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by .45colt
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
Replies: 7
Views: 226

Re: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....

The backhoe on the one up the street is folded up on the back of the truck piggy back and completely out of the way. In the text it says the front bucket and backhoe are removable. I stopped at the Farm the other day and walked around it. Knocked on the Door at the House and no one was Home. Anythin...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
Replies: 7
Views: 226

Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....

Guy up the street has a farm and a lot of Big equipment. He has one of these. What a Beast. https://silodrome.com/mercedes-benz-unimog-419/
by .45colt
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum
Replies: 10
Views: 375

Re: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum

I am in the middle of a bathroom remodel....A Friend of Mine who is doing the work demands to be in the inspection of any big items We buy. He said the quality is so bad now everything has to be closely looked at. He has 40 + years doing this work.
by .45colt
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load
Replies: 29
Views: 693

Re: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load

Six Gun wrote:'There’s not too many people who could hold their cool on a moving target intent on eating you so I would opt for a load with the most recoil and then I’d shoot straight down in the ground hoping the recoil would push me high enough to grab a branch."...... exactly.... On the Marl...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 62
Views: 3645

Re: OT, post and beam

Holy Stuff! This Great thread never ends. What's a ballpark $$ amount that this Barn is costing? That's No Job for Old Geezers....Like Me.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 512

Re: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!

Quite a bit of the media in Cleveland is trying to whip this all up, how to watch, what to buy, what to do, bla,bla bla. ... most are trying to figure out how to make a buck off of it. :lol: .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baseball fans here?
Replies: 22
Views: 478

Re: Baseball fans here?

Professional Sports lost Me long ago. I see around 40% crybabies who ruin it for the rest of the hard working Guys trying to stay on the field. The money the make is an insult to any Man or Women who has worked their whole life.
by .45colt
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missed it by that much!
Replies: 8
Views: 347

Re: Missed it by that much!

The one for Me that "got away" about ten years ago was a Savage model 24 . Like new in the box .357 mag over 20 ga. It would have been the perfect deer/plinker here in Ohio. It is the only one I ever saw, I blinked and it was gone. Durn. :( .
by .45colt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 62
Views: 3645

Re: OT, post and beam

Oh Gee Gunny... I applaud You for All the Hard Labor and wish You well, Stay Strong..... But how about the '73's at the neighbors.....?............Your Killin Me........
by .45colt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338 Marlin Question
Replies: 15
Views: 519

Re: 338 Marlin Question

I have both the MX and The MXLR in .338 . If Ruger was to get serious about the .338 with different weight bullets they could set the world on fire. I have a target somewhere that I shot with Remington 250grn bullets out of the Mx at 100 yards. 5 shots in one inch. Remlin could hardly make a 30-30 u...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 2081

Re: are Rossis getting better?

Sure...... they are getting better every day . The design of JMB is flawless . Rossi couldn't kill it . Sure the Rossi's may need some tweaking. The average guy can make the work 100%.... with a little help from the internet an Nate.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN THE PAST .......
Replies: 7
Views: 554

Re: IN THE PAST .......

My Grandfathers Brother in Law Uncle Joe was born about 1885. Joe turned out to be a Tin Smith in Cleveland all His life. As long as anyone could re-member Joe made His own Beer. He smoked a box of Cuban crook cigars a week. Joe had a house in a quiet suburb near downtown that had a front porch fini...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Replies: 26
Views: 1779

Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee

Wow ! if I was there I'd be looking to get the '73's down. :D .
by .45colt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Replies: 13
Views: 859

Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!

Fifty years ago I had a black lab. I got called away to help a Guy so I put Him in the garage instead of walking back to His run. was back in about 30 minuet's. He showed Me by chewing up a bunch of My fishing rods . never did that again. :shock: .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1379

Re: I lost my willie

Sorry to Hear this, it's hard enough to lose a Dog . :cry: .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 2081

Re: are Rossis getting better?

I have looked at a few in the last six months. way better fit and finish, worked the lever as well and seemed pretty smooth. The local farm store has them for around $700.00, sometimes with a $75.00 of coupon.
by .45colt
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

Look up the Screen actors guild safety rules on "gun safety". It is All written out plain as can be. just about anyone on the set while this was going on is guilty. they just can't claim ignorance. Baldwin is a lowlife idiot who happens to be rich. They have been making movies involving we...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Replies: 16
Views: 843

Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450

Thank You Shrapnel . A nice piece of History.!
by .45colt
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Replies: 26
Views: 1779

Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee

In todays insane world.. IF.. I wanted it I'd offer $499.00 . just because it's a Winchester. As we know the risk is on the buyer. sending You a P.M.
by .45colt
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluebonnets
Replies: 9
Views: 393

Re: Bluebonnets

Awesome All Around......!!
by .45colt
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Replies: 16
Views: 843

Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450

It looks like there is a brass medallion on the bottom of the forearm.? Is it inscribed ? Has this one been lettered? The more I look at it the more questions I have. Bad AZZ Cool. 8) .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1589

Re: Went to a gun show today

I haven't been to a good gun show in years. I watch several on-line gun shops and about every six weeks Momma and I take a ride over to PA where there just happen to be five Gun shops on the way to the Mall . one usually has around 100 used guns on the racks that can be handled and looked at. never ...
by .45colt
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70-150 winchester video
Replies: 9
Views: 454

Re: 70-150 winchester video

Great video..WOW.. He needs to take that rifle to Africa. One thing for sure is that Guy can really take a beating. My targets are all happy to be killed with a 45-70 .
by .45colt
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchesters
Replies: 18
Views: 1107

Re: New To Me Winchesters

Gunny, it's obvious that Shrapnel had No choice as He was being charged. If one of those suckers get in Your Boot then you have problems. :shock:
Once again some really nice hardware today Shrapnel!.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Córdoba Argentina 2024
Replies: 17
Views: 1365

Re: Córdoba Argentina 2024

That is where the phrase "living Large " comes from. Wow.! 8) .
by .45colt
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back From South Africa
Replies: 12
Views: 1231

Re: Back From South Africa

Good For You!! Glad You had a Safe Trip....and Yes the Rest of the Story? :D .
by .45colt
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older style 454 casull Rossi 92
Replies: 2
Views: 185

Re: Older style 454 casull Rossi 92

I saw a few for sale on used gun racks over the years . seems like they all had cracked forearms.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin
Replies: 21
Views: 1094

Re: Thinking of a 1886/71 in 444 marlin

I have had a plain Jane 86/71 for now prolly 12 years. in the caliber You don't want to talk about.......My rifle has no tang safety and has a great 4lb trigger pull. It looks to Me like the Boarbuster models all have a tang safety on them. I would have to See one in person to test the action and tr...
by .45colt
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Our Texans...
Replies: 2
Views: 209

Question for Our Texans...

Saw on You Tube "The Guns of Jess Sweeten" . I never heard of Him before and He must have been quite a Lawman. was He the real deal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0efNsuLtww
by .45colt
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Re: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024

Good for You!! Big Fun.Glad You Guys had a Good time. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1833

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

6PT wrote; "Two or three years ago I worked out 28 gauge loads for #1 , #2 and #3 buck in the little 28 . I also got one of the eastern block molds for a 28 gauge version of the Lyman sabot slug . That slug in the little 28 I had shot deer usable groups at my self limited range of thirty yards ...
by .45colt
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone heard from Pitchy?
Replies: 8
Views: 818

Re: Anyone heard from Pitchy?

Pitchy has a tough go in life...Not getting around like He did for many years .He Probably uses 8-10 Cords of wood on an easy winter to stay warm. I'm His age and I use maybe 2 cords a year but am able to burn hard anthracite coal as well. I can only offer Prayers and support for His situation . It'...
by .45colt
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1833

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

Gunny; I have always loved the small gauge guns since I was a Kid. I took my Mossberg 500 I bought years ago deer hunting . I had the choke opened to skeet and it shoots slugs very well. I killed one Whitetail with it hunting on the edge of heavy second growth jungle .It was raining. It came running...
by .45colt
Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP
Replies: 10
Views: 598

Re: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP

That's a real Treasure Jason! Hope Your Dad stays strong.
by .45colt
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Overcast Rainy Day Games
Replies: 8
Views: 526

Re: Overcast Rainy Day Games

That's pretty interesting Jim! We only saw the sun four times in the last month. now they are saying it all sunny days till next Friday. just crazy. :shock: .
by .45colt
Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1220

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

It's a wonderful thing Jim! We have been fogged in here for a week now since it warmed up. The weather people say we may see that strange "star" late next week . I'll keep My sunglasses handy. :shock: .
by .45colt
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 973

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

I would Love to see Governor Abbot in the White House. He has the Balls, Guts and common sense to stand up to al the illegal immigrant propaganda that the left try's to sell. God Bless Him and God Bless Texas.
by .45colt
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1220

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

Hope You are All warm and Dry....Last weekend the Neighbors had their Kids out on the snowmobiles having fun. now it's back to the 30-40's ,snow is gone and the only happy critters are the Squirrels hanging off the Oak trees and local Ducks. One Cleveland weather Man says We have a "Train Of Ra...
by .45colt
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

I bet it's made in Turkey .
by .45colt
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

I Like it....Great sights, big lever loop, sling swivel mounts, torx screw heads . You can easily mount all kind of fancy lights on it. for an all weather gun it's a winner. when the dust settles I bet it's $999.00. wish it was made in .357 mag too.
by .45colt
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 13
Views: 961

Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.

I don't think remlin ever made a cowboy model. . For target work that gun will really shoot with the receiver sight. for hunting I would only change the front sight. I have five rifles with receiver sights on them . for Me nothing works better. Good snag. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1220

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

2ndovc wrote:"I knew there was something off about you East Siders! :D ". :lol: . Jason, After about six weeks of cloudy , cold ,rainy weather in the 30-40's with hardly no Sun at all I'll take the snow we have now and the ground frozen like a rock. My six week plan would get thru Feb. int...
by .45colt
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1220

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

It's going to be the same thing Here Jim. Last week We had good cold weather , everything is frozen up. Lake Erie is starting to freeze. I have felt better than I did all winter. now Wednesday it going to warm up and rain the rest of the week, more mud. :evil: . I hate it. wish it would just stay co...
by .45colt
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: better late then never
Replies: 5
Views: 441

Re: better late then never

Welcome Back! Happy New Year. :D .
by .45colt
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Setting the record straight - Elmer Keith's blown .45
Replies: 8
Views: 605

Re: Setting the record straight - Elmer Keith's blown .45

Awesome Jim. Thank You. I re-member Keith writing about His Brother passing away during the influenza epidemic of 1918-19. could that have been the Brother in the picture?
by .45colt
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2016

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Glad No One was hurt!!! When the Wife and I took the Concealed Carry class twenty years ago that was taught by two old cops, most of the guns brought to class were semi-autos . One of them said a smart thing to do is have a five gallon bucket of sand in the garage or a safe corner of the house. poin...
by .45colt
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

If it stays cold here for a few weeks we may have Ice on Lake Erie. The big sporting Goods in Erie Pa had prolly 50k worth of ice fishing gear last week, but no ice!
by .45colt
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a morning!
Replies: 13
Views: 860

Re: What a morning!

I heated with Ash for the last month , the bugs from china killed them all. nothing around here split as easy or dried faster than the Ash Tree. switched the stove upstairs to Anthracite Coal yesterday as it's going to be in the 20's all week.
by .45colt
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Replies: 31
Views: 2261

Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?

Bill, I don't want to interfere but I was Up in Erie Pa yesterday at a Great Gun Shop and they had a new Ruger/Marlin .357 on the shelf. They had MSRP on it over $1200 . It was very nice. I will be going back soon with some stuff to trade . I got a bad case of Leveritius and had to walk out before I...