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by Mainehunter
Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 35/30-30
Replies: 29
Views: 6103

Re: The 35/30-30

Anybody that’s interested there’s been been some chater over at the Lee Loader forum under rifle discussion regarding the cartridge.
by Mainehunter
Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Liquid Alox
Replies: 15
Views: 2065

Re: Lee Liquid Alox

Yeah I know what you mean about the CB forum. I visit there often for info but hardly log on and participate. Too political and BIG ego's for my taste. I deal enough with that at work!

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by Mainehunter
Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 35/30-30
Replies: 29
Views: 6103

Re: The 35/30-30

Thanks Blaine. That is exactly how I found that buck after shooting him. He is not posed. That was the first day I got to hunt after Mrs.fordwannabe had her heart attack so it was a good hunt. The target is a picture of 5 shots at 50 yards with a 230 grain gc from a NOE mold using Ben's red lube. N...
by Mainehunter
Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Liquid Alox
Replies: 15
Views: 2065

Re: Lee Liquid Alox

I'm sure you've heard about Ben's Liquid Lube formula? I've been using it for awhile now and like it a lot! Fastest I've shot was over 2400 f.p.s. out of a Savage 99 in 300 Savage with no leading. Stuff works great! Here's the link: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?259285-NEW-!-!-T-L-...
by Mainehunter
Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Liquid Alox
Replies: 15
Views: 2065

Re: Lee Liquid Alox

I'm sure you've heard about Ben's Liquid Lube formula? I've been using it for awhile now and like it a lot! Fastest I've shot was over 2400 f.p.s. out of a Savage 99 in 300 Savage with no leading. Stuff works great! Here's the link: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?259285-NEW-!-!-T-L-L...
by Mainehunter
Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "Took a Classic Out Hunting"
Replies: 7
Views: 1420

Re: Another "Took a Classic Out Hunting"

What's your load if you don't mind me asking? That should have the faster twist rate, right?

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by Mainehunter
Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Mainehunter.
Replies: 6
Views: 500

Re: Happy Birthday Mainehunter.

Thanks guys! :) Visiting two of my college daughters in Burlington VT. My oldest is a senior at St. Mikes and her birthday is the 28th so we get to celebrate both birthdays while we're here.

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by Mainehunter
Sun Sep 10, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 questions/comments
Replies: 10
Views: 1882

Re: Savage 99 questions/comments

I've had a few 99's over the years. Some were take downs, rare calibers and rare models. I'm down to three a 99F 358 Win., 99F 243 Win. and 99A 250 Savage. Depending what caliber and model they are getting a little harder to find and prices are getting up there. That said, my local gun shop has two ...
by Mainehunter
Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SUV + Propane Tank + Gas Grill "On" + Flame Equals.....
Replies: 14
Views: 2633

Re: SUV + Propane Tank + Gas Grill "On" + Flame Equals.....

GunnyMack wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:31 pm As Ron White says, ya can't fix stupid!
Unless you numb it with a 2x4!
by Mainehunter
Sun Aug 06, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeepin pics
Replies: 24
Views: 3042

Re: Jeepin pics

Its the same here. Rust is always the biggest problem. Bought my 03 Rubicon new and put it up winters so its rust free. Got an old 97 four banger that was run winters till 2010 but I sprayed it with oil twice a year. :o I too, is rust free. Its getting tough to find TJ's, and especially YJ's, that ...
by Mainehunter
Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeepin pics
Replies: 24
Views: 3042

Re: Jeepin pics

Just looking at those pics makes me want to start working on my CJ6 but since buying out my former employer earlier in the year doesn't look like I'll be doing anything any time soon. :( Where did you guys go?

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by Mainehunter
Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco Kelly Article
Replies: 7
Views: 2293

Re: Paco Kelly Article

I did find the article but it's a old HTML file. Can't convert it to PDF since it's not supported so don't know the best way. Maybe Word?

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco Kelly Article
Replies: 7
Views: 2293

Re: Paco Kelly Article

I'm pretty sure I have a copy of the article but I need to dig through some stuff. Give me a day or so and I'll shot you a PM.

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many here remember the old sixgunner site?
Replies: 18
Views: 4286

Re: How many here remember the old sixgunner site?

I loved reading the articles when they had it up and running. When it switched over all of the articles disappeared for some time until a site called "fiveshot.org" was created by a few shootist members carried over most of the articles to the site. Unfortunately that site is no longer act...
by Mainehunter
Tue Jun 06, 2017 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Gunsite in 450 Bushmaster
Replies: 26
Views: 4376

Re: Ruger Gunsite in 450 Bushmaster

Mainehunter, I am on the long side of 78 and don't cipher real good anymore so tell me how Jes is going to take a 450 size bore down to a 358 bore. He did a 30-30 up to 38-55 for my son and it is a very accurate rifle JerryB, it was originally in 308 Win. As far as I know all Ruger GSR came in that...
by Mainehunter
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Gunsite in 450 Bushmaster
Replies: 26
Views: 4376

Re: Ruger Gunsite in 450 Bushmaster

Sorry, those Ruger Americans are just ugly rifles, no matter what caliber they're in. I feel the same way BUT they are quite accurate out of the box and sell like hot cakes around here especially in the 450 Bushmaster. I do like my stainless Ruger GSR that I picked up in trade a few months ago. I'm...
by Mainehunter
Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New US Army sniper rifle
Replies: 14
Views: 2754

Re: New US Army sniper rifle

Link isn't working.
by Mainehunter
Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 12142

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

A custom built 1958 Griffin & Howe, 300 H&H on a pre-war Oberndorf Mauser magnum length, single square bridge action, double set triggers, 26" barrel and beautifully engraved. Don't get me going on why I sold it. Let's just say I was young, foolish and didn't know any better. End of sto...
by Mainehunter
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: model 14
Replies: 12
Views: 1885

Re: model 14

WOW! :shock: :mrgreen:
by Mainehunter
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 355GNR
Replies: 8
Views: 2594

Re: 355GNR

Interesting! I haven't been on his website in years. I wounder it's the same as the "35-30" or "35/30-30"? I've just sold my Marlin 336 chambered in 35/30-30 that was done by JES Rebore out in Washington. You have the specs on the 355GNR?

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by Mainehunter
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 355GNR
Replies: 8
Views: 2594

Re: 355GNR

You mean 356 GNR? A 41 Mag necked down to 358 cal.

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by Mainehunter
Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts UPDATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Ruger #1B 257 Roberts UPDATE

Well I couldn't resist any longer. Picked up the Ruger today and hopefully someone I know has a set of Bonanza bench rest dies to use. Just need to make a couple of 257 Roberts brass out of 7x57 that I have laying around but as for the bullets I do have couple boxes of Hornady 117 gr. RN that's been...
by Mainehunter
Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 35/30-30
Replies: 29
Views: 6103

Re: The 35/30-30

Or this one:

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php? ... 5go6tvb2d6

But I think with the length and/or weight might need to go with a 1:12 twist.

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 99 accuracy
Replies: 21
Views: 4247

Re: Model 99 accuracy

I think the most accurate 99 I did have (whish I still had it) was a 99F in 284 Win. Next would of been my 99f in 243 Win. Besides these two I did have a 300 Savage, 250 Savage and a 30-30 but I think the 284 Win. did have the best trigger on it. The only one I have left is my 99F in 358 Win. I've o...
by Mainehunter
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts UPDATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Re: Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts

Mainehunter, when you get it shoot me a PM and I'll tell you how to make it shoot tiny bug holes! Or at least how I got my 218 to shoot bug holes! I'll give you a shout when the time comes. I've been reading the Ruger #1 can be very finiky for accuracy plus the 1:10 twist rate can't handle anything...
by Mainehunter
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts UPDATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Re: Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts

Been traveling these past few days but got a chance today to take a better look at it. No box, scope or rings. Nice grain on the wood, bluing looks perfect and a nice Red Pad on the butt stock. Lock up is tight, rifling looks sharp but BOY! that trigger, it's got to be boarder line 4lbs. or less. Th...
by Mainehunter
Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts UPDATE
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Price Check: Ruger #1B 257 Roberts UPDATE

What's the going rate in your neck of woods? A guy brought one in at a gun shop and is planning to put it on consignment. It's in excellent shape and it looks like it hasn't been fired a lot.

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet lube
Replies: 26
Views: 4990

Re: Cast bullet lube

I like being self sufficient. Make my own gas checks and as for lube I'm very impressed with Ben's Red and Ben's Liquid lube.

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMR-4895 reduced load warning !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1437

Re: IMR-4895 reduced load warning !!!!

GunnyMack wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2017 2:58 pm Kind of makes sense, H4895 is a ball powder and it catches fire easier then IMR stick.
I've never played with reduced loads but this will be FILED for future reference!
You mean H4895 is extruded powder, right?

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New format?
Replies: 45
Views: 5986

Re: New format?

Other forums that I go on have this style format and I like it :)

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by Mainehunter
Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads UP! Speer Hot-Core 180 grain, 35 cal. at MidwayUSA
Replies: 0
Views: 1585

Heads UP! Speer Hot-Core 180 grain, 35 cal. at MidwayUSA

Pretty good deal going on at Midway USA. 30% off for a box of 100 and they are in-stock.

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by Mainehunter
Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shortwheels & fordwannabe -- Marlin 336 .32 Spl
Replies: 10
Views: 1810

Re: shortwheels & fordwannabe -- Marlin 336 .32 Spl

Mr. Ford, Information needed on a 1948 - 336A. This one has a 24" barrel, half magazine with the forend and butt stock being checkered. Chambered for the great 30-30 WCF. My question is this. How do I tell the differences between an A ond the SC. Thanks for your time. The SC model were the &qu...
by Mainehunter
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
Replies: 101
Views: 15251

Re: Your choice of carry gun?

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And my backup would be my Sig P226 357 Sig.

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by Mainehunter
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody want an M-1 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3367

Re: Anybody want an M-1 ?

Just did it! Also emailed link to others.

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by Mainehunter
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ken Waters has passed.
Replies: 21
Views: 3736

Re: Ken Waters has passed.

BenT wrote:When I got a new caliber I would go straight to Ken Waters Pet Loads and try some of his loads. His book is one of my favorites. RIP
+1

Love that book!

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by Mainehunter
Sun Feb 19, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now THIS Ruger would be really cool...
Replies: 7
Views: 1926

Re: Now THIS Ruger would be really cool...

I have one in 6.5 CM but being busy and the range is closed due to snow haven't had a chance to try it out. A friend of mine has two of them one in 308 and the other, a custom two barrel set in 22-250 and 6mm CM. They are tack drivers for sure plus the mods you can do is endless. One thing for sure ...
by Mainehunter
Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A snowy day is a good day for....
Replies: 11
Views: 1559

Re: A snowy day is a good day for....

The Twin City show is a little bit over whelming with over 250 plus tables and just like you Stretch... I like the smaller ones better. I haven't been to the Ancient One's in years but I've been hearing the number of firearm tables is increasing so I may end up going to that one. Forgot to mention t...
by Mainehunter
Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt Blackhawk Max PSI Question
Replies: 24
Views: 6634

Re: 45 Colt Blackhawk Max PSI Question

Many moon's ago I did have Clements Custom Guns convert my Ruger Bisley 45LC to a 5 shot. Clements gave a listing of loads to try out, most of them were using a good dose of H110 or W296 firing a 310 LBT bullet close to 1600 f.p.s. It wouldn't surprise me if some of those loads were getting up to or...
by Mainehunter
Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A snowy day is a good day for....
Replies: 11
Views: 1559

Re: A snowy day is a good day for....

Just a heads up! Ancient Ones sports and gun show is coming up 25 & 26 of this month in Augusta Armory. Twin City gun show, March 25 & 26 at the Lewiston armory.

Mainehunter
by Mainehunter
Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A snowy day is a good day for....
Replies: 11
Views: 1559

Re: A snowy day is a good day for....

OldWin... Looks like Stinky means business! :) How do you like the Rainier bullets :?: Haven't loaded pistol in years!!

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by Mainehunter
Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A snowy day is a good day for....
Replies: 11
Views: 1559

A snowy day is a good day for....

A gun show :D The gun club I belong to has their annual gun show this weekend. Did see the usual bolt rifles, a lot of AR stuff and parts, quite of few Winchester levers but no Marlins! :shock: Looks like 22 ammo is back in full stock. Was mostly looking for reloading stuff, pick up some primers but...
by Mainehunter
Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Five Innovative Rifles
Replies: 12
Views: 1835

Re: Five Innovative Rifles

What no Savage 99! :o :D

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by Mainehunter
Wed Feb 08, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do in the Reloading Room Today?
Replies: 27
Views: 2618

Re: What did you do in the Reloading Room Today?

Griff, I'm really going to be interested in the powder coating experiment. I'm hearing excellent results using powder coated bullets in AR's and M1A's.

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by Mainehunter
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FYI new .358 Win brass now at Starline
Replies: 4
Views: 593

Re: FYI new .358 Win brass now at Starline

That is great news! Even though I have enough in stock I would be tempted to buy a box or two, just to try them out. I'm curious now what made them to start production :?:

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by Mainehunter
Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Melting led shot?
Replies: 21
Views: 1954

Re: Melting led shot?

Marine hunter is the shot crusty as in oxidized? Light grey/white crust? That oxidation is just like insulation. The shot on the inside is melted but just can't get through that layer. You could try to tumble it and knock that layer off, but don't do it in the house. That Lead Ox will become airbor...
by Mainehunter
Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Melting led shot?
Replies: 21
Views: 1954

Re: Melting led shot?

Not sure but hardened shot with a high antimony level may have something to do with it, antimony unblended takes over 1100 degrees to melt. Not to sound like a jerk is the pot heater turned all the way up? Didn't even use the pot. I used my oxi/acetylene cutting torch and it still wouldn't melt. :|...
by Mainehunter
Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Melting led shot?
Replies: 21
Views: 1954

Melting led shot?

I have nearly 100 lbs. of old, crusty lead shot that I acquired years ago. I would like to add some of it to my led alloy mix to try heat treating and such but BOY! :shock: Can't get them to melt! They are led and I can squish them in my bench vice or press. I've heard stories they can be a bear to ...
by Mainehunter
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35
Replies: 31
Views: 3286

Re: 25-35

From reading other forums in the past John Taylor at Taylor Machine has done relining similar to what Shrapnel described with success. There was a gunsmith up in the Allagash wilderness in northern Maine who did an excellent job on my friends Savage 1899 303 Savage. He relined it the same way as sta...
by Mainehunter
Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lowest Scope Mounts & Rings for Savage 99A
Replies: 9
Views: 2026

Re: Lowest Scope Mounts & Rings for Savage 99A

Like others said the Weaver mount is your best option. I have a set on my Savage 99F but I ran into a problem when mounting a Redfield 2x7 33mm scope. The Weaver rings I have on is placing the scope too low that I couldn't put a front scope cover on because my rear sight is the way. I ended up modif...
by Mainehunter
Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wacked another one...
Replies: 16
Views: 1876

Re: Wacked another one...

At least you're ok! How bad is the subi? Any chance taking the buck since it's been KO'd?

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