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- 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
- 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!!
- 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 Oh if you had the coating done how is it holding up?
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 So off it will go to become a mini guide err trapper
- 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 ...
- 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
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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 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?
- 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
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 You can't go wrong with your Marlin either http://singleactions.proboards.com/inde ... hread=1891
- 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 The name of the show is Trophy Quest
- 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...
- 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
- 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 All are commercially loaded but I hand load for all.
- 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 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............
- 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??
- 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
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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
- 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!
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:22 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
Here's a picture with a little reloading info http://disc.yourwebapps.com/discussion. ... tom%20Guns
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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!
- 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?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 I got a little bored with 32 so I had a little work done to mine
- 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!
- 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!
- 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
- 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 Please help
- 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?
- 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...