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- Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone try this?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 601
Re: Anyone try this?
I believe the wax would just screw up the pattern terribly----------unorganized clumps. I did read stories where guys wired the buckshot together and it appeared to work real good.----------6
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Ugliest Levergun?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4364
Re: The Ugliest Levergun?
The guy who designed that ought to be taken out back and given the contents of his invention. ------------6
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rest in peace, Watson
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1745
Re: Rest in peace, Watson
It sure does hurt but like most things, time will heal.
Yes, the other dogs know.
I'm to the point where I just can't stand people anymore. I feel happy just hanging with my guns and my dogs.--------------6
Yes, the other dogs know.
I'm to the point where I just can't stand people anymore. I feel happy just hanging with my guns and my dogs.--------------6
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winter project
- Replies: 15
- Views: 820
Re: Winter project
Great idea and nice work!
Nice lookin' leverguns in the background. Being in your gunroom is better than any other place on Earth. -------------Sixgun
Nice lookin' leverguns in the background. Being in your gunroom is better than any other place on Earth. -------------Sixgun
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THIS is an interesting little 'lever' pistol of a sort...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 393
Re: THIS is an interesting little 'lever' pistol of a sort..
I've handled a few zip-guns and even fired 'em. Junk. Those things are made by people with too much time on their hands.......and maybe a machine shop.
But I guess it would be the "cats meow" in the Big House. -------------6
But I guess it would be the "cats meow" in the Big House. -------------6
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12 Gauge Homemade Glaser Rounds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2114
Re: 12 Gauge Homemade Glaser Rounds
As reckless as I am, I would think double twice about this. You are shooting a projectile that fits in the chamber and is bigger than the bore, even the area just ahead of the chamber, not to mention the choke, that most all shotguns have. Its like pushing a 44 caliber bullet through a .357 barrel--...
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Banjo Boys!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1535
Re: Banjo Boys!
Those kids are great. I wonder if they can do "Squeal like a hog". --------6
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Revolving carbine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2649
Re: Revolving carbine
I'd think that would be a novelty that would wear off fast........but thats me.---------6
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hole in barrel question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: hole in barrel question
I'd just run a gas tube from the hole to the action and make it a full auto.
Na! Don't worry 'bout it. Like Griif said, make it flush.---------6
Na! Don't worry 'bout it. Like Griif said, make it flush.---------6
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nicked my kisser with my slasher..........
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2219
Re: Nicked my kisser with my slasher..........
Thats the way I feel. To have one in my hand would make me think of weird movies and other pyschos in society. Besides, its so easy and fast with a Mach 5 ---------6game keeper wrote:I've never plucked up enough courage to use a cut throat razor...
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weight loss techniques...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 755
Re: Weight loss techniques...
Just curious OI, what did you eat?----------------6
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns? Rufus Don't Need No Stinkin' Guns <{:-)~
- Replies: 9
- Views: 566
Re: Guns? Rufus Don't Need No Stinkin' Guns <{:-)~
Ain't he somethin'!
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Reloading Bench
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2568
Re: New Reloading Bench
Dang Griff, thats quite a pile. Save yourself a lot of work and do what I do....light a match and let her go! ------6
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost my Grandfather this morning
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2183
Re: Lost my Grandfather this morning
Condolences Tom. I'm sure he lived a great life in a time when this nation was great. Shall the rest of us be so lucky--------------------Sixgun
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: car glass blow-out
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1184
Re: car glass blow-out
No, not to my vehicle, but in 1966 I saw a side window of a car blow out that was going down the road. It was because I threw the rock that did it. I ran for my life but I still got caught. My Dad whipped my butt and the next two months wages from being a paperboy went to pay for it. Some things you...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Reloading Bench
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2568
Re: New Reloading Bench
Your smokin' Griff! Looks great. Mount all of the presses you have......comes in handy when your tinkerin'.......plus, when visitors come, you will really look like you know what your doing. You will be the "Big MaHoff" of handloading in your circle of pards. ------------Sixgun
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
6 - no not a five screw. Also a Mod 48 22 mag - may get that. There's nothing special about either one of them. I run into 48'sfrom time to time. 5" Bangor Punta 'Smiths are OK, but unless you really want them for a particular reason, I'd save the bucks for the rare pre-war big bores. But that...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
OS, the 5" 27. Is it a 5 screw? ....if so, get that one also. You will thank me. Gooooooooooodddddddd guns are better than money in the bank.......and easy to sell.
Jets are somewhat dead. They were HOT 10 years ago. I've had 'em and shot them.....nothing to write home about.---------6
Jets are somewhat dead. They were HOT 10 years ago. I've had 'em and shot them.....nothing to write home about.---------6
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894 Colt SAA
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1414
Re: 1894 Colt SAA
At heart I am a Winchester man,.... but....but.......I do believe I get more excited seeing a fine SA Colt.
To quote John Taffin, nothing stirs the soul like a SA Colt, especially a fine pre-war job like yours. -------------------Sixgun
To quote John Taffin, nothing stirs the soul like a SA Colt, especially a fine pre-war job like yours. -------------------Sixgun
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aaaaaah, the pormise of spring
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1229
Re: Aaaaaah, the pormise of spring
Nice picture! Gives me hope as we are in a for rainy/icy/snowy mess all day today and into tonight. Thank the Good Lord for weekends...........and flowers. ---------Sixgun
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bad day at the car show
- Replies: 10
- Views: 720
Re: Bad day at the car show
61 t-bird. (I think 61) Buddy of mine had one in hs and we used to cruise around in it and smoke weed.----------Sixgun
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
Six - there is one K 44 pre war (not triple lock). Never saw so many long barrel revolvers both Ruger and Smiths in mostly big bores but also 30 Carbine and 357 Maximun. OS, Ya gotta snag the 1926 44 Spl--(if it has the shrouded extractor)-----target sights will double the money. 30 carbines are a ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
OS, If there's that much stuff there......well, screw the flattops and look for the pre-war 'Smiths with big bores and target sights or other rare variations. IIRC, there's over 60,000 flatop Rugers out there.........not a small number.......But......try to find a Triplelock Target, or for that matt...
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Ruger 44 Mag 3 Screw unfired Flat Top
OS, Sure its a flattop? Many people unknowingly call OM's "flattops" when in reality are just that, 3 screw old models. An unfired 6.5 in. flattop will bring 10-12--tops Same in a 3 screw might bring 6-7. Guns in the original boxes can add another 20% The only one I need to complete all ba...
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Would you have won an ounce of gold?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 452
Re: Would you have won an ounce of gold?
Does not surprise me at all. Its why 51% of the people voted for obama. Most people are clueless as to about anything thats going on around them.
The 51% are snoozin'............thats why they are gonna lose.-----------6
The 51% are snoozin'............thats why they are gonna lose.-----------6
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A good Load for my 1897 Colt 73
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1883
Re: A good Load for my 1897 Colt 73
Pictures man, we need pictures! Yea! Pics dude.............now! As for the loading, I will agree with the 6-7 gr. Unique, even if is a bp gun. Common sense prevails here............as long as there is no rust pitting..............double check your charges...........don't size bullets larger than cy...
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 280
Re: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.
Happy big one Tom! (just a friendly reminder-----your $10 weekly "friendship fee" is past due) ---------Sixgun
Hey! Whats up for the weekend? I gotta hit a show...been a couple of months.
Hey! Whats up for the weekend? I gotta hit a show...been a couple of months.
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Swaging primer pockets.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1092
Re: Swaging primer pockets.....
In my experience the RCBS primer pocket swager works much better with the large primer pockets. Like you, I had the same issue with small pockets in the .223. As I have 5 thousand or so commercial cases, I just put the military cases to the side and by the way, not all .223 military cases are crimpe...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "RANGE REPORT ADDED" 2400 load data, for 38-40 rifle help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5215
Re: 2400 load data, for 38-40 rifle help
What kind of velocity do you get in the 44-40 with the 10gr Herco load? I've used it in shotguns, but never thought about it in the 44-40. 1358 @ 60 degrees out of 1894 Marlin with a 210 grain Hensley & Gibbs cast plain base sized .427. The rifle has a .425 groove diam......the tightest 44-40 I...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 Oklahoma Territory U.S. Marshal doc. mystery solved!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3543
Re: 1895 Oklahoma Territory U.S. Marshal doc. mystery solved
Birdman wrote: 21 dead in a small town
I heard right after those 21 people were killed that congress tried to pass some kind of a "Winchester Assault Rifle Ban". -------------------6
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: gun show
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2326
Re: I got PO'ed at the gun show
I see nothing wrong with any side of it. Its a free country......for now.
Buddy of mine at work used to have a vc's ears on a string around his neck.
Mossy, what show was this?..................Hamburg?---------------6
Buddy of mine at work used to have a vc's ears on a string around his neck.
Mossy, what show was this?..................Hamburg?---------------6
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 Oklahoma Territory U.S. Marshal doc. mystery solved!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3543
Re: Picked up a 1895 Oklahoma Territory U.S. Marshal documen
A post of substance! :D Very interesting. Thanks for taking the time for the pics and write-up. As to the handcuffs on the dead dudes.....I guess it was an easy way to keep their hands in the front and together----------------better for picture taking. :D Tying them up would require knots and untyin...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "RANGE REPORT ADDED" 2400 load data, for 38-40 rifle help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5215
Re: 2400 load data, for 38-40 rifle help
I use 17 gr. of 2400 with the 175 cast as my 200 meter ram load. It chronos 1490 in a 1897 produced 1892 Win. It's a great balanced load and more than safe in any 1892 and would be fine in a solid 1873, which incidently, I have used in several 1873's. Its only a bit over 100 fps from factory ammo. 1...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Writer/Author John Wooters Has Gone Home
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2201
Re: Gun Writer/Author John Wooters Has Gone Home
The guy lived a full, complete, and an accomplished life. He was one of the gun writers in his prime when I started reading gun rags.
I bet there's a lot of huge bodied, wide antlered deer clapping their hooves right now. --------------6
I bet there's a lot of huge bodied, wide antlered deer clapping their hooves right now. --------------6
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Neck sizing only and using brass from another rifle.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 516
Re: Neck sizing only and using brass from another rifle.
Oh man, go spend $10 on a fls.----------------6
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I can't do this again - update.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1852
Re: I can't do this again - update.
Blaine,BlaineG wrote: I have more chit laying around than Carter's Got Oats.
I thought they were liver pills. ------------6
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need prayers for AWOL brother UPDATE IN OP
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1674
Re: Need prayers for AWOL brother
Joe, Not meaning to sound harsh, but you can't be responsible for other peoples actions. Some people are who they are. My family has only heard one time from my brother since 1998, and that was in 2005 when our father passed on. He's been gone ever since..........and he only lives 20 miles down the ...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primers
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2551
Re: Primers
Just about everything is gone, even here in the well stocked east coast. Its going to be that way for quite a while too. This is the dead of the winter when people have time and money on their hands so there's plenty of market for this stuff with people diligently looking for primers, powder, etc.. ...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1894 and a Winchester 1873!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2353
Re: Winchester 1894!
WOW thats a jewl, have you any history on the gun? ollogger History on the gun?? Yea, I have it Brad................from the shipping crate in 1900 right to the closet. :D What is it with this guy, Stefan? He posts a nice pic, then disappears. Maybe they only have internet connection once a week in...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOW !!!!!!!!! Marlin 39 Disaster
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1853
Re: WOW !!!!!!!!! Marlin 39 Disaster
Junk is junk and always will be junk.
I guess we could think of it another way. Pretend your in the middle of nowhere with nothing to eat and you got Indians scoping you out. I bet that 39 would look very nice -------Sixgun
I guess we could think of it another way. Pretend your in the middle of nowhere with nothing to eat and you got Indians scoping you out. I bet that 39 would look very nice -------Sixgun
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So I think my wife's ancient kitty is dying. Update in OP
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1902
Re: So I think my wife's ancient kitty is dying. Update in O
Sixgun, My wife, the cat lover, wants a copy of that book. Any idea where we could find one? Joe Joe, I've had this book for 20 years and have no idea where I got it. Then again, I can't remember what I had for breakfast and its now 8:30 am. Try googling the name and the author. Its really funny an...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tech note how-to: lighten a spring load
- Replies: 6
- Views: 467
Re: tech note how-to: lighten a spring load
Excellent tip. There's many times I'm searching through my "used spring box" for a replacement and it seems that the one I find is either too strong or fat.-------------Thanx!----------Sixgun
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Historic Pics from the West Coast
- Replies: 7
- Views: 523
Re: Historic Pics from the West Coast
Nice pics. At a time when men were men and women were glad of it.-----------------6
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1894 and a Winchester 1873!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2353
Re: Winchester 1894!
Thats a NICE one! There ought to be some kind of a law that lets nice Americana out of here.
Do you shoot it?--------------------------Sixgun
Do you shoot it?--------------------------Sixgun
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling sixgun
- Replies: 1
- Views: 215
Re: Calling sixgun
Read and reply sent. I'm a little slow today. Gearing up for the weekend, which incidently does not promise much.-----------6
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AZ shooting suspect found...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 734
Re: AZ shooting suspect found...
The more irrational our society (and government) get, the more irrational actions we'll see on the part of the crazies out there. For some of them it's hard enough to stay on the right path even when their environment is stable and predictable and makes sense to them. Put them in an Alice-in-Wonder...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So I think my wife's ancient kitty is dying. Update in OP
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1902
Re: So I think my wife's ancient kitty is dying. Update in O
Tycer, I don't know if this can be any help to you, but if you need more ideas, I can flip the pages. :D ---------Sixgun http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/dscn03221.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/dscn03232.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/dscn03241.jpg http://www.hunt101.c...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Methods of cleaning cases w/o a tumbler
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1971
Re: Methods of cleaning cases w/o a tumbler
I was going to say case spinners but that requires a drill which you probably don't use. I say the h**l with the shinnyness and just dump 'em some hot water and dish soap, swish 'em around and let the sun dry them out. Did you ever notice how clean and nice cases come out when they are in your pocke...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So I think my wife's ancient kitty is dying. Update in OP
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1902
Re: So I think my wife's ancient kitty is dying. Update in O
I ain't sayin' nothin' for or against. I like animals more than I like people. You know the circumstances and the character of the people involved. You will know what to do. I have been know to put animals in our freezer for various reasons. Hope it works out for Nancy. When a good animal buddy dies...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage 1899 , 'expert' info please..
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2718
Re: Savage 1899 , 'expert' info please..
Yes, you can get factory letters as I have several of them.....but............I'm at work and don't have the info handy. I'll check back later tonight. You can probably get it faster just by going to the Svage collectors forum. Danny and Earl are right on the cartridge info. I have a very early 1899...