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by pshort
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: My 'pronouns' are ...
Replies: 5
Views: 218

Re: My 'pronouns' are ...

Howdy folks,
My pronouns are:

HE/MAN

Paul
by pshort
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)
Replies: 36
Views: 2015

Re: well. it finally happened -- A/D (accidental discharge)

Howdy Folks, It happened to me a couple of years ago.... I was cleaning my 1911, racking, pulling the trigger, etc ... I don't remember doing it, but I put in a magazine and resumed.... Well, the bullet went through 3 walls and left the building..... It also went thru my shower stall barely missing ...
by pshort
Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 and 336 Update
Replies: 10
Views: 681

Re: 1886 and 336 Update

Howdy, Thanks for all the replies ....... I need to clear up a couple of things: Bore to me, in this case, means the hole drilled in the barrel before rifling .... The rifle belongs to a friend of a friend that I've never met, so, if it were mine I'd experiment with bullet size, etc, to get somethin...
by pshort
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 and 336 Update
Replies: 10
Views: 681

1886 and 336 Update

Howdy Folks, I finally got the '86 and the 336 that was keyholing.... The '86 was built in 1890, the 336 built in 1958.... OK, the '86 seems to be in good mechanical condition, but the bore is the worst sewer pipe I've ever seen ....... Sad.... OK, the 336 bore took a .305 pin gage.. (Micro groove) ...
by pshort
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Griff - Chat
Replies: 3
Views: 276

Griff - Chat

Howdy Folks, Griff and I had a nice hour long chat last evening... I saw that he was in Mpls, MN waiting for a load, so I gave him a call.... So, we talked about how we both love snow, early darkness, loads, general stuff..... One other thing got mentioned, a tune that we both really like... An old ...
by pshort
Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1071

Re: .35 rem vs .30-30

Howdy Folks, Thanks for the replies... The rifle belongs to a friend of a friend.... He's gonna bring it over some day, later than I thought... He also has an '86, chambered in 45-90 that I'm also gonna look at when he gets around to bring it over.... I'm anxious to see them both..... I'll get back ...
by pshort
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Queston about Shell Holders
Replies: 12
Views: 608

Re: Queston about Shell Holders

Howdy Folks,
That's something that has always irritated me... The different
brands of shellholders have all different numbers ......

Tnx,

Paul
by pshort
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1071

Re: .35 rem vs .30-30

Hi,
Ah, .32 spec...... Could well be.......
Thanks for the tip.....
I'll find out for sure in a couple of days.....

Paul
by pshort
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 rem vs .30-30
Replies: 14
Views: 1071

.35 rem vs .30-30

Howdy Folks, I have neither caliber or rifle, so I can't check for myself, But: a friend has a problem with an old Marlin 336 that when firing .30-30, it keyholes really bad.. Bore looks good... Is it possible that he's firing .30-30 in a .35 Rem gun..? Will a .30-30 chamber and fire in a .35 Rem ca...
by pshort
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Very Happy Birthday To PShort....
Replies: 5
Views: 221

Re: A Very Happy Birthday To PShort....

Thanks folks............
76 this year ..............
Still hanging in there.............

Paul
by pshort
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Replies: 22
Views: 719

Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?

Glock-19-5 .............
by pshort
Wed May 10, 2023 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here I sit all broken hearted...
Replies: 16
Views: 828

Re: Here I sit all broken hearted...

Howdy,
When I read the title, I thought of something else......
I'm sure y'all know what ..............

Paul
by pshort
Wed May 10, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why Handload?
Replies: 36
Views: 1326

Re: Why Handload?

Howdy Folks, I reload 'cause I can't get the sort of loads I wanna deal with.... Prices of parts these days are sky high... So, I don't reload 9mm, or .223 ... All the straight wall cases are what I do mostly... I'm well stocked on parts that I got several years ago... Lifetime supply, really .........
by pshort
Thu May 04, 2023 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Federal Funds Target Rates
Replies: 5
Views: 347

Re: Federal Funds Target Rates

Howdy Folks,
Two years ago, I got lucky, I refinanced for 3% ..............
It must be up to 8 or 9% again ...........

Paul
by pshort
Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is a Gun Cart!
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: This is a Gun Cart!

Hi Griff, I watched your video, nice job, and subscribed to your channel...... If you recall, I live about 10 mi north of Little Falls, MN..... If you ever get up this way again, let me know.. The Camp Ripley museum has a bunch of new stuff ..... I hope you make it up this way again....... Thanks, P...
by pshort
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many Recipies Do You Have For Eggs?
Replies: 26
Views: 1185

Re: How Many Recipies Do You Have For Eggs?

Howdy Folks,
Sunny and runny is the only one I know ,,,,,,,,,

Paul
by pshort
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Messin' With The Mosin
Replies: 15
Views: 879

Re: Messin' With The Mosin

Howdy Folks, I've messed with the front post on a couple of Mosin front sights to get a 100 yd zero... I put a short piece of insulation from #14 solid copper wire on the front post.. It's a little fat, but leaving it about .060 or so higher than the original is a quick, cheap way to get a better PO...
by pshort
Sun May 08, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressed 'revolver'...golf-ball launcher too...!
Replies: 10
Views: 829

Re: Suppressed 'revolver'...golf-ball launcher too...!

Howdy Folks, I have a golf ball launcher for an AR.... At low angle of attack, so that you can follow the ball, it probably goes 250 yds or so.. At a higher angle, for max range, who knows.... I lose sight of the ball long before it comes down... A golf ball weighs about 700 gr, at about 350 fps, it...
by pshort
Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Man Joe's Story
Replies: 7
Views: 772

Re: Old Man Joe's Story

Howdy Folks,
Great read, Jim..... Thanks for posting......

Paul
by pshort
Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR parts
Replies: 5
Views: 629

AR parts

Howdy Folks, I've gotten ahold of some AR lower parts kits.... In the picture, upper left hand corner, just below the star washer, is a part with the small bolt that fits in the hole... I've never seen these 2 parts before, does anyone know what they are ...????? I've found no place for them... Than...
by pshort
Sun Apr 10, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!
Replies: 32
Views: 2611

Re: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!

Howdy,
Good luck to you Griff....... I've been smoking for 60 yrs, quit several times, just can't get the hang of it......

Paul
by pshort
Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the lowest price you paid...
Replies: 29
Views: 3569

Re: What's the lowest price you paid...

Howdy,
When I was a kid, ('50's) I recall boxes of 50 for around .50, perhaps less......

Paul
by pshort
Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore sight recommendations
Replies: 15
Views: 1674

Re: Bore sight recommendations

Howdy,
I've been using a "Laserlyte" (MBS-DLUX) ....... Comes with inserts, etc, for .22 - .50, plus attachments
for shotguns......
I think they're around $65 ... Very happy with it.....

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019891889?pid=824298

Paul
by pshort
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: True velocity Ammo
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Re: True velocity Ammo

Hi y'all,
I bought 2 boxes of .308 just to check it over......
I haven't fired any of it yet... Sort of expensive .....

Paul
by pshort
Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite Pickup of All Time
Replies: 55
Views: 5799

Re: My Favorite Pickup of All Time

Howdy folks,
My favorite, is one that I owned for a few years..
A '93 Ford Lightning......
Factory hotrod.. 130 mph, handled like a large sports car...
.410 gears, easily pulled a 14K load of hay...
Brakes sucked......

Paul
by pshort
Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
Replies: 47
Views: 5686

Re: Let's See Your Canine Buddy

Here's a shot of my evil pair....
Beware.JPG
by pshort
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chiappa handguns
Replies: 9
Views: 1955

Re: chiappa handguns

Hi,
I had a 1911 Chiappa .22... Total junk.... Lucky to get rid of it...
YMMV...

Paul
by pshort
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Great Lakes were angry yesterday!
Replies: 26
Views: 2716

Re: The Great Lakes were angry yesterday!

Howdy Folks,
Storms were my business while in the Navy in the '60s,,
Vw-4, Hurricane Hunters out of JAX.....
Flew in several hurricanes..
C121-N were the a/c of choice at that time...
I was ATN, ran the radio while airborne......

Paul
by pshort
Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass from Grafs.....
Replies: 3
Views: 820

Brass from Grafs.....

Howdy Folks, I just rechecked in the last few minutes, and the following brass is still available....... http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/667? 25Rem http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/779? 32Rem http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/742? ...
by pshort
Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday pshort.
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: Happy Birthday pshort.

Thanks folks.....
72 today.... Time flies....

Paul
by pshort
Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Telegraph Reader
Replies: 105
Views: 6238

Re: Telegraph Reader

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by pshort
Fri May 17, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dremel tool?
Replies: 19
Views: 2852

Re: Dremel tool?

Hi Fred,
I bought a "Dremel" model 380 w/ball bearings about 40 yrs ago...
Still works fine.... The bushing models are little cheaper, but the
bushings wear out...

Paul
by pshort
Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 38-55.....and it is a side-loader...!
Replies: 16
Views: 2803

Re: Henry 38-55.....and it is a side-loader...!

Howdy,
I just got the announcement myself..

Here's the catalog/website link.....

https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/side-ga ... r%20Action
by pshort
Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Yam Speechless
Replies: 21
Views: 2623

Re: I Yam Speechless

Howdy Folks, Speaking of submarines and Groton, CT, I worked at a place in Mpls,MN that built some of the missile tubes for the Trident subs... A huge project and a work of art when finished... They were 40' long and I could walk thru one when finished... These missile tubes were installed in two ro...
by pshort
Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AWA Lightning 45 Colt Rifle, How strong is it?
Replies: 7
Views: 1516

Re: AWA Lightning 45 Colt Rifle, How strong is it?

Howdy,
Everyone wants to put a 427 in a go-kart.... I don't get it....

(OK, maybe a bit exaggerated..!!)

Paul
by pshort
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday pshort.
Replies: 5
Views: 1076

Re: Happy Birthday pshort.

Thanks, Folks...... 71 this year...

Paul
by pshort
Fri May 18, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry Bigboy Steel in 357/38.
Replies: 10
Views: 2745

Re: New Henry Bigboy Steel in 357/38.

Hi Rabbit, I have several of the Henry BB Steel carbine models.... They greatly resemble a Marlin... The steel carbines are a lot lighter... They all shoot and function fine.... Customer service is 2nd to none... I like the tube loading, YMMV.... The "free shipping", cash price at Bud's is...
by pshort
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WTF ! Anti's Actually Own Multiple Gun Forums ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2576

Re: WTF ! Anti's Actually Own Multiple Gun Forums ?

Howdy,
Shutdown is perhaps an option, my first thought was for them to slide in their propaganda......

Paul
by pshort
Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry blue .357 carbine???
Replies: 11
Views: 2042

Re: Henry blue .357 carbine???

Howdy, I have a few Henry levers, among them a .357... Very well made, top of the line customer service.. Shoots well.. Haven't shot groups, don't care.. Mine are all the steel carbine versions, it's what I prefer.. Feeds .38 spec well... (Also, .22, .44mag, 45-70, .44-40 1860-Brass..) Bud's has goo...
by pshort
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tough to be a new 44/40 shooter...
Replies: 15
Views: 3711

Re: Tough to be a new 44/40 shooter...

Howdy, I have a Henry - Henry.. Nice rig.. I've been using SNS-Casting brand, .430, 200gr, RNFP bullets, box marked .44 magnum... Starline brass, 8-1/2 gr Unique.. About 1250 or so FPS... They fit perfectly, shoot well, leave no leading... I use Redding dies, with a Lee FCD crimping die... I only cr...
by pshort
Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1893 mainspring
Replies: 16
Views: 3948

Re: Marlin 1893 mainspring

Howdy, I had the same problem with a Pedersoli Rolling block.. First, I ordered a spare spring to work on... Then, with a 3/16 or so CARBIDE end mill and lots of coolant, I did the following... Use a Bridgeport or similar... I saw these for sale online, so figured I could make the same thing.. Made ...
by pshort
Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Joy
Replies: 4
Views: 982

Christmas Joy

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. H...
by pshort
Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 36a bolt
Replies: 7
Views: 2222

Re: Marlin 36a bolt

Howdy, The locking bolt not engaging for some reason sounds real to me.. My opinion is to stay away from the one piece firing pins, BECAUSE, if the locking bolt doesn't get properly into place and push the rear firing pin into position, the bolt isn't properly locked and may put a dent in your foreh...
by pshort
Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass @ Graf & Sons
Replies: 3
Views: 1156

Re: Brass @ Graf & Sons

Howdy,
I believe the brass is made by Jamison..

http://www.captechintl.com/

I called these folks awhile back, and they told me when they shipped a ton of brass to Graf's....
The Hornady brass, I don't know....

Paul
by pshort
Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass @ Graf & Sons
Replies: 3
Views: 1156

Brass @ Graf & Sons

Howdy folks, A bunch of generally hard to find brass still available at Grafs.... Just checked all mentioned.. .25 Rem http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/667? .25-35 Win http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/70435/inline/1 .32 Rem http://www.grafs.com/retail/cata...
by pshort
Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new Henry on the way!
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: new Henry on the way!

Howdy, I've latched on to a BB steel .357, .44 mag, .45-70.. All fine rifles, made in America, etc.. I like the front tube loading, YMMV..... I sometimes wonder if the side loaders aren't an emotional attachment to the old stuff... Get both, but don't let the front loader interfere with trying a goo...
by pshort
Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-40 Krag
Replies: 10
Views: 3425

Re: 30-40 Krag

by pshort
Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday pshort.
Replies: 3
Views: 802

Re: Happy Birthday pshort.

Thanks, Folks...... Big 70......

Paul
by pshort
Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binary Trigger System for AR's
Replies: 4
Views: 1296

Re: Binary Trigger System for AR's

Howdy,
I already have a "binary" trigger: on-off .....

Paul