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by Thunder50
Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beretta Storm Carbine
Replies: 23
Views: 2710

Re: Beretta Storm Carbine

Had a 40 cal carbine at one time. Shot well, just wasn't fond of the mag issue. Have a HiPoint 45 carbine now. Its heavy and trigger pull is also heavy, but it digests about anything I have tried to feed it, even full wadcutters. You can modify 45acp mags to fit, but you can't then use them in your ...
by Thunder50
Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 ACP Reloading Question
Replies: 16
Views: 2026

Re: .45 ACP Reloading Question

Calipers can get you real close, but can be off a few thousandths. Do you have a micrometer? If so, check the diameter with it and see if it isn't different.
by Thunder50
Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interstate sale of handgun laws may be changing
Replies: 12
Views: 2428

Re: Interstate sale of handgun laws may be changing

Yeah, me too!! But once I would have it shipped home and then fees, ect. they weren't such great deals
by Thunder50
Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need the Collective Wisdom of the Board
Replies: 23
Views: 1761

Re: Need the Collective Wisdom of the Board

Have had the same thing happen to some 32 H&R mag brass, but it doesn't cost near as much as your stuff!!
by Thunder50
Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle Shooting -- "Errors" Target
Replies: 2
Views: 409

Re: Rifle Shooting -- "Errors" Target

Stapeled a copy of that target at our outdoor range. For some reason, some people did NOT appreciate the humor:)
by Thunder50
Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Home Service" lead supply - any leads?
Replies: 12
Views: 1198

Re: "Home Service" lead supply - any leads?

Just ordered from Badman last night
by Thunder50
Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USAA runaround on my hunting vehicle
Replies: 13
Views: 1618

Re: USAA runaround on my hunting vehicle

Thought about switching to USAA. Was in the body shop getting my pickup fixed from someone doing a hit/run on me and told the guy (been doing any body work I need for the last 20 years, he is good at it) that I might switch. He flat out told me that he would not be doing body work on my vehicles if ...
by Thunder50
Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now That I've Calmed Down...
Replies: 32
Views: 3867

Re: Now That I've Calmed Down...

I am not too sure even about dealers. I quit taking my vehicles in to have the oil changed as it seems like they put on the drain plug and filter "gorilla tight" every time, even when I tell them to tell the guy not to do that, use a torque wrench. They must use an impact wrench instead. H...
by Thunder50
Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another 300 BLK question
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: another 300 BLK question

Not really, but I would think the 110gr vmax or the 125gr speer tnt would work well. Another possiblity might be 100gr bullets for the 32-20, but don't know about feeding and the extra .003" bullet diameter might raise pressures to quickly. Same with bullets designed for the 32mag. I suspect al...
by Thunder50
Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading questions on the 300 BLK
Replies: 9
Views: 1486

Re: reloading questions on the 300 BLK

I have been shooting either Nosler 125gr BT or Speer TNT (bulk boxes) out of my 300blk. If the wind isn't blowing, I can hit a 7"x7" plate @500 yds easily, but at our range, seldom is there not any wind!! No chambering problems with standard dies.
by Thunder50
Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage model 170 pump 30-30
Replies: 12
Views: 4679

Re: Savage model 170 pump 30-30

Don't forget the Ruger #1 in 30-30!!! :D
by Thunder50
Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Even Wyoming has its share of idiots.
Replies: 15
Views: 996

Re: Even Wyoming has its share of idiots.

Dog was just getting his revenge for getting him neutered :lol:
by Thunder50
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92's worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 1499

Re: B-92's worth?

I can do that.
by Thunder50
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes it just sucks.
Replies: 54
Views: 5338

Re: Sometimes it just sucks.

Prayers up for you and your family and may you find peace
by Thunder50
Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92's worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 1499

Re: B-92's worth?

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it.
by Thunder50
Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92's worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 1499

B-92's worth?

Have a pair of Browning B-92's, one in 357mag and the other a 44 mag, that I am thinking of sending down the road to another home. Wondering what they might be worth? The 357 has had some rust on the buttplate that I cleaned up with steel wool and some dings on the buttstock. From the action forward...
by Thunder50
Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .
Replies: 34
Views: 2812

Re: Need prayers ASAP

You got it!
by Thunder50
Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cat stinks ..........
Replies: 17
Views: 1311

Re: My cat stinks ..........

My daughter gives her cat a bath each week, has since he was a kitten, he doesn't mind it too much.

Hope you get your problem solved
by Thunder50
Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Public Range can be a dangerous place!
Replies: 43
Views: 3394

Re: Public Range can be a dangerous place!

Wonder how long it will be before there are holes in that overhang??? Glad you are OK.!
by Thunder50
Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Just LOVE CVS Pharmacy
Replies: 15
Views: 1828

Re: I Just LOVE CVS Pharmacy

Now if you were really evil, you would wait until the 180 days expiration day on the check , then call them and ask them to replace it since it is out of date!!!
by Thunder50
Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
Replies: 28
Views: 4093

Re: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF

I use Leverevolution powder under my 190gr cast.
by Thunder50
Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which is quieter?
Replies: 57
Views: 6825

Re: Which is quieter?

Don't think they make them now, but my Grandfather used CCI mini-caps, a quiet 22 short, to deadly and quiet effects on the crows at the farm when they were raiding the pecan tree. They really didn't know where the noise was from, only that one of their own fell to the ground. IIRC, the velocity of ...
by Thunder50
Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooters I want are not available or not affordable...
Replies: 15
Views: 1132

Re: Shooters I want are not available or not affordable...

Would you be interested in a NIB Winchester '92 in 38-40? One of the rifles from Davidsons years ago.
by Thunder50
Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger NO 1A in 30-30
Replies: 13
Views: 1930

Re: Ruger NO 1A in 30-30

dkmlever, let me know how much the #1 is please
by Thunder50
Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP! 32/20 -- What do you use for neck sizing?
Replies: 11
Views: 817

Re: HELP! 32/20 -- What do you use for neck sizing?

How about using the size die, carbide, for the 32 H&R mag?
by Thunder50
Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I thought .45-70 and .45 GOVT were the same round?
Replies: 4
Views: 896

Re: I thought .45-70 and .45 GOVT were the same round?

Looks like someone took some 45-70 Govt cases and reformed them to 38-56.
by Thunder50
Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee classic loaders
Replies: 11
Views: 1612

Re: Lee classic loaders

I would think a newbie could start for $100 or less Lee Hand press $40 Set of dies $30 Lee hand prime $25 ____ $95 The Lee loader thing went by the wayside real quickly and I got a press. Have used the Lyman 310 stuff quite a bit, but the hand press is hard to beat.
by Thunder50
Sun Jul 20, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: James garner RIP
Replies: 21
Views: 2289

Re: James garner RIP

RIP. Was one of my favorites too. Sooners lost a great fan.
by Thunder50
Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a new one today
Replies: 7
Views: 797

Re: Bought a new one today

Nephew bought one. Its his #1 380acp gun now. That is, if he can pry it from his wife.
by Thunder50
Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 86 would you guys keep?
Replies: 29
Views: 3470

Re: Which 86 would you guys keep?

33wcf TD then the 45-90. Would have to keep two.
by Thunder50
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would you trim hundreds of .243 and .308 to 1.2" Length?
Replies: 15
Views: 1859

Re: How would you trim hundreds of .243 and .308 to 1.2" Len

Lots of people that make 300 blackout brass from 5.56 brass, use one of the little harbor freight chop saws to cut the brass
by Thunder50
Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your BBQ tool of choice?
Replies: 35
Views: 2301

Re: What's your BBQ tool of choice?

I use a Cookshack electric smoker for my BBQ and a gas grill for my grilling. Have been contemplating a Traegar type grill to try BBQing with. Heard they work great, but man are they $$$
by Thunder50
Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived
Replies: 98
Views: 19963

Re: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived

As long as we are showing off 500 S&W's, here is mine that I just got in from the gunsmith a few weeks ago. Its got a lever on it!!!
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by Thunder50
Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92 357mag worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 2488

Re: B-92 357mag worth?

Yeppers. Few pics. Spot of rust on top tang. Buttplate is pitted and not much finish. Almost like this was in a scabbard with the back end exposed to some elememts, and the front part protected. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d149/Bigdog337/B-92005_zps299c373a.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/album...
by Thunder50
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92 357mag worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 2488

Re: B-92 357mag worth?

Yeah, from the lever forward, its probably 98%, and the lever back, then 80%. Overall, not too bad.
by Thunder50
Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92 357mag worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 2488

B-92 357mag worth?

LGS has one for sale. Wood is OK, but finish coming off in places. Blue is good and seems to be in good shape otherwise. Just wondering what the thing is worth nowadays.
by Thunder50
Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for my Uncle...update.....update at bottom
Replies: 56
Views: 4455

Re: Prayers for my Uncle...update

Prayers up for you and your Uncle.
by Thunder50
Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Big Bore Pump Action Rifle Fans...
Replies: 43
Views: 8007

Re: For Big Bore Pump Action Rifle Fans...

How about a 760 in 458 Socom(308 rim size)? Be like having a pump action 45-70.

Or possibly 50 Beowulf (7.62 x 39 rim size) for a real thumper. This would probably be easier to do than the 500 S&W.
by Thunder50
Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This came into the shop today !
Replies: 14
Views: 1830

Re: This came into the shop today !

:mrgreen: DROOL :mrgreen: How much????
by Thunder50
Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On getting older....
Replies: 17
Views: 945

Re: On getting older....

I'm not that old yet!!! :lol: Give me another 20 years or so, when I am in my 80's. But then again, Grandad still had an eye for the ladies, even in his 80's!!!
by Thunder50
Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas wellcome on a 357 mag. test gun........
Replies: 12
Views: 2202

Re: Ideas wellcome on a 357 mag. test gun........

The Ruger 77/357 is pretty light. There is also a Ruger #1A in 357mag.
by Thunder50
Tue May 27, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?
Replies: 58
Views: 5363

Re: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?

Rem XR-100 in 243
by Thunder50
Mon May 26, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In search of the perfect sausage gravy
Replies: 13
Views: 1153

Re: In search of the perfect sausage gravy

I use Owens hot sausage. Brown it, take it from the pan, leaving the oil/crumbles. Put in the flour and brown a bit, add milk and stir. I then crumble up some of the sausage and put it back in the thickening gravy. Add salt/pepper and a dash of ground hot pepper. Let thicken.
by Thunder50
Mon May 26, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got it back!!
Replies: 7
Views: 919

Finally got it back!!

OK, you are wondering what I am talking about. Looking thru things stored at my Grandparents house, I came across this rifle. Guess my Father had picked it up at sometime and had been sitting in a closet ever since his bomber crashed. Found it when I was about 18 and messed with it a bit, but bore w...
by Thunder50
Sun May 11, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: neighbors!
Replies: 41
Views: 3838

Re: neighbors!

Is he visiting or is he going to be there permantly? If temporary, then as said, maybe 22's or smaller caliber until he leaves. Is there a range near you, if so, then maybe she will pay your range fees, so as to not disturb her grandfather. You hate to run your place differently, just because a neig...
by Thunder50
Sat May 10, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pricing on a Used 2009 John Deere X300 Mower w/ Snowblower?
Replies: 2
Views: 395

Re: Pricing on a Used 2009 John Deere X300 Mower w/ Snowblow

IIRC, There is a $600 rebate on the x300's right now. I think I paid $3,500 for the wifes x304, two years ago. think the X300 was $3000. That was with mower. Don't know what the cab and snowblower go for, but call up John Deere and find out. Heck, call John Deere and find out what a new one costs wi...
by Thunder50
Sat May 10, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 Blackout 'Quiz' - not impressed yet with the round...
Replies: 20
Views: 1781

Re: 300 Blackout 'Quiz' - not impressed yet with the round..

Have a carbine barrel for my AR, but I shoot my 24" barreled bolt gun in 300 BLK more. Full speed with a 125-130gr bullet. Might keep the AR in the blackout, but might rechamber the bolt gun to 30 TCU. One thing nice about the bolt gun, is being out at our range and hitting our 7" X 7"...
by Thunder50
Thu May 08, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys have a John Deere X300 ?
Replies: 4
Views: 624

Re: Any of you guys have a John Deere X300 ?

Don't have a x300, but the wife has an x304 that she likes. Only thing about the new JD's is don't try and start them with a low battery. The ignition module will fry if you do. JD replaced it and the mechanic told me to make sure the battery is charged up and to junk the factory battery after a yea...
by Thunder50
Wed May 07, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speer Hot-Cor 220 Winchester 356
Replies: 9
Views: 606

Re: Speer Hot-Cor 220 Winchester 356

Haven't tried LVR and the 220's in my 356, only 180's and 200's. AA2015br and the 220's works well, so no need. LVR really shines in my 30-30 and a 195gr cast bullet. 2200fps IIRC and excellent accuracy. 3" group @220yds is not uncommon if I do my part. I also use LVR and lighter bullets in the...
by Thunder50
Sun May 04, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'm gonna buy it.
Replies: 15
Views: 1000

Re: I think I'm gonna buy it.

I have about 10K or better thru my 39A and still shoots great. All high speed stuff.