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by GoatGuy
Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMR 3031 Replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 3607

Re: IMR 3031 Replacement

jhrosier wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:36 am I have an RCBS powder measure that meters the IMR "stick" powders with good results and has done so for 50 years.
Jack
Same for me..., only 40 years with the 47 year old "hand me down" RCBS measure gifted to me by a friend.
by GoatGuy
Sun Sep 30, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long day in the sun
Replies: 13
Views: 1898

Re: Long day in the sun

Bill, don't know where my mind was on the Carrizozo Creek question, duh! Meant to ask about the location of headwaters of the Rio Tularosa. It's heck getting old!!
by GoatGuy
Sun Sep 30, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long day in the sun
Replies: 13
Views: 1898

Re: Long day in the sun

Bill, I've been following your last few posts..., what a series of adventures you've been having there in southeastern NM! Makes me truly "homesick". I envy you. I spent many, many wonderful years of my life in that part of the world, mostly in Ruidoso and a few years each in Las Cruces an...
by GoatGuy
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: By volume
Replies: 14
Views: 2258

Re: By volume

GunnyMack- thanks for that info re: .410 loads. I have a question regarding .410 reloading presses. I very recently bought a cherry 311C, .410 Stevens SxS, with very strong blue and perfect case hardened receiver. Bought it for hunting the squirrels, an abundance of which I have here on the farm (lo...
by GoatGuy
Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The dirty girl!
Replies: 22
Views: 3283

Re: The dirty girl!

And the hat? "I'll look pretty stupid in this, yodeling my way across the Alps." [/i] http://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/misc/websize/image_11.jpeg Staglag 17, one of my favorites. Was 11 or 12 when it hit the screen in Dallas. Saw it at the Magestic Theater in downtown Dallas. Went wit...
by GoatGuy
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I go in tomorrow...
Replies: 48
Views: 7186

Re: I go in tomorrow...

This old man is keeping fingers crossed for you, if indeed you want the position.
by GoatGuy
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R "Expert" - Long-Barreled 22 Top-Break
Replies: 7
Views: 1545

Re: H&R "Expert" - Long-Barreled 22 Top-Break

$256.61in today's money.
by GoatGuy
Thu May 05, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you old geezers getting a little forgetful?
Replies: 6
Views: 1474

Re: Are you old geezers getting a little forgetful?

jnyork, ...priceless! Thanks for posting "my story". :wink:
by GoatGuy
Thu May 05, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday 1894, 2X22 & otteray.
Replies: 6
Views: 1478

Re: Happy Birthday 1894, 2X22 & otteray.

Happy Birthday you guys! Enjoy your day.

I had mine a few weeks back, haven't decided if it was a day to be celebrated or mourned. Nothing quite like being reminded you're one year shy of being 3/4 of a century old! :lol:
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
Replies: 28
Views: 4755

Re: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63

I was on a Navy boat once. Good food, OOD salute, brass steering wheel, and cramped bunks are all I recall of that afternoon. :D Denis Navy BOAT? :roll: Really now, landlubber, you expected amenities? No FIRST CLASS on the USN "boats" I'm familiar with, ...unless an E6 was at the tiller! ...
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here We Go Again
Replies: 8
Views: 2367

Re: Here We Go Again

Very, very good, Pete. The old stereotype of the of the staid, humorless New Englander has just been laid to rest. :shock: Good job!
The gauntlet has been thrown, Blaine.
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here We Go Again
Replies: 8
Views: 2367

Re: Here We Go Again

gamekeeper wrote:A big hole appeared in Trafalgar Square, police are looking into it.
Love it!!!
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
Replies: 21
Views: 3517

Re: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice

Looks like lots of good advice from your fellow levergunners, jnyork. Being an "Old Salt", I wouldn't mind having that USN MK2.
(Oh yeah, sure GoatGuy. Old, yes. Sea salty? ...not so much! :lol: )
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little range time.
Replies: 11
Views: 2326

Re: A little range time.

JReed wrote:Nice shooting. Hope you continue to heal and get better.

+1. Keep on keepin' on!
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CHART TO DETERMINE RISK OF BEAR ATTACK
Replies: 8
Views: 2197

Re: CHART TO DETERMINE RISK OF BEAR ATTACK

Well, that settles it. Gotta start saving up for a seat on the next commercial spaceship. Mars, anyone?
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (Not a Joke) Medical Error Deaths.....
Replies: 14
Views: 3035

Re: (Not a Joke) Medical Error Deaths.....

A lot to wade through in your post, stretch, ...but certainly undeniable just the same! Don't worry about the "rant", I have at least one nearly every day!
Sometimes I think my daily life would be a lot more mellow if I just passed on turning on a radio, TV or computer.
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Good The Bad The Ugly" music..How Made
Replies: 17
Views: 3206

Re: "The Good The Bad The Ugly" music..How Made

rbertalotto, thanks, ... I think! Still whistling and humming that tune as I've been going over my today's "to-do" list. Can't get the song out of my head! Might as well give up, ...don't feel like doing any chores anyhow. One of the benefits to be old and single, ...no nagging to deal wit...
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting story IJ 45 Colt
Replies: 15
Views: 2421

Re: Interesting story IJ 45 Colt

Thanks for resurrecting that story, OS. A true saga, J Miller. Any follow-up to it? Also, nice pair of single actions you have there, OS.
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A funny story on myself
Replies: 18
Views: 3631

Re: A funny story on myself

With my luck, it would have sold for 60 bucks. My glee at making a good profit would have been short lived when it dawned on me I was in the hole on that transaction. :oops:
by GoatGuy
Wed May 04, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Play money gone
Replies: 16
Views: 3779

Re: Play money gone

92&94, Please pardon my editing your post. It really hit home for me this time of year! , ....but at least you've got it to spend! I always grumble when my ... SAVINGS funds goes to PROPERTY TAXES, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, or some such, but in the end I'm glad to not have to borrow to pay those bil...
by GoatGuy
Mon May 02, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
Replies: 28
Views: 4755

Re: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63

I did a little over 21 months on the USS Saratoga (CVA 60) during the mid-1960's; Aviation Ordnance 3rd Class Petty Officer, assigned to the Guided Missile Division. Sixth Fleet, home port Jacksonville, FL, a 7 month Mediteranean Cruise, Gitmo, Virginia Beach drydock, several Carrier Quals and lots ...
by GoatGuy
Sun May 01, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doing something I dont want to do.
Replies: 14
Views: 2275

Re: Doing something I dont want to do.

jnyork, I can relate. Just turned 74 a month ago, and knowing most of my "stuff" will be of little or no great interest to my kids and grandkids, I've told them to take what personal things my daughter's and son's families might want, and have a farm auction for all the rest. Don't know ab...
by GoatGuy
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Neighbor JerryB
Replies: 4
Views: 1174

Re: Calling Neighbor JerryB

Thanks Jerry, ...your help is much appreciated. We need to get together sometime with our 92's and burn some powder. Now if someone could give me the name of some surefire magic elixir that would keep the dadblasted ticks from dining on my body parts every time I step off the porch or walk through t...
by GoatGuy
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Neighbor JerryB
Replies: 4
Views: 1174

Calling Neighbor JerryB

JerryB, wondering how you like the Williams 5D site on your Rossi 92, and which model did you purchase and have installed? Have my 20" barrel.357 Rossi 92 at my gunsmiths and am wanting to have him install the receiver sight while it's there. Read your post from several months back and I'm want...
by GoatGuy
Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought I would stop in and say hi...
Replies: 9
Views: 1972

Re: Thought I would stop in and say hi...

Welcome Andrew, ...good to see you back. Have wondered these past years where you'd gotten off to.
by GoatGuy
Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: powders for the .357 rifle
Replies: 51
Views: 9405

Re: powders for the .357 rifle

jackruff wrote:
Nath wrote:2400 for me.
.
Me too.
Me three, ...and being an old timer and a Keith, Skelton disciple, newer powders hold no real fascination. Why try something new if old standbys have always done what's been needed. If it can't be done with Unique, 2400 or Bullseye I don't much care to fool with it.
by GoatGuy
Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The way I see it!
Replies: 9
Views: 2037

The way I see it!

I really like my son-in-law. Great guy, funny Aussie accent, raised in Melbourne, Australian, did our immigration thing the legal, hard way. Super good husband and father, good provider, fun, great sense of humor and comes from a nice "down under" family. Phil really does well by my daught...
by GoatGuy
Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We're back on line finally
Replies: 24
Views: 2657

Re: We're back on line finally

Congratulation Joe, on the move AND getting the back on line. We've all missed your company! :D
by GoatGuy
Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US to change over to JHP
Replies: 26
Views: 3945

Re: US to change over to JHP

I always thought the Geneva Convention made the use of ammo not fully jacketed illegal and in violation of the laws of war. Ji, it was the Hague Convention of 1899 where the issue of banning "bullets which expand or flatten easily in the human body, etc" first reared it's head. Below are ...
by GoatGuy
Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A few Pics of Columbia River Gorge
Replies: 15
Views: 2926

Re: A few Pics of Columbia River Gorge

Great photos and a worthwhile trip. Know you must have enjoyed your day!
by GoatGuy
Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 375 Winchester family grows
Replies: 13
Views: 2285

Re: The 375 Winchester family grows

Leverluver wrote:
Plugs and muffs :shock: :mrgreen:
TedH - having (operative word) HAD a Contender chambered in 30-30 years ago I heartily concur, ...and would also recommend a shooting glove! :)
by GoatGuy
Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-shirt update
Replies: 19
Views: 2704

Re: T-shirt update

Eric, just now saw the notice. Check will be sent by mail today, or tomorrow (Saturday) at the latest. Kinda busy schedule later today. Thank you for your great idea and all your efforts in making this T shirt project happen.
by GoatGuy
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie levergun trivia question
Replies: 9
Views: 2320

Re: Movie levergun trivia question

Ooooops, meant to type "No COUNTRY For Old Men". Still with Tommy Lee Jones though. :oops: Sorry 'bout that.
by GoatGuy
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie levergun trivia question
Replies: 9
Views: 2320

Re: Movie levergun trivia question

"No Place For Old Men", with Tommy lee Jones? Fine movie if you haven't seen it yet.
by GoatGuy
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Over run with Odocoileus virginianus
Replies: 3
Views: 1391

Over run with Odocoileus virginianus

The grass in my pastures (paddocks) is almost waist high and I'm having a tough time deciding to mow. Tallest grass I've seen here in many a year. All of our rain this spring has been a boon to these grasses. I don't cut hay here and don't want to let others cut either. Unfortunately, I don't have e...
by GoatGuy
Sat May 30, 2015 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...
Replies: 14
Views: 1717

Re: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...

Rusty wrote:I don't think it's a matter of missing. It's just that thugs today tend to travel in packs.
You need to stay out of those neighborhoods, Rusty. More than likely won't need 17 rounds in your EDC if'n you do! :lol:
by GoatGuy
Sat May 30, 2015 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...
Replies: 14
Views: 1717

Re: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...

Hey there 1892, ... I kinda like your new "nomenclature" of the revolving designed handheld poppers.:D
by GoatGuy
Sat May 30, 2015 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHAT HAPPENED TO...
Replies: 34
Views: 4486

Re: WHAT HAPPENED TO...

I've also been wondering what happened to 20cows, and the great collector friend of ours who posted all of the great old west photographs and photos of his collections (rangerider?). His location was Whitney. Those are a couple of good contributing Texas members who are missed. Many other of the old...
by GoatGuy
Thu May 28, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up for mod71alaska
Replies: 43
Views: 4346

Re: Prayers up for mod71alaska

Old No7 wrote:Done!

Get well soon Victor!

Old No7
A BIG + ONE, from GoatGuy!
by GoatGuy
Thu May 28, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for bulldog1935
Replies: 5
Views: 1085

Re: One for bulldog1935

thanks for posting - that's a hoot. bulldog, saw the story of the kayaker and his Goliath Grouper adventure. It brought to mind the pics you had posted of you and your daughter on the Gulf coast fishing from kayaks. Thought of you and wondered about any adventures y'all may have had along the same ...
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whipsawed at the local gun shop
Replies: 17
Views: 1876

Re: Whipsawed at the local gun shop

1892 wrote:I think you did real good...but then I'm just another digital enabler willing to cheer you on as you spend the rent money... :)
Plus 1.:P
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About A Custom SA Revolver ?
Replies: 53
Views: 4801

Re: How About A Custom SA Revolver ?

Certainly isn't my cup of tea. If the owner is happy, so be it.
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sucks to get old, don't it
Replies: 24
Views: 3846

Re: Sucks to get old, don't it

I don't really feel old, but one look in the mirror confirms that I am old! Oh well, bound to happen to everyone ...if we live long enough.:lol:
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Found A Winchester 1904
Replies: 12
Views: 1290

Re: I Found A Winchester 1904

1892 wrote:glad you found those two items, it's amazing how cherished family stuff can end up in a neighbor's yard sale... :)
Yes Blaine, good for you!
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remlin quality seems to be on the rise....
Replies: 24
Views: 3828

Re: Remlin quality seems to be on the rise....

Nice looking 1895 Marlin. Mine I bought in 1977 is one gun that will be with me until I don't need a gun, or anything else anymore, ..if you know what I mean.
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I could sure use a break from the rain!!
Replies: 20
Views: 1809

I could sure use a break from the rain!!

Need to mow my pastures. The fescue grass is so tall I can't even see my new goat kids. The mama does and buck with them can barely be spotted as they move through slight breaks in the grass. Pastures are so waterlogged my tractor tires are liable to make deep depressions when I bush hog. Rain has a...
by GoatGuy
Thu May 21, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington .22LR,...quality control?
Replies: 11
Views: 1229

Remington .22LR,...quality control?

Went into town today to run some errands and found myself near the Cabela's store in Rogers late in the afternoon. Been on the lookout for a Remington 20 gauge choke tube wrench, as I've been on a 20 gauge buying jag over the past number of months. Might as well have been in a fabric store looking f...
by GoatGuy
Sun May 17, 2015 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894 32-40 SRC
Replies: 13
Views: 1719

Re: Winchester 1894 32-40 SRC

I put a little time on the stock to help the finish with some Tru-Oil and take the rust off the buttplate. This gun had been sitting in about an inch of water for an extended period of time. What a shame, but it still looks pretty good. I hope to be shooting it soon... Fine job of cleaning/restorat...
by GoatGuy
Sun May 17, 2015 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B. B. King passing
Replies: 15
Views: 2113

Re: B. B. King passing

2571 wrote:RIP
Plus 1! :(