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by SJPrice
Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester Model 94 Rifles
Replies: 69
Views: 11291

Re: New Winchester Model 94 Rifles

<snip> Ain't no hissy-fit, but I refuse to spend my dollars on an article I don't want; nor feel any compunction to refrain from expressing an apparently minority opinion. I'll reserve my gratitude when they offer what I want to buy; and believe me, I'll be loquacious in my praise. What Griff said ...
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt
Replies: 48
Views: 5999

Re: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt

Congratulations to all the hog hunters. Especially the young folks and Amanda.
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt
Replies: 48
Views: 5999

Re: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt

86er wrote:Joe Willy's is 205 and 30W service rd in the Hobby Lobby shopping center, Rockwall.
Thanks Griff,

I wil give it a try.

Be Well,

Steve
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt
Replies: 48
Views: 5999

Re: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt

Griff wrote:
SJPrice wrote:That would be the one. Just down the road from Burgers & Fries.
Only place better is Joe Willy's!!!!!
Unless ya wanna drive into Irving and hit "Griff's"!!!! :twisted:
Okay, where is Joe Willy's
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT... Tacticool?
Replies: 12
Views: 1433

Re: OT... Tacticool?

bsaride wrote:I see a problem with that setup.

The scope base should be mounted to the back of the blade,
otherwise you will never get a decent grip.
I agree, a scout scope set up with an EER scope.
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tang sight problem
Replies: 3
Views: 596

Re: tang sight problem

How much did you torque the tang screw?
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester Model 94 Rifles
Replies: 69
Views: 11291

Re: New Winchester Model 94 Rifles

This thread has gone off a cliff.
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My wife thinks I have lost all my marbles..........
Replies: 17
Views: 1799

Re: My wife thinks I have lost all my marbles..........

There is a fine line between dedicated and totally nuts. You may be dangerously close to the line
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch out in Maricopa, CA
Replies: 25
Views: 4240

Re:

got warned off by a car coming the other way flashing the headlights hi-lo hi-lo last summer when I was heading north on 395; I got slowed down just before a big speed trap operation.... so I returned the favor first chance I got. bother! I do like 90+ mph. I think that's a good way to help one ano...
by SJPrice
Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 475 Linebaugh dies and brass question
Replies: 5
Views: 739

Re: 475 Linebaugh dies and brass question

I use RCBS dies and Starline brass for my 475 Linebaugh Freedom Arms. I have never had any problems with the brass some of which has been loaded 18 times now. Most of my loads would be considered mild to moderate. I load 420 grain Beartooth cast at around 1,000 fps. using either Unique or H-110.
by SJPrice
Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt
Replies: 48
Views: 5999

Re: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: And I drove right by where you guys are late this afternoon... unfortunately, I passed this hunt up for work... and alas... no loads til either late Monday or Tues! Hey Griff, If I may ask, where are you located? Anywhere near Poetry? Steve Are you speaking of the big ...
by SJPrice
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester/Miroku Model 71
Replies: 77
Views: 14172

Re: Winchester/Miroku Model 71

And please bring back all 3 loads in the 348 Winchester Silvertip line. 150. 200 and 250.
by SJPrice
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found this old Colt
Replies: 21
Views: 3989

Re: Found this old Colt

Earl,

Thanks for the story. Normally I would say that was a candidate for being carefully refurbished by Turnbull or some such, but in this case the "character" and the story make it one of the better Colts I have ever seen. Thanks again.

Steve
by SJPrice
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUN SHOW IN TYLER, TEXAS
Replies: 11
Views: 1178

Re: GUN SHOW IN TYLER, TEXAS

Welcome, out of curiosity, what were you intending to buy :?: I would say "inquiring minds want to know, but we are lever gun people and as such we all lost our minds years ago.
by SJPrice
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bell Ranch
Replies: 2
Views: 666

Re: Bell Ranch

As a matter of fact, it was purchased by the Silver Spur Ranch out of Wyoming. Last I heard it was still going to be run as a ranch.
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found this old Colt
Replies: 21
Views: 3989

Re: Found this old Colt

Congratulations! I've always wanted a nickel SAA. I'd like to have scratches on it first though. Well, now Old Law Dog, got just what you need! http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb418/earlmck/OldColtLeftSide.jpg This is the old clunk that prejudiced me toward nice double-action Smiths and Colts m...
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Gurkhas
Replies: 42
Views: 5715

Re: Humor: Gurkhas

MrMurphy wrote:
You can bet his troops backed him up......guys like that don't come along every day.
Actually they are more common than you think. Just that here we call them Special Forces.
God Bless and Keep Safe our troops who are doing their part to keep us safe.
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Advertisements…
Replies: 26
Views: 2548

Re: Old Advertisements…

I agree, I really miss the great artwork from the old ammo boxes.
Image
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God bless Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 3584

Re: God bless Texas

Beaker wrote:Now that is scary. Kansas has several states buffering us from California, but Colorado is next door. :(
QUICK, CLOSE THE BORDER :lol: :lol: :lol:
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: .45 Colt Loads
Replies: 70
Views: 8511

Re: OT: .45 Colt Loads

Joe, While you are at it check out the Cor-Bon DPX 45 Colt loads. http://www.shopcorbon.com/Self-Defense-DPX/45-Colt-Plus-P-225gr-DPX/DPX45C225-20/200/Product Now those are defensive loads. The recoil is a little stout and takes some practice to get where you can perform quick accurate follow up sho...
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt
Replies: 48
Views: 5999

Re: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt

Griff wrote::mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: And I drove right by where you guys are late this afternoon... unfortunately, I passed this hunt up for work... and alas... no loads til either late Monday or Tues!
Hey Griff,

If I may ask, where are you located? Anywhere near Poetry?

Steve
by SJPrice
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt
Replies: 48
Views: 5999

Re: Day 1 leverguns hog hunt

Thanks for the report. Good luck today.
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New Holster, Which Dye?
Replies: 5
Views: 593

Re: OT - New Holster, Which Die?

The problem with the dying leather with the old recipes is that it will "bleed" the color onto anything it touches for a long long time until it completely dries and ages. Even then it will often bleed again if it get even a little bit wet from sweat or rain. I like the look of natural tan...
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friday in East Texas
Replies: 8
Views: 823

Re: Friday in East Texas

mod71alaska wrote:Steve, how about some pictures of your spread? Maybe take a camera with you on your chores. I'd love to see some of East Texas where you're shooting up the countryside with your 71!
I will try to get some pictures loaded and share them here.
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic McPherson leverguns?
Replies: 21
Views: 4940

Re: Mic McPherson leverguns?

I guess I'm a little slow on the uptake, so what are the three round protrusions on the bottom of the butstock behind the lever? Those are the Twilight Aperture Set from Brownells. Mic makes threaded inserts that go into the stock so you can carry all three with you. -Tutt Here you go Y K Apparentl...
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friday in East Texas
Replies: 8
Views: 823

Re: Friday in East Texas

Well, just got back in from mid-day chores. While out at the barn I ended the thieving career of the raccoon when he met with a 165 Hawk from a 348 Winchester. (I believe in using enough gun) Actually just happened to be what I was carrying while doing chores. Hope everybody's day is going great.
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wondering which
Replies: 31
Views: 3588

Re: wondering which

RIHMFIRE wrote:lever action, breech loaded, shiloh sharps in 45-110........nuff said!
and it still would be unethical to take a 400 to 600 yard shot at game animals for 99.9% of the hunters in the world.
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the author of Lonesome Dove comes...
Replies: 11
Views: 1400

Re: From the author of Lonesome Dove comes...

He should stick to fiction. But then he has not even written any decent fiction in 15 or twenty years. Not since the Lonesome Dove series.
by SJPrice
Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friday in East Texas
Replies: 8
Views: 823

Friday in East Texas

Good Morning to all, Just in from early morning chores. I had a bit of luck last night in that I caught the thieving little bandit that has been helping himself to the bags of cattle feed, a few pellets at a time. He is still in the live trap for now. I am not sure who he is as he is wearing a black...
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wondering which
Replies: 31
Views: 3588

Re: wondering which

I think you wanted the 50 BMG forum
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester/Miroku Model 71
Replies: 77
Views: 14172

Re: Winchester/Miroku Model 71

Cimarron Red wrote:Buffalo Arms has brass at $75 per hundred:

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,158.html
I get mine from Sinclair International. About the same price per hundred.

Also, Able Ammo still has Winchester Silvertip Factory ammo in stock for sale.
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Playing "Chicken"
Replies: 10
Views: 1905

Re: OT: Playing "Chicken"

The guys on "Mythbusters" on the Discovery Channel tested that one out, in fact. They built a compressed air chicken gun to shoot frozen and thawed birds at various aircraft windscreens. They absolutely tore 'em up. Quite entertaining to watch. In the end, however, they realized they'd be...
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Fastest Gunslinger!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2220

Re: OT -- Fastest Gunslinger!!

I have always felt it is much more enjoyable to let others sing your praises when you do good than to tell people how good you are. Just me I guess.
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So much for 3-5!
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: So much for 3-5!

Have a safe trip, and good luck to all the hog hunters this weekend.
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Fastest Gunslinger!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2220

Re: OT -- Fastest Gunslinger!!

I truly enjoy watching Bob Munden shoot. Never cared for his commentary about himself though.
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester/Miroku Model 71
Replies: 77
Views: 14172

Re: Winchester/Miroku Model 71

Great news for all 348 Winchester fans. I still prefer the Browning approach from Mirokou without the safety and RB hammer over the Winchester lawyered up versions, but new life for the 71 and the 348 is a good thing. New ammo and loading components. This should be fun. Maybe even some gummy tipped ...
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be came a grandfather tonight 1/19/11
Replies: 24
Views: 2336

Re: Be came a grandfather tonight 1/19/11

Congratulations, I think the date begs that you buy him a happy "birth" day gift. "One 1911" Colt. And maybe his name should be Colt, John, Moses or Browning. While you are at it you might get one 1911 for yourself and one for his day as well to commemorate the day.
by SJPrice
Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The elk that got away
Replies: 8
Views: 1046

Re: OT - The elk that got away

that was a good one, but did anyone watch the Tango Mike Mike video that popped up below.
http://biggeekdad.com/2010/01/tango-mike-mike/
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-when the .410 just won't do.
Replies: 26
Views: 3302

Re: OT-when the .410 just won't do.

I was of the impression that Remington was the first US company to offer a 28 gauge, but it was not very popular. Parker definately gets the nod for making them popular and accepted. I could be wrong as I have been wrong in the past.
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-when the .410 just won't do.
Replies: 26
Views: 3302

Re: OT-when the .410 just won't do.

okay, am I the only one who thinks this whole "judge" thing is ridiculous. Did you see that S&W has joined that bandwagon with their Governor revolver? There's a picture of it on the Gunblast's Media Day page for the 2011 SHOT Show. yep, I did and they have up(ed) the ante by adding t...
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-when the .410 just won't do.
Replies: 26
Views: 3302

Re: OT-when the .410 just won't do.

casastahle wrote:Guess who invented the. 28 gauge?
Hint, wasn't Al Gore... :wink:
Parker was either the first or second company to produce them here around 1903 or 1904. Greener made them in England back in the late 1800's I am not sure who actually gets credit for "inventing" the gauge though.
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Free Riders of Purple Sage - Z Grey (Searchable)!
Replies: 16
Views: 2884

Re: OT - Free Riders of Purple Sage - Z Grey (Searchable)!

Thank you, it is now in my iPad library.
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-when the .410 just won't do.
Replies: 26
Views: 3302

Re: OT-when the .410 just won't do.

okay, am I the only one who thinks this whole "judge" thing is ridiculous.
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Partly OT-Winchester and aviation pioneer-Pic
Replies: 3
Views: 577

Re: Partly OT-Winchester and aviation pioneer-Pic

not to hijack a thread, because you mentioned Morricone, but my favorite version of his Good Bad and Ugly is here:
[url] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5PBhBrxsUo [url]
by SJPrice
Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886's now in Chiappa's online catalog
Replies: 5
Views: 1149

Re: 1886's now in Chiappa's online catalog

if you use the zoom over the rifle option on their web catalog page the wood to metal fit looks a little rough. One would expect the catalog specimen to be one of their best. I hate to be critical, but I have made the mistake of ordering a couple of the Italian lever actions. I lost money on them bo...
by SJPrice
Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Four more years
Replies: 37
Views: 3233

Re: OT: Four more years

Thank you Jeremy for your continued commitment to all of us.
by SJPrice
Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news
Replies: 11
Views: 1280

Re: Good news

It is about time we start to see some common sense from a court. God knows we will wait a long time to see common sense from politicians.
by SJPrice
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hogs Gone Wild!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2591

Re: Hogs Gone Wild!!!!

Sixgun, we don't want those things up here. A group of us goes down to Ga every year or two for pigs and you would not believe the absolute devastation those litlle buggers cause. I agree hunting pigs is a blast and wth the right group of guys is really great, but I'll be content to go to them. I w...
by SJPrice
Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi's NEW .410 Leverguns
Replies: 42
Views: 7299

Re: Rossi's NEW .410 Leverguns

I do not get the whole Judge thing either, but I see that S&W has now released a .410, 45 Colt, 45 ACP double action revolver based on a stretched N frame. WHY?
by SJPrice
Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hogs Gone Wild!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2591

Re: Hogs Gone Wild!!!!

RIHMFIRE wrote:Hogs Gone Wild!!!!

I thought this was a press release about Rosie O'donald
nope, if it was Rosie O, there would be no hogs, only sows.