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by Halfbreed
Thu May 26, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
Replies: 478
Views: 117217

Re: OT - When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft

One of my favorite Vietnam war era planes the OV-1 Mohawk. :wink:

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by Halfbreed
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Win. 1300 XTR
Replies: 6
Views: 798

Re: OT-Win. 1300 XTR

During my dove shooting heydays over 20 years ago I owned several shotguns including a few pump guns including a Browning BPS, Remington 870, SKB 7300, Mossberg 500, Winchester 1300 XTR Featherweight. Of them all I hung onto the model 1300 XTR as it was the most reliable, and smoothest of the bunch ...
by Halfbreed
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: more 22 discussion
Replies: 23
Views: 3504

Re: more 22 discussion

How about a 22 Hornet bolt gun? At least the cartridge looks like it belongs in a levergun, and is reloadable. Pretty decent selection too. :wink:

Savage model 40, CZ model CZ527 American, Ruger model 77/22,
by Halfbreed
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Got the 1911
Replies: 29
Views: 2871

Re: OT - Got the 1911

Family history makes that gun priceless... at least to you and your prodigy, keep it in the family. I have a WWII Arisaka rifle and a Jap Cavalry Saber inherited from my Dad who acquired these shortly after their surrender in September 1945, they are both priceless to me though probably not worth mu...
by Halfbreed
Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Levergun for only $35.99!
Replies: 1
Views: 659

Marlin Levergun for only $35.99!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ahnkochee/TEPPOJUTSU/Marlin-LAM350_zm.jpg The new Marlin Cowboy, synonymous with Annie Oakley--"Little Miss Sure Shot"-- is styled for shooters who appreciate the nostalgia of old-west Cowboy Action Shooters. The Marlin Cowboy is classic in its look ...
by Halfbreed
Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Think I found my future children's BB gun!
Replies: 8
Views: 1160

Re: OT - Think I found my future children's BB gun!

A couple years ago when the EURO/US Dollar exchange rate was more even they were available for $189.00, wish I bought one then.
by Halfbreed
Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on Ruger's "Mini" series
Replies: 105
Views: 11948

Re: Thoughts on Ruger's "Mini" series

I'm very partial to the Garand design, and also to wood stocks so my vote goes to the Minis. Wish I didn't sell mine at a time of financial destitution. Wish someone commercialized a .223 necked up to .243 though I've popped a couple piggies with 70 grain handloads which dropped them like a rock.
by Halfbreed
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1377 dies an early death... UPDATED!!!
Replies: 52
Views: 5933

Re: 1377 dies an early death...

I bought the exact same model back in 1985 and she's still going strong. I guess they don't make them like they used to.
by Halfbreed
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Added an animal to my collection today
Replies: 15
Views: 1917

Re: OT - Added an animal to my collection today

Congrats on your El Diablo Quatro :wink:
by Halfbreed
Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light and fast vs Heavy and slow?
Replies: 64
Views: 5600

Re: Light and fast vs Heavy and slow?

223 great at wounding, 357 great at killing. I use my 223 for small rodents, my 357 for bigger game.
by Halfbreed
Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for txpete's Mom
Replies: 59
Views: 3618

Re: Prayers for txpete's Mom

Pete I know exactly what you're going thru. My mom wanted to spend her final days at home so I took a month off from work and stayed with her (home hospice) and my dad until she passed away peacefully in my arms giving me her last smile of approval and love before taking her last breath. My thoughts...
by Halfbreed
Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My name is Bubba, this is my Enfield; Pics!
Replies: 55
Views: 6565

Re: My name is Bubba, this is my Enfield; Pics!

AWESOME job, I LOVE Enfields of every way, shape, and form.
by Halfbreed
Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's it worth to YOU?
Replies: 50
Views: 5898

Re: What's it worth to YOU?

I was thinking just the opposite that this forum is under-moderated in some respects especially concerning certain few regular trolls who have crept in and have very little to offer besides personal attacks and ignorant opinions. Too many good people have left the forum due to them but these few tro...
by Halfbreed
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T: The Lost Coast of CA
Replies: 38
Views: 3752

Re: O/T: The Lost Coast of CA

They should cut the state in half just north of the Golden gate and give the southern half to the Governator and call the northern part something else. I have the good friend that lives along the Lost Coast and he posts his kayaking fishing videos on YouTube, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/use...
by Halfbreed
Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester model 100
Replies: 13
Views: 2415

Re: Winchester model 100

Two of my hunting buddies owned model 100s both in .243 Winchester. They were both 100% happy with their guns. I was surprised just how effect this round was on the large wild boars we hunted but then again these guys were experienced hunters, and great shots.
by Halfbreed
Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recent hunt with Henry 30-30
Replies: 23
Views: 2223

Re: Recent hunt with Henry 30-30

Does the Henry have a tang safety or a hammer block safety or just a good old fashioned and much preferred halfcock?
I don't think I'd have any problem with the Henry's loading system via magazine tube. For a hunting gun 6 rounds at a time more than adequate.
by Halfbreed
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Joe Miller is one heck of a nice guy!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 2990

Re: OT - Joe Miller is one heck of a nice guy!!!

How much you asking for your "Kit Tent" (as opposed to "pup-tent")? :wink:
by Halfbreed
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Speaking of cats...BIG cats...where's that levergun!
Replies: 10
Views: 946

Re: OT - Speaking of cats...BIG cats...where's that levergun!

Looks like a mother and her two yearlings. I was scouting Elk once with two buddies and had a mother cougar and her two yearlings pass within 20 feet of me. Wind and camo were in my favor, and they came from behind so I didn't see them until they were within 30 feet. I let them know I was there befo...
by Halfbreed
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hand-cast lead BOOLITTS !?
Replies: 59
Views: 6606

Re: hand-cast lead BOOLITTS !?

Terry Murbach wrote:aaaaaaaa,,,,,daaaaa.......whatsa booooolitt...???
It's they use to shoot ghosts. :lol:
by Halfbreed
Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sawed off
Replies: 14
Views: 1552

Re: sawed off

I had my last rifle cut down to 16.25" just to be safe. What a joy to carry around in heavy cover.
by Halfbreed
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experiences with EAA 357 Bounty Hunter Pistols Wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 1058

Re: Experiences with EAA 357 Bounty Hunter Pistols Wanted

gregg wrote:
KCSO wrote:I know they don't dry fire well as I have had to take the burrs of of a number of them. The parts seem soft and they don't seem to hold up well compared to a Ruger. I wouldn't spend my money on one.
I thought Paco had a write up on them?
http://www.gunblast.com/Paco_WineRoses.htm
by Halfbreed
Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hogs
Replies: 21
Views: 2441

Re: hogs

The old saying "you are what you eat" applies whole heartedly to pigs. I had pigs close to home that fed mainly on ferns and they tasted very gamey. These pigs also had to wander futher to get their fill so less fat and tougher meat. If I drove a couple hours I had access to pigs that fed ...
by Halfbreed
Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Burgess from Uberti
Replies: 34
Views: 4219

Re: Colt Burgess from Uberti

I was always under the impression that it wasn't the metallurgy that made the '73 week, it was the design, and no modern alloy could change that. Maybe the innards are a whole new design. I like the idea if it works.
by Halfbreed
Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi's New .30-30? This one Really IS out of left field!
Replies: 39
Views: 14617

Re: Rossi's New .30-30? This one Really IS out of left field!

I don't know why but I find the "Circuit Judge" funky cool. The smooth bore would make a fun dove gun. :D
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by Halfbreed
Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Replies: 235
Views: 72251

Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,

I am just blown away at this project... WOW! Any engraving planned for the receiver?
by Halfbreed
Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Large Hawks and cats
Replies: 28
Views: 3238

Re: OT: Large Hawks and cats

I had a large owl swoop down and try to grab my cat when she was about 6 weeks old and playing on my back deck. I saw the owl coming down just as I stepped out onto the deck which made the owl veer away. If I arrived 5 seconds later I would have been catless.
by Halfbreed
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-exotic/wild pets
Replies: 39
Views: 3607

Re: OT-exotic/wild pets

Not too exotic, had a pet wild pig a few years back, and now have a pet Sulcatta Tortoise which will be my last pet, surely outlive me by a 100 years easy and get about as heavy.
by Halfbreed
Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Eye candy for you muscle car guys!
Replies: 30
Views: 3127

Re: OT Eye candy for you muscle car guys!

That is awesome, both the MOPAR, and Goat. I had a 65 Mustang Fastback with 289 Hi Performance engine and 4 speed trans. Was fun cruising with wife 2B but not a practical car for a single car family on a budget so sold her before I got married and bought a Datsun B210 the polar opposite but got a ta...
by Halfbreed
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Replies: 235
Views: 72251

Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,

Both projects are awesome. Did you do the engraving? Are you planning to engrave the Volcanic? Thanks again for sharing this build.
by Halfbreed
Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: firewood
Replies: 37
Views: 4717

Re: firewood

In north central Idaho we burned mainly Tamarack collected from the National Forest.
by Halfbreed
Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Replies: 235
Views: 72251

Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,

Here she is starting to look like a Rifle. I have already shot it as it is. http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af334/nineteenfortysix/PC260021.jpg I will not conture the Action or Lever untill I get the Butt Stock made and installed. Charlie, I can't tell you how impressed I am with this project o...
by Halfbreed
Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
Replies: 235
Views: 72251

Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,

This is such an awesome thread. Can it be made a "sticky" thus always on top? PLEASE? :mrgreen:
by Halfbreed
Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Stoeger coach gun
Replies: 11
Views: 2739

Re: OT - Stoeger coach gun

I had a IGA Uplander SxS 12 gauge way back around 1985 and she was reliable and solid, wish I never sold her.
by Halfbreed
Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Field Sidearm - 6" Ruger GP100, 6" S&W 686, or my G20L
Replies: 86
Views: 15925

Re: Field Sidearm - 6" Ruger GP100, 6" S&W 686, or my G20L

I guess I have never considered 6 rounds as too few, and if I'm really concerned about bears I pack my Taurus model 44 mag with 6.5 ported barrel. If I'm REALLY concerned with BIG bears then I'll pack my short barreled 12 gauge pumpgun (Win 1300) stoked with 1-3/8 oz. Brenekke slugs. Just my 2 cents...
by Halfbreed
Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Springfield Peep Group - Pictures
Replies: 20
Views: 2160

Re: Springfield Peep Group - Pictures

I have a stock 1921 vintage Springfield and I'm an always surprised at the accuracy with this old rifle using the standard peep site. Last time at range using Korean War vintage AP ammo I was hitting the 8" steel gong at 200 yards consistently without a miss 40 rounds in a row. Quit while I was...
by Halfbreed
Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are your working guns?
Replies: 45
Views: 4918

Re: What are your working guns?

During bird season I prefer my simple NEF single shot 12 gauge even though I have fancier scatterguns. For close in woods hunting I usually grab my 1894 Marlin 44 mag but on the open I use a model 70 Winchester in 30-06 though a BLR in 308 would be nice. A Ruger 10-22 for general plinking fun.
by Halfbreed
Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Field Sidearm - 6" Ruger GP100, 6" S&W 686, or my G20L
Replies: 86
Views: 15925

Re: Field Sidearm - 6" Ruger GP100, 6" S&W 686, or my G20L

Always a fan of the wheel gun. I reload so want to have my brass easily recoverable. Bears are usually loners and don't attack in groups so I figure I'd rarely need even 6 rounds to deal with a bear situation. Hard to beat the reliability of a wheel gun, rarely a jam, and much quicker dealing with a...
by Halfbreed
Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - World's 10 Fastest Aircrafts
Replies: 38
Views: 4270

Re: OT - World's 10 Fastest Aircrafts

jeepnik wrote:
olyinaz wrote:
Now resides with a Confederate AF pilot.
"Commemorative" AF!

Great looking bird by the way.

Best,
Oly
Yes we must be politically correct now, mustn't we. :(
I'll always be the Confederate Airforce to me, darn the PC police. :mrgreen:
by Halfbreed
Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I like safeties!
Replies: 79
Views: 6733

Re: I like safeties!

My Dad always told me a well trained mind is the best safety. :wink:
by Halfbreed
Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt mounted Peep sights to replace the ugly Rossi 92 safety
Replies: 12
Views: 7151

Re: Bolt mounted Peep sights to replace the ugly Rossi 92 safety

Will this fit a Taurus model 63LAR lever action 22RF rifle bolt too?