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by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you like IMR 3031?
Replies: 19
Views: 4990

Works really well for my 257 Roberts loads.
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Box 'o Winchester! Back Together!
Replies: 17
Views: 3723

updated.
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light Rust Removal
Replies: 11
Views: 2826

I've used a small brass brush, sort of like a tooth brush to remove a little light rust on mil. surplus rifles. Worked well and didn't seem to hurt the finish any. haven't tried it on anything else though.
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Anybody need a new dog?
Replies: 0
Views: 1074

OT- Anybody need a new dog?

We rounded up a male weimaraner today. He's at the pound now. I told them if no one claims him that we want him back so we can find him a home. I'd keep him but we already have three big dogs and am dog sitting for a friend for a month or so. Just can't handle five. If anyone has any interest shoot ...
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Creepy and wrong... Autocanibalisim?
Replies: 23
Views: 4447

Tasty!

:shock:
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - really cool gun
Replies: 2
Views: 1140

Man, I want one of those!!!!!!!!

:D
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92 Range Report
Replies: 5
Views: 2032

I had to have my older Interarms Rossi 92 worked over by Steve Young ( Stevezgunz) to get it t feed and fire 357s. Now it's one of my favorite rifles! Feeds my 125 gr hornady XTPs fawlessly!

:D
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Bunny Hunting
Replies: 11
Views: 2711

Some of my favorite memories are "Bunny Bustin' " with my Dad and my cousin. My cousin had a big farm less than 30 mn from where we lived and was allways happy when we came down. We would get out early in the am W/ frost on the ground and spend all day beating the brush. My cousin had a Br...
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Huh?
Replies: 22
Views: 4183

Wow! To think I've only passed up on 70 or 80 of those! Had no idea how rare they were! :shock:
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 39M
Replies: 11
Views: 2409

They're addictive little buggers :D
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PUMA / Rossi Model 92 versus Marlin 1894C
Replies: 13
Views: 3657

I also have a Rossi 92 that has been worked over by Steve Young. Couldn't be happier w/it. It's one of the older Interarms imports that I found new in the box for $250 at a local show. Slicker than snot and a great shooter! I'm a big fan of the Marlins too. I don't have a 357 but my .44, .45, 450M a...
by 2ndovc
Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Box 'o Winchester! Back Together!
Replies: 17
Views: 3723

I was going to wait until the other stocks get here but I might have to put it together any way just to see how it shoots.

:D
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FS - Not a levergun, but nice older Colt DA for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

My Dad has one of those since he was 16. The most accurate revolver I've ever fired!
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Box 'o Winchester! Back Together!
Replies: 17
Views: 3723

I have all the small parts. They were all wraped up in tape. Didn't want to unwrap it all.

She'll have a good home :) ove 92s and the 32-20!
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll - Does anyone here have only one ....
Replies: 39
Views: 8500

I haven't had just one of anything since I was 16. I've got too much stuff too. Was digging through my closet a couple weeks ago and found a rifle I couldn't remember where or when I got it. Been thinning things out for a while now and still have some work to do.
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 Questions
Replies: 20
Views: 5336

Me and this "Old Dog" have taken a lot of white tail. bought it when I was still in college. Has a Redfield D&Td into the receiver.
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95's will always be my favorite Browning design.
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my Rossi 92 / 357 back from Steve Young!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2847

Salvo,

The new sights are a Marbles rear short semi-buckhorn and Steve's new front sight/barrel band w/ brass bead. worth every cent of the 89.95!

Thinking this is going to become one of my favorite rifles :D

Saving my pennies so I can send him my .44
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Box 'o Winchester! Back Together!
Replies: 17
Views: 3723

Box 'o Winchester! Back Together!

Traded an Enfield No4 that I had $55 in and 100 bucks for this model 92/ 32-20. Already have three 32-20s but I couldn't pass it up. Rifle is all there with a second set of stocks on their way. Fore end and but stock are both cracked but serviceable. Can't wait to put it back togeter. http://i135.ph...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my Rossi 92 / 357 back from Steve Young!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2847

Got my Rossi 92 / 357 back from Steve Young!!

Rossi arrived Wed afternoon and finally got to the range today. Sooo worth the wait! He did an action job and installed new front and rear sights. All I can say is "WOW"!! It was always a good shooter w/ 38s but wouldn't feed or even load more than three 357s. Now it feeds my Horn 125 XTPs...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your camping woods sidearm question.
Replies: 73
Views: 14704

Variious 1911s ( 45 snd 10mm), Ruger BH 45 Colt, S&W Model 21/ 44Spl. S&W model 29. Ruger SBH. 44mag. S&W model 17 / 22lr. Colt Match Target. Colt Official Police 38spl. Depends alot on what long gun(s) I'm taking along. Have had to "uncover" my side arm twice in the woods One ...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Zippo warranty. We need more like it.
Replies: 15
Views: 3863

The Zippo/ Case Vistor center is really is worth the time. I have a cabin outside Bradford, PA and every time we go the boys bug me about stopping. Hoping the can talk me into a new pocket knife :D The self-guided tour is really interesting. There is a video station that has a running total of what ...
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1885 Winchester HiWall in .348 Win by Uberti
Replies: 6
Views: 2076

and a 24/26" barrel! 30" is a lot of steel.
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First frost
Replies: 16
Views: 4440

We had warnngs here in N. OH but didn't get anything. Good Old Lake Erie will keep us a little warmer for a few weeks.
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New ( to me) Rossi 92/ 480 Ruger/ McPherson custom
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

New ( to me) Rossi 92/ 480 Ruger/ McPherson custom

I bought Gary W ( 1886) custom 92 Rossi. Super nice guy and rifle was EXACTLY as described! He even let me make a couple payments on it. First impression was that it was "Slicker than Snot" :D Ran home and grabbed some ammo that I had made in anticipation of it's arrival. 27 grs. /W 296 &a...
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Remington 81 Woodsman
Replies: 10
Views: 3381

My Grandfather had one for a long time. I believe it was a 35rem. I always thought it was an interesting old gun. I passed up a mint one at a show several years ago with a Lyman Alaskan scope in a side mount. Didn't have quite enough $$ that day. Still wish I could have brought that one home.
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Lever-not a repeater.
Replies: 22
Views: 6061

Really sharp looking rifle!!
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Olympic Arms
Replies: 22
Views: 5538

Don't forget Colt. To me they're worth the extra $$. I won't be parting with mine anytime soon. :D

Only other brand I have experience with is Bushmaster. Also an excellent choice.
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Annual Fallow Deer Cull in PA....
Replies: 11
Views: 3282

Joe,

Deposit Check is on it's way,


Been skunked two years in a row at my camp in NW Penn.

Gotta shoot something! :D
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 chambered for .32-40
Replies: 8
Views: 2695

I had a 94 in 32-40 several years ago. Sold it when the prices really jumped up and was building my last house. Wish I hadn't, was a super accurate rifle. Very mild recoil.

Don't even want to think what a nice take down is worth :shock:
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin ? What's the proper name for the part
Replies: 3
Views: 1366

Thanks Joe, I knew somebody would know. Never thought of checking the Marlin site. Haven't had many newer firearms until recently. Didn't even think of checking with the factory. Duh! Called Marlin and parts are on the way. That little stud was $12 Bought 2 sets, my 94P/44 mag seems to be stripping ...
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin ? What's the proper name for the part
Replies: 3
Views: 1366

Marlin ? What's the proper name for the part

Need to order a new mag tube plug screw for my 94S. What's the proper name for the piece dovetailed into the barrel that the scew threads into? That particular piece isn't on any of the exploded views I can find.

thanks
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 167882

G,G,Granfather was in the Second Ohio Vol. Cav. It was that or 3rdIVC that my other G,G,Grandfather was the Third Indiana Vol. Cav. They were all farmers and horsemen back then. The cavalry was a natural choice. Though I have several other cousins and uncles that were in the artillery and infantry. ...
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3:10 to Yuma
Replies: 18
Views: 4665

Wanted to see it Friday night but the Boss Lady wanted to see something else so we compromised on another movie. "Death Sentence" w/ Kevin Bacon. Pretty good but a brutal move.

Might have to sneak off to the movies one afternoon this week :D
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - British Train Travel
Replies: 9
Views: 3883

My wife and I were in Paris in April of this year. I had heard all the bs about Parisians being rude and it's a dirty city, etc. The whole time we were there we only ran into one really rude young lady. My sister who speaks at least four different languages and is pretty fluent in French couldn't re...
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ammo storage
Replies: 22
Views: 6696

My set up is similar to Hobie's. It's in th basement w/ a dehumidifier. My dad used to keep it all in the garage when i was growing up. Wasn't the best place for because of the changes from high heat and humidity in the summer to below zero temps in the winter. When they sold the big house he gave m...
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever rifles and Scout scopes
Replies: 40
Views: 15433

I have a Leupold Scout scope w/ a XS mount on my 450 Marlin and love it. Just enough magnification to help count points on antlers. Also have the same scope on my SOCOM 16.

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