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- Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 7.62x39, anyone partake?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5013
Re: 7.62x39, anyone partake?
I also have a CZ527 in 7.62 caliber. I found the Russian ammo not as accurate in it as others. It is a handy little rifle (carbine). They use a 1-9 twist and require a .311 bullet. I have been wanting to develop a load for a heavier bullet to take advantage of the quicker twist. They are nice little...
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question on primers and a "different" BP reloading question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1395
Re: Question on primers and a "different" BP reloading question
Good Questions. I remember a long ago article by Mike Ventorino was writing to explain how to check out the various surplus military rifles out there, using black powder for safety. He simply pulled the bullets (Usually Military Ball) from the case, replaced the smokeless powder with black powder, r...
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Difference with gilding and pure copper jackets?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1292
Re: Difference with gilding and pure copper jackets?
As I remember from "Hatchers Notebook", the government used Cupro-nickle jackets when they went from just lead to the new smokeless powders. They had a big problem with fouling from the jackets and had to use strong ammonia solutions to clean it out of the barrel. Experiments showed adding...
- Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi really should fix this issue!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1817
Re: Rossi really should fix this issue!
Kind of radical thinking there jh45gun. It is supposed to look cool, many buyers are not worried about accuracy, cool is always good to go. Impress your friends with the speed you can run it to empty, get a cool rig and so on. Of course some people just want to hit what they shoot at.
- Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Somewhat OT but about gun stuff. anyone use Painters Tape
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1874
Somewhat OT but about gun stuff. anyone use Painters Tape
I just had to make a comment on this Painters Tape. I got using it around the house not for painting, but securing boxes and packages. I found it nice to use to keep cardboard ammo boxes, plastic boxes and misc. containers closed up. It peels off without tearing the underlaying material and doesn't ...
- Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: help keeping in-line barrel clean
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1724
Re: help keeping in-line barrel clean
I have a number of muzzle loading rifles. I use the hot water method and for awhile I kept getting some rust showing up after everything was cleaned properly dried and wiped down with oil, various types. I started shooting with a bunch of reenactors and serious mountainmen enthusists and asked for s...
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Boar Spear
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4581
Re: New Boar Spear
Looks good Ji, I would suggest if you can get a split out piece of wood out of hickory or some such. If split right the grain of the wood will run the length of the shaft. If tempered right it will not break and splinter at a bad time. I use this method making ram rods for my long rifles. Also on te...
- Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air rifle scope
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3404
Re: Air rifle scope
Good comments on Airgun scopes. I have read (Somewhere) that is how Burris got into the game, their first efforts were on Air Gun scopes and they are supposed to be good for all kinds, just saying. I cannot recall the source, but was some years back. ATB
- Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When you shoot black powder
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2041
Re: When you shoot black powder
It was useful in battle sometimes. One story I read was during the Spanish American War most of the units were still armed with the Trapdoor Springfields shooting black powder loads. They were also used to lay down smoke screens with good weather conditions to hide movements from the enemy units. I ...
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pumpkin Pie anyone?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 834
Re: OT Pumpkin Pie anyone?
Saw one TV program on the raising and then the scoring of this super large pumpkins. It seems to be almost a full time job to do it right and then it can still fail. They are tended to most of the growing cycle and have to be turned and moved, measurements are taking quite ofte nearthe end of the gr...
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Camillus camp knife
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2449
Re: Camillus camp knife
This conversation sparked some of my recall. Back when Operation Desert Storm was starting up, the place I worked had a number of reservist called up to go visit there. Everyone was asked to make up some care packages. I donated about four of my Camilus knives to them, along with a pair of combat bo...
- Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Camillus camp knife
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2449
Re: Camillus camp knife
All I know it is stainless steel and seems to hold a good edge. I am not familar with cutlery stainless steels. I have had a number of these knives and always liked them. Too bad Camillus decided to discontinue them. Wish had a dozen more of them. Good luck on your search for what type of steel it is.
- Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rimmed cartridges and 'headspace'
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2690
Re: Rimmed cartridges and 'headspace'
Just wondering if barrel harmonics contribute much and how any head space problems might affect those harmonics. Bolt guns do not normally have to deal with stuff like magazine tubes, forearm attachment and so on. Seems some years back a number of shooters were all concerned about harmonics and barr...
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: EBR FEVER Finally Hit
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2800
Re: EBR FEVER Finally Hit
You may want to check a Wal-Mart store in your area. Mine offers, Colt's M-4 style, Sig Sauer Enhanced, M-4 Style and DPMS M-4 style. The last two go for just under 1,000 dollars. If they will have them check their warehouse or supply chain. I think the DPMS was arou 850 or so. I liked and got the S...
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strange results of saving their life(what women like best)??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1885
Re: Strange results of saving their life(what women like best)??
Good topic and informative. I have two nieces who like to shoot. One is a real gunny and one likes it once in a while. We got talking of the verious guns out there and they indicated they would like to try some of mine. Well it worked out well. Since then I have gifted them each new Browning Hi-Powe...
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New el cheapo loading press
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1881
Re: New el cheapo loading press
Charles, nice looking press. My father made his own which is direct copy of that Pacific press. He was quite a machinest and handing in doing it. Had a friend who worked at a foundry cast it from iron, my father made the wooden pattern, then machined it when cast. I don't know the year he did it but...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Watch that cheap factory ammo...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3090
Re: Watch that cheap factory ammo...
Good responses here. I do believe I saw an article (possibly in the "American Rifleman" some years back, that put some caution out about surplus military ammo. They explained some of this stuff is on the market as it had some problems, one problem was no primer flash holes, over and under ...
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PMR-30 failure
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4062
Re: PMR-30 failure
Golly! Post went from a failure on a gun to ethics of putting down a dog. I would like to mention a possible cause of the fun failure. Jeff is known to shoot left handed. Most guns are built for right handed shooters. Just Saying
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barrel Relining Question ???
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3200
Re: Barrel Relining Question ???
I had Redman reline a Winchester Low-wall 22 musket. Barrel was marked 22 Long Rifle, rifling was 1-20 twist, shot good 8 inch groups, was evidently rifled for 22 Shorts. He did a great job, shoots 10 shots with right ammo into about 3/4's of an inch at 25 yards, Really improved the rifle. The rifle...
- Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request- Job Opportunity
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2036
Re: Prayer Request- Job Opportunity
Hope it goes well for you. I know some the departments in your area and some are very good. I have worked as a Deputy in Illinois back in the old days and today is nothing like it is today. I also worked at the Florida Department of Corrections, it is different from any other for of Law Enforcement ...
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aussie invasion, some local knowledge required
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4011
Re: Aussie invasion, some local knowledge required
If you check you will also find some good beer breweries along the way. Just saying. Hope you get to enjoy your time here in the States. ATB
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fried Green....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2333
Re: Fried Green....
Might be good. Now on Paw Paw's I haven't seen them since I moved down south here in Florida. We had them by the loads in Illinois along the Fox River. Good eating only problem was the seeds. Each fruit is loaded with them and they are big. Take a gunch of Paw Paw's to make a good meal. Miss them a ...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drunken Bears.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1481
Re: Drunken Bears.
I have also read the article. I wonder if this is the truth or just something he told his mother and Grandmother to deflect the blame from his own partying and actions. You know how some norwegians can get after a few beers. Just saying .
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well i used to have rabbits
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1927
Re: Well i used to have rabbits
Might want to look at getting some Guinea Fowl. My Grandfather always refered to them a the policemen of the barnyard. Sure could raise a rucus. When something that didn't belong in their territory showed up. They didn't like animals or birds fighting or getting rowdy either. Their cries or calls ar...
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ooops!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1816
Re: Ooops!
They did mention after the plane flew out to McDill, that several Airforce Security Vehicles came into the air port and off loaded some material. No one knew (Reporting) what it was or why it was taken away. Interesting day for the pilot I am sure. I live a couple of miles from a small air port here...
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Impulse buy: 1884 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3086
Re: Impulse buy: 1884 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70
I also have such a springfield. They are great rifles and lots of fun. If you want to shoot black powder you need J.D. Wolfe's book on loading the .45-70 Goverment Cartridge. I have used a variety of loads over the years and finally got his book and followed his recipes it worked wonders for accurac...
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 7mm Mauser range report
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2559
Re: 7mm Mauser range report
They look good, did you check the throat of the barrel and find what the lead is before the rifling. I am not sure but there some comment years back a lot the these rifles were chambered for the long round nosed jacketed bullets and had long leads. The thinking was if possible have a shorter barrel ...
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rust on a Remington 870
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2579
Re: Rust on a Remington 870
I found RIG is one of the best to keep rust away. Also most guns when the metal is finished upon production, they will rinse it in a stop (oil) bath prior to packaging and shipping. This helps a bit but here in Florida not much. I have found the best treatment for new blued gun is to strip the wood ...
- Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stupid question, but I just gotta ask - forest fires E vs W
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2570
Re: Stupid question, but I just gotta ask - forest fires E vs W
Most of the problems are due to lack of proper management of forests. If you let undergrowth build up, don't remove dead trees and litter from the trees, it creates the enviorment for out of control forest fires. Look at someplace like Germany. Their forests are kept clean, I do believe the people i...
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Andy Griffith
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3139
Re: RIP Andy Griffith
He was a good man. I agree with you Rust (What it was was football) best one I ever heard. Need it replayed before every big leaque football game, kind of changes you views of the game. ATB
- Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet Lube for 45/70 cowboy?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1177
Re: Bullet Lube for 45/70 cowboy?
If you cannot find what you might want, use the old formula. 1/2 beeswax and 1/2 olive oil or similar oils. Also might want to put a lube wad under the bullet, over the powder, put a piece of parchment (baking item) under the wad of lube, to keep it out of the powder. Works great for black or smokel...
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: google?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1150
Re: google?
I see on another forum someone suggest trying a new(er) site. It is http://www.gunspecs.com. Went to it and looks pretty good. Didn't do a long or detailed search but it does list just about everything you might be interested. Will have to check out more later.
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wondering if anyone else likes "Half Ship Models"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1148
Re: Wondering if anyone else likes "Half Ship Models"
A few years back I met one fella who liked to make true accurate scale model sailing ships. They had to be an exact replica. The rigging, when viewed with magnifier looked identical to the real stuff. The planking and fittings were exact duplicats when examined closely. Took a lot of time and a lot ...
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you want versatility,,,,
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1370
Re: If you want versatility,,,,
Nice looking replica. Caliber is nice as well. I have two, one custom Bill Large barrel which is very accurate. One which is so-so in .58 caliber. Is it possible over your way to get different barrels if you wanted a rifled barrel. Just curious. Most of the original military Zouaves were converted i...
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me Colt Official Police
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2031
Re: New to me Colt Official Police
Hard to go wrong with that one. My first centerfire handgun was a Colt Official Army, my Dad got it in or around 1922, new. I sure shot a bunch of his and mine handloads through it. It had the six inch barrel, many years later I scored a used (Police Issue) four inch, still great. Enjoy it. Also my ...
- Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thought I was going to die... so I tried to kill as many
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3546
Re: Thought I was going to die... so I tried to kill as many
I don't know the current set up for hiring the Gurhkas but I seem to remember they do get paid but also their country receives money for each one who is selected to serve. They are a tough people. One program on TV showed how they have competions to see who can qualify for the military system. One e...
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone live near Dallas, GA?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 732
Re: Anyone live near Dallas, GA?
Cannot help you but have you tried to contact a local to the area historical society or similar thing like a library on the net. A lot of these places are proud of their past and strive to keep it going. Just Saying, good luck.
- Wed May 30, 2012 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 8624
Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
I seem to remember some gun magazine many years back did a short article on the guns of this feud. They included some information on the feud and such. Seems most of the guns used were on the cheap side, very few pristine or expensive guns of the period were in evidence. As for the feud, it had mome...
- Wed May 30, 2012 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: big bears and 45-70
- Replies: 62
- Views: 10228
Re: big bears and 45-70
The original 45-70 loadings with 405 grain and 500 grain bullets were meant to break down horses and kill at 500 yards. They did this very well. In that day calvary was the bain of the foot soldiers, they could flank infantry and break up infantry attacks quickly. The Army back then wanted a round t...
- Fri May 25, 2012 10:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just what goes on in there? Barrel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1392
Re: Just what goes on in there? Barrel
Don't forget Gain Twist rifling which was supposed to avoid these problems. I don't know if anyone does this anymore, it did have it supporters. Good Luck...........
- Fri May 25, 2012 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soft vs. hard cast questions.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2534
Re: Soft vs. hard cast questions.
Soft bullets seem to be more forgiving when shot within their limits. The harder is better comes from people claiming soft bullets leaded up their barrels too much. As stated a properly sized and fitted bullet with a good lube will usually shoot without leading if kept to proper velocity. Linotype w...
- Thu May 24, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just what goes on in there? Barrel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1392
Re: Just what goes on in there? Barrel
One thing I have read about gunpowder and its burning makes some sense I think. Gun Powder is a combination of Charcoal, Saltpeter, and Sulfur. When set afire, the combinations will burn, but the demons feeding on the sulfur will become constipated by the saltpeter. The carcoal is the intial heat th...
- Thu May 24, 2012 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Burn rate of powder.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1672
Re: Burn rate of powder.....
If this gun,rifle, or handgun is tight infront of the chamber in the barrel itself, you will probably want to lap or polish the tight spot out. A lot of todays guns are crush fit on the barrel to the frame. Squeezes the barrel a bit. A qood quality barrel will be tapered from chamber to the muzzle, ...
- Thu May 17, 2012 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Meal Replacement bars (think Pemican... only with grain...)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1609
Re: Meal Replacement bars (think Pemican... only with grain...)
The big thing on making something like you mention is to maintain a sterile enviorment. Something like canning food, using a pressure cooker, not so much to cook the material rather to insure it is sterile. Then vacum pack whatever you come up. Use heavy plastic bags, 3 mils or heavier, to ensure th...
- Sun May 13, 2012 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dud rounds?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3022
Re: Dud rounds?
Don't know if you have a major problem or not. I am not too sure if this would be a safe procedure to use in your rifle or not. One trick I have used and experimented with due to powder postioning and also failures to ignite powder charges. I would put a small black powder charge in the case, agains...
- Tue May 08, 2012 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3468
Re: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
On the subject of large magazines and trench magazines, I seem to remember one objection to them was they stayed in the rifle and were loaded with stripper clips. It was found that in the trench warefare, a lot of crud was introduced into the extended magazines with all the dirt and muck and mud fro...
- Tue May 08, 2012 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A can of worms for you: Is a 30-06 fine, too?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3448
Re: A can of worms for you: Is a 30-06 fine, too?
A 30-06 is a pretty much do it all cartridge. The platform rifle is the big thing. I like the 30-06 as it likes cast bullets, light bullets, heavy bullets. There is tons of information on what it likes. It has been around now for over a century and has been experimented with to just about no end. It...
- Sun May 06, 2012 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3468
Re: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
Nice looking rifle. As you say magazines can be expensive. I wonder if one can figure a way to adapt either the rifle or the magazines so something like the M-14 magazines would work or not. I am sure some have tried. I see MagPul is making some7.62 Nato mags for some use. Who knows maybe they can c...
- Sun May 06, 2012 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting Turkeys... Ow....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1689
Re: Hunting Turkeys... Ow....
Can be fun, big bird attacking a car. Back around 1970 just north Elgin, Illinois there was a truck carrying live turkeys. This was the big stock truck, 18 wheels and all. The truck went off the road, flipped broke the sides open. Around two hundred, IIRC, turkeys got out. Were all over the road, ru...
- Fri May 04, 2012 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3637
Re: Any Roofer Types Here? Price Check
Hard to say on the price. A lot depends on local building codes and what has to be done to be in compliance. I would suggest a couple of things which will cost more. One is to make it a slanted roof and two is to make it a metal roof. I like theGalvaluminum, it is pricey, but will usually last aroun...