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by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 20, 2026 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 Today
Replies: 13
Views: 439

Re: 22 Today

Go for it Earl! Glad to hear you are healed enough to resume shooting. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 20, 2026 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Savage Camper
Replies: 14
Views: 395

Re: The Savage Camper

Very useful firearm, Jim.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Mar 18, 2026 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 Today
Replies: 13
Views: 439

Re: 22 Today

Jim, I'm with Walt. Those are very nice 25-yard pistol groups. That wheel bearing grease solution to the leading issue was pretty smart. Have you ever tried lanolin? Friends who shoot Sniders, Martinis and such at the Victorian Riflemen gathering up near Calgary have discovered that dipping the nose...
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Mar 18, 2026 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: count on me for oddities
Replies: 8
Views: 303

Re: count on me for oddities

They're both wonderful Harold. That Savage trio certainly covers all the bases except for really big angry critters coming in hot -- and even then ... 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2026 - 44-40 Sailboat Lead Targets
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: 2026 - 44-40 Sailboat Lead Targets

Following. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New/antique revolver speed loader.
Replies: 7
Views: 324

Re: New/antique revolver speed loader.

I'm impressed. I've never liked the bulk of the classic HK speed loader.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
Replies: 13
Views: 506

Re: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...

Thank God -- literally -- that you survived that!
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...
Replies: 13
Views: 506

Re: I have noticed something about Carry guns ...

I agree with Darryl -- and you Jim. Just having something you instinctively know how to use to respond with is the key, not the platform or the caliber, although they are not without merit.
And if someone breaks glass in the wee hours, I'm grabbing the 12-gauge pump, not a handgun.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 16, 2026 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
Replies: 42
Views: 3470

Re: Glad to have the forum back!

Andy, thank you for working on this. If you need the gang to chip in please ask!
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 15, 2026 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
Replies: 27
Views: 958

Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?

Scott, I am still puzzling over an untouched rifle, previously zeroed, shooting high. Do you have a theory yet?
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 15, 2026 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
Replies: 27
Views: 958

Re: When is the last time you fired your AR15?

About a year ago at the Sweetwater Rifle and Pistol Club when I still lived in Texas, but mine was in .450 Bushmaster. It sure was hog accurate.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
Replies: 42
Views: 3470

Re: Glad to have the forum back!

Yes, off and on for me too the last several days, and briefly lightning fast yesterday morning. Maybe we're connected to the power grid in Havana. :lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?
Replies: 12
Views: 531

Re: Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?

The X-15 will hold a 7 1/2-inch Super Blackhawk along with the regular Blackhawks and I see guys carrying their Smith Model 29s in this holster. I looked at several X-15s on eBay and then stumbled on this one for about $35 shipped. Very pleased.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?
Replies: 12
Views: 531

Tweaking Bianchi's X-15 shoulder holster?

Didn't want to step on Lastmohecken's thread about shoulder carry. I just bought an X-15 Large from an eBay seller in Idaho to carry my .41 Blackhawk 6 1/2 and the leather is in very nice shape, but the stretchy spandex/elastic retaining strap looks like it could fail if stressed too much. Anyone re...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Durability of a semi-auto vs. a revolver
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Durability of a semi-auto vs. a revolver

I was reading a thread on the S&W forum this morning about how many rounds various semi-autos can be expected to last before springs and parts fail or slides crack. Focus was on 1911s and the S&W Shields. But I got to wondering how long a single or double action revolver is likely to last be...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke my stock!
Replies: 103
Views: 19896

Re: Broke my stock!

Very sorry you are having this fight with Ruger over their defective product, Scott. And no, gun owners should not be expected to have torque wrenches just to shoot their new rifles. I hear a lot of complaints about Smith & Wesson's QC and customer service on the S&W forums as well. Jeep, yo...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 33 WCF -- 33 winchester
Replies: 2
Views: 680

Re: 33 WCF -- 33 winchester

Great idea Mike. The .33 is one of the few Winchester cartridges I never got to fool with.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old winchester i have wondered about
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Re: old winchester i have wondered about

Photos posted for John. What a wonderful artifact!

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by Bill in Oregon
Tue Mar 10, 2026 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
Replies: 16
Views: 1493

Re: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!

Good luck!
I have a new rear sight for my Blackhawk on the way from Fermin Garza in Corpus Christi. I hope to gosh Dallas doesn't forward this one to Massachusetts, too. :?
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
Replies: 24
Views: 2006

Re: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'

When going to high school in Arcata, California, where Dad was teaching forestry at Humboldt State College, an elderly widow in our neighborhood had an immaculate 1948 De Soto with Fluid Drive for sale for $300. That was way more money than I could have scraped together, but I have always wondered h...
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've Never Seen One Of These Before
Replies: 8
Views: 796

Re: I've Never Seen One Of These Before

What I want to know is the rate of twist in that barrel.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD Dillon Powder Throwers fer sale SPF
Replies: 1
Views: 692

Re: Dillon Powder Throwers fer sale

Here is a photo.
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by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 06, 2026 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Being Deaf Activities
Replies: 21
Views: 4162

Re: Being Deaf Activities

Glad you are finally getting some relief!
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
Replies: 16
Views: 1493

Re: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!

Will: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On this day in 1836
Replies: 13
Views: 1548

On this day in 1836

... more than 200 souls perished under the final assault of Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo. I got to visit a couple of years ago and found it very difficult to keep my emotions in check. It goes without saying that if you are ever near, make it a point to visit this sacred ground. https://i.postim...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Being Deaf Activities
Replies: 21
Views: 4162

Re: Being Deaf Activities

Griff, how's that "good ear" coming along?
I see an audiologist in a couple of weeks, heading toward hearing aids. Tried 'em briefly a while back and wasn't thrilled, but now I have to have them.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge
Replies: 4
Views: 6330

Re: FS: Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge

Give me an offer of in the neighborhood of $245 shipped, and I will accept. The thing is a bank vault.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
Replies: 42
Views: 3470

Re: Glad to have the forum back!

These disruptions are getting to be a real disappointment.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
Replies: 16
Views: 1493

USPS follies, YET AGAIN!

So CYA gets my holster to the post office in San Antonio Feb. 27, and does it then go to Dallas? NOOOOOO .. the USPS geniuses ship it to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, of course! :evil:
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by Bill in Oregon
Thu Mar 05, 2026 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At a funeral ...
Replies: 6
Views: 1166

Re: At a funeral ...

Not enough coffee yet ... :lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 01, 2026 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2311

Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns

John, it never occurred to me to see if I could wear my two cap guns to church. Doubt Dad would have gone for it. I can't match Steve's Truman experience, but do remember President Eisenhower flying into Missoula, Montana, where Dad was teaching forestry at the university, in a Lockheed Constellation.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
Replies: 22
Views: 2909

Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?

After finally getting the Blackhawk in .41 to the range this morning, and seeing it wants to play nice, I found an X-15 Large on eBay for $36 shipped, so I'll be back in the Bianchi business soon. With a mild load of 7.5 grains of Universal in Starline brass, CCI 300 primer and the Hornady 210-grain...
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2311

Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns

Vic, why is it that water out of the hose just tastes better? I have wondered about this for most of my life.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
Replies: 42
Views: 3470

Re: Glad to have the forum back!

It would not load for me this morning, either. Glad it will now.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2311

Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns

Vall, 1953 for me.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2311

Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns

The influence stuck, at least in my case. I had the Mattel and the Hubley, and now, 65 or more years later, I have real ones. :lol:

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by Bill in Oregon
Sat Feb 28, 2026 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 2311

Aging Baby Boomers and guns

I attribute my interest in firearms from earliest consciousness to memories of Dad going through his WWII soldier's chest (and the 1903 Springfield deer rifle in his closet) and to the influence of Madison Avenue and Hollywood. How could a boy resist wanting one of these swell firearms from Mattel (...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
Replies: 22
Views: 2909

Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?

I had a used Bianchi X-15 that I carried an SBH in as well. Sure beats all that leather required for a normal belt holster. I even made a belt holster for a 10 1/2-inch SBH and it was like wearing a framing hammer in a leather case in the woods. Somewhere I have a photo of a shoulder/chest rig I mad...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Feb 27, 2026 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry guns and size
Replies: 37
Views: 7247

Re: Carry guns and size

Steve, I was just telling Jim T. that the best rig I ever had was a Glock 23 in a Kramer horsehide OWB holster. That's been many years ago.
Walt, I've had several CYA holsters over the years and never a complaint, which I can't say about the stuff from We the People and another maker.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Feb 27, 2026 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sights on old marlin
Replies: 14
Views: 1508

Re: sights on old marlin

John, I am taking a lesson from Veeman and Doc AJ and have bought a Marble's Bullseye rear sight to try on the Uberti 1873. Will report when I get to shoot it. The Skinner is a much more rugged sight of course!
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Feb 27, 2026 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry guns and size
Replies: 37
Views: 7247

Re: Carry guns and size

I run 5'8" and 155 pounds wet. Rather than succumb to the temptation to buy another handgun, I am going to work with the little carry piece I already have -- a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. I am not much of a .380 fan, but darn this little thing is so slim that I can carry it IWB at 4 o'clo...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
Replies: 42
Views: 3470

Glad to have the forum back!

It's been pretty sketchy the past few days, and then dark. :(
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday TedH
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

Re: Happy Birthday TedH

Yup. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Feb 23, 2026 6:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD Burris Scout Scope SPF
Replies: 1
Views: 1649

Re: Burris Scouting Scope

Pics for John. 8)

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by Bill in Oregon
Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mexico is on fire
Replies: 15
Views: 3038

Re: Mexico is on fire

Takes some of the fun out of a visit to Palomas for chicken molé. Even there, across from Columbus, I've seen the military patrolling in jeeps with a guy standing in back with his hand on a mounted machine gun.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: reloading items ** PRICES LOWERED**
Replies: 5
Views: 1962

Re: reloading items

Pics for John. This is some good stuff. 8)
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by Bill in Oregon
Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Timney Trigger
Replies: 1
Views: 1162

Re: Timney Trigger

Posting photo for John. 8)
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by Bill in Oregon
Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
Replies: 5
Views: 2858

Re: Good video on the Marlin .45-70

Very nice discussion by Brian. Thanks for posting it Scott. Sure makes me miss my 1895 Classic.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back to carry positions
Replies: 20
Views: 6015

Re: Back to carry positions

That's some very nice leather, Scott.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Feb 19, 2026 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back to carry positions
Replies: 20
Views: 6015

Back to carry positions

The topic of appendix carry came up again on another forum, and I went back to my favorite source of discussion on the different positions: Massad Ayoob. He has always struck me as a wise and trusted uncle when it comes to handgun protocols. I am a 3:30-4 o'clock guy, but really hate the idea of hav...