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by Streetstar
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Value question
Replies: 25
Views: 1431

Re: Gun Value question

I put it on the Winchester collector website for sale for 14,000 plus a trade or open to offers so thanks everyone for all the help I figure if nobody wants it on the Winchester website I'll never sell it and off to auction it will go. I talk with Morphy Auctions and it would take 9 months at least...
by Streetstar
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the Marlin .30-30 out this morning.
Replies: 10
Views: 687

Re: Took the Marlin .30-30 out this morning.

Nice Is the Walther copy a Makarov variant of some sort? Kind of like SKS's , i missed the boat on those rascals when they were inexpensive --- however, unlike the SKS, which (to me ) has the ergonomics and weight of a clunky chunk of firewood , the little Mak's and similar pistols are sleek and bea...
by Streetstar
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bug Out Bags
Replies: 31
Views: 1497

Re: Bug Out Bags

The mention of get home bags has me mentioning that I had one in my my vehicles long before it became fashionable. Spending most of my work day some distance from home caused me to prepare fairly substantial bags (large duffle). I frequently spent days when I wasn't within a tankful of gas distance...
by Streetstar
Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bug Out Bags
Replies: 31
Views: 1497

Re: Bug Out Bags

Forgive me for thinking “bug out bag” was a universal term. - call it a car bag. What do you guys’ keep in your car bags I live in the type of place people want to run to already so I’m not going anywhere but I also am in an occupation when a natural disaster happens I’m often driving that direction...
by Streetstar
Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bug Out Bags
Replies: 31
Views: 1497

Re: Bug Out Bags

The mention of get home bags has me mentioning that I had one in my my vehicles long before it became fashionable. Spending most of my work day some distance from home caused me to prepare fairly substantial bags (large duffle). I frequently spent days when I wasn't within a tankful of gas distance...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bug Out Bags
Replies: 31
Views: 1497

Bug Out Bags

I was just reading a post the good doctor made in politics about Denver giving away free bug out bags It made me wonder what some of you lever gunners who have such things have in yours I took advantage of the Oakley veterans and first responders discount to get a “Kitchen Sink” backpack with the th...
by Streetstar
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New shooting bench
Replies: 19
Views: 842

Re: New shooting bench

thats great work !
by Streetstar
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2600

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back Close. I'm into old Honda three wheelers as another hobby. I have several ..two of which are liquid cooled 250Rs. One of them has an Eddie Sanders 350cc big bore top end with a race fuel dome and a mess of other goodies. ...
by Streetstar
Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives

Good stuff! I had been wanting another 10mm auto around as well, to go with my Blackhawk 10mm/.40S&W. Picked these two up this spring, the Delta was cheap because some "Bubba" got ahold of it and did some "upgrades". It shoots fine, but I really need to get it off to a gunsm...
by Streetstar
Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives

Guns & knives- how is that OT? A trigger is a LEVER. A knife isn't but so what. Huh, I've never had an issue with a bulge from my G23 (gen1)...at least not that I bothered noticing. Lol! I guess you’re right! I imagine a ton of us on here have experience with polymer frame guns of all sorts sin...
by Streetstar
Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2600

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

Tallboy wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:51 pm I bought the Turnbull guys :mrgreen:

This exact configuration, in 45-70.

Image

Nice!

How long do they guess the wait is?
by Streetstar
Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2600

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

RIDERED350r .. ..Interesting screen name Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back Close. I'm into old Honda three wheelers as another hobby. I have several ..two of which are liquid cooled 250Rs. One of them has an Eddie Sanders 350cc big bore top end with a rac...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives

Good to see you shooting and posting... :D I've not had an opportunity to use Glocks other than my Glock knife, that auto Buck has got my interest even though it is as outlawed as the pistol here. Thanks GK ! In a sea of "tactical" appearing knives at the shop, that Buck really stood out ...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2600

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

snkbittin wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:44 pm RIDERED350r .. ..Interesting screen name

Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2600

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

If i just wanted a 45/70 with no frills, i'd do the Browning and not look back However, i like "fun stuff" also, so if i were entertaining a TD version, or custom barrel length/ profile or chambering --- Turnbull is where its at -- and oh so pretty Yes they are a bit spendy, but a Browning...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Replies: 54
Views: 2600

Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886

Hello fellow lever riflemen and women. I just joined this forum 5 minutes ago and can't help but jump in here. I have a very early USRA New Haven (Miroku) 1886 Takedown with a 26" octogon barrel. I bought it through GB in Feb of 2021 and dropped it off with Turnbull in June of 2021 to be made ...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red dot on 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 1394

Re: Red dot on 1895

. If you want to talk 'tactical' or 'combat', the Marbles Bullseye sights are awesome because the field of view is better than ANY iron sight in existence, and they are the fastest site imaginable, yet offer precision if you take just a half second extra to use the finer sighting ring. That IS some...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red dot on 1895
Replies: 19
Views: 1394

Re: Red dot on 1895

Grizz wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:28 pm HEY!! What's the matter with magnesium wheels ? Huh?
Nothing -- those, along with old Volkswagon engine blocks are wonderful for a bonfire :roll: :lol: (JK )
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Replies: 13
Views: 670

OT: Glocks and Buck knives

Been a while since i've posted much, but its nice to see the same group of hooligans and your shenanigans (except for Six -- looks like he's solelly in Politics now ) -- Not much going on with me firearms wise, but i alluded to having a huge sell-off a few years ago that coincided with a series of s...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody got anything new......
Replies: 13
Views: 786

Re: Anybody got anything new......

. Not 'new' but I have an Encore in 300 Blackout that has been fun to mess with. Threaded so quiet with the right loads, and accuracy potential should be great in that gun. Had it several years but need to shoot it more. Someday. Love my Encore ! I purchased it with a 14.5" 45/70 barrel years ...
by Streetstar
Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OMG, I did it again
Replies: 18
Views: 823

Re: OMG, I did it again

Nice ! Had one of the Canadian Centennial's a few years ago. 26" octagon barrel and crescent buttplate. I was nursing a really weak shoulder that needed surgery at the time and that crescent buttplate would bite hard, even in 30/30 ---- so in a fit of frustration i sold it, along with most of m...
by Streetstar
Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She has been the queen all my life
Replies: 18
Views: 925

Re: She has been the queen all my life

Was just watching the Sex Pistols video "God Save The Queen" on youtube -- from 1976 or 77 . no real point i guess, except - same queen until today i suppose --

That lady had staying power
by Streetstar
Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most sought after .22lr?
Replies: 52
Views: 3019

Re: Most sought after .22lr?

Maybe not "desirable" - but i like the standard $350 original Henry quite a bit

It has a budget appearance and the sights look like they belong on a BB gun, but the little rifles just work and are accurate

Cost no object though, i'd like a Winchester
by Streetstar
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger looks like fun!
Replies: 9
Views: 796

Re: New Ruger looks like fun!

Good point Bill. I found one at $830, but my dealer is having a difficult time getting his FFL to them. We'll see. It's not like i needed a new caliber to obsess over. I have one of the new model Ruger PC9s. It's a nice little carbine that is filling the House Gun role just fine, but it's a bit on ...
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In praise of the .45-60
Replies: 57
Views: 28310

Re: In praise of the .45-60

Great post - and one that makes me want an 1876 (im easily swayed when it comes to leverguns)

I forget which movie , but i thought an 1876 was featured prominently in one of the Tom Selleck westerns -- either Crossfire Trail or Monte Walsh , but its been 15 years since i have seen either of those
by Streetstar
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Carbine Day
Replies: 12
Views: 753

Re: 30-30 Carbine Day

Nice looking rifle !
by Streetstar
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 4
Views: 341

Re: Newbie question

Griff wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:20 pm Yes. Similar to Spls. vs Magnums in both .38 & .44 flavors. Just take care to make sure the chamber is clean before going back to the longer cartridge.

Thanks Griff !
by Streetstar
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Replies: 33
Views: 1430

Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear

I’ve mentioned before that I am confused. On the one hand we hear that black bears are cowardly. On the other folks say you are more likely to be attacked by a black bear than a grizzly. And if killed the black bear will eat you while a grizzly won’t. Then I read about some fool in Alaska living wi...
by Streetstar
Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 4
Views: 341

Newbie question

Will a 1886 Winchester chambered in 45/90 also chamber and fire a 45/70 or is that a flirting’ with disaster proposition The recent thread about Marlin Price’s and I think I made the comment that they are now heading towards 1886 prices got me curious so I started looking and sure enough found a cou...
by Streetstar
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I miss Sagebrush Longshots
Replies: 16
Views: 1066

Re: I miss Sagebrush Longshots

marlinman93 wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:17 am His name is Wind, and the annual shoots didn't cease after he passed.

He used to post in here quite a bit IIRC
by Streetstar
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
Replies: 13
Views: 614

Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)

The Rossi gun fairy has been whispering in my ear, but I am firm against paying $700 for a plain vanilla 92. I understand... ...but likewise I thought it was ridiculous to spend $69.95 for an M1 Carbine at one point; .. At my age (51) i remember the early 90's when people were buying SKS's for $75-...
by Streetstar
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To restore or not? Can't decide.
Replies: 29
Views: 1397

Re: To restore or not? Can't decide.

[ So, it was one of my grandpa's Winchesters, but not one that had any sentimental value for him or put food on the table. Most likely, he bought it at a yard sale a half decade ago, never looked down the bore and put it in the closet with the others. This would be a project just for me with a clas...
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To restore or not? Can't decide.
Replies: 29
Views: 1397

Re: To restore or not? Can't decide.

with what 6ptSitka said above -- i would put a box through it for fun to see what it does first off some sandbags (oof - just re-read your original post where you said it wouldnt hit anything past 20 yards - gotcha ) If it shoots fine , id leave it alone but if its throwing out buckshot patterns -- ...
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the wood done
Replies: 41
Views: 1581

Re: Got the wood done

Hey Pitchy - great job on the firewood man, im envious. This guy has helped tons of p[eople with good, easy to read info on weight loss by minimizing sugars and grains -- i dont work for him or anything, i actually self publish my own fitness blog, but its geared more towards athletes in training (C...
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
Replies: 13
Views: 614

Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)

was just cruising gun broker looking at more 1895's Theres a bunch of them in the $1300 price range -but after taxes, shipping and transfer fee, may as well call it the $1500 range Wow -- I really like the MArlin 1895's but as i mentioned earlier --- merely putting a $1300 pricetag on a $750 gun doe...
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Replies: 33
Views: 1430

Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear

I’ve been considering getting the Ruger carbine in 40. Should be quite a wallop at across the yard ranges and I inherited both a Glock and a Ruger SR40 with multiple mags for each. The carbine can take either with a housing switch. Been waiting for a 45 version for 1911 mags but doesn’t look like R...
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Replies: 33
Views: 1430

Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear

piller wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:00 pm .45 ACP out of a 16 inch barrel semiautomatic carbine should be plenty of power for almost anything I might encounter. It would make a great companion to a 1911. Hey Ruger, are you listening?

Marlin tried years ago -- anybody remember the Camp Carbine ?
by Streetstar
Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short range report with the .357s
Replies: 33
Views: 1899

Re: Short range report with the .357s

I have to hold my breath to count naltrexone. Even the smell of it makes me projectile vomit. I make sure the techs count that med. i take Wellbutrin (Bupropion ) - recently got a variation id never seen before --- its pink and smells like flatulence. i have to turn my head away when i crack open t...
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short range report with the .357s
Replies: 33
Views: 1899

Re: Short range report with the .357s

JB said "One of my wife's perfumes smells like gasoline now, but the rest are fine". We've just had covid and one of my wife's perfumes smells like herbicide! 🤢 I had to respectfully ask the lady who helps me at my office a couple times a week to stop wearing fragrance recently The whole ...
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Eyes! My Eyes! (Mistreated Schofield...)
Replies: 15
Views: 1076

Re: My Eyes! My Eyes! (Mistreated Schofield...)

Twodot wrote: Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:54 am come on guys, it's a joke.
(isn't it?)
..
I’m hoping it is! Looks like someone mocked it up with a ar pistol rail
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of Marlins
Replies: 12
Views: 734

Re: speaking of Marlins

Wasn’t that one of the problems with accuracy with the 44 mag 1894’s also?

I had 2 of those critters and holding 5” at 100 yards, even with an optic, was doing something
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
Replies: 13
Views: 614

Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)

CowboyTutt wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:25 pm Suggested retail according to Marlin's website is $1399 so Jason found one at a not unreasonable price. -Tutt

Wow! I guess I gotta get out more. Sounds like a plain-Jane stainless guide gun for $800 or so is a thing of the past
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Replies: 33
Views: 1430

Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear

Is that the best you can come up with? I suppose you think the bear should have munched on the people before going into hibernation for the winter. Let me guess, you're one of those "woke" trolls that like to cause problems everywhere you go. :roll: A difference of opinion on how the guy ...
by Streetstar
Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fun has begun
Replies: 6
Views: 506

Re: The fun has begun

wvfarrier wrote: Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:01 am I actually thought about it but I worry about the legal ramifications should I ever use it in a self defense scenario

Versus other ramifications of a SD scenario?

Your choice of firearm will probably not matter much , especially if a revolver.
by Streetstar
Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
Replies: 13
Views: 614

Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)

. At least it's a pretty free market when it comes to firearms. None of us are forced to buy them, although I have to admit I've bought a few 'overpriced' ones over the years because the Gun Fairy was whispering in my ear and I couldn't resist... :oops: Oh I admit to paying a bit much over the year...
by Streetstar
Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
Replies: 13
Views: 614

Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)

How much over catalog retail is that? Effective guns but paying 500 more than what it’s worth sucks I had a Guide Gun —. It was actually a very nice hunting companion. But it’s a Marlin ……………………………………… not an 1886 Winchester Scam economics for a commodity grade rifle. Kinda like my ‘18 Tacoma that i...
by Streetstar
Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ccw
Replies: 17
Views: 1029

Re: ccw

Pretty sure as a member of this forum you’ll be fine. You don’t look at this as something to take lightly, you actually actually feel like you have a little skin in the game I have participated as an instructor in classes where well-meaning guys just bring their girlfriends and their harem of other ...
by Streetstar
Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Replies: 33
Views: 1430

Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear

Bear just wanted some dog food. Maybe the guy should lock the door next time and that Likely would’ve dissuaded this critter from entering the house

What a tool
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Down in Uvalde
Replies: 76
Views: 5244

Re: Down in Uvalde

Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:02 pm

If we expect police to have our backs, we need to have theirs.

On this matter I will respectfully agree to disagree. And I don’t expect the police to have my back- And I’m not even a “criminal “
by Streetstar
Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 3973

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

Model 94 -20” saddle ring carbine in 30wcf

Overall the most versatile


But if I started hand loading some custom loads for my .45 colt trapper, it might have something to say about that too - however, it’s only loaded with cowboy loads, but is my bump in the night gun due to capacity