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- Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Day at the range with my Win 45-70
- Replies: 8
- Views: 964
Re: Day at the range with my Win 45-70
Save those heavy loads for hunting or for when you need to punish yourself for being bad. Load 13 grains of Unique and any weight cast bullet for all day shooting fun. Still strong enough for going lengthwise through that imaginary buffalo.----------6
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PICS from Lever Action Jubilee Ridgway, PA added
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2805
Re: Lever Action Jubilee - Oct 12 & 13 Ridgway, PA
Oooooooooooooooo.........I'm getting excited..........It's hard to contain myself.......... I gotta make this one......... Nothing pushing me........ Got time, Jeep, and bucks........and the most important.....leverguns and ammo...... Jack Sr., are you camping?.. Where is most of the action? Up top ...
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Starline just completed a run of 32-20
- Replies: 10
- Views: 472
Re: Starline just completed a run of 32-20
A post of substance!
On second thought, I must have 20 boxes of factory stuff laying around. Think ill just blast that up to get the brass.----6
On second thought, I must have 20 boxes of factory stuff laying around. Think ill just blast that up to get the brass.----6
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yall know what is hard to comeby?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2383
Re: Yall know what is hard to comeby?
Oh! I thought you were going to talk about an honest politician.-----6
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1097
Re: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)
But, I too, think he mis-remembers his experimentin'! I'll bet dollars to donuts that he used a scale, funnel and some known factors before divining how much dumping was needed! Of course! I may sound stupid, but I aint. Gotta remember, I have loaded for most all cartridges and my experience tells ...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sizing for 150gr 30-30 bullets
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2730
Re: Sizing for 150gr 30-30 bullets
I would not concern myself with slugging a 30-30. They are all within specs. I must have slugged 2 dozen of them and they all came out at .308-.309. I size all 30 calibers, no matter the cartridge at .311, sometimes .312. The bigger, the better as the fatter diameter helps to center the bullet conce...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: price check 03A3 rifle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1972
Re: price check 03A3 rifle
For a non collectable, but a good shooting specimen that looks good, its still worth 5.---------------Sixgun Smith Corona One of the first 5000 made with the 6 groove High Standard barrel. I have close to 2,000 out of this one with 98% being cast at 1800.......very smooth barrel condition. http://ww...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1097
Re: QuickLoad: Measure those bullets! LAST entry (Perhaps)
You scientific guys leave me scratching my head as its all over my head. I've loaded for a lot of cartridges that no info is available, especially back in the seventies to the nineties time period. I just look at the rifle/revolver, determine its age and capabilities, and start dumping Unique, 2400,...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We got snakes in the roof
- Replies: 13
- Views: 712
Re: We got snakes in the roof
You ain't Madman, you be LuniticPsychoMan. I just don't like spiders and snakes. But roofs? I love roofs. lets see some pics with you holding up about 5 sheets of 3/4" plywood. -----------------6
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rupture. Did not hurt.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2341
Re: Rupture. Did not hurt.
Looks like a flaw in the brass. I have never seen that either. When thinking about it, How many millions of cases are made there just has to be one now and then that gets by the inspection process. I doubt that there was any damage done to the gun. Brass is trimmed short of the chambers neck length...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brass Frame 1892 with SS Octagon Barrel....(pictures)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6460
Re: Brass Frame 1892 with SS Octagon Barrel....(pictures)
OS, you dig this up? You bored or something? Whats the matter, not enough indentations? ---------6
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another sambar for the 444
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1235
Re: Another sambar for the 444
Nice pics Chris. It looks thick where you hunt. How far can you see game reliably?-----Sixgun
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just saying "Howdy Boys" ... and Ladies ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 647
Re: Just saying "Howdy Boys" ... and Ladies ...
Jim,
Are there really that many stars? Incredible! Goes to show you the pollution we have here, especially in the East.----------Sixgun
Nice picture with the little ones you have there.
Are there really that many stars? Incredible! Goes to show you the pollution we have here, especially in the East.----------Sixgun
Nice picture with the little ones you have there.
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Temptation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 385
Re: Temptation
Perry, Words of wisdom from a semi-old gun crank. Never buy a gun that is common "just because your tempted" or buy a common gun "when the cash flow is low". (See paragraph three) Guns like Model 15 'Smiths are all over the place or at the least, can be found with a tiny bit of d...
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your experiences with 180 Gr. 357 Mag. In REVOLVERS
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1887
Re: Your experiences with 180 Gr. 357 Mag. In REVOLVERS
Back in the day when I shot more revolvers than rifles, (got something to do with eyesight :D ) I used to load the Keith 173 gr. load in many different 357's and always preferred these heavyweights for long range shooting. Same with the 357 Maximum, which I still shoot on occasion. You just have to ...
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good WW-II read - many things I wasn't aware of...!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1351
Re: Good WW-II read - many things I wasn't aware of...!
Well, we won. We were the best then and still are.
If it was not for all of the political garbage, we really could make a parking lot out of the entire Middle East, which by the way, needs to be done.-----6
If it was not for all of the political garbage, we really could make a parking lot out of the entire Middle East, which by the way, needs to be done.-----6
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old picture of chippewa indian with win 1886
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1205
Re: old picture of chippewa indian with win 1886
Looks like the other Indian is getting ready to whack him as soon as he pulls the trigger. -----6
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old War horse can still get it done
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1203
Re: Old War horse can still get it done
Yes, very nice. Now, before you forget, please send me the 1911.
Nice Ithaca....hard to find in decent condition.
That target is a keeper! Good shooting.-------6
Nice Ithaca....hard to find in decent condition.
That target is a keeper! Good shooting.-------6
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about Remington model 25...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1949
Re: Question about Remington model 25...
One of you guys should really consider buying this gun, you'll probably be sorry if you don't. The price is incredibly fair let alone the tang sight that is worth a small fortune on its own. Thank you. :D No sales pitch but it goes on Guns America this coming weekend, along with the Colt. These gun...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is this???
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3877
Re: What is this???
It's a Marlin of some sort, just ain't sure. Never saw anything like it, and I've seen thousands. When the bolt is out of it, what do you see looking down the barrel? Get a strong light and see what kind of a chamber is in there. Rifling or smooth bore? A prototype will usually have an "x"...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: weight training again
- Replies: 3
- Views: 320
Re: weight training again
That was good and a necessary read. Funny how even people here are not interested in the most important aspect of your life.......good health. Growing up, I watched my grandfather work in the yard, always staying busy. One time I brought him a pick up truck load of cow stuff and when I got to his ho...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Winchester 1892 Collectors Out There?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 939
Re: Any Winchester 1892 Collectors Out There?
I have an old Rem mod 11 Riot Shotgun with the flaming bomb and a big US on it. On the receiver is a stamp applied later that reads -SFCD- Any body care to take a stab at that. Perry Perry, San Francisco Commune Department? I hear back in the day there were plenty of those hippy communes out there....
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taking a Brand New Browning Model 71 out of the Box!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2185
Re: Taking a Brand New Browning Model 71 out of the Box!!
I shoot several hundred rounds a month as I use the 348 for lever action silhouette. A 215 gr. cast bullet traveling 1600 fps is comfortable to shoot till the cows come home. :D -----Sixgun I'm guessing it's accurate, too? 7.62, No brag, (although is does sound that way) I have shot these old lever...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Winchester 1892 Collectors Out There?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 939
Re: Any Winchester 1892 Collectors Out There?
That is pretty scant info. Here is where a picture is worth a thousand words. Lend lease comes to mind. Perry Yes, it could be police markings, prison markings, ranch markings, bank markings, mine or railroad markings. If there are just numbers and no other markings such as "Wells Fargo",...
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: German Artillery...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 425
Re: German Artillery...
They say "necessity is the mother of invention" and you will notice that these "primitive weapons with a new twist" have been sprouting from Europe.
Lets hope it don't happen here as I prefer the old fashioned GUN. --------Sixgun
Lets hope it don't happen here as I prefer the old fashioned GUN. --------Sixgun
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Six Up in the West for game keeper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 405
Re: A Six Up in the West for game keeper
be bop, be bop......"she's got a ticket to ride.........and she don't care"......bop, bop,, be bop
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about Remington model 25...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1949
Re: Question about Remington model 25...
Doc,
That's the loading gate. The mag tube goes up and down with the pump handle.
That's the loading gate. The mag tube goes up and down with the pump handle.
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ban Sniper ... er... Toilet Bowl Brushes...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 510
Re: Ban Sniper ... er... Toilet Bowl Brushes...
Cool......different....... : What's it for? For countries that have banned bow and arrows? ------6
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taking a Brand New Browning Model 71 out of the Box!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2185
Re: Taking a Brand New Browning Model 71 out of the Box!!
No need to bruise the shoulder or uncomfortable shooting. I don't care who the individual is, shooting more than 20 rounds of full power 348 is no fun. I shoot several hundred rounds a month as I use the 348 for lever action silhouette. A 215 gr. cast bullet traveling 1600 fps is comfortable to shoo...
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: German Artillery...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 425
Re: German Artillery...
Doc, That was very cool. Got to admit, those Germans are innovated people! It's much simpler than a catapult and is more easier to make, easier to shoot and hit what your aiming at. That inspired me so much, I'm thinking of making my own version on about a 1/4 scale. It would be the perfect tool to ...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good News
- Replies: 3
- Views: 333
Re: Good News
Yea, we got the "stuff"' don't we?
Imagine, those ragheads are still have not got past the knife.----6
Imagine, those ragheads are still have not got past the knife.----6
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OLd Savage
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2436
Re: OLd Savage
Boots now you are just gettin' out a control here now - I just hesitate to think what Sixgun is going to have to say. :)? Ha! I was thinking of a snappy answer to Boot's post when I read that! OS, you read me like a book! Well, I'd like to say that if you gave that rider a wig and some polished fin...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would you do with a 1995 Suburban...???
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1848
Re: What would you do with a 1995 Suburban...???
I think differently than some. Assuming you are living in the sticks like Doc, I would keep it to the side, battery always charged, fuel stabilizer in a full tank of gas, covered, or in other words, always good-to-go! It ain't worth nothing, but in these uncertain times, that "nothing" cou...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Just how paranoid ARE you...???"
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3235
Re: "Just how paranoid ARE you...???"
NOBODY is ALWAYS prepared. In pubic, or past my driveway, I am in condition orange. (I don't know if that's a condition, it means I am aware of what's happening around me) At home, I am relaxed and for anyone to approach the homestead, they have to cross at least 100 yards of open space from any ang...
- Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another 94
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2085
Re: Another 94
Ok, enough of these mind distractions from Ms. Boots. I tell 'ya, that Brad is one lucky guy!Old Savage wrote:Six, what is the latest vintage Win 94 in your cadre?
Now, on to business. The latest '94 I have is a like new 30-30 flat band, made in '47 and the earliest is #2267 ------me
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Its not the kind of bull I was looking for
- Replies: 7
- Views: 553
Re: Its not the kind of bull I was looking for
Danny,
That looks like nice .348 country!-----6
That looks like nice .348 country!-----6
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whats yours taste like ????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1090
Re: Whats yours taste like ????
Aaahh, go back and finish up what you missed. Some dogs eat it all the time. Just hold your nose and swish it around like its apple sauce and spit out the corn, peanuts, and any fat gristle. :D Personally, it that happened to me, I would stay "mum" and if the better half finds out about it...
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way off Topic - Gun Ownership in Mexico
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1047
Re: Way off Topic - Gun Ownership in Mexico
No disrespect to your fine country Pops, but when it comes to firearms ownership, only one country guarantees it, and if you choose the right state, your desires are practically unlimited. There's plenty of areas in our great nation where the cost of living is very low and if you use the system. lik...
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Holster Rig
- Replies: 10
- Views: 657
Re: New Holster Rig
horsesoldier03 wrote:Very nice! I can't read the mark on the holster, who was the maker?
Yea, it was hard to see so I magnified it and it reads, "made in china"-----6
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Classic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 583
Re: New Classic
Laugh will 'ya??? You think its funny when I do a stupid misspelling? Do 'ya???? huh??? huh????? You think I can't take a joke?????
It's OK now. The little man on my shoulder told me so.
When I get big and grow up, I'm gonna get me a garland.-----6
It's OK now. The little man on my shoulder told me so.
When I get big and grow up, I'm gonna get me a garland.-----6
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joke for Sunday
- Replies: 7
- Views: 477
Re: Joke for Sunday
Joke for Sunday ? It's the truth for any day of the week.-----6
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heading to New Zealand
- Replies: 18
- Views: 868
Re: Heading to New Zealand
New Zealand? Have a blast!
I'm still trying to figure out how to get more than a hundred miles from my house.----6
I'm still trying to figure out how to get more than a hundred miles from my house.----6
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another 94
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2085
Re: Another 94
Oh boy OS, I'd like to show that rifle my corn cob! -----6
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Holster Rig
- Replies: 10
- Views: 657
Re: New Holster Rig
That's a nice one Griff! I bet that baby costs almost as much as the gun.-----6
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barrel Threading Q...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 475
Re: Barrel Threading Q...
OI, These things are done on a lathe so the increase in diameter don't matter. The machinist will tell you the proper thread. On small to mid size barrels, the thread is usually 1/2 x 28. I "think" this is the right info. Whenever I need a can I just duct tape a 2 liter bottle on the end o...
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Classic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 583
Re: New Classic
aw man, that sounds cool... Why greek ammo? My buddy, "the Gunny" has a truckload of the stuff. He claims it shoots better than anything he can load, not to mention that when he bought it, it was cheap, which was probably sometime back in 1910. Mikld, Garlands are dangerously fun. Ain't n...
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick Introduction
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1464
Re: Quick Introduction
:evil: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Smilies/howdy.gif and since you're from "western" PA, and should, rightfully so, be embarrassed by that fellar from the "East"... with his wildly extravagent claims... So, for the present we'll overlook that, and Welcome you to...
- Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick Introduction
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1464
Re: Quick Introduction
Cheyenne,
Welcome! You must be OK as your from Pennsylvania, the most "shootingist" state in the U.S. of A. --------Sixgun. (From the other side)
Welcome! You must be OK as your from Pennsylvania, the most "shootingist" state in the U.S. of A. --------Sixgun. (From the other side)
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Party on the Laramie
- Replies: 8
- Views: 601
Re: Party on the Laramie
Boots,
Looks like some wild pics there. Everyone's eyes kinda looked all squinty, especially yours when you were on that new horse, showing off boot pair #62.
One thing nice about an outdoor party like that, you can get drunk to your hearts content and just pass out in the weeds.-------6
Looks like some wild pics there. Everyone's eyes kinda looked all squinty, especially yours when you were on that new horse, showing off boot pair #62.
One thing nice about an outdoor party like that, you can get drunk to your hearts content and just pass out in the weeds.-------6
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A small Wyoming gunshow
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1686
Re: A small Wyoming gunshow
After spending about 24-32 hours a week in a gunshop each week , me desire to go to gunshows or live auctions has diminished drastically ! I do however like going to Baltimore every other year or so provided I have some CASH in my pocket ! Hey 6 point, My one bud who owns Miller's Sporting Goods wa...