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by Beaker
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want a "different" .30-30 rifle?
Replies: 13
Views: 2504

Re: Want a "different" .30-30 rifle?

That stock?? Is it a 6 or 12 string on the back and does it have an amplifier pickup on it too? :lol:
by Beaker
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Recovery From Surgery
Replies: 18
Views: 1975

Re: OT: Recovery From Surgery

Beaker, Mainly glad you're recoverin' well from your surgery. I 'spose an M1A is as good a choice as any, if you're not goin' for the heap cool M1 Garand! :P Congrats on the new rifle... and the NM is the top doog in the kennel! :D :D :D Griff, I would love to have an M1 Garand, that is what my Dad...
by Beaker
Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Recovery From Surgery
Replies: 18
Views: 1975

OT: Recovery From Surgery

Well this last year with my health problems has been challenging, to say the least. I am recovering well from my surgery so I have been thinking. I have worked hard to raise my family and provided and have been very conservative in finacial matters and have no debt except for a relatively small amou...
by Beaker
Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GD thieves!
Replies: 28
Views: 4857

Re: GD thieves!

If they insist on stealing your copper....let them have some lead as well...

Thats why I love this site, such good Christian principles. 8)
by Beaker
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?
Replies: 57
Views: 9746

Re: Vehicle Expedition Lever Gun?

I would go with an M1A with 20 round magazines in .308 for range and penetration.
by Beaker
Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer request
Replies: 26
Views: 3323

Re: OT - Prayer request

Prayers up for her and the family.
by Beaker
Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: changing sights
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: changing sights

I need some sights for sore eyes.
by Beaker
Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Interesting footprint
Replies: 24
Views: 4173

Re: OT--Interesting footprint

Looks more like a blackfoot to me, a Blackfoot Indian perhaps?
by Beaker
Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Stupid question ...
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: OT: Stupid question ...

J Miller, just be careful if you go take a gander, with their prices, if you buy anything you will likey get goosed.
by Beaker
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some Expert 'Splain Radiation To Us
Replies: 29
Views: 3096

Re: OT: Some Expert 'Splain Radiation To Us

Do you have a specific question? A discussion of fission decay and radiation can be complicated but in basic terms radioactive elements give off three basic types of radiation: Alhpa Decay; the nucleous gives off an alpha particle that is essentially a helium nucli or 2 protons. Outside the body thi...
by Beaker
Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How Many Have you Owned... cars that is:
Replies: 37
Views: 6860

Re: OT - How Many Have you Owned... cars that is:

1st car: '73 AMC Ambassedor Brougham 360 V8. Was my Grandparents car, Sold to me in 1978 for $800.00 with 23,000 miles on it. This car got me through college and early married life. Made 2 complete trips from Kansas to Seattle and back. I sold the car in 1993 with 150,000 miles on it. 2nd car: '82 D...
by Beaker
Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Cigarette advertisement.
Replies: 13
Views: 1711

Re: Old Cigarette advertisement.

I would rather fight then switch.
by Beaker
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Holster Treatments
Replies: 11
Views: 3126

Re: Leather Holster Treatments

Thanks Guys, I appreciate the input.
by Beaker
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front sight hood
Replies: 23
Views: 2968

Re: Front sight hood

I dont care for them.
by Beaker
Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894C 357/38 vs 1895 45-70
Replies: 44
Views: 7367

Re: Marlin 1894C 357/38 vs 1895 45-70

I dont know about the others but any lever gunner "needs" a good .30WCF in his arsenal. :mrgreen:
by Beaker
Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Holster Treatments
Replies: 11
Views: 3126

Leather Holster Treatments

Just purchased a new Hunter brand leather holster for my Ruger Single Six in stainless steel today. What recomendations do you all have for treating the leather for breaking it in and for preserving, water proofing, and protection of both the leather and the revolver? Do you recomend putting neatsfo...
by Beaker
Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Ok lets make a knife
Replies: 13
Views: 3428

Re: OT--Ok lets make a knife

Way Cool 8)
by Beaker
Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Think Spring
Replies: 18
Views: 3315

Re: OT-Think Spring

I have been thinking spring for a long time now. Its coming. :mrgreen:
by Beaker
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made matchlock rifle.
Replies: 23
Views: 6315

Re: OT--Home made matchlock rifle.

Keepem Comin :mrgreen:
by Beaker
Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made matchlock rifle.
Replies: 23
Views: 6315

Re: OT--Home made matchlock rifle.

Wow again I am amazed at the talent on this site. :o
by Beaker
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son
Replies: 77
Views: 7916

Re: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son

My prayers up for your Son and his situation Hobie.
by Beaker
Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow
Replies: 98
Views: 10621

Re: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow

I Have truely been blessed as the Holy Spirit has poured the whole Love of God upon me through your thoughts and prayers this past week. I am very humbled. The surgery went well and I am now home and recovering. I am having some trouble seeing now but this was anticipated and the pressure is now off...
by Beaker
Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- The Bible Might Be About Baseball
Replies: 17
Views: 1961

Re: OT- The Bible Might Be About Baseball

You may have dropped the ball with this one Blaine, I hope you get to first base with it. :lol:
by Beaker
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Still Looking
Replies: 7
Views: 1047

Re: Still Looking

Ever consider a Henry? I am wanting to get a Big Boy in .357.
by Beaker
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow
Replies: 98
Views: 10621

OT: Serious Note; Brain Surgery Tomorrow

First I would like to thank everyone here at Levergun forum for making this such an inspirationa, educational and fun website for me. I really enjoy this sight and the knowledge and wisdom I have gleened here. In addition to suffering from major depression for years other things have been happening ...
by Beaker
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does everyone else shoot at? How far?
Replies: 35
Views: 5039

Re: What does everyone else shoot at? How far?

My favorites are steel gongs. I have several made from armor plate that even a green tip .223 won't hurt. I have different sizes from 6" sq. to 12" sq. I hang 'em from 3/4" rebar. I'm with sixgun. I shoot at a 10" armorplate gong that will take anything but AP up to 3000fps at p...
by Beaker
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter in Kansas
Replies: 14
Views: 2667

Re: Winter in Kansas

Great post. My story about Kansas where I grew up. I think it is funny, and it is true. When I was about 16 I was hunting pheasant near Liberal, Kansas with my Dad, older brother, and a friend of my Dad. It was so cold and windy that I actually stepped on a pheasant in a small clump of grass. The p...
by Beaker
Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: SEX AFTER DEATH?
Replies: 7
Views: 1401

OT: SEX AFTER DEATH?

SEX AFTER DEATH? A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there was sex after death. Their biggest fear was that there was no after-life at all. After a long life together, the husband was the first to die. True to his word, he made the first contact: &quo...
by Beaker
Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter in Kansas
Replies: 14
Views: 2667

Re: Winter in Kansas

OH NO!! He is starting to thaw out, HOLD yer NOSE :lol:
by Beaker
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midway greed?
Replies: 45
Views: 7719

Re: Midway greed?

El Chivo wrote: Saturday I took a walk through the reloading store, not needing anything, and about $65.00 worth of stuff stuck to my clothes as I went through.
:wink:
by Beaker
Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - Calling Al Gore
Replies: 7
Views: 1229

Re: Humor - Calling Al Gore

RIHMFIRE wrote:since al gore has kept his mouth shut for quite some time now....
and all that hot air could not escape.....
we have had one of the coldest winters in years......
:lol:
by Beaker
Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rec'd a package from Mr. Henry Rac today ...
Replies: 14
Views: 1775

Re: Rec'd a package from Mr. Henry Rac today ...

Ya cant go wrong with a Henry. 8)
by Beaker
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Slightly.... Focusable Glasses?
Replies: 13
Views: 1958

Re: OT - Slightly.... Focusable Glasses?

I hope we can have a look-see at what Slimster will have to say.....[/quote]



I look foreward to that.
by Beaker
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Slightly.... Focusable Glasses?
Replies: 13
Views: 1958

Re: OT - Slightly.... Focusable Glasses?

Blaine, you are a true visionary. I am glad I had the foresight to check this post. 8)
by Beaker
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feral Pigs, a favorite target coming to an area near you...
Replies: 30
Views: 4339

Re: Feral Pigs, a favorite target coming to an area near you...

I would love to hunt hogs here, with my 30 WCF, unfortunantly, I live in Kansas. Kansas has lots of feral hogs but as stated previously for dubious reasons does not allow a season on them. :roll:
by Beaker
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feral Pigs, a favorite target coming to an area near you...
Replies: 30
Views: 4339

Re: Feral Pigs, a favorite target coming to an area near you...

Rimfire, LOL :lol:

Blaine, Vern tried that on planes but the courts ruled Federal Law superseded him, he did do that on trains in the '70's and made some arrests.
by Beaker
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter in Kansas
Replies: 14
Views: 2667

Re: Winter in Kansas

2571, the least you could do is shut the door to the privey. :shock:
by Beaker
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter in Kansas
Replies: 14
Views: 2667

Winter in Kansas

It's winter in KANSAS And the gentle breezes blow, 70 miles per hour at 52 below! Oh, how I love KANSAS When the snow's up to your butt; You take a breath of winter air And your nose is frozen shut. Yes, the weather here is wonderful, You may think I'm a fool. I could never leave KANSAS Cause I'm fr...
by Beaker
Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Winter Storm
Replies: 33
Views: 5070

Re: OT - Winter Storm

Oklahoma got all our snow from here in Kansas thanks to a 40MPH north wind here all day. Near to total white out conditions all day, with wind chills here around -25. BTW where is that global warming anyway?
by Beaker
Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *ALERT* - the dangers of brake cleaner. Pretty harsh.
Replies: 43
Views: 18161

Re: *ALERT* - the dangers of brake cleaner. Pretty harsh.

More hysteria and chemopobia. Its about as silly as gunophobia. BTW don't forget about lead posioning when casting bullets. :roll:
by Beaker
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God bless Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 3735

Re: God bless Texas

Now that is scary. Kansas has several states buffering us from California, but Colorado is next door. :(
by Beaker
Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Camping Tips
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Camping Tips

Here are some tips that I have come across with my many years of camping: Camping Tips: Get even with a bear who raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and eating all the ants. A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, bu...
by Beaker
Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:Truths For Mature Humans
Replies: 15
Views: 2347

OT:Truths For Mature Humans

Truths For Mature Humans 1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. 2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. 3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger. 4....
by Beaker
Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bic Pen commercial with Marlin 336
Replies: 12
Views: 2521

Re: Bic Pen commercial with Marlin 336

What about the old Aerowax commercial where they shoot a machine gun at a piece of plexiglass to show how tough their floor wax was? Does anyone remember that one?
by Beaker
Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What R Baloon head cases ?
Replies: 22
Views: 3068

Re: What R Baloon head cases ?

Thanks for an outstanding explaination.
by Beaker
Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Christmas Music...
Replies: 10
Views: 1025

Re: OT: Christmas Music...

I just load them from my music hard drive onto my mp3 players.
by Beaker
Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy but Old !!
Replies: 14
Views: 1522

Re: New Guy but Old !!

Welcome Claude,

This is a fantastic site with some good caring christian people and are very knowledgable about all types of firearms and other skills. I certainly am being blessed as I learn somthing new on this site every day. 8)
by Beaker
Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT...The Chicken Shooting Game
Replies: 18
Views: 1816

Re: OT...The Chicken Shooting Game

At one of the companies I previously worked for I was a product development senior chemist and supervisor. One of the products we made was a silicone shield hand cream. This product helps you clean your hands after working with dirty and greasey jobs. The hand cream is applied before your hands get ...
by Beaker
Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Had a real bad Weekend
Replies: 26
Views: 2892

Re: OT- Had a real bad Weekend

In June 2008, I lost my brother to a heart attack of the very same artery, the "widow maker". He had just turned 52 a week before. Praise the Lord you survived.
by Beaker
Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT YEEEHAA! My Ducks are playing in the NC Game!
Replies: 3
Views: 349

Re: OT YEEEHAA! My Ducks are playing in the NC Game!

Well, I guess its time to go Duck hunting. :wink: