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Forum: Black Powder

02-01-2015, 08:03 AM

Replies: 21

Swiss, Schuetzen or Goex powder??

Views: 6,811

Posted By kwilfong

I like SWISS. it's noticeably cleaner than GOEX &...

I like SWISS. it's noticeably cleaner than GOEX & a little faster.
I first tried it when I built a 45/70 to shoot black powder cartridges. Had a conversation with a customer who shoots long range...

Forum: Rifle

12-30-2012, 03:11 PM

Replies: 0

Ruger "Thread Choke"

Views: 245

Posted By kwilfong

Ruger "Thread Choke"

I have a 45 Blackhawk Convertible & have had some issues with it. The 1st thing I noticed was that my cast bullet loads in 45 ACP wouldn't chamber easily due to tight throats. I corrected that with a...

Forum: Air Rifles

03-15-2012, 09:32 PM

Replies: 1

Rehabbing a Chinese POS

Views: 485

Posted By kwilfong

Rehabbing a Chinese POS

Took a bud fishing last weekend & took a couple airguns along. He was impressed & mentioned he might ought to get one to play with. Another bud we visited gave him a B-something; the underlever .177,...

Forum: Air Rifles

03-04-2012, 08:41 PM

Replies: 13

Fwb p70

Views: 1,708

Posted By kwilfong

Wouldn't think of it! Got your Walther done today...

Wouldn't think of it! Got your Walther done today too :D

Forum: Air Rifles

03-02-2012, 09:18 PM

Replies: 20

PCP Scuba Tank

Views: 2,340

Posted By kwilfong

Topping up a SCUBA tank with a hand pump doesn't...

Topping up a SCUBA tank with a hand pump doesn't sound like fun!

Forum: Air Rifles

03-01-2012, 11:56 PM

Replies: 13

Fwb p70

Views: 1,708

Posted By kwilfong

I just got in from shooting the 10 meter...

I just got in from shooting the 10 meter silhouette match @ Tulsa. Downed 39 out of 40 :) Not bad for first time out with it. I really like this rifle. The stock is very adjustable & the trigger is...

Forum: Air Rifles

03-01-2012, 06:49 AM

Replies: 11

Any FT shooters hang out here?

Views: 376

Posted By kwilfong

I wish! Three years ago, a fellow not too far...

I wish!
Three years ago, a fellow not too far from here had field target matches. I shot with them that summer & had a ball. I had an S410 in 22. After that season was over, I sold the .22 & got an...

Forum: Air Rifles

02-29-2012, 06:51 PM

Replies: 13

Fwb p70

Views: 1,708

Posted By kwilfong

I'm a SCUBA diver so tanks are no problem, & I...

I'm a SCUBA diver so tanks are no problem, & I have a hund pump to top the guns off when the tanks are a little low.
I shot a bud's 300 a couple weeks ago & liked it. I used to have it's...

Forum: Air Rifles

02-29-2012, 06:48 PM

Replies: 13

Fwb p70

Views: 1,708

Posted By kwilfong

Hey H! You ready for SMALL?

Hey H! You ready for SMALL?

Forum: Air Rifles

02-29-2012, 06:47 PM

Replies: 13

Fwb p70

Views: 1,708

Posted By kwilfong

I held it on with electrical tape to test it. It...

I held it on with electrical tape to test it. It works good so I did cut 2 oring grooves & got a good snug fit & it it stays put. I reamed a .250" hole in it.
I can't tell any difference in...

Forum: Air Rifles

02-23-2012, 10:15 PM

Replies: 13

Fwb p70

Views: 1,708

Posted By kwilfong

Fwb p70

I've wanted one of these for years. Finally decided I'd never be satisfied until I tried one. Found this on gunbroker for about 1/2 of what a new P700 would cost....

Forum: Centerfire

01-08-2012, 08:49 AM

Replies: 17

.303 brit.

Views: 2,722

Posted By kwilfong

I did some work on a SMLE for a friend some years...

I did some work on a SMLE for a friend some years ago & worked up a hunting load that used the 174gr Hornady .312" bullet. It was strange but by far the best accuracy was with all the 4831 I could...

Forum: Centerfire

11-28-2011, 08:58 PM

Replies: 8

BPCR Buck

Views: 323

Posted By kwilfong

Thanks! The rifle gained a couple ounces & I...

Thanks! The rifle gained a couple ounces & I gained about 10#:mad:

Forum: Centerfire

11-17-2011, 08:22 PM

Replies: 8

BPCR Buck

Views: 323

Posted By kwilfong

#2 with the RB/BP/Cast bullet

I added a Malcolm scope due to aging eyes having trouble with iron sights & put a little wheelweight alloy in the last batch of bullets to slow the expansion. Caught this old boy at 65 yards...

Forum: Centerfire

08-05-2011, 11:36 PM

Replies: 22

45-70 good or bad?

Views: 1,945

Posted By kwilfong

I AM smiling! :o It was close; +/- 40 yards, &...

I AM smiling! :o
It was close; +/- 40 yards, & close to dark in the woods. I couldn't see the fine crosswire I had in the globe & centered the deer's chest in the globe. It worked out but I didn't...

Forum: Centerfire

08-05-2011, 06:28 PM

Replies: 22

45-70 good or bad?

Views: 1,945

Posted By kwilfong

My favorite deer hunting round! I've taken a...

My favorite deer hunting round!
I've taken a bunch with 300gr factory JHP's & some stiff handloads with 300gr Sierra's. The bolt gun likes the Hornady LeverRevolution ammo too but I haven't taken a...

Forum: Open Rimfire

07-21-2011, 08:33 PM

Replies: 87

"Other" forums

Views: 3,343

Posted By kwilfong

Seems like Jack O'Conner said something way back...

Seems like Jack O'Conner said something way back when about it being easier to get MOA groups with a typewriter............
But Jeez; what am I doing wrong? My somewhat modified 10/22 has a hard...

Forum: Open Rimfire

07-21-2011, 01:41 AM

Replies: 8

Gun Show Find

Views: 737

Posted By kwilfong

The origonal was cut pretty short, like 3". I...

The origonal was cut pretty short, like 3". I like the feel of this with the 6" barrel. I haven't seriously shot it for group. It's not real easy to hit with, being so light.
Seems like I...

Forum: Open Rimfire

07-20-2011, 08:13 PM

Replies: 8

Gun Show Find

Views: 737

Posted By kwilfong

Forgot to post after I finished it: ...

Forgot to post after I finished it:
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu316/kevinwilfong/StevensTipUP001.jpg
Fitted 6" of 10/22 barrel, made a new breech lock "dog", cut down & fitted a Stevens...

Forum: Scopes, Sights, Rings & Mounts, and Other Optics

07-11-2011, 06:47 PM

Replies: 2

Leatherwood Malcolm 3x Scope

Views: 730

Posted By kwilfong

Thanks!:) I built it to shoot & hunt with. I...

Thanks!:)
I built it to shoot & hunt with. I do find myself being exra careful with it in the woods. Got a 6 point last fall with black powder & a cast bullet & am anxious to try again.

Forum: Scopes, Sights, Rings & Mounts, and Other Optics

07-11-2011, 05:57 PM

Replies: 2

Leatherwood Malcolm 3x Scope

Views: 730

Posted By kwilfong

Leatherwood Malcolm 3x Scope

I just got this 3x Malcolm scope for my project Rolling Block. I had a nice set of target sights on it but I couldn't see them very well in the woods. I could have put a nice modern scope on it for...

Forum: Centerfire

07-07-2011, 08:51 PM

Replies: 5

After

Views: 368

Posted By kwilfong

Great looking old sixgun!!

Great looking old sixgun!!

Forum: Hunting

06-12-2011, 07:16 PM

Replies: 52

I Smell Bacon

Views: 2,448

Posted By kwilfong

Good idea! I have access to a boxtrap. Guess the...

Good idea! I have access to a boxtrap. Guess the corn would work but is there another bait that's better?

Forum: Hunting

06-12-2011, 01:57 PM

Replies: 52

I Smell Bacon

Views: 2,448

Posted By kwilfong

Varmints

Just got back from servicing my game feeder & camera.
The pigs are still gone, which I guess is a good thing. Would have liked to kill one or both of the pair that was hanging out there but at least...

Forum: .22 Ammunition (S-L-LR)

06-09-2011, 02:43 AM

Replies: 120

22 Ammo For Self Defense

Views: 7,401

Posted By kwilfong

The only time I've ever used a firearm for self...

The only time I've ever used a firearm for self defense just happened to be my Smith 41 & merely brandishing the weapon ended the conflict.
Nowadays the 1911 is my travelling companion.
The...

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