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by two bit okie
Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle /Pistol comb's finally competed.............
Replies: 20
Views: 2056

Re: Rifle /Pistol comb's finally competed.............

two pairs, both pairs 44 mags.

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by two bit okie
Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
Replies: 53
Views: 3962

Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?

I have one, and ria gi.ugly, green, all steel. feeds great, ported, all steel, says dont mess with me, I have an attitude, did I mention it is all steel. The grips can be changed, and typical of 1911's if you want to spend the coins, the last guy at the plant the made it wont even recognize it. Did ...
by two bit okie
Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mod 94
Replies: 23
Views: 2108

mod 94

Sooooo, is the 94 dead and gone, new manufacturer, old manufacturer, what is the story?
by two bit okie
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Casting Bullets Questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1292

Re: OT: Casting Bullets Questions

osak, my 310 gr lee weighs in at 318 out of straight wheel weights.
by two bit okie
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hot loads
Replies: 8
Views: 932

hot loads

Does any one have suggestions for hot loads for a mod 92 or clone. NOT 454 CASULL LEVELS.

Just hotter than recommended for handgun.

I am thinking of the puma (rossi) in 45 lc.
by two bit okie
Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do you think there is enough new cartridges?
Replies: 53
Views: 4783

Re: do you think there is enough new cartridges?

I have 3 centerfire calibers, 30-06, 44 mag, 45 auto. the puppy of the groupe is 5 decades old. the other two are both a century old. There is nothing out there less than 50 yrs old that will fill any niche that I have.
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIO BRAVO ON AMC RIGHT NOW
Replies: 8
Views: 481

Re: RIO BRAVO ON AMC RIGHT NOW

interesting trivia. When JW made the movie RED River he designed the brand for the red river D ranch. It was two crooked slashes with the the letter D for Dunston. when montgomery cliffs charecter wanted to know where his initial was. The duke said when he earned it. Forward to July this year one of...
by two bit okie
Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 molds.
Replies: 2
Views: 385

30-30 molds.

besides the 190 gr rcbs, who else makes a heavy 30-30 mold?
by two bit okie
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast a few heavies for my Marlin 44mag (range results added)
Replies: 26
Views: 1307

Re: Cast a few heavies for my Marlin 44mag today...

My bullets out of the mold weigh in at 318 grs ready to load. Feeds like a champ, good bullet, but not for my 4 5/8 vaqueros, as the heavy load kicks like @#$%^mule on steroids.
by two bit okie
Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlln stocks
Replies: 10
Views: 826

Re: marlln stocks

Mine has no bullseye. came from Big 5, and definately has a cheapo finish. I will replace it eventually with walnut.

Thanks for all of the info.
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP, HELP, HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 1111

Re: HELP, HELP, HELP

Chuck, the sun and heat have baked my brains. I had to read the procedure 4 times to see what you were saying. That is simple, easy (thank god) and now understandable.

Thank you very much. I will be posting pics of my iron. And wood.
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP, HELP, HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 1111

Re: HELP, HELP, HELP

Uh, yahhhhh, but how do I set it up. thats the problem. Marking on top and or bottom does not guide the bit through. How do I level the stock both vertically and allign with where the holes in the tangs are.
While I am not stupid, I am drawing a blank on the best way to set this whole thing up.
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP, HELP, HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 1111

HELP, HELP, HELP

I have to drill the stock screw on a rossi puma mod 92. I have the stock, but it has no stock retention screw hole. I have no fear of drilling holes in wood. but it would be NICE if the hole went from the top tang hole to the bottom tang hole. does any of the folks here have experience. I have a dri...
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlln stocks
Replies: 10
Views: 826

Re: marlln stocks

edward, just where would this bullseye be in the stock??????
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlln stocks
Replies: 10
Views: 826

Re: marlln stocks

I just got a semi finished stock for my Rossi mod 92 from Gunstocks, inc in Iowa. I will probably be ordering more wood from them. After my sons wedding next month.
by two bit okie
Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlln stocks
Replies: 10
Views: 826

marlln stocks

Can someone tell me why the stock finish on my 1894 is so crappy looking. I looks lilke a finished hardwood, not black walnut, as described in marlin ads.

inquiring mind wants to know.
by two bit okie
Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin forends
Replies: 4
Views: 723

marlin forends

1st of all, can someone tell me why the forend on the marlin cowboy is soo big. (thick and wide) 2nd, does anyone make a more trim, winchester style forend. 3d has anyone ever cut one down to the thinner winchester style. 4, does anyone have any idea on where or how to start to cut (thin out) a marl...
by two bit okie
Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does your Marlin .44 like 250 gr Keith bullets?
Replies: 15
Views: 1300

Re: How does your Marlin .44 like 250 gr Keith bullets?

I have a 3 yr old marlin cowboy. It will feed from 200 gr cast to 320 gr lee cast with no ftf.
by two bit okie
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: big guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2262

Re: big guns

I suppose it would be too much to expect the courts to say that if you use the wrong ammo, you are stupid and deserve the damage.
by two bit okie
Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: big guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2262

big guns

Could the 45-70 cowboy, be rechambered for 450, or is the steel different in the two guns?
by two bit okie
Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: large loop lever
Replies: 5
Views: 1948

large loop lever

I guess this would probably be directed to Nate Jones. I have a bone stock rossi puma mod 92. THEORETICALLY SPEAKING. Should any mod 92 large loop lever work in it. I know it would have to be fitted. I would like a john wayne look alike. I do know all of the arguments against the big lever, but I wa...
by two bit okie
Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heavy bullets in 3030
Replies: 18
Views: 3615

heavy bullets in 3030

Does anyone have any idea what the heaviest bullets (cast) are for the 30-30. This is a question to go along with the 318 gr for my 44. I would never, (probably) go above the starting load, but the idea of a heavy bullet strikes my fancy. I did see the 170 gr flat nose from lee, but wonder if there ...
by two bit okie
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: big levers
Replies: 8
Views: 1957

big levers

IN "theory", should a large loop finger lever for a win 92 fit all of the clones. In my case a rossi. As bad knees have stopped my hunting, and the standing for CAS matchs, I am going to have my Rossi mod 92's snout bobbed to 16 1/2" and get the John Wayne loop installed. I will proba...
by two bit okie
Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 double
Replies: 98
Views: 36429

Re: 45-70 double

OK, OK, So include me in too. I also have a double bbl 12 ga that I could easily be talked into converting. PALEEEEEEEEEEEEZE!!!!!!!!!!!
by two bit okie
Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: not a levergun
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: not a levergun

I have loaded thousands of 06, but a tad nervous about the M-1 and it's gas operation. When loading for a bolt gun you can play around a lot more with powder and bullet weight, and all of the rest.
by two bit okie
Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: not a levergun
Replies: 5
Views: 626

not a levergun

But does any one have a fovorite M-1 Garand load that they would share with the rest of us.

I will be using 4895 powder.
by two bit okie
Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 1892 rifles/carbines - Thanks to Debbie @ EMF
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: Rossi 1892 rifles/carbines - Thanks to Debbie @ EMF

on my rossi mod 92 carbine in 44, i nearly ruined both the fore end and barrel band. But, if you look real close you will probably see that the top inside of the barrel band is holding the band too high. I took at it with my dremal with a sanding cylinder, relieved the top and sides. took care of th...
by two bit okie
Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester vs the others.
Replies: 4
Views: 780

winchester vs the others.

I have puma mod 92. the rossi one. Plans call for cutting the barrel to 16.25 inches, john wayne loop lever. eventually a new stock. The question of the day is when ordering parts is the Rossi, and I suppose the rest of the clones, close enough that winchester mod 92 parts will fit. or how do I ask ...
by two bit okie
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: short bbl
Replies: 21
Views: 1913

short bbl

I want to shorted the barrel on a rossi Puma 44 mag. I have a 20 inch and want a 16 1/4 in. I was told that to do it properly the barrel has to be de heattreated before cutting and then re heat treated. If true, then I will have it done, if not, hmmmmmmmm where is my hacksaw. and then have a gunsmit...
by two bit okie
Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Midway's site
Replies: 19
Views: 3219

Re: OT- Midway's site

no complailnts, ordered 3 steel ejector rod housings last friday night, billed monday, arrived on thursday, with a new catalog.
by two bit okie
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strongest
Replies: 12
Views: 1033

strongest

which of the leveractions in 44 mag would be considered the strongest. this is for a stiff load with 300 gr cast. No I do not have the load yet, but it will be a heavy 296 or 2400 charge. IT WILL BE OUT OF A MANUAL. not an I usta load this. I already have a rossi puma and marlin 1894. Any input or d...
by two bit okie
Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom Lever Gun questions...
Replies: 22
Views: 2421

Re: Custom Lever Gun questions...

Okie dokie, I live in Arizona, cant walk and hunt any more, bad knees. but my opinions, which by the way, with a $1.00 get you a cuppa joe at burger king, lean towards this. I have had 44 mags for 40 yrs. I have loaded for the same 40 r=yrs. If I were faced with starting over, I would go with 357. W...
by two bit okie
Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 remington in a lever gun
Replies: 3
Views: 429

35 remington in a lever gun

While I prefer to stick with 44 mag since I already have 6 of them, can the cast bullets for a 357 mag be used in 35 remington in either winchester or marlin.
by two bit okie
Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big 5 Has 464s On Sale......
Replies: 24
Views: 2545

Re: Big 5 Has 464s On Sale......

Nahhhh, gots to be a 44 mag. I already have a marlin and rossi-puma. but I do prefer to stay with a caliber that I already load for.
by two bit okie
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: puma's, the rifle.
Replies: 23
Views: 3230

puma's, the rifle.

I just my Feb COWBOY CHRONICLES. they are balllyhooing the new Puma pricing. the mod 92 is $900.oo and change. Tne new 45-70 is $1400.00. So much for a new puma.
by two bit okie
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new front sight
Replies: 2
Views: 495

new front sight

I am going to shorten the barrel on one of my leverguns from 20" to 16.25". I have a Marlin and puma. the marlin has a screwed on ramp, and the Puma has a dove tail. I dont know about the cost to have either done to the shorter barrel. The local gunshops are saying $150.00 to do the work. ...
by two bit okie
Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin finish
Replies: 2
Views: 337

marlin finish

I am putting the forend of my 1894 cowboy on a slimming wheel. but, does onyone know the best finish to put on it to, at least as close as possible, match the stock.
by two bit okie
Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: screw size
Replies: 2
Views: 331

screw size

Does any one know what size allen wrench is needed to remove the front sight ramp on a Marlin 1894 carbine?
by two bit okie
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 acp
Replies: 12
Views: 2040

45 acp

Does anyone make a leveraction in 45acp??????
by two bit okie
Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new guy
Replies: 26
Views: 2718

Re: new guy

yo johnny, post some the closet pics you have on rugerforum.
by two bit okie
Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heavy 44 cast bullets.
Replies: 12
Views: 1775

heavy 44 cast bullets.

I am, for my 44 mags, currently casting and loading 200 gr for cas, 250 for regular, and 310 for heavies. But my son now wants to hunt North Carolina pigs so I am looking for a heavier bullet. My Marlin 1894 feeds the 310 with no problem, and I would like to find out if there are heavier bullets for...
by two bit okie
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading bench ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 1698

Re: Loading bench ideas?

I use a rolling tool chest, and have a dillon sdb, which replaced a rcbs rockchucker, which replaced a rcbs jounior.
by two bit okie
Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MAG TUBE
Replies: 7
Views: 932

MAG TUBE

Is there a mechanical reason that the short mag tube on a marlin with either an 18" or 20" 45-70 could not be replaced with a full lenght mag tube?

I realize that it would only give one or two rounds, but the short tube just does not look balanced.
by two bit okie
Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up my Trapper yesterday
Replies: 17
Views: 1097

Re: Picked up my Trapper yesterday

I had one, wish I still had it. one caveat for daughter, ith 44 mag loads it is kicking little beast, start it with light loads until she is used to it.
by two bit okie
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 loads
Replies: 5
Views: 1015

44 loads

Alrighty then, I have two 44 carbines, one a rossi, and one a marlin. I have decided to try a box of jacket 300 gr in my ruger vaqueros and superblackhawk. What are some of, if indeed they will work, your favorite 300 gr jacketd 44 mag loads in these short rifles. As I cannot walk to hunt anymore th...
by two bit okie
Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-once (if) the job market recovers, I think I want to
Replies: 27
Views: 1933

Re: OT-once (if) the job market recovers, I think I want to

lake Havasu City, AZ, right on the colorado river in north western AZ is a beautiful spot. We just had a heavy rain for one day and one night and will probably get another 1/4 to 1/2 inch this season. If you are a fisherman, stripped bass are popular here. Middle of Oct to late april are great. June...
by two bit okie
Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas - leverguns style
Replies: 29
Views: 2660

Re: Christmas - leverguns style

not real greedy, a new marlin 45-70 cowboy with the safty replaced by the blank screw. or a quigley sharps, in 45-110. (of course the latter would also require 1000 cases)
by two bit okie
Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ruger only loads
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

ruger only loads

Does any know or have informed opinions on which, if any, new lever actions in 45 colt can take ruger only loads. Not 454 loads, just hot 45s.
by two bit okie
Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: screwd in, or not
Replies: 5
Views: 514

Re: screwd in, or not

for reasons that I cannot fathom, my computer keeps giveing me a server cannot connect for both email and website for Steve.
by two bit okie
Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: screwd in, or not
Replies: 5
Views: 514

screwd in, or not

Ahhhh for investigating. I have a rossi Mod 92, shoots straight for at leat 20 yards but is butt ugly stained stock. (it will be replaced with black walnut. like my marlin.) the kicker is that when I stiripped the wood and went to put the front hand guard on, guess what. the screw that holds the bar...