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by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING: Cover Your Keyboard !
Replies: 10
Views: 1482

Re: WARNING: Cover Your Keyboard !

I can prove she isn't a divorce lawyer... or any kind of lawyer... Releasing the boy’s testicles, the woman handed the nickel to the father , and walked back to her seat in the coffee bar without saying a word.............. Proof. If she was a Lawyer, she would have kept it. 33% of regained assets e...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ATV, UTV, mini truck?
Replies: 18
Views: 3539

Re: ATV, UTV, mini truck?

If you think a Ranger is a "Mini Truck" you are doing it wrong. Get a KEI Truck... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/MrMisanthrope/KIMG0040.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/MrMisanthrope/IMG_7570.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/MrMisanthrope/1124343-2-large.jpg In mo...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi .357 Lever Action
Replies: 42
Views: 8721

Re: Rossi .357 Lever Action

Death from afar...

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Treat it right/feed it right and you are good to 100+ yds for DRT...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unanswerable question on black powder
Replies: 23
Views: 4504

Re: Unanswerable question on black powder

Why are we even talking about poodle shooter cartridges? Let's see what a REAL Main Battle Rifle can do with Holy Black: http://www.kegisland.com/black-powder-308--cetme.html http://www.kegisland.com/uploads/3/4/2/5/34251738/1452376392.png http://www.kegisland.com/uploads/3/4/2/5/34251738/1452378342...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding modern Royal Marines rations...
Replies: 7
Views: 2159

Re: Understanding modern Royal Marines rations...

Gee, they eat almost as well as an enlisted USAF troop. :mrgreen: When I was stationed at EUSA HQ, we would occasionally need a driver to go to Osan AFB for one reason or another. We would always volunteer for that job just to eat at the OUTSTANDING mess hall they had. One time I got to see and hea...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trying To Be Healthy... But...
Replies: 14
Views: 1853

Re: Trying To Be Healthy... But...

3leggedturtle wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:46 pm The trick to eating healthy is: Let yourself cheat 3 times a month!
If I cheated 3 times a month, I'd still be running... fortunately SWMBO is a poor shot...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What God sounds like in tears
Replies: 4
Views: 747

Re: What God sounds like in tears

That is an... interesting... (and very well written/expressed) take on Adagio.

It's been a favorite piece, but I haven't thought much to ascribe to it deific emotions, unlike Agnus Dei which is equally poignant​...

Good call.
by Old Ironsights
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Avatar Change...
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Avatar Change...

Those who have "show avatar" "ON" may have noticed a change to mine. While I am admittedly a raconteur, and frequently play the devil's advocate (because I know him so well...) I do actually have a few religious scruples, and have been pleasantly (ecstatically​) surprised by the ...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LITTLE ASIAN GIRL, AFRAID OF GUNS
Replies: 20
Views: 4616

Re: LITTLE ASIAN GIRL, AFRAID OF GUNS

"I AM VERY PROUD OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER, WINA"

As you should be. And even more proud that you knew the best possible starter gun for those games. Many old gun cranks wouldn't even consider the .357...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: article ..... the Henry .410 levergun
Replies: 6
Views: 1558

Re: article ..... the Henry .410 levergun

If Rossi weren't making (and I hadn't bought) a the proper gate-loading version I'd probably buy one.

That said, I really dislike "pull-out-the-tube" loaders.
by Old Ironsights
Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: unknown gun
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

unknown gun

Any youse guys got a general direction for me to point the owner of this unknown gun?

https://www.quora.com/What-kind-of-revolver-is-this
by Old Ironsights
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 13336

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

My early FA Casull with spare ACP cylinder. It was a "Field Grade" that had factory Rosewood rather than Pachmayers.

Selling that one was dumb dumb dumb... even if financially required at the time.
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 13336

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

My early model .454 Casull... :(
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 in 38-55?
Replies: 15
Views: 3057

Re: Savage 99 in 38-55?

GunnyMack wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:12 pm Shucks darn Six what DONT you have!
The Swedish Bikini Team on speed dial? :wink: :twisted:
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semi auto SMLE
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Re: Semi auto SMLE

gamekeeper wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:19 pm I was going to post that, you eat me to it.... 8)
I only "eat" you to it if it involves BBQ squirrel sammiches... :twisted:

(there was another SMLE semi-auto design, but it came 30 years later...)
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semi auto SMLE
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Semi auto SMLE

Steampunk​ when it was real. 8)

JMB added gas to his levergun to make his machinegun, so the Brits added gas to Nellie and got this: :shock:

https://youtu.be/U682yOpNafg
by Old Ironsights
Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More big game for Wyoming.
Replies: 14
Views: 2961

Re: More big game for Wyoming.

marlinman93 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:49 pm You guys don't know an April Fools joke when you see one?
Sure I do... especially since 'roos will fall dead when the temperatures fall to a normal late winter-early spring -370 Kelvin...

Besides, I don't think 'roos care at all for Sagebrush fodder...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soak it hot, or cold pack???
Replies: 15
Views: 2230

Re: Soak it hot, or cold pack???

Where do I get it? The local Liquor Store...

though I advocate cutting Rumple Minze 50/50 with any neutral spirit at hand... Everclear or Vodka ... whatever. Rumple Minze is waaaay to sweet. It needs to be cut with alcohol...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soak it hot, or cold pack???
Replies: 15
Views: 2230

Re: Soak it hot, or cold pack???

If Ice for comfort and Heat for comfort... then...'

Rumple Minze...

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by Old Ironsights
Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
Replies: 29
Views: 4400

Re: Just For Argument's Sake....

I guess my number one question would be to define the perimeter and whether or no I already have Zones set up. If my perimeter is over 100 yds, then it's a no brainer... my PTR(HK)-91, one of my 6mag tac-vests, and my 1911, plus established antipersonnel.... err... anti vermin ground traps... If und...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New format?
Replies: 45
Views: 6321

Re: New format?

It is definitely easier to use on an Android phone.
by Old Ironsights
Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Public shooting ranges
Replies: 26
Views: 3090

Re: Public shooting ranges

It would be fun to show up at some of these ranges with a few black powder revolvers, lay down a smoke screen. When I still had my M4gery I went to a range in W IN that is frequented by IL shooters (but not Bangers). A bunch of ARs etc, so when I put my AR away and got out my Stainless Steel & ...
by Old Ironsights
Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My bees got the best of me.
Replies: 14
Views: 2267

Re: My bees got the best of me.

AFAIC it should be easier to get Epi autoinjectors as or more easily than Nalexone (Narcan).

Just show that you are in a risk group (keep bees, run an exterminator service, work with kids, etc.) and take it home with an automatic "Good Samaritan"/Hold Harmless exemption.
by Old Ironsights
Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Attention Idiots" (sign seen in a gun shop)
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: "Attention Idiots" (sign seen in a gun shop)

Apparently it's available om Zazzle.com
by Old Ironsights
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need new holsters or larger pockets
Replies: 17
Views: 3145

Re: Need new holsters or larger pockets

They don't look that much bigger than an SP101.

Me likey.
by Old Ironsights
Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fix for Greasegun Stuck on Zerks
Replies: 16
Views: 2586

Re: Fix for Greasegun Stuck on Zerks

I've never had a grease gun stuck on anything that pulling the trigger and letting loose a few .45s wouldn't clear... :twisted: Never got a chance at one of those. Did play with a Thompson a couple of times. Couldn't afford to feed one of my own. Besides, Uncle's did things most civilian models won...
by Old Ironsights
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Which Door" Do You Use???
Replies: 14
Views: 3191

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

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by Old Ironsights
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fix for Greasegun Stuck on Zerks
Replies: 16
Views: 2586

Re: Fix for Greasegun Stuck on Zerks

I've never had a grease gun stuck on anything that pulling the trigger and letting loose a few .45s wouldn't clear... :twisted: I believe we're discussing a different grease gun... at least I hope we are!!! Well, the M3 was the only kind of Grease Gun my petroleum sensitivity could deal with until ...
by Old Ironsights
Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fix for Greasegun Stuck on Zerks
Replies: 16
Views: 2586

Re: Fix for Greasegun Stuck on Zerks

I've never had a grease gun stuck on anything that pulling the trigger and letting loose a few .45s wouldn't clear... :twisted:
by Old Ironsights
Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMGUR Replaces SLOOOW Photobucket
Replies: 19
Views: 2807

Re: IMGR Replaces SLOOOW Photobucket

John, Photobucket has been driving me crazy, too. I'd love an easy way to transfer some of my images, but easy and Photobucket don't go together. Not anymore. When they changed to their new interface (was it last year?), for some reason things went downhill. Thanks for the plug. I'm going to go loo...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If only
Replies: 18
Views: 2966

Re: If only

If only I had more money to play with, our local Pawn shop has a early model 10, six inch in 32-20. It's been reblued but by someone who new what they were doing so it would be a great shooter as opposed to a worthless safe queen. $539.00 seems like a pretty good price to me. I really don't need it...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new favorite commercial!
Replies: 6
Views: 1030

Re: My new favorite commercial!

Like...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Guide To Ash Wednesday
Replies: 9
Views: 1412

Re: A Guide To Ash Wednesday

BlaineG wrote::?
Honestly hilarious to anyone educated at Catholic School...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Guide To Ash Wednesday
Replies: 9
Views: 1412

Re: A Guide To Ash Wednesday

Ohh Kaay fatboy... ;)

Challenge accepted.

I'm deep into recording the local Preacher Man's sermons over the Lenten season. We will (shortly) publish the sermon theme of "Mountains of the Lord" on our "web presence".

I'll give links soon.
by Old Ironsights
Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy could build this
Replies: 30
Views: 2051

Re: Pitchy could build this

Click here first... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHvyhyvpT7Q [quote="Bill in Oregon"]Kind of fun listening to the wide range of covers of the Marble Machine song.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-X-p0C0Uas And Score One for the Bill! And the Old Skool Geek in me loves the Floppy Drive...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a favor from those who saw a warning on my site...
Replies: 12
Views: 1765

Re: Need a favor from those who saw a warning on my site...

Have yet to have it pop up/be an issue...
by Old Ironsights
Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway USA deals...
Replies: 0
Views: 1915

Midway USA deals...

Just got the latest flyer:

Uberti Rem 1858s Blue @ $299 and SS at $379.

IMI 5.56 for $70-$75 per 210ct ball and $80-$85 per 120 HP.

Go lookee
by Old Ironsights
Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Feel Old....
Replies: 29
Views: 4415

Re: I Feel Old....

Meh.

When we were living near and around "da 'hood", my wife would tell of her 40 something y/o "school program" co-workers who were Great Grandmothers...

Not hard to do in a culture that doesn't condemn 14y/o baby mommas
by Old Ironsights
Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: interesting wound forensic article
Replies: 10
Views: 1876

Re: interesting wound forensic article

Heads are small targets surrounded by "slow death". In 2015 I shot a buck that was slowly starving/dehydrating to death from lack of a lower jaw. Easy/slow target for me, but much pre-heart/lung hit suffering for the critter. Will I take a head/neck shot if solid and perfectly presented? S...
by Old Ironsights
Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Q and his 1895 winchester video
Replies: 13
Views: 2354

Re: Jeff Q and his 1895 winchester video

I still want one in x54R...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy could build this
Replies: 30
Views: 2051

Re: Pitchy could build this

Blaine, I am pretty sure that is for monitoring and mixing the various little speakers he has in that contraption. I don't think it is generating tone, but I could be all wet. My dad always said I was ... :lol: Actually, the two things above the vibraphone keys are microphones, not speakers. The tr...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, I was gonna gallium-plate one of my AR's......
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: Well, I was gonna gallium-plate one of my AR's......

Sounds like something "found" in the "sabotage leaflets" discussed in the dystopian novel "Sands of Zanzibar".... (John Brunner, 1968)
by Old Ironsights
Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy could build this
Replies: 30
Views: 2051

Re: Pitchy could build this

Blaine, I am pretty sure that is for monitoring and mixing the various little speakers he has in that contraption. I don't think it is generating tone, but I could be all wet. My dad always said I was ... :lol: Actually, the two things above the vibraphone keys are microphones, not speakers. The tr...
by Old Ironsights
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy could build this
Replies: 30
Views: 2051

Re: Pitchy could build this

OK then... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOjld0ZcNzs If music isn't math, then what is it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsktyBaegZI Focus like a laser beam, Glasshopper. Can't you tell the difference between a SteamPunk computer-generated graphic and real functioning tone generation? I can tel...
by Old Ironsights
Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy could build this
Replies: 30
Views: 2051

Re: Pitchy could build this

So is a Moog. What's your point? How the electronic music is generated by the waveform device is not the issue. How those wave forms are actuated (by keys, strings or whatever) is. How about digital music making analogue waveform images? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaTuFB5QXHo http://oscilloscop...
by Old Ironsights
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy could build this
Replies: 30
Views: 2051

Re: Pitchy could build this

This is fake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCIpKAIFyo The Wintergaten marble machine is simply cool - and makes the above theoretically possible... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uog48viZUbM&t=222s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Guq7vZb_E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGrm-KMPsXE Oh wa...