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- Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price check saiga 7.62x39
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1058
Re: Price check saiga 7.62x39
$ 299 new in AZ had one in 308 FLAME THOWER....
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3273
Re: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
I stand corrected! What's the diff? I guess.
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3273
Re: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
I must wonder if you had three hundred million signing this, if the white house would care? I'm sorry but its like sending the Nazis a petition asking them to leave Poland alone! Since this government has already caused the murders of dozens in Mexico and at least one federal agent here, in a desper...
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Front sight cover
- Replies: 0
- Views: 777
Front sight cover
I would like to get a hood for the front sight on my m94 30-30 I don't know if its the original front sight. Its a 1938 standard carbine. But it does have groves in the sight. Any thoughts?
Prayers and thanks
wooops I see the post on sights on ebay thanks
Prayers and thanks
wooops I see the post on sights on ebay thanks
- Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 112660
Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
P51 I guess I need permission to post pics sorry please delete if possible
- Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 112660
Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
A COMPOSITE PICTURE OF MY DAD ON THE GROUND CREW OF A GREAT P51D FIGHTER.
I CAN"T BELIVE IT'S BEEN IGNORED!
I CAN"T BELIVE IT'S BEEN IGNORED!
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - General Motors
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3747
Re: OT - General Motors
I also worked for GM in fuel and emissions systems field service. I just noticed something very strange up till a couple of years ago federal laws made manufactures cover emissions systems and parts minimum 5 years 50,000 or there about. Most that I have researched have 7/70 like CA. But thats all c...
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 1894 Winchester dates of manufacture.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 44458
Re: Model 1894 Winchester dates of manufacture.
Thanks for that great info, so 33-64 means really nothing to value interesting thanks again
Good links..
Good links..
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can some one help with date?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1527
Re: Can some one help with date?
Thanks iceman good info, I think I asked a loaded question. I am going sell the carbine and just wanted to get it right.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can some one help with date?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1527
Re: Can some one help with date?
Thanks hobie thats my LOL oh well thanks guys.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can some one help with date?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1527
Can some one help with date?
I picked up a m94, and one site says 1941 one says 1938 can anyone confirm?
ser# 1177xxx
Thanks and Prayers To All..
ser# 1177xxx
Thanks and Prayers To All..
- Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Remington?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1972
Re: Marlin Remington?
WoW thats really bad news I guess it had to happen but gee wizz. Maybe I'm lucky mine is OK.
But I feel bad, Marlin is another great american company that went down in a changing world.
But I feel bad, Marlin is another great american company that went down in a changing world.
- Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Remington?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1972
Marlin Remington?
I picked up a year ago a 336BL 30-30 it shoots well and the finish is good except the lever. I have seen a big stink lately about Marlin going to Remington. I hear and see posts of crooked sights bad finish and other problems. Mine has a JM stamped barrel and everything works fine. Wood is very good...
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Most reliable: Gas or Recoil operated?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3036
Re: OT-Most reliable: Gas or Recoil operated?
AK-47 works ok so I guess it's the design of the particular system. I shot 200 rounds once in a new one took it home, the gas tube was packed with grease I noticed a little spray while I was shooting! true story:)
- Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: do we have any leverHAMs out here?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8460
Re: OT: do we have any leverHAMs out here?
yea since 1985 I agree get the gordon west book or contact W5YI group on the internet and find a club in the area thats close, its easier than ever. When I got my ticket it was for extra class it took five written tests and three CW last one at 20 wpm! now I think there is three classes. Not too har...
- Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: levers replacements
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1495
Re: levers replacements
sorry its a 336 marlin big lever 30-30 my girl has not the reach to operate it, i thought since marlins come apart this way i could just get a second lever
thanks again
"We must pray more than ever"
thanks again
"We must pray more than ever"
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: levers replacements
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1495
levers replacements
where can I get a standard lever too replace a big lever?
and will it just fit with no smithing.
thanks.....
and will it just fit with no smithing.
thanks.....
- Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336BL Couldn't stop myself
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1117
336BL Couldn't stop myself
I got a 30-30 big lever with the laminate stock 18 1/2" today very nice, but of course, it does weigh a ton and the stock dimensions are quite large for a short carbine, marlin is marlin i guess. I am waiting for the temp too get out of the 10 degree range to shoot it. I am wondering if there a...
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: marlin or winchester ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1561
marlin or winchester ?
I must ask this, it must have been posted before, but here goes, is the 336 action stronger than m94. And does the micro grove have an average higher velocity? or does the winchester traditional barrel? I know that the mico goove is not as good with cast loads. Just wondering I own one of each. I mu...
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old 30as
- Replies: 3
- Views: 786
old 30as
picked up from a very sick friend a marlin 30as 1987 vintage has a bushnell trophy 1.75-5 x20 the scope has a window on it for elevation i had to set it to 300yrds for 100 yard zero with lever evolution i wonder if you can take off the ele cap and adjust it, anyway i paid way to much for it but my f...
- Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: lions and bears and deer and elk, oh my, update
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5386
Re: lions and bears and deer and elk, oh my
308 or 06 just can't beat em.
- Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: magic powder ammo
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2001
Re: magic powder ammo
hornady is a smaller american company and they deserve my business, they got me into shooting the 45-70 i don't like the bullets in leverevo ammo but it got me into shooting levers again . they make some excelent pistol ammo. i don't reload so hornady, double tap, buffalo bore, and others use newer ...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: magic powder ammo
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2001
Re: magic powder ammo
ok no need too use CAPS on me
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: magic powder ammo
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2001
Re: magic powder ammo
i like hornady i will try this new load, the light mag did increase velocity but accuracy dropped off, then federal tried and still offer HE loads, i never used them but this age of new propelents is very interesting they have moved the ball so i will reserve praise for after tests, but i hope they ...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: magic powder ammo
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2001
magic powder ammo
As to the question of loads to improve performance, i asked, is there manufacturer that made loads to optimize in short barrels? to wich i was informed there is no magic in loads well i talked to a rep a hornady they have a new line that will add average 150fps to any barrel length some well over 20...
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7352
Re: Best single gun a person could buy?
They also use 9mm, 7.62, 50bmg, and 12ga copper plated 00' buck so go with 5 and, a 40sw cause 80% police deps use them lots of ammo for any of these, but he did say a single gun
- Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why your choice of 12 gauge or 20 gauge.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3739
Re: Why your choice of 12 gauge or 20 gauge.
i have to say 12 it is the most common so you can get ammo any place, and now they have light recoil loads and slugs, and for dangerous game they have some very potent loads now, so for versatility sake i say 12ga.
- Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30, Is it adequate?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5065
Re: 30-30, Is it adequate?
when i was in northern canada a saw a big bull caribou at 90 yards or so it took one shot he hit the heart i saw the blood pump out in seconds and it fell dead. i won't forget that shot i had it on video but it never aired of course. we were all thiking that the 30-30 with a 4x scope he was shooting...
- Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feel vs Actual Weight/Size of Lever Guns
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1446
Re: Feel vs Actual Weight/Size of Lever Guns
i love model 94 20" and the short barrel 30-30 is small and very potent to 150 yards or 44m 100 yards. they handel like no other but i guess the 92's and the like are the same.
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: A New 22LR for my son......I need help.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2700
Re: OT: A New 22LR for my son......I need help.
marlin m 60 petty cheap 165$
ruger 10/22 205$
or marlin bolt action 170$
ruger 10/22 205$
or marlin bolt action 170$
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Peter H Capstick a fraud?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 16503
Re: Peter H Capstick a fraud?
I don't know if he was a fake or not but i shot a 470 capstick, its was no fake, ouch
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Thanksgiving
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1505
Re: OT: Thanksgiving
Amen
we need to pray more than ever
we need to pray more than ever
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: its not a lever but
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1352
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: its not a lever but
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1352
Re: its not a lever but
OK I GET THE POINT I WAS JUST ASKING SORRY
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minimum battery?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6445
Re: Minimum battery?
you said minimum so......
12 or 20 ga shotgun , 22lr pistol and rifle, 357mag revolver, 30-30 rifle.
12 or 20 ga shotgun , 22lr pistol and rifle, 357mag revolver, 30-30 rifle.
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: its not a lever but
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1352
its not a lever but
i picked up a dpms 308 16" (great deal) any companies make loads for the short barrel in this gun? i have read blogs that guys load with faster powder and get 2700 fps+ 150gr i was just wondering i know they make short bbl pistolammo, with the explostion of these short bbl cqb rifles i woud thi...
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7352
Re: Best single gun a person could buy?
short barrel pump 12ga best for hunting, defense, survival. i like mossberg 590, but one gun?
- Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: max bullet weight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 978
Re: max bullet weight
thanks guys i think i will go with 168gr .308 and my 223 has a short bbl real short so i think 69 max!, so its best with 55, 62,-64gr in 5.56 thanks for that good info this site is the best.
- Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: max bullet weight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 978
max bullet weight
what do you thing the max grain load for 1 in 9" rate for 223 rem?. i have some 69 grs like to go to 77 but i thing that might not work. also what do you think of 190 gr for .308 with 1 in 12"?
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BLR
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1337
Re: BLR
thanks i feel good about the purchase, i was going to buy a 30-06 22" savage but i saw this thing and well... anyway i will not shoot over 250y anyway so i just thought the lever wouldn't be as accurate but it should be ok at that range. my friend has a ruger with a 16" 308 bolt action and...
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BLR
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1337
BLR
i picked up a blr lightwieght in 308win how much velocity loss does is there in the 20" bbl, what loads would be good for deer and how will be the range on this gun?
i am thinking a 2-7X32 scope , rifle is in vg cond. paid 450$ i think i paid high but the action and handiness sold me
i am thinking a 2-7X32 scope , rifle is in vg cond. paid 450$ i think i paid high but the action and handiness sold me
- Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Full choke for large buckshot
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1461
Re: OT-Full choke for large buckshot
i ve heard different stories with this question, one writter says a tight choke with large buckshot deforms the shot when it is choked at high speed and the deformed pellets tumble and lose velocity and range compared to open cyl or imp cyl let them keep the round shape so they stay straight and fly...
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 308 xlr
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1626
Re: 308 xlr
thats what i told him but he says its his and .........
i won't say i told you so.
yes i will
i won't say i told you so.
yes i will
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 308 xlr
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1626
308 xlr
my hunting buddy is having his new marlin xlr 308 cut to 16.5" what will happen to velocity?, I say he will lose 250 fps with the 150 grain load. He does not seem to care since he only uses it to about 200 yards max.
- Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 336 vs. Winchester 94
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3284
Re: Marlin 336 vs. Winchester 94
i think the marlin has a smoother action if you want to scope it thats the one, if you want a smaller slightly handier carbine the 94 is the one.
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Ammo choice question
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3594
Re: 30-30 Ammo choice question
i like rem 170 or fed 170 these are underated game getters inside 100yds they will take about anything in lower 48, with well placed shot of course.
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M94 30 WCF
- Replies: 4
- Views: 841
Re: M94 30 WCF
yes thank you 1941 pre war, it seems to shoot high no matter how low i set the sights like 3" high at 50 yards well its still a nice piece of americana!
- Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Ruger Single-Six accuracy
- Replies: 58
- Views: 10221
Re: OT - Ruger Single-Six accuracy
i found the magnim to shoot better than long rifle in my 51/2".
- Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M94 30 WCF
- Replies: 4
- Views: 841
M94 30 WCF
picked up an old m94 30wcf 20" about 80% blue on barrel reciver is bare metal shoot well, minor pitting on mgazine and barrel wood about 80% a few dings ser#1177XXX any one know what year it was born. paid 210$ at least it still shoots bore is 95% nice any thoughts?
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- Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The defensive levergun
- Replies: 99
- Views: 9922
Re: The defensive levergun
357 hands down best bullets ever made for human anatomy less recoil, flash 140 hp, or 158 hollow point standard loads even hot 38 with 125 = 357 6" 97 % one shot stopper. my two cents