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by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco’s book on CD ROM
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Re: Paco’s book on CD ROM

Same here, couldn’t get it to work.

Edit: Found the order link at the top! Guess I should open my eyes more! :)
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double Rifle
Replies: 19
Views: 2430

Re: Double Rifle

Interesting, however not at that price.
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gettysburg: Animated Battle Map
Replies: 8
Views: 1313

Re: Gettysburg: Animated Battle Map

Very cool! Thanks!
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Sep 04, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco’s book on CD ROM
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Re: Paco’s book on CD ROM

Thanks!
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Sep 02, 2019 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco’s book on CD ROM
Replies: 5
Views: 1566

Paco’s book on CD ROM

Hey All,
I’ve looked a bunch of places in the search feature for information, coming up with little.

Can I still order/buy a copy of his CD?

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Sep 02, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TRAPPERS
Replies: 9
Views: 1390

Re: TRAPPERS

Love ‘em!
I have two, building a third.
by CEMENTHEAD
Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peggy McPherson went home to the Father
Replies: 29
Views: 4840

Re: Peggy McPherson went home to the Father

Condolences to all that knew her......
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How We Order A Meal In Texas
Replies: 27
Views: 3916

Re: How We Order A Meal In Texas

That was great!!! :lol:
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday CEMENTHEAD.
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Re: Happy Birthday CEMENTHEAD.

Thank you for the birthday wishes! It was great!!

Thanks again, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting
Replies: 56
Views: 7081

Re: Bolt action caliber for North American hunting

Just my opinion Mike.... I think a stainless barreled action, internal magazine,(your choice...Rem, Win or others), Cerakoted Satin Black, dropped into a laminated stock. Good 4x scope (or variable), with excellent detachable mounts including Talley or Brockman backup peep sight and a banded front s...
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30/30 or .308
Replies: 30
Views: 5002

Re: 30/30 or .308

308 is more versatile. However I feel that the 30-30 is more of a hunters gun. At least because of nostalgic reasons. Pick which one makes you happy and go have fun!
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixed power scopes
Replies: 21
Views: 6057

Re: Fixed power scopes

+1 on the 2.5x Leupold!!
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mescalero?
Replies: 40
Views: 6248

Re: Mescalero?

I'm saddened to hear of his passing. He was one of the finest gentlemen I've spoken to. He will be missed.

R.I.P.
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speer .358" bullets
Replies: 2
Views: 1019

Speer .358" bullets

Hey All! Hope your holiday went well! Wandered down to my local LGS to pick up some Speer .358" 180gr HCFN for my 35 R.E.M., as I was running low. What a shock to see the price has went waaay up! 37.99 for a 100 count box! WOW! I guess it's been a while since I bought any. I picked up two boxes...
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Recall Saga continues.....
Replies: 17
Views: 2845

Re: Remington Recall Saga continues.....

I'm with Tycer, get a Timney and be done with it.

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Tue May 20, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington recall???
Replies: 21
Views: 2539

Re: Remington recall???

One of my Remingtons fell into that recall. So after hearing a ton of horror stories, I decided to not send it back, I replaced the trigger with a Timney. Couldn't be happier.

Good luck, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moose Rifle
Replies: 34
Views: 3389

Re: Moose Rifle

270 with a 150gr Nosler Partition and you will have yourself any Moose that walks.

Have fun, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please don't hate me!!! Updated picked up today
Replies: 78
Views: 6665

Re: Please don't hate me!!!

James Calhoon does a modified bolt handle (exchange)and lower scope mounts if anybody is interested. :D

Here's the link:

http://www.jamescalhoon.com/pricelist.php

Good stuff in my opinion.

Have fun, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Once In Every 823 Years
Replies: 17
Views: 2767

Re: Once In Every 823 Years

Hey Pete!

You forgot R.I. still celebrates VJ day !!
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday GaCop and CEMENTHEAD.
Replies: 7
Views: 1368

Re: Happy Birthday GaCop and CEMENTHEAD.

Thank you all !
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..
Replies: 84
Views: 8719

Re: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..

Condolences.................
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK-------I've Had It
Replies: 18
Views: 2167

Re: OK-------I've Had It

Chipmunks are hell on anything electrical. I take care of them with a 5 gallon bucket and sunflower seeds.

Good luck, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will the Winchester 30-30 ever make a comback?
Replies: 60
Views: 5684

Re: Will the Winchester 30-30 ever make a comback?

I don't think it went anywhere! :D

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Win 94 Takedown 450 Marlin caliber
Replies: 39
Views: 6856

Re: New Win 94 Takedown 450 Marlin caliber

BenT wrote:What amazed me is that it is the standard 94 receiver not the big bore , which one would expect with the higher pressure of the 450 Marlin.

I may be wrong, however I think it's the stronger steels and better tolerances.

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I thought it was just EBR's!
Replies: 19
Views: 1859

Re: I thought it was just EBR's!

currently at 1500.00+ .....the thing that caught my eye was the "reserve NOT met" :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

PT Barnum was right........... :roll:

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taking a break for a bit.
Replies: 22
Views: 1567

Re: Taking a break for a bit.

Mike,
Have a safe and fruitful trip!! See ya when you return! Godspeed !!

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday CEMENTHEAD.
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: Happy Birthday CEMENTHEAD.

Thank you for the Birthday Wishes!!

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I hate shotgun slugs..........
Replies: 26
Views: 3763

Re: Why I hate shotgun slugs..........

Put your barrel in padded vise, saturate the bore with Kroil. Chuck up a rod in a portable drill, attatch your bronze jag, wrap a patch around it and give it a go with JB paste. Nice and slow, full length strokes. My 12 gauge Rem 870 did the same as yours. 20 minutes with the JB and the tendancy to ...
by CEMENTHEAD
Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody collect Ginseng?
Replies: 13
Views: 1181

Re: Anybody collect Ginseng?

My first Ex-FIL, A Korean, was in the ginseng tea business. I had access to all the free Instant Ginseng Tea I could drink. Tasted like mud tea, and I could not tell that it did any good. My memory is getting so bad, I may give it another chance if I could know that it would really help, or, is it ...
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: North of Amarillo?
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

Re: North of Amarillo?

Thanks for all the answers! I think it might turn into a two week trip through Colorado, Oklahoma, N. Texas, and New Mexico. :lol:

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: North of Amarillo?
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

North of Amarillo?

:D Hey all! Anyone live in this area? I've been enamored with this area recently. Just wondering what's to do in that area? hunting/fishing/hiking/camping, etc also the panhandle of Oklahoma too. Thinking of planning a trip that direction. What ya say anyone......... Thanks, Tom .....AKA "the W...
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New kid - new 94
Replies: 20
Views: 2503

Re: New kid - new 94

Welcome !!
:D
Thanks for posting! Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Re: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics

Very nice indeed. I didn't see it in the thread - can you give us the name of the smith? Thanks, Oly Thanks Oly, He does good work. He doesn't have a business per se. He is a trained gunsmith that works out of his home. He mostly works on his own and his family's. I'll pass it along that your inter...
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Re: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics

Pete44ru wrote:Nice, Tom - Whadidjya name the baby ? :D . :D

.

Jack Handy !!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by CEMENTHEAD
Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Re: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics

It started out as a beater, now it's more handy beater. :D :lol: :D Not a bad conversion for $100.00. LOL. :wink:

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Re: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics

Well the work is 90% done. The 'smith had me take it to the range and shoot/function check it. The first 3 shots @ 50 yards with Rem 170's printed a 1-1/8" triangle.....good start! :D Camera took a Schnauzer, however I tried Federal and Winchester 170's....great news they printed right on top o...
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 WIN-130 gr Speer FP?
Replies: 4
Views: 1396

30-30 WIN-130 gr Speer FP?

Hey to All!

Just a quick question...anyone using the Speer 130gr JFP in their 30-30?

:D

Thanks for any info you may provide, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Re: Finally gonna do it..........

Pete44ru wrote:When's that baby due ? ;) . :mrgreen:

.
Not soon enough Pete!!

:lol: :D :lol: :D :lol:

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Finally gonna do it..........UPDATE w/pics

:D Hello to All, I took my beater 336 Marlin, in 30-30, to the 'smith for a chop job. I've always been curious as to having a rifle caliber trapper. She' going to be bobbed to 16-3/4" so I can keep 5 in the tube. She had a preference to Federal 170's and Remington 170 CoreLokts. Hope it doesn't...
by CEMENTHEAD
Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rust on a Remington 870
Replies: 15
Views: 2500

Re: Rust on a Remington 870

Remington will tell you to remove the stocks and soak the entire weapon in RemOil....let it sit overnight standing up and wipe it down with a lint free cloth moistened with RemOil. Re-assemble and it's usually good for about 6-8 months of use or storage. :shock: I know it sounds like a pain, however...
by CEMENTHEAD
Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best pump shotgun
Replies: 61
Views: 8000

Re: Best pump shotgun

without question ....... Remington 870

:D

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Thu May 24, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would your ideal Moose gun/caliber be?
Replies: 65
Views: 9871

Re: What would your ideal Moose gun/caliber be?

Ok, I'll bite......

Levergun : Marlin, 45-70 or 35 Rem

Bolt : Any, in 9.3x62 with a 286gr Partition@2350fps

:D

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat May 05, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sub 4" handguns...
Replies: 20
Views: 2561

Re: Sub 4" handguns...

Count me in for Ruger SP101. I have a 3" 357 that is a gun I refuse to part with. I agree also with the fact mine likes 158 grain or larger bullets.

Have fun. Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What controlled expansion 30-30 - more ?s
Replies: 27
Views: 4017

Re: What controlled expansion 30-30 - more ?s

Mike the Buffalo Bore load is good. I like to add Remington 170 Core Lokts as well. My family has used them up to cows and smaller bull elk.

Have fun, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honey where's my hot 454 Casull Ammo and the .410 shotgun ?
Replies: 39
Views: 3847

Re: Honey where's my hot 454 Casull Ammo and the .410 shotgun ?

well that was....ummmm....interesting :?

Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?about Speer 170gr JFP (.308")
Replies: 16
Views: 2541

Re: ?about Speer 170gr JFP (.308")

Buck Elliott wrote:
Nath wrote:My old Speer manual list that bullet for 307 loads!

N.
As does the Speer #14 Manual...
This should be a good match up. The 307 Win is basically the same cartridge as the 308 Win. Same dies. Maybe 2400 fps is more realistic to shoot for.

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?about Speer 170gr JFP (.308")
Replies: 16
Views: 2541

Re: ?about Speer 170gr JFP (.308")

DerekR wrote:What powder were you thinking of using?
I was thinking TAC, BL-C(2) or Varget. Those are what I have on hand right now.

I think this bullet will hold up fairly well. I'm going to call Speer Monday morning and talk with their techs.

Thanks, Tom
by CEMENTHEAD
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?about Speer 170gr JFP (.308")
Replies: 16
Views: 2541

?about Speer 170gr JFP (.308")

Hey All, I've been thinking of toning down my 308 Win loads a bit in my Remington 7600. The question is "can I use the Speer 170 gr JFP at about 2500fps and not have a failure"? I was envisioning a 250 yard or less load. This would cover 95% of my hunting needs, no elk, just deer and hogs....
by CEMENTHEAD
Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round balls in shotguns
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Re: Round balls in shotguns

Stan,
They like alot of choking, use a full or superfull turkey choke. You should get all 3 balls in about 4-6" at 40-50 yards. No kidding. A friend of mine uses them for deer and they are absolutely devastating. :shock:

Good luck and have fun, Tom