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by Thunder50
Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold cold cold this morning
Replies: 49
Views: 6011

Re: Cold cold cold this morning

I would think the starter bendix or a tooth on the flywheel broke. Con Rods are pretty tough. Hope its just the bendix, that would be the easiest fix. Just check for pieces in the flywheel/clutch area.
by Thunder50
Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shingles
Replies: 25
Views: 3948

Re: Shingles

The Shingles shot is just a modified chicken pox vaccine, isn't it. So why not just get another chickenpox vaccine ($) instead of the Shingles vaccine ($$$)? I had Shingles not that long ago. What really provided relief for me, was taking hydrocortisone(sp?) cream and mixing it with Anbesol/Oragel o...
by Thunder50
Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual 1892--25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2762

Re: Unusual 1892--25-20

It was a standard rifle stock and a solid frame gun, not take down.
by Thunder50
Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual 1892--25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2762

Re: Unusual 1892--25-20

thought greatly about a re-bore or reline on the rifle. Went back and measured, its a 24" barrel, but does have a capped pistol grip. They were kind of busy and the gun is in a room of unusual guns and mounted near the ceiling, on the wall, so no decent pics
by Thunder50
Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual 1892--25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2762

Re: Unusual 1892--25-20

Just will have to see if they will let me take pics. I believe it is a capped pistol grip. PM sent to "twobit"
by Thunder50
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual 1892--25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2762

Re: Unusual 1892--25-20

By S/N it shows a 1915 mfg date, so when did the other two models begin production?
by Thunder50
Tue Dec 19, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual 1892--25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2762

Unusual 1892--25-20

What caught my eye of the '92 is that it has a pistol grip and curved lever. Also, didn't have my tape measure, but I think it also had a 26" barrel. Was the pistol grip a common option? Think its the first I have seen. Receiver has little finish and is quite pitted Bad news was the bore isn't ...
by Thunder50
Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please help identify this Barn Find
Replies: 9
Views: 2038

Re: Please help identify this Barn Find

Its a Martini. Oops, beat me to it
by Thunder50
Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why 327?
Replies: 24
Views: 3476

Re: Why 327?

Ruger made a 32nag/32-20 convertable, the Buckeye guns, that would take HV loads and then some.
by Thunder50
Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas
Replies: 80
Views: 11545

Re: Cabelas

I seldom go to SW anymore since they quit accepting checks. Just don't use my CC much with all the companies being hacked. If I have the cash, I will stop by for something on sale, like the Ruger stripped lowers they recently had on sale, but otherwise I just pass them by.
by Thunder50
Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas
Replies: 80
Views: 11545

Re: Cabelas

Was at the Cabelas in the Northern part of Denver and found an old Marlin bolt action tube fed 22. In pretty good shape. Took it into the Gun Library to askefor a bore light. Guy right away cut off the zip tie and got me a bore light. Looked good and I had been looking for a tube fed bolt gun, so of...
by Thunder50
Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had to say goodbye to a great Lady
Replies: 24
Views: 3011

Re: Had to say goodbye to a great Lady

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like she had a good 74 years.
by Thunder50
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas
Replies: 80
Views: 11545

Re: Cabelas

I probably would have told Mr. Attitude that he could stick it where the sun don't shine, that is, once he pulled his head out of there. As someone said, I'm retired, I only have so much time left and I am not spending it waiting for some salesperson. Yeah, sometimes you can find a diamond at Cabela...
by Thunder50
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never Forget
Replies: 5
Views: 733

Re: Never Forget

As long as my mind holds out, I will never forget!!!
by Thunder50
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy solar eclipse
Replies: 24
Views: 3012

Re: Happy solar eclipse

Passing thru Wheatland, headed to Glendo, saw people on the overpass waving at all the cars passing by. Decided to stop at the rest stop area about 19 miles South of Glendo, so missed a bit of totality. Was trying to get a pic of the sun just coming out of totality, so missed the Western sunrise, bu...
by Thunder50
Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Winne, yea or nay
Replies: 13
Views: 1896

Re: 1886 Winne, yea or nay

fordwannabe--if I can get it for you, I will do so.

Otherwise, I have enough "projects" to last me for years. I would probably do the work myself if I got it.
by Thunder50
Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Winne, yea or nay
Replies: 13
Views: 1896

Re: 1886 Winne, yea or nay

crs--good point. Time, yes, but the money part is something else entirely.

don't think I have seen an 1886 with this large in diameter barrel
by Thunder50
Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Winne, yea or nay
Replies: 13
Views: 1896

1886 Winne, yea or nay

Local gun show has an 1886 in 38-56 in sad shape. Bore is worthless, like a sewer pipe, buttstock has been cut-off (or broken) and a 3" long piece spliced in. Forearm also is broken. Action rusty inside, but appears mechanically very good. Barrel is heavy, about as big or a bit bigger in diamet...
by Thunder50
Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: keep or sell?
Replies: 7
Views: 1280

Re: keep or sell?

Use to load for it long ago. If you trade it off, take the scope off as most places won't pay more if it has a scope on it or not. Check out gunbroker, I think the 17rem 700bdl is worth a bit. If you want an AR15, you should be able to trade even, though the scope has been removed. That ammo is wort...
by Thunder50
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Growing Up in the 70s & 80s
Replies: 17
Views: 2785

Re: Growing Up in the 70s & 80s

When I turned 50, it wasn't that I celebrated that moment in time, it was more like that I celebrated that I had survived to that point!! Doing stupid stuff, lets say, no one on this board had a monopoly on that!!! I am sure we could tell stories that would curl your hair so to speak, that is, if we...
by Thunder50
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 12068

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

A little used Remington 700 BDL in 6.5 rem mag and a Wichita break open single shot pistol in 357max.
by Thunder50
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A neat old find
Replies: 15
Views: 4141

Re: A neat old find

Larger ones look to be 32-20 and the smaller might be 25-20
by Thunder50
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 at gun show this weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 1061

1886 at gun show this weekend

Almost bought one in 38-56, but boy, talk about a sewer pipe for a bore, it was hard to see any rifling. Had a pretty heavy round barrel on it. then I noticed the buttstock had been repaired with about a 3" spacer. Buttstock must have been damaged so someone cut off the broken part and took the...
by Thunder50
Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Someone mentioned a mold
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Someone mentioned a mold

Arsenal molds makes a 70gr. Only had trouble with one oversized mold and they replaced it, no questions asked. I like their 5 cav. molds, drops lots of bullets and good quality ones at that.
by Thunder50
Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two good deals this week
Replies: 14
Views: 1925

Re: Two good deals this week

Dang, you stole that TC. If that is the Seneca, they go for around $500+. IIRC, they use .350" rounds balls
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need to start a "Go Fund Me" account
Replies: 17
Views: 1645

Re: Need to start a "Go Fund Me" account

Nope, not considered a machine gun. Now, if you put an electric motor on it, it would be, just like a mini-gun. It might be scaled down, but not by much, as I think it still weights on the order of 300 lbs or so. It really needs a carriage, unless you have a couple of friends that will help you haul...
by Thunder50
Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Preformance Rimfire Ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 1247

Re: Browning Preformance Rimfire Ammo

I have tried it in a carry gun. At the range, it grouped pretty well, but what impressed me was the muzzle flash, or I should say, the minimal flash compared to some other ammo.
by Thunder50
Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Searcy Double Rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 2062

Re: Searcy Double Rifles

In the double rifle forums I used to frequent (I wanted a 450NE or 500NE), Searcy guns are considered a Very good gun and I almost bought one.
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 Nosler
Replies: 14
Views: 3214

Re: 22 Nosler

New case, but looks like a lengthened 6.8 spc with a rebated rim like the 284 win. Might have to think on this one. Was thinking of chambering a rifle to 223AI, but this might work better!! However, that cheap 223 brass has great appeal!!
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 Nosler
Replies: 14
Views: 3214

Re: 22 Nosler

So, a 6.8 spc necked down to 22 cal? Kind of like a 219 zipper improved then?
by Thunder50
Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 ER 356 worth?
Replies: 10
Views: 3477

Re: Marlin 336 ER 356 worth?

Thanks for the replies
by Thunder50
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 ER 356 worth?
Replies: 10
Views: 3477

Marlin 336 ER 356 worth?

Thinking of getting rid of my Marlin 336ER in 356 Win. Probably about 90% or a bit better. Wondering what they are worth nowadays. Anyone have a good idea on the value?
Thanks
by Thunder50
Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: He he he- good for him
Replies: 8
Views: 1053

Re: He he he- good for him

I am suprised they accepted them. IIRC, the dime is considered the lowest form of "legal tender". I could be wrong about that though.
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
Replies: 25
Views: 5822

Re: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX

Hey Sixgun!!! Word of advice, keep a spare firing pin for that BAR. I have heard they have a habit of breaking. You might be able to pick up a standard BAR firing pin and with a bit of grinding, make one for yours. They are a bit different. We have a Korean War Vet in our gun club that still is a pr...
by Thunder50
Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 356win Barrel length
Replies: 3
Views: 1124

Re: 356win Barrel length

If it wasn't so cold out, I could take mine out and get you some figures. IIRC, it is about 150fps faster than the factory 20" version. JES did mine
by Thunder50
Fri Nov 11, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Wanamacher
Replies: 2
Views: 801

Re: The Wanamacher

Wish I was there!!!! In charge of Sight-in-days at our local club and couldn't make the trip:(
by Thunder50
Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Putting Iron Sights on....
Replies: 30
Views: 4115

Re: Putting Iron Sights on....

I think most "smiths" around here charge $25/hole D&T, so to put sights on (4 holes)might run around $150-$200 depending on how much the sights cost.
by Thunder50
Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me!!! M-1
Replies: 53
Views: 6628

Re: New to Me!!! M-1

Go over to the castboolits website and check out the military guns section. Don't think you need to powder coat. I believe plenty are shooting the Garand with regular cast gas checked boolits and no worries about fouling on the gas plug.
by Thunder50
Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92 worth?
Replies: 7
Views: 1075

Re: Win 92 worth?

Well, I bit the bullet so to speak and did some trading for the thing. In pretty decent shape, but what was the kicker is that the bore looks about like it did when it left the factory!! I don't see a pit one. Groove measures about .4014" and bore about .395". Pic doesn't do the bore justi...
by Thunder50
Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 92 worth?
Replies: 7
Views: 1075

Win 92 worth?

Kind of out of the loop on what 92's are going for. LGS has one OBFM in 38-40. Decent bit of blue on the barrel, not so much on the receiver and wood is OK. Action seems tight on lockup and bore is very good.

Just wondering what they are going for nowadays.

Thanks
by Thunder50
Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Possible use for a Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?
Replies: 17
Views: 2943

Re: Possible use for a Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?

You can use 32-20 brass, but I believe you have to shorten it just a bit. Then load like a 32-20. Solves any headspace issues. I then resize in a 32-20 die just enough to hold a bullet and enter the chamber.
by Thunder50
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunsmithing Term Question
Replies: 5
Views: 758

Re: Gunsmithing Term Question

On a bolt action, I think it means more to make sure the front of the receiver is perpendicular with regards to the bolt centerline and the front of the receiver is evenly machined. The receiver threads are also parallel to the centerline of the action and that the bolt lugs have even contact with t...
by Thunder50
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger no 1 in 44mag
Replies: 16
Views: 2124

Re: Ruger no 1 in 44mag

I have heard that you can get near 444 ballistics with the 445s/m and you get to use your carbide loading dies. Course, a 444 in a #1, you could load warmer than a Marlin. Just like that I could also use 44mag rounds with the 445s/m.
by Thunder50
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger no 1 in 44mag
Replies: 16
Views: 2124

Re: Ruger no 1 in 44mag

Ruger did make a few 38-55's. Just missed one at a gun show, fellow in front of me bought it and it was the only one on the table and for that fact, at that show:(. Ruger also made the 357mag which was an easy rechamber to 357max. Now, you could take the 44mag and rechamber easily to 445 super mag!!...
by Thunder50
Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Prayers Needed...
Replies: 24
Views: 1976

Re: Small Prayers Needed...

Had a bout with it earlier in the year. Doc stuck me on an antiviral and I used Oragel mixed with some Lanacane cream to "dull" the itching and covered the area(between my eyebrow and temple) with a band-aid ,to keep the sun and sweat off of it. Helped immensely.
by Thunder50
Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vienna Sausages
Replies: 55
Views: 6695

Re: Vienna Sausages

I bought some more today, only had one can left!!! Wife just gives me a disgusted look when I open a can. I share them with the dogs. I usually eat 4 and the dogs split the other three.
by Thunder50
Sat Jul 09, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35-30 (.35 30-30) dies.
Replies: 9
Views: 1131

Re: .35-30 (.35 30-30) dies.

Might use a 35 rem set for neck sizing and find a used 30-30 die and cut it off to where it will just size the body and shoulder (get rid of the neck area). Might work
by Thunder50
Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frustrating combo
Replies: 10
Views: 2015

Re: Frustrating combo

Also look at the other end of the spectrum in that you might have a tight barrel and way oversized cylinder throats. My 44NF has a .428" barrel groove dia. and .433" cylinder throats. My regular 44special ammo shot OK, but I bought a .432" size die for the cast bullets which ended up ...
by Thunder50
Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big bore AR-15s
Replies: 39
Views: 3309

Re: Big bore AR-15s

Its a pretty good round. All three are pretty good rounds actually. The 458 socom is basically a rimless 45-70. Plenty of "smack" with the beowulf, on both ends. You do know when you touch one off. A heavy barrel is a plus. If I was going to build one again, I would use a 20" varmint ...
by Thunder50
Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: replacement battery recommendation??
Replies: 25
Views: 3400

Re: OT: replacement battery recommendation??

I have been using Interstate batteries last few years. Been happy with them so far. In fact, bought two motorcycle batteries yesterday, from them.