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by shdwlkr
Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Easter with more bad news
Replies: 15
Views: 1782

Re: Happy Easter with more bad news

Sorry to hear you had such a bad Easter. I know what it is like to loose a pet and family member and I don't which is worse as my pets are the ones who console me when I get upset or am feeling low. The pets I have are my buddies and don't no body better mess with them. I have a chihuahua that was t...
by shdwlkr
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - M1-A vs. .45-70
Replies: 23
Views: 1964

Re: OT - M1-A vs. .45-70

Ok I will take my 45-70 along with a thousand of the other misfits like me that find this a fine round and you walk up through the hail of bullets in the 400-500 grain range and lets just see how many of you want to continue the discussion. If memory serves me right Picket didn't want to play again ...
by shdwlkr
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Stupid Human Behavior
Replies: 16
Views: 1863

Re: OT - Stupid Human Behavior

stupid thing I did once was fire a friends 10 gauge double. fired both barrels at the same time he laughed his head off. Didn't drop the shotgun and hit the ducks he couldn't and I made him wade out and get them and then handed his shotgun back to him and stuck my right hand in my belt and drove hom...
by shdwlkr
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Relentless calls from the NRA
Replies: 21
Views: 2571

Re: Relentless calls from the NRA

Mike You know that if they find out you have rice to eat they will be calling again to get that. Your pension check isn't enough. As to the NRA standing up to BO only if they are using the same toilet other wise I think we are in for a really tough road with BO and his and his followers stupid ideas...
by shdwlkr
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Humor--Redneck Simplified Map
Replies: 28
Views: 2908

Re: OT-Humor--Redneck Simplified Map

I am in the rattle snakes and sand and couldn't be happier
by shdwlkr
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18791

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

First I don't like to see veterans fighting period I don't give a dam where you served, the fact you served is good enough for me. Now as to the AR being a great firearm if you want to think so that is fine, me I hate them and always will period I have my reasons and they are mine. As to the new one...
by shdwlkr
Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2625

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

justajeepguy
I am not sure they even know what crime is or that there are laws on the books to deal with it.
by shdwlkr
Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2625

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

Justa jeepguy Yes the they do care about crime if they can use it to sell to the American public how evil firearms are in the hands of the private citizen. Have you been paying attention to what the governor of NY is saying about the shooting he is gearing up the drums to call for more restrictions ...
by shdwlkr
Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Replies: 22
Views: 2625

Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.

First NYs has some of the dumbest laws on firearms period. I think that even a lever is an assault weapon there now Second this situation wouldn't have been prevented if no legal private citizen was allowed to have firearms Third The antis are going to make this a case for more controls because they...
by shdwlkr
Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18791

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

First get some water down that AR barrel and watch the fun. Second get some sand in that AR and tell me how good it works. Check out the rebuilds on them and the Beretta 9mm the military are using in the sand box right now. Third if you have a choice the M14 or m1 will walk over that stupid AR every...
by shdwlkr
Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Shipping primers
Replies: 8
Views: 1009

Re: O.T. Shipping primers

The last that I saw it didn't matter if you ship 100 primers or 25,000 you still had to pay the hazmat and declare what was in the package.
by shdwlkr
Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 32
Views: 3584

Re: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester

Mike I have a nickel steel barrel 30-30 that no one wanted as they didn't know what kind of barrel it was so I got it for around 450. It has the 26 inch octagon barrel and is around 95 years young and still shoots just fine. Here in the desert most of the levers you see are 30-30, 25-35 25-20, 32-20...
by shdwlkr
Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 32
Views: 3584

Re: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester

Mike I hope to get mine to that state one day but for now I am just getting more when I can while I can. Winchester and browning at least got one thing right and that was a very good company to make copies. I have never seen a model 92 like the one I am paying on it has a 24 inch barrel and looks al...
by shdwlkr
Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 32
Views: 3584

Re: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester

Mike I don't see them like that around here and if I did I would most likely be poorer then I am now. I have my eye on another Miroku 1886 that is a little more expensive then the one I have but that is what is available so just might jump in but might not haven't held it yet. Funny thing for me is ...
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle "The Question"
Replies: 69
Views: 6532

Re: How do you handle "The Question"

As to the question of how many firearms i have the answer to anyone would have to be I don't know, not even sure if I have any as i haven't checked lately but if you want to stop by unannounced and late at night I bet we could both find out real quick like. I am old and slow but the wife now she doe...
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor....I don't care who you are....this s funny.
Replies: 15
Views: 2354

Re: OT Humor....I don't care who you are....this s funny.

Dang it guys you caught secretary of State Clinton and BO newest missiles to use against terrorists now what are they going to use pies???????????? Where is your sense of keeping America ahead of our enemies??
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 32
Views: 3584

Re: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester

Mike
I got my miroku for less that a grand and in unfired condition so I am not to upset with the price and here you don't see any originals for $700 unless they are really used
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you don't like slings and why?
Replies: 43
Views: 3706

Re: How many of you don't like slings and why?

I don't like slings that have to have the studs drilled into the stock on my lever guns but my bolt actions all have slings. I used one a lot in the military also but they do get hung up on things like twigs, roots, limbs and anything that can make it hard for you to shoulder your firearm. I have hu...
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester
Replies: 32
Views: 3584

Re: The legacy of an 1886 Winchester

Great job on the 86 and yes you do need to do something to keep those finger prints from rusting it but do what seems right to you. I have none from my dad as he sold all of his before I was born as my mom hated them. Mine will most likely go to a grandson maybe one of my sons or daughters if they w...
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How did you get started
Replies: 26
Views: 1674

Re: OT-How did you get started

funny my mom hated guns so dad sold all of his before I was born but she made him take me to get my safety certification when I was old enough. He got me a mossberg 340k never should have sold that gun but I did. My dad never went hunting with me so I had to find friends and the like to take me out....
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School
Replies: 15
Views: 1591

Re: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School

John complicated is an understatement. I once wore the uniform of the Army and every time I came home is was great. I was in the Army Ready Reserves which meant we could be called up any time but never where. I had buddies that where in and every time they came home until I was married I disappeared...
by shdwlkr
Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School
Replies: 15
Views: 1591

Re: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School

John
that wasn't the screen its your eyes and all the dust it stirred up while you were watching it.
by shdwlkr
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School
Replies: 15
Views: 1591

Re: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School

I have only one son who is 3 that might have to go and it will be very hard on dad in his late 70's to see him go and it just might kill me as I know what he will have to do and will do because he is to much like me and I know what I did. My dad hated me when I went more because he couldn't go in ww...
by shdwlkr
Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *OT* Living Near Military Bases
Replies: 38
Views: 3296

Re: *OT* Living Near Military Bases

Here in the desert I live 30 miles from an air base and we see there stuff and the local National Guard fly by. Have been on the expressway that runs by the base when the F16's do a scramble and they are low when they go over the highway and very loud. Wished I could thumb a ride sometimes. No it is...
by shdwlkr
Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The backlog!
Replies: 3
Views: 490

Re: The backlog!

jnyork
Just was on the midwayusa site and they have 30 caliber gas checks don't know if that is what you needed.
by shdwlkr
Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School
Replies: 15
Views: 1591

Re: OT - Soldier Comes Home & Surprises His Kids In School

I think the kids have it the hardest when parents have to go to War. It was good to see another dad who made it home.
by shdwlkr
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today and ticked off the wife.
Replies: 45
Views: 4598

Re: Went to a gun show today and ticked off the wife.

jreed
Sorry to hear you had a wet basement but glad that no permanent damage. We had a flood here a while ago and i had to empty my reloading room and still don't have it back in order yet.
by shdwlkr
Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question(s) for 86er
Replies: 12
Views: 810

Re: Question(s) for 86er

86er I like my 257 roberts for deer and pronghorn, my 270 or 30-06 for elk in bolt action bullet weights are 257 100 grain, 270 135-140,160 grain and 06 165-180 grain. In levers I like my 30-30 150-180 grain, for deer and .375 winchester with 220-268 grain for elk and 45-70 350-440 grain for elk. Mi...
by shdwlkr
Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today and ticked off the wife.
Replies: 45
Views: 4598

Re: Went to a gun show today and ticked off the wife.

the only question I get asked is will if fit in the safe. YOU know it is going to fit one way or another. She buys sewing machines that cost what a small car would cost and I get to get my toys. Besides I am almost done buying I have maybe 3 more I want and then I am done as I have enough to play wi...
by shdwlkr
Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What's The Purpose Of Cat Whiskers?
Replies: 20
Views: 1453

Re: OT: What's The Purpose Of Cat Whiskers?

In the 60's when I was in high school some jerks tied two cats together and then through over a high power wire every time they came together the sparks flew. The only problem the jerks had was not making sure I wasn't in the area. I beat the stuff out of all of them while my friends made sure it ne...
by shdwlkr
Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which cap and ball pistol?
Replies: 46
Views: 6499

Re: Which cap and ball pistol?

Which cap and ball pistol? It depends what you are looking for I have an 1849 pocket, 1851 navy and a ruger old army . I shoot from .320 round ball to 457 round ball. I like to shoot them all and the little 1849 is the most fun. the ruger old army is the most effective and the navy will get the job ...
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA
Replies: 95
Views: 207209

Re: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA

Well I am a NRA member and just upgraded my life membership to Endowment and as soon as i can will upgrade again. You may not like the NRA but they are the best we have and yes they do make mistakes but don't we all? This is a fight we either win or loose there is no middle ground. While you are arg...
by shdwlkr
Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
Replies: 53
Views: 3951

Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?

I have a RIA 1911 and after the break in period I have had no issues and the ones I had where do to the pistol needing to be used nothing more. The RIA folks here in NV are top shelf and have been very helpful. I got mine a while ago and they have almost doubled since I got mine. they are well made ...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (kind of) - What do you NEED to buy?
Replies: 38
Views: 2883

Re: OT (kind of) - What do you NEED to buy?

dbw
When you find that country that has liberty and freedom don't tell anyone as it will go to stuff very soon.
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compare Win 92 & 94 in 44mag
Replies: 23
Views: 3152

Re: Compare Win 92 & 94 in 44mag

Well I can tell you that I like the original 92's as I have 1 1/2 of them and will have a new make 92 if a little while and have several model 94's in 30-30 in different barrel lengths and prefer the long barreled ones. I have had one 94 in 357 mag that was a real pain in the butt. It wouldn't cycle...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (kind of) - What do you NEED to buy?
Replies: 38
Views: 2883

Re: OT (kind of) - What do you NEED to buy?

new refrig, stove, freezer build a small garage 30x40 two story buy more food, fuel, wood to heat with and Iet me think on that a few more muzzle loaders as they are fun to shoot some primers, more powder, more lead, some mags and more ammo waiting on $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ model 92 in 357 mag cause I alway...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- What type of handgun are you?
Replies: 52
Views: 4929

Re: OT -- What type of handgun are you?

It said I was a glock 22 in 40 caliber I would not own a glock much less a 40 caliber I prefer my 1911's in various calibers and then 357 mag I don't think this proves a dang thing. If I really need to stop the action nothing beats a 12 gauge double OO buckshot at close range never has never will. W...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway got shipment of CCI large rifle primers today
Replies: 14
Views: 1763

Re: Midway got shipment of CCI large rifle primers today

Just something to chew on If folks are so scared of the coming events by our new President self proclaimed Messiah of the people, what do you think the mood will be if he even makes the statement that some firearms are banned from civilian ownership!! I have noticed that primers, powder, brass and e...
by shdwlkr
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Replies: 107
Views: 9193

Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?

Hobie You forgot to mention the retarded firearm laws, the posted no hunting land which is almost everywhere and the fact they don't like people who can think. I to have family there but would never live there again. Just turned down a job there as the whole NE is getting full of stupid rules, laws ...
by shdwlkr
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Ruger Old Army
Replies: 12
Views: 1273

Re: OT Ruger Old Army

keep checking your local firearm places. You want to have it in your hand and make sure it isn't ruined. Some out there are selling junk and you want a good one. Look for the stainless steel ones as they take the abuse of powder better but a good blued one will last a lifetime. I will say this that ...
by shdwlkr
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deport her to America
Replies: 13
Views: 1374

Re: Deport her to America

MikeD Now if we had some like that here we might not have as much crime as we do and more young men might be looking for real work. I know this is not true but can you see the way it would play in California. Grannie gets four balls in two blasts and scores a job as mayor.Civil liberties members are...
by shdwlkr
Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading
Replies: 112
Views: 12437

Re: OT - . 44 Pistol Home Defense Loading

In my 44 special I like 255 grain lead on top of 6.5-7.5 grains of Unique( I think) from a 6.5 inch barreled pistol and in my 45 auto I like 230 hp or solid can't remember the powder charge but they fly at about 830 fps
by shdwlkr
Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Which would you choose? S&W or Ruger
Replies: 31
Views: 3076

Re: OT Which would you choose? S&W or Ruger

If you are going to be shooting a lot I would tend towards the Ruger but if you are going to be shooting only a 1000 rounds or less a year either will work.
I would never buy a 2.5 inch barreled pistol my self as I prefer longer barrels and the shortest is 4 inches I think.
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed?
Replies: 36
Views: 2674

Re: Cast or jacketed?

old savage I like lead but you have to pay attention to what you are shooting with them and what range and what caliber. Now jacketed will help some but no bullet is a do all one size fits all. I shoot both but will say that it is hard to find the right mix if you don't have those who are out there ...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....
Replies: 45
Views: 3698

Re: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....

John in Ms I don't like pit bulls and have never seen or found one that I would allow my kids or me. They have been trained to fight and I just haven't seen one that isn't a fighter. Had some come after me once and the owner came out just in time as I was reaching for my lead pill dispenser. Never t...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed?
Replies: 36
Views: 2674

Re: Cast or jacketed?

Mike My reason for asking is that the largest game I will most likely hunt is elk and would like to use cast but here in my state we also have to be careful of large cats that like to follow a hunter and was looking for a good lead bullet to do both jobs. I have a 45-70 that handles 425 grain lead j...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....
Replies: 45
Views: 3698

Re: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....

AmBraCol Sounds like you where lucky to have a backhoe handy most of us can't afford one of them so we would need a large shovel and some strong backs to get it done. ha ha If one of my critters was mauled by a lion and we have them here and I like cats it had better not make the mistake of letting ...
by shdwlkr
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed?
Replies: 36
Views: 2674

Re: Cast or jacketed?

mike I don't question your information but how do you explain all the game that fell to lead bullets a hundred years ago if lead isn't always a good choice? They didn't have the rifle steel we do today , didn't have the lead casting abilities we do now, didn't have the powder, brass, primers we do t...
by shdwlkr
Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stocking Up & Surviving
Replies: 22
Views: 2264

Re: Stocking Up & Surviving

T B Good the funny part is that when the brain surgeon came in to tell me about my tumor he thought I would go to pieces but I asked him to explain the operation and all the tools he would use and I had him in tears because of my comments about the tools and how funny it was to be using this or that...
by shdwlkr
Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast or jacketed?
Replies: 36
Views: 2674

Re: Cast or jacketed?

I am one that has used jacketed for almost for ever in my centerfires but of late I am starting to use cast and have been well pleased with my results and will most likely go for more lead bullets that I can make of my own until lead is not available then I will put the rifles in the safe and lock i...