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by GunnyMack
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluebonnets
Replies: 9
Views: 393

Re: Bluebonnets

Great photo Scott !
by GunnyMack
Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Replies: 7
Views: 323

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.
by GunnyMack
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Replies: 7
Views: 323

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! :lol:

I gotta look into these new fangled holsters... My G23 still lives in the *** leather I made for it 30 years ago!
by GunnyMack
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70-150 winchester video
Replies: 9
Views: 454

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!
by GunnyMack
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker, CZ and Winchester
Replies: 4
Views: 250

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...
by GunnyMack
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchesters
Replies: 18
Views: 1106

Re: New To Me Winchesters

Ok, ok I guess it wasn't overkill as I'm reminded of a groundhog I shot with a 12ga slug, completely unzipped it. Oh and the cotton tail that happened to get skinned from a 17 Remington.
by GunnyMack
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchesters
Replies: 18
Views: 1106

Re: New To Me Winchesters

Nice finds! But don't you think 32-40 a bit overkill for gophers? :lol:
by GunnyMack
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3.5 inch .357
Replies: 16
Views: 893

Re: 3.5 inch .357

Did you make a porksicle out of that little oinker?
by GunnyMack
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
Replies: 11
Views: 773

Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....

Kentucky hero who saved semi-truck driver who was dangling from bridge identified

https://www.foxnews.com/us/kentucky-her ... identified

I'm certainly sure the driver has thanked these guys as much as SHE can!
by GunnyMack
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
Replies: 11
Views: 773

Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....

Just imagine being the swamper that has to try and rig the tractor for the crane to lift!! :shock:
by GunnyMack
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this a good plan?
Replies: 15
Views: 1270

Re: Is this a good plan?

Whew. Glad that it went well Bill!
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this a good plan?
Replies: 15
Views: 1270

Re: Is this a good plan?

CBD? Melatonin? I've never been in an MRI, but I'm not claustrophobic so that wouldn't bother me. Though I'd agree with ol 7. :D What would make sense would be if the MRI place would give the patient a sedative when you go in, of course prescribed by the patients doctor. Oh wait, no one has any comm...
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Replies: 12
Views: 1751

Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy

If I showed up at the polls here wearing my ol black Stetson I think you would be able to hear a pin drop 3 miles away! I do miss living in the REAL WORLD :D
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Fourth Little Pig…
Replies: 2
Views: 631

Re: The Fourth Little Pig…

:lol:
Yes it does!
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
Replies: 17
Views: 1365

Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024

Yep, I get the whole at the mercy of the outfitter per what guns the have. No way I would bring my own. Alli in all that's a trip of a lifetime for a serious wing shooter, glad you made it happen! It's almost unfathomable the numbers of birds down there, even better all those birds become table fare...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
Replies: 17
Views: 1365

Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024

For a shoot like that I'd either want a heavy ( trap gun) or a gas operated semi. The Benelli is using up energy in the bolt cycle that would otherwise be hitting your shoulder. Those shoots would be a real gain if a guy was ambidextrous - even out the hurt! Yeah the Beretta 680 series guns just don...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
Replies: 17
Views: 1365

Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024

Nice!
I've never had a four-fer! I did a three-fer on doves.
If I went down there I'd need a shoulder replacement cuz I wouldn't stop shooting! Man there is nothing as much fun as wing shooting!
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases
Replies: 5
Views: 717

Re: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases

Interesting, I wonder if the Magnum primer pushes the powder column forward before ignition? Seems ive heard that theory before... I'm going to load up 1 bullet weight with increasing charges from min to max. This Staball 6.5 at max charges shows over 60k psi so ill keep the throttle back a little, ...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Where Does It Say...?"
Replies: 4
Views: 765

Re: "Where Does It Say...?"

Saw France deported a "radical Iman "- it's a start!
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases
Replies: 5
Views: 717

Re: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases

Cold temps were my first thoughts as well. I dont forsee a hunt anytime soon where I would use my 338. Just doing some load development and get the gun sited in with a new scope. I called Federal but no one answered the phone so I left a VM. Doubt I'll hear back... Just out of curiosity, what powder...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases
Replies: 5
Views: 717

Thoughts on standard primers in mag cases

I recently bought a pound of Staball 6.5 to try in my 338WM. come to find out I don't have any LRM primers! Can't find LRM anywhere for sale. So what are your thoughts about Magnum charges of ball powder and a standard LR- in this case Federal 210 match primer? Just wondering if 60 odd grains will l...
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 14
Views: 1272

Re: From the old Sixgunner.Com Archives

I used a 357 carbine for most hunting for a few years due to some physical restrictions at the time. I was loading down 158 grain bullets to 1300-1400fps , technically still revolver power and took all size hogs. Killed a few smaller ones broadside with the 125grain remington UMC 38+P factory round...
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 1494

Re: New member sign up issues?

Guess these guy are just not looking in the right place...

I got a new tablet and I have to check the remember me before I log in- for some reason it forgets me when I shut the tablet off.
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fed Ex did good!
Replies: 6
Views: 799

Re: Fed Ex did good!

Last powder order from Midway came via FedEx. Midway always sends an email the day or or after that your order has shipped- this time it was a few days after and only because I sent their CS an email asking why tracking said shipped but the tracking number showed a label created but still at Midway....
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94P. What to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 1458

Re: 94P. What to do with it?

My Ruger carbine shoots 300 xtps fairly well and it's a 38 twist. Don't remember shooting it past about 50 yds as i only used them on a pig hunt, only need 1 shot. Being gas operated I never ran any cast through it.
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alonzo Crull
Replies: 4
Views: 811

Re: Alonzo Crull

Crull was 98 when he passed in 1974 !
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94P. What to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 1458

Re: 94P. What to do with it?

Porcupines are neat critters- until they are chewing through the walls of the cabin OR the dogs find them!

Follow the instructions on the fire lap kit! Fine line between just right and oh poo!
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
Replies: 46
Views: 3410

Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there

Not far from here there is a rather large show each spring, they have all kinds of ol iron for sale, trade, swapping. I've never been but those old coughin,farting engines come out of the wood work.
by GunnyMack
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drones as a carcass-finding aid ...
Replies: 7
Views: 914

Re: Drones as a carcass-finding aid ...

Recently the state has allowed tracking dogs to find your deer. They all seem to be small dogs, must be leashed as well. If I shoot a deer and can't find it I would use my own dogs without a second thought. To have to wait for a person with a tracking dog to show up could be the difference between r...
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alonzo Crull
Replies: 4
Views: 811

Alonzo Crull

Anyone know of his work? Seen them or shot them? Crull converted the Colt Lightning/Thunderer frames to rimfire single action. Apparently he didn't make a ton of these, most sold as pairs, so I'm told. A buddy of mine has a pair that he got as payment and the guns were packed in a tub of cosmoline U...
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drones as a carcass-finding aid ...
Replies: 7
Views: 914

Re: Drones as a carcass-finding aid ...

I know here drones are against the law for hunting aids. Probably are in a lot of states. Drones are just like the Alaska law of no hunting the day you fly into camp. I got a drone for Christmas, im still trying to figure out its capabilities ( and my own !) But my plan is to use it while bird hunti...
by GunnyMack
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1398

Re: Bolt Cannon.

I dunno what exactly the atf class 3 destructive device rules say but I'm sure they have someone that keeps tabs on utuebe for this kid of stuff. Wether or not they act on it is a different thing.

Just saying, watch what you do and keep it quiet :D
by GunnyMack
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1398

Re: Bolt Cannon.

What I was getting at is class 3 destructive device due to the size of that big bolt cannon might get the attention of atf.
Hand made firearms are one thing , this is a whole nuther realm in which the feds might get their skivvies in a wad over.
by GunnyMack
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1398

Re: Bolt Cannon.

I think atf might consider that one a destructive device...?
by GunnyMack
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Borrow for 30 seconds?
Replies: 9
Views: 921

Re: Borrow for 30 seconds?

You like Chinese food Grizz ? :lol:

Yes I'd buy a box of 308 as well.
by GunnyMack
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Replies: 34
Views: 2496

Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block

That is a very nice looking ol roller! Bet that is going to be a fun 32-20.
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cell phone outage
Replies: 6
Views: 544

Re: cell phone outage

Taking our coffee break this morning a guy pulls into the job site asking for directions because his phone didn't work. Meanwhile our 3 phones worked as normal, 2 Verizon 1 AT&T. It still dumbfounds me that grown adults can't find their own way or read a map! Lord help these people if the next s...
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Cannon.
Replies: 25
Views: 1398

Re: Bolt Cannon.

I'd be careful crushing up strike anywhere matches. In school we were making Thunder mugs, 1.5" do a few inches long. Drill the bore out on the lathe, drill a touch hole on the mill then a 45acp full of black( or more), pack with tp. Place a golf ball on top and that charge will send a golf bal...
by GunnyMack
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brown truck just left !
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: Brown truck just left !

Seems like the 308 family they push the Match version, I'm sure that the 6.5 would work but it is slower burn rate.
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brown truck just left !
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: Brown truck just left !

It's labeled by Winchester but they are like you said, Hodgon produced. They have 3 flavors, 6.5, Match and HD. I got the 6.5 to try in 4 or 5 different cartridges I load. It works from 17 rem to 375 h&h . I really prefer ball powders and H380 is a staple for me . This has temp stability and de-...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
Replies: 11
Views: 714

Re: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?

I remember seeing what you are talking about but I don't know what the name of them is!
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94P. What to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 1458

Re: 94P. What to do with it?

Just a thought, fire lap the bore? Maybe cast is stripping on sharp lands& grooves? My Henry was terrible with plated bullets- copper fouling up the wahzoo. I didn't fire lap it but I did spend a lot of elbow grease and JB Bore compound. Now it shoots both cast and jacketed very well. A buddy of...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?
Replies: 11
Views: 751

Re: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?

Exactly Bill! That's the way I do it. This past fall I helped a newbie get his 1187 slug gun sited in and I explained the process of hold the gun still and I'd move the crosshairs. But as I was moving the turrets he was moving the gun with the hairs! Of course I was counting clicks so I ran them bac...
by GunnyMack
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brown truck just left !
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: Brown truck just left !

Thanks Steve, never saw that site before.
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brown truck just left !
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: Brown truck just left !

Thank you Walt! I only had the 12.0 start charge, didn't know a max charge, now I do. I have to go write that into my loading manuals... maybe I'll just write it on the wall by my bench- I can't lose that !! :lol:
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
Replies: 13
Views: 619

Re: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin

Fantastic bit of history that I've never heard of before! Thanks for sharing it.
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brown truck just left !
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Brown truck just left !

Brought me 3 pounds of powder, 20/28, Staball 6.5 and 1680. Now if I could find 25-20 data for the 1680 , sadly I have no idea what manual back in the 90s I found the data in ! If anyone has an older manual with 1680 listed for the 25-20 I'd appreciate it! I've found 22 hornet, bee and 450 Bushmaste...
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco and the 44mag
Replies: 15
Views: 791

Re: Paco and the 44mag

An old friend was shot by his Ex at point blank in the chest with his 29, 180gr jhp. He survived with the only lasting effect was a breathing tube due to a botched treachotomy in the er. The doctors were amazed he survived. Now this guy was a BIG man, probably 6'6" and pushing 280 or more. He w...
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch your backstop when shooting...
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Re: Watch your backstop when shooting...

No sir, NJ!
by GunnyMack
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another funny meme
Replies: 7
Views: 439

Re: Another funny meme

Dear ol Dad was a pilot for Eastern Airlines from '64 until 1989 when that scumbag Frank Lorenzo took over Eastern and rolled it into Continental... Anyhow I spent LOTS of time on commercial flights. Yes even in the 70s it was EXPECTED of the public to dress nicely, be respectful to the crew. That's...