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New Gun Fever

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New Gun Fever

Post by ditto1958 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:24 pm

Well, it's that time again. I've got a case of new gun fever. I realize there's no cure, or even an effective treatment. Eventually I will need to feed the addiction. Now, I don't actually "need" a new gun. I just NEED a new gun.

I'm trying to forestall the inevitable. Some ideas I have so far include trying different ammo in guns I already have, dusting off and shooting a gun I haven't used in awhile, going to a different range, shooting while standing on my head...

Any suggestions are welcome.

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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by Sir Henry » Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:58 pm

I need more room to store firearms. I have too many already and have to thin the herd before buying more. Well the Long Ranger is an exception to that. I have room for just one more. :D
Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.

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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:02 pm

Buy another one! We're a long time dead.
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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by Sir Henry » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:04 pm

RanchRoper wrote:Buy another one! We're a long time dead.
I'm trying to find a way to take my Henry with me. Heaven isn't a gun-free zone is it? :lol:
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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by RanchRoper » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:15 pm

No I think St Peter at the gate is packin' heat. How else does he keep the riff-raff out?
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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by ditto1958 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:53 pm

Sir Henry wrote:
RanchRoper wrote:Buy another one! We're a long time dead.
I'm trying to find a way to take my Henry with me. Heaven isn't a gun-free zone is it? :lol:
Um... it's Heaven, right? Duh.



Gun free zone. Geez Louise.

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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by ditto1958 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:36 pm

ditto1958 wrote:
Sir Henry wrote:
RanchRoper wrote:Buy another one! We're a long time dead.
I'm trying to find a way to take my Henry with me. Heaven isn't a gun-free zone is it? :lol:
Um... it's Heaven, right? Duh.



Gun free zone. Geez Louise.
EDIT: One gun that really has me tempted is a steel Big Boy in .357/.38.

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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by White Squirrel » Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:14 pm

I agree, ditto. Around here, they are extremely scarce. In checking all the local gun shops, I can find a brass full size and carbine in .357/.38 and I can find the steel Big Boys in full size and carbine in .45 Colt and .44 mag. But, there are no steel Big Boys in .357/.38 to be found.

I was even talking to one of the salespeople in a local shop this week. He told me he has been dying for a steel Big Boy in .357/38 and can't find one.

I will just bide my time, one will show up eventually.
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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by PT7 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:00 pm

;)
ditto1958 wrote:
ditto1958 wrote:
Sir Henry wrote:
I'm trying to find a way to take my Henry with me. Heaven isn't a gun-free zone is it? :lol:
Um... it's Heaven, right? Duh.



Gun free zone. Geez Louise.
EDIT: One gun that really has me tempted is a steel Big Boy in .357/.38.
I can very safely say that the H012M is an excellent Henry rifle....good choice, if you go for it. I had one, but unfortunately I had to sell mine to meet some budget issues. Not only is the lever-action super smooth, it is a very accurate, easy-to-shoot centerfire. And for me, the wood furniture with the fine checkering was beautiful.

I don't know anything about the H012MR model, but I bet it would be a great choice, too. I have the SGC in .22LR (H001TLP), and it is very well-balanced and great to shoot. I'd bet anything it would similar handling for the .357 shorter-barreled steel carbine.

Keep us posted and it will be neat to find out how you "chamber your addiction" this go-around! :lol:


P.S. Just an FYI. I just checked, and there are both of these .357 rifles available at Bud's Gun Shop in KY.

The H012M is listed at $641 and no shipping charge: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/adva ... 2m&x=2&y=6

The H012MR is listed at $651 and no shipping charge: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/adva ... r&x=21&y=9

I remember that mine cost $675, so a little better price here.
Anyway, have fun with your hunting for that next Henry!

~Пока~

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Re: New Gun Fever

Post by Coach » Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:00 pm

I scratched my itch last Saturday.
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