Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

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I think a somewhat distance, almost anonymous transaction on Gunbroker or a like venue would result in potential buyers steering clear of the gun or holding you out as less than scrupulous in spite of an honest description. I think you are better off here in a niche group that respects you and your ...

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This is on topic because a Henry .22, Marlin 39 and Win 94 took part. First, I took my niece and another girl shooting. They are both 15 years old. One of them owns the Henry that a generous forum member gave anonymously at Christmas. I used my 45 Colt for some offhand practice. My niece used her Ma...

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There will be all of the above shortly after the conclusion. Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.

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I represent clients of all kinds on our hunting trips. I thoroughly enjoy gettting close and I get a kick out of using leverguns or just "old" cartridges in general. There are several instances I can think of where I discuss the option of a scoped rifle shooting an ample bottle neck cartri...

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Best Wishes and Welcome Home, neighbor!

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The Hornady's are .409 bullets and do not shoot well in my friends 1895. His .405 like .411's. You probably need to try different kinds to find out for yourself.

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Excellent job - glad you're back and all is well!

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I was lost in the Downeast Maine woods once for a couple hours. A bear that I thought was dead knocked me over and broke my rifle. I ran far and fast, and got lost. When I finally found a road I followed it for a couple miles. I found a house with someone home, and they knew who I was staying with a...

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Anyone who still wishes to make a contribution is welcome and encouraged. We would like to pay for the meat processing if possible for as many of the 3 winners as we can. There is also no compensation for whomever helps make round trip airport pickups and dropoffs. I would like to have one of the lo...

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The hunt for a deserving person blossomed into a hunt for 3 deserving people. As was already announced, Ji and Terry Barlow were selected by the panel of Judges. Nomination #13 was carefully considered and probably would have been #3 if we could have done it at the time. Everyone's contributions mad...

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Nice cars YK! I made these two in the mid 70's: This one was known as "The Rat" - http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/TARJARBAR/derby002.jpg http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/TARJARBAR/derby001.jpg And this was just "#4" - http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/TARJARBAR/der...

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I am considering your offer, thanks for posting it. I have a butt stock, mainspring and breach block. I just don't have time to put it together in the foreseeable near future. I'll keep pondering and let you know. Maybe someone else has better ideas.

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I prefer Kick-eez. The sorbothane has a consistent density regardless of thickness of length. The properties allow the longest compresssion time - even though it's thousanths of a second. Kick-eez will grab your shirt. They offer a product called Slick-eez that you sort of paint on the top edge with...

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That's great. I have 3 guns from my Dad. He was not a hunter or shooter. None of the guns are anything fancy at all. I cherish them just the same. I intend to change (start) the tradition in my family by giving my boys some of my guns as soon as they can hold onto them safely!

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Get all the Bismuth Cartridge Company ammo you can. They went bankrupt just a month or two ago.

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Last try. Anyone that can go from Dallas to Hondo on either 2/7 or early 2/8 with room for 2 guys one way?

Otherwise I guess I'll fly.

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In my experience hogs move more in the cold than the heat. Regionally, if the temperature is between 20 and 35 degrees under average the pigs more. Over 45 degrees under average they move less. Over 15 degrees above average they move less. EX: South Texas annual temp average 74 degreesF. You want ho...

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Thanks for the well wishes. My head now looks like a golf ball is sticking out of it. My face swelling is starting to go down. This gun weights 7.25 pounds and the 500gr bullet is around 2000fps, probably 1970 something fps. The stock is too short for me and I did not have a good grab on the forearm...

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This is my head the day after:

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Hey Doc -

The Accubonds went 6" or so and never cut into anything important I am told. I did not stick around to deal with the aftermath. I had to get myself fixed up and go to work!

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Some of you may recall that a friend of mine gave me an Alaskan Guide Gun in 50 AK last year. Well a guy had a Watusi bull that stepped on something that went through its foot. He asked someone else to come shoot it. After, he asked me if I'd stop by to help since he didn't think the other fellow re...

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My friend sighted in and shot a whitetail with Fusion 44Mag this year. This was fired out of a 8" handgun. I called to ask what he thought of it to answer you post. This is his comment(s): Not the most accurate he has ever used but at least average or slightly above average for that bullet weig...

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Anyone?

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You can share a private bedroom with your spouse. There is no additional cost overall. The cabins are split between however many people are staying. There will probably be 5 hunters. If you bring your wife, the total is split by 6 instead of 5 making everyones share a little less. Figure approximate...

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The NY show is this weekend. These bear hunts will usually sell out at or following the show.

If anyone is interested, levergunners from this forum will get priority.

Let me know if you can make it as soon as possible.

Thanks

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Is anyone going from Dallas area to the ranch?

If so, could you leave on the 7th and have room for two more passengers, one way. You may start your hunt on the evening of the 7th with me at no additional cost - and we will chip in for gas from Dallas to Hondo. Please let me know.

Thanks

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The groups were almost identical, but since we shot Hornady first so there was added human error from fatigue. The heavier stuff did shoot better at 200 and 300 yards.

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You need to stop getting more guns. You will end up filling your safe and my refugee guns will have no temporary home.

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OS - I didn't even notice if the Hornady box had a trajectory scale on it - but I would have thought the factory claim would be better since I think they base it on the 24" barrel new Marlin. We used a 22" Marlin and 22" Winchester. AJMD429 I don't know why it is, it just is. We also ...

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I had the rare ocassion to use a 300 yards range today. The range was closed to the public so I had the run of the place with my friend. We put targets on big orange plastic highway construction barrels so we could easily move the range. The ranges were verified with my Leica rangefinder. He bet lun...

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Ditto

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I like FedEx because their tracking is updated more frequently whether is it Ground or Air. Their insurance rates are a little lower than other carriers. You can ship to an FFL so long as you verify it is a legitimate firearms business without obtaining a copy of the FFL first.

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Woodchucks, AKA Groundhogs

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Two friends each just got a 375 Win, one a 94AE XTR, the other a Marlin. They want to reload due to the limited availability of cartridges. They have the books necessary, however are seeking anyone who can provide a recipe they have had good luck with. Any bullet info is important, and any stories o...

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Thank you very much! That is a generous offer that I will keep in mind should the need arise.

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I'll hang the blackbuck in the lodge so Ricky can pull it off the wall and take it from there. Ricky - its the BIG ONE

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3 spots left total now..........

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crs - after him there are 2, maybe 3 spots max for opening 3 days. Get it here quick or they will be gone. The show is this weekend.

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The big game license is $78 if you use a gun, $56 for bow. The bear tag is an additional $88. The town is Machias and the bears weigh between 200 and 300 pounds (that would be a mature 5-6 year old). There are at least 3 stands per hunter, plus we can rotate hunters if needed so you see a different ...

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I shot a whitetail deer at around 50 yds with a 300gr Win Supreme Nosler Partition Protected Point 45-70. The shot looked good, but I felt it was a little far back, seemingly in the middle of the deer. The animal went about 20 yards and bedded down. I waited 1/2 hour and went to where I saw it bed. ...

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In these times, I congratulate you and think it was a good move. I don't agree either but NRA and SCI and the only ones with enough juice to get anything done.

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I had never seen that emblem on the 39. That is a real nice one! I hope you keep the snow there until I head south.

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Fellow forum members: This is the time of year we book most of the hunts for the whole calendar year with SCI, Dallas Safari Club, and the regional shows. Normally, after this weekends NY show, the bear hunts are sold out. I have very few spots left. If you are interested, the deposit is only $100. ...

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I've purchased 7mm Rem Mag in Spain and Africa, but 30-06 is probably more common. 7X57 and 7X64R are very popular also.

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You can stop by here and try both. I like the full sized Marlin for mimicing practice with my full sized guns. I have the sights set up exactly the same and the distance between sights is identical - so I get my the same exact sight picture as my centerfire. The BL is small and light. To me, if I sh...

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The 45-70 can be loaded to do everything the 450Marlin and 457WW will do and then some. A 45-90 of recent manufacture would allow you to shoot 45-70, 457WW and 45-90 cartridges. The 457WW is a slightly long 45-70 case (or a shortened 45-90) loaded primarily with a 350gr Kodiak at 2100fps give or tak...

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I broke a 5D and stripped screws on the second before putting the FP on my '94. No problems with the FP - more durable from the get-go.

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We did have a great time! FWIW, if we wanted to use a scoped rifle we would have had one. We had an opportunity at 354 yards and another at 312 yards. CRS gets a lot of credit for not giving in to taking the easy way out and sticking with his 1886/45-90!

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'round here $350-$375 will get a buyer. More will get lookers but a buyer would take some time, even though it would happen at $400 eventually. I think you're in the right range.

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I use Federal Fusion Lites in my .308. It is a 170 grain bullet at 2000 fps. Exactly what you are talking about.

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