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- Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1760
Re: Bug Out Bags
Forgive me for thinking “bug out bag” was a universal term. - call it a car bag. What do you guys’ keep in your car bags I live in the type of place people want to run to already so I’m not going anywhere but I also am in an occupation when a natural disaster happens I’m often driving that direction...
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1760
Re: Bug Out Bags
The mention of get home bags has me mentioning that I had one in my my vehicles long before it became fashionable. Spending most of my work day some distance from home caused me to prepare fairly substantial bags (large duffle). I frequently spent days when I wasn't within a tankful of gas distance...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bug Out Bags
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1760
Bug Out Bags
I was just reading a post the good doctor made in politics about Denver giving away free bug out bags It made me wonder what some of you lever gunners who have such things have in yours I took advantage of the Oakley veterans and first responders discount to get a “Kitchen Sink” backpack with the th...
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New shooting bench
- Replies: 19
- Views: 953
Re: New shooting bench
thats great work !
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3073
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back Close. I'm into old Honda three wheelers as another hobby. I have several ..two of which are liquid cooled 250Rs. One of them has an Eddie Sanders 350cc big bore top end with a race fuel dome and a mess of other goodies. ...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 763
Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Good stuff! I had been wanting another 10mm auto around as well, to go with my Blackhawk 10mm/.40S&W. Picked these two up this spring, the Delta was cheap because some "Bubba" got ahold of it and did some "upgrades". It shoots fine, but I really need to get it off to a gunsm...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 763
Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Guns & knives- how is that OT? A trigger is a LEVER. A knife isn't but so what. Huh, I've never had an issue with a bulge from my G23 (gen1)...at least not that I bothered noticing. Lol! I guess you’re right! I imagine a ton of us on here have experience with polymer frame guns of all sorts sin...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3073
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3073
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
RIDERED350r .. ..Interesting screen name Honda 350R ? I can think of only one, the mighty XR350R from a few years back Close. I'm into old Honda three wheelers as another hobby. I have several ..two of which are liquid cooled 250Rs. One of them has an Eddie Sanders 350cc big bore top end with a rac...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 763
Re: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Good to see you shooting and posting... :D I've not had an opportunity to use Glocks other than my Glock knife, that auto Buck has got my interest even though it is as outlawed as the pistol here. Thanks GK ! In a sea of "tactical" appearing knives at the shop, that Buck really stood out ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3073
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3073
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
If i just wanted a 45/70 with no frills, i'd do the Browning and not look back However, i like "fun stuff" also, so if i were entertaining a TD version, or custom barrel length/ profile or chambering --- Turnbull is where its at -- and oh so pretty Yes they are a bit spendy, but a Browning...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3073
Re: Browning 1886 vs Turnbull 1886
Hello fellow lever riflemen and women. I just joined this forum 5 minutes ago and can't help but jump in here. I have a very early USRA New Haven (Miroku) 1886 Takedown with a 26" octogon barrel. I bought it through GB in Feb of 2021 and dropped it off with Turnbull in June of 2021 to be made ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red dot on 1895
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1590
Re: Red dot on 1895
. If you want to talk 'tactical' or 'combat', the Marbles Bullseye sights are awesome because the field of view is better than ANY iron sight in existence, and they are the fastest site imaginable, yet offer precision if you take just a half second extra to use the finer sighting ring. That IS some...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red dot on 1895
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1590
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Glocks and Buck knives
- Replies: 13
- Views: 763
OT: Glocks and Buck knives
Been a while since i've posted much, but its nice to see the same group of hooligans and your shenanigans (except for Six -- looks like he's solelly in Politics now ) -- Not much going on with me firearms wise, but i alluded to having a huge sell-off a few years ago that coincided with a series of s...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody got anything new......
- Replies: 13
- Views: 887
Re: Anybody got anything new......
. Not 'new' but I have an Encore in 300 Blackout that has been fun to mess with. Threaded so quiet with the right loads, and accuracy potential should be great in that gun. Had it several years but need to shoot it more. Someday. Love my Encore ! I purchased it with a 14.5" 45/70 barrel years ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OMG, I did it again
- Replies: 18
- Views: 891
Re: OMG, I did it again
Nice ! Had one of the Canadian Centennial's a few years ago. 26" octagon barrel and crescent buttplate. I was nursing a really weak shoulder that needed surgery at the time and that crescent buttplate would bite hard, even in 30/30 ---- so in a fit of frustration i sold it, along with most of m...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She has been the queen all my life
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1079
Re: She has been the queen all my life
Was just watching the Sex Pistols video "God Save The Queen" on youtube -- from 1976 or 77 . no real point i guess, except - same queen until today i suppose --
That lady had staying power
That lady had staying power
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most sought after .22lr?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3678
Re: Most sought after .22lr?
Maybe not "desirable" - but i like the standard $350 original Henry quite a bit
It has a budget appearance and the sights look like they belong on a BB gun, but the little rifles just work and are accurate
Cost no object though, i'd like a Winchester
It has a budget appearance and the sights look like they belong on a BB gun, but the little rifles just work and are accurate
Cost no object though, i'd like a Winchester
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ruger looks like fun!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 843
Re: New Ruger looks like fun!
Good point Bill. I found one at $830, but my dealer is having a difficult time getting his FFL to them. We'll see. It's not like i needed a new caliber to obsess over. I have one of the new model Ruger PC9s. It's a nice little carbine that is filling the House Gun role just fine, but it's a bit on ...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In praise of the .45-60
- Replies: 57
- Views: 28889
Re: In praise of the .45-60
Great post - and one that makes me want an 1876 (im easily swayed when it comes to leverguns)
I forget which movie , but i thought an 1876 was featured prominently in one of the Tom Selleck westerns -- either Crossfire Trail or Monte Walsh , but its been 15 years since i have seen either of those
I forget which movie , but i thought an 1876 was featured prominently in one of the Tom Selleck westerns -- either Crossfire Trail or Monte Walsh , but its been 15 years since i have seen either of those
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Carbine Day
- Replies: 12
- Views: 808
Re: 30-30 Carbine Day
Nice looking rifle !
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 364
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1565
Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
I’ve mentioned before that I am confused. On the one hand we hear that black bears are cowardly. On the other folks say you are more likely to be attacked by a black bear than a grizzly. And if killed the black bear will eat you while a grizzly won’t. Then I read about some fool in Alaska living wi...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 364
Newbie question
Will a 1886 Winchester chambered in 45/90 also chamber and fire a 45/70 or is that a flirting’ with disaster proposition The recent thread about Marlin Price’s and I think I made the comment that they are now heading towards 1886 prices got me curious so I started looking and sure enough found a cou...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I miss Sagebrush Longshots
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1227
Re: I miss Sagebrush Longshots
marlinman93 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:17 am His name is Wind, and the annual shoots didn't cease after he passed.
He used to post in here quite a bit IIRC
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 659
Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
The Rossi gun fairy has been whispering in my ear, but I am firm against paying $700 for a plain vanilla 92. I understand... ...but likewise I thought it was ridiculous to spend $69.95 for an M1 Carbine at one point; .. At my age (51) i remember the early 90's when people were buying SKS's for $75-...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To restore or not? Can't decide.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1551
Re: To restore or not? Can't decide.
[ So, it was one of my grandpa's Winchesters, but not one that had any sentimental value for him or put food on the table. Most likely, he bought it at a yard sale a half decade ago, never looked down the bore and put it in the closet with the others. This would be a project just for me with a clas...
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To restore or not? Can't decide.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1551
Re: To restore or not? Can't decide.
with what 6ptSitka said above -- i would put a box through it for fun to see what it does first off some sandbags (oof - just re-read your original post where you said it wouldnt hit anything past 20 yards - gotcha ) If it shoots fine , id leave it alone but if its throwing out buckshot patterns -- ...
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the wood done
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1809
Re: Got the wood done
Hey Pitchy - great job on the firewood man, im envious. This guy has helped tons of p[eople with good, easy to read info on weight loss by minimizing sugars and grains -- i dont work for him or anything, i actually self publish my own fitness blog, but its geared more towards athletes in training (C...
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 659
Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
was just cruising gun broker looking at more 1895's Theres a bunch of them in the $1300 price range -but after taxes, shipping and transfer fee, may as well call it the $1500 range Wow -- I really like the MArlin 1895's but as i mentioned earlier --- merely putting a $1300 pricetag on a $750 gun doe...
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1565
Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
I’ve been considering getting the Ruger carbine in 40. Should be quite a wallop at across the yard ranges and I inherited both a Glock and a Ruger SR40 with multiple mags for each. The carbine can take either with a housing switch. Been waiting for a 45 version for 1911 mags but doesn’t look like R...
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1565
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short range report with the .357s
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2319
Re: Short range report with the .357s
I have to hold my breath to count naltrexone. Even the smell of it makes me projectile vomit. I make sure the techs count that med. i take Wellbutrin (Bupropion ) - recently got a variation id never seen before --- its pink and smells like flatulence. i have to turn my head away when i crack open t...
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short range report with the .357s
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2319
Re: Short range report with the .357s
JB said "One of my wife's perfumes smells like gasoline now, but the rest are fine". We've just had covid and one of my wife's perfumes smells like herbicide! 🤢 I had to respectfully ask the lady who helps me at my office a couple times a week to stop wearing fragrance recently The whole ...
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Eyes! My Eyes! (Mistreated Schofield...)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1239
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of Marlins
- Replies: 12
- Views: 815
Re: speaking of Marlins
Wasn’t that one of the problems with accuracy with the 44 mag 1894’s also?
I had 2 of those critters and holding 5” at 100 yards, even with an optic, was doing something
I had 2 of those critters and holding 5” at 100 yards, even with an optic, was doing something
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 659
Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
CowboyTutt wrote: ↑Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:25 pm Suggested retail according to Marlin's website is $1399 so Jason found one at a not unreasonable price. -Tutt
Wow! I guess I gotta get out more. Sounds like a plain-Jane stainless guide gun for $800 or so is a thing of the past
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1565
Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Is that the best you can come up with? I suppose you think the bear should have munched on the people before going into hibernation for the winter. Let me guess, you're one of those "woke" trolls that like to cause problems everywhere you go. :roll: A difference of opinion on how the guy ...
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The fun has begun
- Replies: 6
- Views: 536
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 659
Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
. At least it's a pretty free market when it comes to firearms. None of us are forced to buy them, although I have to admit I've bought a few 'overpriced' ones over the years because the Gun Fairy was whispering in my ear and I couldn't resist... :oops: Oh I admit to paying a bit much over the year...
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 659
Re: Unicorn sighting (New Marlin 95)
How much over catalog retail is that? Effective guns but paying 500 more than what it’s worth sucks I had a Guide Gun —. It was actually a very nice hunting companion. But it’s a Marlin ……………………………………… not an 1886 Winchester Scam economics for a commodity grade rifle. Kinda like my ‘18 Tacoma that i...
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ccw
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1142
Re: ccw
Pretty sure as a member of this forum you’ll be fine. You don’t look at this as something to take lightly, you actually actually feel like you have a little skin in the game I have participated as an instructor in classes where well-meaning guys just bring their girlfriends and their harem of other ...
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1565
Re: .40 "Slow & Weak" For The Win Against 400lb Bear
Bear just wanted some dog food. Maybe the guy should lock the door next time and that Likely would’ve dissuaded this critter from entering the house
What a tool
What a tool
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Down in Uvalde
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6014
Re: Down in Uvalde
Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:02 pm
If we expect police to have our backs, we need to have theirs.
On this matter I will respectfully agree to disagree. And I don’t expect the police to have my back- And I’m not even a “criminal “
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 5070
Re: What is your most useful levergun?
Model 94 -20” saddle ring carbine in 30wcf
Overall the most versatile
But if I started hand loading some custom loads for my .45 colt trapper, it might have something to say about that too - however, it’s only loaded with cowboy loads, but is my bump in the night gun due to capacity
Overall the most versatile
But if I started hand loading some custom loads for my .45 colt trapper, it might have something to say about that too - however, it’s only loaded with cowboy loads, but is my bump in the night gun due to capacity
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 'gun culture' and the rise of the AR-15...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1267
Re: The 'gun culture' and the rise of the AR-15...
The only ones enamored with AR 15’s are those that never had to carry them in battle darn pop guns are great varmint rounds not fit for killing. Recoil averse candy butts. Yeah ———————- sure friend. Are you one of the mythical heroes from Vietnam who immediately either tossed their newly issued m16...
- Wed May 04, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time to open up the cabin for the summer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 836
- Wed May 04, 2022 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: any 4Runners onboard?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 4848
Re: any 4Runners onboard?
YEAH, it has around 289, but there might have been an engine swap, but haven't seen signs of it. I am going through stuff that will keep the temps down, and new normal maintenance stuff, and maybe fix a leaking engine oil cooler, if that's what it is. Totally. Id be doing the same thing with 289 on...