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Centerfire Rifles - Manually Operated Lever action, bolt action or other non gas operated centerfire rifles. |
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Thanks wolfmann.
HEY! Jeep has a new version of their new Gladiator. Was the Rubicon was the top-trim level, and with Fox dampers, locking diffs, front-mounted camera (to see steep drop offs, etc)... But they've just created another! And you'll NEVER GUESS what they're calling it: the Gladiator MOJAVE! lol. ****. I love my F150. Can't keep it -and- get a new Jeep. **** ![]() ![]() https://expeditionportal.com/why-the...e-competition/
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You should do that. If Apples likes you, you're in.
You may however have to help polish his truck; it is one of the cleanest and most well cared for vehicles I've seen off road. |
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As far as the Jeep truck goes, I'll keep my 2002 F350 Crew Cab 4x4. It goes just about everywhere, has only gotten stuck once in 17 years where I needed help to get out and has been on many hunting trips. (It only has 85K miles on it as it is not my daily driver.) Right now, it is making regular trips to the Mojave Preserve since I retired and moved to Apple Valley. Its only drawback is its width and gas mileage compared to a Jeep or Tacoma. It has long been paid off, too - a huge factor when retired!
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I hear that! Now, I have a sincere question. First, though, it's been said that "4 X 4 will just get you stuck $300 farther out"... ![]() That said, however, and, sincerely: How many times have you had to engage the front driveline over those many years of hunting trips? I ask because everywhere off highway I've gone I've gotten through with 2WD. Then again, I don't rock crawl or wander off with a passel of Jeeps. ![]()
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And please be aware that the correct reply to my query may just save me a LOT of money!
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So how do I join? I have a few lever guns and they are the most likely to accompany me on every range trip.
Marlin 1894C (X3) Marlin 336 Marlin 1985 Marlin 1894M Henry Varmint Express (17HMR) Browning Bl-22 (22 LR) Browning BLR (308)
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You're in! scarville.
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uhm, I'll need to see the BLR, specially ifin it's a pre-81 please, thank you
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Sorry, it is a Model 81. Not a post 95 "lighting" but the steel receiver model. I'll see if I can rustle up a picture.
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I've got one 1894CS357 and a 16" blued Rossi so chambered. I'd love another '94 in .357, just because.
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I've got:
Marlin 39a Marlin 1894 .357 mag Marlin 1894 .44 mag Marlin 336 .30-30 I am no expert but will happily provide any info I can about them. Note: New shooters LOVE the 1894 in .357, especially women!
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I have been thinking of selling both my car and my truck to buy something I could use as a daily driver and still tow my trailer - maybe like an F-150 or Chevy 1500.... that would get better mileage. Last edited by Calif Hunter; 12-18-2021 at 2:56 PM.. |
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You know why women like ,357 from a carbine? Because while it's easy to handle, they can sense it's POWER and they LIKE IT. ![]() Beetle, we would be most proud! to have you on the MLC Roster Of Lee-ver Ho0ligans! Most proud, indeed. ![]() Consider yourself Crew! ![]() ![]() ![]()
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CalHunter, thanks for your reply on the wheeling subject. Thanks, too, Wolfmann.
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Killer Bee checking in for the MLC off road division
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Very cool trucks Bee.
Yeah I have snow tires on the Jeep,still sucks balls. Working on the Martini Cadet sporter today,they kept the original stock and did a crappy job on the forend,pretty good gap at the backend lower part the top is tight so I dont think I can fix that one,they just smeared a brown finish on it didnt even bother to make it uniform kinda funky looking,that I can fix.Nice patina on the reciever though a bit worn on markings,Re-barrel kinda even matchs the patina with the 218 bee so I wonder just how old the re-barrel is. Still kinda cool,I mean how many falling blocks do you see with Australia CommonWealth markings and a Kangaroo on the top of the reciever? Might do a plumb brown on the metal,not sure yet. Also did a feed n wax on the Mauser bolt today,still cant beleive how no one wanted that rifle,thing is a easy 1200-1500 rifle today if you look at the cost of making it today,stunning tiger stripe stock,2.5 trigger,slick bolt etc. |
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Nice rigs bee! A few yrs back I borrowed the family’s 01’ suburban (2wd) and managed to take it from the afton side thru the main water crossings...I stopped at the slot cantons because I got worried about getting stuck in the soft sand.
Wish I had a rig like yours...one day I’ll trade up my old 4x4 ranger for a newer one or an suv. Wolfmann, glad the martini is coming along! For levers: The 9422 is still at one of the local shops. Another one has no levers but does have a consigned left hand Ruger scout. I’m tempted since ive always wanted one, but unfortunately I came across another contender pistol.... But it’s a scoped super 14 in .30-30 so it counts? Also now have a 10” .45 long colt barrel for it too... ![]() Lol Last edited by RayPDA; 06-10-2020 at 6:31 PM.. |
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How did I miss this club? Where in the Mojave do you meet up? I'm in the Antelope Valley.
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The MLC roster has been growing steadily beyond it's OG three members for just one month. No harm, no foul. ![]() We don't meet up because Covid. Restrictions are lifting. We don't gather to shoot in large groups because that will require an RSO and hard rules for a safe range. What we propose, until we might get together for a BBQ and a gun show later this summer at someone's residence (undetermined location) is that you members go shoot in groups of 3 or 4 or whatever number of folks, where you like to shoot then share your Mojave shooting stories with the rest of us. ![]() Antelope Valley? Drive north. Bingo. Mojave. ![]() Welcome aboard, Kokopelli. You're the 41st and newest member of the Mojave Lever Crew! ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() ![]() In an earlier post it was mentioned that large numbers cannot gather to shoot without an RSO, is that a safety rule or some sort of law or liability issue for the organizer? For instance, if 20 people went to BLM land to shoot, would there be a legal requirement for an RSO, or would it be in the name of safety having someone to keep everyone on the same page and not firing willy nilly? Thank you for my membership! I will get a lever gun eventually, it is inevitable.
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not that it would do much good now, but I was an RSO/OIC in ncw.. of course my last letter from Pendleton expired about ten years ago when I retired but I supervised ranges for mk19, m2hb, m240, m16, m203, m79, m500, m9.. and of course line coach, marksmanship instructor, etc.. should be able to help ya'll in some way if I can make it to the event..
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As groups get larger and there are more shooters unfamiliar with each other, safety becomes a bigger concern. An RSO is a thankless task. You sacrifice your own enjoyment for the safety of the group. But sometimes you take one for the team. Rotating RSO is the usual compromise.
I have shot with the same guys for years and we don't feel a need for an RSO. But in a large public group, probably a good thought -- or just go to Burro and use theirs. lol Last edited by DueceMcGurk; 06-11-2020 at 10:43 AM.. |
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I just renewed my RSO card for 2 more years. I used to be a Pistol and Personal Protection Instructor but let those lapse years ago.
My truck is just the vehicle to get me where I want to go, usually hunting or towing my toy hauler. Pretty much stock except for air cleaner, tires and shocks. The F350 does come with some extras vs the 3/4 ton. Prior to this truck, I had a 3/4 Suburban 4x4 with a diesel. It was a beast in 4WD low - would practically climb a wall. Always slow but it made no difference if you were hauling a trailer or not. |
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Doing great my friend. Haven’t been posting a lot since I got offered a dream job and came out of retirement.
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Style #1 is to get off the pavement. air down your tires and shift into low. Since you have used all your tools out the gate. When you get stuck you are *Insert word that rhymes with stuck* Style #2 is to go off road and leave it in 2 high. When the trail gets rough and you can feel your vehicle hanging up on things (Or get stuck). Shift into 4 high. When you feel your truck does not have the power to get over things (or get stuck). Shift into four low. when you get stuck. AIR DOWN YOUR TIRES AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. I have used method number 2 since the 70's. Has worked very well. Not been stuck. Don't rock crawl but I explore down roads, trails and paths or anything that looks interesting or I have not been down.
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We'd like to hear about your dream job! I know a retired LEO who's a real antique picker and total gun guy back east that went to work for Cabela's Gun Library where he lives. Says that's his dream job, and I can certainly understand why...
![]() ![]() Well, in other, ongoing MLC Roll Call News... Thanks for posting your truck stories! Feel free to post about anything related to shooting lever guns in the Mojave. ![]() Our esteemed colleague SplitHoof has sent me a photo of what would be a real! fun whirlenpopper: A Ruger Blackhawk .357 Conversion with it's 9 X 19 Parabellum cylinder. Talk about a ho0t! splithoof ruger 357-9.jpg ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Last time I went shooting in the Mojave, I did indeed air down using my Staun deflators (16 psi) if only to see how it might reduce NVH from the mile-long washboard heading in to our spot. It helped a little, but when I left at 1:30 PM in the 90-degree heat of the day I had to air back up. I put the compressor (a Viair 400P) to the test in the heat for four tires. I won't be airing down again until it's necessary, until a situation such as you have described. Thanks for your post. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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