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by model55
Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forgive me, for I have sinned.
Replies: 15
Views: 885

Re: Forgive me, for I have sinned.

But you sin in such grand style.Sin till you cann't no more!
by model55
Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-American made camping gear
Replies: 16
Views: 11445

Re: OT-American made camping gear

Put the jeans on my favorites.
by model55
Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-American made camping gear
Replies: 16
Views: 11445

Re: OT-American made camping gear

Can relate to the loin cloth thing because I've been looking for american jeans-haven't found any in my area.
by model55
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-eb handgun
Replies: 7
Views: 511

Re: ot-eb handgun

Wow looks like the 1911 is it so far.Thank you Moderators for editing my post wasn't thinking to well on original post.Nice plus is that the 1911 uses the same holsters as the hi-power so no changes there.
by model55
Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-.257 Roberts question(s)-found rifle, more questions
Replies: 22
Views: 3487

Re: OT-.257 Roberts question(s)

No difference -rebarrel, headspace and go shooting.
by model55
Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - martini cadet ?s
Replies: 54
Views: 14736

Re: OT - martini cadet ?s

If I can ever get my stock sent I'll move on with this.Very limited as far as lefty stocks for this.Gun sits at the gunsmith's who has had it longer then me :cry:
by model55
Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-American made camping gear
Replies: 16
Views: 11445

Re: OT-American made camping gear

thanks for all the replies all good info.
by model55
Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-eb handgun
Replies: 7
Views: 511

ot-eb handgun

You guys have got me going with this evil black gun stuff and I think I need ( want ) a large caliber pistol before December. So far the Springfield XDM is looking real good to me in .40. That said there are also Glock 45's and the 1911's around . Have lusted for a 1911 for a while being kind tradit...
by model55
Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's doing this guy's work?
Replies: 16
Views: 1352

Re: Who's doing this guy's work?

Also pictures of two totally different front sights.
by model55
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?OT - Counterfeit Leopolds
Replies: 8
Views: 887

Re: ?OT - Counterfeit Leopolds

Have seen them at the Ventura gun show. 125.00 for a"leupold replica " The chinese will copy anything if there is a buck in it.Leupold did do business over there and do I believe have a suit against the company in china however the chinese refuse to acknowledge the trademark as it is not f...
by model55
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mauser Question
Replies: 16
Views: 1642

Re: Mauser Question

Take a look at your magazine length.Although the cz24 is a long action it was design with a 57mm length case in mind not a 63mm like the 06 family of cartridges.This will effect the over all length of cartridges.I had a 280 made on one but it is a little on the short side as far as what can be loade...
by model55
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-American made camping gear
Replies: 16
Views: 11445

Re: OT-American made camping gear

Wow! could have used the coffee maker ,went to the Pinnicales with the understanding that the other party brought the food, me the gear. They brought no coffee. :roll: Only had one lantern because of a broken globe and once I replaced it broke the other unloading the car :twisted: just in time for s...
by model55
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-American made camping gear
Replies: 16
Views: 11445

OT-American made camping gear

Is there a company that makes their gear here?Went to replace a Coleman lantern globe and saw that they are made in China which brought about this question.I want to slowly upgrade my camping gear( broke! ) and am not fond of supporting China under the present circumstances.
by model55
Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35,45-70 bullets
Replies: 5
Views: 391

Re: 25-35,45-70 bullets

My pea brain was thinking of the new barnes bullets (rubber tips ) for the 25-35 if I ever hunt around here ( Condor Zone ) and just lead slugs for the 45-70 just because of it's age (Trapdoor ).The 25-35 has issues so I don't know how far this will go as far as what I'll do with it.It has pitting a...
by model55
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35,45-70 bullets
Replies: 5
Views: 391

25-35,45-70 bullets

Just wondering what you guys use and a source?Midway only list a hornady round nose-didn't look at lead bullets.Are any of the rubber tipped bullets tube magazine safe other then the lever evolution bullets?They don't seem to have a .25.I'm also going to look into bulk 45-70 lead bullets-think I'm g...
by model55
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-SMLE stock repair ideas?
Replies: 18
Views: 1550

Re: OT-SMLE stock repair ideas?

I have a no1mk3 sporter forearm that you can have if that will help?
by model55
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best 30-30?
Replies: 57
Views: 6349

Re: Best 30-30?

In my miss spent youth my father convinced me to avoid the model 94 because he had one which chewed up brass,kicked and so on.I thought they were clunky and I had to have a bolt action ended up with a No5mk1 enfield.Decades later my closet seems to have bred a few 94's-who knew! Now if I could affor...
by model55
Mon May 04, 2009 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead free .41 mag in California condor area for pig hunting
Replies: 3
Views: 430

Re: Lead free .41 mag in California condor area for pig hunting

Would be interested as well-looked at the bullets the other day.They were in a pack of 20 so it didn't incourage me much.Think I'd need a few packs to make it interesting.
by model55
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - Ruger No.3
Replies: 21
Views: 6192

Re: OT: Ruger No.3 Value

I'd buy just because you rarely see them any more-should roll pigs just fine!Hope you had a good Anzac day!
by model55
Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what to see in grant pass
Replies: 8
Views: 681

Re: what to see in grant pass

Sorry if I was a little short with this was in a rush to go,then on a borrowed computer. Bless relatives but they had every moment planned-which isn't a bad thing-but limits the wandering a bit.I'm trying to get my ducks all in a row to leave California.At any rate Oregon is alway great, lots to see...
by model55
Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what to see in grant pass
Replies: 8
Views: 681

Re: what to see in grant pass

I'm in grants Pass now looking at property :)
by model55
Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what to see in grant pass
Replies: 8
Views: 681

what to see in grant pass

looks like I missed shows enless I can sneak to Portland,will be up that way 14-18th this month.
by model55
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idiot tests out his new bullet proof vest.
Replies: 28
Views: 4136

Re: Idiot tests out his new bullet proof vest.

This looks like jackass the movie kind of stupid!Unforunately found everywhere!
by model55
Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trying to date my Winchester 94...
Replies: 11
Views: 1243

Re: Trying to date my Winchester 94...

No you can not go on a date with that rifle...........sorry had to go there.
by model55
Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion
Replies: 68
Views: 4467

Re: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion

I was going to try but am open to a later date as well.Just visited Camarillo last weekend.
by model55
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1881 Marlin main spring ?
Replies: 4
Views: 334

Re: 1881 Marlin main spring ?

Thank you, I guess I'm just a bit timid about messing up the spring will just have to do it and see what happens.
by model55
Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1881 Marlin main spring ?
Replies: 4
Views: 334

Re: 1881 Marlin main spring ?

Marlinman 93, anyone?
by model55
Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1881 Marlin main spring ?
Replies: 4
Views: 334

1881 Marlin main spring ?

Is there any differences between mainspring from a set trigger 1881 and a 1881 with a regular style trigger? Also any words of wisdom on fitting the spring put out but Wisners?Have the spring but with it in place the trigger mechanism is blocked. The square plate ( kicker? ) that sits above the trig...
by model55
Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: i'm really a dachshund
Replies: 18
Views: 1917

Re: i'm really a dachshund

Our female mini has every one completely snowed under with exception of one multi-personality outdoor cat.Had to save her from a face down with a yearling blacktail buck once-out weighted 10 to 1 made no difference.She also knows when other cats are in the yard-hates the next door cat and will give ...
by model55
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today was the day
Replies: 60
Views: 3934

Re: Today was the day

Glad to see someone get ahead who deserves it.
by model55
Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35 barrel?
Replies: 4
Views: 667

Re: 25-35 barrel?

Went to check and you are right it is no longer there. The barrel I bought some time ago was a .25 -20 or .25-35 barrel with a 1to 10 twist.Got it at midway as a wind river barrel was later told it was actually from Green Mountain and they had it for a few bucks cheaper at the time.The 1to 10 twist ...
by model55
Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does your wife announce the weekend's chores to you?
Replies: 35
Views: 1888

Re: Does your wife announce the weekend's chores to you?

I've been married 30 years so I'm used to ignoring women-mine is usually after me to get things done for our own good so cann't seriously complain.Nearly lost her in Sept of 05 which was not a fun adventure.Just wish she understood the gun a month law was meant to be obeyed- (they only want us to ha...
by model55
Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And if you think gunsmithin' is his best trade
Replies: 8
Views: 821

Re: And if you think gunsmithin' is his best trade

:mrgreen: where was that drool warning!
by model55
Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35 barrel?
Replies: 4
Views: 667

Re: 25-35 barrel?

Green mountain has them, haven't check prices lately.
by model55
Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 1903A4 update
Replies: 11
Views: 1175

Re: OT 1903A4 update

Are Navy arms and Gibbs rifle company the same? Gibbs has an ad up for this and the price is 995.00 I believe. Rusty I have no doublts about the chinese ability to copy things as I ve seen it first hand.I think they make the malcolm scopes for leatherwood possibly and there has been good and bad pre...
by model55
Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
Replies: 137
Views: 16014

Re: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!

.264 magnum,.41 magnum,25-35,.8mm
by model55
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion
Replies: 68
Views: 4467

Re: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion

If that is firm date wise I'll put in for it :D .Wife even agrees!
by model55
Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Midway's site
Replies: 19
Views: 3218

Re: OT- Midway's site

Tried the site 3 times,last night tonight and this am.Am worked great Pm's so slow I thought My machine was having another vista- ism.
by model55
Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 1903A4 update
Replies: 11
Views: 1175

Re: OT 1903A4 update

Doesn't seem right for a US service rifle does it but I'd worry more about the scope then the barrel.Still don't think the chinese stuff is up to grade.
by model55
Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Midway's site
Replies: 19
Views: 3218

Re: OT- Midway's site

Hate to be negative but it seems to have been this way since the election-we now have the greatest gun salesman in recent history-obama!That with the war as well as action by the UN.Surplus ammo for example has gotten crazy price wise if you can find what you want.People who had no interest before a...
by model55
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another old photo, "Who's going to turn him loose"?
Replies: 27
Views: 2526

Re: Another old photo, "Who's going to turn him loose"?

They may have caught it to fight something else.For sport-no peta then.
by model55
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 1903A4 update
Replies: 11
Views: 1175

Re: OT 1903A4 update

I thought i had seen a price in the 900.00 range also known as well out of my range!Just can not remember where-dementia at 51 sucks!
by model55
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Prayers up for our Australian friends.
Replies: 40
Views: 3185

Re: OT Prayers up for our Australian friends.

Prayers up. Has anyone heard from Bruce Scott?
by model55
Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Receiver sight suggestions for M38 Swedish Mauser
Replies: 5
Views: 839

Re: OT: Receiver sight suggestions for M38 Swedish Mauser

My 38 came with a williams already :twisted: hence a lower price.That said the one thing I did do was put on the Swede front site hood which helps nicely.If you haven't already get stripper clips as well.Just my.02
by model55
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Biggest rattlesnake I have ever seen!
Replies: 56
Views: 6883

Re: OT-Biggest rattlesnake I have ever seen!

Lots of steaks there.
by model55
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Hunting 4x4
Replies: 20
Views: 2348

Re: OT-Hunting 4x4

Don't worry my wife knows I'm nuts.