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by win38-55
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our dogs we love...photos
Replies: 51
Views: 8464

Re: Our dogs we love...photos

Meet kodah the Siberian husky.
She loves going out and playing in the snow
With her pappy. She is not gun shy either,loves
To go retrive for me. :D
by win38-55
Tue May 01, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What, no bidders?
Replies: 21
Views: 4803

Re: What, no bidders?

It would make a nice target if it was a tad bit cheaper. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Something for the old 1903 Springfield Sniper rifle to shot at. :D
by win38-55
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primers
Replies: 9
Views: 1007

Re: Primers

earlmck wrote:Actually primers and ammo are cheaper than ever. It's our dollars that have lost their value as an exchange medium. We'd best buy those supplies now while folks are all still attributing some value to the paper we are packing.

I am working on that as we are discussing this. :D :D :D
by win38-55
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primers
Replies: 9
Views: 1007

Re: Primers

I remember getting 30-30 ammo for 5.00 bucks a box for remington, times sure have changed and I am only 40. :cry: :cry: Good thing I stocked up when it was that cheap. :D I don't think I will ever run out of the grand old 30. Primers are different story though, they have gone through the roof and I ...
by win38-55
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing Lake Superior..........
Replies: 13
Views: 1482

Re: Fishing Lake Superior..........

Them are some nice lakers. Looks like you had a great time.
Lake Superior is one of my favorite lakes awesome place to fish for lakers.
How is the weather up there thinking about heading up tomorrow night. :D
by win38-55
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On your Honor: ... Thread For Alcoholics Only...
Replies: 29
Views: 2983

Re: On your Honor: ... Thread For Alcoholics Only...

On a more serious note if you think you have a problem controlling your drinking you should get help. Drinking can be a serious issue to tackle without help. I drink a few beers everyday but it is not for escape from reality, I actually like the taste of beer. I do not drink to get drunk never have....
by win38-55
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On your Honor: ... Thread For Alcoholics Only...
Replies: 29
Views: 2983

Re: On your Honor: ... Thread For Alcoholics Only...

I drink a few beers everyday Doctor says its good for me.
I feel sorry for all of the people out there that don't drink. When they wake
up in the morning, that is the best they are going to feel all day. :lol:
by win38-55
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me, or is reloading getting expensive?
Replies: 27
Views: 2908

Re: Is it just me, or is reloading getting expensive?

It is getting expensive but so is everything else. This is one reason I have started shooting the
Mosin Nagant the surplus ammo is dirt cheap. :D :D :D :D

http://www.the-armory.com/shopsite_sc/s ... t1569.html
by win38-55
Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did I screw up ?? Reloading question
Replies: 20
Views: 2591

Re: Did I screw up ?? Reloading question

Did I miss something what is the issue with .40 S&W ?
by win38-55
Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
Replies: 60
Views: 6038

Re: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight

This is truly a Great day for Canada. Hopefully England can learn from Canada.
As well as the U.S. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by win38-55
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up - DON'T stock up
Replies: 86
Views: 7324

Re: Heads up - DON'T stock up

Better to have it, Than wish you did. I have always played it safe on keeping my ammo supplies stocked to more then I could shoot. Better safe than sorry! With the way out current Regime is running this place, I think I will keep stocking up on ammo and reloading stuff. A man can never have enough a...
by win38-55
Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ill never spend another penney with Speer !
Replies: 18
Views: 3400

Re: Ill never spend another penney with Speer !

Cast you own and you will know the length. I started casting .40 S&W and will never go back
to manufactured bullets. I got sick and tired of paying big bucks for junk bullets. The ones I cast fly better anyway. :D
by win38-55
Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well Fellas- It finally happened.... ND
Replies: 39
Views: 5418

Re: Well Fellas- It finally happened.... ND

Wow that sounds like a horrible situation. Sorry. Glad no one was hurt.
It could happen to anyone be careful out there.
by win38-55
Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It has begun.
Replies: 20
Views: 2302

Re: It has begun.

Very good to see young men step up to do something great for our Country.
Maybe there is still hope for our Nation. I wish him the best.
The Military is a great choice to start out with.
by win38-55
Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When life gives you lemons, get out the MIG ...updated 2-11
Replies: 12
Views: 2025

Re: When life gives you lemons, get out the MIG welder

Good job. looks great and if it works why not. :D
by win38-55
Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)
Replies: 31
Views: 4255

Re: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)

Nice Rifle. I would have to go shoot it.ASAP. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by win38-55
Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fallen Marine's Last Letter.
Replies: 21
Views: 2349

Re: Fallen Marine's Last Letter.

Semper Fi Marine, This is what set's us apart from our enemy's, Men like this.
Rest well my fellow Marine. :cry:
by win38-55
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1903 Springfield new stock pics.
Replies: 2
Views: 677

1903 Springfield new stock pics.

For Christmas I was given a 1903 Springfield that had been sporterized, sometime in it's life. I am not a fan of sportierzing any military rifle. It had some really serious stock issues, such as cracks and bad fitting of metal to wood. So I replaced it with a Boyds Classic 1903 stock. And an old red...
by win38-55
Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?
Replies: 110
Views: 12107

Re: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?

Is this some type of sick April Fools joke? :o :o :o :o
by win38-55
Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement Cost Of Your Reloading Setup
Replies: 27
Views: 2820

Re: Replacement Cost Of Your Reloading Setup

Thanks COSteve. You gave me some inspiration to do some reloading tonight.
Loaded 100, 45 Acp bullets for my one buddy who wanted me to build some for him.
I love 230 Grain Hardcast lead in a .45 ACP :D :D :D
by win38-55
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Springfield 1903 ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2141

Re: Springfield 1903 ?

I took the gun stock off and it seems to be a fairly serious crack. I am really considering
buying a Boyds 1903 sporter stock for it. Just not to sure on how much work I might be
getting myself into anyone try one of there stocks?
I am not going to shoot it until it is repaired properly. :( :( :(
by win38-55
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Springfield 1903 ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2141

Springfield 1903 ?

On Christmas I was given a Sporterized 1903 Springfield by my uncle. The Serial number range is above the 800000 mark so the barrel is ok. This one was made in 1918. The only problem I can see is that the stock is cracked at the wrist of the stock. My Uncle said he shot it like this a few times, and...
by win38-55
Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Henry
Replies: 16
Views: 1689

Re: Christmas Henry

Brooks saddle's are the best, very comfortable once they get broke in. I have a few they
are :D the best money can buy for a bike seat IMHO.
by win38-55
Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Henry
Replies: 16
Views: 1689

Re: Christmas Henry

Nice gun for the daughter. :D :D Is that a Brooks saddle from england? If so that was also an awesome gift. :D :D
by win38-55
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My last ride
Replies: 58
Views: 7373

Re: My last ride

Please don't go I enjoy your post. One of your last post had me laughing for awhile.
It was the Bicycle post with arrows. I think most of us on this forum enjoy you being here. :D :D :D
by win38-55
Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Les Staley
Replies: 1
Views: 637

Re: Les Staley

TTT
by win38-55
Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Les Staley
Replies: 1
Views: 637

Les Staley

Please check your message box. :D
by win38-55
Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Christmas gift.
Replies: 8
Views: 1009

Early Christmas gift.

Got a very cool yet unexpected early Christmas gift tonight from the father in law. He decided he is done with the black powder scene, so he decided to give me a Thompson Center Renegade in .54 cal. He says he has shot 8 to 10 deer with this rifle and he is done killing deer with black powder. I do ...
by win38-55
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
Replies: 47
Views: 4869

Re: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011

Sorry. My father passed away early this month. I feel for you and your family. :cry:
by win38-55
Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handling disrespect at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Re: Handling disrespect at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider

He got there attention real quick. What jerks to laugh at a place like the Tomb of our fallen unknown hero's. :cry:
by win38-55
Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeans
Replies: 45
Views: 5799

Re: Jeans

I used to be a Levi wearer. But the last couple of pairs I bought the quality was just not there. They were also made in some place I could not pronounce. Never again will I buy Levis. I have since switched to Wrangler at least they are made on our own continent. I also wear Diamond gusset jeans but...
by win38-55
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Mike D. and win38-55!
Replies: 15
Views: 1463

Re: Happy Birthday Mike D. and win38-55!

Thanks everyone. :D :D :D
by win38-55
Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your big trucks/huntin' rigs!
Replies: 40
Views: 5281

Re: Let's see your big trucks/huntin' rigs!

2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Great truck love it. :D :D :D
by win38-55
Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336ss does it again.(Warning Graphic)
Replies: 11
Views: 1608

Re: Marlin 336ss does it again.(Warning Graphic)

Sorry J Miller about the scopes. We got bad eyes. :lol: Most of my lever guns don't have carrying handles. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by win38-55
Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting Outfit Question…
Replies: 34
Views: 3949

Re: Deer Hunting Outfit Question…

I still use my filson red black coat. love it, just throw a hunter orange vest over it just to be safe.
There is a company called Stormy Kromer that makes real nice Jackets too check them out on the Web.
by win38-55
Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336ss does it again.(Warning Graphic)
Replies: 11
Views: 1608

Marlin 336ss does it again.(Warning Graphic)

Well my annual Michigan deer hunt is over. I got skunked. My buddy Cory on the other hand did not. He shot this nice Michigan Buck with his Marlin 336ss 30-30 winchester. Deer came in broadside 20 Yds, He put the crosshairs right on the heart and crushed this deer. Deer was dead right there zero tra...
by win38-55
Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A courious question about camo long guns
Replies: 22
Views: 2932

Re: A courious question about camo long guns

I cannot speak as for the effectiveness of camo guns. But my Marlin 336 ss in solid stainless does a good job of killing deer. :D
by win38-55
Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Son's First Deer
Replies: 33
Views: 3492

Re: My Son's First Deer

Tell Brandon congrats from me. That is awesome. What a cool kid! You are truely bleesed to have a son like that .
:D :D :D
by win38-55
Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Hornady Ammo ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1071

New Hornady Ammo ?

Any one else seen this new and really strange ammo being offered by Hornady?
Might have to pick some up just for the fun of it. :shock: :shock: :shock:



http://www.hornady.com/ammunition/zombiemax
by win38-55
Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got The Apple I Mac.....
Replies: 34
Views: 3731

Re: Apple or PC

Get the Mac you will be very happy with it. I have been using them since 1999. Never had one problem with them.
Great computers for the money. I will never go back to useing a pc .We have some pc's at work with the new operating system
boy do they suck. Get the mac you will be pleased.
by win38-55
Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Toyota HiLux commercial from New Zealand
Replies: 16
Views: 2073

Re: Toyota HiLux commercial from New Zealand

The Hilux is a bit overated. We did, some where I work at and was not really that impressed.
I do like the commercial, we need commercials like the NZ ers get way better advertisments down there.
by win38-55
Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Toyota HiLux commercial from New Zealand
Replies: 16
Views: 2073

Re: Toyota HiLux commercial from New Zealand

Cool commercial.
by win38-55
Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My admission of guilt............
Replies: 28
Views: 3426

Re: My admission of guilt............

Good man. Now move on. With confidence. :D
by win38-55
Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Ford axle id help, please.
Replies: 15
Views: 1967

Re: OT Ford axle id help, please.

I can find out tommorow when I go to work. I work at Ford and have access to that type of info.
If no one here can answer you.
by win38-55
Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336
Replies: 33
Views: 5112

Re: 336

My 336ss 2007 Manufacture with a leopold VX 3 will shoot dead on. 1.5 inch groups all day long
with remy 170 grain core locs. Possibly one of my most accurate guns. Handles nice too. :D :D :D
by win38-55
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10673

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

Here is another of his that I have. It is actually really a neat little engine I have actually had it running on compressed air. :D :D :D
Runs like a champ.
by win38-55
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10673

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

Hey guys just a note, don`t expect to much out of my engine compared to engines others built. This engine i`m building is very crude, it didn`t even have a governor on it. It is slow and mostly wood and will prob. do its best just to turn. I like the crude oddity of it thats why i`m building it. Do...
by win38-55
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10673

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

Very neat project Pitchy! Can't wait to see it progress!!! I grew up with steam traction engines at steam and gas engine shows and later with my father-in-law and his three traction engines. Always have loved the smell of cylinder oil! My Uncle was a steam engine building maniac. He loved all types...
by win38-55
Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What color for front sight?
Replies: 20
Views: 2778

Re: What color for front sight?

On my Ruger Super Blackhawk I use the brightest neon pink nail polish I can find, and the put clear nail sealer over it. Usually takes of few coats of the pink but it really stands out like a sore thumb. Hint do not use green it is the first color in the light spectrum to go bye bye in low light con...
by win38-55
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10673

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

My Uncle was a steam engine building maniac. He loved all types as long as they were steam. The place I go hunting at has most of his steam engines still there. It was his life's passion. He really liked shay engines used for logging operations up steep grades. He was a real great steam guy. I miss ...