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by JimT
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!
Replies: 12
Views: 550

Re: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!

Jim, you took on a serious project with that little revolver -- in that shape. If the pitting near the muzzle does affect accuracy, could you counterbore it? I probably could. I don't plan to shoot anything but round balls in it so we will see what happens if/when I get that far. Sometimes pitting ...
by JimT
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!
Replies: 12
Views: 550

Re: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!

I probably could ... but I would rather not IF I have choice. :)
by JimT
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!
Replies: 12
Views: 550

The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!

I am about at the point to start putting it back together. There are pits in some of the chambers but there is no problem getting the shells in and out. There is pitting on one side of the rifling at the muzzle and we will see if that hurts accuracy much. ;-) IMG_4848.JPG The big problem is the cyli...
by JimT
Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on my wife Genie
Replies: 37
Views: 1455

Re: Update on my wife Genie

I am sorry Joe. I have been there and I know some of what you are feeling. My prayers are with you.
by JimT
Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More from HarryO ... Loading Black Powder in the 38-40
Replies: 12
Views: 507

Re: More from HarryO ... Loading Black Powder in the 38-40

I’ve taken apart a lot more than a few dozen original b.p. factory ammo and they are all the same……b.p.. with a bullet on top. Me too. I've pulled apart old ammo including od .44-40's and old .45 Colt's and never found anything under the bullet but black powder. I am sure some of the tricks do help...
by JimT
Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More from HarryO ... Loading Black Powder in the 38-40
Replies: 12
Views: 507

Re: More from HarryO ... Loading Black Powder in the 38-40

You are welcome.
I am glad I am able to get some of the older stuff back into circulation.
by JimT
Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More from HarryO ... Loading Black Powder in the 38-40
Replies: 12
Views: 507

More from HarryO ... Loading Black Powder in the 38-40

Loading Black Powder in the 38-40 by Harry O I started loading black powder (BP) cartridges the first time between 35 and 40 years ago. I was told by several older (and wiser?) people at the time to just fill the case to where the bullet compresses the powder about 1/8" when seated. It wasn't ...
by JimT
Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paterson Revolvers
Replies: 8
Views: 428

Re: Paterson Revolvers

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:36 am I had one of these for a while, just for the primitive revolver experience. But despite its history, it was just plain awkward in almost every way. I'll leave it to its glory at the Battle of Bandera Pass.
It for sure was THE BEST that there was available at the time.
by JimT
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paterson Revolvers
Replies: 8
Views: 428

Re: Paterson Revolvers

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:54 am I have never seen a reliable Patterson

I wonder how reliable the original revolvers were?
They were reliable enough that Captain Walker was convinced a better gun was needed. :)
by JimT
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: News that I heard about Marlin ...
Replies: 7
Views: 619

Re: News that I heard about Marlin ...

One of the Ruger/Marlin reps mentioned in a video report from SHOT SHOW that the 1894 "Marlin Jam" has supposedly now been fixed with their new hardened cartridge lifter which they contend was the root of the dreaded problem. I sure hope they're right about that if that's what it is. The ...
by JimT
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: News that I heard about Marlin ...
Replies: 7
Views: 619

Re: News that I heard about Marlin ...

Grizz wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:27 am any hearsay on the twist rate of the 1894? thanks
No sir. All I got was what I posted.
by JimT
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chinese Balloon
Replies: 9
Views: 535

Re: Chinese Balloon

jkbrea wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:06 am I meant you posted it first :oops:
Ahhh .. well... no problem either way. :)
by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chinese Balloon
Replies: 9
Views: 535

Re: Chinese Balloon

jkbrea wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:15 pm Sorry JimT...I posted the same pic on the other balloon thread. Lol
I didn't see it. 'course I seem to miss a lot some days .... :lol:
by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Balloon Down 👍
Replies: 23
Views: 1196

Re: Balloon Down 👍

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by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How I got started with the 38-40 by HarryO
Replies: 10
Views: 563

Re: How I got started with the 38-40 by HarryO

I never took it as bragging when you shared some of your stuff. I enjoy seeing what other folks have and love to do. Sometimes I even share a picture or two of my old beat up stuff. :D
by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: News that I heard about Marlin ...
Replies: 7
Views: 619

News that I heard about Marlin ...

Ruger says Marlin’s new Model 336 .30-30 will be available in the Spring of 2023 and is expected to be under $1,000.
And Ruger announced the 1894 in .44 Magnum.

I have this from folks I trust. I DO NOT have it direct from Ruger. So this is classified as "hearsay" ...
by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chinese Balloon
Replies: 9
Views: 535

Chinese Balloon

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by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How I got started with the 38-40 by HarryO
Replies: 10
Views: 563

How I got started with the 38-40 by HarryO

I am posting HarryO's articles written over 20 years ago for Sixgunner.Com. This series covers the .32 WCF .. .38 WCF ... .41 Long Colt .. .44 WCF. This is the second article. .................................................. The last of the slopeshouldered trio - The 38-40 (38WCF) How I got start...
by JimT
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 CL
Replies: 24
Views: 1587

Re: Marlin 1894 CL

EdinCT wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:31 am I still have it but never thought I would have issues getting powder, timers and brass as well has 22's. Its here if I need it but I don't shoot it for play anymore.
That's one reason oldtimer's like Sixgun bought primers by the hundred thousand and powder by the truckload. :D
by JimT
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice storm
Replies: 15
Views: 527

Re: Ice storm

Austin has its Winter Road Crew going ...
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by JimT
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice storm
Replies: 15
Views: 527

Re: Ice storm

You know things are seriously bad when Amazon or FedEx hasn't been to your house in three days!
by JimT
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice storm
Replies: 15
Views: 527

Re: Ice storm

I was dreaming this morning and while I don't remember what I was dreaming about, into the dream someone came and spoke to me saying, "The power is out." It woke me up and I found the power was out. I got up and found my son-in-law getting ready to get the generator out. So first thing thi...
by JimT
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My take on the 32-20
Replies: 16
Views: 777

Re: My take on the 32-20

A local (next larger city ) gunshop posted on f.b. that they had three cimarron models p jr. 32-20/32 h&r combos for $525. I called to confirm then rushed there only to find that they had erred. What they had were three full-sized model p-s 32-20s in each of the barrel lengths. My question for ...
by JimT
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My take on the 32-20
Replies: 16
Views: 777

Re: My take on the 32-20

A Winchester in .32-20 is the only original Model 92 that I have owned. The rest have been from Brazil. It sure makes for a great plinking round, in a rifle not much more bark than a .22. I had loads for mine that were dead silent. All you heard was the hammer CLACK when you pulled the trigger. Pus...
by JimT
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 CL
Replies: 24
Views: 1587

Re: Marlin 1894 CL

Reading through the 32-20 thread posted by Jim reminded me of this rifle that Marlin marketed for only a short time, maybe two or three years, and I don't believe many were produced as they have always been scarce. I wanted one from the start, but have only ever seen and handled one of these. It wa...
by JimT
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My take on the 32-20
Replies: 16
Views: 777

Re: My take on the 32-20

I wish I could say this article is useful to me but I have regrettably lost two chances to own a .32.20 one was a Marlin CL and the other was a Winchester 92 that Kirk had for sale... :oops: I will be posting other articles by Harry O on different calibers. Who knows? There are still some out there...
by JimT
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My take on the 32-20
Replies: 16
Views: 777

My take on the 32-20

I found some articles by Harry Owen among the old Sixgunner.Com files and figure I should share them since many here never had the chance to read any of Harry's stuff. Some of the older gents (like Sixgun) will remember him but his writing was always good .. from his experiences with the older Winc...
by JimT
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting with a1873 in Hungary.
Replies: 6
Views: 404

Re: Hunting with a1873 in Hungary.

I also have hunted many years in snow, though normally with a handgun. Several times though it was with a Model 71 Winchester and a couple times with a Model 94 Winchester. day2.jpg The load was a 150 gr. Spire Point Silvertip over 30 gr. H322 .. loaded single shot. Distance about 40 yards. It dropp...
by JimT
Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I ran across an article by my Dad written years ago ....
Replies: 12
Views: 514

Re: I ran across an article by my Dad written years ago ....

Years ago Dad taught me that during the Depression they lived by "USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE IT DO OR DO WITHOUT." He lived by that his entire life.
by JimT
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I ran across an article by my Dad written years ago ....
Replies: 12
Views: 514

Re: I ran across an article by my Dad written years ago ....

samsi wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:51 pm Thanks for posting this, I've got a buggered up 4 cav Lyman mold I need to try to salvage.

Is the 454190 mold he mentions the same one you're still using?
Yes it is. It is still "finicky" to use but after all these years it's not a problem for me.
by JimT
Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I ran across an article by my Dad written years ago ....
Replies: 12
Views: 514

I ran across an article by my Dad written years ago ....

Bullet Mold Repair by Allen Taylor I have been casting bullets for most of my 77 years. Over the years I have seen some very beat-up bullet molds. It is a shame but molds do not have to "wear out". Most of the time the reason they do is because of neglect or misuse. Often I buy old abused ...
by JimT
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clean Brass
Replies: 19
Views: 715

Re: Clean Brass

For many many years .. up into the 1990's ... all I did was deprime the brass and then toss it into a large can, pour in some gasoline and shake it vigorously (outdoors of course) .. then pour off the gas and lay the brass on a nice clean section of tin in the sunlight. In the summertime in Arizona ...
by JimT
Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30/30 outperforms the 308 and 30/06 at 100 yards.
Replies: 26
Views: 1328

Re: 30/30 outperforms the 308 and 30/06 at 100 yards.

If you write for a living you have to have readers. Many feel the way to get readers is to be controversial. Col. Askins was a master of that. He kept the Editors happy because he generated a lot mail. No matter it was hate mail. It meant people were reading it. That meant the advertisers were getti...
by JimT
Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 vs 30wcf
Replies: 19
Views: 900

Re: 45-70 vs 30wcf

One of the best articles I have ever read comparing the .30-30 to other cartridges was in Safari Club's magazine back in the late 1980's. It was a reprint of an early 1900 account of taking a World Record Bighorn in awfully rough country at near 400 yards (if I recall correctly) with the new flat-s...
by JimT
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 vs 30wcf
Replies: 19
Views: 900

Re: 45-70 vs 30wcf

One of the best articles I have ever read comparing the .30-30 to other cartridges was in Safari Club's magazine back in the late 1980's. It was a reprint of an early 1900 account of taking a World Record Bighorn in awfully rough country at near 400 yards (if I recall correctly) with the new flat-sh...
by JimT
Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 400 gr bullets in a RedHawk .45 Colt
Replies: 38
Views: 1424

Re: 400 gr bullets in a RedHawk .45 Colt

I shot 430's out of the Freedom Arms 454 ... but I never ran them over 850 fps. At 800 fps they were accurate enough to hit a 4 foot x 4 foot metal target at 500 yards when we were at John Linebaugh's. Very mild recoil. I sure would like to learn to do long range shooting like that... My guess is t...
by JimT
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 400 gr bullets in a RedHawk .45 Colt
Replies: 38
Views: 1424

Re: 400 gr bullets in a RedHawk .45 Colt

I shot 430's out of the Freedom Arms 454 ... but I never ran them over 850 fps. At 800 fps they were accurate enough to hit a 4 foot x 4 foot metal target at 500 yards when we were at John Linebaugh's. Very mild recoil.
by JimT
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet impacts at 250,000 frames per second
Replies: 5
Views: 173

Re: Bullet impacts at 250,000 frames per second

I did this with my Model 94 Winchester .30-30 ....
accellerator.jpg
by JimT
Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for .44 WCF rifle shooters
Replies: 15
Views: 619

Re: Question for .44 WCF rifle shooters

Bill .. if you got birds on your wine bottles you ain't tipping 'em fast enough!
by JimT
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for .44 WCF rifle shooters
Replies: 15
Views: 619

Re: Question for .44 WCF rifle shooters

Jim, I remember those from the old Gun Digests. Imported by Interarms? I don't know who imported them when I bought it. It was 1959 or 1960. The Jewel Box Pawn Shop in Phoenix had shelves of them. Around $40 if I remember correctly. I had to borrow a few dollars from my Dad to be able to buy one. T...
by JimT
Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for .44 WCF rifle shooters
Replies: 15
Views: 619

Re: Question for .44 WCF rifle shooters

Only one I ever had was a 92 made in Spain ... El Tigre .. exact copy of the Winchester 92 .. they did not have a patent agreement with the US so they tooled up and made them. Major difference from the Winchester was the rear sight was a ladder sight and the sling swivels. https://www.forgottenweapo...
by JimT
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 takes another.
Replies: 13
Views: 560

Re: Winchester 94 takes another.

Nice work with a great rifle!
by JimT
Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today's Hunting Tip
Replies: 15
Views: 637

Re: Today's Hunting Tip

I don't take any of that stuff. I grew up in the era of map reading and using a compass. Our first trip into Mexico, I showed my Dad a map of Baja Norte and said, "See this village? If we aren't back in a month start searching there!" We traveled around the world with no gps .. no cell pho...
by JimT
Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?
Replies: 36
Views: 1174

Re: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?

Doc was not saying there was a real Glock or a real LCP....he was using the term hypothetically . :wink: You have a good eye for detail. For lack of that some took the thread down a little bit different track but it was still an interesting discussion. I clarified the phrasing in the original post ...
by JimT
Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Javelina hide?
Replies: 11
Views: 652

Re: Javelina hide?

Blackhawk, I assume by "getting them ready for the pit" that you were barbecuing them? How did that go? How did they taste? Seems in a lot of reading over the years that many just take the head for the skull and leave the carcass. I am not Blackhawk but I can testify that we ate Javelina ...
by JimT
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1878 DA
Replies: 12
Views: 539

Re: Colt 1878 DA

Leverluver wrote: Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:12 pm Wow, considering the rest of the gun, the barrel looks to be in amazingly good shape.
It's rusty at the muzzle but I think can be polished out if the gun ever gets to the point that I would need to.
by JimT
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Javelina hide?
Replies: 11
Views: 652

Re: Javelina hide?

The was someone used to make gloves from the hides. If I remember correctly where the hairs were form a unique pattern of 3's on the hide. (3 small holes or dots that is.)
by JimT
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1878 DA
Replies: 12
Views: 539

Re: Colt 1878 DA

In the 1920's my Dad and his 3 brothers were raised on a ranch and played cowboys a lot. There was a Springfield Trapdoor that didn't work and an 1873 Winchester that was broken plus a couple old shotguns that did not work. The boys played with them and Grandma didn't like them playing with guns so ...
by JimT
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today's Hunting Tip
Replies: 15
Views: 637

Today's Hunting Tip

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by JimT
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?
Replies: 36
Views: 1174

Re: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?

If you haven't had a bullet jump and lock the cylinder on a revolver, you're not trying hard enough. :D I haven't had that since the 1980's when I learned more about "bullet pull" and how to size and bell the neck of the case .... :lol: BUT I have run into factory loads that had no primin...