Really, no one else nominated a rimfire? A couple shotguns but no lowly .22lr.........
If we're stuck on centerfire than I'll have to go with my purpose built homebrew Savage 110. 18.5" barrel in .243.
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- Thu May 01, 2014 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your current long gun of choice ?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 8474
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
- Replies: 167
- Views: 22075
Re: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
I know that throughout much of the net today that the .22lr and it's brother the .22M are very popular choices for such fantasies. But let's for one second step back in time to when the U.S. did have 1/10th the population, nothing came from anywhere let alone China and people really did use firearms...
- Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This cold weather is getting ridiculous
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3029
Re: This cold weather is getting ridiculous
Yep, -18-20F here this morning, Mod71Alaska can keep it.
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4226
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another vote for TERRY
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7347
Re: Another vote for TERRY
I've had TERRY come down on me, I either ignore it or give back what he gives. In reality it makes no difference, no skin off my back. IMO, this post while started about TERRY it really speaks for the way we should all live. Being a butt is being a butt, let's call a spade a spade. I've little toler...
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Please - pray for us
- Replies: 92
- Views: 16518
Re: Please - pray for us specifically for this Friday
Wishing and praying for the best. Go with God.....................
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minimum scope power for hitting small targets?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5388
Re: Minimum scope power for hitting small targets?
What does it take? Not nearly as much as some think. I had a couple 10/22's here and wanted to do some ammo test on them. One had a 4x, the other a 1x red dot. Groups at 50 yards were very comparable between the two and IIRC the one with the red dot shot the best group of the day. Another example wo...
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7039
Re: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
Always wanted an AR7 growing up and bought one when Henry re-introduced them. Possibly the worst gun I've ever owned. Decided my Ruger MKII 22/45 was the way to go if/when I needed a compact .22lr. Better gun, more reliable, accuracy on par with practice, no parts to fall off and lose (losing the ru...
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just for fun - Cars We've Owned:
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5467
Re: Just for fun - Cars We've Owned:
This is gonna take some work... 1) Hand-me-down '66 F100. New paint, new motor, head on crash in that order. 2) '73 Merc. Comet. Bought off my sister for $50, Dad had grown tired of trying to keep it running. Tune up and drove the pee outta it till a valve dropped. 3) '71 Olds Cutlass. Someone decid...
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Predator Call Question.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4142
Re: Predator Call Question.
My first choice is the Crit'r'call. Don't hold me to the spelling. For a cheap and foolproof option try the Johny Stewart Mini cottontail. It's closed reed, simple but still brings em in.
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Used Car (Jeep) Ad EVER
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5248
Re: Best Used Car (Jeep) Ad EVER
We rediscovered Jeeps last year in the form as a ZJ and more recently an old XJ. Everything the guys spoke of is the truth and they're my kinda rig. Maintenance free? Heck no, but easy maintenance it is and the modifying it is cheap as you can get. Friend put the ad on FB last week and I've spread t...
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday L_Kilkenny.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1350
Re: Happy Birthday L_Kilkenny.
Thanks for the wishes Brothers! Spent the day workin.....Imagine that.
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Has Or Is Your Dream Hunting Vehicle?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8708
Re: What Has Or Is Your Dream Hunting Vehicle?
There is just WAY TO MANY cool old jeeps and big expedition rigs in this thread for me to realize how low I have set my goals. I need to step it up and will gladly accept most if not all the others in this thread as my new dream hunting rig. BIG THUMBS UP! In my OP for this subject I stated that a f...
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP vs 9mm
- Replies: 73
- Views: 5930
Re: 45 ACP vs 9mm
Military engagements and LEO vs. bad guy engagements are completely different than civilian vs. bad guy engagements. The function and mindset of the good guys is different, the mindset of the bad guys is different. What's needed in one may not be needed in the others and vice versa and that doesn't ...
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22s and hearing protection?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2219
Re: 22s and hearing protection?
My hearing went by way of muscle cars and Alpine stereo equipment in the 80's. I'm sure shooting hasn't helped it at all. But I still don't use protection when shooting rimfire rifles and am not 100% religious about protection when shooting centerfire rifles and shotguns. I'm pretty good about it bu...
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Backup sights on scoped guns. What have you done?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5372
Re: Backup sights on scoped guns. What have you done?
I'm with Griff, my guns either have scopes or they have irons. Rarely both. Then again, I've never been to a hunting spot that was farther than 30 miles from the nearest place to buy a replacement and 10 min or less from a place to sight in. I've busted irons, never a scope and if it happens civiliz...
- Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94AE triggers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1314
Re: 94AE triggers
I installed Wolf springs in my 94ae and smoothed up all the parts and was able to get it down to decent 4lbs +/- pull. Still shot crappy groups so I sent it down the road.
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Cowboy' bedrolls, need some 'splainin' done
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5302
Re: 'Cowboy' bedrolls, need some 'splainin' done
On the other hand it also serves as a tent, and given that a 2 man tent weighs anywhere from 3.5 to 7 pounds, it's not all bad, and it's more compact than a sleeping bag and tent. Weight of a modern sleep system goes up even more when you toss in a Thermorest and a ground sheet for the tent. Still,...
- Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now you got your 3 powders, what's
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1616
Re: Now you got your 3 powders, what's
My short list:
- .32 H&R, currently using TiteGroup and BlueDot
- .357M, currently using Unique and BlueDot
- .243, currently using IMR4064
For my 3 powder choice I combined the TiteGroup and Unique and switched em to RedDot.
- .32 H&R, currently using TiteGroup and BlueDot
- .357M, currently using Unique and BlueDot
- .243, currently using IMR4064
For my 3 powder choice I combined the TiteGroup and Unique and switched em to RedDot.
- Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Three powders for 99% of loads?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6896
Re: Three powders for 99% of loads?
The fast pistol powder was based on the autos. I take theotherbapproachnand have tried to be able to use any powder. El Chivo, if you have any you don't want I will be happy to help you out. :) I agree you need a fast pistol powder but my reasoning has nothing to do with autos. I like a fast powder...
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Three powders for 99% of loads?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6896
Re: Three powders for 99% of loads?
1) RedDot for powderpuff to medium handgun loads. Figure it's a good compromise between the TiteGroup and Unique I currently use. Odd thing is that since I DO HAVE the other two powders I've never even tried RedDot. 2) BlueDot. My go to powder for hunting handgun loads and toying around with rifle l...
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price of Unique powder?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2407
Re: Price of Unique powder?
I bought a 2 one pound jugs from my favorite dealer early this year, sticker on top say's $14.50. I wouldn't count on that price today.
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glenn Miller Pic....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2442
Re: Glenn Miller Pic....
Neat pic, brings back memories of my Grandfather. He was a huge fan and saw a least one show while stationed over there. I seem to recall that it may of been his last show before the crash too. Wish he was still around to ask him. RIP.
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Cowboy' bedrolls, need some 'splainin' done
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5302
Re: 'Cowboy' bedrolls, need some 'splainin' done
It's great to be curious about bedrolls, I was a few years ago and did plenty of Google research on them and assembled a few. What came to my attention fairly quickly was how much better and lighter a $100 sleeping bag is. A decent bedroll weighs a ton and is bulky as all get out if you want to get ...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1/3 of the Motorcycles in America
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1927
Re: 1/3 of the Motorcycles in America
A couple of years ago, I was out of town and staying in a Motel for a couple of days in South Western Kansas. A bunch of riders came through and stayed the night at the Motel I was at. They were all polite that morning at the Motel breakfast area. A couple of them really looked as if they were vete...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Consensus on 9mm for HD
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6110
Re: Consensus on 9mm for HD
There's is a FBI study floating around the internet on SD shootings and cartridge effectiveness. It basically backs up what most of us have seen on TV many times. People, even bad people, don't like to get shot or even shot at. While I don't have the exact information in front of me the study goes s...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: open carry rant
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3667
Re: open carry rant
Some interesting observations (and some good ones -- even the ones that don't necessarily agree with my original "rant" ) I still have roughly the same opinion of the guy in the original video, and the many other guys that do the same thing, ------- but then I think to myself, -- what did...
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: open carry rant
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3667
Re: open carry rant
The guy, the story and the video is a year or two old, already had this "conversation" on another board. What the video doesn't do is show the history leading up the the time they started taping and from what I've read and seen there is plenty. Glen Beck even covered it for a portion of ON...
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What rifle??
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4396
Re: What rifle??
State regs will keep my rifles put away so it will probably be the trusty 870 smoothbore again this year. Although I am seriously considering going handgun only this year, Ruger Security Six.
- Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: choice of shotguns
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4070
Re: choice of shotguns
I also toss my hat into the 1300 first, 870 second. But I might add if you go the 1300 defender route you are stuck with the barrel that came with it, if you go for a standard 1300 (i.e. non-defender) shorter barrels are hard to come by. Other aftermarket accessories are rare as hen's teeth for both...
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: wood Laminated Stocks ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1827
Re: wood Laminated Stocks ?
I have 2 guns that wear laminated furniture, one is from the early 90's and has been to there and back a couple different times. I've never experienced or heard of wholesale issues with laminated stocks. I can only hazard to guess about why you aren't seeing them as much anymore but 7 times outta 10...
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 444 Marlin as a 'survival' gun...
- Replies: 100
- Views: 14779
Re: 444 Marlin as a 'survival' gun...
Interesting article but............ Then and even more so now irrelevant for 99.9% of us. I used to spend time reading and talking all things concerning "long term wilderness survival". Shelters, making cordage, edible plants, impromtu traps, fire starting, survival guns, etc, etc. After a...
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun/Knife combo - the Sixer challenge!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4351
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best 22LR revolver
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6317
Re: Best 22LR revolver
I wouldn't trust a .22lr shot load to stop a snake of any size. Use em around the place for shooting swallow's from the buildings and overkill they are not. If the snake is close enough to have any sort of effectiveness with .22lr shot loads it's close enough to plunk in the head with a solid pill. ...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Longmire - Hollywood Ignorance
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6550
Re: Longmire - Hollywood Ignorance
Well you saved me the disappointment of watching them. A good story line is only enjoyable if they get the facts straight. Too bad......it looked like my kind of show. Wm Then you must not ever watch anything, anytime and enjoy it cause as pointed out all shows have their share of B.S. Longmire isn...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Has Or Is Your Dream Hunting Vehicle?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8708
Re: What Has Or Is Your Dream Hunting Vehicle?
Favorite? Dang that's tough. Started with a '66 F100, I ran a traplines out of a '79 T-Bird for a year or two, called in my first fox sitting 50 yards away from my '79 Monte Carlo, ran a Wagoneer for a few years, S10 ZR2 for a season, too many other trucks to list. In general I have to say that full...
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For All You Jeep Lovers...
- Replies: 66
- Views: 8288
Re: For All You Jeep Lovers...
If it looks just like the red one in the photo you had better grab it 'cause that one never made it into production! Not exactly but dang close.... http://ames.craigslist.org/cto/3876417031.html http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii178/L_Killkenny/3te3If3F75r25t65J3d6he861cc0660841490_zps05fd54e0.j...
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For All You Jeep Lovers...
- Replies: 66
- Views: 8288
Re: For All You Jeep Lovers...
[quote="Friends Call Me Ji"]I'd be perfectly happy with one of these...
There's one of these for sale locally, $4000. Not as nice, all original, no rust driver. Did I mention Oh so Tempting?
There's one of these for sale locally, $4000. Not as nice, all original, no rust driver. Did I mention Oh so Tempting?
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Randall Knives, are they worth the cost?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8025
Re: Randall Knives, are they worth the cost?
I've never paid as much as $600 for a gun, no way in heck am I gonna think a knife is worth that. Pretty as they are......YMMV.
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- Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do YOU pick a puppy...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3358
Re: How do YOU pick a puppy...
I went thru 20 or so hounds and curs over the years and IMO pickin out 1 puppy from a litter is a stuff shoot. I picked up one that was sleeping the whole time I was looking at the litter because I wanted a male and he was the only one. Great dog. Picked out a playful pup one time and I swear to God...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Longmire series and a lever action rifle question.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9049
Re: Longmire series and a lever action rifle question.
The rifle is a Winchester Model 94. No idea the caliber but the smart money would be on a 30-30. Yeah I saw that hammer down on the 1911 too, but still I like the show. The books are better. Dan Tough to get one of Craig Johnson's story lines into a 45 min script. I like the show, BUT I've read all...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Truly inconsequential TV western question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1435
Re: Truly inconsequential TV western question
I'm a firm believer in the "spoils of war", betting most were back then too. No $30/month rider was gonna leave anything of value laying in the dirt. Watching movies and TV or reading books we come to think that most people were found after being killed by BG's, indians or nature but in re...
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An odd question
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2165
Re: An odd question
First off, all hunts are pest eradication hunts for there's not one critter that walks the earth that won't become a pest without some sort of control. If we don't do it nature will and nature is much more cruel. After that, I'm a hunter/predator/meat eater and make no bones about it. Not ashamed an...
- Mon May 20, 2013 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd Like Your Opinions On An RV, Please
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5394
Re: I'd Like Your Opinions On An RV, Please
Dodge fans vs. others are kinda like cat people vs. dog people. No offence to either........never been much of a Dodge kind of guy...
- Mon May 20, 2013 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DRINK WARNING!!!!!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3134
Re: DRINK WARNING!!!!!
Standards can be cool dogs. A friend and her sister breed, raised and showed them out Hermosa Beach way back in the 80's and they would bring em around when they were back in Iowa. Great dogs. Sure much of their instinct has been breed outta them but I wouldn't be afraid to try one. Dad has a story ...
- Mon May 20, 2013 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd Like Your Opinions On An RV, Please
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5394
Re: I'd Like Your Opinions On An RV, Please
I know nothing of the Mercedes but your overall thinkin in spot on IMO. I've tried travel trailers, pick up campers, currently have a teardrop type mini camper and the folks have a class C motor home. IMO a large van like vehicle makes the most sense. No, they aren't as comfy as a quality newer trav...
- Sat May 18, 2013 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideas for a scope on my '94 AE.......
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2280
Re: Ideas for a scope on my '94 AE.......
I do know of a number of posters on this and other shooting forums ( this isn't the only one you know ) that have fixed their shooting problems with better eye glasses . Joe, that's all fine and dandy for those that already wear glasses but the nature of aging eyes is not the same thing. 99% of peo...
- Wed May 15, 2013 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideas for a scope on my '94 AE.......
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2280
Re: Ideas for a scope on my '94 AE.......
Forget the thought of the see-thru rings, go with the lowest rings that will work.
I bought an older El'paso Weaver K3 for my AE when I had it. Vintage looks go acceptably well with a good lever gun.
I bought an older El'paso Weaver K3 for my AE when I had it. Vintage looks go acceptably well with a good lever gun.
- Wed May 15, 2013 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rust and vehicles......
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2162
Re: Rust and vehicles......
A plastic car. Actually I just bought a rust bucket '66 Bronco. BUT it has a frame and replaceable body parts. Rust is a big problem up here. They won't leave any snow on the roads anymore. Plow it and salt it. I think the new cars hold up better than the old, given the salting is far worse than fi...
- Mon May 13, 2013 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rust and vehicles......
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2162
Rust and vehicles......
I'm gonna be looking at getting another vehicle soon, either an SUV, cargo van or MiniVan. I've always preferred buying used, low mileage late model stuff but I'm getting dang tired of rust with these Iowa cars and trucks. Even when you get one that is not showing rust it's only a matter of time (us...