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by Mokwaw
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Checking back in....
Replies: 4
Views: 746

Checking back in....

Been off here for quite sometime. My PC picked up a Trogan virus and I refused to pay the ransom to get it back. My entire drive was wiped out. Many dollars later and a new PC, I got back online and had a very hard time trying to find all my old info. Anyway, good to be back and see many names I rec...
by Mokwaw
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrel? hunting.
Replies: 34
Views: 3028

Re: Squirrel? hunting.

Batman1939 has it right....13 lined ground squirrels....when I was still working the tank yard was infested with them....they riddled the tank dikes really bad....it became part of my duty to shoot them with my scoped air rifle...since it was not a firearm and used .17 soft lead pellets the company ...
by Mokwaw
Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful, and.......
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Be careful, and.......

...enjoy the holidays.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, and HAPPY NEW YEAR .


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by Mokwaw
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rats in my loading room.
Replies: 12
Views: 1707

Re: Rats in my loading room.

The mice and rats have started moving in from the fields here since starting getting cold. I use some stuff called RATMAX made by Enforcer Products. Little poison pellets in separate bags, just cut a hole in the bag and the rats do the rest. Stuff works great, and best thing is the rats and mice dis...
by Mokwaw
Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I tried Kraut
Replies: 57
Views: 4720

Re: I tried Kraut

I have always loved kraut, even since I was a kid. Grandma had a secret way of fixing it, she used sliced up weenies, cause sausage wasn't always avail. Even after I grew up, if Grandma knew I was coming for Sunday dinner, there was always a big bowl of kraut and weenies fixed especially for me. She...
by Mokwaw
Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advise.......
Replies: 8
Views: 1345

Need advise.......

Hi all, haven't posted for a while, but been lurking. Need some advise on installing a new battery in my truck. My truck is a 2001 Chevy 1/2 ton with V-8. My question is, do I need to keep juice on the system while changing the battery out to keep the computer alive??? I changed out the battery on a...
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a lever gun....Ruger .22 pistol
Replies: 11
Views: 1576

Re: Not a lever gun....Ruger .22 pistol

Thanks all for your help...I had checked on Gunbroker and Gunsamerica but there was no current sales on either. I got the gun BACK for $300. The story is this. I bought the gun new back in 'o2, never had a chance to take it out and shoot it. My old friend and his wife came for a visit from Illinois ...
by Mokwaw
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a lever gun....Ruger .22 pistol
Replies: 11
Views: 1576

Not a lever gun....Ruger .22 pistol

Hey guys anybody know what the going price for a Ruger MK2 stainless 5 1/2 bull barrel with original plastic case handbook papers etc....this gun is unfired new in the box.....any help appreciated......thanks????????
by Mokwaw
Fri May 25, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lone Ranger Rides again
Replies: 17
Views: 3122

Re: Lone Ranger Rides again

I love the harmonica...I have 6 or 7, but I have recently become a fan of the pan flute, very relaxing and soulful tune..................

www.youtube.com/watchtv?v=Z1lTXhXTasA


...give this one a listen.
by Mokwaw
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: an inconvenient question #1
Replies: 23
Views: 2824

Re: an inconvenient question #1

I'm really in the dark about these new electric cars, someone please get me up to speed. My question is: Don't they have some kind of alternator/generator on them to keep the batteries charged while they are being driven ? Holy stuff I remember having a generator on my old bicycle that was operated ...
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 rifle for hunting
Replies: 67
Views: 7290

Re: 22 rifle for hunting

My 2 favorites are my Marlin 39 Mountie using Winchester T22 ammo. My old Remington 572 pump using Remington high velocity shorts.
by Mokwaw
Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice on 44MAG wheelgun
Replies: 52
Views: 6930

Re: Advice on 44MAG wheelgun

Save your money and buy the Smith & Wesson, IT'S WHAT YOU WANT and you won't be happy with anything else.

I've had Rugers.The Rugers are tank tough but they went to new homes.

My Smith stays with me, even after 30 yrs. IT'S WHAT I WANTED. Nickel plated 4" 29-2.
by Mokwaw
Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: way ot and obscure
Replies: 27
Views: 2553

Re: way ot and obscure

Seems the squirrels in this area have moved into town. You can walk the woods for a couple hours and maybe spot 2-3. Take a drive thru town and they are every where. Could fill the limit real easy if allowed, several times. Of course the town folks feed them with corn they buy etc. but then they com...
by Mokwaw
Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2012 WalMartians Intrduced
Replies: 21
Views: 5026

Re: 2012 WalMartians Intrduced

That fellow in the first pic looks like a local we have here. His name is Fred and a likable sort of fellow. He rides a Honda Valkrye almost year round except in the snow and drives a 78 Ford 3/4 ton all painted with Daisies. He says he dresses and acts this way so people will think he's crazy and l...
by Mokwaw
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter Arms Pitbull
Replies: 14
Views: 2381

Re: Charter Arms Pitbull

Why not just go with one in ,44 special. Like guido I don't have anything in .40, but I'm set up to load .44 and .38. .45 acp would also be interesting.
by Mokwaw
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dogs, high-frequency sound, and parts sources...
Replies: 12
Views: 2183

Re: Dogs, high-frequency sound, and parts sources...

The buried wire electric fence worked real good for my beagle. Unless the female 1/2 mile down the road was in heat. Then he just charged full speed and crossed it anyway. They start out with a warning beep about 2 feet from the wire, then about 1 foot from the wire it hits with a healthy electric &...
by Mokwaw
Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello
Replies: 32
Views: 4117

Re: Hello

Hello and welcome from another Hoosier. .22's are the best way to start no matter what kind it is. You get to shoot hundreds of rounds for little cost and not much noise, and they're just plain good fun.
by Mokwaw
Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wild boar
Replies: 11
Views: 1910

Re: wild boar

Shoot them right behind the ear, won't have to worry about enough gun or tracking wounded hog.
by Mokwaw
Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indiana Firearms opener....
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Re: Indiana Firearms opener....

Geez...I hate getting older. The actual shooting didn't start until this morning (Saturday). I guess all those guys were hanging stands or setting up blinds. Maybe it's a good thing that I can't walk the woods, I would have been a day early, and I don't think the Game Warden would take age into cons...
by Mokwaw
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Metal Detectors? I'm interested
Replies: 10
Views: 1599

Re: Metal Detectors? I'm interested

I have has 4 metal detectors over the last 40 yrs or so. 2 were Whites and 2 were Garretts. I like the Whites far better than the Garretts. Treasure hunting is lots of fun, never know what you might pull out of the ground. I have found numerous coins, rings, half a round ball mold, and various other...
by Mokwaw
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indiana Firearms opener....
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Indiana Firearms opener....

It's 0700 in Indiana, full moon in the western sky, just starting to pink up in the eastern sky. The roads are busy this A.M. with trucks full of hunters heading to their favorite spots. I have state owned property on 3 sides of me, should be hearing the first shots before long. I am very jealous ac...
by Mokwaw
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of reloading press do you have?
Replies: 56
Views: 5892

Re: What kind of reloading press do you have?

I use my old Lyman single stage the most, bought it over 40 yrs ago when I was 16 yrs old and first started reloading. Had a Dillon 550 for a few years, was real nice for loading lots brass in a single setting. Sold it after my shooting volume dropped. Also, use a Lee hand press sometimes, nice and ...
by Mokwaw
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pendulum Waves
Replies: 17
Views: 2246

Re: Pendulum Waves

Amazing..............


66GTO.........you nailed it.



Rusty.....there is a replica of that pendulum hanging in the cave at Mermac Caverns in Missouri, does the same thing.
by Mokwaw
Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boyd's stocks.............
Replies: 0
Views: 932

Boyd's stocks.............

Hi all, I know this is basically a levergun forum. But, I'm sure there are probably several who own one or more of the Marlin camp carbines in either .45 or 9mm. Over on the Marlin Owners forum under other Marlins there is a thread discussing getting Boyd's to make laminate replacement stocks for th...
by Mokwaw
Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Question re:microphones..????
Replies: 2
Views: 819

OT: Question re:microphones..????

Question for you electronic guru's..??? My church uses a Peavey PM16s podium microphone at the Pastor's pulpit. It recently quit working. I went to Peavey's on line site and they don't show a PM16s any longer but they have a Peavey PM18s listed. Is the PM18s a direct replacement for the PM16s. I hav...
by Mokwaw
Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Skinning Walnuts
Replies: 25
Views: 3444

Re: OT- Skinning Walnuts

Bumper crop of walnuts this year in my area. All the trees along the roadsides have hundreds of nuts laying on the ground could use a small scoop shovel to pick them up. Problem is I just don't care for the taste of walnuts, too bitter. Guess maybe could scoop up a few buckets and see if there is a ...
by Mokwaw
Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Movie Recommendations, 2 excellent films
Replies: 5
Views: 1269

Re: OT-Movie Recommendations, 2 excellent films

I second Shooter's recommendation of COURAGEOUS. Went last Saturday night with our church group. It's a must see, if you have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews or if you are involved with kids in anyway from toddlers thru adult. It is a must see.
by Mokwaw
Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your .22LR trail gun?
Replies: 61
Views: 10133

Re: What's your .22LR trail gun?

Triggernosis..........................I carry my M34 in a Bianchi #5BHL for small revolver. Rides high and tight, with a slight forward cant. Easily covered by long shirt tail or jacket if need be. Excellent fit and has safety strap with thumb break.
by Mokwaw
Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your .22LR trail gun?
Replies: 61
Views: 10133

Re: What's your .22LR trail gun?

Like Lefty Dude...my M34 S&W 4" does it for me, when I do my part, although that is becoming more difficult with these 60 yr old eyes. It has put many squirrels and rabbits in the pot, and left a few feral cats, and a couple of overly aggressive dogs in the woods. I've carried it for over 3...
by Mokwaw
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Charles Askins New Service Colt King's Conversion.
Replies: 32
Views: 5629

Re: OT- Charles Askins New Service Colt King's Conversion.

That's a good looking revolver, but I don't think I would chop the trigger guard either. I read UNREPENTANT SINNER, seems as though Mr.Askins was the type of man needed to do the job at hand that the times called for (ready and willing to kill, without a second thought). He admitted to killing a num...
by Mokwaw
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - General Motors
Replies: 29
Views: 3635

Re: OT - General Motors

I don't think that's true. There is a GM truck plant in Ft. Wayne, In. if they were going to stop production for an entire year it would put a couple of thousand people out of work. The Local News people would have been all over that, and there hasn't been a peep. Presently GM is still running 3 shi...
by Mokwaw
Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - Stevens 311 / 410-GOT IT
Replies: 20
Views: 2524

Re: PRICE CHECK - Stevens 311 / 410

I've been wanting one of those. I would jump on that with both feet, and smile all the way home. They just don't seem to come up for sale around here.
by Mokwaw
Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- She's home! All went well. Thanks!
Replies: 34
Views: 4247

Re: OT- She's home! All went well. Thanks!

Great news and prayers for the chemo and heart condition will continue.
by Mokwaw
Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally OT- Vehicle A/C help
Replies: 6
Views: 1262

Re: Totally OT- Vehicle A/C help

Find yourself a small piece of rubber 1/4 inch or so thick, and a small piece of aluminum (pop can). Put the rubber first then the aluminum directly over the hole the use a hose clamp and tighten down firmly. This is a basic temporary fix we used on active pipelines that were under pressure.
by Mokwaw
Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contender .444 Marlin barrel
Replies: 14
Views: 4268

Re: Contender .444 Marlin barrel

I misunderstood, I thought it was unlocking with .444. That is a mystery. Still I would look at the locking bolt and spring, or the locking shelf on the frame. One other thought, is the pivot pin that holds the barrel to the frame a reasonably tight fit (no wobble, etc.) maybe the hole thru the fram...
by Mokwaw
Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contender .444 Marlin barrel
Replies: 14
Views: 4268

Re: Contender .444 Marlin barrel

It's been many years since I messed with Contenders, but here's a maybe. Since the barrel was originally a .44 mag the spring for the locking bolt may not be strong enough, now this is just a maybe, but perhaps a spring for the 45/70 Contender may work, or a spring for one of the other hard recoilin...
by Mokwaw
Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A question about Theodore Roosevelt
Replies: 16
Views: 3351

Re: OT: A question about Theodore Roosevelt

I don't know how factual it is (probably not much) but, in the movie ROUGH RIDERS he is leading the volunteers thru the Cuba jungle, his saber gets him tripped up, he takes it off, sticks it in the ground, then goes on without it.........
by Mokwaw
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - went fishing ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Re: OT - went fishing ...

Friend of mine in Illinois catches a lot of carp on limb lines along river bank. He fillets them, then pickles the fillets. The pickling process gets rid of all those tiny bones carp have and you can eat them right from the jar or even roll them in flour and flash fry them, they make for some very t...
by Mokwaw
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A simple but effective backstop
Replies: 10
Views: 1929

Re: A simple but effective backstop

Not very mobile, but I stacked up old railroad ties here at my place. They're about 6 feet high and 3 ties deep, after 22 yrs they're getting to the point of needing to be replaced, but there are tons of them avail from property owners who have the abandon RR right of ways on their property.
by Mokwaw
Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry M., ...anybody? - Factory .44 Magnum (Medium Loading)
Replies: 9
Views: 1740

Re: Terry M., ...anybody? - Factory .44 Magnum (Medium Loading)

Yes, I remember those loads too. As stated above 9 grs, Unique and the 250 gr. Kieth bullet, that's the load I use most and will do for anything I'm going to shoot at.
by Mokwaw
Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Movie Recommendation: Tracker
Replies: 7
Views: 1443

Re: OT-Movie Recommendation: Tracker

Thanks Ji, must be fairly popular movie. I sent it to my queue, and it went to the saved list, availability unknown. Oh well, some thing to look forward to.
by Mokwaw
Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII U.S marked Win 1894?
Replies: 13
Views: 3405

Re: WWII U.S marked Win 1894?

I recall reading a story, I think in American Rifleman, about U.S.Govt. use of 94's. They were issued to guards at bases and other such places, so the battle rifles could be issued to fighting men. They used them along with shotguns and the Riesing submachine guns instead of the M1's.
by Mokwaw
Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My cats must be defective .... ;)
Replies: 45
Views: 5334

Re: OT: My cats must be defective .... ;)

Hi Joe, I don't think your cat is defective, just smart. That appears to be a full grown rabbit, and it wouldn't take long for it to whoop a cat, may even send that cat packing with it's innards dragging behind it if that rabbit can get it's rear feet into the cat's belly and start kicking. Seen my ...
by Mokwaw
Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who needs gun powder?
Replies: 49
Views: 7570

Re: Who needs gun powder?

I had an RWS 45 ? might have been a 48 don't remember for sure. It was instant death on starlings, and took many rabbits with it too. Traded it to a friend and warned him it was not the typical BB gun he was used to. One day he looked out in his garden and saw the neighbor's cat taking a dump, he go...
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RETRO - Marlin 444P "FINISHED"
Replies: 62
Views: 7258

Re: RETRO - Marlin 444P

Let us know how that 18 3/4 shoots once you get it back together. I had the second model .444 (no monte carlo cheek piece). I bought it used from the original owner. When he showed me the terminal power those bullets had (turned a cinder block into dust) I didn't argue price, and took it home the sa...
by Mokwaw
Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 20
Views: 2660

Re: Prayer request

Done.
by Mokwaw
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: No lever guns involved....
Replies: 7
Views: 1260

OT: No lever guns involved....

..but had the honor of introducing 3 new shooters to the fun of busting some clay birds with a shotgun. Yestarday after church, some of the congregation gathered for our 5th annual Father's Day cookout and informal trap shoot. There were some new people who came. Two of the new shooters were young m...
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Marlin Owners Forum
Replies: 95
Views: 17754

Re: OT: Marlin Owners Forum

I check in on the MO forum occasionally. I only check out the section for "OTHER MARLINS". I have a Marlin Camp 9, and have gleaned a lot of info for that rifle from there.
by Mokwaw
Wed May 18, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 9 days
Replies: 21
Views: 3109

Re: OT: 9 days

Fare Well Jeremy. Been good meeting up with you. Hope you like your new station. Rich