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by old goat
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What in blazes is going on here?
Replies: 12
Views: 2458

Re: What in blazes is going on here?

The control + method increases both font size AND screen size. That requires scrolling across to read post.
The "change font size" link that was taken off, changed ONLY font size.

old goat
by old goat
Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What in blazes is going on here?
Replies: 12
Views: 2458

What in blazes is going on here?

Early Tuesday, I found the useful feature of changing font size on the default/logged off page. Now, I find that feature has been removed, and the completely useless/worthless feature of date/time has taken it's place. That is NOT progress. In fact, it's a step backward! Both the methods of changing...
by old goat
Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A "gee whiz" 1886 question...
Replies: 5
Views: 953

Re: A "gee whiz" 1886 question...

...Yes! I've saw photos of "switch barrel" TDs. A barrel would be only one of the problems. It would require a barrel, sights, fore end, fore end cap (or barrel band/s), and a magazine with the TD catch on the end, along with the TD plate they are attatched to. The fore end TD plate, would...
by old goat
Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Format Poll
Replies: 23
Views: 3353

Re: Forum Format Poll

BBT
by old goat
Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - SCOTUS decision ??
Replies: 15
Views: 2718

Re: SCOTUS decision ??

...CindyLea
...Thanks for the info!

...old goat
by old goat
Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day Gift
Replies: 11
Views: 1271

Re: Father's Day Gift

...Congrats! You will love the USFA revolver! What barrel length?

...old goat
by old goat
Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Format Poll
Replies: 23
Views: 3353

Re: Forum Format Poll

BTT
by old goat
Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Virus protection
Replies: 11
Views: 2063

Re: OT-Virus protection

...Many thanks for your comments, to all that replied.

...old goat
by old goat
Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Virus protection
Replies: 11
Views: 2063

OT-Virus protection

...Anyone here use or know anything, good or bad, about Avast virus programs? If so, please share your experences/knowledge. Thanks.

...old goat
by old goat
Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't like the new format?
Replies: 27
Views: 2912

Re: Don't like the new format?

...Much better!...Thanks!

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 cb with treebone buttstock (photo)
Replies: 22
Views: 3403

Re: Marlin 1895 cb with treebone buttstock (photo)

...Nice figure showing in that butt stock! I can see why you're proud of it. Nice work!

...old goat
by old goat
Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transfer pains and complaint department
Replies: 50
Views: 5002

Re: Transfer pains and complaint department

...When I click on the return arrow, after reading an ad in the Classified section, I get a "web page expired" message. This happens only in the Classified section. Is it my computer, or the new program? (It only happens here)

...old goat
by old goat
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -- I want to know
Replies: 39
Views: 5233

...Calling himself black, will get him votes. Calling himself white, will gain him nothing.

...old goat
by old goat
Sun May 04, 2008 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tomahawks?
Replies: 61
Views: 10112

...ScottT:

...Check out Snow & Nealley's Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe. A quality axe, made in USA, with 18" handle, and a 1 & 3/4 lb. head. They can be found at - www.lehmans.com -Type in "axes" in the "search" box.

...old goat
by old goat
Sun May 04, 2008 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Update - Confederate Memorial Day
Replies: 74
Views: 9325

...DixieBoy,
...Welcome sir!

...A good first post!
...Nice to hear FACTS on this matter, instead of "I don't care what it was about/don't confuse me with facts!" type of rants.

...old goat
by old goat
Sun May 04, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorta OT -- My first USFA Single Action!
Replies: 28
Views: 4332

...Noah Zark:

...The idea is not new. Cimarron Firearms has offered their "Improved" sheriff's model, with ejector rod, for several years.

...Edited to say- The USFA's quality is higher. I was speaking, above, of the idea of a sheriff's model with ejector.

...old goat
by old goat
Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best source for new - and used - brass?
Replies: 11
Views: 2202

...If Starline makes it, buy new cases direct from Starline Brass.

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: australian firearms auction house
Replies: 7
Views: 1857

...Try this link:

viewtopic.php?t=5790

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: australian firearms auction house
Replies: 7
Views: 1857

...There was a link posted here that had some Winchester 92's in 25-20 and 32-20 for sale in Australia. Don't remember who's post it was.

...old goat
by old goat
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin1894 CL
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

...Go to the Leverguns home site, and scroll down the right hand column. Click on Marlin Resources. I think you will find what you're looking for there.

...old goat
by old goat
Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: slightly OT-cowboy mounted shooting
Replies: 5
Views: 1276

...The web site for CMSA should be able to help.

http://www.cowboymountedshooting.com/

...old goat
by old goat
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "Mare's Leg"
Replies: 28
Views: 4854

...Gentlemen, I see the words "take down" in the ad above. However, the firearm shown is NOT a take down model. The take down models have a steel plate to which the barrel and forearm are attached, which mates to the front of the action. The plate is missing in the ad photo. Also, there is...
by old goat
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9264

...The length of the Russian ammo may prove to be a problem. Leverguns are often "touchy" about cartridge overall length, for feeding reliability. You might want to try some Russian ammo, for feeding issues in your rifle, before spending much money on this. Off hand, I'd guess they won't f...
by old goat
Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic, but Remington is closing the H&R plant......
Replies: 43
Views: 6464

...Two things to keep in mind. ...(1) This move is what many have been asking for, because of the firearms unfriendly attitude of the Mass. politicos. It takes away some of the taxes the politicos need to further their anti-gun BS. The people of Mass. elected the politicos, knowing their anti-gun st...
by old goat
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 screwdriver set
Replies: 4
Views: 1123

...A Brownells one-gun set is handy to have along when you don't want to carry much extra equiptment. The screwdriver has a hollow handle where the bits are stored till you need them. Of course, like Griff said, you will still want/need the larger set for home.

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 screwdriver set
Replies: 4
Views: 1123

...Check Brownells catalog.

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But Important to me, Need advice
Replies: 13
Views: 2251

...Since the boys are not really friends, I'd say no. Your nephew should have all your attention. Also, the other boy may feel he is being forced into doing something he doesn't want to do, with someone he may not want to be with. Just because the parents are friends, doesn't mean the boys are. The ...
by old goat
Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you've signed up and not received an "OK" note
Replies: 9
Views: 1689

BTT
by old goat
Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Appalachian Assault Rifle- by Ed Harris
Replies: 37
Views: 6470

...Good article except for one thing. Microgroove barrels were not introduced in the 336 until the mid fifties.

...old goat
by old goat
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911's
Replies: 21
Views: 3769

...You might think about running 300-500 rounds, over a period of time, through the firearm, before you make any decisions about what it needs. If you keep notes of what has happened that you don't like during this time, then you will have an idea of what items need attention and/or changing. Also m...
by old goat
Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- The Original Bowie Knife?
Replies: 54
Views: 14070

...Can't tell from the photo, but that looks like the Cold Steel Laredo bowie.

...old goat
by old goat
Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Junior, and OD?
Replies: 90
Views: 12134

...Thank you, sir!

...old goat
by old goat
Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Junior, and OD?
Replies: 90
Views: 12134

...Excuse me OS, but...did you mean to post a link?

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight upgrade for a new '86 model Win
Replies: 23
Views: 3813

...Hobie...The lightweights were factory D&T'd for reciever sights.

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: smooooth 94
Replies: 3
Views: 880

...It was not uncommon for owners, in times past, to have their 94's trigger worked on. Sounds as if your's has had a trigger job done by a well qualified smith. Of course, you MAY have just gotten lucky.

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Court shows courage on guns.
Replies: 10
Views: 1771

...Well written article. Just hope his accessment of how the court will rule on this, proves to be correct.

...old goat
by old goat
Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Response to Old Goat Re: Savage 99 "Saddle Carbine&quo
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

...TNBB, Nothing but truthful? You have been proven untruthful several times. The facts speak for themselves. I remember things as they were, not as you would wish people think them. That said, I hope you let this end, as I can't see any value in dragging this on any longer.

...old goat
by old goat
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Response to Old Goat Re: Savage 99 "Saddle Carbine&quo
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

...Mr Cook,sir, as Hobie said, this has been moved from the classified section. If you want history, the post are still there.

...old goat
by old goat
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Response to Old Goat Re: Savage 99 "Saddle Carbine&quo
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

...TNBB, sir, can you not speak the truth? Gentlemanly fashion? Calling people names and speaking untruthfully is NOT acting in a gentlemanly fashion. I see no difference in my statement of nonsatisfaction with a transaction and the others who spoke of satisfactory dealings. They were speaking of pa...
by old goat
Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Henry Saddle Ring Trapper
Replies: 11
Views: 2370

...That is a good looking trapper! :D

...old goat
by old goat
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Henry Saddle Ring Trapper
Replies: 11
Views: 2370

...There is a "meanc" that posts here. Might be the same person.

...old goat
by old goat
Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken Shell Holder
Replies: 12
Views: 2032

...I'm with Charles on this. I have had shell holders pull 3/4 of the rim off a case stuck in the die, with no damage to the shell holder. :oops:
...FWIW, pulling that much rim off required both hands on the lever, and a LOT of force applied by the press' compound leverage. :shock:

...old goat
by old goat
Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT.....Ruger grips
Replies: 8
Views: 1859

...FWIW, I advise you avoid Ajax Grips. This is not meant to be rude, just fair warning. Problems with Ajax grips, and their questionable business practices, were discussed (cussed ?) on a thread a short while ago. :evil:

...old goat
by old goat
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone help me ID this '95
Replies: 21
Views: 3453

...That is a carbine butt stock and forearm, with the upper forearm/handguard missing. You can get an idea of how it should look by going to Gallery of Guns web site and looking at the Winchester carbine replicas pictured there. ...FWIW, the Winchester Model '95 carbines had a 22" barrel. If th...
by old goat
Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- problem with daughters house gun
Replies: 13
Views: 2759

...Send her the money for a new one from Walmart. As Airdaleman said, they are a bargain there. Too much of a bargain to be buying a used gun to depend on for defense!


...old goat
by old goat
Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ching Sling on a lever action rifle?
Replies: 8
Views: 4064

...The Ching sling requires three attachment points. Where and how are you planning to put the middle attachment point? :?: Are you talking about the traditional leverguns, or one of the more modern(?) one-piece stocked leverguns? If it doesn't have three attachment points, it's NOT a Ching sling. ....
by old goat
Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 to return !!!
Replies: 47
Views: 8342

...If the parts are made using the EDM technology, there would be very little hand fitting.

...old goat
by old goat
Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 to return !!!
Replies: 47
Views: 8342

...Speaking of Savage 99s wanted, why not a reissue of the saddle gun in 250 Savage and 300 Savage.

...old goat
by old goat
Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - My theory with respect to Buck Knives...
Replies: 23
Views: 4196

...The reasons companies are moving production out of the USA, has as much to do with getting around the laws from the EPA, and worker protection laws, as lower wages. The unions are a "red herring" that people will accept. If you think unions are the reason for moving production out of th...
by old goat
Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buck Knives...The world is comming to an end!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 5859

...Modoc ED: ...You are getting production and sales confused. Cold Steel has an office set up outside Calf. to take orders for knives that cannot be sold in California. There is no production capabilities there. All that office does, is take mail orders. ...As for production, The Cold Steel web sit...