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by guido4198
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe good to postpone that suppressor purchase a few weeks.
Replies: 6
Views: 648

Re: Maybe good to postpone that suppressor purchase a few we

jnyork wrote:Will never even make it to committee and will die a quiet death.
Like He Said.
Unfortunately....In their own twisted minds...Liberal legislators have a much more effective way to protect folks' hearing from damage by gunfire.... :evil:
by guido4198
Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Red Loc-Tite...UGH!
Replies: 4
Views: 1062

Re: OT Red Loc-Tite...UGH!

Red Loctite is only used (correctly) in ONE place on a Harley-Davidson. When necessary to pull the compensator nut that has been secured with it, (and 100 ft. lbs. of torque)...we use a torch. No idea how chemicals might work, but I'd give a long soak in methylene chloride or acetone a try...what ha...
by guido4198
Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlocks and Deer
Replies: 23
Views: 2841

Re: Flintlocks and Deer

Congratulations on your Deer, and especially for sticking-to-it and finding her after the shot. Too many folks just give it up if they don't see the animal immediately, or find a big blood trail. I like that rifle...especially the LH lock. Who built that one..?? The slight curl on the end of the fri...
by guido4198
Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 WCF 200 gr. cast bullet, The Load, by Ed Harris
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Re: 348 WCF 200 gr. cast bullet, The Load, by Ed Harris

Thanks for the link to the entire article.
That's a great idea in this environment of scarce and EXPENSIVE powders.
by guido4198
Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A blind hog finds a .348
Replies: 20
Views: 2042

Re: A blind hog finds a .348

Earl, the thought of adding dings and scratches, although inevitable, gives me the heebie-jeebies. 8) On another forum, I scored a set of Herter dies, 100 virgin WW cases, a box of Winchester factory 200s, two boxes of Hornady 200-grain bullets and a box of 200-grain Silvertips. Can't wait for it a...
by guido4198
Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 or .348
Replies: 25
Views: 2604

Re: 45-70 or .348

Mike, I'm not sure if I understand the choice you are faced with. If I'm reading correctly...you are trying to decide between a Browning COPY of an 1886 Winchester, and a WINCHESTER M-71. That's a no brainer...the Winchester is a true classic. The Browning...while it might be a decent rifle is, well...
by guido4198
Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A blind hog finds a .348
Replies: 20
Views: 2042

Re: A blind hog finds a .348

Nice find Bill....!!
I agree....that pretty wood needs the kind of character one only gets by carrying through the bush for a couple of weeks.
What loads are you going to be working on...????
by guido4198
Sat Oct 03, 2015 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99
Replies: 26
Views: 1746

Re: Savage 99

Thank You Pete.
by guido4198
Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99
Replies: 26
Views: 1746

Re: Savage 99

VERY nice...thanks for sharing.
Curious to know (from anyone..) what is the twist in that barrel...????
by guido4198
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know there's no solution,but....
Replies: 20
Views: 1785

Re: I know there's no solution,but....

Merritt eye discs definitely help, as do "peep" type sights. One other thing you might consider is having a special pair of shooting glasses made up. Talk to an optometrist who has experience providing glasses for shooters. Mine ( Decot in Arizona www.decot.com) made up a pair with one len...
by guido4198
Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My war story with my scope on my Marlin 1895 338 Marlin Ex.
Replies: 8
Views: 1143

Re: My war story with my scope on my Marlin 1895 338 Marlin

Well I finally did it, came home with a cut on the bridge of my nose. Got too intense at the shooting range and got my eye and nose too close to the scope, and hit the bridge of my nose pretty hard leaving a big bump and a cut that bled considerably. My shooting partner, thought it was pretty enter...
by guido4198
Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: savage 99 projects
Replies: 15
Views: 1615

Re: savage 99 projects

I'm with BigSky on the 1:14 barrel you have on the .250.
Mine shoots 100 gn. bullets REAL well. Never tried any heavier.
by guido4198
Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would You Pay $100,000 To Sing Backup For Charlie Daniels?
Replies: 22
Views: 1586

Re: Would You Pay $100,000 To Sing Backup For Charlie Daniel

Guys, my intention in starting this was not to divert into either political leanings or Charlie Daniels' past, it was to bring up what I thought was a very nice charitable gesture by the owner of the gun company. Let's not let it drift too far away from that, huh? Denis Thanks Denis. I've known Cha...
by guido4198
Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight
Replies: 26
Views: 2321

Re: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight

Kaschi, I'm glad you asked and I hope my response tells you what you want to know. I spent about 25 yrs. in the Beef industry..slaughter and processing. Grading of carcasses may only be done by a USDA GRADER...that is NOT an Inspector. When a Beef slaughter plant wants carcasses graded, they have to...
by guido4198
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight
Replies: 26
Views: 2321

Re: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight

A recent cooking show instructed that when you buy a "prime rib", it must be cut from the 6th through and including the 12 ribs (in other words 7 ribs total) to be called "prime rib". Cutting 6-12 just defines the cut as "Rib". It could be Canner & Cutter Cow or Bu...
by guido4198
Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight
Replies: 26
Views: 2321

Re: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight

http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/12/how-to-make-perfect-prime-rib-for-christmas-dinner.html This is almost exactly how I cook mine. I used to start with high heat but now brown at the end. I only buy dry aged bone-in true USDA prime from only a known ranch or source. If I'm going to go all out and d...
by guido4198
Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight
Replies: 26
Views: 2321

Re: Making Prime Rib for Dinner Tonight

Roasting a piece of bone-in Beef rib (aka "Prime Rib"...although VERY VERY few of you have ever actually used USDA Prime meat) is actually one of the most simple dishes one can prepare. The "difficulty" most people face is that since the darn thing is so expensive...it is a littl...
by guido4198
Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348W Model 71 + Trail Boss = No Joy!
Replies: 17
Views: 2333

Re: 348W Model 71 + Trail Boss = No Joy!

I'm not familiar with "Trail Boss" powder. I've heard of it, but never seriously considered using it. Out of my own ignorance then, I have to ask where you got the recommendation for those loads..?? Are those published somewhere as TESTED by a manufacturer of either the powder or bullet, o...
by guido4198
Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found .348 bullets!
Replies: 2
Views: 507

Re: Found .348 bullets!

I found some also..Hornady 200 jsp's in a local ammo store. Unfortunately...despite the fact that he's had them so long, the boxes are faded, he's managed to keep the prices "current" and offers them at $ 40.00 per box.

No thanks... :roll:
by guido4198
Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy in my town shoots another stealing his truck- Update
Replies: 49
Views: 4741

Re: Guy in my town shoots another stealing his truck

Here in Florida, one is justified to use deadly force to stop a "Forcible Felony". Robbery is a Forcible Felony. UN-fortunately....there are a LOT BS lawyers, reporters, etc,etc just waiting to JUMP if there's the least sniff of a "bad shoot", and sometimes even if there isn't. ...
by guido4198
Fri Jul 17, 2015 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy in my town shoots another stealing his truck- Update
Replies: 49
Views: 4741

Re: Guy in my town shoots another stealing his truck

Here in Florida, one is justified to use deadly force to stop a "Forcible Felony". Robbery is a Forcible Felony. UN-fortunately....there are a LOT BS lawyers, reporters, etc,etc just waiting to JUMP if there's the least sniff of a "bad shoot", and sometimes even if there isn't. F...
by guido4198
Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Okay, Who Wants One Of These?
Replies: 16
Views: 1712

Re: Okay, Who Wants One Of These?

At first glance, I thought it was just a joke. Photoshop, etc. :? Somebody playing around on their computer created a "Hi-capacity Assault Revolver".. :mrgreen: Upon reading further however....I found the it is apparently REAL. Reading just a little further provided the answer to ALL of my...
by guido4198
Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are shooter grade 94 AE's worth?
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

Re: What are shooter grade 94 AE's worth?

NO MORE than 350.00 unless you're in a hurry.
Try 300.00 for a decent, legitimate example and you'll most likely be taking it home.
by guido4198
Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US to change over to JHP
Replies: 26
Views: 3945

Re: US to change over to JHP

I don't believe the Japanese were signatories either.
As to Victor Charles....those vermin weren't interested in rules or conventions.
by guido4198
Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More cast bullet ballistic gel tests
Replies: 20
Views: 2686

Re: More cast bullet ballistic gel tests

Ted, Thanks for sharing your results. You put in a lot of work preparing this report, and I really appreciate seeing it. It's always interesting to see NON-professional tests. Over the years, we've all read this kind of stuff in the magazines...usually accompanied by a full page advertisement for wh...
by guido4198
Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magna Carta 1215
Replies: 7
Views: 545

Re: Magna Carta 1215

As I recall, the Magna Carta was largely about denying the 'Divine Right of Kings' to lord over landowners and warlords, and really didn't do hooey for the little people. :?: I believe it was a Good Start....after all...you gotta start somewhere. For as much as the Great Charter did to begin the pr...
by guido4198
Tue May 26, 2015 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up for mod71alaska
Replies: 43
Views: 4346

Re: Prayers up for mod71alaska

Hang in there Pard.
Praying for you and the providers who are working on you.
by guido4198
Tue May 19, 2015 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What It's All About...
Replies: 16
Views: 1409

Re: What It's All About...

Thank You for sharing.
That is really great to see.
by guido4198
Thu May 14, 2015 4:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gophers And A 45-70, What Could Be Better?
Replies: 17
Views: 2036

Re: Gophers And A 45-70, What Could Be Better?

Good Job stopping that charge...!!!! :shock:
I've been given to understand those critters can mangle a man's ankles if you let'em get to close to you. :lol:
by guido4198
Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: we've lost another WW2 Vet
Replies: 16
Views: 1331

Re: we've lost another WW2 Vet

May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Thank you for posting. We occasionally need a reminder of the service and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation.
by guido4198
Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAWG WRESTLING
Replies: 6
Views: 616

Re: HAWG WRESTLING

I've caught hogs live in the Okeefenokee swamp in S.E. Georgia. We used a pack of chase hounds to run'em until they bay up, then let a couple of Pitbulls off their leash to run in and grab the hog anywhere they could. With the Pit's hanging on the hog, you ease in behind him, grab the hind legs and ...
by guido4198
Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Passover & Resurrection Sunday
Replies: 8
Views: 1768

Re: Passover & Resurrection Sunday

Thanks Uncle Buck, and ALL..
Easter and Passover don't come together by accident. They are connected, as are all Christians and Jews.

It is always my pleasure to acknowledge the Holy Days of BOTH religions to all of my friends.
by guido4198
Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Danl Boone
Replies: 34
Views: 2717

Re: Danl Boone

Like many here, if not most...I have to say that if I watch carefully, and look for it, I'm able to identify all kinds of issues with the selection and use of firearms in TV and movies..both the oldies, and the current crop. That said, I have to say that I try not to look too closely. I prefer to en...
by guido4198
Thu Mar 26, 2015 3:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Danl Boone
Replies: 34
Views: 2717

Re: Danl Boone

walks with gun wrote:Hey, the stuff on Star Trek is accurate right?
Well, Actually, the closer we get to Stardate 41153.7, the more REAL all that "Stuff" seems to become. 8)
by guido4198
Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marines prefer Glock 9mm over .45acp 1911
Replies: 112
Views: 5545

Re: Marines prefer Glock 9mm over .45acp 1911

45acp vs. 9mm....!!!! :o Geeezzz.....some things never go away. :lol: How many pages of various gun rags have been saved from being left blank by igniting this discussion over the last few DECADES..???? Here's what I can tell you I did...when it counted, and when I had complete freedom to equip myse...
by guido4198
Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Important Message From NRA About Ivory In WA State
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: An Important Message From NRA About Ivory In WA State

Like He Said: ... Feel-good, international progressives have conspired to eradicate the elephant s of the world, without really 'meaning to..', by protecting them to death.. Azz-nine, ignorant, pure idiotic, looney legislators with nothing better to do, or who are intentionally desperate to "ch...
by guido4198
Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .40-90 Sharps Bottle Neck & Shiloh 1874 just for Bill in OR
Replies: 61
Views: 9408

Re: .40-90 Sharps Bottle Neck & Shiloh 1874 just for Bill in

Griff, Thank you for the great write-up. My only experience with BPCR has been with the 45/70, which is pretty easy-peezy to get decent results with. I've pondered a 40...just never got around to it. In all of your work with various load combinations, have you ever tried an over-primer wad..?? I've ...
by guido4198
Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Reloaders of .348 & .45-70
Replies: 13
Views: 1653

Re: Question for Reloaders of .348 & .45-70

I'm loading for both, and definitely don't use the same shellholder.
#5 for the .348, #14 for the 45/70.
by guido4198
Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hog hunting in Fla
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Re: Hog hunting in Fla

I used to live in Ware Co. Georgia which is on the edge of the Okefenokee swamp. While there I was introduced to Hog Hunting.... Georgia style : We'd drive the dirt roads in our leased area, looking for fresh hog tracks. When we crossed a fresh track the pack of "chase hounds" would be rel...
by guido4198
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unertl Scope
Replies: 5
Views: 727

Re: Unertl Scope

Jim, as far as I know you may be the first person to ever use the words "Unertl" and "Winchester 1892" in the same sentence. You beat me to it...!!!! :D No disrespect intended there Jim....but your question struck me as odd as well. That's OK though Pard....if a fella wants to k...
by guido4198
Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old World Cooking
Replies: 15
Views: 920

Re: Old World Cooking

Rusty wrote:Sounds like the beginning of a pot of stone soup to me.
Mmmmmm!
Rusty got it just Right..!!!!
Whenever I have a collection of goodies like that.....Stone Soup. :wink:
by guido4198
Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes it just sucks.
Replies: 54
Views: 5079

Re: Sometimes it just sucks.

So very sorry to hear this.
We can't always understand when tragedies strike, but must go on and accept a higher will, as tough as that can be.
Please accept our condolences and a prayer for you and your family's comfort in this difficult time.
by guido4198
Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 load data..220gn Barnes
Replies: 9
Views: 2094

Re: .348 load data..220gn Barnes

I've gotten a lot of GREAT information and responses. THANK YOU to all who have provided their experiences. Looking it all over brings up one more question: How "interchangeable" have you found Accurate powders to be with IMR..?? Specifically, the ones designated 4350 and 4064. I've never ...
by guido4198
Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which do you prefer and why?
Replies: 34
Views: 3025

Re: Which do you prefer and why?

EASY...Win. M-71. No question. The lines of the M-71 are "sexy"..in their own unique way...to me at least. The 1886 is a very fine rifle, but just looks like a blown-up (size-wise) "cowboy gun", a look that is simply "common". Nothing wrong with it...just "common&q...
by guido4198
Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 load data..220gn Barnes
Replies: 9
Views: 2094

Re: .348 load data..220gn Barnes

Thank you. Your post reminded me that I can get a lot of possibilities from my old Lyman manuals. I have the one you posted, and a few more as well. To be honest though, what I'm hoping is that someone will jump in with a tried and true load in a Win M71 for me. With only 50 of those overpriced 220'...
by guido4198
Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 load data..220gn Barnes
Replies: 9
Views: 2094

.348 load data..220gn Barnes

I kinda messed up and in 5-7 business days I'll be the proud owner of 50 Barnes 220 gn JSP bullets. Checked Barnes website and the only loads they show are with powders I don't own. Looking for whatever experience folks here might be able to share. These will be used in a Win 71. I've done well in t...
by guido4198
Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you trim cases?
Replies: 31
Views: 2837

Re: How do you trim cases?

Wilson...hand crank.
LOVE it, but then I'm not trying to trim thousands of cases. A few hundred are no problem however.
by guido4198
Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...
Replies: 58
Views: 6302

Re: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...

If I was in S. Florida, I would sell whatever I had to to get back to Alaska. I don't live here by accident . . . :lol: Well Pard....All I can say then is ain't it GREAT that we're BOTH where we most want to be..!! Good on ya..!! :D Of course, I would not be opposed to visiting in the winter, when ...
by guido4198
Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 ca. 1952- No Can Do
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: Savage 99 ca. 1952- No Can Do

Shasta, Don't know what to tell you. I'm a lefty also. I inherited my Sav. 99 from my Father. It was manufactured in 1941. Been shooting it pretty much all my life. It's a .250 Sav. Dad had very mild cast loads for that allowed him to use that rifle to begin my shooting/gun handling education very e...
by guido4198
Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...
Replies: 58
Views: 6302

Re: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...

7.62 Precision wrote:If I was in S. Florida, I would sell whatever I had to to get back to Alaska. I don't live here by accident . . . :lol:
Well Pard....All I can say then is ain't it GREAT that we're BOTH where we most want to be..!!
Good on ya..!!
:D