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by Hankster
Tue May 25, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The joke is on me again!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1211

Re: The joke is on me again!!

Ahh, but you WERE smart enough to see the problem, and fix the issue, Grasshopper..... LOL!!! That's what counts the most!!
by Hankster
Tue May 25, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT..Maybe ... Proud of American Troops
Replies: 8
Views: 1009

Re: OT..Maybe ... Proud of American Troops

1894cfan, one never gets "dumped on".. for telling the TRUTH!!!!
by Hankster
Tue May 25, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Marinestan" article
Replies: 7
Views: 834

Re: OT - "Marinestan" article

Seems those of low IQ in DC (Virtually ALL Politicians these days) have forgotten on simple thing.... MARINES are not COPS!!! Give them the job they are SUPPOSED to do, and there's none better/Finer at it!! And we are not "GlobalCop".... let the UN do that. Then when THEY fail,and they wil...
by Hankster
Sat May 22, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 peepsight
Replies: 16
Views: 6975

Re: Rossi 92 peepsight

Well, since you posted a reply, I'll ask ya a question!! On the carbine you put that Bullseye sight on, How much more does it stick up over the "factory" sight?? Would/does it interfere with sliding it into a saddle scabbard??? how "tough" does it appear to be?? Knocked out of al...
by Hankster
Sat May 22, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 peepsight
Replies: 16
Views: 6975

Re: Rossi 92 peepsight

I think you're right. I saw NKJ's safety replacement peep, and that looks a like a "kill two birds" solution!!! Besides, I want to be able to carry it in my saddle scabbard, and that bullseye peep deal looks like it would "drag" something fierce going in/coming out of the scabbar...
by Hankster
Fri May 21, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK! Why are Rossi 16" SRC's in 357 (LLoop) so scarce????
Replies: 5
Views: 528

OK! Why are Rossi 16" SRC's in 357 (LLoop) so scarce????

Man NO ONE around here has one, even most suppliers are out!! Are they hot sellers?? Or they don't make many/enough???! What's the story.. I want one!! Selling my CZ75 to buy one, and now no one has any!!
by Hankster
Fri May 21, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY SMOKES, KICKED OFF AGAIN, THIS TIME FOR NOTHING !!!
Replies: 44
Views: 4910

Re: HOLY SMOKES, KICKED OFF AGAIN, THIS TIME FOR NOTHING !!!

If the site is RUN by an IDIOT, it sets the tone for the site in general.... you want to really hang out there??? Or, like Emmett said to Paden in Silverado (in a questioning/disgusted voice) "You used to RIDE with that guy"??? Why waste your time??? Company is much better, and SMARTER her...
by Hankster
Fri May 21, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks all, Tru-oil turned out very nice
Replies: 6
Views: 704

Re: Thanks all, Tru-oil turned out very nice

Minwax's Oil Finish is pretty good too. Just stripped that AWFUL Factory "finish" off my Model 94 (Mid 70's) and did it in natural Oil... had some nice Walnut on it!! Hate the laquerpolywhothewhat they use on guns now! JUNK!
by Hankster
Fri May 21, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?
Replies: 112
Views: 11735

Re: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?

Believe it or Not, Wilford Brimley!! He was also a Farrier, shod his own horses, had his own ranch. "The B-7" I think it was called......
by Hankster
Fri May 21, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unconfirmed, But A Warning Just The Same
Replies: 30
Views: 4171

Re: Unconfirmed, But A Warning Just The Same

But THAT Touchy??? Um.....
by Hankster
Fri May 21, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 peepsight
Replies: 16
Views: 6975

Re: Rossi 92 peepsight

Anyone have any experience with that Marbles "Bullseye Peep" type sight that goes where the regular sight does?? Good? Bad?
by Hankster
Thu May 20, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?
Replies: 112
Views: 11735

Re: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?

1 would be that "unknown" rider in the beginning of "Quigley"..... Kicks horse into a gallup, hangs off the side of the horse, picks up a bucket on the ground, then jumps a gate and a hauls off up the road... JW sat a horse pretty good, Selleck can ride... Duvall is an EXCELLENT ...
by Hankster
Thu May 20, 2010 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 Lives!
Replies: 20
Views: 3178

Re: The 30-30 Lives!

when the 30wcf. first came out winchester advertised it as a grizzly cartridge. it was a popular elk cartridge out west into the 1950's. at some point, it became accepted practice for gun writers to belittle an existing cartridge to sell a new one. all of a sudden the 30wcf bounced off of game. elk ...
by Hankster
Thu May 20, 2010 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Disappointment NEW UPDATE--How long does this go on?
Replies: 49
Views: 5169

Re: Colt Disappointment NEW UPDATE

So.... "QUALITY MAKES IT A COLT" huh????? My ITALIAN "Colt Clone" (Uberti) shoots straight, finish is good, and costs a THIRD of what a COLT does.... Get you money back and tell em to STICK IT!!! "COLT" WAS a gun once.. now only a memory....
by Hankster
Mon May 17, 2010 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?
Replies: 112
Views: 11735

Re: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?

BADLY dubbed in sound effects!!! Watch "The Sons of Katie Elder".. a John Wayne film. During The Shootout at the river bridge.. the dubbed gunfire is TERRIBLE!!! You see the bad guys fire and 6 smoke puffs, and 3 shots etc..shots sound 3 secs after their fired, all at a distance of maybe 2...
by Hankster
Sun May 16, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Robin Hood the movie
Replies: 10
Views: 785

Re: OT Robin Hood the movie

Gladiator was excellent!
by Hankster
Wed May 05, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- "Don't Ever Sell Your Saddle"
Replies: 22
Views: 2392

Re: OT -- "Don't Ever Sell Your Saddle"

Well, we sold a saddle the other day!!! The guy "made us an offer we couldn't refuse"!!! Just Bought a nice old Semi highback western saddle, no name on it we could find, but it was a good one nonetheless. Used it on a horse we have here but belongs to a "cowboy friend" of ours.....
by Hankster
Mon May 03, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I couldn t resist it I had to buy this
Replies: 16
Views: 1744

Re: I couldn t resist it I had to buy this

They don't case harden like that anymore!! Beautiful job.......
by Hankster
Sun May 02, 2010 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...Concealed Carry...
Replies: 27
Views: 3122

Re: OT...Concealed Carry...

(BTW, guys, what is an SSA?)

>>>A TYPO!!! OOOPS!!
by Hankster
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...Concealed Carry...
Replies: 27
Views: 3122

Re: OT...Concealed Carry...

That Mernickle is GREAT looking!! Bookmarked it for future reference! I'll probably keep the CZ.... and WAIT for the 92, bummer. You're probably right, in todays world, hi cap is as important as accuracy given the stuff ones adversary most likely will have. Pity..what's the world coming to!?!?! Gloc...
by Hankster
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Propane tank fun
Replies: 26
Views: 2850

Re: Propane tank fun

Saw someone build a WHEELBARROW out of one one.... used it for the WHEEL!! Took the valve assembly out, and drilled a hole in the bottom 180 degrees opposite, and welded a large washer to support the hole on the bottom side, ran a shaft thru it! Said it NEVER got stuck in soft stuff, floated right o...
by Hankster
Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...Concealed Carry...
Replies: 27
Views: 3122

Re: OT...Concealed Carry...

Well my current "carry gun" is a CZ75BD....15+1...... good gun, but I'm a "cowboy" at heart.... I have a Cattlemen .357 5 1/2 SA.... also a Taurus 689(never a problem) 6" .357... plus my kid wants the CZ.... I want a Rossi 92 in .357... so the "trade" value is good...
by Hankster
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...Concealed Carry...
Replies: 27
Views: 3122

OT...Concealed Carry...

How many here, if any, carry a SAA style gun as opposed to the auto's everyone seems to want to carry??? I have a 9mm carrygun, but there are times I wonder.... I naturally shoot a SSA (mines a Uberti) better than the auto.... don't seem to have to "focus" as much to "drop em in there...
by Hankster
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti just made my head explode!
Replies: 23
Views: 3981

Re: Uberti just made my head explode!

Warning labels on ammo boxes are there because the ammo may be used in an old gun.The maker has no clue WHAT you will put it into! For instance.... 45-70. You might put it in a new Marlin, you might load it into an old Trapdoor Springfield!! So they load it down to cover their butts AND "warn&q...
by Hankster
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin is closing????
Replies: 10
Views: 1522

Re: Marlin is closing????

Well, then the news isn't so bad, well for US anyways! Cool!!
by Hankster
Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - AVATAR
Replies: 45
Views: 4240

Re: MOVIES - AVATAR

If you missed it in 3d you're in luck, they are re-running it later this summer, with additional footage. The 3d stuff WAS unreal.... like someone said, people swatting at the bugs, pushing leaves/brush aside/"out of your face!" it was funny but cool, you'd catch yourself doing it, and the...
by Hankster
Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin is closing????
Replies: 10
Views: 1522

Re: Marlin is closing????

Marlin closing leaves workers shocked, angry Published: Friday, March 26, 2010 NORTH HAVEN — The Marlin Firearms Co. decision to shut down its plant has left workers stunned, and town and state officials wondering if there is anything they can do to reverse the decision. The company announced Thursd...
by Hankster
Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin is closing????
Replies: 10
Views: 1522

Marlin is closing????

Did I hear this right, or is it some dumb rumor.... But I read that Marlin is shutting down it's Connecticut plant. Anyone know what's up???
by Hankster
Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Model 94 article
Replies: 17
Views: 1823

Re: New Model 94 article

Thats what happens when you let LAWYERS get involved..... would have been easier to just have a disclaimer form to sign at purchase saying "I state i'm not a dumb *** and know how the halfcock safety works. If I shoot myself in the foot it's MY fault for being stupid and careless!" But the...
by Hankster
Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma vs Braztech.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1410

Puma vs Braztech.....

What is the major difference between the LS Puma.. and the "Braztech' Rossi's??? Is the metallurgy better??? Fit and finish??? Better barrel?? What?? One cost near twice the other...
by Hankster
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Is the .32 Mag REALLY a good Defensive Gun?
Replies: 75
Views: 4866

Re: OT - Is the .32 Mag REALLY a good Defensive Gun?

Thanks for making that clear Johndefresno..... had me worried for a moment!! The thing is, all these discussions are "academic".. it depends on the person, the state of mind, the mindset, the adrenaline level, and even the DRUG level etc as to how any and all would respond to a hit.. from ...
by Hankster
Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Is the .32 Mag REALLY a good Defensive Gun?
Replies: 75
Views: 4866

Re: OT - Is the .32 Mag REALLY a good Defensive Gun?

""How much more would one be deafened at night by a .357, or even a high pressure .40 SW, shooting in a room to defend the family against a late night attacker? Especially with a .357 snubbie. As you know from your training, Rexster, the ability to hear and to keep track of your surroundin...
by Hankster
Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 32897

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

Chas.. we said hot women.. not pictures from the local POUND!! LOL!!
by Hankster
Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let Me Get This Straight...??? (rant)
Replies: 86
Views: 10752

Re: Let Me Get This Straight...??? (rant)

I work in the auto parts industry these days.. we get people all the time who beef and bit@# that we "don't have a part for my car" available..... well you bought a low volume selling car... or one that only used that type of part for 1 or 2 model years.. thus the market does NOT support t...
by Hankster
Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another horse question
Replies: 14
Views: 1494

Re: Another horse question

Otto is correct. You have to accustom them too it. Some just never accept it.. others no problem. My range is about 50 yds north of the "closest" part of my horses "pasture".... at first they would head off to the farthest corner... then over time they just looked up, moved round...
by Hankster
Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Is the .32 Mag REALLY a good Defensive Gun?
Replies: 75
Views: 4866

Re: OT - Is the .32 Mag REALLY a good Defensive Gun?

Interesting stuff from all fronts..... but things to ponder.... were we talking "defensive"?? Most defensive shootings take place at less than 21 feet. 7 yards folks.... if you can't hit at that range... there are other issues to consider!!! Also, it you can't hit joe dopehead as he bobs a...
by Hankster
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Horses
Replies: 61
Views: 4126

Re: OT: Horses

There are a lot of individual horse and/or breeds that can go long, but for the best at all out long distance endurance.. The Arabian horse excels.... The one I had was still game to go while the wifes TWH was "panting"....... tho he was "narrow chested"....
by Hankster
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...
Replies: 13
Views: 1279

Re: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...

Yeah already told bro in law to tell him SURE! Hope the dude still has it, found out this was offered tuesday, hope the holidays screwed up his chance to talk to anyone else!! I haven't seen the gun, bro in law says it looked clean... and has a long octagon barrel....got my curiousity peaked!! The g...
by Hankster
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...
Replies: 13
Views: 1279

Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...

I've got a guy who is willing to swap for a 12 ga pump....I've got an old mossberg i'd dump for this gun What is the effective range of the 45lc for deer??? Power and drop?? I really plan on getting a rossi 357 by NKJ after taxes....but this could be a swap to swap type of deal in the interum... wha...
by Hankster
Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Butchering a frozen deer...?
Replies: 13
Views: 4322

Re: Butchering a frozen deer...?

This year we skinned and cut it up "fresh warm".... right after killing it. LAST year we skinned it, then packed body cavity with Ice and kept in a metal shed to the next afternoon,,,,between the ice and cold outside it was "semi froze"... it softened slowly as we cut it up insid...
by Hankster
Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEED HELP Cowbow six shooter??? which one
Replies: 9
Views: 1218

Re: NEED HELP Cowbow six shooter??? which one

I think you'll find a lot of those "other name" sixguns all have them made by Uberti.. now if they pay to have "higher quality" parts/assembly done I can't say for sure. My "Navy Arms" 58 Remington is a "Uberti".... And I have a Navy Arms SAA clone by them als...
by Hankster
Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Light Duty Trucks
Replies: 45
Views: 4026

Re: OT: Light Duty Trucks

From a PARTS GUYS point of view...most all new cars/trucks SUCK! They are loaded with expensive, hard if not at times IMPOSSIBLE for the "home mechanic" to diagnose parts/systems, etc. Dodges eat Front ends and rear end parts in the lighter duty models..... 3/4 and 1 ton are better.... but...
by Hankster
Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hunting laws that make no sense
Replies: 31
Views: 3328

Re: OT-Hunting laws that make no sense

Well we all seem to agree that many laws written are STUPID and make no logical sense...... so then in fact those writing the laws have no clue about what they are doing/talking about, right?? legislating without an informed opinion....(in other words acting blindly with no knowledge of what they ar...
by Hankster
Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been noticing lately....
Replies: 11
Views: 1401

Re: Been noticing lately....

Hadn't seen this post when I added to the one on 30-30 shoots XXXX.... this is exactly what I meant!! Seems that for a while now everyone has been wanting the biggest/most powerful/hardest hitting(usually your shoulder) gun they could find... some of us call it "The Dirty Harry" syndrome (...
by Hankster
Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using open sight 30-30 for first time.. Dang that gun SHOOTS
Replies: 25
Views: 3401

Re: Using open sight 30-30 for first time.. Dang that gun SHOOTS

Bambi Bites the dust! LOL!!! You should have seen it!! 500 yd quartering shot in high wind..... ok, how about 70 or so yds and a perfect broadside shot? Ran 25 yds on adrenaline and dropped like a rock! Same stand, same result as the old .308 used to deliver..... I've been getting away from "ma...
by Hankster
Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using open sight 30-30 for first time.. Dang that gun SHOOTS
Replies: 25
Views: 3401

Using open sight 30-30 for first time.. Dang that gun SHOOTS

I usually used a .308 Bolt action Mauser with scope for deer hunting.. but sold it and decided to go all out with a Winchester 94 in 30-30 I picked up for 150 bucks a few years back. Always have been a "levernut".... but just couldn't stand the thought of putting a scope on a lever action....
by Hankster
Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Airspace Violation (Marines humor)
Replies: 12
Views: 1472

Re: HUMOR - Airspace Violation (Marines humor)

Pal, you show my a fighter pilot who ISN'T cocky......and i'll show you a guy who's going home in a box. Those guys HAVE to believe they're iron plated invincible....comes with the job.
My Hat's off to any and all guys doing duty........God bless em!
by Hankster
Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifleman Series
Replies: 22
Views: 2876

Re: The Rifleman Series

In the soundtrack he caps off twelve rounds! However, in reality, the last two were "dubbed in" to fill the time/action sequence for continuity's sake..... so the scene "sounded right" with the action, and so the show's intro timed out perfectly.
by Hankster
Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: williams foolproof
Replies: 5
Views: 780

williams foolproof

for win 94.... saw one on an online auction for sale... shows only ONE mounting screw. Seller says thats all it comes with. My winnie is drilled/tapped for TWO screws.... is the seller wrong? Does the screw anchoring the elevation adjustment act as second mounting screw?? Never had one of these will...