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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 338 Marlin Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 659
Re: 338 Marlin Question
Being a 338 fan, having both a Win Mag and in Federal one the ME would be on my list if Ruger brought it back.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, post and beam
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5110
Re: OT, post and beam
You should try it with limestone water, rain water has too much exhaust fumes in it!Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:07 pm I'll take a stall, and prefer my grain fermented and filtered, with a drop of rainwater ...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ya gotta laugh!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 266
Ya gotta laugh!
I sure did !
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, post and beam
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5110
Re: OT, post and beam
Yeah Bill it's a shame to be used for horses- make one heck of a shop!!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 827
Re: Sad Day
Sad indeed! But people today don't possess duty, honor and they hate our country.
I say salute the flag or get out!
I say salute the flag or get out!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, post and beam
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5110
Re: OT, post and beam
So the concrete is poured, 28 yards total.
We have been doing the interior walls and building the stairs.
We have been doing the interior walls and building the stairs.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 310
Re: CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
That's what my 410 is as well. The factory never de-burred the trigger plate, when I got it it had 11 and 11¹/² pound trigger pulls! I scattered it into peices and found the burrs, that was as good as any place to start. After a little file and stone work they lost half the poundage ! I figured a 5 ...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 997
Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
My JRT was a cord chewer as a puppy so I unplugged everything and rigged a length of lamp cord to a 9volt battery and let the end dangle. Sure enough he got into it and got the least bit of ZAP. It was enough to deter him, it pizzed him off and was probably why he killed everything he got his mouth ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 698
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
Those are pretty grips Bill, I had to look at their wares. They would look great on my brass frame 41! Send em over when you get them !!
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 997
Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Fifty years ago I had a black lab. I got called away to help a Guy so I put Him in the garage instead of walking back to His run. was back in about 30 minuet's. He showed Me by chewing up a bunch of My fishing rods . never did that again. :shock: . Oh that hurts! My second Lab, i bought myself as a...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 997
Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
No, the breaker didn't trip. I found that fact a bit unnerving since they should trip!
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 997
Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Winnie, mom to Claro and Parker was an absolute terror for the first 18 months of her life. She destroyed EVERYTHING! At 18 months it was like someone flipped a switch from Bad to Good and she never touched anything else. Claro never chewed, nor did Parker. Sage hasn't shown interest in wires before...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
So IF a guy was smart, HE would have looked at the top tang and seen WINCHESTER 92 engraved! Boy what a dolt !! :lol: I've got it in the vise, done some scrubbing and it's dirty! Some rust inside the receiver, this has been hanging 8 feet off the floor for who knows how long with 2 other 92s, a 94 a...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 997
Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Got home today and found a heating pad destroyed! Yes it was plugged in!! :o I guess either she chewed the cord off above the switch first . Or maybe when she got 120v she yanked the cord out of the wall ? Needless to say she doesn't want anything to do with the heating pad now. I'm lucky but not as...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Buckhorn sight screw size?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 510
Re: Marlin Buckhorn sight screw size?
If the site is like the one on the Ruger 22s the slots are cut too deep and the heads break all the time. Maybe figure out size and pitch then look for an Allen cap screw?
I'd bet it's a #1 or maybe even a 0 .
I'd bet it's a #1 or maybe even a 0 .
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Thank you Turdyturdy, yes I read about that last night.
So this gun is not a 65 but a 92 with a bunch of work done to it.
Now to come up with an offer on it...
So this gun is not a 65 but a 92 with a bunch of work done to it.
Now to come up with an offer on it...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
The other thing this one has that real one's don't is its got a half mag, not the forend length. I have to get it on the bench and take it apart and look for more proofs under the forearm, the VP proof. I'm thinking the double proof of WP on barrel and receiver show the gun was rebarreled like you s...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Nope, not a 53. Serial number isn't in that range( knew that)
I'm starting to think this rifle is a project someone did...
I'm starting to think this rifle is a project someone did...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
The more I'm looking around, this rifle is a 53 frame with straight lever, like you say the 65s were curved levers.
It does date as a 92 in 1924. More research now on the 53...
It does date as a 92 in 1924. More research now on the 53...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Pics
Oh and both stock and forend have been checkered- poorly.- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
I got my hands on this again today. The serial number dates to 1924 but I'm going to check it again. Top of the receiver has a stamp , BW or PW in an oval, the barrel also has the same stamp as well as an oval with CP - gotta look into those. The scope base holes have filler screws, whoever did the ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whatever it takes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1391
Re: Whatever it takes.
Probably a good thing Scott or your wife would have shot you!
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Season ending
- Replies: 1
- Views: 269
Season ending
Today was the end of our upland bird season. Claro is now officially retired, 11 yrs old and the poor girl has arthritis in her rebuilt knee. I'm saddened that she can't ( i won't hunt her) hunt anymore . Parker picked up the slack and each flush she gets better and better. Now I can focus on Sage t...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1669
Re: First Guns for newbies
I've always been of the ilk to get new shooters to the range , bring 22s, 38s, 410 or 28ga and maybe a larger centerfire. Go over the manual of arms for each and a little coaching. Shoot everything. Next time bring various other guns and school them on semi vs revolver, pump vs auto vs break open, b...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 798
Re: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
I'd say he was a Great man! Sorry Doc.
If people would take a page from his play book the world would be a richer place.
If people would take a page from his play book the world would be a richer place.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whatever it takes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1391
Re: Whatever it takes.
I was being sarcastic Grizz, actors can't think for themselves, have to be directed on everything.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1380
Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
Straight or pistol on the rolling blocks are both pleasing to my eye. The pistol grip isn't really a pistol grip as the angle of the grip doesn't have a huge change, its just a straight grip with a lump of wood below your pinky. That lump has character if shaped correctly.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aluminum receivers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 944
Re: Aluminum receivers
In 410 aluminum should not be an issue, 10-12,000 psi aluminum can easily contain. They would have to find a way to mate steel locking surfaces into the receiver to control bolt thrust and that would be costly for the ' low quality inexpensive ' Turkish guns. Not to mention the thin walls of the rec...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whatever it takes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1391
Re: Whatever it takes.
But Doc the script told Kitty to stand there like a helpless woman
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 715
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 715
32-20 brass
Just got an email from Diamond K brass, they have 32-20 Starline in stock- $56 for 200 pieces!? Sounds like a heck of a deal!
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rem/Marlin 336BL, 30-30
- Replies: 5
- Views: 544
Re: Rem/Marlin 336BL, 30-30
Nice looking rifle! I have one too 8) I had a 2X-7X Burris Compact scope on mine. I had had the scope for over 40 years, unfortunately it recently wouldn’t hold a zero. I sent it back to Burris who said it couldn’t be repaired :cry: I’ve since mounted a little Bug Buster 3X-12X scope on the rifle. ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1465
Re: Ok so, lever actions in 50AE
I'm sure a good smith and deep pockets on your part could make it work. Could be easy or it could become a money pit trying to get it 'right '. I'd go the Big Horn route just because all the head scratching development work has been done. Maybe they would be a good place to start.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3013
Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Tight chamber, here's to a very accurate roller!
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1790
Re: The Last Outlaw movie review
I could never be in a western, im deathly allergic to horses! Besides they don't have a break pedal!!
Growing up it was my Dad yelling at the TV with aviation screwups then I started doing the same with gun stuff.
And I too have shot a TV! ( I got the bad guy )
Growing up it was my Dad yelling at the TV with aviation screwups then I started doing the same with gun stuff.
And I too have shot a TV! ( I got the bad guy )
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Yes, the holes are fairly simple fix. Of course if I buy it I'll have to find a new stock or get a mount and keep it as a scoped varmint gun...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
This gun was converted for scope use, rear site is an empty dovetail, no bolt peep. The stock is a Monte Carlo, was made for scope use. Yes the blue is typical of early 20th century. I didn't look all that closely at the left side holes- I wasn't thinking about it as a possible purchase until hours ...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guilty!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1548
Re: Guilty!
He is a hypocritical bum, terrible actor and he should be jailed for murder. As for shooting at the camera either use a mirror or get everyone out of the way before the scene starts. Ya know common sense...oh wait mankind pretty much lacks that! I still think this poor woman said or did something th...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1794
Re: Went to a gun show today
Last show I was at was 20 years ago. I made the mistake of letting a buddy drive and on the way home in a fit of absent mindedness on his part we missed our exit, by the time we realized it we had to travel further to get off the PA turnpike, I knew how to get there from here and when we got off the...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Just so happens I have about 600 pieces of brass and a #1 in Bee.Turdyturdy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:45 am Ammo hard to find and very expensive if you do find it. If you want to shoot it much plan on reloading.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Good luck finding a .218 bee for less than $1000 in any condition. An original winchester in good condition is going to be closer to $2000. You can't buy a used 30-30 for $500 any more. Any of the niche calibers command a significant mark up. Yes. I've been looking and these are going for close to ...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1984
Winchester 65 218 Bee
I have had this gun in my hands, it's rough, freckled bluing on receiver and barrel. At some point it was drilled & tapped for a side mount. Bore is quite dusty but looks decent but without stuffing a patch down it I can't really tell. Who ever had this gun had a high comb cheek piece stock made...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker, CZ and Winchester
- Replies: 4
- Views: 296
Re: Parker, CZ and Winchester
Being a club we are considered 'semi wild ' and buy our own birds through outside contractors. The state gives us permits each year to stock and all birds must be tagged. Typical bureaucracy to be in control of the people.... Anyhow, we are not required to stick to state bag limits. Semi wild hunts ...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3013
Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Very nice! I bet a guy could spend a lot of time plinking with that!
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bluebonnets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 491
Re: Bluebonnets
Great photo Scott !
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 391
Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
My post was supposed to say small of back abbreviation, and I guess I didn't use periods between the 3 letters and that's why it shows as *** leather. Sorry moderators I didn't mean any foul language.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 391
Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Bill that 'extra' you are carrying around is called a War Bag, it will allow you to not starve to death when it hits the fan!
I gotta look into these new fangled holsters... My G23 still lives in the *** leather I made for it 30 years ago!
I gotta look into these new fangled holsters... My G23 still lives in the *** leather I made for it 30 years ago!
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 70-150 winchester video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 546
Re: 70-150 winchester video
900 grs +220gs + steel butt = OUCH QUIT IT!
No thanks, I'll pass.
The slo-mo shows how the recoil ripples down through his back.
I'm sure there isn't an animal that would take too many of those before giving up!
No thanks, I'll pass.
The slo-mo shows how the recoil ripples down through his back.
I'm sure there isn't an animal that would take too many of those before giving up!
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker, CZ and Winchester
- Replies: 4
- Views: 296
Parker, CZ and Winchester
All came together today for an epic hunt! We stocked 50 birds this morning, warm though around 50°. Parker was into every puddle she could find. I couldn't guess how many miles she did! Anyhow my little CZ 410 got a workout, I fired 12 shots for 10 birds 3" 7narfs by Winchester. One of the chuk...