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by madman4570
Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy
Replies: 32
Views: 2193

Re: New guy

Welcome, So sorry to hear about that little precious Yorkie. I love them dogs! Tomorrow when you two are going through that rough time, as if already what you guys are going through isnt rough enough. Sit down with your wife and think to yourselves:: "This is the last nicest thing you could do ...
by madman4570
Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 821

Re: Lever advice needed

I was at first thinking of you reloading,if that is somthing you might want to do,but even with that its getting sort of pricey. You know for 500rds you will probably be spending $10--powder $10---primers $80---bullets $120---cases Though the cases can be reused once shot,and you might get used case...
by madman4570
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 821

Re: Lever advice needed

If it was me,I would order a box of 45 colt ammo (100rds) from Cabelas for $40 Then I would but a new Savage MarkII-F (17Mach2 caliber) for around $160-$175 actual cost 10 50rd boxs of ammo 500rds=$40 (2100fps)@cheaper than dirt.com keep the gun you have now and use it once and while with the 100rds...
by madman4570
Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on Cat & stuff...
Replies: 40
Views: 2876

Re: FYI - may bee offline for a bit

Good luck finding the kitty, and with your wife.
Keep a good look out, because the idiots might try
again to rebreak in.

Regards!!

No matter where you are in the world, no matter your race or religion, there is only one antidote to an armed bad guy and that is an armed good guy.
by madman4570
Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 76 45/60
Replies: 9
Views: 943

Re: Uberti 76 45/60

Man I keep going back to this topic to glimps at that
gun! That darn thing is one of the prettiest guns I have
seen in quite a while.If "ok with you" I just might put that on my screensaver for awhile?

Regards you lucky one!!!!!!
by madman4570
Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle "The Question"
Replies: 69
Views: 6430

Re: How do you handle "The Question"

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE A NRA MEMBER PERIOD !!!
MY "WHOLE" FAMILY IS,AND ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY>

DO NOT PUT IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by madman4570
Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle "The Question"
Replies: 69
Views: 6430

Re: How do you handle "The Question"

JUST SAY ENOUGH FOR MY NEEDS!!!
if they continue tell them look I have a few ok,
lets leave it at that!!!!!!!

If that dont do it ditz them and ignore them. :roll:
by madman4570
Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 76 45/60
Replies: 9
Views: 943

Re: Uberti 76 45/60

That baby is sweet!!!!!!!!!!!
by madman4570
Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2585

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

I hear ya,---Amen to that!!!!!!!!!!!
by madman4570
Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Give Up....."They" Won
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: I Give Up....."They" Won

justajeepguy,

Ya your right, I was just so sick of that stuff I didnt
stay up on that topic lately .Hopefully someone in jail will
take real good care of him.
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Give Up....."They" Won
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: I Give Up....."They" Won

The Rural center part of Pennsylvania.
Dont get to close to the New York border!!!!

The Pa people wont give up their guns no matter what !!

I dont know how long it will take though coming from out of the
country to be able to have/possess a firearm????????
You s/b able to find out though!
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2585

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

Check this out I live right on the border in Pa. I have CCW in Pa ,but when I go to my other property which is in NY 5 mins away from my Pa home I cant have a damm handgun for protection but I can pay the damm taxes on that 200 acres in NY. So I patrol it with a long gun! My wife cant have a pistol ...
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: input on Ruger #1 B
Replies: 27
Views: 2499

Re: input on Ruger #1 B

silverbuzzard, Great move!! I am happy for you. You know that #1 will toss a 190gr Matchking out the tube at 2900fps She might kick a little, but it should reach way out there and touch somthing if need be. And with the Pro Hunter Bullet you can take anything in North America. Have fun you lucky guy.
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2585

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

You have a point with that one!
Regards
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2585

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

Sixgun, I hear ya!!! Isnt it odd on almost every one of these damm awful events(shootings) that has took place,if only one of the people had a sidearm look how all the events could have been different! hell even the deal with that damm baboon that almost killed the old lady and the owner calling the...
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2585

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

This city is right by the town I live at, the shooting killed at least 13-15 people and wounded 4 or so at a civic center.(a place that helps imigrants coming into our country) How do you prevent some WACKOO from killing a bunch of innocent people? This state has about of the most restrictive Gun La...
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy
Replies: 23
Views: 1791

Re: New Guy

Howdy Partner !!!!!!!!!!!,
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: input on Ruger #1 B
Replies: 27
Views: 2499

Re: input on Ruger #1 B

You better buy that right now!!! Call on the phone tell them you want it NOW!!! That is a STEAL!!! Those guns are deadly accurate/reliable as heck/ and will always be worth more than what you paid!! Grab it now!! I have one in 7mm mag but with the new Hornady 150gr SST@ 3100fps basically that 06 is ...
by madman4570
Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Give Up....."They" Won
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: I Give Up....."They" Won

Well, It happened again!This time In Binghamton,NY The city right by the town I live at, there was a shooting that killed at least 13-15 people and wounded 4 or so at a civic center.(a place that helps imigrants coming into our country) How do you prevent some WACKOO from killing a bunch of innocent...
by madman4570
Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 38-55: What can it do?
Replies: 24
Views: 7501

Re: The 38-55: What can it do?

My Lyman Reloader spec sheets show
Max Load----255 gr. JFP (bullet)
35.0 gr IMR 3031 (powder)
Velocity 1805

This is for guns like the modern Win. 94s

This would be kinda like your 50 cal muzzleloader.
Will do a job(Look what Jim Shockey does with his)
by madman4570
Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder why?
Replies: 24
Views: 1969

Re: Wonder why?

Go to the nearest Agway,Central Tractor etc. and buy
some lexol Will cost about $5

Just as good if not better !!! :D
by madman4570
Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: photos of "new" 1894 Marlin
Replies: 14
Views: 1718

Re: photos of "new" 1894 Marlin

I think that baby is a bute.
I would be proud to own it.
After using the brass casings you will LOVE-IT

GOOD LUCK!!
by madman4570
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Give Up....."They" Won
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: I Give Up....."They" Won

In all honesty what the heck is going on in this country you guys? I know things seemed a little skewed over the last several years,but look at whats going on now. I dont really understand where all the countries money(meaning we are the country)has gone!! Some butt can steal 60 billion,screw thousa...
by madman4570
Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Give Up....."They" Won
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: I Give Up....."They" Won

?????????????????????????????
45-70 (the govt. to trust!!)

Two things I love:
The NRA :D
Ted Nugent :D
by madman4570
Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-single six gets a new holster
Replies: 13
Views: 1121

Re: ot-single six gets a new holster

Pokey,

Nice holster :)
by madman4570
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What do you think of slug guns?
Replies: 37
Views: 1945

Re: OT-What do you think of slug guns?

Hunting both states(Pa/Ny) I have to say for woods hunting the slug guns are fantastic.I have a 1972 Ithaca Deerslayer deluxe(I bought new back then) with the 20" smoothbore.It shoots the Winchester superX power points extremely well.440gr@1700fps (Super fast/ quick pointing gun)Raybar sights c...
by madman4570
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what gun you wish
Replies: 181
Views: 41500

Re: what gun you wish

Several years back a guy I knew from work also had a small gun shop.He kept bugging me to buy a nickel 3 inch older Colt python for $600 I did not see it but he said it was fine! For like 2 months he would stop over to my Dept. and say I really want you to have this because you love guns so much. I ...
by madman4570
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Feeding Problem - 444 caliber
Replies: 16
Views: 3391

Re: Marlin Feeding Problem - 444 caliber

I was told some of them had defective levers.
Once replaced they were ok!!!
by madman4570
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895G feed problem /fix
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Re: 1895G feed problem /fix

Thanks for the INFO!!!!!! :D
by madman4570
Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
Replies: 27
Views: 1935

Re: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test

Got 9
Screwed up #5
by madman4570
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's "Good Enough" for you?
Replies: 44
Views: 4182

Re: What's "Good Enough" for you?

Yea, you older guys need the scopes!(eyes going away???) :D Nothing wrong with open sights for us younger guys. My pair of Colt Match HBARS (Linda&Lucy) will bench shoot inch groups all day long.If your gun cant shoot that good on the bench dont even think you will be competitive at the bigger m...
by madman4570
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: not a levergun
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Re: not a levergun

168gr Sierra Matchking BTHP
46.0 IMR 4895
WLR Primer

My NM garand loves it at the CMP matches.
Have put thousands of rounds through it (flawless round)
Dead accurate
by madman4570
Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's "Good Enough" for you?
Replies: 44
Views: 4182

Re: What's "Good Enough" for you?

TedH,
Good Decision,besides 5 shot groups @ 2.5 inches will wack
anything that needs wacking!

Best of luck and hope you get a Big one!!!
by madman4570
Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's "Good Enough" for you?
Replies: 44
Views: 4182

Re: What's "Good Enough" for you?

Sorry to bug you again but if all else fails and no matter what, you cannot get the gun to shoot acceptable. and you are sure its not the optics/mounts etc. I would use a box of the new Hornady leverutions. you should not have to dork around with tons of various ammo. If that was my gun I would only...
by madman4570
Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's "Good Enough" for you?
Replies: 44
Views: 4182

Re: What's "Good Enough" for you?

TedH, 5 shots into a 2.5"@ group is not really too bad. A few years back my cousin had a Marlin 336(35 Rem) with I believe a Burris 2x7 power scope. He was getting groups of around 3"@100Yds and he tried a bunch of things but not much helped. His grouping was around 1.5-2 inches @ 50 yards...
by madman4570
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 vs 375 H&H vs 450 vs 416 Taylor
Replies: 18
Views: 6666

Re: 45-70 vs 375 H&H vs 450 vs 416 Taylor

86er, What you say makes perfect sense.You must have nerves of titanium. I feel so lucky to get this real time vast knowledge that you have gotten with your REAL LIFE experiences.To take your valueable time out to answer all the questions you get, you are to be commended and thanked. When a few of m...
by madman4570
Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 vs 375 H&H vs 450 vs 416 Taylor
Replies: 18
Views: 6666

Re: 45-70 vs 375 H&H vs 450 vs 416 Taylor

86er, Other forums such as greybeards there is a thread on 45-70 vs 416 Rigby. One of the responders I believe JJHACK (which is a PHG in Africa)seems like his feeling is the 45-70 really is not up to the task for Buffalo etc. He talks about only being able to use cast bullets and the hot weather not...
by madman4570
Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leveraction makes meat
Replies: 29
Views: 2225

Re: Leveraction makes meat

When sleeping I would keep that levergun close by your side. Those little buggers have family members that are revengeful.(they will really be breeding now) I would attack the rest of them now before they gather their troops and attack you. Get killer off the couch and let the hounds provide backup....
by madman4570
Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Replies: 38
Views: 5772

Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...

I have personally met and discussed hunting issues with Mr.Craig Boddington
and let me tell you from personal experience he is as good as they come.

Meet him/Talk with him a bit and you will see he is a great person.
I wish I have accomplished as much as he has or even half as much!!!!!
by madman4570
Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Midwayusa service
Replies: 21
Views: 2640

Re: OT - Midwayusa service

Love Midwayusa!!!
Great people.
by madman4570
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 308 or 30-06?
Replies: 68
Views: 6166

Re: OT 308 or 30-06?

S/B called now the 30-06 Mag
No comparison.

Box Stock Hornady 150gr SST Light Mags run at (3100FPS) and flat shooting.
That will help you range out your shooting ability.
by madman4570
Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which would you buy?
Replies: 35
Views: 3576

Re: Which would you buy?

I love the Marlins but before you buy please check out the Browning BL-22 You can get the BL-22FLD Grade I for around $400, This gun has a "nickel engraved" receiver and even the Grade 1 wood is Fantastic and the rest of the finish on the remaining steel parts is very good. Go on the Brown...
by madman4570
Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you
Replies: 21
Views: 3190

Re: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you

Can anyone that owns the Marlin XLR 24" 45/70
tell me how this gun is working for them?

I really want one of these guys.
Also is it holding up ok with hot loads?
by madman4570
Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you
Replies: 21
Views: 3190

Re: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you

Bear 45/70, ya, I dont think Ruger ever made a factory 26 incher. Mine was originally a 24 incher. I have had this baby about 40 years. This first barrel was a heavy 24 inch sporter(Ruger#1S-24-H) The reason I changed it ,years ago a close friend of mine was a prior gunsmith for the old Ithaca Gun C...
by madman4570
Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you
Replies: 21
Views: 3190

Re: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you

Mike,
I meant keep making your ammo with those Belt Mountain Punch Bullets.
Regards
by madman4570
Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you
Replies: 21
Views: 3190

Re: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you

Mike Rintoul, This is a small world. Your ammo is what I used and I honestly have to say whatever you did your company has really come up with something in this round. I have done some of my own informal testing and this ammo out penetrates my hot FMC bullets out of my 375H&H . My friends did no...
by madman4570
Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you
Replies: 21
Views: 3190

Re: Seeking 45-70 Hunting Data from you

415 pound Black Bear Ruger #1 26" barrel Bullet Weight-400 gr Belt Mountain Punch Velocity-2130 fps 60 yards This bullet is amazing!!! I have never used anything like it before. Front shoulder hit -complete pass through broke both shoulders and destroyed everything in between.bear went 6 yards ...