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- Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Have manufactures lost interest in lever gun development?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4382
Re: Have manufactures lost interest in lever gun development?
noone takes their kids into the woods carrying a levergun, and certainly vidoe games don't feature any leverguns. the kids seek out only what they know. I was born in the 50's and never went hunting with my dad, my first centerfire was a bolt gun. I didn't become interested in levers until the most ...
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -We were held captive in several large metal tubes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3199
Re: OT -We were held captive in several large metal tubes
Jim T,
You're lucky you're in Austin now.. In 2-3 months, Mozambique is probably cooler than the Tx Summer.
Black's, Kreitz's, & Cishoml Trail bbq in Lockhart (about 30-45 min) out of Austin ain't bad.
rimrock
You're lucky you're in Austin now.. In 2-3 months, Mozambique is probably cooler than the Tx Summer.
Black's, Kreitz's, & Cishoml Trail bbq in Lockhart (about 30-45 min) out of Austin ain't bad.
rimrock
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When y'all put a gun up, what do y'all do?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4326
Re: When y'all put a gun up, what do y'all do?
ED's Red Bore Cleaner and Ed's Red oil mix. nothing is stored long term, they serve a peace pipes because I get out house so I don't bother SWMBO!
rimrock
rimrock
- Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midway greed?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7229
Re: Midway greed?
I left Midway 2-3 years ago when I felt their shipping fees, on average, were too much. At least with Graf's I know what I'm going to pay before I check out. I think Midway and Graf's are probably closer in price now, but I haven't bothered to give Midway another chance. everyone overcharges on ship...
- Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, Humor - Secret to a Long Marriage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3208
Re: OT, Humor - Secret to a Long Marriage
now that I have my man cave in the back yard, shouldn't be too hard to make it another 27 years.
Good woman, GREAT cook!!! I've always lived by the mantra that the grass might be greener on the other side of the fence, but that don't mean it's better.
rimrock
Good woman, GREAT cook!!! I've always lived by the mantra that the grass might be greener on the other side of the fence, but that don't mean it's better.
rimrock
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hot 1894 Hot loads?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2357
Re: Hot 1894 Hot loads?
read what Paco says about .45C in a rifle.
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/ ... vergun.htm
rimrock
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/ ... vergun.htm
rimrock
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: So... How long is your daily commute???
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6736
Re: OT: So... How long is your daily commute???
110 miles round trip each day M-F about 1 hr. 10 min each way. My consolation prize is that I can walk out my back door and shoot when I want.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saxon, TX Gunshow
- Replies: 2
- Views: 518
Re: Saxon, TX Gunshow
very similar name to the SAXET (Texas backwards because of some stupid local laws). SAXET is ok when it's in Austin, just not my cup of tea. AFT has in the past hassled some of the attendees by getting in their faces as they come to the door, so I've heard. I don't care if a gun deal is too much by ...
- Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God bless Texas
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3605
Re: God bless Texas
Brokenhand said, in part, "During the 2007 legislative session this law was adjusted. . ."
NRA played an active and helpful role in that law change, IMHO.
rimrock
NRA played an active and helpful role in that law change, IMHO.
rimrock
- Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacing Tupperware with a Lever...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3388
Re: Replacing Tupperware with a Lever...
I had a Ruger Security Six 6" barrel. I had a Ruger Model 77 in 30/06. I had a Winchester 1300 in 12 ga. For almost 30 yrs., I continue to wish I had the Security Six back. Never missed the other 2. Even though I traded, I still had the same ol' monthly bills the next month. Since you can affor...
- Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 308 Marlin Express
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4842
Re: 308 Marlin Express
fella over at marlinowners.com posting as big medicine posted a pic of a song dog he took at 350+ yds. with a 338MX, so 400 yds. seems reachable to me.
rimrock
rimrock
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leather Covered Recoil Pads.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1775
Re: Leather Covered Recoil Pads.
+1 Jeepnik
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2011 gun fund didn't last long
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1095
Re: 2011 gun fund didn't last long
Get good feel then go out shoot some of your EBR buddies at 5-600yds.
rimrock
rimrock
- Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Firefox users...HELP!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2397
Re: OT: Firefox users...HELP!
In firefox, go to the tools menu, select options. In the options screen, select the advanced tab. select system defaults, and check for Firefox to be the default browser.
What's going on is Internet Explorer wants to be default.
rimrock
What's going on is Internet Explorer wants to be default.
rimrock
- Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Opening Words Of The Accurate Reloading Web Site
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2879
Re: The Opening Words Of The Accurate Reloading Web Site
On construction sites, I never had a concrete block wall fall on me--but others did. I never got stabbed in the arm by shears accidentally dropped down an elevator shaft--but others did. I never got blown of the the top story of a 65 story building while holding a piece of plywood--but one guy did. ...
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are your ammo costs?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1146
Re: What are your ammo costs?
Here's an estimate I prepared in Oct 2010 for .40S&W (45C cast reloads also about 1/2 the price of factory ammo) .40 S&W (less sales tax) brass (Rem from Cabelas per 500 $139.99 0.28 primers (from McBride's) $39.95 0.04 powder (RedDot from McBride's) $23.50 0.02 lead (2.32/# rotometals 10/24...
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone used a Leupold 1X14 Prismatic scope on a lever?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1536
Re: Anyone used a Leupold 1X14 Prismatic scope on a lever?
Before you decide on a leupold prismatic, consider other tube carriers for red dots. Leatherwood Millet Burris Bushnell Ultimate (IIRC) I'd say they all have differences, and one particular feature might be a deal killer for that red dot. You need to pick the one that gives the least amount of perso...
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are you thinking about for 2011?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7072
Re: What are you thinking about for 2011?
To keep my 20 yr. old son interested, I plan on a .308 bolt if I can convince him of it instead of an EBR. For me, I'd like a .45C lever, a Ruger Bearcat (or Single Six), and a Baretta Extrema 12 ga.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Look what you can get for $28,000
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1204
Re: Look what you can get for $28,000
if Doug only makes 3-4 a year, he gets to eat smoked turkey, not fried, for Christmas
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why are single-action revolvers still so popular?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 9910
Re: Why are single-action revolvers still so popular?
recent muddleheaded issue illustrates why this mature (not old yet) shooter picks a SA. Did some hand loads for .40S&W using alox as lube, and forgot to wipe off the nose before attempting to use. While I could put the slide in battery with my thumbs, I was mad at myself for such oversight. In t...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Insurance firearm value questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2023
Re: OT: Insurance firearm value questions
for ease of discussion, let's say your policy has a $2,500 limit for guns. You could rely on the stated limit to apply to all guns so that the insurer would pay you up to $2,500 for a total loss of the guns. Or, you could put the guns on a list (schedule them) to declare a value not to exceed $2,500...
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Woes of the hunt - Win 94 30-30 was wrong equipment
- Replies: 62
- Views: 8967
Re: Woes of the hunt - Win 94 30-30 was wrong equipment
I'm wondering if the outcome of 86er's hunt could have possibly been different with a front globe-circle insert instead of a bead. This topic is good for me as I'm seriously evaluating a change to tang/globe on my .444.
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ON TOPIC - One more time, a question??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3347
Re: ON TOPIC - One more time, a question??
If you have enough guns to sell, and the anticipated funds will truly get you out of debt, then I enthusiastically support your choice to have fewer guns. If selling them won't pay off the debt then I'd say keep them awhile longer because they will just appreciate or become more valuable than the wo...
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I NEED LEVER ACTION INFO!!!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5206
Re: I NEED LEVER ACTION INFO!!!
Scout scoped Marlin .444, but if I were competing I'd strongly consider a tang sight based my recent experience using factory iron sights for part of an Appleseed shoot. Why not have a division for historical sights and another division for scopes? No sense in causing anyone to for go competition be...
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What gun really won the West ?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7319
Re: What gun really won the West ?
the one the killed the badness that day on that farm.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bull breed???
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2934
Re: Bull breed???
after seeing the posts by rr7 and rsy, I believe they might be the most correct. I had forgotten about the Devon until they mentioned it.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: J Miller's Cerrosafe Follies, Part's 1, 2 & 3 "SUCCESS"
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8370
Re: J Miller's Cerrosafe Follies, Part's 1, 2 & 3 "SUCCESS"
On p. 31 of the July 2009 Guns Magazine is a brief description of using wax to make chamber casts. With all the trouble Joe had with cerrosafe, me thinks the brief description just might be too brief. Surely, wax would be more difficult to use since it cools very quickly when heat is removed. So, ho...
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bull breed???
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2934
Re: Bull breed???
+1 to Don, and Santa Gertrudis is a cross from shorthorn I think. If not S.G. then possibly highlander cross?
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for Barbara and Paco Kelly
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4736
Re: Prayer Request for Barbara and Paco Kelly
may God give them more blessings, peace, happiness, and plenty.
rimrock
rimrock
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - If you don't know what gun to buy today...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2304
Re: OT - If you don't know what gun to buy today...
Recently I used my 10/22 at an Appleseed shoot. I shot about 300 rounds out of it over 1.5 days with the rifle being exposed to high 90's between target checks. It functioned well, but it did want to walk out one of the barrel screws--no problem just added some blue thread locker. I will say the sto...
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Case Lube?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2174
Re: OT: Case Lube?
I was using Redding Imperial Case Lube but it seemed to cause dented cases. So, now I use Lee case lube with no problems. Diluting the Lee with water sounds interesting to me--makes it much more cost efficient.
rimrock
rimrock
- Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Bulk 22- interesting find
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3051
Re: Remington Bulk 22- interesting find
I too have come to believe Remington doesn't care too much about quality control for its bulk .22LR. I have about 700 rounds of it left, and then will go to Winchester bulk exclusively for my stock 10/22. Probably won't be interested in a Remington branded firearm either.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PACO KELLY'S New AT System Flatface Rimfire Tool...........
- Replies: 26
- Views: 58139
Re: PACO KELLY'S New AT System Flatface Rimfire Tool...........
I haven't used either of Paco's tools. I have used the method Marshall Stanton of beartoothbullets.com describes. By blunting the nose of a .22LR with a file, I punched holes holes about 1" in diameter through a metal pizza pan . As mentioned here or at gunblast, using the file is slow--but che...
- Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Raising a front sight...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4674
Re: Raising a front sight...
Hobie,
Hears how Marshall Stanton of Beartoothbullets.com does it--
http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech_no ... tes.htm/59
scroll down the page about 3/4
rimrock
Hears how Marshall Stanton of Beartoothbullets.com does it--
http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech_no ... tes.htm/59
scroll down the page about 3/4
rimrock
- Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - shipping prices: Why are they so ridiculous?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1758
Re: OT - shipping prices: Why are they so ridiculous?
As if we didn't know, this is one of the screw ups in the tax law. businesses get an unusual deduction for certain shipping costs.
rimrock
rimrock
- Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - No Flame implied or meant
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5949
Re: OT - No Flame implied or meant
Some forums can be down right vicious. This one is far better than them, but we all say things we shouldn't. It's just words, don't get too stressed. I'm glad I found this place--1 of 2 places I hang out most of the time when I'm on the net. Just about got into it with some target shooters the other...
- Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Livin in CA
- Replies: 94
- Views: 14479
Re: OT - Livin in CA
Consider Idaho or Montana--fewer people who might just be a tad more rational. I'd say Texas, but it's too full of Kommifornicans.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: iron sights
- Replies: 1
- Views: 446
iron sights
The thread about hunting peep sights is good. I just attended an AppleSeed shoot, and had to use iron sights the second day because a scope screw was stripped out on my gun. I did better than I thought I would with iron sights at 25 meters. Appleseed was good instruction and history of the first day...
- Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Feds Prosecuting Kansas Guide Outfit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2187
Re: OT - Feds Prosecuting Kansas Guide Outfit
Too bad we can't use SSS for poachers. Actually, I would put them out in the sun staked out over an ant hill if I got to impose punishment upon a finding of guilty, then leave 'em for the buzzards.
rimrock
rimrock
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Feds Prosecuting Kansas Guide Outfit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2187
Re: OT - Feds Prosecuting Kansas Guide Outfit
The Feds are involved, according to the article, because of alleged interstate transport of poached deer. The Feds have a statute concerning lying to federal agents to assist them that is not usually available to states. So, most likely they'll get a few caught in some lies, plea bargain, and get st...
- Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tula Primers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3354
Re: Tula Primers
What if the manufacturers in the American gun industry are being smarter than other American businesses? What if the American gun industry figured out annual increases in sales for normal years when politics aren't driving irrational consumption? I think there have been 3 primer shortages over the l...
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bisley
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2290
Re: Bisley
because those with the skills have decided its the best starting place for their custom guns. So, if you can't get a custom you get as close to it as possible.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What makes LEVERgunners 'different' ?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4843
Re: What makes LEVERgunners 'different' ?
Sometimes the simplest thing just works. I've never believed one type of action-- bolt, slide, semi, s X s, lever was any more accurate than another. It's the person. Very few EBR owners could make Billy Dixon's shot. True, many levergunners can't either, but levergunners are gonna tinker around and...
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What can I do with my levergun?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3114
Re: What can I do with my levergun?
spend some $$ on splatted maple stock? make it tactikewl by using spray on bed liner slim down down the fore end put a leatherwood old fashioned scope on it put a ladder sight on just browse around here, at marlinowners.com etc. cuz there is something out there that will absolutely catch your eye. r...
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Say you could create all the cartridges you need...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1339
Re: Say you could create all the cartridges you need...
I sure can't rationalize or justify it, but a gatlin in .45C would just about take care of my needs.
rimrock
rimrock
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other Forums
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3926
Re: Other Forums
I occasionally lurk on a few other forums, but this forum and one other one are where I primarily post. Too many flame wars on many many websites, with comments that are stupid, not just ignorant.
rimrock
rimrock
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Waco, Texas?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2834
Re: OT: Waco, Texas?
C. Cash My SIL is in charge of special needs for Hays C.I.S.D. PM me and rely questions to her about the process for special needs. There are several parks and wildlife management areas where you can get a permit in Texas, but I'm willing to bet they are hunted heavy. A lot of us native Texans can b...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GUN RUST !
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2324
Re: GUN RUST !
How timely is this thread? A friend just gave me aT/C Scout BP .50 rifle that is absolutely covered in rust. What can I use to strip it off all metal surfaces of this gun--rifling, pins, screws, nooks and crannies, etc.? I know it will need rebluing after stripping, but I have to start with the rust...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What Are YOU Going To Buy For The Centennial ? ?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3494
Re: OT: What Are YOU Going To Buy For The Centennial ? ?
If I were to buy a 1911, I think Kimber or STI would get my $. But I'm with COSteve, the newer platforms fit me better. After messing around with an FNP-40, I think I'd buy the FN 45 if I were to buy a .45ACP.
rimrock
rimrock
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT : Giving up addictions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2561
Re: OT : Giving up addictions
Guns have drool power, likes the womens do, but they don't got no pucker power. Luckily I have a good woman who lets me satisfy my drool ever now and then.model55 wrote:Guns don't nag!
rimrock