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by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 17, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep/Ghost Ring Sights for Puma 357?
Replies: 16
Views: 5689

A peep sight out on the barrel will be too far from your eye to work properly.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 17, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep/Ghost Ring Sights for Puma 357?
Replies: 16
Views: 5689

I used 5-6273, and had to drill one hole.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 17, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick .480 Ruger question
Replies: 43
Views: 6412

I was there Friday and most of today.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 17, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep/Ghost Ring Sights for Puma 357?
Replies: 16
Views: 5689

I bought one from Taurus for their slide action rifle for one of my .357 Pumas. It worked perfectly. Copy of a marbles sight, but very affordable.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/tangsight.cfm

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by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 17, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick .480 Ruger question
Replies: 43
Views: 6412

Try clicking directly on this link:
http://www.gunblast.com/Puma480.htm

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by Jeff Quinn
Thu May 15, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What to choose in a U.S.A. made SAA
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

Both of those are good revolvers, but the Ruger is not a Single Action Army. I like the New vaquero. Mine shoots great. The USFA Cowboy is a Rodeo with a better finish, and is priced lower than their high end sixguns. The Colt SAA is always a good choice, and the latest ones are as good as they ever...
by Jeff Quinn
Wed May 14, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saving money -
Replies: 7
Views: 1413

7000 grains in one pound.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 10, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - oil supply conversation
Replies: 71
Views: 9255

QuarterChoke wrote:Hey Jeff,

If you decide to test out one of those 1000 MPG motor scooters, how about bringing it to Cheyenne next January. :D
I had a negligent discharge of my "zero" key!
by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 10, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - oil supply conversation
Replies: 71
Views: 9255

Gasoline costs what it does because we will pay it. The oil companies are not evil, and they do not set the prices. Consumers set the price for gasoline, just like for every other product. The gas station posts a price on their pump. I can choose whether or not to buy it. As long as I pay the price,...
by Jeff Quinn
Sat May 10, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I safely use high pressure .45-70 data in .45-90?
Replies: 15
Views: 1997

Re: Can I safely use high pressure .45-70 data in .45-90?

Hodgdon, and probably all publishers of reloading data, classifies .45-70 reloads by the platform that shoots it: Trapdoor Springfield is the weakest; Winchester and Marlin lever actions being intermediate; and Siamese bolt actions and Ruger #1s being strongest. Can I safely use loading data intend...
by Jeff Quinn
Thu May 08, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Police action in the city of brotherly love
Replies: 8
Views: 1710

What would happen to any of us if about 8 of us were videotaped kicking s downed an incapacitated police officer? It is disgraceful what those cops did. Most police officers are professionals. Those guys were punks, no better at all than the man that was on the ground. Those cops should not be suspe...
by Jeff Quinn
Thu May 01, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My sister need your prayers.
Replies: 43
Views: 5154

God bless you both through this.
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama and Jeremiah Wright fighting
Replies: 28
Views: 3625

Just another day in the 'hood.
by Jeff Quinn
Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 guide gun capabililties ( Your Comments_
Replies: 63
Views: 10236

Tennessee Hayre, I am about 30 miles west of you, between Dover and Cumberland City, next to the Cross Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Welcome to the forum. I have been playing around with my Guide Gun a bit recently. Details here: http://www.gunblast.com/Leupold-Custom4570.htm http://www.gunblast.c...
by Jeff Quinn
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Barnes varmint grenade
Replies: 4
Views: 1085

I love 'em. They need a fast twist. They work perfectly in an AR-15.


From a Savage Model 25 .223:
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I have only tried the .22 caliber VG bullets.
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool Gunblast article
Replies: 4
Views: 1001

Thanks Andrew.
I am glad you liked it.
Their price to do a custom bullet drop dial is dirt cheap.
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for suggestions on a custom Marlin 45-70
Replies: 26
Views: 4573

I just did a few things to my Guide Gun:
http://www.gunblast.com/Leupold-Custom4570.htm

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by Jeff Quinn
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two guns that no serious outdoorsman should be without.
Replies: 74
Views: 11454

I tend to agree on the usefulness of the Guide Gun. Been upgrading mine a bit recently. Details here:
http://www.gunblast.com/Leupold-Custom4570.htm

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by Jeff Quinn
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 22 cal rifles
Replies: 28
Views: 5143

I bought one for my Dad. He loves it:
http://www.gunblast.com/CoyoteRifle.htm
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle cases
Replies: 12
Views: 1665

If you want hard plastic, get the Storm Tracker. The latches are much superior to the Pelican.


If you want metal, the Bear Track sold by Freedom Arms is a dandy choice.
http://www.beartrackcases.com/
by Jeff Quinn
Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester '94 Trapper??
Replies: 5
Views: 3666

The only 16 inch Model 94 Winchester .44s that I have seen have all been angle eject, most with, but a few without the crossbolt safety. The ones without the crossbolt safety also have thinner barrels, like mine shown here: http://www.gunblast.com/images/FiringPin/DSC02300.jpg http://www.gunblast.co...
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a dog for my boy
Replies: 65
Views: 8805

Scott, I decided to get a Jack Russel/Feist cross pup for my grandkids (ages 4 and 2), and to also serve as a replacement for my old Feist Bosco that left here a few months ago. He was 14 years old, and likely went off to die, or was taken down by another dog or perhaps coyotes. Anyway, I think the ...
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic, but Remington is closing the H&R plant......
Replies: 43
Views: 6481

ursavus.elemensis wrote:Not to take an off-topic post too far off-topic, but I'm curious, what did they do to Bushmaster?
Not sure yet, but they shut down the Marketing Department, getting rid of those who have been there for years and know Bushmaster the best, moving that to Remington.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic, but Remington is closing the H&R plant......
Replies: 43
Views: 6481

Hobie wrote:So, does this mean the H&R products are gone?
Who knows for sure?
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT .22 Hornet Fox
Replies: 29
Views: 4942

Welcome to the forum, young man!
Dandy little rifle.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic, but Remington is closing the H&R plant......
Replies: 43
Views: 6481

Off Topic, but Remington is closing the H&R plant......

Last week they cleaned house at Bushmaster, and now Remington is closing the H&R plant.............. Breaking News: Gardner Gunmaker To Close Print E-mail Written by Livia Gershon Monday, 07 April 2008 The parent company of Gardner gun maker H&R 1871 announced today that it will close the pl...
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Marlin 1894 .357 to .327
Replies: 18
Views: 5031

For a hot .32 that will not require any action work, a simple rebarrel to a .357 Magnum case necked to .32 should make a dandy little lever gun.

There ain't no .327 Federal ammo available anyway, but the world is flush with fired .357 cases.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kim Du Toit is spot on (again) about War Movies:
Replies: 30
Views: 4981

I get a bit aggravated when I hear soldiers whining about going to war. Certainly no sane man enjoys going off to war, and I fully appreciate those that go to fight for us. Most do so without any whining at all. What upsets me is to hear those who have taken years of pay to be in the reserves, then ...
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What's wrong with this picture?
Replies: 36
Views: 5798

Hope she doesn't need to fire that weapon. The bullets are pointed right at her!
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MODEL 92'S
Replies: 41
Views: 8182

The slickest 92 replicas that I have ever handled are the new Cimarrons.
http://www.gunblast.com/Cimarron-1892.htm
Note that in the video, I am cycling semi-wadcutter ammo through the gun. Every new Cimarron that I have handled has been this slick.
by Jeff Quinn
Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Caster Needs Advise
Replies: 3
Views: 622

That method will work just fine, or just weigh the stuff and use a calculator to get the ratio right.
The best thing that you could do is to buy and read the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 405gr. Bulk Bullets for the 45/70?
Replies: 12
Views: 2685

They do.
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting get together in Texas on the 29th(directions added)
Replies: 41
Views: 6756

Maybe the following weekend we can all meet in Tulsa for the wonderful gun show!
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting get together in Texas on the 29th(directions added)
Replies: 41
Views: 6756

You Texicans are 'sposed to be at CSA that weekend.
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Beautiful Dixie
Replies: 20
Views: 3044

Thank you, Sir.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I don't normally do this,.....Update!!
Replies: 46
Views: 6429

God bless her.
by Jeff Quinn
Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ammo shortage hurting L E agencies.
Replies: 18
Views: 3073

Instead of hunting for the old style matches, I suggest we just buy more primers. You can't have too many. Also, stock piling .22 LR ammo is cheap and easy to do. If need be, a man can do a lot of things with a Marlin 39, from social work to deer hunting. Laying in several thousand rounds is not ver...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: Sort of punny...
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Pediatrician on an Indian reservation:


"SMALL INJUN REPAIR"

by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt's Grandma Passed On
Replies: 35
Views: 4910

I am sorry for your loss.
I am not a fan of this dying one-at-a-time deal.
It would be great if we could all just go at once.
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 to return !!!
Replies: 47
Views: 8363

Boys, The sweetest little Savage 99 in the world is in the lobby of Savage Arms. It is a prototype, made years ago, that is scaled down in every dimension to perfectly fit the .32-20 cartridge. The also have a military prototype that has a bulbous rotary magazine to hold ten cartridges, similar in p...
by Jeff Quinn
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Macho Shooter !
Replies: 47
Views: 7413

I shot a T/C handgun chambered for the .460 Weatherby Magnum, but that was nothing!

I once told my wife that when she unbuttoned her jeans, it looked like popping open a can of biscuits. Once.
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-poor ruger..
Replies: 21
Views: 3302

neil mitchell wrote:I wouldn't fire somebody else's reloads in any gun of mine even if Jesus Christ reloaded it.

Neil
If Jesus was loading for me, I would shoot them. I bet that there would be no way to miss with that ammo!
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY off topic....it's a dang big turnip......
Replies: 22
Views: 3442

I hate turnips, but it was a young turnip, just planted the seed last fall, and my cousin said it was as good as any, and he is a nut over turnips.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY off topic....it's a dang big turnip......
Replies: 22
Views: 3442

WAY off topic....it's a dang big turnip......

Biggest turnip I've ever seen.
Must be nuclear waste under my garden.
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by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large loop levers
Replies: 43
Views: 10148

I ain't sayin' I don't like them on certain guns. I have two Trappers that have the large loop; a Puma .357 and a Winchester .44. However, when it comes to actually working the lever, I can do it faster with the standard lever. I have the large loops for playing, and the standard on working guns.
by Jeff Quinn
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large loop levers
Replies: 43
Views: 10148

Unless you've got a really huge hand, I would stay with the stock lever, since you asked for opinions.
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama & the 2nd
Replies: 20
Views: 3741

Idahoser wrote:Not trying to be a smart aleck, I just don't see the point of threads like this. There are a few folks who think there's a choice that doesn't match him to a tee, and they're already voting for her.

What do you hope to accomplish?

[hint- this is sarcasm] :wink:
R I Ten.
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama & the 2nd
Replies: 20
Views: 3741

I believe that a national politician's views towards our Second Amendment rights is very relevant to a forum such as this.

As voters, we are duty-bound to choose our leaders wisely, and having that information is beneficial to making an informed decision.
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama & the 2nd
Replies: 20
Views: 3741

Barrack Hussein Obama co-sponsored a bill to limit gun purchases to one per month. Once per month we would have Constitutional rights. He has called for a ban on ALL semi-automatic firearms. The includes our Ruger and marlin .22 rifles. He wants to ban guns from inner-city communities. Those who nee...
by Jeff Quinn
Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - prayer request- UPDATE
Replies: 31
Views: 4840

I hope that it works for you.

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