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by .45colt
Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma buck
Replies: 19
Views: 1851

Re: Puma buck

Very Nice, saw a pony like that chasin a doe in My back fourty three weeks ago. :wink: .
by .45colt
Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We've talked about shooting stray dogs before...
Replies: 136
Views: 12600

Re: We've talked about shooting stray dogs before...

I think there is ALOT more to this story,the Neighbour who did the shooting surley seems to have had "enough". "The Pittkins loaded the dog's carcass on their pick up truck and went to ask Christopher Harris if he knew what happened. "I told him we had a dead dog in the back of o...
by .45colt
Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 35 Whellen
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: 1895 35 Whellen

This Guy has a real good following around here.http://35caliber.com/2.html
by .45colt
Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Consensus on Marlin 41 Mags
Replies: 6
Views: 1520

Re: Consensus on Marlin 41 Mags

I don't think there were very many of them made. I would jump on that bugger like it was a winning lotter ticket.....and I don't have a 41 mag. :) .
by .45colt
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Townsend Whelen's The American Rifle free download
Replies: 9
Views: 1069

Re: Townsend Whelen's The American Rifle free download

Thanks for the link,but at this rate I will never do anything but look at this machine. :) .
by .45colt
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Ram with a Marlin.
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Re: Montana Ram with a Marlin.

Sorry about that Guys, never crossed my Mind that the pic's wouldn't show. :oops: .
by .45colt
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Ram with a Marlin.
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Montana Ram with a Marlin.

I don't know if this is breaking any rules or not but it is on topic and something to See. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/308-3 ... a-ram.html
by .45colt
Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 makes Venison
Replies: 23
Views: 3077

Re: Marlin 336 makes Venison

Very Nice. Love that Marlin setup like that. :) .
by .45colt
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 20
Views: 1440

Re: Prayer request

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Searchers (John Wayne movie)
Replies: 19
Views: 1492

Re: The Searchers (John Wayne movie)

I too am a big fan of J.W. I can watch the Searchers time and again and have always liked it. but the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance puts Me in a time machine and takes Me right back to 1870 in the old west. Jimmy Stewart,Lee Marvin and John Wayne are all unbeateble in the roles thay play. the black a...
by .45colt
Sat Nov 26, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back after being gone awhile...
Replies: 26
Views: 2185

Re: Back after being gone awhile...

Glad Your back. :) .
by .45colt
Sat Nov 26, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 Rifle
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Re: 32-20 Rifle

I have a CL 32-20 I found NIB a few years ago made in '89. it is a fine rifle and top loads with a 115gr hard cast @1700fps or 100gr XTP's at 2000fps are pretty wicked and very accurate.the 32-20 is one fine round and is easy to load down also.Welcome aboard. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99
Replies: 16
Views: 1721

Re: Savage 99

Very Good Idiot, must be a "Back East thing". there were about 50 Men who attended the auction and they all went for alot more than I would have thought. I talked to this Old Gent a few weeks ago and was suprised to learn that He still had a few 99's including a 250-3000 He showed Me sever...
by .45colt
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99
Replies: 16
Views: 1721

Re: Savage 99

Idiot Wrote; "You know, you could spend half that for a decent Marlin 336 chambered in 30-30 Winchester, and it would be lighter, handier, and a lot more reliable." "BTW, I run into 99 Savages a lot around here. And I've seen 30-30 and 300s go for around 400 bones"..................
by .45colt
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 hunting loads
Replies: 23
Views: 5004

Re: 45-70 hunting loads

Was they other guy shooting factory or reloads? How fast were they going? How far was the deer when He shot? every bullet design has working limits. if that bullet is made for best expansion in a deer at 11-1600fps impact speed, and He shot the deer 25yds away with a MV of 1900fps then that hollowpo...
by .45colt
Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1950 Win 94 - Trade, Sell, Repair
Replies: 63
Views: 6338

Re: 1950 Win 94 - Trade, Sell, Repair

I would take some better pic's of it and put it on the classifieds as a project gun. You may be able to get a decent buck out of it as it looks very nice from what I can see now. that bugger would be off for a trip and come back a 38-55 :wink: ..........................http://35caliber.com/
by .45colt
Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And One For You Marlin 336 Fans :-))
Replies: 9
Views: 1413

Re: And One For You Marlin 336 Fans :-))

One thing for sure Derek, before You shoot them Ya got to "See" them. Works for You. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt pics
Replies: 18
Views: 1989

Re: OT-Elk hunt pics

Thanks for the Great Post and pic's. Well Done.
by .45colt
Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone hear from Buffboy?
Replies: 3
Views: 559

Anyone hear from Buffboy?

Every year about this time We usually get a Great Hunting report from Buffboy about Him or His Wifes Deer hunting. I don't rember seeing anything this year and hope I didn't miss something and that All is well with both of them. Hope to hear about them. Thanks.
by .45colt
Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338ME
Replies: 4
Views: 513

Re: 338ME

Wow!! You are haveing quite a year. first a Moose and now a Whitetail. don't surprise Me much as My MX shoots them Rem 250's into one hole. Congrats. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strength of New 1873 ?
Replies: 42
Views: 13538

Re: Strength of New 1873 ?

Ed, I had a Uberti '73 sporting Rifle in .45 colt. It was absolutly flawless. I duplacted the original 44-40 loads with a 200gr bullet at 1300fps. I sold it while it was as new.if I were to get another it would be in 38-40,44-40,or .357. Myself haveing great respect for the Quality of Uberti Firearm...
by .45colt
Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To the Forum, Introduction, and .45 Colt load questions.
Replies: 39
Views: 6687

Re: New To the Forum, Introduction, and .45 Colt load questions.

Well..... nice buck, congrats. sure must have been handy haveing a luggage handle on that rifle,as it was alot to tote with dragging that deer an all. My advise for both revolver an longgun was Elmer Kieths load for the Colt of 18.5gr of 2400. but You allready have a winner.
by .45colt
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Poem for Deer Season.
Replies: 2
Views: 450

A Poem for Deer Season.

Thirty Five Years Ago I was invited up to Canada by a Good Friend for Deer Season at a Family owned Camp. My Friend and I were both 21 and full of it. We both scored nearly identical Bucks on opening day with Remington 760 30-06's . this poem Reminds Me of that Camp and the bunch that were there for...
by .45colt
Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request Please
Replies: 18
Views: 1239

Re: Prayer request Please

Done.
by .45colt
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old time sporting goods.
Replies: 8
Views: 1587

Re: Old time sporting goods.

Rimfire, We have kind of a truce when it comes to this, She put's up with My intrests while I look. just as I have to when She spots a craft store or a Christmas Store. :shock: :shock: . :)
by .45colt
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old time sporting goods.
Replies: 8
Views: 1587

Old time sporting goods.

Yesterday the Wife and I took a daytrip up to Jamestown NY. She wanted to see the Lucille Ball museum that is there as it was Lucy's home town.If You grew up with "Lucy" it's well worth the visit. on the way back to the highway on main street we passed an older looking building. the Wife s...
by .45colt
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins Are Rotten?
Replies: 22
Views: 2776

Re: Marlins Are Rotten?

Idiot,(hate calling You this too), I know all about the Brownings and prolly should just get one.but the half mag EL is the one calling to Me.
by .45colt
Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 1886 is "Twice the Gun" of a 1895
Replies: 43
Views: 8089

Re: The 1886 is "Twice the Gun" of a 1895

The original design is the only way I would have an 86.We all know how good it really is.But Maybe I should get a japchester 86EL...1k or less it sure sounds good.My holy grail of Levers.cant afford an original. And if by chance it turns out to be like my last rebounder/tang saftey. I can take My Ma...
by .45colt
Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 26
Views: 2427

Re: Thanks

You are a National Treasure Sir. Hope I have 1% of Your ambition if/when I retire.Thank You.
by .45colt
Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer opener Saturday
Replies: 22
Views: 1796

Re: Deer opener Saturday

Good Luck Ya old Coot....Boy do I wish I was going too.
by .45colt
Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took a new hunter out and .... success
Replies: 20
Views: 2060

Re: Took a new hunter out and .... success

I think You better look for a new gun Joe. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins Are Rotten?
Replies: 22
Views: 2776

Re: Marlins Are Rotten?

Mike, as You are out on the west coast (VERY CLOSE TO JAPAN) could You please order Me a Miroku 1886 extra light without the REBOUNDER and saftey. I see six on GB right now and they all have it.thats All I want for Christmas..........................Thanks. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo of an original Model 53 32-20 made in 1926
Replies: 28
Views: 3298

Re: Photo of an original Model 53 32-20 made in 1926

Kirk, a few years ago I had a Uberti '73 Sporting Rifle that was just flawless and I ended up selling it for the same reason. You should be able to get several "shooters" for what this one will bring. Good Luck.
by .45colt
Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo of an original Model 53 32-20 made in 1926
Replies: 28
Views: 3298

Re: Photo of an original Model 53 32-20 made in 1926

It's a bueat for sure,but it would make Me nuts trying to keep it like it is. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request - Dad passed
Replies: 53
Views: 4119

Re: Prayer request - Dad passed

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nasty marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 3701

Re: Nasty marlin

Too Bad Remington didn't INVEST in Managment with a Third Grade amount of COMMON SENSE. Gunmakers have been building firearms for how long before CNC... 400 years???? How many shooters have opened a box with a piece of junk being passed off as new and inspected? these jerks should have never allowed...
by .45colt
Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request - My cousin's wife
Replies: 18
Views: 1702

Re: Prayer Request - My cousin's wife

Done.
by .45colt
Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Savage Hornady Ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 2999

Re: 303 Savage Hornady Ammo

When I bought my .303 about ten years ago, the Old Gent who sold it to Me assured me that I would have to look high and low to get some brass.took a few days but I found a Guy on the internet who made it out of 30-40 brass. I bought some to have and a few years later norma did a run of it and then J...
by .45colt
Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Needed
Replies: 30
Views: 2718

Re: Prayers Needed

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - Jim Carroll
Replies: 29
Views: 2804

Re: PRAYER REQUEST - Jim Carroll

Done.
by .45colt
Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inherited a beauty
Replies: 11
Views: 1262

Re: Inherited a beauty

What a Treasure! as sad as it is that He can't use it any longer it is now in Good hands. Good Luck with it.
by .45colt
Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 36
Views: 4122

Re: Prayer Request

Prayers Sent....My lower back was out in early Sept for 10 days. hope they get Your Friend Well Soon.
by .45colt
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 92- .357 magnum
Replies: 4
Views: 1185

Re: browning 92- .357 magnum

The Browning 92's are excellent,well built 92's...a good condition shooter .357 will usually go for more than $700.00.I have seen NIB ones go for more than 1K. the .44mag version are far more common. Good Luck.
by .45colt
Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers needed for my friend and his grandson
Replies: 36
Views: 3681

Re: Prayers needed for my friend and his grandson

More Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lever action gunsmith in CA?
Replies: 31
Views: 6025

Re: lever action gunsmith in CA?

Zoner, several years ago I picked up a Model 64 Winchester (A variant of the 94) that was made in 1953. it had been hunted alot but I don't think shot much....one thing was it was full of old dried oil and grease. like J Miller said I pulled the stock off and got a can of Gunscrubber. this stuff may...
by .45colt
Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gotta share this.......remarkable video.
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

Re: Gotta share this.......remarkable video.

Great way to start the Day. Thank You.
by .45colt
Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Doe
Replies: 12
Views: 1114

Re: OT - Bow Doe

Good for You Joe, I wish We could send some of our rain down to help out. All time record this year. :cry: .
by .45colt
Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Son's First Deer
Replies: 33
Views: 3426

Re: My Son's First Deer

Wow,He Looks like a PH in the makeing to Me. Way to Go. :) .
by .45colt
Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk camp
Replies: 15
Views: 1206

Re: Elk camp

I just got Home from work and it pouring rain again today here in Ohio.we are soon to break the record for the wettest year on record....Your pic's really made My day. Stunning. Thanks.
by .45colt
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Close Call
Replies: 19
Views: 2165

Re: Close Call

Glad to hear that You and the Lab are O.K. just another reason that I have got to get another Dog.