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by octagon
Sun Sep 11, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This woman SPITS on museum guns....!
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Re: This woman SPITS on museum guns....!

Not the whole hour, i restarted it right where she discusses spit to clean wood, this is an old old technique in the violin repair world.
by octagon
Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This woman SPITS on museum guns....!
Replies: 5
Views: 552

Re: This woman SPITS on museum guns....!

Not all are capable of being housebroken, having failed that menial task, I fear for her intellectual capacities.
by octagon
Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About those atlatls
Replies: 24
Views: 1130

Re: About those atlatls

Grizz that is a cool spear! I have six ft of 1095. That guy in the vid is whipping through that skinning with that flake, cool. Bill, getting close to the pigs is a problem, but here is where you come in and tie this plan together! late at night my Bro and I will get 20 yards downwind of you, while ...
by octagon
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About those atlatls
Replies: 24
Views: 1130

Re: About those atlatls

Bill I've been considering hunting pigs with spears for some time having suggested to my Brother we use spears from 4 wheelers and try and get after some. He figured that with beer likely being involved the probability of getting hurt :roll: was high and we were too old to fall going that fast. I ma...
by octagon
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22
Replies: 6
Views: 513

Re: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22

My 34 is prone to jamming if i dont keep it clean and oiled every 2 or 3 hundred rounds or so, and work the bolt with authority. Ive not been delicate in dealing with these jams, and will give it a good smack with a dowel to persuade it. Looks like the primed end is in contact and round is not fully...
by octagon
Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "hELP me" (Progressive Rock song I wrote...)
Replies: 8
Views: 470

Re: "hELP me" (Progressive Rock song I wrote...)

Forgot to say...nice chops!
by octagon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "hELP me" (Progressive Rock song I wrote...)
Replies: 8
Views: 470

Re: "hELP me" (Progressive Rock song I wrote...)

Cool! Ive got an old copy of Brain Salad Surgery around here. Nice Hammond sound you got there. The old Tascams are great. My gear is a little dated ...Dynaco tube stuff. 8)
by octagon
Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone identify these stocks?
Replies: 22
Views: 983

Re: Can anyone identify these stocks?

Bloodwood maybe.
by octagon
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AI is creating frighteningly realistic 'humans'
Replies: 9
Views: 595

Re: AI is creating frighteningly realistic 'humans'

I would not require nearly so capable a model, I would suggest however that she could use and maintain a chainsaw, clear brush, make new fences and firewood. Additionally, remote control operated fully adjustable mammalian protuberences to dispense either ice tea, or cold beer or both while retrievi...
by octagon
Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 115crows...
Replies: 17
Views: 958

Re: 115crows...

Nice shootin and great photo Nath.
by octagon
Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
Replies: 26
Views: 1739

Re: Pitchy (Lenn)

:D
by octagon
Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way off topic.....Bees
Replies: 14
Views: 882

Re: Way off topic.....Bees

Have had good success with malathion and bees, you have to follow up with a good snort of diesel or they will come back. Soapy water works well on yellowjackets, have not tried it on bees.
by octagon
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?
Replies: 65
Views: 3565

Re: Is anyone still shooting a Red Ryder?

Shoot mine all the time. Dad called one day and asked what we were doing. I said shooting deer off the back porch with my brother. I've told you boys about that...how many did ya shoot...eight or nine i guess...Eight or Nine!! [shooting Axis deer wayyy out there with red ryders] great fun, they woul...
by octagon
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ALWAYS be vigilant
Replies: 12
Views: 1194

Re: ALWAYS be vigilant

BIL was stabbed high in the back inches from midline, about a year ago. He was out for a walk when attacked from behind by two 16 year olds and kicked in the head after the stabbing, busting an ear drum. He no longer lives in the city but relocated to middle of nowhere, and is a proud new gun owner....
by octagon
Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I feel better now
Replies: 19
Views: 1524

Re: I feel better now

Just found some 380 in San Marcos. They had lots of 9mm and 223, no 30 30 or 10mm or 270. Lots of 22.
by octagon
Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not sure what to call it.
Replies: 12
Views: 792

Re: Not sure what to call it.

have not had 4 inches since last August. the lowest high temp forcast for the next 10 days is 104. feels like this time it might dry up and blow away. 3 months more to come
by octagon
Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Winchester Parts Gun
Replies: 26
Views: 1274

Re: 1876 Winchester Parts Gun

like the color on that wood, you've got some nice skills Texian.
by octagon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Hogs & 1876 Winchester 50-95wcf
Replies: 22
Views: 1182

Re: Wild Hogs & 1876 Winchester 50-95wcf

i have not been in Mason in some time, since before the arson, how is the rebuild going?
by octagon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Hogs & 1876 Winchester 50-95wcf
Replies: 22
Views: 1182

Re: Wild Hogs & 1876 Winchester 50-95wcf

DT, I'm out in W. McCullough county. As for the big cat, there are pigs and turkeys enough for all and have been since the 70s that I know of.
by octagon
Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Hogs & 1876 Winchester 50-95wcf
Replies: 22
Views: 1182

Re: Wild Hogs & 1876 Winchester 50-95wcf

Nicely done and great rifle. I recently saw a 100lb sow nursing four in the middle of the road. Three back and one red\white. Later the same day saw a humongous bobcat all gold with no spots Biggest bobcat I ever saw, feeding hard on little pigs and turkeys no doubt.
by octagon
Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Residential rabbits....
Replies: 20
Views: 1351

Re: Residential rabbits....

Nice shooting Nath!
by octagon
Thu Jun 23, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUGE 2A Win
Replies: 15
Views: 973

Re: HUGE 2A Win

Kudos to Trump on those conservative appointments.
by octagon
Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did I over-accessorize my new lawnmower...?
Replies: 16
Views: 1149

Re: Did I over-accessorize my new lawnmower...?

I've often thought a couple dozen Henrys and a wagon load of ammo would have changed the outcome at the Alamo. Burning the defenders bodies was barbaric in my opinion.
by octagon
Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the weather
Replies: 16
Views: 1031

Re: the weather

108° today and tomorrow at the ranch. We had worse temps the first week of May! Never seen it that hot so early in the season. With only 4" of rain in almost a year, I won't be planting anything this year only to watch it burn up. We often get a little rain around July 4, without it, the outloo...
by octagon
Thu May 19, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar total eclipse. . . anyone BTDT...?
Replies: 9
Views: 819

Re: Solar total eclipse. . . anyone BTDT...?

About 40 years ago I was a young carpenter building 2 large grease traps as part of a remodel at a huge grocery store. Lots of steel in those traps,and in the early afternoon viewed an eclipse through a welders mask. IT got very dark and cast an odd yellowish shadow,very cool as one might expect. Wo...
by octagon
Thu May 05, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mom has gone home to our Lord
Replies: 45
Views: 2956

Re: Mom has gone home to our Lord

my condolences Kid, RIP
by octagon
Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Bulldog Winner (update)
Replies: 35
Views: 2597

Re: American Bulldog Winner (update)

Scott pm
by octagon
Sat Apr 16, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Bulldog Winner (update)
Replies: 35
Views: 2597

Re: American Bulldog Winner (update)

Went and looked at the Cimmaron retail shop in F burg yesterday. They had a number of 357s, was hoping to find a 44 special or 45 or 45 ACP with a short barrel but no dice. Have never bought guns from a computer and don't want to. Saw none at the gun show in Llano recently.
by octagon
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever action project
Replies: 9
Views: 858

Re: New lever action project

Used to shoot piles of locusts as a kid. You had to fire and retreat immediately cause they might fly over and micturate on your hat. We'd disturb yellow jacket nests with cane poles and smack em with a ping pong paddle in each hand to overcome the boredom of a long hot summer.
by octagon
Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Bulldog Winner (update)
Replies: 35
Views: 2597

Re: American Bulldog Winner (update)

Got to shoot a similar gun this weekend at turkey/pig camp. A 3" Uberti with lightning grip, in 45 colt, did not get to try the ACP cylinder. With cowboy loads, it was sure enough pleasant, seemed to have a good bit more push straight back and up compared to a plowhandle grip. The weight was ni...
by octagon
Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Growing Up Shooting by my Dad, Allen Taylor
Replies: 10
Views: 944

Re: Growing Up Shooting by my Dad, Allen Taylor

Another goodun Jim. My Dad has been gone 10 years as well. Going turkey/pig hunting this week, I'll be sure and raise a glass to our Dads.
by octagon
Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About Drinking
Replies: 23
Views: 1938

Re: About Drinking

50 some odd years ago a young drunk made a bad decision one night when he drove a married lady home to another town. Three quarters of the way to his destination he crossed over the lina and hit my Uncle's family head on on the highway. The engine of the Chevy went inside the cab and severed my Aunt...
by octagon
Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
Replies: 31
Views: 2366

Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo

I was losing a few chickens, and one night real late I'm hear what sounds like a fight on the back patio. Grabing the nearest gun, a .38, i run out the back door and there in the light is a big coon strangling a hen and growling at me. As i aim at his head and get ready to squeeze i realize i'm abou...
by octagon
Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been awhile
Replies: 14
Views: 976

Re: Been awhile

Fantastic! Hondo you ever take any varnishing tips from violin makers? They've been working maple for many centuries. I ask because having looked at these pics a number of times, the color is awesome. The checkering is striking as well. Well done. :D I might add that those violin cats might get some...
by octagon
Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A weak moment
Replies: 18
Views: 1209

Re: A weak moment

Saw a new 4in at a gun show in Llano recently, looked kinda big compared to my old 8in. It was priced at 19 hundred and was left there. I might have been a buyer at 15. Was not impressed with laminated grips. I'll probably get one of these 4 or 6in as the 8 in is ridiculous to carry. I recently put ...
by octagon
Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is it ?
Replies: 16
Views: 1408

Re: What is it ?

Neat. I like old tools with mystery functions.
by octagon
Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy From Florida
Replies: 27
Views: 2321

Re: New Guy From Florida

Welcome New Guy! You ever catch any peacock bass in Florida?
by octagon
Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last years bear
Replies: 10
Views: 995

Re: Last years bear

:D
by octagon
Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We have a new hawk
Replies: 8
Views: 765

Re: We have a new hawk

We have a healthy rabbit population and then many hawks,owls. Last few years been seeing g those big Mexican eagles which are voracious and known to sit right by waiting for new born calves , you can imagine their popularity with local ranchers.
by octagon
Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One more time !
Replies: 22
Views: 1437

Re: One more time !

Thinking about pulling the trigger on. A dove or quail with the safety on makes me ill. I detest auto safety. I prefer single triggers too, but have a double trigger right beside me for snakes as it'll be 84 degrees today.
by octagon
Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 98….FM….KZEW….
Replies: 1
Views: 366

Re: 98….FM….KZEW….

Used to listen in the 70's, most of our radio stations were Mexican back then, it was all good.
by octagon
Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diabetic wound
Replies: 33
Views: 1803

Re: Diabetic wound

I might ask the folks at Wound Care if you are a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen threpy, if the wound is tunneling, surely you might benefit from hyper O2.
by octagon
Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your age ?
Replies: 54
Views: 4020

Re: What is your age ?

59 today. Feels like more.
by octagon
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wa marxist magazine ban
Replies: 13
Views: 1236

Re: Wa marxist magazine ban

:D
by octagon
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wa marxist magazine ban
Replies: 13
Views: 1236

Re: Wa marxist magazine ban

Bill I think "Hitler Puta" has a certain transcultural/continental feel going for it, very descriptive ...
by octagon
Thu Mar 03, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New trap gun !
Replies: 14
Views: 1015

Re: New trap gun !

That wood has some nice depth. The wide beavertail fore end reminds me of the older BT-99, though yours is much earlier, bet that thing is hell from 27 yards! Sweet!
by octagon
Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-22-22 Granddaughter's first birthday. Something tells me
Replies: 7
Views: 658

Re: 2-22-22 Granddaughter's first birthday. Something tells me

A real dandy, look at those cheeks! She's on some good feed.
by octagon
Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New trap gun !
Replies: 14
Views: 1015

Re: New trap gun !

Slick! Make a fine gun for a turkey hunt or a trapshoot.
by octagon
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replaced another one, S&W Model 66
Replies: 10
Views: 947

Re: Replaced another one, S&W Model 66

I've. Got an 8" that I've I killed some turkeys with, but it mostly sits around being to long to carry much. I'd like a short barreled 44 special for pigs. Starting to get tired of heavy guns.
by octagon
Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replaced another one, S&W Model 66
Replies: 10
Views: 947

Re: Replaced another one, S&W Model 66

Cool score! Love 66's. Just went to a show and saw a new 3" Python for 1500 that was shiny. It was bigger than I figured. I have short barrels on the brain lately. A guy at the show had the biggest collection of SAA's I've ever seen lots of stag and ivory, must have been 50 or 60 guns. Not a mo...