The firearm thread

[Shiny side up]

Sorry it has taken soooo long to get back to ya...... Thanks for the space to throw some lead...... Great fun..... Loved the black power lever action.... that was sweet.

Alex had a half moon welt for a few hours from the 30-06 scope but his mum was not worried..... He always seems to get bruies when he is out with me.

Stoked to now be confident witht he accuracy of the husky. But the Turkey should know that it is supposed to lie down after having a 30-06 round pass through it..... I'm going to have to put those rounds in the lathe and bore a small hole in the tip.

Any way thanks heaps and we must do it again some time.

A good afternoon spent with Wolf and Sunny Side Up and the kids.

Enjoyed the shooting.

Loved watching the excitement in the kids.

Sunny Side Up, that Husky is the best bargin I have heard of.

A turkey at 200 yards with an unfamiliar rifle. Good shooting.

Wolf, after all the years talking to you it has been a real treat finally meeting you.

Welcome anytime,


Chris.

[Wolf]

As mentioned. I have a friend with one of these for sale.

It is a Pedersoli replica.

It comes with all the acroutrements, ie mould, flint, etc and a large number of cast ball.

He is after $800 for the lot.

PM me if anyone is interested.

I have seen and fired this flinter. It is in excellent condition.


Chris

Sounds like a sweet deal. Sadly, it'd take me at least 32 weeks to save up the dosh - assuming 32 weeks with no emergencies that cut into the supply of ready funds.

Definitely a good price.

[doc]

http://www.hayesandassociates.co.nz/

This site has nice replica 19th century rifles like Sharps etc.

Might be your cup of tea Chris.

Also, where can one buy "rifle kits" as in you buy the rifle in pieces and you build it.

-Indy

PM me I've got just the book you need about building your own. Dunlop use to sell them here 20 years ago, mostly the Hawken type replica.

[Mr Merde]

http://www.hayesandassociates.co.nz/

This site has nice replica 19th century rifles like Sharps etc.

Might be your cup of tea Chris.

Also, where can one buy "rifle kits" as in you buy the rifle in pieces and you build it.

-Indy

I know this site intimately.

Neil hayes is a really nice man and very approachable.

He has one of the largest stands at the gunshow in Henderson every 6 months.

He also hosts the "End of trail" cowboy action shoot every March in Carterton. Well worth the trip if yoiu get interested in the old guns (ie 19th century stuff).

As to where you can get the kitset percussion and flintlock rifles.

Strange you ask that, talk to Eric from Seriuous Shooters in Penrose. Serious dont stock these guns but Eric has a business importing everything Black powder. I've been to his place and drooled over .32 flinters and .54 hawken rifles. Also I cant stress too much that he is a font of information for everything to do with shooting. His knowledge puts me to shame.

Chris

[Mr Merde]

Sounds like a sweet deal. Sadly, it'd take me at least 32 weeks to save up the dosh - assuming 32 weeks with no emergencies that cut into the supply of ready funds.

Definitely a good price.

I understand your dilema.

just a thought.

How would you boys like it if I organise a Black Powder day down here one weekend?

front stuffers and cartridge rifle but only loaded with the genuine powder not that modern propellant.

In the words of that well known US gun writer and shooter, Mike Venterino.

"Modern powder is just a passing fad"

I'm sure I could lay my hands on some front stuffers.

I would need you to get some black stuff as it is used by volume not by weight.

Let me know what you think.

Chris

[Wolf]

I understand your dilema.

just a thought.

How would you boys like it if I organise a Black Powder day down here one weekend?

front stuffers and cartridge rifle but only loaded with the genuine powder not that modern propellant.

In the words of that well known US gun writer and shooter, Mike Venterino.

"Modern powder is just a passing fad"

I'm sure I could lay my hands on some front stuffers.

I would need you to get some black stuff as it is used by volume not by weight.

Let me know what you think.

Chris

Definitely interested in that!

Which gun stores sell the black stuff in/around Hamilscum?

[Mr Merde]

Definitely interested in that!

Which gun stores sell the black stuff in/around Hamilscum?

There is a man down that way by the name of Martin Van Deems (I think thats right). He has a firewoirks and pyrotechnics company. he pretty much supplies the whole of NZ with the black stuff.

He also sells it cheaper than the shops.

If you are looking then what you need is FFG and FFFg

Chris

[pritch]

In the words of that well known US gun writer and shooter, Mike Venterino.
"Modern powder is just a passing fad"

I always thought that it was "Cartridges are just a passing fad."

But Hey! I've burned my share of the black stuff and can sypathise with that sentiment anyway.

[Mr Merde]

I always thought that it was "Cartridges are just a passing fad."

But Hey! I've burned my share of the black stuff and can sypathise with that sentiment anyway.

A fellow "Darksider"

I must watch what I write a little more carefully now.

If I make any blatent errors please feel free to correct me.


HAve you ever tried using Fg?

Thinking of loading 45-70 with it and 3 gns of FFg at the primer.

Should give a slower push.

Chris

[Shiny side up]

How would you boys like it if I organise a Black Powder day down here one weekend?

front stuffers and cartridge rifle but only loaded with the genuine powder not that modern propellant.
Let me know what you think.

Chris

My arm could be twisted ...... like play doh.

[Indiana_Jones]

New toy for Indy

1901 BSA Enfield

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

More pics

-Indy

[Wolf]

New toy for Indy

1901 BSA Enfield

-Indy

A true enthusiast! You're gonna sleep with it!.

Absolutely beautiful, mate.

I see it has the old classic "303" cleaner. I grew up with the smell of that.

Does anyone know if you can still get it?

[Indiana_Jones]

A true enthusiast! You're gonna sleep with it!.

Absolutely beautiful, mate.

I see it has the old classic "303" cleaner. I grew up with the smell of that.

Does anyone know if you can still get it?

I just love how smooth the action is, 107 years old and still mint.

NZ army issue, used in ww1, soldier took it home with him and turn it into a target rifle & added on the Parker aperture sight. Also had a new barrel added onto it some stage, current owner isn't sure when, looks like from the 30's i guess, though I'm far from a expert lol.

Donno about the cleaner availability though, guy just chucked in a pile of crap and ammo with the gun, getting rid of the lot sort of thing.

Was getting some funny looks from people taking it home on the bike this afternoon lol

-Indy

[Mr Merde]

I just love how smooththe action is, 107 years old and still mint.

NZ army issue, used in ww1, soldier took it home with him and turn it into a target rifle & added on the Parker aperture sight. Also had a new barrel added onto it some stage, current owner isn't sure when, looks like from the 30's i guess, though I'm far from a expert lol.

Donno about the cleaner availability though, guy just chucked in a pile of crap and ammo with the gun, getting rid of the lot sort of thing.

Was getting some funny looks from people taking it home on the bike this afternoon lol

-Indy

Very sweet. So when are you going to bring it down?

Not home this weekend. Going to Albany this Saturday to pick up some guinea Fowl (may release some chicks one day).

Sunday off to Big Boys Toys.

Chris