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- Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need new holsters or larger pockets
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3086
Re: Need new holsters or larger pockets
Gorgeous pair sir. What were they before the transition?
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Cannon
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2033
Re: Another Cannon
Love looking at them 6pt but I'm sticking to my 16. I've got some does to take from now til the first of the year and a couple hands full of buck shot. Mostly #4 buck. We'll see as I've got 3 old 26 inch 94s that need shooting too. Think I'll sell them.
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 Mag deer hunting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2487
Re: 357 Mag deer hunting
I have four model 1873s right now but they are all in 44 WCF. Two Uberti's and an original Winchester SRC and a Miroku SRC. I still shoot mostly ffg Goex in them but I have one load of H-110 and the XTP bullet that I won't disclose. All this to say that I have great confidence in the 73 but the togg...
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40-65 Bullard And Mule Deer
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1505
Re: 40-65 Bullard And Mule Deer
Way to go man! So much satisfaction in taking game with a classic rifle.
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9588
Re: Most accurate levergun at 200 yards...
Does my B-78 in 30-06 count? Single shot but it has a lever and with only a 2.5X scope it is accurate to the point of being almost unbelievable. These old Hi-Walls had barrels with a 1 in 14 twist so only 165 grain bullets or lighter but boy will it shoot the Sierra 165 grain boat tail spitzer. I ha...
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got some shooting in today
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1177
Re: Got some shooting in today
marlinman93, that is one beautiful rifle. I've actually shot a carbine like it that was in 25-20 too. Shot a SASS match with it even though it wasn't within the rules.
- Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving guys and gals
- Replies: 9
- Views: 924
Re: Happy Thanksgiving guys and gals
May I say I am thankful to be a part of this forum and I pray God's blessing an each of you.
- Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big skateboard Fan
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1683
Re: Big skateboard Fan
Neat idea bro. I had to show it to my 12 year old son who has a type of autism and is becoming a little violent. Pray for us.
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dating yom by serial number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 683
Re: dating yom by serial number
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- Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Has anyone heard from Pitchy lately?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4799
Re: Has anyone heard from Pitchy lately?
That machine is quite something Lenn. Someone put a lot of energy and expertise into building it. Fascinating. I had an uncle who was on the faculty at Oklahoma State and he was always coming up with interesting experiments. When he retired he wanted to fix tvs so he went back to school and got a de...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makin' Meat
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1804
Re: Makin' Meat
I made chili for a church potluck last week and bought Anaheim, Poblamo, Jalapino and Habanero which I roasted under the broiler, then placed them in a ziplock to steam and cool. Then I peeled them and took out the seeds and stems before mincing them up to add to the browned meat and onions. If I us...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1862 Colt Police Model by Uberti
- Replies: 8
- Views: 899
Re: 1862 Colt Police Model by Uberti
I've got two of 'em in the Colt 2nd generation black boxes. I've shot one of them but the other is still a virgin. I'm fixin' up a box for the two of 'em. Prettiest guns ever made but just a tad small. https://i.imgur.com/8yn9BWo.jpg?1 Held on the black square at about 15 yards if I remember correct...
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little Sunday morning excitement !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1391
Re: Little Sunday morning excitement !
6 pt, if I'm hungry that's the same way I grade 'em but right now freezer space is at a premium so I'm going to be a mite pickier.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makin' Meat
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1804
Re: Makin' Meat
Lookin' good Jim. Makes my mouth water. We have a big old grinder that came out of wife's grandfather's store up in Kansas. Doesn't gum up so bad when the meats frozen does it? We're full up on beef right now but will make room for venison soon. I need deer to make chili. Or burro.
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wanenmacher Arms Show
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1135
Wanenmacher Arms Show
The big Tulsa show is set for November 13 and 14 and is going to happen I think. I'll be on island 9A so stop by and say Hi. I'll let you fondle a Colt SAA or an old Winchester.
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fun Project 1800s Cartridge Belt Restoration
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2772
Re: Fun Project 1800s Cartridge Belt Restoration
Excellent Rube. Very, very excellent. I had the pleasure of spending a day in the saddle on the J-S. Did you know the south fence of the corrals is the border fence? The cussed horse I had borrowed actually tore a post out of the shed where I tied him. Well, it made a memory.
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Uncle Gave me a .30-30 Win Lever Action. Need Parts!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 782
Re: My Uncle Gave me a .30-30 Win Lever Action. Need Parts!
Let me know what you need, I have lots of parts for both old and newer models.
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report - Original .45-75 Winchester 1876 SRC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2421
Re: Range Report - Original .45-75 Winchester 1876 SRC
Wow Kirk, that's provenance. If I had a Colt SAA I could document like that, (they do exist) I'd double the price on it. "If only it could talk" sorta comes true with this old '76.
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pain in my arm.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 847
Pain in my arm.
A week ago Tuesday I had a ctscan with contrast and now the forearm where they put the IV is hurting. Feels like muscle pain from exercise but I can only remember sweeping the shop floor. My balance is terrible but I manage to avoid falls by hanging on to something or being close to something substa...
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report - Original .45-75 Winchester 1876 SRC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2421
Re: Range Report - Original .45-75 Winchester 1876 SRC
Really enjoyed your report KirkD. I enjoy making the old ones shoot again and that one has a history! Do you know who/unit it was issued to? I'd have to try it with black too. Just to see how good that was.
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boiling Potatoes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1402
Re: Boiling Potatoes
My son, recently killed, used to boil crabs in sea water. He liked the way they tasted.
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bayonet - Wire-breakers
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1454
Re: Bayonet - Wire-breakers
Beautiful work Lenn. Did you shoot a wire in two with it? I've shot them in two accidently when hunting prairie dogs. I know for sure it works. Had to dig in the pickup bed to find stuff to fix the fence with.
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44-40 Crimping under the Bullet
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4304
Re: .44-40 Crimping under the Bullet
Outstanding! Thanks Carlsen, the main reason I like shooting black powder is to prevent set back bullets. Getting too old to hunt much but will get the 73 SRC out soon.
- Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintagers Pump Gun Event
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
Re: Vintagers Pump Gun Event
The wife and I have our father's model 12s in 16 gauge. My dad's is a 26 inch full and her's is 28 inch modified. The guys from those years really liked 16s and since I grew up with one I'm still stuck on them.
6pt, Let me look, pretty sure I have the fore-end you want.
6pt, Let me look, pretty sure I have the fore-end you want.
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fell off the wagon today !
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3075
Re: Fell off the wagon today !
Beautiful gun 6pt!
- Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I’m all for good ignition……but
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2499
Re: I’m all for good ignition……but
When I got my first SAA in 1954 or 5 I started learning how to make my own springs and heat treating them. My Dad would bring me spring stock and I would hack saw one out and dress it down then heat, quench and draw and sometimes they lasted quite a while. There was a place in Tulsa where you could ...
- Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modern toggle links
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2795
Re: Modern toggle links
I replaced the links in my original 73 (it's a 44WCF of course) just to get the modern steel and maybe mine from 1895 were worn just a little bit. But the barrel is still made from questionable steel although I do have one of the Marukos made of modern stuff. I still stick to fffg mostly but have a ...
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 SRC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2770
Re: Browning 1886 SRC
I use a 300 grain, gas checked, cast bullet over AA5744 in my Browning 86 SRC and I have the Lyman receiver sight dialed in for it. Also the barrel has been shortened by 3 inches to make the whole thing the same length as a 94 SRC. Super n handy that way. It wears an old leather sling too.
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first handgun was a cap n ball ....
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3029
Re: My first handgun was a cap n ball ....
Me too Jim. 'cept I was 14 I think. My first handgun was a Remington 44 that I paid $37.50 for. All the blue was polished off but the action was tight and it needed a new set of nipples. I found a set of new old stock ones. Really like your pics. My Dad never did things like that.
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On The Range
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2755
Re: On The Range
Jim,
The guy in Arkansas, Powder Inc I think, let me buy 10 pounds of 3f recently. You might give them a call.
The guy in Arkansas, Powder Inc I think, let me buy 10 pounds of 3f recently. You might give them a call.
- Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On The Range
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2755
Re: On The Range
Here is my '62 Police. It's a real Colt 2nd gen. (I have 2 of them) Mine shoots very high too Jim, hold point was at bottom of the black square. Load was all the ffg Goex would fit under the ball topped by bowl ring wax with a little olive oil in it. (my secret black powder lube.) Target shot at 10 ...
- Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Herter's fans here?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1843
Re: Any Herter's fans here?
I still have two Herter's presses mounted to my loading bench and the powder measure I use is a Herter's Model Perfect. Bought a lot of stuff "order one out and try it".
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for Paco
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2648
Re: Prayer Request for Paco
Prayers up!
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite SA revolver(s) for packing
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8337
Re: Favorite SA revolver(s) for packing
Here is my current fave Colt made in 1927 chambered for 45 Colt. Not the original nickel but nicely done. And yes, it has the barrel address on two lines. Grips are Walrus ivory
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Pitchy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 567
Re: Hey Pitchy
I got hooked on watching and stayed to the end. I have a Regal LeBlond from 1898 that was the first machine tool they bought when they put the shop in at Oklahoma A&M. Quite a lot bigger than the lathe in this video but from the same era. I suspect the one he restores is from the oughts or teens...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I finally did it
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2586
Re: I finally did it
You should slug your bore but this 3rd gen will be .452 but don't worry, your .454 bullets will work just fine and that 8 grains of Unique is a very useful everyday load. Take a look at Purdy Gear for a holster and I really like my El Paso rough out money belt which they call the Duke or something t...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I finally did it
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2586
Re: I finally did it
That's a beauty man! And those colors look really good to me. Let's see, case nearly full of ffg, 250 grain RNFP lubed with SPG ought to take care of about anything. You're really gonna like this one.
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deer Hunting On A Bicycle
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1974
Re: Deer Hunting On A Bicycle
Thanks Jim. A real treat to hear one of his stories from the curmudgeon himself. I subscribed to the magazine just for his stories but finally just bought most of his books. We used to take turns reading one of his stories at bed time. One of my favorites is where Rance rigs a sail on the pickup fen...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: F.E Myers and Bro. water pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1248
Re: F.E Myers and Bro. water pump
Cool stuff Lenn. Glad to see you're staying busy. Went to church this morning but after Ford and I took out a propane line from the old bath room in the shop. Now I just need to figure out which wires are hot and get them shut off. Got to be careful on these re-models. Really missing my son. We were...
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok, maybe now I'm finished - CPR '94
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1207
Re: Ok, maybe now I'm finished - CPR '94
About that tang sight; Marbles. Unless you enjoy shimming the base of a Lyman.
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage marble toy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2137
Re: Vintage marble toy
Thanks Lenn. I got my 6 year old Jr. to watch the video and I think it cheered him up a little after losing his daddy a couple weeks ago. He's playing with Hot Wheels right now. Better than computer games.
- Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1886
Re: Prayer Request
Prayers up!
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pedal power
- Replies: 125
- Views: 9368
Re: Pedal power
That's one to just look at Lenn. Love the McClellan saddle.
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: barricade
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1447
Re: barricade
I'm a grinnin'.
- Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My primitive bear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2443
Re: My primitive bear
Oh man! That is truly an accomplishment to be proud of.
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: substituted dies for 50-110win
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2354
Re: substituted dies for 50-110win
There is a set of 50-95 dies and brass for sale on the SASS classifieds right now!
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: substituted dies for 50-110win
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2354
Re: substituted dies for 50-110win
Will you need to full length size? I have a Roller that was 11.7X51R. I ran a 45-70 reamer in it and the fired cases are reloaded with ffg, a card wad and a grease cookie. Then I hand seat the bullet without sizing or crimp. Works fine in the single shot but you would need to crimp them. I have a co...
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44sp/44mag vs 44-40 lever in modern guns
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3049
Re: 44sp/44mag vs 44-40 lever in modern guns
My dilemma is with Winchester 73 SRCs in 44-40. I have an original made in 1896 I think, and a Miroku made in the last couple of years. BOTH of them slug .431. I like to shoot my Colt SAAs which have tight barrels and even tighter chamber throats. Naturally I want to use the same bullets/loads in bo...
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What I Carry The Colt In
- Replies: 5
- Views: 658
Re: What I Carry The Colt In
Gamekeeper, That saddle is by a famous maker, R.T. FRAZIER - PUEBLO SADDLE PIONEER Robert Thompson Frazier (Oct. 3, 1850 - July 27, 1931) was one of the three premier Pueblo saddle makers (Along with Gallup and Tom Flynn) who were instrumental in the development of the Western saddle as it is today....
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie 50-100 now has donor rifle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1018
Re: Newbie 50-100 now has donor rifle
No. 10 will be expensive but new ones are obtainable. The barrel will need a twist rate that matches the length/weight of the bullet you wish to use. The one I had used an original Winchester barrel that was marked 50 Express which was intended for light/short bullets that looked like shoe buttons. ...