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by ornery
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The perfect packing pistol revisited
Replies: 26
Views: 3788

Re: The perfect packing pistol revisited

Okay Mike...here's the deal :twisted: because of the cathartic "sharing" and "redistribution of wealth" that is "de rigeur" nowadays... :roll: ....I think the only appropriate thing for you to do is "redistribute" that lovely item on a "draw" basis s...
by ornery
Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Kathe -- 4-15-52 / 6-07-2010
Replies: 102
Views: 12707

Re: OT: Kathe -- 4-15-52 / 6-07-2010

Prayers of faith and strength, amigo.

"thy will be done.."

Bill
by ornery
Wed May 19, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ladder Sight?
Replies: 8
Views: 2520

Ladder Sight?

Hey fellers...Do you guys know if anyone makes a ladder style rear sight that will work on a Marlin 1895 cowboy 45/70?
by ornery
Wed May 19, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey, Tutt.....*Updated* Got The Avons...WOW
Replies: 15
Views: 2170

Re: OT: Hey Tutt & Other Scoot Riders...

Avons on my KLR....................... :)
by ornery
Wed May 19, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?
Replies: 112
Views: 14792

Re: OT-What turns you off the quickest in Westerns?

:D Hey Pards!!! Haven't been on the board in a while!!!We relocated to Idaho......sure glad you fellers are still here!!! Training horses for a living for over thirty years...you just KNOW I'm going to say.....LOUSY HORSEMANSHIP!!! I worked in film....the way those guys and gals jack on a horses' ja...
by ornery
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- What are you most used rifles and pistol cartridges?
Replies: 36
Views: 4573

Re: OT- What are you most used rifles and pistol cartridges?

Everyday.. Ruger 45LC SS 4.5bbl S&W 25-5 4in. 45LC for CCW Win. 94 Trapper Pre-safety 45LC Big Game...Marlin 45/70 Cowboy (I pack in hunters and the 45LC has finished more elk than the 45/70.) Charter LW 38...when I'm actually working cows...Clips onto my chaps in an old Bianchi leather clip hol...
by ornery
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All right, how about .45 (Long) Colt or 30-30?
Replies: 25
Views: 2531

Re: All right, how about .45 (Long) Colt or 30-30?

What dbateman said

:mrgreen:

I have both...the 45lc is my everywhere, everyday choice....in the pickup...on the saddle....all the time.
by ornery
Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying Guns in Cal.(kind of long, sorry)
Replies: 17
Views: 2021

Re: Buying Guns in Cal.(kind of long, sorry)

Just an aside....my dad was a dealer in CA., as was I. Dad was in business there for 52 years. If the dead know, he's rolling over in his grave. :lol: I actually had DOJ call me and tell me to withhold delivery on a pistol.. they said there was a discrepancy with the buyer. When he gave me the name ...
by ornery
Fri May 29, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1583

Re: OT: Elk Hunting

Update....Hunts are starting to book up, especially October. If you're procrastinating don't wait too long. If a group of you want to get together say 6-8 or so I will go to bat for you to get a further discount, if you book as a group. Be well, Ornery
by ornery
Wed May 27, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1583

Re: OT: Elk Hunting

:) BTT
by ornery
Mon May 25, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1583

Re: OT: Elk Hunting

I would really like to take you up on that offer but as I am not working and have a large family at home and being a DAV hunting is limited to if and when I get funds. I would like to hunt a cow elk, can't eat the horns anyway and I would like to use my 375 winchester that I had rebuilt to my specs...
by ornery
Sun May 24, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1583

Re: OT: Elk Hunting

BTT :wink:
by ornery
Sat May 23, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Saddle Care???
Replies: 20
Views: 1770

Re: OT Saddle Care???

:) I've been building and repairing saddles for many years. All of the advice given is good. What we use in my shop depends on the condition of the leather and its' original quality. If the leather has the surface quality of "alligatoring" or cracking you have big issues. If not...are the ...
by ornery
Sat May 23, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1583

OT: Elk Hunting

Okay. I'm going to post this and if I shouldn't ....well tell me how to do it right. I'm trying to use proper chat board etiquette or whatever. :) I own a ranch in New Mexico and have access to another 16,000 acres. The access has a great lodge and WORLD CLASS elk hunting. It has been written up qui...
by ornery
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun for defense
Replies: 77
Views: 14651

8) Triple ditto...........Have carried the same Winchester 45LC since '86/87. As an LEO it was a great companion to my 4in. 25-5. Still use it on occasion but I carry the Marlin 45/70 in the pickup. I love my carbine, but the Marlin is fun to haul out when we're at the diner and the talk gets around...
by ornery
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, all you oldtime cowpokes,
Replies: 24
Views: 4323

:D Yup ....have 2 pair and actually do use them on occasion....roping, fencing, shirtsleeves, help a little while shoeing. All kind of reasons. Most important, just like my spurs, I like wearin' em' :lol:
by ornery
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bug out bags (long)
Replies: 96
Views: 17502

I live in the 'bugout' spot and I agree with Hobie....if you ain't local you probably ain't welcome. Depending on the severity of the situation, even the "vacation home folks" might have a hard time. I noticed a lot of you guys have semi-auto pistols and small rifles, such as a .22. Person...
by ornery
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Clint Walker (Cheyenne) a REAL hero
Replies: 28
Views: 6070

:) My Pop was a good friend of his. (They did bit of gun business together). I haven't seen him in at least 10 years, he didn't look his best THEN. He was injured horribly in a skiing accident, (pole in the groin :shock: ) which basically put the brakes on his career. I'm with ya' Getit, nice guy an...
by ornery
Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Theories on possible gun bans..
Replies: 9
Views: 2325

:x Ammo boys. Thats their agenda. These guys aren't exactly bright or they would have figgered this one out years ago. Like somebody said if you got nuthin' ta shoot OUT of the thing, then it's just a fence post. Just keep buyin', it'll come soon enough.
by ornery
Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monte Walsh
Replies: 19
Views: 4762

If ya really want to enjoy the story of Monte Walsh, read the book. The history behind it is fabulous. The book takes you from Monte at 16 to his passing. I highly recommend it. Montes' notorious lines from the original book......."Shucks. It's a horse, ain't it?'.....and "Mister, you cain...
by ornery
Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where do you live and what do you do for a living?
Replies: 106
Views: 19362

:) I guess I'm one of those 'new guys' you intended this for. I'm a cowboy, meaning I tend other peoples cattle for a living. I have been doing this all of my life. I've tried a few other JOBS , but have always come back to what I love most and do best. This year, however was a year of changes....ne...
by ornery
Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--6666 RANCH
Replies: 12
Views: 2767

:) Howdy fellers' I had the privilidge of knowing Roy and his family. Fine, fine people. He was actually my landlord at one time. I leased a place from him to train horses out of. It was one of the original 'Apple Valley Ranchos' as they were known back then. Hell, nobody even knew where Apple Valle...
by ornery
Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best knife to go with your levergun
Replies: 80
Views: 16813

Elk Ridge...China...Most have minor assembly done over here to get the Made in USA mark. Suckers ARE sharp and a lot of bang fer the buck.
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best knife to go with your levergun
Replies: 80
Views: 16813

Hey Kid! I sell knives in my shop. I try to only keep interesting and "punchy" knives on hand. My clientele are mostly ranchers and working cowboys, so they tend to be particular, as well as pragmatic. I have a Wayne Skaggs custom. He's out of Montana and is NOT very prolific. I am fortuna...
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Install the eye for a sling on my Marlin 1894 Cowboy?
Replies: 29
Views: 5307

:( Thanks, LD...sorry about yer Maw. They do say it's a better life we go to..

Be well
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Install the eye for a sling on my Marlin 1894 Cowboy?
Replies: 29
Views: 5307

What about on my1895CB? Do I drill wood, magazine band or what is available?


I know! PICS, PICS, PICS! :P
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - what we have to put up with.
Replies: 40
Views: 6972

FW...when the day comes, (and it WILL come) if it matters...drop me a line. You won't answer the door alone. Like most of you guys, I've read the popular books and heard all of the bravado. Ask yourself this....It's a warm weekend, the news comes down. The door to door collection teams are coming to...
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Any pipe smokers out there?
Replies: 43
Views: 7429

:D NOWWW yer talkin'! I probably have the ONLY saddle shop in the country with a walk-in humidor. I only carry premium cigars and pipe tobaccos. Cigars regularly...pipes when the mood suits..CAVEDISH :) BLACK cavendish.
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry? Why Not?
Replies: 77
Views: 15093

:shock: Dang, offended? Sounds cereal. It IS just a gun. Play nice 'er no TV fer' you guys :evil:
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry? Why Not?
Replies: 77
Views: 15093

8) ooooooooo good lick on that one. :wink:
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3520

:D Naaww JR....I don't REALLY need one, just thought they look SO COOL. Thanks for the advice.
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - what we have to put up with.
Replies: 40
Views: 6972

Don't ya'll git tired of this horse stuff! Just makes ya' wanna' rope n' drag some danged liberal. :evil: Aussies saw this one comin' and a lot of fellers did the compromise thing. (ala'NRA) They trusted their politicos just like a lot of us over here and look what they got. I'm jest about thar' :tw...
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3520

:lol: By the way.....I reitr.. reatra...retror.. :roll: I ask again, purty please, any recomendations on tang sights? Lyman or Marbles? Any of them no drill?
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry? Why Not?
Replies: 77
Views: 15093

8) Hag' Thanks!
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--The KING RANCH
Replies: 26
Views: 4021

Managed a place for a Kleberg. Just a small place fer some cows and horses. Too much money, too much bullcrap, too many SPOILED rich kids. Knew Tio fer' a while. Have trained cutters for quite a few years. Good people in general, but waaaaayy too much dinero. XIT IS still there but ain't what she wa...
by ornery
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry? Why Not?
Replies: 77
Views: 15093

Ok...I can't STAND it! Just gotta' add my 2cents :lol: The Henry .22 lever is a knock off of my antique Erma/IJ lever. And from comparing it s/s not as nice with all of the modern upgrades. (ie. zinc, plastic, paint, etc.) As to the big bores, my friend has a 45lc, there ain't enough days in a year ...
by ornery
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3520

Well Buck. It may be easy fer you, but it just took me 10 minutes just to READ that mess.

I'd rather shoe a mule in the mud than try that... :lol:
by ornery
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3520

Pics :shock: ! How do ya do that? They ain't ready yet. The 30/30 is an early 336, needs a scope. The 45lc is a Winchester pre-safety trapper, needs nothing more than a glass showcase. The .22 is an early Erma/IJ . The 45/70 is an 1895 cowboy. (Perfect since that is my profession) IT wants a tang si...
by ornery
Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3520

Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!

:D Howdy Feller's! Been lurking out here for a couple of years. Decided to come out of the dark now that I FINALLY drew a 'full house' in my levergun collection. It has taken years but I finally got a full run....22, .45lc, 30/30, and this weekend the big one....45/70. Been carrying that cash around...