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- Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about your .44 Special
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3491
Re: Tell me about your .44 Special
I have two Rugers: Bisley, .44 Spec’l. Flat Top Blackhawk and a .44 Spec'l. Flat Top Blackhawk. Both are the "smaller frame" and were part of the special run .44 spec'l. revolvers made for and distributed by Lipsey’s. To tell the truth, I just about forget I had them in the vault. Twelve y...
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VIETNAM VET DAY
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1516
Re: VIETNAM VET DAY
Trader Vic: I never realized how small the corvette ship class was until after speaking with my late neighbor. I always thought that they were more for coastal duty. I don't know how those sailors did it crossing the north Atlantic in winter and speed was at the top speed pf the slowest ship. Surpri...
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VIETNAM VET DAY
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1516
Re: VIETNAM VET DAY
My brother did 2 years on the USS Remey -- DD688 -- based out of New Port and Brooklyn. He said the Atlantic was no summer cruise in the winter. A late neighbor served in the Canadian Navy --1940-1945, and assigned to the HMCS Chilliwack, a corvette, on the North Atlantic convoy runs. He claimed a d...
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Ferguson Rifle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1431
Re: The Ferguson Rifle
Another oddity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheellock
Now we know were Ronson and Zippo got the idea
Now we know were Ronson and Zippo got the idea
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Ferguson Rifle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1431
Re: The Ferguson Rifle
Blaine: Back-In-The-Last-Century, there was a company that produced Ferguson clones. From what I recall, the rifle was expen$ive even back then. Problem was that the screw thread was fouling magnet and had to be pre-lube and/or cleaned off to keep the cation functioning. Another oddity is the Forsyt...
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Black Aces
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1188
Re: Black Aces
There was a time when "Made in the USA: meant that the entire product -- parts, assembly, etc., was done in the USA. The response from company says that the shotguns are "... produced in house...."(emphasis added RCN). The operative is word is "produced". Have feeling if it ...
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank You Vietnam Veterans!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1197
Re: Thank You Vietnam Veterans!
Griff: Agreed! I know numerous others who say the same. I talked to a few of OEF and OIF vets who will also agree with you. I enlisted in the USMC in 6/64, retired out on disability 3/68. RVN service with Echo Battery (105mm howitzers), 12 Marines 7/65-3/67. Echo provided support direct fire support...
- Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your age ?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4270
Re: What is your age ?
I'm 76.
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Ruger Marlins...Crazy Dealer Markups! $$$
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2069
Re: The new Ruger Marlins...Crazy Dealer Markups! $$$
"My folks always taught me to buy what you only had money for....it was called 'saving up.' "
--SixGun
BINGO!I I attended the same school of thought.
--SixGun
BINGO!I I attended the same school of thought.
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington bends the knee
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2253
Re: Remington bends the knee
From the National Shooting Sports Foundation “Bullet Points”, dated 2/21/2022: “SOTO V. BUSHMASTER SETTLED … Insurers for the defunct Remington Outdoor Company (ROC) reached a settlement for $73 million with families suing the gun manufacturer. NSSF noted that no manufacturer admitted liability and ...
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UhOh...Thyroid Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1561
Re: UhOh...Thyroid Problem
Blaine: my hopes for a speedy and successful end to your problem.
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things Looking up...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 688
Re: Things Looking up...
"maybe things are getting back to normal."
--.45 Colt
Supply may be getting better, but how about prices on the ammunition you saw?
--.45 Colt
Supply may be getting better, but how about prices on the ammunition you saw?
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 32 special ammo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6213
Re: Winchester 32 special ammo
Speaking of old reloading manuals, Cornell Publications has reprints available for many and some going back to the 1870's for Sharps, Remington, and Winchester, etc. I've purchased some and they are very good reprints for a reasonable price.
http://www.cornellpubs.com/index.php
http://www.cornellpubs.com/index.php
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Schofield 2000
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1305
Re: S&W Schofield 2000
Blaine: failed to scratch the itch because you really don't want one or can't find one? I know there is a range rumor about a Navy Arms Schofield -- US cavalry Schofield reproduction, .45 Colt, New in the box/unfired, made in 1995, serial number not quite 500. If you are interested, I could track do...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 32 special ammo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6213
Re: Winchester 32 special ammo
AmBraCol gave good advice.
Before I started to reload .32 Win Special, it was easier to find factory ammunition around hunting time.
Before I started to reload .32 Win Special, it was easier to find factory ammunition around hunting time.
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When was the last time you sat around a campfire?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2378
Re: When was the last time you sat around a campfire?
Been a very long time for me as those that I did it with have passed on.
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Think the military will really go 6.8mm...??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1406
Re: Think the military will really go 6.8mm...??
I think Ol' Win is onto it!
- Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3122
Re: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express
Nice find, very nice indeed! So far it looks like it will be a shooter. Enjoy it and be a good caretaker of it for the next generation of shooters/collectors.
- Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3G network down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 772
Re: 3G network down
"you watch, now we can't get new phones because of chip shortage!"
--Rossim92
or, the only phones available will be high-end units with all the bells and whistles that most will not need.
--Rossim92
or, the only phones available will be high-end units with all the bells and whistles that most will not need.
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primer Plant in Texas staffing soon-400 staff by 2023
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1450
Re: Primer Plant in Texas staffing soon-400 staff by 2023
I hope this works well. But to me the overriding unanswered question is: "At what selling price point?"
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin marauder 30-30
- Replies: 7
- Views: 917
Re: Marlin marauder 30-30
Did the Marlin Marauder have a "Marauder only" serial number prefix? A few years ago, one was at a local gun shop and the dealers said it was a fake as it did not have the Y,Z, or W prefix. According to him a few others the barrel was cut down to either 16.25" or 16.50", but did ...
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Vaquero obsession continues
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1619
Re: The Vaquero obsession continues
Nice find; very nice indeed. I still regret not buying a large framed .41 Rem. Magnum Vaquero when they were available.
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Protecting the Protected from the Unprotected...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1132
Re: Protecting the Protected from the Unprotected...
Too bad far many don't understand it.
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1967 S&W 10-5
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1313
Re: 1967 S&W 10-5
Nice score and at a very reasonable price! I enjoy the .38 loaded with wadcutters -- pleasant and and economical to shoot. Known a few Fellow Shooters who were able to hit anything and at any distance with one. Myself,tried shooting one and I just can't seem to get a consistent sight picture with th...
- Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Quigley shot
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2078
Re: The Quigley shot
Blaine: I am also skeptical. As for his movie comments, the movie is just entrainment, nothing more. As for hitting a 16x16" target off hand and without a spirit level to show any rifle cant at 782 yards, I just don't know. My eyes are correctable to 20/20 and from watching 600-1000 yard matche...
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1088
Re: Gas Check Cast Bullet in .35 Remington
Earlmck is onto it about price! I know several shooters who buy from Montana Bullet Works and are well satisfied witht he price, quality, and delivery time. On a whim I looked on Montana Bullet Works site and found these in boxes of 100, gas checked, 2 choices of alloy, 3 choices of diameter, and ap...
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3198
Re: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
MarlinMan93 is onto it! I feel and do the same for not only firearms but tools as well.
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can't have enough .45-70s. (new tang sight)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1843
Re: Can't have enough .45-70s.
2ndOVC: your Browning .45-70 at 11.6 pounds is a lightweight. Back in 2007-08, Kirk at Shiloh-Sharps built me a .45-2.4” (AKA erroneously called a .45-90) M1874 Sharps. Sports a 34” heavy barrel with 6X MVA ‘scope it tips the scale at just about 24 pounds. It’s a rifle that can be shot all day witho...
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: current ammo situation?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2436
Re: current ammo situation?
OldWin: I think you are onto it.
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New bullet mould for the trapdoor
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1579
Re: New bullet mould for the trapdoor
Jay Bird: did you ever try the Lyman 457-121PH bullet?
More than a few years ago, that bullet was "the cat's meow for Black Powder cartridge rifle shooters. Now, I don't see it listed much at all on the various Black Powder rifle match equipment lists.
More than a few years ago, that bullet was "the cat's meow for Black Powder cartridge rifle shooters. Now, I don't see it listed much at all on the various Black Powder rifle match equipment lists.
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New bullet mould for the trapdoor
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1579
Re: New bullet mould for the trapdoor
Earl: you probably already know this, byt the original M1873 bullet was hollow based and 20:1 alloy. So you just may be onto something. I never tried that bullet in my Trapdoors. For Those-Not-In-The-Know, J.S. Wolf wrote The Book on loading, casting, shooting, and using the original US Arsenal sigh...
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Solution to the Student Debt "Crisis"
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1740
Re: A Solution to the Student Debt "Crisis"
"The biggest issue is predatory lending by these Institutions. Our babysitter is going to school for elementary education where she will be lucky to make $36G a year but will have $200G in student loans. Its insanity." --WVFarrier Insanity is also going in debt to the tune of some $200,000...
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 1:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the lowest price you paid...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3783
Re: What's the lowest price you paid...
Back in the late 50's-early 60's a 50 round box of Remington or Winchester .22 LR was about US $ .45-50 cents. In the mid 1980s, I bought No-Name 500 round bricks of .22LR for about $4.50-5.00 when on sale at Coast To Coast Hardware. Son and I shot a great deal of .22LR back then. I am surprised he ...
- Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30/06 govt.?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1021
Re: 30/06 govt.?
JeepNik: most of those US WW II era weapons and "surplus" ammunition were given/loaned to US allies/strategic alliance partners after WW II to "fight" the Cold War.
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
- Replies: 62
- Views: 11396
Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
" Sooner or later, he'll do that to a guy that doesn't care who he is and give him the proper beating he should have gotten years ago. Like most bullies, they get real quiet after they lose a couple of teeth." --2ndovc Tha is why Baldwin doesn't go anywhere alone. As been reported by vario...
- Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 95 carbine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2528
Re: Winchester 95 carbine
Nice rifle. Regret the lost opportunity to buy either a Browning or Winchester 1895 carbine or rifle in "aught six" or .30-40 when they were available....
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
- Replies: 62
- Views: 11396
Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
I saw that. To me, it all looked and sounded phony. Believe it was LBJ who said a good politician knows how and when to cry -- same holds true for actors....
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 2:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's shooting the "Big Fifty", 348, 358, 375 Win?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2139
Re: Who's shooting the "Big Fifty", 348, 358, 375 Win?
There is a saying in Judo, "He who hesitates, is thrown". Regards, -Tutt
Sounds a bit like "He who snoozes, looses"
Sounds a bit like "He who snoozes, looses"
- Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's shooting the "Big Fifty", 348, 358, 375 Win?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2139
Re: Who's shooting the "Big Fifty", 348, 358, 375 Win?
Tutt: go back and look at the brass at Creedmoor. I looked at the brass availability for different calibres and probably 75% of it is "unavailable, back order OK".
- Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If You're On A Budget This Christmas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 586
Re: If You're On A Budget This Christmas
Or just tell the kids Santa contacted covid and didn't pull through it.
- Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report: 1892 .44 mag
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
Re: Range Report: 1892 .44 mag
ThrillHouse: a new Miroku -- well done! I've seen more than few originals 1892's rechambered to .44 Magnum and all -- except for one -- exhibited headspace issues.
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rittenhouse Trial
- Replies: 93
- Views: 9503
Re: Rittenhouse Trial
A prediction: within the next year, attempts to curtail/prohibit the right of self-defense will be made and it will gain traction in the media, congress, state legislatures, some church groups/denominations, and hard core leftists....
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report: 1892 .44 mag
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
Re: Range Report: 1892 .44 mag
ThrillHouse: you posted you were shooting a Winchester 1892. Is the rifle a new Winchester 1892 (or clone) or an original production rifle bored out to .44 MAgnum?
Inquiring minds would like to know....
Inquiring minds would like to know....
- Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rittenhouse Trial
- Replies: 93
- Views: 9503
Re: Rittenhouse Trial
Verdict renewed my faith in the jury system.
- Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reasons/Categories for owning guns, or a particular gun
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4815
Re: Reasons/Categories for owning guns, or a particular gun
"Because I don't need a reason...."
--Scott Tschirhart
BINGO! We have the wining answer here!
--Scott Tschirhart
BINGO! We have the wining answer here!
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A 94 AE, SRC, Trapper-length 30WCF
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1022
Re: A 94 AE, SRC, Trapper-length 30WCF
Blaine: sounds like the old County Line Gun Shop, which morphed into Long Shot down now by Walmart??
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A 94 AE, SRC, Trapper-length 30WCF
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1022
Re: A 94 AE, SRC, Trapper-length 30WCF
Three hundred? Three hundred?? You stole that! Good score.
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 94 question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1841
Re: Winchester Model 94 question
My SWAG (Scientific Wild Arsed Guess): Around here US $400-450 and depending upon condition of the bore. If bore is pitted, rusted, muzzle wear at crown, etc., maybe not US $400.00.
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Tis a Pittance of Time
- Replies: 4
- Views: 691
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guy Fawkes Day
- Replies: 8
- Views: 808
Guy Fawkes Day
To our Fellow Firearms enthusiasts on the other side of the pond: Happy Guy Fawkes Day! May the bonfires be spectacular and the ale and beer freely flow. As the poem goes: "Remember, rember, the fifth of November!" http://www.potw.org/archive/potw405.html For those Not-In-The Know about ol...