Search found 9531 matches

by Grizz
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the old coots???
Replies: 52
Views: 3866

Re: Where are all the old coots???

yes, it says i joined in 2007 but i was sure it was earlier. i was on the " campfire' web site from 1999 onward. i am an old coot, but i do have a lot of lever guns and have had even more over the years. one of my most favorites is this 1876 winchester in 50/95 caliber https://i.imgur.com/BSWO...
by Grizz
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
Replies: 32
Views: 6917

Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?

Sarge, thanks for the info. Do you think the free bore in the chamber affects the 45 Colt accuracy? I've seen this mentioned somewhere. if there were such a thing as a .410 brass cartridge could it be used for the 45, to get the bullet up yonder where the rifling is? Or even a slug swapped into a 4...
by Grizz
Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Afraid you’ll get sued if you use a gun in self defense…?
Replies: 7
Views: 1054

Re: Afraid you’ll get sued if you use a gun in self defense…?

anyone who has to use a gun to stop a criminal, and gets sued, should counter-sue the parents for raising a criminal. the flip of the parents being charged for the actions of their childrens . . .
by Grizz
Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off topic but an interesting combo gun
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Re: off topic but an interesting combo gun

awesome gun and setup. it's a keeper for sure. did you make the case?
by Grizz
Tue Jul 01, 2025 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Brawler anyone?
Replies: 32
Views: 6917

Re: Rossi Brawler anyone?

Sarge, thanks for the info. Do you think the free bore in the chamber affects the 45 Colt accuracy? I've seen this mentioned somewhere. if there were such a thing as a .410 brass cartridge could it be used for the 45, to get the bullet up yonder where the rifling is? Or even a slug swapped into a 41...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 29, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AN AMERICAN TRADITION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT... DEAD SHOT...SHERIFF JIM ROBERTS by Paco Kelly
Replies: 14
Views: 1089

Re: AN AMERICAN TRADITION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT... DEAD SHOT...SHERIFF JIM ROBERTS by Paco Kelly

this closes an interesting circle, most of the place names are the very places our family visited on day trips when I was growing up in Az. now i would like to take the story to the places and re-make an early trip.

thanks for sharing this, it enlarges my memories
by Grizz
Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are 45 colt/454 lever actions as accurate as 44mags
Replies: 12
Views: 763

Re: are 45 colt/454 lever actions as accurate as 44mags

this is an interesting question, and it seems to center on "inherent accuracy". I got into 7mm mag in Alaska and loaded up 4 different bullet weights, looking for a hunting round. I put one of each into the magazine and fired at a paper target some ways off. somewhere there is a picture of...
by Grizz
Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Racing deer?
Replies: 6
Views: 497

Re: Racing deer?

venison -11.jpg
.
i 'shot' this couple yesterday on Hurricane Ridge Road, they could use some faster gas . . .
by Grizz
Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER
Replies: 19
Views: 1265

Re: HUNTING WITH THE CORRECT CALIBER

yup, one size fits all :lol:
by Grizz
Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sons of the Pioneers
Replies: 6
Views: 391

Re: Sons of the Pioneers

Allus liked this'n. These boys were good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsszfX4D5V0&list=RDhsszfX4D5V0&start_radio=1 When Dad, a WWII combat vet, was an undergrad in the Oregon State College Forestry School --1946-1950-- the students had a radio show, and this was the song that opened the...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic for AJMD429.......
Replies: 6
Views: 490

Re: Off topic for AJMD429.......

along these lines America's Frontline Doctors have been on the front lines of finding effective treatment, and have been from day 2 of the kovid skam. https://www.aflds.org/ on this site there are two prescriptions for dealing with kovid, one is an immune system reinforcer, the other is for critical...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Well we just BOMBED Iran…
Replies: 10
Views: 1735

Re: Well we just BOMBED Iran…

Some think the persian hierarchy is a crowing rooster.....just an annoyance in international politics but look at all of the violent mischief to us that they have caused since 1983. Nobody......not even Xi or Putin trusts them with a viable nuke. the cultistas are not Persians, and persian culture ...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Well we just BOMBED Iran…
Replies: 10
Views: 1735

Re: Well we just BOMBED Iran…

does anyone regret preventing the death-cult from having nukes to mount on their icybms? or desire to have their nukes landing in America and Israel? because that's the one and only goal of the death-cult, and the only reason for their existence. they might still land here, idk, but imo that's the ...
by Grizz
Sat Jun 21, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been an "interesting" month with the shingles
Replies: 19
Views: 1022

Re: Been an "interesting" month with the shingles

here's the reference i made about the "improved" killer vax . . . it's dead serious, according to this . . .
.
.
https://www.infowars.com/posts/japan-to ... nth-report
.
.
any thoughts or experiences with this one ?
by Grizz
Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At The Shootists Holiday I was given a cartridge I had never seen.
Replies: 14
Views: 700

Re: At The Shootists Holiday I was given a cartridge I had never seen.

Bearskinner wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:44 pm Here’s a revolver that shoots them.IMG_3666.jpeg
what bullet weights do you shoot and what velocities. that is one cartridge i should have gotten into . . .
by Grizz
Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At The Shootists Holiday I was given a cartridge I had never seen.
Replies: 14
Views: 700

Re: At The Shootists Holiday I was given a cartridge I had never seen.

JimT wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:05 pm IMG_7803.JPG

IMG_7800.JPG

Compared to .45 ACP
IMG_7804.JPG
That looks good. I could maybe give up on the 45 Super if i could get a 475 ACP . :)
by Grizz
Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been an "interesting" month with the shingles
Replies: 19
Views: 1022

Re: Been an "interesting" month with the shingles

. One thing to keep in mind is that if you get shingles it means your immune system 'dropped its guard' momentarily - sometimes due to another (hopefully mild) illness, or a week of overtime, marital stress, or minor surgery. However sometimes the other issue distracting the immune system is more s...
by Grizz
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primitive Irons vs Fancy Optics
Replies: 8
Views: 1984

Re: Primitive Irons vs Fancy Optics

RE the Marble's Bulls Eye sight, I had one on the century ltd 22 that i had to remove because the replacement eyeball lenses no longer worked with it. the problem seemed to be that the 100 yard gong was an easy ding, and the 50 yard target an easy miss. which is whyfore i put the Skinner peep on, th...
by Grizz
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: I wonder if Albuquerque will lighten up on 'guns'...
Replies: 2
Views: 527

Re: I wonder if Albuquerque will lighten up on 'guns'...

blood thirsty . . . there used to be a couple of videos of local cops MURDERING unarmed men, one man shot in the back while walking away. it was just how it was. never saw any procecutions. i used to enjoy Albq when 66 ran thru the center of it, and the side roads were dirt. i no longer have family ...
by Grizz
Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alliant Unique
Replies: 18
Views: 1063

Re: Alliant Unique

is it time to make nitrocellulose GREAT again ? sounds like an opportunity for someone . . . You would think the US would have its own plant just to keep our military in powder. Just think about it, no nitrocellouse to feed our troops and no war fighting. I'm not a war monger by any stretch but com...
by Grizz
Tue Jun 17, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alliant Unique
Replies: 18
Views: 1063

Re: Alliant Unique

is it time to make nitrocellulose GREAT again ? sounds like an opportunity for someone . . .
by Grizz
Tue Jun 17, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of the Bible . . . and Magna Carta
Replies: 3
Views: 343

Re: speaking of the Bible . . . and Magna Carta

thanks guys. contrast what George professed with what Thomas did. and yet, AND YET God's Grace is available to everyone . . , I trust the scripture that came from Antioch, and mostly avoid books that came from Alexandria. https://www.bereanresearchinstitute.com/02_Bible_Versions/BV.0003_Antioch_and_...
by Grizz
Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of the Bible . . . and Magna Carta
Replies: 3
Views: 343

speaking of the Bible . . . and Magna Carta

The Patriot's Edition of the 1599 Geneva Bible includes these documents >>> The Magna Carta The Mayflower Compact The Declaration of Independence The Articles of Confederation The Constitution of the United States Amendments to the Constitution Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior which is an upd...
by Grizz
Sat Jun 14, 2025 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Praying for...
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Re: Praying for...

good going there . . . lots to pray for, against, and about . . .
by Grizz
Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reports Of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Replies: 13
Views: 914

Re: Reports Of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated

Good to see ya . . .
by Grizz
Wed Jun 11, 2025 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LBT Cast Bullets for Handguns
Replies: 6
Views: 556

Re: LBT Cast Bullets for Handguns

https://www.mattsbullets.com/

i have some of his bullets, they seem well made, haven't shot them yet, so there is that . . ,
by Grizz
Tue Jun 03, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

Well, Apollo thirteen did have a sailor, a Marine and two airmen on board. You'd think military officers could find their way by celestial navigation. they were perfect for the job, of course. are they sending up dei astronuts these days? a dei inexperienced and disobedient chopper pilot brought do...
by Grizz
Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

You know the type of navigation that really has impressed me is inertial. Take a submarine. It dives from a known location. Moves up, down and sideways for long distances over long periods of time and surfaces exactly where the skipper wants it to be. Or something like Voyager. Someone plotted a co...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

My point, which I guess I didn't articulate well, is that north, south, east and west are human inventions. Celestial relationships are physical properties And then there is the cultural influences. Look at a globe or map and north is always at the top. But celestially there is no top or bottom. Wh...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 01, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

As to polar shift, it's been shifting since this rock was formed. It's never been Clive Cussler vision of a sudden rapid flip. But I doubt it will ever stop. This is evidenced by the constant albeit very, very slow change in the declination between true north and magnetic north. True north is a hum...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 01, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bye my love. I will miss you.
Replies: 34
Views: 4715

Re: Bye my love. I will miss you.

God Bless
by Grizz
Sun Jun 01, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

i've been looking at those videos. i like the one on using fiber optic cable for sensors. he showed pictures of the Ukrainian drones that are flying on fiber, it's laying on trees and on the ground from the mile long spools. it's a way to stay off the airwaves. I guess at least one good thing would...
by Grizz
Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 92 trapper takedown (Japanese)?
Replies: 30
Views: 6823

Re: Winchester 92 trapper takedown (Japanese)?

Quoted the wrong post I've never shot any factor ammo out of mine, purchasing a mold & a bag of new R-P cases. Then as now trimming them t0 2.1". The 325 grain FRN, feeds smoothly, ans pushed by 27.5 grains of 5744 exits the 26" bbl @ ~1545 fps; is a healthy wallop, but not painfully ...
by Grizz
Sat May 31, 2025 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

jeepnik wrote: Sat May 31, 2025 2:59 am Grizz, just stop! I just don't have time for any other projects right now.
LOL me too !!
by Grizz
Sat May 31, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a tale of Whoa
Replies: 3
Views: 1153

Re: a tale of Whoa

Thought about putting something easier on my eyes on my 39. But I just really like the look of the original shight. https://i.imgur.com/mYMrHLs.jpeg twins! my eyes didn't appreciate the barrel mounted sight, which i found out in OR, but i get a proper sight picture with this one, plus the brass coo...
by Grizz
Fri May 30, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a tale of Whoa
Replies: 3
Views: 1153

a tale of Whoa

come to find out that the Century 39 was so bummed out with all the photos of the greatest guns on the planet, (i suppose he looks over my shoulder while we're here), that he apparently ordered a new rear sight from Andy Skinner. I found out when it showed up in today's mail. Looked into the card ac...
by Grizz
Fri May 30, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

a postscript >> i suspect that these devices act as a gps tracker delivering location to the chicoms. those are for sale from the same company. the internal gps can be "shut off" in the software config file, but i don't trust it. i disconnected the internal battery, there is no off switch...
by Grizz
Fri May 30, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Final modification to the 40th anniversary Shootist carbine.
Replies: 14
Views: 1932

Re: Final modification to the 40th anniversary Shootist carbine.

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Fri May 30, 2025 9:03 am Here you ride with the butt up near the saddle horn. Otherwise the brush will strip it from the scabbard.
those horses ! ! !
by Grizz
Thu May 29, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

a postscript >> i suspect that these devices act as a gps tracker delivering location to the chicoms. those are for sale from the same company. the internal gps can be "shut off" in the software config file, but i don't trust it. i disconnected the internal battery, there is no off switch,...
by Grizz
Thu May 29, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It Happens Faster Than You Think
Replies: 2
Views: 632

Re: It Happens Faster Than You Think

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/what-will-you-do/ Thanks Jim i am well aware that i cannot compete with anyone standing beside my vehicle at an intersection with a glock 4 inches from my head. i ask Lord to post His angels close to us, and to preclude any necessity to be quick enough to...
by Grizz
Wed May 28, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded
Replies: 21
Views: 2678

Re: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded

I would think the same principles that apply to box mag springs apply in a tube being its a spring. Everything I've ever been told about springs is more concerning use and heat. They eventually wear down over use so keeping one compressed isn't an issue and don't let them get hot since that kills t...
by Grizz
Tue May 27, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

i've been looking at those videos. i like the one on using fiber optic cable for sensors. he showed pictures of the Ukrainian drones that are flying on fiber, it's laying on trees and on the ground from the mile long spools. it's a way to stay off the airwaves. TO BUMP UP . MESH_.jpg . . ah so - - ...
by Grizz
Thu May 22, 2025 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I really dislike striker-fired handguns....
Replies: 35
Views: 6073

Re: I really dislike striker-fired handguns....

it's amazing how long this topic has been floating around, poking me. I really like striker-fired hand guns, the ones i have, an xd 9 sc and an xd 45c. they are nearly identical, except where they're not. I really like the grip safety. a lot. and i like the loaded chamber indicator a lot. and i like...
by Grizz
Wed May 21, 2025 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

i've been looking at those videos. i like the one on using fiber optic cable for sensors. he showed pictures of the Ukrainian drones that are flying on fiber, it's laying on trees and on the ground from the mile long spools. it's a way to stay off the airwaves.
by Grizz
Tue May 20, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT—“German Steel” knife sets
Replies: 14
Views: 1188

Re: OT—“German Steel” knife sets

Last night Miss Lisa and I were on line looking for a good kitchen knife set. We found some German brands and knife sets that looked great. Looking closer, they were all made in China but featured “German Steel” I suppose this is the way of the world, but I don’t really want a German sounding knife...
by Grizz
Tue May 20, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

. Maybe the ability to be less dependent on repeaters…? https://youtu.be/b8bVSwhYt8U This would be nice I think. I agree about the mesh radios, interesting and worth the time to see where that goes. BUT they will not survive certain RF excesses. This transmitter is very close to the one i built in ...
by Grizz
Tue May 20, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy? Blaine? Three-legged Turtle?
Replies: 8
Views: 1159

Re: Pitchy? Blaine? Three-legged Turtle?

Bill in Oregon wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 7:04 am Wonder how these fellers are doing. Anyone have any updates?
i met with Blaine recently for lunch. he is doing well, he keeps going, he is following Jesus. we trade lunch spots and have some favorites where we can catch up. Always refreshing...
by Grizz
Mon May 19, 2025 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were going to live in Alaska for a year or two...
Replies: 24
Views: 1656

Re: If you were going to live in Alaska for a year or two...

jeepnik wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 10:23 pm Made my choice when they first came out.
Image
For backup.
Image
That's good stuff...it might be impossible to improve on that combination. plus they are absolutely fun to shoot, every time.
by Grizz
Mon May 19, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM radio - over my head but interesting
Replies: 36
Views: 4103

Re: HAM radio - over my head but interesting

I was a radioman on a weather cutter on ocean station in the north Atlantic, and at two COAST GUARD radio stations. NMC radio station/communication station SAN FRANCISCO, CA, and radio station NMR San Juan Puerto Rico. We copied code, especially weather obs they were called from every one including...
by Grizz
Mon May 19, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet trimmer!
Replies: 10
Views: 808

Re: Bullet trimmer!

that is a good looking tool. is the bottom recessed?