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by jkbrea
Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Hunting Ammo
Replies: 28
Views: 3085

45-70 Hunting Ammo

I always alternate my elk hunting rifles between a Tikka 30-06 and Marlin 45-70. I like both but in Grizzley country I like the 45-70. I don't reload. I've used 325 gr Leverevolution ammo successfully on 3 elk. With the ammo shortage, dealers were asking up to $120 a box! I searched and found Steine...
by jkbrea
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Winchesters from CDNN
Replies: 21
Views: 2166

Re: Vintage Winchesters from CDNN

If I could even afford #000, I'd shoot the heck out of it. I just wanted one because I was a LEO for 30 years and the Legendary Lawman would've been cool. I like some of the commemoratives, John Wayne, Wyoming, Cowboy....
by jkbrea
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Winchesters from CDNN
Replies: 21
Views: 2166

Re: Vintage Winchesters from CDNN

I sent a message and got this back....

"The letter from Winchester says 1978, that is what we are going by."


Scott
CDNN Sports, Inc.

Oh well....not like I have a chance for it!😄
by jkbrea
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Winchesters from CDNN
Replies: 21
Views: 2166

Re: Vintage Winchesters from CDNN

I always wanted a Legendary Lawman but never seemed to find one I could afford. I'll keep looking though!
But I have a question....I thought the LL was first made on 1977. How is ser# 000 made in 1978...or am I missing something?
by jkbrea
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you guys carry revolvers for EDC?
Replies: 85
Views: 7753

Re: How many of you guys carry revolvers for EDC?

I carry my Freedom Arms .45 Colt in a crossdraw and it's surprisingly comfortable. In semi-auto I have a S&W Shield or Springfield EMP
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by jkbrea
Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Recent and Continuing Labors
Replies: 11
Views: 1551

Re: My Recent and Continuing Labors

That is really interesting reading! That's great that you put in that time and effort. I have a quick question. You refer to Camp McClellan in Alabama. I assume it was changed to Ft. McClellan? I only asked because I went to basic and AIT for MP school there. Or is that a different place? Oh...and w...
by jkbrea
Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's Not "ALL" Doom and Gloom
Replies: 12
Views: 1305

Re: It's Not "ALL" Doom and Gloom

Well...9th Circus court will overturn it but hopefully US Supreme court will do the right thing.....hopefully...
by jkbrea
Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help identifying levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1632

Re: Need help identifying levergun

by jkbrea
Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: frog lube
Replies: 29
Views: 3822

Re: frog lube

I always used any regular gun oil but the last few years I've been using Lucas Gun Oil. I'm really happy with it. I get it from the counter at NAPA auto parts! A small bottle is about $4 and goes a long way.
by jkbrea
Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Replies: 61
Views: 11977

Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?

I hunt elk and antelope. I use a Tikka T3 lite 30-06 with a Leupold VX3 and a Marlin 45-70 with a quick release Leupold scout scope. Never understood the need for magnums in heavy timber out here. I had a 7mm Rem Mag but didn't enjoy shooting it. Out of 20+ elk, almost all were 100 yards or less. Lo...
by jkbrea
Fri May 21, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book on the need for SheepDogs...
Replies: 13
Views: 1438

Re: Book on the need for SheepDogs...

When I was a LEO, Lt. Col. Grossman gave a lecture to our P.D.. I'm not into listening to speakers but he was very good. It was about the same time this book came out. It was the first time I heard of the sheepdog, sheep, and wolves anology. Personally I haven't read a book in a long time but maybe ...
by jkbrea
Tue May 04, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing brass??
Replies: 11
Views: 2046

Replacing brass??

I just found out about this type of ammo and haven't really read up too much on it yet. Maybe it's just me!
It just surprised me. Composite cases!
Apparently not reloadable so can't replace brass...

https://www.tvammo.com/
by jkbrea
Sat May 01, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 BMG Rifle Blowup
Replies: 57
Views: 7126

Re: 50 BMG Rifle Blowup

While running our range, I've seen several 50 cals. Most are Barretts or Bushmaster. A guy showed up with a 50 cal. It was about half the size of a Bushmaster. I can't recall the brand. He said it was his second one. The first one cracked a weld between the barrel and receiver after his first shot!!...
by jkbrea
Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex scopes are pretty darned tough.
Replies: 9
Views: 792

Re: Vortex scopes are pretty darned tough.

From personal experience and running a gun club, I have seen hundreds of different scopes come through here. Vortex is definately one of the most popular here in the past couple years for long distance and hunting. One observation I have is their cheap priced models, in my opinion, are junk. I've se...
by jkbrea
Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a new roof...???
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: Need a new roof...???

That's so awesome! I heard about it here a couple days back.
by jkbrea
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange choice for shooting Pheasants.
Replies: 8
Views: 867

Re: Strange choice for shooting Pheasants.

Oh! ..for shooting pHeasants!
by jkbrea
Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1000yd record group
Replies: 49
Views: 5476

Re: New 1000yd record group

Long range shooting and sniping are two different things that share several skills but have different objectives and equipment. Long range guys take a long time calculating shots. Snipers sometines have no time for that. Prior to retirement, I had the privilege of training with some guys from Corona...
by jkbrea
Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scam Alert!
Replies: 1
Views: 455

Scam Alert!

A friend told me about Optics and Ammo website. They are based out of Houston. It looks legit but prices on ammo were lower than most. They have numerous products listed. He called me today and said the company is a fraud. I looked it up on BBB site. There are felony theft charges filed on the compa...
by jkbrea
Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Caliber: .44 Cameltoe
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

New Caliber: .44 Cameltoe

This is....creative!?!

Watch "One man's solution to the ammo shortage" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/O90Qqj7L6F4
by jkbrea
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 30-30
Replies: 8
Views: 1478

Re: Winchester 30-30

I'm no gunsmith but I have a Winchester 9422 that was doing the same thing. I would cycle it and the hammer would not stay back. I could thumb it back manually and it would fire. I removed the stock and used breakfree to clean the bolt and inside parts. After it dried, I oiled it lightly and now it ...
by jkbrea
Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New OLD Elk Rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 1057

Re: New OLD Elk Rifle

You got yourself a really great old rifle! :D I like that you kept it original. A lot of them have been heavily sporterized over the years. My own '03A3 has a two groove barrel and it shoots cast lead bullets very well. As for scoping them, it can be done without being sacrilege. I used the USMC sc...
by jkbrea
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New OLD Elk Rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 1057

New OLD Elk Rifle

Running a gun club, I get to meet great people. A member recently asked if I wanted a Rem 1903A3, 30-06. He loaned it out and got it back minus the stock. It was switched out, then lost. I said how much and he said if I get a stock for it, I could have it. He delivered it and it was sweet. Not a spe...
by jkbrea
Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Make Holster Is This
Replies: 7
Views: 924

Re: What Make Holster Is This

Shasta wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:59 pm That looks like a Smith & Wesson logo to me, but I don't know if they ever made holsters.

Shasta
Thats what I thought but its hard to make out. It is very well made. Very solid.
I really like it. Now I may have to buy another SAA to get all the use from it!
by jkbrea
Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Make Holster Is This
Replies: 7
Views: 924

What Make Holster Is This

Can anyone ID who makes this holster? It was given to me. It fits my old model Vaquero perfect except it's made for a 7 1/2" barrel. It seems very well made. I can't make out the logo. It is stamped 22 07 on the back. 20210219_110921.jpg 20210219_111845.jpg 20210219_110905.jpg 20210219_110823.j...
by jkbrea
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3896

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

Good to see you back. Is that the Pala Range near Escondido?
by jkbrea
Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One person's observations on CCW ammo choice
Replies: 35
Views: 3071

Re: One person's observations on CCW ammo choice

My own opinion is have a quality firearm and keep it clean and servicable. Most factory ammo will go bang. Pinpoint accuracy isn't as important inside a home or close quarters confrontation. Just get the lead out! From 30 years in L.E. these are a few crazy things I've seen in regards to firearms. A...
by jkbrea
Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must be NUTS
Replies: 10
Views: 1205

Re: I must be NUTS

I carry this 5 shot .45 Colt most days. Especially when hiking with my dogs in the backwoods. I love it even though I have several other "practical" options. Has an.45 ACP cylinder too
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by jkbrea
Fri Dec 18, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of Hunt Season (pic heavy)
Replies: 13
Views: 2111

End of Hunt Season (pic heavy)

I'm done hunting this season. I did alright this year. Ended up with 2 antelope and 3 elk. The bull was shot at about 125 yards in October in some hard to pack out area! Getting too old,(lazy), to pack them quarters that far, about 3 miles. Luckily my brother helped and it only took two trips. The c...
by jkbrea
Wed Dec 16, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shoulder replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 2917

Re: shoulder replacement

I had a rt shoulder replacement in 2013. Only regret was not doing it earlier. I was in constant pain. After the replacement and rehab I'm 100% pain free. Only difference is range of motiin reaching behind. I was shooting and hunting 5 mo later. I used a 30-30 that fall. As far as shooting, I got ri...
by jkbrea
Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W M&P Shield 2.0
Replies: 10
Views: 2117

Re: S&W M&P Shield 2.0

I've had one for a few years. It's a great shooter and everyday carry. I like it when riding my Harley. I have a much more expensive Sprinfield EMP that I like but am afraid of losing it while riding. In this colder weather I'm actually packing a 5 shot Freedom Arms .45 Colt with a 3.5" barrel....
by jkbrea
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smoke them while you have them.
Replies: 26
Views: 3938

Re: Smoke them while you have them.

Trail riding is fun. What parts did you ride? Desert, woods,?? I have a side x side Arctic Cat,(Textron). Since moving to Wyoming I've started riding trails. Nothing crazy. Just throw in an ice chest, fishing poles and extra gas can. Share some pics if you have them.
Good luck to you!
by jkbrea
Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home recovering from knee surgery- might get expensive
Replies: 15
Views: 2780

Re: Home recovering from knee surgery- might get expensive

Looks like you'rerecovering nicely! I purrchased the PTR 9 about 2 years ago. It came with the arm brace which is a "must have". By far the most fun gun I have. Of all my guns, that is the one all my kids and g-kids want to shoot. I was assigned an H&K MP5 for 13 years. Loved it. The P...
by jkbrea
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SHOT Show
Replies: 6
Views: 762

SHOT Show

Bummer..just found out it was cancelled. My work sent me last year. It was amazing, especially Industry Day when you can shoot any number of various firearms.
by jkbrea
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dangerously stupid! Funny but be prepared!
Replies: 4
Views: 1193

Re: Dangerously stupid! Funny but be prepared!

For less lethal I have bird shot! Its less lethal than 00 buck or slugs. :lol: and its everywhere..
by jkbrea
Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex optics
Replies: 15
Views: 1910

Re: Vortex optics

At the gun club I run, Vortex is one the most popular scope. I have one a Ruger Precision and its great. I've used it to hit just over a mile and monthly dial up and down from 100 to 1100 yds and it stays consistent. I bought it used and an hour after I mounted it on my rifle, a wind came up, blew i...
by jkbrea
Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 1625

Re: Great Gun Lube At A Fair Price

For the last couple years I've been using Lucas Gun Oil. I bought a small bottle at the counter at NAPA. I really like it and a little goes a long way. I used to use Hoppes oil but on an elk hunt, it took three tries before my rifle fired. It froze to where my firing pin had light strikes. I did get...
by jkbrea
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday jkbrea.
Replies: 6
Views: 1065

Re: Happy Birthday jkbrea.

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Thanks all....I had a great day!
by jkbrea
Thu May 21, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty Harry 44?
Replies: 39
Views: 5448

Re: Dirty Harry 44?

This explains it some. Another article said they initially wanted a 4" nickel plated mod 29 but couldn't find one.

http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Dirty_Harry
by jkbrea
Wed May 20, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dinosaur Hunter
Replies: 8
Views: 2575

Dinosaur Hunter

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I knew my Marlin 45-70 packed a punch, but look at what its rated for! From Marlin website
by jkbrea
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chiappa handguns
Replies: 9
Views: 1997

Re: chiappa handguns

Never paid much attention to Chiappa firearms. I've never shot one so I am not qualified to judge them. But....that rhino revolver is the ugliest hunk of metal I've ever seen. And some have a msrp of over $1000! I could think of much better pistols to buy for far less. To each his own.
by jkbrea
Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got Ammo?
Replies: 3
Views: 661

Got Ammo?

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by jkbrea
Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Puppy
Replies: 15
Views: 1785

Re: New Puppy

piller wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:53 am What did you name her?
Her name is Ziva
by jkbrea
Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Puppy
Replies: 15
Views: 1785

New Puppy

I picked up this cutey last week. She's half Husky and Shepherd. My Aussi was not impressed at all. But now they are playing so hopefully all is well.
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by jkbrea
Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 15
Views: 1282

Re: Springtime in the Rockies!!

The snow finally melted off! A couple flurries here and there. I even got in some fishing and exercise for my dog.
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by jkbrea
Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having to log in every time you visit?
Replies: 53
Views: 7405

Re: Having to log in every time you visit?

KWK wrote: Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:44 pm Okay, I figured it out, ..........?delete your existing bookmark and recreate it after you log in.
This worked for me! Thank you KWK. I had to log in everytime I switched to a different thread. I was about to quit. It was annoying as hell
by jkbrea
Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having to log in every time you visit?
Replies: 53
Views: 7405

Re: Login site amnesia

Nate Kiowa Jones wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:36 am
Tycer wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:36 am Yep
Requires password every time.
Mine too.
Same here. On my phone and tablet.
by jkbrea
Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Virginian"
Replies: 18
Views: 2192

"The Virginian"

What a bummer. I just read James Drury passed away at 85.
by jkbrea
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What About That Stimulus Check?
Replies: 16
Views: 3005

Re: What About That Stimulus Check?

It would be awesome if all Republicans sent it to a fund to build the border wall! Dems would have a melt down.🤣
by jkbrea
Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Shotgun
Replies: 17
Views: 2559

Re: New Shotgun

AJMD429 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:10 am I got a Saiga a few years ago, and so far it has been very fun, reliable, and FAST to shoot.
I tried to "outrun" it by shooting it as fast as I could. Cycled perfect!
by jkbrea
Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Shotgun
Replies: 17
Views: 2559

New Shotgun

20200330_215125.jpg I picked up this RIA VR80 12 gauge semi auto on sale for way under 6 bills. I had the opportunity to try one at SHOT show. I absolutely love it. It comes with two five round mags but a 9 and 19 rd mag is available. 19 rd mag looks kind of cartoonish but works. It also comes with...