I fly mine 24/7 365. Every American citizen should fly one no matter what your political view point is.
I am not real happy with our current political situation but I still fly it.
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- Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is It Flying?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1128
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Anyone into old steam engines?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1312
Re: OT Anyone into old steam engines?
The lifting ring came in handy for putting in truck to take to shows.
Lifted with a chain fall.
Lifted with a chain fall.
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Anyone into old steam engines?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1312
Re: OT Anyone into old steam engines?
I had an Uncle who was really into it. He built steam engines and trains his whole life.
He was very good at what he did. His favorite ones to build were shay logging trains here
is one of his that he built.
He was very good at what he did. His favorite ones to build were shay logging trains here
is one of his that he built.
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What makes LEVERgunners 'different' ?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4802
Re: What makes LEVERgunners 'different' ?
People that shoot lever's are different breed of gun owner. I have all different types
of firearms everything from pumps to semi to bolt you name it I got it.
My very favorite of them all are my lever's always have been, always will.
Besides that chicks think they are cool.
of firearms everything from pumps to semi to bolt you name it I got it.
My very favorite of them all are my lever's always have been, always will.
Besides that chicks think they are cool.
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dust Alert - More planes...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 471
Re: Dust Alert - More planes...
Wow, that was a really cool video of some nice vintage aircraft thanks for sharing.
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2010 Bear (with a .444) pics
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2292
Re: 2010 Bear (with a .444) pics
That is a nice bear, Congrats. Did you load that 444 round yourself? If so do you have any load data on the round?
I am just wondering because I am getting ready to make up some 444 rounds. Thanks.
I am just wondering because I am getting ready to make up some 444 rounds. Thanks.
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Primer on AK Magazines
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1998
Re: Need Primer on AK Magazines
Here is a link to a good company. They have very fast shipping on just about everything.
I have the Slab side Bulgarian 40 rd mags they seem to function real good.
http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/magazi ... 32_190_191
I have the Slab side Bulgarian 40 rd mags they seem to function real good.
http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/magazi ... 32_190_191
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vertical rifle rack
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2686
Re: Vertical rifle rack
Go to this site I built mine from there online plans and it came out great.
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks.htm
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks.htm
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 444 Marlin Reloading Question?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1947
444 Marlin Reloading Question?
I am having no luck in finding 265 grain Hornady Interlock Bullets for my 444p Marlin rifle. I do have a large supply of Hornady XTP 240 Grain Hollow points. Can I use these and what are the drawbacks of using them? I am dying to reload for this rifle I just cannot seem to get the bullet I want. PS:...
- Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: reloading start
- Replies: 10
- Views: 948
Re: reloading start
I started out with a lee 4 hole press that my brother got me for a Christmas gift. The thing works great! I have loaded thousands of rounds on it, and it is still going strong. I also have the Lee Classic cast press it is a little slower to make bullets with, :D but it is built like like a tank. The...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 94 Trapper in 30-30?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8613
Re: Win 94 Trapper in 30-30?
I have a 30-30 Trapper AE. I love this gun it is a real shooter.
My Buddy also likes it he tried to con it out of me for his wedding present.
Nope not gonna happen. Here is a pic of him at his wedding with it.
My Buddy also likes it he tried to con it out of me for his wedding present.
Nope not gonna happen. Here is a pic of him at his wedding with it.
- Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: -
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1970
Re: OT- How I spent my 2wk vacation (log house build in U.P.)
That is a really cool looking place you guys are building. I am very familiar with that part of Michigan, very nice country up by the Big Two Hearted River. Some of the roads up there like Rabbit patch Trail are off the hook for 4 wheeling. Rabbit Patch Trail is near Deer Park by the way. I spent my...
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traditional Archery
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2580
Re: Traditional Archery
Nath, You dont need no fancy bow. You are in the right country for a nice english war bow.
Something in the 100 pound range should work real good for your simulated hunting purposes.
Get some yew and make it yourself. Along with some oak shafted arrows.
Something in the 100 pound range should work real good for your simulated hunting purposes.
Get some yew and make it yourself. Along with some oak shafted arrows.
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot-forgot my camera so here's a sub
- Replies: 2
- Views: 532
Re: ot-forgot my camera so here's a sub
May 30 2010, I came across this newborn fawn in Northern Michigan. 150 feet behind the house near some old
apple trees. I took two pics and got the heck outta there, I did not want to disturb it.
apple trees. I took two pics and got the heck outta there, I did not want to disturb it.
- Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Do You Use For Targets?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3688
Re: What Do You Use For Targets?
I use a steel plate spin target that I made out of .500 inch of steel armor plate.
Works really good out to 250 yards. You know you hit it every time because it
responds with a loud ring. Works real good shooting the 38-55 with hard cast lead.
Works really good out to 250 yards. You know you hit it every time because it
responds with a loud ring. Works real good shooting the 38-55 with hard cast lead.
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traditional Archery
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2580
Re: Traditional Archery
I love shooting longbows as much as I love shooting my guns. I have 6 longbows and recurves. They all shoot great I am kind of partial to the older bear bows. Late 1940's early 1950's This was the golden age of archery IMHO. Here is a early example of a nice clean Bear Cub bow, one of my favorites. :D
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What's The Worst Beer In The World??
- Replies: 116
- Views: 12653
Re: OT: What's The Worst Beer In The World??
There are many terrible beers in the World. I have been to many country's and drank many a beer. Of all of the Worst beers out there, Sam Adams would be near the top. Don't get me wrong it is a wonderful beer as far as taste goes. But the aftermath of a hard night drinking would be boxers that are f...
- Sat May 22, 2010 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 150 grain or 170 grain 30-30 for whitetail
- Replies: 25
- Views: 14769
Re: 150 grain or 170 grain 30-30 for whitetail
I like the 170 grain core locks. They seem to be the most accurate round out of my Marlin 336ss. My hunting partner swears by the 150's The deer he shot last year was shot with a 150 grain, Dropped in it's track and never took another step. I do not think the deer will ever notice a 20 grain differe...
- Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Show us your Mustangs!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2232
Re: OT - Show us your Mustangs!
I no longer have a Ford Mustang I had a 97 and loved that car but had to give it up for kids. I have built a few over the years including my Best Friends 85 Notch Back pictured below the blue one. I also built some for work back in 08 this was a limited edition factory race car we only built 50 but ...
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grandsons shoot all of my ammo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2334
Re: Grandsons shoot all of my ammo
darn that looks like fun. Even more fun when your shooting up someone else's ammo.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend rifle storage rack.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1507
Re: Weekend rifle storage rack.
Here is a better pic of it since I got some better light to take the photo in this afternoon.
The rack is not done yet, but should be painted in a few days along with putting the felt in the proper places.
Once I get it completely done I will post more pics.
The rack is not done yet, but should be painted in a few days along with putting the felt in the proper places.
Once I get it completely done I will post more pics.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend rifle storage rack.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1507
Re: Weekend rifle storage rack.
Hi Wind that is a great idea for a Rifle rack. after seeing yours I might have to build one of those.
For hunting camp.
For hunting camp.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend rifle storage rack.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1507
Re: Weekend rifle storage rack.
Lets try this again.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend rifle storage rack.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1507
Re: Weekend rifle storage rack.
Well that did not work the way it was supposed to let me try something else. Sorry.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend rifle storage rack.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1507
Weekend rifle storage rack.
Built a quick and easy rifle storage rack this weekend. Just kind of screwin around and about 4 hours latter this is what I got. Any one else make there own rifle racks on here lets see em. http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g105/win38-55/SSPX0138.jpg http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g105/win38-55/S...
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2617
Re: Prayer Request
My family went through a very similar experience in 2008 lost 1 grandmother and 2 uncles in 6 months. :( One of the uncles also shot himself because he was very depressed. At first I was mad but the more I thought about it the more I came to peace with it. The man had a sickness that only he could d...
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Offhand Shooting with a Sling?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3652
Re: Offhand Shooting with a Sling?
That pic by COSTEVE is exactly what type of sling mount the Marine Corp's used to use to train new recruits.
Works very well.
Works very well.
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Offhand Shooting with a Sling?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3652
Re: Offhand Shooting with a Sling?
When I was in the Marine Corp we were always using the sling to shoot off hand. We actually used it in all firing posistions. I really hated using that sling. It was actually more like a tourniquet. That thing would make your arm go numb in about 30 seconds flat. It really did make a difference thou...
- Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT? - pulling bullets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 612
Re: OT? - pulling bullets
Have you tried pulling them with a kenetic style hammer puller yet, to see if that makes any difference ? Or possibly when you made these bullets, when you were seating them it was shaving the sides of the bullet down. I don't really know the total answer to your question. Hopefully someone else mig...
- Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Virus
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2246
Re: OT Virus
I have been running Macs for 10 years and have never seen or had any virus.
I just don't see the point in running anything else. They are kind of like a good
classic Winchester 94 they just seem to work without any problems.
I just don't see the point in running anything else. They are kind of like a good
classic Winchester 94 they just seem to work without any problems.
- Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Marlin Levergun
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3961
Re: New Marlin Levergun
I think that gun looks great. I don't care if it is laminated it probably is more stable than wood.
I plan on buying one as soon as I come across one. But I am getting mine in 45-70.
I plan on buying one as soon as I come across one. But I am getting mine in 45-70.
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 9410
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2782
Re: Winchester 9410
I have just purchased a 9410 Winchester shotgun. Does anyone here have any experience with this gun, and what gems of knowledge can you share. ie, What loads work best? Any experience with buckshot and slugs? Sorry to steal your post. I do like my Winchester 9410 I just wish it did not have the Mag...
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 9410
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2782
Re: Winchester 9410
I don't understand what you mean by breaking the gun? I dont know what to call the part that broke. It was the part that puts the next shell in the chamber. I dont have time tonight to post pics of the broken parts that the gunsmith gave back to me. If this post is still active tommorow I will post...
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 9410
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2782
Re: Winchester 9410
I have one. I do like the gun, but is very ammo sensitive not likeing federal shells at all. I shot some federals in my 9410 and broke the gun. The gun I bought was one of the latter ones made before they closed the plant, It has a Magnet inside of the action to help with extraction issues. When I f...
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "The Pacific" HBO Miniseries debuts tonight (Sunday)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 873
Re: "The Pacific" HBO Miniseries debuts tonight (Sunday)
This is one night I wish I had HBO, I will just have to wait until the show comes out on the Hitler channel.
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What happend to all the 1895 nagants?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 667
Re: OT: What happend to all the 1895 nagants?
I have also been thinking of the 91/30"s lately. I already have 3, but I dont know how many more there might be to sell at 79 bucks. The Soviets made alot of them but that was 70 years ago. How many survived WW2. At 79 bucks a gun this is really the time to buy these. I can remember when Chines...
- Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - show us your long knives!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4146
Re: OT - show us your long knives!
This knife was lost by me for over 2 years in My hunting spot in a Jackson Michigan swamp. Was refound by me and is still in use today. A true credit to the K-Bar Name. Not to mention going to war with me on 2 different occasions.
- Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - show us your... field artillery!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8374
Re: OT - show us your... field artillery!
How about some field artillery in 7.62x54r. Or maybee some 125 mm smooth bore action.
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Guide Gun
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3073
Re: Marlin Guide Gun
I have a Marlin Outfitter in 444 that is ported, it is a great gun. I like the ports
have not really noticed all the fuss about it being louder than any other gun.
For that price on a guide gun I would live with the ports.
have not really noticed all the fuss about it being louder than any other gun.
For that price on a guide gun I would live with the ports.
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What if's/your next possible purchase?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 10067
Re: What if's/your next possible purchase?
My next purchase will most likely be a Marlin 1895 GBL in 45-70.
If I am able to find one.
If I am able to find one.
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here got some good 444 marlin loads?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 805
Anyone here got some good 444 marlin loads?
Just ordered some 444 Marlin dies for my Marlin 444p.
I was wondering if anyone here has some good loads worked up for
a Marlin with a ported barrel?
I was wondering if anyone here has some good loads worked up for
a Marlin with a ported barrel?
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do you reload?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 7524
Re: Why do you reload?
I reload to save money, Make very accurate ammo, And to keep my rifles from becoming
expensive clubs in the face of the commiecrats running the country.
expensive clubs in the face of the commiecrats running the country.
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why my recent absence...
- Replies: 87
- Views: 6753
Re: Why my recent absence...
I am very sorry for your great loss. I will pray for you and your family.
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1899C - What is it worth??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1088
Re: 1899C - What is it worth??
Nice looking gun. Sorry I don't know what the value is.
Very good looking gun, I would not mind picking a savage model 99 in the future..
Very good looking gun, I would not mind picking a savage model 99 in the future..
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for first lever action rifle
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3216
Re: Looking for first lever action rifle
I would make my first lever gun a Marlin 336 in the classic 30-30 caliber. Possibly the stainless version.
It is a high quality firearm that will out last you, and everyone on this forum.
And the 30-30 will kill much better that a 357 at farther ranges. You cant go wrong with a Marlin.
It is a high quality firearm that will out last you, and everyone on this forum.
And the 30-30 will kill much better that a 357 at farther ranges. You cant go wrong with a Marlin.
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor: "My Dog..."
- Replies: 5
- Views: 648
Re: Humor: "My Dog..."
My dog would bite you for calling him a Democrat or a liberal. Here what happened the last time someone called him that.
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IT has come
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1164
Re: IT has come
Yep it's here alright. Global warming is in full effect. It is 9 degrees F here this morning with a windchill of -8 F. If we did not have global warming kicking in it might be 8 degrees F and a windchill of - 7 F. Global warming is perhaps the largest piece of B.S ever played on the World public fro...
- Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally OT, but Archery related
- Replies: 2
- Views: 283
Re: Totally OT, but Archery related
I am not by any stretch of the term an Olympic Archer or an NFL quarter back. But for all intensive purposes this video was complete B.S. Notice how they never showed an Olympic Archer shooting the target at only "20 YDS". I have been shooting bows for over 25 years and at only 20 yds I ca...
- Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feel vs Actual Weight/Size of Lever Guns
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1443
Re: Feel vs Actual Weight/Size of Lever Guns
I have been hunting deer a long time usually with shotguns. This year I went out with a wide assortment of deer killing firepower. I mainly hunted with 2 different guns a Scoped Marlin Model 336ss, and a Savage Model 110 Scoped also. I was amazed at how much more light weight the Marlin felt over th...
- Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Moisin Nagants
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1955
Re: OT- Moisin Nagants
I have 2 Russian Nagant's and both are fine but crude battle rifles. They are both very accurate. One of the main things to check when buying these rifles is the condition of the bore, sometimes this is hard to do because of all the cosmoline inside of it . I also like to get rifles that are Serial ...