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- Fri May 17, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Not transgender - but some females DO have testicles...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 354
Re: Not transgender - but some females DO have testicles...
Hope you don't mind but I borrowed this.
- Fri May 17, 2024 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
- Replies: 5
- Views: 304
Re: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
"Even if you are having taxidermy done in the US, you are still paying for dip and pack in Africa. Or if you choose to just take good photos and not do taxidermy, they charge you a VAT if you don’t export a part of the animal as a trophy. Bottom line they are getting you to pay something no mat...
- Fri May 17, 2024 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
- Replies: 5
- Views: 304
Re: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
I hunt Alaska every year and have not had the first problem. On all my trips driving through Canada and back I have yet to have the first problem Customs or otherwise. British Customs was a breeze, South Africa Customs was a breeze. This skins thing not a major problem just series of minor headaches...
- Wed May 15, 2024 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
- Replies: 5
- Views: 304
Getting "Skins" back from South Africa
Went hunting in SA in Feb and I am in the process of getting my skins back to be processed here in Montana. I know there is a period of time for pickling,salting and boxing and whatever else they do for shipment. Paying with a credit card through Loco has been far from simple either. I am working wi...
- Wed May 15, 2024 11:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS in MT Chronograph
- Replies: 0
- Views: 188
FS in MT Chronograph
FS - Billings,Mt
Magnetospeed Sporter Cronograph $185 shipped
Like brand new, used once, I'm just going in a different direction.
For a picture: https://magnetospeed.com/magnetospeed-s ... hronograph
Magnetospeed Sporter Cronograph $185 shipped
Like brand new, used once, I'm just going in a different direction.
For a picture: https://magnetospeed.com/magnetospeed-s ... hronograph
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3043
Re: THE .44 SPECIAL IS ALIVE AND WELL! by JOHN TAFFIN
A huge amount of good info. Thanks. Five Specials - so far- put me in the fan club.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard Rifle Fans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 896
Bullard Rifle Fans
The May-June of Rifle Magazine has a good article on the Bullard rifle. The pictured rifle is a close representation of mine though mine has a pistol grip.The article is much more accurate than some I've seen with obviously some research done with Scott Jamiesons incredible book(s). The total number...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2510
Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years - All With bullet #429421
Thanks everyone.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back From South Africa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1847
Re: Back From South Africa
Every evening dinner was a different meat. Between my son and I we harvested Impala,Nyala,Bushbuck,Zebra and a couple others . Ostrich,Zebra,Impala among others were menu items on succeeding nights. I was surprised how much I enjoyed each and all as I am not generally fond of wild game. All were muc...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 9483
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
"The pistol is for when a shotgun runs dry and you need to check for a pulse. " Man I love this place.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back From South Africa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1847
Back From South Africa
Like so many of you I finally made it on a hunting trip to South Africa. To be more accurate Limpopo in the north east of South Africa. The whole experience was fantastic - ok - maybe the long flight not so much. Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg makes for a long trip, with layovers, 39 hours. Du...
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
Re: Fedex or Ups ?
Well I used FedEx. Took my package without a hiccup. Guess we will see.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
- Replies: 7
- Views: 592
Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Thanks everyone.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
- Replies: 7
- Views: 592
Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
I'm going to South Africa come February on my first hunting trip there. North East SA , Limpopo to be precise. Airline tickets -Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg have been secured (by myself) and most everything else is in comfortable mind . The cell phone situation is still a bit murky but under...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
I'm sure this this been discussed (and cussed) before but I'm in a bit of a time crunch. I have to return my Ruger LCP II 22lr (discussed earlier on another thread https://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=88996) to Ruger. Tomorrow. Opinions on which (Fedex or UPS) is the preferred?? Thanks...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1003
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 633
Re: Trouble with a Ruger.
Wife and I took the gun in question (Ruger LCP II 22 LR) out shooting again. Tried various different ammo (all high speed) and had the same problems ,stovepipes, light strikes/misfires and one not seen before. A couple times the pistol would reload but then not fire as if the firing pin had not rese...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 633
Re: Trouble with a Ruger.
The problem is that we really like the gun.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 633
Trouble with a Ruger.
I bought my wife a Ruger LCP II "Lite Rack" in 22 LR. Right out of the box it would only fire 2 maybe 3 times out of 10. Single loading,repeated restrikes,different brands no change. Light strikes the norm. Cleaned,bought a spring kit designed to cure this problem all to no avail.There is ...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How deer hunting started
- Replies: 3
- Views: 372
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23876
Re: Binoculars
Started using a chest harness probably 30 years ago and now it is almost as important as my Vortex 10x42 glasses. I now (last 10-12 years or so ) use a KUIU bino harness (https://www.kuiu.com/collections/bino-harness) for my yearly Alaska hunting trips. It is even better as it has extra pockets and ...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Washington's Dream - SNL skit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 667
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Misplaced Firearm
- Replies: 20
- Views: 978
Re: Misplaced Firearm
Gosh you guys make me feel good.
Daughter: Dad what do you want me to do with this pistol I found in this coat ( Down parka) you lent me to go skiing ?
Last used the parka 2 years previously, had looked for the pistol and figgered I had sold it.
Daughter: Dad what do you want me to do with this pistol I found in this coat ( Down parka) you lent me to go skiing ?
Last used the parka 2 years previously, had looked for the pistol and figgered I had sold it.
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AJMD429 I know you're not a dermatologist but have you seen this condition?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 265
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 871
Re: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...
Thanks. I have to look into loading 777 in cartridges (40-65 Win).
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullard Leveraction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1117
Re: Bullard Leveraction
I believe at least one other on the forum has a Bullard rifle. A Canadian , G. Scott Jamieson, has authored two wonderful books on the Bullard rifle. These books are rich in the description,history,specifics and stunning pictures of the Bullard rifle story. I had the pleasure and good fortune to cor...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wet-forming a holster
- Replies: 11
- Views: 591
Re: Wet-forming a holster
What about vacuum packing the wet leather?
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 455
Re: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch
Thanks, I signed up.
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 special with round balls
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1199
Re: 44 special with round balls
I tried this years ago. I'll try to did out my findings, It was with Red Dot if I remember.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you wanted the plain Ruger Wrangler ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 401
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Far Side
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Re: The Far Side
My favorite artist.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joe Pickett
- Replies: 14
- Views: 866
Re: Joe Pickett
Tend to agree with Blaine on this one. Too many common sense gaffs as a LEO.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Airlines and ammo?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 329
Re: Airlines and ammo?
Advanced research (consensus) leads one to the conclusion loaded ammo is the only allowed. Simply asking to many questions can now raise "flags".
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2432
Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
All the above mentioned loads have worked for me, I would just advise against the real light weights of 110/125 grain.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 924
Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Same as every other day. Kimber Custom Compact.
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1028
Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
I'd say I'm kinda 80/20. And no I'll not show a pic of my gun room.
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years
- Replies: 13
- Views: 767
Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years
Thanks for the info.
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Special .44 Specials
- Replies: 17
- Views: 778
Re: Special .44 Specials
Been a 44 Special fan for many,many years,but it appears I'm nowhere near you guys league.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Special.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1987
Re: 44 Special.
That I sold my 44 mags and now have .......let's just say...a number of 44 Specials says it all.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Case Cleaning
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1306
Re: Case Cleaning
Griff please expand a bit on the car wax, never heard that before. What kind, what's a dolip/ how much? Thanks.
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Quiet Patriot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 338
Re: A Quiet Patriot
Done this more than a few times,
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FFF (3F) Black powder in a 40-65 Win case.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 225
FFF (3F) Black powder in a 40-65 Win case.
What are the implications of loading 3F Black in a 40-65 ? I can't get 2F and I finally got my hands - through a friend - on a can of 3F. Let the games begin.
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steak Grilling
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1525
Re: Steak Grilling
What Walt said.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tubi
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1091
Re: tubi
Lots of good info. Glad so many asked the questions first. I can use the info without looking so dumb.
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Downloading videos off of YouTube...???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 339
Re: Downloading videos off of YouTube...???
Same question,Thanks.
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6.5 Needmoor vs .243 Win.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 755
Re: 6.5 Needmoor vs .243 Win.
A couple years ago the wife -a week before season- says "I want my own rifle to shoot my own deer". Scrambling (during Covid) to find a Youth 7mm-08 for the petite lady of my life the only option was an Savage Axis 6.5 CM. The only good thing hunting wise to come out of that season was the...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: KIMBER MICRO 9
- Replies: 17
- Views: 853
Re: KIMBER MICRO 9
I do not have a Micro 9 but after a number of Kimbers, I am sold on them. One of the few (early) factory/custom 1911s to reliably run right out of the box. Presently a Kimber Custom and a Custom Compact CDP (my EDC) is home here. I ran the micro trial via a Sig 238 then 938 to no further interest in...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humorous Skeeter story
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1013
Re: Humorous Skeeter story
Skeeter had a good story about early 44 mag (4 inch) use in a shed. Deafening himself scaring an illegal if I remember. Went back to the Special.
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1100
Re: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI
"he committed his friend's soul into the hands of God" Question here, NOT a disagreement! Isn't his soul already in the hands of God and is this not just a celebration of such?
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2504
Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Welcome Andy! I may be interested in some custom work if you do such. I'll check out your website and maybe send you a picture of what I have in mind.