Quite!-Quite!-Quite!!!

[Slamfire]

 Man ,,I guess i'm the only one who ain't out hunt'n,,.Oh well ,,the pic's. should be showing up pretty soon.







smoke'm if y'a got'm,,,,Hootmix.

[King Medallion]

I'm sitting in the big John Deere, following the combine around the field. Saw a nice buck and a coyote today.

[Coal Creek Griff]

Well, I'm lurking around here, looking one direction at my '76 on the wall, then turning the other way at the rain hitting the window.   

In the meantime, I'm hoping someone will write about their adventures here so that I can live vicariously.

CC Griff

[Slamfire]

YEA,  Coal,,rained all day here too,,stayed in  my shop all day,,work'n on my "LANDIS" sole stitcher .Think'n about one of those LEE push thru lubers,,have you tried one ,,or seen one work?







smoke;m if y;a got'm ,,,,Hootmix.

[Coal Creek Griff]

Think'n about one of those LEE push thru lubers,,have you tried one ,,or seen one work?

"Lubers"?  No, but I do use their sizing dies if I need to size bullets.  Since I pan-lube my bullets and I'm generally not in a hurry, they work fine for me.

CC Griff

[dusty texian]

Been watching hunters shoot deer turkey and hog the last couple wks. Have not pulled a trigger on animals myself yet. Sat down at the pasture bench yesterday and pulled the trigger on four different 76 caliber rifles. Shot all four 10 shots each at 100yd. The 40/60 with the 22" oct. barrel. is a tack driver , and mild . The 28" round barrel 45/60 shoots really good and is one of my earliest 76 rifles. The 28" 45/75 oct. barrel is a blast to shoot and is a tack driver. I have taken game with it at just under 200 yds. Kills like a sledge hammer . The 24" Half round Express rifle in 50/95  , truley  a BLAST , great hunting rifle . Will test its killing ability very soon. Like em all , but must say Winchester got it right the first time with the 45/75wcf . Its the King in my book. The one i grab if i'm serious about getting it done .,,,DT

[King Medallion]

DT, Do you realize how inspiring your writing is? Damn, I wish I had more time to shoot!

[Slamfire]

 Hey all,,been sitt'n here read'n my "need to do list( closed my repair shop,,till Jan.2018 )I know I can't get it all done,,,,soooo,,why even start!!!( DT,,get  the pics.,,on pm??) Working on the Ballisticaster mark ii,,,"close",,.also rebuilding the churches chuck wagon,,the wood has rotted out ( they weren't really on my need to do list ).




smoke'm if y'a got'm,,,,Hootmix.

[dusty texian]

Didnt see any pic's Slamfire . ,,DT

[dusty texian]

Merry Christmas my Friends , and Hope you all have a Happy New Yr ! ,,,DT

[Buck Stinson]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family, Ron.

[King Medallion]

Merry Christmas and Happy new Year from n. Illinois!

[pinto beans]

Merry Christmas from Tennessee to all here!  May God's blessings be upon you all.

[dusty texian]

Wishing a Happy and Prosperous  New Year to all of my friends . ,,,,,,DT

[dusty texian]

Its finally here ! The week that My Wife and Grandkids are hunting the ranch with me . Wish us luck , and Lord give me strength ! See Yall next Week ,,,,,,,,DT Yahoo!

[King Medallion]

Happy New Year! Good luck, and don't forget your ammo and camera!

[frimath]

How about a few photos on the 50-95 and the 40-60 they sound really nice! Are they originals or something else? Happy New Year to all! 

[Blackpowder Burn]

Best of luck to everyone Dusty!

Is anyone else using a '76 for the family hunt?  Would be neat if they all did! 

I took my first deer with a BP 45-70 load a few weeks ago.  Just a Marlin '95 cowboy, but still effective.  I never realized how much destruction a soft lead flatnose bullet would do - really eye opening.

[dusty texian]

Thanks for the Luck wishes . Was a great time . Keeping up with the Grandkids was a test of strength , the young ones have a lot of energy . They range from 7. 9 .10  and 12 in age . So far they just watch me shoot the 76 rifles and wont shoot them . Their favorite is the 50/95 they call Old Smokey ! Our 9 yr. old Grandson Braxton Reece , got his first deer this hunt . A pretty 6 pt . Wt. he chose to hunt with a  30-30 94 Winchester  carbine now his , was my Dad's his Great Grandfather's carbine .His big brother age 12 let a chance at what would have been his best to date buck go , so his little brother could get a shot at the 6 pt. A good show of sportsmanship. Was great to see all of the little ones congratulate Braxton. on his deer .  Big night around the campfire. I have a new laptop and need to figure out the picture posting deal again , sorry for no pics. Need a couple days of rest , them little one wore me out ! ,,,DT

[King Medallion]

Excellent! Congratulations on your grandsons 1st deer!  I bet there will be many more to come. looking forward to the pic's.
Steve