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by Barcelona Rick
Tue Dec 04, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Art
Replies: 39
Views: 2746

Re: Bullet Art

Very cool Brother Pitchy....there is a place in Shreveport (Herby K's) that displayed many of these. The owner was a Winchester Exhibition Shooter......he said he shot so many that he did not use a "pattern".....I don't think I could do that good even with a pattern....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue Dec 04, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk....confused
Replies: 8
Views: 748

Ruger Blackhawk....confused

Being Scottish I tend to way over research my purchases....that and the fact that I am just about broke makes me think hard about my spending....so...I am thinking about buying a NIB Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt/45 ACP....I would really like an all steel revolver. I would also prefer no internal lock....
by Barcelona Rick
Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please don't Blast too hard
Replies: 31
Views: 2312

Please don't Blast too hard

All of us that frequent the "gun" forums casually discuss the use of deadly force....we all are pretty united in the protection of family....I was just wondering.....have you really thought about the aftermath of killing someone ?? Not only your own mental state but the impact on someone a...
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AIRGUNS - bigbore or smallbore?
Replies: 8
Views: 517

Re: AIRGUNS - bigbore or smallbore?

My dad bought a FWB 124 from Dr. Beeman when he retired....it is a .177 and is deadly....it had enough power to dispatch feral pests up to 50 pounds with a head shot (dad once dispatched a wild dog of about 75 pounds with a lung shot).....I inherited the rifle when he passed on and would not hesitat...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where we are at with DixieBoy's progress
Replies: 11
Views: 2503

Re: Where we are at with DixieBoy's progress

Bro I would stay away from the big cities.....they have alot to offer but traffic can be terrible.....also, they tend to be more liberal than the country....I live in NE Texas but if I was gonna relocate then Central Texas would be my first choice. Good luck sir and stay in touch.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy Ice Capades
Replies: 69
Views: 4658

Re: Pitchy Ice Capades

Hey Pitchy can ya do one of those tripple "klutz" ?

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by Barcelona Rick
Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: double gun front loader,,,,,
Replies: 14
Views: 672

Re: double gun front loader,,,,,

My Brother Nath are y'all allowed to hunt the deer now ? Interesting info about them using their canine teeth to fight with....my dream has always been to spend time in Scotland hunting Roe Deer, gamebirds and fly fishing.....all from some wonderful Castle....but a working man's wages and now Degene...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for a friend with cancer. Update.
Replies: 20
Views: 1660

Re: Prayer request for a friend with cancer.

Prayers sent sir.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers still killing bucks
Replies: 10
Views: 1501

Re: Levers still killing bucks

Thats great sir. Lost my dad in '96....miss him everyday.....he only used two rifles to deer hunt with....a beat up Lee Enfield "British" 303 that he bought right after WWII and a Remington 725 in .280 that he bought newin 1958.....303 is gone but my son hunts with the 280 as will his son ...
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gallery of Guns - What price?
Replies: 10
Views: 962

Re: Gallery of Guns - What price?

Have a friend that just bought a Browning Pump thru Davidson's.....he received quotes from 5 different FFL's...the total price will be all the firearm priceplus all fees.....3 of the FFL's just wanted the deposit fee up front. He ended up buying from an FFL that wanted all funds up front....so when ...
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/31/1941: USS Reuben James DD245 lost
Replies: 3
Views: 614

Re: 10/31/1941: USS Reuben James DD245 lost

Ray thank you for posting.....I believe that several U.S. China Fleet Gun Boats were attacked and sunk or damaged by the Japanese before Pearl Harbor....."The Sand Pebbles" was a pretty good movie about the "China Fleet Sailors".....I served aboard the USS Bigelow DD942 for 44 mo...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greystone Castle Sporting Club Bird Hunt
Replies: 2
Views: 714

Re: Greystone Castle Sporting Club Bird Hunt

Did y'all slip over to Mary's in Strawn and have a piece of their outstanding fried steak, mashed taters and pepper gravy ?? It has been 5 or more years since I have eaten there.....I hope it hasn't changed......

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best wishes
Replies: 26
Views: 1371

Re: Best wishes *****Update

Well men I hope y'all will accept me back....wasn't gone very long....been having health issues and computer problems but I just can't stay away from you fine people. Don't get out a whole lot shooting anymore but I can enjoy the fun thru y'all...thanks to all.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best wishes
Replies: 26
Views: 1371

Best wishes

Men I have enjoyed the ride....don't think I ever broke the ice but I have learned alot...gonna move on to some different things....God Bless you all......

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monty Walsh movie
Replies: 42
Views: 3507

Re: Monty Walsh movie

Pitchy they were both great movies but the bucking scene from the first movie is the best ever filmed IMHO.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has to do with OS's wrecked truck!
Replies: 17
Views: 1487

Re: Has to do with OS's wrecked truck!

For what its worth....my wife, another couple and I were involved in a 70 MPH rollover (a couple of flips ending up on the roof) in a Toyota RAV 4 SUV. We were hit from behind by a large GM SUV traveling at a very high rate of speed weaving in and out of traffic.....kinda like a PIT manuver. The fro...
by Barcelona Rick
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Savage
Replies: 170
Views: 15902

Re: Old Savage

Doc my Prayers and best wishes to you and your family sir.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Leverguns?
Replies: 14
Views: 3082

Re: Martini Leverguns?

Owned a 12/15 that I loved.....was much more accurate than I. The local 4H Shooting Team was in serious need for good quality rifles for their older children. I see the firearms guru often and he has indicated that it has won several matches in the hands of the older teens.....teaching children to s...
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nephew shot in Aurora
Replies: 41
Views: 4764

Re: Nephew shot in Aurora

My Prayers sir.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers! (Old hunting pic)
Replies: 22
Views: 2372

Re: Levers! (Old hunting pic)

Pitchy you got some good eyes....I saw 2 revolvers and went back to find the other.....guess it is the younger looking fella next to the Browning, Remington or FN auto shotgun....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W M64 revolvers for $250
Replies: 11
Views: 2003

Re: S&W M64 revolvers for $250

Many of these were also carried by security guards.....a large number of Model 10s and Model 64s were traded in to J & G Sales in Arizona in the past year or two (I understand they were traded in on new Glocks). These had been used by Brinks if I remember correctly. A few deputies still carry re...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best semi-auto shotgun
Replies: 27
Views: 3634

Re: Best semi-auto shotgun

My '70s era Remington 1100 20 gauge full size frame and my 11-87 12 gauge have been totally reliable.

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by Barcelona Rick
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went Shooting Yesterday, posting a day late & dollar short
Replies: 10
Views: 835

Re: Went Shooting Yesterday, posting a day late & dollar short

Griff I've got an old Navy buddy from Griffin that use to drive over the road.....name is Bill Varnado (spelling may be wrong)..have not seen him since November '73 in San Diego.....he liked to hunt if I remember correctly......maybe he was there...

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by Barcelona Rick
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7mm Mauser range report
Replies: 26
Views: 2614

Re: 7mm Mauser range report

Mike that wood looks great sir......nice rifle....

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by Barcelona Rick
Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *****Nath****Hobie****
Replies: 3
Views: 566

*****Nath****Hobie****

Thank you....Thank you....Thank you !!! Somehow I messed up and could not figure out how to get logged back in after a Profile change.....PM'ed Nath on another forum and he emailed Hobie for me. Bang and I was right back in the game....it is tough not getting to see all the photos or add my comments...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's HOT!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 2133

Re: It's HOT!!!

Steve my prayers go out to you and all of y'all facing the wildfires. We had terrible wildfires all over Texas last year.....we have had some rain but we are still in severe dought conditions......as I type this at 1:02 PM CDT it is 101* and the heat index is 108*......be safe sir.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muzzleloading carbine question(s)
Replies: 20
Views: 2136

Re: Muzzleloading carbine question(s)

Pedersoli makes a really neat CSA Cook's Brothers Carbine. Nice finish and Cabela's has them for $200 off right now....still $799.....go to the Pedersoli website and you can check out several other carbines from the War of Northern Agression Period.... :wink:

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by Barcelona Rick
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington model 30
Replies: 10
Views: 1156

Re: Remington model 30

getitdone...if I remember correctly the Model 30 is based on the Model 1917 of WWI fame....I have only handled one Model 30 and it was slick....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue May 29, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
Replies: 80
Views: 8922

Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?

Wish they had left out cursing God....profanity never benefits a good picture/show.....scenery is sure beautiful....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue May 29, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we have a "Nice UK Fox"
Replies: 15
Views: 1042

Re: Here we have a "Nice UK Fox"

Nath I must be getting old cause first thing I noticed was......the Desert Eagle with her finger on the trigger....and the wedding band on her left hand....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue May 29, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we have a "Nice UK Fox"
Replies: 15
Views: 1042

Re: Here we have a "Nice UK Fox"

OS.....is the blonde one of your pretty office ladies ??

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri May 25, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: done deal
Replies: 19
Views: 1890

Re: done deal

My Prayers Brother.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed May 23, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the fans of Sherlock Holmes
Replies: 13
Views: 1740

Re: For the fans of Sherlock Holmes

I too am a big Holmes fan but I just cannot warm up to the new series on PBS. Now I see that CBS (I think) has a series coming with Lucy Lui as Watson......I do think she is cute and enjoyed her on Southland as Officer Tang but that is really pushing the envelope. PBS with a gay Sherlock and now a b...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed May 23, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Needed....Update.
Replies: 29
Views: 2927

Re: Prayers Needed

Prayers for all....

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri May 18, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Braztech Marlin Winchester
Replies: 13
Views: 1562

Rossi Braztech Marlin Winchester

Need some advice please....been saving my change and finally have almost enough to buy myself a Lever in 45 Colt. Planning on using it as my truck/four wheeler carbine.....largest game is a whitetail or feral hog....I know this topic has been discussed before but I have a short memory. So pros and c...
by Barcelona Rick
Sat May 12, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened?
Replies: 105
Views: 7903

Re: What happened?

John in Ms......do I hear crickets ????? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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by Barcelona Rick
Sat May 12, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys been on a cruise?
Replies: 56
Views: 5848

Re: Any of you guys been on a cruise?

Thank you Steve and Thank your son for his service. I did all of my sea duty aboard Destroyers.....darn things rocked and rolled tied to the pier. Got to see the world and the all gun Tin Can I served aboard had three 5" 54 mounts and 2 twin 3" 50 mounts plus hedge hogs that were replaced ...
by Barcelona Rick
Sat May 12, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys been on a cruise?
Replies: 56
Views: 5848

Re: Any of you guys been on a cruise?

RIHMFIRE....thank you sir.....I believe that it is not only an Honor to have served but it was also my Duty.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Sat May 12, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much would you pay for a car of truck?
Replies: 65
Views: 6200

Re: How much would you pay for a car of truck?

OS.....I am in my late 50s....I just added up ever vehicle my wife and I have ever owned including our son's while he was at home....could not reach that $150,000 mark....but I am tickled that your friend can afford it.....BTW....nice looking ladies as always....

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by Barcelona Rick
Sat May 12, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94--Marlin 336--compared
Replies: 29
Views: 5696

Re: Winchester 94--Marlin 336--compared

The primary difference if looking for a hunting tool seems to be price in my area of the woods. You can almost buy 2 Marlin 336's for the price of 1 Winchester '94......with antler restrictions in place now on Whitetails in my part of Tejas a scoped Marlin is really the only way to go.....hard to te...
by Barcelona Rick
Sat May 12, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened?
Replies: 105
Views: 7903

Re: What happened?

BlaineG......I, too came over from Marlin Talk and received a somewhat lukewarm welcome but as a rookie I have learned to accept that sort of thing. Heck if we did not have some "OT" posts we would have never learned how to build a forge, work a cowhorn or make a knife. If levers are your ...
by Barcelona Rick
Fri May 11, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys been on a cruise?
Replies: 56
Views: 5848

Re: Any of you guys been on a cruise?

Lets see........ 2 Meds, 2 North Atlantic, South Atlantic, West Pac all at Uncle Sugars expense......but would kinda like to take a Viking River Cruise but too broke and crippled...........

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri May 11, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
Replies: 74
Views: 8684

Re: Your smoothest, most reliable gun

My 4" S&W M&P 5 screw .38 Special followed by my 5 1/2" Colt SAA .45

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri May 11, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fox's rabbits and bees !
Replies: 16
Views: 1319

Re: Fox's rabbits and bees !

Nath another great post brother.....just starting to dial in a 2300T custom CO2 with Williams Target sights. Tried a red dot but my hands are too shakey....

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri May 11, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever buy the same gun twice?
Replies: 16
Views: 1063

Re: Ever buy the same gun twice?

My brother and I have swapped/traded/bought several firearms from each other over the years......we have also given each other several as gifts. We laugh that we are kinda like a pawn shop with each other as our only customer.....keeping them in the family makes it easier to get the one back you sho...
by Barcelona Rick
Sun May 06, 2012 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
Replies: 34
Views: 3531

Re: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt

Mr.BlaineG......I certainly did not imply that it "sucked" ?????? At least I didn't think I did ??

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by Barcelona Rick
Sun May 06, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the gun you have longed over?
Replies: 62
Views: 6152

Re: What's the gun you have longed over?

I have always wanted a Rigby .275 Bolt built in the style of the '30s.....will never be able to afford one but it is okay to dream...

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by Barcelona Rick
Sun May 06, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
Replies: 34
Views: 3531

Re: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt

Mr. BlaineG......is it a Ruger ?? What caliber ?? I never have understood a large capacity magazine on any bolt rifle...guess I am not Zombie qualified....BTW I do appreciate your service to our Country....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single-shot 22's?
Replies: 35
Views: 3129

Re: Single-shot 22's?

I've got a couple single shots. Winchester Model 67 that belonged to my dad and a BRNO ZKM 468 Garden Gun. Both shoot great and are very accurate. The BRNO is really light and is a killer on mice with CCI shotshells....I would look at the Pawn Shops. They many times have great deals. Also, garage sa...
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas tornado's
Replies: 24
Views: 1857

Re: Texas tornado's

We are 140 miles due east of Dallas and for the past 3 hours it has been a mess. Right now a big hail storm, very high winds and flooding rain is pitching a fit. My Florida raised wife of 35 years just headed for the inside closet with a flashlight and her purse......looks like another couple of hou...