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- Sat May 02, 2009 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fords new Jeep Y J
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3462
Re: Fords new Jeep Y J
Guncranks, Ain't it somethin' how Jeep owners, like colt-winchester-marlin-remington-s&w-ruger owners can get allfully defensive about their AMERICAN made purchases. I absolutely refuse to buy anything unless its made right here in the good 'ole U.S. of A. :D ---------------------Sixgun (funny ...
- Sat May 02, 2009 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mossberg/Revelation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1499
Re: Mossberg/Revelation
Thanks Mesc :D I almost bought one of those a couple of months ago ! Just a rough shooter, but i am glad i passed --- it looked like it had potential, but if it is not compatible with MArlin replacement parts, i did the right thing for me ! I am thinking about buying a Glenfield now though -- nut at...
- Sat May 02, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fords new Jeep Y J
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3462
Re: Fords new Jeep Y J
17 k price point, with a diesel, would put that in my garage ! The Jeep Liberty has a diesel version, maybe it is A similar engine ----- alas, me thinks it will be as ont of the other posters said, --- much more than 17k by the time it gets imported
- Sat May 02, 2009 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mossberg/Revelation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1499
Re: Mossberg/Revelation
Is it a lever action? The only Revelation i have seen was a pistol grip Marlin 336 re-badged as a Revelation in 30/30
- Fri May 01, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CHECK OUT THE NAME OF THIS RANCH
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1376
Re: CHECK OUT THE NAME OF THIS RANCH
Can't be a real ranch, I'm guessing it's one of those hobby farms. Definitely a reflection of the owner. What did Forrest say? "Stupid is as stupid does" my guess too ------- 50 head, a couple of dogs and a "cute" name. I'd be embarrassed for my mother to come visit me with a si...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3099
Re: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
Time to fire up the mystery machine so we can get to the bottom of this one !!
SSSSHHHHRROOOOBY DOO !!!
SSSSHHHHRROOOOBY DOO !!!
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1653
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
Old Ironsights wrote:Hey, at least MY movie gun is available off-the-rack at your neighborhood S-Mart.
Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart!
"Gimme some sugar baby"
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1653
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
The Shiloh Sharps Selleck had in "Quigley Down Under" or the Henry Robert DuVall used in "Lonesome Dove". I would pick this one too for greatest movie rifle of all time --- it does technically have a lever, --- i just interpreted the OP's intention of lever guns being magazine f...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1653
Re: Which movie lever would you like in your collection?
# 1 ) case colored 1876 model in .45-60 as used in "Crossfire Trail"
# 2 ) big ring model 92 SRC
# 2 ) big ring model 92 SRC
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Firearm Dealer You May Be Missing - Update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1237
Re: A Firearm Dealer You May Be Missing
did they send you some pics before you bought it? They have a ton of model 94's on there -- good prices too !
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price Check - Winchester .218 Bee
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3099
Re: Value on a Winchester?
I hope your in a position to take it off his hands if or when he decides to sell it -- sounds like a nice rifle Gun Broker prices are around $1000 average it seems --- the .218 Bee calibre might add a couple hundred to it if someone wants that. Nice, turn of the century examples fetch a bit more, ob...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found - Stag Arms AR Lower Receivers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 576
Re: Found - Stag Arms AR Lower Receivers
I've got a couple of those things myself (lower receivers) and am just waiting for the public to quit buying Sam's Club type numbers of the things so i can get a couple of uppers. Since i have a .223 AR, and a 223 AR pistol now, i think these 2 spare receivers will be reserved for something cool May...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3397
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5461
Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
--- cannot replace my dad's model 94 , even if it is a rather mundane Ranger model. But in reality, a quick trip to GB and a fresh credit card could get me several duplicates of his easily enough. His 20 gauge Model 50 shotgun would be a bit harder to replace Other than those 2, the rest can be dupl...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Theft & Armed robery
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2032
Re: OT: Theft & Armed robery
stay safe ---- you are not alone. My mother has lived on 5 acres for 30 years and recently had a break in as well as several flat bed utility trailers stolen from the yard (they were mine---- i was more annoyed about the break in than the trailers though--) I am glad she was not home -- but not much...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Anyone want to loan me a couple bucks for this lever
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1460
Re: OT- Anyone want to loan me a couple bucks for this lever
Well, just shooting it would devalue it, kinda like driving a car away from the show room, but that does not keep me from driving a new vehicle. i would shoot the HECK out of that rifle and begin to give it character of a well used and treasured tool. Just my thoughts. Beautiful! Its a Turnbull res...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1338
Re: OT- Win 1200 pump
I wish i had mine back compared to the Remington 870 i have today You don't say what the problem with the 870 is but if it is in feeding you might just need to reform that carrier. I understand (and one can see in a side-by-side comparison) that the newer carriers are "flatter" than the o...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3397
Re: What is your favorite wild Hog hunting lever? Backup?
Model 94 30-30 with .45 Colt Ruger b-u. Have a Guide Gun, but haven't used it yet, other than sighting it in at the range--- if i ever get time to go hunting again, it will get its turn, but the 30-30 is sufficient for most Oklahoma/Texas sized piggies http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb285/street...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1338
Re: OT- Win 1200 pump
I wish i had mine back compared to the Remington 870 i have today
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6135
Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value
[The moral of the story is this, the Ruger #3 isn't worth owning even if the seller paid you $500 to take the misery stick off his hands. Walking around with a fresh pile of dog poop in your shirt pocket while someone big continues to punch you in the face would be more pleasant than owning that ab...
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6135
Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value
Just get it and shoot factory spec loads out of it -- no need to shadow .458 Mag ballistics for pigs (unless they are over 500 lbs or something)
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first "High-Powered" rifle
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6720
Re: My first "High-Powered" rifle
M-16 A2 issued to me in 1989 was the first, if that counts. I never had my own rifle growing up other than a bb gun. In '96, after i had gotten out of the service, i purchased an FN-FAL and a Mini-14 at the same time
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 642
Re: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
Timothy wrote:I agree, great movie despite its disarm the citizen parts. .
hmmmmm -- i never thought of that. Shades of Milwaukeee today
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 642
OT--- another movie review: Wyatt Earp
Hadn't seen the Kevin Costner Wyatt Earp version in full since it hit VHS after it was released. (think it was around 94, maybe 95) I bought the dvd recently and held off, as i knew it was a long, drawn out affair ----------- well, tonight was a rainy night and i had little else to do I practically ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2232
Re: If you could !
Must be because Quigley treated his rifle like a lot of us would treat it -- with love and care :o I'm not so sure.... After lifting himself out of the burning Hotel with it, and later on, using it muzzle first as a crutch, I'm surprised it shot at all :lol: i need to watch that movie again anyway ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: question for JReed
- Replies: 19
- Views: 991
Re: question for JReed
cut it, cut it , cut it :lol: Or not - its your rifle mine cut to 18" --- i know its a 3-9, but i keep it turned down to 3 and have trained my eyes to look through with both eyes open (not a Sav, a R700 in 243) I cant see how a scout scope would be too much faster - because 1st shot capability ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1022
Re: OT--Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers
Dont have one, but i have a hankerin' for the .44 mag N frame model. It sure is a big honkin' pistol for a snubbie
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2232
Re: If you could !
Interesting how so many of us think alike. The first thing that popped into my head before reading the posts: The original Quigley Sharps from the movie! Must be because Quigley treated his rifle like a lot of us would treat it -- with love and care --- plus the rifle played such a large part in th...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could !
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2232
Re: If you could !
Quigley Sharps rifle replica made in 45/110 (EMF replicas are either 45/70 or 45/120 it seems)
I love the way the rifle looks and i love the big .45 cal thunder boomers !
I love the way the rifle looks and i love the big .45 cal thunder boomers !
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1537
Re: Off or On Topic, your choice- I remember when .....
--- i remember when i could shoot as much as i wanted from my backyard with no fear of striking a suburbanite mowing the lawn of his cookie cutter tract home 1/2 mile away from my mom and dad's acreage --- i remember when i never saw a wild deer or coyote close to my home , because they stuck to the...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: $100 Glenfield
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1197
Re: $100 Glenfield
If its a 30-30, re-chamber to 30-30 Ackley Improved, Chop and re-crown the barrel to 16", parkerize it , sand the checkering off and thin the profile of the stock out at the same time, re-finish with a low maintenance oiled finish. Optional: attach rail and fwd mounted red dot sight. Make a fun...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- new pistol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 368
Re: OT -- new pistol
Or threeHobie wrote:Everyone needs a militia rifle.
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3308
Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos
Ruger Single Six and Henry .22 --- awesome plinkers ! --- Only thing better would be a USFA 12-shooter/Win 9422 or M-39 combo
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle/Pistol Combos
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3308
Re: Rifle/Pistol Combos
J Miller wrote:Well, I got right to it, but when I got down to the 454 Casull and .45 LONG Colt I lost interest.
Joe
you're kidding, right ? I am looking at an ammunition box right now marked ".45 Long Colt, 250 gr HP/XTP " it seems to be a pretty common slip up
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- new pistol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 368
OT -- new pistol
Another one in the "Lord, I apologize" category. Rock River Arms pistol lower and a 10.5" barreled upper. I have perused the AR forums before, but those guys are not nearly as much fun as levergunners as a general rule :lol: Because of how loud centerfire cartridges are out of short b...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I never sell guns, but...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3173
Re: I never sell guns, but...
have an 870 Rem. patrolman's shotgun == parkerized finish, oiled wood, rifle stock and sights, magazine extension, etc. Its OK -- i'd sell it in a minute if i could get a deal on a wood stock Winchester Defender to replace it with. (they had one piece full length magazines without the need for the c...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new self defense revolver
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2200
Re: new self defence revolver
very nice --- i would love to feel the trigger on that baby
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A bit OT: Scope for Ruger #1, 45-70
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1457
Re: A bit OT: Scope for Ruger #1, 45-70
Leupold used to make (maybe they still do) a 2.5 - 7x variable with a small , straight objective lens. Had a friend with a 45-70 #1 and thats what graced his rifle -- it looked about right, size wise
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1873 Trapper collection aution!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 642
Re: 1873 Trapper collection aution!
Well, the Californians do have the 101 coastline drive from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur and beyond ---- thats worth a little aggravation i guess
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL - What is your gun "collection" worth?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2366
Re: POLL - What is your gun "collection" worth?
Mine actually added up to be less than i thought, when i really took a cold hard look at the real value of each piece. My wife was not really disturbed until recently, when i have shown up with black rifles and started bringing home mass quantities (for me) of reloading supplies. Now she wants me to...
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Email Censorship - RANT
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1750
Re: OT: Email Censorship - RANT
I am so over the top with e mail that i almost despise it now. It is a triumph to get the inbox down to maybe a dozen or so --- and if i am gone for 3 or 4 days, i have to sift through 75 or so stuff messages, my finger gets sore from pressing the delete key. I sent out a form email a few weeks ago ...
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Shorts -- i guess i'll take 'em
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2484
.22 Shorts -- i guess i'll take 'em
Wandering through my local Sam Walton founded emporium and stopped by the sportings goods counter for the umpteenth time in the past month --- nothing for .22's except Shorts at 3$ a box and Mags at $10 a box.w I should have bought all they had when they had semi full shelves 2 weeks ago --anyhoo. P...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Trails End TANG SAFETY ,I'm a leverholic
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2647
Re: Winchester Trails End TANG SAFETY ,I'm a leverholic
i guess i missed this one444Hal wrote:Na, polo shirt guys usually golf.
Levergunners usually wear flannel
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns, hunting, and a first timer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 908
Re: Leverguns, hunting, and a first timer
I am indexing a precautionary post to let you know my experience with the model 94 and Blazer AL ammo http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16120 basically, be careful with it ---- the owner's manual specifically names Blazer ammo as being a no-go. If it is working fine so far, t...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - my new CMMG AR-15 .22LR conversion unit at the range
- Replies: 9
- Views: 862
Re: OT - my new CMMG AR-15 .22LR conversion unit at the range
I dont think there are any objections to some classic MEtallica-- great song (Slipknot or Slayer might raise some eyebrows around here though :lol: ) That thing sounds like a sewing machine on the video. I've held back because i was worried about the bore diameter difference and the 1:9 twist in my ...
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 357 anniversery model
- Replies: 16
- Views: 922
Re: Ruger 357 anniversery model
I kind of think it is an apples to oranges comparison -- but, as in any fixed sight vs. adj sight debate, are you gonna find one load you prefer and shoot it exclusively, or do you want to vary your load strengths to suit different needs? The .357 is on a different ballfield power wise than many .45...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primer price gouging
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3735
Re: Primer price gouging
My local supply store (H and H gun range in OKC) charges about $35/1000. I was even able to get 2k of small rifle from them a couple of weeks ago ---- they are limiting purchases to 1k per person per day of any one size. This store used to be the highest place in town, but, the reloading manager tol...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not O.T. What's the best looking gun you ever owned?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9946
Re: Not O.T. What's the best looking gun you ever owned?
GOT ER DONE BY GOING THIS ROUTE!!! CHECK IT OUT! http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/madman4570/DSCN0266.jpg Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beer-holder :lol: I've got an AR and a SA GI .45 too --- what it lacks in the looks department, they both make up for on the range
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not O.T. What's the best looking gun you ever owned?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9946
Re: Not O.T. What's the best looking gun you ever owned?
Those are some very nice guns guys. This is a shameless thread 8) I like it! And here is my prettiest metal - Browning 1886 SRC with colors by Turnbull: http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_0670_2_.JPG [/img] Good grief, but that is a gorgeous case color job! :shock: I guess i know where to s...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Browning Hi-Power thoughts -
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3260
Re: OT - Browning Hi-Power thoughts -
I guess i am an old school guy --- and if i were to get a hi-cap 9 mil., it would definitely be a HP. Heck, the design is almost as old as the 1911