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by mikld
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: accuracy difference between calibres?
Replies: 23
Views: 2168

Re: accuracy difference between calibres?

Not wanting to be a jerk, but let me try and simplify my question; which caliber, diameter of a bullet would be intrinsically more accurate? A round nose, designed weight bullet compared to another diameter, round nose designed weight bullet fired from the same universal receiver (and similar design...
by mikld
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: accuracy difference between calibres?
Replies: 23
Views: 2168

Re: accuracy difference between calibres?

I had a similar (same) question a while back (20 years + and never got an answer just "my 64 cal bolt gun was way more accurate than my 33 cal. pump."), and perhaps my question fits here. Is there any caliber that is inherently, generally in all guns, with any load, more accurate? I fully ...
by mikld
Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anyone else experiencing a ton of bogus calls today?
Replies: 33
Views: 2596

Re: Is anyone else experiencing a ton of bogus calls today?

Yep, we get so many we don't answer the phone any more. My wife got a "hearing impaired" phone with a large screen that shows what the caller says, and also the caller's number and name. When it rings we will either glance at the screen or wait for a message. I add (re-add) our number to t...
by mikld
Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How 'bout this for a "if only one gun" scenario...?
Replies: 6
Views: 1033

Re: How 'bout this for a "if only one gun" scenario...?

I've seen this question a few times and the only way I cam answer is "change the question to if you could only have one gun in each caliber...". My ideas change often. Not being snarky, but one day my Garand is my choice, one day my Masada, one day Ruger SBH, One day my SSA 45 Colt, one da...
by mikld
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bent Magazine Tube
Replies: 8
Views: 1450

Re: Bent Magazine Tube

Also try Steve's Gunz aka Nate Kiowa Jones. He is the Rossi lever gun specialist... https://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php? ... urers_id=3
by mikld
Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From The Loading Bench
Replies: 8
Views: 1377

Re: From The Loading Bench

Amen...
by mikld
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee F.C.D......
Replies: 17
Views: 2930

Re: Lee F.C.D......

Many times a poster just says "Lee FCD" and that doesn't really explain which one they're talking about. But I'm guessing the OP is talking about the collet crimp dies for bottlenecked cartridges... Yeah it comes in a red plastic box on which is boldly printed LEE FACTORY CRIMP DIE and .3...
by mikld
Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee F.C.D......
Replies: 17
Views: 2930

Re: Lee F.C.D......

Many times a poster just says "Lee FCD" and that doesn't really explain which one they're talking about. But I'm guessing the OP is talking about the collet crimp dies for bottlenecked cartridges...
by mikld
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Shortage
Replies: 27
Views: 3934

Re: Ammo Shortage

I grew up in Earthquake country and being prepared is what every normal/sane person did. Not many people ran out and bought a year's worth of food and supplies, most bought bit by bit. I did that with my reloading components too (I very rarely bought factory ammo except for 22 lr). I weathered all t...
by mikld
Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has?
Replies: 41
Views: 4470

Re: Who has?

I don't drive a high dollar pickup and shoot a junker. I have a '05 Tacoma I bought new and shoot a '96 Puma in 44 Magnum. Once I started casting (sizing) for the rifle on my own and started using 89 Octane in the Tacoma, I have had zero problems with both and each has been fun and served me quite w...
by mikld
Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm getting soft in my later years
Replies: 21
Views: 3368

Re: I'm getting soft in my later years

Nuttin' soft about loving a critter. I cried like a baby when I took our miniature Dachshund for her last vet visit. She showed us total unconditional love for 14 years...
by mikld
Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Both Sides of a Story..."
Replies: 12
Views: 2519

Re: "Both Sides of a Story..."

I learned about newspapers in 1965. My brother was in an auto accident and one passenger died. He was not driving, but the story ruined the drivers life (19 years old). Headlines on the local newspaper; "Drunken teen age party ends in death". All 3 occupants of the car were athletes, in th...
by mikld
Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet lube from Home Depot
Replies: 11
Views: 2610

Re: Bullet lube from Home Depot

Yep. BTDT. For many years the wax toilet rings were made of beeswax, but all that I have seen recently are "junk wax" or "petroleum wax, or dregs which can be anything gooey. FWIW; http://www.lee-loader.com/index.php http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?78890-Wax-toilet-ring...
by mikld
Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was censored on FB yesterday
Replies: 20
Views: 3215

Re: Was censored on FB yesterday

I addition to social media, we are seeing a lot of "reality" shows on TV. They are "popular" because many people live vicariously with/through the people on these shows and their many problems. Years ago I wondered how anyone could possibly be interested in a young woman's dating...
by mikld
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was censored on FB yesterday
Replies: 20
Views: 3215

Re: Was censored on FB yesterday

While I'm not defending the "social media" sites, I don't have the "problems" many complain about. Granted if I post about every aspect of my daily life it can be like standing on the corner, nekkid, shouting about my bowel movements and sex life. Being a Bible thumping, handgun ...
by mikld
Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: yep, this about how its sums it up with the new administration
Replies: 5
Views: 1162

Re: yep, this about how its sums it up with the new administration

KEEP COUNTING! The closer we look the more truth appears.
by mikld
Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Savage combo guns
Replies: 12
Views: 2077

Re: The Savage combo guns

Any body have .410 slug ballistics handy?
by mikld
Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Didn't realize how dangerous books are !!
Replies: 10
Views: 1635

Re: Didn't realize how dangerous books are !!

Can these (dangerous) books be sent to you private party from the US?
by mikld
Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perhaps most of you know this .. (error on Spanish Flu Corrected)
Replies: 13
Views: 1852

Re: Perhaps most of you know this .. (error on Spanish Flu Corrected)

I think the human race is a plague on the Earth and Mother Nature keeps trying to get rid of it. The human race has become an "Antibiotic Resistant" disease on the Earth, but Mother Nature keep trying... :shock: :D
by mikld
Sat Oct 17, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hey Californians !
Replies: 13
Views: 2729

Re: hey Californians !

If you are n CA, no matter how long, you are subject to CA laws. I live in So. Coastal Oregon and to get to most of the towns east of here one must travel through CA for about an hour. Most folks, and gun shops here know that CA doesn't recognize OR concealed carry permits. The legal way to go inlan...
by mikld
Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Acquires Marlin - it is Official!
Replies: 12
Views: 2139

Re: Ruger Acquires Marlin - it is Official!

I wonder how long before the Marlin/Ruger 336 hits the shelves. I'm needing another 30-30...
by mikld
Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 'newbie' gun video
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Another 'newbie' gun video

Some of the "video commandos" are OK, most are not. I look at 3, for entertainment and glean some info on specific guns being tested, but like almost everything I see on my computer screen, I take it with a grain of Bullseye...
by mikld
Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you doing to get ready
Replies: 23
Views: 2878

Re: What are you doing to get ready

I grew up in earthquake country (So. CA) and stayed prepared with a min on 2 weeks food/water/misc. living supplies, and do so today with mebbe 4 weeks supply. I have a 3000 W generator (small I know, but enough for short term). I was on a "Response Team" at work and have 4 "emergency...
by mikld
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 7
Views: 2260

Re: I Think This Sums Up Governor Cuomo Pretty Well

Good pic. But the only thing "wrong" is it is logical. I have yet to see any anti-gun politician understand, or show any logic...
by mikld
Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 19
Views: 2625

Re: Now I'm REALLY Upset!!

It's been at least three seasons since I watched any NFL games (Not For Long). I used to be a fan of NFL games (National Felon's League) but after the sports side was overtaken by the leftest politics I can't bring myself to watch any. I occasionally watched baseball but they too have gone to the le...
by mikld
Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why izzit?
Replies: 11
Views: 2446

Re: Why izzit?

You fellers are just special... :wink:
by mikld
Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Great Gun Lube At A Fair Price

I have been using "Lubrimatic" red lithium grease for quite a while, and the same method as Steve; poked a hole in the lid and pushed in an acid brush. I also use white lithium grease that I bought for my Garand, and neither seem to get "old" and gummy, but there is very little r...
by mikld
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "It's Only Painful To Others..."
Replies: 14
Views: 2679

Re: "It's Only Painful To Others..."

it ain't so.. the human soul lives forever.. when we are dead we will know it .. if we are a follower of and believer in Christ, trusting only Him for our eternal future, we go immediately into His presence. if we reject Christ, there is a bureaucracy tasked to deal with that. given that, the meme ...
by mikld
Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facing a Diffcult Situation
Replies: 26
Views: 3295

Re: Facing a Diffcult Situation

The only coffee I could taste for quite a while after throat cancer radiation was Cowboy Coffee. Since I had little experience with "camping" or "cowboy" coffee I just tossed a handful of ground coffee in a bit less than a quart of cold water, and brought it to a boil and removed...
by mikld
Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Different Lever gun...
Replies: 11
Views: 1787

Re: Different Lever gun...

Hmmm.
by mikld
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Different Lever gun...
Replies: 11
Views: 1787

Re: Different Lever gun...

In/a
by mikld
Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Different Lever gun...
Replies: 11
Views: 1787

Different Lever gun...

n/a
by mikld
Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These are for pretty ...
Replies: 20
Views: 3271

Re: These are for pretty ...

BBQ ammo for a lever gun? :lol:
by mikld
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New look for gun forums
Replies: 5
Views: 1410

New look for gun forums

First off, I'm not some old, stiff necked codger unable to accept change. I have been using computers in my work and at home for many years (since '86?) and use mine daily (I have immediate access to the world's largest source of information). But I really don't like the trend of reloading, shooting...
by mikld
Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever hear of the Eötvös effect?
Replies: 14
Views: 2580

Re: Ever hear of the Eötvös effect?

So, on my next ultra long range shot, I'll make sure I shoot East to West or West to East...
by mikld
Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun confiscation
Replies: 27
Views: 3221

Re: gun confiscation

Unfortunately, I think most of the sane citizens would comply if confiscation does happen. The normal Joe Gun Owner probably doesn't want a fight with armed "combat ready police" and if some came door to door, I think many would comply. Now an organized "resistance" (which I woul...
by mikld
Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Big Boy issues
Replies: 18
Views: 5773

Re: Henry Big Boy issues

Silly question I know, but did you give it a good cleaning when you got it home? Magnums are a bit longer than Specials so maybe a dirty chamber?
by mikld
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 1545

Re: With All The Free Time We Have, Shooting Bench Anyone?

Nice looking bench. I made one similar with the same folding legs. But For some reasonI though a heavy top would be better so I glued 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood and cut out the top. Now this old guy doesn't like luffing that #*!% heavy thing around... :oops:
by mikld
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Admit It...You'll Want One
Replies: 7
Views: 1633

Re: Just Admit It...You'll Want One

Off a Quadrajet?? :lol:
by mikld
Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: corrected half-inch attitude
Replies: 5
Views: 1118

Re: corrected half-inch attitude

Plus, being the new norm, the PC gun isn't in danger of being banned...
by mikld
Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No cashiers at Lowes, Home Depot
Replies: 14
Views: 5462

Re: No cashiers at Lowes, Home Depot

Hmmm. I wonder if any of the "anti-self check" fellers engage in that much more complicated, time consuming process of reloading? :shock: I was surprised to hear all the "I refuse!" posts for such a simple process. Or are the antis encouraging the stores to pay the $15.00 minimum...
by mikld
Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the boolit casters here ...
Replies: 37
Views: 3237

Re: For the boolit casters here ...

Excellent. "Range scrap" works quite well for 98% of my cast bullets (my 9mms seem to prefer a Lyman #2 Lee 125 RNFP).
by mikld
Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free digital copies of Survival Reloading
Replies: 5
Views: 1306

Re: Free digital copies of Survival Reloading

I've got the hard copy if the book, but suggesting a "digital copy" here is not gonna work. After reading about all the folks refusing to use the "high tech" self check out, I doubt if any will attempt a complicated data download... :o
by mikld
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1858 New Army bummer
Replies: 22
Views: 3658

Re: 1858 New Army bummer

I too discovered the dish washer had more uses then washing dishes. I had a BP revolver for a while and when done, before I left the "range" I'd squirt it down with WD40. When I got home the grips and cylinder came off and the gun went into the dishwasher. After the drying cycle I used a c...
by mikld
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Overloading a Sixgun
Replies: 27
Views: 4655

Re: Overloading a Sixgun

I have an 8 1/2x11 color photo of a Ruger Super Blackhawk in the same condition on the wall behind my press, just as a reminder "keep yer mind on yer reloadin'"...
by mikld
Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No cashiers at Lowes, Home Depot
Replies: 14
Views: 5462

Re: No cashiers at Lowes, Home Depot

Our big grocery/general store has had self check out lanes for several/many years. Actually, it's no big deal. They are mostly used by folks that have a few items and don't care to stand in line behind the lady that has just did her grocery shopping for the month. Of course these modern check out me...
by mikld
Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tense situation I'm glad I haven't had to be in
Replies: 13
Views: 2230

Re: Tense situation I'm glad I haven't had to be in

We can sit here and pick apart his gun handling and what she should have been doing, but in the end, both went to bed in their own home safe and healthy. I can't say what I might have done if I were I that situation, some say perhaps he should have donned his Battle Uniform, assumed "the pose&q...
by mikld
Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolits?
Replies: 21
Views: 3788

Re: Cast Boolits?

I've had no trouble so I asked about some not being able to log in and I got this;
"Please have them contact (webmaster@gunloads.com) with their screen name as well as details of their login issues.:...
by mikld
Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 Reciever Sights
Replies: 7
Views: 1537

Re: Rossi 92 Reciever Sights

I used the Williams sight but, IIRC; I had to install a taller front sight...
by mikld
Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 20508

Re: Question / POLL

Joined forum in 2007 at 60 years old.