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I couldn't log on to the 24hourcampfire yesterday evening or this morning and figured something happened to the server. Glad I thought to visit here.

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When I am horseback with rifle in scabbard, rounds are loaded in the magazine and not chambered. When I am on a walk-about there is a round in the chamber and the hammer rests in the "safety" notch. In a vehicle we are riding empty.

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Mr. Murbach said it well, it is the gun that determines the potential. Of course the shooter and quality of ammo is part of the equation but to a lesser degree than the particular caliber. High quality workmanship of the firearm always nets good results for me. I have been fortunate to find excellen...

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I have a Winchester 9422M as well. A very handy and useful rifle around the Farm and nice to carry on long walks. Mine prefers the Winchester JHP ammo.

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6pt, I know what you are talking about. My collection of fine firearms requires more time to maintain each year than I can allocate. I think my growing areas of other interests confounds my available time. Not to mention getting sidetracked on must do homeowner projects that keep the Homestead safe ...

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I can see that you have your Horses best interest in mind. Hope we can be of further assistance. Tonight we have wind blowing to 22+ mph and the temperature dropping to about 20 degrees, my house is creaking and talking a bit. Horses are in the barn munching on hay, tomorrow they will be turned out ...

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Memories of hunting cornfield Ringneck Pheasants and Cottontail Rabbits as boy growing up in Michigan remind me of what ignited my hunting passion and love of the outdoors. I eventually ended up with an early 12 gauge Browning BSS M/F choke as my field gun. Always thought I would get a Winchester Mo...

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Sounds like you did good. Looking forward to your pictures. BTW I used to spend a fair amount of time hunting and fishing in Oceana County near Shelby. Beautiful country and close to Lake Michigan. Model 94's work well in those wetlands.

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I'd replace it with the same thing. If you want to experience something new take a look at the Benchmade line up. I prefer the models that use the Axis lock. Excellent quality.

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Good post. I walked today looking for deer antler sheds. My dogs, an eleven year old Lab and a one year old GSD are tired as well. We all had a big dinner and are relaxing...

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I've lost several very good dogs. I end up getting another one right off. I feel it helps heal the loss, and takes nothing from the old friendship either. All dogs are individuals, and stand alone on their own personalities and merits. I don't feel any are really replacements per se, just the next ...

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Start a good Worming program. Check with your local Feed Store. Food: Good clean water in stock tank(morning and night make sure a critter didnt find it's way into the tank and die) and in stall buckets. Wash out often. Salt lick in paddock and barn. Clean Hay, no mold, I use Orchard Grass Alfalfa m...

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Thanks Dave.

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Wrangler George Strait's for riding Horses, the cut and sewing of the seams are done with consideration of this pursuit in mind. Carrhart denim jeans are made from heavier cloth and are good for cooler weather when afoot. When it's cold and wet, nothing beats wool.

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Thank you Sir. I am overwhelmed by the beauty and harsh reality of these images.

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I bought this one, a 1961 version about ten years ago. So far it has three Whitetails to it's credit.

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That's a nice looking rifle. Have you had any opportunities to harvest any game with it?

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Very nice set up you have put together. Workmanship looks superb.

Looking forward to hearing of your travels with that rifle.

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For more than 30 years I have carried a S&W Model 34 4" .22 in a pocket or in a Bianchi Outdoorsman holster. Not as easy to hold steady as my K22's but it's so easy to pack that it is there when you need it. I like carrying a big bore as well but when I have the .22 with me I am more inclin...

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I have found the .41 Magnum loaded with 220 gr. H&G Keith designed bullet over 7.5 grains of Unique duplicates a similar load in the .44 Special with better accuracy from a factory revolver. I grew up carrying a Ruger Blackhawk .41 with a 4 5/8" barrel. Easy to pack and this load will take ...

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Swampman, Nice rig you have there. I like the Hudson Bay pattern too. I use a Norlund and a vintage Collins Hudson Bay axe. I just picked up my second S&N, a "Camp Axe", I have used a Michigan pattern for decades mostly for splitting firewood. When afoot, I travel the woods the same wa...

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I full length resize using RCBS dies and crimp with the Lee tool. Always trim new brass and uniform primer pockets. Trim after every other shooting. I toss 30wcf brass after 4-5 reloads. I may be over doing it but I'm not inclined to push bottle neck cartridge reloads in leveractions.

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I think it "depends" on what is your primary intended purpose for the handgun. I like the Smith 29's and 629's as well as the Ruger old model Flattop if we are restricted to .44 magnums. Probably a S&W Mountain Gun would suit me just fine in my "neck of the woods" for a revol...

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I have owned both the Marlin 39A and the Mountie. Without question they are examples of best in class .22 lever actions. My personal needs for a .22 long rifle has evolved into precise shooting for small game, taking only head shots I use a Kimber 82C or a Ruger 77/22 for this type of small game hun...

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Bigahh

I started reading at the top and came across several names from the past. First thought was glad these guy's are back. You gave me a wakeup call.

Good info in any event.

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I thought standard .45 acp rounds were the norm for the 1917 considering the era of mfg.. That's all I use in my 1911's and never feel under gunned. The standard .45 acp load is the equivalent of the "Skeeter Skelton" .44 Special load.

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Great story. I am getting hungry just thinking about those Trout filets..... I admire and agree with your respect for this Game Fish.

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Mine was a Barlow made by Imperial.

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My best find was spotting what looked like the end of a bottle sticking out of the dirt. Well it was a broken bottle. A little bit of digging around uncovered several very nice, very old whiskey bottles, the type that were sealed with a cork. Glad I was wearing a game vest that day to carry back my ...

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Gents,

Thanks for the ideas and feedback. I'll have to place a front site order and do some experimenting. This was the information I was looking for. Much appreciated.

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I have been considering swapping out the front sight on my Marlin 1894C .357 Magnum. I presently use a Williams Foolproof with one of the gold ring "twilight" inserts and the stock factory front sight. This set up is pretty good but a green fiber optic should give a better low light/bad li...

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Nice rifle. Screws can be purchased from Tapaderas Winchesters. fyi

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I have a Browning 92 .357 and a Marlin 1894 .357. They are both fine Rifles. Of course the Marlin takedown capability (for cleaning) is superior as is the ability to add a receiver sight. However the Browning is a solid Rifle and is very smooth with the dual locking lugs and Historic design. The Bro...

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Very nice indeed! Hoping to hear more details...

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Rangerider7,

Outstanding stag grips on your Blackhawk, I like the bark and color. The virtues of the .45 Colt are legend.

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S.D. Meyers sure turned out some exceptional floral carving. That is one fine looking rig!

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That Bow is a real beauty! Nice shooting as well. Our weather finally cooled off here, think I'll get the bow's out this weekend. I think I'm running short on arrows, in fact I never have enough arrows...

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I enjoy the stories as well.

Thanks!

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I use cast Lyman's 429421 sized @ .430, they average 248 grains. Loaded over 7.5 grains of Unique. Excellent load developed by Skeeter Skelton. Very useful for anything I have seen or can imagine in my neck of the woods.

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I use both as well. Mostly in lever actions. No problems.

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It depends......W748, Varget, IMR 3031 and Unique are all very useful propellents for the .30 wcf

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For regular use I am a fan of both, leaning towards the .30 wcf for hunting applications. However under your scenario I would favor the .357 'cause I can reload it easier than the 30/30 and the my brass will last longer as well. Reloading .357 with carbide dies is far less complex than lubing bottle...

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I have one and find it very useful as a short range walking around rifle that is useful for dispatching varmints. Mine wears the original open sights sighted for 50yds. Likes Winchester jacketed HP 40 gr. ammo. Easy to carry and everybody likes to shoot it.

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I have a Browning 53. I did not have any issues finding components. These are very nice rifles to carry while walking the fields and woods. I like the way they come to the shoulder and "point". The rifle and barrel seems very well balanced for off hand shooting.

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I am really fond of mine as well. I keep one in the truck and one in the house as a go to rifle. Need to find one more for a spare.....

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I have had very good results with the Winchester 40 grain hp in my 94/22 magnum.

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Nice Rifle.....I am using the Speer 130 fn bullets myself, over W748 powder for Whitetails here in Kentucky with good results....

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My every day rifles would be the following with the caveat that I almost have the calibers figured out but the final platform is still a work in progress. Small Game & Varmints: Winchester 94/22M or a Browning 53 in 32-20 General Utility "go to rifle": Browning 92 .357 or a Marlin 1894...

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In the July/August issue of "The Backwoodsman" there is an article about the Cold Steel version of the Canadian Belt Knife, titled "The Best 20 Bucks I ever Spent".

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