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by Model 52B
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man shoots kills ax wielding man
Replies: 16
Views: 1860

Re: Man shoots kills ax wielding man

Over that? We are in complete disagreement. We ARE born with rights that do not come from a government, and our constitution does not grant these rights, but WE the sovereign demand that the DotGov not pass laws that would in any way interfere with them. So, to clarify, you would pass laws that sup...
by Model 52B
Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 94
Replies: 51
Views: 9475

Re: Winchester Model 94

In addition to Winchester 94s in .30-30 and .375 Win, I have: a Winchester 94AE Trapper in .45 Colt; a Rossi 92 20" carbine in .45 Colt; an Armi Sport/Chiappa Model 92 24" Takedown rifle in .45 Colt; a Rossi 92 24" rifle in .357 Mag; and a Rossi 92 20" rifle in .357 Mag. That's a...
by Model 52B
Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man shoots kills ax wielding man
Replies: 16
Views: 1860

Re: Man shoots kills ax wielding man

I've picked a side, and I'm not in favor of more regulation. Unfortunately the only thing that will prevent that is a whole lot more personal responsibility in the gun community. Sadly, too many shooters are focused on expressing their "rights", while forgetting that that with rights come ...
by Model 52B
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man shoots kills ax wielding man
Replies: 16
Views: 1860

Re: Man shoots kills ax wielding man

I can see both sides. Sure, I know my buddies well enough to know they are not prohibited persons, but I won't consider selling face to face to someone I don't know, unless they have an in state concealed carry permit, and matching ID. The problem is that not everyone doing private sales is that dil...
by Model 52B
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?
Replies: 43
Views: 6521

Re: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?

Im pretty sure I wasn't trying to defend their permanence :p Ok, so why not have the best of both. Paint the metal follower the color of choice. Rather than worrying that your functioning lever action repeater suddenly becomes a single shot. :lol: Maybe someone will do a run of powder coated mag fo...
by Model 52B
Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoulder Holsters ???
Replies: 16
Views: 2076

Re: Shoulder Holsters ???

I don't mind a shoulder holster with my 3" Model 60, or with a smaller automatic like the Walther PP or Beretta 71, but the larger holster needed for a 1911 is a lot less comfortable and a lot less concealable. The X15 has a good reputation but quite frankly I find the Goodrich and Gould should...
by Model 52B
Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?
Replies: 43
Views: 6521

Re: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?

I agree with you on the benefits of a shorter, handier action. I'm not a SASS shooter or a real fan of the 1873 for field purposes, however for short range (150 yards or less) hunts in the woods I prefer one of my Model 92s in .357 Mag or .45 Colt to one of my Model 94s in .30-30 or .375 Win, due to...
by Model 52B
Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?
Replies: 43
Views: 6521

Re: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?

If someone could engineer a short stroke mod for the Rossi, it'd probably bring back a resurgence of the 1892's near domination of the sport of cowboy shootin'. When I started this game, the Rossi far outnumbered the Uberti '66 & '73 clones, and was favored pretty evenly with the Marlin 1894, b...
by Model 52B
Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1892 Trapper Carbine - Marble peep sight help
Replies: 15
Views: 5055

Re: Chiappa 1892 Trapper Carbine - Marble peep sight help

I have a Armi Sport 1892 Takedown and it does indeed take the Winchester screw set. http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h470/SDBB57/1F4EAED0-585A-49A8-AFB4-7BDB80780F29_zpsngun783a.jpg It's fact that many people set their lever guns up for short and long range use by retaining the rear sight. Depend...
by Model 52B
Sat Mar 05, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?
Replies: 43
Views: 6521

Re: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?

LSI now carries the Armi Sport/Chiappa 92 but it's still called the Puma Model. The obvious follow up question is: How does the Chiappa 92 compare to the Rossi these days? I bought a new old stock Charles Daly marked Armi Sport/Chiappa Model 92 Takedown rifle in .45 Colt a few years ago and it was ...
by Model 52B
Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Schofield
Replies: 16
Views: 2871

Re: Schofield

I've drooled over them forever myself. Never had one. Only have one friend who has had one, and he said they were junk. Cooled my jets a little bit (that and the price nearly doubling since I started yearning for one) Most of the companies importing Italian made reproductions have them made to indi...
by Model 52B
Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357mag levergun vs 300 BLK AR15
Replies: 82
Views: 21012

Re: 357mag levergun vs 300 BLK AR15

Muzzle velocities are nice, but what about their downrange ballistics? I'd suspect their pointy bullets don't give up what the "blunts" in your levergun will. If you look at trajectory and stay with a sub sonic load of say 220 grains at 1020 fps, the point black range is pretty poor - abo...
by Model 52B
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRVI ammo
Replies: 14
Views: 2593

Re: PRVI ammo

I buy it in .22 Hornet and I agree the accuracy is mediocre. But it's good brass, and .22 Hornet brass can be hard to find and expensive when you find it.

I also buy it in 7.62 Nagant, where it is not only available but nicely priced and it's the quickest, cheapest way to get reloadable brass.
by Model 52B
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got busted carrying concealed
Replies: 27
Views: 4078

Re: Got busted carrying concealed

I like the vest, and own many, but then again I always wore vest before from the time I was a Kid. I usually carry a 1911 of some flavor, IWB holster and open vest. Maybe it's the cowboy hats and boots that helps me get away with it, but I have never been called out, of course some people that know...
by Model 52B
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got busted carrying concealed
Replies: 27
Views: 4078

Re: Got busted carrying concealed

I also carry concealed. Do any/many of you who do carry an extra magazine, strip or speed loader ? There's a spare magazine carrier called a "snag mag" that looks like a pocket carry knife with the clip outside your weak side front pocket. Considering one of these as a way to carry a spar...
by Model 52B
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: powders for the .357 rifle
Replies: 51
Views: 9385

Re: powders for the .357 rifle

I'm a fan of 296 in a .357 rifle. I get an average velocity of 2,170 fps in a 24" barrel with a published load of 20 grains of 296 and a 125 gr XTP. SD in velocity is in the 15-17 fps range with a WSP primer and my tang sighted Rossi 92 shoots 2.5" groups at 100 yards with this load. I've ...
by Model 52B
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longmire on A&E
Replies: 9
Views: 1298

Re: Longmire on A&E

It's not a "dispute" or about money and power, but rather A&E's choice in business models. Many cable networks prefer to own their own programs and produce in-house, and A&E launched A&E studios to do just that. Longmire was one of only a handful of shows that A&E did not o...
by Model 52B
Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1716

Re: Winchester 94 Question

I agree that if it fails the bump test as you've described, it's too light. Now, it should be caught by the half cock notch when that happens as well as the trigger is not actually pulled. If not, then you've got additional problems. If the engagement between the hammer and sear looks sound, and doe...
by Model 52B
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .243 re-bore
Replies: 12
Views: 2342

Re: .243 re-bore

Rebarrelling an action based on the '98 Mauser isn't complicated. I'd just get a new barrel blank in the caliber you want, then have it turned to the same profile as your original and call it good. It will be cheaper in the end and won't have all the problems inherent in re boring or re lining a bar...
by Model 52B
Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remodelling apertures?
Replies: 7
Views: 765

Re: Remodelling apertures?

Military apertures tend to be flat plates as they are often stamped from sheet steel. It's just a cost of production thing. The old M16A1 sights were flat on the back and cupped on the front to reduce reflections and glare in some situations. IIRC the M14 uses a similar flat back and a counter bored...
by Model 52B
Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Tang Sight -- I can see!
Replies: 14
Views: 1774

Re: New Tang Sight -- I can see!

Sixgun is on the money. I've always liked the aperture sight, since my military service and service rifle competition days. And my first Model 94 got Lyman No 2 as soon as they started making them again (1995). Now that I'm pushing 50 real hard, I NEED a tang sight to be able to use iron sights. In ...
by Model 52B
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1 carbine and cartridge
Replies: 80
Views: 7011

Re: M1 carbine and cartridge

The slight taper does not matter - the cases work fine with a carbide die and no lube. I've never been bothered by bullet bulge and .30 carbine brass life is pretty good, so I don't sweat a little over working of the brass. The M1 Carbine does not have a whole lot of authority when chambering brass,...
by Model 52B
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester big bore .375?s
Replies: 20
Views: 2590

Re: Winchester big bore .375?s

As far as i know the only company that has made .375 Win in any meaningful amount has been Winchester. They had 200 and 250 grain loadings, but they discontinued the 250 gr loading several years ago. They are also not making the 200 gr loading currently, due to focusing on more popular calibers in t...
by Model 52B
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've seen semiauto's "double" but never a REVOLVER...!
Replies: 20
Views: 1755

Re: I've seen semiauto's "double" but never a REVOLVER...!

AJ, does an M1A really kick that bad? I've never shot one, but I've held a few and boy are they heavy. I'd have thought that it would soak up most of the recoil. Yep, the M1A is not a hard recoiling rifle for exactly those reasons. I shot M14s and M1A in service rifle competition in the late 80s th...
by Model 52B
Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32/20 on deer
Replies: 45
Views: 4243

Re: 32/20 on deer

Sadly, dad passed in 2002. He's now got a great view of a meadow, pine trees and the occasional elk. ----- I'd recommend a bit more cartridge on deer - 150 grains at 2000 fps seems to get the job done pretty well under a wide range of conditions, even when the conditions are challenging as opposed t...
by Model 52B
Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloading - Similar/Same Powder Availability
Replies: 13
Views: 1892

Re: Handloading - Similar/Same Powder Availability

Canister grade powders used in reloading are certainly more consistent than the large lots of powder that ammo manufacturers buy that are blended for a specific application - but there is still some variation. If you experimented with several lots of H-110 and W-296, you'd find there is as much vari...
by Model 52B
Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32/20 on deer
Replies: 45
Views: 4243

Re: 32/20 on deer

In 1941 when my dad was 15, he was driving a tractor with a Model 92 in .32-20 on board. It slipped and on the way down the hammer struck part of the tractor, sheared the half cock notch and shot him under the ribs with the bullet passing through a lung and exiting out the upper part of his back. He...
by Model 52B
Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would you load this powder ???????
Replies: 18
Views: 1746

Re: Would you load this powder ???????

An ether, acetone or alcohol smell is entirely normal. Those are solvents that are often used in powder production. If it has an irritating acidic smell that's a sign of decomposition. Deteriorating smokeless powder can also produce reddish fumes - which is a little different than reddish dust in th...
by Model 52B
Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sight?
Replies: 3
Views: 443

Re: Tang sight?

1998 - per their web site: http://www.marblearms.com/history.html They also state: "After Webster Marble’s death in 1930, the sight line remained unchanged until 1968…" ---- I know when I wanted to add a tang sight to a Model 94 in 1995, the Lyman No 2 was the only game in town for new sig...
by Model 52B
Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on Rossi R92 levergun?
Replies: 31
Views: 4355

Re: Opinions on Rossi R92 levergun?

Rossi's quality assurance is a little spotty and you definitely want to do a very careful pre purchase inspection with a Rossi, including running some dummy rounds through it. If you go over to rossi-rifleman.com you can find a pre purchase checklist that will catch most of the potential problems. -...
by Model 52B
Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35-30/30 update
Replies: 22
Views: 3219

Re: 35-30/30 update

I ran into that with those bulk bullets from Midway before too. I've used cream of wheat to form 375 Win cases from 30-30. Only lost 3 or 4 out of 100 that way. Did JES do the rebore? Sounds like a great conversion. I do the same thing. I use 8 grs of Unique, th add cream of wheat to about half way...
by Model 52B
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35-30/30 update
Replies: 22
Views: 3219

Re: 35-30/30 update

I ran into that with those bulk bullets from Midway before too. I've used cream of wheat to form 375 Win cases from 30-30. Only lost 3 or 4 out of 100 that way. Did JES do the rebore? Sounds like a great conversion. I do the same thing. I use 8 grs of Unique, add cream of wheat to about half way up...
by Model 52B
Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alternatives to gas checks?
Replies: 23
Views: 2142

Re: Alternatives to gas checks?

I started using 1/4" poly fiber wads in a couple of my .38-55 and .45-70 loads and in addition to eating up some excess case volume, they seem to do a nice job in preventing leading. I just use 1/4" thick polyester quilt batting from a craft or sewing store and cut it in 5/8" squares ...
by Model 52B
Fri Nov 01, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixed vs Variable
Replies: 20
Views: 1757

Re: Fixed vs Variable

Back in the day (1970's) the common wisdom around home was that 4x could be made to work for anything east of the Mississippi, while 6x was potentially better for a few things, like antelope, in the big flat states out west. Since I lived out west where distances were long, I went with a 6x. Of cour...
by Model 52B
Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt Thrust Experiment #3 .22 LR & .44-40
Replies: 110
Views: 13987

Re: Bolt Thrust Experiment #3 .22 LR & .44-40

.22 L.R. - 24,000 SAMMI MAP Case head pressure = 831.3 p.s.i. ( .210" heel dia. x .5 = .105 x .105 x 3.14 x 24,000 psi) I just did not feel that there is anything even remotely close to 831.3 lbs of bolt thrust. If there was, my Ruger semi auto pistol would likely have shot loose many rounds a...
by Model 52B
Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Tang Sight would fit my Rifle?
Replies: 15
Views: 1868

Re: Which Tang Sight would fit my Rifle?

Will shimming it be secure enough to not get bumped out of wack?.../ .../SO: if I am planning on only zeroing it in at 100yds, and will hold over for anything above (honestly I probably wont be shooting at much over 100yds as i dont have access to anything over 100yds) will the LYMAN be sufficient ...
by Model 52B
Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old West Burial ?
Replies: 27
Views: 2864

Re: Old West Burial ?

92&94 wrote:That casket is pretty snug :mrgreen:

Smaller hole to dig! :lol:
Less lumber wasted as well. Trees large enough for decent sized planks could be scarce in many areas, and then you still needed a saw mill.
by Model 52B
Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Tang Sight would fit my Rifle?
Replies: 15
Views: 1868

Re: Which Tang Sight would fit my Rifle?

The shimming business on tang sights is not very satisfactory, unless you confine your shooting to one distance, say, 100 yards. If your sight is not level, any elevation adjustment will also be a windage adjustment. I agree, sadly there is no such thing as a free lunch. The effect of a canted sigh...
by Model 52B
Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma wood?
Replies: 9
Views: 1771

Re: Puma wood?

My dad was far more of an expert on wood than I am, but my best guess is that the Rossi/Braztech mystery jungle wood wood is related to basswood. It's a very light, almost white wood, is reasonably hard, fine grained, reasonably lightweight, dimensionally stable, and does not absorb much water or sw...
by Model 52B
Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Tang Sight would fit my Rifle?
Replies: 15
Views: 1868

Re: Which Tang Sight would fit my Rifle?

I've used both the reproduction Lyman No 2 and the Marbles standard tang sights. The Marbles is windage and elevation adjustable in .4 MOA clicks (approximately - the actual depends on barrel length/sight radius). The Lyman No 2 is only adjustable for elevation. The lock on it is great - far better ...
by Model 52B
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Deer of the season
Replies: 8
Views: 899

Re: First Deer of the season

Nice doe! That's going to be good eating.

Nice Ruger as well. Like you, I also like hunting with a single shot.
by Model 52B
Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1885 .22 Hornet load suggestions and experiences?
Replies: 8
Views: 2191

Re: Browning 1885 .22 Hornet load suggestions and experience

Thanks, but no thanks. My other .22 Hornet loves them.
by Model 52B
Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dismal Results On Bolt Thrust Experiment #2
Replies: 88
Views: 8657

Re: Dismal Results On Bolt Thrust Experiment #2

Mr. Vance, Mr. 52b thinks this is a dumb subject. If it's so dumb, why did P.O. Ackley and John Barsness say in print that there is little to no bolt thrust in LOW pressure cartridges? Mr. 52b sure does not sound like he is dumb, on the contrary, he appears to be very intelligent. Who is the regula...
by Model 52B
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1885 .22 Hornet load suggestions and experiences?
Replies: 8
Views: 2191

Re: Browning 1885 .22 Hornet load suggestions and experience

Thanks for the responses so far. I went back to the range this afternoon with 46 gr. Remington HP bullets with Win, 296 and Lil Gun. The Browning 1885 likes them about as well as my other two .22 Hornets, but the average was still around 1.62" for all the loads tried. Two loads however (9.0 gr ...
by Model 52B
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dismal Results On Bolt Thrust Experiment #2
Replies: 88
Views: 8657

Re: Dismal Results On Bolt Thrust Experiment #2

Ok, maybe I came off a bit harsh. I apologize for any offense that was taken. It's still hard to watch the video and not catch the difference between operating the bolt via the slide and pushing it back via bolt thrust, or to consider blow back operation and make the connection that something is off...
by Model 52B
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1885 .22 Hornet load suggestions and experiences?
Replies: 8
Views: 2191

Browning 1885 .22 Hornet load suggestions and experiences?

I recently acquired a NIB Browning 1885 in .22 Hornet. It's been on the dealer shelf since 2009 (per the date code in the serial) and I'm both a single shot and a .22 Hornet fan, so the low ball price he quoted seemed to work out for both of us. I was aware of the 1-16" barrel, but also aware t...
by Model 52B
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dismal Results On Bolt Thrust Experiment #2
Replies: 88
Views: 8657

Re: Dismal Results On Bolt Thrust Experiment #2

This is my first visit to this thread and I have to say after reading page one, it ranked up there as absolutely one of the dumbest threads I've ever read. I couldn't bear to read much more of it. Kudo's to JRD for pointing out the obvious difference between cycling the action via the slide, versus ...
by Model 52B
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 AE, .45 colt
Replies: 14
Views: 6998

Re: Winchester 94 AE, .45 colt

Model52B, Much of the perceived roughness is the way that rebounding hammer action works. It's just not as smooth as the half cock action. The rest of the differences are because 94s are different from the 92s. Different rifles designed different for different cartridges. Nothing wrong with that, j...
by Model 52B
Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 AE, .45 colt
Replies: 14
Views: 6998

Re: Winchester 94 AE, .45 colt

I also have a 1985 Model 94 Trapper (#5,353,5xx) in .45 Colt. I like the case hardened receiver, I like the accuracy, and I like the reliability, but it's not as smooth functioning as a Model 92. It's also about an inch longer than a model 92, so the 16" trapper is only about 2 1/2 inches short...
by Model 52B
Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 Marbles Tang Sight Questions...
Replies: 9
Views: 755

Re: 2 Marbles Tang Sight Questions...

The standard Marbles apertures are, .032, .055 and .102. For general shooting, I tended to favor the middle one, while on overcast days or in heavy woods where there was less light and shorter ranges, I went with the large one. I personally found the ghost ring that results from removing the apertur...