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by Pete44ru
Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wow! Sorry 'bout that...We're back...
Replies: 26
Views: 4582

S'ok - It's said cold turkey is good fer ya ! ;)
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope mounts for a Marlin 1894 Cowboy???
Replies: 7
Views: 2244

If I had a Cowboy gun, I don't believe I'd be putting any conventional scope on it - I'd mount a Malcolm short-tube.

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,6637.htm
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunshow Marlins
Replies: 3
Views: 1089

That's what plastic & ATM's were made for.

I would have tried for a twofer - both for $500. ;)

If the seller agreed, I woulda gave him a deposit & tole him I hadda go outside fer the rest - "B back in 5". :)
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New acquisiton -- Winchester 1895 takedown in 30 Govt 06
Replies: 26
Views: 4718

Nice - and a gennie, too ! BTW - didjaknow - If'n the "yellow" color of Maple puts one "off", that any Maple stock can be either stained or "Suigi" finished - to give it a dark honey look that really accentuates the grain, whether it's curley, birds-eye, or fiddleback ?...
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite gun store?
Replies: 73
Views: 10659

[What is your favorite gunstore?]

Any that actually have guns in it ! There's nothing I hate more, than the "gunshop" that has nothing, but has a proprieter who tells ya: "I can order you whatever you want !" :roll:
by Pete44ru
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rambling thoughts on Pigstickers or: I need to get a life!
Replies: 34
Views: 5562

[I think a blade over six inches is illegal.]

In my experience, it depends on what your carrying, where.

If you were carrying a 2 1/4" pen knife, you'd be charged, in some cities, with carrying a knife with a blade over 2" long. :(
by Pete44ru
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester lever-actions
Replies: 13
Views: 3061

[Which one(s) am I missing? ]

Yore next two purchases, Dude! ;) :) :)
by Pete44ru
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Living in the south
Replies: 23
Views: 4077

And - NO HUBCAPS ON YOUR HOUSE ! ! ;) :) :)
by Pete44ru
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - When life was in black & white...
Replies: 19
Views: 3488

My folks got our first (and onlyest) TV about 1951, and I can remember watching Uncle Miltie (Milton Berle), Howdy Doodie, and a few years later, Hopalong Cassidy. Most stations (We lived in New York City) went off the air in the evening & fired up again in the morning - the famous "test pa...
by Pete44ru
Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serial numbering
Replies: 10
Views: 2004

15th Century Chinese & Japanese handcannons were said to have serial (?) number(s) on them.
by Pete44ru
Fri Oct 05, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steven's 44 Info needed.
Replies: 9
Views: 2697

The Stevens Ideal Model 45 was essentially the same as the Model 44 except in it's appointments - like a slightly heavier barrel & target sights as standard equipment. It came standard with a 26" rimfire or 28" centerfire half-octagon bbl, but lighter or heavier barrels were a no-cost ...
by Pete44ru
Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rambling thoughts on Pigstickers or: I need to get a life!
Replies: 34
Views: 5562

C.Cash: I don't acually carry my Cold Steel Laredo Bowie. It's much too sharp - I might cut myself ! ;) Since I use the Bowie as a camp knife, I usually carry one of these: :roll: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1056075/CSBRS-Points.jpg http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1056075/ONBSR-knive...
by Pete44ru
Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rambling thoughts on Pigstickers or: I need to get a life!
Replies: 34
Views: 5562

Cold Steel Laredo Bowie

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by Pete44ru
Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used levergun to bag Alaskan moose
Replies: 44
Views: 10212

A 65" Bull ! ! ! I'd say it passed your test, and maybe even Boone & Crockett's ! :)

Welcome to the fire ! ......And bring some 'o them Moose steaks, while you're at it ! ;)
by Pete44ru
Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33-33???
Replies: 8
Views: 1537

I remember the .333 OKH, based on the .30-06 case, & the .30-338, based on the .338WM case, & the .33 &.35 Winchester in M1886 & M1895 leverguns. Then too, there's always the .30-40.
by Pete44ru
Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattling
Replies: 15
Views: 3610

[I've had a deer head in the freezer for two years ] And your wife is where ? :lol: :lol: My son popped a red fox, encased in a black plastic garbage bag, & stored it in our freezer for a few weeks until his taxidermist was ready for it. My wife couldn't bring herself to even open the freezer do...
by Pete44ru
Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need info to rent Trvl Trailer or RV in TN
Replies: 9
Views: 2214

I once sold RV's, in another lifetime. ;) Rent a driveable unit - micro-mini, a mini (class B) or a class A motor home. It's more expensive than a towable, but less hassle, insurance & tow vehicle -wise. Don't get one too big - 21' to 24' should be fine. You'll be more comfortable with one that ...
by Pete44ru
Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 SRC manual?
Replies: 11
Views: 3579

FYI - I used a regular Marbles tanger, made for my High Grade Miroku M-1886 Extra Light .45-70, with just the tang screw for two hunting seasons, successfully. No tape, no fuss, no muss. The top tang has enough side-to-side curvature that, once the tang sight is cinched down by the tang screw, the s...
by Pete44ru
Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Stepped in it… again
Replies: 20
Views: 4509

Her ? Pshaw - My Grandson dated her, when she was good ! ;) :) :)
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: which One? I'm fidgeting, getting impatient .... na, na, na,
Replies: 15
Views: 3521

(anything wrong with the new Marlin 336?( - Yes - they're not free ! :)

( They have a 20" barrel.)
( Will I lose much accuracy and range over a 24) - Only 4" in range. ;)
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "ON" Topic - New NRA Member.
Replies: 4
Views: 1118

I've been a lifer since 1971 - when I was offered an upgrade from my then-current 5-year membership. The NRA counted my current $25, 5-year dues as part of the $125 Life member dues - and they offered a four-payment plan over the next two years, IIRC. It was a pretty timely offer, for someone trying...
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422 vs 39
Replies: 26
Views: 7248

[how did this get here ?] :roll:
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422 vs 39
Replies: 26
Views: 7248

I've had several 9422's over the years, in both regular and magnum versions, and in barrel lengths of both 20" & 22". I've only owned 3 Marlin .22 levers, all 24" 39a's - a 1988, a 1946, & a 1951. I found the '88 Marlin & all the 9422's to be about on an equal footing for ...
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLL - Separate Classifieds Forum?
Replies: 37
Views: 5770

Ok - Who voted 20X ? :lol: :lol: :wink:
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '07 buck hunt
Replies: 21
Views: 4450

The ultimate catch-it-yourself surf-n-turf, 'eh Vall ? ;)
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting and removing dovetailed sights
Replies: 5
Views: 1016

STOP ! Don't remove the rear sight until after you've installed the peep, and aligned it with the (hopefully) sighted-in open sights. A 3/8" wooden dowel, used as a drifting tool, won't mar blueing or metal. Remove the rear sight elevator and slide a thin piece of paper under the rear of the r...
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Siamese Mauser Conversions
Replies: 4
Views: 1891

IIRC, there are no magazine mods needed - the very feature that makes the Siamese Mauser the boltgun for this conversion. The Siamese Mauser's bottom metal is slanted forward at an angle, to facilitate the feeding of large rimmed cartridges, with each rim ahead of the rim below it in the mag - not v...
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Vet Cuts Down Mexican Flag Flying above US Flag (Reno)
Replies: 39
Views: 7151

[key word here is ILLEGALS. I'm not sure what part of ILLEGAL.. they don't understand.]

English isn't a requirement for wetbacks.
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Selling One's Mistakes
Replies: 24
Views: 5342

I don't believe it matters, as long as both the seller and the buyer are happy/satisfied - and nobody lied. As far as buying & selling guns goes over the last 40 years (of which, I've done a lot ), I've come out ahead on some & behind on others - ending up pretty much about even, when all is...
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forum Interruptus - Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 26
Views: 3731

* WANTED * WANTED * WANTED * WANTED *

. DANGEROUS OUTLAW

. DEAD or ALIVE !

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. HOBIE - aka THE PUSAN PROFILER :lol: :lol:
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT _ Retirement
Replies: 35
Views: 8544

[Well, today is the day I retire. ]

And, take it from me - tomorrow is the day you get your first "honey do" list ! :shock: :lol: :lol: :twisted:
by Pete44ru
Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 SRC manual?
Replies: 11
Views: 3579

Since they're all deathly afraid of a lawsuit, in the event of an accident because someone could claim they "didn't know XXX, because they didn't have a manual", virtually every manufacturer will send anyone the owner manual for any current (and some discontinued) model firearm(s), upon re...
by Pete44ru
Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 sight help
Replies: 6
Views: 1518

A brass shim can be cut from an empty cartridge case, pounded flat, and trimmed smaller than the area of the sight base. Ditto, a section of one of those sample credit cards that come in the mail every now & then. The edge of both can be hidden/camo'd with a black Sharpie, applied judicially. :r...
by Pete44ru
Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – ask a stupid question…
Replies: 26
Views: 5349

ROTFLMAO ! ! :lol: :lol:
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forum Interruptus - Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 26
Views: 3731

Well...............Now, mebbe, ya kin start up a Shiloh Refuge website ! :roll: :lol:
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Concealment, Revolver vs Auto
Replies: 21
Views: 5663

Have you tried a S.O.B. (small of the back)holster ? There's always Houge grips, which taper at the lower rear corner.
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Sights
Replies: 23
Views: 5761

leverhunter - XS Express makes a receiver peep that stradles the bolt on your 94AE, mounting in the rear scope mount holes already on the receiver rails.

It comes as a ghost ring, but can be ordered set up for a threaded eyepiece/eyecup.

http://www.xssights.com/store/rifle.html
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forum Interruptus - Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 26
Views: 3731

Maybe someone started a vicious rumor, about you coon-fingering a Pedersoli ! :lol:
by Pete44ru
Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opening day mulie success with 348 and pics
Replies: 26
Views: 5004

Not a bad job, of hunting gun racks ! :P :P :P
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How do you contact magazine writers?
Replies: 18
Views: 3098

BTW - If a plastic of any kind ( PVC included ) is used, powder will stick to it from the static electricity generated by whatever - unless it is first dipped in a dishwashing detergent & allowed to air dry.
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1893
Replies: 11
Views: 2835

That is just one sweet gun ! :P :P
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Service
Replies: 10
Views: 2666

JMO, But there's more & more of that funky barrel stuff going on, than is realized. For instance, Browning M-95 leverguns have a hard spot under the front sight ramp, where it was brazed on, that causes reborer's drills to wander. I often wondered whether or not some gun I tried, whose accuracy ...
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 winchester
Replies: 2
Views: 1032

Yup, I'd say Nath's kereckt - Jes' put 'em in deep enough ta crimp the case mouth in the cannelure. You kin make up a dummy round, w/o primer, and measure it afterward. https://www.hornady.com/shop/?ps_session=0f31f9de79ed830789568c1665758abc&page=shop%2Fbrowse&category_id=025255a8d35ea779b4...
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't understand cant
Replies: 17
Views: 3450

[On the way home from the frosty beverage store I had one of those "OH S*&%" moments and now get it. ]

Yep - Epecially onct ya figger in, the gyrational instablitiy of the earth combined with the rotational torque of the can's pop-top ! ;)
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Sights
Replies: 23
Views: 5761

Brownell's is still carrying them, in three heights, on their website as I posted above - just get one the same height (or a tad taller) as the sight on your rifle now. Most Marlin's don't require a front sight change when side peeped. If you have to use the new model FP that mounts atop the receive...
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have too many Winchester 94s now!!! w/ photo
Replies: 21
Views: 4494

O - K, Victor !.......And, even a nice pack basket, to stick one in, whilst a-trailin' ! :P :P
by Pete44ru
Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help identify case failure. Pic. headstamp pic added.
Replies: 25
Views: 4342

I'd be interested in hearing what your FIL had to say, once he saw the elephant. :roll: