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by Chas.
Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now here's a good un' - song that is.
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Re: Now here's a good un' - song that it.

Good beat, easy to dance to.....I'll give it an 8.
by Chas.
Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So what's on your firearms bucket list?
Replies: 84
Views: 11952

Re: So what's on your firearms bucket list?

Although I have no need whatsoever, I would really like to have a .408 Cheytac (and a place to shoot it).

Almost in diametric opposition, I would also love to have a Shiloh. The Shiloh is do-able, the Cheytac is probably not.
by Chas.
Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really OT: How to dispose of underground fuel tanks.
Replies: 27
Views: 3837

Re: Really OT: How to dispose of underground fuel tanks.

OF course they never leaked. Unless a leak has been documented, they never leaked.... Don't work that way. You have to document that they haven't leaked. And you do that with fuel purchase/sales records. Whenever a gas station is sold, the fuel records are sometimes worth as much as the station its...
by Chas.
Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really OT: How to dispose of underground fuel tanks.
Replies: 27
Views: 3837

Re: Really OT: How to dispose of underground fuel tanks.

vancelw wrote:If you dig it up you have to figure out what to do with it.
and the dirt all around it if it's ever leaked. And the only way to prove/disprove that is analysis.
by Chas.
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your dream six gun, lever gun combo
Replies: 53
Views: 9487

Re: Your dream six gun, lever gun combo

Top to bottom: Marlin 1895CB & BFR both in .45-70, Rossi & Super Blackhawk both in .44mag, another Rossi & Super Blackhawk in .44mag. Since photo was taken, I also added a Rossi & Blackhawk in .357.

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by Chas.
Tue Aug 23, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Earthquake in VA
Replies: 40
Views: 5238

Re: Earthquake in VA

I was on the range at that time. Just now got home. I never felt it. And apparently nobody else around me did either because nothing was said.
by Chas.
Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lost my little buddy today
Replies: 28
Views: 4333

Re: OT: Lost my little buddy today

Sorry for your loss. Pets are so special.
by Chas.
Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer Removal?
Replies: 23
Views: 2979

Re: Primer Removal?

Over the past 40+ years, I've deprimed a bunch and have never had one go off. Slow and easy is the key.
by Chas.
Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lapse in memory at the range
Replies: 26
Views: 2936

Re: Lapse in memory at the range

Pitchy wrote:...of course you`d have to have a small head with a 22 :lol:
A .22 don't bother me much. But today I was shooting a .45-70 handgun under a tin shed. Couldn't have made it worse if I'd tried. But it was probably better than a .357Sig. I understand they're mucho wicked.
by Chas.
Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lapse in memory at the range
Replies: 26
Views: 2936

Lapse in memory at the range

I went to the range this AM. Although it was closed, since I'm an RSO I have a prox card that will let me in anytime. Great morning. I had it all to myself. After shooting a bit, I went downrange to hang new targets at the 50-yard stands. I returned to the tin-roof covered shooting benches and loade...
by Chas.
Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Worst tippers
Replies: 38
Views: 3943

Re: OT - Worst tippers

I tip commensurate with service, but philosophically, I'm against tipping at all. I resent the restaurant management expecting me to pay his/her employees.
by Chas.
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report....not a good one
Replies: 24
Views: 3136

Re: Range report....not a good one

If you felt like you were being threatened with death or serious bodily injury, that's the criteria for self defense in most states. So, just shoot the *** - problem solved. :D
by Chas.
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Need suggestions on how to rifinish S&W box
Replies: 8
Views: 1216

Re: OT: Need suggestions on how to rifinish S&W box

To answer your question, alcohol will disolve and remove shellac but not laquer or varnish. Laquer thinner will remove shellac and laquer, but not varnish. Stripper will remove all 3. If you wish, you can test a small spot with alcohol and finger nail polish remover (laquer thinner) to determine wha...
by Chas.
Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
Replies: 54
Views: 8865

Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits

Sixgun wrote:Check this out guys,
Well, I have no use for retarts with an IQ the size of a pebble,....
Now that's funny. :D
by Chas.
Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 70110

Re: Faces !!

Here's me, with my son the dentist/orthodontist behind me on his boat (have to brag a bit).

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by Chas.
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Range report - 45-70
Replies: 11
Views: 1480

Re: OT Range report - 45-70

RIHMFIRE wrote:45-70 handgun! :shock:
how can you not flinch.....omg..

nice shoot'n....
Just close your eyes and grit your teeth :D Seriously, after several hundred rounds, the flinch is diminished but not eliminated without conscious attention. The flinch with my 44 mags, however, has disappeared.
by Chas.
Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Range report - 45-70
Replies: 11
Views: 1480

OT Range report - 45-70

Admittedly, I'm not a good handgun shooter. But, for me, this represents one of my better days. I was working the range yesterday and during some slack time shot 20 rounds through my .45-70 BFR 10" at 50 feet. The load was a plinking load of 24gr. of 2400 powder and a 300gr. cast Oregon Trail b...
by Chas.
Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin forum
Replies: 18
Views: 4408

Re: Marlin forum

This was posted at the top of the Graybeard site: "The GBO Dallas Server is down. This is the server that handles ALL GBO ads as well as Marlin Owners , My Hosted Pics, Eds TC, Bigfoot Study and the GraybeardOutdoors.com sites. There may be a hardware failure on that server or it was hacked we ...
by Chas.
Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meeting the Challenge
Replies: 41
Views: 5318

Re: Meeting the Challenge

This thread has been around for a few days, but I just now saw it. I'll pray for your speedy recovery, Steve, and for you Mike D. You both beat this thing and get well soon.
by Chas.
Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT SAA Brass grip frame
Replies: 19
Views: 4246

Re: OT SAA Brass grip frame

If you have an opinion, Terry, speak up.
by Chas.
Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Well it's time, taking the wife in for surgery Tomorrow.
Replies: 36
Views: 5319

Re: OT-Well it's time, taking the wife in for surgery Tomorrow.

I wish her well and will pray for her.
by Chas.
Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Stupid Movers
Replies: 19
Views: 2404

Re: OT: Stupid Movers

My experience is not as bad as some. I've moved 3 times using government contracted movers and I've never had any problems. I haven't missed anything and I don't remember any breakage. Just my experience.
by Chas.
Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Deal?
Replies: 9
Views: 1255

Re: Good Deal?

That is a good price. I bought a used but like new GG about 3 years ago for $430 and I thought that was a good deal.
by Chas.
Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reload tube box for the Spencer, what's it called?
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Re: Reload tube box for the Spencer, what's it called?

Blakeslee cartridge box
by Chas.
Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of LEAD ???
Replies: 22
Views: 3220

Re: Running out of LEAD ???

I'm thinking that there's alot of "mining" going to be happening in landfills during the next century, yielding lots of stuff. Technology will have to adapt to that environment, where you're not just mining an area with a 'vein' of a particular ore, but rather an area with lots of stuff, ...
by Chas.
Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of LEAD ???
Replies: 22
Views: 3220

Re: Running out of LEAD ???

J Miller wrote:"IF" we are running out of lead it's because the EPA won't allow it to be mined and processed. Not because there's really a shortage of it.
Is that a factual statement or a political one? As far as global warming, you need to get out more. It's happening here, NOW.
by Chas.
Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Midway acct problems
Replies: 19
Views: 2525

Re: OT: Midway acct problems

We keep an Excel spreadsheet with all of our accounts, login names, passwords, answer to secret questions, etc. We've also had the kids put their account info in there if Heaven forbid something happened to them. And just for reference, this is not a file that's easily available on our main PC and ...
by Chas.
Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: took the pistols out today (plus an ugly new addition )
Replies: 29
Views: 4914

Re: OT-- took the pistols out today (plus an ugly new addition )

Bought my first Glock about 18 months ago. And I'll admit, it's the first (and only) semi-auto I've ever owned. My very first shot (50 feet) was a bulls-eye, dead center. You could imagine my surprise. Needless to say any shots after that were not so good. I still haven't shot it much as I'm still w...
by Chas.
Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most 'universal' guns - i.e. ones 'everybody' has...?
Replies: 37
Views: 5089

Re: Most 'universal' guns - i.e. ones 'everybody' has...?

Wingmaster (870) here, but I must admit I haven't shot it. Actually, I haven't shot any shotgun in several years.
by Chas.
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Leverguns
Replies: 35
Views: 7795

Re: Rossi Leverguns

I have one. It likes RN, RNFP, and SWC .357 that I've fed it. I don't know if it likes 38 special since I've never tried it.
by Chas.
Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT CAT TROUBLE!
Replies: 28
Views: 3292

Re: OT CAT TROUBLE!

pdawg.shooter wrote:Nothing kills more game birds than a cat.
Cats are not the most devastating to game birds. Farmers who insist on sterile fence rows are.
by Chas.
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommended Ammo For Rossi 92
Replies: 13
Views: 8336

Re: Recommended Ammo For Rossi 92

I've used RN, RFFP, SWC and they all feed great in mine.
by Chas.
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your opinions?
Replies: 30
Views: 4417

Re: Your opinions?

.45-70 because I already have the dies :D . Do you suppose you can get 457 Wild West Magnum ammo anywhere but Wild West Guns? But it can use 45-70.
by Chas.
Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading question - Crimping?
Replies: 26
Views: 3384

Re: reloading question - Crimping?

I reload .357, 44mag, and .45-70. I shoot more 45-70 than the other 2 combined. I have the factory crimp die for the 44mag but never use it. All my crimping is done with the bullet seating/crimping die. When properly adjusted, it workes great. The problem with the factory crimp die is that if you ha...
by Chas.
Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-New Toy (really)
Replies: 13
Views: 1781

Re: OT-New Toy (really)

AJMD429 wrote:You need a laser sight for it . . . 8)

What's it's big brother chambered in...?
BFR in 45-70.
by Chas.
Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-New Toy (really)
Replies: 13
Views: 1781

OT-New Toy (really)

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New toy is the little one, not the big one - NAA mini-revolver.
by Chas.
Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New family member
Replies: 22
Views: 2828

Re: OT: New family member

When I first glanced at the pic, I thought you'd gotten a little fox. Cute little doggie.
by Chas.
Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns and Arthritis...
Replies: 26
Views: 4181

Re: Guns and Arthritis...

AJMD429 may be referring to a class of drugs called TNF Inhibitors. They can, in fact, produce remarkable results in RA candidates. But they are a bit pricey. My wife has had RA for 35 years and started TNF Inhibitor therapy a few years ago. She had great success with the RA. Unfortunately, she deve...
by Chas.
Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Glen Campbell and Kim Darby on TRUE GRIT
Replies: 19
Views: 2618

Re: OT: Glen Campbell and Kim Darby on TRUE GRIT

I always liked Kristofferson's acting - liked his music better.
by Chas.
Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - using a suppressor on a revolver...
Replies: 12
Views: 1650

Re: OT - using a suppressor on a revolver...

pwl44m wrote:Doesn't a Pillow work just as well ? C it in movies all the time and it is pretty quiet.
But the sight picture sucks.
by Chas.
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894C 357/38 vs 1895 45-70
Replies: 44
Views: 6915

Re: Marlin 1894C 357/38 vs 1895 45-70

Now it's about time to start working on getting same-caliber single actions to go with them. :D
by Chas.
Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what do you guys pay for your hunting license
Replies: 28
Views: 5171

Re: what do you guys pay for your hunting license

11$ - 65 yr. old, hunting and fishing. Doesn't include "big game", trout, migratory bird, or WLM permit.
by Chas.
Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Winter's wood Pics
Replies: 20
Views: 2636

Re: OT Winter's wood Pics

A "cord" of wood seems to be whatever size of stack a person wants it to be. That there is about a "real" cord, 4'x4'x8'.
by Chas.
Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I fully understand 5.56 NATO (corrected from 5.62)
Replies: 4
Views: 849

Re: I fully understand 5.56 NATO (corrected from 5.62)

Sorry, I've corrected the OP. I don't think in metric very well.
by Chas.
Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mulies & buffs
Replies: 10
Views: 1189

Re: Mulies & buffs

Yes, thanks for sharing. That pic of the buffalo with the snow-cropped mountains in the background it a great shot. Speaking of snow, what I see on the news, that snow is still deep and probably will cause some folks some grief when it melts.
by Chas.
Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I fully understand 5.56 NATO (corrected from 5.62)
Replies: 4
Views: 849

I fully understand 5.56 NATO (corrected from 5.62)

Went to the range today to shoot my favorite caliber - .45-70. This is not the first time I've drawn these conclusions, but the first time I've posted them. After shooting about 10 rounds, my barrel was so hot I couldn't hold my hand on it. After 20 rounds, I think you could have lit a cigarette on ...
by Chas.
Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This needs addressing:
Replies: 17
Views: 2885

Re: This needs addressing:

Hobie wrote:Let's not bring trolls from other forums on to this one. :wink:
Absolutely. This is one of those "my daddy can whip your daddy" kinda thing.
by Chas.
Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- What would happen? (Reloading)
Replies: 20
Views: 4081

Re: OT- What would happen? (Reloading)

From my experience, it's not as much the lube as the bullet fit. It should be at least .001 larger than max. groove diameter. If it's the same size, or smaller, you're going to get leading at even modest velocities. You'd do well to read some of Glen Fryxell's articles over at lasc.us .
by Chas.
Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maximum COAL for rossi 1892 44mag?
Replies: 9
Views: 1630

Re: Maximum COAL for rossi 1892 44mag?

Even if 1.65 will feed in my Rossi, it may not feed in yours. I'd suggest loading a few to the length you need and try them.