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by GunnyMack
Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18721

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

I once heard Glock had a Mod 19 that was test fired A LOT! Something like a 1000 a day, day in & day out for a long time, think the only thing they really had trouble with was extractors breaking.

I know my G23 has been through the wringer!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?
Replies: 48
Views: 5375

Re: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?

24 hours later and Claro is doing fine! I wonder how well the BugSalt will work on stink bugs ? My black lab ( Winnie, Claro's mom) like to eat the stink bug then she has to share by panting in your face! I don't mind dog breath but when ode de stink bug is mixed in YUCK! While I was living in CO, o...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 22, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of my Marlins is a picky eater, the other eats anything.
Replies: 7
Views: 1604

Re: One of my Marlins is a picky eater, the other eats anyth

Could be just a simple matter of wrong/ odd angles on lifter. Could replace the fussy lifter and have your smith shape and polish it the same as your cowboy gun. My Henry isn't fond of slow in vertical but works fine slow at horizontal. Don't have a lot of ammo thru it yet so still feeling it out th...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?
Replies: 48
Views: 5375

Re: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?

With 3 labradors I really don't want skunks hanging around. I had a Jack Russell years ago that would kill skunks, 3 confirmed and he never got sprayed. He would hunt anything on 4 legs! Cats were not safe, ground hogs, squirrels, chipmunks opossum... You get the idea. One day this little 15 lbs ter...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Center for Cramped Quarters
Replies: 18
Views: 1591

Re: Reloading Center for Cramped Quarters

My dad has a sign on his desk, he just celebrated his 84th! The sign says ' a clean desk is the sign of a sick mind' I like the compact idea, but my thought for a loading station has always been a U shape. That way you can spread out left and right by only a swivel chair. My set up now is just some ...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?
Replies: 48
Views: 5375

Re: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?

She seems to be doing fine!
Living in the woods, we get lots of bugs, I don't mind spiders but they need to stay outside!

I'll pick up some of those Terro traps!

I saw on TV the aSALT shooter, uses table salt and air/spring pressure but have no idea where or if they are still sold.
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?
Replies: 48
Views: 5375

Re: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?

Here is Claro, normally...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?
Replies: 48
Views: 5375

Anyone have a good load for huntin spiders?

Last night around midnight my Chocolate lab, Claro, started acting frantic. She was 'itchy' and her face was swollen, eyes almost closed up, muzzle looked like a she went a few rounds with Mike Tyson! I should have taken pictures... Off we go to emergency vet, they administered Benadryl but that was...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities
Replies: 8
Views: 1427

Re: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities

Finally spoke to a guy at Nosler! He says their 210 will be good at 1800! They test/ have data for 1600 from pistol barrels. I mentioned I was using a Henry in 41, he had no idea such an animal was on the market. Seems he is a 41 fan as well, has been trying to get his hands on a Marlin but the auct...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities
Replies: 8
Views: 1427

Re: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities

The 265 was developed for the 444, lots of people had that happen! My concern was exactly what you say, pistol bullets at rifle velocities. That's why I emailed Hornady and Sierra. Couldn't find an email address for Nosler. I keep forgetting to call Nosler. All 3 brands shoot very well, so my pick i...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: Velocity testing 41 mag

So I emailed Hornady back to question their answer for XTP velocity range. They say 1000-1400 FPS. My load is 1800 from the Henry. They tell me I'm pushing them well past what it is designed for. So I guess I better not shoot a deer that is under my stand or out to 75 yards or so! But on second thou...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old J.C. Higgins Model 20. Thinking about a project.
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Re: Old J.C. Higgins Model 20. Thinking about a project.

Just looked at Gun parts website, I know the H.S. Flute King, have one in 410, they list parts, no barrels.

I'd still consider choke tubes or find the missing parts to complete existing comp
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Range Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Quick Range Trip

Amen to that brother!!

I have been stocking for years, but I've been loading it as I go.
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old J.C. Higgins Model 20. Thinking about a project.
Replies: 9
Views: 1389

Re: Old J.C. Higgins Model 20. Thinking about a project.

Although I have never installed. Cutts, I have done screw in choke tubes. But that depends on wall thickness. Gotta have enough for threads to be cut. Colonial choke used to make a thin wall tube, not sure if they are still on the market. If it was me, I'd put tubes in (if walls are thick enough), m...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 21, 2016 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Range Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Quick Range Trip

6pt- you are better stocked then I am!
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities
Replies: 8
Views: 1427

Re: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities

I have only used an XTP to take 1 animal, a big hog. I used my ruger .44 carbine and a 300 grainer. The shot was about 15-20 yards, it went in 44 came out about 1" pig walked about 10 yards and fell over. Double lung/ top of heart. I don't know what the velocity of that load was but I have alwa...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol bullets at rifle velocities
Replies: 8
Views: 1427

Pistol bullets at rifle velocities

After gaining chronograph data for my 41 mag load I contacted Seirra and Hornady. My load shows 1800+ FPS with 210 gr bullets. I was curious about velocity ranges that the Seirra Sportsmaster, Hornady XTP were designed for. Seirra says 1800- sure no problem, should do fine for deer. Hornady replies-...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

Re: What are thechances

I don't have EXACT numbers, but from what I have heard, the first 3 days of the season( archery only) produced about 200 bears! Haven't heard about total for the six day season. We had a bear with a birth defect, causing it to only walk on hind legs, of course the media named it Peddels, well seems ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: Velocity testing 41 mag

I loaded up Berry plated for sighting in, figured why waste good jacketed stuff... NOW I know better!!! Just glad I only bought a 100, I'll burn the rest of them through my Blackhawk. What really impressed me was the 500+ FPS gains with Lilgun over the 20" barrel length. I know you gain with a ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Range Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Quick Range Trip

I tried Benchmark in 308 and 223, was not all that pleased with it. I found IMR 4895 was great in 223, yeah it's a pain in powder thrower but very accurate in my gun. CFE 223 was good too. Varget was poor results, just as soon pour it out and throw a match to it then developed loads for my other gun...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If Mr T gets elected ...
Replies: 42
Views: 2940

Re: If Mr T gets elected ...

When 'her' husband was in office, any time she was getting on either Marine 1( helocopter) or Air Force 1 with out him the call sign was changed to BROOM STICK 1! She was probably the most hated of all first "ladies" . Have heard she is also the most foul mouthed berating all that were und...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18721

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

This past Sunday morning I was up early enough to catch the Henry infomercial. As they were showing off the different models I thought to myself ' I wonder if they will put Dpris's torture test results on their website, or on the next infomercial. '
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: Velocity testing 41 mag

I made the mistake of shooting plated bullets and that caused serious copper fouling.
After many hours scrubbing it has started to behave. Not only fouling minimized but groups shrank dramatically.
by GunnyMack
Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Range Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Quick Range Trip

Have slowly been reloading a bunch of military brass for use in my Armalite AR10. Picked up Winchester 150 FMJs to load. Finally settled on CFE223. Holds 5 shots under an inch @100. My 450 amazes me at how accurate that round is. Have tried IMR4227,Lil Gun, 5744, H110 and all shoot very close to the...
by GunnyMack
Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

Re: What are thechances

Long time ago we were in Quebec on a fishing trip, one of my buddies was portaging a canoe wham he stepped over a blow down ON to a sleeping bear. He went one way, the bear another way and the canoe went a third way!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Re: Velocity testing 41 mag

Hornady 8th edition has Lil Gun at 22.2 max for 1300 FPS from a 6" revolver, Henry 20" has added 500 FPS!!
CFE PISTOL loads are right at published vels for pistol length barrels- NO GAIN for lengths!!!

Looking at the book load for H110, I might be able to get 2000!!!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got signs?
Replies: 11
Views: 1126

Re: Got signs?

Lots more Trump signs then HRC ( I can't type out that name) around here. Although I enjoy seeing the signs that say

Hillary for PRISON 2016
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1044

Velocity testing 41 mag

Just back from the farm, took my Henry 41 to test velocities with a few different powders. Best vels were from Lil Gun. Lil Gun, 22 grains 210 gr JHP 1821 FPS average. Not quite to MAX charge. H110, 20 grains 210 gr JHP 1574 FPS average. 5744, 19.1 grains 210 JHP 1250 FPS average. Some unburned stic...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

Re: What are thechances

We can bait them, but we can't be any closer than 100 yards to the bait... This was our very first 'early' season, normally the season is first week on December. Now I'm not a biologist but I know that December is NOT the best time to bear hunt! From what I saw in the paper, the first 3 days of the ...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

What are thechances

So NJ finally gave us a 'better' bear season.the normal season is first week of December. We have had the past 5 days to either bow hunt( M,T,W) or bow/ muzzle loader (TH,F,S). I haven't been able to get out. I'm hoping to get in a tree and try to at least see how my luck goes. Taking my predator ca...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1052

Re: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun

Finally read the GUNS article, not much info on how well it shoots...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Shots
Replies: 34
Views: 3668

Re: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Sh

How about a 25-20, 32-20 LEVER GUN from Henry!! Oh heck, a 25-35 even !!
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1052

Re: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun

Finally read the GUNS article, not much info, no accuracy tests...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Shots
Replies: 34
Views: 3668

Re: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Sh

If I understand correctly, the center fire guns are built in WI, the rim fire are done in Bayonne.
I'm an hour or so west of there, been toying with the idea of sending him my resume...

I heard about the 410 but the single shot rifle is new to me. Guess I'll have to watch his infomercial.
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: current NW Wx
Replies: 15
Views: 1449

Re: current NW Wx

Being on the east coast, is that the remains of a cyclone( our hurricane?) I'm not an old timer nor young of the year, worst storm I can remember was Sandy. Our power went out about 9 pm as the storm started getting bad, got the power back on 14 days and 14 hours later! My poor little generator was ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short 410
Replies: 8
Views: 2088

Re: Short 410

Cutting it down to what is the question! If you cut off just the choke section then you'll have a cyclinder bore 410. I have a 410 with a skeet choke, works fine for sporting, birds, slugs. Actually before non toxic shot was the law I shot many ducks with 3"#5's. A 410 will act like any other s...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1052

Re: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun

Latest issue of GUNS has a write up on that, haven't read it yet- HOLY COW, $1800 MSRP!!
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gamo air rifles
Replies: 21
Views: 1976

Re: Gmo air rifles

I got a used RWS MOD 45 years ago, guys kid tried to cock it, couldn't quite get it there and let go! That put enough bend in the barrel that you could see it bending upward. Sucker still shot tiny little groups tho! While I was in gummsmiff skool, I mentioned it to an instructor, he said bring it i...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18721

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Failure to extract... I'm betting it's just so dirty that the extractor can't grab the rim. But still 21,000 rounds is nothing st sneeze at!
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since everyone else is posting targets
Replies: 5
Views: 527

Re: Since everyone else is posting targets

NICE GROUPS! Many people have no idea how well a .22 can shoot at distance. While I lived in Colorado, 6200' elevation, my buddies and I sighted our .22's in at 100, shot them well past 200 on the prairie dog towns. Gave our CF's time to cool and it was a whole lot of fun, can watch your impacts and...
by GunnyMack
Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trip to the range w/ 1894S.... Well snot!
Replies: 16
Views: 1772

Re: Trip to the range w/ 1894S.... Well snot!

After my recent headaches with a brand new Henry 41, I had made the mistake of loading up Berry plated stuff that FOULED so badly I was getting same kinds of groups. I scrubbed with brushes, Sweets 762 and about 500 patches later I got 1 hole groups with a few different hand loads. Try a copper clea...
by GunnyMack
Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive looking shotgun slug...!
Replies: 14
Views: 1601

Re: Impressive looking shotgun slug...!

Yeah, that is a 'condor zone' slug!!
It sure looks impressive although at 11 bucks a pop I'm sure they won't sell many of em!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane aftermath
Replies: 5
Views: 749

Re: Hurricane aftermath

So with a NW wind of 15-25 all day and a high temp of about 58 I decided to not go and chronograph loads today.
Was a good day to veg.
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your coolest old gun
Replies: 61
Views: 7380

Re: Let's see your coolest old gun

Thanks! I really took a shine to stock making, but could never checker- astigisims be darned! The Redheaded Stepchild was a great learning experience, much of what I learned in that course I apply everyday! I went to gunsmith school at TSJC, one of my class mates was John Gallager who has gone on to...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not lever gun related but I did hunt last night
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

Re: Not lever gun related but I did hunt last night

Bigbore442001, Couple years ago I picked up scent blocking pants & jacket, head cover. Saw a big difference in how the deer acted. Last year I ran across a product called HECS. It is a very simple suit that blocks your electrical signals. I was skeptical until I watched some videos on their webs...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane aftermath
Replies: 5
Views: 749

Re: Hurricane aftermath

Griff, I'm SCOPED on the 41. Trying to figure out my load for NY deer season.
Having only been to Vegas once, was too young to hit the casinos I don't remember much other then seeing Wayne Newton's lawn on the approach into the airport. The ONLY green around! I much prefer the high mountian desert!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane aftermath
Replies: 5
Views: 749

Hurricane aftermath

Here in NW (ugh) Jersey, having some wind and a little rain watching the Weather Channel I'm wondering how everyone has ridden out the storm. Hope everyone is safe.

Hope to chronograph some 41 loads today, check tree stands for tomorrow's bear archery opener.
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 18721

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Yes please ask! I'd like to know as well.