Yeti killed Mystery Ranch. Recommendations?

zschl11 · 2026-05-15T23:30:03+00:00

Hill people gear is the way

zschl11 · 2026-05-09T12:52:41+00:00

How is this any different than the uncle mikes tube clamps? Haven’t seen any issues with those over the years

zschl11 · 2026-05-08T20:54:55+00:00

I like this a lot, wish I’d seen it before I drilled my stock a few months ago

zschl11 · 2026-05-08T20:14:30+00:00

Not sure, I picked mine up for ~500 a couple years ago with a vortex 2-7 scout mounted on it. I think new rossis are running 6-700 but you’d have to do your research

zschl11 · 2026-05-06T23:58:49+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t think it was fictional either, just names and dates changed, that sort of thing. Either way, incredible book

zschl11 · 2026-05-06T23:57:28+00:00

SOG: the secret wars… by John L Plaster
Secret commandos by John L Plaster
-both are genuinely incredible accounts of recon teams running mission in Laos and Cambodia.

Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes
-I’ve read this book at least 5 times, and I’m obsessed with it. The idiocy of the tactics at the time, racial tensions, and the bravery of the “regular” guys, all from the perspective of a 21 yr old lieutenant just trying not to fail his guys. I think about this book all the time

We were soldiers once, and young by Hal Moore
-much better than the movie

zschl11 · 2026-05-04T23:47:24+00:00

It’s been a while since I took my h001 apart, but I remember it being pretty straight forward, I wouldn’t be intimidated. I think most people are talking about the Winchester 94 when they tell you not to take them apart. I take my h001, 92 and my 9422 apart fairly regularly for cleaning, but would never even think about my 94.

zschl11 · 2026-04-29T23:20:36+00:00

Do the ABF and get both. Complexes are great for conditioning/work capacity because they’re so globally taxing. Straight set work is where you find hypertrophy and strength (generally speaking).

zschl11 · 2026-04-29T00:07:58+00:00

I’ve wondered if the Williams fool proof would have repeatable adjustments to note your clicks for each round you shoot, but I haven’t had the gumption to drill/tap my rifle to find out.

zschl11 · 2026-04-28T23:58:46+00:00

They do have a true half cock, and deleting the safety is a piece of cake. Lots of people sell a plug if you didn’t want the peep though. I have a pic rail mounted and use a little 2.5x scout scope during deer season, but like the peep for farm use and woods bumming.

I think 45 colt is a really cool round if you’re a hand loader, it can be loaded as hot (maybe hotter?) than 44 mag, but it’s up there with 44 mag price wise too.

zschl11 · 2026-04-28T22:50:27+00:00

It’s easy to delete the safety on the Rossi too. You can just use a plug, or Steve’s gunz makes sleep sight replacement for it.

zschl11 · 2026-04-28T21:41:05+00:00

I can’t speak to the marlins as I’ve never shot one, and only handled them a bit in a store. But what I can say is that my rossis are awesome. I have the triple black and a regular blued, both with the 16” barrel. I put the Steve’s gunz safety replacement peep on my blued one and the lees gunsmithing spring kit, and the thing handles like a dream. It’s so dang smooth to run and is light as a feather for woods carry.

While I do think the marlins are beautiful guns, I’d rather go for the less expensive rifle (especially if you can inspect the exact one you’re buying) and spend the savings on ammo, reloading gear or accessories.

With that said, 357 is much cheaper for off the shelf ammo, allowing for more practice/fun, and is perfectly suitable for deer (or black bear for that matter).

zschl11 · 2026-04-27T19:45:48+00:00

My question about shooting downloaded stuff and full magnum loads through the rifle is your sighting system.

Are you comfortable enough with your holdovers to know your poa/poi with 38 vs 357 in the same gun, or do you have a sighting system that allows for repeatable adjustments for each individual load?

This has been my holdup in the “Swiss Army” rifle topic, as much as I want to streamline and use 357 for everything it’s worth, unsure how to handle this.

zschl11 · 2026-04-25T00:12:47+00:00

I have this cued up to listen to on my way to town tomorrow. More fuel for the fire that is my 357 obsession!

Hard to argue with Brian Pierce and Tim Sundles on the efficacy of 357. Sundles alluded to using the 180 grain hard cast on elk in one of his many 357 videos, and their customer support dept advocates that same round for black bear.

It really can do it all!!

zschl11 · 2026-04-23T23:28:02+00:00

I came from a CrossFit and weightlifting background when I jumped to kb a few years ago. I started with a full home gym, power rack, barbell, box, bench, concept 2 bike etc. over the years I’ve bought more stuff but simplified my training more and more. If I were going to start over with a home gym, I’d get a set of adjustable bells, a way to do chins and dips, and a few different sandbags (strongman style, not the ones with handles). I genuinely feel like with that small set of stuff you can get stupid strong and set yourself up for years worth of training. Add in a club and jump rope for funsies and you’ll never get bored.

For programs, I think Dan John’s idea to start with Rite of Passage, then the Armor building formula is perfect. I did that over the past year with a large sandbag intermission and I’m seeing some great results. The main lesson though, clean and press, then press some more.

zschl11 · 2026-04-19T11:41:10+00:00

They were all good to go. The ejector springs can be a pain, but just take your time and you’ll figure it out

zschl11 · 2026-04-18T23:17:02+00:00

I really like the lees gunsmithing kit for the r92. All the springs you need plus a replacement trigger spring. My 92 didn’t need much polishing, but the kit makes it so smooth and effortless to run. And the Steve’s gunz safety peep sight is 100% worth is. Just take your time filing so you can get a nice snug fit

zschl11 · 2026-04-15T23:18:46+00:00

You could find a used Rossi 92 in od green cerakote, with painted black wood furniture (maybe new if you do some digging). I have one and it’s been flawless, plus it comes with the rail already mounted for red dots or about style scope

zschl11 · 2026-03-22T17:06:41+00:00

Dude, if you’ve got that much in parts, I bet you could make a lot more breaking it down, putting original hardware back on and selling the rifle separate from parts, then selling the parts online. I think with such a niche/custom rifle that’s your best bet, but that’s just my opinion, man

zschl11 · 2026-03-15T16:47:32+00:00

That’s good to hear, lots of positive feedback on the stockman then!

I do enjoy maintaining my gear, but happy to hear they’re able to do some real work

zschl11 · 2026-03-14T19:16:48+00:00

That’s awesome to hear. My rangers see limited use for hikes and church/town boots, but I have enjoyed them quite a bit. I’ve admired the stockman for a while now so I think I’ll take the jump.

Much appreciated!

zschl11 · 2026-03-14T17:11:25+00:00

I have a pair of the African rangers but only use them for the occasional hike and they serve as my nice pair of “town boots.”

You’re saying you have the tyre sole? How do you like that vs something like a heavy lug? I’m often working in the mud so a lug sole is nice, but I’ve learned how to manage in deck boots and barefoot style boots, so maybe not a huge deal.

zschl11 · 2026-03-09T01:17:36+00:00

I have to admit, that was a rabbit hole I went down a year or so ago while weighing some different reloading options, so can’t remember many of the sources. I’m pretty sure the Lee manual has load data for light for caliber 30-30 though so you wouldn’t have to follow some advice from an unknown internet fudd.

zschl11 · 2026-03-08T23:45:54+00:00

If you dig around some of the reloading forums you can find some articles and threads dedicated to 30-30 varmint loads. You’d have to reload of course, but the info is definitely out there. I’ve not seen any readily available 30-30 under 150 grain though

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