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by m.wun
Tue May 18, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 Lives!
Replies: 20
Views: 3160

Re: The 30-30 Lives!

How great would that be as a poster size??!!
by m.wun
Thu May 13, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taffin on Perfect Packin Pistol
Replies: 20
Views: 3246

Re: Taffin on Perfect Packin Pistol

I have a 3-screw Ruger blackhawk,4 5/8" in .357 that I love but I cant hit the side of
a car with it.
by m.wun
Wed May 12, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recipe for 180gr lead bullet/.357 mag
Replies: 18
Views: 3766

Re: Recipe for 180gr lead bullet/.357 mag

I was told Lilgun will do 100fps over H110 at 5000 psi less press.
by m.wun
Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 Winchester
Replies: 31
Views: 7804

Re: 375 Winchester

How about a 35 Rem???
by m.wun
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T multi cal with Reloader 15
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: O/T multi cal with Reloader 15

Thanks for the replies! Great info as always...
by m.wun
Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T multi cal with Reloader 15
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: O/T multi cal with Reloader 15

Just a standard 20" on the 30-30 and a 22" on the 308.What would be the proper way
to work up a load when you have a 150gr load then go up to a 170gr bullet?Or a 130gr?
by m.wun
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T multi cal with Reloader 15
Replies: 10
Views: 610

O/T multi cal with Reloader 15

Im getting tooled up to reload 30-30 and 308 .In my Speer manual I found that Reloader 15 should work well in both with standard primers and 150gr bullets in both.Thought somebody might have done it,and posibly 170gr in 30-30?This powder looks like you get good velocity with standard pressures in bo...
by m.wun
Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ugly gun we all own one?
Replies: 46
Views: 7176

Re: OT ugly gun we all own one?

No UGLY guns here but that SKS is uglier than a mud fence.Keep on shooting it You could
put a trebble hook on the the end of it and make a musky lure.
by m.wun
Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fess Parker R.I. P.
Replies: 26
Views: 1597

Re: Fess Parker R.I. P.

He owns a beautiful winery in Cal. and made fine wine as well.
by m.wun
Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Recoil Pads
Replies: 7
Views: 1312

Re: Best Recoil Pads

Any recoil pad could be the best.It all depends on the fit and length of pull.A nice soft pad might feel good but make the stock too long.Shape of it may hang up on jackets or the material maybe too sticky or slippery.Depending on body type and type of shooting will determine the pad.Something for t...
by m.wun
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: testing bullet proof glass
Replies: 12
Views: 945

Re: OT: testing bullet proof glass

If you think about it nothing is absolutly bullet proof.Somewhere out there is a bigger
badder bullet that can penetrate it.
by m.wun
Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: California Bound
Replies: 29
Views: 2973

Re: California Bound

One peice of good news is there is a Bass pro shops 10 min. from there.If he has hunting,
pistols or older guns that are "normal" there will be no worry.Just keep firearms seperate
from ammo while driving...
by m.wun
Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT a little - Tumbling Media, what do you use?
Replies: 16
Views: 1157

Re: OT a little - Tumbling Media, what do you use?

I havent tried it yet but I heard that kittylitter works good.
by m.wun
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Got the 1911
Replies: 29
Views: 2782

Re: OT - Got the 1911

That thing would be handy if you run into one of those four horned devil goats.
by m.wun
Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle hunting in shotgun-only southern Ohio
Replies: 5
Views: 632

Re: Rifle hunting in shotgun-only southern Ohio

I have no problem if they are controlled.I believe at one time there were no cattle all over
the plains.Some places dont support much for natural game so placing exotics there can
be a plus in my view.Look at what New Zealand has done with exotics,also Argentina.
by m.wun
Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light and fast vs Heavy and slow?
Replies: 64
Views: 5365

Re: Light and fast vs Heavy and slow?

Im grabbin both them rifles,45-70 for the bear and if that dont work use the 243 for myself..
by m.wun
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt

Its not loking good for me now being busy at work during the weekdays.These days if you have work you take it.If somthing changes Ill post and see whats happening.Thank you for
the invite and would love to hunt with you if you are ever out west again...A Texas hog hunt would be even better!
by m.wun
Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt

Wow that was fast!Could you PM me the rates?Thanks
by m.wun
Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Got me a .17 cal rifle and it is NOISY!
Replies: 9
Views: 809

Re: OT - Got me a .17 cal rifle and it is NOISY!

I had a Beeman and got rid of it because it was so noisy.I shoot cb longs out of my pump
22 Rossi and have 17 rounds I can pump through with half the sound.
by m.wun
Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt

Its a 336 Marlin,and I dont know the original date they were produced?It does have the dreaded carrying handle on top but I could take it off in a pinch.I do have a 1894 (in the new 357 mag.) that wears iron sights.The 1894c is beggin to try out some Cast Performance 180s on top of 15gr of lilgun.I ...
by m.wun
Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt

No problem here with big horn canyon,I have been there before.You wont have to worry
about mud there,its too steep to get muddy.Have youre climbing boots on.That place would
be great for a traditional equipment style hunt.Anytime you can be out with a gun is a good
time.
by m.wun
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt

It sounds real fun but I dont fall under the criteria.My oldest is 1975.
by m.wun
Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2054

Re: March 8th or 12th California Pig Hunt

would this be at B** H*** canyon ranch?
by m.wun
Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CA's caliber recommendations for wild pig hunting
Replies: 35
Views: 6134

Re: CA's caliber recommendations for wild pig hunting

The law here just says any centerfire with expanding style bullets(or approved no lead
in condor zone).I take it they are only recomending these on account of factory loads.
The ? I have been wondering is do they consider hardcast a "expanding" bullet.
by m.wun
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Favorite All-round Small Game Shot Size.
Replies: 35
Views: 2493

Re: OT - Favorite All-round Small Game Shot Size.

12 ga. #6 1 1/4 oz. for small game.Rarely anything larger but always keep some 4s
around.
by m.wun
Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Stoeger scatter guns
Replies: 2
Views: 437

OT: Stoeger scatter guns

I have a Iver Johnson break action in 410 that was my great granddads from the early 20s.I noticed pitting forward of the chamber so I dont shoot it anymore.I still would like a 410 and was looking at a Stoeger o/u 410 with 26" barrels called the couger.Maybe someone here has one.Ive heard good...
by m.wun
Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I know, sorry bout this - fan blade ballancing
Replies: 15
Views: 1466

Re: OT: I know, sorry bout this - fan blade ballancing

Remove the blade and hang from a string at the center and see how it hangs...
by m.wun
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading 357, favorite primers and powders
Replies: 22
Views: 2834

Re: reloading 357, favorite primers and powders

For my pistol and rifle I load 7.5gr Unique and a 158gr xtp.I just loaded some 180wfngc
cast performance on top of 15gr of LiL Gun for my Marlin.
by m.wun
Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Savage's Tri Tip recipe ??
Replies: 13
Views: 797

Re: Old Savage's Tri Tip recipe ??

Tri tip is a Santa Maria central coast cali thing.Up there they cook over open flame of red oak.Just use a good beef rub and grill like a steak but just alittle longer because of the size.Slightly charred on the outside red in the center.Slice it across the grain with ranch beans and hot bread..If y...
by m.wun
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you kill without hitting?
Replies: 40
Views: 3642

Re: Can you kill without hitting?

Mythbusters did a show where they shot a 50 BMG within a inch of a bottle and it
didnt do a thing to it.Unless it touched the bottle it didnt even move the thing.
by m.wun
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Y2K's special Christmas gift to me - 86er helped!
Replies: 14
Views: 979

Re: OT - Y2K's special Christmas gift to me - 86er helped!

Seems the older you get the more that dust gets to youre eyes..
by m.wun
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Fishing Knots.
Replies: 13
Views: 1102

Re: OT – Fishing Knots.

Palomar and the Trilene knot.For loops I use the surgeon knot
by m.wun
Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My new boots, made in 1956
Replies: 25
Views: 1499

Re: OT: My new boots, made in 1956

Cool boots.Can you even use those in Texas?
by m.wun
Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glue gun bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 989

Glue gun bullets

I have been watching youtube videos.Theres a guy on there that goes by Ammosmith
and he has great step by step instruction on loading.He also was making bullets out
of hot glue with just a mag primer to shoot indoors. Sorry no link
by m.wun
Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun elk hunt
Replies: 8
Views: 1807

Re: Levergun elk hunt

Maybe its about time there was a hunting show with just leverguns that hunted
multiple species and actually talk about the guns alittle bit.All the while not making
it a total infomercial.
by m.wun
Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – My New Trout Rod & Reel.
Replies: 8
Views: 562

Re: OT – My New Trout Rod & Reel.

I was trout fishing this morning.Here in S.Cal its trout time now.I fish a semi private 125 acre lake that gets stocked every other tues with 4500lbs of rainbows till april.My best is a 6lb 4oz 25" fish.Its not the north woods but still good fishing.Have you ever used Berkly Power Worms?I use t...
by m.wun
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about the grizzly's
Replies: 0
Views: 641

How about the grizzly's

Thinking of trying to load the grizzly 160gr in the 357.Never loaded cast before,is there
anything different in loading them.Also curious as to powder.I have been interested in
lilgun powder and what primers to use.Ihave been loading with winchester primers,unique,
and xtp bullets.
by m.wun
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverevolution Ballistics? Same as a normal round?
Replies: 27
Views: 3936

Re: Leverevolution Ballistics? Same as a normal round?

I am wondering if the new 150gr GMX LE will be better.I would think expansion would be
more reliable and alittle more velocity might flatten the trajectory.
by m.wun
Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity???
Replies: 5
Views: 541

Re: Velocity???

I used Unique because I had it.Im still up in the air about what to get,2400,H110,lil gun?
I want to push a 158 around 1800,seems like a good speed but not to crazy.If I need more
I have the 30-30.
by m.wun
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity???
Replies: 5
Views: 541

Velocity???

Just loaded some 357 with 158 XTP and 7.5gr of Unique.Anyone know what kind of
velocity might they have out of a 1894c? I figured nothing spectacular,just curious.
by m.wun
Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The December Tonasket Washington Cowboy Silhouette shoot
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: The December Tonasket Washington Cowboy Silhouette shoot

Get an old smudgepot from an orchard,put it 10ft. from where youre shooting and
light it up.They will put out a whole lot of BTU's.
by m.wun
Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: THIN leather gloves?
Replies: 21
Views: 2794

Re: OT: THIN leather gloves?

You need the ones like OJ likes they are "KILLER"
by m.wun
Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 Makes Meat
Replies: 24
Views: 2545

Re: Marlin 1894 Makes Meat

Bout the only time I can say "nice rack" and not get slapped...
by m.wun
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning high gloss finish to oil
Replies: 18
Views: 2698

Re: Browning high gloss finish to oil

Maybe try to put some different wood on it and keep the orig. aside?
by m.wun
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-90 strikes again
Replies: 22
Views: 2082

Re: 45-90 strikes again

I would rather see pics. like these than the ones on mega bucks or the like.
by m.wun
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
Replies: 95
Views: 10669

Re: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)

One of my favs" dont know stuff from applebutter " or What the sam hell...
by m.wun
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT stainless cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 296

OT stainless cleaning

I just bought a Ruger 77 Hawkeye all weather in 308.I was wondering if there is
a differance in break in or cleaning a stainless rifle?
by m.wun
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skunks
Replies: 20
Views: 1590

Re: Skunks

I hear the douch only works on a Summers eve????
by m.wun
Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Deer Damage
Replies: 24
Views: 2168

Re: OT: Deer Damage

I think I saw a item in Cabelas once that you set up this motion detector deal
and when it goes off a sprinkler turns on.One of those old kind that has that
little slapper arm on it.
by m.wun
Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Power - Shock - Pics
Replies: 9
Views: 1150

Re: Power - Shock - Pics

My first deer I shot was a small mulie with a 7mm mag.It was quartering towards me @ 50 yards.The bullet struck the shoulder and exited the hip.That deer ran 40 yards and piled up There was such a shockwave that went through him it detatched his anus,with 6 in. of intestine sticking out.Everthing in...