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- Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don’t see these much anymore
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1785
Re: Don’t see these much anymore
They're fun to watch, as they seem to flow around things rather than walk. I had one around a campsite years ago that I was trying to bait with bits of sandwich just to get a better look. Either it was smarter than me (which is entirely possible), or they can teleport. They flow thru the trees as w...
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:46 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Ivermectin Musings....
- Replies: 260
- Views: 352982
Re: Ivermectin Musings....
The use of Ivermectin seems to continually change as researchers get a better handle on it's use... Last "update" I read was use the appropriate dose every two weeks, so that's what I've been doing. If Doc would like to chime in on the newest research that would be great, He has a way of ...
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lyman "Nutcracker"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2306
Re: Lyman "Nutcracker"
I was gifted a large set in 30-30 by the the late Ken Mollohan. It came with 4 different seating stems and 3 different expander's and a Universal de-capping die. Then I bought a couple set's in .358 Win and .357 Mag. I also bought shell adapters for everything i reload for and use the de-capping die...
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1902
Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum
I am thinking someone has one of the slow lot's of 820.
I wonder if 20 grs. of 296/H110 would give the same fire ball.
Pretty neat camera work all the same.
Thanks ----J
I wonder if 20 grs. of 296/H110 would give the same fire ball.
Pretty neat camera work all the same.
Thanks ----J
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colonel John S. Mosby: "The Grey Ghost"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3303
Re: Colonel John S. Mosby: "The Grey Ghost"
Mosby's War Reminiscences, by John Singleton Mosby
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/45436/45436-h/45436-h.ht
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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/45436/45436-h/45436-h.ht
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- Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Stalking Moon
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2107
Re: The Stalking Moon
I seen it the first time around 1969 -70 at the Wagon Wheel drive in, located about half way between Lakeside and Showlow AZ.
The boy in the movie is a White MTN Apache.
I remember it was a big deal the drive in was packed, sold out for the weekend
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The boy in the movie is a White MTN Apache.
I remember it was a big deal the drive in was packed, sold out for the weekend
----------J
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what would you do!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1772
Re: what would you do!
I have had a similar experience, I kept the knife for 40 years and then gave it to one of his daughter's,a long with the story.
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- Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Collet dies for levers, yea or nay?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2882
Re: Collet dies for levers, yea or nay?
I say yea, also from a cast bullet perspective. I loaded my last jacketed bullet in 98 I have Lee collet dies for 30-30, 35 Rem and 22 Hornet. The Lee collet die for .358 Win is a special order item, I believe its like $70 and a six week wait now. I figured out a few years back that I could use the ...
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
- Replies: 69
- Views: 12864
Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer
More Prayer's and positive thoughts for you John.
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- Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 AE Trapper .357 Mag.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15283
Re: Winchester 94 AE Trapper .357 Mag.
FWIW there was a frequent poster here some time back that went by the handle of 86er. He had a '94 in .357 that he let his boys use. As I remember the rifle had a very long chamber that would allow a .360 Wesson round to be chambered it it. This might not mean much to you, but for some that are ser...
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in time
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2686
Re: Back in time
I paid $89 for a New 336 in 1969
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- Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: U.S. Navy Collision... How does THAT happen???
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6633
Re: U.S. Navy Collision... How does THAT happen???
https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Online ... sh-ind.htm
My father was aboard the BB56 when this happened
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My father was aboard the BB56 when this happened
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- Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carpenter Bee and Snake Medicine loads for the T.C.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4508
Re: Carpenter Bee and Snake Medicine loads for the T.C.
The barrel came with a screw on choke, which would extend the range for other varmints, etc. But when I patterned it, I kept getting way too tight a pattern with usually a half dollar sized hole completely gone out of the pattern board, which would have been deadly, except for the problem of not be...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stick Powder? Lee Dippers Win!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3871
Re: Stick Powder? Lee Dippers Win!
This fellow is pretty happy with his Hornady.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE8g9EH7p00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6VXRDpEo-s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE8g9EH7p00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6VXRDpEo-s
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- Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone shoot 17hmr?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3373
Re: Anyone shoot 17hmr?
I never gave much thought to the 17HMR until a couple of years ago.
I stumbled across a you tube channel called The Wild North.
The 17HMR is what he uses for a trapline gun.
After watching a few hrs of his vids I have a lot of respect for the little rd now.
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I stumbled across a you tube channel called The Wild North.
The 17HMR is what he uses for a trapline gun.
After watching a few hrs of his vids I have a lot of respect for the little rd now.
---------J
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9237
Re: .410 derringers. Thoughts?
No experience with .410 handguns, But have a lot of experience loading for a Mossberg pump. A 444 case will comfortably hold two .390 round balls and a Magtech 2 1/2" brass will hold three with a nice wad column. If I was going to carry a .410 handgun for protection one of the above loads would...
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning BLR lever
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8010
Re: Browning BLR lever
I have had my BLR in .358 For Over 30 YEARS
I can only fault it for the thin barrel , it takes all day to shoot a hundred rounds.
It's also the only rifle I have ever set the woods on fire with!
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I can only fault it for the thin barrel , it takes all day to shoot a hundred rounds.
It's also the only rifle I have ever set the woods on fire with!
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- Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: round balls
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4169
Re: round balls
You could always cast your own .
https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands/ly ... oulds.html
Or maybe something here http://www.dixieslugs.com/products.html
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https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands/ly ... oulds.html
Or maybe something here http://www.dixieslugs.com/products.html
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- Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9MM Defensive loads
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8395
Re: 9MM Defensive loads
I've been carrying Hornady Critical Defense rounds in mine, but they are 115-grains. Of late though I discovered Winchester "Defend" 9mm rounds at Wally-world. They sell a 50-count box marked "Train" in addition to the 20 (or 25) round "Defend" boxes. Same bullet weigh...
- Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What did you do in the Reloading Room Today?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2785
Re: What did you do in the Reloading Room Today?
This evening I cleaned the 60 pieces of .358 Win brass that I unloaded at the range yesterday
along with 250 45acp cases. All were cast bullet hand load's.
I used a citric acid bath and then a blow dryer to dry them.
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along with 250 45acp cases. All were cast bullet hand load's.
I used a citric acid bath and then a blow dryer to dry them.
----J
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: By volume
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2314
Re: By volume
I reamed my 1/2 oz Mec bar so it drops 230 gr. #9 shot back in 2006.
If I load 2 1/2" plastic it will be #9 shot or 00 buck .
Three inch plastic I load only 3/4 oz #6 plated shot.
Magtec brass 2 1/2 " I load #9 shot to .390 Round ball's.
My favorite .410 hull.
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If I load 2 1/2" plastic it will be #9 shot or 00 buck .
Three inch plastic I load only 3/4 oz #6 plated shot.
Magtec brass 2 1/2 " I load #9 shot to .390 Round ball's.
My favorite .410 hull.
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- Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need a Winchester 94AE .357 Ejector
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1904
Re: Need a Winchester 94AE .357 Ejector
Midwest don't have the .357 ejector--it says obsolete.GunnyMack wrote:Try midwestgunworks.com
I just googled Winchester 94ae ejector and they showed up.
I would suggest that if you find them BUY MULTIPLES since they wear so fast...
I could use a xtra one as well.
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- Fri Dec 30, 2016 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kind of neat handheld reloading press
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3259
Re: Kind of neat handheld reloading press
I like the Lee hand press. The press operates smoothly. But for de-priming the 310 with universal de-priming die is the fastest surest thing I’ve ever used . I can adjust it so the primer will fall so uniformly I can drop them in a coffee cup in front of me at the table . I’ll do as much reloading ...
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone load 410?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2929
Re: Anyone load 410?
I load a lot of different .410's. Mainly just for grins. Favorite powder is WC 820.
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- Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Newest H&R Top-Break
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1645
Re: My Newest H&R Top-Break
Major Julian S Hatcher won the Bisley match in 1931. With a 8 in. model.
In his book-- Text Book of Pistols and Revolver's he devotes about 10 pages to the USRA
and tells the story of his Bisley match win.
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In his book-- Text Book of Pistols and Revolver's he devotes about 10 pages to the USRA
and tells the story of his Bisley match win.
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- Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3940
Re: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?
If it is a owl you will find talon tracks on the bird.
Just skin the bird and your answer will be right in front of your eyes.
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Just skin the bird and your answer will be right in front of your eyes.
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- Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lead bullets in 357 mag rifle.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4162
Re: Lead bullets in 357 mag rifle.
I have a dozen molds that I cast bullets from for a Win. 94 .357 mag. rifle. They go from 130 gr to 225 gr. I have found good loads for all except a 148 gr WC . The 358495. The best paper puncher is the old 158gr PB 357443, who would'a thunk it. The best GC bullet out of the bunch is the original 18...
- Sun May 01, 2016 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Idea I have for a smooth bore .22 pistol, for shooting shot
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2691
Re: Idea I have for a smooth bore .22 pistol, for shooting s
I have used a Ruger Single six, with the old crimped 22 shotshells, off and on for years, shooting stuff like flying wood boring bees, around the house, and stuff. Marlin used to make what they called a garden gun which was a smooth bore bolt action 22 rifle configuration, so I got the idea to take...
- Sun May 01, 2016 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast in a 22 Hornet or others?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1256
Re: Cast in a 22 Hornet or others?
This is a direct thread from Earl's sage rat thread, thanks Earl. I am considering shooting cast in a 22 Hornet and maybe a 223. The rifle is a Handi with the 1-9 twist barrel so moderate velocity and heavier weights are probably no problem. The 223 is a CZ lefty and 1-12 twist. Any experiences, lo...
- Sun May 01, 2016 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little more work with Lil' Gun and 32/20, also 25/20
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2205
Re: A little more work with Lil' Gun and 32/20, also 25/20
Tycer, .....unless you have the mould smokin hot......and that's hard to do with small bullets.....6 6, I found that having new sprue plates made for my .22 molds with .062" (1/16") sprue holes allowed faster cycle times which keep the molds up to temp. Using a single cavity mold, 300 mat...
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any 358 winchester lovers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2486
Re: Any 358 winchester lovers?
It is just the European designation for the .358 Win=8.8x51mmkaschi wrote:So, does anyone know the story about the "8.8mm" designation?
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- Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Radioactive Hogs are out of control
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3400
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this true
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2744
Re: Is this true
Thanks everyone--------J
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this true
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2744
Is this true
Do you remember 1987 when the Senators were giving Ollie North such a bad time? This brings it all into perspective, thought you might be interested in this forgotten bit of information. It was 1987! At a lecture the other day they were playing an old news video of Lt. Col. Oliver North testifying a...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sign on a gun shop in South Carolina
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1700
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Naval Gunfire
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3186
Re: Naval Gunfire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z3JLZmu_LwBooger Bill wrote:How do they compensate for the ship rolling on the waves?
Here is a description of how the North Carolina class battle ships fire control worked.
Also some good history .
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- Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun trains a little dog.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1162
Re: Gun trains a little dog.
You just keep on doing things right! Hunting with an experienced dog is good for a young dog. Words of wisdom right there Nath. Pretty soon you will have to tie the young dog up when you check your zero in the field, and hide sneak your gun out of the house when you just want to go shooting. Always...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Life after shoulder replacement surgery
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2556
Re: Life after shoulder replacement surgery
Best of luck Earl, your a brave man.
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- Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 32 New Police -- Finished Project (70 Years Later...)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1512
Re: Colt 32 New Police -- Finished Project (70 Years Later..
cool gun,
Regarding the Colt 32 New Police and the 32 S&W long the only visual difference was the bullet.
The Colt having a 100 gr flat nose and the S&W a 98 gr round nose.
good shooting------J
Regarding the Colt 32 New Police and the 32 S&W long the only visual difference was the bullet.
The Colt having a 100 gr flat nose and the S&W a 98 gr round nose.
good shooting------J
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP lead boolits
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2024
Re: 45 ACP lead boolits
The lyman is supposed to be the closest in shape to RN FMJ, the late Bruce B from the boolits forum was a big fan of it. I had the RCBS 230 RN for several years, no complaints in the feeding or accuracy dept. For paper punching I like a 200 gr swc, Particularly the discontinued Lee 190 gr. I had Acc...
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Neck Sizing 32/20 and 25/20
- Replies: 2
- Views: 742
Re: Neck Sizing 32/20 and 25/20
Nice work around Mr. Earl
I bought a Redding 30-20 neck die many years ago it came with two expander's one for .308 and the other one .312.
I never use lube with any of my steel neck size only dies. If they don't size smooth I make them with a little Flitz and a dremel.
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I bought a Redding 30-20 neck die many years ago it came with two expander's one for .308 and the other one .312.
I never use lube with any of my steel neck size only dies. If they don't size smooth I make them with a little Flitz and a dremel.
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- Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elk on the desert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2173
Re: Elk on the desert
That is a neat picture, if it were mine it would be framed and hanging on the wall.
A couple years after they ran the CAP canal to Tucson I was on the out skirts of Casa Grande on the E side of the valley and saw five Elk, I couldn't believe my eyes.
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A couple years after they ran the CAP canal to Tucson I was on the out skirts of Casa Grande on the E side of the valley and saw five Elk, I couldn't believe my eyes.
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- Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Skunked
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3441
Re: Skunked
A couple nights ago my wife and I awoke at about 2am to a horrible smell and a whiney dog. I never thought skunks smelled that bad when driving near a dead one, but up close, :shock: :shock: :shock: . My shepherd mix and austrailian shepherd went out the doggie door and the shepherd mix got sprayed...
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GUN SAFETY REMINDER-
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2042
Re: GUN SAFETY REMINDER-
Once upon a time on a Friday afternoon I was on a 28 foot Gill net boat headed across the Chesapeake bay with by buddy Frank and his father. His father worked at a GM dealership in Newport News and was always trading guns with the people he worked with. We were a few miles off shore when Franks dad ...
- Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Morning Visitor
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2518
Re: Morning Visitor
A 220 conibear is real hard on ground hogs. I have lived at my present location for 15 years, first 12 years never seen a groundhog on the property. Over the last three years I have had to kill 12 at the barn, I snared the first two, one I got in a 155 conibear just for a experiment the rest in 220'...
- Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: birds, rotary wing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2131
Re: birds, rotary wing
This is what is used to fight fires in Hawai'i http://wildfiretoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MauiFire_helicopter.jpg A few months back when i was boating in Kaneohe Bay with my USCG Pilot nephew I saw a couple of these MV22 Ospreys flying overhead every few minutes. They had just arrived to f...
- Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: birds, rotary wing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2131
Re: birds, rotary wing
The Huey brings back a fond memory. I was in a a UH-1N squadron during my first hitch. HML-167, 2dMAW. When we deployed, we'd put 30+ birds in the sky at one time, in formation. Doors pinned back, birds loaded with troops and bristling with guns and rocket launchers, seemed like they filled the sky...
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: disaster! a girl, a grizzly and a 30/30
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8379
- Mon May 25, 2015 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flooding Down in Texas...victim found
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2549
- Tue May 12, 2015 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's this called and where to get one...?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2229
Re: What's this called and where to get one...?
And when you go to install the new ones use silicone or RTV sealant and no more worries.
That's what I used on my tandem disc harrow about five years ago and all eight plugs are still in place.
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That's what I used on my tandem disc harrow about five years ago and all eight plugs are still in place.
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