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by Sixgun
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the next " Should have bought one..." rifle
Replies: 19
Views: 4133

Is there enough room on the sites mainframe for all I have to list? I remember in the early to mid seventies: 1.) a nice standard 1886 went for $3-400--no finish ones went for $200 2.) 71 deluxes were $250 3.) standard pre-war '94's were $150 4.) 2nd gen Colt SAA's were $200 (yes, NIB) 5.) Ruger OM'...
by Sixgun
Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which "star"...
Replies: 25
Views: 4324

They sicken me terribly. The whole scene of Hollywood makes me want to vomit. I truly believe Hollywood is the ruination of our great country. Add to that the music videos with MTV in the lead. They force (try) us to accept idealogies that are against natural process. Angelene (sic?) Jolie and Madon...
by Sixgun
Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys will never guess what I did today!
Replies: 20
Views: 3734

WCF3030 wrote:I'll take the snow over the hot weather and hurricans.
Merry Christmas.
WCF3030, Thats a MIGHTY BIG 10-4 on that one!! I hate humidity, and the thought of a hurricane blowing away my Winchesters always did put a fear in me!--------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lady Gunfighter!
Replies: 11
Views: 2980

Thats one "hot potato". I think its better she "belongs" to someone other than me. I don't want no woman that can identify guns that I'm sneakin' in the house.-------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great day at the range with the 32-20
Replies: 15
Views: 2639

Blanket Party? ha! Last year when I was elk hunting in Colorado with my son, we met of couple of his co-workers. These guys were old school who work on the railroad. They were telling me about this superviser who was a total jerk and that something had to be done about him. (this supposedly happened...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70s. While the Old man's off sailing aroud the Carribean
Replies: 9
Views: 1941

Jason, Mild load for the Springfields? I have been using 11 grains of Unique behind a 350-425 gr. bullet for over 30 years. Its a no-brainer load. Below the speed of sound. Just load it loose in the case. but............................................you can't be day dreaming when loading it. You w...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy who just wanted to post a pic.
Replies: 25
Views: 4035

Good to see the post! Stick around as we have loads of good times here. (sometimes, you might learn somethin'!--------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World's First Levergun Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 4261

Sixgun, You have 14 Yorkies under one roof? Wowsers, are you keeping notes for the book? You must be working on a book deal. There must be a story here, eh? Regards, Grizz Grizz, yea, looooooonnnnggggg story. We used to breed them (not very long) and out of every litter, my wife would keep one. (oh...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Dogs running deer. Soap Box
Replies: 43
Views: 7429

pharmseller wrote:
Sixgun wrote:Whoa! Hot topic! I LOVE dogs. Common sense here guys.



Hey Sixgun,
What load did you use with the .348?

Quinn
Pharmseller, my old standby--53 IMR 4895/200 Hornady
33 WCF----42 gr. IMR 3031/200 Hornady
22-250---35 gr. IMR 4895/53 g. Sierra BRHP
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture day ?
Replies: 23
Views: 3487

Jason, There are some leverguns there that I am going to have to confiscate. When you get a chance ASAP, send me the'73, 94's, '86, the 92's, 95's and especially the '95 musket. UPS goes out in the morning. Don't forget. Come on, send 'em--quick like a bunny! Nice guns pard.----------------Sixgun BT...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World's First Levergun Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 4261

:lol: My mini-dachshund wants his own levergun now to guard my Freightliner. Where'd you pick up the "gun"? 14 Yorkies? DDude, yes, every dog needs a good gun. Your mini-dachshund would enjoy the diversion. He probably gets tired of helping you shift the 18 speed trans that transfers powe...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Today I used almost all of them...
Replies: 28
Views: 5242

Kid,
I never raise my voice around anyone. If the lugbolts I keep handy don't straighten 'em out, I simply fire a warning shot through their windshield.-------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Dogs running deer. Soap Box
Replies: 43
Views: 7429

Whoa! Hot topic! I LOVE dogs. Common sense here guys. 1.) You see a healthy looking dog in the woods just running around. There are houses within a half mile or so--'ya leave him alone or try to return him. I have done that. 2.) Your hunting (or whatever) and you see a mongrel or other nasty looking...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World's First Levergun Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 4261

The World's First Levergun Dog

Dudes & fellow Shootists, I want to to meet Eddie. We have 14 Yorkshire Terriers and he is the first to want to follow in my footsteps. He is a crackshot with his new levergun and keeps the other 13 dogs on the up and up. He wants to go out tonight looking for cats.-----------Sixgun http://www.h...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOW!! What a deal!
Replies: 17
Views: 3711

Wow, Is that "7th calvary" thing a stick on?
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rookie Winchester question
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

I told very politely that 32WCF was not the dame as 32 Specal. He said I was wrong and should read up on Wichesters. I told him I would go and buy a box of 32 Spls and if he could get one to chamber I would pay twice what he was asking. If not he had to give me the rifle. Ha! Good move. I'm sure th...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making cartridges
Replies: 25
Views: 6870

Geeze, lets see 32-40, 32 Spl., 38-55 from 30-30 219 Zipper from 25-35 or 30-30 (easier from 25-35) 40-65, 33 WCF from 45-70 40-82 from 45-90 35 WCF from 405 or sometimes 30-40 44 Russian from 44 Spl. 38-40 from 44-40 35 Whelen from 30-06 Some are as simple as running them through a sizing die. Othe...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help with a 1894 Marlin .25-20
Replies: 13
Views: 2327

Hey Kentdep, They don't make 'em anymore. Anytime you buy a quality out-of-print gun and take care of it, you won't loose any money. After a few years, you will make money and have a toy at the same time. Good as money in the bank. I have a Marlin CL 25-20 and its a tackdriver with the Lyman 70 gr f...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture day ?
Replies: 23
Views: 3487

Man, thats nice! Only in America can we enjoy these freedoms. We have to thank our soldiers everyday and the sacrifices they made to make this all possible. People in other countries must be astounded by our freedoms when they see pics like that. Oh! Thanks Jeremy! --------------------------------Si...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Hungry?
Replies: 2
Views: 742

Anybody Hungry?

The farthest one is about 70 yards. Seems like wildlife has lost their fear of man. I never could have imagined this 20 years ago.-----Sixgun



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by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Tis the season for Sharps Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 3658

cas wrote:Ooh rollers rollers... rollers I don't own.
Cas, you been holdin' out on me! How come you only bring one to the Noreaster? I want to see 'em ALL come springtime!-----Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 218 Bee bullets?
Replies: 4
Views: 1614

This is what I use in my Marlin CL. But several years ago, I did some experimenting. I took a primed case (no powder) and loaded it with a bullet in which I drilled a 1/32" hole through the center of it. (longways) I then put that "loaded" round in the magazine of my Marlin. Behind th...
by Sixgun
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Why there are no Long Haired Hippies in Poland
Replies: 23
Views: 4270

homefront wrote:There's a place in Quakertown, Pa on 309 called "First and 10 Haircuts for Men". Same idea, with big TV's and beer.
Yep, beer.
Like going to a go-go bar and coming home looking snappy, buzzed, and happy :lol: .
Homefront, you got me thinkin'. I'm only about 30 miles from Quakertown!
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: re-stamping serial numbers
Replies: 8
Views: 1835

If the gun was manufactured before 1968, there is no law that says you have to have a serial number on it. But at the same time, if a gun deliberately had it's numbers messed with, I do believe thats not a good thing. If you can still read it, even with a magnifying glass, leave it alone. If its a m...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Jackson and Sharpton - class is in session!
Replies: 10
Views: 1908

Amen! good one----those individuals are not worth the space they take up-------------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Tis the season for Sharps Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 3658

As mentioned in a previous post, no Winchester collection would be complete without a few Sharps. And yes, I do shoot them. Mr. 3855, You and I think alike. We shoot those old guns--and with great pleasure. Those '74 side hammers you have are impressive to say the least. Now: on to business: Whats ...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Don't mess with old people
Replies: 7
Views: 1721

Very true indeed. (the age/wisdom thing) What the elderly dude did was well, gentle. Next to child predators, I dispise thieves the most and there ain't no tellin' what I might have done. I tend to go into rages when I see dirtbags steal other people's "product of their sweat". :evil: :evi...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Tis the season for Sharps Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 3658

SmokeEater2 wrote:sixgun,I'm jealous! Those are nice rifles.
SmokeEater----Please, don't be. I have been at this game since 1972 and most of my good stuff was bought before prices went crazy. Although I punch a clock for a living, I always liked the old guns and stayed educated and tuned in to them.
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 parts and advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2957

Don't jump to conclusions. There is a possibility your receiver was factory or contemporary D&T for the Lyman 21 or 38 sight, in which case, its correct. But a correct coded "Climbin' Lyman will set you back about 4 C-notes. There should be NO holes going through the lettering on the upper ...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sight is on....Other sight a no-show....
Replies: 10
Views: 2078

Hey, nice job! Its always a little nerve wracking when drilling metal on a job that you have not done before. Its not as if you can go out and buy yourself another tang for your gun! But.........you got experience on it now and don't do what I did on my second try. My head was swelled up thinking I ...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
Replies: 28
Views: 6400

That's just plain cool!! Thanks for sharing. Do they work OK with .22's? Rusty <>< Rusty, They work super with .22's, but like I said in the post, the velocity has to be under 1150 fps. Handguns usually don't get that fast even with HV stuff and I use target velocity ammo in rifles. I mean QUIET. I...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Tis the season for Sharps Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 3658

Although I am a Winchester man, no collection is complete without a Sharps. This one is in 45-70.
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'78 Sharps----L.W.Winchester in .22 L.R----H.W.Winchester in 40-82
'84 Trapdoor
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by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
Replies: 28
Views: 6400

The dogs are 3 of 14 Yorkies . These three (of four) are my "road dogs", Suzy, Eddie and Skittles, along with Spike (not in pic). The guys on Sixgunner.com used to call them "land pirahnas." They jump in the Jeep and raise all kind of heck. Last week they ate the console in my ol...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
Replies: 28
Views: 6400

Is the rear mount on that scope adjustable for various distances, or do you set it and forget it? Handirifle, The scope is a hundred year old Stevens and has external adjustments built into the mounts. After all these years, the whole sha-bang works great. Junior, I am nice, but not very patient---...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
Replies: 28
Views: 6400

Back Yard Gun Muffler

Dudes & Fellow Shootists, I post these pics from time to time to educate newcomers on how they can shoot in their backyard without disturbing the neighbors. I am sure it can be scaled up or down according to your preferences. It is made of a series of baffles made from 3/8 plywood all stuffed in...
by Sixgun
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading .32-20 Crimp Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2917

Screw the Lee FC die down more. It will work.------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will Winchester Make the Model 94 in SC?
Replies: 19
Views: 3623

The problem with most American shooters is that most guys are downright cheap. They want a perfectly fitted and polished gun that shoots ragged holes at 200 yards for $400. Can't be done in a cheap way. We HAVE the craftmanship, but hey, we are capitalists at the finest, and nobody is gonna work for...
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 WCF rifle manufacturers other than Marlin?
Replies: 16
Views: 3423

and...........junk of the junk. :D :D I'm only kidding....please....it was meant to amuse............ :twisted: :twisted:
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: .45 Auto Rim?
Replies: 8
Views: 1961

The 45 AR is the rimmed version of the 45 ACP. You gotta have a 45 ACP Revolver to be able to use them. Nada on the 45 Colt gun unless you have a fitted 45 acp cylinder. It was developed so the case can be extracted from the cylinder by using the extractor rod without having to insert the 45 acp rou...
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Asian Buffalo Hunt at Nugents Ranch....Pics
Replies: 11
Views: 2363

Neato pics and story. Maybe you can get the ole "Cat Scratch Fever" dude to join us here on the board from time to time------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Case Of Porn Spam Posts
Replies: 16
Views: 3408

Will do Paul----I thought is was a troll like we used to get on Sixgunner.com--------------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saturation Point !
Replies: 11
Views: 2574

Think positive!!!!! :D :D There's always room for more!!!! :lol: Be creative and think! Do you have all the straight grips, pistol grips, octagon barrels, round barrels, barrel lengths, sight variations, all calibers, wildcats, nickel plated variations, butt plate variations, set triggers, 1X.2X,3X ...
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How good are solid frame 30-30 Savage 1899?
Replies: 5
Views: 1366

Hey, what can you buy for 3 and a half today? Not much and they don't make the Savage anymore--get it. Just check the usuals--barrel, trigger, safety.bore condition and overall mechanics--------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL, BUT THE CIMARRONS
Replies: 15
Views: 3054

I don't like the Cimmarons. Not because of their shootability but because of the automatic oiling system filled with olive oil. It gets all over my hands, clothes etc. I like Rem-Oil- its made in the USA.-------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stuck a doe yesterday.
Replies: 15
Views: 3536

I have always had respect for guys who prioritize on accuracy and good clean kills-----------well done---------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forumite Photos
Replies: 27
Views: 4833

Me, fox, and Marlin 218 Bee

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by Sixgun
Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun shop road trip
Replies: 20
Views: 4116

Gun shop cruisin'--thats fun. Its even more fun when you have a couple of "g"s in your pocket from a recent windfall that your wife don't know about. (you know what I mean--we need new carpet, we need this or that--my sister needs to borrow a few thou.) Black guns? While I don't have any a...
by Sixgun
Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 73' price check
Replies: 5
Views: 1273

I'm with Grizzley Adams--about a 1000 but..........if I may add, if you really like it and you don't have a lot of others to choose from, go get it. Its only a few hundred more and you will get that back in a year or two as well, they don't make 'em anymore! I would like to comment on the 32-20. If ...
by Sixgun
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with the 405 winchester?
Replies: 12
Views: 2839

Whats wrong with it? Whoever wrote that wrote it for the same reason that Elmer Keith said the 30-06 was too light for elk. (old technology vs. modern bullets) Things change, hopefully for the better.------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you (large post)
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Cash will be in the mail at lunchtime tomorrow.---------Sixgun