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by cas
Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever guns as Curios and Relics
Replies: 5
Views: 1345

Anything made before Jan 1958.
by cas
Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT'ish - Top ten movie guns
Replies: 33
Views: 6651

I also think the Wave Motion Gun, from Space Cruiser Yamato/ Starblazers stands out:[/quot http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/hagler1966/Starblazers/WG1.jpg :shock: OMG A Starblazers reference. Not something I thought I'd run across here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty-1zWsXFNs&feature=re...
by cas
Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

Just a point to back up my not liking Oly. Last night I got around to fiddling with the upper I picked up. Went to put the rear sight on the flat top rail.. It barely fits. I had to give it a few love taps with the wooden handle of hammer to get it to go on. I've had that sight on 4 other uppers, al...
by cas
Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 22 Years Ago Today...Challenger
Replies: 21
Views: 3254

I was in High School.. stayed home that day for some reason, maybe a snow storm. Had spent the day and the night before assembling an R/C car kit and had gone outside to take some photos of it in the snow. When I came back in, I sat down and watched the launch. Every once in a while I'll come across...
by cas
Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forming brass for .218 Bee
Replies: 5
Views: 5489

I haven't done that, but I have formed .17 Ackley Bee brass from .218 Bee Brass... which leads to my real point/question... why not just buy ,218 bee brass?

Yes, .218 Bee brass is about $10 more per hundred than 32-20 and 25-20, but I think that would be $10 well spent to avoid the extra work.
by cas
Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

That one's been around for quite a while. Bushmaster made one years ago too, which is why I was surprised by the fuss about the H&K and POF uppers.
by cas
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

"BATTLE RIFLE. Yes, except I can't expect to ever participate in a trench battle in my lifetime" My comment about it being a horrible design for a combat weapon was made , obviously because it is our nations main battle rifle, and not directed specifically at you. Myself, I've gone with t...
by cas
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Seven Samarai
Replies: 8
Views: 1505

I saw the second remake, the sci-fi version. (Star Wars) Mmm... not really. Lucas says the idea was influenced by Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress." http://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/misc/HiddenfortPoster.jpg And while I've never read anything to back up the theory.. I swear he got the ...
by cas
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

I think the "it's sh*ts where it eats" gas system is the lesser of the evils. I'm not crazy about the multi spline rotary bolt either. The biggest flaw in the design IHMO is all the space above the bolt. The fact that a base over bolt jam is even possible boggles the mind. I've seen it tak...
by cas
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, about buying that AR-15................
Replies: 23
Views: 3524

AJMD429 wrote:Then you get no cheap surplus ammo though.
That doesn't seem to exist anymore. .308 is worse yet. I'm still crying over the South African battle packs I sold for gas money last summer. They're now selling for 3 times what I got for them. :cry:
by cas
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Seven Samarai
Replies: 8
Views: 1505

+1 :wink:


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by cas
Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Vel ammo---------------OT
Replies: 8
Views: 1760

I don't believe Mr. Jurras is registered on this version of the Leverguns forum.


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by cas
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

No set company, I've used all sorts of brands. I think much of it comes from only a few places, but made to different specs. Unfortunately I suppose, you do get what you pay for, and in my experience the higher priced stuff IS better. Better tolerances anyway, fit and finish. The best upper and best...
by cas
Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

On the net people often ask about pre-ban and post ban and someone will invariably pronounce "There is no such thing as pre-ban any more." I always ask them "Then please sell me some rifles that used to be pre-ban for the same price as every other rifle. :D They never do. I make my &q...
by cas
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A personal request for the forum
Replies: 67
Views: 12259

Old Savage wrote:Good one cas, we used to have a program with pins in it.

A Frapper Map.

It's just data mining. I won't do it.. I refuse to feed the beast any more than necessary.
by cas
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

"There were a bunch of folks stripping pre-ban weapons and selling the receivers at jacked up prices since most everyone was under the impression that a weapon could be built into pre-ban configuration since the receiver itself was pre-ban. In NY we can. Got any pre-man lowers to trade for new?...
by cas
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A personal request for the forum
Replies: 67
Views: 12259

What fer? Everyone one knows where "lawn guy land" is.


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Besides... that's just a decoy anyway. My real hiding spot is a secret.


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by cas
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

Oops Stag's M-4 clone is their Model #1. (still don't makes sense though.
by cas
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot - Nearly Sucked into buying EBR
Replies: 81
Views: 10836

I'd go with the Smith, Hobie. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/ARs.jpg I've seen that chart before, but it doesn't make any sense. Stag is made by (or is) CMT, who is the same company that makes the S&W... so what gives? I put them together all the time, though I rarely keep them...
by cas
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT? - So is your flag flying this JMB birthday?
Replies: 33
Views: 5064

No it did not.

Nor did I have any luck yesterday convincing them to give me the day off in commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana. :cry:
by cas
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hmmm..... Thinking aloud here
Replies: 32
Views: 5788

Re: Hmmm..... Thinking aloud here

BlaineG wrote:
(Expletive Deleted :lol: ) Bet ya burn books, too..... :lol:
You must have missed my post on the Ruger Forum. :lol:


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by cas
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hmmm..... Thinking aloud here
Replies: 32
Views: 5788

Terry... I will say this about Mike Packwood.. though I often don't agree with him, he's above board and open with what he does. He has my respect for that. IMO, as long as he does it that way it's fine. He has every right run his forums how he likes. There are other much beloved forums out there wh...
by cas
Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price of ammo,gas and reloading no good.
Replies: 48
Views: 7130

And the Iranians complained when it went to 40¢ a gallon recently. :? The range I work at has gotten more strict with the brass. We let people pick if they're reloaders looking for something in particular. But you have to watch what you say because people will ask if they can take a few pieces of b...
by cas
Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hmmm..... Thinking aloud here
Replies: 32
Views: 5788

Re: Hmmm..... Thinking aloud here

BlaineG wrote: :lol: That pesky old Bill of Rights :wink:
Oh no sir, I must disagree. You have no rights here or on any internet site.
A common misconception. Your only freedom is the freedom not to come here.
by cas
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Sabata.. interesting "hollywood" levergun.
Replies: 11
Views: 2083

Then you'll love the lever action banjo from "Return of Sabata" :lol: Edit: Wait.. I think this link may be from Sabata. not Return of Sabata. (I'd hate to give wrong information on somethiong so important. :wink: ) Lee Van Cleef was in the first two, then Yule Brenner in the third film. :...
by cas
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Sabata.. interesting "hollywood" levergun.
Replies: 11
Views: 2083

Adios Sabata.. interesting "hollywood" levergun.

I've never seen the movie... just this trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr7KxHin ... re=related


Anyone?
by cas
Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - FRED AIN'T QUITTIN' YET
Replies: 21
Views: 3606

SmokeEater2 wrote:I heard today that some guys from the FDNY are heading to Florida to spread the word about what "Mr. 911" is really like. Hopefully they'll be able to help end Rudy's campaign right there. :twisted:
Yup. Trust me, you don't want Rudy as your president.
by cas
Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - When God Made Cops
Replies: 23
Views: 3430

Ridgerunner wrote:" or "Barney Miller"....
I've a family member who's retured NYPD, and I remember years back someone asked him "What's the most realistic cop show on Tv?"

His answer was Barney Miller. :lol:
by cas
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - When God Made Cops
Replies: 23
Views: 3430

"civil service paycheck."

Hmmm... the cops were I live make $90K+ on average.

I'm a civil servant.. I make $35k :cry:


hehehe

Edit: Did some check on those old numbers. Current figure is $104K
by cas
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why didnt the army use a lever gun after Civil War?
Replies: 26
Views: 4341

yep... the country was hurting big time financially, and it was cheaper to convert the rifled muskets.
by cas
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - RANT!!! Cops and Fireman
Replies: 24
Views: 4100

I'm a civil servant and my union dues go to support candidates that I loath. That makes me SO happy. :twisted:
by cas
Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hearing Protection
Replies: 18
Views: 4186

Yep... I wear good quality foam ear plugs, with Peltor Ultimate 10's over them. (they go by a bunch of numbers, same product though) http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=214443&t=11082005 I have and have used electronic muffs. You can keep em. (cas, professional gun g...
by cas
Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reason long barreled guns produce greater velocity
Replies: 17
Views: 3319

Longer barreled air guns produce more velocity, usually because they have longer compression chambers/pistons to go along with it.
by cas
Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tiger justice
Replies: 31
Views: 4454

It's been several weeks now, and I keep reading that line.. "taunting the tigers."

How does one do that? Stick out your tongue, hands open with your thumbs in your ears? "Nah nah nah na na nah!"


:roll:
by cas
Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Rifle Magazine Stubs It's Toe
Replies: 27
Views: 4290

Rilfe and Handloader remind me of a baseball team who traded for players from every losing team in the league. :roll: For years it was MHO that Handloader was probably the best magazine out there. Then they turned it into a "Gun magazine". the same article from the same people about the sa...
by cas
Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Coulda' but didn't...
Replies: 14
Views: 3139

Well.. if he REALLY wanted it... one, or the other... just not both. :wink:
by cas
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Falling blocks
Replies: 29
Views: 3769

Re: Falling blocks

Why do some people consider falling block actions, or in the case of the Peabody or Martini, tilting blocks, lever actions? Because i gives us an excuse to talk about them here. 8) I think Terry's description is of a Lever action repeater . I generally don't consider them lever actions, but I don't...
by cas
Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2217

"What" usually takes care of itself. The "Where" is the biggest issue.
by cas
Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - READ WHAT ROBIN WILLIAMS SAID....VERY SURPRISING
Replies: 16
Views: 2755

The same goes for the now multiple emails attributed to george Carlin, they are not.
by cas
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2217

Ewww.... jeeeze Jack, what the heck is that in the jar? :shock:






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by cas
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2217

It looks like a mad scientists laboratory! :P I just did my loading room over... or at least I straightened up and made a big new bench. I made sure I took pictures of it nice and clean so when these type threads come up in the future, I can post nice clean organized photos that will drive everyone ...
by cas
Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 307 Win
Replies: 26
Views: 4288

I think the look of the Big Bore had a as much to do with it's lack of acceptance as anything else.
by cas
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chronographing the right way
Replies: 13
Views: 2587

Tip #2. Don't store it in the trunk of your car year round. :roll:
by cas
Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Rifle from "Young Guns II" at Auction
Replies: 5
Views: 1099

Young Guns Two huh? :roll:

That may be one of the rare instances where provenence hurts the items value. :lol:
by cas
Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 30-35 caliber muzzle loaders?
Replies: 14
Views: 2641

NY use to be .44 cal, don't know if they changed it like they did so many other things. The state ruined ML hunting for me when they changed the laws. :(
by cas
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 30-35 caliber muzzle loaders?
Replies: 14
Views: 2641

Why not just use one of those modern custom muzzle loaders? You can get right around 3000fps with them. In the breach you insert a 30-06 sized reusable primer holder. Then pour an appropriate charge of IMR4064 down the barrel, followed by a 150gr bullet. The inline design is hundreds of years old. I...
by cas
Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A Fix For A Dirty Monitor
Replies: 15
Views: 2887

The other was a pair of very beautiful young women, in their natural glory, with the very nice part of one's anatomy "cleaning" the screen as you moved your cursor! The website is now defunct (I think I might have crashed it years ago - I had a series of very dirty computers! :wink: ) If ...
by cas
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - What can happen when a EUROPEAN takes office
Replies: 23
Views: 3471

He's probably like so many other actors, the only thing they know about guns is from their movies and tv shows. and they start to believe it.
by cas
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics-What's your definition of government?
Replies: 26
Views: 3129

Oh hell.. lock this thread too. Fast.
by cas
Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics-What's your definition of government?
Replies: 26
Views: 3129

I will have to quote the good captain:


"A government is a body of people, usually notably ungoverned."


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