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by Fairshake
Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage 1930's Picture 'What Is This Rifle?'
Replies: 13
Views: 2325

Re: Vintage 1930's Picture 'What Is This Rifle?'

To be quite honest, I tried looking at the picture with my 68 YO eyes and Wally world 2.5 reading glasses and that was a total loss. I next tried to use my magnifying glass and it was also a no go. Being that I live on $1000 a month and not able to access the high tech tools that our feds have, I de...
by Fairshake
Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crappie
Replies: 10
Views: 1076

Re: Crappie

In the bayou country of South Louisiana, those fish are known as Sac-a-lait. That is Cajun French meaning Sac of milk. We scale them and then cut a checker board pattern on each side before throwing them into a pot of hot oil. This allows one to pull off large squares of tasty white meat. We put the...
by Fairshake
Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage 1930's Picture 'What Is This Rifle?'
Replies: 13
Views: 2325

Re: Vintage 1930's Picture 'What Is This Rifle?'

The rifle in the picture is a 30-40 Krag, with the year of manufacture too hard to determine because of the quality of the pic. It was most likely a full length rifle that was cut down for sporter use but as I stated it could of also been a carbine model. This was a very popular build that was once ...
by Fairshake
Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Revenant" Movie
Replies: 33
Views: 4799

Re: "The Revenant" Movie

Actors are the same as every other person who walks on this terra firma, we all have ideas, outlooks on life and how we approach those persons who are different. I did not care for a lot of the ones named by others here but like others, I came to enjoy them later in my life and theirs. I have differ...
by Fairshake
Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers
Replies: 34
Views: 4659

Re: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers

I'm not going to say what happens to everyone else when they fire a gun without ear protection as each person is different. It's been my experience that when being fired at and returning fire, I don't hear anything but a small popping sound. I have fired rifles, pistols and small NAA revolvers in 22...
by Fairshake
Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) and ex LEOs
Replies: 14
Views: 2455

Re: Question for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) and ex LEOs

I retired in 1990 myself but it does not matter if your running code 3 or not, you are always responsible for any damage you may do. The lights and siren of code 3 only give you the right to go through red lights and stop signs after be assured you may do so in a safe manner. The biggest problem I h...
by Fairshake
Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Puma 92.....45 Colt
Replies: 22
Views: 2826

Re: More Puma 92.....45 Colt

You might want to look at the Marble's tang sight before you make up your mind. I've got three 92's at the present time and have owned a few others that are now doing duty elsewhere. The three that are with me at this time all have the tang sight. It's fast in the woods and has both windage and elev...
by Fairshake
Mon May 04, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M92 Raw Materials that Shoot
Replies: 21
Views: 2147

Re: M92 Raw Materials that Shoot

Steve has the sights to improve the 92. The Marbles tang site makes it a keeper, much better than drilling holes in the side. His DVD will answer all questions. If you have the Rossi with the sight on the bbl band, then Steve can correct that too. Look for the improved tang site. It has a lock nut o...
by Fairshake
Mon May 04, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help from boolit casters
Replies: 11
Views: 1413

Re: Need help from boolit casters

All the above post are correct in the content. You should buy a thermometer. Try to stay in the 675 range . When using aluminum molds you have to go up to 775 or so for better results. The Lyman cast bullet book is a must. As you stated once you have a rhythm going the bullets will be good. For cowb...
by Fairshake
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?
Replies: 12
Views: 8754

Re: Taurus Gaucho .45 ?? anybody have experience ?

I have a Taurus Gaucho that has been shooting Cas matches since August 08. I shoot a lot of matches. I'm on my 7th straight weekend at this time. The gun is shooting beside my Colt in the other holster. The Gaucho is doing as well as can be expected with 0 problems. I can't say the same for the Thun...
by Fairshake
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new Rossi 92 357 carbine
Replies: 33
Views: 8465

Re: new Rossi 92 357 carbine

Neat guns to own and shoot. I had three and just sold one. Wish I would have kept it. Buy the DVD by Steve Young if you plan on doing any work or cleaning yourself. Later David
by Fairshake
Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy rifles
Replies: 25
Views: 3052

Re: Cowboy rifles

Wabash, You have heard all the reasons for not buying a Rossi 92, now let me give you some reasons for buying it. If you are going to shoot CAS for the belt buckle and be a "GAMER" with the mouse fanny burp loads then by all means buy the guns that were recommended. If you want a strong ri...
by Fairshake
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got to the range and got at least one picture
Replies: 16
Views: 2250

Re: Finally got to the range and got at least one picture

What a set up!! Okdee I don't think I would want a pond full of crappy; the smell would be hard to put up with. Now if you want crappie thats a different story or sac-a-lait as we say in Louisiana. Just funning with you.
by Fairshake
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modern vs. 1800's black powder
Replies: 91
Views: 12011

Re: modern vs. 1800's black powder

ROA, Yes the mad monk is now Dutch Bill and as far as I'm concerned on of the most knowledgeable persons that I know on the subject of BP. I think it's the Blackthorn Alder for the bestcharcoal. It's harvestead when small as the larger size is not as good. Welcome to the site! You might want to chec...
by Fairshake
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: puma's, the rifle.
Replies: 23
Views: 3213

Re: puma's, the rifle.

I hope it was meant to be good and not bad Steve. I just purchased a pre-safety Puma in 45 Colt from forum member Spencer516. It was imported by Navy Arms. I shot it yesterday afternoon. It put 5 rounds that could be covered with a quarter at 25yds. This was with a full case of 2F and the 250gr Big ...
by Fairshake
Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good forum member
Replies: 2
Views: 821

Good forum member

Just wanted to throw a few accolades to Spencer 516. He sold and shipped to me a very nice Navy Arms 92 45 Colt. The rifle was better than described and he threw in some brass for free. He's a straight shooter and if you buy from him do so without fear.
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma 92 Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 1078

Re: Puma 92 Problems

The trick to putting a 92 together is to place a fired case in the front of the bolt so that it is held by the extractor. This will hold the ejector spring compressed. This will then let you slide the bolt into the chamber and install the lever. Steve Young AKA Nate Kiowa Jones sells a CD on his sit...
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: powder
Replies: 10
Views: 955

Re: powder

Speer 5 shows the 22 jet loads and shotshell loads for the 12,20,16 and 28 guage shells.
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: taurus judge questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1011

Re: taurus judge questions

I own and have shot mine quite a bit in the 18 months that I've owned it. It's the SS 3in bbl model and it only shoots the 2 1/2 in shells although the 3in model is said to be ready for sale. The gun is very easy to shoot and recoil is not bad. The factory ribbed grips do a good job. It's a fun gun ...
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement butt stock for 1892
Replies: 10
Views: 1069

Re: Replacement butt stock for 1892

You could always use the real powder in it. I'm talking about BP of course.
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Medical RANT-I'm tired of foreign doctors
Replies: 29
Views: 2557

Re: OT: Medical RANT-I'm tired of foreign doctors

They did a 60 minutes segment on this very thing. The other part that was brought up is that the doctors use the visa and when it expires they stay anyway. A fast way into the country. The problem is that without complete understanding a person could die. I'm sure that this has already happened. In ...
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guns in parking lots
Replies: 37
Views: 3799

Re: guns in parking lots

This banning guns in certain areas is a back door way for the anti-gun people to get at honest gun owners. It's the same approach taken in Obama's home state with the having every round of ammunition registered. A CCW will do no good if each piece of property can set it's own rules to ban such. It w...
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- They don't make it
Replies: 21
Views: 2247

Re: OT- They don't make it

As a former armorer and police firearms instructor I will say that my favorite pump is the IThaca37. That's followed by the Remington 870. The Ithaca starts out as a solid steel block and is machined into the final product. It's downfall in the police dept. was because it has no sear disconnect and ...
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Woman defends cop
Replies: 14
Views: 1944

Re: OT- Woman defends cop

As a former Deputy Sheriff in Baton Rouge, La. I can say that was a great thing the lady did. I've been down on the ground with suspects and have had a crowd just stand and watch. We had more than one officer in the area killed with their own gun when over powered with others present. I was getting ...
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite 357 Mag Rifle Loads
Replies: 46
Views: 4524

Re: Favorite 357 Mag Rifle Loads

The person who told that big lie about cast bullets probably cast his own and was trying to hog the lead supply. If you want to know about cast, join the Cast BOOLITS forum of which I'm a member. Go by Cajun Shooter There. They could stop making the copper jacket bullet today and it would not bother...
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking in a new Gun
Replies: 23
Views: 1581

Re: Breaking in a new Gun

The breaking in of a new bbl is worth the time and effort. Back in 1985 I attended the FBI Sniper School. After returning to my Dept. and talking them into buying two McMillan's for the SWAT team. McMillan sent the rifles with the suggested break in which was cleaning after each shot for the first 1...
by Fairshake
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT for all the SOUTHERN Boys
Replies: 13
Views: 1365

Re: OT for all the SOUTHERN Boys

Now, I'll be the first Louisiana man to say that we would have done her first , then went and ate the greens and last but not least went out to help the farmer as we are very thankful people.
by Fairshake
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading
Replies: 112
Views: 12291

Re: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading

Good test and post 86er. The Speer GDHP in 44spl is a awesome round and I don't think you will find anything better. Back in the 70's when I first started playing around with the different rounds offered at that time with the Super Vel by Lee Juras setting the standard. We used a product called Dux-...
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has a Taurus Judge 45/410
Replies: 18
Views: 2878

Re: Who has a Taurus Judge 45/410

I don't think that a 22lr snake shot will come close to the amount of shot carried by a 410. The 22 uses #12 and the 410 0ffers many different loads. I 'd rather put 3 buckshot with each triggerpull than one slug that could miss. By slug I mean a single bullet from a cartridge case. I also don't thi...
by Fairshake
Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Rossi 92 info.
Replies: 20
Views: 2439

Re: Looking for Rossi 92 info.

I saw many fine guns messed up by people who said they knew how to work on them. There was a fellow who goes to all the local gun shows and offers "ACTION JOBS". I as a trained armorer and firearms instructor would have to fix guns that this person worked on because he screwed them up.` :)
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Redneck T-shirt
Replies: 6
Views: 876

Re: OT-Redneck T-shirt

I can't believe that my friends all got together and posed for a picture and didn't call me!! Now I'm really upset.
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Lubes, Storage vs. Use?
Replies: 22
Views: 2803

Re: Gun Lubes, Storage vs. Use?

EEZOX beats all others hands down. John Boy is being modest by just posting the site test on Open Range and not yelling out about it. I had never heard of the stuff until reading his post a while back. I'm a former Firearms instructor with the Baton Rouge Sherrifs Office and City Police. I worked ve...
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Question on bullet lubing
Replies: 11
Views: 1545

Re: Another Question on bullet lubing

Goatlips has a good demo on the correct way to pan lube thats on thne web. It's also a sticky on the Cast Boolits site of which I'm a member. Go by Cajun Shooter over there though. Check it out
by Fairshake
Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-armed robbery video, bad move
Replies: 22
Views: 1964

Re: OT-armed robbery video, bad move

If you look close the robber went for his dropped gun and had in his hand and could have very well shot the clerk. As a former law officer and firearms instructor I would tell all my students that a wounded man can kill you. The robber is out of our vision and could have been trying to point his gun...
by Fairshake
Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: black powder in leverguns
Replies: 13
Views: 1601

Re: black powder in leverguns

For the most part the old guns were never fired as many times as we fire them in a cas match. If you are firing a Marlin the clean up is easy. Just remove the lever bolt and remove the firing pin block and it cleans like a bolt action. I shoot my marlin 50-70 shots in a match and it's still ready to...
by Fairshake
Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modern vs. 1800's black powder
Replies: 91
Views: 12011

Re: modern vs. 1800's black powder

Prof Marvel, How nice to see you here Sir. Yes we need Dutch Bill to Chime in on this post. He is the most interesting man when it comes to BP. I always read his post and try to gather that info into a storage bank. I would love to meet him FTF.
by Fairshake
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: SA base pin lube question
Replies: 29
Views: 2645

Re: OT: SA base pin lube question

I have for a while now used Mobil 1 synthetic grease on my SA base pins. I shoot BP and the gun will fire all day without a bind. Before using this grease I tried all types of gun oils to no avail. You can even put them up without cleaning and they spin easy the next day. Not so with other oils. The...
by Fairshake
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has a Taurus Judge 45/410
Replies: 18
Views: 2878

Re: Who has a Taurus Judge 45/410

I've had my SS Judge for about 16 months now and just love it. If the gun is used as intented it will perform well. I use it in our boat and it's taken more than a few shark loaded with slug and buckshot. It is also used when hiking in the woods and camping. Loaded with 6 shot it will put a close ra...
by Fairshake
Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?
Replies: 62
Views: 6783

Re: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?

I'm new to this forum today. I'm on Cast Boolits, as Cajun Shooter. I'm also on CAS City, and Open Range as Fairshake the same as here. I think you will have honest people such as myself that would never cheat anyone and you have con artist who will cheat a nun. The number of post has not stopped so...