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- Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gas Piston vs Springer
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2717
Re: Gas Piston vs Springer
I gave up on spring guns a year ago and bought a Marauder PCP and sure aint looking back. It would be nice if Sharp or someone would bring the Sharp Innova back or a good quality multi pump. Lewis and Clark had PCP guns on their journey. I remember reading about the Sharp Innova, never seen one in ...
- Fri Jun 12, 2015 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gas Piston vs Springer
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2717
Re: Gas Piston vs Springer
Gas pistons do not fatigue, have a smoother shot cycle, and are quieter as a general rule. Funny, I had always heard the same thing... But... But recently, my neighbor brought me over his Gamo "Bone Collector Bull Whisper" gas-piston .177 pellet rifle to try. Maybe it needs to be broken i...
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clips and magazines.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1909
Re: Clips and magazines.
I don't really care what terms people use, so long as they make sense and I can follow their intended meaning. But the fact remains that 'Words mean things'. A clip is a retention mechanism. A magazine is a storage device. A clip is used to load or charge an internal or a detachable magazine. A car...
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: disaster! a girl, a grizzly and a 30/30
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8510
Re: disaster! a girl, a grizzly and a 30/30
Now We ALL know that this is impossible with the armor plated critters that now roam North America....... :shock: ........So now PLEASE tell us the REST of the story. 8) 8) 8) . I'm pretty sure some of the "experts" on some of the forums would've turned the gun on themselves, just to avoi...
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gas Piston vs Springer
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2717
Re: Gas Piston vs Springer
Gas pistons do not fatigue, have a smoother shot cycle, and are quieter as a general rule.BlaineG wrote:Air rifles...Pro/Con... Go
For a con, I don't know. Harder to work on if that's your thing. I kind of like precharged pneumatics....
- Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Bullet & Cartridge Case Technology
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3036
Re: New Bullet & Cartridge Case Technology
And I'm too keen on the name either. "What's that you're carrying?" "It's a Dardick..."Old Ironsights wrote:That and the gun is simply butt-ugly...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An IMO Interesting New Police Procedure
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2558
Re: An IMO Interesting New Police Procedure
I'm not convinced of the effectiveness of picking up the brass. It may be similar, and may have some distinctive marks, but I'm thinking as far as actual convictions go, it will probably be a little too coincidental to other firearms. But this is not exactly new stuff. Maybe the database. Might help...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3166
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
"Ask and you shall receive." You guys are awesome. And enablers! That little Pocket model you have is another gun that I covet. I have a larger 1851 (I think) that is a little bigger than it needs to be. I would really like a 1862 Pocket Navy. I missed a chance at it, by the time I figure...
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A bang to the head, crushed nuts and crows!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2766
Re: A bang to the head, crushed nuts and crows!
Glad to hear the rifle and zero are ok! Looks to be a stout set of rings. As for the ball; as I was told: "That's why God gave you 2."
And whatever doesn't kill you might make you walk in circles...
And whatever doesn't kill you might make you walk in circles...
- Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3166
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
Another way to think of the scale. Here is a Ruger Bearcat below an Uberti "Colt 1849 Pocket Model". This is a reproduction of the #1 selling cap & ball revolver Colt ever made (during the period). It is a 5-shot .31-caliber compared to the 6-shot .22 rimfire Bearcat. http://i100.phot...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3166
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
I think I need some comparison pics next to other revolvers please!
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3166
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
He's in Canadia, I dont think finding 22's is an issue there. I'd go with the .38. I like Ruger and the looks of the bearcat but the grip is kind of small. I have a S&W model 34 and the grips on it are the same way. I've been thinking of getting rid of it but I waited so long for it. I just can...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3166
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
.22 vs. 38? .38 is more versatile and can be reloaded cheaper than today's prices for .22. Stallion vs. Brarcat? Bearcat because it's made in USA. Handy, easy to tote. And Ruger quality and warranty/customer service, if needed. So, kinda useless post, eh? :lol: Mikld said it right. I'd never buy an...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3166
Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
Kind of a strange comparison maybe, especially as the Uberti that I would want is a .38 Spl. and the Bearcat is, well Bearcat caliber... 22! So here it is, I was looking at getting a few :oops: Bearcats as they are very handy and appropriate sized .22s. But recently I saw that Uberti is making a sma...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Butch's gun oil?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 941
Re: Butch's gun oil?
Anyone use Butch's gun oil? I don't know what I think of it. Seems like anything I put it on gets an orange hue. I wipe it and it looks like the beginnings of rust. Is this stuff hygroscopic or something? I just liberally oiled my Blackhawk, and wiped off the excess a couple days later; and the paw...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Butch's gun oil?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 941
Re: Butch's gun oil?
Anybody?
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Butch's gun oil?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 941
Butch's gun oil?
Anyone use Butch's gun oil? I don't know what I think of it. Seems like anything I put it on gets an orange hue. I wipe it and it looks like the beginnings of rust. Is this stuff hygroscopic or something? I just liberally oiled my Blackhawk, and wiped off the excess a couple days later; and the pawl...
- Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In a mood today .......
- Replies: 10
- Views: 909
Re: In a mood today .......
Ray and Sixgun, That's the one. Looks like I better start collecting pop bottles for the deposit and save up my $$$. Joe Save the cans though and make a beer can mortar. Probably the easiest and cheapest ammo with good tolerances is a beverage can filled up about halfway (so I heard) with cement. O...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4491
Re: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
STOP- Before you do anything to the revolver get to someone with a Ransom Rest and let them fire it with whatever loads you will use the most. Once you know where it is hitting you will know if it is you or the rev. Elevation either way can only be corrected with the front site. Deflection can be c...
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4491
Re: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
I'll have to look for that article. I don't think I have it in my collection. I have seen the "around the corner" shooters, but I don't think I would want to try it with something that shoots straight. I could see it with a shotgun as Chuck mentioned, but that sounds like a crutch also; fo...
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4491
Re: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
I remember a Gun Digest article, don't remember which year. The writer recommended bending the barrel to regulate a SA. It had pics of the homemade fixture he used in a vise and gave his method of deciding how much bend. That has to be a gag article? Or maybe a salvaging one that was run over by a ...
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4491
Re: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
I think a little too much of a turn will pinch the forcing cone, which will not do much for accuracy. It would probably be something that I would try, but only with some careful measuring, feeler gauges and maybe, nothing to lose? Mentioning your front sight, I think I would braze a new one on first...
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44-40 Extra Long...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2535
Re: 44-40 Extra Long...
But when the Good Book said that there was no 44-40. "Before I cast thee in the mould I knew thee; and before thou camest forth in brass I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a king among .44 caliber rounds. And set thee a place in the most high of fast handling lever actions." I might b...
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday TX50Cal…
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1152
Re: Happy Birthday TX50Cal…
Happy birthday!
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday rodeo kid.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 573
Re: Happy Birthday rodeo kid.
Happy late birthday!
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steel F/X Patinas
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1324
Re: Steel F/X Patinas
Kind of like it. I would probably try it out on something already worn before stripping bluing though. Probably makes a difference on who's applying it. Wonder how it would work on excessively gold rifles?
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44-40 Extra Long...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2535
Re: 44-40 Extra Long...
But when the Good Book said that there was no 44-40. "Before I cast thee in the mould I knew thee; and before thou camest forth in brass I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a king among .44 caliber rounds. And set thee a place in the most high of fast handling lever actions." I might b...
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mossberg just gave Ruger some serious competition
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2849
Re: Mossberg just gave Ruger some serious competition
Those universal mags are going to be popular.....I don't think I'd trade my GunSite Scout on one, but they sure are nice...... Came so close to buying a Ruger Gunsite Scout last week. The one not having a threaded barrel, and having to remove the rear site to mount a scope in the rearward location ...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now That I've Calmed Down...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3896
Re: Now That I've Calmed Down...
I had a drain plug installed hand tight at an oil change place once. Luckily, it was a small town, and I was driving around talking to a few friends that I ran into. On my second or third lap, I noticed a pattern of oil... :lol: Also had hand prints, on the truck hood, a rag left in the winch and no...
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting in EXTREME Cold -- How do you prep?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3200
Re: Hunting in EXTREME Cold -- How do you prep?
Regarding ballistics in extreme cold, a good friend who was a civilian gov't. employee in the early 1960s and involved in testing the M-16 .223 for the Ordnance Corps informed me about testing they did in Alaska in extreme cold (-20 and below). He said that the air becomes so dense at those tempera...
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thor Has Passed
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6984
Re: Thor Has Passed
Sorry to hear that Blaine. He knew you loved him, and that was enough.
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3544
Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
And the same goes for doctors that seem to have proclaimed themselves gun and crime experts. :roll: Yep. When my 'peers' speak out in support of 'gun control', I tell them I think I'll start reading Guns and Ammo to find out how to treat dyslipidemia, because it makes just as much sense as looking ...
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry Original
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2823
Re: The new Henry Original
So is this an all new rifle, or has the company switched hands in the last year or two? The Big Boy and similar rifles have been out for some time now, and hear lots of good things about Henry in general. A friend has a Yellow Boy(?) in .22 magnum, and it is an awful nice little gun. Not sure where ...
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3544
Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
And the same goes for doctors that seem to have proclaimed themselves gun and crime experts.
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3544
Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
They should have handlers to keep them from spouting random stuff. I don't think either of those 2 neo-hippies are too much to be proud of. Seth's film release got cancelled and the dork goes into hiding. Now he's talking stuff about military members being cowards! :lol: I'm all for free speech, but...
- Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the beef?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8892
Re: What is the beef?
Did some more reading on it, and you were right about the feed contamination. We still use animal proteins, however we both (as nations) developed more stringent controls for feeds being allowed. The first case in Canada, was inconclusive in its origin. Although they do make reference to the animal ...
- Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the beef?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8892
Re: What is the beef?
There is just enough of a conspirest streak in me to think that there will be a mad cow scare, or similar in New Zealand. It happened a couple times now here, and nearly destroyed the Albertan beef market over the years. Under pretty questionable circumstance, to a by and large high quality product...
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 squir hunting photo.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2640
Re: 357 squir hunting photo.
I hope everyone realizes that those are God fearing American squirrels that Nath is ruthlessly slaughtering. Why isn't he shooting those commie "red squirrels'. BTW, Nath do you also have the larger North America Fox squirrels over there? Over here, being a quasi pinko state, the red squirrels...
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the beef?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8892
Re: What is the beef?
There is just enough of a conspirest streak in me to think that there will be a mad cow scare, or similar in New Zealand. It happened a couple times now here, and nearly destroyed the Albertan beef market over the years. Under pretty questionable circumstance, to a by and large high quality product,...
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: someone had to do it
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
Re: someone had to do it
That thing is sweet! I like the manual controls. I would like one with hard tops, a carb, and a small straight six, though. Smaller, lighter power plant made for torque. 200 hp, would probably be enough.
Can they keep it under $10 000?
Can they keep it under $10 000?
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Cimarron Red, allhands & Tactical Lever..
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1109
Re: Happy Birthday Cimarron Red, allhands & Tactical Lever..
Thanks! Its turning out to be a good night at work...game keeper wrote:Have a GREAT BIRTHDAY guys...
Love that sig of yours!
- Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When did THIS start?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2591
Re: When did THIS start?
"literally" wouldn't bother me so much if I heard it used correctly now and then :lol: Figuratively, 99% of the people I hear using it are literally wrong in how they use it :mrgreen: "exquisite" depends on who's using it. Ya gotta be a bit pompous to get away with it 4 times in...
- Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When did THIS start?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2591
Re: When did THIS start?
Read the term years ago in old shooting mags. Was probably in vogue in the 70s.
- Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When did THIS start?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2591
Re: When did THIS start?
Nothing against it except that after 4 or 5 times in 15 minutes it becomes like the fingernails on the blackboard. :lol: I figure it's just a TV education and lack of experience, but whatever works, just so long at it's more "tactical", right? Oh, yes, spare us "tactical". Pleas...
- Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Copper Or Lead Bullets
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1142
Re: Copper Or Lead Bullets
Never used them, as I have seen no need to spend the extra money. They have the advantage of holding together very well at high speeds. The main disadvantage is needing to drive them at high speeds to have a high impact velocity to make them work properly. Its recommended to go down a little in weig...
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1812
Re: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
Looks like I get to join the club, I have been wanting to get a bp revolver for quite some time. Had to do a little suckholing, for spending "all the money", I mean all "her money". :wink: Do you mean to tell us that YOU are the ONLY guy to buy a gun that DIDN'T come as a packag...
- Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1812
Re: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
Is there a fist shaking smiley? That pair is so nice looking, that I immediately jumped on to another forum to check for a Uberti .36.... And as luck would have it! There it was, an 1851 Navy! Priced low, earlier today. Well I told him I would take it, so I'll see if I get to join the club. I have ...
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 4:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1812
Re: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
The .36 Cal. 1861 Navy is built just like the 1860 Army, but on the smaller frame. Jack The 1860 and '51 Navy are actually the same size frame, the '60 has a step cut in it for the rebated cylinder. Thanks Pete; this may be the big one, as its a Uberti 1851. I will see if I get it. It would not be ...
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1812
Re: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
I immediately jumped on to another forum to check for a Uberti .36....There it was, an 1851 Navy! Priced low, earlier today. Well I told him I would take it, so I'll see if I get to join the club. I did not realize that they were that petite. I kind of passed over them before, thinking that they we...
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1812
Re: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
Is there a fist shaking smiley? That pair is so nice looking, that I immediately jumped on to another forum to check for a Uberti .36.... And as luck would have it! There it was, an 1851 Navy! Priced low, earlier today. Well I told him I would take it, so I'll see if I get to join the club. I have a...