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- Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
- Replies: 20
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Re: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
This is a one-story house - 9' plate height. The back two walls are poured 9" concrete, the other two walls are 2x6" frame. The white waterproofing is the stuff you see at Home Depot and such - UGL Lock Tight. Used to be called Dam Tight but they changed the name lol. This will have a fren...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RUGER BEARCAT--TERRY MURBACH, IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT... :)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2982
Re: RUGER BEARCAT--TERRY MURBACH, IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT... :)
Small but still fits my hand well enough to shoot it straight. What's not to like?
I used mine primarily as a snake charmer loaded with CCI #12 shot caps = dead copperheads with one shot to the head. Have an El Paso Saddlery holster for mine.
I used mine primarily as a snake charmer loaded with CCI #12 shot caps = dead copperheads with one shot to the head. Have an El Paso Saddlery holster for mine.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1678
Re: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
Thanks guys. Kinda hard to do the general contracting from a distance... that's why the cabin - but I still have to get back to Texas often. Really looking forward to seeing it move along and get completed. And then.... we move (argh).
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6282
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1678
Re: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
Me too! Thanks.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1678
April 2012 Mississippi house/land update vid and pic
Well, here's the latest update - youtube and a pic of the framing started... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOOaEIL787M&list=UUPBBSQF-r1w2trv34pHjE-A&index=1&feature=plcp And here's a pic from 4/2 or 3 - forget, but the framing has started! The Framer says that it will be dried-in by nex...
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Global warming?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2567
Re: Global warming?
There is no question that global warming is happening. It's been under way since the last ice age... There is no good evidence that man's activities have had any effect. A volcanic erruption spews way more toxic stuff into the atmosphere than we could do even if we tried. Meteor strikes.... air burs...
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice on 44MAG wheelgun
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7179
Re: Advice on 44MAG wheelgun
3" 44 Mag.... there aren't many of those out there - I think the Ruger Super Redhawk "Alaskan" and the S&W survival kit guns.... concealing a 44 Mag wheel gun will be fun... I think I'd just go with a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 4 3/4". Fits your budget and can be fired quite ra...
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: " CONQUISTADOR YOUR STALLION STANDS IN NEED OF COMPANY...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3348
Re: " CONQUISTADOR YOUR STALLION STANDS IN NEED OF COMPANY...
Hope everything "comes out" OK
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Appendix carry....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2326
Re: Appendix carry....
Just ask Plaxico Burris about carrying Glocks with one in the barrel.... You know, the NY Jet that shot his leg in a night club in NY and spent 3 years in prison. I don't know, but I bet it was in a big baggy pocket.... and not in a holster. And he was most probably slightly numb....until the round...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Creativity of People Continues to Amaze . . . .
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1669
Re: The Creativity of People Continues to Amaze . . . .
Cool. German hobbyists?
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Appendix carry....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2326
Re: Appendix carry....
I think I'll just stick with strong side - that's what all of my holsters are. The appendix "try" was "mexican carry" :) That's why in particular, the empty chamber but I must admit that I'd not be comfy with a loaded chamber even with the holster... I've seen too many "AD&q...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scout Handgun?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 6743
Re: Scout Handgun?
Oh yeah. Or maybe a high cap 45 with a supressor...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone worry about long chamber short cases in 30-30?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 893
Re: Does anyone worry about long chamber short cases in 30-30?
I didn't even know that this was an issue.
So, I guess I haven't worried about it
So, I guess I haven't worried about it
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading info needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 515
Re: Loading info needed
Here's some: http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/default.asp Also, go ahead and feel free to use jacketed bullet data - the pressure for cast boolits will always be lower due to their greater lubricity. Velocity will be higher too for the same reason. Also, I have found that using a multiplier of 1.2 ...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Appendix carry....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2326
Re: Appendix carry....
My best bud from work carries his service pistol, hk p2000, that way off duty. With a round in the chamber. He swears by it! I just can't do it though, it gives me the heebie-jeebies. I prefer the strongside, 4 o'clock position. better to accidentally blow off my buttcheek than my manhood! :lol: di...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glock 20 conversion barrel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2121
Re: Glock 20 conversion barrel
I handload too... but when you shoot at the range (public) the 10mm brass blends in with all of the 40 brass and is very hard to find... plus the range where I shoot they are nazi's about picking up brass (want you to mark your brass and such...), so the 10mm is a bit of a pita that way. When I move...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House building update.... going slow but going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1385
Re: House building update.... going slow but going
Plenty of spots Blaine!!
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House building update.... going slow but going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1385
Re: House building update.... going slow but going
Thanks. We're putting in a one acre pond down below to the left (as you look at the pictures) in the big drainage and that'll make it even prettier :) Happy for ya, looks private. 8) Yeah, it is. 60 acres with nobody on either side or behind - just one neighbor about 1/3 mile away accross the road -...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scout Handgun?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 6743
Re: Scout Handgun?
This is what came mind for me when I read the subject title....
I have the standard grip model.
The scope is in the proper forward "scout" position. The caliber is a medium bore for general purpose use.
I have the standard grip model.
The scope is in the proper forward "scout" position. The caliber is a medium bore for general purpose use.
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Appendix carry....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2326
Re: Appendix carry....
Yeah, kinda like parking the tractor under the shed roof
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Twist rate, bullet size and velocity - Sweet spot?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5904
Re: Twist rate, bullet size and velocity - Sweet spot?
Yes, there is a sweet "range" for sure with bullet weight/bearing surface vs twist. And the bullets must fit the bore and take the spin as they go down the barrel... Greener addressed this many moons ago and developed his formula for determining the best rifle twist for a given caliber/bul...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Appendix carry....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2326
Appendix carry....
Well, I've always favored "strong side" carry for my concealed carry method. But yesterday, I tried the appendix carry (which might be called the shoot your stuff off carry) method with my Glock 20. I made sure the chamber was empty - I would never try this with a loaded chamber.... just c...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glock 20 conversion barrel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2121
Re: Glock 20 conversion barrel
420Million rounds? Wow.
I do believe this is the new "favored" round of the govt. agency "investigative and enforcement" types these days. Which helps to explain why it's also such a hit with the civi's...
I do believe this is the new "favored" round of the govt. agency "investigative and enforcement" types these days. Which helps to explain why it's also such a hit with the civi's...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Lever: Marlin 336 in 44 Mag.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2468
Re: New Lever: Marlin 336 in 44 Mag.
Great reply 6pt! Good stuff there.
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Lever: Marlin 336 in 44 Mag.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2468
Re: New Lever: Marlin 336 in 44 Mag.
Ooh, that's cool and kinda hard to find - congrats!!
Looking forward to the range report
Looking forward to the range report
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glock 20 conversion barrel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2121
Re: Glock 20 conversion barrel
Ok you have my attention, eagerly awaiting range report on live fire function. Maybe I can sneak over tomorrow over lunch.... all reports are that this works like it was made for 40... And yeah, there's a lot of 40 brass all over the place. Doesn't seem to be reloaded nearly as much yet as 9 and 45...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House building update.... going slow but going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1385
Re: House building update.... going slow but going
We did look at the interlocking foam blocks but decided that since nobody in the area had any experience with them that it was probably better just to go with the flow so to speak. If you don't use the right viscosity concrete, they don't fill properly and if you go to fast, they rupture, etc... And...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glock 20 conversion barrel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2121
Re: Glock 20 conversion barrel
The 6" in the 10mm adds about 100 fps to the higher end loads. I like having the multiple barrels for the one platform. And yeah - there would be no problem with a G17 functioning with a 380 barrel - same thing as the 40 in the 10mm. Could also do 9mm Mak too but I'm not sure that makes any sen...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GK Jr. has got a job as a Ranger.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2066
Re: GK Jr. has got a job as a Ranger.
Congrats! What a great job! I want to be a Ranger
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House building update.... going slow but going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1385
Re: House building update.... going slow but going
I've got that covered :) Those are a little short anyway. Oh, and I forgot to mention... the water pressure is really good and the water is sweet - very nice. My buddy has a single point plow and a grater blade for his tractor that we used to burry the 1" sch 40 line. Went together really easil...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glock 20 conversion barrel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2121
Glock 20 conversion barrel
Ordered and received a Lone Wolf 10-40 conversion barrel for my Glock 20SF. This is the 40S&W conversion barrel that will allow me to utilize the inexpensive and available 40S&W at the range for practice. Just drops in - fit is excellent as expectded. Function seems fine - hand manipulation ...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: . . . sometimes the bear gets you.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6210
Re: . . . sometimes the bear gets you.
Outstanding! Congrats on your successful hunt. That's a very nice bear and the taxidermy looks great.
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House building update.... going slow but going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1385
Re: House building update.... going slow but going
Yes - rain rain rain rain = that's what's put us behind. But once this is done - or actually, once the slab is done, the framer can come - the backfilling can be done while they're framing.
The front and other side will be 2x6" frame yes.
It'll be a sturdy house.
The front and other side will be 2x6" frame yes.
It'll be a sturdy house.
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRICE CHECK - Win 94
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1618
Re: can anyone tell me the value of a Win 94
Well, when you really need one.... they're priceless
Seriously, depends on your local market - but $500-600 is reasonable I think for one that nice. You can get 80% ones for $400 or so.
Seriously, depends on your local market - but $500-600 is reasonable I think for one that nice. You can get 80% ones for $400 or so.
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House building update.... going slow but going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1385
House building update.... going slow but going
Well, more progress - forms are off of the walls, slab is framed and plumbed and ready for the reinforcement and then pour! The back of the walls will be waterproofed on Monday with Dry-Lok. Not going as fast as we want, but it is going. Pics of the walls - you can see the supports really well that ...
- Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grafs just sent e mail
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3507
Re: Grafs just sent e mail
I am still good - having stocked up before and again after the last panic buying... Anybody needing or just wanting something guns and ammo related had better get it now or be prepared to wait until well into 2013. I base this on information coming in from several different forums and aslo personal ...
- Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How they kill--big and slow vs. small and fast
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3927
Re: How they kill--big and slow vs. small and fast
Yes, the long and the short of it is that the light and fast create a "shock" bubble with less penetration and the heavy/slow create a caliber sized hole completely through. Of course, there are points between both... The heavy/slow kills primarily by bleeding out the animal and causing un...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Todays "gunsmiths"
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3351
Re: Todays "gunsmiths"
Heck, send the work to me! I can do all of that. But I'll have to get some new tooling first.... :P I've done quite a bit of home gunsmithing but that sounds just a bit beyond my capabilities and I really would have to get the tooling :lol: ETA - just a thought... call the gunsmithing college in Tri...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 25-35 Winchester needs to go hunting in the fall!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6513
Re: 25-35 Winchester needs to go hunting in the fall!
I wish numrich would come out with a 25-35 kit like they had for 30-30 and 38-55 - 24" 1/2 octagonal/round with handguard. You just remove old barrel, screw this one on and use a finish reamer to headspace if needed. I used one of the 30-30 kits to rebarrel a 94 with a pitted bore - also instal...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Something Odd Just Happen?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1094
Re: Something Odd Just Happen?
I believe that is coming true as we read this... Damascus that is.... compliments of the Assad govt. Yes, you downloaded a virus. You might try downloading "avast" free virus sheild - I use it and it works very well. http://www.avast.com I think. Otherwise google if you can get past the ar...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergunners are a great bunch
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1380
Re: Levergunners are a great bunch
Yep, this is the place.
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BWAHAHAHAHA!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1208
Re: BWAHAHAHAHA!
Good thing my wife doesn't read/post here... she too thinks its her job... But she's got some fancy machines to do the hard part... and she doesn't think ironing is her job...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo: I Like This (Man Cave)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2319
Re: Photo: I Like This (Man Cave)
That's a nice setup for a "living space". I too need a separte shop type space for my pile.... here's the last one that I had - now all packed up in boxes waiting for the next resurrection :) http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4066/4461982179_a2e752da1c_z.jpg Next one's going to have more cabin...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Final goodbyes when we leave this earth.
- Replies: 100
- Views: 7327
Re: Final goodbyes when we leave this earth.
Here's what Joe is hoping for: "hello... uh this is O.S.o.K's wife. He wanted me to do this - to let you know that he's gone. He said to say good by. Also, now that he's gone, what do I do with all of these guns? I want them to go to a good home so please let me know if you want them" :lol...
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oops
- Replies: 13
- Views: 971
Re: Oops
Ain't THAT the truth.Stan in SC wrote:Broke the stock about as good as a UPS package handler.
Stan in SC
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old 1930 article. The Finest All-'Round Deer Gun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1299
Re: Old 1930 article. The Finest All-'Round Deer Gun
That's one that I don't have that I'd like to have. Always have admired them. Split receiver and all... That "fast" 160 grain bullet is going all of 2250 fps or so. :) But man do they penetrate! The 6.5x55 is even better delivering 2500 fps or so with that bullet. About perfect for larger ...
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Super Blackhawk 3 screw
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1874
Re: Super Blackhawk 3 screw
Great find! Congrats!
Those are made of the new steel too IIRC so it's as strong as the new made ones.
Those are made of the new steel too IIRC so it's as strong as the new made ones.
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody use orange, plastic, bouncing targets?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2564
Re: Anybody use orange, plastic, bouncing targets?
I have the self-sealing swingers and they work very well too, though if you shoot them with something like a .223, they don't react that much to the hit.
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, I pulled the trigger (pics included)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 852
Re: Well, I pulled the trigger (pics included)
Can't help you on the question but congrats on the purchase!! Looks really nice.