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by rangerider7
Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Winchester 94. (1971)
Replies: 16
Views: 2975

Re: Old Winchester 94. (1971)

Great job! RR7
by rangerider7
Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you 1911 Fans
Replies: 10
Views: 2332

Re: For you 1911 Fans

Nice!! RR7
by rangerider7
Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP, on Aug 2nd
Replies: 12
Views: 1814

Re: RIP, on Aug 2nd

Thanks! RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express
Replies: 35
Views: 8427

Re: 1876 Winchester 40-60wcf 210 express

Don't have one, want one! RR7

P.S. Nice photo!
by rangerider7
Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (link to a good read) The 44wcf
Replies: 6
Views: 1298

Re: (link to a good read) The 44wcf

Good read. I shoot an old " El Tigre " as my truck gun in 44-40. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is It Just Me Or-
Replies: 52
Views: 4362

Re: Is It Just Me Or-

Each generation it is worse and will continue in that direction until something major happens to bring humans closer to God. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do squirrels bite bark and spit it out on my patio?
Replies: 9
Views: 1641

Re: Why do squirrels bite bark and spit it out on my patio?

I don't, I killed a dozen last year and two this year so far. If they start back talking me, I shoot them even faster. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do squirrels bite bark and spit it out on my patio?
Replies: 9
Views: 1641

Why do squirrels bite bark and spit it out on my patio?

It sometimes kills the limb if they chew too much around it. They don't bother my oaks or pecan tree bark. If I catch them chewing or eating my pecans it's me or them and so far I have won that game. By the way it seems to always be males. I figure it has something to do with mating or sharpening th...
by rangerider7
Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Karma drawing, 1911 holster
Replies: 38
Views: 4282

Re: Karma drawing, 1911 holster

Include me, that is a nice style. RR7
by rangerider7
Fri May 23, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

Some two legged ones do!
by rangerider7
Fri May 23, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 33
Views: 3244

Re: Prayer Request - close to a miracle....

Got them!
by rangerider7
Fri May 23, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Grandpa's Watch
Replies: 15
Views: 1736

Re: Great Grandpa's Watch

I have some nice pocket watches myself but my cousin got my grandfather's. I know you will pass it down and take care of it. Great history!
by rangerider7
Fri May 23, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

vancelw, I always give the Sheriff the plate numbers of anybody that is suspicious. The last two pair I caught on the ranch are doing time at " The Wall " in Huntsville, Texas. RR7
by rangerider7
Thu May 22, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOOHOO! Doc was good!
Replies: 30
Views: 2660

Re: WOOHOO! Doc was good!

Glad to here it went well. Take care of yourself. RR7
by rangerider7
Thu May 22, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

I went back to the ranch yesterday and my friend the rat snake had not come back but I did have a different intruder, could be poachers. I pulled up to the gate and a strange truck was sitting at the gate. I walked up to the driver side and asked who they were. They told me they were going to go hun...
by rangerider7
Wed May 21, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About Your Favorite .22 Rimfire...
Replies: 71
Views: 5997

Re: How About Your Favorite .22 Rimfire...

Winchester 9422 mag. RR7
by rangerider7
Tue May 20, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern .32 WCF revolvers...Anybody have one?
Replies: 22
Views: 3029

Re: Modern .32 WCF revolvers...Anybody have one?

I have two Colt SAAs in 32-20. One is a first generation and the other is a late third generation. They both are very accurate and fun to shoot. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon May 19, 2014 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about .410s?
Replies: 35
Views: 4248

Re: How about .410s?

I have two 410s right now. A enhanced light Remington 1100 and a 1948 Model 42 Winchester. They are great on dove and quail and just plain fun to shoot. RR7 P.S. My first gun was a Stevens 410 bolt action with a clip instead of tubular magazine. It looked just like that one. It sure brings back memo...
by rangerider7
Sun May 18, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rarest Of The Rare Colt .45 Auto
Replies: 36
Views: 4956

Re: Rarest Of The Rare Colt .45 Auto

Thanks, it is always good to learn something new. WOW !
by rangerider7
Sun May 18, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

I have only used it to finish off a downed feral hog. A shot below and behind the ear did the job. RR7
by rangerider7
Sat May 17, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

feral hogs, I think, have big thick plates on each side of it's neck and shoulder. The fangs can't get through it. At least that's what I have heard. RR7
by rangerider7
Sat May 17, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

Some of the local ranchers say because of feral hog locating the rattlesnakes by their noise they have learned to stop rattling so much. :?:
by rangerider7
Sat May 17, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

I have found that any snake will coil and strike if cornered, even grass snakes. On the revolver, like I said it is one of my favorites. On my best days I have put two in the same hole. :D RR7
by rangerider7
Fri May 16, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

Sixgun, he was a LEO in the late 1930s here in Texas. RR7
by rangerider7
Fri May 16, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Re: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

As teenagers, a buddy and I use to wade chest deep in a creek with axe handles and kill water moccasins as they swam toward us. It was a dare between us as to who would get out of the creek first. Yes we were stupid, and went the entire two miles. We did it several times. There is a fine line betwee...
by rangerider7
Fri May 16, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.
Replies: 44
Views: 4524

Got a surprize yesterday at the ranch.

I went out to the ranch to shoot one of my favorite revolvers a 44-40 D.W. King Conversion Colt New Service. I opened a drawer in the bar to get a target and a rat snake crawled over my hand. It does'nt take me long to decide to remove my hand. I finely get it out and it went to it's business and I ...
by rangerider7
Wed May 14, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Plug For Cabela's
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Re: A Plug For Cabela's

Very good customer service!
by rangerider7
Sun May 04, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your current long gun of choice ?
Replies: 86
Views: 8200

Re: Your current long gun of choice ?

I take my 9422 Mag. It is very accurate, kills most predators I need it to and does not cost much to shoot. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Story of an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 37
Views: 5193

Re: Story of an 1886 Winchester

Love your story!
by rangerider7
Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Single Actions
Replies: 51
Views: 6962

Re: Favorite Single Actions

1st, 2nd, 3rd, generation Colts in that order with the 3rd generation being the newer ones. 4 3/4, 51/2, 45 Colt, 44-40, 38-40, 32-20 in that order. Cimarron done over by the Burnt Mill gunsmith co. Is next. RR7
by rangerider7
Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call
Replies: 30
Views: 2151

Re: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call

I used a Circe call for my early years. I had a large owl swoop me and hit my hat. They are silent flyers and it was nerve racking. I make sure now if I'm night calling I'm in my Polaris UTV Ranger with a top. :lol: RR7
by rangerider7
Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 1657

Re: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth

A buddy in college and I used to go out in the mornings with a pick-up full of greyhounds and spot coyotes and sick them on them. The Alfa would run it for a while with the others taking their turns; then when the party was over my buddy would signal the Alfa to finish it. Done deal. RR7
by rangerider7
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 1657

Re: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth

Knowing signs are very important. Skat, tracks, kills, habits, approach directions and what they are use to eating is also very important to know. The more you know the more luck you have. :wink: RR7
by rangerider7
Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday rangerider7, FOTIS, budliteguy & sharps1863
Replies: 7
Views: 897

Re: Happy Birthday rangerider7, FOTIS, budliteguy & sharps18

My wife and I with a few friends, are going to celebrate my birthday tomorrow at George's in Waco with a " big orange" or two. For those that don't know a " big orange " was the code word Baylor students used to order a cold beer at " George's " in the old days so any p...
by rangerider7
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth
Replies: 13
Views: 1657

Re: Predator Calls- Electronic our Mouth

I have a Foxpro that is great but cost quite a bit. I use diaphragm mouth calls as well as reed calls. They all have their pros and cons. Practice is what counts.
by rangerider7
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 28
Views: 2902

Re: Prayer request

My loving wife is in remission as I speak. She has beat cancer twice. The fear of it coming back is always there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours for your loss. RR7
by rangerider7
Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
Replies: 167
Views: 21726

Re: You have one firearm to survive what is it?

9422 mag for me. I have killed most all game on the ranch but deer with it. It is very accurate and packs a nice punch. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: want semi auto but like my 30-30
Replies: 34
Views: 5295

Re: want semi auto but like my 30-30

I agree with some here that a Remington Model 8 or 81 would be the answer and they are not to expensive. I had a model 8 and wish I still did. RR7
by rangerider7
Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a nice historical token, Daltons Coffeeville raid.
Replies: 13
Views: 1980

Re: Picked up a nice historical token, Daltons Coffeeville r

horsesoldier03' thanks for the information. I will check it out next time I go to Kansas. I have been to Dodge City but was not to impressed. RR7
by rangerider7
Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trail to Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 6653

Re: The Trail to Levers

My mother's father was a trapper for a living. He had a saddle ring carbine 1894 Winchester in 30-30. It was all I looked at as a kid. What else would I love?
by rangerider7
Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a nice historical token, Daltons Coffeeville raid.
Replies: 13
Views: 1980

Picked up a nice historical token, Daltons Coffeeville raid.

This is a trade token from Read Brothers Mercantile Store dating from 1892. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/rangerider72/_3_zps28c9bb56.jpg Here is the story, I hope you like it: Lucius M. Baldwin His name was Lucius Matlock Baldwin, and he was born February 24, 1869 in Burlington, Kansas to ...
by rangerider7
Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gentlemen:
Replies: 59
Views: 6684

Re: Gentlemen:

Live, Laugh, and Love, old but says it all. My two cents, RR7
by rangerider7
Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us
Replies: 124
Views: 11855

Re: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us

My prayers and good thoughts go with you. RR7
by rangerider7
Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nothing wrong with Sherman!
Replies: 20
Views: 1629

Re: Nothing wrong with Sherman!

Crabtree was a trash talker at Texas Tech. I am sure they were both doing it all game. DBs have to react to the O all game. They get worked up for good reason. The only thing I didn't like too much was him saying he was the best CB in the NFL, let the All Pro status come from the other players. My t...
by rangerider7
Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 24
Views: 2319

Re: Prayer Request

I have been through this with a cousin. My prayers are with them. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If Sam Colt...
Replies: 36
Views: 5313

Re: If Sam Colt...

In the right military hands it is a great rifle. RR7
by rangerider7
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Is This Rifle?
Replies: 26
Views: 3804

Re: What Is This Rifle?

I had one. Wish I had never traded it! RR7