Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
06-08-2010, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Re: Heritage Hawken Black Powder Rifle
Found one used Heritage hawken on line for $125.00. I wasn't aware that they still sold new rifles. These are most likely mid-priced ML's. Good luck with your purchase.
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Forum: VMBB Fire For Effect
06-02-2010, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 611
Re: WHAT A SHITTY GAME!!!!!!!!
I like to aim much higher, maybe the jaw area. This tends to end the game playing pretty fast. Maybe they should just put their noses in the books and make something of themselves??
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
06-02-2010, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,323
Re: Confederate battle flag
Really interesting to see the war has never ended between some here. The only thing that really matters is that the Union was preserved. It is absolutely true that the slave issuse came after the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
05-20-2010, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,188
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
05-12-2010, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,107
Re: Semi auto shotgun
Shouldn't need a second shot, however, if needed, I would opt for the semi-auto. I also don't put much faith in the pump sound as a deterrent. If the intruder is in my home then I don't want him to...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
05-11-2010, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,495
Re: Don't underestimate the .410
I can't think of a worse case senerio than being confronted by someone armed with a 12 ga 3" mag loaded with some kind of buck shot, 00,000,0000. A home defender with a 18 1/4" barrel in semi auto...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
05-11-2010, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 902
Re: Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Project
Nice rifle/project. I have 3 of the MK-V's all in 270 WM. My Dad's, Brother's, and mine. These are all the Japan built rifles. All three are topped with Weatherby 3X9X44 supreme scopes as a package....
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-09-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,285
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Forum: The Beau Coupe Dien Cai Dau Hootch
05-07-2010, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 534
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-06-2010, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 605
Re: over&under savage
Growing up I had one and sold it a few years ago, in good condition it should be worth in the $300-250 range as a guideline.
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
05-01-2010, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,316
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-28-2010, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,296
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-26-2010, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,371
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
04-25-2010, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,414
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-24-2010, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-24-2010, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,251
Re: Should I keep or throw this revolver away?
The model E-8 shows a current value at $60.00 in good cond, and $40.00 in fair cond. This would be a gun that the grandson would get when he's 25 and expressely told never shoot it do to the...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-21-2010, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Re: Help me Value this Kimber
current book value shows $700. in vg, and $500.00 in good condition, I have a custom Royal model and love it. I also don't add a whole lot of value to extra work on used guns, the seller most likely...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
04-13-2010, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,318
Re: AR-15
Also, take a look at Stag arms. I was told by a dealer this past weekend that ammo for the 6.8 is a bit tough to get?? Panther arms, Rock River, Stag, don't know how much difference there really is?...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
04-09-2010, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,831
Re: Cabela’s. Two Strikes
I'm in Cabela's about once a month and have been very happy. As with everyone else they do empty the ammo shelves pretty quickly. The Dundee MI store is pretty awsome. A new Bass Pro shop opened here...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
04-09-2010, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 833
Re: another fishing tip
Fishing small lakes in Michigan, I found the same thing. The males would attack bare hooks , gold mostly, trying to protect the nests. Ultra light set-ups with 4 lb test line was great fun and pan...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-07-2010, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,307
Re: Inlines WERE made in the 1800's
I will simply agree to politely disagree. In-lines have brought more people into the sport that was dying out. States have recognized that by increasing muzzleloading seasons which is a good thing....
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-01-2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,307
Re: Inlines WERE made in the 1800's
as long as the powder is put in the front and the bullet seated on top the powder and is fired from a remote fire source its a muzzleloader or a cannon. I shoot flintlocks, inlines, sidelocks, they...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-01-2010, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 964
Re: Guess What I Got?
congrats on the purchase. I also run Wilson mags in my Kimber without problems. I have a Kimber royal custom 45 and a Dan Wesson pointman both in 45 cal. No problems with either!!!
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
03-30-2010, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 779
Re: fishing
I live right on Lake Erie, spent many years chasing walleyes and perch. Every year I head up to Canada and go after trophy nothern pike and smallmouth bass. We usually catch a few walleyes too. I try...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-29-2010, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,552
Re: Wood finish on deer rifle
what I wanted to convey and should have said, I would rather have a great figured stock and would take an oiled one vs a glossy one to acheive my goal. I want a stock to dazzle in the light. I think...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-29-2010, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,653
Re: Ruger Single Six
I purchased my single six in 1971 and still have it. Its the 6 1/2" model. Wouldn't think of selling it.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-29-2010, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,552
Re: Wood finish on deer rifle
I would take a really nice grained oiled stock vs a no grain glass finish, The grain makes the rifle come alive like a work of art.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-28-2010, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,552
Re: Wood finish on deer rifle
In over 40 years of deer hunting I've never had a deer spook from my rifles. If they see my rifle they are either going to be dead or are not shooters. I even have a TC nickle finish muzzleloader. I...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
03-28-2010, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 6,968
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2010, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,092
Re: what a boss should not say to a employee
Well the cold hard facts are he's in the position to bring in the family and you either work with that or not. It sounds like you're not very happy with your job. Make sure you have a replacement job...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
03-27-2010, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 570
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-27-2010, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,313
Re: REMINGTON 870
Growing up everyone had to have a winchester model 12 and if shooting ducks and geese the heavy model. I got my first Rem 870 in 1966 and still have it as welll as a couple of more. $ for $ its the...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-24-2010, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,041
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-23-2010, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 773
Re: Another newbie with questons
Mike, I would simply log into one of the on-line gun auction sites go into black powder and bid on a used Thompson Center flint hawken. You should be able to get a nice one for $250.00. You won't...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-22-2010, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 890
Re: my dog died today
Very sorry for your loss. I will always remember every dog I've ever had. Currently I have Raven, black female lab and Gunnar a yellow male lab. That new puppy will bring smiles to you in time.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-22-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,142
Re: Remington Gamemaster 760
Bass Pro shops have ammo for the Sav 300. I agree with the 300-350 price range. I have a late model 760 that I purchased in 1974. 760 rifles were made between 1952-1982. Early models had the corn cob...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-22-2010, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Re: Searching for 300 savage ammo
I still shoot a Savage 99 in 300 sav. I pick up ammo at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's not to mention at gun shows. I haven't had any problem getting enough for hunting purposes.
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-19-2010, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Re: info on Shockleys gold
In my in-line muzzleloaders I'm using Black Horn powder. A bit on the higher side for cost but I think its the cleanest burning powder out there.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-17-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,401
Re: Why does everyone hate Taurus?...
I think it is simply hard to re-build a poor reputaion. I am a beliver in most times you get what you pay for. I love my Kimber, pricy or not. I never have to worry about problems. Just to survive...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
03-17-2010, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,702
Re: NRA
If we could get term limits inacted, clean out Washington, and help the NRA help us maybe as law abiding citizens we might have a chance at holding on to the 2nd amenment in the long run. Educating...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
03-16-2010, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,702
Re: NRA
I assure you there's no confusion or disbelief here and I don't need you to correct me, thanks. HM
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Forum: Feedback Forum
03-16-2010, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,702
Re: NRA
I too dropped my membership basically because of internal politics and wasting of $$$. I couldn't tell at the time what was going on and who they were they fighting for or in bed with? I may...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
03-14-2010, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,581
Re: Realistic hunting distance
Having hunted PA for 37 years, I started with a 243 then 30-06, then 270 win, then 300 savage model 99, then flintlocks, and several bows. All kills were 200 yds and closer, bow average is 15-30 yds.
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
03-14-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,309
Re: What Rifle should I get?
I personally think the Rem 280 is an all around caliber, in a remington mountain rifle stock and equipped with good optics would serve you very well for 90% of what you're hunting. My second rifle...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-14-2010, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Re: Cap & Ball Sixgun: Advice from 1930
The other issue back then was multible cylinder ignitions which usually meant someone lost a hand or fingers, this was fairly common in the old days. Holding a 44 when extra fire took place couldn't...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-14-2010, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Re: Blackpowder rifle bluing
Go on line to "Track of the Wolf" their products and equipment are top notch. Look for Mountain Laural browning solution, its easy and you can decide what color of brown you want by simply going...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-13-2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,095
Re: Proper flint adjustment.
hello, just join this site but have over 30 years hunting with muzzleloaders. I shoot flintlocks in PA and always use 4f priming powder with about 6-9 grains in the pan. I like 100 grains of 3f for...
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