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by Premo
Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in
Replies: 70
Views: 8068

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...
by Premo
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clint Eastwood 82
Replies: 28
Views: 4636

Re: Clint Eastwood 82

Firefox! Sleeper Eastwood.
by Premo
Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ted Nugent in the news
Replies: 48
Views: 5430

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...
by Premo
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .45 Mags always loaded?
Replies: 30
Views: 4339

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...
by Premo
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: 14124

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.
by Premo
Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quai Chang Kane dead at 72...
Replies: 27
Views: 3007

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
by Premo
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - a Graduate and an Eagle
Replies: 19
Views: 1804

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...
by Premo
Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old fishing reel
Replies: 12
Views: 1264

Re: Old fishing reel

PM Sent

FP
by Premo
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor -- Survivor, Texas Style
Replies: 12
Views: 1406

Re: Humor -- Survivor, Texas Style

OK, Who leaked this story? FOX was not supposed to do this till summer.

FP
by Premo
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Purple Paint = No Hunting
Replies: 29
Views: 3131

Re: OT - Purple Paint = No Hunting

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.
Please cite Penal code for Texas. Thanks.

FP
by Premo
Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Gun Laws for the April hunt
Replies: 16
Views: 1466

Re: Texas Gun Laws for the April hunt

See link for Texas firearm regulations.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/S ... .htm#46.02

FP
by Premo
Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NCAA Football
Replies: 4
Views: 588

Re: NCAA Football

OU still sucks!!! Go Flordia............

Hook'em
by Premo
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 167834

Re: Let's have some fun with names

Goeff-pronounced the same as Jeff
by Premo
Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humting with Artillery
Replies: 11
Views: 1618

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
by Premo
Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Like craigslist but for firearms!
Replies: 8
Views: 1366

Re: Like craigslist but for firearms!

I have used it several times this year. Look every day. Nice to be a Texan.

FP
by Premo
Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -Joe the Plumber Put Down
Replies: 22
Views: 2912

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...
by Premo
Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -Joe the Plumber Put Down
Replies: 22
Views: 2912

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," ...
by Premo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 Age
Replies: 3
Views: 547

Re: Win 94 Age

Thanks,

I found the page I wanted. 1956

FP
by Premo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - PBS Palin Poll and left-wing action
Replies: 11
Views: 1137

Re: PBS Palin Poll and left-wing action

MikeD.

That's out state moto in Texas, Vote Early, Vote Often.

FP
by Premo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 Age
Replies: 3
Views: 547

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.
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by Premo
Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a Sanity Check-39A-DL
Replies: 5
Views: 755

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...
by Premo
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Storms comin. Wish us luck.
Replies: 35
Views: 3041

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
by Premo
Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: job offered in Wash DC
Replies: 26
Views: 2761

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 ...
by Premo
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Replies: 14
Views: 1765

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...
by Premo
Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Figuring optimum barrel length?
Replies: 7
Views: 1041

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...
by Premo
Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT maybe - Need Gunsmith in Austin, Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 1022

Re: OT maybe - Need Gunsmith in Austin, Texas

I'll give a hardy second for Hank Flemming.

FP
by Premo
Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 .410 shotgun
Replies: 19
Views: 3499

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
by Premo
Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED
Replies: 180
Views: 22044

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...
by Premo
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: 4467

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 ...
by Premo
Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED
Replies: 180
Views: 22044

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...
by Premo
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: 4467

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...
by Premo
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: 4467

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
by Premo
Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 62 .30 Carbine
Replies: 18
Views: 5285

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
by Premo
Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 62 .30 Carbine
Replies: 18
Views: 5285

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
by Premo
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
Replies: 4
Views: 1236

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.
by Premo
Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
Replies: 4
Views: 1236

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...
by Premo
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - CNN
Replies: 24
Views: 2816

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...
by Premo
Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - CNN
Replies: 24
Views: 2816

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 ...
by Premo
Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: post 64 Win 94 question
Replies: 10
Views: 1078

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...
by Premo
Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Joe Horn Cleared By Pasadina (TX) Grand Jury
Replies: 31
Views: 3114

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.
by Premo
Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - DC vs. Heller - Update
Replies: 26
Views: 3127

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...
by Premo
Wed May 21, 2008 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Why hold an election
Replies: 3
Views: 665

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 ...
by Premo
Tue May 20, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Texas Property Taxes
Replies: 15
Views: 3069

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...
by Premo
Fri May 16, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 22 cal rifles
Replies: 28
Views: 5067

Thanks Shawn!!
by Premo
Fri May 16, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 22 cal rifles
Replies: 28
Views: 5067

What is the difference between the H001 and the H004?
by Premo
Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Smith
Replies: 3
Views: 918

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...