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For about a year and a half the 40 cal. Lefthand flintlock, Southern Mountain rifle that Mike Davis built for me has pretty much EATEN my life..!! I still trot out one of the 50's on occasion, especially for Table and Chunk shooting but the 40 has become my choice, at least 3 times a week for my tri...

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Federal 124 HST runs perfectly in my Glock, Kahr and Browning HP. On a related note, I've always been a 45acp kind of guy. The introduction of really decent 9mm defensive ammunition supported by good "field results" in recent years has given me the confidence to carry a small 9mm handgun t...

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Guido, that's a beautiful .40 flinter you have there. Roy Stroh is building me a .40 Poor Boy flinter. Can't wait! Thanks Bill. That rifle was built for me by Mike Davis. Mike specializes in the Southern Mountain style. I love the 40 caliber. I'm shooting .395 balls with 40-65 gns. Goex 3f. (40 for...

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I cleaned my 40 caliber flintlock Southern Mountain rifle.
This sweetheart has "eaten my life" for the last year and a half since I got her...just soooo much FUN to shoot..!!!

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I'm going to chime in here and remind you that if the "crusty" nature is because of the formation of lead oxide (that would appear as the "light gray/white crust" Gunnymack mentioned) you have a serious health hazard situation. Ingestion of lead oxide powder is the quickest way I...

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When I saw the ad for this new offering from Taurus in the Rifleman, I admit to liking the smooth lines and wide trigger. Beyond that, I don't have much else to add, other than that I'm another one with a prejudice against Taurus products for use in life-or-death situations. Also...allow me to add.....

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THANK YOU for posting the entire speech. I was there...standing on the Washington Mall for the inauguration...very impressed with the whole thing...(besides Schumer's B.S....why was he there anyhow...???). I can see how that speech looks "negative" when viewed from the left. I would have b...

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I don't practice shots that long with my M71, so my response is no, I wouldn't take that shot. Where I hunt there's pretty much ZERO chance of seeing a deer 200 yds away so I don't work on those shots at the range. If you hunt where shots that long are commonly available, I hope you'll take the advi...

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Welcome to the club.
That there is a dandy..!! Now all you need is a Moose license and you'll be in levergun heaven.
As others have suggested...get a mold and go to casting some moderate loads to enjoy that rifle on a regular basis.
You done well.

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Given my own background and training, my PERSONAL response to an active shooter situation is: Take cover and return fire as appropriate targets present themselves. I EXPECT to be sued. I EXPECT to be surveilled by the government. I EXPECT to have to rely on myself to defend myself or my family in th...

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I'm planning to be there. Not sure yet if it will be Saturday or Sunday. Last January's show had a number of interesting leverguns that interest me including more than one M-71 Winchester and several M-99 Savages. I've been to several gun shows here in Florida including Melbourne, Ft. Pierce, Port S...

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Another Navy Family. My Father was a CPO during WWII and spent a bit over 3 yrs in the Pacific "training Ensigns" as he used to say, before getting home to see Mom again. His brother, (the uncle I was named after) was a Marine Corps pilot out there flying F4U Corsairs. He never came home. ...

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This question pops up from time to time and over the 40 + years I've been shooting, competing and reloading the answer hasn't changed. Match bullets are not optimized for performance on game animals. CAN they be used with good effect...sure, sometimes..possibly even most of the time but WHY...???? B...

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That's a gorgeous rifle.
I've never owned a 38/55 but have always been intrigued by that caliber. Congratulations on a great find.
Thank you for sharing.

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They should move to Mexico. It is warmer there and with the wall that is going to be built it will feel more like an exclusive community and have better security for them. heh..heh..heh..!!! That's good. :D :D Thank You. Most of the "limousine liberals" who are sooooo worked up about Trum...

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I've spent most of my life as a confirmed Colt 1911/Browning Hi-Power guy. Anytime I felt the need to carry a handgun to potentially defend my life, it was one of those. Here we are in the 21st century and I also find myself with a couple of full-size Glocks. A G-17 and G-21. Both are fun to shoot a...

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Agree with Mr. Wiedner that he'll be the lamest lame duck we have ever had, if not impeached within his first year. And as to not accepting the will of the American voters, sounds like crybaby treason to me. Hold nose, vote Johnson. "Hold Nose help Hillary win..." There, fixed it for ya. ...

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BlaineG wrote:I always liked: If you're in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

YUP....

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Refreshing to see a real answer from a manufacturer, and not just lawyereze ..... EXACTLY my thought as well. That is a carefully thought out, very useful response to a good question. I don't have a Henry, don't plan to buy one so I don't have a dog in this hunt, but I really appreciate a company t...

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Release triggers are VERY common in ATA Trapshooting and Flyer shooting circles. I've used that design for several decades in various configurations (single release, double release, release-pull) and in numerous competition firearms. Never had an accident, never saw anyone else have an accident. It'...

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Thanks for sharing. If I had a place to hunt, I have always thought an older Savage 99 in one of the less common calibers would be a treat to own and work up a good deer/hog load for. With my "aging-eyes"..I'd also opt for some kind of optical assistance, but I suspect it would be a low po...

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"Donald Trump's wall WILL WORK. China built one 2000 years ago and they still don't have any Mexicans."

OMG Sixgun....!!!!!!
Darn near cost me a keyboard...!!!
Thank You though. I LOVE IT.

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To my mind, the ONLY way Remington should be held even partially accountable for this or any other "accidental" shooting would be if all safety rules for handling forearms have been followed. You put a loaded shotgun in your car after hunting, you allow the muzzle to be pointed at someone,...

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Here's my Pair...I call them "Old and New". A 45/70 Guide Gun, and an original 1873 Springfield Trapdoor. I load across the board, from straight blackpowder/cast for the Springfield to "Heavy Hitter" jacketed loads, as well as moderate cast rounds, for the Guide Gun. I love the v...

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Not a lot new to add....
I'm just another "Nobody" who would be just fine if ALL professional sports leagues disbanded due to lack of interest from the public.

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My experience mirrors that of 6pt-sika. Casting with Lee molds is fraught with little issues, adjustments, slight modifications, etc.etc. but as noted: what does one expect from a $22.00 (including handles) mold...??? I am using a .395 double cavity a LOT these days casting roundballs for my flintlo...

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Welcome Home..!!
Pull up a stump and kick the fire for a while with the rest of us.

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Just chiming in here with a coupla thoughts and observations. I've been a very active handgun shooter since the 1970's. NRA bullseye, IPSC, PPC, handgun hunter, etc,etc. Being kinda "old school", I stayed with the classics. I carried a 45 acp 1911 in combat Asia. Carried a 9mm Browning Hi-...

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VERY nicely done.
I followed your earlier thread when you had it in the white, and appreciate seeing the finished product.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm still enjoying 40 cal. for my flintlocks, but I have a craving for a .32 that won't seem to go away..

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I came to pretty much the same conclusions as JohndeFresno a while back. For several years down here in Florida, my daily carry choice has been a Kahr CM9 loaded with Federal 147 HST's. Turns out having that little Kahr ON ME is infinitely more comforting than having all my tricked out 45 acp 1911's...

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It's my humble opinion that the changes in "thinking" that is causing (allowing) folks to take another look at 9mm is the availability AND acceptance of the improved defensive ammunition available. It would seem that a lot of folks these days are able to use quality defensive ammunition in...

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I'm another who failed to realize the physical advantages offered by the large levers. I also thought they were merely a cosmetic thing some folks found attractive. On my 45/70 Guide gun, I sewed a piece of deer skin over the lever that cushions the sensation of the lever hitting my fingers good eno...

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Here's a link to the equation used to calculate recoil energy. As you can see, increasing weight does have the effect of reducing recoil energy HOWEVER....that relationship is only linear. On the other hand, as velocity is SQUARED in the equation thus velocity changes have more effect than weight ch...

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Nicely done.
Thanks for sharing that piece.

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This:
"'Rural' people rarely display the arrogance of wanting to force 'urban' people to adopt their way of life, but too many spoiled insulated urbanites think nothing of forcing their narrow world-view on those in rural areas."

Couldn't have said it better. Ain't gonna try.

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BlaineG wrote:Since lead was mentioned, half white vinegar, and half hydrogen peroxide will dissolve lead. Prolly shouldn't get it on the wood. After done, run lots of patches to absorb the mixture.

What % strength of Hydrogen Peroxide are you referring to in that 50/50 mix...????

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Sorry to hear it.
Hang in there Pard. This too shall pass.

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Here's my 45/70 Guide Gun. XS Systems "Scout Mount", Bausch & Lomb Pistol scope. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/guido4198/reel%20and%20rifle/106_3148.jpg The scope was originally mounted on a 14" .375 JDJ Contender barrel. When I discussed scoping that beast with J.D. Jones,...

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Fascinating....
Frankly, I've tended to ignore Henry rifles and focus on more Classic leverguns.
With the addition of the 45/70, and .41 mag to their lineup however...they have at least gotten my attention.
Who knows...???

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My 99 was manufactured in 1941. 250/3000, 1:14 twist barrel. Reading the comments regarding poor stabilization with "pointy" 100 gn bullets, I went back to my records for my "go-to" hunting load. I've had great results using the Speer 100 gn JSP over 31gns. IMR 3031 with a CCI 20...

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From the Midway advertisement: "The Mako Shoot-Through Tire Deflator is a barrel attachment that quickly installs on Mil-Spec AR-15 flash hiders. The rifle can still be fired with the tire deflator attached. Designed for use at security check points to disable a vehicle's tires quickly. " ...

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I was there on Saturday. I was impressed by the actual collections brought out to show and sell. Most " Gun Shows " I've been to in recent years are little more than an expanded opportunity for retail outlets. I don't have a problem with that...but it feels like you're being asked to pay a...

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rbertalotto wrote:$21 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Adlens%C2%AE-Emer ... B004XG7YRE

Please take a moment and post an evaluation after you get them...inquiring minds and all that

Thank You.

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I sent a prescription for handgun shooting glasses that made the front sight post crisp and clear in the right lens, and the left lens for intermediate distance. Cost me 28 bucks on EyeBuyDirect. Then I bought some shooting glasses that are designed to fit over prescription glasses for around 10 sm...

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IF...they work as described, it's a great idea at a good price...for SOME applications. For shooting purposes you need to remember that there's no free lunch. It's easy to use corrective lenses that bring the sights (or Red Dot) into sharp focus. when you do...you lose the sharp image of the target....

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IF I lived in that area and could be guaranteed that this filth would ACTUALLY spend 15 years behind bars , I'd take up a collection and give him the 500 dollars. Think of it as a kind of "Criminal-buy-back program" ...kind of like those silly "gun buy backs", only in THIS case.....

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I shoot a LOT of blackpowder muzzleloaders. I don't have much interest big bore fowlers myself. My personal choice is a small caliber Southern Mountain Longrifle. That said..Mike did a GREAT job creating a really nice historic piece in that one for you. Last September I competed in a "Woodswalk...

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For generic "Go-To" purposes...toss in the truck for those days running around the S.E. Georgia swamp roads..
My Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun gets the nod more than anything else:

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Since you asked BlaineG.... I've pretty much settled on the same pair. Down here in Florida...we don't often have the luxury of going around with much more than shorts/jeans and a lightweight shirt. The LCP is so incredibly easy to carry I find it's always in my pocket. All my other larger bore hand...

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Since we're talking about muzzleloaders...Here's my most recent acquisition: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/guido4198/Gun%20Pics/8.2015%20Davis%20Rifle%20003_zpsqqgxcb3u.jpg She's a 40 cal. Southern Mountain Rifle ( Yes...that's LEFT-hand..!!) built by Mike Davis for me. 42" Rice BBL. ,Ch...

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