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- Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot haying season
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1596
Re: ot haying season
I thank God I do not have to put in hay anymore! Growing up, there were several weekends a year with the fully loaded semi's rolling in. We fed 10,000 bales a year on the farm and I handled each bale a minimum of 4 times !!
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: older Remington auto-loader
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1095
Re: older Remington auto-loader
great gun! I would love to have one like that!!
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Uncomfortable" experiences in the outdoors...
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5236
Re: "Uncomfortable" experiences in the outdoors...
Was about 10 and playing in the forested section of my familys farm with my friends and brother. It was fall and we were enjoying ourselves. I was standing beside a tree when a shot rang out and the bullet impacted about 4 feet over my head and about 3 feet to my left. My father never found the tres...
- Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eddie Baur Files Chapter 11; Attn: JohndeFresno et al
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1179
Re: OT - Eddie Baur Files Chapter 11; Attn: JohndeFresno et al
Eddie Bauer is just another retailer who started out as a family owned business that was bought up by the 'retail merchants' and has gotten far away from the original business and now is going down because the average joe has lost his job or is afraid he will and can't spend the cash for the importe...
- Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT – Back To Real Grilling For Me.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1331
Re: OT – Back To Real Grilling For Me.
Mike,
not only do you have good taste in winchesters, but looks like you cook well too! I am another who only cooks on charcoal. Just tastes better nd the hydrocarbons just got to be great for you too!!
not only do you have good taste in winchesters, but looks like you cook well too! I am another who only cooks on charcoal. Just tastes better nd the hydrocarbons just got to be great for you too!!
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Carla Beck - Canadian Girl
- Replies: 8
- Views: 799
Re: OT: Carla Beck - Canadian Girl
She is a whole lot easier on the eyes than Kirk!! Wonder is she shoots leverguns?
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Successful hunt draw!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1017
Re: Successful hunt draw!
Good luck Vall!
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 307 Winchester - and 308 Win?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3868
Re: 307 Winchester - and 308 Win?
I was lucky enough to find a 307 big bore several years ago. I bought 300 307 cases right off. I've never tried 308 cases in it. I know I would not want to use 308 ammo though :shock: :shock: !! I hope to keep enough cases around so I never have to worry about shortages! It has not been getting any ...
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington slides
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2638
Re: Remington slides
I have an early 50's 760 30-06 plus a 7400 in 35 whelen. Both guns shoot as good (probably more accurately) than any of the lever actions I own. The big advantage I see is the ability to use 'pointy' bullets, thus getting better long range performance. I magazines are definately more difficult to de...
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2607
Re: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140
Too bad there is not a lever action big enough for one of those! Guess I'll have to 'make due' with a 50 alaskan or 50-110.
- Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 442
Re: Reloading questions
Your logic and math are correct, this is a safe way to proceed. In my experience, I would stay with H4831. It shoots better in my 30-06's ( I have 6) than Reloader 19.
- Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .308 Marlin express
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2479
Re: .308 Marlin express
I bought an XLR last year and took 2 deer with it to 'break it in'. the gun is very,very accurate shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch groups with factory ammo all day long. the only way to match the factory velocity of 2600 fps is to go with 150's. the 170's shoot about 1 inch in my rifle, but they are slow. T...
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CHECK OUT THIS 86
- Replies: 13
- Views: 880
Re: CHECK OUT THIS 86
wish I could afford it!!!
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deluxe Winchester stocks waiting for steel - PHOTOS
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5669
Re: Deluxe Winchester stocks waiting for steel - PHOTOS
My guss is that you looked long and hard to find those. I would love to have just one like that! absolutely beautiful wood!
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Kenmore Appliances
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2764
Re: OT - Kenmore Appliances
I was not happy with the quality of them. They lasted only 7 years in a new home that I had built. Also, if you look close they are no longer fully made here in the usa, but I guess very little is these days.
- Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 loads, again
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
Re: 45-70 loads, again
39 grains is a great load for whitetails. It is pretty easy on the shoulder also.
- Sat May 30, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 200grn xtp in .44mag
- Replies: 3
- Views: 962
Re: 200grn xtp in .44mag
I use a 240 grain xtp and 20 grains of 2400 with a winchester large pistol primer. this is a max load. It shoots well in my 29-2 and my marlin 1894.
- Fri May 22, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Return Of The Savage 99
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3307
Re: Return Of The Savage 99
The big question is, what would the price be if they did bring it back hand fitted? If they are willing to do as Browning/ Winchester/ Mikouru do and offer a high quality product at a high price I believe they would do well. Certainly the repro 1886's and 1895's at $1500 to $2000 retail bring the ma...
- Wed May 20, 2009 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Marlin 410XLR ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2143
Re: New Marlin 410XLR ?
I used mine squirrel hunting and it works very well with #6 shot. I bought a case of AA's with 9 shot and tried a round of trap with them. Long story short, clays with a pellet hole or two that did not break. So, its larger shot for the 410 for me.
- Tue May 19, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Marlin 410XLR ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2143
Re: New Marlin 410XLR ?
The 410 XLR in Brown laminate is this years run, I bought one last year in Gray. The Gray was a run of 300 to 350 it was said on Marlinowners.com.
- Sun May 17, 2009 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 755
Re: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...
I actually tried to folow up and give the company a chance but never got a return phone call or follow up on a letter. Therefore, I logically think -- they don't care, thus my approach of telling all that will listen not to do business with them. If you actually believe they care about customers, I ...
- Sat May 16, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 755
Re: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...
As I have commented before, UPS in my city has an Anti-gun manager who goes out of his way to Muck with anyone sending a gun. I have quit using UPS as of 2004. I do not ship using them, I don't accept items shipped by them and I tell everyone I meet that they are not someone who I would recommend to...
- Sat May 09, 2009 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 rem for elk?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6410
Re: .35 rem for elk?
I would sight in the leverevolutions and go elk hunting!
- Fri May 08, 2009 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beware if you ship anything UPS
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3600
Re: Beware if you ship anything UPS
I quit using them for EVERYTHING years ago. They have very poor customer service and the extra insurance is worthless because they are not honest when they are at fault. This is but another example of the way they operate.
- Thu May 07, 2009 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY
- Replies: 69
- Views: 10391
Re: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY
I love case color and to my mind Turnbull does it the best. If its not your taste please send the case colored guns to me!
- Fri May 01, 2009 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1653
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
+ 1 on monte walsh's 50-110!!
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRICE CHECK - Winchester 94 38-55 chief crazy horse
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3320
Re: Winchester 94 38-55 chief crazy horse value
This one is obviously not an unfired collector. Even if it was, this configuration was not a big seller. They were $599.00 new when first offered. In its current shape I would go $350 to $375.
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Exercise for us that are over 50
- Replies: 11
- Views: 810
Re: OT- Exercise for us that are over 50
Where do you fund 100 pound bags if potatoes?
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: had a little problem with coyotes, but it is better now...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1773
Re: had a little problem with coyotes, but it is better now...
My guess is that this is an excellent illustration of "nailing his hide to the wall."
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Puzzle 7, Or Big Bore Questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1326
Re: Puzzle 7, Or Big Bore Questions
I have both the 307 and 444 in a big bore. Factory chamberings include 307, 356, 375, 444 and 450 marlin. Making a choice would be very difficult as they all are a good choice.
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1941
Re: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
got 9 but this was not a clear test. The questions were worded in legaleese!
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
- Replies: 215
- Views: 423052
Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Well, just got to join the club today! I had moved companies two years ago because I thought bigger was safer! After telling us at the national sales meeting that all layoffs were done after they went round one in December, I got the call to go to a plant in Medina and I got the news I was done afte...
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT A little Irish Quiz for St. Patrick's Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1065
Re: OT A little Irish Quiz for St. Patrick's Day
Scored 10 of 10. 25% Irish here.
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Midwayusa service
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2647
Re: OT - Midwayusa service
I bought a midway private label tumbler in 1984, Earlier this year it quit working, Midway replaced it free, even paid the shipping with a new one. Can't argue with the lifetime warranty they offer.
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5790
Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Mike, the reason that Turnbull has 2 .475 rounds has to do with the length limitations on the Marlin action. The winchester shoots the .475 Turnbull and it is a fulll length case. The Marlin will cycle only a 2.55 loaded case from the factory. There is a bit of room to lengthen the case a bit, someo...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1347
Re: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93
they have been building Kenworth's at the Chillocothe plant fron its opening in 1984. Nothing new there.
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: how full should your quiver of apertures be?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1540
Re: how full should your quiver of apertures be?
I use theghost ring also.
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Bore 444 Marlin question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1432
Re: Big Bore 444 Marlin question
The timber carbine is very, very nice handling. Mine has the butt ugly winchester crossbolt. I think there were also some 94 big bores in 444 with a longer barrel. These would have a tang safety. There were never any made without some type of add on.
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poll for 1895 fans --- 30-06 or .405 ?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5597
Re: Poll for 1895 fans --- 30-06 or .405 ?
30-06, it is much more flexible.
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting collectible guns?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3154
Re: Shooting collectible guns?
I have one for shooting and one for collecting. easy fix!
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win. 1895 questions ---
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1891
Re: Win. 1895 questions ---
I fell in love with the 1895 also. I bought a 30-06 take down and a carbine in 30-40 and 30-06.
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: .444 Marlin Brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 553
Re: OT: .444 Marlin Brass
2000 cases?? no wonder we better get it fast! sounds like you cornered the market
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Which would you choose? S&W or Ruger
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3011
Re: OT Which would you choose? S&W or Ruger
I'll take the S & W, but not a K frame. I have a nice 3 1/2 inch N frame 27 for that duty.
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could shoot any firearm...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3779
Re: If you could shoot any firearm...
Teddy Roosevelt's 1895 winchester 'big medicine" 495, George Pattons Single Action Colt.
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone with experience with Red Wolves?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2714
Re: Anyone with experience with Red Wolves?
I'd shure like to hunt wolf. I think it would make a nice addition as a rug to my man-den. Perhaps, one day the greenies will lose and they will reopen season on them.
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- What's She shootin'?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2907
Re: OT- What's She shootin'?
I like her!! Very cute!
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why don't .35 cal rifle historically do very well in the US?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5535
Re: Why don't .35 cal rifle historically do very well in the US?
Well, let's see------ I've got a 35 remington, 2 .350 remington mags and a 35 whelen. Looks like there doping fine around my house
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parkerizing a leveraction?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2797
Re: Parkerizing a leveraction?
I would call it blasphamy! Get it reblued if you have to but not parkerized.
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Results are in on 240gr 30-06 (W1895 and BLR)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2894
Re: Results are in on 240gr 30-06 (W1895 and BLR)
I have several boxes of the Barnes originals in 250 grains. I keep them for use on heavy game generally for use in a 300 H+H or 300 Remington Utla mag. But, I think they would penetrate well in the 06 and expand well at ranges to 150 yards.
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 64 value?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 833
Re: Model 64 value?
bogus Bill--------- I know you can get $1500 for that one, its sweeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttt!!!!