Mojave Lever Crew - Roll Call!

[wolfmann]

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.

[RayPDA]

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

[Kokopelli]

How did I miss this club? Where in the Mojave do you meet up? I'm in the Antelope Valley.

[200Apples]

How did I miss this club? Where in the Mojave do you meet up? I'm in the Antelope Valley.

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!

[DueceMcGurk]

Nice pics Bee. Welcome Koko!

[200Apples]

I want to buy a lever gun just to be part of this crew.

The only published requirement for membership in the MLC is a desire to own a lever gun. Consider yourself part of the MLC, SD619.

A recently-posted parameter, however, prohibits douchebags from being added to the roll.

[SanDiego619]

The only published requirement for membership in the MLC is a desire to own a lever gun. Consider yourself part of the MLC, SD619.

A recently-posted parameter, however, prohibits douchebags from being added to the roll.

Oh no, that second rule, I better be careful not to act like a DB!!


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.

[Killer Bee]

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..

[DueceMcGurk]

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

[SanDiego619]

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 on 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

That makes sense! I've only gone in groups of 4-5 at the most, and almost all were way more experienced than me, so they kept me in line

[pennstater]

Kokopelli is one of the reasons I got into levers. He's been around for a while.
Old school and I like that. How ya doing Koko?

MLC

[Calif Hunter]

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.

[Beetle Bailey]

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!

Thanks!

[Kokopelli]

Kokopelli is one of the reasons I got into levers. He's been around for a while.
Old school and I like that. How ya doing Koko?

MLC

[DueceMcGurk]

Geez Koko. I thought the dream job WAS retirement. lol