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- Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7254
Re: Original North West Mounted Police Winchester carbine
Another beautiful rifle! Love the history behind that one. Looking forward to the range report. The 1876 is a Winchester I have never messed with, but would like to.
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One of those days
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1818
Re: One of those days
Maybe just mount a tang sight on it and put a filler in the dovetail. Wouldn't have to mess with the barrel at all.
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our daughter is in Alaska today!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 954
Re: Our daughter is in Alaska today!!
I flew out of Dillingham AK for 3 years and have made many trips to Togiak. There is very little there. Haven't stayed there for almost 20 years, but back then there was no motel. If you got weathered in you had to stay in the old water tower they converted to living quarters. I doubt there is much ...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For you older guys....
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4926
Re: For you older guys....
You all know how it is:
"Always one gun away from happiness."
"Always one gun away from happiness."
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1895 In 40-72
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1728
Re: Winchester 1895 In 40-72
Man I love seeing those fine old Winchesters out in the field! Very cool.
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 4 Magazines In One Month
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3030
Re: 4 Magazines In One Month
Shrapnel,
Always a good sign to see you in an a magazine. It means there is a chance that there is something interesting to read about because of your fine taste in firearms.
Always a good sign to see you in an a magazine. It means there is a chance that there is something interesting to read about because of your fine taste in firearms.
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flying to Dutch today.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1696
Re: Flying to Dutch today.
Enjoy!
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flying to Dutch today.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1696
Re: Flying to Dutch today.
7.62, I do remember the work that had to be done on Ballyhoo. Drove around the pile of rocks to get to the shooting range many times. Harry, Thanks for posting the video! I have flown N7811 a lot. Nice to see some video out there. It brings back some good memories. Not sure if I could identify that ...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flying to Dutch today.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1696
Re: Flying to Dutch today.
I flew the Goose out of DUT from 8/98 to 8/03 then flew the Saab 340 in and out of there for the next 12 years. We lost the turbine Goose just before I got hired and then after I moved to town they crashed a couple more. Nobody hurt on the last 2, but hard to see that happen to such amazing aircraft...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tulsa?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3002
Re: Tulsa?
I plan on being there. Never been to this show before and I'm looking forward to it. Hope to find some good deals.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flying to Dutch today.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1696
Re: Flying to Dutch today.
Hope you had fun in Dutch! It has gotten more expensive, but the Wednesday night buffet at the Grand Aleution is still awesome. I flew the Grumman Goose out of there for 5 years and love it.
- Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back after being away for a while....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5360
Re: Back after being away for a while....
Welcome back Victor!
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WINNER .32 brass WINNER
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1045
Re: WINNER .32 brass WINNER
Victor,
The brass arrived! Thank you again. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas.
The brass arrived! Thank you again. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas.
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WINNER .32 brass WINNER
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1045
Re: WINNER .32 brass WINNER
Victor,
Thank you very much! You are very generous and I truely appreciate It.
Thank you very much! You are very generous and I truely appreciate It.
- Thu Nov 27, 2014 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 Winchester in 40-72
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2882
Re: 1895 Winchester in 40-72
Shrapnel, I love that 1895! I have kept my eye out for an octagon barreled 1895 for a long time now. I have yet to see one for sale locally. One of those is high on the want list. I would love to hear how it shoots for you.
- Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Free .32 Win.Spl.brass
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2461
Re: Free .32 Win.Spl.brass
Victor, what a nice thing to do. Happy thanksgiving! I would also like to add my name. Thanks!
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived
- Replies: 98
- Views: 20190
Re: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived
Now that is an interesting rifle. Looking forward to further range reports. I'm not ready to give up my 50-110, but enjoy hearing about a new levergun.
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Bought This Winchester.... (picture heavy)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2475
Re: I Bought This Winchester.... (picture heavy)
Cool rifle! I have a soft spot for the half round barrel Winchesters. If everything measures out correct I suspect someone has messed with the takedown flange itself. It should be a nice flat surface (the face- no notch on top) between the notches over the top of the barrel. Looks messed with. I wou...
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello, Levergunners
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1958
Re: Hello, Levergunners
Welcome aboard!
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester M71
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2004
Re: Winchester M71
Interesting. I got my '71 at Great Northern Guns too. Mine is a standard model with sling swivels and bolt peep.
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1894 and a Winchester 1873!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2417
Re: Winchester 1894!
Very Nice! I love the 1/2 round Winchesters and the 38-55 is one I don't have. Thanks for sharing
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old bikers getting killed
- Replies: 83
- Views: 8628
Re: Old bikers getting killed
Sadly, this topic really hits home with me. I've been riding since I was a kid. Not a lot but several bikes have come and gone. Driving with my kids in my Toyota Tacoma I was hit by an "older" gentleman on a brand new Harley. He was coming up hill on a sweeping corner and just seemed to fr...
- Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flying Over Water
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3897
Re: Flying Over Water
I'm not sure about other places, but here in Alaska we do a lot of overwater flying. Mostly over the Bering Sea which is pretty much an ocean. The only requirement for our Saab 340's (twin turbo-prop with 30 passengers) is any flight greater then 50 miles from shore we are required to carry liferaft...
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: columbia tang sight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 874
Re: columbia tang sight
I have a couple of them. Well made and windage adjustable. Very nice! There is a picture of my '86 with one in a previous post about your largest caliber. You should be able to search my posts and find it.
- Wed May 11, 2011 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello, first post and reason for joining!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3453
Re: Hello, first post and reason for joining!
Welcome aboard! I have a solid frame 53 in 32-20 and love it. Being that it's a family gun, I'd say it's value is priceless. Shoot it, enjoy it, and pass it along.
- Tue May 03, 2011 2:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RCBS WARRANTY SERVICE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2084
Re: RCBS WARRANTY SERVICE
Nothing but good things to say about RCBS. Great customer service!
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some expert advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1022
Re: Need some expert advice
Buffalo Arms has Bertram brass (new) for $58.19 per 20 I think. Not sure what once fired would go for. They also have bullets for $50.00 a box.
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some expert advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1022
Re: Need some expert advice
I say put it up for sale here, and forget the gunshow. I don't know about anyone else here, but I could use the brass. I'm pretty sure I have enough bullets, but it never hurts to have some extra around. Mrs. Sally Crabtree's '86 in 33Win. could always use some more components to keep her going. I'm...
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 110962
Re: OT - When aircraft had style
Grizz, I'm not sure I'm a "hotshot bushpilot" but, we havent "cracked up" all the Grumman Gooses here in Alaska. I flew them out of Dutch Harbor for five years and were still running them out there today. Other then the Beech Stagerwing, it's my favorite airplane to fly. Just som...
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 3:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Alright guys tell me about this Winchester 1894.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2768
Re: Alright guys tell me about this Winchester 1894.
I agree with Mike D. The sling swivels don't seem right to me. It could be the small screen I'm viewing this on but, I can't see any checkering on the forearm. Looks like a neat gun but a letter from Cody would be a must!
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Original 1886 half cock
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2965
Re: Original 1886 half cock
Hard to tell without one right next to it to compare. However, maybe someone has cleaned up (repaired with a file or re-cut) the half-cock notch and removed a little too much material. That might explain why it looks better then the other notch. Just a guess, but who knows.
- Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: KARMA: Lee 38 WCF (AKA 38-40) dies
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3262
Re: KARMA: Lee 38 WCF (AKA 38-40) dies
Congratulations Rich N! Once again, well done Ray Newman, that was very nice of you.
- Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: KARMA: Lee 38 WCF (AKA 38-40) dies
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3262
Re: KARMA: Lee 38 WCF (AKA 38-40) dies
This is a very nice thing you'r doing! I'd like to throw my name in the hat, if AK isn't too far to ship. I have an old colt and could put them to good use. THX
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone shoot a .50 Express?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2504
Re: Anyone shoot a .50 Express?
Perry, I love mine! It started out as a shot-out 40-82 that a friend of mine and Turnbull converted for me. Shot a Caribou with it this last season. I use the Starline brass only now. I have many reformed 348Win cases but have had trouble with them. First, they end up a little short (not a problem)....
- Fri Oct 22, 2010 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 1886 50-110 problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 972
Re: Win 1886 50-110 problem
If you have a full length mag. then just drill and tap a hole in the mag. tube ring and into the mag. Then put a screw in it. If it's far enough forward it should cause no problems with the mag. and will hold your tube tight. Works well on mine. No problems with the heavy loads.
- Sun May 09, 2010 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Picked up a couple of old Colt SAA & Holster.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2212
Re: OT- Picked up a couple of old Colt SAA & Holster.
I love those Colts! It's hard to find a good condition first generation at a good price. It's cool seeing them in pairs.
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 2:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever action varminter
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3951
Re: Lever action varminter
Winchester 64 in 219 Zipper. However, a '65 in 218 Bee would be a close second.
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 'new' vintage Winchester Model 53 (photo)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2547
Re: My 'new' vintage Winchester Model 53 (photo)
Nice rifle Kirk! Looking forward to the range report. It's always nice to hear what your trying in these guns. My 53 in 32WCF needs to be shot more and this just might be what kick-starts it. Still a little chilly but spring is on it's way.
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
- Replies: 95
- Views: 10640
Re: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
I have really enjoyed reading everyones sayings so thought I'd join in:
Need to talk- "Why don't you and me go outside a kick a rock"
Good deal- "He cut a fat hog in the a##"
"He's so poor he don't have a pot to pee in or a window to throw it out"
Need to talk- "Why don't you and me go outside a kick a rock"
Good deal- "He cut a fat hog in the a##"
"He's so poor he don't have a pot to pee in or a window to throw it out"
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A levergun moose hunt in Wyoming
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2558
Re: A levergun moose hunt in Wyoming
Well done! I love hearing about 86's that still go out hunting. Looks like a great way to pack the freezer. What load were you using?
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 12331
Re: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
Thanks Tutt. A friend of mine built it for me and Turnbull did the action work and case colors. The 50EX is one of my favorite calibers. Would like to have gone as far as Rimfire did on his, but just don't have the funds to pull that off. Rimfire's is one of the most beautiful guns I've ever seen!
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 12331
Re: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
That would have to be my Winchester 1886 in 50-110.
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tom Horn's 1876, 1 of 1000 & Winchester "73" movie rifle
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3020
Re: Tom Horn's 1876, 1 of 1000 & Winchester "73" movie rifle
OD,
Any idea what happened to Tom Horns '94?
Any idea what happened to Tom Horns '94?
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7356
Re: 33 WCF questions
By the way, welcome to the campfire 33wcfshooter!
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7356
Re: 33 WCF questions
In Venturino's book he say's in regard to Hornady's published loads that they would "...freeze up my .33 WCF to the point that two hands were required to force open the lever". His load for the 33WCF is 48grs H-4350 which give him a velocity of 1,957 fps. With this load he says "Insta...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7356
Re: 33 WCF questions
I got the H-4350 load from a avid Winchester shooter who hunts with his 86's on a regular basis. I'm told this load is a slight modification to Venturino's load (48grs. H-4350 in "Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West) and works well for him. Haven't tested it enough myself, waiting for warmer we...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 WCF questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7356
Re: 33 WCF questions
I think I heard something about Hornady offering those gas checks again. Could be I heard incorrectly, but worth checking. I have heard that 47grs. +/-.5 of H-4350 and the 200gr. Hornady FP's (if you can find them) works quite well. Be careful of Hornady's load manual for this round......it's very h...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's not a Marlin nor a rimfire, but it has a lever
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1648
Re: It's not a Marlin nor a rimfire, but it has a lever
Beautiful gun! I have a couple half round 24" 94's but none as nice as yours. Sure would like to know what your looking for, that is one fine old Winchester.
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for you Winchester 1894 experts....authentication
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3201
Re: Question for you Winchester 1894 experts....authentication
I have a couple 94's that are similar to the one you describe. The barrel length, while special order for an earlier gun is not unheard of. As usual, Sixgun and Mike D are right on with their advice. These guns have gone through the roof. It's getting to the point I can't afford to buy old Wincheste...
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parkerizing a leveraction?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2853
Re: Parkerizing a leveraction?
How does parkerizing work on the post '64 recievers where re-blueing is not an option? I got some great idea's when I posted my question earlier but parkerizing was not mentioned. Just wondering about more options on these recievers.