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- Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magnificent Seven
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2669
Re: Magnificent Seven
Well it's been so long since I saw the original, I don't remember it anyway. We saw the new one a couple days ago while in OR and I loved it. I have no problem with remakes, MOST of the time. Every once in a while they really screw one up but I thought this one was excellent. I am a big Denzel fan a...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Care To Comment On Washington AG's proposed Gun Ban?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2481
Re: Care To Comment On Washington AG's proposed Gun Ban?
For those that think that a "little gun control" is OK, just look 2 states south. Here in CA I remember when I could buy or sell a handgun at a local hardware store. Walk in, buy, walk out. Now it has to be a 10 day wait, for a STATE APPROVED handgun, and that list is soon going to get eve...
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got THE email today
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2360
Re: Got THE email today
That IS a great looking rifle, no doubt. I don't know much about either round, but how does the 460 compare to the 444, in a levergun?
- Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Costs You $82 -- to Get $100 Cabela's Gift Card?!?!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1053
Re: Costs You $82 -- to Get $100 Cabela's Gift Card?!?!
Not surprised. I was in Cabelas yesterday for some boots and bullets. Signs all over showed $100 gift cards for $90. I got boots that were $139, on sale for 107, but they were offering an additional 25% off everything in store. My $139 boots were $83 out the door. So a $100 git card under those deal...
- Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So I thought I was in good shape
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2557
Re: So I thought I was in good shape
I was browsing through the channels the other day and settled on an old show, "Expendables 2". Never watched the show before and I came in on it part way through. I say all this cause there is this scene where Stallone, and Jason Stathom are leading the group of old guys up a steep hill. S...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little Johnny Questions Hillary...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 682
Re: Little Johnny Questions Hillary...
And now a DNC employee is murdered on the streets of DC, no robbery motive as his watch, cell phone and wallet were still on him. Wiki Leaks is making accusations. Can you say shades of Whitewater?
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 308 Win in Big Bore 307?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1301
Re: 308 Win in Big Bore 307?
OK, the cases are identical, except for slightly larger rim on the 307, so it's the bullet choice, then. Or at least where the cennelure is located. Thanks.
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 308 Win in Big Bore 307?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1301
Re: 308 Win in Big Bore 307?
Is COAL usually an issue? I know pointed bullets can be loaded 1 in chamber, 1 in magazine, but will they feed OK? Assuming something like a 150-165gr load.
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 308 Win in Big Bore 307?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1301
308 Win in Big Bore 307?
I know it's been discussed before, but can the 308 Win (factory loads) be fired safely in a Big Bore 307? Feeding or ejecting issues not withstanding.
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Best Gun-Friendly States according to G&A
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2971
Re: The Best Gun-Friendly States according to G&A
Yea CA is number 51, (out of 50) or was it 54 like Odumbo said?
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4492
Re: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Gun control has and never will be about stopping or reducing crime or criminals, it's about control, of us. Next there will be an EO on USING firearms, or running a shooting range. There is no end to where these people will go, and we MUST defeat them in November, if not WE are the defeated. I have ...
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Small Prayers Needed...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2121
Re: Small Prayers Needed...
Sent, God Bless and comfort
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question = Zulu time
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3039
Re: Question = Zulu time
Just think that if you are a military leader and have to plan a mission. The boots on the ground tell you the bad guys is going to be "available" at around 0800Z. Said military leader then knows exactly what time it is (cause he has a clock set to Z time) and how much time he has to coordi...
- Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making change
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2060
Re: Making change
Amazes me how the school system churns out so many people who are not equipped to live life without the helping handouts of the gubermit. John Well, who's runnin' 'em? When I worked for the guvmint, I was always be advised to "...vote for this..." Why, I'd ask, all it'll do is raise my ta...
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drought is taking its toll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1762
Re: Drought is taking its toll
Thanks. We need to look into them a bit closer.
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 1:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A blind hog finds a .348
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2101
Re: A blind hog finds a .348
Saw specs on Buffalo Bore ammo with a 250gr bullet at 2300fps. That ought to pack a whallop.
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Year Was 1955
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1188
Re: The Year Was 1955
When we bought our first house, in 1976, I told my wife that NO HOUSE was worth $22,000. In 2010, I spent almost that much for my 20x30 workshop.
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drought is taking its toll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1762
Re: Drought is taking its toll
Yea my wife and I have talked, but never bought, about a tail camera. No idea which one to get, and don't want to spend a lot on one. I could use it on my deer hunting property (not mine) as well. Suggestions? 44shooter I wish we could run a pipeline from there to here. They did it once with the aqu...
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 100yds plus.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1672
Re: 100yds plus.
Nice shooting. Do you guys have the same problem getting rimfire ammo as we have?
- Sat Oct 03, 2015 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Wayne shooting cyclists.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5012
Re: John Wayne shooting cyclists.
I gave up cycling 10 years ago when I got tired of being too close to cars, with NO BIKE LANE TO RIDE IN. Sorry, but it's not a RIGHT. Look it up, neither is driving, it's a state provided privilege that CAN BE REVOKED. Get a DUI, drive reckless etc, you lose your license. Do not pass the test, lose...
- Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BioDiesel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3591
Re: BioDiesel
Akkkkkkk we pay some of the highest road taxes in the country here, never used bio out of choice, and our roads are some of the absolute worst in the country. Have driven in vast majority of our states highways and CA's freeways will shake the fillings out of your teeth. Freakin (won't say which par...
- Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drought is taking its toll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1762
Re: Drought is taking its toll
Yes, sad. Normally, every year I buy a deer tag, and have scored 3 out of 4 years. Hunt a good neighbors land a mile behind me. This year I passed on buying a tag or license. The deer are having a hard enough time without me adding to it.
- Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drought is taking its toll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1762
Re: Drought is taking its toll
Sadly I doubt it. These idiots out here have been making stupid decisions for many years, ie Nancy Pelosi.......need I say more?
- Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drought is taking its toll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1762
Re: Drought is taking its toll
We have had a 10 gallon tub out by the road for several months now and I see all sorts of critters drinking from it but never deer or bigger animals, but I am sure they use it. Today I found out the rancher tracked down and shot the bear. US Forestry Service came and picked it up. There is no bear h...
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drought is taking its toll
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1762
Drought is taking its toll
Well into our third straight year of drought, here in Kalifornia, and from what I have been hearing lately, we might be heading into year 4. The animals around here have been showing it too. We have had all sorts of odd behavior from them. We live in the country, so seeing wildlife on the roads and ...
- Tue Sep 29, 2015 2:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Wayne shooting cyclists.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5012
Re: John Wayne shooting cyclists.
Just a matter of courtesy. Like other groups, most are courtesy and realize that they need to choose where they bike and not pick high traffic or dangerous areas. Unfortunately, a minority elects to do exactly the opposite. Case in point - a lone bike rider cycling on a heavily-traveled dangerous r...
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Gun Store In San Fran Gives Up
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1425
Re: The Last Gun Store In San Fran Gives Up
The part of CA I live in, currently, is pretty conservative. Ranchers mostly, folks that know hard work, and are very conservative. The political demographics here are slowly changing, as folks from LA and Bay areas are retiring and moving here for it's scenic beauty, plus it's about 18 miles to the...
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Windows 10 experiences
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4538
Re: Windows 10 experiences
I was VERY happy with Win XP, then my laptop died. NO ONE was selling one with XP, all Win 8. I hate Win 8, so much so, my next upgrade will be to a Mac. I know they are not perfect, but my wife's never has the issues I do.
- Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Those Of You With Travel Trailers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2475
Re: Those Of You With Travel Trailers
Been towing RV's since the 80's. Started with pull trailers, now pull 5th wheels. A van leaves no choice there. Never had a slide out on a pull trailer, but both 5th wheels have them. Never had a single issue. Maintenance is key. Folks want to use the stuff out of trailers and are mad when something...
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 375 bullet advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2782
Re: 375 bullet advice
Did you recover that bullet? Wondering if it expanded or if it acts more like a solid.
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now I Know Where All The .22 Ammo Has Gone
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2997
Re: Now I Know Where All The .22 Ammo Has Gone
All one has to do is read the scriptures to know the answers. Ask a Dr. to verify the facts. When the soldiers pierced His side blood AND water poured out. It is ONLY after death that our blood separates from the water in our bodies. His bones were not broken because it was prophesied they would not...
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seriously! Another project???
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2247
Re: Seriously! Another project???
It looks nice. Like the H&R rifles wanted to be, but didn't quite make it.
- Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I can't get internet....!!!! Any suggestions...???
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3615
Re: I can't get internet....!!!! Any suggestions...???
I too have Exede and am fine with it. It's not cable speed by any means but most of the time speeds are decent. Reception has never been an issue, but then again, lately, neither have rain clouds or snow .
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I can't get internet....!!!! Any suggestions...???
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3615
Re: I can't get internet....!!!! Any suggestions...???
I also was going to suggest a web booster. If there is one bar at your house it might work right there. If no, go the directional antennae and send it to the house. Then get a MyFi hotspot, that will allow multiple users on the same line. It is "about" DSL speed. We built a new home in the...
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air Gun Licensing in Scotland?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1761
Re: Air Gun Licensing in Scotland?
As much as I love the Scots, their politics are even more insane than England's. It is mostly because of Scottish politicians that we lost the right to own handguns . Here in England and Wales any one over 18 can buy an air rifle as long as it only puts out 12 foot pounds, an air pistol can only ha...
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: US to change over to JHP
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4070
Re: US to change over to JHP
Yea but MOST of our previous enemies didn't do beheadings, tortures or suicide bombings either. Of course the Japanese or VC didn't exactly play by the rules either.
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 1:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3,030 from a 30-30 ... f.p.s. that is
- Replies: 45
- Views: 11640
Re: 3,030 from a 30-30 ... f.p.s. that is
Heck, with that bullet it would work real well on varmints of all sizes, including 2 legged ones. They would have to take your word that you were the one that shot them cause there would not be a bullet left to compare to the rifle. A coyote (or anything smaller) would never know what hit him. That ...
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 1:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally watched American Sniper....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3029
Re: Finally watched American Sniper....
IIRC from the book he did not actually SHOOT the first boy with the grenade, but did shoot the mom, or did I miss something in the book? If you think about the complexities of making a film from a book, I am sure there is always something to keep it from being 100% accurate, but overall it was real ...
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: History's ALONE ....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2638
Re: History's ALONE ....
A knife and materials to make a bowstring from, would be top 2 on my list. May not get a gun, but I would make a bow and arrows day one.
- Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheap NIB 9mms...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1391
Re: Cheap NIB 9mms...
Not familiar with the others mentioned, but take a look at High Point. I have owned one for many years and it has never failed. http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/Hi-Point-handguns/9MM_handgun.html Made in USA, (Ohio) and lifetime no fault warranty. Will the others match that? Oh yea under $200. Mine i...
- Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BBQ Is Banned In Texas City....(Not a Joke)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4975
Re: BBQ Is Banned In Texas City....(Not a Joke)
Well as was said, MOST of the people in CA are not from here, and most people that live here, live in the cities, and they are liberal. The conservative, Republicans, have moved out, sickened by all the stuff the libs impose. So, when your state gets flooded with "Californians" (not likely...
- Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kit To Reload .22 Rimfire
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3270
Re: Kit To Reload .22 Rimfire
I broke down and bought a PCP 22 air rifle. I just sold one and got a springer, could not live with all that pumping! Besides, the air is all around me! I thought that was the point of a PCP (pre charged pneumatic) , that it's charged off a scuba tank, to something like 3000psi. You shoot till it n...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting in EXTREME Cold -- How do you prep?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3197
Re: Hunting in EXTREME Cold -- How do you prep?
I stay inside!!! Brrrr Extreme cold here is 20 deg. ABOVE zero.
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2290
Re: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
Might end up being like the Boston bomber. They've gone through almost 2,000 jurors trying to find 12 that are not convinced he is guilty.
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3536
Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
Moore is an insignificant mouse turd that has become rich catering to the socialist elite, and the American-Hating sub-cultures. Eastwood was drafted in 1951, and served honorably. Moore is a large, Draft Animal. I heard that Eastwood once threatened to kill Moore if he ever saw him. Too bad that m...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2290
Re: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
Eddie Ray Routh will not be facing the death penalty in his trial for killing Chris Kyle next month. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/murder-trial-and-lawsuits-cloud-holiday-release-of-american-sniper-movie/ PTSD is a very real and, for some a debilitating disorder. No matter what the outcome is,...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3536
Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
I don't think that I'd be mistaken in stating that during the longer part of 'shooting' war history, sniping as a technique of war has often been considered cowardly even by military professionals. This changed somewhere in the middle of WWII. Apparently, being subjected to unrelenting enemy sniper...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2290
Re: Chris Kyle's wife hunting pronghorn in Wyoming
The man killed 2 people in cold blood, unprovoked. He needs to stand trial and take whatever punishment the jury deals out. Period! I have sympathy for vets that come home from wars, it messes with their minds. I have no sympathy for someone that takes another life because of their selfish grief. He...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OK - one MORE reason to buy a Para Ordnance...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1626
Re: OK - one MORE reason to buy a Para Ordnance...
As a new convert to double stack .45s, (sig227), I agree that the double stack is an improvement to the single stack. As far as Liam is concerned, I'm disappointed by his comments, especially as it seems to bad mouth a country that adopted him from his native land. BUT, he has a right to the duplic...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3536
Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
Michael Moore CLAIMS his uncle was killed in WWII by a sniper. Claims snipers are cowards because they won't fight face to face. (They also do not use IED's and their kids, or someone elses' kids as shields or bombers). Michael Moore is no coward, never saw any MEAL he was afraid of. Now barbers, he...