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Steelrain202 · February 17, 2013, 07:03 PM

Was a member a long time ago. Recently retired after 20+ in the Army. Figured I'd come back and check things out. Got a new baby on the way and loving life here in the mtns of NC

draidt · February 18, 2013, 08:19 AM

Hi

Long time Gun owner here, New NRA member. For the obvious reasons I have a renewed interest in Firearms and the acquisition of what interests me. Interest picked up with the anticipated full service Gun Range opening up a few miles from me.
Guns I own

10 guage double barrel hammer shotgun, Belonged to my great Grandfather, I can trace it back to the 1880's It is a mantle piece only heirloom.
A bought new in 1961 Remington .22 Bolt action Nylon 12 in pristine condition
A Mossberg bolt action 3 shot .410 Shotgun handed down from my Grandfather currently getting a cosmetic reconditioning.Put a few squirrels on the table with it when I was a teenager.
A Taurus Model 66 6 inch barrel nickel plated .357 magnum purchased new.
A newly acquired Glock 23 .40 caliber.
A newly purchased Ruger 10 22 Walnut Stock and Nikon Pro Staff scope.
A ordered Henry Big Boy Lever action .357 magnum That I have long admired and finally pulled the trigger so to speak, hopefully arriving soon.
A 1927 Mosin Nagant 91/ Hex receiver, Tula Arsenal.

I like the layout of this forum and am glad to be accepted into the fold.

First question what sub forum would be appropriate to ask about recommendations for scope rings for my HRA Big Boy ? I already have the Henry factory rail.

Meat and Potatoes · February 18, 2013, 07:21 PM

Hello all. I new to the community, and fairly new to the world of fire arms. Im probably going to be doing a bit of lurking here before I dive head first into it, but im looking forward to my time here.

G'dale Mike · February 18, 2013, 09:43 PM

Just found this thread. Hello and thanks to the board administraters for a great forum. Really enjoying the Higher Road, enough information to make your head spin! I'm an Operating Room Nurse in B'ham Al. Heart surgery since 1974. My great grandparents immigrated from Sicily and 3 generations ran mom and pop stores until the 70's when the neighborhoods our family store was located deteriorated past the point of no return. Needless to say, we always had firearms, concealed carry permits. I have my great grandfathers S&W "lemonsqueezer" that he carried while running his store, my grandfather's p-38 and my father's S&W 38 sp that he carried when he took over and, until he closed the business. Anyway, glad to be here and look forward to learning more from you folks. Just got my redding t-7 set up so really interested in the reloading section

cja245 · February 19, 2013, 04:47 PM

Hi. My name is Chris. I've read many a thread on this forum in the past while doing research on guns, but finally got around to making an account. Hopefully I can contribute something. I am mainly a recreational shooter, but I do some hunting. I am also a reloader and a boolit caster. I'm also somewhat of a knife collector.

Rspitler · February 21, 2013, 01:24 PM

My name is Robert Spitler and I'm a new guy here. Like to say hello to everybody .

fanchisimo · February 21, 2013, 01:28 PM

Welcome. This a great firearms website that has loads of info and virtually any answer to any question you seek.

CoRoMo · February 21, 2013, 01:28 PM

Greetings Mr. Spitler!

Welcome to, what has got to be, the best gun forum on the entire internet.

ole farmerbuck · February 21, 2013, 01:29 PM

Hey Robert. Welcome

Akita1 · February 21, 2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoRoMo

Greetings Mr. Spitler!

Welcome to, what has got to be, the best gun forum on the entire internet.

Echo that - good people, decent behavior, strong convictions, good information and great perspectives. Hope you enjoy!

unidrew@aol.com · February 22, 2013, 12:34 AM

I am a TC and Encore reloader for 45acp, 357max, 22 Hornet, 30-06, Casual 454, and .223. Now that I have a SS Mini 14 chambered in 223, I am learning the in's and out's of feeding it bullets. Consequently my perfect 4198TC 223 loads must be kept separate from the Mini 14 223 loads. I am shooting barns 55 grain bullets in a 16" mini barrel. So far 25.4 grains of Win 748 pushes out 2800 ft/sec. And cylcles great (just as fast as I can pull the trigger). It is a wast.... but its fun. Never saw a mudpuddle I did'nt like. Yes preban30's and 20's are more fun than the stock 10'S and 5's clips.

Why I am contacting you... When propellent is readily available once again.
What is your favorite powder for 55 grain copper clad SPBT bullets in my 16" barrel Mini 14? I am looking at Win 748, IMR4895, H335, Accurate 2460, Reloader 10X

And again 55 grain bullets 16in barrel with a slower powder: TAC, Reloader 12, Accuate 4064, IMR 4064, and H4895.

Lot of folk seem to like all every powder I listed, but they do not always say how long their barrel is, if it is a semi auto, and what wieight bullentthey used.

My Thompson Contender has a very nice load book for all calibers and all powders and all pullet wieghts. Does the Mini 14 semi auto have a similar book or pamphlet.

By the way the AR seems to have a following using 65+ grain bullets. But I shoot 55 grain.

Thanks for sharing (in advance) your mimi 14 experince with me. I Chrono my loads at the muzzle + 2 yards. If closer, I shake up my Chrono.

Rich Cronk · February 22, 2013, 09:23 AM

Hello,
I am new to this board, but certainly not new to guns.

I am a 72 year old retired Poleceman who makes predator calls and howlers. Calling coyotes is my passion, even though I am getting too weak in the knee's and my legs hurt a lot. Well maybe not a whole lot, but it feels like it. I love guns, all guns, but I came here to find answers for good strong bullets for my Marlin 1895 "Cowboy". Even though it ain't likely that I will ever hunt Griz or Brown bear, it will be nice to have a load for my .45-70 that will kill a Brown bear dead. Dead, Dead, Dead. I ordered a box of Buffalo bore's 350 grain flat nose penetrator's, but I want to find out which brand and model of bullet that is used by Buffalo bore. Why? Because I want to load my own Griz killer bullets.

moose54 · February 22, 2013, 07:36 PM

No longer an active member!

BigBoreJay · February 23, 2013, 03:53 AM

Well now, I do believe I'm THR's newest member!

I am in the Kansas City area. I like .22s, 30-06s, .444s, 45-70s, and everything in between, short or long. Side-by side and over-under is good too! I've been shooting for most of my 52 years, have recently started reloading. I want to start casting - thats how I found this site, whilst researching.

Looks like a great site. Looking forward to participating after reading stickies and learning the landscape!

jayr8843 · February 23, 2013, 09:49 AM

Hello, I'm a retired male that had guns all my life. I hunted all small game,
Deer, Boar and Bear. I am currently interested into hunting coyotes. I have
shot many rifles and pistols but my favorites are Black Powder, shotgun and
50 cal. I mold all my own bullets. I currently have a 1974 Sheridan Lefted
Handed Silver Streak that I have not used in 20 years. I obtained it in 1981
and am trying to narrow down a value. The gun would rank as a 95. Thanks
Jay

Whis505 · February 23, 2013, 03:09 PM

My name is Mike,

I grew up around things that went Bang/Boom or ssssttt. I live a mile as the crow flies from the Pacific on top of a mountain. Sanctuary is a GOOD Thing as is a clear field of fire.

26point2 · February 23, 2013, 04:34 PM

Not a new member...actually one of the first to sign up on this site. Haven't been around in quite a few years...decided to see how things are going.

rickrobe · February 23, 2013, 07:28 PM

Hi All. Love this site; I joined mostly to look in on the discussions. I am 60, an Outreach High School principal (we take the kids no one else wants), Hunter Training instructor, and just like to shoot.
I live in Eastern Alberta, Canada. Lots of deer, coyotes and prairie dogs. Don't own a wide range of guns:
2 Model 1890 Winchester pumps (one for parts)
Ruger M77 270
Tikka T3 lite in 204 Ruger
10/22
Rem 597 22mag
cheap 22, cheap 410
Colt King Cobra
Browning Challenger
Sig Mosquito
Browning 1911 22

Again, great site, very informative, glad I joined.

ole farmerbuck · February 25, 2013, 06:58 AM

Hey robi

Charlie1940 · February 26, 2013, 09:20 PM

retired have a 38SPL airweight model -37 with a 3" barrel nickel plated. would like to know what the dash stands for before the 37, serial # 2992XXX

country_guy · February 27, 2013, 04:15 PM

Hi folks, Joined a bit back but hadn't had a chance to get on here until recently so just wanted to say hello to everyone.

tluxtele · February 28, 2013, 02:21 AM

Just joined. I'm new-ish to guns. I had a 22 rifle when I was younger but it was stolen during a break in. I haven't touched a gun since I was about 12 until recently (35 now). My faither-in-law gave me a gun (unprompted by me) for home protection.

For about a year it sat locked up with no bullets in the house because I'm honestly not sure where I stand on that. Regardless of that, I have enjoyed shooting it. I'm now at the stage that I want to learn and really know how to use it. I want to learn the difference in ammo (not like I can actually buy any now)... possibly take a class to learn some basics... and maybe even get my concealed carry (if for nothing else to make it easier to buy guns in future should I choose).

Anyway, I'm full of questions and I've been searching and will probably be posting some soon.

ole farmerbuck · February 28, 2013, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tluxtele

Just joined. I'm new-ish to guns. I had a 22 rifle when I was younger but it was stolen during a break in. I haven't touched a gun since I was about 12 until recently (35 now). My faither-in-law gave me a gun (unprompted by me) for home protection.

For about a year it sat locked up with no bullets in the house because I'm honestly not sure where I stand on that. Regardless of that, I have enjoyed shooting it. I'm now at the stage that I want to learn and really know how to use it. I want to learn the difference in ammo (not like I can actually buy any now)... possibly take a class to learn some basics... and maybe even get my concealed carry (if for nothing else to make it easier to buy guns in future should I choose).

Anyway, I'm full of questions and I've been searching and will probably be posting some soon.

Welcome, and you WILL get answers.

DarrinD · February 28, 2013, 03:42 PM

I was a member years ago before the split with another site, then lost my account info, so I'm saying hello again. I'm looking forward to hear from all sides about firearms issues. I'm most interested in self defense firearms and ammunition.

punching holes · February 28, 2013, 10:51 PM

Hello to all, I'm a brand new member. I'm a bit of a shooter but far from a expert. I certainly enjoy punching holes in the sky, hence the name. I just acquired an old non-working Stevens Model 15 (missing the bolt) so I'm looking for some info, maybe a manual to go with it. PDF form would suit me fine. So if anyone has access to one, I would appreciate it greatly.

February 18, 2013, 08:19 AM	#8377
draidt Member Join Date: February 18, 2013 Posts: 2	New Member from Florida Hi Long time Gun owner here, New NRA member. For the obvious reasons I have a renewed interest in Firearms and the acquisition of what interests me. Interest picked up with the anticipated full service Gun Range opening up a few miles from me. Guns I own 10 guage double barrel hammer shotgun, Belonged to my great Grandfather, I can trace it back to the 1880's It is a mantle piece only heirloom. A bought new in 1961 Remington .22 Bolt action Nylon 12 in pristine condition A Mossberg bolt action 3 shot .410 Shotgun handed down from my Grandfather currently getting a cosmetic reconditioning.Put a few squirrels on the table with it when I was a teenager. A Taurus Model 66 6 inch barrel nickel plated .357 magnum purchased new. A newly acquired Glock 23 .40 caliber. A newly purchased Ruger 10 22 Walnut Stock and Nikon Pro Staff scope. A ordered Henry Big Boy Lever action .357 magnum That I have long admired and finally pulled the trigger so to speak, hopefully arriving soon. A 1927 Mosin Nagant 91/ Hex receiver, Tula Arsenal. I like the layout of this forum and am glad to be accepted into the fold. First question what sub forum would be appropriate to ask about recommendations for scope rings for my HRA Big Boy ? I already have the Henry factory rail.

February 21, 2013, 01:24 PM	#8381
Rspitler Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 1	New member My name is Robert Spitler and I'm a new guy here. Like to say hello to everybody .

February 21, 2013, 01:28 PM	#8382
fanchisimo Member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Location: Central MO Posts: 363	Welcome. This a great firearms website that has loads of info and virtually any answer to any question you seek. __________________ A gun's two biggest enemies: Rust and Politicians. “There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet an enemy.” -George Washington

February 21, 2013, 01:28 PM	#8383
CoRoMo Member Join Date: September 21, 2007 Location: Colorafornia Posts: 8,490	Greetings Mr. Spitler! Welcome to, what has got to be, the best gun forum on the entire internet. __________________ The Second Amendment of our Bill of Rights is my concealed weapons permit, period! Ted Nugent

February 21, 2013, 01:29 PM	#8384
ole farmerbuck Contributing Member Join Date: January 16, 2009 Location: Western Ks Posts: 1,594	Hey Robert. Welcome __________________ Dont cuss a farmer with your mouth full.

February 17, 2013, 07:03 PM	#8376
Steelrain202 Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Location: Foscoe, NC Posts: 2	Was a member a long time ago. Recently retired after 20+ in the Army. Figured I'd come back and check things out. Got a new baby on the way and loving life here in the mtns of NC

February 18, 2013, 07:21 PM	#8378
Meat and Potatoes Member Join Date: February 18, 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1	Hello all. I new to the community, and fairly new to the world of fire arms. Im probably going to be doing a bit of lurking here before I dive head first into it, but im looking forward to my time here.

February 18, 2013, 09:43 PM	#8379
G'dale Mike Member Join Date: February 11, 2013 Location: Gardendale Al Posts: 51	Just found this thread. Hello and thanks to the board administraters for a great forum. Really enjoying the Higher Road, enough information to make your head spin! I'm an Operating Room Nurse in B'ham Al. Heart surgery since 1974. My great grandparents immigrated from Sicily and 3 generations ran mom and pop stores until the 70's when the neighborhoods our family store was located deteriorated past the point of no return. Needless to say, we always had firearms, concealed carry permits. I have my great grandfathers S&W "lemonsqueezer" that he carried while running his store, my grandfather's p-38 and my father's S&W 38 sp that he carried when he took over and, until he closed the business. Anyway, glad to be here and look forward to learning more from you folks. Just got my redding t-7 set up so really interested in the reloading section

February 19, 2013, 04:47 PM	#8380
cja245 Member Join Date: February 19, 2013 Posts: 52	Hi. My name is Chris. I've read many a thread on this forum in the past while doing research on guns, but finally got around to making an account. Hopefully I can contribute something. I am mainly a recreational shooter, but I do some hunting. I am also a reloader and a boolit caster. I'm also somewhat of a knife collector.

February 22, 2013, 12:34 AM	#8386
unidrew@aol.com Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 1	Unidrew I am a TC and Encore reloader for 45acp, 357max, 22 Hornet, 30-06, Casual 454, and .223. Now that I have a SS Mini 14 chambered in 223, I am learning the in's and out's of feeding it bullets. Consequently my perfect 4198TC 223 loads must be kept separate from the Mini 14 223 loads. I am shooting barns 55 grain bullets in a 16" mini barrel. So far 25.4 grains of Win 748 pushes out 2800 ft/sec. And cylcles great (just as fast as I can pull the trigger). It is a wast.... but its fun. Never saw a mudpuddle I did'nt like. Yes preban30's and 20's are more fun than the stock 10'S and 5's clips. Why I am contacting you... When propellent is readily available once again. What is your favorite powder for 55 grain copper clad SPBT bullets in my 16" barrel Mini 14? I am looking at Win 748, IMR4895, H335, Accurate 2460, Reloader 10X And again 55 grain bullets 16in barrel with a slower powder: TAC, Reloader 12, Accuate 4064, IMR 4064, and H4895. Lot of folk seem to like all every powder I listed, but they do not always say how long their barrel is, if it is a semi auto, and what wieight bullentthey used. My Thompson Contender has a very nice load book for all calibers and all powders and all pullet wieghts. Does the Mini 14 semi auto have a similar book or pamphlet. By the way the AR seems to have a following using 65+ grain bullets. But I shoot 55 grain. Thanks for sharing (in advance) your mimi 14 experince with me. I Chrono my loads at the muzzle + 2 yards. If closer, I shake up my Chrono.

February 22, 2013, 09:23 AM	#8387
Rich Cronk Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 1	New member here Hello, I am new to this board, but certainly not new to guns. I am a 72 year old retired Poleceman who makes predator calls and howlers. Calling coyotes is my passion, even though I am getting too weak in the knee's and my legs hurt a lot. Well maybe not a whole lot, but it feels like it. I love guns, all guns, but I came here to find answers for good strong bullets for my Marlin 1895 "Cowboy". Even though it ain't likely that I will ever hunt Griz or Brown bear, it will be nice to have a load for my .45-70 that will kill a Brown bear dead. Dead, Dead, Dead. I ordered a box of Buffalo bore's 350 grain flat nose penetrator's, but I want to find out which brand and model of bullet that is used by Buffalo bore. Why? Because I want to load my own Griz killer bullets.

February 22, 2013, 07:36 PM	#8388
moose54 member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 14	Howdy from Texas No longer an active member! Last edited by moose54; February 25, 2013 at 07:32 AM. Reason: No longer an active member!

February 23, 2013, 03:53 AM	#8389
BigBoreJay Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 29	Well now, I do believe I'm THR's newest member! I am in the Kansas City area. I like .22s, 30-06s, .444s, 45-70s, and everything in between, short or long. Side-by side and over-under is good too! I've been shooting for most of my 52 years, have recently started reloading. I want to start casting - thats how I found this site, whilst researching. Looks like a great site. Looking forward to participating after reading stickies and learning the landscape!

February 23, 2013, 09:49 AM	#8390
jayr8843 Member Join Date: February 23, 2013 Posts: 1	Jayr8843 Hello, I'm a retired male that had guns all my life. I hunted all small game, Deer, Boar and Bear. I am currently interested into hunting coyotes. I have shot many rifles and pistols but my favorites are Black Powder, shotgun and 50 cal. I mold all my own bullets. I currently have a 1974 Sheridan Lefted Handed Silver Streak that I have not used in 20 years. I obtained it in 1981 and am trying to narrow down a value. The gun would rank as a 95. Thanks Jay

February 23, 2013, 03:09 PM	#8391
Whis505 Member Join Date: February 23, 2013 Location: Land Of Liquid Sunshine, Lots Posts: 1	Greetings And Salutations! My name is Mike, I grew up around things that went Bang/Boom or ssssttt. I live a mile as the crow flies from the Pacific on top of a mountain. Sanctuary is a GOOD Thing as is a clear field of fire.

February 23, 2013, 04:34 PM	#8392
26point2 Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 83	Not a new member...actually one of the first to sign up on this site. Haven't been around in quite a few years...decided to see how things are going. __________________ TFL Alumni

February 23, 2013, 07:28 PM	#8393
rickrobe Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 6	new member Hi All. Love this site; I joined mostly to look in on the discussions. I am 60, an Outreach High School principal (we take the kids no one else wants), Hunter Training instructor, and just like to shoot. I live in Eastern Alberta, Canada. Lots of deer, coyotes and prairie dogs. Don't own a wide range of guns: 2 Model 1890 Winchester pumps (one for parts) Ruger M77 270 Tikka T3 lite in 204 Ruger 10/22 Rem 597 22mag cheap 22, cheap 410 Colt King Cobra Browning Challenger Sig Mosquito Browning 1911 22 Again, great site, very informative, glad I joined.

February 25, 2013, 06:58 AM	#8394
ole farmerbuck Contributing Member Join Date: January 16, 2009 Location: Western Ks Posts: 1,594	Hey robi __________________ Dont cuss a farmer with your mouth full.

February 26, 2013, 09:20 PM	#8395
Charlie1940 Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 1	new member retired have a 38SPL airweight model -37 with a 3" barrel nickel plated. would like to know what the dash stands for before the 37, serial # 2992XXX

February 27, 2013, 04:15 PM	#8396
country_guy Member Join Date: January 1, 2013 Location: Central PA Posts: 8	Hi All from PA Hi folks, Joined a bit back but hadn't had a chance to get on here until recently so just wanted to say hello to everyone.

February 28, 2013, 02:21 AM	#8397
tluxtele Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 15	Just joined. I'm new-ish to guns. I had a 22 rifle when I was younger but it was stolen during a break in. I haven't touched a gun since I was about 12 until recently (35 now). My faither-in-law gave me a gun (unprompted by me) for home protection. For about a year it sat locked up with no bullets in the house because I'm honestly not sure where I stand on that. Regardless of that, I have enjoyed shooting it. I'm now at the stage that I want to learn and really know how to use it. I want to learn the difference in ammo (not like I can actually buy any now)... possibly take a class to learn some basics... and maybe even get my concealed carry (if for nothing else to make it easier to buy guns in future should I choose). Anyway, I'm full of questions and I've been searching and will probably be posting some soon.

February 28, 2013, 03:42 PM	#8399
DarrinD Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 3	I was a member years ago before the split with another site, then lost my account info, so I'm saying hello again. I'm looking forward to hear from all sides about firearms issues. I'm most interested in self defense firearms and ammunition.

February 28, 2013, 10:51 PM	#8400
punching holes Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Posts: 1	Hello to all, I'm a brand new member. I'm a bit of a shooter but far from a expert. I certainly enjoy punching holes in the sky, hence the name. I just acquired an old non-working Stevens Model 15 (missing the bolt) so I'm looking for some info, maybe a manual to go with it. PDF form would suit me fine. So if anyone has access to one, I would appreciate it greatly.