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Spurred on by Gary's late success and so many - WB, 2021-06-08, 07:44
- So, are the proud owner of a FA 454 now ? (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-08, 19:56
  - I mean did you get one bought ? (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-08, 19:58
    - Yeah a buddy in NC had a Premier for cheap - WB, 2021-06-08, 20:29
      - email me and I will give you my pet load (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-09, 17:20
- Freedom Arms - Okie, 2021-06-08, 19:49
  - I've done biz with them over the years - WB, 2021-06-08, 20:37
- the FA I used on that Cape Buffalo was one we did some - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 11:18
  - You needed to get a pic of your house shoes in there! (nm) - Larryh, 2021-06-08, 14:49
  - I am delighted you pulled that one off in spite - WB, 2021-06-08, 11:53
    - I think I may have set a record of hunting 10 days in - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 12:00
      - Will there be an asterisk next to your name? - WinnTurner, 2021-06-08, 14:58
        
        he had small feet. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 16:51
      - I also forgot to thank Erik Stenberg for loaning me - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 12:27
- Scotty, load hot 45 Colt loads in 454 brass for light loads (nm) - MTM, 2021-06-08, 09:53
- Scotty, I shot the medium velocity 454 - james, 2021-06-08, 09:31
  - should have said "the old medium velocity - james, 2021-06-08, 09:33
    - Yes that is the ticket. Trying .45 Colt cases - WB, 2021-06-08, 12:21

Marlin big horn 429 GNR - Michael Smith, 2021-06-07, 14:29
- I have a 16" barreled 1894SS in .429 GNR - WB, 2021-06-07, 14:57
  - if my African lion hunt comes to pass in September - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-07, 15:16
    - I am trying to talk Larry Farley into going - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 16:59
    - You never leave home without it, - Grover Sr, 2021-06-07, 15:47
      - yep, it has been with me on every HHC since 2007 - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-07, 17:26
      - mine is a single action Alaskan Hunter - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-07, 17:04
        
        Gary, Know what you mean when you say - james, 2021-06-08, 09:36
        
        You once had a "475 Classic" series - WB, 2021-06-08, 08:37
        
        the 475 Classic - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 11:22
        
        Boy that is a handsome Hunting Handgun! - WB, 2021-06-08, 14:10
        
        we still build it but not as much as some others (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 14:46
        
        Well I'm gonna send up prayets thar - Grover Sr, 2021-06-07, 21:32
        
        thanks Grover. I'll do the same (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-08, 12:34

1911 Half-Cock Position - TM, 2021-06-07, 12:58
- the old series 70 design, which was the original - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-07, 14:07
  - Isn't the 1911 designed to be carried cocked and locked? - RonE, 2021-06-07, 15:02
    - It's designed so it can be. - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-08, 05:44
  - Beat safety feature is - TM, 2021-06-07, 14:38
    - It's the same as the old 1911A1. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-07, 17:02
    - Pretty sure a series 70 (nm) - JB, 2021-06-07, 14:45
      - Ruger 1911 - BigD, 2021-06-07, 15:03

Outfitter-Guide questions? - John W, 2021-06-07, 05:42
- when you talk to a guide/outfitter ask him... - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-07, 10:26
- When I have used a guide, - Darryl T., 2021-06-07, 07:50

.41 gnr - Mike owens, 2021-06-06, 15:48
- i have killed deer and boar with mine (nm) - Lynn, 2021-06-07, 13:37
- nope. The only cartridge that will fire in a 41 GNR - gary reeder, 2021-06-06, 15:53
  - Hey Mike - Bob Denning, 2021-06-06, 16:03

MY OLDEST GRANDSON IS NOW - JT, 2021-06-06, 11:27
- Dr. taffin sounds Great. Congrats (nm) - Sal, 2021-06-07, 17:22
- a real accomplishment already. resicency - cable, 2021-06-07, 13:45
- Congratulations JT (nm) - SPB, 2021-06-07, 10:51
- Congratulations to hin and to you, - TM, 2021-06-07, 09:10
- Congratulations, residency in Chicago, - Darryl T., 2021-06-07, 07:53
- Congrats to the Taffin family!! (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-06-07, 05:12
- Excellent news. (nm) - John W, 2021-06-07, 02:43
- Congratulations John and Dr Taffin (nm) - steve todd, 2021-06-06, 19:44
- JT, I am sure they will be fine! Hopefully - BlackPete, 2021-06-06, 15:22
- WOW congratulations to all. (nm) - bigboar, 2021-06-06, 14:52
- Congrats to you and John C. Lots of hard work there. (nm) - Lymey, 2021-06-06, 11:58
- Congrats - Tim Pence, 2021-06-06, 11:35

hey Winn.. check`s in the mail... (nm) - james, 2021-06-05, 23:28
- Ammo & Bullets out 6/7. Enjoy (nm) - WinnTurner, 2021-06-06, 09:20

What is this leather holder? - WB, 2021-06-05, 17:07
- the other side holds a badge. (nm) - gary reeder, 2021-06-06, 12:43
- Its for the nightstick, or flashlight, hardly used anymore (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-06, 10:09
  - didnt notice the metal clips, nightstick is out (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-06, 10:11
- Handcuffs holster (nm) - Jesse, 2021-06-05, 18:27
- I picked up one just likik e it from Walmart - Grover Sr, 2021-06-05, 17:36
  - It does not look like a “gun holster” really. - WB, 2021-06-05, 18:59
  - looks like a copy of our Yaqui holster - gary reeder, 2021-06-05, 18:07
    - This is the other side? - WB, 2021-06-05, 18:46
      - The top and bottom slots - DennisD, 2021-06-06, 04:39
        
        I guess you boys are right. Sort of oddly made - WB, 2021-06-06, 05:05
    - Cheap belt slide holster. - DennisD, 2021-06-05, 18:39
      - Yup, mine was $12 at Walmart (nm) - Grover Sr, 2021-06-07, 15:50

I found this in our archives. A good customer wanted - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 13:51
- Yeah, boy! - Steve W, 2021-06-07, 07:45
- Wonder what he shoots on Saturday and Sunday? (nm) - Asa, 2021-06-05, 21:42
- THOSE ARE BEAUTIFUL - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-06-05, 15:41
  - I was thinking gifts for family too, very nice. (nm) - Howard, 2021-06-06, 09:59
- Great pic, all beauties! (nm) - Andy S, 2021-06-05, 14:08
  - That could be confusing. (nm) - Winn Turner, 2021-06-05, 17:02
    - that`s as unique a set of custom handguns - james, 2021-06-06, 11:23

the second 2 Grim Reaper knives are sold and my knife - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 12:49
- Hi Gary, I posted below I will take a - BlackPete, 2021-06-05, 13:07
  - Gary, I know it is not made yet ! Just putting in an order - BlackPete, 2021-06-05, 13:09
    - Pete, I don't do it that way. If I did everything would be - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 13:18
      - Thanks Gary! I understand. I will take - BlackPete, 2021-06-05, 13:26
        
        Thanks Pete. Now go take a nap. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 13:29
      - GNR is right. If he did it like that everybody - charlie A., 2021-06-05, 13:25
        
        Charlie I get it. But I own quite a few f Gary’s - BlackPete, 2021-06-05, 13:30

I’ve fallen and can kinda get up a little - Brant, 2021-06-05, 08:00
- Prayers up, brother! (nm) - Steve W, 2021-06-07, 07:47
- I am so sorry that you had to go through this. - John W, 2021-06-05, 18:29
- Brant, goodness! We’ll keep praying, hang on. (nm) - WB, 2021-06-05, 16:37
- Faith Family and more Faith; praying for your speedy recove. (nm) - Andy S, 2021-06-05, 14:05
- No task is too big for the Great Physician - Lonnie, 2021-06-05, 12:45
- God bless and God speed (nm) - Blake, 2021-06-05, 11:53
  - AMEN, and be patient. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 12:49
- Prayers for restoration to good health (nm) - Charlie Herf, 2021-06-05, 11:26
- Glad you have a great support group - steve todd, 2021-06-05, 10:48
- Brant, I also feel your pain! With - BlackPete, 2021-06-05, 08:41
- best wishes and prayers for a full and quick recovery (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-05, 08:24
- Holy crap! Prayers sent and a speedy recovery! (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-06-05, 08:21
- Morning Brant. Praying for a speedy and full recovery. (nm) - Mark Wilson, 2021-06-05, 08:14
  - get well - Joe California, 2021-06-05, 19:03

digging thru one of the safes today and - jthomson, 2021-06-04, 20:35
- Bought one in '73 - Stan George, 2021-06-05, 08:55
- That was my first one also! (nm) - bigboar, 2021-06-05, 07:30
- An H&R was my first pistol also. - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-04, 21:23
  - FIRST GUN I EVER SHOT WAS THE - JT, 2021-06-05, 05:26
    - 999 - AlanT, 2021-06-05, 12:15
    - Always liked the 999, my cousin and I bought our first hand - Darryl T., 2021-06-05, 08:03
      - I guess I am the only pure bred honky that has - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 13:47
        
        like this High Standard - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 14:05

the next 2 Grim Reaper knives - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-04, 17:53
- Gary, I like to have knife with Blonde - BlackPete, 2021-06-05, 04:42
  - Pete, sober up. There is no 007. The blonde handle knife - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 12:34
    - Pete, the knife is in the box with one of your guns we - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-05, 12:45
- Grim reaper 4 - Ron rogalsky, 2021-06-04, 17:57
  - I have #2. It Weeel kut! (nm) - Larryh, 2021-06-04, 20:27
    - Send it to Doug to see if it Weel Keel (nm) - Will, 2021-06-05, 06:19
  - you got it Ron. Thanks (nm) - gary reeder, 2021-06-04, 19:08

WB, in the FA revolver thread you started below - JS, 2021-06-03, 19:10
- While Bob’s grip does a pretty good job - WB, 2021-06-03, 21:27
  - you have to remember the FA gripframe was the brainchild - gary reeder, 2021-06-04, 21:04
    - I SHOT DICK'S .44 MAGNUM COLT SAA - JT, 2021-06-05, 05:28
      - I shot it also. The Colt grip did not bother me. - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-05, 06:40
        
        BUT REMEMBER WE WERE - JT, 2021-06-05, 06:49
        
        Yessir. I remember you shooting a thousand rounds - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-05, 07:36
        
        YOU ARE MAKING MY HANDS HURT AGAIN! (nm) - JT, 2021-06-05, 11:09
  - To each their own....LOL while I agree with most of WB's - jthomson, 2021-06-04, 20:16
  - That trigger guard to grip space - Grover Sr, 2021-06-04, 10:35
    - that is what our Magnum gripframe is intended to do, - gary reeder, 2021-06-04, 21:07
- more accurately, "but that grip..." (nm) - JS, 2021-06-03, 19:25
  - That rubber Pachmayr on the FA83 Field gun - WB, 2021-06-04, 07:56
    - the only time I ever got cut on - james, 2021-06-04, 14:32
      - FA .50 - Okie, 2021-06-04, 15:18
        
        send it to Reeder. Like WB said the difference is - Billy Atkins, 2021-06-04, 16:01

480 ruger 325 gr Hornady ammo - Winn Turner, 2021-06-03, 16:54
- 480 ammo - Lee family, 2021-06-04, 09:27
- Winn, I`ll take 4 boxes of ammo if you - james, 2021-06-04, 08:22
- I hate to give Winn credit for anything as all it will do is - gary reeder, 2021-06-03, 18:11
  - THX, Gary - WinnTurner, 2021-06-03, 18:15
    - post all the ammo and bullets on here - gary reeder, 2021-06-03, 18:20
      - I posted above (nm) - james, 2021-06-04, 08:23
        
        480 ruger - WinnTurner, 2021-06-04, 12:07
        
        I`ll take a couple boxes of 275.... Here`s my - james, 2021-06-04, 13:52
        
        I'll call my cost was $27. (nm) - Winn Turner, 2021-06-04, 14:55
        
        Hey buddy - Bob Denning, 2021-06-04, 18:26
        
        Sorry, Cornfield Cajones Kicker, all gone - Winn Turner, 2021-06-05, 08:58
        
        there's Denning again. talking about his love life (nm) - gary reeder, 2021-06-04, 19:09

It's good that Biden is thinking if us these days. If we get - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-03, 12:58
- Some are holding out for free Weed. That'll be next. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 13:52
  - WEED. I just paid $350 to have - JT, 2021-06-03, 15:21
    - wow, think of all the money you could have made. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-03, 15:59
    - John, you should have had them dry the weeds .. - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 15:55
      - THEY HAULED THEM OFF. YOU DON'T SUPPOSE THEY WILL--NAH! (nm) - JT, 2021-06-03, 20:46
- NOt making an argument, but that is so base - WB, 2021-06-03, 13:15
  - Vaccine - WinnTurner, 2021-06-03, 14:54
    - I'm waiting for a free gun (nm) - Bob Denning, 2021-06-03, 15:36
      - Go to W. Virigina, Bob .. free rifle or shotgun ... - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 15:53
        
        you can tell the type of folks Biden is trying to get - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-03, 16:04
        
        Some of us from the '60's and '70's remember - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 16:15
        
        shots - joepjs, 2021-06-04, 01:15
        
        I got all those in 1966 before they sent me overseas .. - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-04, 12:35

I'm not a cherry picker. - WB, 2021-06-03, 10:24
- well done, Scott (nm) - jthomson, 2021-06-04, 20:24
- I love it. (nm) - Stuart in GA, 2021-06-03, 12:28
- GOOOD BUY! (nm) - JT, 2021-06-03, 11:13
  - now that is a nice gun (nm) - james, 2021-06-03, 11:32
    - Not my thing but wow. - WB, 2021-06-03, 12:29

Quick question! Is anyone Familiar with the Taurus - BlackPete, 2021-06-03, 09:47
- John is right. These days I would go with a Taurus - gary reeder, 2021-06-03, 09:51
  - Thanks Guys, I do recall Gary mentioning they were good guns (nm) - BlackPete, 2021-06-03, 09:57
- DON'T KNOW FROM TORRES BUT TAURUS IS GOOD. (nm) - JT, 2021-06-03, 09:49

I read a "news" article this morning ... - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 07:29
- Arsenal - Mike horn, 2021-06-09, 16:36
- BY THEIR STANDARDS I AM A WALIKNG ARSENAL (nm) - JT, 2021-06-03, 09:51
- I'm not certain a .50 BMG will shoot "through" - WB, 2021-06-03, 07:57
  - The AP rounds w/the tungsten core would easily. - JPL, 2021-06-03, 17:45
  - 50 BMG penetration - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 08:07
    - I can sure see that, 2 in one hole is about 6 ft.! (nm) - WB, 2021-06-03, 10:16
      - Engine block - Okie, 2021-06-03, 13:46
        
        I was 15 years old ... heard that .. - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 14:24
        
        We were shooting at the Fair grounds once after the demo - WB, 2021-06-03, 14:37
        
        the best place to be is in the next county .. or state .. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-03, 15:56
        
        Penetration - Alcorn, 2021-06-03, 17:17
        
        GUY ON YOUTUBE - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-06-04, 09:17

I was doing good for a while.... - WB, 2021-06-03, 05:51
- "NORMAL" GUY?? (nm) - JT, 2021-06-03, 07:09
  - LOL, the .25 Remington Auto is a dusty old round. - WB, 2021-06-03, 07:17
    - SOME "EXPERTS" BELIEVE FRANK HAMER - JT, 2021-06-03, 09:52
      - I have read it was a Remington custom - WB, 2021-06-03, 10:15

Colt Anaconda .480 - Ronnie P, 2021-06-02, 19:48
- I have no idea as I haven't seen the "new" Anaconda - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-03, 09:57

Off to AK next week - Howard, 2021-06-02, 19:41
- I was just thinking about you last week - GregG, 2021-06-04, 14:42
- Good luck Howard and good hunting - Blake, 2021-06-03, 16:24
- Thanks to Gary too - Howard, 2021-06-03, 12:50
- Wishing you fair winds and following seas. (nm) - JPL, 2021-06-03, 04:14
- I wish you the best of luck. - John W, 2021-06-03, 02:57
- Sounds like fun! We are off to Ak tomorrow. - Derek, 2021-06-02, 20:41
- Sounds fantastic Howard! Good luck and safe travels! (nm) - WB, 2021-06-02, 20:31

prices going up. - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-02, 14:14
- MORE RESULTS OF MONOPOLY MONEY (nm) - JT, 2021-06-02, 14:46
  - Just print more! What could possibly go wrong! (nm) - SPB, 2021-06-02, 15:23

looking for a heavy duty press? Lyman has a fairly - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-02, 14:09

Price of used FA revolvers.... - WB, 2021-06-02, 07:22
- Scotty, email me, I've got a like new one and am in the mood - jthomson, 2021-06-02, 18:22
  - Lol, will do! (nm) - WB, 2021-06-02, 18:35
- any gun, new or used, is much higher today than a - Gary Reeder, 2021-06-02, 12:22
- Inflation - Jim Taylor, 2021-06-02, 07:31
  - I'm not getting much flack for collecting guns and ammo - WB, 2021-06-02, 07:50
  - MONOPOLY MONEY (nm) - JT, 2021-06-02, 07:41
    - A short time ago I saw some really good - james, 2021-06-02, 11:43