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by salvo
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want a 22mag Lever, But They Cost More to Shoot Than 357mag
Replies: 30
Views: 3391

Re: Want a 22mag Lever, But They Cost More to Shoot Than 357mag

Ya, but...You don't have to pick up your brass, clean it, prep it and load it. Add in your time loading at min wage and the .22 WMR is cheaper. Also fun, relaxing and capable round up to coyote sized game. I must admit my Single Six's do not see a lot of magnum use, but my 9422M is one of my favorit...
by salvo
Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 stocks.....
Replies: 15
Views: 5607

Re: Rossi 92 stocks.....

Here is how my Rossi's stock turned out after stripping and re-finishing. Had a lot of figuring that you could not even tell it was there before.
Looking forward to seeing yours Hankster.

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by salvo
Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Lady J. (pic.)
Replies: 20
Views: 2789

Re: Happy Birthday Lady J. (pic.)

I always miss out on the pictures!
Happy belated birthday Lady J.
by salvo
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!
Replies: 24
Views: 2881

Re: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!

Thanks Oly! shoot me a PM, I'm sure I could be talked out of the Pachmayr's.
by salvo
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello Everyone - extreme forum!
Replies: 25
Views: 2229

Re: Hello Everyone - extreme forum!

Because Terry is usually right on the money.
by salvo
Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, its done. My daughter is now married!
Replies: 29
Views: 2319

Re: Well, its done. My daughter is now married!

Congratulations to the newlyweds and to the parents. Sounds like you raised them right!
by salvo
Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My Avitar
Replies: 8
Views: 871

Re: OT: My Avitar

I miss TTT!
by salvo
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A long talk over an emptying bottle...
Replies: 12
Views: 1814

Re: A long talk over an emptying bottle...

Looks great, nice!
by salvo
Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 2 more Canadian soldiers lost today
Replies: 18
Views: 2235

Re: OT 2 more Canadian soldiers lost today

jeepnik wrote:Prayers for the soldiers and their families.
My prayers & thoughts also.
by salvo
Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94AE Has new shoes - Thanks Meanc
Replies: 13
Views: 1433

Re: 94AE Has new shoes - Thanks Meanc

It was close! The hardwood piece was that thin too.
by salvo
Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT H&R, NEF Handis
Replies: 7
Views: 1084

Re: OT H&R, NEF Handis

Thats a dandy, Chas!
by salvo
Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94AE Has new shoes - Thanks Meanc
Replies: 13
Views: 1433

Re: 94AE Has new shoes - Thanks Meanc

Thanks all, that old wood has bugged me since I bought this gun new at Big5 on sale back in 95. I just kept putting it off, thinking the same as gak, long wood and steel carbine butt plate but Meanc's offer in the classifieds made me decide to just get some walnut on it! I was comparing the stock on...
by salvo
Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308MX or 300 Savage?
Replies: 17
Views: 2374

Re: 308MX or 300 Savage?

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by salvo
Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94AE Has new shoes - Thanks Meanc
Replies: 13
Views: 1433

94AE Has new shoes - Thanks Meanc

I finally replaced the ugly hardwood stocks on my Winchester 94AE .44 Mag, thanks to Meanc selling a set in the classifieds! This gun deserves walnut after all the dang work I have put into it, half cock conversion, safety filler and sights. It's about as close to a real Winchester as an AE can get ...
by salvo
Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Gun parts dug today
Replies: 10
Views: 1623

Re: OT- Gun parts dug today

Looks like great fun. I need to get out more often instead of working, I would love to join up with you guys somtime.
by salvo
Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Rustproofing/Undercoating Rant - I HATE Ziebart!
Replies: 14
Views: 1806

Re: OT - Rustproofing/Undercoating Rant - I HATE Ziebart!

You have to stay on them. I was hit in an intersection about 8 years ago in my 98 Dodge Ram. The body shop said they had a life time warranty on there work, wich sounded good to me since I tend to keep my vehicles a long time (Still have my first vehicle, 54 Chevy truck) Anyways, the clear coat star...
by salvo
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Cowgirl? photo that is wild.
Replies: 29
Views: 4256

Re: OT- Cowgirl? photo that is wild.

So am I the only one that thinks she's kinda hot? :P
by salvo
Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: NOT SAFE FOR WALLETS (bling)
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Re: OT: NOT SAFE FOR WALLETS (bling)

I'll take the grips, you can have the pistol :lol:
by salvo
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from a UK Levergunner.
Replies: 33
Views: 3734

Re: Hello from a UK Levergunner.

Welcome to the fire Adam!
by salvo
Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-1911 Carry
Replies: 20
Views: 2255

Re: OT-1911 Carry

I have a Don Hume IWB holster for my Colt Officers Model it works great, but with the belt loops positioned behind the holster (summer Special Style) it's a little thick. I have been researching for a new holster with offset loops and came across this one from Brommeland (Service Grade Max-Con V) th...
by salvo
Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replica and Import lever quality?
Replies: 22
Views: 3393

Re: Replica and Import lever quality?

I have a Rossi "Puma" 92 in .357, a Marlin 1894CB in .357 and a Winchester 94AE .44 Mag. Fit and finish would have to go to the Marlin.
If I were looking for the best fit and finish I would hunt down a used Browning 92 in either .357 or .44
by salvo
Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Replies: 33
Views: 4227

Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..

Hang in there, it's hard to loose your best friend.
by salvo
Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Kinda but not. Stay put, high lube grease
Replies: 15
Views: 1508

Re: OT: Kinda but not. Stay put, high lube grease

Joe I have been using Neco Moly-Slide for quite a few years now. Still on my first tube, it works great, stays put and lasts a long time.

http://www.neconos.com/details7a.htm
by salvo
Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Gun Leather
Replies: 10
Views: 792

Re: OT-Gun Leather

Looks great to me!
by salvo
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunning Montana (Update)
Replies: 24
Views: 2283

Re: Levergunning Montana

Your my hero OS
by salvo
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our first newsletter from Mozambique
Replies: 10
Views: 1055

Re: Our first newsletter from Mozambique

Jim you and your wife are a true inspiration! Thank you.
by salvo
Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Blackhawk, Restored RANGE REPORT ADDED!
Replies: 23
Views: 1886

Re: Old Blackhawk, Restored

I hope she shoots as good as she looks!
Nice job.
by salvo
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!
Replies: 24
Views: 2881

Re: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!

Thanks, I really enjoyed making these, can't wait tor try them out, range report to follow. Have not even shot it yet! Adirondakjack, sounds like you whittled a few. I fashioned them from the grips on my Freedom Arms 83, not really coned shaped, kind of straight down from the top to about 1/3 down t...
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!
Replies: 24
Views: 2881

Re: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!

I'm not sure what type of wood it is? Lefty Dude thought it was pecan. Could be mahagony.
I'll take a piece to the lumber store and see if I can find out.
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good day practicing gun control
Replies: 15
Views: 2522

Re: A good day practicing gun control

I think you ought to use the 1895 for those Texas squirrels, just head shoot em :D
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!
Replies: 24
Views: 2881

Re: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!

Your probably right Lefty Dude!
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!
Replies: 24
Views: 2881

Re: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!

Thanks Joe, I kind of patterned them from my FA's grips, the FA's grip frame is not as wide but I was able to get almost the same feel. They fit my hand like a glove, Hope to shoot it next weekend. Not sure what kind of wood it is, I think it is cherry? We have a cabinet shop at work and I went out ...
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Kathe Update -- 6-06 -- Prayers Requested
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: OT: Kathe Update -- 6-06 -- Prayers Requested

Buck my prayers are with Kathe and you.
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!
Replies: 24
Views: 2881

OT - Made Grips For My Virginian Dragoon!

First try at handgun grips, I used the same wood that I made the scales for my Machete, the two of them make a nice set! I hated the black rubber Pachmayr’s that were on it, I was going to buy a set of Buffalo Horn grips. My cheapskate side took over and I decided since the machete scales turned out...
by salvo
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TERRY MURBACH !!!!
Replies: 39
Views: 6542

Re: TERRY MURBACH !!!!

Its about time :D congratulations Terry!
by salvo
Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a challenge.
Replies: 12
Views: 2052

Re: Here's a challenge.

Is this the ejection port cover you speak of?
If it is, it sure would be hard to duplicate without an original to copy.

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by salvo
Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: combat shotgun?
Replies: 36
Views: 4358

Re: OT: combat shotgun?

A bayonet lug never bothered me. Guess I should not be able to own my 590A1 :oops:
Must be something in the CA water?
I didn't even know I was a mall ninja.

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by salvo
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Use For Targets?
Replies: 29
Views: 3669

Re: What Do You Use For Targets?

I let the politicians running for office supply me with all the target stands and backing plates I ever need. After an election those so called politicians take there time taking down their signs, I collect the re-bar and if the sign itself is sturdy I throw it in the truck too. Cut the sign up as w...
by salvo
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I need to brag!
Replies: 26
Views: 2042

Re: OT - I need to brag!

:D :D :D
by salvo
Sun May 30, 2010 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!
Replies: 14
Views: 1041

Re: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!

A place called Pumi's they have a sushi bar, regular restaurant, bar and a couple Teppanyaki grills. Very good food, you can mix it up instead of just sushi. The owner is a nice Japanese lady, when she found out it was my birthday she came to our table with her own favorite bottle of Korean Saki and...
by salvo
Sat May 29, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just slugged my NM Blackhawk 45 Colt.
Replies: 17
Views: 2203

Re: Just slugged my NM Blackhawk 45 Colt.

Yes, at the widest diameter. And be sure to measure the cylinder throats also, Ruger has a reputation for being undersized. Also when you are slugging the barrel, be mindful of the feel of the slug as you push it through, you will be able to feel any constricted points that may cause accuracy proble...
by salvo
Sat May 29, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!
Replies: 14
Views: 1041

Re: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!

Thanks again for the birthday wishes! Had a great day, finished off with a Sushi dinner at my favorite Japanese restaurant with my wife and daughters.
Forgot the camera though :D
by salvo
Sat May 29, 2010 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It might be tacky, but it shoots!
Replies: 21
Views: 2477

Re: It might be tacky, but it shoots!

Nice score! Sometimes you just have to scratch your head and wonder why Marlin dropped the 30-30 CB? Glad you found yours.
I'm with Wind, strip the wood, carefully sand off the checkering, wood putty the tack holes stain with Ed's Red and finish with Tru-Oil.
by salvo
Sat May 29, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: first try at posting a pic
Replies: 8
Views: 826

Re: first try at posting a pic

Welcome to the fire.
Great first pic! I think you'll fit in just fine :D
Fair prices sell pretty quick in the forum. Beyond that GB is your best bet, don't blame you a bit for giving it a shot!
by salvo
Sat May 29, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3167

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

We think alike Joe, those Holly grips look great. I also very much like ivory micarta, but have never sprung for them :wink:
by salvo
Fri May 28, 2010 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shooting this weekend?
Replies: 32
Views: 3358

Re: Anyone shooting this weekend?

I hope so, the wind has been crappy every weekend for the past couple of months.
by salvo
Fri May 28, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3167

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

Joe I'm not sure yet. The Buffalo horn is reasonably priced, might not look as good on a blue gun?
I still have a good piece of the hardwood that I made the scales out of for my machete project, might give grips a try!
by salvo
Fri May 28, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3167

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

I double posted this thread over at Single-Actions also. Boge Quinn posted some pictures of his Dragoon with Eagle black buffalo horn grips, NICE! Lots of other pictures of the members Virginian Dragoons also. If your interested in these, might be worth the look? http://singleactions.proboards.com/i...
by salvo
Fri May 28, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!
Replies: 14
Views: 1041

Re: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!

Hey thanks guys, the years go by like months use to, whats with that!