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- Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why choose??? I suggest a compromise...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 692
Re: Why choose??? I suggest a compromise...
I'll take the $. It can buy happiness! Never new a rich man willing giving up his money to find happiness. If some one knows of one willing to, he can PM me ANYTIME, I'll take all the misery he's got .
- Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why choose??? I suggest a compromise...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 692
Re: Why choose??? I suggest a compromise...
double post
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 13142
Re: Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?
+1!cshold wrote:Griff wrote:Is it really hunting w/o a lever?
Good one...
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A lever with a pistol grip (Part one…)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4126
Re: A lever with a pistol grip (Part one…)
The only lever action carbine that a pistol grip works on is a Model 71-348 WCF. Anything else is a sacrilege . DON'T DO IT!
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If I Miss, It's Not The Gun...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2245
Re: If I Miss, It's Not The Gun...
Good luck. Good Hunting!
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady offering 25-35 in 2017
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1456
Re: Hornady offering 25-35 in 2017
Really wish Hornady would offer .375 WCF 220grn. factory loaded ammo.
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2891
Re: Can top eject 94 be modified to angle eject?
There is a side mount scope mount made (I forget by who) that uses the lever to bolt pin screw hole, and the two receiver sight holes to mount with, no drilling needed. Williams not only makes the "no gunsmithing" side mount, they also make High Central Overbore (HCO) rings that place the...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5076
Re: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
SWEET! Bears I saw taken this Saturday were smaller than yours. It was a lousy day to hunt. Love it when old timey lever guns gets bears.
- Sat Nov 19, 2016 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Caliber conversion question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3560
Re: Caliber conversion question
Yes, it certainly can be done. After the barrel is re-rifled and chambered you'll also need to re-cut the attachment points for the mag tube. You might need a new bolt as the rim diameters might not (I'm not sure) be close enough for the extractor to work. All of this is quite possible. If you're g...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Understanding Women
- Replies: 7
- Views: 970
Re: Understanding Women
Nothing to understanding women. Too bad that you don't realize it, until you take your last breath.
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 2400 combination gun
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2137
Re: Savage 2400 combination gun
Had an old model 24, 20gauge full choke and .22 LR. Nice turkey gun, little on the heavy side, gave it to daughter when she showed interest in hunting.
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Issue with barrel on SP101...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2464
Re: Issue with barrel on SP101...
Called Ruger. I have to pay shipping outbound. I guess times have changed. Scott Call them back and throw a fit. No reason why the customer has to be the QC tech. and eat the cost of shipping for a broken gun. Tell them that you will surely let your fellow gunners know what happened, and it will be...
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Caliber conversion question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3560
Re: Caliber conversion question
I'd leave it in 30-30 and take it hunting. A glossy finished rifle will kill game just as dead as a tactical camo one will. I kill turkey and deer wearing blaze orange.
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of a grizzly rifle...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1590
Re: Speaking of a grizzly rifle...
gamekeeper wrote:Any news of a matching handgun in that calibre?
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7170
Re: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
Lots of good arguments for why any one of them will fit your requirements. Don't think that you will get ONE definitive answer for any of them. Looks like you are gonna have ta choose which one YOU like best. Good luck and have fun.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Long Ranger .338 Fed
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4145
Re: Henry Long Ranger .338 Fed
The .338 Fed chambering would at least make it a viable alternative to a BLR. Would rather have a BLR.than a Henry that is chambered for the same cartridge.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear-stopping article:
- Replies: 11
- Views: 974
Re: Bear-stopping article:
Good common sense article from some one who has killed some bears. No wild accusations or exaggerations. This needs to be exerted into every article about bears and stopping power. Thanks!
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 5:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally went woods-walking with a levergun again...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1578
Re: Finally went woods-walking with a levergun again...
, I hope that anarchy is stomped on, and Rule of Law re-introduced to our country. . Our country was founded on a little anarchy, - never forget. I don't know where to draw the line on whats good vs bad though. -- I realiz3e the guys' throwing Molotov cocktails in the streets now are not the same a...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I bet my local is crying rite now
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1518
Re: I bet my local is crying rite now
Hated Hillary, Hated Trump. Trump has the house and senate, so I am praying that he makes good on all his promises. No excuses, gonna hold his feet to the fire. Better not be a victory for the 1%. He needs to be the President of ALL people. Build a middle class that is not dependent on GOV. subsidiz...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NOT for the Glock Fans...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2180
Re: NOT for the Glock Fans...
Bought the 27 .40 when it first came out, long time ago. 2 years ago bought the 43 9mm single stack. No jams, no problems, excellent accuracy right out of the box with cheapest ammo that I can find. But, this is just my experience.
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NOT for the Glock Fans...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2180
Re: NOT for the Glock Fans...
Glocks don't jam.
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7170
Re: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
308. It's shorter, lighter,and with a shorter barrel, will lose less velocity than the rest. All excellent choices.
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2nd Lever gun kill
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1494
Re: 2nd Lever gun kill
65 GRENDEL wrote:Here's a Monster 7 point I shot yesterday afternoon, the Winchester Ranger 30-30 put the whammy on him at about 120 yards. He ran about 30 yeards and piled up. 2nd hunt with this rifle, 2nd Deer. I love this little rifle.
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NOT for the Glock Fans...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2180
Re: NOT for the Glock Fans...
Pretty sad! They have to try to feminize a Glock to sell an inferior,more expensive, product.
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 Love affair
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2535
Re: 1895 Love affair
Me Too! gun.barbarossa wrote:I have one of the reissue 95 saddle ring carbines and love it
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cubs Win
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1105
Re: Cubs Win
+1!TraderVic wrote:One of the best World Series I've watched and the best ( by far ) game seven of any series I've watched........right down to the last inning !
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Little Winchester 94 Family
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3514
Re: My Little Winchester 94 Family
The .450 Marlin, 45-70 squeezed into the 94, another GREAT ONE!cshold wrote:Winchester model 94 Timber.
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Little Winchester 94 Family
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3514
Re: My Little Winchester 94 Family
The ultimate 94 was the BigBore .356WCF. .348 WCF.ballistics stuffed into the little 94. A 200 yard 30-06 with a bigger bullet, to smack all North American Game. What more could you ask for!
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .36 vs .44 '51 percussion
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1676
Re: .36 vs .44 '51 percussion
Copy of the .44 1851 REB model, produced in the South, during the Civil war. It had a brass frame, due to the South's lack of raw materials and Factories.
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1911 recommendation
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5153
Re: 1911 recommendation
RIA that I own shoots Ranger 230grn. JHP ammo accurately and goes bang every time. Paid $300 for it long time ago, I think you can still get 1 for under $500. LOT OF GUN for a little money.
- Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In anticipation of November !
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3769
Re: In anticipation of November !
Since H. Clinton will ultimately be POTUS come JAN 20, 2017, I look for the arms and ammo manufactures to ramp up production, much like they did in Obama's 2nd term. Got to admit, Obama got the $ of an AR cut almost in half with panic buying and the increase in demand. Wonder if the BIG O and gun ma...
- Mon Sep 19, 2016 4:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Basic Question - "Rifle" vs "Carbine"
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4812
Re: Basic Question - "Rifle" vs "Carbine"
The Winner!Old Savage wrote:Rifle - 22" and up
Carbine - 20"
Trapper - 16"
YDMV
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Largest usable outdoor knife?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8325
Re: Largest usable outdoor knife?
The little saw blade on a LEATHERMAN works really well to saw thru the chest and pelvic bone. I like the BUCK GENERAL with it's 7"blade to reach down and carve out the intestines and organs, close to the body cavity.
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 870 remington fail and killed a woman
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4136
Re: 870 remington fail and killed a woman
Used the same 870 since 1972. No problems with the gun. If any gun has a worn sear it should be mine! Bullshit story.
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Shield now in .45 ACP
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1449
Re: S&W Shield now in .45 ACP
I watched Jerry Miculek video shooting the shield .380. he hit his target plate from 200yds with one shot, and made 100% from 50. fun stuff for the guys with eagle eyes. it looks like a viable alternative to the lcp, although the new lcp with the upgraded trigger is very very sweet. anyone know how...
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My shooting days are probably over - Update 1
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5345
Re: My shooting days are probably over
Hope things can turn around for you. May be some options out there. Perhaps a shoulder stocked revolver or single shot. I got a blunderbuss that I can shoot from the hip, light weight no recoil. Hang in there and keep swinging, you may be able to come up with some type of alternative. Some thing is ...
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
- Replies: 57
- Views: 11386
Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Nice Buck, but not surprised, the .44WCF. has been killing North American big game since 1873
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Shield now in .45 ACP
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1449
Re: S&W Shield now in .45 ACP
Daughter has a ,40S$W Shield and loves it.
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fun Day @ the Range
- Replies: 11
- Views: 817
- Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Action Silhouette Rifles and Calibers
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6536
Re: Lever Action Silhouette Rifles and Calibers
Nobody's mentioning the 45-70 If, I played the game, I'd go with the .22LR, .357 and the great Winchester SRC 1886 45-70 to knock down those long range rams.
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick trip to the range w/ the new Defender
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1885
Re: Quick trip to the range w/ the new Defender
For home defense the sissy loads will work just as well as the HI $ super tactical blow their head off ones.
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tall ships to visit Erie Pen.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2292
Re: Tall ships to visit Erie Pen.
I used to fish off of the North pier, coastguard station in Presque Isle Peninsula and watched the "Niagara "go out to sea. Saw the other Tall ships also. Worth seeing!
- Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7896
Re: Defense style pump shotguns. What's your preference?
870 18" barrel 7-shot extension with rifled sights, improved cylinder, or better yet, choke tubes. Good for anything that walks ,crawls ,flies or swims still living on this planet, out to 200 yards, if you are really really, good at range and drop estimation.{not me} Been using my 870 since 197...
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Bought Myself A Birthday Present
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2259
Re: I Bought Myself A Birthday Present
Happy Birthday Blaine. Nice car. Sorry you are de-biked, but a good rider knows when "its time". My son has had two Mustangs, an 05 with a six, and an 05 GT. Both were really nice cars and a lot of fun. This spring he bought a brand new purple Hemi Challenger. I live vicariously through h...
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning BLR in 30-06?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1096
Re: Browning BLR in 30-06?
Handle one chambered in the .308WCF along with the 30-06. The difference in handling is amazing. The .308 is lighter and feels better. I know that wasn't part of your question, but for the slight performance loss going from the 06 to the 308 is well worth it. I've had 3 BLRS. All very accurate, but,...
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One tough 870 Shotgun...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1010
Re: One tough 870 Shotgun...
Testament on how just really well built and durable an 870 is. Owned one since 1972. Shoot it a lot. Hunted with it ALOT. Still like new except for the finish. No springs or plastic magazine followers have ever failed. Put an 18"barreled rifle sighted on it and a mag extension and it will serve...
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BLR bedding question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1644
Re: BLR bedding question
Try different ammo. I have the same gun with a cheaper scope and use cheaper ammo and get around 1".
- Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: marlin cowboys with short barrel?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: marlin cowboys with short barrel?
If I didn't already have a 45-70, I'd get that one!
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pick One
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2404
Re: Pick One
.356 WCF. Have all 3. Love all 3.
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 99
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2078
Re: My 99
The 99A in .308 is only slightly heavier than a 94 30-30. A tiny bit of added weight yields dramatically increased down range performance.