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by dr walker
Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hog Hunt with 35 Rem Marlin 336
Replies: 22
Views: 5085

Re: Hog Hunt with 35 Rem Marlin 336

Nice going.
Great information you are sharing with us. Keep up the good work.
by dr walker
Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Track Select Day (USAF)
Replies: 19
Views: 1757

Re: OT - Track Select Day (USAF)

Congratulations!!
by dr walker
Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one reason to lose weight
Replies: 28
Views: 3486

Re: one reason to lose weight

Congratulations on dropping the extra weight.
As an adult I have been as heavy as 250 and as light as 155. When I am injury free and running or cycling daily my weight stays about 185. When I am in recovery mode and can not put in the miles I balloon up a bit.
by dr walker
Fri Aug 13, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a Rifleman - progress
Replies: 20
Views: 2099

Re: Making a Rifleman - progress

Good job Dad.
Great idea on the guitar lesson for shooting.
by dr walker
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some thoughts on shooting with iron sights
Replies: 55
Views: 6991

Re: Some thoughts on shooting with iron sights

Great topic Kirk, I grew up shooting a BB gun with open sights. We would shoot almost everyday. When I progressed to larger rifles I almost exclusively used scopes. I continued to use scoped rifles until about 10 years ago. I started shooting with friends who competed with metallic sighted rifles I ...
by dr walker
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Does anyone have any experience with Echo chainsaws?
Replies: 12
Views: 2263

Re: OT Does anyone have any experience with Echo chainsaws?

I agree completely with OlyinAZ.

To add, I had to deal with Echo customer service in the past. They quickly took care of the issue with no problems.
by dr walker
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Florida Leverguners..WHO'S GOING 08/21/2010 orlando gun show
Replies: 26
Views: 2468

Re: Florida Leverguners....08/21/2010 orlando gun show

I'd love to go to Orlando. I will see what I can do about making that happen. With all the rain we have been getting I have been very busy working, so I am a maybe.
by dr walker
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member here - HOWDY!
Replies: 32
Views: 3300

Re: New Member here - HOWDY!

Howdy, Welcome to the forum.
by dr walker
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to package a gun for shipping.
Replies: 9
Views: 1442

Re: How to package a gun for shipping.

Great packaging and it looks like a great lil rifle too.
by dr walker
Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats the oldest gun you own
Replies: 51
Views: 7896

Re: Whats the oldest gun you own

I dont own any truly old firearms. My oldest would be a Smith and Wesson Victory Model 38. It was shipped in early 1943.
My oldest rifle is a 1962 marlin 39A.
I love looking at the photos some of you guys post of beautiful antique rifles.
by dr walker
Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin 35 Rem. range report
Replies: 10
Views: 1388

Re: New Marlin 35 Rem. range report

Looks like you got it shooting well enough to try it out on some moving targets.
by dr walker
Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1972 circa Marlin 444T
Replies: 15
Views: 1466

Re: New to me 1972 circa Marlin 444T

Another beauty for your collection. Great find.
by dr walker
Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A Survival Rifle
Replies: 18
Views: 4114

Re: Marlin 39A Survival Rifle

In the hollwed out buttstock of one of my rifles I keep tools useful for that particular rifle.
by dr walker
Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy - wanted to say Hi
Replies: 22
Views: 2215

Re: New guy - wanted to say Hi

Welcome to the forum.
by dr walker
Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are your favorite"hunting knives" & where to buy them?
Replies: 38
Views: 4225

Re: What are your favorite"hunting knives" & where to buy them?

For production knives I am happy with Case. There are many better knives available, but no better company for me to support. I like to buy from http://wessonacehardware.com/Store/ I also attend knifemaker guild shows and other events where handmade custom knives can be seen. I usually wander around ...
by dr walker
Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Double Barrel Bolt rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 1310

Re: OT-Double Barrel Bolt rifle

I dont know enough about heavy rifles to choose a caliber, but I'd probably look to 458 and up. From the little that can be seen that is one nice looking rifle. I'd like to see a better view of the bolts and how all that works.
by dr walker
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Shot my class project this last weekend
Replies: 24
Views: 3612

Re: OT Shot my class project this last weekend

Very nice job amd a shooter to boot.
by dr walker
Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Replies: 167
Views: 51075

Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles

Outstanding work!
The model 60 is a beauty. The stock turned out great.
The High Wall is awesome.
Thanks for posting these. Your work is inspiring.
by dr walker
Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Five notches on the rifle stock...
Replies: 11
Views: 1575

Re: Five notches on the rifle stock...

Welcome to the forum. Funny story.
by dr walker
Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hoosier Newbie
Replies: 26
Views: 2387

Re: Hoosier Newbie

Welcome to the forum
by dr walker
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - best beer for the buck
Replies: 33
Views: 3506

Re: OT - best beer for the buck

Busch
by dr walker
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heimo and Edna Korth
Replies: 17
Views: 2700

Re: Heimo and Edna Korth

Rusty- I remembered that show on the Alaskan bush teachers and had wondered if the Korths were one of the families.
by dr walker
Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...
Replies: 89
Views: 8042

Re: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...

I am so sorry Buck. I cant imagine the sorrow. Prayers for you and your family.
by dr walker
Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's a good .44 mag plinking load?
Replies: 25
Views: 3750

Re: What's a good .44 mag plinking load?

I have been using about 8.5 grains of Universal Clays with 240 gr lead bullets.
by dr walker
Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heimo and Edna Korth
Replies: 17
Views: 2700

Re: Heimo and Edna Korth

Hobie-Thanks for sharing that. I used to dream about living in the bush. Now I like a little more comfort. I still love to get out in the semi-wilds back packing and tent camping, but I think I love it because I get to go home after a few days. Warm showers and clean bedding sure are nice after a fe...
by dr walker
Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Help With a Kid
Replies: 23
Views: 3338

Re: Little Help With a Kid

I read to children almost everyday. When my daughter was six her favorite stories were about indians. Most of the books we found were not filled with pictures, but just with a few. She loved the folk stories. Most of our books were bought at library stores and used book stores. I will see if I can g...
by dr walker
Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $50 Elk Hunt.....
Replies: 15
Views: 1622

Re: $50 Elk Hunt.....

Congratulations!!
by dr walker
Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT CONTENDER CARBINE
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

Re: OT CONTENDER CARBINE

I really like the Contender carbine. Great little package. The standard carbine stock fits me very well. As far as which you should get, I dont know.
by dr walker
Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: here's a new levergun for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 592

Re: here's a new levergun for sale

The price seems a couple of bills high, but that is a fine looking rifle. Maybe if they sit on racks for a year or so at that price Cabelas will be ready to close them out for a more reasonable price.
by dr walker
Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Final loads for my old '73 (photos)
Replies: 35
Views: 3507

Re: Final loads for my old '73 (photos)

Great post. I am glad you found an easy load for that fine old gun.
by dr walker
Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am a Newbbie to the leverguns
Replies: 26
Views: 3040

Re: I am a Newbbie to the leverguns

Welcome to the forum.
by dr walker
Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-The perfect day of hunting in Wyoming.
Replies: 7
Views: 767

Re: OT-The perfect day of hunting in Wyoming.

That does sound perfect.
by dr walker
Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the day off and went to the range!
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

Re: Took the day off and went to the range!

Glad you made it to the range. That 92 is a looker and a shooter.
by dr walker
Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tranning your dog to keep away from deer
Replies: 5
Views: 811

Re: tranning your dog to keep away from deer

:lol: That dog didnt know what happened. I hope the dog survived his beating and is now sitting in his comfortable home waiting for his master to take him on a walk.
by dr walker
Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy Birthday RIHMFIRE
Replies: 9
Views: 604

Re: OT Happy Birthday RIHMFIRE

Happy Birthday!!!!
by dr walker
Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-somewhat. How do you store your handguns?
Replies: 25
Views: 2483

Re: OT-somewhat. How do you store your handguns?

I have a few in long term storage. They are filled and coated in grease and kept in metal water proof ammo cans. The others (contenders and other singleshot pistols not included) are in use by me or other family members, so it is just drawers or cabinets. I recently saw one (not in my house) stored ...
by dr walker
Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe OT - Smallest rifle, least recoil for little kid
Replies: 45
Views: 5121

Re: Maybe OT - Smallest rifle, least recoil for little kid

TC contender carbine, There are some light weight tapered barrels out there that get the weight down. A friend of mine set up one in 204 ruger with a light barrel and shortened stock. It is light and handy, probably closer to 5 and half pounds. It can easily be set up with open or peep sights. Calib...
by dr walker
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Camping & trail clearing
Replies: 10
Views: 1133

Re: OT: Camping & trail clearing

21 miles of trail in 2 days, that is some serious work. Great pictures.
by dr walker
Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444 marlins first blood, sambar deer
Replies: 23
Views: 2833

Re: 444 marlins first blood, sambar deer

Great post and pictures. Way to go on getting your deer.
by dr walker
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally going fishing! Back with pics
Replies: 4
Views: 501

Re: Finally going fishing! Back with pics

Great pics! Way to go on getting the kids out and on the water.
by dr walker
Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .243 Win.
Replies: 27
Views: 2847

Re: .243 Win.

T.R.- Nice photos.
by dr walker
Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did fathers day a few hours early this year !
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

Re: Did fathers day a few hours early this year !

That rifle is a beauty. Good job on a cool gift for Dad.
by dr walker
Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I've been certified.
Replies: 19
Views: 2476

Re: OT - I've been certified.

Congratulations.
by dr walker
Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A "suspicious" box arrived this afternoon.
Replies: 41
Views: 5085

Re: A "suspicious" box arrived this afternoon.

Nice looking rifle, sounds like a special one too.
by dr walker
Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .243 Win.
Replies: 27
Views: 2847

Re: .243 Win.

I have used the 243 to take 11 deer and ?? coyotes over several seasons. I have used 70 gr Nosler ballistic tip and 100 gr Winchester bulk. I had one deer have to lay out over night. That was more of a problem with shooting just before dark and less of a problem with the cartridge. The shot went thr...
by dr walker
Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A "suspicious" box arrived this afternoon.
Replies: 41
Views: 5085

Re: A "suspicious" box arrived this afternoon.

Thats just mean. :)
by dr walker
Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
Replies: 137
Views: 16020

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

Yep, .30-30 is one that is under-appreciated. I just heard a story at the range by an 'expert'. He told why he no longer uses a 30-30 for hogs. He shot and hit a hog 3 times and the bullets all bounced off. The bullets didnt even leave a mark on the hog. He watched them bounce off the hog. He then k...
by dr walker
Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alright then - the best beers?
Replies: 48
Views: 4930

Re: Alright then - the best beers?

Sam Adams- most any of them
Yeungling lager or black and tan
any ice cold beer on a sweaty hot day