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by KCSO
Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thread size
Replies: 8
Views: 993

Re: thread size

Firearms Encyclopedia from Brownell's
by KCSO
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round based bullets?
Replies: 13
Views: 1482

Re: Round based bullets?

Yes Franklin Mann tried round based bullets in about 1890 looking for a perfect bullet base that wouldn't tip from gas pressure.

Didn't work.
by KCSO
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Extractor not holding shell in Rem 25. FIXED!
Replies: 9
Views: 1228

Re: Extractor not holding shell in Rem 25. Fix?

Build it up with weld, re ut it and re shape it and then re temper it. Shouldn't cost more than a couple new ones.
by KCSO
Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Yellowboy Carbine.
Replies: 15
Views: 1679

Re: Uberti Yellowboy Carbine.

Use some black powder fouling on a damp rag, quickest thing I know to tarnish brass.
by KCSO
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you clean gun parts in a vibrating tumbler?
Replies: 13
Views: 3086

Re: Can you clean gun parts in a vibrating tumbler?

I use an ULTRASONIC cleaner for cleaning but not a tumbler. If you are just lookinng for a good parts cleaning solution try 50/50 Simple Green and water and after the cleaning SOAK the parts in a m/d lubricant.
by KCSO
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you know about the world of Beretta?
Replies: 19
Views: 2330

Re: What do you know about the world of Beretta?

Beretta is now the parent company of Uberti. At one time Uberti and several other companies, Pietta ect were all in one town in Italy right down the street from each other. Doc Carlson visited the plants and did a write up on it and he has some great pictures of the different factories.
by KCSO
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Leverguns?
Replies: 14
Views: 3013

Re: Martini Leverguns?

Bob Adams has the sights but they will cost yo almost as much as a whole gun. One of mine is D and T for target blocks and the Leatherwood Malcolm 6x sure fits nice. The 17" looks just right on the 12.
by KCSO
Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Leverguns?
Replies: 14
Views: 3013

Martini Leverguns?

Well it has a lever in the right spot at least. I had to dig out the old target rifles so I can learn to shoot left handed and the 12 and the 12/15 at least have stocks I can still get down on so they were my first candidates. I forgot how much fun one 22 at a time can be with a truely accurate rifl...
by KCSO
Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firestarter stuff - product recommendation
Replies: 30
Views: 2714

Re: Firestarter stuff - product recommendation

I've carried a belt pouch with a flint and steel with me now for over 40 years. For casual use, pipe lighting and such I use a tinder tube, but I use char cloth and regular tinder for starting camp fires and such. If you need a cheater HOT fire quick steel wool is THE thing.
by KCSO
Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older Eyes/ Aperture sights...
Replies: 33
Views: 4923

Re: Older Eyes/ Aperture sights...

Since I am currently working on a Martini target rifle and am setting up the sights this is right close to home. For field hunting with peep sights I want a fairly large hole say 1/16 inch or larger and towards dark a full 3/16th is ok. For the front for hunting I want a small gold bead or a plain n...
by KCSO
Mon May 21, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So I asked; is there any way of seeing the results of too mu
Replies: 22
Views: 2514

Re: So I asked; is there any way of seeing the results of too mu

Even case head expansion is iffy at lower pressures in say 45 Colt. And if you have an oversize chamber it is worse but here goes. Get a good mike and mike the case heads just in front of the rim on a FACTORY fired case. Use that for your base line and any expansion .002 over the base line is too mu...
by KCSO
Mon May 21, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR-Assasin's weapon of choice!
Replies: 19
Views: 2436

Re: BLR-Assasin's weapon of choice!

Yes there are, or rather were silenced revolvers. They were made on Smiith Model 10 HB revolveres with interfearance fit to the cylinder barrel. They were chambered in 38 special and were used by tunnel rats and oters in Vietnam.
by KCSO
Fri May 18, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The signs of too much powder?
Replies: 22
Views: 2966

Re: The signs of to much powder?

Do like my customer, load till the rifle blows up then buy a new gun and drop the powder charge 2 grains! I kid you not.

If you ever need moore powder than a good loading manual say is max you are hunting way too much animal with way too little gun.
by KCSO
Tue May 08, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
Replies: 34
Views: 3336

Re: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt

Probably would be if you could get one, they have been on allocated (read big guys only) since they first came out.
by KCSO
Tue May 01, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taurus Acquires Heritage Manufacturing
Replies: 18
Views: 3112

Re: Taurus Acquires Heritage Manufacturing

Well if that isn't feces bidding on a turd. Right now Taurus is running 30% returns for quality control issues and Heritage the last three guns we got in none would even fire. In each one the transfer bar was too short to hit the firing pin.
by KCSO
Tue May 01, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What, no bidders?
Replies: 21
Views: 4731

Re: What, no bidders?

Uh, I know a WWII collector and last one I saw like that was solid bronze. I would almost guess that that is a knock off. IF it ever sold I'll bet someone gets burned.
by KCSO
Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester mod 1894 rubber buttplate
Replies: 15
Views: 2762

Re: Winchester mod 1894 rubber buttplate

You can at least make that buttplate presentable by repairing it with acraglass tinted to match the original.
by KCSO
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old-Time bullet lubricants
Replies: 36
Views: 7507

Re: Old-Time bullet lubricants

A lot of the modern lard is salted and you don't want salt in your lube. I have rendered my own lard and used it and also deer tallow and sheep talllow. The sheep tallow is your old Dixie Zip lube. The best B/P and low velocity bullet lube Ii use is bear grease and beeswax mixed to suit the weather....
by KCSO
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chaparral 76 range report and new outfit
Replies: 176
Views: 15160

Re: Chaparral 76 range report and new outfit

Slug your bore and i bet it is a tad oversize, that has been the big complaint with these. Try a 460 cast bullet of 250 to 300 grains.
by KCSO
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harley Davidson--which one?
Replies: 116
Views: 11397

Re: Harley Davidson--which one?

OJ
Send me your E mail I had an R90 in 75 and am looking for another BMW
by KCSO
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harley Davidson--which one?
Replies: 116
Views: 11397

Re: Harley Davidson--which one?

Of course everyone knows Thor rode a Harley... And Thor rode in his chariot of iron that made the rumble of thunder as he went, and the ladies of Asgard trembled as he passed, but Thor was pleased with the sound and was never so happy as when he was journeying in his chariot. Norse Mythology from Th...
by KCSO
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm going to need a good gunsmith.
Replies: 10
Views: 1387

Re: I'm going to need a good gunsmith.

The Uberti 45 I have seen have two big problems either the muzzle is dented where the sight is shoved into place or the bores run as much as 455. A green Mountain barrel from Brownells will cure the problem but it will set you back about $150.00 plus the cost of labor and rebluing say $250.00 or mor...
by KCSO
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore specs 1892 Rossi 45 Colt.
Replies: 13
Views: 2367

Re: Bore specs 1892 Rossi 45 Colt.

They run from 452 up to 455 and it's luck of the draw. I use an old Ideal mould that drops a 456 bullet and it works just fine.
by KCSO
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunsmith for Lightening and trimming barrels
Replies: 5
Views: 942

Re: Gunsmith for Lightening and trimming barrels

I would think our own Mr. Taylor would be the man you want.
by KCSO
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Native American Indians
Replies: 84
Views: 8789

Re: Native American Indians

I would rather be an Alabama field hand in 1860 than live on the rez today.
by KCSO
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope mounting
Replies: 16
Views: 1536

Re: Scop mounting

You can get screws a lot tighter with torx screws and too many folks would use thread lock and then couldn't get the screws out again. I have never used loc tight but prefer just a light coat of fingernail polish and have never had a base come loose and have never had a stuck screw.
by KCSO
Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery Solved, then more questions - Cleaning .22 LR
Replies: 32
Views: 2934

Re: Mystery Solved, then more questions - Cleaning .22 LR

In ROTC we only cleaned our rifle bores whe absolutly necessary. After cleaning we had to shoot at least 50 rounds before we shot a match. Later on my own I tried to see if this was really necessary and fouond that it does take a few shots to get the bore back in shape for ultimate accuracy. If I re...
by KCSO
Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy at the race track??
Replies: 13
Views: 1122

Re: Pitchy at the race track??

I know ths is Leverguns and I shouldn't ask but I am an old side hack man and I have to know more about your rig. That looks fantastic, what frame and what wheel on the hack? A wooden spoked wheel?
by KCSO
Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report: Relined Stevens Favorite
Replies: 10
Views: 1597

Re: Range report: Relined Stevens Favorite

I have generaly found that a re lined barrel will shoot as good or in most cases, better than the original rifle if you use a good quality liner.
by KCSO
Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video
Replies: 11
Views: 2337

Re: Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Video

I will have to actually SEE one first as the last thing I got from good old Charlie was junk and the replacment was junk and neither he nor his boss even knew what junk was. Now CDNN is selling all their old guns as is at about 1/2 price.
by KCSO
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: another string; provenance of stolen guns
Replies: 6
Views: 1372

Re: another string; provenance of stolen guns

Returning stolen property... First all evidence recovered MUST by law be held until the appeal period for a convicts crime is finished OR until such time as the County Attroney decides there will never be any prosecution. Appeals in NE on a felony is 6 months after conviction. I have seen a C/A hold...
by KCSO
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Silver Soldering?
Replies: 15
Views: 2338

Re: Silver Soldering?

Real sivler soldering, better described as silver braze needs a hi temp torch and a propane torch wo't do the trick you need either oxy acetelene or a oxy propane outfit. You can use MAPP gas and Oxy but those outfits burn up a tank of oxy for every little job. It takes a little practice to get the ...
by KCSO
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Results: Wasted Childdhood - Playing w/Crayons
Replies: 12
Views: 1613

Re: Results: Wasted Childdhood - Playing w/Crayons

Geeze and I couldn't even stay between the lines! That is real art!
by KCSO
Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fact, Or Old Wives Tale??
Replies: 10
Views: 1168

Re: Fact, Or Old Wives Tale??

Filing the nose off a FMJ bullet to expose lead can lead to big problems. If the base is not enclosed you can shoot out the lead and leave the jacket in the bore. I saw this the first time with a GI 45 with a badly bulged barrel. On a TMJ it can be done safely but I have never gotten any better expa...
by KCSO
Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bi-focals
Replies: 54
Views: 5754

Re: Bi-focals

Bottom line biifocals suck, period. They are just marginally better than not seeing at all.
by KCSO
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've grown to despise my Browning B92
Replies: 54
Views: 11648

Re: I've grown to despise my Browning B92

Old Ranger, what caliber is your gun? If it ia s 44 mag I have foound several where the front sight dovetail was cut to tight and when the front sight was pressed in it pt a wrinkle in the bore. It doesn't take much of a dent or wrinkle in the grooves to really mess up the accuracy. The cure is to s...
by KCSO
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357mag Levergun Accuracy
Replies: 26
Views: 3137

Re: 357mag Levergun Accuracy

At a friends shoot one time he asked about the Rossi I carried in the trunk as an adjunct to my 357 revolver. I pulled the gun out sat down at the bench and put 5 rounds into a playing card at a measured 100 yards. I'll have to quote John Wayne hre, "there's some who are better with a shot gun ...
by KCSO
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy National Atheist Day!
Replies: 51
Views: 5599

Re: Happy National Atheist Day!

God Bless every one of them, there that should really make 'em happy!
by KCSO
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing just the brass 'gold' bead on a front sight...?
Replies: 20
Views: 2415

Re: Replacing just the brass 'gold' bead on a front sight...?

If it is the crimp in kind you can just use a brass escuetcheon pin, trim the shank to length and push it in and re crimp and you have a perfect rounded bead.
by KCSO
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When to say when ,elderly parent
Replies: 27
Views: 2771

Re: When to say when ,elderly parent

We deal with this all the time and most relatives are so afraid they will make the driver mad they leave it to L/E to deal with. My general rule of thumb is ride with them for one hour and if they don't scare you they are good to go. Don't count on help from the family doctor unless YOU pay his billl.
by KCSO
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns from the 60's,.
Replies: 21
Views: 2233

Re: Guns from the 60's,.

I have the same problem when I take a picture of the wife, must be something in the camera, huh.
by KCSO
Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firing pin - how long??
Replies: 7
Views: 1067

Re: Firing pin - how long??

When it hits the breech face it's too darn long! Peening the breech face ruins the chamber.
by KCSO
Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old cook stove
Replies: 32
Views: 3610

Re: The old cook stove

That be the pup water tank and all, I grew up with one of those. That and a lever gun hanging over the back door.
by KCSO
Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looking for knife info
Replies: 22
Views: 2060

Re: looking for knife info

What do you want the knife to do? Be easy to sharpen, cut forever without sharpening, thow it into a tree and straighten it oout again? As to just cutting something a bronze knife will cut, but not very long, a steel knife of 4895 will be easy to sharpen and will do a pretty good job all roound. The...
by KCSO
Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A chopper it is, then.
Replies: 165
Views: 19144

Re: A chopper it is, then.

Having ridden across the state on a hardtail I will bet you like this much more. Kinda a fat bob style and a good riding machine. Do guns and motorcycles go together? Most of my gun friends are bike people too, seems like. I currently have a couple Yamaha's but have run the gamut in the last 40 year...
by KCSO
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 rifle for hunting
Replies: 67
Views: 7293

Re: 22 rifle for hunting

The new Henry H001T octagon barrel guns are really nice and good shooters too. II got one for the grandkids and it's went through 2500 rounds so far with no problems and good accuracy.
by KCSO
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firing pin - how long??
Replies: 7
Views: 1067

Re: Firing pin - how long??

At maximuum depth the firing pin can NOT touch the face of the breech. A good rule of thumb is 3/4 the distance from bolt face to breech face but if you are really technical Brownells sells a nice book for $75 that gived the dimensions of most firing pins on modern guns.
by KCSO
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: My First Leather Sheath

Beautiful workmanship I almost can't believe first time. I see the fastener folds over the handle, I had one like that and ended up cutting through the strap pulling out the blade in a hurry one time.
by KCSO
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a favor on measured 8MM bullets, please
Replies: 15
Views: 2101

Re: ooking for a favor on measured 8MM bullets, please

You need to measure them when you get them as they can vary up to .005 per lot. Noslers I have average 323 and I have some Hornadys that go 324. I also have some old ones that go 322.
by KCSO
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old cook stove
Replies: 32
Views: 3610

Re: The old cook stove

I too ate many a meal form a BUCK brand wood stove. I still have one in our cabin and Pitchy is right, the food tastes better! Got severly beat over a wood stove one time too... Grandma started the wood stove every morning by loadn it with cobs and pouring in a 1/2 cup of tractor fuel. (Kerosene) We...