Recent content by quiet22
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Lever Guns, what would you choose & why?
The Walmart sale would probably be a Rem......my thinking....trade for a newer Ruger already threaded, trapper.....better long term value I think.......enjoy -
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45-70 Henry Model X VS. Marlin 1895 SBL
I love what Henry represents.....however, in 45-70......I'd choose a Ruger Marlin stainless....I have a 2004 JM...but no reason to wait as Ruger has truly perfected the rifle. -
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Lever Guns, what would you choose & why?
And I want to say again...can't say enough good things about the Ranger Point Precision trigger replacement....easy to do even for me.......wonderful results...from a horrible 7 lbs. floppy to a crisp break 3.5 lbs.......makes it almost fun...if one can say that for a 45-70! -
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Lever Guns, what would you choose & why?
My one and only current hunting tool....Marlin 2004 JM GS 45-70....utilizing soft recoil hard hitting Hornady Monoflex 250 to 200 yards...with a transformational Precision trigger replacement. -
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Best hunting sidearm?
Like many, I carry no side arm if just 45-70 rifle hunting southern Cal. If scouting....GP100 4.2 stainless 357. -
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Why all the fuss about snake boots?
I wear them in hills above San Diego...came across a small rattler a few years ago that wanted to chase me....very aggressive...nasty attitude.- quiet22
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- Forum: Fitness, First Aid, and Backcountry Survival
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How many have hunted the west with a single shot rifle?
Though not a 'designated' one shot, my only rifle I utilize for current western hunting is a 45-70 for which, if you calculate the cycle time following the significant recoil and adjustment of rifle takes almost just as long as a single shot with rapid reloading skills. -
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CPW director on leave after complaint of racist comment
I've read 5 pages of our back and forth opinion.......boils down to...when in public, say nothing, joke nothing, pre-plan your public presentations and stick to script (learn from our fading President). When in private....chose your tribe. If you are a public figure, corporate leader - every... -
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Henry 45-70 is a tack driver!
My sole weapon currently for hunting with Hornady 250 gr Monoflex.......congrats on finding a winner! -
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My beautiful customized Henry Classic Lever Gun in 45-70
Beautiful work......I too shoot a 45-70 as my sole hunting rifle currently......nice to see them multiply! -
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Tikka T3x, superlite for Elk and Deer
Yep.....different grains weight of powder and types of powders in each...offer differing velocities....also the way the bullet is placed in the casing (depth, etc) -
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Who's shooting a 45-70?
Tell us more about that gorgeous weapon!........and good shooting! What distances yada yada -
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Who's shooting a 45-70?
........so now I can't hear and I can't see.........time to go hunting. -
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Who's shooting a 45-70?
Never had one of my recipients of my 45-70 report excessive noise upon receipt...but, upon your insistence, I could ask them again.
