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by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 17, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of a grizzly rifle...
Replies: 12
Views: 1647

Re: Speaking of a grizzly rifle...

Wonder if they will make a double rifle for hephalump huntin...

Reminds me of the guy that made a .600 nitro TC contender, it's somewhere on YouTube.no one could hold on to it.
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1000 rifles at once in Phx.
Replies: 3
Views: 688

Re: 1000 rifles at once in Phx.

I see that Guiness is NOT going to award the world record for this!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mmmm love the smell of powder
Replies: 1
Views: 336

Mmmm love the smell of powder

My UPS man dropped off my powder order.
I placed the order a couple days before the election, anticipating it would not turn out for the better.
Now I'm sitting on 8 lbs of CFE223 and an 8 of LilGun.
Guess I have to finish the last thousand of 308's...
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having trouble with the new rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 2126

Re: Having trouble with the new rifle

Ahhh, a man after my own heart! JW- you da man!
The good lord made corners for storing guns, fill em up!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caliber conversion question
Replies: 25
Views: 3693

Re: Caliber conversion question

Setting the barrel back is one thing, but then mag tube has to be shortened as well, no big deal. Instead, if you insist on this being done, just re barrel it, dollars to doughnuts probably about same cost. You could also refinish the receiver... More money... Personally I'd buy a 357 rifle, stick y...
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trump Plane
Replies: 12
Views: 1128

Re: Trump Plane

Prison is too good for her!
She should have to wear a sandwich board that reminds passers-by of all of her indescrecetions while picking up trash on the interstates!!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally Made Up My Mind
Replies: 14
Views: 1677

Re: Finally Made Up My Mind

A few months ago I got a BB in 41 mag, I had some issues with fouling. Long story short STAY AWAY from plated bullets! I have not shot any cast stuff yet, but I finally found a load that will produce 1&1/2" groups at 50. Look for my post, New Henry New to Forum for the whole story. I do thi...
by GunnyMack
Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18459

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Hey, did you check trigger pull before and after? Wonder how much that changed...
by GunnyMack
Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18459

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

I would say that this torture test was a real eye opener for anyone and the manufacturers! The fact that you have only had 2 minor faults in 26k+/- is amazing. I bet some were expecting it to have more failures earlier in the round count. I applaud you for your effort! Now you need to find a carpel ...
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins 2 Deer 0
Replies: 5
Views: 1267

Re: Marlins 2 Deer 0

CONGRATS! It's real nice when the deer follow the script.
I hope I can make the NY opener this year, want to break in my new Henry 41 mag!
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We got any CB guys here
Replies: 23
Views: 1829

Re: We got any CB guys here

Hey Whacko- I don't want to alarm you but there is a bear in there!! I have a radio in my truck, all my buddies used to have em too. We would rig up a base every year at our camp in Canada so we could stay in touch while running from lake to lake. Of course we are older & know better now to not ...
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two shots, two birds
Replies: 4
Views: 570

Re: Two shots, two birds

Again this morning 2 for 2.
Decided to go back this afternoon to hunt my pup Claro( pup, almost 4 but new to hunting) alone. She did a super job! Put 4 birds up. I flubbed the only shot I could take! But the good news is SHE HUNTS!!
After all that's what it's all about is watching the dogs.
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18459

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Have you done the accuracy testing yet?
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two shots, two birds
Replies: 4
Views: 570

Re: Two shots, two birds

Three of us were 10%-ers. Our 4th was one of the 'old' members.

We'll see what happens today, we have 30 more birds to put out. Think I might go back Monday after work!
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Situation In California
Replies: 25
Views: 3021

Re: The Situation In California

IF California WAS smart, the state would add so much tax on dope sales they would generate enough to get out of debt! Supposedly Colorado has a surplus from their venture in dope sales but they didn't create the law to benefit the state, the tax generated doesn't do any good for anyone... Now the qu...
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 12, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two shots, two birds
Replies: 4
Views: 570

Two shots, two birds

Today our pheasant season opened. I belong to a club and we stock our own birds. Kinda sad turn out, 4 guys showed up! But like most clubs, 10% do 90% of what needs doing. Anyhow, on a whim I bought 2 lbs of #6 HEVISHOT. Originally I intended to try my 28 ga for jumping puddle ducks but it's been so...
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 12, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's take up a collection
Replies: 13
Views: 2021

Re: Let's take up a collection

Canada won't take them!
Mid East is the place to send them, they won't last long thus removing them from the gene pool, again!

These bleeding heart hypocritical morons need to do what they say- GET OUT!
Like Sam Kinison once said' get your kids, pack your s__t & get out!
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's take up a collection
Replies: 13
Views: 2021

Let's take up a collection

So I think all of us RED BLOODED AMERICANS should take up a collection so we can pay to get these bleeding heart libatards out of our country! Watching Hannity, he is showing these full grown children crying about the vote, seriously? People in their 40&50's literally crying tears. The only ques...
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: charming snakes the rite way
Replies: 2
Views: 750

Re: charming snakes the rite way

While I lived in SE Colorado attending gumsmiff skool whenever I saw a rattler on the road I'd pull over, walk up to it and whack it right where the head body intersect with a breaker bar. If it was a nasty snake and gave chase before I could hit it then I would give it a shot load from my blackhawk...
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dog Dreams
Replies: 6
Views: 1066

Re: Dog Dreams

The dog is still SMARTER then a HRC supporter!
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to celebrate
Replies: 15
Views: 2981

Re: How to celebrate

Hey! I just remembered a model 70 (post64) 308 collecting dust... Maybe time for a rebarrel, new stock and glass instead of buying new!
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 10, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to celebrate
Replies: 15
Views: 2981

Re: How to celebrate

Well, I'm closer to 50 then 40, so I still an not sure what I am... I think like a kid but feel like I'm old( some days) I really like the Ruger, but do I NEED it? Not really. I do like the 6.5 Creedmore though. Not a big fan of 9mm, but an AR carbine could be a bunch of fun. Another Henry could be ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 10, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Mike Dillon -- Dillon Precision
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: RIP Mike Dillon -- Dillon Precision

RIP Mike.
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 10, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to celebrate
Replies: 15
Views: 2981

How to celebrate

So I'm on the fence as to how to celebrate our WIN.
Of course this means I have to buy a gun, but what...
Was thinking about another Henry. Maybe a 357.
Or a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmore
Or a 9mm AR carbine from PSA...
I just can't decide so let's have another vote!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess I didn't need to order after all...
Replies: 10
Views: 1464

Re: Guess I didn't need to order after all...

Aren't we all family now? I'm sure we could divvy it and all be happy?
I've been loading 308, cfe223 goes fast with 50 gr in each case!
LilGun I use in my Hornet,Bee, 41 mag, 450 Bushmaster and want to try in my 28 gauge.
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess I didn't need to order after all...
Replies: 10
Views: 1464

Guess I didn't need to order after all...

Last week I ordered 8# of cfe223 and 8# of Lilgun in prep for the rush of buyers due to the election going the WRONG way!
Well we know now how the election has gone the RIGHT WAY, boy I'm thankful!!!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new procedure?
Replies: 11
Views: 1383

Re: new procedure?

Now that the Witch is NOT going to the WHITEHOUSE, the log in problems are from wiki leaks and or the Russians hacking Leverguns! Hahahaha.
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yeeeehaaaw
Replies: 29
Views: 3301

Re: Yeeeehaaaw

Got this text message today that was the word TRUMP spelled out in American Flags!!
Just watched HER speak on FOX NEWS, lies lies lies.
I sure hope Justice Ginsberg has her plane ticket to New Zealand!!
All the other Hollywood morons need to throw themselves into the sea like the lemmings they are!!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yeeeehaaaw
Replies: 29
Views: 3301

Re: Yeeeehaaaw

A line from The Wizard of Oz keeps going through my head-
Ding dong the witch is dead, the wicked witch...
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yeeeehaaaw
Replies: 29
Views: 3301

Re: Yeeeehaaaw

I could not bring myself to watch any news yesterday. I am just dumbfounded and so relieved this morning!
I am going to celebrate OUR VICTORY for sure- but what to buy?
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!
God bless!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 08, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I cast my vote
Replies: 14
Views: 1419

Re: I cast my vote

I'm with you 1894!!!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
Replies: 56
Views: 7545

Re: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting

I'm not too much with plastic stocks, look at the laminates. They are stable, better weather resistant and some cool factor to them. '06 is a great round, every rifle I have had or tried in '06 beats the snot out of me. I can shoot my .338 Win Mag from the bench all day and not feel like I would wit...
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I cast my vote
Replies: 14
Views: 1419

I cast my vote

I hit my polling place at 0645 this morning. The parking lot was jammed, the lines were weaving around the building. Seemed like everyone was in a good mood.
Then one of the ballot machines stopped working! Few minutes and back in business!
I was #38 in my district.
by GunnyMack
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I remember when (keep this going)
Replies: 121
Views: 10663

Re: I remember when (keep this going)

Ok, I'm not quite as experienced as you fella's, but I can remember everyone learning to drive a car with a clutch! I won't own a car with an auto trans! I remember if you ( I) lost self control, acted up, didn't pay attention, showed elders respect, etc there was H€!! to pay from your folks. I'm si...
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Military brass
Replies: 6
Views: 1021

Military brass

Around the time of the last election I picked up a bunch of 7.62x51 brass. Thought I would have learned from the many 5.56 brass I got prior! Come to find out that military 7.62 chambers are rather long, each case long by .020-.040". Talk about labor! Took forever to trim all of these! I starte...
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarnish removal and prevention
Replies: 20
Views: 1940

Re: Tarnish removal and prevention

Well Joe my thoughts aren't much help then. I tried... Hope you get it figured out!
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's this
Replies: 3
Views: 550

Re: What's this

Right church wrong pew!

Actually this is my home made .17 case trimmer.

The threaded rod is drill rod, broken de capping pin centers the hand cut cutter head. This could work on any case, just need a pilot of correct dia.
Thankfully the 17 rem doesn't stretch much!
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's this
Replies: 3
Views: 550

What's this

Can anyone identify this tool?
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarnish removal and prevention
Replies: 20
Views: 1940

Re: Tarnish removal and prevention

I'm thinking, which sometimes works, is yes your pen is plated AND has a lacquer finish. The lacquer is failing causing the discoloration.
Can you feel where the 2 colors meet?
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 04, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else have a rifle in 17 WSM?
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: Anyone else have a rifle in 17 WSM?

How is that 17 Hornet for fouling? I have a 700 in 17 Remington & I can tell when it's getting fouled, bug hole groups get bigger.
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarnish removal and prevention
Replies: 20
Views: 1940

Re: Tarnish removal and prevention

Gold does not tarnish- EVER! Me thinks it might be brass or the gold plating has worn off. Greatest thing for polishing is FLITZ. works fast, very safe, even for food grade cutlery. It's available in squeeze tubes to quarts. FLITZ leaves no residue and helps fend off oxidation. After you get it poli...
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OLD(!) Handloaders - ID this bullet box??
Replies: 19
Views: 3079

Re: OLD(!) Handloaders - ID this bullet box??

Ah-ha! Great leg work JohnDe! I hope they bring you great accuracy & lots of meat( outside the condor zone ) !

I can remember seeing this style box years ago. Where, I couldn't tell you. Never knew the history on them. Since I don't have a 270 I didn't bother doing any research.
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howa Mini 6.5 Grendel
Replies: 18
Views: 2659

Re: Howa Mini 6.5 Grendel

Don't know if Howa makes one in wood stock but Boyd's might have a laminate for it.
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else have a rifle in 17 WSM?
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: Anyone else have a rifle in 17 WSM?

I too have been watching the reports on the WSM, I hadn't considered buying one just because the accuracy results aren't what I think they should be. But it's encouraging to hear that yours is getting better!

Shoot more groups & keep us posted!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your input please
Replies: 5
Views: 649

Re: Your input please

Thanks Blaine!
I'm happy with my 41, but figure if I have my 44 wheel gun/ ruger carbine, my 41 blackhawk/Henry or my 357 & a Henry I have enough combos to cover just about anything!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your input please
Replies: 5
Views: 649

Your input please

So I'm thinking about another Henry.
I have a Steel Big Boy in 41. A Ruger Carbine in 44 mag.
I need another 22(lr or mag) like a hole in the head.
Does anyone have a 357 ? How do you like it?
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot the 22 TCM round?
Replies: 10
Views: 1712

Re: Anyone shoot the 22 TCM round?

Haven't shot one but since I like the little cartridges( Bee is my favorite) I always read the articles on the TCM. I can say that from the rifle it's not terribly accurate. What I mean is I'm sure there is room for improvement by working on the gun but I'm not that impressed by it. My Bee will do t...
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best gunsmithing screwdriver set?
Replies: 28
Views: 2299

Re: Best gunsmithing screwdriver set?

All good points gents, one thing I could add is with the big set from Brownells if an odd screw is encountered you have a selection to choose from and fit a tip. I have reshaped many of my tips so they work better. But on the same token I have made many of my own turnscrews( the English way). Quite ...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grrrrr!
Replies: 10
Views: 1432

Re: Grrrrr!

When they show up during daylight I sneak the upstairs window open and toss a pack of fire crackers, only problem is I don't get to the bears reaction since the roof is in the way. Then once they run off I go out and shoot bottle rockets towards them.
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bless me Compadre's, for I have sinned by omission...
Replies: 16
Views: 1377

Re: Bless me Compadre's, for I have sinned by omission...

One of my best buddies while in smith school had a vhs copy of Jerimiah Johnson. The whole dorm would pile into a 12x15 room and watch it almost every night. My buddy knew it line by line and will still recite the dialogue today on cue. If you haven't seen it all the way through you NEED to. Elk don...