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by octagon
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electronics Help, Please? Need to find replacement switch
Replies: 13
Views: 2486

Re: Electronics Help, Please? Need to find replacement switch

With old equipment I often find it necessary to buy another whole unit and use it for parts. Some older stuff is pretty obscure. Good luck.
by octagon
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dots on Handguns
Replies: 21
Views: 3912

Re: Red Dots on Handguns

My brother showed up at the farm one day with a ruger semi auto 22, with a can and a holo site. I stopped the chainsawing and we had a test with my youngest daughter shooting a new frontier in 22. The test was the standard, who can first knock down 6 Roma tomatoes from eye level balanced in mesquite...
by octagon
Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
Replies: 17
Views: 2707

Re: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs

I have a fair collection of old axes, collins,plumbs, stiletto, norlund, and some big double bit Swedish felling axes, brush hooks, fire axes, throwing axes, camp sized and a number of smaller hatchets. Always have bought the heads and hafted em myself, thats half the fun. Still need a good broad ax...
by octagon
Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spinal cord stimulator anyone?
Replies: 16
Views: 2465

Re: Spinal cord stimulator anyone?

A good pal with degenerative disc disease since adolescence, was taking massive amts of narcotics and was becoming suicidal due to chronic pain. The implants worked well for a few years and then he started back with increasing amts of narcs once again. He carries a transistor radio sized chingaso to...
by octagon
Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Needs prayers AND a miracle
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Re: Needs prayers AND a miracle

Joe, What year was the pathfinder built?
by octagon
Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JEFF QUINN
Replies: 26
Views: 3612

Re: JEFF QUINN

RIP Jeff
by octagon
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vaya con DIOS pedro.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1194

Re: Vaya con DIOS pedro.....

I saw Green play a street concert in San Diego in the early 90s, great show! RIP
by octagon
Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 870
Replies: 28
Views: 3113

Re: Remington 870

Nicely done 6pt. Thanks for the stripper pics :shock: The strip eze burns as well, a 1/64 th size spot feels like someone hit you with a soldering iron. Grew up with 870s in part, killed my first goose with one. Love em. I've noticed lots of folks avoid scrapers, and may not know how to create and t...
by octagon
Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 870
Replies: 28
Views: 3113

Re: Remington 870

Good score! Went to see a fellow some 3 years back with guns for sale, one was an 870 in 16g, which I was excited about till a saw a barrel so short as to be useless for birds, and with the dreaded polychoke, a deal killer for me. Had a medium condition model 19 Smith as well, wanting mint price for...
by octagon
Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoration/Repair/Renewal in Progress -UPDATE 07/24
Replies: 25
Views: 3897

Re: Restoration/Repair/Renewal in Progress -UPDATE 07/23

Jim I'd say that gun is lucky to have found you.
by octagon
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY earlmck.
Replies: 7
Views: 993

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY earlmck.

Happy Birthday Earlmck !
by octagon
Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very Disappointed In Westin Nerf Bars
Replies: 23
Views: 3880

Re: Very Disappointed In Westin Nerf Bars

Have several hi lift Jack's, they work in a pinch but can be finicky. Much prefer a winch any day, they cost more but much less work. One of my Jack's is foreign made, What a honking pile of pelosi.
by octagon
Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Store Clerk
Replies: 17
Views: 3180

Gun Store Clerk

I haven't lived in a town for decades and must periodically run to town for grub, books etc. On one of these trips, taking the back roads to avoid tailgaters, I see a new gun shop and it's a sure enough big one, like a small warehouse, and I feel a visit coming on some time to support the new busine...
by octagon
Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well I'll be darned
Replies: 2
Views: 610

Re: Well I'll be darned

Was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico in about 1977, when some bad weather started brewing, we were about 30 miles out and started back in. It was raining hard when we got to the jetties and docked the boat. Ten minutes later we looked out the way we had come and saw two water spouts at once a few miles...
by octagon
Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im in love.
Replies: 24
Views: 4760

Re: Im in love.

Pitchy that stretch south of Flag through Oak Creek Canyon/ Red rocks and to Phoenix was one of my favorite stretches, visited Montezuma Castle. Was robbed in Sedona, and was able to track this thief down recovering all that was stolen...like Bill, need to check the statute of limitations on this ta...
by octagon
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im in love.
Replies: 24
Views: 4760

Re: Im in love.

Love those inlines :D Bill I've never known anyone else make a 1000/day /motorcycle claim, I did it twice in the 80's, from .ca. to Washington state once, this was almost sunup to sunup, and stopping for a good lunch. Seemed sometimes, I got into a zone and just did not want to stop. Made 2 long tri...
by octagon
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 22222

Re: Question / POLL

Asked my 18 yo son the other day what is your favorite gun in the house? 1911 45ACP :D
by octagon
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could sure use some prayers tonight
Replies: 16
Views: 1897

Re: Could sure use some prayers tonight

Friends our prayers have been answered!! Daughters test for CV 19 has come back negative, fever has gone so far and this fantastic young lady is feeling pretty Good! She needs 1 more year to get her RN, works currently as an Aid with covid patients, and is a heck of a shooter. I thank you 12 Men for...
by octagon
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could sure use some prayers tonight
Replies: 16
Views: 1897

Re: Could sure use some prayers tonight

Thank you for your efforts, she was discharged from ER last night, will be keeping a keen eye on her, prayers help, I believe in it.
by octagon
Tue Jun 30, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could sure use some prayers tonight
Replies: 16
Views: 1897

Could sure use some prayers tonight

Boys, my youngest Daughter, 22, is in the ER today with a high fever, shortness of breath, and "Feels like an elephant is on her chest." Her O2 sats are good so far, tests are pending...would greatly appreciate any prayers you fellows might send to San Antonio tonight. Thanks to all.
by octagon
Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 22222

Re: Question / POLL

57. Dedicated leverhunter since 12 and lifetime Dove hunter. Also dedicated to occasional excessive bourbon intake and howling in the cactus patch.
by octagon
Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayer for my Dad!
Replies: 26
Views: 3312

Re: Need prayer for my Dad!

Piller, more prayers up tonight for your Dad.
by octagon
Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayer for my Dad!
Replies: 26
Views: 3312

Re: Need prayer for my Dad!

Up
by octagon
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: current commieflu info
Replies: 19
Views: 2289

Re: current commieflu info

A friend for 40 years has emphysema and got over pneumonia just before the virus hit. He has not left his house for months, a neighbor brings his groceries. A couple we've known for years invited him for crawfish ettoufe and loving Cajun food and bored to death he went. 4 days later they called to i...
by octagon
Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some levergun hunting
Replies: 12
Views: 2214

Re: Some levergun hunting

The liver flukes are in every Texas deer liver I have checked for many years, whitetail and axis deer :| used to eat deer liver as a kid and loved it with a pile of onions :| :| . Cut the liver in half, looks like large flattened soda straws :| :| :|
by octagon
Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mini prayer request...
Replies: 19
Views: 2859

Re: Mini prayer request...

Up
by octagon
Thu Jun 18, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dame Vera Lynn.
Replies: 13
Views: 2438

Re: Dame Vera Lynn.

Dang GK that lady can belt one out! Lovely girl, thanks for posting.
by octagon
Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some levergun hunting
Replies: 12
Views: 2214

Re: Some levergun hunting

:D :D :D
by octagon
Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday US Army
Replies: 4
Views: 750

Re: Happy Birthday US Army

GK, you are a solid class act friend 8)
by octagon
Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday US Army
Replies: 4
Views: 750

Re: Happy Birthday US Army

Happy Birthday indeed! Lots of Army Vets in my family, Air Force Vets too.
by octagon
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk Clips
Replies: 14
Views: 2762

Re: Ruger Blackhawk Clips

Good news! My Blackhawk came with extra clips...i could sell em to ya, but they are not cheap 8) :wink:
by octagon
Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finished reading THE LAST SHERIFF IN TEXAS last night.
Replies: 5
Views: 1513

Re: I finished reading THE LAST SHERIFF IN TEXAS last night.

Roughcreek, I started reading Ben Green books as a kid, love em! There is also a volume of "Some More Horse Tradin" that is equally entertaining, gave copies of his stuff to an old Mexican rancher pal of mine to help him with his English skills, he has helped me with a little Spanish. He h...
by octagon
Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finished reading THE LAST SHERIFF IN TEXAS last night.
Replies: 5
Views: 1513

Re: I finished reading THE LAST SHERIFF IN TEXAS last night.

Looks like a good one. I get a lot of books at 1/2 Price Books in the Texas section, and occasionally get some gun stuff in the Sports section, like "Flight of the Bullet" by Mann/Pope, but the good gun stuff there is pretty sporadic.
by octagon
Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turn of events !
Replies: 76
Views: 9359

Re: Turn of events !

Thanks 6pt, I'll do that.
by octagon
Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NASCAR; the season that wasn't
Replies: 15
Views: 2815

Re: NASCAR; the season that wasn't

The fact that C19 is not the all time greatest killer does not mean it is not killing folks now. I'd not seen the leftist comparisons to Vietnam deaths, I noticed the 58000 number and recognised it. Media has sensationalized this like they do everything else, nothing surprising or new there. There w...
by octagon
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big day today
Replies: 27
Views: 4142

Re: Big day today

Gotta love a Chevy 350...what color on the body? Black?
The lines on that body are sweet!
by octagon
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turn of events !
Replies: 76
Views: 9359

Re: Turn of events !

Beautiful looking place to shoot! I have A single shade tree over my shooting bench..
Haven't been to Virginia in 20 years. With my last kid off to college soon, I may be free to travel more.
by octagon
Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Old No7 & piller.
Replies: 9
Views: 1582

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Old No7 & piller.

Happy Birthday guys
by octagon
Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disarmed!! Elmer Fudd loses his shotgun... (updated)
Replies: 10
Views: 2271

Re: Disarmed!! Elmer Fudd loses his shotgun...

"Progress" might mean Elmer traded his s/s in for a Striker shotgun :shock:
by octagon
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NASCAR; the season that wasn't
Replies: 15
Views: 2815

Re: NASCAR; the season that wasn't

The covid virus hit home for me when I realized it had killed more US citizens in a few weeks than the Vietnam War (58,220). It has now killed nearly twice that number in US. Tell me how this is considered "BS "
by octagon
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove.
Replies: 13
Views: 3343

Re: Lonesome Dove.

I'm in the middle of reading "Comanche Moon" by the the same author. Like "Lonesome Dove" it is top shelf entertainment, with many of the same characters. Best fiction I've read in quite some time.
by octagon
Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looters
Replies: 19
Views: 3374

Re: Looters

Outstanding! Looked like a neck-shot deer :lol:
by octagon
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Got A Harley Trike....
Replies: 25
Views: 5165

Re: I Got A Harley Trike....

Roadsmith offers a conversion kit for trikes with independent rear suspension, longer wheelbase, and additional storage and a reverse gear. I'm sure this kit is very inexpensive :wink: :wink: one of my American Legion pals is looking at trikes.
by octagon
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need ( of course ) new Squirrel buster.
Replies: 23
Views: 3152

Re: I need ( of course ) new Squirrel buster.

GK perhaps an "alternative" method of procurement is required here: Your pals here at Leverguns procure a Henry in 410, cleverly disguise it as an English "gardening" tool, and ship it directly to your girlfriend to avoid getting you in trouble, and voila... :?
by octagon
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Got A Harley Trike....
Replies: 25
Views: 5165

Re: I Got A Harley Trike....

Wow! :shock: :shock: Nice. A custom tuba trailer would fit right in 8)
by octagon
Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Expensive Brass
Replies: 15
Views: 2702

Re: Expensive Brass

Thanks Beaker and Blaine for your kind comments. I thought a "Tuba" post might be appropriate place to mention a Sousa award. My boy qualified for regional concert and symphonic bands six different years on four different instruments: alto, tenor, and bari saxophones and bass guitar. An ho...
by octagon
Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turn of events !
Replies: 76
Views: 9359

Re: Turn of events !

Thanks for the info 6pt, you are a wealth of information and I appreciate your taking the time and effort to answer. Gentlemen like yourself make Leverguns a great place to hang out and gather information.
by octagon
Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turn of events !
Replies: 76
Views: 9359

Re: Turn of events !

6pt, please, what is involved in "refreshing the barrels?"
by octagon
Sun May 31, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turn of events !
Replies: 76
Views: 9359

Re: Turn of events !

6pt the 10 I shot way back then was a borrowed Ithaca s/s. The goose blind was a concrete pipe buried 5 ft into the ground. After a few misses, I was pointing it straight up shooting way up there when I noticed my ears were freezing and my bells were ringing :shock: The ten was doubling, and had kno...