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- Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does your wife put ‘Garden Gnomes’ in the flower garden…?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 292
Re: Does your wife put ‘Garden Gnomes’ in the flower garden…?
My wife has put all sorts of stuff in the yard and flower beds. But until recently she avoided gnomes. Said she didn’t like them. But she found a “cute” one. Now they seem to be magically appearing everywhere. Next March I intend to salt the earth with leprechauns and let them go at it. Winner takes...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 627
Re: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
I was taught to clean from the chamber forward if possible. So that’s what I do. One piece rod if I can access the breach. A pull through if not. I used homemade devices until bore snake came along. That’s what I use now. The exception would be for serious fouling where the bore snake doesn’t cut it...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honoring ancestors
- Replies: 18
- Views: 599
Re: Honoring ancestors
Scott, you must be so proud of your heritage. It's surely no wonder where the LEO bent came from, but do you still favor a Lone Star? 8) I don’t drink much but yes, I still favor Lone Star beer. I question your Texan heritage. Now don't get upset, let me explain. Eons ago I was stationed in Spain a...
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rough side out holster ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 451
Re: Rough side out holster ?
Only plus is appearance. Harder to keep clean and tends to both show dirt & stains. Also darkens regardless of cleaning product used.
You pretty much have to suede line them to protect blued guns.
You pretty much have to suede line them to protect blued guns.
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Would this hurt a bullet mold?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 332
Re: Would this hurt a bullet mold?
I'm with leave the last ones in the mold group. Again, just the way I was taught. Like cleaning and sighting I haven't found any reason to alter what I was originally taught. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honoring ancestors
- Replies: 18
- Views: 599
Re: Honoring ancestors
His story is so like many others. My paternal grandfather was also gassed in France. With damaged lungs he was hospitalized at Fort Leavenworth. Fort Leavenworth was ground zero for the Spanish flu. He died in early 1919. Wounded and in some cases already dying men were no match for the flu. They di...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: another DNA damager >
- Replies: 1
- Views: 190
Re: another DNA damager >
At what dosage levels?
Remember even baby aspirin is bad. Or was that good? No wait it’s bad. But then they said good. Darn statistics.
Or as the man said. There are three types of lies. Lies, darned lies and statistics.
Remember even baby aspirin is bad. Or was that good? No wait it’s bad. But then they said good. Darn statistics.
Or as the man said. There are three types of lies. Lies, darned lies and statistics.
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1071
Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Yes. That’s the way I was raised.
To add fuel to the fire, I sight in with a cold bore. It takes longer but the first shot is the one that counts.
To add fuel to the fire, I sight in with a cold bore. It takes longer but the first shot is the one that counts.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 924
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1046
Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
Somewhere in between. Some frequently used items are on the bench. But I tend to group tools in calibers. Then again, while I load a number of calibers ranging from .25 acp (yesI am a semi crazy) to 45-70 I don’t experiment much. I find a load that works and stick with it. I guess I look at reloadin...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
- Replies: 20
- Views: 582
Re: My son Jaeger graduates today
Congratulations to him. And yourself for doing s fine job raising him. Plans?
- Tue May 30, 2023 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1073
Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?
Then there is the legal quandary- you give cpr but the brain dies, or broken ribs that lacerate a lung, now the family sues and you have to defend your actions in the hopes of being a decent caring human- and who wins? The lawyers!! Nope! Every state has "Good Samaritan" laws that prevent...
- Tue May 30, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1073
Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?
My percentage is well above the figures listed. Remember what the man said “There are three types of lies. Lies, darned lies and statistics”. So you can take the numbers quoted with a grain of salt. By the way 150,000 out of the entire population is statistically insignificant. Does it work? Sometim...
- Mon May 29, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Crosses Grow on Anzio
- Replies: 4
- Views: 349
Re: The Crosses Grow on Anzio
I’ve never read that before. And the writer would know. Thanks for posting.
- Sat May 27, 2023 2:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ain't this the truth?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 446
Re: Ain't this the truth?
Well, I didn’t get kilt but it was a very painfully learnt lesson.
- Sun May 21, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2799
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
No one seems to be questioning the fit and finish or he reliability. But, they are butt ugly. Even H&R's were pretty ugly with the exception of the 999. Btut they weren't priced in the same realm as S&W's.
- Fri May 19, 2023 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: human genome getting updated
- Replies: 9
- Views: 583
Re: human genome getting updated
Hmm. Where are the follow the science folks on this one? Oh wait, it doesn’t fit their agenda.
- Thu May 18, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gotta love ratchet straps!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 470
Re: Gotta love ratchet straps!
I have used all of the items mentioned for repairs, emergency trail repairs and extrications. But a long time off roader gave me a bit of advice many decades ago. “A 4x4 without a winch is like a condom with a hole in it. It might look good but sooner or later you’re going regret using it”. It was a...
- Mon May 15, 2023 1:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2799
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
they definitely looked hard at H&R revolvers. I'd like to see the lock works.
- Thu May 11, 2023 2:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1085
Re: I'm free .... sort of.
Waffles are okay. But French toast smothered in butter and coated in powdered sugar are my all time favorite breakfast food.
- Thu May 11, 2023 1:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here I sit all broken hearted...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1000
Re: Here I sit all broken hearted...
Geesh! You guys seem to be cursed. I still daily drive my’68 Ford and off road my ‘82 CJ-8. And other than things I broke off road I haven’t had these types of failures. But I also check my fluids at every fill up, tires at least weekly and change oil religiously at 3000 miles. Trannys get regular f...
- Mon May 08, 2023 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2910
Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
In the spirit of what the OP ask, .357 mag. However I would prefer in in my Desert Eagle over any of my wonderful S&W revolvers. The DE has a higher capacity and more rapid reloading.
- Mon May 01, 2023 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The great MSG Hoax of 1968
- Replies: 10
- Views: 737
Re: The great MSG Hoax of 1968
Not all was a crock. I have a sensitivity to MSG. It causes my tongue to swell to a point it presses painfully against my teeth, even leaving indentations on my tongue.
Like pretty much everything, there is someone out there that can’t tolerate it.
Like pretty much everything, there is someone out there that can’t tolerate it.
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1132
Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)
Prayers up. Waiting to know if you’ll see is hell. Hang in there and know folks are pulling for you.
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sudden Loss...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 840
Re: Sudden Loss...
Sorry to hear. Prayers up.
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at 7.62 SLR/MSRs. Opinions, thoughts, experiences
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1078
Re: Looking at 7.62 SLR/MSRs. Opinions, thoughts, experiences
In 7.62 I have a strong affinity for the Springfield M1A. But that's driven by experience. I've never fired any other "battle rifles" in 7.62. I picked up a Scout Squad when they first came out. I liked the handling of the slightly shorter barrel ove the ful sized M1A. The, even shorter, S...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yuck....'mushroom season...'
- Replies: 8
- Views: 424
Re: Yuck....'mushroom season...'
Eons ago my folks had a couple of properties in the Big Bear area. One had a small two room cabin (hey, the women really wanted a separate bathroom). The other was unimproved and "outside of town". I can only remember one incident at the cabin. It was a pretty big lot. It ws flat (not all ...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Schofield
- Replies: 14
- Views: 670
Re: Schofield
Being a southpaw I've always like top breaks. My first was an H&R 999, followed by a number of Webleys and Enfields. That said, I've have never cared for the grip of the Smith and Wesson top breaks. The Russian model being the most ungainly for me. However, had I been around in the later 1800's ...
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In search of old 35mm SLR lenses
- Replies: 4
- Views: 273
Re: In search of old 35mm SLR lenses
After digital took over you ccould get SLR lenses for a song. And I'm talking top of the line $1000 + lenses for about $100. Folks were trading them in for new digital cameras like crazy. I figured it was time to get some really good lenses for my Cannon A1E. I spent less than $300 and got 5 top of ...
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TIN CAN SHOOT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1253
Re: TIN CAN SHOOT
I used screw top bottles about half full of water with a couple of alkaseltzer inside makes a pretty spectacular target.
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sunday Nights 60 Years Ago
- Replies: 9
- Views: 615
Re: Sunday Nights 60 Years Ago
One thing about Ed, he had everything from plate spinners to the hottest rock and roll groups. It really was a family show for the entire family.
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 2:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snub nose 45 LC
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1640
Re: Snub nose 45 LC
I really like mt CA Southpaw. But it’s only .38 spl. I put my bid in with them for lefty Bulldog.
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Henry
- Replies: 5
- Views: 383
Re: New Henry
Interesting. I'd like to see a few before saying anything more.
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steak Grilling
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1526
Re: Steak Grilling
Hmm, lots of overthinking on a simple task.
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steak Grilling
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1526
Re: Steak Grilling
A little salt, a little pepper. Cooked over charcoal medium rare. All that other stuff just hides the flavor of the meat. If you have to hide the flavor you aren't using good meat.
- Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS disturbances in the force
- Replies: 12
- Views: 786
Re: USPS disturbances in the force
Sadly, the USPS is likely the most inefficient and corrupt federal organization. Old Ben is rolling in his grave.
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need prayers for a friend
- Replies: 18
- Views: 613
Re: Need prayers for a friend
Prayers up. HE knows who our prayers are for.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wife's permission.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 332
Re: Wife's permission.....
I like this guy. He makes sense. I wonder how long he will last.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tubi
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1091
Re: tubi
Gave it a try. Not bad. I don't have any paid services except Prime and then only because it comes with the account. There is so much free content out there I can't understand why folks pay.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scheduled for RFA in my legs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 544
Re: Scheduled for RFA in my legs
Best of luck on your procedure, prayers in bound.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1973
Re: new Colt double action - 3" or 6" bbl if u can only get one?
My Python is a 4". I've handled the 6" and the snubby version (2.5"?). The .357 is very accurate and handles sweetly from the 4". It's a shame Colt didn't release it in that length. I guess they were trying to appeal to the CCW and target crowds. For a lot of years when I would g...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ever Wonder Where The Term 'Dum Dum Bullet' Came From?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 433
Re: Ever Wonder Where The Term 'Dum Dum Bullet' Came From?
I believe the name Dum Dum was that of the arsenal that produced them.
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe some serious good news for Commiefornia!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 411
Re: Maybe some serious good news for Commiefornia!
Sadly, the government of this state thinks that the U S Constitution doesn’t apply to them. They’ve already said they’ll fight the ruling if only to delay the inevitable. Instead of allowing time to appeal before the ruling these things should take effect immediately. They don’t have any legal groun...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe some serious good news for Commiefornia!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 411
Re: Maybe some serious good news for Commiefornia!
We here remain hopeful.
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns and sex... or maybe 'guns and gender'...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 416
Re: Guns and sex... or maybe 'guns and gender'...
I don't name inanimate objects. Take cars for instance. My Jeep is referred to as "the Jeep", my LTD II as "the Ford", and my Tacoma as "the pickup". Although technically the Jeep is also a pickup, but wiith a 4" long bed and a CJ body it's a legal distinction if a...
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CAPSTICK
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1386
Re: CAPSTICK
I just re-read a Peter Hathaway Capstick book called "Death in the Long Grass", one of several of his books I bought decades ago. In recent years some have disparaged Capstick's work, saying he was a drunk who hung out in Nairobi bars listening to hunters talk about their adventures and t...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miracle of Modern Medicine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 621
Re: Miracle of Modern Medicine
Glad you’re feeling better. I didn’t realize just how much my heart valve calcification was effecting me until they replaced it. While there the did 3 bypasses. None of it was immediately life threatening and the valve had been monitored for years. The advantage of this monitoring is that I never ha...
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1366
Re: Shooting advice for a 1911 45
I agree with anticipation of recoil.
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Searching for a specific lever action rifle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 985
Re: Searching for a specific lever action rifle
Here is one thing that bothers me with Mossberg and other lever action rifles; area around locking plate or lugs slot(s) isn't reinforced. IMO, it should be like on Winchester Big Bore. Yeah, some will say that this is enough steel. If it's enough, it certainly doesn't look good, it could be improv...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Life Advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 363
Re: Life Advice
Good advice but too complicated.
Two men taught me the lessons I have ever “NEEDED”.
Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it. My dad.
Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark. The old Sarge.
Two men taught me the lessons I have ever “NEEDED”.
Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it. My dad.
Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark. The old Sarge.