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by Aussie Chris
Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Legendary Frontiersman ?????
Replies: 13
Views: 3058

Re: Legendary Frontiersman ?????

I have too many commemoratives and the LF is my favourite one and the only NIB one I tempted myself to shoot. Slug your bore, mine was key holing factory 38-55 loads at 100M.

It is imo the nicest commemorative. If you get the commemorative ammo with it, don't shoot that ammo.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Tue Oct 20, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 ejection question
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Re: 1886 ejection question

Thanks Nate, I did try that and it works. I pulled it all down and cleaned out the old oil dating back to 1888 :shock: Put her all back together, that lower tang with hammer and spring was fun to get back in :? And no change after all that. I might buy the thicker spring in my pic in post above. Chris
by Aussie Chris
Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 ejection question
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Re: 1886 ejection question

So I pulled the old girl down. So fascinating pulling down something made in 1888. An engineering masterpiece for the time. Here is a pic of my ejector components. All are there but my spring appears to be a lot different fron the one on offer from homestead firearms. My parts are in the bottom pic....
by Aussie Chris
Sun Oct 11, 2015 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 ejection question
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Re: 1886 ejection question

Thanks gents. Looks like I'll be pulling it apart for a good clean and inspection. Nate, I only have access to starline brass
by Aussie Chris
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 ejection question
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Re: 1886 ejection question

G'day Griff. Nope. I've tried ejecting them pretty quick and slow and the same result.
by Aussie Chris
Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 ejection question
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

1886 ejection question

Still have not had a chance to reload for my 1886 40-65 yet. Have put some starline cases into the chmaber and upon ejection the extractor does its job but the cases are rolling across the top of the receiver, not being flung up and away from the gun. I assume this is an ejector issue? The ejector a...
by Aussie Chris
Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me an 1886
Replies: 22
Views: 4561

Re: Got me an 1886

Hi Perry.

40-65 is also classified as obsolete here and if it's made before 1900 like mine it doesn't come under the firearms act.

Hopefully she will be a shooter, i'll have to slug the bore and check the casting die size.
by Aussie Chris
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me an 1886
Replies: 22
Views: 4561

Re: Got me an 1886

Thanks guys. Mike, they are pretty rare to come accross down here and demand a premium. Head up north and bring one back to Peru! Pop, I saw that one for 15! Ridiculous! Glad I finally found one here! So looks like not many shoot the 40-65 Winchester. I've ordered dies and will get some starline brass
by Aussie Chris
Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me an 1886
Replies: 22
Views: 4561

Got me an 1886

Found myself an 1886 down here. Been after one for a while but they were always outta my reach price wise. This one is an early model with the -MODEL 1886- stamp on the tang. The serial number puts it at 1888 date of manufacture. 40-65 cal with a 26'' octagon barrel. Just about all of the bluing is ...
by Aussie Chris
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movies To Watch: John Wick
Replies: 30
Views: 3433

Re: Movies To Watch: John Wick

Saw a clip the other day of him thrashing a '69 fastback guess ill have to see it now :D
by Aussie Chris
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The .444 is back.
Replies: 36
Views: 2623

Re: The .444 is back.

My 444 does well for sambar down here.
Just wish I could find another in the timber carbine 94 :twisted:
by Aussie Chris
Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caught this one around.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1080

Re: Caught this one around.....

Looks like you are getting well acquainted with Mr fox hahah :mrgreen:
by Aussie Chris
Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang

Yeah a Ford small block 351 is a pretty potent powerplant, even with very little work.

What is antibiotic ciprofloxacin?
by Aussie Chris
Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang

Okdee the blue bullet sounds cool! Get one again mate, you won't regret it! And your son will love it! Bullard, as you know the 69 and 70 dash is pretty symmetrical so makes it pretty easy. There is a mob down here called RRS that are making a full RHD firewall to make conversions easier. The stock ...
by Aussie Chris
Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang

Yeah Perry, it's a '60. Dads favourite car. Dad has wanted one since he first saw one when he was 5 years old! He is crazy, putting his 7.1 litre BOSS 429 in it!! Guess the blood runs blue in our family :mrgreen: OkD, sounds like you had a grabber blue car, great colour! You would miss it, get anoth...
by Aussie Chris
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang

Thanks fellas :) Borregos, I ruptured a ligament a few weeks back so have to wear the boot while it heals up. Bit annoying but what can you do. Have a couple of weeks leave and when I go back to work on Monday i'll be on light duites. I am what you guys call a LEO so light duties in the office is ki...
by Aussie Chris
Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Found my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang

Gday folks. Well my quest for the right '70 Mach 1 ended on Monday. After looking for 8 years at about 28-30 cars here around Australia and also a United States trip looking at a few, I have finally found the right car! :mrgreen: The car is dark ivy green metallic (it's factory colour) and is a 4 sp...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another sambar for the 444
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Re: Another sambar for the 444

Nath, 265gn Hornady Interlock behind 47.0 gns of AR2207. Shot 3 sambar with that load and none have needed more than one bullet.
Chris
by Aussie Chris
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another sambar for the 444
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Re: Another sambar for the 444

Thanks folks, it is great tasting venison. Probably the best sambar i've had. Jack it is really thick. This is why I use the Williams peep over a scope. The furthest you could see may be around 100m. I saw a deer early on in the hunt about 80-90m away running between the trees but it was just too fa...
by Aussie Chris
Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another sambar for the 444
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Another sambar for the 444

Well went out sambar hunting last Friday with a couple of mates. Only the second time this year for me. Been through a tough time lately and just good to get away for a bit. After setting up camp started hunting around 11am. Had the triple four as usual with my 265gn Hornady reloads and Willims peep...
by Aussie Chris
Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You don't have a big enough gun...
Replies: 8
Views: 808

Re: You don't have a big enough gun...

Thats cool!

If I was a kid I would probably be scared of that thing.

Of course it was the Germans that made it!
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lincoln's Henry Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Re: Lincoln's Henry Rifle

Wow
by Aussie Chris
Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I Had To Make A Choice..... .375 Win, or, .444?
Replies: 31
Views: 4581

Re: If I Had To Make A Choice..... .375 Win, or, .444?

444 Marlin.

Mine works well with open sights on sambar down here.
265gn hornady reloads knocks em flat.
by Aussie Chris
Tue May 14, 2013 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For BigSky and the other VN Vets/aviation fans
Replies: 16
Views: 1408

Re: For BigSky and the other VN Vets/aviation fans

Danny, have you seen the 1991 movie Flight of the Intruder?

It is one of my favourite movies about A6's and the ending has a great part with a few Sandys and a Jolly Green Giant. I recommend it.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought an 1886 Bad Photo's and Range Report
Replies: 18
Views: 2439

Re: Bought an 1886 Bad Photo's and Range Report

Gday Pop, yeah I got my old 30wcf from him. Have not been shooting it as much as I should, too busy chasing sambar with my 444 Marlin haha!!! Ill PM you my email. I always have a giggle when I go see my mate in his apartment in Schindlers lift. I know that sounds sadistic but it's just a rather funn...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought an 1886 Bad Photo's and Range Report
Replies: 18
Views: 2439

Re: Bought an 1886 Bad Photo's and Range Report

Good find on the '86! And a second year one that is shooting well so far! Yeah it is hard to find em in 45-70. Most I see are 38-56 and 40-82. Can you send me any load data you have on the ADI powders for these old rifles? I have only been using trail boss but if 2207 works well I would like to try ...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many guys can truly handle a rifle 30-06 or bigger?
Replies: 127
Views: 11952

Re: How many guys can truly handle a rifle 30-06 or bigger?

My Tikka T3 light 30.06, with my full house 180gn sambar pills leaves a bruise. I am not a big bloke but can handle it. About 40 shots off the bench is enough before it becomes not enjoyable. I now use an even bigger kicker, my 444 Marlin with 265gn hornady full house hunting loads. Now that boots b...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Winchester's - what to look for when buying?
Replies: 6
Views: 532

Re: Old Winchester's - what to look for when buying?

Thanks for the replies gents. Some great advice in there, and that Winchester collectors site is great! Can't wait to get the '86 that I have been waiting for! Gday Peter, I am 27 and got my first rifle, an XTR 30-30 94 when I was 18. It is turning into a curse ;) I have been a regular at Roly's, a ...
by Aussie Chris
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy
Replies: 35
Views: 2834

Re: Pitchy

Well said Sixgun!!!

I have no idea what all this is about, I don't 'live' on here.

But that being said, I do enjoy my time on here along with you characters :mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Winchester's - what to look for when buying?
Replies: 6
Views: 532

Old Winchester's - what to look for when buying?

Gday folks! So as some of you know, this youngin has started to collect old Winchesters. Probably the youngest Winnie collector down here! Pretty small collection at 13 - most being my NIB commemoratives. My favourite is still the last gun I bought 2 years back, my 30wcf '1894 made in 1898. So itchi...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First shooting of my 'new' 38-55 (photos)
Replies: 37
Views: 2792

Re: First shooting of my 'new' 38-55 (photos)

She is a keeper ;)

Very nice and as always great report Kirk.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert
Replies: 30
Views: 2484

Re: Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert

Could not have said it better myself Griff :) I did not intend for this post to be political, just a post about me and my old man having a good time seeing an artist we both love for his birthday. Liking his music does not mean I agree with his political or religious views. Although alot of his musi...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert
Replies: 30
Views: 2484

Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert

Gday all. Neil Young and Crazy Horse had a concert here in Melbourne on friday night. He is my favourite artist, grew up listening to his music through my dad. So being dads birthday today I got us tickets for the friday show. He was fantastic live, as was his band Crazy Horse. Still sounds exactly ...
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a 'new' 38-55 circa 1897 (photos)
Replies: 30
Views: 2280

Re: Got a 'new' 38-55 circa 1897 (photos)

Nice '94! My 30wcf has a funny '1' also, missing it's top stem.

Look foward to the range report

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How full do folks load the tube when in the bush?
Replies: 63
Views: 4139

Re: How full do folks load the tube when in the bush?

If I am hunting rabbits with my .22 or sambar with the triple 4, always loaded to full capacity. Always
by Aussie Chris
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove 1989
Replies: 41
Views: 4768

Re: Lonesome Dove 1989

Quite a discussion this youngin has started here! :)

Unclebuck, Mr Hogan hasnt been here for a while.
He had some troubles with our tax department and told
em in his hilariously funny was to pi$$ off.

I will have to watch the sequals you are all on about.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove 1989
Replies: 41
Views: 4768

Lonesome Dove 1989

Gday all.
Just finished watching this mini series. I enjoyed it.
Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones were fantastic in it.
I see there are further episodes. What did you blokes think of it? I was 4 when it first came out

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: on the range with a .444 Marlin levergun ...
Replies: 17
Views: 2279

Re: on the range with a .444 Marlin levergun ...

Try 265gn Hornady interlocks, mine likes em

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a levergun ad from years ago ....
Replies: 14
Views: 2032

Re: a levergun ad from years ago ....

Great ads.

Love my triple 4. And those 265 grain Hornadys do the job alright! Best medicine on sambar down here.
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice, very nice 1886
Replies: 3
Views: 566

Nice, very nice 1886

Had the oppurtunity to have a quick look at a very nice 1886 today. Totally original rifle with the best case colouring I have seen, beside my immaculate antiqute model 94. The case colours were still very bright and my pics dont do this fine '86 justice. Had a cool tang sight too, octagonal 26'' ba...
by Aussie Chris
Wed May 30, 2012 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drool alert....
Replies: 13
Views: 2461

Drool alert....

I know this was posted a while back, I saved it in my favourites and came back to it now. It has the prices these masterpieces sold for, most well above the estimated prices. These were made by men? Amazing craftmenship. If only Winchester was still around...... Enjoy: http://jamesdjulia.com/auction...
by Aussie Chris
Wed May 30, 2012 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sambar with the 444 and a trout
Replies: 31
Views: 4032

Re: Sambar with the 444 and a trout

The old 375 nice choice. Yeah 45-90 cool!

And we don't put scopes on levers, just wrong....beside my 9422 that is ;)

I love my Williams and Lyman peep sights
by Aussie Chris
Wed May 30, 2012 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The zombie apocalypse has begun.
Replies: 25
Views: 2937

Re: The zombie apocalypse has begun.

This is just sick....zombies are real and sounds like they are having bubble baths

If I had a job like this on duty I would probably just drop the hammer....
by Aussie Chris
Sun May 27, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sambar with the 444 and a trout
Replies: 31
Views: 4032

Re: Sambar with the 444 and a trout

As long as you get out there, it will happen soon enough!
What have you used to take sambar in the past? And what leveraction are you using now?
by Aussie Chris
Sun May 27, 2012 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sambar with the 444 and a trout
Replies: 31
Views: 4032

Re: Sambar with the 444 and a trout

Sorry bout the late reply. Everything JFE has said is true. They originally came from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and even parts of Cambodia -I found this when I was over there a couple of years ago. As JFE has said, their natural predator is the tiger. Due to this they are extremely skitish having a...
by Aussie Chris
Sun May 27, 2012 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lookee At This Winchester factory Letter
Replies: 12
Views: 1211

Re: Lookee At This Winchester factory Letter

Now that is a cool looking '66.

I will buy one, one day
by Aussie Chris
Tue May 22, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sambar with the 444 and a trout
Replies: 31
Views: 4032

Re: Sambar with the 444 and a trout

Danny, gotta love the interlocks and you are exactly right! Where is your avatar pic gone? Wolfdog, cant say ive ever shot a trout either haha! Chuck, come round on sunday, cooking a venison roast at a mates while we enjoy watching Terminator 2 once again! ;) Gday Kim, works going well mate, on leav...
by Aussie Chris
Tue May 22, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sambar with the 444 and a trout
Replies: 31
Views: 4032

Re: Sambar with the 444 and a trout

Thanks guys :) hfcable, the trout get stocked up in a couple of big pondage areas and flow everywhere. I am suure there would be some in the Snowy Mountains. I have hunted deep in the alpine national park in an area called The Wonangatta (holy grail of sambar hunting) and have seen them in fresh wat...
by Aussie Chris
Tue May 22, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sambar with the 444 and a trout
Replies: 31
Views: 4032

Sambar with the 444 and a trout

Went Sambar hunting to my usual spot a few days ago. Took a mate I work with that is in the process of getting his shooters licence and deer stalking game licence. Teaching him my limited knowledge of hdeer hunting. To top it off we did well, I shot a sambar hind with my 444 Marlin. The deer was abo...