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- Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just a box of ashes
- Replies: 23
- Views: 825
Just a box of ashes
Hard to believe that this is all that is left of her. We lost our 11 year old German Shepherd to cancer om Friday. Its been a rough few days. My kids have never lived in a world that did not include her. I thought I was having a heart attack when she passed. She never showed a day of sickness....we ...
- Wed May 17, 2023 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cesare Beccaria
- Replies: 1
- Views: 214
Cesare Beccaria
The founders of this nation based the Constitution on his teachings. "For a punishment to be just it should consist of only such gradations of intensity as suffice to deter men from committing crimes." ~ Cesare Beccaria "Crimes are more effectually prevented by the certainty than the ...
- Fri May 12, 2023 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday To WvFarrier
- Replies: 3
- Views: 178
Re: Happy Birthday To WvFarrier
Im tired of getting old but thank you
- Tue May 09, 2023 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2879
Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
The 3 white marked shots were Freedom Munitions 255 FMJ-FP, very disappointing for $1/rd The orange were handloaded Berry's 185 grain Hybrid Hollowpoints sized .452 with 12 grains of Accurate #5 (max standard load) Recoil was very mild. The red are Rimrock Bullets 255 grain LRN-FP sized .452 with 7....
- Tue May 09, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2879
Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
I am a lover of all things 357 mag however starting out with a .452 diameter hole is always the right answer
- Sun May 07, 2023 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Japanese Winchesters are pretty good
- Replies: 14
- Views: 849
Re: Japanese Winchesters are pretty good
My Miroku 1892 is the most accurate levergun I own and is smooth as silk. My only complaint is that their finishes are not as good as "real" winchesters
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This New Engine Could Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1791
Re: This New Engine Coud Destroy The Entire EV Industry!
Isnt hydrogen a bit unstable?
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking east this morning
- Replies: 11
- Views: 644
Re: Looking east this morning
Cool but kinda spooky
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did Galco steal my idea?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 408
Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
I wasnt insinuating I wanted anything as I do not. I am tickled that they are building the Big Iron so I dont have to make anymore
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did Galco steal my idea?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 408
Did Galco steal my idea?
First, its totally my fault since I sent them pictures of my alterations. The original design was made when I modified one of their Phoenix revolver holsters to use the Safariland QLS system. It turned out really well and I sent them a picture of it along with the modifications I made. The mod allow...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 490
Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis?
My ex-wife has horrific RA. She was on methotrexat and it nearly killed her. She is now on some type of Biologic that works really well but cost $21000 a month!!!
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Federal Component Rifle Brass Discontinued
- Replies: 9
- Views: 537
Re: Federal Component Rifle Brass Discontinued
Thats weird
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An EPIC video
- Replies: 5
- Views: 329
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Light rails
- Replies: 5
- Views: 302
Re: Lever Light rails
We have a Hill Country light rail on my wifes Henry BB, it works well but that one seems more versatile than the HC modsl
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From Gary Reeder: New Rossi Model 92
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1139
Re: From Gary Reeder: New Rossi Model 92
Be nice to see better quality
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looks Like The Rossi Rifleman Forum is Gone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 846
Re: Looks Like The Rossi Rifleman Forum is Gone
My account vanished a while back and I could never get a return message from the Admin
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adios, guys
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1381
Re: Adios, guys
Well, bye
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting Read.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 638
Re: Interesting Read.
The advice about shooting dangerous game a 2nd time is absolutely sound! Heck I once had a Tom turkey, who I was 100% certain was deceased, wake up and nearly tear my @$$ apart. I finally had to lay on the dang thing and wring its neck before it killed me.
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So ...they're arresting Trump on Tuesday ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 551
Re: So ...they're arresting Trump on Tuesday ...
Does this mean that all the politicians who paid hush money using tax payer dollars will be arrested as well?
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jackalopes aren't real...but Mousealopes ARE...!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 306
Re: Jackalopes aren't real...but Mousealopes ARE...!
Yeah because this is a good idea
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3569
Re: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
I know for a fsct that out of a 24" barrel, a 158 grain 357 mag can reach 2200+fps Wow! I was surprised when mine hit 2,005fps. However, I do know a gentleman in these parts that I found out still loads to the original 40,000psi .357mag levels and he's said that his 158grn Lil'Gun compacted lo...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3569
Re: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
I know for a fsct that out of a 24" barrel, a 158 grain 357 mag can reach 2200+fps
- Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry recall
- Replies: 1
- Views: 225
Re: Henry recall
That would get your attention! Good reason to ALWAYS KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION!
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I decided to post this since I posted my .357 article ....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1056
Re: I decided to post this since I posted my .357 article ....
The black bear I have killed with 357 mag sure didnt know the difference between it and a 44 mag. They all died nearly instantly. My handloads will literally turn a coyote inside out
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another primitive weapon
- Replies: 15
- Views: 642
Re: Another primitive weapon
They are pretty fragile to answer the question above but only if you twist or bend them. The edge holds really well and if you damage it is pretty easy to fix. However, the Native Americans switched to metal as soon as it was availabl
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another primitive weapon
- Replies: 15
- Views: 642
Re: Another primitive weapon
Obsidian, when properly knapped is beyond surgical sharp. It will cut you just for looking at it
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midnight Blue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 409
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midnight Blue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 409
Re: Midnight Blue
Yes, it is one of the Deluxe Takedown models.
The wood is quite nixce for sure
The wood is quite nixce for sure
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midnight Blue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 409
Midnight Blue
I just got my Win Deluxe 1892 45 colt back from being cerakoted. I love it! The original finish was Winchesters cheap "casehardening". It was basically a bluing type finish made to look like casehardening and was NOT durable. I was constantly getting surface rust, it would wipe off but was...
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94 legacy downs deer.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1077
Re: 94 legacy downs deer.
Awesome. Congrats
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Mexico feral cattle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 823
Re: New Mexico feral cattle
Because the government is run by idiots
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Women need to learn how to fight well...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 561
Re: Women need to learn how to fight well...
A 10# weight plate to the head wouldve handled that non-sense
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw my first UAP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 814
Re: Saw my first UAP
Tell us how you really feel
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made a short plains bow and arrows. new arrow added.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1367
Re: Made a short plains bow and arrows.
I love making bows and arrows
- Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw my first UAP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 814
Saw my first UAP
I have never seen or believed the whole "i saw a ufo" thing...at least until today. I was taking the kids outside at 6:30am to load them in the truck for the ride to school. One of my twin girls (5 years old) said" look daddy an airplane". I just blew it off and said "thats ...
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update on my wife Genie
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1787
Re: Update on my wife Genie
GOD shed his mercy and grace upon you all
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last man standing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 568
Re: Last man standing
True......should have used a 9mm to blow their lungs out
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last man standing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 568
Re: Last man standing
Its a modern remake of Yojimbo. Very good 1911 movie
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UPDATED: Powder available locally Feb 02/23
- Replies: 10
- Views: 543
Re: Powder available locally Feb 02/23
Lordy!! That must be what the pot of Gold.at the end of the rainbow looks like......I would do some sketchy stuff for that tub of 2000-MR
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sobering griz assault
- Replies: 10
- Views: 595
Re: Sobering griz assault
Nature is not kind or merciful
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30/30 outperforms the 308 and 30/06 at 100 yards.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1493
Re: 30/30 outperforms the 308 and 30/06 at 100 yards.
They do not shoot the same bullets. The same diameter, yes but in most (not all) cases the projectile designs are different. The 308/30-06 shoot faster and flatter than 30-30 and deposit substantially more energy on target. I suppose in theory you could single load your 30-30 with projectiles meant ...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quenching knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 545
Re: Quenching knives
For non-food related knives I use motor oil heated to about 175° and for food knives I use room temp olive oil. The steel I use is mainly 5160
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting video on the different types of AR-10's
- Replies: 4
- Views: 267
Re: Interesting video on the different types of AR-10's
Even the most basic AR10 with a free float barrel will be more accurate than an M1A. While I like the platform the M1A requires A LOT of modifications to come even close.
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arm Brace Trap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1123
Re: Arm Brace Trap
Also, if you own a 922 class "pistol" under this ruling it must be turned in or destroyed what is a 922 class pistol? Its firearms made in foreign countries. They are required to have a certain number of US made parts in them. The stock or brace counts as a part. They become illegal witho...
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arm Brace Trap
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1123
Re: Arm Brace Trap
Also, if you own a 922 class "pistol" under this ruling it must be turned in or destroyed
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 takes another.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 615
Re: Winchester 94 takes another.
Awesome. Great shooting
- Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad news about Barrett Firearms
- Replies: 8
- Views: 725
Re: Sad news about Barrett Firearms
You are correct that its a free market to do as they wish. However, we the people have the right to be upset when an American comoany is bought out by a foreign company. My larger concern is that Barrett will become a Defense Contractor Sales Only company. The Aussies's have obscenely strict gun law...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Apparently wonders do cease!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1196
Re: Apparently wonders do cease!!
I find it sketchy that they charged the Armorer since she was not even on location the day this happened.
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Apparently wonders do cease!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1196
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad news about Barrett Firearms
- Replies: 8
- Views: 725
Re: Sad news about Barrett Firearms
Considering how strict the Aussie laws are I wouldnot be surprised if sales to civilians slowly fade away