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by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video: AK 47--just keeps on shoot'in
Replies: 5
Views: 1723

Re: Video: AK 47--just keeps on shoot'in

I have thanks :) And I hate to see em dunk a smoking hot AK into the water like that while it's still hot. A slow cool down would've been better... And I am surprised at how long it took the thing to start smoking. My AK's will smoke much quicker - just two or three rapid fire mags will get em going...
by O.S.O.K.
Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball
Replies: 27
Views: 3377

Re: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball

I've got several smoke poles. One's a TC Renegade in 50 that I like a lot. Another is one of the old CVA mountain rifles with the Douglas barrels in 50 as well. A couple others too - a CVA mountain rifle (Spanish steel barrel) that was bored out (unsuccessfully as it's got "chatter" in the...
by O.S.O.K.
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please - pray for us
Replies: 92
Views: 16106

Re: Please - pray for us specifically for this Friday

Another one up Joe. Godspeed.
by O.S.O.K.
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold weather and a reliable gun
Replies: 34
Views: 5269

Re: Cold weather and a reliable gun

Thoroughly degrease and apply 0-157 LAW oil or something like Rem Oil that's rated for low temps. Also as said - manage the condensation.

This isn't rocket science! :)
by O.S.O.K.
Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
Replies: 76
Views: 6619

Re: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.

7.62 Precision, I promise I won't be coming up to live with you! :lol: I'm bugging in right here on my own little slice of heaven in Mississippi. But I too have had people that I know make similar remarks about coming to my place - I tell them to get their own! :) My place is for me and my kids/fami...
by O.S.O.K.
Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes ya just can't win
Replies: 16
Views: 1875

Re: Sometimes ya just can't win

If you aren't doing this already, keep a tap running in the house- just takes a drizzle to keep warmer water from the main moving through your line. Good luck with your repairs... man that's tough.
by O.S.O.K.
Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
Replies: 76
Views: 6619

Re: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.

I just don't understand this bug out concept. Your safest place is at home. If things get that bad on the outside, your going to need more than just yourself, a bag of food, and a .22. Friends will be killing friends and there will be no safe place outside of the home, unless you live in the Rockie...
by O.S.O.K.
Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Food for Thought (pun intended)
Replies: 19
Views: 2675

Re: Food for Thought (pun intended)

Funny now even the most uninformed people turn into preppers when a "crisis" looms. You'd think they'd be able to learn from this and stock up ahead of time, but no. I am sure most here have some food and other supplies put up. It just makes sense. And yes, in the event of a real crisis, l...
by O.S.O.K.
Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That "deer-in-the-headlights" look...
Replies: 16
Views: 2556

Re: That "deer-in-the-headlights" look...

Fresh meat! Congrats!!! And all the more laudable with a bow. Myself, I've been to busy and lazy to get out and put one down...
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take one old wind-up phonograph motor
Replies: 22
Views: 3246

Re: Take one old wind-up phonograph motor

Pitchy, you're a genius :)
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspiring to me.
Replies: 12
Views: 2783

Re: Inspiring to me.

Blaine, so your avatar really is you! :lol: JK The TW is about as low as you're going to get for an off-road capable bike. Unless you go 100% off road and get a Rokon! Those are too cool for school but strictly a trail mule. I totally understand what you're talking about though - my inseam is 30&quo...
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added another AR to the stable
Replies: 24
Views: 3536

Re: Added another AR to the stable

Sixgun, no, I haven't even shot it yet. Waiting for deer season to end - my range is in the middle of my deer hunting :) And speaking of "multi caliber", I have one more stripped lower that I'll probably use for a 6.5 Grendel build. That's just a cool caliber and perfect for deer hunting. ...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Probably of not much interest to most but maybe a few
Replies: 6
Views: 1600

Re: Probably of not much interest to most but maybe a few

Not just for cold climes. I have a 26 gauge (industrial grade) metal roof on my house here in MS. Will never build another home without a metal roof. The guy that built my house calls it a "lifetime roof". Nuf said.
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspiring to me.
Replies: 12
Views: 2783

Re: Inspiring to me.

Thank you for posting this. I'm a member of http://tw200forum.com and one of the oldest and most frequent posting members - one that is revered on this forum passed away recently. He was by all accounts a great man. Being new to the forum, I never got the chance to meet the man but I wish I did. Thi...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added another AR to the stable
Replies: 24
Views: 3536

Re: Added another AR to the stable

pwl44m wrote:OSOK ! Is that BU rear too short for the standard sight ?
Perry
No it's perfect.

And I too am anti-stuff-hanging-off-of-your-AR or any "combat carbine" for that matter.

All of mine are pretty kiss.
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My last post
Replies: 29
Views: 3507

Re: My last post

I have resolved to keep a good eye out for others around me who may be having a rough time and do what I can to help them. KirkD -- that's very good advice... -1 Sorry, can't agree. That's the same officious inter-meddling philosophy proposed by the Anti 2A crowd. It won't work & it's none of y...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever had the smell of gunpowder trigger a memory?
Replies: 13
Views: 1967

Re: Ever had the smell of gunpowder trigger a memory?

Yes I have. So many different memories associated with it. Most are very good ones.
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us
Replies: 124
Views: 11702

Re: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us

Joe, just saw this - added my prayers. Hope they are working my friend.
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: -35 this morn
Replies: 56
Views: 4717

Re: -35 this morn

Its very cold here too! 36 degrees right now and getting down to 19 tonight. That's cold for MS. I spent 7 years in MN, so I know what cold is - makes you really appreciate it when spring finally arrives!! Of course, the skeeters also like it and will be ravenous. But then they die and you do get a ...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added another AR to the stable
Replies: 24
Views: 3536

Added another AR to the stable

I bought a couple of stripped lowers in a group buy on a local gun board this past year and finally got a kit for one of them. Del-ton. Mid-length, lightweight barrel 1:9 chrome-lined with double feed ramps. Added an ergo grip, magpul trigger guard, phantom flash hider and 5 position adj stock with ...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.
Replies: 13
Views: 2177

Re: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.

My Wrangler has Mexican door locks - and windows too. Manuel. :lol:

Of course, I could still break my hand and not be able to open them... ;)
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Intro: New $389 Model 51 Auto Pistol
Replies: 31
Views: 3277

Re: Remington Intro: New $389 Model 51 Auto Pistol

Looks kinda like a Walther. But this one's a 9mm - good decision on Remington's part. Price is very attractive. I already have the small 9mm carry pistol thing covered though...
by O.S.O.K.
Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yall know what is hard to comeby?
Replies: 10
Views: 2373

Re: Yall know what is hard to comeby?

They are the "correct" loading for most of the older 30-40's too - which is why I load them...

I do find that Lyman 200 grain round nose cast boolits are a good alternative...
by O.S.O.K.
Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You ever have this happen?
Replies: 5
Views: 1280

Re: You ever have this happen?

Quick! Go buy a lottery ticket! :)
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for J Miller, UPDATE
Replies: 163
Views: 11474

Re: Prayer Request for J Miller

Prayers up! Get well soon Joe!
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid

concentricity actually... :) But I don't think that's a word either. But it sounds right.

The Lee bottom push sizer dies make for concentric boolits.

Finger on trigger? I'll go back and check - I was alone on the range but still I do like to present proper safety.
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger is expanding!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2518

Re: Ruger is expanding!!

Great news! I'd love to see them apply their engineering and production prowess to produce a modernized AKM that accepts standard mags. I know they have the mini-series of carbines but an AKM-ish design would be great. Maybe have the receiver/buttstock/pistol grip all be one piece of reinforced poly...
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me???
Replies: 44
Views: 3711

Re: Is it just me???

We've all been watching the Zimmerman trial... waiting for the jury's verdict now and to see if the riots are going to start...
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid

Mac in Mo wrote:Got it. Thanks. I am going to do the same at my place.



Kevin
No prob - be sure and post up pics or a video when you get it done! I'd love to see it.

I'm going to use half a panel and hang some targets at 50 yards as well - down the side of the slope down into the draw.
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid

This is one of my sticker guns - no way I'll ever sell it. The back of the steel plates have bolts sticking out and they go through a short piece of pipe which makes a kind of hook that I just wired to the panel. Since it's behind the plate, no worries of getting shot off. And the panel itself is ho...
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid

Perry - 52 is old enough ain't it? lol Feels old enough...

Nice grips on that Bisley! Gotta love the Ruger single actions.

And if you haven't tried that load with Keith boolits and 9 grains of Power Pistol, you're missing out! ;)
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid

Just got through making a youtube vid of my Ruger 44 Special. Really like this little single action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiM9TVTbbTk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUPBBSQF-r1w2trv34pHjE-A The second load that I'm shooting is a great one! Really and all-around load that can be used for ...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Jul 04, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new levergun
Replies: 29
Views: 3026

Re: My new levergun

Congrats on your New 95! I think you got a great price considering the extra work in it to rechamber! Looking forward to the range report :) The 35 Whelen is a great cartridge and will serve you well. Blaine, I've got the same rifle - Miroku 405 Win. It's not too bad to shoot - especially if you sho...
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jun 29, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Common Reaction To My Hunting Technique.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1692

Re: A Common Reaction To My Hunting Technique.....

Better than not even seeing one... I guess. :P
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Jun 29, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..
Replies: 84
Views: 8720

Re: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..

Prayers up. May God bless her and watch over your family.
by O.S.O.K.
Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Shortage?
Replies: 33
Views: 3572

Re: Ammo Shortage?

Yep - shotshells have been in stock throughout the "panic".

Let's see a pic of the pistol and black rifle ammo! :)

There is more ammo available now - demand and panic buying seem to be slowing. The local wally mart had several boxes of Fed 9mm 50 count when I was there last.
by O.S.O.K.
Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mosin-Nagant
Replies: 17
Views: 1751

Re: Mosin-Nagant

Mosin Nagants are great rifles! You can get good ammo from http://www.aimsurplus.com among other places. The milsurp ammo is still relatively inexpensive. A fact, along with the low cost of the rifles that makes them attractive to preppers who have limited budgets... Example: 440 round spam can for ...
by O.S.O.K.
Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need (Want) Another Hunting Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 3097

Re: Need (Want) Another Hunting Rifle

Why not go with a 44 MAG Ruger Super Blackhawk instead? Won't hurt your shoulder at all!

Good out to 100 yards easy if you have a steady rest...
by O.S.O.K.
Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Old Army
Replies: 29
Views: 3244

Re: Ruger Old Army

No pics of your new Old Army yet? No range report? ;)
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homestead projects...
Replies: 21
Views: 3055

Re: Homestead projects...

I do like their shop furniture but there's a lot of assembly... hope you are a patient man.
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homestead projects...
Replies: 21
Views: 3055

Re: Homestead projects...

Need to do some more work on the range... specifically, I want a backstop behind the 25 yard pistol target area. The rifle target sets are downrange and bullets just thump into the ground behind them as I'm shooting down into the draw - drop is about 25'. But the pistol area is at the crest of the h...
by O.S.O.K.
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
Replies: 38
Views: 4273

Re: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...

Great report! And with pics too! Always a plus. Almost makes me wish we had hogs on our property but not really.... they're very destructive and I imagine the dogs would constantly be chasing after them.

They are in the area but not immediately around us - yet...
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homestead projects...
Replies: 21
Views: 3055

Re: Homestead projects...

CVA mountain rifle (muzzle loader). 58 cal
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homestead projects...
Replies: 21
Views: 3055

Re: Homestead projects...

loading room looks good it should keep you busy, did you develop your spring as a water source? danny Thanks and nope. The springs are still there but we haven't done anything with them. We were going to have a pond built down in the draw where they are but the taxman bit hard this year... so have ...
by O.S.O.K.
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homestead projects...
Replies: 21
Views: 3055

Re: Homestead projects...

How do you like that Mas 49/56 in the first picture? Oh, I like it alot - have 960 rounds of French milsurp ammo for it too - along with 4 mags, bayo, grenade launcher attachment and the rubber recoil pad that comes with these. While I like it, I have the whole sheebang for sale on the local state ...
by O.S.O.K.
Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homestead projects...
Replies: 21
Views: 3055

Homestead projects...

Been steadily getting things accomplished/squared away on the new homestead here in Miss. Here are few of the projects now complete or underway... Manroom: Here's the office/reloading room (reloading side) - decided to go with crafstman cabinets and bench - had to assemble them all - was quite the p...
by O.S.O.K.
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: J Miller
Replies: 7
Views: 1501

Re: J Miller

I too received one of these in the past -very nice.

But I must admit to being a bit shy about posting a comment about Joe's... oh never mind :lol:
by O.S.O.K.
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Time Lever Gun
Replies: 17
Views: 2951

Re: First Time Lever Gun

Welcome to the board! I too like the bore snakes as they do a very good job and prevent muzzle wear. If you're shooting smokeless loads though, you really don't need to clean the bore out after every shooting session. I used to shoot cowboy action would only clean the bore every three months or so -...
by O.S.O.K.
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Load ?????
Replies: 13
Views: 2506

Re: 45-70 Load ?????

I looked through my load manuals and neither of those propellants show up. Try online as said. For the stopper, if you're going to load the 45/70 400 grainers to 1600 fps + then that'd be my pick but really a 30-06 with 180 grain XTP's would be dang good too. 180 Noslers should be fine as well. Just...