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by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .223 recipes
Replies: 8
Views: 660

Re: OT - .223 recipes

55gr fmj /cann 26.6 gr Win748 CCI #500 primer. Feeds and function great. Accurate as all getout :D
by foxtrapper
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2150

Re: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun

Thanks all! Nate thanks for the picture just what I wanted!!
by foxtrapper
Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robar NP3 applied to a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2150

Robar NP3 applied to a levergun

I'm thinking about sending my blued Marlin 50AK to Robar for their nickel NP3 coating. Anybody know if the coating will fill in lazer engraving? I will call them later when they are open but if you know chime in :D Oh if you had the coating done how is it holding up?
by foxtrapper
Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless steel Marlin crossbolt safety replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1057

Stainless steel Marlin crossbolt safety replacement

Has anybody come up with a "Ludwig" like safety replacement in stainless steel?
by foxtrapper
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first reloading equipment! Yippeeeee!
Replies: 24
Views: 1246

Re: My first reloading equipment! Yippeeeee!

And it begins :D
by foxtrapper
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 3118

Re: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel

Paladin I just shot Lou an email. Thank you :D
by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Website to determine manufacturing date by serial nunber
Replies: 1
Views: 311

Website to determine manufacturing date by serial nunber

of Marlin 39a. Thats it ,I have one and want to find the born on date.
by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 3118

Re: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel

Naw it a rebounding hammer with cross bolt safety. Really nice piece of wood on it! I don't have a gunsmith near me so I send things out. If anybody could recommend a smith with contact info I'd appreciate it :D So off it will go to become a mini guide err trapper :wink:
by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smallest calibre for big game using cast
Replies: 14
Views: 1158

Re: Smallest calibre for big game using cast

Bullard4075 I have just started working up loads for the 356GNR. So far no cast, but I used Sierra 125JSP with 24grs of W-296 for a manual posted 2010fps. Accurate as all get out ! Pretty much one hole at 25 yrds. I have some 180gr LBT bullets from Rim Rock bullets about to be ordered and hope they ...
by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 3118

Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel

Is it possible to cut down the barrel to make a .22 guide gun? I know you would have to modify the mag tube so I guess that would add to the difficulty. Do you know anyone that does the work? Thanks
by foxtrapper
Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smallest calibre for big game using cast
Replies: 14
Views: 1158

Smallest calibre for big game using cast

I have always used hardcast bullets for my leverguns and revolvers to hunt with. All are . 429 or larger up to 50AK. Well I have a Ruger Bisley that started as a 357mag, but was converted to 356GNR. Same caibre, .357, but with a lot more zip! Man those 158 gr bullets are small :shock:, and with no e...
by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338 Marlin
Replies: 0
Views: 557

338 Marlin

Anybody have a few 338 Marlin cartridges that they can sell? Need them for a build!
by foxtrapper
Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need some saddle info from the cowoys on thr forum
Replies: 10
Views: 593

Re: OT Need some saddle info from the cowoys on thr forum

Thanks Gents for the input. When my daughter was eight we saw an add in the "pennysaver" for a free horseback riding lesson, next thing I knew we owned paddock shoes and a helmet and weekly lessons.......... :D Well the trainer rode English so she rode English. She learned to jump and I le...
by foxtrapper
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need some saddle info from the cowoys on thr forum
Replies: 10
Views: 593

OT Need some saddle info from the cowoys on thr forum

My daughter who has been riding English since she was eight has now gotten bit by the Western bug :D So we went shopping on line and bought a Circle Y saddle used one season. Beautiful piece of leather. Paid $500.00 how did we do?
by foxtrapper
Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's The Least You'd Walk Around The Woods With?
Replies: 81
Views: 5651

Re: What's The Least You'd Walk Around The Woods With?

A five inch Ruger Single Six in 38 Super. Had it made as my always on my hip woods gun! Packs almost enough punch as a 357 mag, so Im good for critters two or four legged :D
by foxtrapper
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Need info on tiny .22 SA's
Replies: 26
Views: 2670

Re: OT- Need info on tiny .22 SA's

Hey Joe, a few cylinder fulls with a NAA mini in 22lr and you will easily master the revolver :D You can not compare any 32 or 380 with the size of a NNA. I have big hands and have no problem shooting one or two handed. I had mine for years ,goes bang every time! Here's a good carry option. http://w...
by foxtrapper
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Shop Vac?
Replies: 20
Views: 1885

Re: Best Shop Vac?

In Home Depot for $19.97 they have a W/D top that fits on any five gallon bucket! It come with the hose and has replaceable filters. If I needed one I would give this a look :D
by foxtrapper
Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Need a good 270 Winchester recipie- UPDATED w/pics
Replies: 13
Views: 1518

Re: OT- Need a good 270 Winchester recipie

52 grs IMR, 4350 ,sierra 130 gr BT ,CCI LRP Used that load for years ,great long range antelope medicine. Good luck on your hunt :D
by foxtrapper
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a starting to max load for Ranch dogs .44 265gr
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: Looking for a starting to max load for Ranch dogs .44 265gr

Don't throw out your old eyeglasses Doc I'll be needing them soon :D
by foxtrapper
Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a starting to max load for Ranch dogs .44 265gr
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: Looking for a starting to max load for Ranch dogs .44 265gr

Thanks Ted H that's was what I am looking for : The mix I'm using is straight WW. My original post asked for loads starting to max . Why did my post get modified? Thanks Doc for the stating the obvious :shock: My many reloading manuals listed just about every bullet weight sans the 265. When I did f...
by foxtrapper
Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a starting to max load for Ranch dogs .44 265gr
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Looking for a starting to max load for Ranch dogs .44 265gr

I have cast some Ranch Dog 44 cal 265gr bullets. I'm looking for loads for rifle and revolver . Since I have a lot of AA#9 powder hopefully someone here can get me started.
by foxtrapper
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A levergun moose hunt in Wyoming
Replies: 37
Views: 2578

Re: A levergun moose hunt in Wyoming

Great hunt and a Fine moose!
by foxtrapper
Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my new Hunting Rifle - she's a beauty !
Replies: 12
Views: 1260

Re: Got my new Hunting Rifle - she's a beauty !

Oh boy your gonna hate this :shock: You can't go wrong with your Marlin either :D http://singleactions.proboards.com/inde ... hread=1891
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunning for all 29 NA big game species
Replies: 9
Views: 792

Re: Levergunning for all 29 NA big game species

Googled it :D The name of the show is Trophy Quest
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunning for all 29 NA big game species
Replies: 9
Views: 792

Levergunning for all 29 NA big game species

The Outdoor channel has a new show that has the host using a iron sighted Winchester Lever in 30-30 for all North American Big Game. He's a big boy from Georgia The first episode was black bear hunting in B.C.. The first shot at 90 yrds rolled the bear and a finisher was needed. Now the problem I ca...
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VERY OT, great old commercial
Replies: 14
Views: 1608

Re: VERY OT, great old commercial

Cris Parnell ]SP] was in that commercial from SNL. Hope I'm not Captain Obvious here :D
by foxtrapper
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?
Replies: 95
Views: 19118

Re: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?

Mine would be 50 AK ,510GNR and 356GNR. The first one in a Marlin 1895 the latter two in Custom Ruger Blackhawks :D All are commercially loaded but I hand load for all.
by foxtrapper
Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 1622

Re: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter

Thanks for the picture help Gents. That 1894P is now officially hers :D I was using Beartooth bullets 250 gr cast ,but I recently cast Ranchdogs 265 gr bullets that look real good. Next season we will be back maybe another boar or Bison or Fallow or............ :lol:
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 1622

Re: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter

Now I get a prompt that the picture needs to be 800 pixels. How I do dat??
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 1622

Re: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter

I guess I need some help posting a picture :shock:
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 1622

Re: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter

Had a great hunt :D Weather was perfect as were all the hunters in camp. We were in Vermont at Wildhill Lodge. My daughter made a great shot dropping her boar in it's tracks. That hard cast 250gr bullet entered the neck and exited mid ships. She is hooked as this was her first head of big game :D <a...
by foxtrapper
Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Xtreme Self Defense Ammo to be released on Sept 17th.
Replies: 43
Views: 5508

Re: New Xtreme Self Defense Ammo to be released on Sept 17th.

These look good. Put me down for 32acp when you get to them!
by foxtrapper
Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 1622

Leaving tonight for a Boar hunt with my daughter

Ahh yes autumn is in the air. Finally got all my ducks in a row and the long awaited boar hunt will kick off tonight. My daughter will be toting a Marlin 1894P in 44mag of course ,using home brewed cast 250 grners. Me, a Reeder converted Ruger single action in 510 GNR. 350 gr going about 1100fps sho...
by foxtrapper
Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday and Monday Pig hunt
Replies: 18
Views: 1183

Re: Sunday and Monday Pig hunt

That's living Mike!! No wonder your smiling in your avatar :D
by foxtrapper
Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Binoculars TEST RESULTS ADDED ON PAGE 2
Replies: 31
Views: 2081

Re: OT- Binoculars

Nikon 10 x40 Monarchs been using them for over 10 years clear and bombproof. $300.00 Such a deal!
by foxtrapper
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All the talk about the 357B&D in a 1892 got me thinking
Replies: 7
Views: 775

Re: All the talk about the 357B&D in a 1892 got me thinking

Thing is Griff it does not develop the pressure that the Casull does.
by foxtrapper
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All the talk about the 357B&D in a 1892 got me thinking
Replies: 7
Views: 775

Re: All the talk about the 357B&D in a 1892 got me thinking

I have the 356GNR in a Ruger revolver and dare I say the cartridge is magic :D Lots of bullets to chose from the 125gr to 180's. Easy to make the brass just size the 41 mag in the sizer die and your done ,no trimming either! The 429GNR is just as easy and plenty of bullet choices there too. The dies...
by foxtrapper
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All the talk about the 357B&D in a 1892 got me thinking
Replies: 7
Views: 775

All the talk about the 357B&D in a 1892 got me thinking

Just to let the members know that Reeder custom guns will rechamber the Marlin 1894 in a couple of great cartridges. First the 356 GNR which is a 41 mag necked down to 357. Works great in the Marlin and also in revolvers where the B&D had a problem with bullets backing out during recoil. Now if ...
by foxtrapper
Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout scope setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 1481

Re: Scout scope setup?

Pete what load did you settle on for your 1894P? I am shooting Beartooth 250gr WFNGC sized .432 in mine. Beginning of September my daughter and I are going to try it on a couple of hogs!
by foxtrapper
Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolf story, with embelishments!
Replies: 14
Views: 1024

Re: Wolf story, with embelishments!

Meeteese are you from Casper?
by foxtrapper
Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Performance Chips
Replies: 21
Views: 1473

Re: OT - Performance Chips

Thanks Tycer. The trailer has electric brakes so good to go there. The Tacoma with the factory towing pkg states 6500# pull capacity . I figure 3200# for the trailer another 1000# for the horse and then there are the extras saddle tack and such. I don't want to beat the truck to death but a full siz...
by foxtrapper
Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Performance Chips
Replies: 21
Views: 1473

Re: OT - Performance Chips

You boys with the Tacoma's have you done any trailering with them. I have a two horse trailer that I pull a dozen times a year. Nice and flat here on LI. I have a 4 door Tacoma 2009 V-6 lined up and they assure me it will pull it no problem what say you fella's. Oh and 99% of the time the truck will...
by foxtrapper
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my NEW .32 H&R Ruger Today!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 994

Re: Got my NEW .32 H&R Ruger Today!!!

Great catch ! You are gonna love it :D I got a little bored with 32 so I had a little work done to mine 8) Image
by foxtrapper
Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Haz Mat Fee
Replies: 12
Views: 1765

Re: OT - Haz Mat Fee

Yep primers and powder one pkg one fee. Midway charges twice since primer and powder is shipped from two different places. They keep neither in house. I buy all my primers from powder valley ,one hazmat charge, they ship fast and are good people to deal with!
by foxtrapper
Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watching tracks across Africa right now
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Re: Watching tracks across Africa right now

Well ,he used the 1886 ,since I missed the beginning of the show I don't know the maker or calibre . 8 shots later they were standing over a good buff!
by foxtrapper
Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watching tracks across Africa right now
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Watching tracks across Africa right now

Mr. B chasing Cape Buff . He had a double rifle but one of the gun bearers has a oct barrel 1886 cch on his shoulder. Lets see what happens
by foxtrapper
Sat May 02, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39a switcharoo
Replies: 6
Views: 852

Re: Marlin 39a switcharoo

Does anyone here have instructions on a fix for the rebounding hammer on the 39a. I went over to Rimfirecentral and the gent who has the know is not giving it out anymore as he's waiting on his FFL. Somebody here must of did the fix :D Please help :D
by foxtrapper
Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39a switcharoo
Replies: 6
Views: 852

Re: Marlin 39a switcharoo

Hot stuff. I just registered over at Rimfire Central and the top sticky is from Gizzy. He will no longer give smithing info as he's waiting on his FFL and will be doing the actual work on Marlins. Has anybody here downloaded his instructions and is willing to share?
by foxtrapper
Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39a switcharoo
Replies: 6
Views: 852

Marlin 39a switcharoo

I have a beautiful but rebounding hammer 39a. I came across a 1953 vintage 39a that fell and was run over by a tractor. The stock has been replaced plus something is bent internally . When the lever is completely open it does not want to close. You have to whack the lever to unstick it. The bolt whe...