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by El Chivo
Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When and how often do you clean your guns?
Replies: 34
Views: 4978

I clean about every other outing, or every 50-100 rounds. This may be a no-no, but I don't worry about a time limit. If the gun is clean, before shooting a silhouette match I fire one off at a swinger. I think it shoots more consistently if slightly dirty. Not that it shoots better, but it does shoo...
by El Chivo
Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you clean a Lever Gun?
Replies: 21
Views: 4044

The muzzle guides I've found don't seem to fit quite right and the rod moves around on me anyway. I don't want to clean from the breech because I don't want to bugger the screws. I clean mine from the muzzle and my rods are coated with electrical tape. An exception is the Model 39 which comes apart ...
by El Chivo
Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Keith cast bullets
Replies: 11
Views: 2199

And, Marshall is very helpful.
Ha! I wrote him several times to collect my Postal Match V prize, and no response. :(
by El Chivo
Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost destroyed a rifle and hurt myself yesterday.....
Replies: 21
Views: 3376

I have SO FAR avoided this by charging all the cases with powder, checking them with a little flashlight, THEN seating the bullets. I am easily distracted and get out of sync every so often so I try to use a technique that will negate this as much as possible. Works for me. I started doing that, to...
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cast bullets in 336a
Replies: 3
Views: 910

Have you tried testing the same components with slight variations in the powder charge? I got noticeable differences when I loaded all the same components with half-grain changes in powder. The old timers tell me it's a matter of tuning all your components to a specific gun. Something about vibratio...
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official-I heard the first MARLIN'S ARE GOING UP!
Replies: 16
Views: 4205

I got a new 39A about two years ago, it was about $475. I got it through Davidson's and they seem to have a big discount off list price for Marlins.
by El Chivo
Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to you New Years Eve sky shooters
Replies: 31
Views: 5665

try this one: Man Obsesses Over Reckless Behavior, Shoots Self in Foot A post New Year's Eve diatribe nearly turned tragic for a man when a bullet pierced his foot as he was demonstrating how never to shoot into the sky to celebrate New Year's Eve. Authorities in Beaverton, Oregon said F Wiedner was...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to you New Years Eve sky shooters
Replies: 31
Views: 5665

Obviously he was baiting. And did so masterfully. wink wink _________________ Jeeps Jeeps, I don't think anyone but me got your joke... Person, are you STILL missing the point or what? If you're so concerned about this phenomenon, go out into your community and educate the people who do this sort o...
by El Chivo
Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Sold?
Replies: 1
Views: 600

Yes.

No, yes.
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to you New Years Eve sky shooters
Replies: 31
Views: 5665

ANY person who discharges a projectile from a firearm without concern for when or where it will end up is an idiot. Person, I think that was the point of the original post. This is a discussion group and that was a topic related to New Year's Eve. We have that problem in our Hispanic community here...
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How full should the case be?
Replies: 5
Views: 1173

How full should the case be?

With a rifle powder (slow burning) it's been said not to load them light, to ensure even burning and no detonation. So, how full is full? More than half, 80%, is there a general rule? I'm going to be working on loads with copper bullets, and there doesn't seem be load data for them. And they are lon...
by El Chivo
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you are going to shoot into the air at midnight?
Replies: 41
Views: 7389

They have the directional devices in Los Angeles too, plus they ban ammo sales during the week before New Year's and the week before the 4th of July. The target ranges are open but they can't sell ammo. That's just within the city, though, if you go over to Burbank you can buy ammo. Apparently that'...
by El Chivo
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you are going to shoot into the air at midnight?
Replies: 41
Views: 7389

How many of you are going to shoot into the air at midnight?

not me!! :P
by El Chivo
Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how to take old stain off stock?
Replies: 4
Views: 976

Stain soaks into the wood, and the only way to remove it is to sand off the top layer of wood. This is probably what the original finish is - stain only. I have had good luck with the paste-style paint remover on guitars and such, it bleaches the wood a little but doesn't remove any wood, and the th...
by El Chivo
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's gonna be a Marlin, but which one???
Replies: 29
Views: 4104

Does anyone have any squib loads worked up with .357 brass? Something that won't fly very far if it ricochets? The neighbors aren't really very close, but I'd rather err on the side of caution. Besides, a quiet plinking round would be nice. I just worked up my first load, and I use it for short-ran...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's gonna be a Marlin, but which one???
Replies: 29
Views: 4104

Personally I like the 336 better than the 94, I think it's a better design, and tougher, but they all shoot and you have to consider what caliber you want. I started with the .357 Marlin. It's an ideal range gun and great plinker. The rifle rounds often knock swingers off, have more recoil, noise, a...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did the deed - Pre-Remington 336A
Replies: 13
Views: 2569

I'm not putting down buying used guns, it's just that I'm new at this and kind of want to break them in on my own. I've always bought used everything, cars, musical instruments, furniture. Guns are cheap enough anyway. So more power to you guys...of course all my guns became used guns once I got the...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How many five year olds could you take in a fight...
Replies: 46
Views: 6637

I'd like to see the test data for this.
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington to acquire Marlin
Replies: 65
Views: 10358

Marlin is not going anywhere.. not much will change if anything it will go forward .. just sharks feeding off internet frenzy..
why take a chance?
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did the deed - Pre-Remington 336A
Replies: 13
Views: 2569

I don't feel that I know enough to make a good evaluation of a used gun. Maybe someday.
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on the .50 caliber ban in California
Replies: 21
Views: 4173

The wacky attitude is all around out here. I was driving around the National Forest, and came across an area that burned more than a year ago. It was still closed to public use, because it is "in recovery". You can't walk on the dirt and ashes because it needs time to "recover". ...
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Lever .30-30
Replies: 18
Views: 4038

What is Henry doing that would make the 30-30 worth 2-3 times a new 336?
Staying in business I guess.
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington to acquire Marlin
Replies: 65
Views: 10358

I was planning to buy my first levergun, a Marlin 336C. This Saturday was to be the purchase day. I don't know if there will be any left now! Good luck Bogie, I DID get mine, and it was on sale! Big 5 is great, they don't react to things like this, they sold their last Winchesters at regular price....
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did the deed - Pre-Remington 336A
Replies: 13
Views: 2569

Did the deed - Pre-Remington 336A

Well I stopped by the Big 5 and luckily caught their after-Christmas sale, so went ahead and bought the 336 in 30-30 I was thinking about. I don't buy used guns, and I didn't want to wait and find them unavailable or more expensive under the new ownership. So now I have a 336 that will take factory ...
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre Rem Marlin
Replies: 12
Views: 2693

I ran across a tiny "keychain" digital camera for $10.00. Haven't used it yet, but looks like fun. Probably more pixels than the expensive model I bought ten years ago.
by El Chivo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Year's resolutions....How many of you kept them?
Replies: 32
Views: 3707

I was gonna buy a levergun, and I just kept that resolution!
by El Chivo
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--California here I come.
Replies: 22
Views: 3471

Out here it's deer or coyote. You can't just shoot any old bird for target practice; even crows are protected unless you are a on a depradation permit. When I go out I usually just see those nasty bluejays, I'd love to pop one but I can't. You'll be pretty close to one piece of the Cleveland, might ...
by El Chivo
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington to acquire Marlin
Replies: 65
Views: 10358

Hah! I was thinking about getting a Plain Jane 336 but decided to wait until Christmas was all settled. Now there are none available on Davidson's.

Of course I don't NEED it but it is a great gun to carry in the field. OK, I'll stop by the Big 5 later.
by El Chivo
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another ammo increase as of 1 Jan
Replies: 10
Views: 1782

yesterday Midway had 35 Rem for $21.00.
by El Chivo
Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deadliest mushroom in the woods
Replies: 41
Views: 5186

I have had 3-4 Remington rounds fail to discharge in my Win 94 with rebounding hammer. All went off the second time. I had had my trigger worked on and the gunsmith was saying that the striking might be a little light. So for me it was the rifle, but I was looking at the shallow dimples in the prime...
by El Chivo
Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Year's resolutions....How many of you kept them?
Replies: 32
Views: 3707

this is not really a resolution, but I am going to try to get up earlier and do some things with my day. I like to stay up late but then I don't get started and the day is practically wasted.

If I can do that other things will fall into place.
by El Chivo
Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - How dumb is Hollyweird?
Replies: 15
Views: 2950

Come on now, somebody has to come up with these great ideas for shows and movies. How about the remake of Ben-Hur as a comedy? "Benny-Hur" starring Adam Sandler? How about the new reality show "Food Court" where Judge Walpole settles all the arguments that come up for shoppers? C...
by El Chivo
Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: copper bullets
Replies: 20
Views: 3455

I'm going to get a box of the Cor-Bon and try it in my 30-30, see if I can get sighted in with 15 rounds, and save 5 for hunting. Given the realities of California deer hunting, those 5 rounds should last me 50 years. I'm also thinking about developing a load for 35 Remington, using the Barnes 140 g...
by El Chivo
Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang Sight for old eyes??
Replies: 22
Views: 4444

after shooting some tang sighted rifles and some receiver sighted rifles, I find I prefer the tang sight for the closer eye-relief. It lets you use a smaller peep which is more accurate and sharpens the front sight more.
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: .45 Auto Rim?
Replies: 8
Views: 1974

My shooting buddy lives, eats, and sleeps 45 auto rim.
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Case Of Porn Spam Posts
Replies: 16
Views: 3445

I'm happy to sponsor as many leverguns sponosrs as I can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Replies: 9
Views: 1458

Thanks and Merry Christmas to ou all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Is the Best Deer Hunting Sate?
Replies: 12
Views: 2856

What Is the Best Deer Hunting Sate?

Ok, an aside, I thin I am going to hunt deer exclusively. Rabbits are too smart for me, quail are too fast, etc. So there is California and the ammo ban. What is the best deer hunting state? I would look for: Long season Ability to take any deer, doe, spike, fork or better, etc. Liberal attitude tow...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'm going to hunt deer exclusively
Replies: 9
Views: 1507

I think I'm going to hunt deer exclusively

Ok, guys. I have run the gamut from rabbit to deer. I've attempted to take every animal. I intended to get some rabbits and squirrels before going deer hunting, but, you know what? I never shot anything but a deer. Come to thnk of it, nowadays I have no interest in game other than deer. Rabbits are ...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antlers
Replies: 2
Views: 510

Antlers

Well, I checked with Fish and Game, they said shed antlers are legal to collect as long as I don't sell them. If you check the code, you can sell them if they are made into something else. You can't sell them as heads or mounted antlers. But you can make a lamp or scrimshaw out of them. This weekend...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Member Picture Album Link ??
Replies: 3
Views: 634

I dont want to sound insulting, but could we skip the member's picture links for now?

I'm not sure I want to view the pics from the signature lines. I love you guys within reason, but, come on, we're all overweight and 50, so, what is the point?

Let's talk about guns, ok?
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Questions about T/C Encore 50cal
Replies: 6
Views: 1213

WELL IT'S NOT A LEVERGUN, IS IT?
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many People are killed by Grizzlies?
Replies: 42
Views: 7837

How Many People are killed by Grizzlies?

each year?

Also Black Bears?
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'll be changin jobs in a month.
Replies: 8
Views: 1710

Congrats. I have the same decision to make, except that I would stick to the same job description with a different company. Not looking forward to it, but will probably have to hunt this spring. Move my stuff, location, find a new mechanic, pizza parlor, DISASTER!!! but doable. The darn new year, al...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unburnt powder in the bore
Replies: 28
Views: 2518

does the unburnt powder put you at risk for a chain reaction?
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Revolver Suggestions
Replies: 95
Views: 15242

.357 Revolver Suggestions

I've been starting to think about getting a .357 revolver to carry while hunting, around the house, and to take to the bathroom. etc. Seriously, the main purpose would be to have it as protection while hunting. Or, when not hunting, maybe I could just take a handy revolver instead of humping a 7 pou...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 5
Views: 892

What would you do?

Well, I'm thinking through a dilemna. With the upcoming lead ban in CA, I'm going to have to get used to a copper bullet. My favorite hunting rifle is a 336 in 35 Remington. But the only Barnes bullet I'd be comfortable with is the 140 grain pistol bullet. The 200 and 220 grainers are just too big, ...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on the .50 caliber ban in California
Replies: 21
Views: 4173

they tend to have exceptions for museum pieces, especially for their use in films. Read the code and wade through the legalese: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html good luck! Probably you will find that a 50 cal rolling block being transported to a movie set in a locked case by a California Condor ...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Rifle for Deer: prefer 158 gr JSP or 180 gr. XTP?
Replies: 13
Views: 5458

I read about this guy named Andy, he's a Brit who hunts in Africa with a Marlin 1894c and scope. He uses lighter rounds I believe, maybe 158 or maybe 125 grain. I haven't hunted with my .357, but I don't like to shoot the 180's because of bullet drop. An extra 3" or so at 50 yards. I know you c...
by El Chivo
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What levergun would you like to see under your tree?
Replies: 49
Views: 7765

I may spring for a new 336A and mount a Weaver 1x-3x on it to shoot the new copper ammo. Then convert my hunting rifles for silhouette use. But I might not bother to get the new rifle, and just work with the guns I have. I'm thinking about it. I really need fewer guns, and to shoot them more. But on...

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