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by Jeff Pitts
Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your next firearm purchase???
Replies: 90
Views: 10241

In just the last few weeks I've bought a 1951 Marlin 336-A in 30-30 and a Savage 24V in 30-30/20 gauge.

I'm done for a while, my meager budget has been decimated with these two and all the extra moulds, sizing dies and the neat stuff that goes with 'em!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gas Prices in memory
Replies: 34
Views: 5091

I remember seeing the gas $.19 per gallon in Southbend/Raymond back during a gas war in 1968.

I filled up at $4.27.9 today here in SWW.

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sat May 31, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Way off topic, but I need advice
Replies: 47
Views: 6110

I stand 6'1" and weigh 268 with a bodyfat % of 16. So the 'chart' says 208 max. Obvisously, in my cases I train and compete in weightlifting contests so I am more developed than the average guy. I can't tell you how it ticks me off to be told I am too fat, when there is little on me. My sugges...
by Jeff Pitts
Thu May 15, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - is there a doctor on the forum?
Replies: 25
Views: 4063

I guess I'm the only one here who has a terrible reaction to bee stings. Death, if I'm too far from a Doc :shock: Honey bee's are the worst and I have very little time to get to my bee sting kit. As long as it is a single sting other bees don't bother me as bad, though it WILL be an emergency room v...
by Jeff Pitts
Thu May 08, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody else hooked on certain calibers/can't stand others?
Replies: 78
Views: 8246

Got a thang about the .44 caliber!

Never had much interest or use in the 7mm diameter.

I do love straight walled rifle cases though :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Thu May 08, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How come the 180 grain .44 is so wimpy?
Replies: 20
Views: 4111

My Dada and I killed a lot of deer back in the '70's and early '80's with a couple Ruger Super Blackhawks using a 180gr Hornady JHP and 10 grs of Unique.

I remember this one I smacked along side the head 'cause it was the only shot he would give me. Ugh............... :shock:

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Tue May 06, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of young man with lever.
Replies: 20
Views: 3750

What an AWESOME picture! I love that sort of picture :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sat May 03, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45-70 vs. .444
Replies: 67
Views: 11527

I never understood this arguement. I've killed lots and lots of deer and elk with the .444. Never needed a second shot and the bullet always exited. Result, dead. I've killed lots and lots of deer and elk with the .45-70. Never needed a second shot and the bullet always exited. Result, dead. I like ...
by Jeff Pitts
Thu May 01, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin wood
Replies: 9
Views: 2681

Thanks for all the info, guys! I'm looking through it something fierce :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home Defense Revisited
Replies: 40
Views: 5720

There are a couple loaded 1911's in my bedroom among others, about 15' from the front door. I would hope to have enough time to retrieve one. At night just about anyone is screwed if someone kicks in a door. Unless they were sitting with a pistol in their hand.......... :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lets all get together
Replies: 9
Views: 1675

Just got a couple shirts in the mail today that expresses my views nicely. One says "I neutered my cat today. Now he's a liberal". The other has a picture of Hillary with a circle and a slash through it. It says "Redefeat Communism". I bet I get punched by a non-violent liberal.....
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What was for supper tonight????
Replies: 52
Views: 5966

Started by lubing the gullet with some 101p Wild Turkey. That put me in the mood to cook. Then I fried some elk steak, fried up some taters from last years garden and cooked up a quart of blue lake beans from last years garden. Finished up by mixing up a pan of biscuits and some elk gravy. My GOSH t...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin wood
Replies: 9
Views: 2681

Marlin wood

Fellers, does anyone know the best place to go to buy some Marlin replacement stock and fore ends? I'm not sure if I want to go with a 'stock' stock or something upgraded a bit. Does anyone have any good idea's/websites to go look at? I bought a really nice early '50's 336 .30-30 with a 24" bar...
by Jeff Pitts
Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there any real reason to load maximum loads in a .44 mag
Replies: 26
Views: 4510

240 grain semi-wadcutter in 44 Special has zero recoil but kills small game such as porcupines and racoons quite nicely. And out of my Marlin rifle using the same load as ScottT killed his buck with has taken more than just a few bucks for me! A 250 SWC with 7 1/2grs Unique in a 44 Special case pro...
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun for defense
Replies: 77
Views: 10853

The 'spring fatigue' issue I think is moot on a tube-loader, because I've never seen a spring fatigue on a tube-loader, I HAVE! Course, it was in my '86 in 45-90 made back in 1891................ :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I've been shooting for over 40 years. Never owned a blackgun,...
by Jeff Pitts
Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24" Leveractions
Replies: 16
Views: 2824

In my book the only thing better balancing than a 24" barrel is a 26"! :lol:

Not sure if anything is more 'right' than throwing up a long octagon barrel when there is a buck or bull for the takin'!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talking about combos, which and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 2353

I was out hiking most of today. Packed a Ruger flattop .44 and a Marlin Cowboy in 44 also. Same outfit I packed on my hike yesterday and if it doesn't rain tomorrow, they'll be pressed into service again! Just grabbed one box of shells, good for both (9grs Unique & 255gr cast) guns. Hiked about ...
by Jeff Pitts
Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Combo
Replies: 8
Views: 1469

What an AWESOME photo!

I love old pictures like that..................!!!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44M Combo
Replies: 8
Views: 1652

I'm in love :D

Nuttin' better'n a .44! Or so say the deer and elk in my freezer!

JP
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 44Mag combo
Replies: 23
Views: 3826

BEAUTIFUL! And even more perfection points for the caliber....... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9078

They don't feed well in any of my .44 rifles. I shoot them single shot, loading them directly into the chamber and then other loads behind it. I just don't think that most 44 mag/44 special's are 'tuned' for something that short. If you figure out a way while still being able to run mags and special...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than .357 mag... what is your favorite...
Replies: 46
Views: 6762

I really enjoy my .45-70's. But there is something about this Marlin CB 38-55 that really gets me going. Maybe it's the 280gr cast I'm getting close to 1800fps and 1 1/2" groups. Maybe it's the way it has been killing elk for me.

25-35's are neat too.............. :lol:

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 Cowboy Special
Replies: 7
Views: 1760

I LOVE my .44 Cowboy. Mine is a 24". I enjoy it enough that I went out and bought another exactly like it and will buy a 3rd if I find it!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Sixguns...
Replies: 19
Views: 3769

Sixguns and leverguns go togather like peanut butter and jelly!

Like beer and pretzels

Like grouse and mashed potatoes and gravy.

Like backstrap and morels............... :D :D :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1892 Trapper - PICS
Replies: 34
Views: 7056

I have one of the high grade Japanese '86's. Could NOT be happier with the quality. I have a few pre-1900's '86's and I can say that the quality of the Jap rifles are second to none. Might not be an old Winchester but man oh man are they nice.

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--MUSHROOMS !
Replies: 12
Views: 2381

Re: OT--MUSHROOMS !

Anyone finding morels where you live? If you're south of me it'll give me an idea when they'll be pop'in-up around here. Yep! Been out finding them around the bases of all the cottonwoods around here! One of the sure things that gets me into the woods with one of my guns is mushrooms. Me too :D Do ...
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pork in the freezer via 1894
Replies: 30
Views: 4507

A dandy hunt! :D :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's YOUR Dream Gun ?
Replies: 58
Views: 7189

I hate to say it, but I have darned near anything I ever wanted :shock: A 1936 Model 71, an 1891 '86 in 45-90, a Model 64 deluxe in 25-35, a couple of Marlin Cowboys in .44 mag.

But if there is one other thing I would LOVE to have, I reckon it would be a Marlin Cowboy in 25-35!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEED A STOUT 45-70 LOAD
Replies: 35
Views: 10910

You know, I've had real good luck with a load that I have for my '86's that has an RCBS 420gr cast bullet traveling at 1512fps. I've used this load for YEARS. I have yet to not have it exit every single elk I've shot with it. Never even needed a second shot. I would think that a load like that would...
by Jeff Pitts
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a 'new' 1954 Winchester 30-30 (large photo)
Replies: 51
Views: 16204

I'm not a huge carbine fan but that is BEAUTIFUL! A very nice rifle and nice photo.

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Anyone here into traditional archery?
Replies: 63
Views: 7634

I still have the 44# Browning 'Nomad Stalker' I saved my money for and bought when I was 12 years old! Kilt 1 cow elk and 2 blacktail bucks with it years and years ago. I have been thinking more and more seriously about getting into traditional archery soon. I've gotten a couple publications, Tradit...
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More on talking guns and hunting...
Replies: 13
Views: 2024

Wonderful news!

We all need to spread the 'Gospel' in the same manner whenever possible!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How did you first arrive at the Leverguns.com Forum?
Replies: 106
Views: 13009

I linked to it years ago. The very first original. Seems like it was about 3 forums ago? Or perhaps the original went down twice or so. Seems like I"ve been here forever!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 Favorite Loads -
Replies: 23
Views: 18205

I'm very happy with the main load I use in the 38-55. I cast a 280gr bullet from WW's and use 32grs of 3031. Accuracy is very good, under 2" at 100 yards. Recoil is very low also because my wife loves to shoot it....! I have no idea what the velocity is. This rifle and load did for an elk a cou...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The bears are coming out
Replies: 26
Views: 4390

When I get my REAL house built, it's going to have water AND a bathroom. Both. Right there inside the house. Wow! You uptown folks! No kidding, you can poop right there in the house, huh? :D :D :D I heard it's becoming common now. Man, what'll people think of next. Probably lights or something wher...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The bears are coming out
Replies: 26
Views: 4390

For those that don't know, I go out at night fairly often, as I don't have "facilities" in the house. Have water, just didnt have room for a bathroom. Thats a separate little house. It has water too. :D Well malamute, I am 'zackly bassackwards to you! I have room for the bathroom, just do...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ysabel Kid! You dirty, rotten, no-good, sheep-herding....
Replies: 16
Views: 3104

Wayne Miller wrote:...my FOLKS are in Toledo, I am still in Graham up near Eatonville. .... All that means is that we will need to make it lunch... :D
HeyWayne! I can do lunch, too!

Heck, I can do breakfast, then sit and wait for you and lunch........ :lol:

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ysabel Kid! You dirty, rotten, no-good, sheep-herding....
Replies: 16
Views: 3104

Wayne? You are in MOSSYROCK now?

I thought you were in Toledo!!

stuff, I sense a breakfast at 'Sisters' Now.............. :D

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The bears are coming out
Replies: 26
Views: 4390

Yep, we got ba'r starting to skulk about here. Skunk cabbage is starting to come up, the bear follow it. Starting to see where they are coming out to eat the cambius layer on the fir trees where I hike.

Cats are always everywhere. Not only where I hike, but right outside the house here!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 load for home defense
Replies: 71
Views: 10104

I'm with Jim Taylor. I don't have any 'black guns', instead have a Marlin Cowboy in .44 loaded with 13 .44 special RN handloads that travel about 1200fps. Also are a couple .45's on my side of the bed. BUT, I see no reason why ANY 30-30 loaded up with whatever is going to chamber flawlessly wouldn't...
by Jeff Pitts
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444 heavy bullets
Replies: 25
Views: 4687

Old Savage wrote: Mine with the 1 in 38" twist would not stabilize 362s that we tried.
I ran into the same problem. Even at 1850 I was getting very visible yaw at 100 yards. Once I got them moving at 2100fps I had no visible yaw at even 250 yards. But man, were they whompers on BOTH ends :shock:

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Bullets
Replies: 20
Views: 3366

Re: Lead Bullets

Gas checks - are they needed for .44 Mag and .357 Mag RIFLE velocities? (does the 3 cents extra cost offset the hassle of casting harder alloys or heat-treating bullets, and . . . do they work?) If you are going up into the 1700-1900fps area then yes, they are needed. And yes, they work. (added as ...
by Jeff Pitts
Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Legalities shipping brass/ammo
Replies: 5
Views: 874

Thanks Hobie. That works!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Legalities shipping brass/ammo
Replies: 5
Views: 874

OT Legalities shipping brass/ammo

Fellers, is it legal to ship PRIMED brass from one person to another? How about loaded brass? Can that be shipped from person to person?

Thanks!

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Is The .35 Rem. With Cast Loads?
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

I've had really good luck with the 200gr RCBS and 37.5 grs of H322. I get 2000fps out of my T/C and 1" 5 shot groups at 100 yards. Truly a great load. A few friends that shoot the same load out of their Marlins also get 1" groups or so and love it also.

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Bush`s Resignation Speech !
Replies: 17
Views: 3023

It's fun to imagine! And fear and imagination, oh boy! Now follow your logic through, a logic of fear and reckless pre-emptive un-Constitutional invasion. Are you one to shoot on site a person you suspect might do something violent? Your not? How is running our Country any different? Do we expect t...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Bush`s Resignation Speech !
Replies: 17
Views: 3023

Pretty easy to sit here and throw barbs at the administration nice and safe and sound, just as they have FOUGHT to keep it that way. Imagine if the administration HADN'T done anything in the middle east and we were now trying to rebuild from more attacks, both 9/11 sized AND some WMD attacks. Oh wel...
by Jeff Pitts
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - One year of hunting with a revolver.
Replies: 18
Views: 3076

I'm not sure it would be considered a midlife crisis! I started hunting in 1978 at the ripe old age of 19 with a pistol! A 6"Python to be exact. 25 years later I started taking up Leverguns more, though I still hunt with pistols. Starting out with a 357 and then moving on to a 44 when my emphas...
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - March is in like a lion - PICS from Maine
Replies: 13
Views: 2687

I blame ALGORE!

I'm getting ready to start mowing my lawn here in W WA..........

Jeff
by Jeff Pitts
Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have the first gun you fired, the gun you learned on
Replies: 43
Views: 6258

I learned to shoot with a Montgomery Ward bolt action single shot .22 rifle. My Dad still has it. My first rifle was a Model 64 in 25-35 my Uncle gave me on my 14th birthday that I not only still have, but still shoot the daylights out of! Just worked up a really nice cast bullet load for it that I'...

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