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by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Easter egg hunt cancelled
Replies: 13
Views: 1838

Re: OT - Easter egg hunt cancelled

Canceled Indeed...!

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by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went Shooting Monday..
Replies: 6
Views: 622

Re: Went Shooting Monday..

Did you shoot the home made bullets for accuracy? Nah,..didn't shoot for accuracy. These things shot so low that the first 2 shots missed the target. By the time I figured out where they were shooting I was just about out of rounds, since I just made 6. Maybe next time I'll make enough to shoot for...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went Shooting Monday..
Replies: 6
Views: 622

Went Shooting Monday..

Finally got some time to go shooting. Among other things to shoot, I had 6 loaded rounds using my homemade bullets. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtobe/IMG_0300.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtobe/IMG_0307.jpg Turns out, the 11.0 gr. of BlueDot that I used was just enough...
by deerwhacker444
Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Mexican Lion
Replies: 2
Views: 506

OT - Mexican Lion

This is a pretty good one,...follow the link.

Mexican Lion

:lol:
by deerwhacker444
Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ruger LCP **Updated** 3-27-10
Replies: 23
Views: 1680

Re: OT - Ruger LCP vs KelTec P-3AT

Well,..I decided to get a Ruger LCP after handling the 2 different pistols. Thanks for all the input. For those who haven't held these pistols, they border on tiny. It's not much bigger than a deck of cards, and probably weighs less. It slips right into my front pocket and is hardly noticible. I sna...
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
Replies: 5
Views: 609

Re: Vintage Picture Of The Day.

When my Great Uncle, who was a little "light in the loafers" and smoked Raleighs died, I inherited a cigar box full of those Raleigh coupons. I was like a kid in a candy store. I bought everyone's Christmas presents that year with cigarette coupons. That sure was fun for a kid to browse th...
by deerwhacker444
Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longest shots on the History channel, question?
Replies: 18
Views: 3391

Re: Longest shots on the History channel, question?

Hobie wrote:The Canadian used a Barrett light 50 and Hathcock used a M2HB mg!
The Canadian was using a McMilan Tac-50
by deerwhacker444
Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longest shots on the History channel, question?
Replies: 18
Views: 3391

Re: Longest shots on the History channel, question?

To play Devil's advocate, wasn't the Canadian using ammo (U.S.) that he was unfamiliar with because he ran out of Canadian ammo.?
by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Ruger LCP **Updated** 3-27-10
Replies: 23
Views: 1680

OT - Ruger LCP **Updated** 3-27-10

I'm going to get one of these pistols, but not sure which one yet. They seem nearly identical. For those of you that own one, why did you choose one over the other.? Any differences between the two? Are these pistols cocked or uncocked when a round is placed in the chamber. I want to carry it in my ...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Log Cabin Photo/Question
Replies: 33
Views: 3232

OT - Log Cabin Photo/Question

I was browsing a Remington 8/81 site and find a bunch of pictures like this. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtobe/cabin.jpg Why did they dig out the floor of the cabin and have a "step down" arrangement? Was it so they could use less wood and still have the same inside area. Wha...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Genuine Henry in The Tall T.
Replies: 18
Views: 1253

Re: Genuine Henry in The Tall T.

HEART ATTACK??? :oops: Well I'm embarrassed. I must have missed that somehow. I hope you're better now. We'll be sure to keep you in our prayers here. I think we better pray for your wife as well. I know if I had to stay in the house for any time my wife would be calling directory assistance for th...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Question for Military folk..!
Replies: 25
Views: 2461

OT - Question for Military folk..!

I saw this story about a Sikh who has enlisted and has been allowed to serve with his beard and long hair under a turban in order to keep from violating his religion. Sikh Soldier I can see at least two sides to this story. 1.) Great, let him serve. Uncle Sam needs all the help it can get no matter ...
by deerwhacker444
Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Favorite Engraver Strikes Again
Replies: 27
Views: 2923

Re: Our Favorite Engraver Strikes Again

Take a look at this Colt he did..!

:shock:

Someone should take his engraving hammer away and throw it in the smelter for this abomination.
by deerwhacker444
Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Secret Military Experimental Ammo??
Replies: 19
Views: 8722

Re: OT-Secret Military Experimental Ammo??

Interesting looking stuff.!

I wonder if there's a reward for turning you in...?

:wink: :lol:
by deerwhacker444
Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Favorite Engraver Strikes Again
Replies: 27
Views: 2923

Re: Our Favorite Engraver Strikes Again

Actually, I don't mind the scroll-work too much, but that deer/elk/red-deer is hideous. It looks like Bullwinkle is smiling or laughing...!

Picture 22 and 23 look like the factory stamping on the barrel is shallow. Is that a sign that the barrels have been hit on a buffing wheel of some sort..?
by deerwhacker444
Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Prayer Request
Replies: 11
Views: 778

OT-Prayer Request

Hoping that everybody who believes in such, might say a quick one tonight for the future course of our country, being that tomorrow is the BIG day.

I doubt He'll answer mine and open the ground under D.C., thereby swallowing it with a fiery inferno. But, a simple +1 vote would also work... :wink:
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Model 8 or 81..?
Replies: 10
Views: 1503

Remington Model 8 or 81..?

. Can any of you guys determine from this photo what model the top rifle is with any certainty? This is in a local auction sale bill, might have to go check it out. They don't have it labeled correctly, although they might be correct with the caliber, 30 Rem. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/e...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Virus
Replies: 32
Views: 2244

Re: OT Virus

I got a virus right now. Fortunately, it hasn't caused any damage, just makes me poop alot..!
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade .44 Bullets - UPDATED 3/15/10
Replies: 38
Views: 3868

Re: Homemade .44 Bullets

Well, after searching around the web and reading a bunch, I settled on 11.0 gr. of Bluedot. Here's what they look like loaded up. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtobe/IMG_0307.jpg The feed and eject in my Marlin 1894. I wasn't sure they'd feed, but they load no problems. They look kinda &...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade .44 Bullets - UPDATED 3/15/10
Replies: 38
Views: 3868

Re: Homemade .44 Bullets

Here's where I got the idea. Looks like 11.0 - 11.5 gr. of Bluedot might be the ticket.

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/ ... 315.0.html
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Jeff Bridges
Replies: 30
Views: 3846

Re: OT - Jeff Bridges

BruceB wrote: Mr. Duval was in the original as "Lucky" Ned Pepper.
Yeah, it would be cool to bring him back. Also get in Dennis Hopper before his cancer gets him.
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - As told to me by a friend
Replies: 14
Views: 2119

OT - As told to me by a friend

As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a grave side service for a homeless veteran. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper’s cemetery in the Idaho back country. As I was not familiar with the location, I got lost; and being a...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade .44 Bullets - UPDATED 3/15/10
Replies: 38
Views: 3868

Homemade .44 Bullets - UPDATED 3/15/10

So I saw this on another forum and thought I'd give it a try. Turns out a fired 40 S&W case is in the neighborhood of .429-.430. The original poster was taking fired cases, filling them with lead and making .44 projectiles out of them. I understand this is not a new practice, but it is new to me...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Framing Nailers
Replies: 20
Views: 2335

Re: OT - Framing Nailers

Are you sure you're responsible enough to own a nail framer. For some reason I see this X-Ray with C.Jarvis on it.!

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It's okay Doc,..it only hurts when I think.!

:shock: :wink:
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Jeff Bridges
Replies: 30
Views: 3846

Re: OT - Jeff Bridges

Here's who they got for Mattie Ross Personally, I think Glen Cambell was the weakest, worst actor they could have found to play a toughman in a western, and I think he tainted the film. Surely, Damon will be able to play a better part, regardless of his politics. I've never read the book, didn't eve...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Jeff Bridges
Replies: 30
Views: 3846

Re: OT - Jeff Bridges

That's what they're sayin, although I could do With Out Matt Damon..!

True Grit
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Pedersoli Gibbs African rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 880

Re: OT Pedersoli Gibbs African rifle

Scroll down to the bottom.

http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/?item=A ... 50&lang=en

That would be a 560 gr. Round Ball. Nothing to Sneeze at..!
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Gunbroker Group Buy..?
Replies: 6
Views: 535

OT- Gunbroker Group Buy..?

They didn't post a minimum bid. How cool would that be. Not necessarily for shooting, but just for fun.

Tatonka
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT a little - Tumbling Media, what do you use?
Replies: 16
Views: 1154

Re: OT a little - Tumbling Media, what do you use?

You can get corn cob media at the pet store in bulk. My grandma used it to line the bottom of her bird cage. Much cheaper than buying tumbling cob and a bit coarser.
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 404 Jeffery
Replies: 7
Views: 866

Re: OT - 404 Jeffery

I would want a Lefty. That leaves me with Savage, Ruger, and Browning, maybe Remington.
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 404 Jeffery
Replies: 7
Views: 866

OT - 404 Jeffery

Just thinking outside the box, and because I'm a lefty. Could a Browning A-Bolt in 375 H&H be re-barreled to 404 Jeffery? I'm not sure of the pressure differences, but the action length seems to be the same and there's not a lot of difference in the cases. Just wondering, and dreaming how fun it...
by deerwhacker444
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noslers Magnum Hunt Club
Replies: 7
Views: 752

Noslers Magnum Hunt Club

Just finished watching an episode of Noslers Magnum Hunt Club on the Outdoor Channel. They were in Tanzania after Cape Buffalo. Did anybody else see it. The second hunter had a Doug Turnbull Winnie in 475 Turnbull. Honestly, it almost turned my stomach. This guy takes a first shot when this bull is ...
by deerwhacker444
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: update on my adventures in blacksmithing
Replies: 31
Views: 3497

Re: OT: update on my adventures in blacksmithing

Good Grief,..that looks like a White Trash Hillbilly Forge setup..!

I love it, wish I had one to play with..! :wink:
by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Nascar......
Replies: 13
Views: 957

Re: OT - Nascar......

I quit watching Nascar a few years ago. The races are pointless. They always seem to come down to a 2 lab "shootout". There is no strategy any more. A good driver and crew chief might plan all day for how to end the race, and then there's a wreck with 5 laps to go and the yellow flag comes...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope assistence requested
Replies: 26
Views: 3125

Re: Scope assistence requested

deerwhacker444, I've never heard of those Talley ring/bases. That is a simplified mounting system if I ever saw one. Gotta think on them though. One question, are they directional or can you turn them both ways? Joe I think they're directional, can't remember. It seems like if you put them on right...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester offers a new factory 45-70 load
Replies: 14
Views: 944

Re: Winchester offers a new factory 45-70 load

Uh Oh....Looks like one of those "Cop Killer" talon bullets to me.

:wink:
by deerwhacker444
Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope assistence requested
Replies: 26
Views: 3125

Re: Scope assistence requested

Personally Joe, I like the one piece rings/bases by Talley Mfg. They're a 1 piece unit that bolts straight up to the receiver. I think they look pretty nice and I've got a few sets of them on various rifles. They are AL alloy, not steel, but I've found them plenty tough and they keep a zero. Talley ...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, way OT - another strange sighting
Replies: 17
Views: 1374

Re: Way, way OT - another strange sighting

This should help answer your question.

Lower Back Tattoo..Play-uh not Player
by deerwhacker444
Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unhappy Cat
Replies: 22
Views: 2425

Re: OT - Unhappy Cat

This is still the all time best..!

Pinky the cat

I get a kick out of the woman running around with the box....No clue whatsoever.
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unhappy Cat
Replies: 22
Views: 2425

OT - Unhappy Cat

I'll probably go to Hell for this, and I should apologize a forehand to J Miller and the like, but I'm sorry, I just found this funny. Cat Washing Machine It's like you can see his face, "Hey, what's that water,....WHERE'S THE DOOR,...I'VE BEEN DUPED,...AAARRRGGGHHHHH.....! Now, I have a cat an...
by deerwhacker444
Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK SDA Applications -Done. FINAL EDITION ITS HERE!
Replies: 28
Views: 2761

Re: OK SDA Applications -Done.

Seems like here in OK, they take their sweet time. Both times I've been waiting on my CCW, it seems they've taken the specified time less a couple of weeks.
by deerwhacker444
Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- "Go shoot these animals for me"
Replies: 84
Views: 6928

Re: OT- "Go shoot these animals for me"

:shock: ...I can't believe it.!

I just don't know what to say to that one, I'm at a loss for words..!
by deerwhacker444
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Where is this cliff found..?
Replies: 33
Views: 3140

Re: OT - Where is this cliff found..?

JReed wrote:
rjohns94 wrote:and I was looking at how fun it would be to free climbing that crack in granite. :lol:
That would be fun to climb but I'll use pitons and rope thanks. :lol:
You guys are Nuts..! Just looking at that picture makes "things" pucker..!
by deerwhacker444
Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Where is this cliff found..?
Replies: 33
Views: 3140

OT - Where is this cliff found..?

Does anybody recognize this cliff? I found it while browsing the net and cant find its location.

Very photogenic...!

Image
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quite OT- Russian anthem
Replies: 7
Views: 624

Re: Quite OT- Russian anthem

Hhhhmmm....Sounds similar to this one.

:wink:
by deerwhacker444
Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Chupacabra Caught..!
Replies: 14
Views: 1602

OT - Chupacabra Caught..!

Looks like we caught a Chupacabra in Oklahoma... :shock:

Chupacabra link
by deerwhacker444
Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Earthquake
Replies: 10
Views: 850

OT - Earthquake

Just had an earthquake here in OK, centered about 10 miles to the NE Quake Info That was FREAKIN AWESOME and FREAKIN SCARY at the same time. I've been in a couple of 3.0's and they were just a sudden jolt. This one seemed to be a few seconds long and I could feel the "waves" in my feet. I'...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1377 dies an early death... UPDATED!!!
Replies: 52
Views: 5496

Re: 1377 dies an early death...

Too bad about your 1377. Growing up in the mid 80's I had a Daisy 880. I wish I'd kept count of the # of pellets and bb's I sent thru it, had to be in the 10's of 1000's. My best friend Mike also had one. We'd get together after school and go huntin. Anything the size of a soda can within 40 was toa...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Added an animal to my collection today
Replies: 15
Views: 1829

Re: OT - Added an animal to my collection today

Wow,...For a minute, I thought it was the "Return of Un-killable 4 Horned Devil Ram" of last year.
by deerwhacker444
Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Deputy Sheriff old photo, unusual.
Replies: 24
Views: 3195

Re: OT- Deputy Sheriff old photo, unusual.

Check out that ring..! Don't see rings on those dudes very often.