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by mack
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 777

Re: Ultra sonic cleaning

Used one for years in the shop for engine parts. Not sure how it would work on an assembled handgun as the cleaning agent is water based. You would need to thoroughly dry, oil all metal parts. If you stripped the piece and cleaned the parts in the basket, then dried and oiled them as you re-assemble...
by mack
Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10545

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

Remington 514 Boys Rifle. It was 1962 and I was 10 yrs old. Dad took me to the hardware store and I handed over near to $16 if I recall right. Mr. Richardson, the store owner threw in a box of .22 lr with the deal. I wore that rifle out and Remington replaced the barrel on it for no charge a few yea...
by mack
Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nitroglycerin
Replies: 14
Views: 2205

Re: Nitroglycerin

I think you need to hold it under your tongue when you hit it......
by mack
Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Danners
Replies: 13
Views: 1798

Re: Danners

I have a pair of Danner Pronghorns, a few years old. I think they are the 400g insulated, and thought they were US made. They have stood up well, comfortable, fit good and are reasonably warm. Good boots for the woods, well made but not really a work boot. For work I wear Wesco Jobmasters, best boot...
by mack
Wed Apr 29, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

I believe the Predator engine is built by Jiangdong in communist China. I wouldn't let one in my shop.
by mack
Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Lawnmower Engines....

I think B&S is still the best way to go. You can get parts just about anywhere. In twenty years as a master service tech for Briggs, Kohler, and Tecumseh I had the least problems with Briggs, especially when you consider the number of engines they build. Another reason I have appreciation for th...
by mack
Sun Mar 29, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 2473

Re: New Virus, Newer Name

My kids are calling it the "Boomer Remover" virus......
by mack
Sun Oct 06, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post a picture of your horse ...
Replies: 26
Views: 3964

Re: Post a picture of your horse ...

The girls
by mack
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the allure of "tactical"?
Replies: 40
Views: 3733

Re: What's the allure of "tactical"?

Grizz wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:03 pm and camo sweats and camo tee shirts and camo baseball caps and camo canteens and camo sleeping bags and camo sandals

game-boy rigging
Easy there Grizz......I wear camo jammies! :wink:
That Mossburg does lend meaning to the phrase "butt ugly".
by mack
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mack.....
Replies: 4
Views: 837

Re: Happy Birthday mack.....

Thanks guys!
by mack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new respect for Navy vets
Replies: 11
Views: 2428

Re: A new respect for Navy vets

"First heard it at age 10 -- after consuming fifty cents worth of penny candy (back when it WAS a penny) -- mostly red licorice. We were outbound to Monhegan Island from Boothbay Harbor, Maine in a thick fog and heavy seas in an old wooden boat aptly named "The Balmy Days" -- but NOT ...
by mack
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bi-annual forum drive
Replies: 29
Views: 5335

Re: Bi-annual forum drive

Sent a little somethin' via PayPal. Hope I did it right...
by mack
Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wrangler question
Replies: 28
Views: 4495

Re: Wrangler question

I like the Wrangler 47MWZ, (sort of a relaxed version of the old 13MWZ cowboy jeans). My alternative is Carhartt's B 480. They are both heavy (15oz?) denim and cut for a man, not a skinny little kid. Either will outlast Levis by far.
by mack
Sat Oct 27, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 92 Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2078

Re: Winchester 92 Issue

I have a 1917 '92 rifle in .38WCF that will do that occasionally. It has always been just a small bit of crud or shaved brass under the extractor hook itself. I suspect that the extractor has worn down just a bit over the years so that it is fussy about being kept clean.
by mack
Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waxing Guns
Replies: 23
Views: 3954

Re: Waxing Guns

I have used a product called Fluid Film for storage on firearms and machine tools. It is a great corrosion preventative and somewhat of a lubricant. It is the same stuff we use for undercoating on the trucks and farm equipment. The stuff has the ability to really "creep", it seems to find ...
by mack
Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why you SHOULDN'T get into 'Guns'....
Replies: 4
Views: 1406

Re: Why you SHOULDN'T get into 'Guns'....

That’s why I got into Contenders, buying just barrels is a lot cheaper? :roll: :lol: Todd/3leg I did that with my 'rototiller'.....got a modular BCS system and now have a whole barn full of Blue stuff.... :D https://3.imimg.com/data3/TS/TW/ANDROID-4142503/product-500x500.jpeg I'm impressed Doc, a w...
by mack
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunsmoke Festus question
Replies: 19
Views: 4463

Re: Gunsmoke Festus question

The reason many of us lefties are ambi is that we had teachers with yardsticks that wacked us when we used our left hands. 1958, first grade, Mrs. Sisk had a wooden ruler. I still can feel it! I'm a lefty with a right master eye. Most tools are right handed so like most lefties I can use whatever h...
by mack
Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Instant pot, anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 2449

Re: Instant pot, anyone?

Made me think of the time as a kid I sent the better part of a chicken out though the little lead plugged hole in the top of my mothers pressure cooker. Shredded chicken mush all over the kitchen. She never asked me to anything other than to kill and bring her the chicken after that.
by mack
Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mack.
Replies: 5
Views: 931

Re: Happy Birthday mack.

Thank you, all of you!
I've reached that stage in life when I don't worry about anorexia, and I no longer worry about dying young.....
by mack
Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold cold cold this morning
Replies: 49
Views: 6011

Re: Cold cold cold this morning

OldWin wrote: Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:23 am Wooo! That's a mite nippy, bud! :shock:
Only about 12 below here.

Keep that stove humpin' and the coffee on old buddy!
You must be in a warm spot! -17 here, east of the Abagadaset
by mack
Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mack.
Replies: 5
Views: 931

Re: Happy Birthday mack.

Thanks!
Now if I can just get thawed out.....
by mack
Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding a 1873 SRC in 38-40
Replies: 18
Views: 2934

Re: Finding a 1873 SRC in 38-40

Sweet!
by mack
Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My next long-range rifle.....
Replies: 2
Views: 746

Re: My next long-range rifle.....

BlaineG, they didn't give the BC of the projectile so I can't figure it. Doesn't really matter though, I bet the electric bill would make it unaffordable.....
by mack
Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy from Texas
Replies: 33
Views: 5860

Re: New guy from Texas

Welcome! You'll like it here, great place to hang out for R&R.
by mack
Mon May 01, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st of May!
Replies: 14
Views: 2263

Re: 1st of May!

It's 41 degrees here, high for the day was 44. Are you out of your mind?? Talk about freezing "them" off!
by mack
Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm an idiot!
Replies: 2
Views: 1035

Re: I'm an idiot!

Sixgun wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:25 pm That's ok...relax...you must be Italian like me. :D ---6
Nope, Scots, Irish, and a touch of Abenaki. Ouch, that's a combination for ya!
by mack
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm an idiot!
Replies: 2
Views: 1035

I'm an idiot!

I just discovered the " Remember Me" check off box! I don't have to log in every time I drop in, ( or come home, as I like to think of it as i like to hang out here even though I don't post much!)
by mack
Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saying thanks tonight
Replies: 5
Views: 1824

Saying thanks tonight

Just sitting here in front of the computer tonight saying a quiet thank you, feel free to join me. Four years ago tonight my wife and I awaited word from our youngest son, (17 years old at the time), who was in Boston. It came in the form of a text message, " They won't let us out of the city, ...
by mack
Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Which Door" Do You Use???
Replies: 14
Views: 3111

Re: "Which Door" Do You Use???

The day I can`t step out the door and take a leak is the day I die, getting worse all the time darn satellites watching your every move. Have a out door shower too I enjoy very much except in the winter of coarse. Used to be able to stop along the road and relieve ones self to, what`s the world com...
by mack
Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Which Door" Do You Use???
Replies: 14
Views: 3111

Re: "Which Door" Do You Use???

GunnyMack wrote:Normally I use the back door! Each morning I water the flowers, rain or shine, hot or cold.
When you stand to pee, the world is your urinal!
Gunny, it's 4 degrees here right now. I've learned to use the little room down the hall! (oh, at -30 it will freeze on contact with the deck, believe me!)
by mack
Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just found a......
Replies: 9
Views: 2173

Re: Just found a......

Took a long second look, and passed on it. The lever up close looked like a straightened one off a pistol grip, bottom part had a little wave to it and tang side was not perfectly straight, it arched away from the tang ever so slightly. (Might have been a gunsmith replacement, but why??) Everything ...
by mack
Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just found a......
Replies: 9
Views: 2173

Re: Just found a......

Asking $600. I had about $7 in my wallet and no CC or check with me, I don't like to open a negotiation unless I'm ready/able to close on it. Even at $600, (it's high, I know), it wouldn't break the piggy bank. It caught me a bit by surprise as the only Marlin straight stock 30/30s I've seen lately ...
by mack
Sun Feb 19, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just found a......
Replies: 9
Views: 2173

Just found a......

I just ran across a Marlin 336RC, (straight stock, 20", brass saddle ring, round back lever), in vg condition. Wasn't really on my list, but maybe it should be......... Question is, should I???
by mack
Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fundamental Weirdness...
Replies: 31
Views: 2992

Re: Fundamental Weirdness...

That is what I would call a "muted" tartan.
by mack
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jes a thought about posts
Replies: 16
Views: 1304

Re: Jes a thought about posts

AJMD429 wrote:
BlaineG wrote:Griff has already paid me yuuuge, bigtime bucks not to show the video of his blowup doll in the back of his truck. :roll:
....he was supposed to give it back three months ago...! :evil:
Oh, I was wondering who was dating her now.....
by mack
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mack & jdt.
Replies: 4
Views: 483

Re: Happy Birthday mack & jdt.

Thanks all for the birthday wishes, I had a great one!
by mack
Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Day 2 of THIS SUCKS
Replies: 22
Views: 1981

Re: Day 2 of THIS SUCKS

Gunny, do yourself a big favor, get to an ENT, (Otolaryngologist(sp?)). If you have sinus/ear issues get them taken care of. You do not want to grow old saying "what" or learning sign.
by mack
Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 2400 combination gun
Replies: 13
Views: 2113

Re: Savage 2400 combination gun

Does anyone have any experience with one of these I have a chance to pic one up in 12ga/308 in practically new condition I have a 2400 in 12ga over.222. It is a solid, well made piece that shoots very well. The iron sights are regulated for 100yds and will clean a 2L coke bottle consitantly at that...
by mack
Sat Sep 24, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magnificent Seven
Replies: 13
Views: 2592

Re: Magnificent Seven

Interesting! My kids where here for dinner tonight and talking about it. #3 son,who just turned 21, commented:.... "But there will never be another Steve McQueen" the conversation then shift to " The Great Escape" and how today,s movies aren't even close. There may be hope for th...
by mack
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?
Replies: 24
Views: 3803

Re: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?

Weasel or fisher in these parts will clean the whole house in many cases, just for the fun of it. A barred owl will take on something as large as a chicken or house cat, some times won't carry it off, but will piece it out. I've heard stories that an owl will "knock the head off" another b...
by mack
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Prayers Needed...
Replies: 24
Views: 1976

Re: Small Prayers Needed...

Hey Old #7, Isn't it fun! Been there in my mid 50's. Followed the L5/S1 nerve with blisters up my butt cheek, across my back and around to my belly. Sort of like poison ivy with a blow torch and sciatic pain all rolled together. It took me a couple of weeks to figure it out and get to a doctor. It w...
by mack
Sun May 01, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 44mag convert to 44-40 question
Replies: 22
Views: 2636

Re: Marlin 1894 44mag convert to 44-40 question

I have a '94 in .44 mag and a .44wcf barrel I got from Numrich years back. They have been swapped back and forth a couple of times with no other modifications. They work fine with the exception of some .44wcf loads with a lead bullet with a wide meplat. These will occasionally hang up, (or shave a b...
by mack
Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Benchmade is great
Replies: 10
Views: 1805

Re: Benchmade is great

I was a Benchmade dealer for more than a few years. I found that there where two US companies that stood above all others in service and quality. Benchmade and Buck.
by mack
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a Nice Old S&W 5-Screw Revolver
Replies: 12
Views: 1267

Re: Here's a Nice Old S&W 5-Screw Revolver

..7
That is just plain sweet! I love old Smith's, but never had a .32.
by mack
Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quite the day
Replies: 25
Views: 3917

Re: Quite the day

I'm afraid I will never wind down from the business sale, (I'll be wound up for life over the granddaughter!). The new owners have asked me to come in for a few weeks and help them with the transition. I need to see them be successful and this is more pressure than I have ever felt! You guys that ha...
by mack
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Places to shoot on east coast/ DC area?
Replies: 9
Views: 1462

Re: Places to shoot on east coast/ DC area?

DC area? You are kidding, right? I don't think they even allow "our kind" to visit there! Head about 400 mile NE and you can sit on my front porch and use my 100yd range.
by mack
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quite the day
Replies: 25
Views: 3917

Quite the day

Lost my job today. I'm out of work for the first time in nearly 50 years. Also got to hold my granddaughter for the first time today! ( She was born a week ago, but I've had a cold and stayed at arms length until today.) Our first Mackenzie girl born since 1925. All male children 'til now! A stuff l...
by mack
Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy First Day of Spring!
Replies: 9
Views: 964

Re: Happy First Day of Spring!

29 degrees here and snow due in later tonight. Typical early spring day.
by mack
Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?
Replies: 55
Views: 9447

Re: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?

Ann Margret is the gal that first comes to mind for me.