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by vancelw
Mon May 16, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lunar Eclipse
Replies: 6
Views: 572

Re: Lunar Eclipse

Well...I had a perfect view of the sky....and then realized I was a day early :oops:

Then last night, a storm came over right during the whole eclipse so what we got in NE and NC Texas was a lightning show.
by vancelw
Thu May 05, 2022 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #4buck.
Replies: 42
Views: 2835

#4 buck.

#4 buckshot is a GREAT choice for using on coyotes, called in under the moonlight.
by vancelw
Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mould Arrived
Replies: 11
Views: 937

Re: New Mould Arrived

.312?
by vancelw
Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone load heavy bullets in .44 Russian?
Replies: 9
Views: 940

Re: Does anyone load heavy bullets in .44 Russian?

I haven't loaded for .44 Russian yet, since my Cimarron/ Uberti clone will chamber .44 Special.
Here is some Accurate Arms data for a starting point.
by vancelw
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is my Winchester a fake
Replies: 12
Views: 1410

Re: Is my Winchester a fake

Wouldn't affect the value either way on that one.
by vancelw
Thu Apr 07, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Maximum articles
Replies: 24
Views: 2257

Re: 357 Maximum articles

Mine is a 10" bull barrel.
I've not shot it at targets enough to brag or cry about accuracy.
by vancelw
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Maximum articles
Replies: 24
Views: 2257

Re: 357 Maximum articles

I've got a TC Contender with a .357 Max barrel.
And tons of Jamison and Remington ammo.
Have only shot a raccoon with it so far. My deer woods time lately has been embarrassingly limited. :cry:
by vancelw
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tell me about your .44 Special
Replies: 37
Views: 3249

Re: Tell me about your .44 Special

Top one is actually marked .44 Russian, but it chambers and fires .44 Special just fine.
I really need to spend more time with these.
Of course, I have a couple of rifles that will fire .44 Special ....
44 Specials .jpg
It's kind of embarrassing to think about which one cost me the most :oops:
by vancelw
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holsters
Replies: 10
Views: 1310

Re: Holsters

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:03 pm Welcome Alissa. We are much more harmless than we seem. 8)
I'm not sure Allissa is :lol:
1 post.
Off topic.
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by vancelw
Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Engineers
Replies: 13
Views: 1049

Re: Understanding Engineers

Wait... wait... aren't engineers just the guy at the throttle of a train? Not terribly complicated... whereas I have a steering wheel and multiple gear choices and other traffic to contend with... If you think driving a train is "not terribly complicated" you've never been anywhere near t...
by vancelw
Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just purchased a large frame Win1894 in 450Marlin
Replies: 33
Views: 2675

Re: Just purchased a large frame Win1894 in 450Marlin

Don't think it's been said but believe it is a 94 AE big bore No, it doesn't have the thicker web over the locking lug area the Big Bores have. Just like the other Winchester 94s offered in 450 Marlin, it appears to be a standard AE frame. (Cause other'n the Big Bore & AE, the only frame ever m...
by vancelw
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just purchased a large frame Win1894 in 450Marlin
Replies: 33
Views: 2675

Re: Just purchased a large frame Win1894 in 450Marlin

If it is Browning/Miroku made, the serial number will tell you what year it was made.
by vancelw
Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not even close to Leverguns
Replies: 19
Views: 1718

Re: Not even close to Leverguns

Ummm..... No hunting pic is complete without the gun in the photo as well!!!!!! I have an AR in 6.5 Grendel and use it for my hog/coyote rifle. Near 100% 1-shot stops. Great little round. That AR has a winter trigger guard and ambi safety so I can use it left-handed if I need to. I also have a Howa ...
by vancelw
Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things Looking up...
Replies: 6
Views: 670

Re: Things Looking up...

I just KNEW this was going to be a post about free Crack pipes :lol:
by vancelw
Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 21
Views: 1802

Re: Newbe

Irishtexan wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:38 pm
vancelw wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:48 pm
Irishtexan wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:19 pm RDs link doesnt work keeps saying 403 forbiden.
Are you at work? Or some other commie place? (Like public library?)
It works for me. :?:
Nope im at work.
That probably explains it.
by vancelw
Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 21
Views: 1802

Re: Newbe

Irishtexan wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:19 pm RDs link doesnt work keeps saying 403 forbiden.
Are you at work? Or some other commie place? (Like public library?)
It works for me. :?:
by vancelw
Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 21
Views: 1802

Re: Newbe

Jonathan at R&D Custom guns in Nacogdoches

https://www.rdscustomguns.com/
by vancelw
Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The other end of the resolver spectrum
Replies: 28
Views: 1806

Re: The other end of the resolver spectrum

. I always thought it would be interesting if somebody made little revolvers in 25 caliber or 30 caliber. Or a Ruger SP101 in 32-20 - not light by old standards but is si by today's. I've been wanting an SP101 in .32 WCF for a long time. Unfortunately I don't want to spend the money to have one spe...
by vancelw
Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The other end of the resolver spectrum
Replies: 28
Views: 1806

Re: The other end of the resolver spectrum

. I always thought it would be interesting if somebody made little revolvers in 25 caliber or 30 caliber. Or a Ruger SP101 in 32-20 - not light by old standards but is si by today's. I've been wanting an SP101 in .32 WCF for a long time. Unfortunately I don't want to spend the money to have one spe...
by vancelw
Sat Jan 22, 2022 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Remington 760 today. Don't know much about them
Replies: 19
Views: 1597

Re: Bought a Remington 760 today. Don't know much about them

A good candidate be rebored to .35 Whelen. They are notorious for the barrel not being level with the receiver. The sights are on the barrel, so they shoot fine with iron sights. But if you scope it, look for rings or bases that will give you some extra elevation in case you need it. At one time I w...
by vancelw
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr
Replies: 22
Views: 2545

Re: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr

They are not rated for +P or +P+ ! I use normal velocity .32-20 in mine. If I want HV rounds I use my model 53 or Ruger Blackhawk Buckeye. I didnt figure they would be. Does that go for 38 spl also? If the manufacturer says it is +P rated....or better yet, .357, then shoot .38 Special +P in it. Ple...
by vancelw
Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr
Replies: 22
Views: 2545

Re: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr

Thanks for the input. Did yours handle +P OK? I'm sure there are "lemons" that slip through the cracks from most companies. I've been reading of quite a few Rugers that have had to be returned for more fitting. Its dang hard to fi nd good help these days. They are not rated for +P or +P+ ...
by vancelw
Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr
Replies: 22
Views: 2545

Re: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr

Thanks for the input. Did yours handle +P OK? I'm sure there are "lemons" that slip through the cracks from most companies. I've been reading of quite a few Rugers that have had to be returned for more fitting. Its dang hard to fi nd good help these days. They are not rated for +P or +P+ ...
by vancelw
Sat Jan 08, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr
Replies: 22
Views: 2545

Re: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr

Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:22 pm Hmmm, I wonder if the cylinder for the .32 H&R Magnum is long enough to handle a .327 Federal Magnum??? It would have to be altered, but that would be a nifty combo set!
I don't think it is rated for that much pressure.
And if it was, .32-20 HV is faster.
by vancelw
Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr
Replies: 22
Views: 2545

Re: Uberti Stallion/Cimarron P Jr

I just discovered these the other day. A Single Six sized Colt clone. Also available in .38 Spl., an .22. Wondering if anyone has seen or handled one of these. Like most guns, no one has them in stock. Thinkin that .38 would be really sweet. https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/model-p-jr-32-20-32-h-a...
by vancelw
Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5690

Re: 45-70 lever gun

Scott, Please define "jonesying" for me. Thanks It probably means scrimping & saving up the money ... those WWG Co-Pilots are around $3500 a pop. Kinda hoping (not likely but I can dream) Ruger will design and market Marlin 336, 1894, 1895 takedown models. :lol: Most definitely not wh...
by vancelw
Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'Puter Is Just About DRT....
Replies: 10
Views: 863

Re: My 'Puter Is Just About DRT....

It's best to use RAM in matched pairs.
by vancelw
Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'Puter Is Just About DRT....
Replies: 10
Views: 863

Re: My 'Puter Is Just About DRT....

You know PC RAM will work on a Mac.
PCs use a 9th parity bit and Macs just ignore it.
No need to spend Mac money when PC prices will do :D
by vancelw
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bagged a unicorn
Replies: 24
Views: 1877

Re: Bagged a unicorn

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Jan 01, 2022 9:58 pm
vancelw wrote: Sat Jan 01, 2022 9:03 pm The 327 is a great little gun. Can shoot 327, 32S & 32L, and .32 ACP if you had to.
And .32 H&R Magnum.
I knew I left something out, but was too tired to revisit it :lol:


Now I can't stop thinking about my Ruger Buckeye with 2 cylinders and my need to try .32WCF HV rounds in it.
by vancelw
Sat Jan 01, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bagged a unicorn
Replies: 24
Views: 1877

Re: Bagged a unicorn

I also had one of those 8-shot SP101s in .22LR. I think I traded it to Blaine.. It was a great little shooter but too heavy to tote for long. Ended up finding a 317 Smith that is much lighter. Not nearly as accurate, though. The 327 is a great little gun. Can shoot 327, 32S & 32L, and .32 ACP if...
by vancelw
Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bagged a unicorn
Replies: 24
Views: 1877

Re: Bagged a unicorn

I bought one of those brand new. After 12 rounds I was tired of being blasted by hot gas and burning powder so I put it up and forgot about it. I read on a forum (maybe here?) About some Ruger revolvers with large gaps between the cylinder and forcing cone. Took mine out of the safe and, sure enough...
by vancelw
Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4576

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

Thanks Jim ! They sure do look like keepers. So........how are they stamped on the barrel ? Marlin = "JM" Remington = "REM" Ruger = ? I think the new Ruglins are stamped "RM" (Ruger Made). I think the microgroove barrels are gone in the 336s and will be replaced by Rug...
by vancelw
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5690

Re: 45-70 lever gun

crs wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:25 am Scott,
Please define "jonesying" for me.

Thanks
:lol:
Don't lie to us!
I know you were around during the hippie days.

They were usually jones-ing for some grass.
by vancelw
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
Replies: 51
Views: 8523

Re: 300 grain in 44 special

RKrodle wrote: Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:39 pm Sorry about that Ray. Vance beat be me like a rented mule. That's ok too, he's a pretty good ol boy.
Don't tell anyone..

You'll ruin my reputation
by vancelw
Tue Dec 28, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5690

Re: 45-70 lever gun

Of the 4 you have listed...buy a Marlin. New or used.

Or find a used Browning SRC.
by vancelw
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .429 cal 200 grain nosler JHP
Replies: 6
Views: 1015

Re: .429 cal 200 grain nosler JHP

Ray, that 1.5" at 50 yards was from each barrel, separately. Still trying to work up the right load and haven't started on regulation, yet.
by vancelw
Sun Dec 26, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .429 cal 200 grain nosler JHP
Replies: 6
Views: 1015

Re: .429 cal 200 grain nosler JHP

I have used them in my M77 Ruger and a double rifle I have in progress. Inch and a half accuracy at 50 yards pushing them about 1400 fps. I haven't done enough testing to determine in the bullet, the gun or the velocity was the main contributor. Online search seemed to reveal that was about normal f...
by vancelw
Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!
Replies: 47
Views: 4576

Re: From John Taffin - THE RUGER-MARLIN IS HERE!

TraderVic wrote: Mon Dec 20, 2021 2:35 pm Thanks Jim !
They sure do look like keepers.
So........how are they stamped on the barrel ?
Marlin = "JM"
Remington = "REM"
Ruger = ?
Ruger Marlin Barrel stamp details_rp.jpg
From Ruger (Marlin)website
by vancelw
Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "....A Date That Shall Live In Infamy"
Replies: 11
Views: 1627

Re: "....A Date That Shall Live In Infamy"

I've been through Pearl Harbor three times on destroyers. I've stood on the USS Arizona Memorial, read the hundreds of names, looked down upon the underwater turret mount. Very humbling to say the least. I've also stood at ground zero in Nagasaki, very humbling as well. Is ground zero not still &qu...
by vancelw
Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
Replies: 62
Views: 11057

Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."

Baldwin is trying to blame the armorer or the gun. The media is trying to blame the gun or Starline, claiming that Starline made the blanks and the live ammo. Sorry folks, Starline makes neither. Starline makes the 5 in Blank cartridges that are used in film. I don't know if they make loaded ones, ...
by vancelw
Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
Replies: 62
Views: 11057

Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."

First observation, even though my Ruger uses a transfer bar system and not the traditional nipple firing pin design as the Pietta probably has, I can cock the hammer back almost 7/8ths of the way back before the hammer locks into place. Before that time, if I let the hammer slide, the transfer bar ...
by vancelw
Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
Replies: 29
Views: 4080

Re: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel

Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms, Vol. 3, The Models of 1894 and 1895 https://www.amazon.com/dp/188239111X/re ... DVHNVX00ZA

This will answer a lot of your questions. A good investment for any 94 accumulator.
by vancelw
Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel
Replies: 29
Views: 4080

Re: Replacing a Winchester 94 barrel

The OP said the barrel was bad, so the slim chance it gets ruined in the reboring process seems like an acceptable risk. Reboring to .38-54, .32 WS, or .35-30 would only cost $250 plus one-way shipping, as stated above. It would preserve the original look of the rifle (except for the new chamber mar...
by vancelw
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windows 11
Replies: 12
Views: 1366

Re: Windows 11

I did. Don't see a huge difference. Several changes are attempts to be more Apple-like. You can Google and find help to change things the way you want them (us old dudes don't like change) It did erase all my Office apps. I had to dig out my CDs and reinstall it all. It's an unsubtle attempt to forc...
by vancelw
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mechanic’s League
Replies: 19
Views: 1485

Re: The Mechanic’s League

by vancelw
Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any plumbers on board?
Replies: 22
Views: 2033

Re: Any plumbers on board?

have you tried home depot? they offer installation with some things, sometimes included in price. idk if their contractors are any good, but it seems to be worth looking into... BTW, if you are in my town, I'll do it for free. . . I bought the water heater from Home Depot. Their guy wanted $2200 an...
by vancelw
Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something new from Springfield Armory
Replies: 37
Views: 3609

Re: Something new from Springfield Armory

I think that I might have one of them. Trigger is improved, no mag disconnect, sights are improved, mags from original HiPowers fit and function, and it's not so expensive. What's not to like? :D -Stretch Only one mag :( I know they only include one to keep the MSRP down, but still....who wants an ...
by vancelw
Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something new from Springfield Armory
Replies: 37
Views: 3609

Re: Something new from Springfield Armory

I think that I might have one of them. Trigger is improved, no mag disconnect, sights are improved, mags from original HiPowers fit and function, and it's not so expensive. What's not to like? :D -Stretch Only one mag :( I know they only include one to keep the MSRP down, but still....who wants an ...
by vancelw
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial
Replies: 17
Views: 2837

Re: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial

765x53 wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:13 am I guess I triggered all the jail house lawyers. :D
meme.jpg
:D :lol:
I DO have something in common with a jail house lawyer....I've never lost a felony case. :wink:
by vancelw
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dutch Oven
Replies: 24
Views: 3086

Re: Dutch Oven

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:28 am I'm sure glad that this is a thread about cookware and not what happens after one eats a copious amount of butter beans.
They made a movie about that once