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AJMD429 wrote:You're living The Dream - AWESOME...!

Glad you found a spouse wanting to travel the same path.

Thanks, Doc.....Wife and I have been together since high school...1968.

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You have one heck of a wife! On that alone you should be congratulated. Lots of infantry guys don't do that well. Then you've gone and built a nice place besides. Congratulations. Thanks for the kind words, Hobie. Wife and I have been together since 1968. She's American Indian and has a heart of go...

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Wintering in a tent can be a bit brisk at times. Good for you for hanging in there! I lived a couple years off and on in a tipi many years ago. It felt pretty up town when I moved into a cabin with no running water, just hot and cold running mice. Also did a few months in my wall tent once, waiting...

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Sixgun, Great to hear from you...you're welcome anytime on my 'homestead'...We think alike. "No balls...no blue chips." Thank's for the compliment. I never liked officers. :lol: Danny, I too have been considering a real-lite tent for packing and floating rivers. I've heard good things abou...

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When you get moved into the cabin you're going to be thinkin what are we going to do with all this room? Rusty, My wife is really lookin' forward to the Cabin... :lol: But it don't matter either way with me. It all takes time. The winter weather has held up my progress, and Spring's not here yet. I...

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Spaceman, Off the grid....for now anyway. Might go solar...we'll see. Danny, As you know, ya need a good 'air tight' stove for winter. Mine stay's good for 12 hours when I shut her down. Packin' in horse back is a different story as we both know...This country is a lot like Montana. Good Elk and Mul...

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m.wun wrote:And that big gun barrel sticking out is still smoking!

That's what she said last night.

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Ray, I live outside of Canyon City...I'm about 3 hours from Bend. We actually have BP matches right here locally. I just haven't got involved yet. That's gonna change though. Say, I called Shiloh today and it looks like they plan on doing a run of round barrels at the end of this year or the beginin...

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thats inspiring. I was wondering about the braces, the higher ones on the canvas top pole supports. any other function other than as a brace? what was your floor? did you use pine needles or have a wood raised floor? how is rain run off handled? thanks Mike, The upper horizontal poles help brace an...

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I thought you fellas might get a kick out of this. This is where I spent this winter while building my cabin. I'm still living in it and still working on my cabin. My wife and I should be in the cabin next winter, however, we stayed warm and comfortable all winter, even when the temps dipped below z...

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Griff, Thanks for your input. Looks like we are on the same page. The 45-70 will do it all. And, recoil does become an issue after a long string of shots. My 1885 45-70 is set up for competition, so good advice to see how the "Business" rifle weighs into the picture. I'll ask em' ....I hav...

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WOW awesome Norton! I have always loved vertical twins like Nortons, and Triumphs. As a teen one of my dream bikes was a Yamaha XS650, loved the engine design, British style, and Japanese reliability, and ease of maintenance. http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20XS650S%2078%20%2...

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The neat thing about going with the 44's now is after I led the charge to get Jamison to build the brass to the Shiloh specs that Kirk had provided them, the brass for the 77 is available now, and the 90 should be showing up just shortly. I currently have 100 rounds loaded for my 44-77 , and 100 mo...

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I am fortunate enough to have two Shiloh M1874’s in .45-2.4” (AKA .45-90) and Business Rifles in .45-2.1” (AKA .45-70) and .50-70 Gov‘t. One of the .45-2.4” rifles is almost 25 years old; the other about three years old. I purchase the .45 calibre Business Rifle in December 2009. I also have numero...

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If a person runs 3f powder in the 45-70 it will kick it up into 45-90 territory so in practicle terms not much point. If you load smokeless you can drive the 45-70 well past anything that can be achieved with the longer 45 cal cases and bp. With all that said the 45-90 is a good cartridge and I wou...

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I already have two(2) 45-70s. A Wild West 45-70/457 Mag, and a 1885 C. Sharps 'highwall'. Well, I am getting ready to order a "Business Rifle" from Shiloh Sharps Co. and I'm not sure if I'll go 45-70 or 45-90. Anybody hunt with a 45-90 that also owns a 45-70? If so, what do you prefer. Pro...

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Thanks for your input gentlemen. Looks like both are mighty fine firearms. I'm lookin' for a 1885 'original' Winchester now, but in no hurry. The 'Bore' is everything to me, so I am taking my time.

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I know Shiloh doesn't make an 1885. I just picked this one up. Anyway, who makes a better rifle? C. Sharps uses solid stock for their action...Shiloh uses cast. Any knowledge or opinions? Here's a pic of my 1885 C. Sharps 45/70 W/#1 30" heavy octagon tappered barrel. http://i255.photobucket.com...

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Joe, Moline Wagon Company is written in black in two locations above the rear axle below the box. John Deere and the Moline Wagon Company worked together, and John Deere eventually bought the Wagon company. I was told not to paint it and keep it original... boiled linseed oil is used as a perservati...

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J Miller wrote:Now that's pretty darn cool. What vintage do you think it might be?

Joe

Joe,

That wagon was made in the late 1800's by John Deere. It has Moline running gear.

Mike

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washington plates on that disappearing dodge.hmmmm. nice country you live in. :D red mule? nah, spotted jack. :wink: I maintain a small town house in Vancouver, WA. , so have my vehicle licensed in WA., but that's going to change soon. My Cabin will be framed and up by the end of June 2010. I have ...

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Mitch1352 wrote:When you say "off grid" what do you mean?

"Off Grid" means I won't be hooking up to the power company. I'll be heating with wood and running a 7000W generator when needed. I am looking into solar as a viable option and heating with wood.

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I thought you fella's might get a kick out of this ole' farm wagon. I paid $1600 for it and it's all original and unmolested. The running gear is Moline....good stuff. I plan on getting a mule to pull it. It came with an Alaska license plate..! :D I'm holding my 1892 Winchester Trapper in the photo....

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Johnny, I inherited my farm as well. Joined the Marines from there 40 years ago and came back full circle. My Dad sold the old farm house, but kept 30 acres across the road. I feel blessed to have the place. It boarders the Starwberry Mountain Wilderness, so it's like living in hunting camp year aro...

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Jarhead, Welcome back! I have two 43's one in .22 Hornet and the other in "K" Hornet. I have not shot any 35 gr bullets in them but they both like 40-46 gr. bullets very well. For years my favorite powder in the std. Hornet was W680 in 11.5 gr. doses for the 46 gr and 12.5 with the 40 gr....

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Hey Jarhead you 'ole rascal--where you be hidin'? :D Good to hear from you---thought you might have been hanging out in the "big house" or somethin' :D Yea, the Model 43 is a nice gun. I just sold one in 218 Bee. Shot pretty good in the short time I had it. (about 3 years) It was good for...

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Airedaleman, That's a shame that your rifle was stolen. Too bad about your Merc too...you're lucky to be alive. I hope mine shoots as well as yours. Mine has a K6 Weaver. Here's a pic: http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/mchmannell/Model4322Hornet.jpg I picked up 300 rounds of Hornady 35 graine...

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Hi fellas, Been awhile since I've been here. I've been working on my 30 acre 'homestead' in Eastern Oregon and getting ready to go off grid. Will be all squared away and living on my farm for good very soon. Anyway, anybody here own or have owned a Model 43 Bolt Action? I just picked one up(Mint) in...

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Seems the gun shows around MI are full of Winchester 71 guns. But the Browning rifles are the REAL rarities! Far fewer of the Browning M71s were made, of course. And with modern (1980's) metallurgy & CNC precision. The pre-war Winchester guns were essentially hand-built from necessity, as the t...

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OhhhhhRA!

Have a good one....

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However, in ten years or so, I predict the prices to climb to that of Model 71s and 1886s. "Hey Jarhead, where you be hidin'? :D " Sixgun, Been working on my 30 acre farm in the Strawberry Mountains and riding my Harley "Hardly Dangerous"....Also, been working on my Norton Comma...

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Mike,

Sounds like a lot of fun to me!

Neat!

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I saw a Model 71 Pre-War "Short Rifle" that was refinished and advertised as such...that sold for 4K on Gunbroker...The bolt peep was even "Mickey Moused".... Supply and demand I reckon.... I'm happy that I've got what I need to last me the rest of my life...including .348 Ammo.....

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I received a heads up from one of my favorite haunts that a minty 71 had come in. I showed up shortly after opening time to closely examine what I hoped to be a new prize. Late 40s manufacture standard grade 71 rifle. Steep price tag which I expected and refinished! I pointed to several obvious clu...

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I have 2 Model 71s now, but have had a total of 4 in my life. I paid $2,000 for a 1937 Bolt Peep, Deluxe "Short Rifle" (95%), w/ sling swivels ten years ago. Still have it...and will never sell. Not an easy one to get your hands on, and it certainly would be hard to replace. http://i255.p...

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I have 2 Model 71s now, but have had a total of 4 in my life. I paid $2,000 for a 1937 Bolt Peep, Deluxe "Short Rifle" (95%), w/ sling swivels ten years ago. Still have it...and will never sell. Not an easy one to get your hands on, and it certainly would be hard to replace. http://i255.ph...

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Griff wrote:Mike,
Were it me... I'd go the USFA route

I've heard they are made better than Colts...I don't own a sixgun yet..Just a Colt Govt. 1911 and a Model 36 S&W in 38spcl for concealed carry.

Mike

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"trying to understand the distance and crosswinds that separated them "

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I don't think anyone steped over the line in response to Quacky's post and I'm not surprised.... "Quacky" :lol: I can't help laughing...sorry. I reckon "Jarhead" is almost as bad :lol: but at least I'm not a FELON. :wink: Glad my parents taught me right from wrong. Part of the pu...

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Rangerider,

You've got some nice stuff in your collection...This holster rig is neat!

Mike

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gimdandy wrote:I firmly believe ,more than you paid for it , and that makes me happy for you

Thank you Sir...I have a hunch you are right. I'll give her a good home and pass her on to my Son-In-Law someday.

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Classy! What do you use the .25-20 on, anyway? I don't know much about it. Too much for squirrel or rabbit? Good little 'Varmit' Rifle. Great for shooting 'Coyote'....'Prairie Dogs'....a little light for Deer. Great for Squirrel and Rabbits... Just a fun little cartridge to shoot all the way around.

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Carl, You're going to enjoy that Rifle.... I have one of those too...mine was made in 1913....here's a couple of PICs.... http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/mchmannell/pix408715109.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/mchmannell/pix408716187.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135...

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Thought I'd share a couple of Pics of a 1894 I just picked up. I haven't been on the Fourm much lately. Been working on my farm in Eastern Oregon and riding my Harley. Flying to Alaska at the end of June, etc. Anyway, this is a 1903 Model 1894 with a MINT bore. Case color hammer and lever. I'll use ...

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JReed wrote:The only coment I will make is that I will make no coment.

Semper Fi....Brother

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Marines can read? When did the Corps raise their standards? http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/Bear-45-70/Emoticons/wedgie1.gif http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/Bear-45-70/Emoticons/Jerrylaughing.gif Shhhhhh! we dont like to let that be publicly known :wink: :lol: "The safest place...

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"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." Gen. William Thornson, U.S. Army "Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can. They are the same kind of men; why can't they be like Marines." Gen...

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Great Books...I have them both.

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