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by Tycer
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I finally learned to shoot.
Replies: 7
Views: 279

When I finally learned to shoot.

This is the article that started me on the right path. Then Lucky’s book. I still shoot the BB gun with no sights.
https://vault.si.com/vault/1958/10/20/s ... y-instinct
by Tycer
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: More stuff the 'moderates' fall for...
Replies: 2
Views: 270

Re: More stuff the 'moderates' fall for...

^^^Yep^^^
by Tycer
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Weed vs Melanoma - could be interesting
Replies: 4
Views: 389

Re: Weed vs Melanoma - could be interesting

. Some (probably most) of my high school (and many of my pharmacy school, and who knows of my medical school) frients might be immune from melanoma... https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/cannabis-extract-found-to-have-deadly-effect-on-common-form-of-cancer/ar-BB1jGtUO and then, right over on the...
by Tycer
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 2076

Re: are Rossis getting better?

Didn’t Steve consult with them when they retooled?
by Tycer
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Independence Day!
Replies: 14
Views: 798

Re: Texas Independence Day!

May she be free again!
Grew up there. Married a Texas gal.
Live now in the Appalachian mountains in NC.
Big Bend was once part of the Appalachian Mountains.
Favorite Texas book One Ranger.
by Tycer
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Texas has BALLS ..
Replies: 2
Views: 586

Re: Texas has BALLS ..

1894cfan wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:58 pm Just so you guys know, Abbot is a WEFfer! :x
Yep.
And he could be doing a lot more. Eagle Pass is just a speck of the TX border.
by Tycer
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Inside a Russian Grocery Store...
Replies: 7
Views: 1177

Re: Inside a Russian Grocery Store...

earlmck wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:22 pm weird laugh.
Hahahahahaahaaaah. Agreed
by Tycer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet path in game
Replies: 24
Views: 1092

Re: Cast bullet path in game

TedH wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:00 pm I wonder if your dimple point is causing them to veer off course? Like Jim said, I have never had a flat point cast bullet do anything but plow a straight hole through deer.
This
Veral Smith was on to something.
by Tycer
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its been a long while
Replies: 15
Views: 1432

Re: Its been a long while

Howdy ma’am.
At the bottom of the text window is a button labeled “attachments “
Add your pics there. Once they’ve uploaded you’ll click the “place inline “ button and you’re done.
by Tycer
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Reporter Was Lucky!
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Re: This Reporter Was Lucky!

44shooter wrote: Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:25 pm She did have a light in her face and was focused on the camera. She never really looked directly at the cat. Nothing she could have done by the time she saw it any way other than make things worse.
This
by Tycer
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather humor
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Weather humor

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by Tycer
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22LR Ammo recall
Replies: 9
Views: 855

Re: 22LR Ammo recall

stretch wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:16 am Remington rimfire is the worst.

Lotsa misfires, not all that accurate, etc.

I'll buy anything else available before I buy that stuff.

-Stretch
I’ve got one 22 that absolutely loves Thunderbolt. Crunchy wax and all.
by Tycer
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company
Replies: 16
Views: 1190

Re: The Lyman 429667 from Western Bullet Company

Excellent. Thanks 🙏🏼
by Tycer
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of belt notches
Replies: 24
Views: 1392

Re: Running out of belt notches

Congratulations. That’s great.
I lost ten pounds before the holidays and kept most of it off. Three weeks of Tue-Thurs 72 hour liquid fasting. Starting back this Tuesday. I’m not doing it for the weight loss, rather to increase autophagy but lots of people do it for weight loss.
by Tycer
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Letters from Elmer Keith.
Replies: 14
Views: 1080

Re: Letters from Elmer Keith.

I was asked about Elmer and whether the 357 was named by Mr. Keith(3, 5, & 7 have significance in Masonry) so I contacted his Lodge and was told prolly not however at his funeral, since he was such a 45 fan, several of his Lodge Brothers fired their Colt 45s and dumped the brass on his casket be...
by Tycer
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old leverguns can still shoot.
Replies: 17
Views: 1174

Re: Old leverguns can still shoot.

Woo Hoo. Another 32-20 convert.
Happy New Year Ted!
by Tycer
Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 8
Views: 575

Re: Happy New Year

The best to you all!
by Tycer
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evolution of a Levergun
Replies: 18
Views: 1198

Re: Evolution of a Levergun

Thanks Jim,
I appreciated this when you posted it. I had some time yesterday and went to a lgs to fondle some steel. Got to function several 22s. One was an Ithaca. The Henry seems smoother. Bought it. I do like aesthetically that Henry now uses a dovetailed mag hanger instead of the barrel band.
by Tycer
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The RPG detonation forensic conversation.
Replies: 3
Views: 344

Re: The RPG detonation forensic conversation.

wvfarrier wrote: Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:33 pm I watched the original video. He is extremely fortunate to still be alive
Pretty interesting where the metal was brittle near the re-mil weld and failed even with the sleeve. I’m not really surprised but it’s still interesting.
by Tycer
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
Replies: 14
Views: 843

Re: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers

https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2023/12/vista-outdoor-announces-ammo-powder-primers-price-hikes/ good thing inflation is so low and food and fuel and shelter is so cheap these days, eh? Gas around $2.40/ gallon in my parts here lately. My thinking is Joe China and friends will try to do everyt...
by Tycer
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After over 20 years, finally finished!
Replies: 15
Views: 709

Re: After over 20 years, finally finished!

Checkering, IMO, often hides the beauty of pretty wood. Not here though. Wow. Just wow. Gorgeous.
by Tycer
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last night, 250 years ago!
Replies: 3
Views: 303

Re: Last night, 250 years ago!

Thanks!
by Tycer
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Special 1911
Replies: 14
Views: 750

Re: One Special 1911

Oh my. That’s awesome.
by Tycer
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas is no longer relevant.
Replies: 5
Views: 432

Christmas is no longer relevant.

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Gotcha!
by Tycer
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

I would be totally Nuts over this. If it was true They would at least have nocked on the door. around this rural area if You call the sheriff with a problem at night We get two Sheriffs cars that respond and the local city sends a cruiser out to back them up. I bet they are going to try to get Your...
by Tycer
Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!
Replies: 9
Views: 669

Re: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!

Ten minutes well spent!
by Tycer
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEAVYWEIGHT BULLETS - Part 2 - by John Linebaugh
Replies: 8
Views: 477

Re: HEAVYWEIGHT BULLETS - Part 2 - by John Linebaugh

I have learned so much from him over the years. He’s really good at communicating with data to me.
by Tycer
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ballistics High Speed accident.
Replies: 5
Views: 668

Ballistics High Speed accident.

I’ve enjoyed the Ballistics High Speed videos on YouTube. Recently aired was one on rocket launchers. One failed and badly injured Adam. They’re asking for donations. https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/help-adam-knowles-recover-from-disaster-after-educational-rpg-video-gyyzrd The video: https://youtu...
by Tycer
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance companies !!!
Replies: 18
Views: 839

Re: Insurance companies !!!

Yes. It’s a closer reflection of true inflation than the drivel pandered to us by the BLS.
by Tycer
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1071

Re: .35 rem vs .30-30

^^^^^this^^^^^
by Tycer
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OAC gun show find!
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: OAC gun show find!

I wish we had a like button. Got nothing to add but it makes me smile.
by Tycer
Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'member when Lake City was going to cease Civilian Sales...???
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Re: 'member when Lake City was going to cease Civilian Sales...???

Can you post a synopsis of the article?
Believe it or not, I do not have a subscription to the Times.
by Tycer
Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
Replies: 11
Views: 555

Re: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?

Here’s the recipe I like
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by Tycer
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wide Winchester sling swivels?
Replies: 5
Views: 339

Re: Wide Winchester sling swivels?

65bee wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:04 pm Your 64 has the standard 'deluxe' sling attachments, that utilize only their swivel/loops. They are available, but expensive. I see them asking $125. to $175. for a set!
Hoo boy. They sure are! Super Grade is Super Gold.
by Tycer
Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IFAK / First Aid
Replies: 22
Views: 1286

Re: IFAK / First Aid

I carry these in every vehicle and one and one on each floor of the house.
https://shop.soarescue.com/products/med ... c-preorder
I carry them in this
https://shop.soarescue.com/products/the-medmag-mount-m3
I keep a bigger box in our road trip vehicle.
by Tycer
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wide Winchester sling swivels?
Replies: 5
Views: 339

Re: Wide Winchester sling swivels?

Pat C wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:53 pm I have the 1942 catalog with all the accessories I can post including the slings if that will help?
Excellent. Thanks! Here’s a look at the rifle.
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by Tycer
Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wide Winchester sling swivels?
Replies: 5
Views: 339

Wide Winchester sling swivels?

My 64 has wide sling swivel attachments. 0.510” Anyone know what fits? WW2 era 64
by Tycer
Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mod 64 day
Replies: 11
Views: 890

Re: Mod 64 day

Got mine sighted in with both the Lyman and Leupold. 31141 over 20gr. Rx7. Sat around the range till dark looking for deer.
WW2 era manufactured. 1375170
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by Tycer
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mod 64 day
Replies: 11
Views: 890

Re: Mod 64 day

Very nice. I have a 64 I picked up several years ago I need to get out with. It was d&t on the right side for a Weaver side mount. So I picked up the proper mount and a Lyman receiver sight for the left side and it wears both now.
by Tycer
Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 970

Re: Prayers For Maine -- and this world

Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:01 pm
JOG wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:59 pm I hope they take this guy out!
Johnny
Almost. The scumbag took himself out!
Maybe. The very first reports were that he was found with two GSW to the head. They were scrubbed quickly and replaced with found in the woods.
by Tycer
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Acorn finds a blind hog
Replies: 8
Views: 356

Re: Acorn finds a blind hog

Looking forward to range reports!
by Tycer
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up please.
Replies: 19
Views: 806

Prayers up please.

I’m sorry. I have to vent. We started to watch this feel good movie… Penguin Bloom. There came a point in the movie where one of the kids said something like they stole my mom. I’m sorry. I’m so **** crushed. And there are people. People who made these diseases and vaccines who stole my wife. Who st...
by Tycer
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 45-70
Replies: 14
Views: 792

Re: 1886 45-70

I have an 86 EL.
IIRC I cut the legs off the rebound spring guide, cut a half cock notch in the hammer and removed the tang safety.
Never a misfire before or after the mod.
Many many handloads have gone through that rifle. It’s one of the few cold dead hands guns I have.
by Tycer
Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895CB RLA
Replies: 9
Views: 524

Re: Marlin 1895CB RLA

Excellent.
by Tycer
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Up close and personal
Replies: 10
Views: 436

Re: Up close and personal

I love that.
by Tycer
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday Harley bible wisdom.
Replies: 1
Views: 178

Sunday Harley bible wisdom.

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