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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1329
Re: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
A huge amount of good info. Thanks. Five Specials - so far- put me in the fan club.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard Rifle Fans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 210
Bullard Rifle Fans
The May-June of Rifle Magazine has a good article on the Bullard rifle. The pictured rifle is a close representation of mine though mine has a pistol grip.The article is much more accurate than some I've seen with obviously some research done with Scott Jamiesons incredible book(s). The total number...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1472
Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
Thanks everyone.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back From South Africa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1417
Re: Back From South Africa
Every evening dinner was a different meat. Between my son and I we harvested Impala,Nyala,Bushbuck,Zebra and a couple others . Ostrich,Zebra,Impala among others were menu items on succeeding nights. I was surprised how much I enjoyed each and all as I am not generally fond of wild game. All were muc...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 6884
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
"The pistol is for when a shotgun runs dry and you need to check for a pulse. " Man I love this place.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back From South Africa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1417
Back From South Africa
Like so many of you I finally made it on a hunting trip to South Africa. To be more accurate Limpopo in the north east of South Africa. The whole experience was fantastic - ok - maybe the long flight not so much. Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg makes for a long trip, with layovers, 39 hours. Du...
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 600
Re: Fedex or Ups ?
Well I used FedEx. Took my package without a hiccup. Guess we will see.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
- Replies: 7
- Views: 487
Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Thanks everyone.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
- Replies: 7
- Views: 487
Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
I'm going to South Africa come February on my first hunting trip there. North East SA , Limpopo to be precise. Airline tickets -Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg have been secured (by myself) and most everything else is in comfortable mind . The cell phone situation is still a bit murky but under...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 600
Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
I'm sure this this been discussed (and cussed) before but I'm in a bit of a time crunch. I have to return my Ruger LCP II 22lr (discussed earlier on another thread https://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=88996) to Ruger. Tomorrow. Opinions on which (Fedex or UPS) is the preferred?? Thanks...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 837
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 556
Re: Trouble with a Ruger.
Wife and I took the gun in question (Ruger LCP II 22 LR) out shooting again. Tried various different ammo (all high speed) and had the same problems ,stovepipes, light strikes/misfires and one not seen before. A couple times the pistol would reload but then not fire as if the firing pin had not rese...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 556
Re: Trouble with a Ruger.
The problem is that we really like the gun.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 556
Trouble with a Ruger.
I bought my wife a Ruger LCP II "Lite Rack" in 22 LR. Right out of the box it would only fire 2 maybe 3 times out of 10. Single loading,repeated restrikes,different brands no change. Light strikes the norm. Cleaned,bought a spring kit designed to cure this problem all to no avail.There is ...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How deer hunting started
- Replies: 3
- Views: 325
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23550
Re: Binoculars
Started using a chest harness probably 30 years ago and now it is almost as important as my Vortex 10x42 glasses. I now (last 10-12 years or so ) use a KUIU bino harness (https://www.kuiu.com/collections/bino-harness) for my yearly Alaska hunting trips. It is even better as it has extra pockets and ...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Washington's Dream - SNL skit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 600
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Misplaced Firearm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 906
Re: Misplaced Firearm
Gosh you guys make me feel good.
Daughter: Dad what do you want me to do with this pistol I found in this coat ( Down parka) you lent me to go skiing ?
Last used the parka 2 years previously, had looked for the pistol and figgered I had sold it.
Daughter: Dad what do you want me to do with this pistol I found in this coat ( Down parka) you lent me to go skiing ?
Last used the parka 2 years previously, had looked for the pistol and figgered I had sold it.
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AJMD429 I know you're not a dermatologist but have you seen this condition?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 255
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 837
Re: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...
Thanks. I have to look into loading 777 in cartridges (40-65 Win).
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard Leveraction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1048
Re: Bullard Leveraction
I believe at least one other on the forum has a Bullard rifle. A Canadian , G. Scott Jamieson, has authored two wonderful books on the Bullard rifle. These books are rich in the description,history,specifics and stunning pictures of the Bullard rifle story. I had the pleasure and good fortune to cor...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wet-forming a holster
- Replies: 11
- Views: 545
Re: Wet-forming a holster
What about vacuum packing the wet leather?
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 432
Re: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch
Thanks, I signed up.
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 special with round balls
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1146
Re: 44 special with round balls
I tried this years ago. I'll try to did out my findings, It was with Red Dot if I remember.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you wanted the plain Ruger Wrangler ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 370
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Far Side
- Replies: 5
- Views: 416
Re: The Far Side
My favorite artist.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joe Pickett
- Replies: 14
- Views: 680
Re: Joe Pickett
Tend to agree with Blaine on this one. Too many common sense gaffs as a LEO.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Airlines and ammo?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 310
Re: Airlines and ammo?
Advanced research (consensus) leads one to the conclusion loaded ammo is the only allowed. Simply asking to many questions can now raise "flags".
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2334
Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
All the above mentioned loads have worked for me, I would just advise against the real light weights of 110/125 grain.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 826
Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Same as every other day. Kimber Custom Compact.
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
- Replies: 30
- Views: 970
Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
I'd say I'm kinda 80/20. And no I'll not show a pic of my gun room.
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years
- Replies: 13
- Views: 711
Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years
Thanks for the info.
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Special .44 Specials
- Replies: 17
- Views: 726
Re: Special .44 Specials
Been a 44 Special fan for many,many years,but it appears I'm nowhere near you guys league.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Special.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1872
Re: 44 Special.
That I sold my 44 mags and now have .......let's just say...a number of 44 Specials says it all.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Case Cleaning
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1270
Re: Case Cleaning
Griff please expand a bit on the car wax, never heard that before. What kind, what's a dolip/ how much? Thanks.
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Quiet Patriot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 327
Re: A Quiet Patriot
Done this more than a few times,
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FFF (3F) Black powder in a 40-65 Win case.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 215
FFF (3F) Black powder in a 40-65 Win case.
What are the implications of loading 3F Black in a 40-65 ? I can't get 2F and I finally got my hands - through a friend - on a can of 3F. Let the games begin.
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steak Grilling
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1445
Re: Steak Grilling
What Walt said.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tubi
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1005
Re: tubi
Lots of good info. Glad so many asked the questions first. I can use the info without looking so dumb.
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Downloading videos off of YouTube...???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 319
Re: Downloading videos off of YouTube...???
Same question,Thanks.
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6.5 Needmoor vs .243 Win.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 699
Re: 6.5 Needmoor vs .243 Win.
A couple years ago the wife -a week before season- says "I want my own rifle to shoot my own deer". Scrambling (during Covid) to find a Youth 7mm-08 for the petite lady of my life the only option was an Savage Axis 6.5 CM. The only good thing hunting wise to come out of that season was the...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: KIMBER MICRO 9
- Replies: 17
- Views: 772
Re: KIMBER MICRO 9
I do not have a Micro 9 but after a number of Kimbers, I am sold on them. One of the few (early) factory/custom 1911s to reliably run right out of the box. Presently a Kimber Custom and a Custom Compact CDP (my EDC) is home here. I ran the micro trial via a Sig 238 then 938 to no further interest in...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humorous Skeeter story
- Replies: 20
- Views: 980
Re: Humorous Skeeter story
Skeeter had a good story about early 44 mag (4 inch) use in a shed. Deafening himself scaring an illegal if I remember. Went back to the Special.
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1071
Re: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI
"he committed his friend's soul into the hands of God" Question here, NOT a disagreement! Isn't his soul already in the hands of God and is this not just a celebration of such?
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2322
Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Welcome Andy! I may be interested in some custom work if you do such. I'll check out your website and maybe send you a picture of what I have in mind.
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wolf population in your state
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1183
Re: Wolf population in your state
Montana FWP says 1200 or so. Double that.
- Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mcpherson on Leverguns
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1978
Re: Mcpherson on Leverguns
Fascinating, simply fascinating thread. Awaiting the 44 Short (44 Special), 44 Long (44 Mag) thread. . Seriously though I'm amazed at the depth and breadth of knowledge of the gentlemen here.
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northern Precision Bullets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 628
Re: Northern Precision Bullets
Sure worth a look!
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2321
Re: Yellowstone Kelly
If I'm not mistaken his grave is right here in Billings.
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - A little - Mulie I shot in AZ
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2747
Re: OT - A little - Mulie I shot in AZ
Must be doing something wrong, as all I see is the two words "image".