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by M. M. Wright
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do guides use surgical gloves when skinning in the field
Replies: 40
Views: 3047

Re: Why do guides use surgical gloves when skinning in the f

I've used them for years when dressing deer. Easy clean-up is my reason.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 77 Tang safety- are the accuracy issues really bad
Replies: 25
Views: 4135

Re: Ruger 77 Tang safety- are the accuracy issues really bad

I had an old 77V in 220 Swift that was a real prairie dog killer. Shot well on paper too. I did glass bed it, (I used to do all my bolt guns) and adjust the trigger down pretty fine but I never worried about that angled screw since I knew it would only enhance accuracy by pulling the action against ...
by M. M. Wright
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OFF TOPIC ... A short video about the Iris School
Replies: 5
Views: 251

Re: OFF TOPIC ... A short video about the Iris School

Thank you my brother. May God richly bless you and your work.
by M. M. Wright
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 20
Views: 2021

Re: steel

I decided long ago to just buy Starret oil hardening tool steel in the correct thickness. A Plasma cutter would let you cut out a blank though I never had one. They supply info for tempering and drawing instead of just guessing about what to do for an old spring. Then too, I've a made a couple from ...
by M. M. Wright
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 120 grain bullets in 30/30 and 32/20 -- Range Report
Replies: 38
Views: 7863

Re: 120 grain bullets in 30/30 and 32/20 -- Range Report

Thanks Earl and others, a lot of good information here that I can use. I have an Ideal 32-20 hand tool with bullet mold on the end. Throws a sorta 115 grain bullet that I want to try in the 32-20.
by M. M. Wright
Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making New Parts Look Like Old Parts.
Replies: 25
Views: 775

Re: Making New Parts Look Like Old Parts.

Looks really good. I use vinegar to strip blue and get a slight patina. Sometimes I put something, (like an ejector housing) in my home made browning box to get a little rust on it. It sometimes takes several attempts to get things to match.
by M. M. Wright
Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fillers ?
Replies: 9
Views: 829

Re: Fillers ?

In 45-70 and 45-90 I commonly use tufts of Dacron fiber fill to hold small charges of powder to the back of the case. Don't pack it in, just use barely enough to hold the powder in place when pushed in with a pencil. Then load your bullet as normal. I've checked velocities on both loose powder and u...
by M. M. Wright
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.
Replies: 22
Views: 2069

Re: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.

Good stuff Nath. Enjoyed seeing you and Tia.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mangey Coyote #2 VS 22 WMR side Lever
Replies: 8
Views: 482

Re: Mangey Coyote #2 VS 22 WMR side Lever

Always good to have fewer coyotes. If there weren't too many the mange wouldn't be so bad in your area.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Metering the "dots"
Replies: 11
Views: 1063

Re: Metering the "dots"

earlmck, I too have an old Herters powder measure. I use a dia. .312 charge tube that I made with a threaded adjustment and lock nut. I tilt the tube back into the load position and give the base of the measure a couple of taps with a 3/4" wooden dowel, then tilt it forward to the drop position...
by M. M. Wright
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: beware of greeks . .. . .. Zakyneros
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Re: beware of greeks . .. . .. Zakyneros

I'm posting this without doing due diligence but I know that there are "writings" on bluffs or cliffs along the Cimmaron River in the OK and TX panhandles. Real close to NM.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Move over Columbus??
Replies: 94
Views: 5038

Re: OT: Move over Columbus??

Grizz and octagon,
There are writings on bluffs or cliffs along the Cimarron River in the OK and TX panhandles. It all connects to the Mississippi River and we know the old timers traveled the rivers. Just a couple days walk to New Mexico through some beautiful country.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dove Recipe
Replies: 13
Views: 1246

Re: Dove Recipe

Years ago I used to work at a place that had a foundry, the guy who ran it was a french bell maker who could really cook good. He pushed the dove breasts down into a dressing he made with a quart of beef blood. They were wonderful.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 60th Birthday report (Photos)
Replies: 30
Views: 1892

Re: 60th Birthday report (Photos)

Congrats man. Oh, to be 60 again, (that was 15 years ago).
by M. M. Wright
Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making lube sheets
Replies: 10
Views: 660

Re: Making lube sheets

I use the hot wax on top of hot water method. An old rolling pin is used to make it very uniform while between two sheets of wax paper. The rolling pin gets rid of those thick edges. Powder in, (drop tube), over-powder wad, compression, seat bullet. For my Roller I just hand seat the bullet. I think...
by M. M. Wright
Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A conundrum. And other big words.
Replies: 27
Views: 1458

Re: A conundrum. And other big words.

Man, there's no decision here. I'd take the 1911 ten times over that plastic banana. But then I've been shootin' 'em for 60 years now so they sorta fit my hand. I even like the arched main spring housing over the flat one.
by M. M. Wright
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mangey Coyote vs 32 WCF
Replies: 25
Views: 1825

Re: Mangey Coyote vs 32 WCF

Like Doc said, you did him a favor by puttin' him outa his misery. The coyotes are becoming a nuisance around here and we hear them every night. Sometimes quite close. I need to be using my 32 WCF on them. 3.5 Red Dot and 115 grain bullet.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 winchester half-mag
Replies: 53
Views: 14063

Re: 1873 winchester half-mag

That's a really great find. Would great to carry even though not enough rounds for SASS. Try some gas checks for that pitted barrel.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting at steel questions
Replies: 26
Views: 1304

Re: Shooting at steel questions

Lead bullets only and lean it toward you. The bullets will then be redirected into the ground. It's the way we do it in SASS. You are also taking a chance with that starter ring deflecting a bullet who knows where. Buy some steel!
by M. M. Wright
Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ice Bucket Challenge
Replies: 10
Views: 619

Re: The Ice Bucket Challenge

Now that's funny, I don't care who you are.
by M. M. Wright
Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol & Rifle combo
Replies: 18
Views: 1344

Re: Pistol & Rifle combo

My favorite pairing is 44-40 in Colt SAA and Uberti 73. I usually use the 24" bbl. but have one with 20" if the mood strikes me. Someone already said just find a Browning 92 in 44 Mag. Should make you a very handy pairing. Saw a Browning at the gun show in Tulsa this past week-end. Guy was...
by M. M. Wright
Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many rounds does your CCW hold?
Replies: 46
Views: 4390

Re: How many rounds does your CCW hold?

6 x .357 as in a Colt Cobra 38 special. Almost all the time now. I would prefer 9 x .452 but the cocked and locked 1911 is getting a little too heavy for most of the time.
I load the Cobra with 125 grain XTPs and 2400. Ain't tellin' how much.
by M. M. Wright
Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best target design for shooting groups?
Replies: 26
Views: 1606

Re: Best target design for shooting groups?

I too have several scopes with 4X and duplex reticals. When sighting in I use a 2" square. I can see a little of each corner out past the hairs. I get repeatable results with this target.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger New Vaquero or Italian SAA?
Replies: 41
Views: 3692

Re: Ruger New Vaquero or Italian SAA?

I shoot Colts but have had Rugers, (old models, too big) AWAs, (great guns, very Colt like) but the one I would choose for you would be the New Vaquero. Get the 4 5/8" bbl.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Daughter Got Married Yesterday!
Replies: 24
Views: 2015

Re: My Daughter Got Married Yesterday!

Congratulations and God's blessing on the happy couple.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Still some hope then!
Replies: 19
Views: 899

Re: Still some hope then!

Great shootin' Nath. Love hearing from you.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester mod. 1886!
Replies: 2
Views: 705

Re: Winchester mod. 1886!

You can use either jacketed or lead bullets but the lead is much easier on those old barrels. Both of those calibers were what Winchester considered express calibers and are most likely rifled with a rather slow twist so they will not handle heavy bullets. You don't want the punishment they can deli...
by M. M. Wright
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got some target shooting in
Replies: 15
Views: 1014

Re: Got some target shooting in

Beautiful rifle! Very nice job and I really like the sound of your load. Bet it will "crack" when it sends that ball down range. Should be a dead deer in there somewhere. Be sure to post us some pictures of a dead one with the velvet polished off.
by M. M. Wright
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 788 --- Anyone have any experience to share?
Replies: 28
Views: 2628

Re: Remington 788 --- Anyone have any experience to share?

A good friend has one in 22-250 that he uses when we go prairie dog hunting. He kills his share with it and then some.
by M. M. Wright
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 31125

Re: .38 WCF questions

Have you tried rotating the brass in the chamber to see if there is one clocking that will allow them to drop in? The brass not expanding symetrically could explain your problem. Single shot enthusiasts some times notch the rim of their brass to be sure it goes back in the chamber in the same positi...
by M. M. Wright
Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other 3:16's...Encouragement
Replies: 6
Views: 1639

Re: Other 3:16's...Encouragement

Look at 1 John 3:16.
by M. M. Wright
Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police
Replies: 29
Views: 1700

Re: My .36 Model 1862 Pocket Police

That 1862 Police is just the prettiest pistol that Colt ever made. Buddy of mine had one back in the 50s when we started shooting. I had a Remington 44 but have always wanted an 1862 Police.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 90 question
Replies: 21
Views: 1328

Re: 45 90 question

I too have an original 86 in 45-90 and realized a week or so ago that I had traded off my last 45-70. Still have a couple hundred 45-70s loaded up so I guess I'll find out how they shoot in my 86.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 31125

Re: .38 WCF questions

I never weigh black except for notes. Load it by volume anyway. I really like the looks of that bullet lube. Will have to try it. There are several ranches around here that raise buffs and even a retail outlet for meat and such on the highway south of here. Maybe they'll have tallow too or sell me s...
by M. M. Wright
Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where did Browning manufacture their 1885 in the 90's?
Replies: 13
Views: 2274

Re: Where did Browning manufacture their 1885 in the 90's?

My B-78 in 30-06 and tapered octagon barrel was made in Japan in the 1970s. One of only a few new guns I've bought. Very well made, very well used and quite accurate I might add.
by M. M. Wright
Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jay baby brand, knife build
Replies: 31
Views: 2911

Re: jay baby brand, knife build

Really, really like it. Good design properly executed and great story to go with it.


Gotta get me one o' them plasma cutters.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLASTIC sling connectors - really - REALLY...??????
Replies: 9
Views: 1375

Re: PLASTIC sling connectors - really - REALLY...??????

I bought a couple of dog collars with those plastic connectors and my not really huge 'coon dogs both broke them in just a few minutes. Even one of my "shock" collars had that type connector and it broke in use. I think the other dog grabbed it but I still think it should have held.
by M. M. Wright
Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 .405 WCF!
Replies: 25
Views: 3669

Re: Winchester 1895 .405 WCF!

OOh! I like it. Always wanted a '95 especially in 405 but then I hear they kick the snot out of you. So I shoot a 45-90? Go figure.
by M. M. Wright
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: James garner RIP
Replies: 21
Views: 2221

Re: James garner RIP

A great gentleman, he'll be missed.
by M. M. Wright
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "Good Day @ the Range"
Replies: 6
Views: 344

Re: Another "Good Day @ the Range"

Dang!, that sounds like fun. ITSASS (Tulsa) shoots Wednesday and I'd sure like to go but I have a tractor apart for a complete engine rebuild so will probably not go. Getting my 12 year old son into his first engine job. Letting him turn the wrenches while I supervise.
by M. M. Wright
Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good day at the range
Replies: 11
Views: 738

Re: Good day at the range

Oh, I like it!
by M. M. Wright
Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 86 would you guys keep?
Replies: 29
Views: 3364

Re: Which 86 would you guys keep?

I really like the 45-90 but I already have one. I traded off a short barreled Browning 86 a few months ago and then realized it was the last 45-70 I had so maybe the SRC. But hey, they're all 86s so keep 'em all.
by M. M. Wright
Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making 44-40/44 Mag. Shot Loads........That Cycle
Replies: 16
Views: 1236

Re: Making 44-40/44 Mag. Shot Loads........That Cycle

I might try that. Probably with ffg.
by M. M. Wright
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester rifles
Replies: 17
Views: 2249

Re: 1873 Winchester rifles

Only Uberti copies in my safe but thanks for letting us look at the real thing. I really appreciate it.
by M. M. Wright
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's finally over :)
Replies: 13
Views: 2065

Re: It's finally over :)

Congrats.
I too waited many years to finish my bachelor's at age 50.
by M. M. Wright
Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt New Frontier ????
Replies: 11
Views: 752

Re: Colt New Frontier ????

Ollogger, I have a Clymer 44-40 reamer that has the rim clearance step on it. I can loan it to you. I had to clean up a cylinder with it just a week or so ago. Same problem as you describe and mine needed to let them seat a little deeper too. Just use lots of cutting oil and turn it by hand. PM me i...
by M. M. Wright
Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nath &Ysable Kid have got to me!
Replies: 22
Views: 810

Re: Nath &Ysable Kid have got to me!

Traded off my W. C. Scott & Son front stuffer double a while back. You're makin' me miss it.
by M. M. Wright
Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Boy Did Good
Replies: 26
Views: 2840

Re: My Boy Did Good

Happy for all! Good show.
by M. M. Wright
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt New Frontier ????
Replies: 11
Views: 752

Re: Colt New Frontier ????

I bought a new, unfired SAA in 44-40 some time ago and it had a problem with the chambers of the cylinder that required I send it back to Colt. Was only gone about 3 weeks and came back with a new cylinder, hand and bolt. Works fine now. No charge! Yes, it was their fault for not even firing it befo...
by M. M. Wright
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choosing a CCW weapon ...
Replies: 78
Views: 7191

Re: Choosing a CCW weapon ...

My choice for most of the time is the Colt Cobra. Just a Dick Special with an aluminum frame for lighter weight. I bobbed the hammer and added a Tyler T grip adapter. I feed it with 125 grain XTPs over a stiff charge of 2400. Practice is with mild 38 loads saving the good stuff for social occasions....