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by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anybody make a hammer spur for a henry?
Replies: 6
Views: 528

Does anybody make a hammer spur for a henry?

Hi Guys, I am in search of a hammer extention to fit a Henry 22 magnum. I have to scope it or not use it so ...on goes the handle, but it's really tight under there for my thumb. Any ideas? Thanks. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 36 impulse buy
Replies: 20
Views: 1898

Re: Marlin 36 impulse buy

Any chance you wanna let me in on where this place is???? I 'll keep it between us(and all levergunners on this forum) promise!
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you Sixgun!
Replies: 39
Views: 5888

Re: Thank you Sixgun!

I also have to give a big THANK YOU to sixgun...well for being sixgun. He has given me knowledge, humor, and friendship, and he let me know when a good deal came along. So I am firmly on the six is a good guy side. Besides my wife is 100% Italian and my family has a bunch of German in it , so he see...
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opening up a 444?
Replies: 14
Views: 1003

Re: Opening up a 444?

Of course you could just trim your brass back a thou or two. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally joined the EVIL BLACK RIFLE CLUB!
Replies: 27
Views: 2545

Re: Finally joined the EVIL BLACK RIFLE CLUB!

I gotta say 7.62 was VERY helpful when I was putting my last AR together. Listen to the man he knows what he is talking about. Tom
by fordwannabe
Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time To String Up & Start Shooting :-D
Replies: 13
Views: 625

Re: Time To String Up & Start Shooting :-D

I have been shooting my Parker all summer. I only got it last year and in my opinion I need to practice a lot to be sure I can make those 50 yarders. I took mine in to the local bow shop in June for it's beginning of the year tuneup, one week turn around, now he says 1 month turn around.
by fordwannabe
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good week !
Replies: 12
Views: 672

Re: Good week !

Yepper! James Woods on one side, and Handley high on the other. Now Frederick county middle school(also in Winchester) was a happen place too!
by fordwannabe
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good week !
Replies: 12
Views: 672

Re: Good week !

Good to hear of your wife's good news. When you drive past James Woods H.S wave for me, I attended one year then moved to Montana. Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?opinion: ruger 10-22 take-down
Replies: 20
Views: 2221

Re: ?opinion: ruger 10-22 take-down

Put a QD set of rings on it, a decent scope like a vortex, and add a suppressor.... good to go, and accurate.
by fordwannabe
Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eye of the beholder
Replies: 23
Views: 1209

Re: Eye of the beholder

I love the guys who need the new stuff, last year when everybody and their brother was going ape poo poo for ar15s and trading in "old tech" lever actions. I bought 3 old Marlins and 2 old Winchesters. I thought, shame on them for coming to the party late. I have a couple AR's but I have n...
by fordwannabe
Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'New' vintage 38-55 with range report (photos)
Replies: 28
Views: 1776

Re: 'New' vintage 38-55 with range report (photos)

VERY NICE! I love the photography also. I want to try that load with my bullets and see how it works. I have been using 10 grais of unique. A real beauty Kirk.
by fordwannabe
Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The pain the pain....
Replies: 19
Views: 1358

Re: The pain the pain....

What if one breaks??? Then you have to have a backup for the hogs and deer..gotta have both. I have 5 30-30s and 2(I think could be 3) 35 remingtons so I probably ain't the guy to ask. Remember having three is really 2 and two is really one, and one is none. Cody Lundine.
by fordwannabe
Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Franz Ernst hammer drilling "Stock Back On" !!!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 1454

Re: Franz Ernst hammer drilling

I was born in Newport News, where the grandparents lived, and we moved in the state a couple times before moving to Montana. We lived in Charlottesville, Richmond, and Winchester. Tom
by fordwannabe
Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Franz Ernst hammer drilling "Stock Back On" !!!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 1454

Re: Franz Ernst hammer drilling

When I was a little kid my Mom and Dad just counted on having to stop a Clark Brothers , on our trips to see the Grandparents. I always thought it was the biggest coolest gun shop ever, went in for the first time in 25 years a couple years ago...still cool but not the Valhalla I remember from being ...
by fordwannabe
Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:Cleaning up dads old bolt gun
Replies: 15
Views: 1531

Re: OT:Cleaning up dads old bolt gun

I also have my Dad's 1917, it was his deer rifle for years but he never got a deer with it. He died in January 2001 and in December 2001 I took my usual rifle out the first day. NOTHIN not a daggone thing, took Dad's the second day and about half an hour into the hunt the biggest doe I have ever sho...
by fordwannabe
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Madman 45-70 VS. Drug Smugglers
Replies: 28
Views: 3516

Re: Madman 45-70 VS. Drug Smugglers

You can call me second in command or 43rd tard, don't care as long as I get to play!. Where do I sign up? and no you can't shoot at me I am round and it's too much like a bullseye target, it would be very easy. Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat May 24, 2014 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR-15 build question. Quality/Company run down?
Replies: 13
Views: 2041

Re: AR-15 build question. Quality/Company run down?

I bought an Anderson lower for the rifle I just got done with and all parts went together very nicely. My upper is also Anderson so the fit is spot on(no wigglies). I put a rock river lower parts kit in it with an LMT bolt(at the suggestion of 7.62 precision who was a MAJOR HELP WITH INFO ON WHO MAK...
by fordwannabe
Fri May 23, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 33
Views: 3278

Re: Prayer Request - close to a miracle....

More prayers your way, and thanks for the good news. God Bless all.
by fordwannabe
Fri May 23, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR-15 build question. Quality/Company run down?
Replies: 13
Views: 2041

Re: AR-15 build question. Quality/Company run down?

Doc, I am looking to build either a 50 beowolf or 458 socom upper for one of my AR's. How do you like your's? Whose parts? Thanks. Tom
by fordwannabe
Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank's Sixgun
Replies: 30
Views: 2516

Re: Thank's Sixgun

Well I for one owe Jack a big thank you! I was shooting some of the 22's he got for me, this weekend and the whole time I was sayin THANKS JACK THANKS JACK
by fordwannabe
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not to start anything BUT...
Replies: 24
Views: 1545

Re: Not to start anything BUT...

I solved the problem by buying one of each!
by fordwannabe
Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What ever happended to Wind?
Replies: 18
Views: 2915

Re: What ever happended to Wind?

me too me too me too
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any experience with Mueller or Vortex scopes? Vids added
Replies: 13
Views: 2288

Re: Anyone have experience with Mueller or Vortex rifle scop

I have several Mueller optics scopes(on a 45-70,444,35 remington and 30-06 bolt gun) and two Vortex scopes. I have just replaced the Mueller on the 30-06 with a vortex 6.5-20x50. The Mueller is a decent scope for the money but I like the vortex better on my bolt guns By the same token I am still ver...
by fordwannabe
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Fell Off the Wagon
Replies: 14
Views: 1669

Re: I Fell Off the Wagon

One more calling your name...bite your tongue man- 1895, 32-40, 1886 obfm 45-70, model 71, ect ect. :lol:
by fordwannabe
Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifleman
Replies: 34
Views: 3570

Re: The Rifleman

Mr Clancey and Mr Parker maybe??
by fordwannabe
Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can the manufacture date of a Rossi M92 Puma be determined?
Replies: 11
Views: 11672

Re: Can the manufacture date of a Rossi M92 Puma be determin

I just picked up a Rossi puma serial number I n the K 066 range. Took it out this morning and it shoots well as a single shot....won't even think about cycling a round from the tube. American eagle brand ammo. Other than contacting NKJ any suggestions. I wondered why a 30 year old gun was like new c...
by fordwannabe
Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Once again theres harmony in the world !
Replies: 21
Views: 2739

Re: Once again theres harmony in the world !

I had been looking forward to this race for 3 months, then 2 weeks ago they told me at work I was going to switch shifts and weekends permanently(which means Mrs Fordwannabe and I will be off the same weekends for the first time in over a year yeah). "No Problem" says I then I keep thinkin...
by fordwannabe
Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 comes to a close - yes, lever actions involved
Replies: 7
Views: 509

Re: 2013 comes to a close - yes, lever actions involved

I'm sure but I think that should take a couple rabbits. :mrgreen: Looks like a lot of fun, where did all this take place?Tom
by fordwannabe
Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should I have bought this '94?
Replies: 12
Views: 760

Re: Should I have bought this '94?

In a word ..YES, want two words He77 YEAH. I'd been on that like a tick on a hound. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heavy
Replies: 54
Views: 4186

Re: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heav

I just cant stress enough how the chance to buy 22 ammo is the rare thing here. Yes 29.50 a brick is more than we used to pay but have you looked at what is available not much in this area. I saw some segmented 22 cci at one of my favorite shops a month ago $10.00 for 50. He isn't gouging as much as...
by fordwannabe
Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heavy
Replies: 54
Views: 4186

Re: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heav

Well I had a great day! I went about an hour and a half(with 2 coffee breaks, and one get rid of coffee break) to this little bitty gunshop Sixgun was touting. OK so not so itty bitty, I believe the phrase is OMG . I walked in before Sixgun got there and ammo was everywhere. The racks are way taller...
by fordwannabe
Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 259xxxx Winchester 94
Replies: 9
Views: 1787

Re: 259xxxx Winchester 94

Before you go changing parts, you just might want to go to the range with that thing just the way it is. I need the fiber optic sights these days but keep all the factory stuff so I can put it back to original if I ever sell(yeah right). I have a Henry with the large loop and it works well for me, b...
by fordwannabe
Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heavy
Replies: 54
Views: 4186

Re: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heav

now how far is this place from leesport?????
by fordwannabe
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.
Replies: 7
Views: 323

Re: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.

Thank you very much gentlemen. It has been a good day.
by fordwannabe
Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were to own one 30-06
Replies: 73
Views: 5381

Re: If you were to own one 30-06

Only one no problem, savage 110 with the accu-trigger, and a couple extra barrels for cartridges with the same case head diameter, 35 whelen, 270 ect ect. If you have your optic of choice set up with an EGW base and a set of Warne quick detach rings you can swap the barrels in 10 -15 minutes. If you...
by fordwannabe
Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444s marlin
Replies: 40
Views: 5384

Re: 444s marlin

ok then $79.99 that way nobody can outbid me and still be in the 7's. I'll p.m. ya shipping instructions. :mrgreen:
by fordwannabe
Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trail to Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 6678

Re: The Trail to Levers

I was a lefty right from the get go, so that helped. In my time they tried to tie my left hand down so I would use my right. They tried and tried, no go, when my maternal grandmother found out she raised heck and that was the end of that. Well fast forward to 5 years of age. That same grandmother ha...
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62 precision you have a pm
Replies: 3
Views: 289

Re: 7.62 precision you have a pm

you have another pm
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22s today
Replies: 11
Views: 1488

Re: .22s today

I think things will get better until .....Hilary Clinton announces her run for the Presidency and then the POOP will start all over again. I hope I am wrong but don't think so. Tom
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please - pray for us
Replies: 92
Views: 16252

Re: Please - pray for us specifically for this Friday

GOD BLESS ON THIS IMPORTANT DAY.
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62 precision you have a pm
Replies: 3
Views: 289

Re: 7.62 precision you have a pm

bump
by fordwannabe
Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62 precision you have a pm
Replies: 3
Views: 289

7.62 precision you have a pm

Hope it went through.Tom
by fordwannabe
Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1889 .44-40
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Re: Marlin 1889 .44-40

I have the same Marlin and I use it with cast bullets and unique powder. I even got a deer with it a couple of years ago. It is alot of fun to shoot ..
by fordwannabe
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: opinions on basic savage mark 2 22lr
Replies: 12
Views: 1277

Re: opinions on basic savage mark 2 22lr

Yes Joe, there is a sant.errh I mean iron sights. I had to have my front sight removed when I had it shorten and threaded, but they are there from the factory and real sights too. I have never had an issue with the magazine in this gun. I have 5 of the 10 rounders and no hiccups at this point. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: opinions on basic savage mark 2 22lr
Replies: 12
Views: 1277

Re: opinions on basic savage mark 2 22lr

I have had one for several years now and I picked it because of two things...number one it is a left handed gun(optional left handed) and number two, the accu-trigger, which a couple of my long range guns have. The accuracy is great and the trigger is just like my bigger guns. I even convinced my br...
by fordwannabe
Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Years resolutions gun related?
Replies: 24
Views: 1824

Re: New Years resolutions gun related?

WELL SINCE YALL BROUGHT IT UP..my gun money this year is going to 1. convert one of my savage long range bolt guns to 30-06 AI 2. build a heavy barrel AR 3. convert my present AR to flat top. 4. up grade the mounts rings and scopes on a couple of guns at a time 5. continue to reload all the empty br...
by fordwannabe
Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
Replies: 76
Views: 6860

Re: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.

I have a semi new ar-7 and a 10-22 take down. If you need the space an AR-7 isthe way to go. These are not the same gun they were in the 80s, they feed most bullets and if you are really careful you can get decent groups out of it under controlled conditions. The 10-22 take down does require more ro...
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Sixgun, Winchester question.
Replies: 6
Views: 480

Re: Hey Sixgun, Winchester question.

I believe,and lord knows I may be wrong but... I think it slides over the mag tube and then the swivel actually screws in to tighten it on the tube. But I could be waaaaayyy off base.
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good sign perhaps
Replies: 20
Views: 1141

Re: A good sign perhaps

I have been saying what six just said for the last 8 months. Especially the part about the significant others in their lives....grousing about it. Prices will be on the way down for loaded ammo but I still haven't seen any UNIQUE in a while. Tom
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 25, 2013 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did you get....
Replies: 39
Views: 3354

Re: Did you get....

I must have been deprived....I didn't get my own first 22 until my 13th birthday. Now in one of my gun safes is a pair of 22 semi auto rifles -one a J. C. Higgins that my Dad gave to his Dad for Christmas, and a remington that my Grandfather gave my Dad for Christmas... the best part is it was the s...