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Winchester 1873 short rifle in .45...
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There are just too many choices anymore. I recently bought a .308 and was made to feel like my sanity was in question. Many believe that the 6.5 ammo will cure what ails us. I say buy informed and get a caliber which can be found at a LGS or your local hardware store in smallish town USA. The 6.5 is a great round, but I am a fan of all the .30 caliber rounds. May dad took many animals with a 30-06, I have taken many mule deer and cow elk with a 30-30. I bought the .308 because of the short action, a lighter weight rifle that is easier to pack, the variety of ammunition available and its effectiveness. I do not need to shoot at 800 yards, the furthest I have shot was 360 yards at a bull elk with a .300 Win Mag and it worked perfectly. Too many bad things can happen when shooting extremely long distances. Become proficient and get what works for you. Remember all factory ammo is expensive and invest in good glass.
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Pietta Firearms had a booth at Cowboy Christmas which is a part of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and shared with me a Lightning was on schedule for release in 2026. And that was all he knew, so I was told. At this point I feel it is a rumor although they had many fine firearms on display to handle and examine. We'll see....
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I could not afford to shoot if I did not reload. I love the big bore handgun calibers, the cost of factory is obscene, As often as reloading equipment shows up on the wire, consult another CAS member who reloads and begin to roll your own. You won't regret it. I load 44-40 for a old Winchester I have no regrets....the savings will be huge.
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Still dreaming for a pair in .44 Spcl in the barrel length of 7.5......
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My favorites are my Winchester 94, from 1960 and my Marlin 336 Texan from 1969. In the new category, the new Marlin 336 Classic got my attention at a LGS. One of my friends loves his Henry - H009G. But these are hunting rifles, I have taken many a elk with my Marlin 336 T, using 170 grain bullets at less than 150 yards.
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For the Cowboy or Cowgal who has everything.....
I have a pair of never worn, never used Lindholm Bronze Sours. They are no longer made and are truly a work of art. They are a bit too aggressive for me to consider using on a horse, but the CAS cool factor is quite high. And the jingle bobs are real. Without straps, $275.00, with the J. Constanza straps, add $100.00. I will get shipping.
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Maybe, depends on the type of bridle. In my case, it goes over one ear and absolutely not. If I'm out n the boonies I will carry the lead rope and rope halter on the saddle on a lash point and not on the horses head. I keep the head as unencumbered as possible. My reins are tied on with leather so they would break and I would fall off the cliff.....
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I bought one last summer and have no intent to use it for CAS. All my loads are right at 1.50 in length and have never had a misfeed. For the bullet I am using the Hornady .357 158 gr SJHP and some Berry's 125 gr FMJ-RNFP. Never a problem one, it is a fun little rifle. Powder is 231 or Unique. I have no plan for an action job. Good luck, I absolutely love mine. Taking it javalina hunting in February.....
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From my vantage point, it really began during the Great Dumpster Fire of 2020, Covid lock down. As a college professor we had to change our delivery format to Zoom. So for the next 4 semesters, I saw many students attending class from bed, wardrobe consisted of pajamas, sweats and quite often, underwear. Guys in boxers alone got really old, for those who crossed the decency line, I just blanked out their screen, both male and female. When we regrouped back in person the entire wardrobe seemed to change. Pajamas seemed to become the norm everywhere. I was raised by a Texas Cowboy (dad) who preached to me, you have one shot at a first impression, don't mess it up. It only seemed to get worse, my last semester in the world of higher education came to a close in May of 24, pajamas in the classroom and in Walmart or the grocery store seemed to be the norm. I recently hired a 17 year old young man to to help with barn chores and he showed up wearing Power Rangers pajama pants, lets just say he the job didn't work out for him. Yes my generation still judges people appearance, vocabulary and table manners. Just my opinion......
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Immaculate condition lens, changed all my photography to mirrorless cameras. I recently sold the camera body for it and it needs a good home.
$1100.00 and I get the shipping and insurance. If in Alaska or Hawaii, well need to work something out.
PM me if interested.....Do the research, it is a great lens!
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Keep them out of sight, be polite and be respectful.
I was stopped years ago for a minor speed violation in CA and within the cup holder was a Colt Armorers coffee mug, pre Yeti mugs. The Officer told me to exit the vehicle because he was going to search the vehicle based upon a Colt mug, stating I was obviously a "gun guy." Before this got out of hand I displayed my law enforcement credentials from AZ and politely told him to re-think this. At the time I was a Detective Lieutenant. He rethought this order and began to apologize profusely. Lets just say we had quite the discussion and with letters to follow to his Commanders.
I have been retired for quite sometime and and support the efforts of our men and women in LE. It is a difficult job when done correctly, done incorrectly and bad things follow. To add comment to the video, how many women carry within a purse with a built in holster. Does the 4th Amendment apply to purses, how big a search could this become? Ladies how personal are the contents within your purse, I refer to my wife's purse as the abyss for a reason. Something to ponder....
Support our police, support higher standards in education and in character. Sadly one ill informed officer reflects badly on the overwhelming majority of quality officers.
On a humorous note:
Driving to CAS event, lots of guns and ammo onboard. Suicidal deer jumps into my grill and trashed the radiator. I am dead in the water. AZ Highway Patrolman shows up and investigates the wreck. Tow truck arrives along with my friend Joe, we then begin to remove the CAS accouterments and put them into his SUV. Mr. Highway Patrolman sees lots of cool guns, he gets the tour of the guns and gear and is still shooting CAS. I love AZ. Keep them out of sight, be polite and be respectful.
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Final Price Reduction: If it doesn't sell its going to the back of the large metal box.
For Sale: 36 year old - Unfired- Ruger Old Army - stainless - adjustable sights - 7 1/2 inch barrel - .457 ball caliber - $800.00 and I get shipping to lower 48.
Gun has been in the safe for decades, never capped, loaded or fired. has original yellow box, owners manual and nipple wrench.
PM me.
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I was a a recent trade show and asked about the rumor of a upcoming Pump gun by Pietta. The employee from Pietta did not deny its development but went on to say don't expect to see one until perhaps 2026....In case anyone is interested.
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I met an Elder of a AZ Tribe who shared the stories of the beatings as a young boy which caused him to walk home about 200 miles. Yes, I believe it was true....
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Sometimes you just have to share a couple, after all it is the greatest birthday celebration ever!
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PM sent to Marlin Buckhorn
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and for something from Mexico.....
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For Sale - Reproduction of the original 1907 Military Sling
in SASS Wire Classifieds
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Brownell's black leather reproduction of the original 1907 Military Sling; the one that's become the standard among hi-power service rifle shooters and many knowledgeable hunters; the one that's sought after by collectors and restorers of pre-WWII military firearms and the one that's carried more guns, more miles on more shoulders than darn near any other.
The sling is brand new and never used, sling only no swivels..
$50.00 and I ship......
https://www.brownells.com/gear/slings-sling-swivels/slings/competitor-plus-rifle-sling/