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by gimdandy
Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kid left home alone finds his mother's handgun.....
Replies: 11
Views: 1639

Re: Kid left home alone finds his mother's handgun.....

I feel bad that a 13 yr old was put in this position and l feel great that under the circumstances he was so able to take care of the situation
by gimdandy
Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shotshell Progressive, MEC 9000?
Replies: 9
Views: 1768

Re: Shotshell Progressive, MEC 9400?

Griff, Can't help with the 9400.However l do have a 20 ga. 9000G and a 12 ga. 9000G and these are VERY GOOD presses.l have 28 ga. GRABBER and a 366 Hornaday in 28&20 presently as well , and the 9000G's surely are my favorite. However l do keep a 600 jr in each ga on my benches because in the eve...
by gimdandy
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boolit Loob Suggestions
Replies: 25
Views: 1869

Re: Boolit Loob Suggestions

Tycer wrote:Oh, I noticed your spell checker is not working. I believe it's spelled bullet lube. :wink: This place aint LeevurGunz.
Don't visit here much anymore and just dropped in.
thx for reminding me.
by gimdandy
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The season is going well.
Replies: 15
Views: 1195

Re: The season is going well.

Always enjoy hearing and seeing your escapades Nath , thx.
by gimdandy
Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you ever do have to shoot in self-defense...
Replies: 34
Views: 4004

Re: If you ever do have to shoot in self-defense...

M. M. Wright wrote:Anyone who keeps or carries for self defense should read and study Mas Ayoob's "In The Gravest Extreme". This small book just might keep you out of big trouble. Yeah, it is old but still relevant to today.
best said
by gimdandy
Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win94ae 30-30, 400 Yards, 4 Inch Target
Replies: 6
Views: 1491

Re: Win94ae 30-30, 400 Yards, 4 Inch Target

Not only will that work ,but it will work WELL.
l always have a great time getting them to this point and then a great satisfaction in knowing it'll WORK
Congratulations
by gimdandy
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun with a boat
Replies: 27
Views: 2710

Re: Fun with a boat

Why don't you take a few trips to a marina that rents them that you are considering and l'm thinking you will be able to draw a definitive decision rather soon . ATB
by gimdandy
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess even Henry had to join the crowd...
Replies: 21
Views: 2955

Re: I guess even Henry had to join the crowd...

Not for me but I have a "don't diss on other's guns" policy. Or, at least I try to hold to that policy... It really became clear to me after Jim Zumbo trashed AR-15's and AK's in a column and got the stuff beat out of him figuratively by the gun crowd. I was one of those hammering on the ...
by gimdandy
Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The works of Gen. H@tch3r
Replies: 10
Views: 1800

Re: The works of Gen. H@tch3r

Very seldom post but this deserves a big " THANK YOU JOHNDEFRESNO "
by gimdandy
Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on lever as bad times rifle?????????
Replies: 202
Views: 26852

Re: Thoughts on lever as bad times rifle?????????

Rjohns94 is not super sensitive , HE'S SUPER POLITE. He was explaining what HE has for a bad times rifle (the topic )not trying to convince anyone else what "they" should do and certainly not a TFE situation as you described. ln rereading it appears that it might be you who is super sensit...
by gimdandy
Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 29 years ago today
Replies: 19
Views: 2609

Re: 29 years ago today

Congrats Iceman, hope you both enjoy the evening and the years to come [quote="FWiedner"]Congratulations. Looking at 30 in March. She's a wonderful girl, but I always promised myself that if I had thoughts about getting married a second time, I'd just go ahead and walk in front of a big tr...
by gimdandy
Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Of Mice and Men
Replies: 20
Views: 2487

Re: Of Mice and Men

If you know of 2 mice then you a lot more. Delt w/ this , around here you just set out poison ,set traps (spring and stickies ) and also you have to find where they are getting in and " fix "that issue. Will take some time to eradicate your mice and maybe it will be an ongoing problem if y...
by gimdandy
Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Call it what you want.
Replies: 47
Views: 4687

Re: Call it what you want.

EYE THER :lol:
by gimdandy
Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 5550

Re: Leverguns!!!!

Mrs. told me l had too , too many and l needed to get rid of some.
Once in a great while l miss her , but it passes.
by gimdandy
Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things I Learned About Texas ...
Replies: 41
Views: 4944

Re: Things I Learned About Texas ...

l've enjoyed this . Thx Costeve
by gimdandy
Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indiana 17pt. buck with the lever....
Replies: 50
Views: 6345

Re: Indiana 17pt. buck with the lever....

VERY IMPRESSIVE 44MAGHUNTER nice buck also
by gimdandy
Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt pics
Replies: 18
Views: 1959

Re: Elk hunt pics

I'm sure was as good of a friend as those he had
by gimdandy
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brass annealing -- humbling experience
Replies: 9
Views: 1731

Re: Brass annealing -- humbling experience

tempilac (lots of other brands available ) is a crayon like chalk that when up to prescribed temp will show you that it is up to temp . Draw line of it on neck of casing , put deprimed case on top of LEE depriming punch and twirl above a small propane torch usually 1 1/2 turns and drop in small amou...
by gimdandy
Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another morning and evening of squirrel hunting
Replies: 20
Views: 3076

Re: OT - another morning and evening of squirrel hunting

Good for you on both guns and game
by gimdandy
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergunned Antelope
Replies: 16
Views: 2560

Re: Another Levergunned Antelope

sounds like a great trip and great photo's ....................... thanks
by gimdandy
Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EDM...I gotta get one of these!
Replies: 12
Views: 1831

Re: EDM...I gotta get one of these!

that's very impressive ....thanks , hadn't seen this before
by gimdandy
Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .
Replies: 32
Views: 4435

Re: A Marlin guy joins the Dark Side. . .

Got that exact rifle and nuther one just like it in 356 and quite a few other std 94's . AND I LIKE ANY ONE OF MY MARLINS BETTER. They fit better ,shoot better , look a whole bunch better . They just have class and when in hand you know they will do the job if you do yours . Also it is real nice to ...
by gimdandy
Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some company`s just give a little extra.
Replies: 8
Views: 1141

Re: Some company`s just give a little extra.

Chuck , reread and agree with every word. It also makes you search out that company next time :D
by gimdandy
Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10384

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

actually the raw simplicity of some of the things that you do are very much an attraction to your projects Pitchy
"thanks"
by gimdandy
Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman. Sold $1005.00
Replies: 24
Views: 4003

Re: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman.

Always enjoy your posts RR7 thanks
by gimdandy
Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kings deer. Really?
Replies: 58
Views: 7210

Re: The Kings deer. Realy?

l do things a tad different
by gimdandy
Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I can't even sneak up on my horses, how am I
Replies: 20
Views: 2779

Re: I can't even sneak up on my horses, how am I

if you don't want them there throw a flake at the opposite end of pasture and they will be waiting there after 2 sessions feeding and totally ignore you after they are chewing
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My buddy cracks me up with his gun grading
Replies: 20
Views: 2635

Re: My buddy cracks me up with his gun grading

AJMD429 wrote:I suppose if someone were to grade most of us on appearances, we'd happily take that 'like new' designation, even though we show similar 'character' marks... :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by gimdandy
Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Salvation Army For Japanese Quake Relief
Replies: 13
Views: 2574

Re: OT: Salvation Army For Japanese Quake Relief

They are #1 on my list as well to give my charity money to .
by gimdandy
Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Addiction! I haven't fired up the pot in over a year.
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Re: Addiction! I haven't fired up the pot in over a year.

Been there many years ago . But you haven't lost interest and when you get the time you'll have lots to try out . Besides spending time w/ a good friend and a daughter is time well spent
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>
Replies: 118
Views: 15294

Re: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away (well almost)

I won't be back till after Christmas so am now wishing all "Merry Christmas " . Thank you sir for a most generous offer . Please add my name to the list.
by gimdandy
Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pointy bullets in tubular magazines
Replies: 52
Views: 15169

Re: Pointy bullets in tubular magazines

THANKS EARL Been shootin a 219 zipper for a while now and have loaded and shot it a LOT w/ tube full of pointed bullets of all kinds and all velocities W/O EVEN A DENT .Some marks yes Very good tests and very well thought out . This isn't much different than lots of other things in time "really...
by gimdandy
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We Lost A Good Rifleman Today
Replies: 32
Views: 3776

Re: We Lost A Good Rifleman Today

A very kind , up beat and genuine nice guy . He will be missed by MANY . Prayers and blessings sincerely offered
by gimdandy
Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of armed mexican hombre 1914.
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

Re: Old photo of armed mexican hombre 1914.

Very interesting RR . I have 2 R C Beans w/ identical bulldog taps w/o strings , buck stichin and all
by gimdandy
Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drying Walnut for Gunstock?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Re: Drying Walnut for Gunstock?

Well Ted ...................there you have it . l don't think l need to expand any further on what l don't know :lol:
Sure glad you brought it up however , this has been most informative
by gimdandy
Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drying Walnut for Gunstock?
Replies: 21
Views: 4063

Re: Walnut for Gunstock?

Leaving it in water will prevent it from prematurely drying out during the curing process . For what little time is involved I don't think that you'll ever regret it.
Ted , you'll be better off with a 2 year cure min. if that is available.
by gimdandy
Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ranchdog 190grn or RCBS 200grn for .35 REM ??
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Re: Ranchdog 190grn or RCBS 200grn for .35 REM ??

Don't have the RCBS mold but I bought the RD 190 a few years back and have never had it fail for accuracy or to be terminal in my 35 rem or 356. Have shot it some in 357 rifle and pistol on paper ,w/ good results and wouldn't hesitate to use it in a hunt situation long as I felt that 357 was enough ...
by gimdandy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ON TOPIC - One more time, a question??
Replies: 21
Views: 3247

Re: ON TOPIC - One more time, a question??

Wouldn't bother me any to get rid of all but 1 of my 38's/357's , that one my brother gave to me . It's just not a cartridge that I have any use for.
by gimdandy
Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 1886 vs. Marlin 1895
Replies: 86
Views: 17678

Re: Win 1886 vs. Marlin 1895

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA you guys crack me up Why is it that If a few of us were to sit down fer coffee we'd not lack for length of conversation If I owned another 1886 I'd have to ---------------aw never mind I wouldn't own another 1886 Nope you wouldn't change my mind any more than I'd c...
by gimdandy
Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Low recoil shotgun?
Replies: 28
Views: 5022

Re: Low recoil shotgun?

El CHIVO , As near as I can understand your question I believe that you will NOT be disappointed in a NEF 28 ga. I have one that I bought a few years ago put a slipon pad and it is my favorite shotgun unless goose hunting. Everything else I shoot w/ said 28 , It fits , no recoil and I find my percen...
by gimdandy
Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Rifle Revolver Combo
Replies: 36
Views: 6209

Re: Best Rifle Revolver Combo

45 LC
I've had many times my 44 and 45LC side by side shooting and I just don't care for full power 44 loads from a short barrel pistol and yet I just love shootin 250 gr. w/ max loads of h110 out of my 45's
So when I got a yern to get an 1894 it had to be 45 and it was the right choice
by gimdandy
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Call off the Search Parties!
Replies: 17
Views: 1875

Re: Call off the Search Parties!

Thanks for checkin in. Really enjoyed pic's and humor.
and I gotta tell you I am overjoyed finding out what rat tastes like :lol:
by gimdandy
Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!
Replies: 52
Views: 6113

Re: Nother hand loading gripe - the trimmer!

Since you said "the problem is the rim diameters vary" and you are obviously willing to go to great lengths to make your cases OAL consistently exact to specs that you want , why then do you ignore the seemingly obvious and not expend the effort to make your case rim diameters consistent ?...
by gimdandy
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP...MY HOUSE STINKS!!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3087

Re: HELP...MY HOUSE STINKS!!!!!

Had a small house fire two years ago and was told to get a mechanical air cleaner so I got two and within 30 hours or so all smoke smell was gone forever, and the house was absolutely filled w/ smoke .It does leave a metallic kinda smell but it's not offensive and it is totally gone in a coupla days...
by gimdandy
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - One gun, one load?
Replies: 56
Views: 6214

Re: OT - One gun, one load?

I've always thought of it like to get somewhere cheap a ugo is about right , if you want to get there quite a little quicker a 150 cessna commuter will do purty good but to travel in an areo commander is style , class , and comfort . But none will do all , and I don't think it generally matters if w...
by gimdandy
Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gday....
Replies: 21
Views: 2639

Re: Gday....

Thanks for joining the fire .
by gimdandy
Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...
Replies: 89
Views: 7767

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

You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers
by gimdandy
Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Replies: 34
Views: 2978

Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP

Deeply sorry for you and your family's loss
You're on my prayer list and I'm sure everyone else's on this board.