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by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RECIPE - Well, kind of - my style pancakes with a twist
Replies: 8
Views: 1550

Re: RECIPE - Well, kind of - my style pancakes with a twist

Try them with canned pumpkin, allspice, and cinnamon. Like a pumpkin pie pancake. IHOP serves these around the holidays. I like'em with MAPLE syrup, not Mrs Butterworth or Aunt Jamima stuff. Although molassas is pretty good.
by shawn_c992001
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discouraged with Marlin 35 Rem
Replies: 16
Views: 2176

Re: Discouraged with Marlin 35 Rem

Man, that really sucks!!! How are you suppost to know what's going on? Tell you what I'll trade you a 94 Winnie 30-30 for it.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Favorite Slug Loads
Replies: 29
Views: 3112

Re: OT - Favorite Slug Loads

Hobie, my slug gun is a Rem. 870 Exp. Mag. I picked up from Steve Taylor over at Robinhood Gun in Covington when it was open. I bought it used for $200, it's just a simple field model, I added a Speed Feed 13 1/2" pistol grip stock and forearm, some fiber optic sights, a coat of camo paint, and...
by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ATTN....Public Range Users....Firearm Theft Technique
Replies: 30
Views: 3787

Re: ATTN....Public Range Users....Firearm Theft Technique

JJ where did this happen? What range was this?

Guess I'll just start carrying my 10mm with me down range.
by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Favorite Slug Loads
Replies: 29
Views: 3112

Re: OT - Favorite Slug Loads

I like the Rem. Buck Hammer and the Rem. Copper Solid both in 3". I zero both @ 75 yards to be dead on.
by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New addition to the family
Replies: 15
Views: 1351

Re: OT: New addition to the family

I have a Lab/Chow mix named Mia, and she is the sweetest dog I've ever had. You'd think she was dipped in honey and rolled in sugar. All Labs and Mixes I've seen have loved water too.
by shawn_c992001
Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up
Replies: 43
Views: 6025

Re: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up

I'm thinking of going to this next month in Somerset Ky. They have these cruise-ins once a month and they have alot going on.

www.somernitescruise.com

I'm going to leave Friday the 22nd after work and drive down that night, should be about a 3-4hour trip there through beautiful Kentucky.
by shawn_c992001
Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which first lever action?
Replies: 40
Views: 3656

Re: Which first lever action?

Some one makes a plug to do away with the safety.
by shawn_c992001
Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which first lever action?
Replies: 40
Views: 3656

Re: Which first lever action?

May I suggest a Marlin 94 Cowboy also in 45 Colt to go along with the Vaquero. Simple ammo interchangability.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AR-15 can do it all...
Replies: 121
Views: 10937

Re: OT - AR-15 can do it all...

I'm surprised you don't see more 7.62x39 AR's than you do, as it is similar ballistically to the great old 30-30. I can't understand the switch to the .223 either, "because you can carry more ammo" ??? I mean please, it takes multiple hits with a 223 to achieve the same results as a .308, ...
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - This should do for water-fowling...
Replies: 8
Views: 873

Re: OT - This should do for water-fowling...

:shock: Wow! That would hurt!

Hey Kid they're tungsten too so they're waterfowl legal!!!
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time For Some Lever Pictures
Replies: 18
Views: 3163

Re: Time For Some Lever Pictures

OJ, I hate you, everytime you post a pic of your beautiful 95 I have to put my labtop out on the clothes line to dry out, :lol: but I love to see it. Is there any way to get a pic of that thing for a screen saver? Here is some of my lever collection: http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/shawn_c9...
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1895 Stays In The Family
Replies: 16
Views: 2098

Re: Browning 1895 Stays In The Family

At one time I wished my 95 was an '06, but my 30-40 shoots incredibly so it's definately found a home. So, why not just add a 95 30-06, why not?

That is a beautiful rifle.
by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up
Replies: 43
Views: 6025

Re: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up

Ok guys I have to admit I'm a bit of a sucker for a classic car or truck. I cut my teeth on my dad's 55, 56, and 57 Chevys and my uncle's Chevelle. So I've been a car guy since I was little. I just recently sold the 69 Chevy 1/2 ton stepside that I drove to high school. Basswrangler that is a good l...
by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my .450 is back
Replies: 14
Views: 2095

Re: my .450 is back

Wow!!!
by shawn_c992001
Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30XLR vs 336
Replies: 11
Views: 1579

Re: 30-30XLR vs 336

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... f=1&t=8198
There is some good loads there.

I load a 110gr V-max in a 30-30 with a healthy dose of 3031 35gr to be exact, you just pull the plastic tip out with pliers. They shoot great out of my 94.
by shawn_c992001
Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unbelievable!
Replies: 27
Views: 3416

Re: Unbelievable!

Just take a line from that country song that's out "I'll be setting here cleaning this gun." Iffin I ever have a daughter, neither of us want kids, by the way, I'll be setting on the couch cleaning my 50 BMG when the poor kid comes here. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up
Replies: 43
Views: 6025

Re: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up

Sixgun, I had to drool over the Buick! I had a 02 TJ Wrangler, I wish now I would have kept. Is that a 4" lift?
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up
Replies: 43
Views: 6025

Re: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up

Got to love the Bugs!!! I always smile when I see one at a show, and the majority of the owners are really great people too.

That roadster is sweet!!! Is that a Small Block Chevy I'm seeing? What is that waiting to see the light of day again?
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up
Replies: 43
Views: 6025

OT-Hot Rods, Muscle cars, street rods, post'em up

I've seen a bike post, love'em by the way! So I figured why not a hot rod or muscle car post. So here's mine: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am 5.7L (350) cid, STS turbo, methanol injection, and boost control. With a few other odds and ends. Yes those are Crager S/S wheels (How can you call it a hot rod with ou...
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added
Replies: 105
Views: 10014

Re: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added

Well, I'm 27 but after today I feel 72, 12 hour shifts, 60+ hours a week, coal dirt, grease, hydraulic oil, gear oil, and sand stone dust catch up to you after almost 9 years. I still love it though.
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New levergun on the way...
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

Re: New levergun on the way...

I'd say you'll be happy with your new "Timber Thumper".
by shawn_c992001
Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894CB in .327 Fed?
Replies: 20
Views: 3471

Re: Marlin 1894CB in .327 Fed?

Welcome, pull up a chair you'll like it here. This is just the place to ask that question.
by shawn_c992001
Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "can't reload Speer bullets with Lee dies?"
Replies: 17
Views: 2420

Re: OT - "can't reload Speer bullets with Lee dies?"

I reload 50 Beowulf, WITH Speer Bullets, IN Lee dies no problem. Just let me know if you want the load.
by shawn_c992001
Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is your rifle partial to one particular load?
Replies: 10
Views: 913

Re: Is your rifle partial to one particular load?

The only thing I've got that isn't picky is a Ruger 77/22 Hornet.
by shawn_c992001
Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Daddy sleeps naked
Replies: 17
Views: 3750

Re: Humor: Daddy sleeps naked

I got a dog named Zeke who is bad about doing the same thing. :o :o :o
by shawn_c992001
Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13803

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

I'm about 25 minutes outside of Beckley on St. Rt.3, my zip code is 25007 if you want to Google it. My brother actually lives in St. Albans, and a really good friend down there too.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT post- 10mm Pic
Replies: 15
Views: 1964

Re: OT post- 10mm Pic

A gun shop in Beckley has got 2 10mm revolvers in stock. I did have to take a look. One had a 4" barrel and the other a 6". That 4" would be a good packing gun. I did hear that Smith just started putting these back out, just hadn't seen them.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT post- 10mm Pic
Replies: 15
Views: 1964

Re: OT post- 10mm Pic

I love the 10mm, I've got a Auto Ord., Colt Delta Elite, and Glock 20. The AO/Thompson was given to me by my dad, I bought the Colt about 3-4years ago and the Glock has been my carry gun for about 5 years now.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem
Replies: 4
Views: 1255

Re: Spiegel 336 in 35 Rem

No idea, sorry I couldn't be any help. Pics? I'd like to see it.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot the Texan at the range today...
Replies: 15
Views: 1931

Re: Shot the Texan at the range today...

Think that was bad try a public range. If it's not a bunch of kids, with an SKS, Galil, AK, AR, or M1 carbine, it's a guy with a 50BMG. That's really distracting. I often shoot mine at a range when no one else is there, and quit when some one else shows up. I'm glad to hear an old Texan will still s...
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13803

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

I guess I'll have to throw in my EMF 1874 Sharps in 45-70, M-H 577-450, and my 95 Winnie in 30-40. If anyone from WV would like to catch a ride with me I'd be happy to have some company on the way. I'll be going right through Beckley, Lewisburg/White Sulphur Springs, and Covington VA if anyone is in...
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaded Rifle Sheaths for classic leverguns
Replies: 19
Views: 2342

Re: Beaded Rifle Sheaths for classic leverguns

I've got some NA in here too, Cherokee from Mount Airy N.C. and some Apache from I have no idea where.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A fish story from Iraq: The old man and the sand
Replies: 7
Views: 1211

Re: OT- A fish story from Iraq: The old man and the sand

I'm glad to see our men and women in uniform can squeeze in some fishing time. It's good to see them smile while they're in country and away from loved ones.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New "kinda" lever in a Classic African Caliber(Pic
Replies: 30
Views: 3935

Re: New "kinda" lever in a Classic African Caliber(Pic

Thanks alot Dr. I've been wanting to get a range report up for some time now, but I feel it was well worth it. This was the first trip to the range for this rifle. I recently pickeed up the new Barnes manual with some great loads for the 9.3x74R. They have 250gr. TSX and solid, 286gr. TSX and solid ...
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - double rifles
Replies: 30
Views: 4897

Re: double rifles

I have to recommend "Building Double Rifles On Shotgun Actions" by I don't know who, because I can't find my copy. It's worth checking out, and a good read too.
by shawn_c992001
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New "kinda" lever in a Classic African Caliber(Pic
Replies: 30
Views: 3935

Re: New "kinda" lever in a Classic African Caliber Rng Rpt

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/shawn_c992001/932.jpg The bottom was used for sighting in and the middle for checking the group http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/shawn_c992001/93.jpg Here you can see what a 285gr Plastic Point does. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/shawn_c99...
by shawn_c992001
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 416 Barnes
Replies: 11
Views: 2294

Re: 416 Barnes

Not I, but welcome.
by shawn_c992001
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Scimitar with Savage 99
Replies: 14
Views: 1260

Re: Birthday Scimitar with Savage 99

Way to go!!!
by shawn_c992001
Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore Snake....how do you use it??
Replies: 16
Views: 1621

Re: Bore Snake....how do you use it??

I definately like these, but they are nowhere near as good as the Otis system. The Otis system even has an obstruction remover in it to clear a barrel. The kit I have is about the size of a "snuff can" and about twice as thick. It very easily fits in a day pack or on a belt with you not kn...
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speer plinker in 30-30
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: speer plinker in 30-30

Leverbob, those loads hit the spot, just what I was looking for. Should be great for groundhogs too.
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore Snake....how do you use it??
Replies: 16
Views: 1621

Re: Bore Snake....how do you use it??

I put solvent on the brush part and run it through.
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 13803

Re: WV/VA Levergunners meet

Steel sounds good, ranges 50-200 sounds good.
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Leather Fringe....Fashion or Function???
Replies: 8
Views: 1548

Re: OT: Leather Fringe....Fashion or Function???

I've heard for years that it draws water from the garment, and it breaks up the outline of the body, camoflage so to speak. I don't know about the first, but I believe it does break up the outline somewhat. It definately does look good. I've heard the same, if you look at the ghillie suit it's shag...
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 94ae 356W: Prices dropping ???
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Re: Win 94ae 356W: Prices dropping ???

Let me find one for sell locally. I'd be on that thing like a hound on a 3 legged coon.
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for the Cool Gun file...
Replies: 11
Views: 1227

Re: One for the Cool Gun file...

Imagine showing up at your local CAS match or the "Shotgun Sunday" event at your range with it... :mrgreen: Went to a gun shop a few years back with an original 1851 navy to buy bullets just so I could see his face when I showed him the pistol. I told him that it looked like it would fire...
by shawn_c992001
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single Actions
Replies: 13
Views: 1444

Re: Single Actions

Yup, they go together like burgers & fries, beer & pretzels, buscuits & gravy, dogs & bones, cats & catnip, fish & water, and hunters & campfires.