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by joepb
Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: iron sights and old eyes
Replies: 28
Views: 2438

Re: iron sights and old eyes

I love to shoot open sights, but have not found the correct eyeglasses. What part of Wyoming are you from?
by joepb
Wed May 09, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Few new Guns to share
Replies: 15
Views: 1925

Re: Few new Guns to share

The 25-35 is a great gun. I will be coming through Wheatland on Satuday with my 25-35 headed to Laramie Peak country for some turkey hunting.
by joepb
Tue May 10, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 bullet mold
Replies: 3
Views: 1721

32-20 bullet mold

I just purchased a Lyman 311316 gas check bullet mold for the 32-20 and need to know if I buy 30 cal gas checks or 32 cal. I would assume I need 30 cal. Thanks
by joepb
Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: original barnes 300 grain bullet
Replies: 5
Views: 976

original barnes 300 grain bullet

I have some original 35 caliber 300 grain bullet. I need help with loads for the 35 whelen improved and the 358 winchester. I know this bullet will take up alot of room in the 358 and velocity will suffer, but to poke old griz in the nose at 5 feet I think it will work.

Joe
by joepb
Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Horses
Replies: 61
Views: 4063

Re: OT: Horses

We bring about 500 head of cattle off of the mountain ranch down to the river ranch which is about 50 miles in two long days. We never leave the mountain ranch until the hay is gone which is usually the first part of February. In Wyoming the weather is never good in February and the cattle never get...
by joepb
Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR clip........WY.
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Browning BLR clip........WY.

I purchased a Browning BLR pre 81 at a gun show last week and the seller said he did not bring the clip to the show but would send it to me. He sent me the clip, but it is for a 81 Browning. When I called him he does not know the difference (so he claims). My question is there is one on Gunbroker an...
by joepb
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who ended up with the cut down Browning 86?
Replies: 4
Views: 792

Re: Who ended up with the cut down Browning 86?

If your are talking about the one cut down to 18" and drilled for a scope, that would be me....Joe
by joepb
Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 owners
Replies: 8
Views: 969

Re: Browning 1886 owners

Thanks for the info. Has anyone tried the remington 405gr?

Joe
by joepb
Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 owners
Replies: 8
Views: 969

Browning 1886 owners

I need help on bullet selection. I have tried both Hornady 350fp and 300hp bullets and both hit the lands before the action is closed. What bullets are you guys using?

Joe
by joepb
Tue May 05, 2009 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 1886 stock
Replies: 1
Views: 506

browning 1886 stock

Will a Browning 1886 SRC stock fit onto a M-1886 action? I would like too install an M1886 stock on this gun but have been unable to find a used one.

Joe
by joepb
Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Federal LP and SR Primers at Natchez
Replies: 7
Views: 755

Re: Federal LP and SR Primers at Natchez

Thanks for the heads up. I managed to get in on the small rifle primers before they were gone.

Joe
by joepb
Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1895 sight
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Browning 1895 sight

I need to find a higher front sight for my Browning 1895, any suggestions?
by joepb
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1895
Replies: 23
Views: 3602

Where do you find the barrel band swivel for the 1895 ? I looked in Midway but did not find them..........Joe