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by two bit okie
Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NATO and US Military 5.56mm cartright failing badly in war!
Replies: 56
Views: 6236

Re: NATO and US Military 5.56mm cartright failing badly in war!

all of the above are correct. However killing the enemy, by concept means bringing a violent end to their activity. It does appear that the politicians dont mind our guy being kia or wia, but we cant hurt the enemy. I was never in any branch of the military, but it appears that the Marines have the ...
by two bit okie
Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: target hammer spur for marlins
Replies: 7
Views: 679

Re: target hammer spur for marlins

Consider this. If you are at a function at the range, you have to start with an empty chamber. You have to work the action. If a 10 round match, you will shoot till the gun is empty. If a 20 round match, empty the gun, reload, empty again. The point is, to start the shoot, you have to load the tube,...
by two bit okie
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: clung to my pants leg and would not
Replies: 15
Views: 3189

Re: clung to my pants leg and would not

Am I gonna shoot it???????. I just got it, and the ammo locally is $23.00 a box!!!!!!!!!!!

I do have 100 cases ordered from midway and 100 bullets cast, powder and primers.

GIMMIE A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!
by two bit okie
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the three lever guns in the safe
Replies: 8
Views: 1907

Re: the three lever guns in the safe

Safe mates. to keep each other company. talk about the same subjects, no talk about brie and cheese.

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by two bit okie
Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the three lever guns in the safe
Replies: 8
Views: 1907

the three lever guns in the safe

with the addition of the top rifle, a mod 94, I now have 3 of these lead slingers. the middle one is a marlin 1894, and the bottom one is a legacy/rossi mod 92 both in 44 mag.

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by two bit okie
Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: clung to my pants leg and would not
Replies: 15
Views: 3189

clung to my pants leg and would not

I was at my favorite gun shop and this 1969 mod 94 jumped out of the rack and clung to my pants leg and looked at me such pleading eyes that I could not leave in the rack. Swapped an unused and not wanted ruger blackhawk and 50 bucks. near 98% needs only to be shot. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums...
by two bit okie
Sat May 22, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mods
Replies: 9
Views: 660

mods

Being new to mod 94's, I was wondering what mods affiecianados make to to stock 94. Mine will not be used for competition, cas, hunting, or any of the other usual activities.

Being from the 1911 set, with all of the mods available, I was wondering what the mods might be for a mod 94.
by two bit okie
Sat May 22, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mod 94 cartridge carrier
Replies: 7
Views: 687

mod 94 cartridge carrier

Is it difficult to change the cartridge carrier from the stamped to the cast, and what, if any, is the advantage of one over the other. rifle is a 1969 vintage mod 94 in 30-30.
by two bit okie
Fri May 21, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mod 94 tune up
Replies: 3
Views: 475

mod 94 tune up

Are there some things that can be done to lighten the mainspring on a mod 94 without ruining the reliability. and the free swinging trigger, etc. etc?
by two bit okie
Fri May 21, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sr #
Replies: 4
Views: 452

sr #

where can I go to find the date of mfg for an mod 94, 3267xxx? Gun shop says 2004, but rifle has no safety.
by two bit okie
Thu May 06, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cast bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 1174

cast bullets

I WILL be getting a mod 94 in 30-30 and shooting exclusily cast bullets. I will load them my self soooooooooo, when preping the cases, do need to bell the cases or just stuff the cast bullet down the throat?
by two bit okie
Sat May 01, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Dog Tails
Replies: 20
Views: 1926

Re: Good Dog Tails

ex has had 2 Irish setters. both had the same doggy IQ of a mildly retarded carrot. The last one was fond of standing out on the deck in the wind, beautiful ears blowing in the wind, and barking. The other dogs came running to join in the barkfest and would just look at her like she was the village ...
by two bit okie
Sat May 01, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Renegade
Replies: 23
Views: 2995

Re: Bought a Renegade

had a .54 Renagade for years, finally gave it to my son. a real cannon with 110 grs FF and a maxi ball.
by two bit okie
Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 Scout Mount
Replies: 20
Views: 6712

Re: Rossi 92 Scout Mount

try M&M gunsmith and shop in Arlington Va. They were recommended to me by rossi service center for parts. They are on the internet.
by two bit okie
Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin Levergun
Replies: 36
Views: 3960

Re: New Marlin Levergun

put me in the prefers one piece walnut. I do have big meat hooks so the lever is ok. but the fat forend is still clunky looking.
by two bit okie
Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi or Marlin?
Replies: 43
Views: 4450

Re: Rossi or Marlin?

I also have one of each, about the same age, 4 yrs, both in 44 mag, both feed anything that I put in including my own home cast semiwadcutters. My only real complaint on the marlin is that stupid fat forend. I also prefer the trim look of the rossi reciever. operationally both are more accurate than...
by two bit okie
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lever size
Replies: 5
Views: 527

Re: lever size

uhhhhhh, who is DRC?????
by two bit okie
Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lever size
Replies: 5
Views: 527

lever size

I have just been fondling my marllin 1894, and notice again that the lever is just two tight. Does anyone know of a slightly larger lever. slightly larger as in 1/2 longer and deeper. just enought to allow a bigger meat hook to fit comfortably.
by two bit okie
Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Replies: 6
Views: 614

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

In the next couple of months I will start shopping for a winchester mod 94. 30-30, 32, or 35. dont really care what bigger caliber. Having never shopped for used lever lever action at all, what are some of the mechanical things to look for. Looks are highly secondary, and some charecter is actually ...
by two bit okie
Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: barrel length
Replies: 11
Views: 815

barrel length

I have decided it is time to give my Rossi mod 92 a nose job. min bbl lenght is 16 ". ? for those who have done it, how much pad do I leave. 16 1/4", 16 1/8"?
by two bit okie
Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were betting on seeing an original 1894 clone........
Replies: 28
Views: 2869

Re: If you were betting on seeing an original 1894 clone........

and furthermore, to have a shooter like just about any good rifle, to not shoot it is to humiliate it and embaras it in front of the other guns in the safe might as well paint it pink or chartruse. A collecters piece is different, but with over 7 mllion built that will be few and far between.
by two bit okie
Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were betting on seeing an original 1894 clone........
Replies: 28
Views: 2869

Re: If you were betting on seeing an original 1894 clone........

jmho on safe queens. If you take an older mod 94 and dont shoot it here are some other thing that you might do you would have a rottwieler, german shepard, or doberman and have its teeth removed to make it nicer you would have a labrador retiriever and never let it go into the water you would have a...
by two bit okie
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Brass Shotshells Project Completed.
Replies: 41
Views: 4722

Re: OT – Brass Shotshells Project Completed.

while I really appreciate the fab work evidenced by your pics, did you do this because you wanted to do your own loader, or will the lee kit not work on brass. I ask because I have an old lee and will be getting some brass cases to try this in my coach gun side by side. You have inspired me to try it.
by two bit okie
Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do you reload?
Replies: 83
Views: 7519

Re: Why do you reload?

try to find cast bullet 30-30's from the factory, try to find cast 318 gr cast in 44 mag, and finally try to find 44 mag for $6.00 for 50.
by two bit okie
Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Does anyone have a 1911 style that never malfunctions?
Replies: 57
Views: 5789

Re: OT: Does anyone have a 1911 style that never malfunctions?

never malfunctions? NO. MAYBE "NOT YET", Perhaps "not in years". but never. nahhh, I love the darn things.
by two bit okie
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A public apology
Replies: 35
Views: 4800

Re: A public apology

I am offended that I dont know how I am offended, by offensive offenses, and the offenders have to tell me to be offended indeed.
by two bit okie
Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin 44
Replies: 30
Views: 3229

Re: marlin 44

mine, brand new 2 yrs ago, on sale at BIG 5 sporting goods, 399.99. My son will be taking that one, as I am not a huge Marllin fan. But would in a heartbeat take the cowboy 45-70.
by two bit okie
Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Marlin make an 1894 41 magnum pre cross bolt safety?
Replies: 2
Views: 812

Re: Did Marlin make an 1894 41 magnum pre cross bolt safety?

I have a marlin 1894, and while I dont care for the safety, I just ignore the stupid thing. Jmho, if you want the 41, just get it and saftey repladement goodie.
by two bit okie
Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sawed off
Replies: 14
Views: 1484

sawed off

When cutting off a barrel on a rifle. (model 92, 20 " being bobbed to 16 1/4) where is the barrel measured. muzzle to closed bolt, muzzle to back of chamber, or front of chamber?

I am getting bolder and may have to get a hacksaw to cut it myself.
by two bit okie
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cast molds
Replies: 2
Views: 337

cast molds

Over on the castboolets site, I have a question about interest for a group buy for the 6 cavity mold for the 170 gr flat nose 30-30 mold. The deal from lee is to get 50 casters and get a great discount on the mold blocks. being lazy as fat hound dog in front of a hot fire in the fireplace, the idea ...
by two bit okie
Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $$$
Replies: 6
Views: 622

$$$

What should I expect to pay to have the barrel on my puma 44 be bobbed to 16 1/4", recrowned, and a new front sight dovetail cut. I, uh.....ummmm, just dont have confidence in my own skill to do such a amputation.
by two bit okie
Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot out of state
Replies: 16
Views: 1365

ot out of state

what are the current rules on out of state purchase of long guns. specifically, If I, as an arzona resident go to nevada, virginia, or nc, where my kids live, can I legally purchase a model 94 from either person, pawn shop or gun shop and take it with me.
by two bit okie
Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: multi cavities
Replies: 1
Views: 326

multi cavities

Does anyone know who, if anyone, makes a 4 or six cavity mold for 30-30 170 gr or larger mold blocks?
by two bit okie
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FINALLY - PRIMERS!
Replies: 15
Views: 1159

Re: FINALLY - PRIMERS!

you guys are lucky the wm even carries the stuff. Mine here in AZ has not such items. I think WM i s going anti gun.
by two bit okie
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saddle ring
Replies: 31
Views: 9095

Re: saddle ring

thanks for all feedback.

I can no longer get out and hunt, or even stand for the cas shooting. All I have left is having cool looking guns. I just watched the duke in stage coach, and the train robbers, and I still think his 92 is cool looking. What can I say???????
by two bit okie
Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saddle ring
Replies: 31
Views: 9095

saddle ring

I am in the initial steps of fixing up my rossi mod 92. I have the the new wood, not done yet, the large loop lever, installed and working, next is to have the 20" tube shortened to 16 1/4", and I would like have a saddle ring put on, but do not know where to get the "stuff" requ...
by two bit okie
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading Trap Door on Ross 92???????
Replies: 13
Views: 629

Re: Loading Trap Door on Ross 92???????

I just had my fingers on my rossi and the loading gate IS metal, but the spring follower is plastic.
by two bit okie
Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 colt 300 gr hp... .458?
Replies: 11
Views: 1457

Re: .45 colt 300 gr hp... .458?

I shoot 44 mag and have 6 of the them. But I would never knock another man's choice. I have 180's, 200's, and 250's, jacketed and cast. and relativly latly I have been playing with 318 gr cast. all of my guns will take them but heavy loads of 296 (I will not give my charge because someone might put ...
by two bit okie
Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bullet boxes
Replies: 6
Views: 627

bullet boxes

Does anyone know of a source, new or used, for the boxes that speer uses for it's bullets?

I am tired of using baggies or carboard.
by two bit okie
Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun show report
Replies: 3
Views: 371

Re: OT - Gun show report

went to Phoenix last weekend. lots of primer, could only afford 2 k of winchesters. lottsa ebrs, high prices, not too many rugers.
by two bit okie
Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ajax grips
Replies: 3
Views: 382

Ajax grips

hello lever action fans. Two bit okie is looking for a set of ajax, (I know they just went out of business), #50 elk antler looking grips for a nm super blackhawk. Thanks for any help or leads in these babies. I have Vaquero with a dragoon grip frame that is very jelous of her sister that has a set ...
by two bit okie
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44mag question
Replies: 9
Views: 857

Re: 44mag question

I load 6 grs of unique and a 200 gr cast. light even for cas but like a 38 spec.
by two bit okie
Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: release
Replies: 3
Views: 503

release

restocking a rifle, and going to use some stock beding compound, does any have a good suggestion for release to prevent the bedding compund sticking to the metal?
by two bit okie
Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi/Braztech 92
Replies: 10
Views: 2874

Re: New Rossi/Braztech 92

I am in the process of putting new wood on my rossi. I got a new black walnut carbine stock from gunstocks inc and the wood is beautiful. If, as I hope to do in phoenix at the gun show, I find another rossi for a good price, Yeahhh, sure, I will add it to my collection and immediatly order a new sto...
by two bit okie
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapper, is it worth the money?
Replies: 30
Views: 3178

Re: Trapper, is it worth the money?

I had a winchester trapper in 44, I have a marlin 1894 in 44 and a rossi in 44 as well. both with 20" bbls. The rossi is getting new wood. and as soon as that is done, it will get a nose job down to 16 1/4". As I can no longer walk to hunt or cas shoot (bad knees) the little carbine will b...
by two bit okie
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEED HELP Cowbow six shooter??? which one
Replies: 9
Views: 1216

Re: NEED HELP Cowbow six shooter??? which one

For cas, plinking, and some cases personal defense, the new Vaquero or any of the colt clones should be fine. If you are considering being in territory with unfriendly beasties that can bite back, go with either the vaquero (not NV) or a super blackhawk, or blackhawk in 45 lc or the freedom arms to ...
by two bit okie
Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since everybody's facing ammo issues...
Replies: 11
Views: 1439

Re: Since everybody's facing ammo issues...

I got my first super blackhawk in 1972, yup last year of the 3 screw. I bought cases for several years there after amassing 2000. and then stopped. I mean what the heck, 2000 cases for one gun. Fast forward to sons graduating college. How many of you fools have made the statement, " Ya, son's n...
by two bit okie
Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stock Finishes
Replies: 16
Views: 1281

Stock Finishes

What is everyones favorite finish, linnspeed, or tru oil. The rifle is not a great custom, but at the same time, I do not want to trash the black walnut with a crappy finish. suggestions with pics if possible would be appreciated.
by two bit okie
Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: awesome day in the SoCal desert
Replies: 15
Views: 1671

Re: awesome day in the SoCal desert

Check out Arizone for gun friendly. and wide open spaces to blast away with out toys. castle doctrine, if you use your gun for defense, they have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you DID NOT have reason to fear for your life. a ccw can display his weapon if necessary to prevent trouble withou...
by two bit okie
Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new wood
Replies: 0
Views: 623

new wood

Allrighty, then. I have new wood, fore and aft, for my rossi mod 92. It is inletted, but not finished. I have the linnspeed oil finish coming, but for the smoothing, what kind of suggestions for type and grits of sandpaper. for more details, the little rifle is a 44 mag. I am going to have the barre...