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- Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite levergun
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7999
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No offense to John Browning, but....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4186
Re: No offense to John Browning, but....
Since I bought My 100 + year old Winchester 1892, it has not been taken apart by anyone but a qualified gunsmith.
However, when I bought 1886 and 1895 Miroku/Winchester rifles I did remember to shop for and buy take down models.
However, when I bought 1886 and 1895 Miroku/Winchester rifles I did remember to shop for and buy take down models.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My, what a big Gun you have...!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 826
Re: My, what a big Gun you have...!
Good. We need her to win and stay in the Senate.
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Danners
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1798
Re: Danners
No pix for you, but many years ago, i bought a pair of insulated hi top leather Danners and they are still my best boot. Not warm weather , but best in winter. Daughter has a pair also. They may last forever.
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 vs 44 Levergun - video
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1596
Re: 357 vs 44 Levergun - video
COsteve, I do not remember the velocity claimed by Buffalo Bore for their 180 grain loads, but they do shoot well in my 1892 .357 with 20 inch barrel. I have never bothered to Chrony them as I usually hunt with lighter handloads or 158 factory loads. Even 125 grain factory ammo kills hogs well. I do...
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member here.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1743
Re: New member here.
Welcome !
Pix of your 86s would be nice.
Pix of your 86s would be nice.
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pheasant.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2262
Re: Pheasant.
Good post. Thanks.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading 325 grain cast bullets in 45-70
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
Re: Loading 325 grain cast bullets in 45-70
Yes, I loaded some for my 45-90 some years ago.
I will check my loads log tomorrow.
I will check my loads log tomorrow.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My holy grail of leverguns
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4047
Re: My holy grail of leverguns
Don't you remember us all eating at your house?
Yep, still have the pictures as evidence!
Yep, still have the pictures as evidence!
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My holy grail of leverguns
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4047
Re: My holy grail of leverguns
Congrats Peter.
BTW, will you be in my part of Texas?
BTW, will you be in my part of Texas?
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a good read
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1229
Re: a good read
I read that book on Uganda Hunting many years ago and found it most interesting s I worked with a few Ugandans here in Texas back then.
Now, I cannot locate the book.
Now, I cannot locate the book.
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning BLR long action anyone?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3363
Re: Browning BLR long action anyone?
I heard that you had given up on Euro Trash caliber rifles.
It may be good therapy to ask yourself "why do I want to do this" about 1000 times before you mess up a good 1895.
Seriously, what is our objective?
It may be good therapy to ask yourself "why do I want to do this" about 1000 times before you mess up a good 1895.
Seriously, what is our objective?
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to add loaded chamber indicator to M39 S&W
- Replies: 3
- Views: 529
How to add loaded chamber indicator to M39 S&W
For Sixgun or any pistol smiths that know the Model 39 and can answer my question. I am asking because I have two auto loaders that have this feature and it looks to be a simple mechanism. Their simple implementation provides a trouble free tactile and visual loaded/not loaded answer. Those are an o...
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crossdraw holster
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1140
Re: Crossdraw holster
Another plus, is that when driving around the ranch, the gun is free to draw - moreso than if carried strong side. This is true for right handed shooters.
Years ago, I bought a cross draw for my .44 mag just for driving on our hunting lease- worked out well.
Years ago, I bought a cross draw for my .44 mag just for driving on our hunting lease- worked out well.
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2625
Re: Now I'm REALLY Upset!!
It has been decades since i attended or watched any professional sport.
Lots of better ways to spend my free time, especially since suppressors are available.
Lots of better ways to spend my free time, especially since suppressors are available.
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1299
Re: Fall In The Rockies!!
Yes, a nice time to hunt. Elk season must b open now or soon in SE Colorado.
- Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Black bear breaks in and meets a '66 Uberti
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2489
Re: Black bear breaks in and meets a '66 Uberti
The value of being prepared!
- Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1084
Re: Looks Like I Ended Up With A 40 Cal Carbine Anyway!
Doc was correct when he said "Maybe I’m wrong ( :o ) but it sure seems like a levergun in 32-20, 327 Federal, 357 Mag, etc" The rifle seems easier to shoot accurately and does add velocity to the .357 round. 6 inch and 20 inch barrels- both just fine for their intended purpose: https://www...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1084
Re: Looks Like I Ended Up With A 40 Cal Carbine Anyway!
Interesting.
Let us know how it goes.
Let us know how it goes.
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help with Winchester 1895 Providence Tool and Co
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2283
Re: Need help with Winchester 1895 Providence Tool and Co
I shoot the 1895 in .405 with a receiver sight and have no experience with your sight. However, why not contact the maker of the sight and ask for help? How does the rifle shoot using the original barrel sights? There may be members on this forum with the same rifle /sight that you have and if so, s...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joe Rogan really irritates me, but
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2432
Re: Joe Rogan really irritates me, but
Such people and programs are one reason that I watch very little TV.
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Richard Muennick from Hondo Tx
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1130
Re: RIP Richard Muennick from Hondo Tx
R.I.P. Richard.
Thanks for many enjoyable outings and memorable hunts. You will be missed.
Thanks for many enjoyable outings and memorable hunts. You will be missed.
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Portland Saturday @ 6am
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2675
Re: Portland Saturday @ 6am
So sad! Back in the 1980s I made several business trips to Seattle and to Portland and was impressed with the scenery and people. Also did business with the government of BC, sometimes travelling through Seattle. Now the Pacific Northwest cities are flyover country for me. The country is beautiful, ...
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JEFF QUINN
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3331
Re: JEFF QUINN
R I P Jeff
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ever hear of the Eötvös effect?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2580
Re: Ever hear of the Eötvös effect?
Thanks Bill,
New to me, but as expected of no value for my hunting ranges which are mostly under 200 yards.
New to me, but as expected of no value for my hunting ranges which are mostly under 200 yards.
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: anyone use reduced 357 loads?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3450
Re: anyone use reduced 357 loads?
.38 special ammo will not stabilize in my .357 Mag rifle.
The Douglas barrel was made for high velocity .357 ammo and shoots that well.
The Douglas barrel was made for high velocity .357 ammo and shoots that well.
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Stuff
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6368
Re: 30-30 Stuff
Good one.
It is probably best to not take comments from the uninformed too seriously.
It is probably best to not take comments from the uninformed too seriously.
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New/used Browning 1885
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2491
Re: New/used Browning 1885
Looks like fun.
A hunting buddy uses similar Browning in 30-06 and had killed a bunch with it. He even used it on our plains game trip to RSA and did very well- never needed a second shot.
A hunting buddy uses similar Browning in 30-06 and had killed a bunch with it. He even used it on our plains game trip to RSA and did very well- never needed a second shot.
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Community Standards
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1923
Re: Community Standards
I must be OK as no forum has ever had to boot me off or censor me . OS should be a good moderator.
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other Gun Forums.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4049
Re: Other Gun Forums.
"Too many silly, redundant questions as well as "expert" answers." AMEN! And I so detest those people that tell me not to hot rod my lever guns, but to buy a .458 Lott if I want to kill Cape Buffalo or elephants. When they do that, it only shows their ignorance, but they do not k...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scouting is dead to me
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4368
Re: Scouting is dead to me
I liked the idea of being a Boy Scout and so signed up to be a Cub Scout; that lasted less than one year. Why? Because I learned that I already knew more about fishing, camping, hunting , etc than did the scouts, so the scout program was a waste of time. My Dad was an avid fisherman , so the whole f...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need prayer for my Dad!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3113
Re: Need prayer for my Dad!
Done.
My Dad had similar symptoms after his first stroke. He did recover though, so stiff upper lip.
My Dad had similar symptoms after his first stroke. He did recover though, so stiff upper lip.
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppressed 22LR
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3287
Re: Suppressed 22LR
My son brought his Ruger .22 pistol with brand new suppressor to the farm for Fathers Day fun and it was fun for a half dozen shooters. No ear covers needed and no headaches. I really prefer open iron sights to the red dots though, so I just shot point- and -shoot as I learned as a kid- more fun tha...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello again folks! Kinda starting over
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2904
Re: Hello again folks! Kinda starting over
Welcome back.
I am among those that remember you.
Hunting season will be here before you know it and you should enjoy it.
I am among those that remember you.
Hunting season will be here before you know it and you should enjoy it.
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SNAKE!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2338
Re: SNAKE!
Good show. We can do without the poisonous ones.
- Thu May 21, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smith & Wesson model 19
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4034
Re: Smith & Wesson model 19
I own and shoot M19 in 6 inch and 4 inch configurations. Many thousands of rounds of Super Vel 110 and 125 and my own 125 hand loads have gone through the 6 incher and it still hits where I point it. It has shot its share of heavier bullets on up to and including BB 180 grain. It is my handgun versi...
- Sat May 16, 2020 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back open?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3069
Re: Back open?
Good for them!
Our feed and hardware store never closed and has had above average business.
Same for service stations, auto garages, grocery stores , and all outdoor work and construction businesses.
Makes me wonder why other businesses closed.
Our feed and hardware store never closed and has had above average business.
Same for service stations, auto garages, grocery stores , and all outdoor work and construction businesses.
Makes me wonder why other businesses closed.
- Thu May 14, 2020 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .38 in .357 lever leading question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2592
Re: .38 in .357 lever leading question
WRT .38 ammo in .357 rifle:
My M1892 .357 with 20 inch Douglas barrel will not stabilize any .38 ammo other than loads with velocity equal to .357 ammo.
You will need to see what weight and velocity ammo your .357 rifle likes and does not like.
Have fun!
My M1892 .357 with 20 inch Douglas barrel will not stabilize any .38 ammo other than loads with velocity equal to .357 ammo.
You will need to see what weight and velocity ammo your .357 rifle likes and does not like.
Have fun!
- Mon May 11, 2020 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: African Adventure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3119
Re: African Adventure
Piller said "Terriers are the bravest creatures on the planet". True, but that may not be the wisest. Some years ago, my mom had a feisty little house dog named Tiger that I inherited when she passed away. One it day escaped into my back yard and made the mistake of taking it too far with ...
- Mon May 11, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .50 Alaskan Cases In a .50-110
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3463
Re: .50 Alaskan Cases In a .50-110
1886 45-90,
I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHAT GAME YOU WILL BE AFTER WITH THOSE BIG BORE HEAVY LOADS.
Whales or has something big and bad been eating ele bulls or snacking on Kodiak bears? If so and you need backup, I can bring my .45-90 ele rifle.
I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHAT GAME YOU WILL BE AFTER WITH THOSE BIG BORE HEAVY LOADS.
Whales or has something big and bad been eating ele bulls or snacking on Kodiak bears? If so and you need backup, I can bring my .45-90 ele rifle.
- Mon May 11, 2020 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: African Adventure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3119
Re: African Adventure
Love it! Poor old rhino, being attacked by an apex predator!
May I have your permission to post this pic on a couple of African hunting forums? I would not divulge the source.
May I have your permission to post this pic on a couple of African hunting forums? I would not divulge the source.
- Mon May 11, 2020 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3211
Re: We Feel Blessed To Live Where We Do
Agreed on Houston. IBM offered me a job in Houston when I graduated UT; good pay with a good company in a humid city that I did not like. Fortunately, I got a better offer from the GRC in Richardson back when that part of the Dallas area was not over crowded and all went well. Now we live in Farmers...
- Mon May 11, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3211
Re: We Feel Blessed To Live Where We Do
Griff, WRT Denver traffic; A look at a map of Colorado HIGHWAYS SHOULD GIVE YOU A HINT. The wall of mountains to the west limits and constricts traffic that way. I 25 is the ONLY north south highway of any consequence east of the mountains AND population centers have built up on I 25. Denver and Col...
- Fri May 08, 2020 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W M&Ps
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2950
Re: S&W M&Ps
I have a couple of compacts, but for open carry, I still prefer my Model 39.
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1066
Re: I Just Couldn't Help Myself!!
Good luck with the play budget.
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Latest 1895 Winchester And A Few Test Shots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2786
Re: Latest 1895 Winchester And A Few Test Shots
IIRC, another member of this forum has been known to shoot prairie dogs with his 1895 .405 WCF.
Anyone heard from Leverlover of late?
Anyone heard from Leverlover of late?
- Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 RL-7 loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2607
Re: 1886 RL-7 loads
Tycer, When I first researched high power loads for my 1886 45-90, I learned that RL7 is often used for heavy loads for cartridges such as 45-70, 45-90, .458 win mag, and .405 WCF. 2230 was also up near the top as were a few other common powders. I suspect there are a few new contenders for that cro...
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1277
Re: Easter Bunny 2020
Is that a chocolate bunny?
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Easter Bunnies....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1100
Re: Easter Bunnies....
Reminds me of a long weekend Hondo hunt a few years back. Everyone agreed to bring some food and I brought breakfast fixing for two mornings. A friend brought the toughest steaks ever from an old bull bison. 86er had brought a guest from out of state and Richard, the landowner loaned him a rifle and...
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Easter Bunnies....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1100
Re: Easter Bunnies....
Reminds me of a long weekend Hondo hunt a few years back. Everyone agreed to bring some food and I brought breakfast fixing for two mornings. A friend brought the toughest steaks ever from an old bull bison. 86er had brought a guest from out of state and Richard, the landowner loaned him a rifle and...