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by Papa
Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why my recent absence...
Replies: 87
Views: 6751

Re: Why my recent absence...

Lost two of my grandparents to Alzheimer's.

So sorry Hobie,

May God Bless
Papa
by Papa
Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reliability cycling 38spcl in a 357mag lever
Replies: 8
Views: 1079

Re: Reliability cycling 38spcl in a 357mag lever

My Rossi SRC does fine with either as long as I'm not using SWC's. My Trapper on the other hand doesn't do very well with either. Tends to let a round from the mag jump under the elevator and jam up the gun. Does it with both cartridges. I understand there's some kind of button or something on the b...
by Papa
Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads Up!
Replies: 31
Views: 2800

Re: Heads Up!

I had another thought (UhOh) I clean my Scoot Shield with Pledge (works GREAT), but I'll bet the Pledge does not mix properly with the RainX........ I use Pledge too! On my whole bike as a matter of fact. I doesn't seem to have bothered the RainX, but I have some No Fog spray that I've tried, and e...
by Papa
Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads Up!
Replies: 31
Views: 2800

Re: Heads Up!

I've tried RainX on two scoot windshields and have not had luck of any kind with it.....Wouldn't work at all at city speeds and even 50 or over I really couldn't say if it was helping.....Maybe I"m not doing it right... Over on the Burgman site someone contacted RainX about using it on plastic...
by Papa
Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads Up!
Replies: 31
Views: 2800

Re: Heads Up!

I started wearing sunglasses in the rain when the "BlueBlockers" came out years ago. I've used some type of brown sunglasses every since for the same reason. I also use rainX on my bike and my truck. My only problem in the rain now is trying to get around all those people that slow down le...
by Papa
Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .460 S&W in a lever gun?
Replies: 5
Views: 1448

Re: .460 S&W in a lever gun?

I have two 454 Pumas. One 20 inch and one 16 inch. They kick like a mule with full loads, so I can't even imagine what a 460 S&W would be like :shock:

Papa
by Papa
Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69868

Re: Faces !!

Me, my son, and some of my grand youngins a few years ago..... http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/100_0914.jpg Me and my daughters daughters three last Christmas.... http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/IMG_0264.jpg Me and my son's two about the same time.... http://i24.photobuck...
by Papa
Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quigley
Replies: 18
Views: 2040

Re: Quigley

Comfortable is what Jennifer O'Neal called JW when he woke up next to her at the campfire in Rio Lobo :D "I've been called a lot of things before, but never COMFORTABLE" he said. I like Tom Seleck's westerns. I think he could have been the "John Wayne" of the modern era. Maybe th...
by Papa
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 327 brass available at FA (UPDATE)
Replies: 2
Views: 461

327 brass available at FA (UPDATE)

Got my brass in today and it's already primed and ready to load!! :D That's a bonus I hadn't counted on, especially now that primers are hard to come by!! I just ordered 500 pcs and it should be here by next Tuesday. Ask for Denise, I told her a bunch of people would be calling :D Here's the details...
by Papa
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levers & single actions, let's have some photos!
Replies: 47
Views: 4809

Re: Levers & single actions, let's have some photos!

Old photos now, 1976 Antique '94 30-30, 44 Bowen Paradox Bisley, http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Paradox%201/100_0945.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Paradox%201/100_0939.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Paradox%202/100_1001.jpg http://i24.photobucket...
by Papa
Fri May 29, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor - My Daddy Sleeps Naked
Replies: 9
Views: 1980

Re: OT Humor - My Daddy Sleeps Naked

That reminds me of Jerry Clower. He told a similar story with Marcel Ledbetter.

Here's another good one, hope you don't mind..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IlW9velocM

Papa
by Papa
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T: Tutt's Been Out Riding
Replies: 28
Views: 2501

Re: O/T: Tutt's Been Out Riding

I looked at all kinds of bikes and the 650 Burgman was the one that won out. I've had it up to 100mph, it gets over 55mpg and I've put almost 11,000k miles on it in 10 months! :mrgreen: Even took it to the Dragon http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ The cost of fueling up my Dodge Diesel was paying for i...
by Papa
Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T: Tutt's Been Out Riding
Replies: 28
Views: 2501

Re: O/T: Tutt's Been Out Riding

Been riding mine every day this winter when there wasn't ice on the road. It's always nicer when the Mrs. can join me though....

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by Papa
Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My New Toy. (pic)
Replies: 45
Views: 3554

Re: OT - My New Toy. (pic)

Good on you!! I got my Burgman last May and have only driven my 3/4 ton 4x4 Ram to work three times since then. The fuel savings is paying for the scoot. Here's a picture... btw, mine only gets 55mpg, but it'll do over 100mph and my wife and I cruise everywhere with it :D the date on the picture is ...
by Papa
Thu May 08, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of young man with lever.
Replies: 20
Views: 3795

My guess is it's a Merwin and Hulbert Pocket 32?
by Papa
Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad buy on Auction Arms
Replies: 24
Views: 4639

Here you go http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?c ... SKU=43090C

I'm originally from Mustang, OKC, area and got kin in Norman.

Good luck homey :D

Papa
by Papa
Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Kidney Stones
Replies: 46
Views: 5666

I had one last year and like ScottT's mine got caught and had to be surgically removed. They call me Sarge at work and most think of me as a tough old bird and one not to be messed with, but I CRIED LIKE A BABY :oops: I drove myself from work to the emergency room and as soon as I walked in , double...
by Papa
Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 327 Starline Brass
Replies: 0
Views: 1026

327 Starline Brass

:( I know several people have asked about the possibility and I got this response from them yesterday.... From: Hunter Pilant To: mikecole@comcast.net Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 3:23 PM Subject: Re: .327 Federal Magnum Mike, It would take an order of 100,000 pieces to make it worthwhile to produce...
by Papa
Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boys I sure like the posts on the combos that you have been
Replies: 7
Views: 1682

I've got the same gun JerryB, It'll shoot less than one inch at 25yrs with a 200gr fp at 900fps. I hate the sights though. I've ordered an extra rear Ruger Micro sight and will shave it .025 on each side to fit the frame and then double pin it. Then I'm going to mill the front sight down to the rib ...
by Papa
Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many metallic cartridges do you.....
Replies: 58
Views: 8637

Those with * also for lever


32 S&W
32 S&W Long
32 H&R Mag
327 Federal Mag
32-20 Win*
7.62 Nagant
38 S&W
38 Spl
357 Mag*
41 Mag
44 Spl
44 Mag
45 Colt*
454 Casull*
32 Acp
380 Acp
9 MM
40 S&W
45 Acp
460 Rowland
223 Rem
30-30*
303 Brittsh
308 Win

Papa
by Papa
Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Marlin 1894 .357 to .327
Replies: 18
Views: 5026

Kinda like a 32 Martin Meteor short huh? Rifle and a Sixgun!!

Oh Hamiltonnnn???? :D
by Papa
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Marlin 1894 .357 to .327
Replies: 18
Views: 5026

Great post as always. Thanks again Steve :D

Papa
by Papa
Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Marlin 1894 .357 to .327
Replies: 18
Views: 5026

Yeah, I did a seach after posting that and saw where you'd explained it.

Taurus had advertised a 32Mag lever action last year and had it on their web site for awhile, but it's not there today. I'd wondered how they did it?

Maybe someday...
by Papa
Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most realistic wild west TV shootout
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

I remember when Peter Duel killed himself.

http://www.findadeath.com/Deceased/d/duel/pete_duel.htm

What a shame :(

I really like that show too.

Papa
by Papa
Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Marlin 1894 .357 to .327
Replies: 18
Views: 5026

I'm with you Steve, short and light!! I was talking to Hamilton and his new guy Chris about this when I picked up my Buckeye's (chased the 32Mag out to 327) and they said the Mdl 92 would have to have different receiver guides to feed the round properly, so the Marlin would be the best choice at han...
by Papa
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:Finally got my Ruger LCP
Replies: 5
Views: 1375

A store nearby in Greenbriar has them for 319.00, but my local dealer said he'd sell them for 299.00 if he ever gets them :(

Papa
by Papa
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aguila 22's
Replies: 23
Views: 4888

I shoot quite a bit of it. SSS 60 gr Match 40gr Colibri Super Colibri and my favorite right now is the new Interceptor @ 1470fps for a 40 gr solid. I've gotten 1425 from a 16 inch barrel and 1507 from a 22 inch barrel. My 10/22 clocks it at 1428. The bolt action all shoot inside an inch at 25 yrds a...
by Papa
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- too deep sight drill = blown thumb
Replies: 16
Views: 3390

Joe, I thought of you as soon as I read that. You sure as heck don't need anything like that to add to everything else!! :shock:

Be safe,
Papa
by Papa
Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Botched work, I could just cry. UPDATE
Replies: 68
Views: 9967

Okay Joe, that settles it! Your going to have to sell out and move down here to the Nashville area with me, and Jeff, and Derek, and a half dozen others and start enjoying life again :D

Real sorry to hear about the MR-7 though :(

Papa
by Papa
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My most favorite picture and desktop
Replies: 17
Views: 2598

Yeah, pole was too big for him and too complicated for me so I gave it away :shock:
by Papa
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My most favorite picture and desktop
Replies: 17
Views: 2598

I think I've posted pictures of the stock I made, but if not here they are again.... http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Seths%20Bearcat/100_2242.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Seths%20Bearcat/100_2243.jpg I made these from American Holly a friend on the Ruger Forum gave...
by Papa
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My most favorite picture and desktop
Replies: 17
Views: 2598

Their older brother Seth is 10 now and was my hunting buddy before they moved. It's his Bearcat that I've been posting pictures of. I've got several levers I hope at least one will find it's way to him, but when he was here last he took a shine to my Kel-Tec Su16c in 223...... http://www.kel-tec-cnc...
by Papa
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My most favorite picture and desktop
Replies: 17
Views: 2598

Grandkids are God's gift for not killing you own kids :D :D :shock:

Papa
by Papa
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello all!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5410

Welcome back Jr. :D :D
by Papa
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My most favorite picture and desktop
Replies: 17
Views: 2598

OT - My most favorite picture and desktop

A positive off topic post I hope.... My youngest grandson Sheldon (Thumper) Gabriel ... http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Sheldon%20Helping%20Papa/072107022.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/MikeCole/Sheldon%20Helping%20Papa/072107021.jpg That's his sister Ayla (Sissy) in the back...
by Papa
Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dean Martin and John Wayne
Replies: 23
Views: 3711

That was a good one for sure!! :D
by Papa
Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dean Martin and John Wayne
Replies: 23
Views: 3711

I've got 92 of his movies so far, and two walls of portraits and even a life size stand up cardboard display as well as other collectable nick nacks.

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"Now just why the hell do I have to press one for english?"

:D
by Papa
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dean Martin and John Wayne
Replies: 23
Views: 3711

I thought Tom Selleck was our next John Wayne, especially after Monty Walsh, then he wound up on Vegas???? Ah well, even John Wayne played some pretty good non-western parts...

:(

There's always Robert Duval :D
by Papa
Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Maple Spinners
Replies: 24
Views: 3382

You can pick them now, then yonger the better. You can eat them like they are in a salad, or saute them with some mushrooms and garlic or what ever. I like them a little aldonte? or slightly crisp so I don't cook them long :) Pick a couple and pop them in your mouth and see what you think... btw...I...
by Papa
Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie alert Geronimo
Replies: 8
Views: 1488

Thanks, I'm watching it now!!!
by Papa
Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Maple Spinners
Replies: 24
Views: 3382

You eat the whole thing, but it has to be within the first couple weeks of sprouting or it starts to get tough. There's a very narrow window for picking them here in TN, only 2 wks at the most.

Papa
by Papa
Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Maple Spinners
Replies: 24
Views: 3382

Naw, have you ever seen the little helicopters, some people call them that, that fall after spring and spiral down to the ground? They kinda look like a single wing with a pea or nut at the end of it....well they're good to eat when they first bloom before they dry out and fall. That's a maple spinn...
by Papa
Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Maple Spinners
Replies: 24
Views: 3382

OT - Maple Spinners

Anybody here eat these? I love to sauté them with some olive oil and minced garlic um mm :P

They're not ready to pick here yet, but he buds have started to open. Next week or two and I'll have a mess to cook up!!

'Course the next thing to pick will be Poke for some really good eaten....

Papa
by Papa
Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: general pupose .45 colt loads
Replies: 19
Views: 4783

I have three loads for 45 Colt

9.0 Unique/ 250 RNFP for GP 900fps 4 5.8ths Vaquero, 1050 16" Trapper

20.0 2400 / 255 SWC for Hunting 1200 4 5.8ths Vaquero 1465 16" Trapper

20.0 296 / 340 SSK for hogs and stubborn critters 1150 4 5.8ths Blackhawk

Papa
by Papa
Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Sixgun / ROA score at the show this AM.
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Thanks, I know the left side looks like a different color than the right, but it was just the lighting and my bad camera skills :shock:

Hoping to take a deer with it this year :D
by Papa
Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Sixgun / ROA score at the show this AM.
Replies: 8
Views: 1428

Great find at a great price! I had to give fifty dollars more for mine a couple of years ago....

I made the grips/stocks from quilted maple...

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Papa
by Papa
Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Fun with my 327 SP101
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Of course :D

How about it? Say Sunday morning?
by Papa
Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Fun with my 327 SP101
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

I'm assuming you're talking about a 32 SP101? Hamilton says they had two different length cylinders for that gun. The latter one, the last 4 or 5 years or so, had the 357 cylinder in them and wouldn't be a problem to ream to 327. He said the 357 was proofed to 46K and the 327 should be fine. I have ...
by Papa
Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - gun control
Replies: 11
Views: 2408

A simple thing for some of us to understand, a tragedy some don't :?
by Papa
Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Fun with my 327 SP101
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

PPpastordon, yep got 5 grand youngins and just turned 50 today :D Here's some info for you Bullet - Bullet Length - Cannelure to base - COL 85 XTP - .489 - .240 - 1.440 - 100 XTP - .564 - .310 - 1.440 115FP - .652 - .383 - 1.460 from forward of lube groove .256 - 1.600 American Eagle 100 gr COL - 1....