. Havent seen one these in 13 months. Am not even looking for one. Are they that desireable ,or are they so good that once you buy one you dont give it up till death.
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many firearms do you own
Replies: 47
Views: 4090

Re: How Many firearms do you own

LEVERS: 22LR 22MAG 30/30 357 45C 45/70. PUMPS: 12GAUGE 22LR . EBR's: 22LR. SingleShots: 22LR 22MAG 222 223AI 256 30HERETT 38sp 357MAX 358RIMMED 44Mag 45/410 45AUTO To quote leverguns.com favorite saying/bad habit, i have more than i need, but not as many as i WANT. :)
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 85
Views: 6768

Re: So hows your weather?

As of 2140 in Rochester, MN 6F and kinda windy
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7-08R---anyone made one?
Replies: 10
Views: 1205

Re: 7-08R---anyone made one?

Mike Bellm also has a 7mm BELLM which is the 444 necked to 7mm. It uses standard 7mm-08 dies to form them. Tho he recommends using a 358 or 308 as an intermediate die/step
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you alone for the Holidays (4)?
Replies: 20
Views: 2432

Re: Are you alone for the Holidays (4)?

My hats off to you. Volunteered at a homeless shelter driving people to their destination. Would've stop by with some food and levers to shoot with you. Am going to drive/move a friend to Daytona Beach over New Years. I'll say a prayer for you. Todd
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 85
Views: 6768

Re: So hows your weather?

SUCKS!! Cloudy dreary 15-30mph wind and 15F
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Whetstone ,Where to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 1933

OT: Whetstone ,Where to buy

Been relying on friends to sharpen my knives. So i have never bought one. What do you look for in one? Brand name or "dollar store" type?
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Survivorman
Replies: 14
Views: 1503

Re: OT: Survivorman

Thought that was Bear Grills and the "Man VS Wild" show
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Survivorman
Replies: 14
Views: 1503

OT: Survivorman

I like watching this show, but does ever strike you as odd that he goes on all these trips, and never has a rifle, shotgun and/or pistol with. Very rarely does he have fishing pole with. Understand making do with what you find, to educate us TV type reality people, BUT it still is weird he never eve...
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Whew, thought I was gonna get bored..
Replies: 13
Views: 1480

Re: OT- Whew, thought I was gonna get bored..

well you should be able to finaggle a new lever out of the deal, after sacrificing your days off and making it as good as new:)
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 256 Win Mag and Reloader 7
Replies: 0
Views: 720

256 Win Mag and Reloader 7

Any one use this powder in 256? My only load so far is 20.5grs of H335. H4227 is sposed to be the best for it. Have not been able to find any in 2 years of looking. The H335 behind a 86gr Rem FP averages 2325fps Read that REL7 should be even better but have found any referenc in any of the powdr man...
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorta OT: 44,000lbs of ammo
Replies: 7
Views: 1023

Re: Sorta OT: 44,000lbs of ammo

Gun Runner wrote: Do you know how many case's of 30/06 and 45ACP you can put in the back of a 69 chevy station wagon? I know. :twisted:

Gun Runner
Did you you also use the back seat , floor and passenger seat too? Do you have any left? How long did it take to use it up?
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOLF primers
Replies: 3
Views: 445

WOLF primers

has anyone used these? Have noticed ther are $20-21 per thousand at Miday
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Intuition
Replies: 5
Views: 574

Re: HUMOR - Intuition

Yep that pretty good, had a cute little girl offer me a $10 bill once cuz she said i looked homeless !! :)
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorta OT: 44,000lbs of ammo
Replies: 7
Views: 1023

Sorta OT: 44,000lbs of ammo

I picked up a load of ammo today that scaled out at 44,000 lbs, boy did i want to spend about 2 hours nosing around the trailer. It was a really hot load, (but not +P) so couldnt look around, plus security was fairly tight. Sure made my day tho :)
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win .25-35, Finally
Replies: 12
Views: 1048

Re: Win .25-35, Finally

Sounds like a great rifle. specially after the dentist. Lee has 25/35 dies for $23 oerbuy a .25cal neck sizer and use 30/30 dies to size the web. Hope to hear about your range report with it soon
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New 22 pump
Replies: 9
Views: 998

Re: OT: New 22 pump

Well i really bought it cuz it takes down. really dont know to much about them, Also the thing weighs about 4lbs. It is also so trim and light feeling
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New 22 pump
Replies: 9
Views: 998

OT: New 22 pump

After all the thinking and looking, wanna know what i bought? A Rossi model 62A pump it has the 22" bbl. The stocks have been refinished but the metal looks almost new, with very little wear. I paid $150 for it. How'd I do.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chrony results
Replies: 0
Views: 768

Chrony results

Did my 1st chrony testing last month. My T/C Contender with 18" bull 45 ACP got these velocities. Winch factory loads averaged 891fps, My loads, got 1132 avg fps with Horn 200gr SWC and 10.4 of HS7, best was a LEE 255RF with 9.4 of HS7 averaged 1052fps. Puma 357mag loads were, REM 125 Golden sa...
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Savage MOdel 24 O/U
Replies: 12
Views: 1688

OT: Savage MOdel 24 O/U

When did the combo guns become so spendy? Been seeing priced from $350 to $550, at least the 2 i saw tonite were really nice shape. The 22/410 was $399 and the 223/20ga was $369, would really like one, but dont know if i can justify that amount.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MN and IA gunshows
Replies: 2
Views: 603

MN and IA gunshows

This weekend there is gunshows in Faribault, MN and Macgregor,IA. Does anyone go to these shows? If so, are they worth drivin 75-100 miles to see?
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabela's 22 mag ammo
Replies: 1
Views: 400

Cabela's 22 mag ammo

Just got home from Cabela's in Owatonna, MN they have Fiocchi 22mag 40gr JHP for $79.99 per 500 round box. They also had Federal bulk packed 36gr HP plated bullets for $17.99 per 525 rounds. They had about 20 boxes of the 22mag left and alot of the Federal 22LR.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Lever age
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Re: Marlin Lever age

Sorry, hands are ahead of my brain. Its a 336 in 30/30. Stock finish is worn and blueing is fading. But is a very smoooth and tight rifle with honest wear and use. No scratches or gouges in either metal or wood. Also would i t be sacrilige to cut barrel to 16" ? thanks todd
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-75 testing
Replies: 17
Views: 1498

Re: 45-75 testing

Thats awesome, how bout some specifics, What powder, what mold is it, and what is the MV. Where did you get yours cases at?
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how difficult is it to put a receiver peep site on a M92
Replies: 5
Views: 1078

Re: how difficult is it to put a receiver peep site on a M92

Had one put on mine 2 years ago, he charged $30. Would of only charged $5 per hole but he had to take action apart so he wouldnt drill to deep, was a little peeved about it at first , but he did a 1st rate job and it was well worth it. But had gotten other quotes of $40 to $100.
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying a long gun in person in another state
Replies: 26
Views: 2678

Re: Buying a long gun in person in another state

If you are going to Montana or any state for that matter to buy a long gun. go into a gunshop and ask the owner if you can legally buy a long gun from him. I would base my decision on what he says, but realisticaly , private citizen to private citizen i would do it. Would also get a bill of sale and...
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Traded evil black rifle for an evil-er blacker shotgun
Replies: 6
Views: 843

Re: OT - Traded evil black rifle for an evil-er blacker shotgun

those are great weapons, i enjoy handling them almost as much as a lever when go the range and in the gunshops. Have to show us some patterns later on please.
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Lever age
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Marlin Lever age

Didnt get the serial# but it is a 20" half tube magazine, has round lever and Ballard rifling, can I assume it was made in the 50's or even 40's
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New levergun - New Pic
Replies: 16
Views: 2951

Re: New levergun - Pic's

Thats real nice, shooting 255RF at 1100 fps is a nice effective load.
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NOT OT:Buying spree
Replies: 28
Views: 3269

Re: NOT OT:Buying spree

well didnt do the buying i thought i would do. On top of it didnt even use my VISA all weekend, only bought 5# powder, 500 22LR and 250 22mag. Couldnt find a rifle or shotgun i really wanted. but still have 2 days left to think about it.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NOT OT:Buying spree
Replies: 28
Views: 3269

NOT OT:Buying spree

Am going on a 3 day drive starting at noon today. Buying powder, primers, 22LR and 22Mag ammo and maybe a few rifles, My VISA is going to take a hit!! Anyone else doing/feeling the same way?
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 new shooters, lots of smiles.....
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: 4 new shooters, lots of smiles.....

You are a good man and a steward of our sport, i will pray for you, the next 2 months. :) Todd
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I almost blew it..BIG WARNING
Replies: 36
Views: 4279

Re: I almost blew it..BIG WARNING

Yes you screwed up. But and its a BIG BUT, your good habits saved you!! So dont whip yourself too much, because you caught it and, and. and and, AND you caught IT. NUFF SAID