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by Dewight
Wed Nov 19, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birdshot for guy climbing in bedroom window...
Replies: 26
Views: 8300

Re: Birdshot for guy climbing in bedroom window...

Stop and think about it. How many through and through shots have you seen on ducks, pheasants, quail or doves?
by Dewight
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This came into the shop today !
Replies: 14
Views: 1811

Re: This came into the shop today !

Mother-of-grips?
by Dewight
Mon May 26, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day... Veterans, Report. Everybody, account...
Replies: 98
Views: 12122

Re: Memorial Day... Veterans, Report. Everybody, account...

ARMY 67-69
2/12th 25InfDiv Dau Taung 9/67-9/68
by Dewight
Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long shot!
Replies: 14
Views: 1591

Re: Long shot!

I take it you don't eat rabbit brains.
by Dewight
Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a BLAST at work
Replies: 11
Views: 1548

Re: Having a BLAST at work

you make IEDs?
by Dewight
Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W MP 22
Replies: 3
Views: 815

S&W MP 22

My step so stopped by last night with one he won in a raffle. It was quite a cite thing. I offered to double his money ($16.00), but he declined that generous offer. Though I need one like another hole in my head, thinking it might be a lot of fun and be a compliment to my Browning 1911-22. Anyone h...
by Dewight
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knife
Replies: 21
Views: 2062

Re: knife

QCI. Winchester, I have to disagree with your friend. I have a D.R. Russell knife and it is my favorite fixed blade knife. Holds an edge well, sharpens easily compared to others that hold an edge well, and it's ergonomics are great.
by Dewight
Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well dressed walmart shopper
Replies: 36
Views: 3502

Re: well dressed walmart shopper

A friend of mine sent me that picture earlier this year. I thought he had taken a picture of my wife and photoshopped the pistol on it at first, they look so similar!
by Dewight
Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humorous advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1062

Re: Humorous advice

Generally speaking if you get two or three of them the rest will hightail it.
by Dewight
Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why does everybody carry a rope in Westerns?
Replies: 27
Views: 3007

Re: Why does everybody carry a rope in Westerns?

Though I am a westerner, I am not a cowboy, but I always have a rope in my pick up truck.
by Dewight
Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 and Annealing?
Replies: 15
Views: 1410

Re: 45-70 and Annealing?

I started annealing my cases when I noticed it took different amount of effort to seat bullets. Once I annealed them the effort to seat the bullets was very consistent.
by Dewight
Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gettin' me a dang hit-n-miss
Replies: 23
Views: 1687

Re: Gettin' me a dang hit-n-miss

My Great Grandfather had one that ran the water pump at his place. The tank which I'll guess held 500-1000 gallons was on the 2nd story of the pump-house. It must have had some provision to self start whenever the level of the water dropped to a certain level. I would help my older cousin check and ...
by Dewight
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh no... they didn't...
Replies: 11
Views: 1423

Re: Oh no... they didn't...

That is one of my favorite songs. I'll always associate it with the 4th of July 1968. We were guarding a new bridge east of Chu Chi. There was an Arvin compound across the river and they would play it over loudspeakers. It sounded even more hauntingly eerie echoing over the water.
by Dewight
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a 1911-22
Replies: 14
Views: 1262

Re: Bought a 1911-22

I got my wife the 1911-22 compact a month and a half ago. I liked it so much I bought the next one Sportsman's Warehouse got in for myself. Mine is the standard size. We have run 500-700 rounds through hers without a hiccup. Only have 100 rounds though mine, also without missing a beat. It is the fu...
by Dewight
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annealing - For levergunners??
Replies: 23
Views: 2017

Re: Annealing - For levergunners??

Here is a factual article on annealing. I suggest antone who is considering annealing read it. Even some of the old timers who think they are annealing can benefit from reading it.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technica ... annealing/
by Dewight
Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annealing - For levergunners??
Replies: 23
Views: 2017

Re: Annealing - For levergunners??

No need to dunk in water. I started annealing my 38-55 brass after noticing different bullet seating forces. Accurateshooter.com has several good discussions in their reloading forum. Recommend that anyone interested in annealing do a search in that forum. I anneal my benchrest brass (6BRX, 30br, &a...
by Dewight
Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Ammo Supply
Replies: 9
Views: 1320

Canadian Ammo Supply

I know we have a few Canadians who hang around here. I was wondering if the ammo buying here has had any effect on there ammo supplies.
by Dewight
Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How a cowboy makes a Lariat
Replies: 21
Views: 2798

Re: How a cowboy makes a Lariat

There were five men lynched in Lookout Ca. In 1901 for cutting horses tails. That wasn't the only reason, but was one of the main complaints against them. The bridge they were hung from is still there.
by Dewight
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wirehaired pointing griffon
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Re: Wirehaired pointing griffon

I own couple of them. Get one from a reputable breeder. Very smart, easy to train.
by Dewight
Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Octagon vs Round
Replies: 13
Views: 9213

Re: Octagon vs Round

No.
by Dewight
Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone that has bought something from me I need a reference
Replies: 6
Views: 516

Re: Anyone that has bought something from me I need a refere

I bought a 25-20 from JDAD several years ago. Was very pleased with with the deal, went very smoothly.
by Dewight
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW permit
Replies: 22
Views: 2092

CCW permit

I've often thought about getting a conceled carry permit, but it was never a high priority. After the Sandy Hook school shooting I got to thinking how terrible I would feel if Had been there and hadn't been able to stop it. I've started the process by buying a Kahr MK 9 today and signing up for a cl...
by Dewight
Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AUSSIE INVASION REPORT - THANK YOU USA
Replies: 20
Views: 2659

Re: AUSSIE INVASION REPORT - THANK YOU USA

Glad that you had a great time in the US. In 1968 I got to visit Sydney for 5 days on R&R. Enjoyed the chance to decompress. I enjoyed all the Aussies I met.
by Dewight
Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Art
Replies: 39
Views: 2701

Re: Bullet Art

My Dad had one of those done by a Remington exhibition shooter. I don't know what happened to it. I can't recall seeing it after we moved to town in 1957. I remember the shootering saying that no one would know that it was shot at ten feet or fifty yards in twenty years. I've thought about trying th...
by Dewight
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie - Appaloosa
Replies: 16
Views: 3538

Re: Movie - Appaloosa

I only got to see bits and parts of the movie, but the story seemed interesting enough that I order the book on my kindle.

I like Clint's dapple grey too.
by Dewight
Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of horse and cowboy in need of feed!
Replies: 8
Views: 902

Re: Old photo of horse and cowboy in need of feed!

Besides being thin doesn't the horse seem to have a short body?
by Dewight
Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cheap 22 rimfire
Replies: 13
Views: 1065

Re: cheap 22 rimfire

It is the target stuff.
by Dewight
Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After the fact, I found I used the wrong primers.
Replies: 26
Views: 2328

Re: After the fact, I found I used the wrong primers.

I use large pistol primers in both my 45-70 and 38-55. They are mid-power loads I use for lever action rifle silhouette.
by Dewight
Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington model 241 semi-auto, 22 LR
Replies: 14
Views: 1502

Re: Remington model 241 semi-auto, 22 LR

I have 3 of them. One was my Dad's. It has had a truck load of ammo shot through it. The are much better proportioned and balanced than the Browning's.
by Dewight
Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of knives
Replies: 18
Views: 2497

Re: speaking of knives

My brother use to be a knapper until it hurt his wrists too much. He made an Indian style one for me. I used it to skin two bucks one year. Was as good or better than a steel skinning blade.
by Dewight
Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reliability of Remington 22 shells
Replies: 31
Views: 2349

Re: Reliability of Remington 22 shells

I brought 3 cases of Remington 22 ammo this year. I've shot probably 2 cartons and had on misfire. Of course it was made in 1955! CMP surplus. Remington bulk pack is noted for its misfires at our range. As noted earlier some rifles seem to shoot it really well.
by Dewight
Fri May 18, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Informal Black Rifle Poll
Replies: 45
Views: 5521

Re: Informal Black Rifle Poll

Because I carried a M-16 in Viet Nam.
by Dewight
Thu May 17, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I didnt shoot my chrony but
Replies: 20
Views: 2354

Re: I didnt shoot my chrony but

I did that to my Dad's coat with a .32 Remington.
by Dewight
Tue May 08, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A can of worms for you: Is a 30-06 fine, too?
Replies: 38
Views: 3396

Re: A can of worms for you: Is a 30-06 fine, too?

You can check out German Salazar's site, http://riflemansjournal.blogspot.com/p/ ... index.html he completes with 30-06's. He has a lot of good articles there.
by Dewight
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slick NEW Reloading Tool
Replies: 11
Views: 1652

Re: Slick NEW Reloading Tool

Any contact, availability information?
by Dewight
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is .22 LR "standard" twist 1:16?
Replies: 24
Views: 7668

Re: Why is .22 LR "standard" twist 1:16?

Because that is what works!
by Dewight
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are these used for?
Replies: 27
Views: 1953

Re: What are these used for?

Hide scrapers??
by Dewight
Sun Mar 04, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now living in Hemet, CA
Replies: 17
Views: 2009

Re: Now living in Hemet, CA

I'll 2nd Shasta's sentiment. We up north here need more like minded folks to join the battle forCalifornia.
by Dewight
Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic McPherson Levergun?
Replies: 1
Views: 713

Re: Mic McPherson Levergun?

I WISH!
by Dewight
Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes The Good Guy Wins
Replies: 6
Views: 1162

Re: Sometimes The Good Guy Wins

Victim Selection Failure
by Dewight
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeans
Replies: 45
Views: 5728

Re: Jeans

I've gone to Carhartt's. Stiff when new, but wear well.
by Dewight
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About the cowboy
Replies: 13
Views: 1592

Re: About the cowboy

What is the pouch in front of his left leg?
by Dewight
Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EDM...I gotta get one of these!
Replies: 12
Views: 1864

Re: EDM...I gotta get one of these!

I don't know much about them, but I always thought if they would fit in the bore, they would be perfect for rifling a barrel.
by Dewight
Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your favorite tv show..Mine are on the history Channel
Replies: 29
Views: 3497

Re: Whats your favorite tv show..Mine are on the history Channel

I think all of you would like Justified. The 2nd season just ended, the 1st season is on dvd from Net Flix. It is based on a couple of novels by Elmore Leonard about a US Marshall station around Harlon County, Kentucky. It has a real western flavor to it.
by Dewight
Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally shot my .38-55 today. Amended to add more loads
Replies: 25
Views: 3877

Re: Finally shot my .38-55 today.

Like the basket stamping leaves much to be desired.
I agree. I desire it much!
by Dewight
Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Built A New Gun Rack
Replies: 10
Views: 1759

Re: Built A New Gun Rack

It will be appreciated!!
by Dewight
Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Not A Lever But I Had To Get It
Replies: 27
Views: 4397

Re: OT - Not A Lever But I Had To Get It

Great deal Steve. Can't wait for mine to arrive from CMP. Got dies and bullets yesterday, ammo suppose to be here tomorrow.
by Dewight
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Texas Wildfires
Replies: 9
Views: 1059

Re: OT Texas Wildfires

Sent my son-in-law and his P3 Orion tanker down there to help y'all out. Last I heard he was working the Abiline area.
by Dewight
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: M1 Garand
Replies: 12
Views: 1987

Re: OT: M1 Garand

I've got 2 cans (384 rds.)of Greek ammo. I plan on pulling the bullets on some of them, replacing with appropriate weight Hornady and Sierras to make some Mexican Match ammo. Did that with some surplus 5.56 and it was some of the best shooting ammo ever in my AR. I also dump all the powder, clean th...
by Dewight
Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: M1 Garand
Replies: 12
Views: 1987

OT: M1 Garand

A M1 Garand has been on my wishlist for many years, but it has been down on the priority list. Finally ordered one from CMP this week. Been reading alot on forums dedicated to them and picked up a lot of information. With the wide range of knowledge, experience and expertise on this site I thought I...