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- Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Home alone
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1551
Re: OT - Home alone
Hope the new year found you feeling better. Get well soon!
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Dangers Of Using Old Brass
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2415
Re: The Dangers Of Using Old Brass
Glad you are ok sixgun. It could have been a lot worse. Being from the NORTH east, I'm not only thick-skinned but cheap haha! I've pushed my luck with bad cases too. As I'm digging a separated 44wcf from a 92 chamber I wonder just what I was thinking.
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy new year y'all.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1323
Re: Happy new year y'all.
A happy New Year to all of you!
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your opinions and impressions of the Winchester 64, pls?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3113
Re: Your opinions and impressions of the Winchester 64, pls?
I've always liked the 64 but mostly because my Grandfather carried one while a warden in the late 30's and 40's. Having started with straight-grips they just feel better. That is why I like the rifle on the left the best. It was a 94 rifle originally made in 1899. It was returned to the factory some...
- Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-General Purpose Rifle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4210
Re: OT-General Purpose Rifle
This is the story of my life. I've had this in my head for a while and have been working on one based on a 1903a3. I would like to handle one of these rifles. I think I prefer the stripper clips to a DBM and there is no plastic in the 03. And of course I will have considerably less than a grand inve...
- Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you had to choose one of two?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4481
Re: If you had to choose one of two?
I own and enjoy both but if forced to choose would probably take the 45-70. My biggest reason being it refuses to die and has more options open to it for the future.
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good Hunting with my Son
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2576
Re: Good Hunting with my Son
Looks like a great time for both of you! The importance of those times together cannot be overstated. Looking at your pictures brings back a lot of my own memories! Nice looking buck!
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor: "One Marine is better than....................."
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4057
Re: Humor: "One Marine is better than....................."
The U.S. armed forces is one of the things that make me proudest of being an American. My son is currently serving in the Coast Guard in Alaska.
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Costs of range trips
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5112
Re: OT: Costs of range trips
My range is about 8 miles away. Dues are 30.00 a year. There is rifle 25, 50, 100, 200yrd ranges and a handgun 25yrd range. Benches are roofed over but noise is amplified considerably. There is a skeet range and a running deer/coyote on a cable. It's not too sophisticated but very informal and 9 tim...
- Mon Dec 20, 2010 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3606
Re: I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours
Sorry for the crappy picture. The 92 is a 1903 vintage SRC in 38-40. The Colt is an early teens .45. Repro grips but tight as a bank vault.
- Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crimping the .30-30 cartridge
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2536
Re: Crimping the .30-30 cartridge
If you have trouble with 30-30 crimping the Lee factory crimp die can be an inexpensive, effective solution.
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - too tired
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1399
Re: OT - too tired
Know the feeling YK. I've worked nights for years and know that tired feeling all too well.
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Need a few prayers for my wife please UPDATE
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3904
Re: OT - Need a few prayers for my wife please
Prayers sent for a quick recovery.
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introduction - Hi.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2646
Re: Introduction - Hi.
Welcome Travis. This is a great place with a lot of good info.
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Had a real bad Weekend
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2799
Re: OT- Had a real bad Weekend
Glad you are ok. Something like that must really put things in perspective and make the good things in life seem that much better.
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poll: Do you own a "Trapper" length lever gun?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 20377
Re: Poll: Do you own a "Trapper" length lever gun?
Custom 1894 Winchester mfd. in 1899, 16in. 32WS. Small button buck taken with it. Two custom Marlin 336's mfd. in 1950-52, 16in. 30-30. 140lb doe taken with one. Custom 1892 Winchester mfd. in 1892, 16in. 44-40. Nothing taken with 16in. barrel but 185lb 8pt. taken with 20in. barrel in a previous lif...
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8368
Re: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
EdinCt
Very true about placement. I have an old gunsmith friend who told me when I was working up cast loads, "don't worry too much about the speed, look for accuracy and practice until you can put them where you want.''
Very true about placement. I have an old gunsmith friend who told me when I was working up cast loads, "don't worry too much about the speed, look for accuracy and practice until you can put them where you want.''
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report - 86 40-82- "Number of 86's by caliber on pg 2"
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3587
Re: Range Report - 1886 40-82
Very true. That is the most enjoyment I get from my old guns, getting them to perform better than people think they are capable.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What to shoot in a Marlin 1889?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2451
Re: What to shoot in a Marlin 1889?
Sixgun made an excellent point. I use these old manuals all the time, especially 20 years ago before these old cartridges came back in style. He is also right in the fact that there are some EXTREMELY hot loads so use caution.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 velocity loss in 16" barrel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12434
Re: 30-30 velocity loss in 16" barrel
It's funny you talk about cutting these rifle down as a trend. Almost 20 years ago I got a hankerin for a trapper as we hunt a lot of thick woods. I have a gunsmith friend and we built one on an early factory rebarreled 94 in 32WS. It came out great and looks authentic. Velocity dropped from just sh...
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--Ruger Flattop & Stupid Thinking
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2183
Re: OT--Ruger Flattop & Stupid Thinking
Beautiful flattop! You'll think of something to do with the low wall once the sting goes away. I have a corner I reserve for these guns down in my gunroom. There is a 73 32-20 there now that looks no better than your low wall.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What to shoot in a Marlin 1889?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2451
Re: What to shoot in a Marlin 1889?
I have one of these rifles in 38-40 and it shoots extremely well. I've only ever shot Lyman's old 401043 over 8-9 grains of Unique but I would have no reservations about shooting a deer with this rifle-load combination.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8368
Re: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
This was taken at camp November 09. I'm holding a 1/2 magazine 94SRC in 38-55. I could certainly hunt country with more deer but I've decided I like the quiet and lack of people better. I've taken good bucks, but very few of them.
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8368
Re: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
jlchucker, You're right, thats a good pic! I prefer this hunting style myself. We have a camp in a fairly remote area. I don't own an ATV, just a jeep. I wear wool, hunt with my old Winchesters in these old calibers, and seldom use a stand. Haha! I even carry the coil of rope in my pocket! The time ...
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8368
Re: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
I think thats very true about the rifles being handed down. Also people tended to buy what works for others they know. Haha! thats true about the ammo, I remember it well. I've noticed this same trend with the 38-55 in this locality.
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Springfield Armory Inc.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1162
Re: OT: Springfield Armory Inc.
AJMD429 That is EXACTLY what was happening. It might have been ok but not in my world. Hammer hooks were too short/worn. I do the same things you describe. It pays off, especially with a semi-auto. I had a new G.I. TRW hammer but didn't want to use my spare if I didn't have to. Springfield's service...
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8368
Re: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
I don't have any handgun experience with it but have 7 rifles. Winchester 92's, 73's in rifle and carbine and a Marlin 89 rifle. All the books say this cartridge wasn't very popular. If I recall Madis said it was 1:10 with the 44WCF. That doesn't seem to hold true here in Maine as for me they are wa...
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 94 in .32 Win Special
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8804
Re: Model 94 in .32 Win Special
Trust me guy's, I love both cartridges and have taken deer and all sorts of varmints with both. From 24, 20, and 16 inch barrels. These are extremely effective and well balanced cartridges in my opinion. The only change I've made is to W748 for 30-30 while sticking with IMR3031 for 32WS. I really ho...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 94 in .32 Win Special
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8804
Re: Model 94 in .32 Win Special
I agree with C Cash about the bore diameter in relation to pressure. The slower twist rate may help too but I'm not sure. All I know for sure is if you look in a Lyman manual that lists pressure for each load and compare the same charge of IMR3031 between 30-30 and 32WS the 32 is considerably lower.
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Springfield Armory Inc.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1162
Re: OT: Springfield Armory Inc.
Ajmd429 Yes, sort of. I remove the mag, dry fire and hold back trigger. Then briskly cycle the op-rod. If the hammer follows the bolt this could result in a slam-fire out of battery. The hammer didn't follow but when slowly releasing it the hammer dropped. Hammer hooks were worn....Not a dumb questi...
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Springfield Armory Inc.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1162
OT: Springfield Armory Inc.
I know this is OT here but with all you hear of bad service these day's good should be heard too. I have a couple M1A's, an early 90's standard and a 2001 vintage scout rifle. I shoot them quite a bit and the scout sees a lot of field use. when I was done with it this fall I cleaned and greased it a...
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 94 in .32 Win Special
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8804
Re: Model 94 in .32 Win Special
Around here it tends to be whatever one a person started using first they prefer. I started with a 30-30 and it was many years before I got a 32WS. I have several of each now and kind of prefer 32. In my guns it always seems to be a little more accurate. It definitely manages the pressure of IMR3031...
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8368
Re: Tell me about the .38-40 WCF
This is probably my favorite levergun cartridge. I have a much easier time getting accuracy from it than 44-40. It may be just my experience but I have several guns in each caliber and find the 38's have more consistent barrels and chambers. I like 8.0 grains of Unique behind the old Lyman 401043 bu...
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy birthday Hook, OldWin and Rdm 01!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 547
Re: OT - Happy birthday Hook, OldWin and Rdm 01!
Many thanks to all! You're a great bunch.
OldWin
OldWin
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 Winchester
- Replies: 163
- Views: 34669
Re: 348 Winchester
I have one made in '48 also. I've owned it for 16 or 17 years but never fired it until 2 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised with the accuracy as I'd heard it would be mediocre. I can't recall exactly what the group was but it was around 1.5-2.0 at 100yds. Mine has a 56 Lyman on it. I always said ...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 4:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Happy Birthday Mike D. and win38-55
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1515
Re: OT Happy Birthday Mike D. and win38-55
Happy Birthday guys!
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What will a 45-70 do that my .348 won't on a moose hunt?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3997
Re: What will a 45-70 do that my .348 won't on a moose hunt?
I shot a moose with my 71 last year at about 75 yards with Hornady 200gr. FP's. It worked very well but with a broad side shot I could see a huge cloud of mist out the back side. Next time I would try my 86 with a load like Sixgun suggested.
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32 Special strikes again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2717
Re: 32 Special strikes again
Good for you and your dad! I have several rifles in both 30-30 and 32WS. Shot deer with both and really have a soft spot for 32WS. Strangely, in both my Marlin's and Winchesters have always got slightly better accuracy out of 32WS.
Still hunting with my dad too and hope for many more years.
Still hunting with my dad too and hope for many more years.
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite Caliber
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5207
Re: Favorite Caliber
Rifle is hands down 38-40. I've got a smile the whole time I'm shooting it. Followed closely by 38-55 and 44-40. A lot of .308 but that's an M1A thing.
Handgun is 45ACP, 45Colt, .22lr.
Handgun is 45ACP, 45Colt, .22lr.
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT spare a thought
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3025
Re: OT spare a thought
Prayers sent for all concerned. You and your wife are the best kind of people. Get that lovely lady another bike as soon as you are able!
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old West Snake Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1973
Re: Old West Snake Oil
It must be hard to find here, I've never even heard of it. I'll have to get some, my old winchesters need all the help they can get! Now someone just has to make something you can pour down a bad bore.
Thanks Mike!
Thanks Mike!
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home is the hunter...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1736
Re: Home is the hunter...
Congrats! That was an excellent shot. I find it impressive as I've never shot a deer beyond 70 yards.
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maine - Mod71 Alaska - Where??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2665
Re: Maine - Mod71 Alaska - Where??
I was born here and never lived anywhere else. Until I see pictures like this it's easy to take for granted. It's changed a lot in the last 20 years but is still nice country.
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3496
Re: Lunch time with an '86 (photo heavy)
I like 1&4. A beautiful 86 by the way.
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30/30 and Moose
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2832
Re: 30/30 and Moose
I love stories like this. Here's to many more day's afield.
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amanda's first deer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1761
Re: Amanda's first deer
Congrats Amanda! You can be proud of yourself.
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I NEED LEVER ACTION INFO!!!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5198
Re: I NEED LEVER ACTION INFO!!!
Hands down receiver mounted peeps are the most practical in my opinion.
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request For My Family
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2280
Re: Prayer Request For My Family
I have been there. Think always of your children and their future.
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot Prayer request
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2324
Re: ot Prayer request
Sorry for your loss. Prayers on the way
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back from the hunt
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1609
Re: Back from the hunt
Glad it was a safe trip and that you found your camera! I used to hunt to fill the freezer but now there isn't anyone home who really eats much deer meat (besides me) so I'm more selective. I've found I enjoy it just as much.