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by RiverRat
Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Poll: What would be your only rifle?
Replies: 90
Views: 20304

Re: Poll: What would be your only rifle?

M1a in .308 given the limitations, but a scoped 30.06 savage bolt or model 70 would be a really close thought. I carry a lever .357 in the Gator or on the tractor most of the time on the ranch.
by RiverRat
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Colt Lightweight Commander
Replies: 3
Views: 1525

Re: Colt Lightweight Commander

I have had one in .38 Super for about ten years
and have never had any difficulties...nice pistol.
by RiverRat
Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Oiling a New Leather Holster (Inside)
Replies: 13
Views: 3491

Re: Oiling a New Leather Holster (Inside)

No oil! Apart from compromising the shape (molding) by softening the leather, it will make sticky on drawing because of the shape collapsing. Another negative is that oil will attach and hold dirt inside the holster causing more wear on the surface of the pistol, much like emery paper. Please don't ...
by RiverRat
Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Best Gun for Target Shooting - What's Your Experience?
Replies: 27
Views: 4141

Re: Best Gun for Target Shooting - What's Your Experience?

I was looking for more on target pistols here. I guess I hear .22 when anyone says target. My grandfather always called his old .22 single shot Sears rifle with the 28" bbl a target rifle. I have the Ruger SR22 and 22/45, but he most fun and accurate target I have is an S&W 617 revolver in ...
by RiverRat
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How many hams do we have on the Forum - Revisited?
Replies: 128
Views: 20726

Re: How many hams do we have on the Forum?

First licensed in 1965, Extra Class, WA5MUM. Past Asst. EC and EC for ARES for Travis Co., Asst State Radio Officer for RACES, past President of Austin ARC and UT ARC, W5YI volunteer examiner, Skywarn spotter, did lots of emergency work with the State and Austin EOC, and was active Army MARS member ...
by RiverRat
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: austin gun show 2/09/13-2/10/13 weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 1682

Re: austin gun show 2/09/13-2/10/13 weekend

I didn't see but one at $679..deliveries haven't been good lately to dealers. I talked to Joe McBride yesterday afternoon at his store and he said he had more than fifty back ordered. I saw some on gunbroker for $639 (or more) plus shipping plus FFL..got mine with a ministerial discount and can't te...
by RiverRat
Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: austin gun show 2/09/13-2/10/13 weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 1682

Re: austin gun show 2/09/13-2/10/13 weekend

Worked it with a gun dealer friend this morning...from opening till 1pm. It was busy. He sold about sixty during that period. Mainly handguns for personal defense and mostly to what seemed to be new gun owners. I haven't worked one in a couple years and was surprised at the high number of first time...
by RiverRat
Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Ruger LCR 22
Replies: 4
Views: 1271

Re: Ruger LCR 22

I got one. Took it to the ranch last week and it worked fine. No failures. Feels good in the hand and sights well. Not sure I like the Ruger style spring retraction loading on mags, but the worked (It was 19 degrees with a norther blowing and I was loading using gloves....). Shot some 1 gallon cans ...
by RiverRat
Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Concealed Gun Survey
Replies: 156
Views: 24476

Re: Concealed Gun Survey

Colt Defender 3" 1911 or STI Guardian, 4" 1911 both in .45 with Officer length grip.
by RiverRat
Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: 30 cal bullet question??
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

30 cal bullet question??

Ok, stupid question time. I haven't ever reloaded rifle.
On a .30 cal bullet, I have a bunch or 150 grain soft points, are they all useable on 30.06, .308, and on 30-30? ( I realize the flat on the end of the 30-30 because of the tube mag).
Thanks,
by RiverRat
Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Bushy carbine .308 MOA expectations?
Replies: 13
Views: 1698

Re: Bushy carbine .308 MOA expectations?

Hate to say it, but a lot depends on the ammo. I get +/- 3" dependent on the type.
by RiverRat
Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:50 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: For my daughters
Replies: 16
Views: 2949

Re: For my daughters

We got the granddaughter a cricket and it was great for a year or two, till she out grew the reach. Got her a Henry lever action last year and it is much closer to the Red Ryder BB gun she started with. It still has the a reasonably short stock, but not way too short like her Cricket. She is now 12....
by RiverRat
Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: XDS 45 Ammo
Replies: 17
Views: 4908

Re: XDS 45 Ammo

I have been using the Gold Dot Short Barrel and the Hornady 185, both are supposed to have a reduced flash to keep from blinding you at night was my logic. The 185 grain weight for higher velocity and better expansion from the short bbl.
by RiverRat
Wed Aug 01, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Hispanics should be angry at the new 4473's
Replies: 47
Views: 6412

Re: Hispanics should be angry at the new 4473's

Now you've got me curious. I'm not sure I understand the validity of any of these questions. Sounds like I am guilty of answering that part incorrectly no matter how I answer it........or no matter what I say, it's partially true. Does it make me have any less Mexican heritage to have my people as M...
by RiverRat
Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Budget 308 bolt gun
Replies: 16
Views: 4490

Re: Budget 308 bolt gun

I got a Savage Axis in .308 and 30.06 for leaving in the four wheeler at the ranch. $269 at Walmart. They do what they are supposed to with nothing fancy. I'm not worried about banging them around. I have a model 10 in .308 with all the goodies and the long barrel, the only difference I can see is t...

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