Search found 3676 matches

Go to advanced search

by Mike D.
Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The cost of bullets
Replies: 15
Views: 4177

I've thought of it Ji, but my not being a fan of such heavy bullets has so far kept me from buying some of those. I'm gonna have to rethink that.
by Mike D.
Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The cost of bullets
Replies: 15
Views: 4177

The cost of bullets

YIKES!! 300 and 350 grain .458 jacketed bullets are nearly $1.00 each at most available sources. I'm gonna have to use my stock very carefully. :shock:
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 14, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-more goofiness from so-called educators
Replies: 5
Views: 1909

What dumba**ses! Can't see a tiny gun, but it'd OK to dress like a freak and assert their sexual preferences, as long as they aren't hetero. :x
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 14, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - no lead bullets in California
Replies: 5
Views: 2210

I couldn't see anything of the lead ban there. I've lived here in CA for 61 yrs and can't see any reason to leave. The more leftys that leave the state the better off we northerners will be.
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolves are killing my moose!
Replies: 45
Views: 9628

It appears to me that the present wolf population should be reduced by 50%. Their numbers are fast becoming topheavy.
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24 new users, just today
Replies: 3
Views: 1297

If anything else is available to them they should dump AOL. I did 5 yrs ago and never looked back.
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 chambered for .32-40
Replies: 8
Views: 2882

A short while back Joe Salter had two special order .32-40s, one with half oct bbl and one round barrel. Both had nickel steel barrels and I let 'em get away while hemming and hawing. :oops:
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to remove Lyman 56 from Win 94?
Replies: 6
Views: 2213

After removing that old junker sight just send it to me and I'll send you two nice filler screws for the holes. :wink:
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do Winchester 1873s bring so little money?
Replies: 18
Views: 6072

Plenty of them up this way, but I don't pay much attention to them. '86s draw my eye more than any other model. Those are rapidly leaving the realm of my wallet, so I guess I'm gonna have to start collecting post-64 94s. NOT! :)
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CA lead ban update
Replies: 7
Views: 2448

CA lead ban update

This morning's major Sacramento newspaper contains an interesting article concerning the controversial ban on the use of lead bullets in the areas occupied by the endangered California Condor. Now, it seems that 34 Republican legislators are calling for the removal of one of their own from the CA F&...
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do Winchester 1873s bring so little money?
Replies: 18
Views: 6072

One reason for their relatively moderate value is due to the sheer number of surviving examples. There are probably a couple of hundred thousand '73s still out there.
by Mike D.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CA Microstamping Bill Going To Gov-see otteray's post
Replies: 20
Views: 4905

In a few years, English will be the second language in CA. "Lateenos" already outnumber us N.CA rednecks.
by Mike D.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 31
Views: 7038

Roger that, 45Spades. Open heart surgery is pretty much a slam dunk these days. My dad had a 5 way bypass in 1988 and soldiered on for 17 years after that. We will pray for your father's successful surgery and fast recovery.
by Mike D.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surprised more people didn't make the jump over here.
Replies: 29
Views: 6372

The radar must've been disconnected, allowing me to slip in unnoticed, too. :D
by Mike D.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- bumper stickers
Replies: 3
Views: 1464

The CA committee chairman was none the less than David Packard of Hewlett Packard fame. :)
by Mike D.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Single Round Of 30-30 VS. The Washing Machine
Replies: 14
Views: 4652

Of course it will fire. Been there, done that, more than once. :oops:
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mighty 71 (with pics)
Replies: 54
Views: 12943

What a fantastic, beautiful gun, Bill. It is an absolute work of art and I don't EVEN want to know what you have in it.

If it was me, the third barrel would be in .50-110.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- bumper stickers
Replies: 3
Views: 1464

OT- bumper stickers

I found these vintage 1972 Nixon stickers while searching for some other stuff in my attic. Check out who the committee chairman was for the California re-election campaign of that year.
Image
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CA Microstamping Bill Going To Gov-see otteray's post
Replies: 20
Views: 4905

It will have no ill effects on the criminal element, but it will deter many honest gun buyers. Just another "feel good" bill from a mind numb Democrat dolt that the "Governator" will probably sign in the next few days.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

The tangs are interchangeable, Red. The PG tang differs only in that it is thicker to accommodate the curve of the lever. Here is the straight tang and Browning parts to replace the Winchester rebounding hammer. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/old86/86parts2.jpg This is the PG lower tang. http:...
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

YEAH!! I just phoned WGP and the lever is on the way. Thanks, Red. Now, I'll be able to complete the project to my satisfaction.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

They do have the PG levers. $129.95 US plus S&H. Yikes! I'm gonna go for it though; it's likely my only chance to score one.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Thanks Red, I emailed them my request.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Worst Generals -vs- Brilliant Newpaper Editors
Replies: 32
Views: 7531

[ Meanwhile, people deface our national monuments ... Who do you suppose did this?[/quote] It can ONLY be the same a**holes that want Bush & Co impeached. The fact the NP po-lice are impotent is without excuse. Their non- presence at the Monument is indicative of their lack of any sort of commit...
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Mike D., will one of the PG levers from an original 71 work? There are two of them up on GunBroker at the moment for $30. Good question, RMcN. I have a couple of original 71s but never thought of those levers. I do know that the trigger and sear will not fit the newer guns because I tried that rout...
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3:10 to Yuma
Replies: 18
Views: 5042

We saw it on Sunday afternoon. Very graphic and quite well done.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Red,

I have everything but the lever. Winchester will not sell a PG lever to anyone but a "certified" gunsmith, but they will sell the straight one to anybody. Go figure. I have had zero luck in finding a loose PG lever.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50/95 Winchester
Replies: 11
Views: 8475

I believe that the Italian made 1876s are good for 22K PSI.
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 74 year old fights off mugger
Replies: 3
Views: 1442

Great story. I wish that they all could end up that way. :D
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: got to hold a new 76
Replies: 8
Views: 2986

I just took a look at Alliant's website and could find no such data for the .38 WCF. Back in the day, when I had an original 1876 .45-60, my standard load was 33 grains of IMR 3031 and a 300 grain lead FP. It shot fine and certainly did not harm the gun in any way. It was still goin' strong when it ...
by Mike D.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

I have the exploded drawing of the Browning 1886 and it does have all those silly parts to the firing pin mechanism. So far, I haven't been able to disassemble the Winchester/Miroku firing pin assembly. I probably will not until I get my hands on a pistol grip lever and change the lower tang and but...
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2667

The sad part is it just went up again in September and will more than likely go up again January 2008. :evil: I couple of weeks ago I was in Gander Mountain in Scranton,PA and Winchester Western 38-40 ammo was priced at $84.99 a box of 50!!!! Jacketed to boot! The really sad part was most of the am...
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winny 86
Replies: 7
Views: 2304

Is it a vintage rifle, or a new one from Miroku?
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Cimarron Red, that is the only piece I have not been able to remove from my gun. For some reason, the roll pin that holds the firing pin assembly will not drift from the bolt.

I just might replace the entire bolt with an original one from a 1920s '86, IF it will fit without too much hassle.
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-75 Ammo - Info Update from Buffalo Arms
Replies: 18
Views: 5260

I lack all the required sizing pins to adapt from .348 to 45. After ruining 10 cases I'll not try it again. Besides, I have enough Winchesters to shoot to keep me busy, so waiting for the proper brass won't hurt me.
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-75 Ammo - Info Update from Buffalo Arms
Replies: 18
Views: 5260

My poor little .45-75 is languishing for lack of brass. I will not sacrifice any .348 brass because the success rate is way too low to continue that process.
Just gotta be patient until Jamison gets back on track.
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

My gun is a Winchester action, but reassembled with some Browning parts. It has a Browning trigger and spring and hammer. The Winchester mainspring and fork was retained with the rebounding portion of the fork removed. The fork was rounded and polished to give a smooth and positive feel. You can see...
by Mike D.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Re: M 71 mainspring.

Well, there you go. Shows you how much I know! :roll: The Winchester trigger looks like it was one piece while the browning is two pieces with a couple of small coil springs in the mix. Old Bear Quite the opposite is true. The Winchester trigger/sear assembly is the two piece with small spring and ...
by Mike D.
Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your camping woods sidearm question.
Replies: 73
Views: 14984

My carry choice varies with the situation. I'm legal to pack a Colt Combat Commander and usually do so, in either .38 Super or .45 ACP. Often, when out and about, I wear a Colt SAA in .44-40. Never had occasion to use either on a "varmint". Sticks work well for rattlers, and a rifle does t...
by Mike D.
Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weak M 71 Browning hammer springs
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

The Browning coil mainsprings are very reliable and have excellent tension. Perhaps someone weakened the spring. I bought a couple extras to use in my Miroku Winchester 1886s.
by Mike D.
Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever rifles and Scout scopes
Replies: 40
Views: 15538

I converted a WWG Marlin scout mount to fit my Win 1886. I very much like the Leatherwood Hi-Lux 2X7X32 scout scope. For a very reasonable price is has performed flawlessly on my 45-70 with very stout loads and the optics are comparable to my Leupolds. When I travel I always bring an extra scope th...
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .308 win levergun
Replies: 13
Views: 4299

I have an old .308 Winchester Model 88 down at the ranch, but I haven't seen it in a few years.
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need a good ATV?
Replies: 9
Views: 2702

HOLY MOLY, that is amazing! WAY too expensive for me, though. Thanks for the entertainment, Hobie. :shock: :D
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I paid too much, but oh well... questions re: Marlin 93
Replies: 15
Views: 5373

Nothin' wrong with that deal. I'd a done the same thing.
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has this happened to you?
Replies: 12
Views: 4634

I ALWAYS ask for huntin' and fishin' stuff. Several years ago I scored an 1886 .33 Winchester for the princely sum of $85. A couple months ago I found a fella with a 12GA Parker Trojan that he wants $600 for. I passed but he still has it. Maybe I'll offer him a little less next time we talk.
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 169277

I also have a depleted imagination. :)
by Mike D.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman 66 or a Williams 5D? Which should I get for my 30-30?
Replies: 21
Views: 9371

My personal favorite is the Lyman 56. which is long out of production. My levers include sights from Lyman, Redfield and Williams, but the Lyman 66 is my preference of the new production ones.
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloaders Auction Site - DEATH TO EBAY!
Replies: 6
Views: 2944

Clips? Loading an M-1? Cartridge holding devices are known as magazines. Why is it that the boneheaded media always refer to cartridges as "bullets" and magazines as "clips"? Sheesh. :roll:
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless Steel Winchester 94 Receiver
Replies: 13
Views: 5714

I wonder what made him believe that it was stainless? Delusional? Maybe just simply mistaken. :?
by Mike D.
Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Huge Northern Pike
Replies: 17
Views: 6170

Pike have become established by illegal planting in a local Sierra lake, much to the detriment of all native fish. The lake will be poisoned in Oct to kill all fish and hopefully eradicate the Northerns. Hopefully, it will work this time.

Go to advanced search