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- Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have any thoughts on the Steyr Aug .223?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3713
Re: Anyone have any thoughts on the Steyr Aug .223?
I don't like BullPup designs.
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...
- Replies: 58
- Views: 6590
Re: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...
It's gonna be December when I "get there", sooo....
My choice would be to gather up whatever I can SELL out of my collection and use the money to GET HOME to South Florida.
I don't live down here by accident Boys....
My choice would be to gather up whatever I can SELL out of my collection and use the money to GET HOME to South Florida.
I don't live down here by accident Boys....
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Might Enjoy These Old West Pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1351
Re: You Might Enjoy These Old West Pictures
AWESOME....!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why didn't the '95 sell better?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 11220
Re: Why didn't the '95 sell better?
IMHO....(since you asked) The model 95 is just plain UGLY. My opinion has NOTHING to do with any of the practical points already mentioned such as handling, carrying,cartridge choice, etc. I have been blessed with the ability to own pretty much any rifle I like. With the world of choices available, ...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Could use a prayer if you can spare one - update
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4609
Re: Could use a prayer if you can spare one
Prayers up Jay....
All the best in this ongoing battle you have.
All the best in this ongoing battle you have.
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Removing copper fouling UPDATE
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1245
Re: Removing copper fouling
That foaming cleaner sounds like a great product...!! Being more "old school" myself, I still haven't used up the bottle of Sweet's I have on the shelf. Sweet's and Patience has worked REAL WELL for me for a long time. One day, I'll give the newer products a try too. As an aside....I alway...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Cowboy Photos
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1955
Re: Old Cowboy Photos
FABULOUS website. Thanks for sharing. One thing however....I scanned through quite a few of the pictures. I was extremely impressed with the quality. HOWEVER...these are obviously fakes. :twisted: Granted I didn't look at all of them, but of the many pics I looked at, NONE of those cowboys was sport...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New CCW a/primary carry side arm
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1026
Re: New CCW a/primary carry side arm
BlaineG, How are you carrying those 2 extra mags..??? I'm also carrying an LCP MOST of the time. Over the years I've noticed that a reliable .380 in my pocket provides considerably more comfort than the hottest whiz-bang hi-cap big bore auto-loader on the planet IN MY DRAWER at HOME. Down here in La...
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Me and My Old Savage 99...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1402
Re: Me and My Old Savage 99...
GREAT Post....
Thanks for taking the time to share a truly CLASSIC day in the Maine deer woods.
Thanks for taking the time to share a truly CLASSIC day in the Maine deer woods.
- Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Latest from Hornady
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Re: Latest from Hornady
I shoot a cast bullet as well. IDEAL mold 350447 which I inherited from my Dad. Using 50/50 wheel weights/lead, they come in at 183 gns. It is a gas check design, with a DEEP hollow point. I've been pushing them to 1800 fps or so, and getting good results on targets. It's a loading I like to use in ...
- Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Latest from Hornady
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Latest from Hornady
I'm finally getting to the end of my bullet inventory for a couple of long-time favorites. I've been shooting Hornady's 30 cal 180 RN and .348 200 flat point since I was a kid helping Dad load them. Eisenhower was President. As a regular user, I kept a few boxes on the shelf all the time. Throughout...
- Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trigger work
- Replies: 5
- Views: 657
Trigger work
I have an original Win 71. The trigger pull is well, less than ideal.
This rifle is a "shooter", NOT a safe queen, or collector's piece.
Has anyone successfully improved the trigger on one of these, or should I just learn to live with it ?
Thanks for your thoughts.
This rifle is a "shooter", NOT a safe queen, or collector's piece.
Has anyone successfully improved the trigger on one of these, or should I just learn to live with it ?
Thanks for your thoughts.
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ...and I thought I just liked hunting 'cuz we killed stuff..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1878
Re: ...and I thought I just liked hunting 'cuz we killed stu
sometimes I really hate to ruin a good deer hunt by shooting a deer... :) One of my most memorable hunts, and one which I enjoy relating to my buddies as much or more than any other is the time I let a perfectly legal Whitetail walk around me for 20 minutes. WELL within range...even put the scope o...
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ...and I thought I just liked hunting 'cuz we killed stuff..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1878
Re: ...and I thought I just liked hunting 'cuz we killed stu
" I hope as we get into the peak of hunting season, all of us can enjoy the companionship of family and fellow outdoorsmen and women who really KNOW what it's like to be a part of God's earth, and the circle of life. Nothing finer than sharing such things with kindred spirits. " There it i...
- Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: getting older but it's not so bad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 622
Re: getting older but it's not so bad
THERE YOU GO.Pete44ru wrote:.
FWIW, "getting older" has "not getting any older" beat by a country mile................
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When I think about how I feel at 64, staring at 65....I'm GRATEFUL God has granted me the opportunity to experience this Older Age.
- Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unannounced police visits..
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3052
Re: Unannounced police visits..
Wow! Kinda makes me wonder how far away from the same thing we might be in this country......... about one more "election" should do it Absolutely correct. To those who refused to participate in the last Presidential election because there wasn't an ideal, pure candidate on the ballot who...
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poachers in Wyoming get hammered
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1972
Re: Poachers in Wyoming get hammered
I'm hoping that in addition to the fines, I'm HOPING...they also had the various implements used CONFISCATED...including VEHICLES used in their intentional lawbreaking.
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin makes moose meat
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4613
Re: Marlin makes moose meat
But...But..But.....
You don't have a 3-14x50 auto-ranging illuminated reticle TACTICAL scope...!!!!!
And STILL you bought her home...!!!
Congratulations. That's a heck of a way to start the season.
Thanks for sharing.
You don't have a 3-14x50 auto-ranging illuminated reticle TACTICAL scope...!!!!!
And STILL you bought her home...!!!
Congratulations. That's a heck of a way to start the season.
Thanks for sharing.
- Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yo smart folks .....
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7992
Re: Yo smart folks .....
Thanks for the memories....!!!! I went through College and Graduate school with a couple of slide rules. I'm sure I still have them around somewhere. It's a fact that in the days before common computer use....Slide Rules were how smart people figured things out. They were good enough to get us to t...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloading .380
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1784
Re: Handloading .380
I load for my .380 'cause I want to be able to shoot a LOT out of my little Ruger, and sometimes my Colt Government model too, without breaking the bank. 2 loads that have worked for me in both guns are: 1. 125 gn cast RN over 2.7gn Unique. 2. 95gn RN cast over 3.0 gn WSL ( Winchester Superlite shot...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 5:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LCP...didn't need it, got it anyways
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5234
Re: LCP...didn't need it, got it anyways
Y'all still happy with your LCPs? I'm still on the fence on LCP vs. LC9 for CCW. I have an XD-M in .45, but it is just too darned big. YUP... Another one who can honestly say that the LCP is the first CCW that I have owned which actually just stays on me more often than not. Over the years....depen...
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting article about Norway hunting exam!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 819
Re: Interesting article about Norway hunting exam!
If you get over this was Stefan, look me up.
I hunt Deer and Wild Hogs with those Flintlock and percussion rifles you mention, and I'm sure I can scare up an extra one for you.
I hunt Deer and Wild Hogs with those Flintlock and percussion rifles you mention, and I'm sure I can scare up an extra one for you.
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Randall knives
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2827
Re: Randall knives
My personal choice was the Randall #1. Still have it. It's not in "collectible condition"...but it's also Not for sale, so I don't mind. :D That knife and I have racked up a bunch of miles together. S.E. Asia, Rhodesia, a couple of spots in Central America and more than a few Biker gatheri...
- Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old point and shoot training from the Vietnam era?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 907
Re: Old point and shoot training from the Vietnam era?
I remember it well. In 1970 "Quick Kill" was part of my training. We were surprised how easy it was,( at least for those members of my unit who had previous firearms experience like myself) to hit dimes thrown into the air in front of a man armed with a Daisy..!!
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A conundrum. And other big words.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1535
Re: A conundrum. And other big words.
If you bought it to SHOOT...and it works everytime...keep it and ENJOY.
If you bought it to SELL...you failed to choose wisely grasshopper.
If you bought it to SELL...you failed to choose wisely grasshopper.
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photos, including a Levergun, you will want to see
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3992
Re: Photos, including a Levergun, you will want to see
I can only add to the gratitude...Thank you for taking the time to share those pics. Living down here in S.E. Florida...I spend as much time as possible with a rod in hand...Offshore. No interest in fishing Freshwater. Your beautiful photos have me wondering about reviving my Freshwater game and hea...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Words To Live (and Die) By
- Replies: 8
- Views: 884
Re: Words To Live (and Die) By
Well said. Thanks for sharing those eloquent words
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Omaha NE...Where to Go
- Replies: 10
- Views: 995
Re: Omaha NE...Where to Go
SAC museum...First time I ever got to see a B-58 "Hustler" up close...always my personal favorite.
Go to Joe Tess' place for lunch. They are famous for the fried Carp...but I like the whole fried Catfish better.
Go to Joe Tess' place for lunch. They are famous for the fried Carp...but I like the whole fried Catfish better.
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You know you are in the Midwest when.......
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1535
Re: You know you are in the Midwest when.......
The cattlemen I know in Nebraska won't touch the stuff, and don't want to run their equipment on the medians and shoulders due to all the "junk" those areas hold.
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For those who remember him...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3501
Re: For those who remember him...
Sorry to hear that. I've been using "Junior's Lube" for years. Always my pleasure to give him credit when asked what my lube choice is. He was one of those "find a way" kind of guys that solved problems and met needs without just throwing cash at it. He'll be missed in our shooti...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ruger Convertibles.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2274
Re: OT: Ruger Convertibles.
Sorry Jack,
Mine was done in 1979 or somewhere close if memory serves. I've no idea what current cost might be.
Mine was done in 1979 or somewhere close if memory serves. I've no idea what current cost might be.
- Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ruger Convertibles.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2274
Re: OT: Ruger Convertibles.
I had my 9mm cylinder converted to 357/44 Bain & Davis. Quite a screamer from the 6 in. Bbl
Shot fine, probably do better in a 10 in(or more) Contender. I just had zero interest in the 9 mm option.
Shot fine, probably do better in a 10 in(or more) Contender. I just had zero interest in the 9 mm option.
- Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My wife could use some help !
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4119
Re: My wife could use some help !
Blessings to both of you. Your support and encouragement through this will make a huge difference for her.
- Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So What Do You Biker Guys Think ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2370
Re: So What Do You Biker Guys Think ?
At this point...it's an expensive toy for somebody who just can't find anything else to spend money on. It may remain just that, and become a "collectible" for people like Jay Leno to put in their garage. That said....it's a step towards a practical electric motorcycle that is interesting,...
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LCP...didn't need it, got it anyways
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5234
Re: LCP...didn't need it, got it anyways
Welcome to the LCP club. Like many others here...I have a variety of handguns to choose from for concealed carry. Here in Florida....I found MOST of them were spending waaayyyy too much time at home while I was out-and-about. I got an LCP, and not only LOVE the little thing for it's shoot-a-bility,(...
- Fri May 16, 2014 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "It's a Traaaaap!!!" (Fell into another "Trap"!)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3840
Re: "It's a Traaaaap!!!" (Fell into another "Trap"!)
Mine was made in 1875. I get the best results using 500 gn. 30:1 bullets, shooting them "as-cast"...pan lubed over 67 gns. BP.
- Fri May 16, 2014 4:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Ysabel Kid.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1924
Re: Happy Birthday Ysabel Kid.
Happy Birthday..!!
- Sat May 10, 2014 4:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: guido4198
- Replies: 4
- Views: 362
Re: guido4198
Alright..!!
Thanks for letting me know Byron.
I shipped a couple hundred 30 cal. bullets(just bullets) to a guy once, and all he received was a torn open empty box..!!
Always good to know the package was received.
ENJOY.
Thanks for letting me know Byron.
I shipped a couple hundred 30 cal. bullets(just bullets) to a guy once, and all he received was a torn open empty box..!!
Always good to know the package was received.
ENJOY.
- Fri May 09, 2014 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: guido4198
- Replies: 4
- Views: 362
Re: guido4198
Thanks for letting me know.
I never looked at the headstamps beyond caliber. Finding that I don't need them, I thought SOMEBODY might find them useful.
I never looked at the headstamps beyond caliber. Finding that I don't need them, I thought SOMEBODY might find them useful.
- Wed May 07, 2014 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two All Copper Big Boys ??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 463
Re: Two All Copper Big Boys ??
Northfork.
- Sun May 04, 2014 4:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Frustration...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1196
Re: Frustration...
You asked...so here goes: I'm not trying to be funny...but this product came to mind when you started talking about heating the cylinder. http://www.prokennel.com/poop-freezeaerosolfreezespray10oz.aspx Put the cylinder in the oven to bring the entire thing up to 300 degrees...then spray this stuff D...
- Sun May 04, 2014 4:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A 10 Pound, 10 Oz. Ruger #1 In 45-70
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3406
Re: A 10 Pound, 10 Oz. Ruger #1 In 45-70
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: OK...I tried to get you to go black. A good smokeless load will do GREAT, and what the hey....if it allows you to enjoy it YOUR way...why not. :D For cast bullets in the 400 gn range: IMR 3031, with a mid-40'sgn charge wt. range is a good powder in the 45/70. I also wor...
- Sat May 03, 2014 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A 10 Pound, 10 Oz. Ruger #1 In 45-70
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3406
Re: A 10 Pound, 10 Oz. Ruger #1 In 45-70
What's the barrel twist...????
If it's fast enough...you might give some 500's a try for the real long shots.
PLEASE tell me you're going to load black powder in that beauty....
If it's fast enough...you might give some 500's a try for the real long shots.
PLEASE tell me you're going to load black powder in that beauty....
- Thu May 01, 2014 3:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Free to a good home..History of Buffalo Hunting book.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2725
Re: Free to a good home..History of Buffalo Hunting book.
That book was an Outdoor Life Book Club selection my Father ordered when I was a kid growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Pretty far removed from the "old West", Buffalo herds, or anything like it. What an awesome read...!!!! MANY years later, having never forgotten the story of Adobe Walls, ...
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Venison Backstrap
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2733
Re: Venison Backstrap
I knew I'd be sorry I opened this thread. Here I sit with NO Venison in my freezer. When I DO find myself so blessed to have a deer on the ground..I cut it in such a way as to retain as much whole muscle pieces as possible, Those are then "chunked" and cubed. Trimmings and pieces too small...
- Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a 50/95 but not a lever gun---ever see one of these ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2152
Re: a 50/95 but not a lever gun---ever see one of these ?
THAT is simply VERY cool. I also had no idea "long-stroke" lightnings were made.
50/95 is gonna be a THUMPER for sure....at both ends...!!
50/95 is gonna be a THUMPER for sure....at both ends...!!
- Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: April, 19 1775 Battle of Lexington
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1233
Re: April, 19 1775 Battle of Lexington
In the first year, 1775, Washington's Continental Army consisted of 28 regiments..approx. 20,000 men under arms. Colonial population at that time is estimated to have been 2.4 million. Therefore the original Army represented something like 0.83 percent of the population of the 13 colonies. By the wi...
- Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: April, 19 1775 Battle of Lexington
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1233
Re: April, 19 1775 Battle of Lexington
They say the majority didn't give a dam back then. That it was about 3% that did. My own research on the period indicates across the 13 colonies...(more or less depending upon where you looked)... something like a pretty even 3-way split. About a third wanted to be free of England. About a third di...
- Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger LCP Range Report…
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4511
Re: Ruger LCP Range Report…
I picked up a new LCP yesterday. To be clear, I'm also not a huge fan of the 380 as a defensive cartridge. I have a BUNCH of better choices in the safe for those times when a gunfight is a distinct possibility. What I've noticed however, is that far too often, they are in the safe, not in my belt o...
- Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger LCP Range Report…
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4511
Re: Ruger LCP Range Report…
I picked up a new LCP yesterday. To be clear, I'm also not a huge fan of the 380 as a defensive cartridge. I have a BUNCH of better choices in the safe for those times when a gunfight is a distinct possibility. What I've noticed however, is that far too often, they are in the safe, not in my belt or...