Chalk up another vote on the 30-30 board.
Zingger
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
Chalk up another vote on the 30-30 board.
Zingger
Forum: Military Rifles
I have had both- The Sig 716 was a beautiful piece of machinery, very smooth and accurate. But at heart I will always be partial to the M1A. I have owned the standard, a Socom and the standard again....
Forum: Our Town
I was among those that replied with a mentor- but really was just a kid with the go-fer duty. Chief of the deburring tool and trimmer. Years later with my own house I lucked out on a pre-loved RCBS...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Another plug for the CZ- It was the first rifle from CZ I had bought. Shot very well, the backup sights were right on in the event I wanted to shoot it without a scope. The problem came in the range...
Forum: Leverguns
The black laminate of the trapper is tough- and it WILL get some pretty serious use. farmbif- to each their own. While I cannot attest to all, my mid 5k has but one flaw and that is the detent for...
Forum: Leverguns
Tasman- You're going to hate me. The muzzle blast is no worse than any other 16", non-braked rifle. I have shot a 94 winchester in 30-30, trapper of course, since I was 15. Same ease of use, natural...
Forum: Leverguns
Rick- I have shot the crap out of it- my 330 gr HP mold has been getting a lot of use. It will be my backup rifle for the deer season this year. Handles great- very natural pointing with the Skinner...
Forum: Leverguns
Shortly after the trapper was re-introduced I had to have one. I bought off of GB and while it wasn't 2, it wasn't real far from it. It is hands-down the smoothest functioning 1895 I have ever ran....
Forum: Factory Rifles
About a year ago I made the jump- a Shiloh 1874. Beautiful rifle- 26" barrel, handles and shoots excellent. I put it in a display case on the wall- it has been to the range 3x with me, bought a new...
Forum: Leverguns
Afternoon Friends!
Like so many, I toyed with the idea of "Is Marlin truly back?" and have to say with no reservations- if the Trapper I took delivery of today is any indication of what the future...
Forum: Our Chapel
Glad to hear things are going better! Happy Birthday Cindy!
Zingger
Forum: Shot Guns
Those Activ shells- We called them the "heat-seekers" and would bring down a pheasant from way out! Fond memories of those- thanks for sharing!
Forum: Leverguns
My vote would be the Winchester. I had a newer Henry- terribly sloppy on the fore end. Ended up putting a piece of plastic between the magazine tube and the wood. Most of the Marlins are either...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I believe it was Mr. Whelen who made that comment. My varmint rigs I want 1/2 to 3/4" out of. Hunting rifles- sub 1" for 3 off of rest. My Win 70 featherweight in 7mauser will do it, but just barely....
Forum: Cast Boolits
Very wise words- but this is a very welcoming community of like-minded individuals. It is my go-to for knowledge when casting. Mr. Wolf makes great points as well.
Forum: Our Town
Cubit- Funny story about that. A cubit (to my understanding) is the space from your elbow point to the tip of your middle finger. Last time I ever make that mistake explaining to my Ag Mech kids...
Forum: Leverguns
Second on the skinner peep sight. Mine in 32-20 is very accurate with my cast and unique powder.
Forum: Leverguns
Good Morning All- I feel that these findings need to be posted. Yesterday I dropped the remaining 31 loads and measured the powder in them. The goal weight was 10.6 grains. The published max was 11...
Forum: Leverguns
There is no disagreement on that. Will tear down and check. I used an rcbs competition model throw, and check every 10. But you are absolutely right, things can (and do!) Happen. Thanks for your...
Forum: Leverguns
Thank you all for the thoughts. A rudimentary headspace check shows it just outside of no-go. my thoughts are that the load was off, too big of bullet. Pressure was very high very fast. Had it...
Forum: Leverguns
Thank you Don- That is some very good insight. I do have children- and really don't hotrod when it comes to loading. Especially pistol loads. This is one of those deals that I just plain didn't...
Forum: Leverguns
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The plunger marks are clearly visible, and the primer pocket is out of round.
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As bad as the face appeared, it cleaned up nicely- no permanent etching of any kind. There was no damage...
Forum: Leverguns
Thanks all- The load was 10.6 grains of true blue under the Mihec 44/444 300 grain (my cast with sizing to .432 falls to 283-5). The reason I ask all of you instead of a "gunsmith". I have helped at...
Forum: Leverguns
Hey All- A guardian angel must be watching over me. Let me start with that.
Today I bought a trapper, 94 Winchester in 44 mag.
A load that wasn't that crazy- 285 grain cast bullet, mold was...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |