Many thanks kind Sirs
I will call them tomorrow and then mull it over some, somehow I think it will be a tight .58 and the .68 in their description is a miss print!
Nath.
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- Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Opinions please!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1077
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Opinions please!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1077
Re: OT Opinions please!
Thanks Hobie, who was Val Forgett?
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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VERY On Topic-FIRST LEVERGUN DEER!!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1410
Re: VERY On Topic-FIRST LEVERGUN DEER!!!!
Naerly missed this Well done their, top man.
That old girl can still breath fire and get grub
Nath.
That old girl can still breath fire and get grub
Nath.
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone Else Use Reduced Loads For Hunting "not so big" game?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 794
Re: Anyone Else Use Reduced Loads For Hunting "not so big" game?
I use to in my 30/30. 110grn Speer HP and a sniff of 231 was good for rabbits n' squirls. I have drove the same bullet out of the 308 with h4227 that was plenty for fox to 150yds. I use to use 4227 and 60grn 243 loads for shooting rabbits to 200yds many moons ago. Our small woodland Roe deer don't n...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2009 buck
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1871
Re: 2009 buck
Thats a fair animal you got BB! Yep, fitting for him that ole' 38 doing him proud.
What was the load, the shot and distance etc etc ?
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What was the load, the shot and distance etc etc ?
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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello All! Introduction and such.....
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2668
Re: Hello All! Introduction and such.....
I AM AMAZED. A LEVERGUNNER FROM NEWYORKNEWYORK, THE TOWN SO NICE THEY NAMED IT TWICE. IS THAT PLACE STILL PART OF THE U.S. OF A. ?? IS IT TRUE THEY TORE DOWN YANKEE STADIUM AND BUILT A NEW ONE; THEY REALLY WOULDN'T DO THAT TO AN ICON WOULD THEY ?? I HEARD THIS SOME TIME BACK AND TOLD THE GUY HE WAS...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This chaps my hide...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1338
Re: This chaps my hide...
Well said Goat and everyone. After years of seeing it and trying to do something about it I've come to the conclusion that there is nothing more difficult to fix than ignorance and stupidity - especially when it comes to guns. The worst part is that these are the folks others judge us by. +1 ya can...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Pic Hunter/Trappers.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1386
Re: Old Pic Hunter/Trappers.
Looks more like another mule to me (he said squinting).
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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Opinions please!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1077
Re: OT Opinions please!
I had that smooth bore version, I think it was called the "Buffalo Hunter" it was a reliable shooter and it had a musket size nipple which if fired with a heavy charge would put the hammer back on half cock. :o I used 70 to 90 Grs with up to 1oz of shot. Killed a few rabbits and pigeons w...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle Zeros..?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1622
Re: Rifle Zeros..?
I tend to take the oppurtunity if I see a handy target on the way out to just check or will intentionally pack a card target just in case I get chance to shoot a few rounds say somewhere out of the way. I also have a cork board like the ones you pin letters to etc that sometimes stays in the car for...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Pic Hunter/Trappers.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1386
Re: Old Pic Hunter/Trappers.
Different world, those dogs look like running dogs to me!
That cabin would be just great on a horrid cold wet night all the same with added bonus of no bickering woman around
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That cabin would be just great on a horrid cold wet night all the same with added bonus of no bickering woman around
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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 15 mins and back infront of the fire!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 723
Re: OT 15 mins and back infront of the fire!
Wish I had now. I carried it all day Saturday out with my bow and never got a shot, nearly took it with 22 but thought every one must be sick of 9422 and squirls pictures so left it at home.nemhed wrote:Good job and great report! Don't you post pictures anymore?
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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 & H-110
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1096
Re: 45-70 & H-110
The only way that may work is with a good filler and a small charge not that much more than a 410 level of h110 but what for when there are much better options!
Then again, what do I know!!
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Then again, what do I know!!
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- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Opinions please!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1077
Re: OT Opinions please!
Yep GK, thats what I thought. I rang the seller to check for me and the bore condition.
Did you have one just like this example or the Zouave version?
Hope you are all well by the way
Nath.
Did you have one just like this example or the Zouave version?
Hope you are all well by the way
Nath.
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 15 mins and back infront of the fire!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 723
OT 15 mins and back infront of the fire!
I had a nice walk with the 9422 Sunday n' got 4 squirls and 2 pigeon. Monday morning on the way work I remembered I had promised a gent two rabbits this Wednesday, 'doh' I could of got them with the 22 on Sunday had I remembered :roll: Only one thing for it, grab a torch and the Franchi/Bennelli plu...
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Need some saddle info from the cowoys on thr forum
- Replies: 10
- Views: 576
Re: OT Need some saddle info from the cowoys on thr forum
English riding allways looks so painfull to me, riding with a plum shoved up ya,,,,,,,,
I'll go now whilst I'm ahead
Nath.
I'll go now whilst I'm ahead
Nath.
- Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Opinions please!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1077
OT Opinions please!
http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/Detail.php?NewGunID=051018125510015&Num=2GunsTotal+19&Filter[NewType][]=Shotgun%20(Black%20Powder)&Filter[NewMechanism][]=Muzzle%20Loading&Filter[NewMechanism][]=Front%20Loading&Filter[NewMechanism][]=Percussion&Filter[NewMechanism][]=Ha...
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I've been bad.....look what followed me home.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1216
Re: I've been bad.....look what followed me home.
It's moments like these that make me wish scotT was still about !
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- Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can anyone explain this oddity?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3571
Re: Can anyone explain this oddity?
Hobie, that don't look all that Jap to me but what the heck do I know
Do Japanese swords have a guard like that??
Nath.
Do Japanese swords have a guard like that??
Nath.
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: A story from my father...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 932
Re: OT: A story from my father...
A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush
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- Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I've been bad.....look what followed me home.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1216
Re: I've been bad.....look what followed me home.
You are a very naughty boy but of the highest order! You must promise to report your progress with that rifle here at regular intervals or else!! You must promise to post pictures at regular intervals of that rifle or else!! You must load it with BP as soon as possible or else!! Oh and nice find :D ...
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 218 Bee bullet tests
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2625
Re: 218 Bee bullet tests
That performance would be dandy on small deer too!
Thanks,
Nath.
Thanks,
Nath.
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We just lost another good one.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2138
Re: We just lost another good one.
May he allways be in our Lords memory.
Nath.
Nath.
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - made my 1st business trip since my surgery
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1299
Re: OT - made my 1st business trip since my surgery
Good man! It is good when one can feel usefull again.
Promise to be cautious though hey!
Nath.
Promise to be cautious though hey!
Nath.
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My BLR and Bullet performance w/pic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 303
Re: My BLR and Bullet performance w/pic
Well done Bigahh, I like them 150 H Rnose too, the last thing I shot with one was a crow around the 200yd mark last spring. Hollowed him out a treat!
Nath.
Nath.
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Patience Pays Off
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1734
Re: Patience Pays Off
Thats just amazing well done to the both of you
Nath
Nath
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting Before The Season
- Replies: 8
- Views: 595
Re: Hunting Before The Season
Na, it's a 38-55. Thems big fat guys in the red coats must take some stopping
Nath.
Nath.
- Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pyrodex lever carbine loads
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2223
Re: Pyrodex lever carbine loads
Hodgdon's web site has a page of Pyrodex loads for cartridges, and a page for 777 loads for cartridges. I think a 200 grain .44 mag needs 30 grains of Pyrodex, but I don't have it before me. I would use that powder in a revolver or shotgun if it were mine. Straight walled cartridges permit too much...
- Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Son's first Deer
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1581
Re: Son's first Deer
Thats just fantastic, perfect shot placement and thats a good hole in the buck!
Nath
Nath
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pyrodex lever carbine loads
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2223
Re: Pyrodex lever carbine loads
The rust will occure easier than from BP yes but in it's defense not a deep rust if treated again quickly. Send a smokeless round down when your done, that'll get rid of the bulk of soot. I love using pyro in my 12g. A couple of damp patches through first to remove most of the deposits. In that 44 a...
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1893 Marlin 32-40 range report part II
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1340
Re: 1893 Marlin 32-40 range report part II
Wow thats good shooting there
Nath.
Nath.
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's a fan of the .270 Win?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2255
Re: Who's a fan of the .270 Win?
I love the 270w, I have never owned one but a good friend does and I have seen some pretty good shots over great distance to convince me it is a winner. Lots of folk talk of recoil when it comes to the 270 but with using slow powders I could not buy into their moaning and I was vindicated when I sho...
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good Day With A .243
- Replies: 9
- Views: 666
Re: Good Day With A .243
Neat report of a neat day, thanks for sharing
Nath.
Nath.
- Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
- Replies: 105
- Views: 27074
Re: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
Horsesoldier has it, I love chuking the 308w at crows n' other stuff at 200yds plus but nowt gets me all excited as sneaking up on something with my bow under 20yds!
30/30 is efficient but 357 more so IMO.
Nath.
30/30 is efficient but 357 more so IMO.
Nath.
- Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who says a 30-30 won't kill deer!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2368
Re: Who says a 30-30 won't kill deer!!!
The 30wcf is a peach on allsorts ,well done
A whistle works too
Nath.
A whistle works too
Nath.
- Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 works again
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2453
Re: 32-20 works again
Been told the same thing a few times. Seems to work just fine, assuming some common sense is used. Even worked with puny cowboy loads I was warned to not use. I also suspect it has a lot to do with distance limitations and shot placement, and the fact that I haven't taken anything over say 125 poun...
- Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
- Replies: 105
- Views: 27074
Re: .357 Magnum Hunting... Being Laughed At :(
Good for you friend, nowt wrong with a 357.
The jokes on them really ain't it
Nath.
The jokes on them really ain't it
Nath.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .35 Remington success
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1750
Re: .35 Remington success
Thats fantastic, congrats
Nath.
Nath.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Be carefull out there!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1447
Re: OT - Be carefull out there!
Glad you are ok! Would some rope in addition to the ratchet strap of helped?
Nath.
Nath.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Some pics for ya.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1187
Re: OT Some pics for ya.
Ok ok, something I have allways wanted to know, what is a ghillie?
Where does the term ghillie come from?
Oh and well done, just watch them dogs don't widdle on ya
Nath.
Where does the term ghillie come from?
Oh and well done, just watch them dogs don't widdle on ya
Nath.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My sons first deer and first buck, Big thanks to KOOZ
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1303
Re: My sons first deer and first buck, Big thanks to KOOZ
Now that is just so great, well done to everyone and what a fine young shot we have here
Nath.
Nath.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A few Hunts and memories from the PH
- Replies: 12
- Views: 889
Re: A few Hunts and memories from the PH
Priceless Joe, many thanks
Nath.
Nath.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bad day with a .243
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1665
Re: bad day with a .243
Now I ain't a 243 fan either but a bad shot is a bad shot what ever the hole in the tube is! I also want to say good on you getting bro on a deer like that and tell im' it goes wrong for every one sometime, he must not quit but do the next one the justice it deserves to right the wrong here. Good fo...
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FTX 325 gr .458 Ballistic Improvement Hoopla-Dead Deer Photo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 844
Re: FTX 325 gr .458 Ballistic Improvement Hoopla
Well done there, that shot would of been an archers dream too
Good work with the call too.
Nath.
Good work with the call too.
Nath.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Timing is Everything...!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1463
Re: OT - Timing is Everything...!
Ouch, what a shame
Nath.
Nath.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Woods walking with the paradox
- Replies: 11
- Views: 810
Re: OT - Woods walking with the paradox
Well done Mike and good luck, I will be listening out for your shot.
I took my W,H, Monk for a stroll after work Friday and Tia popped a cock pheasant up at 30 odd yds, man I thought it was a turkey! 4lb 12oz
Taken with english 61/2s and 1/4 choke.
Go get m' Mike
Nath.
I took my W,H, Monk for a stroll after work Friday and Tia popped a cock pheasant up at 30 odd yds, man I thought it was a turkey! 4lb 12oz
Taken with english 61/2s and 1/4 choke.
Go get m' Mike
Nath.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 22 hornet and coyotes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2481
Re: OT 22 hornet and coyotes
I was just wondering what I can expect out of my 218 Bee on coyotes. I'm shooting the Hornady 45 gr. "Bee" hollow point bullet at 2650 fps. I haven't shot these bullets at anything but paper yet and am just curious how explosive they are. I reckon I should shoot one or two into some milk ...
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Marine Gunny Gives a Well-deserved "1 Finger Salute"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1074
Re: OT: Marine Gunny Gives a Well-deserved "1 Finger Salute"
That takes guts and there sure is some backwards thinking idiots about.
Thanks.
Nath.
Thanks.
Nath.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another talk with the ol' PH
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1236
Re: Another talk with the ol' PH
Thats brill, thanks 86er,
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- Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: THIN leather gloves?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2694
Re: OT: THIN leather gloves?
Me being as tight as a ducks @ss I adapt my gloves by putting a little slit length wise to just pop my trigger finger through
Nath.
Nath.