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- Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11210
Re: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in
Concorde, not a interesting story, just a business trip in 1980. Very cool plane though. Gave everyone onboard a set of 4 coasters as a "plesant and usefull reminder of your flight on board the Concorde- the flagship of the Brittish Airways fleet-the utlimate in air travel". Still have the...
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clint Eastwood 82
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5475
Re: Clint Eastwood 82
Firefox! Sleeper Eastwood.
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ted Nugent in the news
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7670
Re: Ted Nugent in the news
From http://www.tednugent.com/ "08/18/10 To my Fellow Outdoorsmen.... You may have read the news that I pled no contest to two misdemeanor game violations. I should have been better informed, more aware and I take full responsibility. The honorable hunting lifestyle is my deepest passion. Ted N...
- Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - .45 Mags always loaded?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5012
Re: OT - .45 Mags always loaded?
If the spring designer and the metallurgist were competent, there should be no fatigue in a spring. However, fatigue can definitely occur due to cyclic loading below the static yield strength of the material. Even absent surface stress risers (e.g., notches), fatigue crack nucleation can occur at gr...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi's New .30-30? This one Really IS out of left field!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 15178
Re: Rossi's New .30-30? This one Really IS out of left field!
Halfbreed,
The feds regulate migratory bird hunting, dove, and set a 3 shell capacity limit for hunting. So no dove hunting with the circuit judge.
The feds regulate migratory bird hunting, dove, and set a 3 shell capacity limit for hunting. So no dove hunting with the circuit judge.
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quai Chang Kane dead at 72...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3397
Re: Quai Chang Kane dead at 72...
See link to Bangkok newspaper, The Nation. They seem to believe it was suicide.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/06 ... 104460.php
FP
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/06 ... 104460.php
FP
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - a Graduate and an Eagle
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2026
Re: OT - a Graduate and an Eagle
OSOK, Congratulations to your sons. Eagle Scout is a lifelong achievement, once an Eagle always an Eagle. The lessons learned in scouts are one's that last the rest of your life. Being an Eagle is a small "club" and one that opens doors the rest of your life. I became an Eagle Scout in 196...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old fishing reel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1521
Re: Old fishing reel
PM Sent
FP
FP
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor -- Survivor, Texas Style
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1621
Re: Humor -- Survivor, Texas Style
OK, Who leaked this story? FOX was not supposed to do this till summer.
FP
FP
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Purple Paint = No Hunting
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3574
Re: OT - Purple Paint = No Hunting
Please cite Penal code for Texas. Thanks.JerryB wrote:The purple paint became law in Arkansas in 1987, Texas passeed it in 1997. Here in Arkansas it is painted on trees, fence post, and rocks to mark property lines on road frontage for no hunting or trespassing.
FP
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Gun Laws for the April hunt
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1678
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NCAA Football
- Replies: 4
- Views: 701
Re: NCAA Football
OU still sucks!!! Go Flordia............
Hook'em
Hook'em
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's have some fun with names
- Replies: 142
- Views: 180404
Re: Let's have some fun with names
Goeff-pronounced the same as Jeff
- Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humting with Artillery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1852
Re: Humting with Artillery
I have some relatives in East Texas that would think that this might just work for those holed up deer in the Big Thicket. A true "brush buster".
FP
FP
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Like craigslist but for firearms!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1597
Re: Like craigslist but for firearms!
I have used it several times this year. Look every day. Nice to be a Texan.
FP
FP
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS -Joe the Plumber Put Down
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3586
Re: POLITICS -Joe the Plumber Put Down
Joe the plumber is a fraud. He is not a licensed plumber with the State of Ohio or the City of Toledo. Is not in the financial position to buy the company he works for and does not have taxable income of more than 250K. Based on the city of Toledo’s municipal ordinance’s all plumbers, apprentices th...
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS -Joe the Plumber Put Down
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3586
Re: POLITICS -Joe the Plumber Put Down
'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license By JOHN SEEWER (Associated Press Writer) From Associated Press October 16, 2008 12:53 PM EDT HOLLAND, Ohio - Joe the Plumber said Thursday he doesn't have a license and doesn't need one. Joe Wurzelbacher, better known as "Joe the Plumber," ...
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 94 Age
- Replies: 3
- Views: 665
Re: Win 94 Age
Thanks,
I found the page I wanted. 1956
FP
I found the page I wanted. 1956
FP
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - PBS Palin Poll and left-wing action
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1301
Re: PBS Palin Poll and left-wing action
MikeD.
That's out state moto in Texas, Vote Early, Vote Often.
FP
That's out state moto in Texas, Vote Early, Vote Often.
FP
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 94 Age
- Replies: 3
- Views: 665
Win 94 Age
I am a dyed in the wool Marlin fan, but have the opportunity to purchase a Win 94 in 32 Spl ( a round that I love) and do not know how to age the weapon. Serial # is 2159XXX. anyone know where I can find info? Thanks.
FP
FP
- Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need a Sanity Check-39A-DL
- Replies: 5
- Views: 867
Need a Sanity Check-39A-DL
I have an opportunity to purchase a Marlin 39A-DL, 1961, from the original owner's family. From the pictures that were sent to me, I have determined that the barrel has some rust and the left side of the receiver has some flecking, approximately 60-75% blueing(just a guess based on limited info). Th...
- Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Storms comin. Wish us luck.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3659
Re: Storms comin. Wish us luck.
Steve,
I grew up in Port Arthur and my parents still live (and staying) in Nederland, so I feel for you. Just read in the online PA News and Beaumont Enterprise and they are all warning (worried) about the rising water. Keep your waders close and your generator high off of the gound. Good Luck.
FP
I grew up in Port Arthur and my parents still live (and staying) in Nederland, so I feel for you. Just read in the online PA News and Beaumont Enterprise and they are all warning (worried) about the rising water. Keep your waders close and your generator high off of the gound. Good Luck.
FP
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: job offered in Wash DC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3351
Re: job offered in Wash DC
TR, I traveled extensively for work projects, 1-3 years at a time, earlier in life and aside from the points noted above; I believe the biggest thing to consider is that it will have a huge impact on the family life. My family was not willing to move all over the globe and stayed put in Texas while ...
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eagle Scout Court of Honor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2111
Re: OT - Eagle Scout Court of Honor
That was good advice about getting your Eagle Award early. As teenagers have more things on their plate, time gets precious. I got my Eagle Award in 1968 and my son got his in 1999. Less than 1% of all boys who enter scouting become Eagles. Encourage them, help them, nag them, bribe them to complete...
- Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Figuring optimum barrel length?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1241
Re: Figuring optimum barrel length?
“Optimum” barrel length can and is calculated for a specific weapon / powder/ projectile. This is not to say that this is truly the perfect, but pretty darn close, usually within 0.0001” for some weapons. That being said, there are few, if any, practical applications for this in either target or hun...
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT maybe - Need Gunsmith in Austin, Texas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1302
Re: OT maybe - Need Gunsmith in Austin, Texas
I'll give a hardy second for Hank Flemming.
FP
FP
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 .410 shotgun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3865
Re: Marlin 1895 .410 shotgun
The link worked for me. I do not know if these are the same ones that were in production several years ago, but they are very nice. Just got one yesterday. Hate the prices of .410 shells.
FP
FP
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED
- Replies: 180
- Views: 26761
Re: OT - hunting Texas members - fall National Forest Hunt/Camp
OSOK, Yea, I'm interested in a weekend in the woods, always! Much depends on the weekend and my fall hunting schedule already in place. I will help out any way that I can. There is lots of info in the Public Hunting Land Map Booklet. East Texas has a plethora of hunting / camping opportunities. As t...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 velocity variations w/ bbl length updated for J Miller
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5202
Re: 30-30 velocity variations w/ bbl length updated for J Miller
Fred, I appreciate your experience with lever guns. I too have chronographed different rounds and rifles over the last 10 years, but am new to the lever gun world. I just bought my first lever in January of this year and am now up to 7. So far, only two with the same caliber. Just looking to expand ...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED
- Replies: 180
- Views: 26761
Re: OT - hunting Texas members - fall National Forest Hunt/Camp
I have hunted Texas public lands for over 20 years and appreciate the opportunity to hunt in some GREAT areas. As with all public hunting, some area have more hunting pressure than others. As with all hunting, pre-hunt scouting is important and more so on public lands. I believe that the curent perm...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 velocity variations w/ bbl length updated for J Miller
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5202
Re: 30-30 velocity variations w/ bbl length updated for J Miller
Fred, Thanks for the additional data. Force of habit for me to ask about data sets, just like to know what the data means. (Some habits you just cannot shake) Dont worry about the sample sizes, LIFE is "fraught with statistical potholes" so... no different here. I am just happy to have the...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 velocity variations w/ bbl length updated for J Miller
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5202
Re: 30-30 velocity variations w/ bbl length updated for J Miller
OS,
Thanks for the 30-30 data, it is well appreciated. Just have a couple of questions,
1. How large was the data set for each variable?
2. What was the standard deviation for each variable?
I am just looking for more info to help me evaluate the data you presented. Thanks.
FP
Thanks for the 30-30 data, it is well appreciated. Just have a couple of questions,
1. How large was the data set for each variable?
2. What was the standard deviation for each variable?
I am just looking for more info to help me evaluate the data you presented. Thanks.
FP
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 62 .30 Carbine
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5812
Re: Marlin 62 .30 Carbine
Joe,
Hope that that helped. There are two links, kindo confusing, but click on both, look for a small space divider between them. The first appears to be in better shape, but the second has a scope. Gives you a different chance to look at it both ways.
FP
Hope that that helped. There are two links, kindo confusing, but click on both, look for a small space divider between them. The first appears to be in better shape, but the second has a scope. Gives you a different chance to look at it both ways.
FP
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 62 .30 Carbine
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5812
Re: Marlin 62 .30 Carbine
J. Miller,
See gunbroker link following or links to a couple of Model 62's for sale in 256 Win Mag. http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.a ... =105524431 http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.a ... =105139094
FP
See gunbroker link following or links to a couple of Model 62's for sale in 256 Win Mag. http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.a ... =105524431 http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.a ... =105139094
FP
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Re: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
Do not have it in my hands yet, just got it today on gunbroker. Needs to be paid for and shipped first. Will post pics when I get it in my hands.
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
I recently purchased a 336 in .35 Rem with a carved deer head in the right side of the buttstock. In Col. Brophy’s book, he refers to this model as one Marlin made for the Spiegel Company in 1963 and 1964. The 336 in question has a Z prefix making it a late 1964 and corresponding (date) with ones sh...
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - CNN
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3415
Re: CNN
The CDC data, cited by the reporter, just highlights how statistics can manipulate any data set. You are also 87% more likely to die in an auto accident if you own a car or 94% more likely to die in a boating accident if you own a boat. Who cares, it is just data that is meaningless in the real worl...
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - CNN
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3415
Re: CNN
Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides By MIKE STOBBE (AP Medical Writer) From Associated Press June 30, 2008 5:09 PM EDT ATLANTA - The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on gun ownership last week focused on citizens' ability to defend themselves from intruders in their homes. But research ...
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: post 64 Win 94 question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1229
Re: post 64 Win 94 question
OSOK, The powdered metallurgy has been in use for quite a long time, more than 100 years, and is used to produce many complex parts from many different types of metals. The press-and-sinter process is widely used and is quite interesting. A short primer below for the interested. The press-and sinter...
- Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Joe Horn Cleared By Pasadina (TX) Grand Jury
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3711
Re: OT - Joe Horn Cleared By Pasadina (TX) Grand Jury
Once again, justice prevails in the Great State of Texas. A clear warning to all criminals.
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - DC vs. Heller - Update
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3999
Re: DC vs. Heller - Update
Have not read the entire 157 pages but, 1st part of summary said " Held: The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." In addition f...
- Wed May 21, 2008 6:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLITICS - Why hold an election
- Replies: 3
- Views: 765
POLITICS - Why hold an election
Here's a little clarity from the Danes on our election process. ********************************************************************* 'We in Denmark cannot figure out why you are even bothering to hold an election. On one side, you have a bitch who is a lawyer, married to a lawyer, and a lawyer who ...
- Tue May 20, 2008 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Texas Property Taxes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3543
Ram, At the very least, make darn sure you have the homestead exemption on your home. As others have stated above, look for comps. in your area and compare with your purchase price, size of property, improvements, etc. There is little you can do if all property values are increasing in your area, do...
- Fri May 16, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry 22 cal rifles
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5956
- Fri May 16, 2008 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry 22 cal rifles
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5956
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Smith
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1071
Lever Smith
I recently had the opportunity to purchase, from a friend, a Marlin 336RC in 30-30, my first lever. The gun was her deceased fathers and he purchased it new in 1948. It is the first year that Marlin made the 336 and is in pretty good shape- a couple of dings in the forearm and stock with ageing blui...