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by .45colt
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Shot
Replies: 20
Views: 3054

:) thats the perfect time to shrug Your Shoulders and say "Well it Had to go Somewhere". :D .Great Story.Jim.
by .45colt
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any body heard......
Replies: 6
Views: 1114

Thank God for that as when Kirk talks My Ears just want to Listen. :) .Jim.
by .45colt
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: general pupose .45 colt loads
Replies: 19
Views: 4790

Jerry B, My favorite load is the "Keith" load shooting over 1100fps out of the Ruger and about 1500fps out of My 24"Win Legacy. I have shot many of the high-end +P loads and while they are fun I don't see any need for them in Ohio. I have also shot 200gr Desparado soft-cast over 12-13...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92? 357
Replies: 14
Views: 3285

There has been a semi-underground secret society here on Leverguns--whew-- :wink: for some time.it has all revolved around these Rossi .357 rifles. I finally got one last December and it's all they said it would be and more. :D .mine has an action that feels like it is lined with teflon it is smooth...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Blackpowder or no powder only
Replies: 29
Views: 3898

Not to be a Killjoy here but why is this in the classifieds??? I have had a couple shots/an beers after work and wonder if I'm losing it? :) .Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my first photos
Replies: 18
Views: 2970

Very Nice. Thanks. Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I don't normally do this,.....Update!!
Replies: 46
Views: 6384

Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good day at the range
Replies: 5
Views: 793

Those are very good targets, I prefer your method as well for hunting guns. In a real hunt You have it covered. Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SO TOTALLY OT- DON'T EVEN BOTHER LOOKING...
Replies: 39
Views: 5393

Prayers Sent. I believe We are all stronger than We ever thought and when these things happen something good will come of it. It has in My life but never in the time I wanted. one day at a time. Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Macho Shooter !
Replies: 47
Views: 7407

The extended family out on the farm like to have big power in just about everything. ++p loads in the .44 and 454 casull (one hand) plinking with .458 winchester and now they have a blackpowder cannon. one weekend the were shooting a 10ga double with one hand and one broke His wrist. I tried but cou...
by .45colt
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Original Elmer Keith Gun.
Replies: 14
Views: 2934

it's # 1150 a .45cal Bullard.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Original Elmer Keith Gun.
Replies: 14
Views: 2934

That is really somthing. What a fine revolver. one could easily spend hours looking the guns over on that site. let Me choose one and it would be this.
http://juliaauctions.net/auctions/catal ... 0&sale=233
by .45colt
Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a perfect weekend
Replies: 5
Views: 1008

I like the part about shooting skeet, thirty years ago the bro's and I went to the club on a nasty march day in ohio. We begged to get on a squad with a guy who owened a bar not far away. He had a overunder that cost over $1,000 at the time and I had my 870 deergun with the sights on the barrel :) ....
by .45colt
Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Any other northerners here had enough (weather thread)
Replies: 45
Views: 6272

Well here in ohio this winter don't even compare to some of the ones we have had in the past. People get used to a few easy winters and then buy little "cute" sporty cars and when we have a storm like this past weekend it's the end of the world :shock: . One of the baywatch babes I work wi...
by .45colt
Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Special thanks to Mr Steve Young,
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

I am happy it worked out for You and not at all surprised that Steve helped with it. I have only called Him once but he answered My questions and saved Me money in the process. We are very fortunate to have Him on this forum.Jim.
by .45colt
Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handled a Mossberg lever at Dicks Sporting Goods
Replies: 21
Views: 3561

Most of the Salesmen I have seen at Gander Mountian should be on a CAR lot in the blizzard that is going on in ohio right now. last year a local gander had a standard pre-64 Win 94 30-30 on the used rack,had been hunted alot. A big "pre 64" $1,300 tag was on it. I said that I had a model 6...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 winchester: Show and Tell continues
Replies: 26
Views: 3562

Thanks Hobie,the Wife will see even less of Me now. :shock: .Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mossberg Leveraction
Replies: 59
Views: 14276

Good to hear,waiting for the article.Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- ACCADENT ON I-95
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

If ever I saw alcohol abuse this is it. how sad. :( .Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 winchester: Show and Tell continues
Replies: 26
Views: 3562

Cable,what a great '76.thanks for the pictures. To All, Are there any forums that have range reports on the '76 rifles?? the 50-95 in particular? I have Mike Venturino's "shooting leverguns of the old west" but aside from that I have not seen much about reloading/shooting it.Thanks. Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Very Neat Old Barrel Sight
Replies: 11
Views: 2067

Man does that look like it would be fast to shoot,with a white or brass bead up front. Thanks For the picture.Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mossberg Leveraction
Replies: 59
Views: 14276

Come on now sleepy-head We are all waiting to Hear about the new Mossberg. :) .Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone use Gun Kote finish?
Replies: 8
Views: 1480

Ben,years ago A co-worker gave Me an old italian cap and ball revolver that had been put away in the basement after it was shot. :( . I cleaned it up as best I could and degreased it. The gun-cote I got was in a spray can and I followed the directions-heating the parts in the oven,I think I gave the...
by .45colt
Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone Have a .33 Win model '86 ??
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

Rangerider7 & Sixgun,thank You very much for the pictures and the great information. If they only could talk. Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone Have a .33 Win model '86 ??
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

Anyone Have a .33 Win model '86 ??

A truckdriver at work says He has an old 86 in .33 Winchester and may sell it. Anyone have one or shoot one.? any input appreciated.Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 73 in .32 WCF
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

I don't know of a '73 in .32 special but if He ment 32-20 here is A Uberti that looks pretty good. might have to paste for the link to work.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/934747411/Gu ... _32_20.htm
by .45colt
Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- I made my bed...
Replies: 21
Views: 3751

The Women have NO problem making life miserable when WE want to clean a gun or work on the truck or anything MAN related. Yet they think nothing of using nail polish remover or nail polish or any manner of cleaners, in the house when WE are home,and it STINKS. I was once out in the shed 100' from th...
by .45colt
Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .50-95
Replies: 11
Views: 2640

That cresent buttplate won't hurt if You hold it like it was ment to be used.Jim.
by .45colt
Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some thoughts on Lee Precision
Replies: 63
Views: 8433

LEE, may not be the most popular or the best but All I want is $1.00 back for every round I have loaded on my turret press since the mid '80's.
And Now The Movie Folks.....Jim.
by .45colt
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daughter in Hospital UPDATE GOOD NEWS
Replies: 43
Views: 4874

Ben in Your Shoes.Prayers Sent.Jim.
by .45colt
Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--way off but my niece and gangrene problem
Replies: 43
Views: 6199

Man, how tough is this. Prayers Sent, God Bless.Jim.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skinner barrel mounted peep sights
Replies: 12
Views: 5878

We are all very different creatures, tho We may all walk on two legs.Years ago I couldn't understand why shooters hated the SXS shotgun for trap or skeet. I looked into it and it seemed that nobody made a sideXside stocked for targets. skeet was no problem and after I set-up a BSS 30" barrels w...
by .45colt
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - First Sioux to receive the Medal of Honor
Replies: 20
Views: 3107

When I read things such as this TEARS STREAM DOWN MY FACE and I am totally humbled in my meager life. The Native "AMERICANS" have paid the price over and over again. God Bless Him. I have a Brother -in -Law who I think was robbed of a Medal of Honor in Viet-Nam because He wouldn't Kiss the...
by .45colt
Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - prayer request- UPDATE
Replies: 31
Views: 4817

Prayers sent.I hope all is well.Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evening visitor- lion pics
Replies: 41
Views: 6515

I Love the Big Cats but this one would have a dinner plate out back and He would disappear one nite. I wouldn't be looking over My shoulder for this Cat :shock: .Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg 30-30
Replies: 8
Views: 1629

Pop,You might want to wait as Mossberg is comeing out with a new lever this year. Welcome to the Fire. Jim.
http://www.mossberg.com/images/dcatalog ... Action.pdf
by .45colt
Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 1886!
Replies: 14
Views: 3198

Yep either Two beers is tooo many or this machine don't have any pictures to look at :shock: :? .Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 what is it good for???
Replies: 46
Views: 11773

Terry hit it right on the head. Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: ruger
Replies: 26
Views: 3452

I bought a Bisley .45 the first year they came out.still have it. In my humble opinion there is no more versitle factory revolver than the one you have. :) . Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the hunt that changed my life
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Great Post Scott, I have had My fill of idiots in the woods and if I can't be assured of A safe hunt I don't go anymore. Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32-20 will not chamber rounds
Replies: 23
Views: 4849

kentdep, don't get too worried about it. I bought a CL 32-20 made in 1989 that is a sweetheart :wink: . work up some loads and see what happens.
by .45colt
Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brand new (to me) Win. 94
Replies: 22
Views: 3439

Thats a Real beaut.Well worth the $$$.Jim.
by .45colt
Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone in S/W New York State?
Replies: 2
Views: 479

Thanks Noah. Jim.
by .45colt
Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone in S/W New York State?
Replies: 2
Views: 479

Anyone in S/W New York State?

Hello, We are takeing a day trip up to Ellicottville and are there any Gunshops or sporting goods worth seeing? will be taking 86 past Jamestown. Thanks,Jim.
by .45colt
Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kirk'ds winter shooting.
Replies: 18
Views: 3098

ohwin94_61, I can assure You Sir that the Redhook is only in the pictures to hold the targets as a breeze was starting to pick up and the Beer was on the porch. I do Not drink while I am shooting.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kirk'ds winter shooting.
Replies: 18
Views: 3098

Old Savage, I hope to test the model 99 takedown 303 next week and see if "BEER INDUCED OSSICALTION" can be recreated in the freezer-lab. :shock: .if not the more ANTI-FREEZE WILL BE APPLIED AS NEEDED. Your servant. Jim.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kirk'ds winter shooting.
Replies: 18
Views: 3098

Joe, the 64 WINCHESTER (1953) is the one that I would bet on. the Model 92 (new to Me) is very slick and must have been worked on by a 'smith as it is like butter on teflon. 8) . I must add that neither of these rifles has been shot off the bench by Me. Jim.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kirk'ds winter shooting.
Replies: 18
Views: 3098

Kirk'ds winter shooting.

I went out back yesterday with the model 64 30-30 and the new to Me EMF-Rossie 92 357 mag. I paced off 75 paces and loaded the guns turned and fired as if I were hunting. the temp was around 20 degrees and I fired deliberite but as if I were shooting at a Deer. The 64 was shooting factory winchester...
by .45colt
Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin .45-70 blow up
Replies: 29
Views: 6266

On the Leverguns coverpage under articles there is one about blowups for those that haven't seen it.
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/taylor/blowups.htm
by .45colt
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Spam Phone Calls ESPECIALLY those about Car Warranty...
Replies: 18
Views: 3523

Cutter Has it right. 'specially on whiskey night!them Guys don't like to here me sing Jonny Cash. they go away.Jim.