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by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If Mr T gets elected ...
Replies: 42
Views: 2910

Re: If Mr T gets elected ...

When 'her' husband was in office, any time she was getting on either Marine 1( helocopter) or Air Force 1 with out him the call sign was changed to BROOM STICK 1! She was probably the most hated of all first "ladies" . Have heard she is also the most foul mouthed berating all that were und...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

This past Sunday morning I was up early enough to catch the Henry infomercial. As they were showing off the different models I thought to myself ' I wonder if they will put Dpris's torture test results on their website, or on the next infomercial. '
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1035

Re: Velocity testing 41 mag

I made the mistake of shooting plated bullets and that caused serious copper fouling.
After many hours scrubbing it has started to behave. Not only fouling minimized but groups shrank dramatically.
by GunnyMack
Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Range Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 1006

Re: Quick Range Trip

Have slowly been reloading a bunch of military brass for use in my Armalite AR10. Picked up Winchester 150 FMJs to load. Finally settled on CFE223. Holds 5 shots under an inch @100. My 450 amazes me at how accurate that round is. Have tried IMR4227,Lil Gun, 5744, H110 and all shoot very close to the...
by GunnyMack
Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2135

Re: What are thechances

Long time ago we were in Quebec on a fishing trip, one of my buddies was portaging a canoe wham he stepped over a blow down ON to a sleeping bear. He went one way, the bear another way and the canoe went a third way!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1035

Re: Velocity testing 41 mag

Hornady 8th edition has Lil Gun at 22.2 max for 1300 FPS from a 6" revolver, Henry 20" has added 500 FPS!!
CFE PISTOL loads are right at published vels for pistol length barrels- NO GAIN for lengths!!!

Looking at the book load for H110, I might be able to get 2000!!!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got signs?
Replies: 11
Views: 1119

Re: Got signs?

Lots more Trump signs then HRC ( I can't type out that name) around here. Although I enjoy seeing the signs that say

Hillary for PRISON 2016
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velocity testing 41 mag
Replies: 8
Views: 1035

Velocity testing 41 mag

Just back from the farm, took my Henry 41 to test velocities with a few different powders. Best vels were from Lil Gun. Lil Gun, 22 grains 210 gr JHP 1821 FPS average. Not quite to MAX charge. H110, 20 grains 210 gr JHP 1574 FPS average. 5744, 19.1 grains 210 JHP 1250 FPS average. Some unburned stic...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2135

Re: What are thechances

We can bait them, but we can't be any closer than 100 yards to the bait... This was our very first 'early' season, normally the season is first week on December. Now I'm not a biologist but I know that December is NOT the best time to bear hunt! From what I saw in the paper, the first 3 days of the ...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are thechances
Replies: 11
Views: 2135

What are thechances

So NJ finally gave us a 'better' bear season.the normal season is first week of December. We have had the past 5 days to either bow hunt( M,T,W) or bow/ muzzle loader (TH,F,S). I haven't been able to get out. I'm hoping to get in a tree and try to at least see how my luck goes. Taking my predator ca...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1041

Re: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun

Finally read the GUNS article, not much info on how well it shoots...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Shots
Replies: 34
Views: 3629

Re: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Sh

How about a 25-20, 32-20 LEVER GUN from Henry!! Oh heck, a 25-35 even !!
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1041

Re: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun

Finally read the GUNS article, not much info, no accuracy tests...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Shots
Replies: 34
Views: 3629

Re: New Henry Products: .410 Levergun & Handi-Type Single Sh

If I understand correctly, the center fire guns are built in WI, the rim fire are done in Bayonne.
I'm an hour or so west of there, been toying with the idea of sending him my resume...

I heard about the 410 but the single shot rifle is new to me. Guess I'll have to watch his infomercial.
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: current NW Wx
Replies: 15
Views: 1444

Re: current NW Wx

Being on the east coast, is that the remains of a cyclone( our hurricane?) I'm not an old timer nor young of the year, worst storm I can remember was Sandy. Our power went out about 9 pm as the storm started getting bad, got the power back on 14 days and 14 hours later! My poor little generator was ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short 410
Replies: 8
Views: 2084

Re: Short 410

Cutting it down to what is the question! If you cut off just the choke section then you'll have a cyclinder bore 410. I have a 410 with a skeet choke, works fine for sporting, birds, slugs. Actually before non toxic shot was the law I shot many ducks with 3"#5's. A 410 will act like any other s...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1041

Re: NEW: Skinner Sights Bush Pilot .44 Mag Levergun

Latest issue of GUNS has a write up on that, haven't read it yet- HOLY COW, $1800 MSRP!!
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gamo air rifles
Replies: 21
Views: 1972

Re: Gmo air rifles

I got a used RWS MOD 45 years ago, guys kid tried to cock it, couldn't quite get it there and let go! That put enough bend in the barrel that you could see it bending upward. Sucker still shot tiny little groups tho! While I was in gummsmiff skool, I mentioned it to an instructor, he said bring it i...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Failure to extract... I'm betting it's just so dirty that the extractor can't grab the rim. But still 21,000 rounds is nothing st sneeze at!
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since everyone else is posting targets
Replies: 5
Views: 519

Re: Since everyone else is posting targets

NICE GROUPS! Many people have no idea how well a .22 can shoot at distance. While I lived in Colorado, 6200' elevation, my buddies and I sighted our .22's in at 100, shot them well past 200 on the prairie dog towns. Gave our CF's time to cool and it was a whole lot of fun, can watch your impacts and...
by GunnyMack
Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trip to the range w/ 1894S.... Well snot!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Trip to the range w/ 1894S.... Well snot!

After my recent headaches with a brand new Henry 41, I had made the mistake of loading up Berry plated stuff that FOULED so badly I was getting same kinds of groups. I scrubbed with brushes, Sweets 762 and about 500 patches later I got 1 hole groups with a few different hand loads. Try a copper clea...
by GunnyMack
Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressive looking shotgun slug...!
Replies: 14
Views: 1578

Re: Impressive looking shotgun slug...!

Yeah, that is a 'condor zone' slug!!
It sure looks impressive although at 11 bucks a pop I'm sure they won't sell many of em!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane aftermath
Replies: 5
Views: 746

Re: Hurricane aftermath

So with a NW wind of 15-25 all day and a high temp of about 58 I decided to not go and chronograph loads today.
Was a good day to veg.
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your coolest old gun
Replies: 61
Views: 7334

Re: Let's see your coolest old gun

Thanks! I really took a shine to stock making, but could never checker- astigisims be darned! The Redheaded Stepchild was a great learning experience, much of what I learned in that course I apply everyday! I went to gunsmith school at TSJC, one of my class mates was John Gallager who has gone on to...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not lever gun related but I did hunt last night
Replies: 5
Views: 1193

Re: Not lever gun related but I did hunt last night

Bigbore442001, Couple years ago I picked up scent blocking pants & jacket, head cover. Saw a big difference in how the deer acted. Last year I ran across a product called HECS. It is a very simple suit that blocks your electrical signals. I was skeptical until I watched some videos on their webs...
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane aftermath
Replies: 5
Views: 746

Re: Hurricane aftermath

Griff, I'm SCOPED on the 41. Trying to figure out my load for NY deer season.
Having only been to Vegas once, was too young to hit the casinos I don't remember much other then seeing Wayne Newton's lawn on the approach into the airport. The ONLY green around! I much prefer the high mountian desert!
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane aftermath
Replies: 5
Views: 746

Hurricane aftermath

Here in NW (ugh) Jersey, having some wind and a little rain watching the Weather Channel I'm wondering how everyone has ridden out the storm. Hope everyone is safe.

Hope to chronograph some 41 loads today, check tree stands for tomorrow's bear archery opener.
by GunnyMack
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Yes please ask! I'd like to know as well.
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arisaka Saga -- Well yeah, I should have known better...
Replies: 16
Views: 1840

Re: Arisaka Saga -- Well yeah, I should have known better...

Check out gun parts, they may have both barrels and stocks.

Those actions are strong! like the Mausers, STRONG LIKE BULL- SMART LIKE DUMP TRUCK.
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In anticipation of November !
Replies: 35
Views: 3852

Re: In anticipation of November !

Tm an- I have heard on more then one. Occasion that Odumo owns SMITH & WESSON stock, A LOT OF IT! Can't confirm it but it shows the hypocrisy of the anti vile scum... What don't they understand about our constitution!?!?!!!!!!!!
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We are about to get whacked......
Replies: 23
Views: 1832

Re: We are about to get whacked......

Yes, looters shot and left so the rest of the morons can see what's about to happen to them!
I praise every home owner/ business owner that stands their ground to stop those types!
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

After getting my 41 worked out, I'm thinking about a 44& a357... Now a 22 as well! This is gonna get expensive!!!
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

I doubt the head space will change. Accuracy on the other hand could go either way.
I'm so impressed by your efforts DPRIS! I'm waiting to see a post about breaking something. But also hoping it doesn't! Keep up the great work!
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT - Best Buy's total incompetence
Replies: 15
Views: 1794

Re: Way OT - Best Buy's total incompetence

I bet those folks you dealt with all vote for Scumbag, er I mean hrc... ( notice I DIDNT capilitize initals)! Sad to say this kind of treatment is the way of the world anymore. I'm the same way, ya screw me you are DONE getting my business. I support my local business's ( except 1, but that's a diff...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: scope mounting on dovetailed receivers
Replies: 3
Views: 745

Re: scope mounting on dovetailed receivers

The "old" style for mounting scopes on 22's use 3/8 dovetail rings. Can also use air gun rings. Easy enough to find, any of the gun shops in your area probably have a set.
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up an 1894S
Replies: 15
Views: 1191

Re: Picked up an 1894S

I think the SS barrel and aluminum are galling against each other while chambering. Stainless can be funny characters. Could try to polish the chamber but not easy on a lever gun without a real long polishing rod. Does your blued gun chamber the specials? Could be just minor difference in feed ramp,...
by GunnyMack
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your coolest old gun
Replies: 61
Views: 7334

Re: Let's see your coolest old gun

Not old but here are a couple interesting shootin irons of mine. Ruger SINGLE SIX converted to 44 special. New 5 shot cylinder, 4" barrel, large spur hammer. Was my fishin vest gun when I lived in CO. What I (we) think started life as a Zoli shotgun. This was a box of parts when I got it. Had t...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Fancy Knife
Replies: 60
Views: 7135

Re: Favorite Fancy Knife

I have used quite a few of their stocks, good stuff. Cost of new vs labor to strip & refinish yours is a no brainer , and you can modify anyway you want! Put one of their thumb holes on a guy's savage slug gun, bedded it, floated it and he tells me it shoots 1 hole groups now! Guess I should do ...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post
Replies: 17
Views: 2713

Re: Wyoming Elk Hunt - long post

GREAT STORY! As I was reading that same line from Jerimiah Johnson was going thru my head! But then again every time I see an elk that goes thru my mind!

Im drooling for elk back straps now!
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taters.........
Replies: 13
Views: 1266

Re: Taters.........

I gotta send this to a buddy- he will fall to the floor laughing!!
His favorite jokes were-
Did you hear about the two peanuts walking down the sidewalk?
One of them was asalted!
Or
Why can't a bicycle stand by itself?
Cuz it's two tired!

Sorry...
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

I can see Henry's website:
TORTURE TESTED TO 25,000+ PLUS ROUNDS- 'NUFF SAID!!!!
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 17884

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

Hmm, I'm thinking maybe you need to keep going until something FAILS!
If Henry sprung for the first 25,000, maybe they will cough up some more ammo!
I'd be curious to see you slinging 1000 rounds an hour, heck I'd even spell you some!
Can't wait to see accuracy results!
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Fancy Knife
Replies: 60
Views: 7135

Re: Favorite Fancy Knife

I just looked at Boyd's, they have 1895GS stocks, $65, unfinished add another 10 bucks...

They make great stocks, just wish they would do custom spec stuff!
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Fancy Knife
Replies: 60
Views: 7135

Re: Favorite Fancy Knife

Camp daddy,
I'm not sure what finish Marlin uses but it is going it is going to take some elbow grease to get to bare wood. You could try a commercial stripper, a cabinet scraper will help.
Another thought, try to find an UNFINISHED set from Boyd's. This way the original wood can stay untouched.
by GunnyMack
Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's not a levergun, but....
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

Re: It's not a levergun, but....

Glad to be of service!
Hope you get it back up and running!!!
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a big Canada moose in BC last week
Replies: 22
Views: 2443

Re: Got a big Canada moose in BC last week

Well done! Moose is good stuff!
Can't open the pic though...?
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's not a levergun, but....
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

Re: It's not a levergun, but....

Gun parts shows your locking block! See link below!
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacture ... -41236.htm

Looks to me like a drop in part, maybe minor fitting.
by GunnyMack
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's not a levergun, but....
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

Re: It's not a levergun, but....

I am not familiar with that gun, but as I have fitted locking bolts in a few shotguns, you have a worn out locking system. I'll look it up, try to get back to you. If gun parts has one, order it , it may drop in with minor fitting, or it may not. If one can't be had, find a GOOD welder and teach you...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 WCF crimping
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: .44 WCF crimping

MM, sounds to me to be more of case sizing. Clarify this a little bit more, are the bullets setting back IN the mag tube or when you chamber a round? If they set back under recoil then it's your crimp. If it happens when clambering the round(s) then I would say it's over size bullet/ under size Lead...
by GunnyMack
Wed Oct 05, 2016 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Reminder To Carry More Than Just Bear Spray
Replies: 20
Views: 2299

Re: Good Reminder To Carry More Than Just Bear Spray

I saw on Fox News app yesterday that a hunter in Wyoming was returning to his elk to pack it out when he too was attacked by a grizz.