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- Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You guys with Winchester 76s ...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2196
Re: You guys with Winchester 76s ...
I have a Uberti 1876 rifle from Taylors & Co. with 28" barrel in .45-60 that I have owned for several years. Quality is excellent and it has an exceptionally beautiful buttstock. It is a very good shooter, although it weighs 11 lbs. and can be difficult to hold up during extended shooting s...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The trouble with IWB carry ...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1485
Re: The trouble with IWB carry ...
I know how you feel. I am a fat guy that carries a Springfield XD Compact .45 ACP inside the waistband using an Alien Gear hybrid holster. I decided it was worth it to me to buy oversize pants to accommodate my weight gains. I buy them two sizes big at Walmart for under $20, then I put suspender but...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 1886 in 40-65
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2903
Re: Model 1886 in 40-65
Some really nice rifles you boys have. If I was lucky enough to own an original 1886 Winchester, the .40-65 would be my caliber of choice.
Shasta
Shasta
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vortex Scopes?....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2071
Re: Vortex Scopes?....
I have two Vortex Vipers, one on a Savage Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor and one on a Remington 700 SPS in 22-250. Both are excellent and I can clearly see ground squirrels at 500+ yards. I think for the money Vortex is the best buy out there.
Shasta
Shasta
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7937
Re: Prayer Request
Griff,
I am deeply saddened to hear that your wife has passed. Please accept my condolences and I pray that you can find peace.
Tim
I am deeply saddened to hear that your wife has passed. Please accept my condolences and I pray that you can find peace.
Tim
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 switch out question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1641
Re: Winchester 94 switch out question
.30-30 family is:
.25-35
.30-30
.32 Special
.32-40
.38-55
I believe the 7-30 Waters is in there too.
.44-40 alternate caliber is .38-40
Shasta
Shasta
.25-35
.30-30
.32 Special
.32-40
.38-55
I believe the 7-30 Waters is in there too.
.44-40 alternate caliber is .38-40
Shasta
Shasta
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help With Loading 38 55
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7865
Re: Need Help With Loading 38 55
I would like to add a bit of advice based on my own experience. If you have not already done so, make sure your loaded round will feed properly from the rifle's magazine. I purchased the long Starline brass for my Winchester 94 Legacy .38-55 rifle, and loaded with a Bear Creek Supply cast lead bulle...
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is NICE 'Second Amendment' Art...!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 926
Re: Now this is NICE 'Second Amendment' Art...!
Absolutely astounding! I will never cease to be amazed by the talent and genius of a true artist. Thank you for posting and I hope all the folks here on the Leverguns forum take the time to watch that short video.
Shasta
Shasta
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting photo time again.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1936
Re: Hunting photo time again.
Great photos as always, Nath. I especially enjoyed the snipe photo as it has been a good many years since I have bagged one of those here in California. As of January 2019, the liberals in charge are requiring non-toxic shot and projectiles for all hunting in California. Since I cannot shoot steel s...
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers please-pregnant family member
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2625
Re: Prayers please-pregnant family member
I can only imagine how stressful this must be for her. I pray she will have a healthy and happy little one.
Shasta
Shasta
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7937
Re: Prayer Request
Griff, I'm very sorry to hear that your missus is so ill. Being at her side is not "hovering". It is fulfilling that part of the age old marriage vow where a man pledges himself to his wife "in sickness and in health". Hopefully better times are coming, meanwhile best wishes and ...
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Surgery done.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4584
Re: Surgery done.
It's good to know you are taking care of your health, and are already up and running, just not at full speed yet. I'm sure you will have a full recovery in short order, and we here on the forum can continue to enjoy your wonderful hunting pictures.
Shasta
Shasta
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boyds gun stocks ...... any opinions?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1026
Re: Boyds gun stocks ...... any opinions?
My only experience with replacement stocks was with my Remington SPS left hand varmint rifle. I got a laminated thumbhole stock from Stocky's Rifle Stocks and the barreled action dropped right in and bolted up into the aluminum bed without a hitch. Give them a look: https://www.stockysstocks.com/ Sh...
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request — For My Mother <Updated>
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3306
Re: Prayer Request — For My Mother
Darryl,
I am very sorry to hear your Mom is not doing well. It sounds as if she is well prepared for whatever may come. You and your family are most certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim
I am very sorry to hear your Mom is not doing well. It sounds as if she is well prepared for whatever may come. You and your family are most certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Shasta.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2240
Re: Happy Birthday Shasta.
Thanks fellas. I turned 68, and the UPS man brought me some presents in the form of boxes of reloading equipment from Buffalo Arms and Dillon.
Shasta
Shasta
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: After Fire Progress Report
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1954
After Fire Progress Report
In light of the generosity shown to me by members of this forum after having been burned out in the Carr Fire here in Shasta County, California, I thought I should give a little progress report; The Office of Emergency Services through a CalRecycle program has finished removing all the debris and as...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else remember this bullet?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2207
Re: Anyone else remember this bullet?
Google Bear Creek Supply; they offer several calibers of moly coated hollow base style bullets. I have some that I intend to try in my .44-40.
Shasta
Shasta
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I am getting a new name
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3311
Re: I am getting a new name
Congratulations to you and yours on the new arrival! I have a T-shirt that reads "Great Dads Get Promoted To Grandpa". My 3 year old granddaughter is the only grandchild I will get, so you can bet she is getting spoiled.
Shasta
Shasta
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Live Ammo From Blank Brass
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2257
Re: Making Live Ammo From Blank Brass
If I understood you correctly, these are fully loaded blanks. If you don't know the powder and load, why would you want to put a bullet in front of them and fire it? Who knows what sort of pressure you would be dealing with? :o :o That is not my intention, but I really did not make myself clear. Th...
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Live Ammo From Blank Brass
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2257
Making Live Ammo From Blank Brass
I'm looking for some experienced advice here. I was gifted about 150 rounds of unfired .45-70 blanks that were originally intended for military line-throwing guns. The headstamp is WCC 56 over 45 M32. I was able to find out that these are Winchester Cartridge Company from 1956, loaded with smokeless...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Montana Antelope With A 1877 Sharps
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3045
Re: Montana Antelope With A 1877 Sharps
Wow, that is a really nice buck you got.
Now I would like to know more about that very fine rifle, such as caliber and barrel size. Did you use BP or smokeless?
Shasta
Now I would like to know more about that very fine rifle, such as caliber and barrel size. Did you use BP or smokeless?
Shasta
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seeking recomendations on cast bullet supplier
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1980
Re: Seeking recomendations on cast bullet supplier
Having lost all my bullet molds and casting equipment in the recent Carr Fire, I found it necessary to buy some bullets. Several of the people I shoot silhouette with recommended the moly coated bullets sold by Bear Creek Supply: https://www.bearcreeksupplybullets.com/ If you buy over $130 worth, sh...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bi-annual forum drive
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5705
Re: Bi-annual forum drive
After all you folks have done for me recently, you bet I am contributing!
Shasta
Shasta
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: cast bullets -- plain base vs. gas check
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1638
Re: cast bullets -- plain base vs. gas check
That is an excellent and very informative read. Thank you for posting the link.
Shasta
Shasta
- Fri Oct 05, 2018 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ways to HELP SHASTA & FAMILY RECOVER from the Fire
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2540
Re: Ways to HELP SHASTA & FAMILY RECOVER from the Fire
Greetings fellow Levergunners! I want to send out a very special "THANK YOU" for all that you have done for the Mort family. When I picked up my mail yesterday, there was TWO Visa gift cards and a spanking new Lee Powder Measure in a carefully prepared box, along with a very nice card. I h...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Waxing Guns
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4247
Re: Waxing Guns
I use either Johnson's Paste Wax or Mequire's Pure Carnuba Paste Wax if I will be hunting in rainy conditions. It is a lesson I learned back in 1982 when I was hunting in the rain with my custom made full stock .54 caliber Hawken. A nice 4-point buck was 40 yards in front of me and my rifle would no...
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fire Recovery Update (with some pictures)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1244
Fire Recovery Update (with some pictures)
It has been two months since the Carr Fire roared into Redding, California and destroyed well over a thousand homes, one of which was my own. Since members of this forum have been very caring, kind, and generous to my wife and I, I thought I should at least update you on how and what we are doing. W...
- Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Woodscolts, strays.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1596
Re: Woodscolts, strays.....
I have one in .45 caliber that I have used for rendezvous pistol shoots for the past 25 or 30 years. They are extremely reliable. The very first thing I did with mine was to remove both front and rear sights and install a small fixed rear sight dovetailed at the rear of the barrel and a simple blade...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers For My Mother
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5209
Re: Prayers For My Mother
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss Blaine. I hope you find comfort in knowing that I and many other fellow levergunners mourn your loss.
Shasta
Shasta
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Shasta
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3271
Re: Hey Shasta
What rifle will you replace first? The very first thing I replaced was my gun safe! It was a Liberty Franklin model with a one hour fire rating. It was totally destroyed inside and out. It was a $3,000 safe that did a good job protecting from entry, but was not big enough. I went to the local gun s...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Shasta
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3271
Re: Hey Shasta
I just sent off some big orders to Midway, Buffalo Arms, Starline Brass, and White Label Bullet Lube. I've got a rain check from Harbor Freight for a new work bench, and as soon as it arrives I will get what I have set up and see what else I might need. I very much appreciate the offers of help from...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Little Good Luck To Go With The Bad
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3037
Re: A Little Good Luck To Go With The Bad
Sent you a PM, Shasta. BTW, did your range there get burned also? Jerry, I got your PM's and much appreciate your generosity. As for the Hat Creek Rifle & Pistol Club range, it is located 60 miles east of the Carr Fire near Burney, CA, but yep, there was another fire up that way too. None of th...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Little Good Luck To Go With The Bad
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3037
A Little Good Luck To Go With The Bad
Having lost just about everything I owned in the recent Carr Fire here in Shasta County, I've been feeling pretty low. About two weeks after the fire there was a Friends of NRA dinner scheduled, and I was urged by a family friend to attend. She had purchased a corporate table and had seats available...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Shasta
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3271
Re: Hey Shasta
Just now got my computer running again, so have not been able to post. Yep, we got burned out and lost just about everything, including my recently restored '67 Camaro. Here is a picture of my place that was posted on the local news website: https://i.imgur.com/KeO1OPe.jpg Here is whats left of my C...
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Today 36 years ago
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3123
Re: Today 36 years ago
Happy 36th Anniversary to you and your missus, Pitchy. That is a major accomplishment, especially in this day and age when marriage and family are taken so lightly.
I too have a very good wife. This coming Friday will mark our 44th anniversary.
Shasta
I too have a very good wife. This coming Friday will mark our 44th anniversary.
Shasta
- Wed May 23, 2018 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Met another Levergunner Today
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1338
Re: Met another Levergunner Today
Thanks for the kind words, Griff. It was an absolute pleasure to finally meet you today. I too wish we could of had more time as you are a mighty interesting feller to talk with. Maybe next time we should schedule a couple days. I'm heading back to the range tomorrow to spend the entire weekend shoo...
- Fri May 18, 2018 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Providence Tool Sights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2737
Re: Providence Tool Sights
I recently bought two of them for my Winchester 1895 rifles from Buffalo Arms. One rifle is an 1898 vintage octagon-barreled .38-72 and the other is a recent production .405 with color case receiver. Both look great with their new sight. Keep in mind you may have to replace the front sight to get yo...
- Mon May 14, 2018 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got A Winchester Low Wall .22LR
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2402
Re: Got A Winchester Low Wall .22LR
Ah, but my Low Wall does indeed have an exposed hammer. It even cocks itself on opening and closing the action, and it has an ejector too! Our club shoots the .22 BPCR discipline, but we let any .22 rifle participate by creating a "Contemporary Rifle" category for those who do not have the...
- Sat May 12, 2018 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got A Winchester Low Wall .22LR
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2402
Re: Got A Winchester Low Wall .22LR
Well dang! I surely wanted to have a look at that low wall but my computer just gets a message that "the image you have requested does not exist or is no longer available". :( I'm sorry about that. I'm having trouble with the forum accepting the pictures. It kept saying they were too big,...
- Sat May 12, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got A Winchester Low Wall .22LR
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2402
Got A Winchester Low Wall .22LR
Sorry for the following long-winded story, but I wanted to tell you how it happened: Nearly a year ago, a local gun store got in several used custom made single shot rifles, one of which caught my eye. It was a new manufacture Winchester Low Wall that had been re-barreled with a heavy 27" barre...
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shousugiban....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2469
Re: Shousugiban....
I've not used that method on a gun stock, but I do use it to put a "barber pole" stripe on muzzleloader ramrods. I wrap the rod with masking tape, leaving about a quarter inch gap between the tape edges, then torch burn the un-taped area to create the stripe.
Shasta
Shasta
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Uberti 1876
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2542
Re: New Uberti 1876
Congratulations on your new rifle. :D Before you do any reloading for it, be sure to test am empty case to see if it will chamber. I have a Taylor's 1876 made by Uberti and the rims of my shortened Starline 45-70 brass were too thick to chamber without exerting a lot of pressure on the lever. Thanks...
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's your favorite bore cleaner?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2332
Re: What's your favorite bore cleaner?
Hot soapy water for the muzzle loaders; good ol' Hoppes for them brass flippin' breech loaders.
Shasta
Shasta
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6829
Re: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
I enjoy hunting and fishing very much, and love driving one or the other of my garage cars:
My bone stock off-frame restored 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
or if I'm in a hurry, my 350 h.p. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Shasta
My bone stock off-frame restored 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
or if I'm in a hurry, my 350 h.p. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Shasta
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Kort aka W30wcf
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8787
Re: John Kort aka W30wcf
I am deeply saddened by the loss of John Kort, and offer sincere condolences to his family. John was truly a giant source of very knowledgeable help and information for us old rifle cranks. I personally received a great deal of guidance from him via numerous emails while dealing with my 1873 Winches...
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4717
Re: 1886 Replicas.. which one??
I have the Winchester 1886 Deluxe pistol grip take-down made by Miroku. It is an exceptionally fine rifle, but I did have to replace the hammer and trigger with Browning components to eliminate the rebounding hammer, which gave frequent light strikes. Now it fires every time.
Shasta
Shasta
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good books about the Winchester 94
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1625
Re: Good books about the Winchester 94
I have a copy of "Winchester Model 94: A Century of Craftsmanship" written by Robert C. Renneberg and find it to be an excellent reference.
https://www.amazon.com/Winchester-Model ... 1440203911
Shasta
https://www.amazon.com/Winchester-Model ... 1440203911
Shasta
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Project: German Martini Schuetzen Rifle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3118
Re: New Project: Stiegele Martini Schuetzen Rifle
Wow! That is a really unique rifle.
Is it really built for a left handed shooter like the picture appears?
Shasta
Is it really built for a left handed shooter like the picture appears?
Shasta
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun show finds.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2115
Re: Gun show finds.
Marlinman,
Congratulations on some good finds!
Since you collect old loading tools, have you seen (or do you have) a copy of the excellent paperback book "Early Loading Tools and Bullet Molds" written in 1988 by R.H. Chamberlain?
Shasta
Congratulations on some good finds!
Since you collect old loading tools, have you seen (or do you have) a copy of the excellent paperback book "Early Loading Tools and Bullet Molds" written in 1988 by R.H. Chamberlain?
Shasta
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merit Adjustable Aperture Sight Discontinued?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1676