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- Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blackhorn 209 BP Sub: Back Label Photo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2652
Re: Blackhorn 209 - Hey Texican, got some in...
For anyone considering this as a CAS acceptable BP sub... please review post #23 on BP Subs . Snakebite is a member of the Rules Committee and knows his stuff. "This powder is ABSOLUTLY NOT allowed in any SASS BP category. They ask(ed) the Rules committee for approval and were turned down becau...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unknown powder
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1919
Re: Unknown powder
If you have a specific cartridge in mind, check out Hodgdon's online reloading manual, plenty of data.
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron 92 ejecting/stove piping live rounds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 530
Re: Cimarron 92 ejecting/stove piping live rounds
Steve, aka "Nate Kiowa Jones", is definitely the guy... but... I'll ask a couple of questions to possibly narrow down the likely cause. Now mind ya, I've only tuned 3 Rossi '92s whereas I understand Steve had done hundreds. Is your rifle a Rossi or Armi Sport? they're slightly different, b...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My little Palin.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1999
Re: My little Palin.
Approval rating: Off the charts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn7UzxXv8p4
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- Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Needle in a haystack, My "new" Win M-'94
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1673
Re: Needle in a haystack, My "new" Win M-'94
THAT's NICE just as it IS!
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1294
Re: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics
Silver Hill. I don't have any experience with these folks, but... I'm thinking of using them for a couple of stocks that I need to replace if Precision Gun Works doesn't get their production back up when I'm ready.
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1294
Re: 1972 Winchester 94 WECSOG project results -pics
Very good. I have the same barrel I'm using for a project, tho' I'm not as far along. Other traditional receiver finishes you might consider are pewter or nickel. Both can be applied to the scintered steel of the '64-'82 mdl 94s.
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Favorite DA holster
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2553
Re: OT - Favorite DA holster
Call me a repetitive nerd, but... I have four of these: Safariland Pancake , two each for my mdl 65 S&W and Combat Comm, one in black, with the other being brown. No sense having my holster clash with the rest of my outift! :twisted: I've used them in plainclothes, concealment and for hunting. I...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3920
Re: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
I did.Sixgun wrote:Come on Griff, Tell us how many of those $5 raffle tickets you had to buy. Did it add up to $4-500? ---------------- SixgunGriff wrote: Then there was the Mdl 64A Winchester I won from a $5 raffle ticket. Then the 16ga Remington 870 Wingmaster won with another $5 raffle ticket;
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unknown powder
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1919
Re: Unknown powder
Smells fine in .45ACP. Literally have used hundreds of pounds of it. Sure it ain't yer primers?
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My little Palin.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1999
Re: My little Palin.
Otherwise known as "silly men" look!Old Savage wrote:Lovely, I recognize that {"}he is making me pose{"} look.
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry's Big Boy Special Editions..
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1176
Re: Henry's Big Boy Special Editions..
No comment. Nope, I refuse... you can't talk me into it...
And if that doesn't give you an idea of my feelings:
Puhleeze!
And if that doesn't give you an idea of my feelings:
Puhleeze!
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How far can you shoot with iron sights?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5440
Re: How far can you shoot with iron sights?
billy dixon shot an indian off a horse at 1538 yds with a buffalo rifle and iron sights in the 1800's. your question leaves a lot to know. gun, caliber, load, light, wind. many factors will affect how far you can shoot with iron sights. i would say this, this will be different with each person, the...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 94 rescue
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2262
Re: Win 94 rescue
Congrats on your new project. As far as TLC, since you got it as an incomplete carbine, whatever you fancy would be ok to me.
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--62 Pounds Of Factory Ammo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2073
Re: OT--62 Pounds Of Factory Ammo
Sixgun Jr., you must be untrustworthy... my son has the combo to my safe... he won't even take HIS guns out of it... AND I NEED THE ROOM! I have 18 Winc 94s that won't fit!
Keeps saying like, "get another safe Dad, let me have this one!"
Keeps saying like, "get another safe Dad, let me have this one!"
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PA COWBOY SILHOUETTE CHAMPIONSHIP SEPT 6 & 7
- Replies: 5
- Views: 572
Re: PA COWBOY SILHOUETTE CHAMPIONSHIP SEPT 6 & 7
Hmmm... sounds like the bs'n has already started! Best of luck to you guys.
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3920
Re: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
Thanks Rangerider... I'd heard of them before, but wasn't sure just what specifically they'd done to your revolver. And I didn't include "deals" from "way back when", but should really include a NIB, 1969 produced Winchester 94, .44Mag I paid $30 for... some other sailor had orde...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lubrisizer questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 796
Re: Lubrisizer questions
I scrape mine out when switching from Alox to SPG. Never get it all out, but... I just lube some pistol bullets that can be loaded with either black or smokeless. I only change lubes in the wintertime, when a softer lube won't adversely affect my smokeless pistol loads. Usually running with one or t...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 barrel fitting question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1572
Re: Winchester 94 barrel fitting question
This is job I leave to professionals.
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Format ??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1236
Re: New Format ??
Yep, it was my fault. I was suffering from a lot of glare yesterday and couldn't read the Board Index clearly. I'd asked if it was possible to change the colors, but... Hobie changed the system so it didn't force the subsilver format. I changed to the prosilver, which wasn't much help, so I changed ...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fall hunting season cancelled, Surgery tomorrow:
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2545
Re: Fall hunting season cancelled, Surgery tomorrow:
Prayers up. Don't overdo the recovery.
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Butt cuffs?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2538
Re: Butt cuffs?
I'd never seen one till the mid-70s. Then it was a rare sight till I started cowboy action shootin in the mid '80s. I'm with Rangerider, I don't care for man-made materials, but... I do carry my spare ammo in a nylon belt slide for hunting; (it's also nice 'cause most any rifle round will fit in the...
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3920
Re: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
Thank you Rangerider, we had all our Colts done in the same style @ a match... somewhere... by someone... I guess one should keep track of things like that.
BTW, what is a "W.D. King's custom conversion"?
BTW, what is a "W.D. King's custom conversion"?
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - for those in the path of Gustav...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2371
- Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3920
Re: What is the best deal you ever made on a lever or sixgun?
I'd have to say it was my wife's 2nd Gen Colt SAA in .357, 7-½" presentation model. It weren't perfect, but @ $385 I wasn't looking for NIB! http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Single%20Actions/IMG_0102.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Single%20Actions/IMG_0104.jpg
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to buy levergun parts now???
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2536
Re: Where to buy levergun parts now???
Check here: Numrich, about halfway down the page.
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My $379 buy today.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2487
Re: My $379 buy today.
I was gonna say "theft by cash", done it few times myself!Sixgun wrote:...Thats what I call "near" highway robbery...
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: glare & colors on the monitor
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1336
Re: glare & colors on the monitor
Once I get in a topic it's fine, it's just the Board Index that seems to lack conrast. 2 fairly light shades of blue. Probably my issue only; no need to change the whole thing, it only happens when sun is in front of me. :oops: I think I was one of those that voted for the subsilver at the time! :o
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Considering a 1979 vintage model 94
- Replies: 5
- Views: 694
Re: Considering a 1979 vintage model 94
I have two 1979 Win 94s, one in "as-issued" form that's my "always loaded go to gun" around the farm and one that I've customized into a long range cowboy action competition gun. I've had ZERO problems with either. One purchased new & one used; both receive regular maintenanc...
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: glare & colors on the monitor
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1336
glare & colors on the monitor
Is there a way to increase the contrast in how the forum is dispklayed? The two shades of blue mine is currently showing for "read" & "unread" posts are VERY hard to read during the day. At nite w/no glare off the windshield, it's no problem.
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Our Wilderness Camping Trip (Lots of photos)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4093
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin stoppage
- Replies: 6
- Views: 601
Re: Marlin stoppage
Is there not a tab on the "V" end of the spring that fits in a hole on the left rail. The bolt must be slid to the rear, past its "normal" operating rear-most position to correctly install the ejector. IIRC, the ejector is stationary in the frame, with the face of the bolt slidin...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Puma questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2763
Re: Puma questions
I understand the mag tube is screwed into the frame and uses a different loading method. Read: Paco's Review of the .454 Puma in GunBlasts.com.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.
- Replies: 94
- Views: 10009
Re: OT: One rifle & One pistol for all around use.
I'm not sure if I could simply choose ONE rifle or handgun.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to buy levergun parts now???
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2536
Re: Where to buy levergun parts now???
Another listing that gives pertinent info can be found on the Winchester site under Services, obsolete parts. A half mag tube ought not be too difficult, the various lengths have been standardized for years.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recommended gunsmith to restore a winnie
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1511
Re: Recommended gunsmith to restore a winnie
That gun is the reason I'd recommend Mike to anyone looking for a restoration. No whistlin' smiley, but...Ysabel Kid wrote:I'll say! Where is a whistling smiley when you need one?Bridger wrote:That thing takes the breath out of me every time I see it.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O T - A senseless murder
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2631
Re: O T - A senseless murder
I can no longer run, I am too old for a fist fight, there is but one other response... Prayers said for all concerned. Yes, for all, just different results requested. I never could run, now I am too old to fight; so yep, just one other response. As someone once said, I carry a gun 'cause a cop is t...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor - How About Some Cop Posters?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 870
Re: Humor - How About Some Cop Posters?
A friend of mine sent those to me this am. Thought they were great.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Weren't we just talking about scoped leverguns?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 597
Re: OT - Weren't we just talking about scoped leverguns?
I don't wanna be a party pooper, but... with that rear mount there, it ain't gonna leave ya much eye relief.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44mag barrel twist rate experience
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5605
Re: 44mag barrel twist rate experience
3T, that's great lookin' wood on that Trapper. As someone said about my .30-30 Trapper, bet that has some kinda BARK!
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Custom Colt Lightning Rifle
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2867
Re: New Custom Colt Lightning Rifle
Thanks for the reply Tutt. I recognize where I'm not very knowledgeable, and hoped you'd give the answer you did. Like I said... hope you let me shoot it!
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: EDIT PICS ADDED Back from Maine, with bear meat!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Back from Maine, with bear meat!
@ 8 yards, you should have at least said he was charging you. Headed away makes it sound like your deodorant wasn't working! Congrats, that is GREAT!
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
- Replies: 97
- Views: 9666
Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
I might have preferred another pick, but that wasn't going to happen; this one caught me a little off guard, but I'm willing to add my support. Like I was going to vote the other ticket anyway! Might have liked the ticket the "other way around", but... hope she'll nip some of McCain's more...
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Thank You C. Cash!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1555
Re: OT - Thank You C. Cash!
Even as a single shot, loaded with grape and shot, it should be great!
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is/was the most accurate leveraction ever made?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5271
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Custom Colt Lightning Rifle
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2867
Re: New Custom Colt Lightning Rifle
Sounds sweet! Not knowing enough about the lockup and capabilities of the Lightning action, I won't comment further... but t'were it me, I'd have stuck with the standard .45 Colt.
Obviously, we want pictures and a range report!
And... can I shoot it?
Obviously, we want pictures and a range report!
And... can I shoot it?
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 magnum vs 30-30
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7075
Re: 44 magnum vs 30-30
Bigger is better in my opinion when you couch the parameters in terms of defense. Faster is good, but big, slow heavy bullets impart more energy transfer to the object being struck.
However, shot placement is still number ONE!
However, shot placement is still number ONE!
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sunrise on the J Bar T
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2061
Re: Sunrise on the J Bar T
You ain't kiddin' me Bruce! It's WINTER down there!
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Prayers For MoodyHoller.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3612
Re: OT- Prayers For MoodyHoller.
Paryers of thanks also up, along with a word or two for continued progress. Send him & his family our best.
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help! A Uberti 73 .357/38 accuracy problem
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1354
Re: Help! A Uberti 73 .357/38 accuracy problem
Can't really add more than what Paco, Terry and Nate said. May be a load issue, but it may also be a bullet issue. Are they swaged or cast? I can't imagine the twist rate in a .357 rifle would be anything but standard, but...? Also, I'd also recommend that bullets be sized at least .358. Have you do...