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- Wed May 01, 2019 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most of you have probably read this already ...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 721
Re: Most of you have probably read this already ...
Very hard to convince me the Colt 1911 isn't still the best of the 3 or 4. I carry a colt .45. I hope it works well for the millitary.
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite sixgun barrel length?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4318
Re: Favorite sixgun barrel length?
I like 4 5/8 the best. I have a set in 5 1/2 incher too .
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 .45-70 to .50-110?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6073
Re: Winchester 1886 .45-70 to .50-110?
I have a Turnbull manufactured 1886 in 50-110. It has the case finish, 32 inch barrel and shotgun butt. I also have a marlin cowboy 1895 rebarrelled to 50 Alaskan by Turnbull. It has a 26 inch octogon barrel and I also had a decelerator pad added. I shoot the 535 grain Woodleigh. I run it at 1900 fp...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: N Frame
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3273
Re: N Frame
nice shooter, I have 3 left... 6 inch nickel, 6.5 inch nickel and 3 inch nickel.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any love for the Browning BLR?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2471
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 70 .375 H & H........
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2173
Re: Model 70 .375 H & H........
I would buy a new one, in the alaskan version with 26 inch bbl.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44-40 LEVERGUNS
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2290
Re: .44-40 LEVERGUNS
I love 44-40 lever actions, I have a Turnbull 92 and Uberti 66. I really crave a marlin 94!!!
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: life of race guns with short stroke kits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 363
Re: life of race guns with short stroke kits
Your competitive shooter who use 'race guns' usually have several. A match gun and a back up. Sometimes a 3rd practice gun. It is not uncommon to have links bend, rockers break or other usage related problems. I shoot a factory uberti 66 and a marlin 94 that I changed the springs in, added a happy t...
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sure wish they would stop the madness
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3293
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever action .410s???
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4175
Re: Lever action .410s???
I bought a JM Marlin XLR 410 when they were introduced. It was incredibly heavy, maybe part of it was the stainless/laminate version? I patterned it with 7 1/2, 8 and 9 shot in several manufacturers product. I used a life size squirrel paper target. I found that with any shot size and any manufactur...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How About a Model 94 Chambered in Winchester's New 350 Legend?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2836
Re: How About a Model 94 Chambered in Winchester's New 350 Legend?
you can keep it! I'll take a 336 in 35 Remington or a 94 in 356 Winchester.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One TOUGH Marine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1441
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 16119
Re: Your choice of carry gun?
a 3 inch nickel plated smith and wesson 29 in 44 magnum with 180 grain Federal Ammo .... concealed. If I am open carrying in the outdoors... a 6.5 inch 500 SW with 275 grain Barnes XTP bullets at 2000fps.
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Lever Action Recommendations!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4737
Re: First Lever Action Recommendations!
Pretty hard to beat a Winchester 94 (pre 64) or a waffletop marlin. Caliber... 30-30 of course.
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sound track in the reloading room today ........ Marty Robbins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 728
Re: Sound track in the reloading room today ........ Marty Robbins
great voice and interesting songs.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: External Hammer Shotguns: "CZ Hammer Classic" (AFTER added)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4872
Re: External Hammer Shotguns: "CZ Hammer Classic" (AFTER added)
I bought a norinco coach gun with hammers. I use it for CAS and sometimes as a field gun. I looked at the CZ, but I did not like the weight. Felt more like 9 pounds than 7. My norinco goes about 6.5 pounds.
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 2:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making use of free material
- Replies: 3
- Views: 903
Re: Making use of free material
That is old school right there, good job!
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So...You're Going On A Trophy Hunt At Boar's Nest....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2088
Re: So...You're Going On A Trophy Hunt At Boar's Nest....
Marlin cowboy rebarreled to 50 alaskan and a winchester 95 carbine in 30-06.
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maximum "oomph" for the .45 ACP
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3831
Re: Maximum "oomph" for the .45 ACP
I use the standard 230 grain bullet... lead rn, jacketed rn or xtp at 850fps. If I need more gun, I have a 3 inch SW 44 mag.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku 1873 .44-40
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2064
Re: Miroku 1873 .44-40
very nice! now take it for some exercise!
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another vintage lever gun added to the fold (photo)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3277
Re: Another vintage lever gun added to the fold (photo)
wonderful! great gun, great round.
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W 327/ 627 PC revolvers? Plot Twist.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1692
Re: Anyone shooting one of the S&W 327 PC revolvers?
No 327 but I have 27's in 3.5,5, 6 and 6.5 inch barrel lengths. Shoot great!
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 500 s&w
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3512
Re: Marlin 1895 500 s&w
If you want a marlin in 50 caliber, the 50 alaskan will work as long as you handload it sanely.
500 sw .500 diameter
.510 ak .510 diameter .348 winchester opened up to .510
I shoot 535 grain woodleighs or 500 grain cast in mine. Rolls bears like groundhogs!
500 sw .500 diameter
.510 ak .510 diameter .348 winchester opened up to .510
I shoot 535 grain woodleighs or 500 grain cast in mine. Rolls bears like groundhogs!
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New (Miroku) 1873 what caliber?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6260
Re: New (Miroku) 1873 what caliber?
no question, 44-40
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 Win Mag vs 338 Win Mag
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2816
Re: 300 Win Mag vs 338 Win Mag
I’ve had several of both and liked them both . However my application with a 300 Win Mag or the 300 Weatherby was with 150’s or 165’s , I liked 165’s the best in both 300’s . My application with the 338 usually started at 200 grains up to 225 grains all being polymer tipped bullets with the excepti...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: smallest powder charge for this result
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3834
Re: smallest powder charge for this result
Another vote for unique.
- Mon May 28, 2018 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: article ..... Top 10 Best Leverguns
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1662
Re: article ..... Top 10 Best Leverguns
I would drop the BLR from the list, it's not a traditionally engineered lever action and add the Winchester 1895 instead, which was an engineering marvel when introduced,
- Mon May 14, 2018 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 and Browning 71 parts interchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2159
Re: Browning 1886 and Browning 71 parts interchange
Yea, but he is not talking changing to a 45/70. He has a 450 alaskan that is based on a 348 case not the 45/70 case that has a smaller rim and a different body diameter. My best advice would be to have a professional gunsmith who does these conversions troubleshoot it. It is possible to fix it yours...
- Mon May 14, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Browning A-5
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3422
Re: The Browning A-5
Assuming the loads are heavy enough to cyclevthe action, it ought to work great. It is recoil operated instead of gas operatedcso, my thinking more dependable than gas operated designs because no port to foul.
- Sun May 13, 2018 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CCW liability insurance banned in New York...???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1983
Re: CCW liability insurance banned in New York...???
No, not crazy but a way to practically defeat your concealed carry option. Next will be a law you must have liability insurance and with none available, yoù have been disarmed even if you have a permit.
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WARNING: Dallas NRA Convention Issues
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1367
Re: WARNING: Dallas NRA Convention Issues
I think I might start with a letter to corporate headquarters. Certainly, with the number of NRA members they would not want the NRA members to boycott them.
- Sun May 06, 2018 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crossing Off Dick's Sporting Goods
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5123
Re: Crossing Off Dick's Sporting Goods
My one experience was going in for shotshells on sale at a low price. I bought several boxes and did not find out until later that the boxes they sold contained only 20 instead of 25 shotshells. As far as I am concerned, the name suits them.
- Sun May 06, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi-combustible filler
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2893
Re: Combustible filler
In my black powder shotshells, I have used a cotton ball or piece of a cotton ball to adjust the height of the powder column and also in the shot cup to reduce the shot charge. Basically, I make a 3 1/2 inch 10 gauge into a 2 3/4 12 gauge load using black and 1 ounce of shot. Cas black powder class.
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 444
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2028
Re: Marlin 444
Dang, I cant imagine cutting down a 24 inch barrel and rasping off the monte carlo. I have been looking for that configuration for years... they dont show up often.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunny's Gone.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1675
Re: Gunny's Gone.......
That last bit, makes me like him a bit more. Rest in Peace R. Lee.
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder how this compares to a 50 Beowulf...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1552
Re: Wonder how this compares to a 50 Beowulf...
Those 2 are like .38 S&W compared to .38 Special and your .500 is a .38 +p compared to the 50 Alaskan and modern 50-110 which is a .357 mag.
- Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEW .44-40/.44WCF Loading Article
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1404
Re: NEW .44-40/.44WCF Loading Article
I have been using 35 grains of goex xx. 40 grains is not as accurate in my guns.
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4665
Re: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
Sounds like you got a nice one.
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Mag Rifle Load
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8532
Re: .44 Mag Rifle Load
Call me traditional but I still use Elmer Keiths load of 22 grains of 2400 and a 240 grain bullet.
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4665
Re: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
Don't forget to look at a Turnbull 1886. The price differental is worth the upgrade in quality. You dont have to get 45/70. You can go 45/90, 50/110 or 470 Turnbull too.
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Model 63-4 5" Upgrade -- Added the "3 Ts"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1315
Re: S&W Model 63-4 5" Upgrade -- Added the "3 Ts"
Never have had a 63, but do have an 18-2 with 3T's bought new in the 80's. A great shooter and easy to carry.
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1417
Re: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
No clue from me, but I do know I have been using mine several days a week for over 10 years and it still looks great and shows no wear other than where the buckle. Touches the leather around the belt hole.
- Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1417
Re: Mills-type canvas cartridge belt for 45 Colt?
Check Buffalo Arms in Montana. I have been using a canvas belt for years from them. Mine is10ga.shotshells, but they have a Mills Belt also.
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi Ranch Hand
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4193
Re: Rossi Ranch Hand
"And, no it has no real practical application, but I couldn't care less. It's fun!" I have one in 44M and the only "practical application" I see requires a $200 tax stamp (i.e., a stock) My thought exactly. It would make a nice trapper, but you would havevto get a stamp and put ...
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3792
Re: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
claybob86 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:17 amGuess ya don't like it, huh?buckeyeshooter wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:03 am I just threw. Up into my mouth. Just because you can, does not mean you should do something.
Thats the understatement of the day.
Just nasty!
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3792
Re: Suppression Fire. Levergun content: 100%
I just threw. Up into my mouth. Just because you can, does not mean you should do something.
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well this sucks
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6016
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Will Lever evolution 444work in my Winchester 94 has 1in 38 twist
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1050
Re: Will Lever evolution 444work in my Winchester 94 has 1in 38 twist
Stay with the 265 rn, it is.a beter performiñg bullet anyway. The only thing the gummie grenade offers is a flatter traqectory. The blow up too easy for my taste.
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Winchester 94 450 marlin
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3693
Re: New Winchester 94 450 marlin
Sounds like a marl7n in 35 remington might work. CDNN did have some 1886 trappers in 45/70. The short barrel and 1/2 magazine would make then lighter. If you dont mind spending money, but a turnbull marlin in 475 turnbull. Doug has killed elephants with that cartridge.
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quiz: Is Hell Exothermic or Endothermic?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 840
Re: Quiz: Is Hell Exothermic or Endothermic?
Unfortunately, you will be required to unfreeze Hell because many environmental groups will be complaining that your ardouious carnal activities are causing 'Global Warming' and even though common logic states heat will melt ice, Al Gore told them 'it just ain't so'.