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by flyfisher66048
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Coffee!
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

Re: Cowboy Coffee!

Kent Rawlings agrees with the method - https://kentrollins.com/cowboy-coffee-h ... of-coffee/
by flyfisher66048
Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dots on Handguns
Replies: 21
Views: 3846

Re: Red Dots on Handguns

"... But I can't see why anyone buys a compact carry gun, and then makes it less compact by adding any sights that stick up like these various electronic sights do ..." Because we can't see as well as we once did. I carry one of 2 pistols, both have RMR red dots on them. Glock 19 and the ...
by flyfisher66048
Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What's Your Favorite Western...
Replies: 136
Views: 22322

Re:

SmokeEater2 wrote:Quigley Down Under

Lonesome Dove


The Unforgiven

My three favorite as well, might reorder them though.
by flyfisher66048
Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First gun?
Replies: 45
Views: 4795

Re: First gun?

Nylon 66 - killed my first squirrel with that rifle way back when. Broke the stock while horse back in HS.

Won my second rifle at a skeet match when I was 10. Won a shoot off against adults. Still have that rifle. I have put a bizzilion rounds through that rifle.
by flyfisher66048
Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossbows
Replies: 22
Views: 4131

Re: Crossbows

I've owned and traded away a PSE Viper and Horton Legacy. Both were just OK for 30 yard shooting but not spectacular accuracy. My current crossbow is a Ten Point which I purchased second hand for a very good price. This Ten Point is very fast. Accuracy is nothing short of amazing. Above average qua...
by flyfisher66048
Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kinda like my recently snagged Rossi 357/38 spl Trapper
Replies: 11
Views: 1701

Re: Kinda like my recently snagged Rossi 357/38 spl Trapper

I'd also recommend the peep from Stevesguns. He put one on mine and slicked it up. It is the perfect handy little rifle, and high on the neat scale.
by flyfisher66048
Sat May 09, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got A 1911 ? Want A 1911 Knife ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2455

Re: Got A 1911 ? Want A 1911 Knife ?

I've handled one of these. Major cool points for looks, not so good for actual use. The grip angle, diameter etc was all wrong for me. I'll stick with the traditional handled knives.
by flyfisher66048
Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for podcasts
Replies: 11
Views: 1746

Re: Looking for podcasts

I like "the survival podcast" by Jack Spirco. He talks about gardening, guns, food preservation, politics, business, and other good topics. Not your normal survivalist doom and gloom.
by flyfisher66048
Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have any thoughts on the Steyr Aug .223?
Replies: 23
Views: 3667

Re: Anyone have any thoughts on the Steyr Aug .223?

AUGS are very nice rifles - piston driven reliability, great mags (10, 30 and 42). Two negatives from my perspective are the trigger and length of pull. The triggers are pretty bad compared to a nice AR. The LOP is a little too long for me when I'm wearing winter gear. You can use the AUG from eithe...
by flyfisher66048
Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaver wars again...........
Replies: 21
Views: 2071

Re: Beaver wars again...........

Might try trapping and snaring those critters. Maybe find a trapper to come help you out if you are not interested. Traps continue to work even when you are not there.
by flyfisher66048
Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: back to the riot and hi-cap subject
Replies: 45
Views: 7550

Re: back to the riot and hi-cap subject

The AR pistol has the advantage over the AK pistol due to the buffer tube. You can use that tube as third (face) and fourth (shoulder) points of contact. They are much easier to shoot faster and more accurately than the AK pistols. Only use the pro-mags when you feel like practicing your malfunction...
by flyfisher66048
Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mob control, self protection, riot/looters etc
Replies: 150
Views: 16875

Re: Mob control, self protection, riot/looters etc

I think any high capacity gun (snubby 38s need not apply) applied in an accurately and aggressively will probably handle any such situations. These folks are still humans and have a desire to stay alive. Shoot 5 or 6 of them dead quickly, and I think the rest will decide they want to be some place e...
by flyfisher66048
Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: levergun quick skill
Replies: 11
Views: 1889

Re: levergun quick skill

I have the shoot where you look program with the full size daisy bb gun. It is really a pretty good system.
by flyfisher66048
Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other 3:16's...Encouragement
Replies: 6
Views: 1672

Re: Other 3:16's...Encouragement

Great post! Thanks
by flyfisher66048
Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hair-on tanned elk hide
Replies: 12
Views: 1424

Re: hair-on tanned elk hide

Tie a bunch of elk hair caddis flies!
by flyfisher66048
Sun May 04, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Handy...
Replies: 5
Views: 1565

Re: How Handy...

by flyfisher66048
Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Single Actions
Replies: 51
Views: 7077

Re: Favorite Single Actions

Ruger flattop 45 Colt with 4 5/8 inch barrel, the only one I've kept.
by flyfisher66048
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fort Hood again....
Replies: 8
Views: 1250

Re: Fort Hood again....

How many of those injured or killed were combat vets that could have punched this guys ticket if they had only had a gun. Anti guns laws killed more people today.

We trust these Soldiers to carry all kinds of weapons in foreign lands, but make them helpless here in this country.
by flyfisher66048
Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Rossi Model 92 Trapper in 357 Magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 3955

Re: A Rossi Model 92 Trapper in 357 Magnum

I have that same rifle, and love it. It is the most fun gun I own. I sent mine off to Steve young for a little tuning. I had him add his rear peep sight, and a fiber optic front sight. It feeds every thing from 38s to 180 gr cast WFN. It is the smoothest levergun I own. It s really fun to shoot plat...
by flyfisher66048
Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Just how paranoid ARE you...???"
Replies: 32
Views: 3297

Re: "Just how paranoid ARE you...???"

victims are victims because they were not prepared or not willing..... 100% of home invasions happen in the home.... no matter where they occur. If I'm awake there is a handgun on my person or within arms length away.... if I'm moving to get a firearm, it not because I don't have one on me... just ...
by flyfisher66048
Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: choice of shotguns
Replies: 28
Views: 4070

Re: choice of shotguns

I've got a pair of Remington's, (one 870 and one 1100) that were worked over by scattergun technologies to be exactly the same. They have ghost ring sights with tritium in the front sight, screw in chokes, lengthen forcing cones, paint jobs, etc. I used to be on the national shooting team as a junio...
by flyfisher66048
Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 800 fps aint enough for hasen - need a hammer
Replies: 34
Views: 4192

Re: 800 fps aint enough for hasen - need a hammer

I've got 2 .177 air rifles an air arms tx200 (930 fps) and a RWS 48 (1100 fps). I use either of these rifles to hunt squirrels. Either will kill a squirrel dead with chest or head shots. I not hesitate to shoot a rabbit with an airgun of similar power.
by flyfisher66048
Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why not?
Replies: 37
Views: 4272

Re: why not?

Had an HK for a time and just could not stand the brass being non reloadable. Have the FAL now and love it. After shooting a friends HK 91, I decided to go with a DSA FAL. The HK seemed to jump about more during recoil than the FAL. It is really fun shooting 3 gun matches with a semi-auto 308. AR t...
by flyfisher66048
Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biltong knife
Replies: 36
Views: 2818

Re: Biltong knife

Biltong is easy to make. All you need is red meat, apple cider vinegar, salt, a place that has air flow, and time. Cut the meat into 1x1/2 inch strips and start layering in a nonreactive pan. As you lay the first layer of meat in the pan sprinkle with salt, spray a little vinegar, and flavor with bl...
by flyfisher66048
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need (Want) Another Hunting Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 3163

Re: Need (Want) Another Hunting Rifle

How about a semi auto 30-06 browning or Remington? A La Rue or Sig 716 in 308 would be interesting, but not real traditional looking.
by flyfisher66048
Fri May 24, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DRINK WARNING!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 3133

Re: DRINK WARNING!!!!!

The Army tested various dogs to determine which ones were best for military purposes. Yep, the poodle was the best. The Army decided Soldiers would not want to go to war with a poodle.
by flyfisher66048
Sun May 12, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airsoft anyone??
Replies: 20
Views: 1063

Re: Airsoft anyone??

I took a close range gun fighting class from Gabe Suarez (highly recommended) a few years back. We used airsoft guns in force on force exercises, they hurt when the hit skin and leave a nice bruise. I got hit on my trigger finger when it was my turn with the rubber knife. I got a huge internal blood...
by flyfisher66048
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty darn intimidating
Replies: 4
Views: 658

Pretty darn intimidating

Pull a real samurai sword on the bad guy, and I bet you have their undevided attention. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/23/samurai-sword-wielding-mormon-bishop-comes-to-aid-woman-being-attacked/?test=latestnews All in all, I would rather have just about any long gun, but I think that was pretty co...
by flyfisher66048
Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dehydrator and Recipes Info Nedded Please.
Replies: 9
Views: 512

Re: Dehydrator and Recipes Info Nedded Please.

I think the best dehydrators are the Excalibur brand. I have the 9 tray version with out the timer.

Here are a few sites with Recipes and how to videos

http://www.dehydrate2store.com/


http://www.backpackingchef.com/
by flyfisher66048
Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinkin pocket guns.......
Replies: 82
Views: 5495

Re: Thinkin pocket guns.......

I really like my Kahr CW9. Fits in a coat pocket, or in the docker type pants.
by flyfisher66048
Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up.... Fire sale coming this weekend!
Replies: 11
Views: 1561

Re: Heads up.... Fire sale coming this weekend!

I think it is a great thing that you are going to make a donation to help out our wounded vets. I would recommend that you find another organization rather than the wounded warrior project. I volunteer with Project Healing Waters, and my Vets all have a very negative opinion of the wounded warrior p...
by flyfisher66048
Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new Rossi 92 stainless 20" .357
Replies: 6
Views: 1248

Re: new Rossi 92 stainless 20" .357

+1 on the sight from Steve.

Nice rifle
by flyfisher66048
Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hog hunt in March
Replies: 2
Views: 407

Hog hunt in March

A father son hog hunt down to Uvalde, TX. Me, and my Dad, and a buddy from work and his son will be heading South in March. We will be hunting two separate ranches down there. I plan on taking my marlin 30-30, and a Rossi 92 in 357 mag. The others will be taking 444 and 44 marlins, a 243, and a 270....
by flyfisher66048
Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compact 45 for ccw and paired to full size 1911
Replies: 21
Views: 2150

Re: Compact 45 for ccw and paired to full size 1911

The XD has the same grip angle as a 1911. I had one tuned up by Dave Bowie, and gave it to my dad. It is his primary carry gun. Same size as a commander, but has 14 rounds of 45.
by flyfisher66048
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two questions about gasoline storage
Replies: 8
Views: 1368

Re: Two questions about gasoline storage

Here is a podcast dealing with long term fuel storage. Steve Harris seems to be knowledgable on the subject. http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/harri ... el-storage
by flyfisher66048
Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the "suppressor" fans...costs less than the tax stamp!
Replies: 6
Views: 1040

Re: For the "suppressor" fans...costs less than the tax stam

I think you would still need the tax stamp for that device.
by flyfisher66048
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW permit
Replies: 22
Views: 2112

Re: CCW permit

Unless I'm heading somewhere where it would be a felony to have my ccw pistol - I have my pistol and spare ammo. When I get up in the morning, and get dressed the pistol goes in the holster. When I go to bed in the evening the pistol goes in the open safe. If I am unable to take the pistol I lock th...
by flyfisher66048
Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Take It Straight
Replies: 41
Views: 1943

Re: I Take It Straight

Sir Ji,

Holy smokes, I never knew something like that existed. You are a much tougher man than I ever wanted to be drinking that stuff. Never did care for snakes too much.
by flyfisher66048
Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wounded Warrior Project ANTI-GUN
Replies: 33
Views: 4262

Re: Wounded Warrior Project ANTI-GUN

I get to work with disabled vets through an org called Project Healing Waters. We teach the vets how to tie flies, cast fly rods and take them fishing. We also built a drift boat from Montana Boat Works. Kinda cool to take a vet fishing in a boat he helped build so he can catch fish on a fly he tied...
by flyfisher66048
Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curious, for ccw do you ...
Replies: 20
Views: 2056

Re: Curious, for ccw do you ...

Glock 19 with a trijicon RMRnsight milled into the slide (great for folks with old guy eye) most of the time carried inside the pants appendix. In the fall/winter I some times carry a different Glock 19 or 22 in a shoulder holster. A Kahr CW9 or smith snubby gets carried in a pocket every now and ag...
by flyfisher66048
Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Screw Politic(s)(ians)... Feel-Good Guns...
Replies: 49
Views: 3962

Re: Screw Politic(s)(ians)... Feel-Good Guns...

Krieghoff K32 skeet gun
SKB o/u that was fitted to me
Glock 19 (sorry, but I've got years of carrying it, and a bunch of rounds through it)
Remington 700 243 and 30-06
Rossi 92
by flyfisher66048
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hill country fishing trump card (long and photo-rich)
Replies: 25
Views: 3468

Re: hill country fishing trump card (long and photo-rich)

Man, I miss all the great fly fishing in the hill country. Thanks for the great story and pictures.
by flyfisher66048
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CVA Scout Rifle
Replies: 4
Views: 1941

Re: CVA Scout Rifle

I really like my CVA Accura II muzzleloader. If they made that in 45 colt, I would buy one for sure.
by flyfisher66048
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was all going great, right up until...
Replies: 8
Views: 790

Re: It was all going great, right up until...

I wonder if the grasshopper did that to him self or if a bird did. I can't remember the name of the bird but there was a bird back in NM that would stick bugs on spines to eat later. That was one of the birds dad OK'd for shooting with the pellet gun.

Good pictures by the way
by flyfisher66048
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 3653

Re: One Rifle

Due to the areas I will be hunting this year I will be using my CVA Accura II or PSE bow. The CVA shoots those Barnes T-EZ sabots under an inch at 100 yards. That is plenty good enough for the areas I hunt, Heck the bow is generally good enough. Already got a doe with the muzzleloader at about 20 ya...
by flyfisher66048
Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home Defense Decision - Want input, please
Replies: 68
Views: 5774

Re: Home Defense Decision - Want input, please

AJMD429 wrote:
shooter wrote:Burglars don't like dogs, especially big, mean sounding ones.
I just got a big, mean-sounding wife instead


Now that was funny!

My wife retired from the Army as a First Sargent. Those poor bastards would not stand a chance. :-)
by flyfisher66048
Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saiga shotgun opinion
Replies: 16
Views: 1705

Re: saiga shotgun opinion

A kid used one on our local skeet range. Got all sorts of chuckles and snerks from the "Browning and Perazzi-only" snobs. He did quite well IIRC. THAT alone would be enough of a reason to buy one, and practice as much as possible...! :twisted: :twisted: (Any kind of 'snobs' irritate me, e...
by flyfisher66048
Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You're Opinions On 401s, IRAs
Replies: 29
Views: 3931

Re: You're Opinions On 401s, IRAs

Ditto on the financial planner advise. He makes money by earning you money. they make money based on what they get you to buy, not on how much money you earn. Most of them are just in relationship sales, and nothing more. How many people lost their rear ends in the last meltdown while their "f...
by flyfisher66048
Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: trailgun power
Replies: 26
Views: 2131

Re: trailgun power

Wasn't it Jeff Cooper that said "He who goes unarmed in paradise had better be sure that is where he is". Not that a 45 Colt is "unarmed", but I think everyone would agree that a rifle would be better if things were not as they should be. You don't have to be paranoid to realize ...
by flyfisher66048
Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10 Commandments for My Daughter's Potential Boyfriend
Replies: 30
Views: 3235

Re: 10 Commandments for My Daughter's Potential Boyfriend

My daughter just turned 15. Groaannn! My wife is a retired Army First Sargent, and has no sense of humor about this whole dating thing. If any boys make it past Mom, I have a few things that might prove to be fun to do in front of said boys: Sharpen the Bowie - and shave the hair off his arm Acciden...