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by El Chivo
Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Mounts vs. Leupold
Replies: 20
Views: 4280

I went with the Weaver setup after trying both. I loved putting together the Leupold, but it weighed 4 oz more and was about 1 mm higher. The Weaver was noticeably easier to shoulder and sight, I guess the 1 mm makes a difference. Or the weight, balance, something. The Leupold rings also have ribs o...
by El Chivo
Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 neck sizing
Replies: 8
Views: 1297

Thanks guys. I've been reading about expander plugs. It sounds like I need both! The Lyman is the only one that expands the whole case neck. The neck expander portion of the die is one size for the length of the neck. Push a little deeper and there's a collar that expands the case mouth a little mor...
by El Chivo
Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: February Reloading
Replies: 4
Views: 945

I'll be doing it every month - our silhouette matches are on the second and third weekends, so I'll probably do it on the fourth weekend. I'll probably do just enough rounds to get through the matches. I don't want to rush through it or stop in the middle so it's something best done on a weekend day...
by El Chivo
Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24427

Well, the only restaurants I'm familiar with have drive-throughs, so I'll have to ask around. There is something new right at the intersection of Little Tujunga and Foothill, I'll see if it's appropriate, it's certainly the closest. Nearby areas are San Fernando, Sunland, and Panorama City. Burbank ...
by El Chivo
Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 neck sizing
Replies: 8
Views: 1297

30-30 neck sizing

I've been setting up my 30-30 dies (Lee) and I made a few dummy rounds to get the OAL set. I noticed a tight fit when setting the bullet into the case, and a few little lead shavings after seating the bullet. The bullets are .310 lasercast. I measured the inside of the case mouth after sizing and it...
by El Chivo
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been down all day
Replies: 6
Views: 1057

same with my scope, will play with it next week.

How's this for a weekend surprise, my tumbler died on Saturday.
by El Chivo
Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24427

Ok, I spoke to Paula at the range office, she is expecting us and will get us all checked in. She's going to charge the guest rate of $7.00 per shooter. That entitles us to shoot at both ranges, the 600 yard and the silhouette range. But it doesn't include the Cowboy Match, just shooting at the silh...
by El Chivo
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you smarter than a (1895) 8th Grader?
Replies: 35
Views: 6645

Robin Williams wrote this :P
by El Chivo
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins are great !
Replies: 8
Views: 1427

I think the 336 is the best action. However, there is one fault - it is always exposed. When carrying it through brush I get little twigs in there around the bolt and sometimes it affects the cycling. But it's so solid and smooth I'll still take it. I love my Winchesters, but the 336 is a great work...
by El Chivo
Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many metallic cartridges do you.....
Replies: 58
Views: 8564

.357 mag so far

soon:

30-30

35 Rem
by El Chivo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Bush's Tax Cuts? Trying to understand it?
Replies: 33
Views: 5069

I agree that it's for the election, but it's about time. If they get the checks out now, in November there will be good economic news rather than bad. So I think that's the motive, more than just a flat out bribe. "Trickle Down" is more like "Flow Down" and you won't be able to g...
by El Chivo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep sights and light
Replies: 19
Views: 3250

You have to go one full turn with it because the whole peep rotates and you can't have it just half a turn or it would be sitting sideways. That is the problem with the XS style posts, I have a Brockman's sight like that and an XS. I removed the XS and will soon remove the Brockman's, in favor of t...
by El Chivo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Please contact your Senators - Gun Shows
Replies: 14
Views: 3062

I thought they had to be transferred anyway, through a FFL.

It would be dumb not to, from the seller's point of view, because the BATF would still have them on file if the gun was ever used in a crime. Though I guess that would only happen if the perp left the gun at the scene.
by El Chivo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading: Alliant 2400 in the .357mag
Replies: 21
Views: 3799

at least it doesn't smell like sulfur.

That's what I didn' like about my Magtech factory ammo, and when my friend gave me a few rounds loaded with Bullseye.

Phew!

Hey, don't worry about the black snot, we'll beat it out of you. :twisted:
by El Chivo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New Convert to Leverguns
Replies: 11
Views: 2259

When I was going to get my first gun, I wanted a bolt gun because I had fond memories of shooting a youth sized single shot bolt in Boy Scouts. But when I started looking into it, I changed my mind. Glad I did, I'm left handed, I don't think I could get used to the bolt on the wrong side like that. ...
by El Chivo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24427

Well I don't have a cell phone. But it is on the city side of the mountain, pretty high up.

I know if you go 2 miles in to the Dillon Divide there's no service.

I'll ask.
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Mounts vs. Leupold
Replies: 20
Views: 4280

I think that's what I got - the standard Leupold. Well, today I ordered the Weaver setup from SWFA, they had it in stock. I'll take a look at both and decide. I like the idea of a stout mount because I'll be climbing with it. I think the rifle will get carried much more than shot. But I have a weakn...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns shouldn't have a safety
Replies: 50
Views: 7162

I also like having the safety when unloading rounds. Hate to have one go off when I'm concentrating on making sure they fall into my hat.
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading: Alliant 2400 in the .357mag
Replies: 21
Views: 3799

I just worked on a silhouette load with 2400, best was 10 gr under a 180 gr lasercast (my other rifle likes 10.5). I didn't notice it being particularly dirty, my Blue Dot load seems a little dirtier. Maybe because I'm using a lower amount, it all burns. But I was pleasantly surprised. Wicked accura...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Why did the chicken cross the road?
Replies: 14
Views: 2934

this was written by Robin Williams
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 4417

When I was a Boy Scout the shooting instructor told us that a 50 cal bullet would be stopped by 18" of water.
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Mounts vs. Leupold
Replies: 20
Views: 4280

Well I was going to order both and decide at home, but it turns out the low Weaver rings were backordered, so I went with the Leupold for now. If it looks too high or doesn't seem strong I can order the Weaver with an ammo order. But I wanted to look through that scope! And there was only a .061&quo...
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24427

so far it looks like 14-15 people if both "maybes" make it. Plus I think Marc and his wife are coming, although he hasn't PM'd me yet. I definitely want to meet the SoCal deer hunting wizard. This Saturday I'm going to be up there and I will let the range manager know about the camping and...
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 4417

around Christmas we were worrying about the lead ban, I was thinking about making bullets out of fruitcake.

Denser than lead, but too difficult to work with.
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaver Mounts vs. Leupold
Replies: 20
Views: 4280

Weaver Mounts vs. Leupold

Well, I've decided on a scope for my 336, and it's time to think about the mounting. The scope is a Weaver V3 (compact) and I was going to go with Weaver base and Weaver low rings. Then I was perusing SWFA and saw the Leupold base (looks a little slimmer) and rings. It looks like the Leupold rings a...
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30-30 bullets and loads
Replies: 18
Views: 3254

for loads, try the Alliant web site, they have some "silhouette" loads. Also if you order Oregon Trail bullets, request their 30-30 load data, most of the loads are silhouette level loads. Their load manual is hilarious reading, you will learn that the 30-30 is still popular with the wool ...
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun storage
Replies: 16
Views: 2847

Some go up and some go down. Thats how I fit them in the safe. Now that's smart - my safe's getting a little crowded. That should help them fit. In my safe there are slots in the front and holes in the back. The Marlin stocks are the right angle to lean in the slots safely, but the Winchester stock...
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need .44Mag reloading advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1892

I have a buddy who might be interested in the reloading stuff, he needs to get going and shoot more. He does have a workroom in the garage.

Are you coming to the Levergunner's Shoot? Several SD County people will be there.

Feel free to pm me if you like.
by El Chivo
Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price of ammo,gas and reloading no good.
Replies: 48
Views: 7122

It's getting so bad the cops are sweeping up their own brass to sell for scrap. I haven't had the time to pick any up this year but the pickings are slim overall. I'll be shooting more this year to develop my silhouette loads, but once that's done I'll probably settle down to shooting 50-100 rounds ...
by El Chivo
Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24427

It looks like we have a headcount of 10, PM me if you're coming and haven't already done that. We should be good to go, I haven't heard anything else. There are really no more arrangements to make. Basically we're just going to boost the attendance of the Cowboy Match and hang around afterwards to s...
by El Chivo
Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When do the deer shed their antlers?
Replies: 7
Views: 1549

When do the deer shed their antlers?

Last season I found an area I call "Deer Heaven" and even saw some deer there. What I also found were quite a few shed antlers. I want to go back and pick up this year's bunch of shed antlers, but I don't know when they knock them off. Winter, spring, when? These are Southern California Mu...
by El Chivo
Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The lever Action - a hunter's rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 6440

This year I'll be doing a lot of scouting and hiking with a levergun, and I probably won't shoot anything. The only game I intend to go after is deer during deer season, and coyotes if I stumble across one. Other than that it's about getting out there, being prepared defensively, and practicing carr...
by El Chivo
Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A personal request for the forum
Replies: 67
Views: 12242

Yeah ok.

And about the pics, couldn't some of you guys be a little more pretty? :cry:
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 C sights
Replies: 7
Views: 1516

I had a new 39A where the barrel was screwed in crooked to the receiver, I sent it back and they redid it, it's fine. But before it shot way to the right and I had my front sight tapped over so far, it was truly obnoxious. Send it back, it's going to bug you.
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How Sudden has the Change (in our culture) been?
Replies: 67
Views: 9059

I fear that when the WW II generation passes our country will slide into ruin to be taken from within by this insidious cancer called Socialism. But, it was the WWII generation that voted themselves Social Security, Medicare, grew the unions, etc. THEY kept FDR in office for four terms. This was un...
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you hang your rifle on the wall for display?
Replies: 18
Views: 3913

Antlers!

I found a bunch of shed antlers and I'm going to make a gun rack out of them.

However, it will be a vertical rack, for cleaning guns. I will keep them in the safe otherwise, not displayed.
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MidwayUSA order
Replies: 11
Views: 3054

Hey, they offered me $10 off any $175 purchase! What makes you so special?
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old guy question...progressive lenses?
Replies: 9
Views: 1710

Shooting requires you to see two objects at different distances which are at the same point in your horizon. Progressive lenses work by having near objects low in the horizon and far objects high in the horizon. If you move the near object up (the front sight) it will become blurry. If I were you I'...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Best Binoculars--again
Replies: 21
Views: 3733

I read that all full size binocs are 8x, they just put magnifiers on for the remaining 2x. So it might reduce the clarity a little to go for 10x. I wanted to do well with a low price, and tried the Bushnell Legend with Porro Prism in 8x. I must say they are pretty good, better than the Bushnell Roof...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Crime up 4% in UK
Replies: 12
Views: 2138

Well, if you average 25 gun crimes one year, and the next year you have 26, that's a 4% increase. If you want to make it sound scary, you can say that gun crimes are 104% of what they were last year. Sure. Multiply 25 x 1.04 and you get 26. If you look at the statistics for Togo, where there were no...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How Sudden has the Change (in our culture) been?
Replies: 67
Views: 9059

the average U.S. household has $10,000 in credit card debt I guess that mean's somebody else has $20k :P Jason, don't worry about it, credit cards are a tool. I once went to my credit union to get a used car loan, and they gave a pre-approval for 8%. Then when I chose the actual car, they told me i...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hearing Protection
Replies: 18
Views: 4175

http://www.elvex.com/hearing-protection.htm I got some muffs for work from these guys, they are better than the regular shooting muffs I bought. Now I use theirs when shooting. It seems all muffs are about 30 db max, but they do vary in frequencies they favor. I got several and they are all good, p...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Their War
Replies: 24
Views: 3763

at times I get caught up in petty things, money, politics at work, personal stuff, things that get me upset and stressed. Then eventually I'll make some connection back home and I'll realize that the other "stuff" isn't really that important and it's the things like home and family that re...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most consistent velocity .357 loads in a rifle.
Replies: 6
Views: 920

Wouldn't it just be the most accurate load? Aren't the differences in poi due to velocity differences? What else is there, once it leaves the muzzle? If so, it's going to vary from gun to gun. I just finished some tests with 2400, and 10.0 gr is very accurate in my .357 Marlin and 10.5 grains is the...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Work as hearing aid?
Replies: 16
Views: 2554

I used to have a belt-clip pre-amp for a banjo pickup that would eq the sound for you, I doubt that I would ever get a fancy hearing aid at that price. I could root around in my stuff and get it done; but of course it wouldn't be that small. I am getting some ringing from too much clarinet playing i...
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price of ammo,gas and reloading no good.
Replies: 48
Views: 7122

all the above is why I'm shooting as much as I can now. If I learn to shoot well, learn my equipment, then in the future I won't have to shoot as much and can hunt with confidence.
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24427

I spoke to the club president and he checked for conflicts and said he didn't think there would be any problem. He also told me no special arrangements would be needed for camping Saturday. I asked him about charges and he wasn't sure. The club is not looking to charge for the use of the range. But ...
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much ammunition?
Replies: 50
Views: 7619

One thing that I have found helpful is to settle on a single load for each caliber. Then I never have a question about what is in the box. I'm going to need at least two loads for each caliber, a hunting load and a silhouette load. I wouldn't store them together, in fact, I bought different colored...
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep Sights for Marlin 1894 357 Magnum
Replies: 19
Views: 5346

I just ordered a tang sight for mine, I want the closer eye relief. The extra sight radius may help a little, too. But mostly it's easier to adjust than anything else.
by El Chivo
Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much ammunition?
Replies: 50
Views: 7619

I just started reloading so I have lots of extra stuff right now. I want to have the components on hand so I can shoot for a month or so, that is probably 100 rounds worth. I want to have loads for a couple powders in case I go to the store and they're out of the one I want, I will still have an alt...

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