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by bobbyjack
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Dad passed away this morn.
Replies: 96
Views: 7607

Re: My Dad passed away this morn.

My dad's father (my Granddad)went out for a loaf of bread and never came back for 25 years! Which left my Grandmother to take care of 2 kids during the depression ,she made rope rugs from rags and homemade soap from lard and took whatever hand outs from family to live. My dad came home from work one...
by bobbyjack
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: here kitty, kitty, kitty
Replies: 19
Views: 2315

Re: here kitty, kitty, kitty

Don't think photo shoped just photo opped,

people just too far behind it . That cat could

take you down right quick like if you were not

well heeled .

What a great looking cat ,wouldn't want him in

my neighborhood if had small children or me

without my 45.

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our good friend Pitchy is,,,,,
Replies: 71
Views: 4931

Re: Our good friend Pitchy is,,,,,

Griff wrote:Prayers up Pitchy.

He don't nneed no prayers maybe just some hot cider with a little jim beam and

honey and he will get over this here flu epidemic (hell I got it myself)and am

medicating as we type! Get better little brother I like your Jib!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62x39, anyone partake?
Replies: 48
Views: 4692

Re: 7.62x39, anyone partake?

I met a guy with one of those CZ carbines and he said it was very accurate. Nice size and appearance. I covet that gun, but it doesn't come in lefty. I think you could compare that cartridge to .308 more closely than 30-30. Same case, spire point, and more capacity. I believe I read the .308 has mo...
by bobbyjack
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price For A NIB Security Six
Replies: 22
Views: 1689

Re: Price For A NIB Security Six

If you take one of your S&W revolvers from the Reg Mag,mod27,28,35,19,65,66 ect. Or one of your Colts 357 Mag,python,trooper ect you will find they all have side plates and screws to mess up when you take them apart. And even as robust as some of the Reg Smith's and mod 27 enerds and springs are...
by bobbyjack
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how to get water out of a well casing .......
Replies: 8
Views: 1105

Re: how to get water out of a well casing .......

Like others have said if you have a jet (shallow)pump then just disconect the lines

pull the pump and use a well pull and rope. Biggest drawback is the jet usually has

a small pumphouse.

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Dwight Yoakam?
Replies: 29
Views: 2809

Re: Question about Dwight Yoakam?

I saw him at Loyld Nobel in Okla as an opening act for Hank Jr ,and Dwight kicked butt! Course we all got thrown out for complaining about not being able to go out and reload our boot flasks with more Jim Beam. They said you go out the door you don't get back in. And some chicks had six packs in thi...
by bobbyjack
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin jam striked again!
Replies: 12
Views: 2384

Re: Marlin jam striked again!

Although I don't have any Marlins now I have Win and Win repros,and I can push my finger down on the loading gate and a cartridge will pop up and out(repeat over untill empty) If the mag tube spring is weak you will then lever the last round upside down and let fall! I know everyone has there own wa...
by bobbyjack
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veterans day young and old.
Replies: 21
Views: 1822

Re: Veterans day young and old.

My ship was on radar station in the north Atlantic when the Russians launched Sputnik. At first everyone thought WWIII had started. The Cold War was pretty hot at the time. My thanks goes out to the servicemen and women down through the years that have protected this country and the world. I took t...
by bobbyjack
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veterans day young and old.
Replies: 21
Views: 1822

Re: Veterans day young and old.

My ship was on radar station in the north Atlantic when the Russians launched Sputnik. At first everyone thought WWIII had started. The Cold War was pretty hot at the time. My thanks goes out to the servicemen and women down through the years that have protected this country and the world. I took t...
by bobbyjack
Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help finding Remington 81 sight and troubleshooting ejection
Replies: 60
Views: 5776

Re: Help finding Remington 81 sight and troubleshooting ejection

What I was reporting was from Rem 8 web site,and they say all the lesser cal 8's hold five in the mag and one in the pipe. And that the 35cals only hold 4 in the mag,I was hopeing you were right but I couldn't for the life of me push that fith round down hard enough to slide the bolt past it without...
by bobbyjack
Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help finding Remington 81 sight and troubleshooting ejection
Replies: 60
Views: 5776

Re: Help finding Remington 81 sight and troubleshooting ejection

Yes I know what you mean about the bolt rotating and locking into the barrel ,then the bolt releases as the barrel goes back ,then the barrell travels forward and the bolt then moves forward and strips a round and locks up again. I enjoyed your vidio and I just bought a mod 81 (1948) haven't shot it...
by bobbyjack
Sat Sep 08, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Me and Heavy Bullets in the 45 Colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2587

Re: Me and Heavy Bullets in the 45 Colt

Long ago in another century and another hemisphere I was a young guy with 45 Colt and a hankering to hunt with it. Having grown up reading Elmer Keith and watching my Daddy shoot a quarter-mile at targets the size of house door - and hit them more often than not - I did not realize that most shoote...
by bobbyjack
Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Krag in .308??
Replies: 20
Views: 3694

Re: A Krag in .308??

The Krag is a 308 it a 30/30 with ten more grains of powder,it replaced the 45/70. And got it's azz handed to it by the 7x62 Mauser,and then the the military found the right rifle after paying mauser money for the thier development of the 03 springfield. The 30/40 kraig is good for what was designed...
by bobbyjack
Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 22 Mag
Replies: 50
Views: 5174

Re: The 22 Mag

The precessor to the 22 mag was the 22WRF ,at the time of it;s make 1890 it was the cats meoww. Now it's just about somewhere like the stinger,ezcept it's 224 in size and will fire in the mag guns and won't vaporize small game. Winchester still offers it a coupla times a year for all the 1890,62 car...
by bobbyjack
Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best pump shotgun
Replies: 61
Views: 8002

Re: Best pump shotgun

Opps!
by bobbyjack
Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best pump shotgun
Replies: 61
Views: 8002

Re: Best pump shotgun

Some of the old JMB designs that came apart like the Burgess ,the mod 30,60 and earlier models

had no disconect and were strong hand forged guns!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DRINK WARNING! The hat
Replies: 8
Views: 1510

Re: DRINK WARNING! The hat

So basically you are saying that you wearing that hat that many have served and died for as a joke?

Same as a guy riding a Honda ACE 1100 with a Harley jacket and cap?

Do you see anything wrong with this?

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clint Eastwood 82
Replies: 28
Views: 4612

Re: Clint Eastwood 82

Paint your wagon he and Lee Marvin were great in it!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?
Replies: 59
Views: 5849

Re: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?

The Johnson county wars Tom Berringer as Hero and Burt Reynolds as Azzhole Sherrif,

lots of good old rifles. Another Good one is Death Hunt Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin

Lots of great guns!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?
Replies: 59
Views: 5849

Re: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?

The Johnson county wars Tom Berringer as Hero and Burt Reynolds as Azzhole Sherrif,

lots of good old rifles. Another Good one is Death Hunt Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin

Lots of great guns!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Book Drawing: "The .45-70 Springfield" (Trapdoor)
Replies: 26
Views: 2816

Re: Free Book Drawing: "The .45-70 Springfield" (Trapdoor)

Please count me in to as I have a 1898 trapdoor,and would love to read about her!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 7493

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

If I restricted myself to only owning guns that I have an absolute need for in regards to hunting & self/home protection I'd still have my Remington 870 pump 12 gauge & that's it . The reason I own more guns is that I like guns & shooting. With very few exceptions the game I've taken ov...
by bobbyjack
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: where's Terry Murbach??
Replies: 173
Views: 13685

Re: where's Terry Murbach??

I WILL MISS HIS POSTS AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH TYPING IN CAPS EXCEPT YOU NEED TO USE A COMMA.OR JUST THE SPACE BAR OR ENTER ONCE IN A WHILE TO MAKE IT EASIER TO READ! SEE MUCH EASIER TO READ THIS WAY! But even without all caps one should use the same type of system so all thewordsdon'truntoge...
by bobbyjack
Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well Fellas- It finally happened.... ND
Replies: 39
Views: 5287

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

What Fwider said it's like riding a bike sooner or later you will put it down. If you handle enough

loaded firearms then you will have a ND! Some of us are just luckier or more truthfull than others!

Learn from your mistakes and move on.

Glad nobody was hurt.

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi model 92 mag plug screw
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: Rossi model 92 mag plug screw

AJMD429 you are probably right as someone thought that by shortning the mag cap screw they would be in some way

freefloating the barell,anyway thanks for the help. You too Griff!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi model 92 mag plug screw
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: Rossi model 92 mag plug screw

Thanks AJMD429 yes the barell and mag tube have a half moon slot where the screw goes into the barrell band.

But the mag cap screw should go all the way through and contact the dimple in the barell.

Since mine does not ,should i be concerned (or will the barrell band screw be enough)?

Bob
by bobbyjack
Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi model 92 mag plug screw
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Rossi model 92 mag plug screw

My SS Rossi in 45Colt has a shortnened mag plug scew(it doesn;t touch the barrel) will my tube come out?

I have read that it could under heavy recoil,don't know why anyone would shorten it but it is.

Anyone know where I can get another SS one of proper lenght?

Thanks Bob
by bobbyjack
Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You get what you pay for.
Replies: 25
Views: 4441

Re: You get what you pay for.

Maybe it's WalMarts new policy and you get MORE than you ask for!

Bob :wink:
by bobbyjack
Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Ok, so I've got this Colt Python but.(pics added)
Replies: 30
Views: 4598

Re: ot- Ok, so I've got this Colt Python but....

2ndovc wrote:Forgot to add..
No front sight. Just cut off! Ugh!

jb 8)
Why would you need a front site on a barrel that short?

Buy it great little belly gun!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot a little black powder
Replies: 23
Views: 3771

Re: Shot a little black powder

My rifle is not a 45/70 but a 45Colt ,and when I loaded the mag tube up full to see just how many it would hold a few of the factory loads had bullet setback. I used bacon grease with beewax lube and 40 grains Cart blackpowder. and the bullet was really compresed. You can load the mag tube full of t...
by bobbyjack
Thu May 26, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New to Me 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 4188

Re: OT - New to Me 1911

Took my wife shooting today. She hadn't shot the LCP I gave her for Christmas. For warm up I started her with my Phillipine built mil copy 1911, which I regard as a parts gun, sort-of. First time firing a big bore hand gun. First time firing a semi-auto of any kind. I drew the sight picture in the ...
by bobbyjack
Tue May 17, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semi-OT: Do I want a .30-40 Krag?
Replies: 20
Views: 3422

Re: Semi-OT: Do I want a .30-40 Krag?

I love my Krag! It's one of the most accurate and pleasant shooting rifles I own. Like Hobie says, it won't do anything your '06 can't do better but I'd say it has a little edge on the 7x57 due to bigger, heavier bullets. My former father in law and his dad both hunted with Krag Sporters. They neve...
by bobbyjack
Tue May 17, 2011 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 45 Auto guys, what you think?
Replies: 25
Views: 5292

Re: OT: 45 Auto guys, what you think?

That's about right. Can't remember exactly what the boss man charges, we've got a BUNCH of 1911 type guns in the case right now. As for me, I don't see anything wrong with the Springfields, Kimbers, and so forth, but none of them float my boat the way a Colt does. However, I will likely be getting ...
by bobbyjack
Tue May 17, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 revolver, a good sidearm?
Replies: 66
Views: 11454

Re: .22 revolver, a good sidearm?

H&R makes a 676 in 22Mag that doesn't have a recesed cyc and will shoot 22 short ,long ,22WRF,or Mag!

The other than mag just swell a little and come out just fine ,and since the 22LR is a healled cartridge it

swells up just fine . Bob
by bobbyjack
Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why The Claim That 45 LC is More Versatile Than 44 Mag
Replies: 82
Views: 12992

Re: Why The Claim That 45 LC is More Versatile Than 44 Mag

Much is made about the pressures generated by these loads, the long disproved legend that the .45 Colt case was weak, and the big chambers. I don't find those things to be a problem at all. The one thing I do acknowledge is that with heavy loads approaching 30K CUP, brass life will be shorter, and ...
by bobbyjack
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!
Replies: 35
Views: 4443

Re: Finally got the 375 BB home today!!

Spear 235 grain semi-spiitzers just take a spoon and tap them till flat nosed,they will load up just fine in a tube mag!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 in "The Edge"
Replies: 22
Views: 4690

Re: 1886 in "The Edge"

I love that movie it and death hunt just about make up for all the stuff we have to watch today! I have a 1894 but it
only fires one at time(trapdoor)! Johnson County Wars also has some fine firearms in it!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crescent butt plates, how to shoot w/o owies
Replies: 34
Views: 11700

Re: Crescent butt plates, how to shoot w/o owies

I didn't like the staight back recoil of the Win 94 ,so I took the butt plate off a Hawkins 50 cal and used a band saw and
lots of sanding and the 50 cal butt plate tamed that dude! It was a 1974 mod 94 that I bought for 100 out the door!

So I just made it Mine!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mad Trapper of Rat River - Albert Johnson
Replies: 8
Views: 3643

Re: The Mad Trapper of Rat River - Albert Johnson

He plays that 1897 like a fine tuned guitar!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virus Alert
Replies: 48
Views: 6215

Re: Virus Alert

The viris programs are created by the companies that sell programs to rid you of them(kinda like the self surving Gov). I had AV on mine and was thrown to the wolves,but Norton 360 did it's thing and saved my butt! I never liked Norton before ,but it sure did work. The first thing the viris did was ...
by bobbyjack
Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Black powder question
Replies: 23
Views: 3288

Re: OT Black powder question

I just scrape that blue looking lube out with a knife point,and put some bacon grease and bees wax mix in it on the grooves!

Fill the case up with BP ,and blast away.

Bob
by bobbyjack
Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT S&W Revolvers
Replies: 20
Views: 4248

Re: OT S&W Revolvers

Both are the same frame size and use the same grips, holsters, and internal parts. I don't know if there's any difference in the heat treatment or testing of frames used for magnums or not. These guns are the "N" frame: (don't paste this in your Bible, but I'm pretty sure this is the comp...
by bobbyjack
Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !
Replies: 11
Views: 1016

Re: Rossi 45 LC in Stainless ............... age help needed !

My 45colt rossie is like RR 900 of 2000 so what you have doesn't fit in there data base ,because they weren't sure they would catch on here! They thought that 2000 would be a high note. So yours is well an RR #12 would make it
quite collectable if thats the way it works?

Nibe rifle anyway.

Bob
by bobbyjack
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What pocket pistol to get??? UPDATE with PHOTO...
Replies: 94
Views: 9652

Re: OT: What pocket pistol to get???

The very smallest I carry is a HighStanderd .22Mag derringer,with a 45 grain JHP at over 1200 fps,and a muzzel flash that can be offending it could make the difference if your aim is good. I also carry an empty 12 guage shell that has 4 extra shells in it(the crimp can be squesed and the shells just...
by bobbyjack
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Replies: 167
Views: 50024

Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles

Alphawolf45 you know you are in the same company of JMB,and exspecaly JM Williams whom could make a barrell from a car crankshaft. Your works have made me feel special in remembering that men like you still survive!

God bless you man and keep on keeping on!!!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 44/40 box
Replies: 0
Views: 729

Rossi 44/40 box

I have a rossi m92 SRC 20 inch cal 44/40 , ser# 189xx Box
I would like to think this gun was sold in Okla !

If you have a 44/40 without the box then IM me the last two # and I will get you your box! If anybody has my box 9xx of 2000 .45colt I sure would like to find it!

Bob
by bobbyjack
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A birthdate?
Replies: 8
Views: 2078

Re: Marlin 39A birthdate?

Mine is E-59xx four digit Ser# and made in 1948,ballerd rifling. Does yours have a prefix number as well?

Bob
by bobbyjack
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best single gun a person could buy?
Replies: 76
Views: 6911

Re: Best single gun a person could buy?

Any thing John Moses Browning designed ,guess that would the Winchester mod 1897 with just one turn on the adjustment sleave! And lots of OObuck and slugs!

Bob