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by Doc Hudson
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson's Birthday Rifle - Range report update
Replies: 20
Views: 3356

Re: Grandson's Birthday Rifle

BlaineG wrote:Doesn't Howa make guns for Weatherbee?
I don't know if they do now, but they did in the past.
by Doc Hudson
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUNS FOR AFRICA
Replies: 10
Views: 2747

Re: GUNS FOR AFRICA

I recall an American guy whose last name, I believe, was Cottom. He didn't fit the mold and used all kinds of "NO-NO guns" in Africa. Believe I discovered him through gun writer Elmer Keith. Think this was the guy who strangled and killed a small leopard. I recall he was a big guy. One of...
by Doc Hudson
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats the oldest gun you own
Replies: 51
Views: 7593

Re: Whats the oldest gun you own

1851 Adams blackpowder double action pistol. I'll bet you think S&W had the first DA but they didn't. This revolver was made in London, England and used by the British Army in several conflicts. fknipfer Actually, Colt had a DA revolver as far back as the early 1840's, I believe it had Paterson...
by Doc Hudson
Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUNS FOR AFRICA
Replies: 10
Views: 2747

Re: GUNS FOR AFRICA

I apologize for sort of hijacking the thread, but Paul's comment about the slimness of his Africana collection reminded me of something. Anyone interested in reading about Africa, and having a limited budget, should check out the book list at: http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Africa_%28Bookshelf%29 All...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT.... Fundraising Raffle Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1640

Re: OT.... Fundraising Raffle Question

not sure about your state, but Texas has some pretty strict rules on public raffles. Wouldn't want a "family" member to get on the wrong side of the law. rimrock he's right, you should check with your state's Attorney General's office for guidelines on charitable raffles. You may be unabl...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson's Birthday Rifle - Range report update
Replies: 20
Views: 3356

Re: Grandson's Birthday Rifle

GOOD JOB GRANDPA!!!!!

BTW, that really is a lever-gun. Didn't you notice that lever sticking out the side of the bolt?
by Doc Hudson
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regarding the recent spam attacks and various responses...
Replies: 9
Views: 2143

Re: Regarding the recent spam attacks and various responses...

Ever stop to think that the spammers might be watching to see if you and Hobier are off-line before they strike?
by Doc Hudson
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attention NRA Voting Members
Replies: 8
Views: 2029

Attention NRA Voting Members

This message is directed to the Voting members of the NRA. If you are not an NRA member, or if you are not a voting member or if you simply want to complain about the NRA, please be so kind as to start your own thread and stay out of this one. In July’s issue of American Rifleman and American hunter...
by Doc Hudson
Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats the oldest gun you own
Replies: 51
Views: 7593

Re: Whats the oldest gun you own

An old Hopking Allen Forehand 12 guage single-barreled shotgun, made soemtime between 1902 (when Forehand Arms weent belly-up and became hopkins Allen Arms) and 1914 (when Marlin absorbed Hopkins Allen, bringing an end to the long line of companies originateing with Ethan Allen), Big Daddy bought th...
by Doc Hudson
Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is a gun...
Replies: 9
Views: 2549

Re: This is a gun...

A gun?

Puzzle which number?
by Doc Hudson
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powders for .45-90WCF
Replies: 6
Views: 1733

Re: Powders for .45-90WCF

Try 85 grains of FFg blackpowder. i like Elephant brand, but I hear Swiss Powder produces higher velocity and burns cleaner,
by Doc Hudson
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bye bye kitty
Replies: 14
Views: 3310

Re: Bye bye kitty

You are right. It is a clear case of over-population. But the lion only tried to eat one teenager, and there are plenty more where that one came from. Teenagers are pretty useless and mountain lions are part of nature and are endangered so they should be permitted to eat the occasional teenager. And...
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8550

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

I just remembered something I read decades ago in a National Geographic article on sharks. As i remember it the female Tiger Shark invariably gives birth to tow pups, one male and one female. The females have two uteruses. In each uterus severl embryos develop. males in one uterus, females in the ot...
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8550

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/DOGS/KYLAOKING-1.jpg [/img] NOT GUILTY OJ, I believe you! He looks like a regular cuddle-bum. But I wouldn't want to break bad on you with that big fellow around, those sweet good natured fellows can be downright dangerous when aroussed to anger.
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Shot my class project this last weekend
Replies: 24
Views: 3512

Re: OT Shot my class project this last weekend

you'd better e glad that smokepole is wronghanded.

otherwise i'd run ye down and snatch it.

And getting run down by a fat old man with a cane might be embarrassing. :lol: :lol: :lol: :twisted:

That is mighty purty!! Mighty purty indeed!!!!
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8550

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

Darned Dropbear sounds frightening. But I've heard tell these critters can skewer you in a heart beat. http://www.opticstalk.com/uploads/10584/jackalope.jpg Just the sight of one of them critters makes my heart race with terror!! I have it on good authority from a Hunkpappa named Little Big Man tha...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Newest .45-70
Replies: 23
Views: 4428

Re: My Newest .45-70

Swampman, i believe that is the nicest looking wood I've ever seen on a Handi-Rifle. AA few years ago, I'd have nit-picked about the scope, but since my vision has gone to the devil I won't grumble about anything that helps a feller see his target. What part of NW Florida do you call home? If it is ...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: An Apology
Replies: 22
Views: 3010

Re: OT: An Apology

Rob, I've neever known of you behaving anyway not in keeping with a gentlman's behavior. Which is more than I can say for myself. Then again, I just an opinionated, intolerant olf fanny burp and have never tried to deny it. Perhaps that Mod is another opinionated, intolerant old fanny burp who disag...
by Doc Hudson
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8550

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

You men besides Infernal Revenue Auditors and older teaching nuns? I don't have any personal experienc with them, but pound for pound, I believe it might be the African Honey Badger. I've been given to understand that those cute cuddlly lookng little fellows are pure-dee killing machines that will k...
by Doc Hudson
Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help...my wife is trying to take my new levergun away!
Replies: 26
Views: 3809

Re: Help...my wife is trying to take my new levergun away!

Leave your wife's rifle alone and get one of your own!
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crimping the .44 Mag
Replies: 11
Views: 2656

Re: Crimping the .44 Mag

Paul, I am a great believer of using a heavy roll crimp, especially on heavy loaded magnum revolver cartridges. You don't have to worry about the bullets jumping crimp in a revolver, nor do you have to worry about the bullets being pushed deeper in a tubular magazine. Lots of folks complain about Un...
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OH Brother
Replies: 10
Views: 2018

Re: OH Brother

If only they'd establish a 20 wolf pack in Central Park, NYC, and other similar packs in the major city parks of Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angles, and Seattle, I'd have fewer objections to their re-introduction elsewhere. After all, those parks were all once part ...
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too much omph for home defense..........................
Replies: 28
Views: 4208

Re: Too much omph for home defense..........................

Soory, but if a feller can shoot a BG with a .416 Rigby, blow a hole in his house, the next two houses, and kill an innocent or two and just blow it off as "LEGALLY the fault of the felon who broke into his house, then say "well I AM ALIVE, too bad for the neighbors" ain't much of a ...
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too much omph for home defense..........................
Replies: 28
Views: 4208

Re: Too much omph for home defense..........................

AdarondackJack, i think you are mis-interpreting Streetsta's intent. None of us want to kill or injure an innocent bystander if it is avoidable. Legally speaking, I believe it is a general rule that if anyone is injured or killed during or as a result of a felony crime. the person committing the cri...
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess what I picked up yesterday...
Replies: 29
Views: 3895

Re: Guess what I picked up yesterday...

I can't speak for the Clan, but IMO, you made out like a bandit!!

Congratulations on a great buy!!

Let us kow how it shoots.
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too much omph for home defense..........................
Replies: 28
Views: 4208

Re: Too much omph for home defense..........................

For a short while there was a fellow hanging around the old Sixgunner.Conm Forum who used a .375 H&H bolt-action rifle as his HD rifle. And the idiot lived in a condo! I tried repeatedly to convince him that he was dangerously overgunned for the duty but he just would not listen. I'm mighty happ...
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 - Thoughts on Minimum Power - Hogs?
Replies: 21
Views: 4000

Re: 30-30 - Thoughts on Minimum Power - Hogs?

Bear in mind I'm no expert hog hunter, I'm just talking about what I know from experience or observation. My Grandpa Hudson used to slaughter hogs using the blunt side of an axe applied between the eyes, and I've always heard that a hog can be killed with a broom straw, though I'd never try it, and ...
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- mutilated Blackhawk
Replies: 41
Views: 5270

Re: OT- mutilated Blackhawk

I've seen worse! At one time Thad' Scott's Fine Guns had a Colt SAA that had been used as a bandmaster's baton in some circus or wild west show. The poor old hogleg had really garish Tiffany Grips and was fully engraved and gold plated. To add insult to injury, there were a couple of dozen big old f...
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Guy lives in 89 square foot "house"
Replies: 40
Views: 5431

Re: OT Guy lives in 89 square foot "house"

TedH wrote:I wouldn't mind having one of those to pull out in the woods for a huntin shack, but there's no way I'd call one home.

Same here!
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor- Classes for Women
Replies: 11
Views: 2254

Re: Humor- Classes for Women

Class 9 I Was Wrong and He Was Right! Real Life Testimonials. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined. I'm pretty sure they revoke a woman's "wife card" if she ever says that... :wink: My ex-wife, the PhD, is admittedly mathmatically challenged. Once early in our marriage she was tr...
by Doc Hudson
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you sell?
Replies: 21
Views: 2279

Re: What would you sell?

keep the one you use the most and dump the rest
by Doc Hudson
Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Old photo of mucho bad hombre, I think?
Replies: 40
Views: 5410

Re: OT- Old photo of mucho bad hombre, I think?

Right off-hand I'd say he was probably one of Pancho Villa's followers.

I don't think he'd be much fun to face in a fight. he looks like he might know which end of that rifle the bullet exits.
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: joke-A boy and his bow-the good old days
Replies: 6
Views: 1739

Re: joke-A boy and his bow-the good old days

That is hilarious!!

I'm surprised I never had the idea of flaming arrows when I was 10.
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Picture Dictionary Picture of "Hot"
Replies: 9
Views: 2170

Re: A Picture Dictionary Picture of "Hot"

TedH wrote:I was. :oops: :lol:
Me too!

Considering who posted it and where it was posted, I expected eithe a smoking gun or a machine gun with a sagging barrel.
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...
Replies: 44
Views: 6268

Re: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...

If you have shot and killed a bad character that was threatening your life and you find out he was unarmed. I have one word for you throw-down. I got nothing else to say. Really bad idea to talk about stuff like that. i heard of a fellow who often said that he'd shoot anyone he caught in his house ...
by Doc Hudson
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My souvenir from my wifes FT Wayne trip ...
Replies: 21
Views: 2615

Re: OT: My souvenir from my wifes FT Wayne trip ...

Could have been worse. It could have been a tumble bug, aka tumbleturd, and his dung ball.
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 12, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...
Replies: 89
Views: 7767

Re: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...

All I can say is God Bless you Buck.

you and your family will be in my prayers.

Doc
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gday....
Replies: 21
Views: 2640

Re: Gday....

Welcome mate!

Pull up a log and make yourself at home.

I'll put the billy on the fire and hunt up a few ruskss while you tell us a bit about yourself.
by Doc Hudson
Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yorkshire Terrier
Replies: 25
Views: 3479

Re: Yorkshire Terrier

The little girl had wormed her way into my heart in 24 hours flat. Drats! Yorkies will do that. It is their greatest talent. For your sake and the sake of your wife, I'm sorry it happened the way it did. But for the sake of those heartbroken kids, I'm glad she is back with her family. FWIW, maybe y...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I was defeated by something miniscule
Replies: 12
Views: 2037

Re: OT: I was defeated by something miniscule

Not a bad idea Pete, but I was thinking more along the lines of a BB pistol.
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yorkshire Terrier
Replies: 25
Views: 3479

Re: Yorkshire Terrier

My wife and I had a Yorky for many years. A highly spirited dog, fearless. My wife would take it obedience class and it would always pick a fight with the biggest dog in the class. It always sided with my wife if we argued. To an extent that sounds a little like my Cricket. We lived in Mobile when ...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted - solution to an unsolvable problem?
Replies: 8
Views: 2694

Re: Wanted - solution to an unsolvable problem?

Are we to assume that you are talking about the 1954 Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster movie of that name? Or is it one of several other movies with the same title? i don't have any useful ideas at the moment, the tow ideas I did have didn't pan out, but I will keep trying. Additional info; I just found t...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...
Replies: 44
Views: 6268

Re: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...

With the Supreme court ruling this year, after being given your rights, Miranda, you MUST tell the officers that you intend to remain silent. If you don't tell them, they are permitted to continue to question. THEY can talk all they want. A policeman's questions and theories are nothing. NO MATTER ...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yorkshire Terrier
Replies: 25
Views: 3479

Re: Yorkshire Terrier

I'm afraid I'll have to disagree with O.S.O.K.. yorkies are not "nice little dogs." They are GREAT LITTLE DOGS!! They also happen to be my favorite breed of pocket pooches. Over the last thirty years, I've had five Yorkies. One little male I gave away because he was too blamed hard-headed ...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...
Replies: 44
Views: 6268

Re: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...

Most excellent advise Adirondackjack! When I was in Mississippi, I knew a number of lawyers, socially, from church or lodge. Since I've come back to Alabama, the only attorneys I know are a couple of cousins. One works for the stae and I'm not sure of Albert's specialty. I suppose I ought to get his...
by Doc Hudson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not all pit bulls are bad this one saved his family
Replies: 17
Views: 2208

Re: OT: Not all pit bulls are bad this one saved his family

You can't ignore breeding in a dog. If a pointer comes from a long line of big running field trial dogs for horseback mounted hunters, no trainer in the world is going to turn it into a close working personal grouse dog. A dog who was bred for aggression is going to be aggressive; he'll defer to hi...
by Doc Hudson
Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...
Replies: 44
Views: 6268

Re: Self-defense shooting? Don't talk to the police...

For many years I've advised people: If you are forced to shoot someone, say nothing to the police except,"i would like to talk to an attorney before I talk to you. In fact I've also often told people that if the shooting is in any way open to question, call your attorney before you call the pol...
by Doc Hudson
Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not all pit bulls are bad this one saved his family
Replies: 17
Views: 2208

Re: OT: Not all pit bulls are bad this one saved his family

Sorry, doesn't change my opinion of the breed. You know I used to be the same way. Then I got to thinking. It is no more right to darn an entire bred of dogs for the behavior of some than it is to condemn an entire race of people for the misbehavior of the few. Sure, there are lots of scumbags who ...
by Doc Hudson
Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Anyone know how Ji's doing?
Replies: 3
Views: 1163

Re: OT-Anyone know how Ji's doing?

wilko wrote:yeah me too... his posts always make me smile..

yeah, who but Ji would adopt a wild piglet and name her Lucy then give us photo updates on her growth and doings.

I wish he'd come back for a visit.
by Doc Hudson
Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Silly new toy
Replies: 8
Views: 2294

Re: OT: Silly new toy

is that a 9mmP semi-auto vershion of the PPsh submachine gun?

Looks like it would be beau coup fun!