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by 86er
Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder confusion - anyone know the differences... Universal
Replies: 12
Views: 1482

Powder confusion - anyone know the differences... Universal

I bought a big jug of powder that says HODGDON UNIVERSAL CLAYS on it. In my load books I see data for UNIVERSAL and data for CLAYS. Then in a friends data book I see UNIVERSAL CLAYS. The data varies quite a bit. Is this 3 different powders or two powders, one of which goes by 2 names? I want to load...
by 86er
Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 358 Moose Bullet
Replies: 24
Views: 2889

Re: 358 Moose Bullet

I had a 200 gr FTX from the 356 Win expand in a coyote at close range. I've also had them separate jacket and core and have bits and pieces in TX whitetail deer. They worked for those purposes but that makes me skeptical for use on moose. I like the 250 gr Nosler Partition but it is a pointy bullet ...
by 86er
Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broadheads
Replies: 15
Views: 1317

Re: Broadheads

Everyone is going to have a preference but you KNOW I experiment thoroughly with everything. The AMERICAN BROADHEAD COMPANY "Sonic" is the best. The 100 gr original is my choice but they are all good. They fly exactly like your field tip. They cut on contact with 3 blades that are like lit...
by 86er
Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for a friend.
Replies: 16
Views: 1584

Re: Prayer request for a friend.

Prayers Up!
by 86er
Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ELK HUNT
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Re: ELK HUNT

PM me I'll give you my personal outfitters info.
by 86er
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Beretta 84" Drawing WINNER = JRD !
Replies: 34
Views: 2875

Re: "Beretta 84" Free Drawing

I thought I had my name in the hat but I don't see my previous post. Sorry if this is a repeat.
by 86er
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you eat 'chucks?
Replies: 29
Views: 3670

Re: Do you eat 'chucks?

When I was a kid we shot woodchucks at a place called Major Blossom Farms. The owner would skin the 'chucks and drop them in a big vat of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Then he put the whole carcass in a commercial grinder. Once the "chop meat" came out he put it in a dehydrator. What ...
by 86er
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35/30-30 Input Needed *Update*
Replies: 21
Views: 3804

Re: 35/30-30 Input Needed

I sent the whole rifle because Jesse agreed to shoot it to make sure the holes were round (no key-holing) and to check for acceptable accuracy ( we agreed on a certain group size as okay ). Fed Ex will insure it for just about as much as you want to pay for. Long guns come and go here on a weekly ba...
by 86er
Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1886 Trapper
Replies: 25
Views: 4188

Re: New 1886 Trapper

I'd cut the crescent stock to a flat butt and add a recoil pad. Other than that, I could live with it, although not ideal to me.
by 86er
Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35/30-30 Input Needed *Update*
Replies: 21
Views: 3804

Re: 35/30-30 Input Needed

I believe the twist rate is 1:14. I discussed it with Jesse and he and I agreed on what would meet my expectations. The 30-30 brass seems to need the most trimming, and sometimes after each firing. 32 Spl, trimmed once prior to initial sizing seems to go 3 or 4 reloads without need for further trimm...
by 86er
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35/30-30 Input Needed *Update*
Replies: 21
Views: 3804

Re: 35/30-30 Input Needed

I have one on my Henry lever action. JES did the work and I chose a 3 groove rifling. I have used 30/30, 32 Spl and 38-55 brass. My dies are from Redding and they work great. Trimming the brass is very important. The powder I like is Benchmark with 34 grain being great for about anything 200 grains ...
by 86er
Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have a Browning BLR in 300 WSM
Replies: 13
Views: 1606

Re: Anyone have a Browning BLR in 300 WSM

Just get the 325 WSM and call it a day....
by 86er
Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mod71-Hunting loads...or not ???
Replies: 4
Views: 695

Re: Mod71-Hunting loads...or not ???

Uh - I got a 360DW that looks very similar ballistically and it works just fine. .360 diameter, 185 grain, 1800 fps. Hmmm - you shouldn't have any worries.
by 86er
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 28
Views: 2947

Re: Prayer request

Many prayers for this sad situation.
by 86er
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 Extractors
Replies: 18
Views: 2038

Re: 1911 Extractors

STI.
by 86er
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets shoot the breeze about your first lever action shot!
Replies: 39
Views: 4706

Re: Lets shoot the breeze about your first lever action shot

I owned a 1950 Model 94 Winchester for a while but never shot it. The sights were hard to see on paper targets and the clattering of the lever made me uneasy about the whole thing. I never shot it and gave it to my Dad. I began looking for an 1886 High Grade EL on the internet. There was one in Cupe...
by 86er
Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for 2/26 please
Replies: 33
Views: 3099

Re: Prayer Request for 2/26 please

You guys work fast. The ordeal for 2/26 has been cancelled. I don't know where this will take us, but I hope for the best. God is working one little miracle at a time. I am relying on his guidance and walking in his light. Thank you for the continued prayers, we're gonna need them.
by 86er
Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request please. Updated
Replies: 33
Views: 3177

Re: Prayer Request please.

Prayers up!
by 86er
Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for 2/26 please
Replies: 33
Views: 3099

Prayer Request for 2/26 please

Brothers and Sisters - Tomorrow is an event that will be life-changing, at least on a temporary basis (up to 6 months). It may result in a permanent life change for us all. I ask you to pray that I am protected and get through it with the best interest of my family in mind. I feel better than I took...
by 86er
Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please - another round of prayer needed 2/13
Replies: 37
Views: 3409

Please - another round of prayer needed 2/13

Friends - I have seen God work with my family. I am not sure how this is going to go but I have seen some real moments where a prayer was answered. There's nothing particular pending in the next few weeks, but I just feel the time is right to ask Him to guide us together in the right direction. Plea...
by 86er
Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry of a j-frame for ccw
Replies: 46
Views: 4459

Re: Carry of a j-frame for ccw

I use front R pocket for a hammerless J-Frame no holster, but that is not my only handgun when I do. If I have a winter jacket I keep it in the R pocket. For a holster, the DOUBLETAP A.T.S. holster is fantastic. (armoredcarry.com) You can tuck it, the clip stays in place and it is secure. The revolv...
by 86er
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 6094

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

CCI Gold Dot 135 grain +P
by 86er
Thu Jan 30, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Ruger M77
Replies: 21
Views: 2514

Re: Opinion on Ruger M77

I didnt say I prefered the non-locking safety, I just said there are reasons that being able to have the safety on when operating the bolt could be a good idea. If I know the system and am comfortable with it, I really don't have a preference. But, I don't sling a rifle with a cartridge chambered an...
by 86er
Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not lever, but bolt...
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Not lever, but bolt...

If you can stand the green/black textured stock, the Savage Hog Hunter comes in 308, threaded, heavy barrel, 20 or 22" and the few I've used were MOA accurate. Smooth action and tang safety too.
by 86er
Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How old do ya think these are?
Replies: 19
Views: 1302

Re: How old do ya think these are?

There should be a numeric and alpha code stamped on the box tab(s) or on the side. If you provide the code, I can tell you the Month, Year, Production Line and sometimes another factor.
by 86er
Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Ruger M77
Replies: 21
Views: 2514

Re: Opinion on Ruger M77

There's a couple of things to consider. The early rifles require the saftey to be put "off" in order to open the bolt. Starting in approximately 1981 this was changed and the bolt can be opened with the safety "on" even though it is still a 2 position safety. There was a recall i...
by 86er
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Update 1/28/2014
Replies: 41
Views: 3284

Re: Prayer Request Update 1/28/2014

Prayers for all.
by 86er
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester or Browning 1886 45-70
Replies: 53
Views: 8385

Re: Winchester or Browning 1886 45-70

I have a 1886 EL High-Grade. The hammer has been altered to remove the rebounding feature and the trigger pull adjusted. It has an XS rear ghost ring sight saddled over the action, an XS white stripe front sight, a Wild West scout scope mount, Kick-eez recoil pad and sling. I had a cheek riser tempo...
by 86er
Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball
Replies: 27
Views: 3572

Re: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball

Nice rifles and an interesting event. I enjoy shooting a .50 cal BP rifle I made a few years ago. I typically shoot conical or sabot bullets for ease, but I have recently shot some patched round balls at targets and found it to be really accurate and pretty cool. Nice shooting there.
by 86er
Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Losing IQ points by the minute...
Replies: 76
Views: 5497

Re: Losing IQ points by the minute...

What's this topic about? Handloader Magazine? Wrestling? Offense posts? Ah, crud. I can't keep up with it. Where's the gun stuff?
by 86er
Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter Arms BullDog
Replies: 87
Views: 16803

Re: Charter Arms BullDog

I'm late in replying, sorry. I picked up a well used Charter Arms from 1980. I sent it back to the new Charter Arms. For $49 they put a new hammer, trigger, springs, crane, release latch and throated cylinders. I put 500 rounds of Grizzly Cartridge ammo through it (heavy stuff) and it was accurate, ...
by 86er
Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Prayers
Replies: 30
Views: 3030

Need Prayers

Thank you all!
by 86er
Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 22
Views: 1973

Re: Prayer Request

Absolutely. Prayers said.
by 86er
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated
Replies: 22
Views: 2211

Re: Web site back on line and updated; feedback appreciated

Is there a way for customers to enter feedback? Or a guestbook?
by 86er
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A day late and a Dollar Short.......
Replies: 8
Views: 1248

Re: A day late and a Dollar Short.......

I'm proud of Henry Repeating Arms for this donation. I also appreciate the fine engravers in Trumbull, CT that worked on the rifle and the High Bidder - who wishes to remain anonymous. The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the main benefactor of the proceeds. One day (in the distant future) whe...
by 86er
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New GP100 From Ruger
Replies: 38
Views: 2728

Re: A New GP100 From Ruger

I have an OM Security Six that I gave to my Dad. It is a very smooth, reliable and accurate revolver. I've also used the GPNY (3" DA- 38 Spl) quite a bit and it is heavy but also very nice. I do like the rubber grips with the wood insert and the way they are one piece and slide on to the frame....
by 86er
Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice please
Replies: 51
Views: 18632

Re: Need advice please

The Charter Arms have a lifetime warranty. If you send one back for inspection and upgrades, for $45 they will make it perfect. I would suggest something hammerless if you're (or he's) going to throw it in a pocket or glove box.
by 86er
Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANTED: Trusted small parts machinist
Replies: 19
Views: 712

Re: WANTED: Trusted small parts machinist

Bobby Pitchford
www.pcgguns.com
by 86er
Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fastest cartridge?
Replies: 20
Views: 2205

Re: The fastest cartridge?

The Lazzeroni Scramjet 6.53 is an 85 grain bullet doing 4000 fps.
by 86er
Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer for Ray
Replies: 29
Views: 2386

Re: Prayer for Ray

Prayers sent.
by 86er
Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for my Uncle...update.....update at bottom
Replies: 56
Views: 4453

Re: Prayers for my Uncle

You got it.
by 86er
Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please - pray for us
Replies: 92
Views: 16513

Re: Please - pray for us specifically for this Friday

Guys and Gals - With my deepest sincerity and respect I appreciate your wishes. Today was cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances. The opposing party wants to discuss a settlement agreement on Wed. I hope this is the start of something positive. This is apparently an answer to prayers. Thank yo...
by 86er
Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please - pray for us
Replies: 92
Views: 16513

Please - pray for us

Thank you

Joe
by 86er
Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Thought About Making A .35cal Winchester 94
Replies: 17
Views: 1217

Re: A Thought About Making A .35cal Winchester 94

Great cartridge. The conversion cost $225 from Jesse. Die are Redding custom ordered from Midway and cost $109. 38-55 brass is easiest to form, one pass through dies with never a problem. 32 Special might lose 1 out of 12 pieces due to crushing. New 30-30 is the worst but twice fired or fireformed c...
by 86er
Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us
Replies: 124
Views: 12172

Re: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us

Thanks for the support. There have been a few glimmers of hope, but overall the situation does not look good. Definitely need the power of prayer. I was praying for guidance and strength but now I pray for a miracle. If you can spare a moment to pray for us I sure do appreciate it!
by 86er
Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opening day in Penn's Woods
Replies: 34
Views: 3090

Re: Opening day in Penn's Woods

Fantastic Mike! It looks like you did your homework and did it well. Your rifle pre-dates mine by 12 years but is a close relative nonetheless so I appreciate the fine handling, quality build and smooth action that you now cherish. That's a beautiful buck too, nice character. Several blessings, you ...
by 86er
Mon Dec 02, 2013 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quest about ported Guide Guns - and a BIG decision
Replies: 27
Views: 1205

Re: Quest about ported Guide Guns - and a BIG decision

It'll cost you about the same when all is said and done to replace it with a new one. You may find a used one in similar condition for somewhat less, some day. If you're just not going to miss it and could use the funds to find something else fun, or necessary then a sale seems logical. Sentimental ...
by 86er
Mon Dec 02, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another hunting tragedy
Replies: 15
Views: 1216

Re: Another hunting tragedy

Prayers up for his family. I am obsessive about using a harness going up or down. I owe it to my family to hunt safely. I worry about my little guys and don't let them in tree stands yet (no harness is quite small enough to support them properly). This is a sad tragedy. I hope somehow his legacy is ...
by 86er
Mon Dec 02, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A first for me!
Replies: 21
Views: 863

Re: A first for me!

Awesome!