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by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not levergun related but definitely hunting related question
Replies: 4
Views: 446

Re: Not levergun related but definitely hunting related question

It looks like hype to me. There are plenty of ways to attract bears. As far as wolves and cougars go--- other than a meat bait I have never heard of anything. Urine would not be an attractant unless collected by a female in 'heat' in my book. Looks like snake oil to me, but there are guys who make m...
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk
Replies: 10
Views: 1211

Re: Elk

I would like the ability to buy a tag and shoot one. It would make a nice rug. Ideally, the states should be able to manage them. But you know how the feds and the greenies are, they think they know better than the folks who live there.
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Legacy Sports 1886 rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 1010

Re: Legacy Sports 1886 rifle

at $1400. they are going to have a hard time competeing with the Winchester RE-Issues. If they are original design (no tang safety and no rebounder) and sell at about $800 street price I would be interested.
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best/favorite gun/ammo combo for feral cats
Replies: 49
Views: 6532

Re: Best/favorite gun/ammo combo for feral cats

12 guage shotgun with #6 shot.
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk
Replies: 10
Views: 1211

Re: Elk

Glad to know there are still elk left. I went on a Bear hunt last month. Fly into Missoula and went out Route 12 to the Clearwater area of Idaho (unit 12). I hunted all week, just saw the 2 bears I shot (smaller than my 2005 hunt!) and not a single live elk or deer. But lots of skeletons across the ...
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot haying season
Replies: 23
Views: 1645

Re: ot haying season

I thank God I do not have to put in hay anymore! Growing up, there were several weekends a year with the fully loaded semi's rolling in. We fed 10,000 bales a year on the farm and I handled each bale a minimum of 4 times :shock: !!
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: older Remington auto-loader
Replies: 10
Views: 1110

Re: older Remington auto-loader

great gun! I would love to have one like that!!
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Uncomfortable" experiences in the outdoors...
Replies: 53
Views: 5393

Re: "Uncomfortable" experiences in the outdoors...

Was about 10 and playing in the forested section of my familys farm with my friends and brother. It was fall and we were enjoying ourselves. I was standing beside a tree when a shot rang out and the bullet impacted about 4 feet over my head and about 3 feet to my left. My father never found the tres...
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Eddie Baur Files Chapter 11; Attn: JohndeFresno et al
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

Re: OT - Eddie Baur Files Chapter 11; Attn: JohndeFresno et al

Eddie Bauer is just another retailer who started out as a family owned business that was bought up by the 'retail merchants' and has gotten far away from the original business and now is going down because the average joe has lost his job or is afraid he will and can't spend the cash for the importe...
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Back To Real Grilling For Me.
Replies: 25
Views: 1367

Re: OT – Back To Real Grilling For Me.

Mike,
not only do you have good taste in winchesters, but looks like you cook well too! :D I am another who only cooks on charcoal. Just tastes better nd the hydrocarbons just got to be great for you too!! :lol:
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Carla Beck - Canadian Girl
Replies: 8
Views: 812

Re: OT: Carla Beck - Canadian Girl

She is a whole lot easier on the eyes than Kirk!! Wonder is she shoots leverguns?
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Successful hunt draw!
Replies: 21
Views: 1046

Re: Successful hunt draw!

Good luck Vall!
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 307 Winchester - and 308 Win?
Replies: 8
Views: 3961

Re: 307 Winchester - and 308 Win?

I was lucky enough to find a 307 big bore several years ago. I bought 300 307 cases right off. I've never tried 308 cases in it. I know I would not want to use 308 ammo though :shock: :shock: !! I hope to keep enough cases around so I never have to worry about shortages! It has not been getting any ...
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington slides
Replies: 19
Views: 2718

Re: Remington slides

I have an early 50's 760 30-06 plus a 7400 in 35 whelen. Both guns shoot as good (probably more accurately) than any of the lever actions I own. The big advantage I see is the ability to use 'pointy' bullets, thus getting better long range performance. I magazines are definately more difficult to de...
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140
Replies: 25
Views: 2675

Re: Yep, it's a big'un that ol' 50-140

Too bad there is not a lever action big enough for one of those! Guess I'll have to 'make due' with a 50 alaskan or 50-110.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading questions
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: Reloading questions

Your logic and math are correct, this is a safe way to proceed. In my experience, I would stay with H4831. It shoots better in my 30-06's ( I have 6) than Reloader 19.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .308 Marlin express
Replies: 10
Views: 2523

Re: .308 Marlin express

I bought an XLR last year and took 2 deer with it to 'break it in'. the gun is very,very accurate shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch groups with factory ammo all day long. the only way to match the factory velocity of 2600 fps is to go with 150's. the 170's shoot about 1 inch in my rifle, but they are slow. T...
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CHECK OUT THIS 86
Replies: 13
Views: 900

Re: CHECK OUT THIS 86

wish I could afford it!!!
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deluxe Winchester stocks waiting for steel - PHOTOS
Replies: 30
Views: 5747

Re: Deluxe Winchester stocks waiting for steel - PHOTOS

My guss is that you looked long and hard to find those. I would love to have just one like that! absolutely beautiful wood!
by buckeyeshooter
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Kenmore Appliances
Replies: 26
Views: 2839

Re: OT - Kenmore Appliances

I was not happy with the quality of them. They lasted only 7 years in a new home that I had built. Also, if you look close they are no longer fully made here in the usa, but I guess very little is these days.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 loads, again
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

Re: 45-70 loads, again

39 grains is a great load for whitetails. It is pretty easy on the shoulder also.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat May 30, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 200grn xtp in .44mag
Replies: 3
Views: 982

Re: 200grn xtp in .44mag

I use a 240 grain xtp and 20 grains of 2400 with a winchester large pistol primer. this is a max load. It shoots well in my 29-2 and my marlin 1894.
by buckeyeshooter
Fri May 22, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Return Of The Savage 99
Replies: 20
Views: 3356

Re: Return Of The Savage 99

The big question is, what would the price be if they did bring it back hand fitted? If they are willing to do as Browning/ Winchester/ Mikouru do and offer a high quality product at a high price I believe they would do well. Certainly the repro 1886's and 1895's at $1500 to $2000 retail bring the ma...
by buckeyeshooter
Wed May 20, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin 410XLR ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2188

Re: New Marlin 410XLR ?

I used mine squirrel hunting and it works very well with #6 shot. I bought a case of AA's with 9 shot and tried a round of trap with them. Long story short, clays with a pellet hole or two that did not break. So, its larger shot for the 410 for me.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue May 19, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin 410XLR ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2188

Re: New Marlin 410XLR ?

The 410 XLR in Brown laminate is this years run, I bought one last year in Gray. The Gray was a run of 300 to 350 it was said on Marlinowners.com. ImageImage
by buckeyeshooter
Sun May 17, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...
Replies: 9
Views: 769

Re: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...

I actually tried to folow up and give the company a chance but never got a return phone call or follow up on a letter. Therefore, I logically think -- they don't care, thus my approach of telling all that will listen not to do business with them. If you actually believe they care about customers, I ...
by buckeyeshooter
Sat May 16, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...
Replies: 9
Views: 769

Re: And sometimes, UPS is just fine...

As I have commented before, UPS in my city has an Anti-gun manager who goes out of his way to Muck with anyone sending a gun. I have quit using UPS as of 2004. I do not ship using them, I don't accept items shipped by them and I tell everyone I meet that they are not someone who I would recommend to...
by buckeyeshooter
Sat May 09, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 rem for elk?
Replies: 31
Views: 6518

Re: .35 rem for elk?

I would sight in the leverevolutions and go elk hunting!
by buckeyeshooter
Fri May 08, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beware if you ship anything UPS
Replies: 27
Views: 3692

Re: Beware if you ship anything UPS

I quit using them for EVERYTHING years ago. They have very poor customer service and the extra insurance is worthless because they are not honest when they are at fault. This is but another example of the way they operate.
by buckeyeshooter
Thu May 07, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY
Replies: 69
Views: 10597

Re: OT: Color Case Hardening is UGLY

I love case color and to my mind Turnbull does it the best. If its not your taste please send the case colored guns to me! :lol:
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - Winchester 94 38-55 chief crazy horse
Replies: 9
Views: 3425

Re: Winchester 94 38-55 chief crazy horse value

This one is obviously not an unfired collector. Even if it was, this configuration was not a big seller. They were $599.00 new when first offered. In its current shape I would go $350 to $375.
by buckeyeshooter
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Exercise for us that are over 50
Replies: 11
Views: 824

Re: OT- Exercise for us that are over 50

Where do you fund 100 pound bags if potatoes?
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: had a little problem with coyotes, but it is better now...
Replies: 19
Views: 1804

Re: had a little problem with coyotes, but it is better now...

My guess is that this is an excellent illustration of "nailing his hide to the wall."
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puzzle 7, Or Big Bore Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 1350

Re: Puzzle 7, Or Big Bore Questions

I have both the 307 and 444 in a big bore. Factory chamberings include 307, 356, 375, 444 and 450 marlin. Making a choice would be very difficult as they all are a good choice.
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
Replies: 27
Views: 1989

Re: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test

got 9 but this was not a clear test. The questions were worded in legaleese!
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 441219

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

Well, just got to join the club today! I had moved companies two years ago because I thought bigger was safer! After telling us at the national sales meeting that all layoffs were done after they went round one in December, I got the call to go to a plant in Medina and I got the news I was done afte...
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT A little Irish Quiz for St. Patrick's Day
Replies: 12
Views: 1094

Re: OT A little Irish Quiz for St. Patrick's Day

Scored 10 of 10. 25% Irish here.
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Midwayusa service
Replies: 21
Views: 2726

Re: OT - Midwayusa service

I bought a midway private label tumbler in 1984, Earlier this year it quit working, Midway replaced it free, even paid the shipping with a new one. Can't argue with the lifetime warranty they offer.
by buckeyeshooter
Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Replies: 38
Views: 5953

Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...

Mike, the reason that Turnbull has 2 .475 rounds has to do with the length limitations on the Marlin action. The winchester shoots the .475 Turnbull and it is a fulll length case. The Marlin will cycle only a 2.55 loaded case from the factory. There is a bit of room to lengthen the case a bit, someo...
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93
Replies: 5
Views: 1387

Re: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93

they have been building Kenworth's at the Chillocothe plant fron its opening in 1984. Nothing new there.
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how full should your quiver of apertures be?
Replies: 17
Views: 1574

Re: how full should your quiver of apertures be?

I use theghost ring also.
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bore 444 Marlin question
Replies: 12
Views: 1494

Re: Big Bore 444 Marlin question

The timber carbine is very, very nice handling. Mine has the butt ugly winchester crossbolt. I think there were also some 94 big bores in 444 with a longer barrel. These would have a tang safety. There were never any made without some type of add on.
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll for 1895 fans --- 30-06 or .405 ?
Replies: 48
Views: 5931

Re: Poll for 1895 fans --- 30-06 or .405 ?

30-06, it is much more flexible.
by buckeyeshooter
Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting collectible guns?
Replies: 45
Views: 3240

Re: Shooting collectible guns?

I have one for shooting and one for collecting. easy fix!
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win. 1895 questions ---
Replies: 16
Views: 1928

Re: Win. 1895 questions ---

I fell in love with the 1895 also. I bought a 30-06 take down and a carbine in 30-40 and 30-06.ImageImage
by buckeyeshooter
Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: .444 Marlin Brass
Replies: 6
Views: 561

Re: OT: .444 Marlin Brass

2000 cases?? no wonder we better get it fast! sounds like you cornered the market :D
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Which would you choose? S&W or Ruger
Replies: 31
Views: 3082

Re: OT Which would you choose? S&W or Ruger

I'll take the S & W, but not a K frame. I have a nice 3 1/2 inch N frame 27 for that duty.
by buckeyeshooter
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could shoot any firearm...
Replies: 51
Views: 4019

Re: If you could shoot any firearm...

Teddy Roosevelt's 1895 winchester 'big medicine" 495, George Pattons Single Action Colt.
by buckeyeshooter
Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone with experience with Red Wolves?
Replies: 28
Views: 2766

Re: Anyone with experience with Red Wolves?

I'd shure like to hunt wolf. I think it would make a nice addition as a rug to my man-den. Perhaps, one day the greenies will lose and they will reopen season on them.