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by deerwhacker444
Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 - pre 64 front sight height..?
Replies: 5
Views: 1714

Re: Win 94 - pre 64 front sight height..?

Thanks for all the replies fellas, that was a lot of help... I dug around in my junk drawer and found a Marbles sight the appears to be about the right height.. It looks right, I'll give it a try first chance I get... http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b531/muzzle-blast/IMG_1174_zps4c30f127.jpg htt...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94 - pre 64 front sight height..?
Replies: 5
Views: 1714

Win 94 - pre 64 front sight height..?

I recently came into possession of a pre-64 model 94 and the front sight is missing. I want to install a Williams Firesight front for it since my eyes aren't sharp, but I don't know the height. Does anybody know what the dimension is to restore the front sight back to factory height.? Not sure if th...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway greed?
Replies: 45
Views: 6943

Re: Midway greed?

I stopped buying from Midway for the same reason, shipping and handling to high..! If they can afford to spend $$$$$ to sponsor an entire night of programming on the Outdoor Channel, then they're doing well enough that they should be able to fill ANY sized order..! I don't remember them charging a m...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3
Replies: 24
Views: 4075

Re: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3

I got it to work. I tried the Inverse "Whack a Mole" technique. I guess I might have hit it too hard the first time. Pretty neat little gizmo.
by deerwhacker444
Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Winter Storm
Replies: 33
Views: 4742

OT - Winter Storm

It's FREAKIN Cold here. This is pretty far South for this Crud..! Those of you in the storm path, this one has some punch. Actual Temps right now...7 Degrees where I'm at..@ 11:00 A.M....this is Crazy...! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtobe/cold.jpg We've had 35-45 mph winds in the last...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3
Replies: 24
Views: 4075

Re: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3

I used to use nothing but those handloaders for all my cartridges until a got a Hornady press about 6 years ago. In all that time, I never had a primer go off, so I'm mystified as to what happened. Perhaps there was a chunk of foreign material in the primer pocket and when you pounded in the primer...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3
Replies: 24
Views: 4075

Using the Lee Classic Loader .......step #3

Well,..I got me a Classic Lee Loader in .357 to try out. Step #1 went well, deprime. Step #2 went well, resize. Step #3......well,..there was a loud bang and black soot on my fingers..!... :shock: :shock: ....I almost soiled myself..! Now I'm really nervous to try it again. What's the trick to seati...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Chapped Lips...?
Replies: 11
Views: 1804

OT - Chapped Lips...?

THE ORIGIN OF CHAPSTICK An old cowhand came riding into town on a hot, dry, dusty day. The local sheriff watched from his chair in front of the saloon as the cowboy wearily dismounted and tied his horse to the rail a few feet in front of the sheriff. "Howdy, Stranger." "Howdy, Sheriff...
by deerwhacker444
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for JimT
Replies: 53
Views: 6207

Re: Prayer Request for JimT

Anybody heard any updates on JimT..?

His Blog hasn't been updated lately.
by deerwhacker444
Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Pulled my stands, checked my cameras today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3400

Re: OT - Pulled my stands, checked my cameras today...

What model of camera is that? Those were taken with 3 cameras. An old 1.3mp Stealth cam, a Bushnell 5mp Trophy Cam, and a Cuddeback NoFlash. Not to turn this in to an AG how to but have you been able to propagate the Persimmon’s? I have a tree that fruits well but I can not get any of the seeds to ...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Pulled my stands, checked my cameras today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3400

Re: OT - Pulled my stands, checked my cameras today...

What are the things on those trees...? Homemade Beaver Deterrent..! The deer are in an old Persimmon grove next to this pond. The trees are very old, sizable and produce really well, I'd hate to lose them. A couple years ago, beavers had eaten all the soft trees in the area and started cutting down...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Pulled my stands, checked my cameras today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3400

OT - Pulled my stands, checked my cameras today...

Pulled everything down. Haven't checked the cameras for a couple weeks, got some surprises. Good little buck, glad he made it thru season. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtobe/PIC_0178.jpg Another good little buck, already dropped one antler. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/engrtob...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Lee Classic Loader Kit..?
Replies: 25
Views: 4697

OT - Lee Classic Loader Kit..?

Any of you folks ever use the Lee Classic Loader Kit..? It sounds kinda cool. Is it everything they say it is.? I'd like to get one for my cousin to see if he truly wants to learn reloading or not, without sinking lots of $$ into bunches of equipment. Is there anything else that is needed ,other tha...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Grandpa's Pistol....
Replies: 9
Views: 2215

Re: OT - Grandpa's Pistol....

Victory models were made in both .38 S&W and .38 Special, the US issued variants being in Special. Shoot .38 S&W's in it and be happy. I wouldn't convert a Grandpa Gun. It has history, leave it as it became. If you want to shoot something similar, Model 10s are everywhere. If I shoot 38 S&a...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Grandpa's Pistol....
Replies: 9
Views: 2215

Re: OT - Grandpa's Pistol....

I would shoot 38 S&W's in the piece, as it was made for. The 38 S&W bore is .360", the 38 Special is .357"-.358". The accuracy is affected by using a smaller diameter. Because of the Cowboy Action shooters Brass & bullets are availabe for the 38 S&W. I had a Victory m...
by deerwhacker444
Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Grandpa's Pistol....
Replies: 9
Views: 2215

OT - Grandpa's Pistol....

I've got this pistol that belonged to my Grandpa. He always called it his "38" and kept a box of 38 special ammo around for it. When he passed away and it came to me, I started taking a closer look at it. I noticed that it is stamped 38 S&W. So I did a little research and found out it ...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch out in Maricopa, CA
Replies: 25
Views: 4164

Re: Watch out in Maricopa, CA

I went camping this weekend and passed through Maricopa, CA which is right at the junction of the 33 and 166. You have to go through it to get to the Cuyama valley or the southern end of the Carrizo plain, and it's on the easiest way to Taft. I was driving at about 4 am to arrive before dawn and wa...
by deerwhacker444
Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My eyes! I need eye bleach!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

Re: OT: My eyes! I need eye bleach!

Is that the "Rock Solid" bedding technique...?

It would be interesting to know what they were trying to accomplish by doing that.!
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Vital zone and hits on game animals - JARGON
Replies: 8
Views: 1824

Re: OT - Vital zone and hits on game animals - JARGON

Also heard "Let the Air out" of something.
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Vital zone and hits on game animals - JARGON
Replies: 8
Views: 1824

Re: OT - Vital zone and hits on game animals - JARGON

Read it on alot of forums, don't like it!

Breaking shoulder shots = Take out his running gear.

I HATE hearing this one..... :evil:

Antelope = speed goats...!
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: savage 10ml aluminum bullets w/sabot
Replies: 6
Views: 2128

Re: savage 10ml aluminum bullets w/sabot

Hello,...welcome. JMO,..don't really know much. But, I would think that a bullet made out of Aluminum for a .50 cal muzzleloader only weighing 82 grains would have a TERRIBLE Ballistic Coefficient. I'm not even sure they would stabilize when fired. If you did hit a game animal with one, I don't thin...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Doctor fished a camera thru the "Batcave" this morning.
Replies: 21
Views: 3942

OT - Doctor fished a camera thru the "Batcave" this morning.

Had to go to the Dr. this morning and get Borescoped. I'm 37 so I'm a bit younger than most who get the procedure, but I requested it after having a few problems, just to make sure everything was negative. Still waiting on the results, but it appears everything is fine. For those of you who are of a...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally, totally 'OT' - for those in Grizzly Country
Replies: 17
Views: 2657

Re: Totally, totally 'OT' - for those in Grizzly Country

I saw that on Nature once too, had a hard time believing it till I saw it. Who would have ever thought. Grizzly Bears eating moths.. Deerwhacker !! So U counted all 40,000 Moths, that's a lotta counting. And how does anyone get that close to a Bear to count Moths anyway. You count the tiny little m...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couple Of Very Cool Old Pictures.
Replies: 20
Views: 3177

Re: Couple Of Very Cool Old Pictures.

Rube

What are the animals in the first pic on the barn. Are those coyote/fox tails..? Whatever they are, they killed a bunch of em.
by deerwhacker444
Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally, totally 'OT' - for those in Grizzly Country
Replies: 17
Views: 2657

Re: Totally, totally 'OT' - for those in Grizzly Country

I saw that on Nature once too, had a hard time believing it till I saw it. Who would have ever thought.

Grizzly Bears eating moths..
by deerwhacker444
Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Canadians! Close the door!
Replies: 17
Views: 2733

Re: OT: Canadians! Close the door!

awp101 wrote:Who left the door open? It's 26F with a wind chill of 15F at 1115 in the DFW area right now.

This just ain't right... :lol:
No kidding...This 10 degree Cr@p has got to stop...!

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by deerwhacker444
Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 30-06 For Hunting?
Replies: 15
Views: 2606

Re: Which 30-06 For Hunting?

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Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen uses a BLR,...who knew..? He's got an interesting Blog.

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by deerwhacker444
Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Coon Hunting (Big Pictures, Beware)
Replies: 13
Views: 2138

Re: OT - Coon Hunting (Big Pictures, Beware)

Are you just squalling them out of their dens..? Seen them do that on video, but have never done it.
by deerwhacker444
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Christmas Present From Heaven
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

Re: OT: A Christmas Present From Heaven

BlaineG wrote:Cool....He looks pretty hungry, tho :(
Definitely..! Ought to put out a feeder and help it get thru winter.

They sure are neat to have in the backyard to watch. Thanks for posting.
by deerwhacker444
Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2011 - Now with Pics !
Replies: 73
Views: 9016

Re: OT - Philippines 2011

Travel Safe,...Post lots of pics like last time...!
by deerwhacker444
Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Afternoon Duck Hunt
Replies: 13
Views: 2822

Re: OT: Afternoon Duck Hunt

Nice pics..! Small little boogers...

You should be up to your elbows in GWT. They are VERY abundant here in OK and I'd assume the same for N. Texas.
by deerwhacker444
Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Boar hunting in France....!
Replies: 6
Views: 1248

OT - Boar hunting in France....!

I just saw this PRO-Hunting report on BBC, had to go watch it again to make sure. Seems France doesn't have enough hunters to fully combat wild hogs...

Cool video (after a 30 sec advert)

Boar Hunting in France...!
by deerwhacker444
Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 284 Win
Replies: 15
Views: 2918

Re: 284 Win

Kansas Ed wrote:Buffalo Arms keeps .284 in stock.

Ed
Yeah,..shows they have some in stock.
by deerwhacker444
Sun Dec 26, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Christmas movie
Replies: 5
Views: 1353

Re: OT - Christmas movie

Yep,..it's a good movie..!

I don't suppose you've seen the "Alternate Ending" SNL did about 20 years ago..?

Alt Ending (after 30 sec. advertisment)
by deerwhacker444
Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Film camera questions
Replies: 14
Views: 1841

Re: OT: Film camera questions

rodeo kid wrote:Film camera? What's a film camera? Is that an old-timey thing? :D :lol: :P
Film...? I think that's what you put in one of these....

Image

:lol:
by deerwhacker444
Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paying it back
Replies: 35
Views: 3952

Re: Paying it back

Do I have to use my danged Flintlock like you do...? :lol: I appreciate the offer, but will leave it open for others as well. I am currently looking for work and could make no plans for next fall, but assure you if I had a job, I'd put my name in the hat in a split-second..! I got drawn for elk in O...
by deerwhacker444
Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need to Thwart a car thief....!
Replies: 42
Views: 5972

OT - Need to Thwart a car thief....!

Need a bit of help. My sister and BIL don't have much $ and don't live in a good part of town. This summer I gave my BIL my ol' truck to use as a second vehicle for when they needed it. It's a 1990 Chevy 3/4 ton truck with close to 300,000 miles. It is very well used and not worth much, but gets the...
by deerwhacker444
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Gun Photos - Poor Gun Safety.....
Replies: 16
Views: 3052

Old Gun Photos - Poor Gun Safety.....

Found this neat site with old photos of guns in America. Might be some of your relatives. The lack of gun safety in some of them is scary...!

Enjoy...!

Guns in America
by deerwhacker444
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should of been a levergun!
Replies: 17
Views: 2426

Re: Should of been a levergun!

Very Nice,...!

I've GOT to get me one of those Hats...!
by deerwhacker444
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Colibri + Marlin 39A = Squirrel stew.
Replies: 11
Views: 2125

Re: Super Colibri + Marlin 39A = Squirrel stew.

Very Nice...! Neat pic.

I have some of the Regular Colibiri's. I tried shooting them in a Rem 514 and they don't make it out the barrel. Just a heads up to make sure the Super's don't stack up in your rifle as well.
by deerwhacker444
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- SWFA Burris Scope Sale
Replies: 13
Views: 1666

Re: OT- SWFA Burris Scope Sale

Joe

I got one of these exact scopes on my .243, as does my cousin. We love em, think they're a real good scope for the money.
by deerwhacker444
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: True Grit - Opens tomorrow.....
Replies: 41
Views: 6410

True Grit - Opens tomorrow.....

Ebert gave it 3.5 stars, says it's a pretty good flick. Says the gal playing Mattie Ross steals the show, might be Oscar worthy. I usually don't care for him or his politics, but you can read it yourself if you like.

Ebert's Review

Just might have to catch the Matinee tomorrow....
by deerwhacker444
Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Got my first elk
Replies: 36
Views: 4595

OT - Got my first elk

Well,...I got my first elk this past week. I drew one of the coveted Bull depredation tags on the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge outside of Lawton, OK. All the worry about long range and caliber selection was a moot point. The first day of hunting, I didn't see a single elk. The next mor...
by deerwhacker444
Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Blasted PITA sheriff!
Replies: 27
Views: 4243

Re: OT - Blasted PITA sheriff!

I'm unfamiliar with the "trust" route. Can somebody please explain or post a link...?
by deerwhacker444
Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife Sharpening...?
Replies: 38
Views: 6101

Re: Knife Sharpening...?

Thanks for all the advice. I had some Cabelas points and they're having a free shipping thing going on, so I bought the GATCO Diamond set along with the ceramic finishing hone. Looks to be almost foolproof, which is what I need.
by deerwhacker444
Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife Sharpening...?
Replies: 38
Views: 6101

Knife Sharpening...?

What's the best knife sharpener out there that is foolproof and semi-guaranteed to give you a nice even edge on hunting type knives. Something like the GATCO system..? I'm not crazy about the grinding wheel types or the carbide types that remove alot of metal from the blade. What works well for you ...
by deerwhacker444
Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rather be Lucky than Good...
Replies: 17
Views: 2716

Rather be Lucky than Good...

Well,..I haven't been hunting much this rifle season. Been too hot and windy for me to get very excited. However,..I thought I'd give it a try this morning before the cold front comes blasting in. So I get up this morning and get my gear together. I was already running late due to an "unschedul...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Drop cheat Sheet.....
Replies: 9
Views: 2434

Re: Bullet Drop cheat Sheet.....

If you don't have a range finder buy one. I've got a range finder, so there won't be any guess work in yardage. If there's any cross-wind blowing, forget it. I won't be taking any risky shots. That's as far as the range I have access to goes. I've practiced alot, and have burned up a couple hundred...
by deerwhacker444
Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Drop cheat Sheet.....
Replies: 9
Views: 2434

Bullet Drop cheat Sheet.....

I'm getting ready to go on an elk hunt and I'm trying to put some stuff together, want to see what you seasoned elk professionals think. I'm shooting a .270 Win. just because that's what I own. My load is a 130gr. TSX traveling at 2800 (chron'd) with a BC of .431. It's not a barn burner, but it shoo...