Posted on 05/24/2005 11:09:16 AM PDT by Jack Black
Yea, I got an idea. I want something in .50 BMG! That would just about complete the Holy Trinity of Clan Lurkers rifle collection. A couple ARs, one wicked accurate Springield M1A (TRW parts BTW, very low SN under 25XXX), and then something bolt action and mag fed in .50 for really 'reaching out and touching' something.
I do hear really good things about that 6.5 though, but I want something that really makes libs wet their pants.
Have you seen Hi-Tech Ammo? He's got some great prices on military bullet pulls. It ain't Sierra or CCI, but everything I've bought from him has been just as advertised and his service is very good.
500 of the green tip SS109s are like 20 bucks or something, and they're the genuine article. For that price I can load 'em cheaper than I can buy 'em new and that's not easy for the 5.56. He's got some other cool stuff at times, too. I picked up some 7.62 bandoliers complete with strippers, loading tool, and the carboard boxes for like 10 bucks a piece.
It's pretty cool to drop those on the bench out at the range.
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I picked up a Tom Threepersons holster for my 1926. Perfect for the period.
I love my K-frame. It's an old duty .357 magnum that was kept by loving hands and all I had to do to it was get it a decent set of grips. Don't own an N-frame yet.
So I NEED one, right?
Is that thing on there to just keep the flame cutting down on the scandium ?
My grandfathers two S.D. Meyers rigs were made in the 30's for my grandfathers old 44 special and the smaller "snub"......ones in fair shape but the "border patrol" is perfect....lined with Elk from Colorado supplied by Grandfather to S.D.
Kewl History !
You're just trying to make me jealous, and you're succeeding.
Cool......I have the barrett 82A1 but "need" (honest) a 375 H&H for reasons I won't go into here....and a good Texas Deer rifle with low recoil, lightweight, etc . I have a few but just like the 6.5x55.
Thanks for the link........I'll go check it out.
I bought & shoot it just for the magnum effect. The weight is needed and when you bring up on a live target, it just come natural. Hell on hogs & coyotes using Knead 210 SWC. If just for coyotes, then 200 gr JHP. Out for just jackrabbits? Use 180 gr JHP and it field dresses them for you.
A long time ago, changed out to a gold bead blade and a V notch and started hitting more live targets @75 yrds. The gold bead helped in practice on coleman cans @400 yrds.
I didn't know what I had till I was telling an old gomer at the range about it. He asked if the elk hide had been rolled out over the lip and such and such done etc etc ....My Aunt is the one that told me when and where Grampa got it. Research and locals are the ones that led me to S.D Meyers as the maker.
Tom Threepersons's name kept popping up when I was searching for data....One from Texas and one from Canookistan.
Awesome rigs......
Just can't justify the .50, but might be able to convince myself I need a .338 Lupau.
That's my Smith 629, except mine is a 4" bbl.
Love that gun!
Get the 460 weatherby mag and just squint yer eyes before ya touch it off and think 50BMG !
Dakota's 76 Longbow is a cool tool in 338 Lapua Mag....I'll want pics !
Tom Threepersons from Texas and Canookistan are one and the same individual. Worked for the RCMP, El Paso SO or PD, and a couple of other groups. Made a big name for himself along the border, friends with Capt.Hughes (The Border Boss)great shooter and designed the Threepersons Holster for S.D. Myers.
Damn !
My Grandfather was down in El Paso in late 20's and early thirties (where me dear ole mum was downloaded)......Wonder when and where the S.D. Shop was exactly ?
By the way, I've been looking at the Thunder Ranch .44 Spc. they are getting $800 on them here in Dallas. I'm still commiserating on it.
I've seen that.....great rig. I was hoping S&W would build a 696 from scandium, 3 inch, fixed sights, round butt. Kinda like a 44 spc version of the old FiBi Model 13 per se.........
Yea, maybe it won't blow up.
S.D. Myers is now El Paso Saddlery, still make the old patterns, gun belts, money belts etc.
Ya just don't try and make it a magnum.........
Or if ya do cock it , throw it like a frag grenade......:o)
I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Ruger fan but there's nothing wrong with the large frame Smithies.
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