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by horsesoldier03
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking in the S&W 442
Replies: 11
Views: 1371

Re: Breaking in the S&W 442

by horsesoldier03
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found in the Chicken Coop this morning .....
Replies: 18
Views: 2291

Re: Found in the Chicken Coop this morning .....

You can put a wooden or glass egg out and they eat it and it will kill them because they cannot digest them.
by horsesoldier03
Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: electric anti scale devices(plumbing)
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

Re: electric anti scale devices(plumbing)

My water softener was on the blink and wasn't quite getting the job done. I purchased one of the electronic scale reducers and it lasted for about 2 years. I ended up going with another water softener. The water Softeners in my experience are a lot more cost effective.
by horsesoldier03
Wed May 26, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Short Colt
Replies: 43
Views: 8378

Re: .45 Short Colt

When did sales of .45 Colt Government cease? As I recall reading in military history that the cartridge was a stop gap measure to allow Schofields, Colt, and even S&W top breaks in 45 Colt to be issued one cartridge. ISTR it was loaded with 28 grains of powder, vs. the 40 grains loaded in 45 Co...
by horsesoldier03
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for my Dad. Update.
Replies: 38
Views: 3623

Re: Prayer request for my Dad.

Done
by horsesoldier03
Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best AR gas system for different barrel lengths?
Replies: 7
Views: 823

Re: Best AR gas system for different barrel lengths?

ODIN WORKS has some pretty good adjustable blocks that should still fit under a thinner MLOC handguard. Personally if I were going SBR, I think I would try the .350 Legend. I agree on the 5.56 being too loud on the ears with a SBR without a Silencer. My personal opinion is there isn't enough gain to...
by horsesoldier03
Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best AR gas system for different barrel lengths?
Replies: 7
Views: 823

Re: Best AR gas system for different barrel lengths?

With all the caliber variants and special purpose ammo, the AR has evolved far beyond its original form. Does he have any idea which caliber he plans to build? For a SBR it is pretty much a Pistol or Carbine Gas system. If going with the SBR, especially if suppression was going to be in the mix, I w...
by horsesoldier03
Fri Apr 16, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REMINGTON 870: The rise and fall of an American icon
Replies: 21
Views: 3426

Re: REMINGTON 870: The rise and fall of an American icon

I have had the 870 Wingmaster from the 60s that was extremely nice as far as I am concerned for a shotgun. It had a fixed IC choke but held a good pattern out to 30-35 yards. But my favorite has been my 870 Express that also has the 21" REMCHOKE Barrel with Iron Sights. I keep a FULL Choke in i...
by horsesoldier03
Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CMP M1 Garands
Replies: 7
Views: 1499

Re: CMP M1 Garands

Thanks for the info, good to know!
by horsesoldier03
Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CMP M1 Garands
Replies: 7
Views: 1499

Re: CMP M1 Garands

My experience (with mine and others) is a new hand cut muzzle crown and 2650fps/165gr bullet tends to tighten things. That is if you have a problem to begin with. I think sometimes too much is expected of this COMBAT/SERVICE. rifle. Not that exceptional examples don't shine. I agree about some expe...
by horsesoldier03
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CMP M1 Garands
Replies: 7
Views: 1499

Re: CMP M1 Garands

I wanted a SHOOTER so I ordered the SA Special Rack Grade that comes with a new criterion barrel and a new stock. If I don't like it then I can always sell it and make money. I kind of expect the Biden administration to stop importation of these again as I understand was done during the Obama years.
by horsesoldier03
Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CMP M1 Garands
Replies: 7
Views: 1499

CMP M1 Garands

Not sure how many might be interested, but I have been sitting on the waiting list for an M1 Garand since early JAN 21. They do have some Service Grades and Field Grades that are still available. Seeing the current trend in our political atmosphere, this could potentially be your last opportunity to...
by horsesoldier03
Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.
Replies: 195
Views: 33104

Re: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.

Pitchy you definitely have some nice stoves there. I was issued one of the old military stoves that came in a container that you used to cook on the stove top. It had the folding feet. I know I still have it somewhere but havent seen it in quite a few years. Probably in one of the old footlockers I ...
by horsesoldier03
Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCAMMER ALERT!
Replies: 15
Views: 1507

Re: SCAMMER ALERT!

My daughter got bit for $300 on a deposit for a DOG. I told her it didn't sound legit, but she assured me she had done her homework and was using an APP that she could file a complaint on if she got scammed. She filed the complaint but they have not done anything to recoup her loses yet. I told her ...
by horsesoldier03
Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a levergun but interesting to me.
Replies: 11
Views: 921

Re: Not a levergun but interesting to me.

I prefer my stags, but the bark on them isn't very deep so they don't have any bite with stiff loads.
by horsesoldier03
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you get consistent throws from powder measure?
Replies: 65
Views: 15016

Re: How do you get consistent throws from powder measure?

I used a Lee powder throw for the longest. After I got a digital scale, I realized how much variance I was getting. I upgraded to a RCBS Competition Powder Measure and it fixed my issues.
by horsesoldier03
Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suggestions please, for beginner reloading 30-30
Replies: 20
Views: 2402

Re: Suggestions please, for beginner reloading 30-30

I am in the same boat. I was lucky enough to find the dies, however, Jacketed Bullets are no where to be found. Looking at trying 115-120 grain cast with pistol powders. Still waiting for the light weight bullets.
by horsesoldier03
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt sold to CZ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2124

Re: Colt sold to CZ?

It will be interesting to see if they keep the Dan Wesson line of 1911's or if they will put them all under Colt.
by horsesoldier03
Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: getting my head around CFE pistol
Replies: 16
Views: 2504

Re: getting my head around CFE pistol

I just purchased my first # of CFE Pistol the other day. It falls right in with HS 6 and Winchester Auto Comp. I am hoping to get good results with .44 SPECIAL, but with the cold temps we are having, reloading isnt much of a priority right now. Unique is 31 on the burn rate chart. CFE Pistol is 42 ...
by horsesoldier03
Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: getting my head around CFE pistol
Replies: 16
Views: 2504

Re: getting my head around CFE pistol

I just purchased my first # of CFE Pistol the other day. It falls right in with HS 6 and Winchester Auto Comp. I am hoping to get good results with .44 SPECIAL, but with the cold temps we are having, reloading isnt much of a priority right now. Unique is 31 on the burn rate chart. CFE Pistol is 42 s...
by horsesoldier03
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyler Gun Works Flattop
Replies: 17
Views: 1626

Re: Tyler Gun Works Flattop

Very Nice!
by horsesoldier03
Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 Grain 44 Special loads
Replies: 12
Views: 2141

Re: 300 Grain 44 Special loads

With todays market, any bullet will resale if it isnt something you want to shoot, assuming you dont cast your own, in that case melt them down.
by horsesoldier03
Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Some" .357 Handguns Are Delicate
Replies: 19
Views: 2210

Re: "Some" .357 Handguns Are Delicate

I received a S&W 19-5 when I graduated from HS in 1984. I went to college for a criminal justice major and joined a police pistol team (PPC). Granted, I shot alot of .38 SPL, but it has digested its fair share of both 125 JHP and 158 JHP ammo. It is still tight as far as I can tell and shoots to...
by horsesoldier03
Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anyone else experiencing a ton of bogus calls today?
Replies: 33
Views: 2779

Re: Is anyone else experiencing a ton of bogus calls today?

Just recently started getting the SPAM calls and somehow they have started showing up with the names of local businesses. You would think they could block those or shut them down completely if they wanted too.
by horsesoldier03
Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Filing Bankruptcy, Ditching New York
Replies: 29
Views: 3827

Re: NRA Filing Bankruptcy, Ditching New York

I have been a member in the past, but let my membership laps with all the controversy. Hopefully the Board of Directors will wake up one day and realize that there are a lot of folks and money on the sidelines just waiting for them to call for Wayne's resignation. I think the move to Texas is defini...
by horsesoldier03
Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2974

Re: Shiloh Sharps

WOW, hard to believe what some folks think makes something better! Those tacks on the top of that stock look like they might cause a bit of discomfort.
by horsesoldier03
Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex optics
Replies: 15
Views: 1925

Re: Vortex optics

I have the VORTEX 4-12x44 on a .270. It is one of the best scopes I have ever owned. Shooting steel at 300 and 400 yards is so easy with it it almost becomes boring. I have 3 vortex scopes, had to send one back because the illumination was not visible when the knob was in the correct detent with the...
by horsesoldier03
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Considering a shot gun
Replies: 17
Views: 2670

Re: Considering a shot gun

I purchased a 20 ga Tristar G2 Semi Auto Youth Model several years back. One of the softest shooting guns I have ever owned. My youngest daughter will be moving out into her own home this month, it will be the primary gun that she will take for keeping house.
by horsesoldier03
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock is finished
Replies: 22
Views: 3867

Re: Flintlock is finished

Very nice work! :mrgreen:
by horsesoldier03
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Model 19 - With Pic
Replies: 53
Views: 5758

Re: S&W Model 19 - With Pic

Very nice and worth the money!
by horsesoldier03
Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now that's.....
Replies: 19
Views: 3049

Re: Now that's.....

What is the name of the caster that you use. I have been looking for some .44 SPL LSWCHP. Disregard, I see it is Matts bullets now.
by horsesoldier03
Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indian Chief Target
Replies: 7
Views: 2061

Re: Indian Chief Target

THANKS that was the one I was talking about!
by horsesoldier03
Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indian Chief Target
Replies: 7
Views: 2061

Indian Chief Target

It has been a while but I recall a photo of the portrait of an Indian Chief being shot into a sheet of tin with a .22 LR. Cant recall who did it, but I think it has been discussed here in years past. I have GOOGLE FOO'd it to death and can't find what I am looking for. Any assistance would be apprec...
by horsesoldier03
Thu Sep 20, 2018 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have you heard about SouthWest Airlines?
Replies: 17
Views: 3113

Re: Have you heard about SouthWest Airlines?

I experienced it first hand when the lady across the isle from me had hers. They are required to stay inside their kennel and her dog barked all the way from Kansas City to Dallas. I was not a happy camper!
by horsesoldier03
Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: using octagonal barrel as a club
Replies: 11
Views: 1809

Re: using octagonal barrel as a club

A few months back I almost purchased a Rossi 92 stainless with a 24" octagon barrel at a pawn shop. DEFINATELY a HEAVY gun. I reluctantly put the gun back in the rack because I had just purchased another rifle earlier that week. I went back on payday and it was gone! :roll: I should have hit sa...
by horsesoldier03
Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Guns (pictures)
Replies: 76
Views: 15826

Re: Lever Guns (pictures)

I recently picked up a nice little Uberti Silverboy Levergun. I was a little concerned at first because I did see some critical reviews because the guns sights are fixed. However, today I took it to the range and at 20 meters I kept all 14 shots within 2" (standing, unsupported with iron sights...
by horsesoldier03
Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just home from LGS- pics added!
Replies: 9
Views: 1777

Re: Just home from LGS- pics added!

I have never been a big shotgunner and have never shot skeet or trap other than hand thrown targets out in a pasture. But back in the 90s I was stationed in Germany when there were still Rod and Gun Clubs that sold guns. I had no clue that Rizzinnis were so high dollar. I passed on a nice 20 ga O/U ...
by horsesoldier03
Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glenfield 30/ Range Report
Replies: 15
Views: 3726

Re: Glenfield 30/ Range Report

Yours is cleaner than the one I have,but it has same specs. It is definitely a keeper.
by horsesoldier03
Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy loads for selfdefence.
Replies: 30
Views: 4915

Re: Cowboy loads for selfdefence.

It was definitely good enough for Hickok!
by horsesoldier03
Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbits under my shed.
Replies: 15
Views: 3914

Re: Rabbits under my shed.

Pee in the hole.
by horsesoldier03
Wed May 24, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Single Shot Project (Stevens 44, 22 LR) - updated
Replies: 15
Views: 3690

Re: Another Single Shot Project (Stevens 44, 22 LR)

Definitely not an authority on guns, but the design of that rifle seems that it would be fairly cheap to produce. I wish a gun manufacturer would produce a replica in that style but in a .38 special/.357 magnum.
by horsesoldier03
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Holster
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

Re: New Holster

Thanks, I am very pleased with it to say the least.
by horsesoldier03
Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Holster
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

New Holster

Finally picked up a nice holster for my Ruger .44 SPL Flattop. The leather is from H.C. Leather in Alabama.
Holster.JPG
by horsesoldier03
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 13322

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

A Nickel S&W 586 with 4" barrel that I purchased brand new in 1986 for approx. $250! I sold it to fund the purchase of a 1911 and while I like the 1911, I am tired of chasing brass. However, my hearing is a lot better! :D
by horsesoldier03
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabela's has gone to the dark side
Replies: 19
Views: 5026

Re: Cabela's has gone to the dark side

Sounds like Company Lawyers making some decisions.... :roll: They think it's possible for someone to walk in with a pocket full of ammo and have at it. You are probably right! But I would hate to be the moron that tried to slap ammo into a gun I was checking out at the gun counter in a Cabalas. How...
by horsesoldier03
Sun Mar 26, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rant on!
Replies: 21
Views: 3312

Re: Rant on!

I only fly for business two maybe 3 times a year. Most of our traveling is for pleasure and is just me and the wife. As someone else stated, it is ridiculous to load the front of the airplane first. Never did understand that mentality. My biggest complain is the individuals that feel they need 2-3 c...
by horsesoldier03
Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
Replies: 101
Views: 16713

Re: Your choice of carry gun?

I just recently picked up a S&W 442, but I also have a S&W 915 that carries nicely in a Dan Hume OWB holster with a light jacket for an over garment.
by horsesoldier03
Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: November Leveraction Pistol Caliber Postal Match
Replies: 11
Views: 2772

Re: November Leveraction Pistol Caliber Postal Match

Congratulation Earl! Griff, thanks for taking your time to organize the postal match. My apologies for not participating!

I had good intentions, however, the day that I had planned to go shooting, my wife made me go to a wedding with her instead.