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by Sixgun
Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gaschecks for 33WCF
Replies: 6
Views: 1121

I'm with Kirk on this one. Not only do the velocities necessitate gas checks but I find gas checked bullets to be more accurate with old barrels that have bore and crown wear. I have an old '86 in 33 that I have never had luck in with cast gas checked bullets. The condition of the bore is less than ...
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT politics Hawkeye Caukeye
Replies: 20
Views: 3337

Its going to be a good day. I came into work, started up my forklift to warm her up, turned on the computer and read the news :lol: :lol: Great, that has got to be a major blow to her ego. Now, lets hope the rest of the country follows the lead------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to you New Years Eve sky shooters
Replies: 31
Views: 5703

Some people need to get in a fight with a loaded gun and to let the gun win. :wink:
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .41 L.D.A.?
Replies: 3
Views: 844

It stands for "long double action" I have some that are marked "sda", for short double action.-----------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT** Almost Had A Dead Dog Last Night
Replies: 19
Views: 3921

Ha! 'ya just gotta love 'em for lettin' 'em get away with what they do! :lol: --------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting their 25-35s?
Replies: 24
Views: 4413

Gordon, yea, copy that. It sure is a fun game and we all need something on the "back burner" to keep us going.-Good luck----Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--some--What are the most expensive guns?
Replies: 28
Views: 4505

A Singer M1911A1 recently sold for $80,500. Howdy O.D. Ain't heard from you in awhile! Anyway, (my right hand to the Lord) I know a guy whose father-in-law gave him a .45 about 8 -10 years ago. This guy's father is my buddy. Yep, it was a Singer, 1 of 500. He has had a 40 G offer on it so far.-----...
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rock On! Goblin Thwarted by CCW!
Replies: 16
Views: 3276

While I am total agreement with you boys on the "happy ending" thing, I personally would not have done that. I would have waited a bit to see how things unfolded and then make my move. Yes...I know its the righteous thing to do but...........the good guy could have been in one huge mess ha...
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some older .30-.30
Replies: 15
Views: 3164

Nice old boxes as my good friend w30wcf accurately and honestly described the ammo. I too, collect the old boxes and lovingly wrap them in plastic wrap, but..................when I get a partial or mismatched box, I can't help but to fire a few rounds out of it (sometimes all of it!) for velocity me...
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting their 25-35s?
Replies: 24
Views: 4413

I have one of the recent runs, case colored, octagon barrel. Couldn't be happier! The problems; Won't feed resized 30-30, or 60 grain bullets, but will fire them single shot. I have no doubt that with a little fiddling, I can get it to feed the resized 30-30's, but at this point in time I have no n...
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what is your favorite 44-40 load
Replies: 13
Views: 2249

9 of Unique with a 200 gr cast gets shot of out rifles and my favorite sixgun round for plinking is 5.5 of Bullseye with a 250 swc.-------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Got my 327 today!
Replies: 11
Views: 2307

Oh, I thought you were talking about a small block Chevy engine. :roll:
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting their 25-35s?
Replies: 24
Views: 4413

I have two carbines. One is a src made in 1921 and the other is an early post war made in '47. I have a 25/35 adapter so I can shoot 25 ACP's out of it. That baby is accurate too as it is nothin' to hit my 8" square 140 yd. gong with those little 50 gr. bullets. (when the wind ain't blowin') Fo...
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Rendezvous?
Replies: 26
Views: 4039

cas wrote:
Sixgun wrote:The boys at Sixgunner.com and myself have been doing it for about 7 years or so. The next one comes up in April.

Pssst... that was last years date.
Cas, I'm half Italian
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A few oldies
Replies: 16
Views: 3245

Those notches on that 'Smith sure look fresh to me. :D
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7 AM on the J Bar T
Replies: 22
Views: 4534

Jim, Thanks for the warning. Everytime you post some kind of nasty weather, us boys here in Pa. get it 2 days later. Well, I got to bring in some extra wood. Hope you freeze :D ----------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Christmas Cards
Replies: 7
Views: 1737

I like that! :lol: Excellent humor!------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Rendezvous?
Replies: 26
Views: 4039

The boys at Sixgunner.com and myself have been doing it for about 7 years or so. The next one comes up in April. As Homefront says, the planning stages for Levergunners from the Northeast corridor are in it's infancy. It will most likely be within 100 miles of Philly. Let the lead fly :D -----------...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT lets show some wood !!
Replies: 26
Views: 4501

All nice pieces ther boys. Sixgun... Cribbage stock? Cribbage stock? Those are fightin' words :x :x I try to do something nice so I can be with the boys and all I get is a vicious insult. :D Anyway, 100 yd., thats some purty birds eye maple you got there. The wood to metal fit on your ml's is incre...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling all Win. 94 shooters- Update
Replies: 31
Views: 5088

Mr. 1886, loosen all screws touching the barrel, whether they are from the mag tube, barrel bands, or forend cap. Some leverguns are notorious for stringing, especially as they heat up from repeated firing. The tension on different areas of the barrel screw things up. This is why long barreled rifle...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT lets show some wood !!
Replies: 26
Views: 4501

This baby ought to make you boys drool. :shock: Its from an old F & W single shot 12 ga. I have no idea where the "speciality holes" came from, but anyway, she's my pride and joy! :lol: :lol: ------Sixgun

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by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - MORE INDISPUTABLE PROOF: WOMEN RULE THE WORLD
Replies: 7
Views: 1562

Re: OT - MORE INDISPUTABLE PROOF: WOMEN RULE THE WORLD

Tucker is 85 lbs. of male Chesapeake Bay retriever. As you can see, he has squeezed himself into a bed made for a much smaller dog, because the 2 females in his life, who are much smaller, have taken over his king-sized bed. Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Homefront, The dogs or the wo...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 86 take down .45-90 range report
Replies: 16
Views: 3247

1886,
Your on to somethin' there! Its nice having a gun with close tolerences and a nice smooth barrel. You got a good one. Keep on shootin'----------------------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
Replies: 28
Views: 6521

Nice job Sixgun Do you have a velocity and pressure number for the 400g+Unique load? Seems like a candidate for the 425g cast I shoot. Thanks, Grizz Grizz, the 11 grains of Unique with a 350-450 gr. bullet will run just about 1050 +/- 50 fps, according to bullet weight. It is below the speed of sou...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 1461

And may we return the blessings from the boys in the states :D --------------------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 CB caps for plinking
Replies: 23
Views: 3597

This is what I use--somewhat quiet--will feed in any mechanical gun--and the bullets disintegrate on impact with any hard surface.- They are made of compressed graphite
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by Sixgun
Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you are going to shoot into the air at midnight?
Replies: 41
Views: 7409

I just bought a "Ma Duece" 50 BMG full auto. I have 3 belts with 400 rounds per belt, most of it API and I plan on lettin' loose with all of it at a 24 degree angle aiming towards the more populated areas. For amusement purposes only! :!: :!: :!: I'll be in bed like I am at every night bef...
by Sixgun
Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep Sight for 1894?
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

LeverBar wrote:I'm a 1954 kid also--August.
July--I'm older than you :(
by Sixgun
Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Years superstitions
Replies: 20
Views: 3674

Superstitions? I don't believe in any of them. I am 100% in the belief that we all create 99% of our own luck and our own downfalls. :D Traditions? That's another story but too long of a one to discuss.---------------------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Who carries a single action concealed?
Replies: 71
Views: 11741

I like to stick this one down my pants, calvary style :shock: I'm real careful when pulling it out :shock: --------Sixgun
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by Sixgun
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1893 Marlins
Replies: 22
Views: 3682

Goodness! :o Now I know why I can't find any special ordered Marlins. Marlinman has 'em all! That is one fine set of leverguns you have there. I am impressed. I have always wanted a two barrel set and about 3 years ago, I let a very nice '94 slip by for a most reasonnable price of 25. It was takedow...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep Sight for 1894?
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

Dang! Sixgun, that beasty photo shocked me again! I'll be glad when you retire her! ':D' I thought you fellows might be wise about it and hit me with this idea--"If your nailing Golf balls at 70 yards off hand I sure as hell would not replace the sights with anything!" Yeah, seems wrong t...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw some nice Winchesters
Replies: 11
Views: 1937

I hate goin' to a show with 50-75 100s in my pocket 'cause they take up so much room. I don't have that problem. You know how the PH's in Africa have their own gunbearers? Well, I bring along a guy who carries my cash. (usually in a wheelbarrow) On an average day at the gunshow, he will make 4-6 tr...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep Sight for 1894?
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

Is what you want is a Lyman 56. These are what was used during early pre-war and up until the fifties. Ken Bean of York, Pa has 'em. I'm guessing about a c-note.--------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8700

Yorkshire Terriers Under 15 pounds---- does not shed--you are not going to find a dog that has short hair and does not shed. Yorkies don't shed because it grows long--like people hair----These dogs are very territorial, extremely loyal and will die for their master. They don't eat much and when they...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is he? What is he holding? How tall is he?
Replies: 20
Views: 3313

Don't know who the dude is but he's holding a button mag 1876-------update-oh crow liver, thats Jerimira Johnson
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Boys
Replies: 15
Views: 2685

Nice pic Jeremy. Nice set of future patriots you have there! We are gonna need 'em.-------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .25acp
Replies: 52
Views: 8180

I guess a 25 ACP fulfills the first rule of a gunfight (have a gun) but that is about it. The round does not have a reputation as a fight stopper and while I suppose one could get off a well-placed shot, I'd rather have something stronger when the chips are down. 38 Special and 9mm are as low as I ...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Interesting story for you...
Replies: 11
Views: 2180

Nice story of which I should take heed to. I sometimes have a hard time of letting go aggravation, especially if it comes from people. Thanx---Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What do i have? Remington percussion
Replies: 17
Views: 2412

I believe he has the Beals as the grip frame was shortened when they made the '58 But, doesn't he also have the Remington safety notches you mentioned? RSY, I don't know if he has the safety notches as the picture is not a good close up. I said if the gun has the safety notches, then its a N.M Army...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could you order a Winchester SRC with a rifle butt?
Replies: 8
Views: 1828

Rangerider 7, Yes, you could order a rifle butt but usually most carbines were not special ordered, especially during that time frame. But as your rifle was made right after the war, it was common for Winchester to slap on different kinds of wood just to get the rifle out and make some money as time...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What do i have? Remington percussion
Replies: 17
Views: 2412

Here is my 1858 new model army. This one has been reblued and a red king post front sight added. Bill, (thats a nice '58 you have!) Anyway, look at the length of the grip on your gun and the length of the grip on Coyote Nose's gun. I believe he has the Beals as the grip frame was shortened when the...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What do i have? Remington percussion
Replies: 17
Views: 2412

The New Model Army has the safety notches between the nipples and the Beals does not. The NM Army will also be devoid of any "Beals" markings. I know its impossible to see the gun, but thats me shooting a very fine 90% N.M Army Remington that belongs to my buddy Tom. http://www.hunt101.com...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .25acp
Replies: 52
Views: 8180

Hey Sixgun! You shoulda done it! That 1000 fps was from a RAVEN!! From a decent .25 I am sure they would do better. Besides .. everybody should reload with a magnifying glass and tweezers at least once. Hey Jim, How do you like this for a picture? Next closest thing to a webcam. As I was reading yo...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Slings
Replies: 9
Views: 3016

This is all I use. I probably have a dozen of them. Made by Hunter. Model 110. Because I did not want to alter the rifle in any way, for this 1886, I simply put a slip-on butt pad and made my own little gizmo for attaching the sling swivel to the buttstock. The front of the sling can be attached via...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 71 Long Range
Replies: 17
Views: 3411

Man! There's that "neat place to shoot" again. I like those pics--its just so much fun shooting at rocks, etc in a place that is totally safe. :D BTW-put that model 71 on a bench with sandbags and it will hit those watermelon sized targets out to 500 meters.----easily---------------Sixgun ...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw some nice Winchesters
Replies: 11
Views: 1937

Yep, the pickin's sure are gettin' slim, even here in the East, where at one time, the only guns that brought money were engraved or special ordered guns in high condition. The 3500 on that '92 td may be a little on the high side but not outrageous. Now if you would just plunk down 28 nice crispy c-...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .25acp
Replies: 52
Views: 8180

Years ago I reloaded cast flat points for the 25ACP ... a 48 gr. cast flat point bullet at 1000 fps ain't a powder puff. It is a pain reloading the durn things though. Jim, funny you should say that. (on reloading the 25) I was at a show yesterday and a dealer had a set of RCBS dies for the 25 for ...
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "There isn't a Winchester goin' that can shoot half
Replies: 6
Views: 1941

ooohhh, ooohhh-----I gots to have one of those babies! Just the ticket for long range silhouette. (Yo Jack, you have too much time on your hands! :D ----------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .25acp
Replies: 52
Views: 8180

I have carried a 1908 Colt from time to time. Functioned flawlessly. The real reason for a .25 auto is not the killing power but the psycological power----------nobody wants to get shot, even with a .22-----because it leads to hospital visits which bad guys don't like or there is that chance for a f...