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by Fisher-Price
Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surviving Illinois....
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

Re: Surviving Illinois....

Kimber pepper blaster?
by Fisher-Price
Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dog died yesterday.
Replies: 27
Views: 3121

Re: Dog died yesterday.

Sorry to hear, losing pets especially dogs and horses is always rough.
by Fisher-Price
Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed
Replies: 9
Views: 2541

Re: Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed

I have it back and its fixed.

Bubba didn't mess it up as bad as we thought. Installed trigger spring upside down. Flipped her over and seems to be working ok.

Will test and maybe get a picture or two this weekend.

thanks for all the help.

Fisher-Price
by Fisher-Price
Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed
Replies: 9
Views: 2541

Re: Browning Model 53

I’m sure it can be de-bubba’d,but I wanted to give the dealer a chance to correct and/or pay for parts it if I was able to find replacement parts. There aren’t any local smiths here that can do good work except for one and he does it for a hobby. I’ve had one over there for over 2 years, not taking ...
by Fisher-Price
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed
Replies: 9
Views: 2541

Re: Browning Model 53 - Update

Update, Called Browning and all the numbers they suggested. No luck and I did discover that the Browning B-92's hammer and trigger is not interchangeable with the Browning M-53 according to Midwest Gun Works. So back to my LGS, he said he would make it right, he said he would talk to his browning re...
by Fisher-Price
Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed
Replies: 9
Views: 2541

Re: Browning Model 53

Cute as it can be! Feels light and fast. No tang safety which is one of the reasons I got it. Not been happy with tang safety Mirokus, had a 45 Colt I sold, wouldn’t hit a pie plate at 50 yards. So far not impressed with the .357 I now have. Does about 3 inches at 50. 357 brass only, all Missouri co...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed
Replies: 9
Views: 2541

Browning Model 53 - Update - Fixed

Picked up cute little Model 53 at the LGS yesterday. No box or papers so considerably less than current offerings on the net. However I get home to try it out and discover that the safety notch isn’t working correctly. When I 1/2 cock it you can pull the trigger and drop the hammer. Haven’t had any ...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heading for Elk Country
Replies: 7
Views: 1004

Re: Heading for Elk Country

Good Luck!
by Fisher-Price
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a big Canada moose in BC last week
Replies: 22
Views: 2433

Re: Got a big Canada moose in BC last week

Congratulations on your Moose!
by Fisher-Price
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post
Replies: 17
Views: 2705

Re: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post

Thanks guys! I wrote it to not only remember everything but also to explain to many of my friends and family what happens on a wilderness hunt. I have even had people accuse me of making up that our phones didn't work out there. They think you get out of the truck ride the horse 2 miles and pretend ...
by Fisher-Price
Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post
Replies: 17
Views: 2705

Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post

This is my first try at writing anything. The first post was geared towards Facebook to update our families, the second was to record this special hunt. We were with John Winter at Two Ocean Pass Outfitters, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Elk Hunt 2016 Sightseeing before the Hunt: The last 3...
by Fisher-Price
Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nosler Partition vs Nosler Accubond
Replies: 23
Views: 3452

Re: Nosler Partition vs Nosler Accubond

Thank You! Two Ocean Pass country in Wyoming

Fisher-Price
by Fisher-Price
Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Cylinder John Deere Tractors of the Levergunners
Replies: 42
Views: 4400

Re: Two Cylinder John Deere Tractors of the Levergunners

We call them Popping John's around here, my Grandad had one. Beautiful tractor, great job on the restoration. Last year I upgraded from 67 year old 9N Ford tractor to a "new" tractor that is only 29 years old! Power steering and brakes for the first time ever!
by Fisher-Price
Thu Sep 29, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nosler Partition vs Nosler Accubond
Replies: 23
Views: 3452

Re: Nosler Partition vs Nosler Accubond

Last Thursday a 200 gr Accubond worked in a .300 Win Mag.
by Fisher-Price
Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request - Update #3
Replies: 30
Views: 2965

Re: Prayer Request - Update #3

Done!
by Fisher-Price
Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with a new "old" gun as far as maintenance?
Replies: 12
Views: 2063

Re: What to do with a new "old" gun as far as maintenance?

There she is! Very light and handy, pictures added. It appears to me that the stock was refinished at some point, the forearm band, barrel band, and loading gate are deep blue/black so were replaced at some point. The marbles rear barrel sight is a fold down and appears a little newer than the rifle...
by Fisher-Price
Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with a new "old" gun as far as maintenance?
Replies: 12
Views: 2063

Re: What to do with a new "old" gun as far as maintenance?

My Dad didn't shoot it much, somebody did, barrel is very pitted but seems to group ok at 25yds. I will do some more range work with it. He had me take the Tang sight off of it, I put it back when I got it. Internals do not seem very worn, rifle is in fair condition cosmetically, but shows no excess...
by Fisher-Price
Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with a new "old" gun as far as maintenance?
Replies: 12
Views: 2063

What to do with a new "old" gun as far as maintenance?

Since my father's passing I have come into possession of an 1892 mfg. in 1894 in .38-40 as well as several other vintage rifles. He only fired a few boxes of factory ammo in it. I made my first .38-40's this week using new Starline brass and 6.5 gr of Unique. I want to enjoy these old rifles by shoo...
by Fisher-Price
Wed May 25, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do any of you use Paypal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3188

Re: Do any of you use Paypal?

I tried it, it worked! Neccessary evil to facilitate de-cluttering. Thanks for the info.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Wed May 25, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do any of you use Paypal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3188

Do any of you use Paypal?

Hi all, I do not have a paypal account. I have been asked if I accept this. Pros/Cons. I have one or two more items to list but that looks like about all I have to sell. Is it worth it for these dozen or so items? I have been cleaning off the reloading bench and have several sights and dies that I d...
by Fisher-Price
Wed May 21, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load for Miroku .45 colt
Replies: 28
Views: 4375

Re: Load for Miroku .45 colt

I suppose so, the myth of walking into the general store and getting a box of shells that worked in the rifle and the pistol may be just that. I will play with some other loads, my patience may be limited with that. I'm not the kind of guy that enjoys making 10 of this and 10 of that just to test, e...
by Fisher-Price
Mon May 19, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load for Miroku .45 colt
Replies: 28
Views: 4375

Re: Load for Miroku .45 colt

I wonder how the 73's are doing, they are just becoming available and there is one at my LGS. Same twist as the 92? I have wanted a 92 in 45 colt since I was a teenager, I didn't realize until the internet some years later there never really was such a thing in the old west. I have finally got one t...
by Fisher-Price
Mon May 19, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load for Miroku .45 colt
Replies: 28
Views: 4375

Re: Load for Miroku .45 colt

I slugged the rifle today, it has a 20 inch barrel and my caliper indicated .451, I am hoping this means I will be able to find a load that will work in the SAA & the rifle. Suggestions? 8.5 or 9 grains of Unique or should I try something else? I have Red Dot, W231 & tite group available, po...
by Fisher-Price
Mon May 19, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 loading questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1819

Re: 45-70 loading questions

I finally got the nerve up to pound a piece of lead through my barrel. Using a caliper it slugged out at .456-.457. I know that is not the throat question, just doing homework. My Marlin GG also slugged out at .456-.457 which I understand may be unusual. I'm happy that they should like the same size...
by Fisher-Price
Sun May 18, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 loading questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1819

Re: 45-70 loading questions

Did not run into any problems chambering today, maybe a better batch of brass. Rifle shot great, maybe more of a rainbow than I anticipated although I did change from smallest Marbles peep to the middle sized one mid session, I can't see targets clearly with small peep, targets look shaded. Need to ...
by Fisher-Price
Sun May 18, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load for Miroku .45 colt
Replies: 28
Views: 4375

Load for Miroku .45 colt

I have just gotten a Winchester Miroku 1892 in .45 colt, it's one of the Oct barreled 1 of 500 editions if that matters. I load 8 grains of Unique behind a 250 gr rnfp. For my 7.5 in SAA. Cannot get a group with this rifle. At first thought it was my older eyes so replaced factory buckhorn with Skin...
by Fisher-Price
Sat May 17, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 loading questions
Replies: 9
Views: 1819

45-70 loading questions

My manuals indicate the trim to length of 2.095. My brass (200 rds mixed Win & Rem)seems to run mostly from 2.085 to just under 2.095. Also I have noticed my 1886 Browning I have to squeeze then lever the last little bit to get most of them to chamber. I should have paid more attention to the sp...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Oct 22, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman tang sight on Browning 1886
Replies: 8
Views: 2766

Re: Lyman tang sight on Browning 1886

Thanks Shasta, I think I'll get a Marbles since I like the idea of the windage adjustment. I have ghost rings on a Guide Gun and a Skinner peep on a Marlin Cowboy so I like the concept. It's just this is the first tang sight for me and will take some getting used to the location. I just use it for p...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman tang sight on Browning 1886
Replies: 8
Views: 2766

Lyman tang sight on Browning 1886

Taking a long weekend with the wife in Myrtle Beach SC. I decided to stop in a pawn shop in the middle of the outlet, tourist trap section and believe it or not. They had an 1886 of the 1986 vintage. I have been wanting one since 1986. There are a few dings & scratches in the wood, nothing too b...