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by Griff
Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-60
Replies: 34
Views: 2855

Re: 45-60

I think it's at its best when loaded with BP. But... remember what they say, "once you go black, you'll never go back!" :twisted: :P
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1972 Win 94 refurb project now complete - pics
Replies: 32
Views: 2704

Re: 1972 Win 94 refurb project now complete - pics

VERY Nice O.S.O.K. I like the look also:
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The project I'm waiting on that wood for is VERY close to yours:
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by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is B.O. a U.S. born Citizen ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2156

Re: Is B.O. a U.S. born Citizen ?

Need not have been serviceman. With a serviceman or other Americans while overseas and an American mother its automatic,but needs to be registered with the US Embassy. For children with only one American parent, citizenship "generally" follows the father's citizenship, or the country of re...
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Girls Mature Faster than Boys
Replies: 10
Views: 1147

OT - Girls Mature Faster than Boys

Friend sent me th9is link, maybe thngs aren't as bleek as it sometimes seems. Maybe she'll grow up to be a Governor or...

As my friend noted: "My grandson just turned eleven. I'd like her to be his first girlfriend."

11 yr old girl assembles AR-15 Rifle in less than a min
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: trapper 44
Replies: 7
Views: 1110

Re: trapper 44

I have read those articles several times and I still can't convince myself to tear into my 94's. I am a maintenance man by trade, and have always dome all my own work on my motorcycles. After nearly 400,000 miles on several different bikes and them never going to a shop it is abvious I can do mech ...
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After watching the attacks on Sarah
Replies: 69
Views: 6742

Re: After watching the attacks on Sarah

Old Savage wrote:Griff - you are indeed the Cowboy/Trucker Philosopher in the tradition of Will Rogers. :D
Nah, I copied that from another forum. Just like it a LOT.
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (re)Introduction
Replies: 10
Views: 1155

Re: (re)Introduction

J Miller wrote:Brian,
Welcome (back) to the forum.
Joe
Ditto. Ya know, of course, a range report will be necessary, preferably w/pictures for those of us with waterproof keyboards! :D :D
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After watching the attacks on Sarah
Replies: 69
Views: 6742

Re: After watching the attacks on Sarah

Gentlemen, gentlemen... I hope I can still use that term, let's not forget ourselves and get caught up in the heat of the moment. Remember, we can discuss almost anything, if we can do so politely. So... in that vein, I dislike negative ads that attack a person's family, nor their character or since...
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacketed rounds for the Marlin CB .38-55
Replies: 4
Views: 1048

Re: Jacketed rounds for the Marlin CB .38-55

Good deal. Love these exchanges. I've been debating on getting a Winchester 1885 in .32-40 or one of the Ubertis in .38-55. I'd truly love the .32-40, but... the .38-55 would have a slightly wider range of uses. Ah.. decisions, decisions.
by Griff
Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 32-40 problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1630

Re: Winchester 94 32-40 problem

I'm not sure how to post pictures, so if someone would be kind enough to send me their e-mail address, I will send them photos tomorrow. There are no bulges in the shell body that I can find, but the cannelure ring is almost gone and the only scratches run arond the shell where the bullet use to be...
by Griff
Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 32-40 problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1630

Re: Winchester 94 32-40 problem

Welcome to the Forum. Sorry it was trouble that brought ya. Take a couple of the fired cases & roll 'em on a known flat surface, like glass table top. Leave the rims hang off the edge, if you feel a "bump", you might have a bulge. Inspect that area for any longitudinal scratches in tho...
by Griff
Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1851 Navy
Replies: 8
Views: 807

Re: OT - 1851 Navy

Yep, if that was steel under brass plating... I would claim "proof-positive" those old west gunmen used a 2-handed grip and a weaver stance! :P :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Griff
Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 solids - got some questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 2972

Re: 30-30 solids - got some questions.

Tycer wrote:Lessee, you're going to spend the money on a trip to AK and think you might encounter a bear. And if that bear spots you first. And your shot is rushed and close. And....
Methinks it's about time for you to buy a 45/70.
Cheap insurance. And loads of fun.
Ditto.
by Griff
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Cowboy -- Major Keyholes!
Replies: 19
Views: 3577

Re: Marlin Cowboy -- Major Keyholes!

Those 220gr .375 diameter bullets are made for the .375 Win., not the .38-55, which although VERY similar cases, ain't the same. .38-55 is sorta noted for having .379-.381 groove diameters. Once you find the right size bullet, tho', they're also noted for very good accuracy.
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Wayne 100th Anniversary lever
Replies: 8
Views: 1032

Re: John Wayne 100th Anniversary lever

I don't believe everything I read on Gunbroker, and this guy has a piece of tape over the portion of the label that would dispell the rumor:

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Unless, Nikko Arms is another name for Miroku. :P
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 parts?
Replies: 10
Views: 2002

Re: Winchester 94 parts?

Nope, you definitely need the hammer pictured here:
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by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Politics ..., Obama's Experience??
Replies: 6
Views: 903

Re: OT: Politics ..., Obama's Experience??

In my wife's youth she worked at a stable that included some fine jumping horses. She started by mucking stalls. It was 6 months of working, before she was allowed to become a back-up exercise girl... mucking stalls whenever the regular girls showed up. Sorry, but I see a certain similarity... I'm s...
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Leverguns.com Levergun Poll
Replies: 38
Views: 4692

Re: The Leverguns.com Levergun Poll

Cimarron Red wrote:24) Trigger double set
I've added a category for trigger type.
OOOHHHHH! If only that were an option... even a single set would make into the mix. :mrgreen:
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 parts?
Replies: 10
Views: 2002

Re: Winchester 94 parts?

Joe, sometime in 1977 or thereabouts the receivers changed to require the flat topped lower tang (non-earred tang). These parts will swap out easily onto the most recent of lower tangs. I have a 2006 curved lower tang in the project gun I'm building for my son, with all pre-rebounding parts installe...
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Wayne 100th Anniversary lever
Replies: 8
Views: 1032

Re: John Wayne 100th Anniversary lever

Winchester's 100th Anniversay John Wayne Commemorative: "The John Wayne Custom Grade Model 1892 rifles are offered with tasteful gold-tone embellishments on a highly polished blued finish. The large loop lever is a trademark of John Wayne. A delicate spade checkering pattern with textured acce...
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT British Cop leaves Glock in Starbucks.
Replies: 11
Views: 1306

Re: OT British Cop leaves Glock in Starbucks.

Welcome EnglishBarry. As one who has carried for the vast majority of his adult life in "defense of God and Country"; or as we used to say, "armed & dangerous in defense of God & country", I volunteered for high risk assignments a couple of times. Not always is it done wi...
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT....Good News...the perp has been caught...
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

Re: Way OT....Good News...the perp has been caught...

Score one for the good guys. Be glad they even took the trouble to lift prints, and hopefully recover some of your property. Surprised he had it this long... must not a been a junky. It ALL would have been gone in a flash... or is that squirt? If it goes to trial, keep your head, don't let yer anger...
by Griff
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ML fox cub.
Replies: 17
Views: 1509

Re: ML fox cub.

Once again, congrats there Nath. Thanks for sharin', love the MLs.
by Griff
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: did the deal: bought a Marlin in .375Winchester
Replies: 20
Views: 1953

Re: did the deal: bought a Marlin in .375Winchester

Carl, As long as I can remember "they've" had the Legislative juice. When they were considering that this http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/IMG_09231.jpg met the criteria for inclusion as a "device that holds more than 7 rounds designed to load a firearm" I knew the l...
by Griff
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Leverguns.com Levergun Poll
Replies: 38
Views: 4692

Re: The Leverguns.com Levergun Poll

I might be lucky, but I have "THE ONE". And, it is one that I built myself (with some professional help) back in '89-'90. But I'm willing and desirous to have some differences between a few, therein lies the motivation for my "projects". 1) Configuration – rifle/carbine (nose cap...
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Transaction
Replies: 2
Views: 414

Re: Good Transaction

Now, I know that most of us have seen a 9422 or two... but:

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by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDED IRON SIGHT?
Replies: 30
Views: 2821

Re: WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMENDED IRON SIGHT?

I have several favorites . Specific guns have specific jobs in my safe, and therefor they wear different sights. Among my favorites are a semi-buckhorn with a post front, a tang peep with either a "T" post or a globe front. I actually like the standard Winchester iron sights. http://i35.ph...
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Honoring Mike Monsoor, Navy Seal, MOH
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Re: OT - Honoring Mike Monsoor, Navy Seal, MOH

Pinning is a time-honored tradition, not often seen by any but those involved. Darn leaky eyes anyway. Thanks for the reminder. And to think there are those that wouldn't have granted his family this honor to his memory.
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: did the deal: bought a Marlin in .375Winchester
Replies: 20
Views: 1953

Re: did the deal: bought a Marlin in .375Winchester

I have one I bought new when they first came out. It sports a Weaver K4-1 scope. They're sweet little rock crushers; I've carried mine on several hunts, but was always unsuccessful. I may have to get it out and give it some more opportunities. :D Congrats on your soon to be "new-to-you" ri...
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron 92 ejecting/stove piping live rounds
Replies: 5
Views: 538

Re: Cimarron 92 ejecting/stove piping live rounds

Griff, My rifle is an Armi Sport short rifle sold by Cimarron. The stove piped round is the only round standing on the carrier. Some times they might spill out instead of stove piping. This doesn't happen all the time. I will check the Marauder's site, thanks for the info. I guess this is kind of a...
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: back from back surgery, went well
Replies: 17
Views: 1175

Re: back from back surgery, went well

Glad to hear the surgery went fine. As rjohns94 said, go easy on the recovery.
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy checking in
Replies: 14
Views: 1349

Re: New guy checking in

Welcome to the Forum.
by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 94 in .348?
Replies: 7
Views: 805

Re: Model 94 in .348?

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by Griff
Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction frenzy ..94 Winchester
Replies: 12
Views: 1115

Re: Auction frenzy ..94 Winchester

gunslinger598 wrote:I was at an auction some time back where T post almost bent in half brought $4.25. At the time they were $2.89 new.
Send me the buyer's info... I have lots of bent T posts! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How far can you shoot with iron sights?
Replies: 41
Views: 5610

Re: How far can you shoot with iron sights?

JReed wrote:It is almost just as easy to screw up a 100 yard shot as it is a 500 yard shot. Just takes practice and a good shooting position.
Jeremy... this line pegged my humor meter! Yep, every shot I've screwed up, be it 100 or 500 yards, was during practice in a good shooting position... OR so I THOUGHT!
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
Replies: 43
Views: 3999

Re: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?

A few years ago I saw a Uberti mfg'd 1873 Sporting rifle in a shop. 24" Octagon barrel; checkered pistol-grip buttstock & forearm; .45 Colt caliber. The pricetag on it was...........are you ready?.........$629.95. I was on it like ugly on an ape, I tell you!!! They marked it wrong............
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blackhorn 209 BP Sub: Back Label Photo
Replies: 9
Views: 2679

Re: Blackhorn 209 - Hey Texican, got some in...

For anyone considering this as a CAS acceptable BP sub... please review post #23 on BP Subs . Snakebite is a member of the Rules Committee and knows his stuff. "This powder is ABSOLUTLY NOT allowed in any SASS BP category. They ask(ed) the Rules committee for approval and were turned down becau...
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unknown powder
Replies: 13
Views: 1941

Re: Unknown powder

If you have a specific cartridge in mind, check out Hodgdon's online reloading manual, plenty of data.
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron 92 ejecting/stove piping live rounds
Replies: 5
Views: 538

Re: Cimarron 92 ejecting/stove piping live rounds

Steve, aka "Nate Kiowa Jones", is definitely the guy... but... I'll ask a couple of questions to possibly narrow down the likely cause. Now mind ya, I've only tuned 3 Rossi '92s whereas I understand Steve had done hundreds. Is your rifle a Rossi or Armi Sport? they're slightly different, b...
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My little Palin.
Replies: 19
Views: 2005

Re: My little Palin.

:D Approval rating: Off the charts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn7UzxXv8p4
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That'd be MY approval rating; I don't care how others feel.
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Needle in a haystack, My "new" Win M-'94
Replies: 15
Views: 1699

Re: Needle in a haystack, My "new" Win M-'94

THAT's NICE just as it IS!
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics
Replies: 12
Views: 1305

Re: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics

Silver Hill. I don't have any experience with these folks, but... I'm thinking of using them for a couple of stocks that I need to replace if Precision Gun Works doesn't get their production back up when I'm ready.
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics
Replies: 12
Views: 1305

Re: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics

Very good. I have the same barrel I'm using for a project, tho' I'm not as far along. Other traditional receiver finishes you might consider are pewter or nickel. Both can be applied to the scintered steel of the '64-'82 mdl 94s.
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Favorite DA holster
Replies: 19
Views: 2577

Re: OT - Favorite DA holster

Call me a repetitive nerd, but... I have four of these: Safariland Pancake , two each for my mdl 65 S&W and Combat Comm, one in black, with the other being brown. No sense having my holster clash with the rest of my outift! :twisted: I've used them in plainclothes, concealment and for hunting. I...
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
Replies: 43
Views: 3999

Re: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?

Sixgun wrote:
Griff wrote: Then there was the Mdl 64A Winchester I won from a $5 raffle ticket. Then the 16ga Remington 870 Wingmaster won with another $5 raffle ticket;
Come on Griff, Tell us how many of those $5 raffle tickets you had to buy. Did it add up to $4-500? :D ---------------- :D Sixgun :D
I did. :P
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unknown powder
Replies: 13
Views: 1941

Re: Unknown powder

Smells fine in .45ACP. Literally have used hundreds of pounds of it. Sure it ain't yer primers?
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My little Palin.
Replies: 19
Views: 2005

Re: My little Palin.

Old Savage wrote:Lovely, I recognize that {"}he is making me pose{"} look. :)
Otherwise known as "silly men" look!
by Griff
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry's Big Boy Special Editions..
Replies: 6
Views: 1194

Re: Henry's Big Boy Special Editions..

No comment. Nope, I refuse... you can't talk me into it... Image

And if that doesn't give you an idea of my feelings: Image

Puhleeze!
by Griff
Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How far can you shoot with iron sights?
Replies: 41
Views: 5610

Re: How far can you shoot with iron sights?

billy dixon shot an indian off a horse at 1538 yds with a buffalo rifle and iron sights in the 1800's. your question leaves a lot to know. gun, caliber, load, light, wind. many factors will affect how far you can shoot with iron sights. i would say this, this will be different with each person, the...
by Griff
Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 rescue
Replies: 18
Views: 2294

Re: Win 94 rescue

Congrats on your new project. As far as TLC, since you got it as an incomplete carbine, whatever you fancy would be ok to me.