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by foxtrapper
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What is a trophy?
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Re: OT - What is a trophy?

[*]Joe I hear ya. Hunting on public land all my life, any deer was a trophy. Even on guided hunts I would take the first legal animal I had a good shot at. I think the way some folk think is influenced by all these TV hunting shows :roll: If you shoot a animal that isn't 5 years old or more your hur...
by foxtrapper
Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Davidsons Winchester 1892 takedown ?
Replies: 3
Views: 633

Davidsons Winchester 1892 takedown ?

They have the 24" barrel in 45LC on sale. Anybody have one? Now that NKJ welds up the tang safety and maybe replaces the rebounding hammer ,he posted he does the 1886, maybe it's time I bought my first Winchester lever. What do you think!!!
by foxtrapper
Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW/OLD Winchester 1886 Extra Light
Replies: 41
Views: 7697

Re: NEW/OLD Winchester 1886 Extra Light

Holy smoke just what I need. What is the charge for the weld up and loss of the rebounding hammer. Nice work Nate!!!!
by foxtrapper
Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody heard or know of someone who has a Bighorn 1889?
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Re: Anybody heard or know of someone who has a Bighorn 1889?

I saw the Gunblast video ,Jeff gave that rifle back after testing. I'm looking for a real honest to goodness private owner :D Figure one of our well heeled members ordered one and is shooting it as I write!
by foxtrapper
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody heard or know of someone who has a Bighorn 1889?
Replies: 7
Views: 873

Anybody heard or know of someone who has a Bighorn 1889?

They, according to their website have been shipping the guns for months.
by foxtrapper
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check on Browning 1886
Replies: 9
Views: 912

Re: Price check on Browning 1886

Thank you Tycer!
by foxtrapper
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check on Browning 1886
Replies: 9
Views: 912

Price check on Browning 1886

Now ,for now, I have all the Marlin's I want. So, I now have a itch for a 1886 Browning rifle. Browning because of the lack of tang safety and rebounding hammer. I'm sure they go for a premium :shock: I want one but I am not willing to pay a crazy price. What is a fair price for one according to con...
by foxtrapper
Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?
Replies: 47
Views: 5774

Re: OT: Have your gun interests changed over the years?

To me finding the right gun for what I was hunting was what drove me to what I would purchase. So having a 12 gauge,270Win and 22lr was perfect. Not being able to touch a handgun until you are 21 in NY kept me from giving them much thought. Now that I am 21 :roll:, handguns are my weakness! Target s...
by foxtrapper
Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunshops in Las Vegas?
Replies: 6
Views: 939

Re: Gunshops in Las Vegas?

The "Gun Store" on Tropicana ave ,it's only a couple hundred yards off the strip. You can "Shoot the Wall" . Pick WW2, Vietnam etc and fire full auto guns of that period!! Again you'll probably find a line so its not a quick shoot and go :D
by foxtrapper
Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: best AR for the money...
Replies: 51
Views: 7743

Re: best AR for the money...

BCM right now is the best bang :D for the buck. Bushmaster, DPM... pretty much are plinking rifles in the minds of AR fans. They believe the AR is a battle rifle and the civilian versions should be held to the same standard,which I agree, the price point for a tested battle rifles and the "othe...
by foxtrapper
Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Bulk 22- interesting find
Replies: 24
Views: 3011

Re: Remington Bulk 22- interesting find

Couple of thousand Wally World Federal bulk Pack running through a dedicated 22lr AR-15 platform without a hitch :D
by foxtrapper
Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raising a front sight...
Replies: 34
Views: 4592

Re: Raising a front sight...

Hobie you said it's a reproduction, you also said you want to shoot it alot, why the hesitation to permanently alter the front sight so you could hit what your shooting at :D NKJ solution is just that, a great solution. Common get it out to him!
by foxtrapper
Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Season BP hunt in Penn's Woods
Replies: 18
Views: 1985

Re: Early Season BP hunt in Penn's Woods

Very nice Mike, couple questions if you don't mind. The Penn. muzzle loader season requires a flintlock yes? Can you recommend a modern flinter rifle and pistol if legal? Are the muzzleloader special seasons open to out of staters? Again great story,shot and pictures!!!
by foxtrapper
Sat Oct 09, 2010 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild West trigger for Marlin - vs. - Stoning factory one
Replies: 16
Views: 5825

Re: Wild West trigger for Marlin - vs. - Stoning factory one

All my Marlins have the WWT installed :D
by foxtrapper
Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's interested in a Leverguns Traditional Bison Hunt?
Replies: 46
Views: 6690

Re: Who's interested in a Leverguns Traditional Bison Hunt?

Details :D please Oh I'm interested!
by foxtrapper
Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction buying
Replies: 8
Views: 808

Re: Auction buying

3- day inspection makes great sense! While I got you, do estate type auctions that have bidding online allow inspections? I figure that each one has their own rules ,but generally?
by foxtrapper
Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction buying
Replies: 8
Views: 808

Auction buying

You fellows that collect older Winchester lever guns, how do you determine the condition of the rifle? Pictures go only so far and on a 100 year old gun. I'm looking at a 1873 oct barrel 44-40. The pictures tell me all the external parts are there and whats left of the finish. But who knows about in...
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MUSIC - Walk Like an Egyptian
Replies: 19
Views: 2541

Re: MUSIC - Walk Like an Egyptian

In the immortal words of the Grinch " stink,stank, stunk" :D
by foxtrapper
Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fellas, do me a favor please...
Replies: 31
Views: 3950

Re: Fellas, do me a favor please...

Works great on my PC :D
by foxtrapper
Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ROA Hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1413

Re: ROA Hunting

Send the gun to gun smith Dave Clements to bore out the chambers. He can get you a little more powder room. Cost is $50.00
by foxtrapper
Fri Sep 17, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel band or dovetail hanger
Replies: 5
Views: 728

Barrel band or dovetail hanger

Do you have a preference? I really don't like the look of a barrel band,just me, plus it adds a variable to accuracy. What say you :D
by foxtrapper
Fri Sep 17, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accident 45/70
Replies: 22
Views: 2822

Re: Accident 45/70

HMMMMM I went through all the posts on that thread and a couple folks asked about the second wound on his neck. The posted said he would ask his cousin, the one who was shot. The poster never addressed it saying when he spoke with the wounded one he was playing golf :shock: I formally declare the st...
by foxtrapper
Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Anyone shoot polymer coated steel case ammo?
Replies: 23
Views: 2719

Re: OT Anyone shoot polymer coated steel case ammo?

Larson go over to the ARF15.com website. There is a huge library of info about shooting the poly steel case stuff. From what I read the steel is good to go. Just don't shoot brass once you start a session with steel until you clean the chamber.
by foxtrapper
Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack O'Connor
Replies: 47
Views: 7734

Re: Jack O'Connor

Reading Jack when I was a kid got me hooked on hunting and the 270 Win :D
by foxtrapper
Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you keep the cylinder drag marks from occurring
Replies: 20
Views: 3303

Re: How do you keep the cylinder drag marks from occurring

Old models as said always go to full cock before lowering hammer. New models,unless you make modifications to innards you will have a cylinder line.
by foxtrapper
Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my Marlin Cowboy Limited out for it's first walk today
Replies: 14
Views: 1933

Re: Took my Marlin Cowboy Limited out for it's first walk today

How about a picture of you wearing the scabbard. This way of hiking with a lever gun intrigues me. Very nice rig :D
by foxtrapper
Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Wilderness Outfit, but....
Replies: 12
Views: 1192

Re: My Wilderness Outfit, but....

Very nice rig :D I got to ask other then the "why not" factor. Why would one choose a stretch frame revolver in a rifle cartridge to be a holster hunting rig? Hunting with a pistol that big why not go with a single shot. If you want a revolver there's the Linebaughs and Reeder catridges up...
by foxtrapper
Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin stopped making 45/70 cowboy
Replies: 4
Views: 724

Marlin stopped making 45/70 cowboy

Just read on another forum that Marlin stopped making the Cowboy 45/70, as posted by John Taffin.
by foxtrapper
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT: Flagstaff, AZ
Replies: 6
Views: 862

Re: Slightly OT: Flagstaff, AZ

H talon got it right :D Gary Reeders Pistol Parlor. Lots of really good things to fondle there :lol: Just make sure you don't melt your credit card!!
by foxtrapper
Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 86er Is there going to be a N.Y. levergun deer hunt?
Replies: 3
Views: 451

86er Is there going to be a N.Y. levergun deer hunt?

Want to apply for a anterless permit for that area.
by foxtrapper
Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light cast bullets for the 50AK
Replies: 2
Views: 335

Re: Light cast bullets for the 50AK

Thanks Buckeye, I guess I'll just make a project out of it 8) i'm really not planning on hunting with the 375's,I just want to be able to last a little longer at the range without getting shell shocked! This rifle is way too nice to be sittin in the safe :D
by foxtrapper
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Casper WY, gun shops, museums, places to visit?
Replies: 6
Views: 718

Re: OT - Casper WY, gun shops, museums, places to visit?

Meetesee do you remember a Ray's Taxidermy on Yellow stone BLVD? I hope you say yes, as I have a couple of follow up questions :o Sorry for the hijack
by foxtrapper
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light cast bullets for the 50AK
Replies: 2
Views: 335

Light cast bullets for the 50AK

I just had Mountain Mold build a 375 grain gas check mold for my 510GNR. I was wondering if anyone who loads for the 50AK in a converted Marlin 1895 loaded these light for calibre bullets? The lightest bullet I used so far are 435 cast Performance.
by foxtrapper
Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gary Fellars Vintage Sights Ft. Worth Texas Update 6/25
Replies: 36
Views: 9841

Re: Gary Fellars Vintage Sights Ft. Worth Texas Update 6/25

If only Mr. Fellars knew who he is jerking around. Maybe he would hand deliver it :wink: Good luck Joe.
by foxtrapper
Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dot Scope needed for AR.
Replies: 13
Views: 2062

Re: Red Dot Scope needed for AR.

These http://www.primaryarms.com/category.sc; ... ryId=5work great :D I would not mount it on a work gun but for plinking and the range they work just fine.
by foxtrapper
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, Coming soon to a Sam's near YOU!
Replies: 40
Views: 4604

Re: Ok, Coming soon to a Sam's near YOU!

Give me Liberty or ...........give me two Liberty's :D
by foxtrapper
Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - my memory is going
Replies: 6
Views: 624

Re: OT - my memory is going

If your in the market for a dedicated 22lr best bet would be Spikes Tactical :D I bought the dedicated upper and it runs on Wally World's 550 pack. Built like a tank and runs great. I gent at the range had a S&W AR-15 in 22lr. The gun was plastic :shock: It looked like and felt like a toy! Lot's...
by foxtrapper
Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo bucket picture question
Replies: 3
Views: 351

Re: Photo bucket picture question

Thanks
by foxtrapper
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo bucket picture question
Replies: 3
Views: 351

Photo bucket picture question

I'm trying to post a picture but this site says that only 1000 pixel or smaller. I guess my pictures are larger since it wont take the post. How does one make the downloaded photo bucket picture small enough to fit? Thanks in advance :D
by foxtrapper
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perfect revolver/pistol??
Replies: 103
Views: 13765

Re: Perfect revolver/pistol??

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/smackythefrog/JK-38-1.jpg This is my PPP :D A five shot 38 super built on a Ruger Single six frame. In a Simply rugged holster crossdraw holster this goes with me everytime I step in the woods! Loaded hot it will mimic some 357mag loads. Just in case Mr. Whi...
by foxtrapper
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory taken orders for the 1889
Replies: 3
Views: 536

Big Horn Armory taken orders for the 1889

They are saying that the Model 1889 in 500 S&W will start to ship "the second quarter of 2010". $600.00 down and a final price of over $1800.00 . Be the first on your block :D I hope they sell the hell out of them!! American made :!: :!: :!: :!: :!:
by foxtrapper
Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WTK: Who are QUALITY lever action gunsmiths?
Replies: 11
Views: 2372

Re: WTK: Who are QUALITY lever action gunsmiths?

Why do you want a takedown conversion :?:
by foxtrapper
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off off off topic but I gotta share!
Replies: 37
Views: 2402

Re: off off off topic but I gotta share!

Congrats brother :D Keep it up :!: :!:
by foxtrapper
Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scabbard, for walking or hiking? NOT horse or ATV!
Replies: 23
Views: 18922

Re: Scabbard, for walking or hiking? NOT horse or ATV!

Here ya go. On the second page is the harness to convert it to a back pack. It comes in leather too :D http://www.wyomingoutdoor.com/cgi-bin/m ... Code=28000
by foxtrapper
Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANT!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Re: WANT!!!

Bolt mounted peep on that 500 S&W! I need one :D
by foxtrapper
Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Dag Gum that's FAST!
Replies: 31
Views: 2424

Re: OT Dag Gum that's FAST!

Very nice. I use Benchmark in my 45/70,50AK and .223! Great powder flows nicely through a measure!
by foxtrapper
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s
Replies: 17
Views: 5594

Re: .450 Marlin (or .45-70) loads for Cast Performance 460s

Cosmo the 460CP is my hunting bullet :D Kills black bear real dead! here's some help :D http://www.realguns.com/loads/4570cast.htm
by foxtrapper
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's with Ruger
Replies: 26
Views: 2864

Re: What's with Ruger

A few of the gunwriter guys hinted that they had in hand a new Ruger Single action. They were sworn to secrecy until Jan 2010. Well people decided to post what they thought the new Ruger would be. Some serious some not :D Hence the plastic sixgun. The new gun has been released. It is a Blackhawk sta...
by foxtrapper
Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110 vs 50 Alaskan
Replies: 27
Views: 24692

Re: 50-110 vs 50 Alaskan

Buckeyeshooter what 500gr Lee mold do you use for the 50AK? Is it a gaschecked bullet? I use the 525 Cast Performance in mine.