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by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - unless someone has a levergun in .338 Lapua
Replies: 17
Views: 2855

Re: OT - unless someone has a levergun in .338 Lapua

DOC, I have a Browning A-Bolt in 338 Win that I love to shoot.It VERY accurate at MOA or less at 100 yds. I shoot 200 and 225 gr Hdys most of the time. How does the Win round compare to the Lapua? Ammoguide.com is a good resource for this stuff and reload data - here's a comparison of some of the ....
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Reloading Question
Replies: 33
Views: 4359

Re: 30-30 Reloading Question

The 30-30 is perfect for paper patched bullets. Pure lead, when patched can be pushed to around 2200fps accurately. The pure lead gives awesome performance on game. Harder alloys can be pushed faster. I have taken an alloy of 18.5 BHN over 3000fps in a 300RUM with just under MOA accuracy. Paper pat...
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Christmas Present From Heaven
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

Re: OT: A Christmas Present From Heaven

mouthpiece wrote:Been up pulling a sled all night. I'd be hungry too.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Never thought of that...!
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT : Storing Topo maps ?
Replies: 27
Views: 2432

Re: OT : Storing Topo maps ?

adirondakjack wrote: Even with a decent GPS program and google maps, I want a paper back-up and a real needle compass.
Me too. Just like having good enough shoes and coat to walk wherever I'm trying to drive, or a backup firearm and/or knife if in a 'survival' situation.
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: French Grey
Replies: 11
Views: 1544

Re: French Grey

Griff - tell us more about that poster in the picture...

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by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Reloading Question
Replies: 33
Views: 4359

Re: 30-30 Reloading Question

Griff wrote:The Los Angeles Silhouette Club Cast Bullet Notes page is possibly THE best resource for cast bullet data on the internet. Read in good health.
+1 on that resource...!
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rossim92 ammo sensitivity
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Re: rossim92 ammo sensitivity

Definitely check how well the extractor is grabbing the round, including doing a slow 'chambering' to see if and how the claw slips over the rim. I've had to do some hand-filing on more than one extractor over the years.
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor - TSA Update
Replies: 2
Views: 407

Re: OT Humor - TSA Update

Too bad it's more true than funny. :|

Still funny though. :D
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor "Indian Summer"
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: OT Humor "Indian Summer"

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by AJMD429
Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (new Small Tractor question) Snow/Ice removal
Replies: 52
Views: 6172

Re: OT - want to buy a small 4wd tractor

? - ? - ? - Hydrostatic vs. Manual transmission... ? - ? - ?
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Handi Rifle project
Replies: 9
Views: 1070

Re: OT: Handi Rifle project

Man, he's really serious about "Cheek WELD"... :lol:
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT : Storing Topo maps ?
Replies: 27
Views: 2432

Re: OT : Storing Topo maps ?

Use 'binder clips' (the black spring-steel ones) about 1/2" or 1" in thickness (depending on how many maps and how thick your 'clipboard'), and about four of them along the top of a piece of plywood or masonite that size, holding ALL the maps flat, on the one board. Pop the wire handles OF...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - got a $700 Front-loader for Christmas...
Replies: 28
Views: 2820

Re: OT - got a $700 Front-loader for Christmas...

Moral of the story --- every action has an equal and opposite reaction ---- karma paying me back for spending cash on my Jeep (which is a 3rd vehicle ). I swear the car I drove in college had a 'he-spent-money-on-nice-stuff-other-than-me' detector, that would trigger an expensive maintenance proble...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (new Small Tractor question) Snow/Ice removal
Replies: 52
Views: 6172

OT - (new Small Tractor question) Snow/Ice removal

[edit] - see second page of this thread for snow/ice removal questions... (thanks :) ) I just wondered what experience or tidbits others here might have to share on purchase of a small tractor. My nephew's tractor is no longer 'on loan' to us, and we really need a 4-wheel drive tractor for moving fa...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - unless someone has a levergun in .338 Lapua
Replies: 17
Views: 2855

Re: OT - unless someone has a levergun in .338 Lapua

WOW! Santa was good to you. :mrgreen: I for sure want to see the range report on that. What is the barrel length? Here's the 'spec sheet' from Zel - http://www.tactilite.com/technical-data/view-all-products.html CalsSportingArmory specs: •Upper Receiver, barrel extension and integrated Picatinny ra...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-General Purpose Rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 4081

Re: OT-General Purpose Rifle

I'm thinking of these four guns: the new Ruger a Savage 99 in .308 a Marlin Guide Gun 'my' Marlin 1894 'Night Scout' The Savage is nearly identical in potential, although if you really wanted a 'high-capacity' magazine, you'd have to have one custom-made, and a suppressor would require threading the...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun show report, now with a photo
Replies: 22
Views: 3450

Re: Gun show report, now with a photo

J Miller wrote: A pair of ear rings with sterling silver single action revolvers on them.
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I'll bet she couldn't board an airplane with those on. :roll:
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT---Watch Those Electric Dryers
Replies: 14
Views: 1509

Re: OT---Watch Those Electric Dryers

I don't think ours has that 'tunnel' thing - the exhaust collects in front of the drum under the door, through the lint filter, then goes down to the 4" duct it exhausts from.

Still good to clean it ALL like the OP said...!
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Saving my pennies for a 1911 - which one?
Replies: 49
Views: 5830

Re: OT Saving my pennies for a 1911 - which one?

I've owned and traded several over the years. My 'first' was an AMT stainless 'Government Model', and to this day it is the most reliable. Dropped many times on gravel, in mud, and even on a concrete slab floor (I had a habit of sticking it in my Carhart pocket and it would fall out - finally got a ...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 mag/Special Black Powder Loads
Replies: 21
Views: 6050

Re: 44 mag/Special Black Powder Loads

Very interesting topic. Range report soon, I hope.
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 2 Bore lever rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 874

Re: The 2 Bore lever rifle

It may just be me, and/or the fact that the huge cartridge case rim just makes it look relatively thinner, but the walls of that chamber look scary-thin, especially when I think they'll bear the stress of launching 8 oz. of lead downrange... http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/cstolzer338/2%20Bo...
by AJMD429
Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice on a new Rossi 92
Replies: 16
Views: 3876

Re: Need advice on a new Rossi 92

Even though I'm "a scope guy" when I hunt deer due to 'light gathering' of the 50mm+ objectives, for most other shooting I prefer a 'peep' sight. On the Rossi, you can get a VERY accurate sighting setup with either a tang sight (the 24" octagonals are all I think already tapped for on...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - unless someone has a levergun in .338 Lapua
Replies: 17
Views: 2855

Re: OT - unless someone has a levergun in .338 Lapua

Santa's sleigh dropped this off . . . http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa132/AJMD429/Leverguns%20etc/BigWulf.jpg It's a .338 Lapua side-lever! 8) Zel makes them - http://www.tactilite.com/ - along with .50 BMG ones, .416 Barrett ones, and .408 CheyTac ones. Mine's the baby of the bunch. :lol: Rang...
by AJMD429
Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best .22 Ammo For Henry H001?
Replies: 19
Views: 12183

Re: Best .22 Ammo For Henry H001?

Don't forget you can use Paco's Acu'rzr to improve any brand of ammo...

http://leverguns.com/store/acurzr.html

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by AJMD429
Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Dangers Of Using Old Brass
Replies: 23
Views: 2359

Re: The Dangers Of Using Old Brass

If old brass cartridge cases get 'brittle' - what about old brass CANNON barrels...! :shock:
by AJMD429
Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Article at Brownells: Sights for the Marlin 1894 Lever Gun
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

Re: Article at Brownells: Sights for the Marlin 1894 Lever Gun

I don't mind the Williams FP being on the front two scope-holes on the 1894. For the Williams WGRS, another option is to reverse the position, and mount the sight 'facing' backwards using the rear two holes. Even with the aperture screwed in from the front, it will work, although I prefer the 'ghost...
by AJMD429
Fri Dec 31, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Member Skills Showcase
Replies: 12
Views: 75152

Re: Member Skills Showcase

AmBraCol wrote:Alphawolf's
Bruce's
Charlie's
Do we have to keep them in alphabetic order like that...? Next one would have to be "Dave's Dremel-tool Workshop..."

Good idea though - lots of varied skills here.
by AJMD429
Fri Dec 31, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks For Putting Up With Me This Year
Replies: 19
Views: 1841

Re: Thanks For Putting Up With Me This Year

You're one of the Bunch, here, whether you (or we) like it, or not... :wink:

Seriously, good folks hang out here; we argue about stuff sometimes, but that's mostly the 'details' - I think the basics of life are all pretty well agreed upon here.
by AJMD429
Fri Dec 31, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - feeding problems in 1911 (and other semiauto pistols)
Replies: 10
Views: 1378

OT - feeding problems in 1911 (and other semiauto pistols)

Anyone know why a full magazine of cartridges sometimes will have the bullet-ends tipped downwards, even in a barely tepered round like .45 ACP...? I get this in (double-stack) 9mm guns, too, but my son's new .45 ACP is having feeding problems from it. The top round will be up flush against the maga...
by AJMD429
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pressure signs in 45 Colt lever gun?
Replies: 30
Views: 6967

Re: Pressure signs in 45 Colt lever gun?

Bluesman, I like your spirit. Good to know what a top load for that bullet is in you rifle. Since that's essentially the same rifle that Rossi chambers for 454 Casull, it'll handle the pressure, and it will be the brass which will tell you when you have hit top levels. From reading I've done on the...
by AJMD429
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swedish CG63
Replies: 25
Views: 6080

Re: Swedish CG63

You will be hard pressed to find an iron sighted rifle that will be more accurate than the diopter Swede target rifles. My M96, once dialed in will cloverleaf all day long at 300 yards with the iron sights. I can't even SEE a black dot on a white target at 300 yards unless it is several inches in d...
by AJMD429
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oy Vey... Aaron Zelman, RIP
Replies: 7
Views: 1186

Re: Oy Vey... Aaron Zelman, RIP

That organization (JPFO) is one of the best pro-gun groups there is. They believe in the concept of "You do not compromise when lives are at stake", and they are politically-incorrect enough to have a flintlock and a Calico 9mm carbine both on their logo. I've been a dues-paying member, ev...
by AJMD429
Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Opening Words Of The Accurate Reloading Web Site
Replies: 21
Views: 2807

Re: The Opening Words Of The Accurate Reloading Web Site

BlaineG wrote:Yeah, I believe going to doctors kills more people than gun stupidity :twisted:
I remind my colleagues of that whenever they espress hoplophobic ideas.
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Opening Words Of The Accurate Reloading Web Site
Replies: 21
Views: 2807

Re: The Opening Words Of The Accurate Reloading Web Site

Inherently, reloading ammunition is dangerous.
Ha..!

I've managed to injure myself pretty well doing activities that were supposedly "inherently safe"... :oops: :lol:
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paging Quietman: CB safety replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 584

Re: Paging Quietman: CB safety replacement

As for modifying the original safety I don't want to do that cos if I ever sell the rifle it will go back in. What about just buying a replacement safety from Brownells, MidwayUSA, or even Marlin (or via gunsmith, if you have to), and fitting it (or having it fitted), then grinding it flush and tor...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sevens
Replies: 16
Views: 1532

Re: Sevens

Ray wrote:This is why Mister Murbach is adamant about referencing several different manuals before using a load that you read online or hear quoted around the pot-bellied stove.
Yep. If I don't see at least two published loads bracketing the one I intend to use, I'll find another instead...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mikel and Indy
Replies: 23
Views: 2516

Re: Mikel and Indy

jkbrea wrote:That sucks. Although I bet your friend greatly appreciates the fact it was you that cared for his horse. Good friends like you are hard to find.
+1 on exactly those thoughts...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pressure signs in 45 Colt lever gun?
Replies: 30
Views: 6967

Re: Pressure signs in 45 Colt lever gun?

I think the .45 Colt has several problems in the rifle that contribute to the original poster's situation and question: It is a very 'old' cartridge, so has the usual 'modern gun vs. vintage gun' load issues It is old enough to have black powder level smokeless data, even In fact it is so 'old' that...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - got a $700 Front-loader for Christmas...
Replies: 28
Views: 2820

Re: OT - got a $700 Front-loader for Christmas...

Streetstar wrote:You got me --- i was expecting something for the front of a John Deere, Kubota, etc. :lol:
Actually, a 4wd tractor with a bucket is on the 'kinda need, really want' list, too... :|

Sixgun, I DO like that washer, actually. Neighbor had one when I was a kid, used it outside.
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little OT: sad story from the past
Replies: 3
Views: 1043

Re: A little OT: sad story from the past

Wow, that's terrible. Easy mistake to make, though, if you've been taught about natural gas. I wonder if they had the 'scent' in it in those days...?
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - got a $700 Front-loader for Christmas...
Replies: 28
Views: 2820

OT - got a $700 Front-loader for Christmas...

Front Loader.jpg
:shock:

:lol:

...I'd been wanting a flintlock rifle, but Needs come before Wants... :(
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyotes (with pictures) taken with a lever gun.
Replies: 19
Views: 2372

Re: Coyotes (with pictures) taken with a lever gun.

Nice! Welcome...would you be so kind as to offer hints into the hunting strategy, seems as thought the only time I see them is when I do not have a rifle in my hand. Step One - have a rifle in your hand all the time... :wink: (sorry, couldn't resist) Seriously, 'strategies' shared for hunting 'yote...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 444p reloading question.
Replies: 8
Views: 1894

Re: Marlin 444p reloading question.

Another option to consider: the regular old 240 grain JSP's that Remington uses do THIS to a steel gong, so don't underestimate them as "pistol bullets that will just blow up at that velocity"... http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa132/AJMD429/Leverguns%20etc/4ec5a4eb.jpg (Remington 240 g...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fool + primers = Big Trouble
Replies: 20
Views: 1864

Re: Fool + primers = Big Trouble

Everybody knows you can’t fly with bullet primers. Gee whiz, the guy’s a fool. Now I must admit I have flown with some bullet parts, and even pistol parts for my automatic revolver, but I’ve never flown with primer bullet cartridge parts. My guess is that the changes in air pressure caused the cord...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin left handed cross bolt safety- interested?
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Re: Marlin left handed cross bolt safety- interested?

Not interested personally, but that sounds like a cool project; lots of other things like that he could do in the firearms/scope mount area if nobody wants this one...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Replies: 43
Views: 10482

Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

Its not a beast anymore than any 45-70 is. Load it as you will. I do still sort of wish he made one in 460 S&W. I agree, but isn't the .460 S&W quite a bit longer than the .500 S&W...? If I'm looking at the right cartridges in Wiki, the 500 OAL is 2.250 and the 460 is 2.290. Yep. I gues...
by AJMD429
Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: scout scope mount for Marlin?
Replies: 9
Views: 1244

Re: scout scope mount for Marlin?

Lots of pics of the XS here - http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=23531, including installation quirks.

Note the short and long action Marlins require different models of the XS mount.

MidwayUSA.com is where I got mine, I think.
by AJMD429
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Replies: 43
Views: 10482

Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum

CowboyTutt wrote:Its not a beast anymore than any 45-70 is. Load it as you will. I do still sort of wish he made one in 460 S&W.
I agree, but isn't the .460 S&W quite a bit longer than the .500 S&W...?
by AJMD429
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - latest Black rifle gets face lift
Replies: 20
Views: 1956

Re: OT - latest Black rifle gets face lift

rjohns, It seems you may know something of gardening. Is it beneficial to put ashes from my woodburner into the garden soil? The other thing is to avoid ashes from 'treated' wood, although it isn't advisable to burn that anyway. If you have a 'shredder' (or chipper-shredder), you can 'mix' stuff wi...
by AJMD429
Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Christmas Update to AR
Replies: 11
Views: 892

Re: OT Christmas Update to AR

Looks great Steve. I have never fired an AR with that kind of buttstock on it. What are its advantages over the more traditional 6-position CAR type stock? Also, the CTR buttstock stands for " Choose the Right ", which means that if the bad-guy doesn't get religion real fast, he's in a wh...