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by g5m
Mon May 20, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you
Replies: 29
Views: 4853

Re: How many of you

"How many shoot once in awhile, whenever you can, but it's not easy for you do so?" <-- This. Not by choice.
I thought in retirement I'd have time to do all those things I'd put off from working 50-80 hours a week. Hasn't worked out that way. Asi es la vida!
by g5m
Mon May 20, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dremel tool?
Replies: 19
Views: 2901

Re: Dremel tool?

I have a variable speed Dremel and also a variable speed Ryobi. The Ryobi is more powerful and shows that well but it has a fairly soft notch that holds the spindle for when you want to loosen the collet type chuck and I wouldn't recommend it anymore for that reason. The Dremel has worked well but I...
by g5m
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad news - Maine hunt with dad
Replies: 61
Views: 7534

Re: Sad news - Maine hunt with dad

I am sorry for your loss.
by g5m
Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project Lemonton: Barrel Fixes
Replies: 2
Views: 523

Re: Project Lemonton: Barrel Fixes

"The gunsmith who cut it for me only hand tightened it and used a lock screw. "

I've seen those used in takedown rifles but that's a new one on me for this type of application.
by g5m
Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gunshop Horror
Replies: 23
Views: 4342

Southwest Shooters and Mashburn's in OKC and Charley's in Midwest City used to be the best places to buy. But haven't been back in years so can't help anyone with OKC outlets now.
by g5m
Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin large loop for 336 and others
Replies: 7
Views: 1934

Looks like good work to me. Some enlarged levers feel better than others. Try it and see how you like it. Also, the size needed might vary a bit by where you are and how cold it gets so the thickness of gloves might make a difference, etc.
by g5m
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gunsite and Thunder Ranch?
Replies: 18
Views: 3333

Gunsite was very good when i was there. It'll teach you a lot. That was a while back.
by g5m
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Pot Explosion! An Innocent Mistake....
Replies: 29
Views: 5181

I once bought a bucket of wheelweights from a local, friendly scrap dealer, and fortunately saw the live 22lr round in the scrap before dumping it in the pot. Would probably have been about like the water in the sinker.
by g5m
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Hunter Dead, 2 Others Missing In N.J.
Replies: 11
Views: 3120

Never been so cold in my life as in Cape May in the winter.
I hope they find survivors, but .............................
by g5m
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decent price on a shooter Winchester 71?
Replies: 21
Views: 3418

Maybe you can check it out. They don't seem to be getting any cheaper.
by g5m
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Actor Barry Morse Dies
Replies: 4
Views: 1599

He played his roles well.
by g5m
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7375

By the way, I do not remember the students carrying weapons at Kent State.[/quote]

Maybe not, but they were capable of burning down a building. Wasn't it the ROTC building that they burned down the day before that caused that all to flare up?
by g5m
Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - Wife Had to Put Horse Down
Replies: 21
Views: 3117

Sorry for your loss.
Prayers sent.
Grief is grief. And it takes time to recover.
by g5m
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer Request
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Done.
by g5m
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Is there a football game today?
Replies: 27
Views: 3635

Y'all who didn't watch missed a great game.
by g5m
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Giants WON!
Replies: 19
Views: 2888

It was a great game.
by g5m
Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prayer Request for my best friend's Son-UPDATE
Replies: 45
Views: 5302

Done.
by g5m
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I let myself get pushed around a lot
Replies: 69
Views: 9444

As above. This is a "Run, Forrest, Run!" situation.
by g5m
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sent two barrels to Jess
Replies: 9
Views: 1668

Jess?
Jess Who?
by g5m
Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keep Us in Your Prayers, Boys.
Replies: 32
Views: 4647

Best wishes for your move. Love Texas. Family's from there.
by g5m
Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interesting ammo box label
Replies: 6
Views: 1056

Looks like the stuff on my shelf that's been waiting to be shot.
by g5m
Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Precision Gun Stocks Burned Down!
Replies: 13
Views: 2340

What a shame.
Best wishes to them.
by g5m
Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun alert henry big boy
Replies: 28
Views: 4337

But it is entertaining. It's appears that 'swifter than you', isn't.
by g5m
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 50 Alaskan is a real headache!
Replies: 41
Views: 6451

Talk about a headsup! Thanks. Makes me appreciate lesser cartridges.
by g5m
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original stock finish on win94?
Replies: 5
Views: 1053

mod71alaska, you might post that anyway as I imagine several could use the info.
by g5m
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Toronto Mayor Renews Call For Handgun Ban
Replies: 12
Views: 2224

politicians.
by g5m
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- anyone have time for a prayer-UPDATE!
Replies: 28
Views: 4315

Done.
by g5m
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Best spotting scope and sharpener
Replies: 17
Views: 3521

"Is 60X a joke unless you buy the super expensive brands?"

Pretty much 'yes'. Too small an exit pupil and generally poor quality viewing at that power. 20-30 power much more user friendly.
by g5m
Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Amigos!
Replies: 78
Views: 12348

Just come back after the break.
by g5m
Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Marauder .30-30
Replies: 17
Views: 3910

I remember when the Marauders were advertised. Didn't have the money or the time to enjoy one then. Nice catch!