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Forum: Religious Discussions 05-16-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,006
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: The Beast Revelation

[B]AmpaterryB]

I'll try to be as brief as possible. Paul Illich's statement seems a contradiction. If faith and reason belong to different dimension or ambits, Why did The Lord join both concepts...
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-14-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,441
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: banned again , non religious folks input requested

[B]MB1[B]

Some numbers were missed by You and by Jack. No mention was made of the 35,000,000 killed during the First World War, which had little to do with faith. It was the result of greed and...
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-14-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,441
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: banned again , non religious folks input requested

[B]MB1[B]

Some numbers were missed by You and by Jack. No mention was made of the 35,000,000 killed during the First World War, which had little to do with faith. It was the result of greed and...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-14-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: SCRATCHED CASES

PROBLRM SOLVED I took a wooden rod, somewhat thicker than the resizing dies inside diameter. And very patiently and carefully reduced the first 1" length, so it fitted snugly in tn die. I left it a...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: SCRATCHED CASES

I'll try it on one die. I have a couple and when done, will tell You about the results.

As to global warming, I'm not sure. But Islam is loosing the war against the last crusade.
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-13-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,006
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: The Beast Revelation

Jack, I believe that I did not express myself clearly when I referred to the roots of Christianity. Paul on many occasions declared that Justification "Salvation" is through faith. I think that this...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-13-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By WILD CAT
SCRATCHED CASES

One of my 357 -38 spl. resizing dies leaves scratched lines along the cases. It is difficult for me to get a new one. Examination showed irregularities in the die, possibly due to an error of mine...
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-13-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,006
Posted By WILD CAT
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-13-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,006
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: The Beast Revelation

Jack, Eagle and Bobitis.

In my youth I was a radical christian like the majority of the christian catholic maronites of the middle east. But I felt that something was missing. The Lord God, Jesus...
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-11-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,006
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: The Beast Revelation

AMPATERRY, Instead of your encouraging and comprehensive words, I was expecting, at least a dozen slugs from irate interpreters of the Holy Bible and a couple of bites from the beast before...
Forum: Religious Discussions 05-10-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,006
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: The Beast Revelation

Maybe it is a coincidence, but today, May 10, I published in a local weekly an article titled " El 666 DESCIFRADO" that is 666 desciphered, here in Venezuela. I am a Lawyer and Theologian, graduate...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-22-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 888
Posted By WILD CAT
Barrel "Break in"

I recently bought a Savage III bolt action in Win.308, in unfired condition. In some posts I read that new barrels must be "broken in" I don't know if this is the correct expression, but I understood...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-20-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: is there true

Although I'm not good with a computer, I'll do my best to send you pictures of the shotgun.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-15-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By WILD CAT
Garage Gunshop In line shotguns.

Not many years ago, I started to see in gun publications, the so called Inline muzzle loaders, like a novelty. To me it seemed a simple improvement on shotguns I have used for bird and squirrel...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-15-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,121
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: gas checks

I am really puzzled. For over 30 years, I cast 90 perecent of the bullets I shoot in my rifles and handguns. Usually 90 wheel weights and 10 solder tin. I lubricate by hand using 50/50 beeswax and...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-15-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,121
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: gas checks

I unvoluntarily made an error, my bullets are 248 grains not 348 grains. Sorry for the confusion.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-06-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By WILD CAT
357 for handguns or rifles

In some reloading manuals I have seen data for reloading 357 mag, showing different loads for rounds destined to be used in rifles than those for handguns.

I don't think that the round was...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-06-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,121
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: gas checks

I really don't understand the need for gaschecks, copper is a highly conductor of heat, so if the gascheck is to prevent the melting of the bullet base, it would melt with or without it while going...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-06-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,690
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: What do you call yourself ?

You lucky OLD GRUMP, my four ex-wives are constantly skinning me again and again, can't even afford a casual girlfriend
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-25-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,439
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Is Sig 1911 C3 both reliable & acuurate?

Welcome Dogomatic and I hope You stay with us.

I have a highly favorable opinion of SIG pistols. The SIG P210, once the official side arm of the Swiss Army was reputed as the Cadillac of semi...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-25-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
Posted By WILD CAT
New England Shotguns modified to 223 and 308

Some shooting friends of mine bought New England Shotguns, and had a very competent gunsmith, adapt 223 and 308 Win. barrels. I don't intend to do it being skeptical to such conversions, especially...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 03-25-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,439
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Is Sig 1911 C3 both reliable & acuurate?

Welcome Dogomatic and I hope You stay with us.

I have a highly favorable opinion of SIG pistols. The SIG P210, once the official side arm of the Swiss Army was reputed as the Cadillac of semi...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-23-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,690
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: What do you call yourself ?

Married, divorced, married, divorced, married, divorced, married, divorced. I'd call myself a piece of s..t :D
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-14-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By WILD CAT
SHORTENING A STRAIGHT CASE

I own a Winchester 375 BB lever action in exelent condition and I enjoy shooting it. I reload for practice and save the factory ammo for hunting.
375 win cases are very difficult to find. So I save...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-09-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,465
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 7.62 .308 are'nt they they same?

Thank You all and especially Archie for such valuable information. and sharing the secrets of the trade.:)
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-09-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 14.000 killings in 2010

The shooter's Asociation of Venezuela to which I belong since 1966, has already trained over 30.000 members of whom I guess 8000 are still active. With rudimentary equipment and very inventive...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-03-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By WILD CAT
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-03-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,465
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 7.62 .308 are'nt they they same?

Yes, because in some rifles there is a space called the "Leade", between the mouth of the chamber and the rifling. In military rifles like the M16 the Leade is a bit deeper than in some sport guns...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 03-01-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By WILD CAT
14.000 killings in 2010

A short story. I have always been a supporter of the right of any man or woman to keep and bear arms for sport and self defense and I was really puzzled at how low some american congressmen can go to...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-01-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,465
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 7.62 .308 are'nt they they same?

I believe Polish shooter that one of us, probably me, got a bit confused. Two main reasons for the adaption of the 7.62 as NATO official round by the american forces, is that the former 30-06 could...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 03-01-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,617
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 22 Stinger in Marlin 25 bolt action

Thanks a lot Old Grump, I have always suspected the reason to be related with the rifling and the bullet weight. May be another factor is the jacket which may be igroring the rifling due to its...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-28-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,617
Posted By WILD CAT
22 Stinger in Marlin 25 bolt action

I own a marlin 25 bolt action in 22 LR. In almost new condition. At 25 meters, from a rest it prints 5 shot groups in a hole smaller than a cent, using solid lead winchester rounds. I love it.
But...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-28-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,465
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 7.62 .308 are'nt they they same?

The 7.62 NATO official round is in fact the equivalent of the 308 win. It is the most used round by the military in weapons ranging from the German G3 assault rifle and the FAL (Fusil Automatique...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-28-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,465
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 7.62 .308 are'nt they they same?

The 308, and the 7.62 are definitely the same. Commercial 308 ammo however has an advantage over military fodder. I bought a factory new Savage 110, I didn't fire it, because I ususally get all the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-21-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger

I had the same problem with a batch of 45 Hardball rounds made in some Eastern Europe country, I think Hungary. The handgun is a New Colt Gov. A slight crimp solved the problem.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-21-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger

I had the same problem with a batch of 45 rounds made in some Eastern Europe country, I think Hungary. The handgun is a New Colt Gov. A slight crimp solved the problem.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-21-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,158
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger

Hello all, I just loaded a few .45 ACP loads some older Speer 200 Gr. JHP, these are the round ball loads. I was testing with my Ruger PK 90 and just about ever round would jam. After returning home...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-21-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By WILD CAT
38-55 LOADS FOR 375 WIN

I own a Winchester 375 BB lever action in almost new condition. I reload for it but I am running out of manual listed gunpowder and primers. I cast my own bullets at 248 grains. In many articles I...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 05-05-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,187
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: New permit holder shopping for first gun!! Help!!

Smith & Wesson have 5 shot revolvers in 357 mag. short or medium length barrels. Also available in stainless. I suggest one of these, you can fire 38 specials in them until you get some practice, and...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 05-05-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,695
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: .380 ACP Pistols

I usually carry a S & W revolver in 45 ACP or a pistol in 9mm luger, in a belt holster and got used to the weight. About a year ago a friend gave me a Walther PP in 380. I tried it with full metal...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 05-05-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,281
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Polymer Judge?

I've been a shooter for over 40 years. I saw the birth of polymer handguns and I believe that the main reason for their introduction is that they are much easier to manufacture and their low price...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 05-05-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: 25 ACP, again

Years ago, quite a novice and short of money and experience, I bought an Armi Galesi pocket pistol in 25 ACP. Although it had not been fired a lot and looked like new. I was a real jammer although...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 05-05-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By WILD CAT
My Marlin puzzles me

I own a Marlin 25 bolt action in almost new condition. At 25 yards using a rest, it constantly puts five winchester wildcat bullets in one rugged hole group that can be covered with a dime. Using...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-23-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: SWITCHING SIGHTS ON RIFLES

Sorry I don't have the technology to post pictures.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-23-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,046
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: I just bought my first inline, would like some advice on getting started

How do you clean the IN-LINES? Do You have to unscrew the barrel or the plug. How often is it necessary to clean?
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-23-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: IN-LINE rifles

It is still on the drawing board, but I have managed to make a mould that produces half-jacketed 67.90 grs. that we tried in friend's contendor. Of course this is impossible, given the experiment....
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-23-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,698
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: Polishing the feed ramp?

Hogger, You didn't mention what pistol it is. From the posts I imagine it is a 1911 or some variation. Some old issue barrels, come with a less pronounced feeding ramp, other newer issues have the...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-19-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: IN-LINE rifles

No, I think that smokeless is the only choice. Cleaning an IN-LINE is difficult and the small bore makes it even more hard to clean
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-18-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By WILD CAT
IN-LINE rifles

I posted a thread, ignoring the current denomination given to the rifles now called IN-LINE rifles. For more than 40 years, no In-line rifle or shotgun appeared in a catalog or an advertisement. Then...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 04-18-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,371
Posted By WILD CAT
Re: AK vs. AR - Which is more fun?

Venezuela, it is the AK 103 in 7.62 cal
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