One guy really gushed over the 32-40 !

...he broke even.

Had a great career.

jnyork wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:02 pm Who is this guy Brady, anyway?

Heresy, I say !

Patriots will tank this coming season to get #1 draft pick in 2021. They will then use this pick to draft Trevor Lawrence (QB, Clemson) and will soon be back on top of the NFL.

Bucs = poor decisions, poor franchise.

Patriots = good decisions, good franchise.

According to the Winchester site, Winchester is offering their Model '94 in 32 Winchester Special for 2018. They are built by Miroku, of course, and are pricey at over $1300.

I am not a fan of front sight hoods, and invariably remove them from my rifles so equipped. Recently however, I observed that front sight hoods do protect the inside lining of my gun cases by preventing the front sight from snagging on the lining when removing the rifle from the case. A piece of mas...

Stumbling upon this discussion has been a real blessing, as I am facing cataract surgery this summer. I have been unsettled about facing the procedure, but this discussion has eliminated much of my anxiety. Thanks guys. Canuck Bob, I have always enjoyed reading many of your posts, as we both seem to...

Many 5744 loads in 4th Edition Lyman's Cast bullet manual.

This AmmonGuide application looks pretty interesting. I have never used this powder, but have recently been thinking of giving 5744 a try, in cast bullet loads: 30-40, 300 Savage, and 32 Winchester Special I have several questions concerning 5744. 1've read that AA 5744 frequently leaves behind cons...

I enjoyed the Barrington Shootout article in the most recent issue of the American Rifleman. It was an historical episode with which I was not very familiar. And the description of the firearms used was interesting; especially the Colt Monitor, Colt Super 38, and the Winchester 1907 rifle. The autho...

The little dachshund does not appear to be fazed by gunfire

Great pictures; I love those Model 8's and 81's ! I wish someone still did the Krieger-type modification to the magazine. Wouldn't a 15 shot 35 Remington be a lot of fun ? I think the tang sights look terrific, but I just can't find a comfortable place to put my thumb when using a rifle that has one...

I have a Marlin 917V in 17 HMR. With a Burris mini 6X scope, it is pretty easy to head shot squirrels out to maybe 40 yards. You need to do this (head shoot), as a body shot is pretty destructive on game you intend to eat. Having several 22 caliber diameter cleaning rods on hand, I dislike that one ...

I am glad to see you back !

Hobie wrote:I know I don't have a .38-72 but I found this interesting...

ditto

Nice work, nice write up, and nice shooting .

Great looking rifles, guys! I love the 300 Savage.

Nice groups, Stew71. What velocity (approx) do you think that 40.0 Varget load was?

What's next from Hornady, along these lines?

Perhaps a 115/120 grain .312" FTX for the 32-20? It could serve as a replacement for both the long-discontinued Remington 100 grain .312 softpoint and the recently discontinued (or so I read in another forum) Speer 115 grain .312 Gold Dot.

There was nothing wrong with the older BP barrels. Yes, they were not the nickel steel or smokeless steel barrels that replaced them, and were harder steels. But the main reason for these harder steel barrels was the advent of jacketed bullets more than smokeless powders. Jacketed bullets could wea...

JohndeFresno wrote:Interesting. Thanks - and welcome to the forum!

Thank you

. Hummph ! I would have thought that once Winchester started to regularly offer their Model 94 in smokeless chamberings, they would also have simplified thing by also barreling those rifles with the proper barrels, ILO older-style soft(er) steel barrels. Could it have been because the .32-40 was ma...

I found the following article in a Google book review of Recreation magazine, Volume 25 (edited by George O. Shields). In the article, which originally appeared in Recreation in 1906, the author (a Mr. FJ De La Fleur) explains why the 32-40 rifle is marginally more powerful than the 30 WCF, and back...

A talented actor, in my opinion. I enjoyed much of his work. I loved the scene in "In Harm's Way" where Douglas' character slaps Commander Neil Owynne (Patrick O'Neil) and says, "Be on the next plane outta here, and take this punk with you.", referring to the Brandon De Wilde cha...

.45colt wrote:saw whet owl , welcome to the forum. this months Rifle Magazine has an article on shooting the Krag with some reloading information You may find of help. Jim.

Thank you, .45colt, for the welcome and for the heads up

I will hit the magazine stands tonight to find that issue!

I have a Norwegian Krag in 6.5X55. It is my favorite rifle and has been somewhat sporterized: shortened barrel, stock cut down a little, side mount for old school Weaver K3 scope. I love the turned down, "butter knife" bolt handle, and the smooth Krag action. My frustration stems from the ...

I always wondered about that rifle; now I know! Thanks for posting that.

"Ride the High Country" and "Hombre" are absolutely my favorites.

"The Hired Hand", starring Peter Fonda and Warren Oates." I don't think it's been mentioned on this thread yet. Not an all-time great, but interesting and underrated.

Hi - this is my first post.

Some great "bad guy" candidates here, for sure.

I would submit Bill McKinney - he played Clint Eastwood's nemesis in "The Outlaw Josie Wales." He also played one of the most despicable villains in cinema history in "Deliverance."