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by wm
Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Osage Orange Duck Call-new added.
Replies: 38
Views: 1680

Re: Osage Orange Duck Call

MMMMMM ……… Duck a la orange...….

Oh sorry …… my mind wandered there for a minute.

Wm
by wm
Tue Dec 17, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Axe ...... new player in the 410 personal defense shotgun market
Replies: 4
Views: 1184

Henry Axe ...... new player in the 410 personal defense shotgun market

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2019/12/6/new-for-2019-henry-lever-action-axe-410/ I have a buddy who carries a Taurus Judge as a self defense firearm. He was looking for a companion. This might be it for him. I think I would be inclined to SBS it with a stock and use it as a hiking rif...
by wm
Mon Dec 16, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 290 vs five feral dogs
Replies: 18
Views: 1838

Re: Winchester 290 vs five feral dogs

The problem with feral dogs is that they have no real fear of humans. Coyotes and even wolves generally (not always but generally) will seek to avoid a confrontation with humans. Feral dogs see things differently and will go after humans, particularly if they sense weakness like with folks very old ...
by wm
Sun Dec 15, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 290 vs five feral dogs
Replies: 18
Views: 1838

Re: Winchester 290 vs five feral dogs

I inherited two rifles from my Dad, Winchester 94 that he bought upon his return from WW2 & a Winchester 290 made for Sears/Ted Williams.

Don't hear much about the 290 series …… unlike its contemporary offerings by Marlin 60 and Remington 552. But mine has been a solid, reliable firearm.

Wm
by wm
Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: using 44 sp bulldog
Replies: 5
Views: 1258

Re: using 44 sp bulldog

Well …… in a similar firearm (charter Arms 44 spl & a Ruger Blackhawk) I have had good success with a handload of 240 grain JSP (Speer or Remington) over a charge of 8.0 grains of Unique. But that's in my firearm and you should probably work your way up to that. Start maybe at 7.0 and move up in...
by wm
Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go Navy, beat Army
Replies: 9
Views: 984

Re: Go Navy, beat Army

Go Navy. watch baseball, it has the best ambient noise to offset tinnitus. I turn the tv sound off and listen to the radio when I can, which has a shorter delay than the tv. that way I don't have to listen to the preening tv talkers moaning about how Loooong the game is. they are so young that they...
by wm
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go Navy, beat Army
Replies: 9
Views: 984

Go Navy, beat Army

Over the years I have lost a great deal of enthusiasm for Football. Pro, college, and high school for a variety of reasons but mostly injuries, money and the loss of sportsmanship and class. But the Army Navy games are different. A rivalry with genuine respect and coming together. In a twisted way I...
by wm
Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some good reading .... 1978 American Handgunner
Replies: 2
Views: 295

Some good reading .... 1978 American Handgunner

https://americanhandgunner.com/1978issues/HJA78.pdf

Charter Arms 44 spl shot loads
S&W 39 & 59
Loading 38 special HB WC inverted
Schwarloze pistols
Star combat pistols

Cooper, Ayoob, Nonte, Marshall
by wm
Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 9MM M&P EZ
Replies: 1
Views: 201

S&W 9MM M&P EZ

S&W expanded the EZ series and added a 9mm version to the 380 that's been around and gotten popular.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdb7OuZqGWM

Wm

Hammer fired, grip safety, 1911 style angle on the handle …… things that make you go HMMMMMM
by wm
Fri Dec 13, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: History of the M1911-Family of Pistols * Small Arms Solution
Replies: 0
Views: 1638

History of the M1911-Family of Pistols * Small Arms Solution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh06TEHpfkY

Probably nothing new revealed here but interesting and in depth discussion of the developmental history by a knowledgeable video host.

Wm
by wm
Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DEAL ALERT: Walmart is Clearing Out Handgun and Rifle Ammunition
Replies: 8
Views: 994

Re: DEAL ALERT: Walmart is Clearing Out Handgun and Rifle Ammunition

I bought a couple Mini-14's dirt-cheap from a WoolCo when they were closing the stores... I think I got them for a hundred bucks apiece. About 20 years ago a super market chain here decided to get out of the guns and ammo business. No politics, insurance costs just didn't justify staying in that li...
by wm
Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DEAL ALERT: Walmart is Clearing Out Handgun and Rifle Ammunition
Replies: 8
Views: 994

DEAL ALERT: Walmart is Clearing Out Handgun and Rifle Ammunition

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/deal- ... mmunition/

"But he said corporate sent out a note this morning telling the stores to get rid of it all."

Going the way of Dick's sporting goods?


Wm
by wm
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass Bullets (fromshotgun)....
Replies: 8
Views: 573

Re: Glass Bullets (fromshotgun)....

Growing up I found Marbles to be among the best choices for use out of my wrist rocket when hunting squirrels and rabbits.

Makes me curious now what velocity that surgical tubing produced.

Wm
by wm
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets'have a contest ...... everyone post a Christmas rifle story.
Replies: 17
Views: 2852

Re: Lets'have a contest ...... everyone post a Christmas rifle story.

Here's my entry. It should be a dead give away it is not my story considering it is set in 1881 but some of you guys think I'm just crotchedy and ill tempered enough to be that old! https://stateofjeffersonrotary.org/library/programs-1/515-a-christmas-story-a-rifle-for-christmas.html A Christmas Sto...
by wm
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets'have a contest ...... everyone post a Christmas rifle story.
Replies: 17
Views: 2852

Lets'have a contest ...... everyone post a Christmas rifle story.

Your own or someone elses story about a Christmas rifle. After a week or so someone can suggest a winner with the best story and if the majority agrees we will declare him the winner and he gets to buy the first round of drinks next time we all get together. It beats watching Ralphie and seeing if h...
by wm
Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holster for H. Schmidt Model 21 revolver (.22 LR)???
Replies: 3
Views: 808

Re: Holster for H. Schmidt Model 21 revolver (.22 LR)???

Anything that fits a Heritage or Ruger Single Six should fit.

Wm
by wm
Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frontier Repairs & Fixes
Replies: 6
Views: 965

Frontier Repairs & Fixes

Just an interesting subject matter. Beats watching reruns on the TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1WS632Qiig

Wm
by wm
Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Centrifugal machine gun
Replies: 11
Views: 1070

Re: Centrifugal machine gun

Very interesting... But you know, every time I watch "Blackhawk Down" or some other military action where you're in a narrow street or gully and there are multiple combatants on all quadrants firing down on you... I think instead of "aimed fire" per se, that a multiple-short-bar...
by wm
Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Centrifugal machine gun
Replies: 11
Views: 1070

Re: Centrifugal machine gun

wvfarrier wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:03 am If they could miniaturize it to be man portable, it might be a good "area of effect" weapon. Or to even fit it into a warhead.
I was thinking on a HUMMER instead of a 30 or 50 cal as the lead vehicle. Literally hose down a hard point encountered by a convoy.

Wm
by wm
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And Starline adds another caliber!
Replies: 11
Views: 1350

Re: And Starline adds another caliber!

OldWin wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:15 pm And yet they won't add 32WS.
I don't even care if it's 30-30 and just has a 32WS headstamp.
It isn't a big deal, but when you have several rifles in both chamberings, the correct headstamp would be nice.

+1

Wm
by wm
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little distraction to get you in the mood for Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 534

A little distraction to get you in the mood for Christmas

Getting Christmas Dinner on a Ranch by Theodore Roosevelt

A short dispatch from TR
https://belsnickle.blogspot.com/2013/06 ... ch-by.html

Wm
by wm
Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Centrifugal machine gun
Replies: 11
Views: 1070

Re: Centrifugal machine gun

I think you would call those proof of concept models to demonstrate there was potential there to explore. IMO they demonstrated some potential.

Wm
by wm
Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Centrifugal machine gun
Replies: 11
Views: 1070

Centrifugal machine gun

https://armourersbench.com/

More then one way to skin a cat

Wm
by wm
Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need one of these ( AR-15 mount)
Replies: 3
Views: 290

Re: Need one of these ( AR-15 mount)

Funny you should mention that …… I was just looking at MidwayUSA for some blemished/clearance bullets and saw this.

https://www.midwayusa.com/ltd/product?pid=776755

NCSTAR is not the quality product you were probably looking for but for $12 it could get your by until you find what you want.

Wm
by wm
Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Killed Cabela's....
Replies: 19
Views: 2476

Re: What Killed Cabela's....

That's why the companies that they control are selling cheap, flashy, imported clothing - 'cuz that's where the highest markup is. It's a real shame, too. -Tom CHEAP is the word! I'm not embarrassed to say that Goodwill, Salvation Army, & St Vincent DePaul (as well as the occasional estate sale...
by wm
Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 shot top break revolvers ...... suggetions sought for further information
Replies: 27
Views: 2447

Re: 5 shot top break revolvers ...... suggetions sought for further information

Thanks for the information. Still in the learning stage before I buy one. I kick myself for passing up a 38 spl Uberti Schofield years ago. I've been trying to read up on the S&W first because I figured they were the best quality. There is a interesting YouTube video series by a guy restoring a ...
by wm
Sun Dec 08, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone predator hunt?
Replies: 17
Views: 2059

Re: Anyone predator hunt?

If you combine your crow meat with enough frozen mixed vegetables and stock (I prefer chicken) in a pre made pie shell, crush some potato chips on top and with a large helping of (cheddar, co-jack, or pepper) cheese, heat in the oven until cheese melts and gets kind of crispy it tastes suspiciously ...
by wm
Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Killed Cabela's....
Replies: 19
Views: 2476

Re: What Killed Cabela's....

Similar story when it comes to Sears, Kmart, etc. Short term thinking and profit making. Ironic thing is Sears was the original Amazon with their catalog back in the 1880s. If they had long term thinking Sears could be a serious rival to Amazon. But they didn't …… and my guess is Lempert and Sears w...
by wm
Sun Dec 08, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone predator hunt?
Replies: 17
Views: 2059

Re: Anyone predator hunt?

I used a squirrel & rabbit distress calls by Faulks and one made by a local craftsmen. They seemed to draw in both feral hogs, dogs and coyotes. Never foxes. But there are not a lot of foxes around here so …… THe calls are 30 or 40 years. I got them from my uncle who did some trapping and pest n...
by wm
Sun Dec 08, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 shot top break revolvers ...... suggetions sought for further information
Replies: 27
Views: 2447

5 shot top break revolvers ...... suggetions sought for further information

I'm further pursuing subjects that I have had little knowledge or interaction with. In this case 5 shot top break revolvers (H&R, S&W, Iver Johnson, Meridian, etc. and I will include the British Webley and Enfields too). I know some folks collect them and other folks give them little attenti...
by wm
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger takes Smith & Wesson to court over its iconic .22-caliber rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 1675

Re: Ruger takes Smith & Wesson to court over its iconic .22-caliber rifle

Ruger is suing S&W which owns Thompson Center over their 10/22 clone (called TCR/22). TC advertises that the TCR/22 accepts 10/22 magazines and most 10/22 accessories

https://www.tcarms.com/firearms/semi-automatic/t-cr22

Wm
by wm
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Ackley advice
Replies: 13
Views: 2599

Re: 30-30 Ackley advice

I'm partial to IMR 3031 because of its versatility. It is not the best in any application but it always seems to be near the top.

Perhaps not the most ringing endorsement but its an honest reply.

Wm
by wm
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dec 7th, 1941 --- Never Forget
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: Dec 7th, 1941 --- Never Forget

The most pivotal event of the century? Everything that followed did so in part because of that.

Wm
by wm
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jerry Miculek tours the CMP Garand collection....
Replies: 9
Views: 1516

Re: Jerry Miculek tours the CMP Garand collection....

Someday soon …… a CMP Garand shall be mine.

Wm
by wm
Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holster thoughts (another opinion piece by a bored contributor)
Replies: 6
Views: 848

Re: Holster thoughts (another opinion piece by a bored contributor)

It is the holster that makes the gun functional in our lives. No matter how good a firearm is from a performance stand point, if you can't comfortably carry it, and rapidly access it, then you won't carry it. And balancing comfort, security, and accessibility is not an easy task & it does not ge...
by wm
Fri Dec 06, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger takes Smith & Wesson to court over its iconic .22-caliber rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 1675

Ruger takes Smith & Wesson to court over its iconic .22-caliber rifle

Ruger takes Smith & Wesson to court over its iconic .22-caliber rifle https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/sturm-ruger-takes-smith-wesson-to-court-over-its-iconic/article_8158e5ce-38f4-5167-aeb0-e85979a2c895.html I think Ruger did something similar last year when it after RIA/Armscor. Wm
by wm
Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holster thoughts (another opinion piece by a bored contributor)
Replies: 6
Views: 848

Holster thoughts (another opinion piece by a bored contributor)

Warning the opinion expressed in this post are both shocking and disturbing in their banality For as much ink and effort and dogma that is devoted to calibers, cartridges, bullet shape and composition, firearms, and training there is comparatively a miniscule amount of discussion about what pulls e...
by wm
Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tried out my new 106 year-old 44-40 SRC (photo)
Replies: 13
Views: 1546

Re: Tried out my new 106 year-old 44-40 SRC (photo)

That's a weird looking keyhole.

:lol:

Very cool!

Wm
by wm
Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up on unscrupulous seller on here - Pete44ru
Replies: 48
Views: 6268

Re: Heads up on unscrupulous seller on here - Pete44ru

I'm not choosing sides or second guessing anyone. I just want to say that in this day and age with the cameras they are putting in our phones these days and the lumens they can pack into lights now it takes some effort to produce bad pictures. If the pictures are vague it is a good bet someone is tr...
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those curious about the 350 Legend....
Replies: 35
Views: 3593

Re: For those curious about the 350 Legend....

Could be a magnificent hog harvester IMO. Ditto deer, coyote, etc. but the fast and frenetic nature of hog hunting seems a good match with the AR and a 350 Legend. As ETHANG pointed out the 350 Legend was developed (or at least initially marketed) to deal with specific regulatory hurdles. Ditto the ...
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An unsoliciited opinion titled The curious case of the Ruger SR45
Replies: 10
Views: 2279

Re: An unsoliciited opinion titled The curious case of the Ruger SR45

jeepnik wrote: Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:59 pm Mayhaps it's simply that it was too much like a Glock and so did not standout. There are quite a few Glock like handguns on the market today.
That is the truth. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then Glock should be very flattered.

Wm
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An unsoliciited opinion titled The curious case of the Ruger SR45
Replies: 10
Views: 2279

Re: An unsoliciited opinion titled The curious case of the Ruger SR45

Ah the P85 …… I nearly bought one myself back in 1988. I had just turned 21 and wanted a Colt 1911. Could not afford it. Or my second choice - a Browning Hi Power. But the S&W 3906 and the P85 were with in the budget. Handled them both and selected the 3906. I can't say I ever regretted it. I st...
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 12 Super-X
Replies: 10
Views: 923

Re: Winchester Model 12 Super-X

I was guesstimating when I said 32 or 34. I knew they were a good bit longer then run of the mill 28 inch barrel.

Sounds like you got yourself a good waterfowler there. Or turkey. Or maybe even coyote if you are into that.

Good for you, I hope it serves you well for years to come.

Wm
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: who lives near Pinal County Arizona?
Replies: 2
Views: 589

Re: who lives near Pinal County Arizona?

I thought maybe someone would front their FFL dealer some cash to bid on it for them. Anyway that's what I would do with my FFL dealer.

Wm
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snagged a vintage Winchester 44-40 SRC (photo)
Replies: 19
Views: 3295

Re: Snagged a vintage Winchester 44-40 SRC (photo)

Nice pick up …… I love the look of a rifle that has been there and done that. I get the show room new appeal to collectors, but I'm not a collector.

I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.

Wm
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An unsoliciited opinion titled The curious case of the Ruger SR45
Replies: 10
Views: 2279

An unsoliciited opinion titled The curious case of the Ruger SR45

The Ruger SR45 (and indeed the entire SR line) came fully to the market around 2012. In 2013 there were numerous articles and reviews extolling the SR45's virtues of affordable price, good ergonomics, good trigger, accuracy and reliability. To be sure there were a few warts, mostly some early produc...
by wm
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a gun just for the fun value
Replies: 5
Views: 1422

Re: Picked up a gun just for the fun value

I like it. It looks like a fun little noise maker.

I'd be tempted to use it on some crows that are obnoxiously populating the woods I hunt.

Wm