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by 45Jack
Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma questions
Replies: 14
Views: 2850

Re: Puma questions

CraigC wrote:With the velocities that can be obtained in the .45Colt `92's, I wonder why a handloader would even bother with the .454.
My guess would be to go to an even heavier bullet.
I know I can load .45 Colt to a level where I should charge myself with elder abuse.! :lol:
Jack
by 45Jack
Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - More DNC
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: POLITICS - More DNC

One of my pet peeves is all these people who cry about the first amendment but then don't support the second. I can't do that, the Bill of Rights is not a buffet. Do I like some of the obtrusive PITA things reporters do? No, but they do have the right to do it. I can't believe the people falling for...
by 45Jack
Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma questions
Replies: 14
Views: 2850

Re: Puma questions

I have a 24" octagon barrel 92 in .45 Colt. Steel crescent butt plate. I can load .45's to a very uncomfortable level pretty easily. They are still below many folks "max" loads. Trapdoor loads out of a Marlin Guide Gun are more comfortable to shoot. Maybe the crescent butt plate just ...
by 45Jack
Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - More DNC
Replies: 3
Views: 812

POLITICS - More DNC

Interesting stuff at the DNC...
make sure you watch the associated video....(plays a commercial first)
The party of peace, love and harmony has a reported arrested for doing his job...

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Conventio ... 622&page=1
by 45Jack
Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have prices gone up that much?
Replies: 6
Views: 676

Re: Have prices gone up that much?

I reckon there are multiple factors here. First would probably be greed, followed by the real or perceived "rarity" or "collectability" of the item. Then there's the good old purchasing power of the dollar. In 1970 you could buy a brand new Marlin 336 for about $110.00. $587.22 i...
by 45Jack
Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - More proof the Chicago Outfit is moving on DC
Replies: 4
Views: 637

Re: POLITICS - More proof the Chicago Outfit is moving on DC

I don't think there has been a groundswell of support for an orator like this since Hitler.
J
by 45Jack
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wildlife plot destroyed
Replies: 7
Views: 883

Re: Wildlife plot destroyed

Are the sign multi-lingual?
Maybe the spray crew doesn't read English.

Really sorry to read of your loss.
J
by 45Jack
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama's Ten Point Plan For Gun Owners
Replies: 28
Views: 3684

Re: POLITICS - Obama's Ten Point Plan For Gun Owners

Bunkloco, Do we need a strong third party. IMHO yes, maybe we nedd the Bull Moose Party. But the reality is that either a Democrat or a Republican will win. A third party candidate won't win a national election. Looking at that reality, are your guns and wallet safer with a dem or rep? We need to st...
by 45Jack
Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
Replies: 11
Views: 981

Re: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res

If I had a permit from my home state available to me, then thats what I would get. Being from Illinois, that is not an option for me, so the Florida permit is all I can do. Makes me angry that I can get a NR permit from Florida that is honored by 28-29 states, but is worthless here in my home state...
by 45Jack
Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res
Replies: 11
Views: 981

Re: OT: CC permit delima... Res or Non-res

I would tend to agree with Hobie. If you are a resident, I think they'll expect a resident permit. You may eventually win in court, but that will cost a lot more than the fifty bucks you'll save now. I think we have all outsmarted ourselves at one time or another. I always told my kids that people t...
by 45Jack
Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama's Ten Point Plan For Gun Owners
Replies: 28
Views: 3684

Re: POLITICS - Obama's Ten Point Plan For Gun Owners

OI hit the nail on the head. Obama is a product of the corrupt Chicago/Illinois political machine. Gov. Blagojevich and Mayor Daley want Illinois to be the first gun - free state. Obama is their minion at the national level. If Obama gets in expect your taxes to double (to afford his social welfare ...
by 45Jack
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - US Women just won gold at beach volleyball!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1282

Re: OT - US Women just won gold at beach volleyball!!!

Bill in Oregon wrote:Aren't Kerri and Misty something? I don't know why I am not as interested in men's volleyball ... :lol:
There's men's volleyball?? :o
by 45Jack
Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Illinois pistoleros can no longer shoot in Indiana
Replies: 23
Views: 2241

Re: OT: Illinois pistoleros can no longer shoot in Indiana

FWIW Jack, you can bring all the handguns you want down to the Knox IMHSA Cowboy/Sillhouette shoot on the 3rd weekend of the month. Cowboy/CAS on Saturday, Sillhouette on Sunday. Private Land, no cops who "care"... (Several ILannoy plates this Sunday) Only about 80 mi from you. :wink: I a...
by 45Jack
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Illinois pistoleros can no longer shoot in Indiana
Replies: 23
Views: 2241

Re: OT: Illinois pistoleros can no longer shoot in Indiana

If you have an FOID card you can have a handgun or 10. IF not, possession is "unlawful use of a weapon". A lot of the problem, as stated, is the way Illinois treats Indiana residents. Not only the carry thing but also other sportsmen. Indiana has reciprocity agreements for hunting and fish...
by 45Jack
Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Illinois pistoleros can no longer shoot in Indiana
Replies: 23
Views: 2241

OT: Illinois pistoleros can no longer shoot in Indiana

Went to an Indiana DNR range a couple weeks ago and was told that as an Illinois citizen I could not shoot handguns there. Merely being there with a handgun in my possession was unlawful use. Rifles are OK, but to shoot or have a handgun in your possession you must have a CCW. If you reside in the l...
by 45Jack
Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun cartridges on life-support
Replies: 33
Views: 4020

Re: Levergun cartridges on life-support

The author states: " A .32 H&R Magnum will outperform the .32-20 WCF any day of the week..."

I don't buy that.
Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Barrack Obama vs. John McCain
Replies: 6
Views: 782

Re: OT--Barrack Obama vs. John McCain

Just wondering, what did President Lincoln do before he became President?Just looked it up, House of Representatives, one term I think and lost bid for Senate.`I was told Mr. McCain was not top of his class at Annapolis , just where did he stand in the class with respect to academic performance? Fi...
by 45Jack
Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Glen Fryxell, Book?
Replies: 1
Views: 510

OT: Glen Fryxell, Book?

I seem to recall that awhile back somebody mentioned Glen Fryxell was authoring a book on bullet casting. Does anyone know anything about this? Is it still going to happen, or has it? He is one of my favorite Internet authors and I would hate to miss his book. If anyone is not familiar with his work...
by 45Jack
Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Practical jokes
Replies: 22
Views: 2675

Re: OT - Practical jokes

I once put an electronic coyote call in bed with my wife and went back out to the living room and hit the "remote".
That was funny as heck for almost two nanoseconds... :lol: :shock:
by 45Jack
Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Collar Buttons
Replies: 3
Views: 462

Re: Hobie - Collar Buttons

Thanks.
by 45Jack
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Collar Buttons
Replies: 3
Views: 462

Hobie - Collar Buttons

Hobie,
Seems I recall a while back you were playing with .45-70 and "collar button" bullets.
How did that work out?
I may want to try some really light .45-70 loads to get some young members of the family hooked on shooting...
Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - FBI Director: 'Weapons Harm People'
Replies: 39
Views: 5090

Re: Politics - FBI Director: 'Weapons Harm People'

FBI Director Robert Mueller: 'Weapons Harm People' FBI Director Says 'Weapons Harm People' Robert Mueller said he tends to believe that "weapons harm people, and more often than not they harm the people carrying them." Where are his statistics to back this up? One of the things that reall...
by 45Jack
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun for defense
Replies: 77
Views: 11141

Re:

.357 Magnum or .45 Colt in one of Steve's slicked up 16" Rossis. http://www.stevesgunz.com +1! Welcome aboard. A 16" 1892-model lever in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, or .45 Colt will do the trick! I have a Puma '92 (Rossi) in .45 Colt with one of Steve Young's ("Nate Kiowa Jones" ac...
by 45Jack
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894CL
Replies: 11
Views: 1215

Re: Marlin 1894CL

About 2 years ago they were selling for between 550.00 - 600.00 USD. Brand new.
Jack
by 45Jack
Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - DC vs. Heller - Update
Replies: 26
Views: 3234

Re: DC vs. Heller - Update

Well it looks like the Mayor of Chicago is already planning a strategy.
According to the Chicago Tribune:
"Chicago would be "absolutely open" to make the argument that the 2nd Amendment should not be incorporated to apply to Illinois and the city,"
by 45Jack
Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 92 32/20
Replies: 8
Views: 1225

Re: Model 92 32/20

I have a Marlin 1894 in .32-20 and a Ruger Vaquero in .32-20/.32HRM. I like it much better in the carbine, but then I haven't really done the load work for the revolver. It can be fun at the range to fire some relatively hot .32-20 for that 4 5/8" pistol just to have folks on the range wonder w...
by 45Jack
Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Ruger Single Six Old Model
Replies: 11
Views: 1749

Re: OT-Ruger Single Six Old Model

1972, you call that old?
My single six is a 1954.
They seem to last forever....
Jack
by 45Jack
Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Bans & Chicago Politicians
Replies: 2
Views: 471

Re: POLITICS - Gun Bans & Chicago Politicians

He's a straight shooter. If gun control worked, why was there a shooting on the Dan Ryan last night. It's a sad state of affairs when a person can't even defend themselves. Daley and the governor want to make Illinois a "gun free" state. Hopefully the impeachment proceedings against Blago ...
by 45Jack
Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Good news for me
Replies: 73
Views: 7169

Re: OT: Good news for me

Semper Fi, Gunny.
Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Parris Island
Replies: 27
Views: 3175

Re: OT - Parris Island

Do they still have the quonset huts at Diego?
I was in so long ago my 782 gear was 781 gear.
Semper Fi
Jack
by 45Jack
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Please help ID this bird
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

Re: OT - Please help ID this bird

It's a Scottish blackbird, usually found near human habitation.
Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New pistol from S&W
Replies: 31
Views: 4376

Hobie wrote:Am I too retro?

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That depends, is retro the same as curio and relic? :lol:
Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The United States
Replies: 3
Views: 590

OT: The United States

Just a little something to relax and enjoy. I guess it's an animated site or slide show. Whatever, I liked it.

http://oldbluewebdesigns.com/mybeautifulamerica.htm

Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Interesting way this young gent got his deer
Replies: 26
Views: 3814

that's where that Lamaze training helps....
BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE, PUSH
BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE, PUSH
by 45Jack
Wed May 14, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Marlin 336T .35 Rem arrives
Replies: 27
Views: 3717

Hobie wrote:Vintage!?! :shock: Hey, it is younger than I am!!!!! :!:

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Curio and Relic is younger than I am.....
J
by 45Jack
Tue May 13, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: CNN POLL
Replies: 6
Views: 846

OT: CNN POLL

Some of you may want to vote in CNN's handgun poll

Should there be stricter regulation of handguns?

http://www.cnn.com/CRIME/
by 45Jack
Tue May 13, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Marlin 336T .35 Rem arrives
Replies: 27
Views: 3717

Image
:lol:
by 45Jack
Tue May 13, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester vs. Marlin which side to choose
Replies: 44
Views: 5636

J Miller wrote: I've NEVER liked the FAT, PREGNANT, OBESE, BULBOUS, SWOLLEN, BLOATED forearms
That's the way it is ............

Joe
Joe, You bashing Popeye? He's from Chester Illinois you know.... :D

Jack
by 45Jack
Mon May 12, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Casting with lead free solder
Replies: 48
Views: 5218

Jason_W wrote:
handirifle wrote:Toxidity (sp?) isn't the issue. It's lead, so it doesn't matter to me. Copper is toxic too.
Yeah, pretty much everything is toxic in the right quantity.

I'll be very interested to see how your bullets perform. Good luck.
They're all toxic at the right velocity. :lol:
by 45Jack
Thu May 08, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DIY DVD for PUMA,EMF,& NAVY 92 by Rossi and some parts
Replies: 12
Views: 10729

Outstanding video. If you own a Rossi you should have this.
The only problem I have is both my 92's are NKJ specials... now I have to look for a used Rossi just to tinker with.
Jack
by 45Jack
Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama and Jeremiah Wright fighting
Replies: 28
Views: 3632

handirifle wrote:I think the both of them are turds but that won't stop the morons from electing either of them.
Handi,
I hate to be picky but you may be maligning turds. At least a turd can be composted into useful fertilizer.
Jack
by 45Jack
Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun for defense
Replies: 77
Views: 11141

I have a couple Nate Kiowa Jones rifles. A .45 Colt with a 24" barrel and the latest is a .357 with a 16" barrel. As much as I like .45's I must confess that little .357 is rapidly becoming my favorite levergun. If a man doesn't reload, I would heartily recommend the .357 lever as a home d...
by 45Jack
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MARLIN .35 REM SPORTING CARBINE WARNING ! !
Replies: 6
Views: 1079

Jason_W wrote:cool.

Mine isn't a pre '64, but I did just get back from my first range session with it.

I like it. Just the right amount of recoil and It's fairly accurate, even with the stock sights.
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by 45Jack
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor + Gas Prices
Replies: 17
Views: 2978

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by 45Jack
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama...
Replies: 6
Views: 934

But the good pastor is just helping his people.
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/03/27 ... ment-home/
by 45Jack
Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32/20 Advice wanted.
Replies: 17
Views: 2387

Can Marlins be purchased there?
I have a Marlin 1894 in .32-20 and it's really a nice little rifle, and plenty strong enough for reloads I've done.
Although my .32-20 reloads are hotter than factory, they are not in the "Pacosphere". :lol:
Jack
by 45Jack
Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: Synopsis of Islamist Political Control
Replies: 20
Views: 2256

This is an online video done by a Brit who seems to have a real handle on the situation. I suppose some might think this not politically correct, but the truth cannot be held to those rules of politeness

http://www.dotsub.com/films/moredemands ... ng=en_1618