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by 86er
Mon May 06, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare sight - Roadrunner
Replies: 30
Views: 2269

Re: Rare sight - Roadrunner

That's pretty cool! We've always had some on our property 35 miles NE of here, but recently I noticed a few around (on Rochelle) here and there much closer to home. First time in the 6 yrs I've been here that we see them close to home. What do you do to keep them around? I mean besides killing Wylie...
by 86er
Sat May 04, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil pad for a Win 1886 lever gun
Replies: 13
Views: 1491

Re: Recoil pad for a Win 1886 lever gun

My Kick-Eeze pad is fitted to the gun, but I did not have to alter the stock at all. Took off the metal buttplate, shaped the Kick-eeze and voila! It doesnt look bad at all as it is just plain black colored with no colors, lines or texturing on it. It adds needed length and reduces recoil great.
by 86er
Fri May 03, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Linebaugh coming to Texas
Replies: 7
Views: 557

Re: John Linebaugh coming to Texas

Well, Ricky has me hooked into that wedding too.... cardboard cut-outs?
by 86er
Fri May 03, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone played with a XDs yet??
Replies: 8
Views: 488

Re: Anyone played with a XDs yet??

Mike Rintoul bought his over here Wednesday and we put a couple hundred rounds of 230 gr hardball through it. He had 650 rds through it previously without a malfunction. We did not have any problems with harball, Grizzly Extreme and Fed HST Tact. My wife has a Kahr PM9 that she shoots 124 gr Gold Do...
by 86er
Fri May 03, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil pad for a Win 1886 lever gun
Replies: 13
Views: 1491

Re: Recoil pad for a Win 1886 lever gun

I have a Kick Eeze on mine and it reduces recoil enormously and makes the rifle very comfortable to shoot.
by 86er
Thu May 02, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is my barbecue rig for my 1911s.
Replies: 17
Views: 2292

Re: Here is my barbecue rig for my 1911s.

I'm having a BBQ on May 25th. Come on up and bring your best BBQ gun! Everyone else will have theirs!
by 86er
Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the 5th time... I QUIT!
Replies: 23
Views: 1504

Re: For the 5th time... I QUIT!

Good Luck!
by 86er
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recovery Can Be Costly
Replies: 7
Views: 521

Re: Recovery Can Be Costly

I hope you heal quickly!
by 86er
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: defense shot gun
Replies: 61
Views: 6915

Re: defense shot gun

Look at the Winchester SXP. Very smooth action, rotating bolt, good features and $379 MSRP.
by 86er
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
Replies: 38
Views: 4439

Re: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...

Ant reasonable caliber would work with the right shot placement. I have not had many 30-30 Partitions lose the front on deer but it almost always happens on hogs. These are going much faster than a typical load so that probably makes it worse.
by 86er
Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
Replies: 38
Views: 4439

Re: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...

Bullard - I cant be sure but I think I may not have gotten through and through penetration. I think it would have easy been deadly but quite possibly the bullet would have expanded very quickly and like Partitions do, lost its front.
by 86er
Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting article on the ammo shortage
Replies: 12
Views: 2310

Re: Interesting article on the ammo shortage

Interesting. I was able to get two 100-round plastic sleeves of WW 40gr high velocity 22LR at the local feed store for $9.29 per box. They only got 3 boxes with their total ammo shipment and I bought all 3. The price is up but not completely unreasonable like some places I have been hearing about.
by 86er
Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
Replies: 38
Views: 4439

Re: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...

I've made a few more assessments based on analysis of the dead critter and other information and intelligence. This hog was a crop raider. His stomach was full of agricultural produce and their is some talk from neighbors about a boar hog raiding thier fields. Furthermore, this hog was not intimidat...
by 86er
Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Tom Knapp
Replies: 10
Views: 981

Re: RIP Tom Knapp

A first class gentleman that will be missed ...
by 86er
Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
Replies: 38
Views: 4439

Killed a tough S.O.B. ...

Last night I decided on a whim to see if any hogs were roaming our property. I grabbed the Henry 30-30 and some Grizzly Cartridge ammo and headed to a known spot. After a little while, three whitetail bucks with new horns coming on started feeding around. I eased out and left them alone while I head...
by 86er
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decent, cost effective option for a scout scope (opinions?)
Replies: 12
Views: 957

Re: Decent, cost effective option for a scout scope (opinion

Leatherwood Optics 2x7 long eye relief
by 86er
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 CB Long
Replies: 15
Views: 950

Re: .22 CB Long

We shoot a lot of CCI Long in the back here. I bought a case of 1000 for $25 a while back. Out of the 16.5 in Henry they get 706 fps. In a 20 in barrel bolt gun they get 694 fps average. Mediocre accuracy but fun and quiet. We're about out of them so I got CCI Match Short. These are way louder but s...
by 86er
Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any experience with Berretta A-400 shotguns?
Replies: 2
Views: 161

Re: Any experience with Berretta A-400 shotguns?

I used an A400 Xplor extensively for a season. Nice gun. I highly recommend you make a small investment in time and effort to get the 2011 and 2012 back issues of The Upland Almanac magazine "New Gun Review" issues. This is one of the only venues that has gunsmiths, shooting instructors an...
by 86er
Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another update
Replies: 18
Views: 1571

Re: Another update

Best Wishes!
by 86er
Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: eight year old girl, lever gun, and Bear!
Replies: 24
Views: 2683

Re: eight year old girl, lever gun, and Bear!

Quick story along these lines.... Many years ago my Uncle took my cousin Rachel with him bear hunting in the far Northwest. At the time she was 9 yrs old. As I was told, they saw a bear that my Uncle and her began stalking. As they got close they lost sight of it. A few more steps on the game trail ...
by 86er
Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass
Replies: 5
Views: 603

Re: Brass

I have found that some Remington brass seems to have a thicker rim than other brands. This is not scientific or measured by any means. Some Remington brass is a tight fit in my shellholder and requires a little extra push to get it in and out. Other brands slide right into the shellholder and back o...
by 86er
Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eating
Replies: 91
Views: 6551

Re: Eating

Good job Madman. A few years ago I came to the realization that I could no longer engage in the physical activities I was accustomed to. Years of lacrosse, football, ice hockey, weight lifting (over-done) bull riding and heavy shooting made it impossible to continue most of my anaerobic excercises. ...
by 86er
Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 308 vs 243
Replies: 89
Views: 6195

Re: 308 vs 243

What deer and where? Deer is such a generic term. In the Southwest we have full sized, mature deer at less than 100 pounds. Columbia blacktail can be low 100 pounds. Northern whitetails have been known to go 300 pounds or a bit more. Muley's vary by region too. The bigger the deer and colder the cli...
by 86er
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crows and the 870 and close action with a fox.
Replies: 16
Views: 1835

Re: Crows and the 870 and close action with a fox.

That's great! Inspired me to do a spring crow shoot too.
by 86er
Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting .44 Specials out of a .44 Mag 1892?
Replies: 10
Views: 793

Re: Shooting .44 Specials out of a .44 Mag 1892?

Maybe the Specials are losing velocity as the bullet jumps to get into the rifling and gas escapes by. I think trying the Mag cases with light loads is a good place to start and then if you cant move the sights more you may have to adjust the projectile weight to get the impact where you want it.
by 86er
Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many guys can truly handle a rifle 30-06 or bigger?
Replies: 127
Views: 12578

Re: How many guys can truly handle a rifle 30-06 or bigger?

Everyone has summed this up well already. It is not so much the caliber but the amount of recoil energy, rearward velocity and distance of travel of the recoiling rifle and displacement of the energy that directly effect how it feels to the shooter. A properly fit stock and a recoil pad that complim...
by 86er
Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895G .45-70 Scope
Replies: 15
Views: 3610

Re: Marlin 1895G .45-70 Scope

Good choice that will add versatility and effectiveness.
by 86er
Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas Yesterday.
Replies: 6
Views: 515

Re: Cabelas Yesterday.

LaVista, NE had ammo in when they opened. 100 rounds of .22LR, L or S per person limit. I was able to get 300 rds with the help of friends. Everything else went fast!
by 86er
Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What commercial .357 ammo do you recommend for hunting?
Replies: 22
Views: 1268

Re: What commercial .357 ammo do you recommend for hunting?

When I hunted exclusively with a handgun for a few years I used Federal Vital Shok 180 SAFE and Fusion 158. We're sufficient on deer, other small sized "big game". I have not used factory 357 ammo in a rifle.
by 86er
Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 downs another.
Replies: 24
Views: 1775

Re: 357 downs another.

Ah - very nice!
by 86er
Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone
Replies: 35
Views: 2076

Re: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone

The LEO's are a special class of people (as it was referred to in a previous post). The State laws give them the ability to exercise authorities provided by the State constitution and the US Constitution that are not provided for non-sworn, non-leo persons. For example: Case law of TN v. Garner and ...
by 86er
Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabin Fever caliber decision
Replies: 22
Views: 1295

Re: Cabin Fever caliber decision

While I can't back this up fully, basic internet searches indicate that you are more likely to be accosted by a human on a trail in the backwoods public areas than you are a bear or other critter. Further, I do not know the array of animals you could encounter but others said Grizzly and I suppose a...
by 86er
Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone
Replies: 35
Views: 2076

Re: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone

MANASSAS, VA -- Eight police officers were refused service at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, apparently because they had their weapons displayed. The Prince William County Police officers were on duty, but were in plain clothes, said Daryl LaClair, a Prince William County resident who wrote a lett...
by 86er
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone
Replies: 35
Views: 2076

Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant No Gun Zone

A VA location asked 8 plain clothes cops with duty gear on to leave and refused to serve them. The manager said that was a mistake and cops are exempt, but released the corporate policy that strictly forbids patrons from carry guns "for the protection of their guests and staff". Put them o...
by 86er
Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book - Shots at Whitetails
Replies: 2
Views: 224

Re: Book - Shots at Whitetails

This is well written and easy to read but I don't consider it must read material. To me it is dated, regional and speculative.
by 86er
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened to Wild West Guns (Alaska)
Replies: 21
Views: 7270

What happened to Wild West Guns (Alaska)

Last I knew Jim West was opening a store in Las Vegas and trying to produce his own rifle in-house. Now, their web-site doesnt work and nobody answers the phone. What happened?
by 86er
Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barter system
Replies: 10
Views: 656

Re: Barter system

Where are those primers? I need LP.
by 86er
Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UP-DATE: pulled the trigger on a HENRY H001 - .22cal. -bang!
Replies: 18
Views: 2034

Re: pulled the trigger on a HENRY H001 in .22cal. ...bang!

Hi-Viz make a metal front sight/barrel band with 5 colored inserts (red,white,black,green,yellow). Henry sells it on their website and it is available other places. I put one on my H001 and it is great. I have also used the Tru-Glo replacement Win rear sight for dovetail and ordered the Ghost Ring a...
by 86er
Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabelas today
Replies: 5
Views: 523

Re: cabelas today

Ill be @ the NE store in 2 wks.
by 86er
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some NE Scouts need your help: :/
Replies: 5
Views: 446

Re: Some NE Scouts need your help: :/

I'm going there first week of April and would be happy to take some ammo to them - but I bang find any!
by 86er
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UP-DATE: pulled the trigger on a HENRY H001 - .22cal. -bang!
Replies: 18
Views: 2034

Re: pulled the trigger on a HENRY H001 in .22cal. ...bang!

Nice rifle. Nothing not to like about it.
by 86er
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GunsAmerica vs. GunBroker - also - selling gold coins?
Replies: 15
Views: 1970

Re: GunsAmerica vs. GunBroker - also - selling gold coins?

I suggest "Gunsinternational". The owner, David Powell has been involved in shooting sports for 40 yrs. He gives back to communities, supports the 2nd amendment financially as well as with advertising and propaganda, and he personally screens every new account on the site. If you sign up, ...
by 86er
Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas buck
Replies: 5
Views: 512

Re: Texas buck

That deer's a fatso for Texas. There is no hole in that deer, so obviously the 30-30 could not have killed it. Must have scared it with the noise. Fatso had a heart attack. Everyone knows you need a SuperMagnum to kill a deer.
by 86er
Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stoeger Uplander
Replies: 20
Views: 1817

Re: Stoeger Uplander

The Stoeger in 28 is very heavy and off balance for the bore size.
by 86er
Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best semiauto shotgun...?
Replies: 41
Views: 3093

Re: Best semiauto shotgun...?

My Benelli always goes Bang,Bang, Bang with any ammo and with much abuse. The new Mossberg shotguns are made in Texas and have been doing well, getting the NYPD contract.
by 86er
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First shooting of my 'new' 38-55 (photos)
Replies: 37
Views: 2948

Re: First shooting of my 'new' 38-55 (photos)

Great story and a fine example of load development with excellent results. Congratulations on your rifle!
by 86er
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daughter's birthday: her drawing on Rio Grande 410 levergun
Replies: 9
Views: 585

Re: Daughter's birthday: her drawing on Rio Grande 410 lever

That is a super cool birthday present at any age!
by 86er
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new "BUG"...S&W M&P Shield 9mm...
Replies: 10
Views: 1210

Re: My new "BUG"...S&W M&P Shield 9mm...

The Glock would've worked with a MIC holster in the pocket or some other solution. You said you love Glocks. You know about the Glock kabooms (most common with g2 G21's). Well the blast goes out the mag well of the Glock. If you shove another mag in there you are back in business in spite of whether...
by 86er
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring Break and the Mike D. Memorial Shoot Off
Replies: 20
Views: 1903

Spring Break and the Mike D. Memorial Shoot Off

Many of you fondly remember Mike D., a long time contributor to this forum. He went home before the beginning of this year. Mike and I had long conversations and exchanged goods and guns many times. He bought 3 guns from me, most recently a custom 20 gauge SxS that he received just a month or two be...
by 86er
Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 1911 thread. Anyone have one of the Remington R1's ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1414

Re: Another 1911 thread. Anyone have one of the Remington R1

I like the Remington and the Ruger but for the money I would look hard at the STI's. The Spartan/Trojan guns are made on frames cast by Armscorp in the Phillipines right next to RIA and others. The upper and all the insides are 100% STI and the final gun is hand-fitted and tested. LIFETIME WARRANTY ...