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by Daisyman
Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some of my lever replicas
Replies: 10
Views: 1958

Re: Some of my lever replicas

There was one of those 66's on a table at the gun show Friday night, but a 1970 S&W 19-3 in 4" nickel had already depleted the funds. Too many toys, not enough money!! :D
Those are nice!!
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US-Made AKs <|:-)
Replies: 31
Views: 2847

Re: US-Made AKs <|:-)

tman wrote:Guess I'll have to throw the luger in the river.
Me too, and I just got it last week!! :cry:
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New levergun
Replies: 9
Views: 1043

Re: New levergun

That looks good....if it's got a lever on it, it's a good trade! :D
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nath: Friends of yours?
Replies: 15
Views: 1144

Re: Nath: Friends of yours?

It appears there's about 45 in the front row, so times 2, about 90! That's a bunch for one outing! They look to be well fed.
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 6.5" SBH
Replies: 7
Views: 1085

Re: Ruger 6.5" SBH

Does it still have its original parts? That's a plus for me. I like the clicks of the old style when you roll the hammer back.
Irv
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Season Opener This Weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 390

Re: Season Opener This Weekend

Yup, we got one the Ikes put on coming up on the 6th. I try and go to it every year. Yumm!
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Love a good ending?
Replies: 7
Views: 862

Re: Love a good ending?

What did I miss concerning the 'belittling of other Americans'. I read the story twice and really must have missed that part. Fill me in. :?:
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: iL Papa
Replies: 7
Views: 601

Re: iL Papa

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder where he came from?
Replies: 79
Views: 9526

Re: Wonder where he came from?

I agree, he's going to be fine looking dog. He's got an intelligent look to him. Good for both of you. :D
by Daisyman
Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW WESTERN ....and there is more ...UPDATE
Replies: 22
Views: 8371

Re: NEW WESTERN

I'm hesitant to mention this cause you'll know just how old I really am, but, wasn't he on Micky Mouse club as one of the last mousecateers? Black and white TV at its best. No. The Mickey Mouse Club Members , but thanks for lettin' us know how old you are... :P :P BTW, you ain't likely the ONLY one...
by Daisyman
Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Portaband
Replies: 7
Views: 783

Re: OT Portaband

I've got a Milwaukee, too. Bought it last summer at a flea market for $45. I had to put new rollers in it....got them off the internet for $3 each. Don't know how I ever got along without it. :D
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'Gun of the Year', well maybe...
Replies: 13
Views: 1495

Re: My 'Gun of the Year', well maybe...

bmtshooter wrote:Cool pistol indeed, but they don't fit my hand well. They are too wide at the top of the grip where the web of my hand makes contact to shoot it comfortably. Definitely a fun gun though.
I've got some pretty big paws and they fit me really good.. :)
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'Gun of the Year', well maybe...
Replies: 13
Views: 1495

Re: My 'Gun of the Year', well maybe...

Thanks for all the nice comments. John, I'll have to try the card board reflector. I've seen photographers use a white umbrella, I guess for the same reason. I just never get around to making a good photo booth. I'm really tickled with the Luger. It seems really hard to find one that's in the hands ...
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'Gun of the Year', well maybe...
Replies: 13
Views: 1495

My 'Gun of the Year', well maybe...

There is a thread below about the Gun of the Year, a Sig something or other in 9mm. Well, by golly, I picked up 'MY' 9mm 'Gun of the Year' Friday night at a local gun show from a fellow walking around. He showed it to everybody in the show but no one was interested. The dealers were selling those li...
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More than a body can stand.
Replies: 10
Views: 1024

Re: More than a body can stand.

That would sure give you something to talk about for a while!! :shock: Sometimes it just isn't our time to go.
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Borescope
Replies: 9
Views: 556

Re: Borescope

Mine are stored in my "Pictures" folder, under sub-folders titled for each date the pictures were captured... i.e.: 21051121-0, the pictures are named "snapshot00001", "snapshot00002", etc. It took a while to find them, and I should have renamed them and then stored th...
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Borescope
Replies: 9
Views: 556

Re: Borescope

I tried the document route but I don't have "word" or "office"on my computer. Where is "recent places" at on here. I admit to not being too computer savvy, especially after I got Window 8.1 and then Windows 10. I could navigate the old Windows 7 pretty good, but 10........
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older Mossberg Lever Actions 472 / 479 / 679
Replies: 3
Views: 2366

Re: Older Mossberg Lever Actions 472 / 479 / 679

I have a 472AR, if I can read my notebook right, (I scribbled something out and wrote AR in its place) and it is what the Blue Book calls a brush gun. It has a straight stock and an 18" barrel with a full magazine. It was only made from 1974 to 1976. l've never seen another one. :wink: I looked...
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Borescope
Replies: 9
Views: 556

Borescope

As per a previous topic on here on the borescope camera for $14.00....I just got one of those and it works really great......I think. After some fussing, I can take pictures with it. ( it makes the camera sound). The only problem is I can't find them after I do. :roll: The instruction sheet says&quo...
by Daisyman
Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a new one.
Replies: 12
Views: 1474

Re: Picked up a new one.

So.....i picked this up in trade today. JM Marlin 30-30. The stock has a coin that says "Round Up Commemorative". It's in good shape but need some love. The stock and forearm needs refinished. The bluing is shot. But the bore looks good. The action is pretty smooth. http://i712.photobucke...
by Daisyman
Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sticks and stones... And mud...
Replies: 11
Views: 2054

Re: Sticks and stones... And mud...

Fascinating. I found the clay pots and the fireplace to be the highlights for sure. Splitting the saplings was interesting, but simply using smaller branches would have been easier and better for the purpose. I took away a few thoughts on things I would have done differently, as is easy to do when ...
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reached a Milestone
Replies: 22
Views: 1558

Re: Reached a Milestone

Sorry about that. I got too far into EE mode. Let's just call my other non-gun hobbies ... strange. Oh, and RF is radio frequency ... 433.92MHz for this. Fancy for "remote controlled". Hehe, no apologies needed. I find it amazing to see the wide variety of knowledge of the guys on here wi...
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Opening A Custom Shop
Replies: 35
Views: 3136

Re: Marlin Opening A Custom Shop

marlinman93 wrote:When will they have time to do custom work? Seems all their spare time is taken up fixing QC issues!
Their idea of a custom is a gun that doesn't need to go back for repairs!
Just what I was thinking, making a gun that actually WORKS!! :roll:
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More "$14.00 Borescope" Pictures for You
Replies: 9
Views: 1499

Re: More "$14.00 Borescope" Pictures for You

Me too, I've been wanting to look at the bore of an 1840's smokepole. Thanks, Irv
by Daisyman
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Women are not COWS
Replies: 13
Views: 1350

Re: Women are not COWS

BlaineG wrote:Sorry, Man.....I could only do about a minute's worth. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I got through the whole thing... I think I might have to go in for a hernia operation, I about busted a gut!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powerball anyone?
Replies: 37
Views: 5621

Re: Powerball anyone?

Years ago I was at the horse race track. We were sitting high in the bleachers and looking down. At the end of the race there was a guy down below us that must have had a big win. He held his ticket high in the air and was yelling, I won! I Won! Then I seen this mid age average looking black man ru...
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

To be truthful that's what I call them too. They're a PITA. :roll:
by Daisyman
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

IMO best use for a mess of squirrel is shredded into BBQ sauce... and served as "Pulled Pork". "Secret's in the Sauce"... I haven't eaten squirrel since I was a kid on the farm. Mom used to fry them in a cast iron skillet, kinda chewy if I remember right. A stew would probably b...
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leveritus Never Sleeps.......................
Replies: 22
Views: 4551

Re: Leveritus Never Sleeps.......................

Six, I think you hit the nail right on the head. They absolutely are an investment and a darned good one, too. Folks buy new cars all the time and lose the price of three or four good rifles the minute they drive it off the showroom floor, and think nothing of it. How bout a round of golf? That nice...
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Are you sure about the blacks and the greys being the same? There's a town about 100 miles from here that has black ones and they are the same size as fox squirrels. :?: Only know about the ones here in NY so YMMV :wink: But yes , the greys and blacks here are the same critter just different color....
by Daisyman
Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reached a Milestone
Replies: 22
Views: 1558

Re: Reached a Milestone

Me neither!! Maybe we'll get an explanation for all of us old fa*ts that still have a flip phone and still can't figure out how to get the punctuation in your texts. I could call someone and read them the Gettysburg address in the time it takes to answer one!! :lol: :lol:
by Daisyman
Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reached a Milestone
Replies: 22
Views: 1558

Re: Reached a Milestone

Hey Bill Congrats on the 22 years..... You should go out and buy yourself a present ant the Lakeland Gun Show this weekend....... How have you been? 25yrs this april for us! Yeah, we should get medals for making 20+ years. Plus, you know, kids and all. I suppose I'm no picnic either. I forgot the L...
by Daisyman
Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Patina or rust???
Replies: 17
Views: 1820

Re: Patina or rust???

Fords forever!!! Slick :lol: :lol:
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Down at my place, it ain't the city that gets all up in arms about shooting the squirrels... it's the WIFE! An off-hand comment and she went nuts. Crows, pigeons, sea gulls, coyotes are all fair game... but not her squirrels! But, there's only one or two... on occasion. Daisyman, get rid of the fru...
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

. This guy's been hanging around near my backyard for the past 2-3 years, now. http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r431/pwawryk/DSCN2451_zpsaoxhu1cq.jpg http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r431/pwawryk/DSCN2455_zpsob87vgq8.jpg . A white "grey " squirrel ? I know the black ones are the same ...
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

One squirrel cost me big time a year or two ago. It got under the hood of my truck and chewed up my wiring and ate a large area of insulation under my hood. Probably used the insulation for a nest. I know a guy about 6 blocks from here that had about the same thing. They were building a nest under ...
by Daisyman
Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Down at my place, it ain't the city that gets all up in arms about shooting the squirrels... it's the WIFE! An off-hand comment and she went nuts. Crows, pigeons, sea gulls, coyotes are all fair game... but not her squirrels! But, there's only one or two... on occasion. Daisyman, get rid of the fru...
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How not to teach the four rules first.
Replies: 7
Views: 2531

Re: How not to teach the four rules first.

Wow, I bet he had to clean out his drawers!
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powerball anyone?
Replies: 37
Views: 5621

Re: Powerball anyone?

Remember that old saying? "You can't win, if you don't play?" Well my old saying is, "You can't lose, if you don't play!" So far I've never lost in the lottery!!! I'm with you!! They ain't giving out their money, they're playin' with ours!! I played the Illinois lottery one time...
by Daisyman
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revelation of a Cockroach Hunter
Replies: 44
Views: 9493

Re: Revelation of a Cockroach Hunter

That was a model 25, the best Daisy they had. Daisy would sell to wholesalers all the bb guns they made at reduced prices, except for the 25. For that they had to pay retail. You done good to get one!
by Daisyman
Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Such a comfort
Replies: 18
Views: 3964

Re: Such a comfort

Never heard of it either....I evidently don't get around much. :)
by Daisyman
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Pete44ru wrote:.

I wonder how many of the 90 found their way back ?

I have one genius in my neighborhood, who live traps Squills, then releases them in a patch of woods down the street. (DOH)

I wonder how many of them beat him home!!! :wink:




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by Daisyman
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Trust me, I thought about it. It might be worth it to get in trouble for a purty girl, but not for a durned squirrel. :lol: :lol:
by Daisyman
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nice snag on local forum, pre-64 winch 88 in 284
Replies: 8
Views: 1008

Re: nice snag on local forum, pre-64 winch 88 in 284

That's a beaut!! Leveritis is a lot better that arthuritis, but alas, you can't get over either one!! Not that you need one, but I've got a NIB standard .284 magazine I think will work in that pretty thing. I've had it for years. It's for a model 100, but aren't they the same mag? http://i376.photob...
by Daisyman
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chelsea's Christmas present
Replies: 11
Views: 1561

Re: Chelsea's Christmas present

I'd be mighty happy with that for a gift. Very nice and made by dad. :D :D
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Are you 'relocating' them to the freezer...?? Nope, didn't think it would be cool to squirrel hunt out of season. :shock: I thought they might not be the only ones in hot water!! Just use the Leverguns Official "3 S" System... S hoot! - - - - - S hovel! (or Stew!) - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

Wow! Do you have any local raptors to help thinthe population? We have redtail and sparrow hawks and some others I can't name in the country. Once in a while one will be in town when the winters get tough. I saw one snag a starling out of the walnut tree in my back yard a few years ago. What a sigh...
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Re: Squirrels

AJMD429 wrote:Are you 'relocating' them to the freezer...??
Nope, didn't think it would be cool to squirrel hunt out of season. :shock: I thought they might not be the only ones in hot water!!
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 02, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels
Replies: 42
Views: 6944

Squirrels

If you will remember earlier this fall, I had a post about the amount of squirrels I had relocated from my place. Well, the year is over and the official count.......90!!! Beats the previous record by 41. This has been an ongoing thing for several years. Twenty one, then 25, 27, 49, and now 90. I th...
by Daisyman
Sat Jan 02, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry Products.
Replies: 16
Views: 1703

Re: New Henry Products.

Their Iron Framed Henry interests me. I could use another Henry, this time in .44-40 Me too, but $2795.00?? Whew!! That'd be the MSRP, but as with most guns dealers offer them at some pretty decent discounts. I paid $900 for my Uberti, (which was a REALLY good price at the time, better'n $300 off M...