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by wvfarrier
Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We are frozen in and snowed in .. trapped in the house!
Replies: 30
Views: 2215

Re: We are frozen in and snowed in .. trapped in the house!

Its raining ICE here. We already have almost half an inch on top of the snow
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Bulldog contestant number 4
Replies: 31
Views: 1544

Re: American Bulldog contestant number 4

Uberti makes a 45acp SAA I believe
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Night Ride
Replies: 10
Views: 755

Re: Night Ride

Well, if you ever wanna ride, come on out to my farm and we will hit the trails.
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From my friend John Taffin
Replies: 17
Views: 1206

Re: From my friend John Taffin

The way, the truth and the life.
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, here it is...the truth
Replies: 15
Views: 1348

Well, here it is...the truth

by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 31, 2022 5:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200 gr wfngc
Replies: 10
Views: 1175

Re: 200 gr wfngc

No, I just a notice that they were back in stock.
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200 gr wfngc
Replies: 10
Views: 1175

Re: 200 gr wfngc

I primarily use a 160 grain LFN-GC and really like it but 40 more grains might be fun
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200 gr wfngc
Replies: 10
Views: 1175

200 gr wfngc

Ive been eyeballing the Cast Performance 200 grain WFN-GC for 357 mag. My google-fu has come up blank on load data though. I did find some fellas using a different 200gr projectile seated in 38spl brass (so it would feed in a levergun) with 12-14 grains of H110. Have any of ya'll tried these project...
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Ruger loads?
Replies: 14
Views: 1190

Re: 45 Colt Ruger loads?

That sounds painful
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Ruger loads?
Replies: 14
Views: 1190

Re: 45 Colt Ruger loads?

Ok, thats kinda what I figured.
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Ruger loads?
Replies: 14
Views: 1190

45 Colt Ruger loads?

I read Paco's article on "full house" 45 colt loadings for rifles. Are those comparable to the Ruger/TC loads or more powerful? I noticed most of the Ruger/TC loads are in the 28,000# pressure range.
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you have stiff joints
Replies: 13
Views: 1107

Re: If you have stiff joints

My wife likes to joke that I look like quasimodo first thing in morning while I try to get my body to cooperate.
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 8.6 BLK with 1:3 twist
Replies: 6
Views: 1636

Re: 8.6 BLK with 1:3 twist

One big downside is that .338 projectiles are extremely expensive and limited in options.
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enforcer or Lil'gun in .44 mag
Replies: 11
Views: 1406

Re: Enforcer or Lil'gun in .44 mag

I like Lil Gun for most of my 44 mag loadings.
by wvfarrier
Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 8.6 BLK with 1:3 twist
Replies: 6
Views: 1636

Re: 8.6 BLK with 1:3 twist

The article I read was claiming Sub 3" (subsonic) groups at 300 yards. If so, thats impressive
by wvfarrier
Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meeting forum members.
Replies: 9
Views: 1012

Re: Meeting forum members.

Any of you WV or Pa members are welcome to come have a covid free cup of coffee at the farm 😬
by wvfarrier
Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for a levergunner
Replies: 19
Views: 1575

Re: Prayers for a levergunner

GOD be merciful
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experience Is A Great Teacher or How I Learned Not To Shoot Myself In The Foot
Replies: 20
Views: 1605

Re: Experience Is A Great Teacher or How I Learned Not To Shoot Myself In The Foot

I had a similar "mirror" incident when I was younger. I was obsessed with fast draw and got pretty good. I made the mistake of not checking my Vaquero (apparently my dad had used it earlier in the day). I made my draw and man those youthful reflexes were smoking until I heard "BOOM&qu...
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cracker Barrel order
Replies: 12
Views: 1335

Re: Cracker Barrel order

Thata great. Justin is super smart. His daycare teachers are always amazed by the things he knows. Our bughest issue is he doesnt really talk yet. He parrots everything he hears and will use sign language (when he feels like it) but spontaneous speech is rare. He gets a stuff ton of therapy though s...
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cracker Barrel order
Replies: 12
Views: 1335

Re: Cracker Barrel order

All kidding aside, he is amazing. When we got the Autism diagnosis I really freaked out but his is very mild and he is sooo much fun. Just a happy kid.
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Taylors Takedown 44 magnum carbine
Replies: 10
Views: 1025

Re: My Taylors Takedown 44 magnum carbine

As far as mounts go. I took mine to a gunsmith and had an 8" picatinney rail mounted to the barrel. Works great
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Taylors Takedown 44 magnum carbine
Replies: 10
Views: 1025

Re: My Taylors Takedown 44 magnum carbine

Its a dandy for sure. My winchester 92 deluxe is my go to rifle for everything.
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cracker Barrel order
Replies: 12
Views: 1335

Cracker Barrel order

Be careful ordering breakfast from Cracker Barrel. I definitely didnt order this!
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...Counties Violated Law by Closing Gun Stores in Pandemic...
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: ...Counties Violated Law by Closing Gun Stores in Pandemic...

What makes it even worse is that if someone sues them over it and wins.....the taxpayers foots the bill. These morons get away with it
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tactical Light on a Revolver
Replies: 6
Views: 537

Re: Tactical Light on a Revolver

Should help with recoil 🤷‍♂️
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I bet it's loud........
Replies: 8
Views: 917

Re: I bet it's loud........

While I am not a fan of the "legend" you can actually tighten up the groups substantially by using .358 projectiles. At least that is the consensus on some of the.other forums
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Holy Grail Smith
Replies: 12
Views: 1403

Re: My Holy Grail Smith

It sold for $3,706!!!
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a bowl of soup to shake off the chill?
Replies: 6
Views: 780

Re: Need a bowl of soup to shake off the chill?

Ive never cared for squash but my wife loves it. I made an elk pot roast tonight....amazing
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Great Divorce
Replies: 4
Views: 690

The Great Divorce

What an incredible statement by CS Lewis in The Great Divorce.

There are only two kinds of people in the end.

Those who say to GOD "THY will be done".

And those to whom GOD says "Thy will be done".

The Implications are scary!!!
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bury my heart
Replies: 13
Views: 1420

Re: Bury my heart

I come from a family with a lot of Cherokee blood and am often moved by books on Native history but this book, it has affected me deeply. I can almost feel their loss in my soul
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore slugging question
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Re: Bore slugging question

Good info. Thank you. The outer measure .451
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 16, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore slugging question
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Re: Bore slugging question

Here is what I ended up with. I guess its not as bad as I thought.
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 16, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore slugging question
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Re: Bore slugging question

The marks were pretty shallow
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 16, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore slugging question
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Bore slugging question

So, I went to slug the bore of my Winchester 1892 in 45 colt. I was using the Hornady 50 cal (.490) lead balls. However, once I got the ball started past the muzzle the ball essentially pushed down the barrel with almost no resistance. Ive never had that happen before and am a little perplexed. Thou...
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bury my heart
Replies: 13
Views: 1420

Bury my heart

I dont know if ya'll have read it but "Bury my heart at wounded knee" is just about the saddest thing I have ever read. It really puts on display just how evil mankind really is.
by wvfarrier
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Results of 44 Mag load tests with 1873 Carbine....
Replies: 8
Views: 1083

Re: Results of 44 Mag load tests with 1873 Carbine....

Id sure like to have one. Using 44 special load data you could really make some dandy ammo for it
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Vaquero obsession continues
Replies: 18
Views: 1541

Re: The Vaquero obsession continues

The OM Vaqs are just awesome
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Results of 44 Mag load tests with 1873 Carbine....
Replies: 8
Views: 1083

Re: Results of 44 Mag load tests with 1873 Carbine....

Ive never seen a 73 in 44 mag!!
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, this makes me happy!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Ok, this makes me happy!!!

Super excited. Justified is returning

https://www.tvfanatic.com/2022/01/justi ... to-return/
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exploring the NRA Whittington Center.
Replies: 15
Views: 1416

Re: Exploring the NRA Whittington Center.

Thats cool. We ride our horses along an old railroad and there are quite a few really long tunnels. The horses hate it.
by wvfarrier
Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Natchez has Federal .22 LR for .09 cents a round
Replies: 9
Views: 1396

Re: Natchez has Federal .22 LR for .09 cents a round

Id like to find a deal on 45 colt ammo, I refuse to pay $1.20/rd for plinking ammo. Insanity
by wvfarrier
Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Euthanasia (livestock)
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Re: Euthanasia (livestock)

I had similar conversations with a lot of horse owners during my farrier career. Quite a lot of the time having a veterinarian come out does nothing but make the last few minutes terrifying for the animal, when a simple pop behind the ear sends them on without all the fuss.
by wvfarrier
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener GP
Replies: 6
Views: 782

Re: Greener GP

Ive always wanted a 10 gauge greener double barrel
by wvfarrier
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Rifle Idea
Replies: 10
Views: 1315

Re: 1873 Rifle Idea

Thats good info!
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Rifle Idea
Replies: 10
Views: 1315

Re: 1873 Rifle Idea

Thats interesting. I had a tomahawk made from titanium thats near indestructible. My son uses it as a breaching tool in his Army kit
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Rifle Idea
Replies: 10
Views: 1315

1873 Rifle Idea

Keep in mind this is just boredom at work (Idle hands and all). Its my understanding that the toggle linkage of the 73 is the so called "weak point" in the rifle. If that is correct, could one (not me as I dont have the skills) make new linkage from titanium to make it more robust? I mean,...
by wvfarrier
Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traded off a bunch of guns yesterday
Replies: 15
Views: 1351

Re: Traded off a bunch of guns yesterday

I feel the same way. There are only 2 guns i own that arent available for removal. My Winchester 92 deluxe 357 and my Lew Horton 27-8.
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 08, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Base under attack
Replies: 2
Views: 416

Base under attack

This happened Wednesday and its been kept, not a peep from our "so called" leaders

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wi ... t-82083999
by wvfarrier
Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6 year old Cancer Survivor Takes First Buck....
Replies: 4
Views: 531

Re: 6 year old Cancer Survivor Takes First Buck....

I got hit with so many ads I couldnt even read the article
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 07, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the drinkers here ...
Replies: 12
Views: 1332

Re: For the drinkers here ...

During my Army days, I drank more hard liquor than I care to think about. Its a wonder I didnt get alcohol poisoning monthly. These days I am strictly a beer man