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by GunnyMack
Sun May 05, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cinco De Mayo
Replies: 4
Views: 57

Re: Cinco De Mayo

Yuck- I hate mayo!
Give me Tabasco!!
by GunnyMack
Sun May 05, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Bill, net making
Replies: 6
Views: 131

Re: For Bill, net making

Hmm, interesting!
I'll have to start looking at tree limbs.
by GunnyMack
Sun May 05, 2024 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Bill, net making
Replies: 6
Views: 131

Re: For Bill, net making

You can still flyfish for panfish Bill! I only fished once for Kokanee, didn't catch any.

I started a 'guide net' form but never got back to it, larger hoop and longer handle. I suppose it could also serve as a boat net.
by GunnyMack
Sat May 04, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Kitty in my driveway
Replies: 8
Views: 206

Re: Big Kitty in my driveway

Just be happy you don't have to clean the litter box for that puddy-tat!

When I lived in CO a fresh lion track in the snow by the house I was renting, made darn sure to pack a gun while outside after that. I didn't leave the dog out alone either- she could and did carry a glock but couldn't use it!
by GunnyMack
Sat May 04, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Bill, net making
Replies: 6
Views: 131

For Bill, net making

Ok Bill here you for you. I watched a couple videos about steam bending wood for fish nets. Figured it was easy enough and made a steam box. I needed a heat source to make the steam so I cobbled together a spout extension for a teapot heated on the woodstove. It worked- poorly but enough steam allow...
by GunnyMack
Sat May 04, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 177 cal air rifle for big game ..
Replies: 6
Views: 131

Re: 177 cal air rifle for big game ..

Gotta sneak between the ribs, otherwise an 8gr pellet would probably stop. Even at 1000+ fps. Unless it was one of those with the missile like pointy inserts... My RWS 350 will break the sound barrier with light pellets. Last summer I had a pesky fox hanging around eyeballing my litter of puppies. C...
by GunnyMack
Sat May 04, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...
Replies: 17
Views: 372

Re: This Aero Precision offering will upset some folks...

That must be so ugly my tablet won't open the link- says it's a corrupted link!
by GunnyMack
Sat May 04, 2024 4:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The streak has ended !
Replies: 9
Views: 246

Re: The streak has ended !

Yup. Heat from a lamp and linseed oil is how I've seen it done. Steam can also work- that's how I bend when I make trout nets.
3" of drop is a lot more than comfortable.
by GunnyMack
Fri May 03, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Pressure Signs
Replies: 16
Views: 323

Re: 1886 Pressure Signs

Not many still use CUP, instead they use PSI, converting one to the other is not an exact formula as far as I know, but I'm not a ballistician and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn so I would go slowly at top end loads. Someone here might have data that could point you in the right direction? I've said...
by GunnyMack
Wed May 01, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody got four rounds of hunting ammunition...?
Replies: 11
Views: 354

Re: Anybody got four rounds of hunting ammunition...?

AND this poor guy didn't have a firearm so the ridiculousness of this is just moronically stupid. Fine, confiscate the ammo and send him home, ban him from your country if you like but the big question is why didn't this ammo get found when he was going through TSA screening here!?
by GunnyMack
Wed May 01, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great day for the Gun Shop (movie clip)
Replies: 4
Views: 158

Re: Great day for the Gun Shop (movie clip)

Yeah Doc that would be a hoot to buy out a shop but I bet red flags would be going off at NICS ! Next thing you would be getting a visit from the FBI & ATF.
by GunnyMack
Wed May 01, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 480 Ruger
Replies: 28
Views: 514

Re: 480 Ruger

Scott, I took would like to hear the whole story about your double! :D
by GunnyMack
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearms News
Replies: 9
Views: 395

Re: Firearms News

That is promising news indeed!
It would be nice to get t/c stuff again!
by GunnyMack
Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
Replies: 23
Views: 727

Re: Gun and Knife Pictures

My SPECIAL 44 special and my favorite knife for deer, D2 tool steel.
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by GunnyMack
Sun Apr 28, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 480 Ruger
Replies: 28
Views: 514

Re: 480 Ruger

Was your #1 a factory chambering or did you have it rebarreled?
by GunnyMack
Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 480 Ruger
Replies: 28
Views: 514

Re: 480 Ruger

Ruger #1 eh? Hmmm... 475 eh?
No idea if I would ever use that for anything but im intrigued.
by GunnyMack
Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
Replies: 10
Views: 318

Re: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet

Yup, a Foster type slug is what it is.

Yes sir, that load will do the trick on Bambi.
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
Replies: 10
Views: 318

Re: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet

They certainly seem quite accurate, you'll have to stretch them out a little further and see what they do.
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puppy cam is up!
Replies: 6
Views: 332

Re: Puppy cam is up!

Ok guys, the puppies are now off the infrared cam so it's color now. I went to visit today and my how they have grown! Eyes are open. Starting to hear. The drunken sailors have begun to learn how to walk and it's a riot to watch.
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
Replies: 10
Views: 318

Re: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet

DING DING DING- I THINK WE HAVE A WINNER!
They sure seem to be accurate, what distance Scott?
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Movies
Replies: 27
Views: 904

Re: Old Movies

Parts of Conagher was filmed on a friend's ranch in Colorado.

The Quiet Man is hands down a favorite of mine. El Dorado as well as Rio Bravo.

YES to Mel Brooks!!
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "No FFL Required...???"
Replies: 4
Views: 203

Re: "No FFL Required...???"

Probably because they are muzzle loaders, the feds don't consider front stuffers a firearm- YET !!
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BulletMatch: Cataloging the World's Bullets
Replies: 2
Views: 117

Re: BulletMatch: Cataloging the World's Bullets

You have your work cut out for yourself that's for sure!
I think you are going to need a bigger lead supply :D
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: can't make this stuff up
Replies: 10
Views: 425

Re: can't make this stuff up

Question nowadays is what don't they hate?
by GunnyMack
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Replies: 16
Views: 632

Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts

Granted I haven't delivered hundreds of puppies but of the 4 litters I've had and the 3 or 4 I have helped with I can say that if you are the first thing a pup smells it will remember you! I figured that out when helping with litters, one pup I delivered would come to me when I would go visit. It's ...
by GunnyMack
Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C. Gove SxS shotgun
Replies: 18
Views: 548

Re: C. Gove SxS shotgun

Both appear in great shape! Both for their ages and for being shipped .
We are waiting for range reports... :D
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
Replies: 34
Views: 1261

Re: Pitchy (Lenn)

Sorry to hear this Lenn!
We do miss you here!!
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 30-30 Case Life Test
Replies: 8
Views: 330

Re: Winchester 30-30 Case Life Test

The only rifle that has given me fits with case failure (neck splits) has been my 257Ackley Improved.i know it is due to age and work hardening. It was all brass from factory 257 Roberts that I shot to fire from. I'd love to get new brass but geeze it's expensive, need to take out a mortgage to get ...
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic....Great Sheriff
Replies: 3
Views: 166

Re: Off Topic....Great Sheriff

I'd make a point of dropping off bagels or doughnuts at office once in a while just to show they are appreciated!
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home-cured bacon is pretty bueno
Replies: 8
Views: 237

Re: Home-cured bacon is pretty bueno

Looks great to me Bill!
Best bacon I ever had was from a big ol cut boar I shot on one of those game farms. I had it cured and smoked by the butcher. Just fantastic flavor. The pig had 18lb hams and they had to cut them in order to wrap fir the freezer. Oh the ribs.... man now I wanna go shoot a pig!
by GunnyMack
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking R92
Replies: 9
Views: 375

Re: Thinking R92

S&W now has a 22 mag pistol with 30 round magazines, you could use up your stock pile easily!!
by GunnyMack
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy
Replies: 15
Views: 407

Re: New Guy

Stories- we need stories!
Welcome.
by GunnyMack
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New primers from Arkansas
Replies: 13
Views: 627

Re: New primers from Arkansas

Bill I have found that Remington hulls and Winchester wads don't play well together in 28ga. Cheddite hulls are very good straight wall hulls !
by GunnyMack
Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comfort food a dark, wet day
Replies: 10
Views: 413

Re: Comfort food a dark, wet day

I'm in for fresh baked biscuts- throw in some sausage gravy and I'll eat myself into a coma!! :lol:
by GunnyMack
Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indulge me another recipe post
Replies: 4
Views: 198

Re: Indulge me another recipe post

I always wanted buckskin to hunt in during muzzle loader season but never went so far as to have them made.

Look at GOOD EATS, Alton Brown made a cracker show.
by GunnyMack
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comfort food a dark, wet day
Replies: 10
Views: 413

Re: Comfort food a dark, wet day

One of my best buds in college had a recipe that we all took to. It didn't have a name until we all agreed on Dave's Gastronomic Bean Delight 1# ground beef Cooked bacon( as much as you like), diced 5 or 6 cans of assorted beans My personal recipe is red kidney, black beans, garbanzo, pinto, blackey...
by GunnyMack
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New primers from Arkansas
Replies: 13
Views: 627

Re: New primers from Arkansas

Promising news!
Keep us posted if you hear anything !
by GunnyMack
Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Replies: 16
Views: 632

Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts

No words can help , but I'm sorry for you Tutt. The one thing that I read somewhere many years ago it dog spelled backwards is God- he sent them to us and as such they go back to him. The first litter Winnie had one pup was sickly. No matter what I tried he wouldn't eat, no weight gain is a bad sign...
by GunnyMack
Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries (that leak) Suck…
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: Batteries (that leak) Suck…

Well that does suck!
Batteries like everything else these days are junk!
by GunnyMack
Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost our pup this week
Replies: 22
Views: 644

Re: Lost our pup this week

My deepest condolences, nothing hurts worse, they are truly part of our families.
Only DOG people really understand...
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C. Gove SxS shotgun
Replies: 18
Views: 548

Re: C. Gove SxS shotgun

Work hardened, makes sense. True or not the production of any Damascus barrel is a work of art!
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C. Gove SxS shotgun
Replies: 18
Views: 548

Re: C. Gove SxS shotgun

Hope you post some pictures of you shooting that ol smoke pole. :D
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
Replies: 17
Views: 490

Re: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season

You certainly are Jason! I used to go to Quebec fishing every year. We were 65 miles of dirt roads to get to where we stayed. Sometimes fixing roads or bridges to get in, sometimes fixing the clubs cabins or a boat or 2. When battery tools came out that made our trips so much easier out in skeeter c...
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone still shoot handgun silhouette?
Replies: 19
Views: 546

Re: Anyone still shoot handgun silhouette?

Let's not forget the cost of primers too! :shock:
Add that to the powder and poor Bill sweating for lead and it's down right an expensive day :lol:
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The little Super Wrangler
Replies: 3
Views: 188

Re: The little Super Wrangler

Bill. I'd say it's a keeper!
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biofire smart gun
Replies: 4
Views: 121

Re: Biofire smart gun

I knew a guy that engraved and silver inlaid the muzzle end of the dust cover of his HiPower ' Smile, wait for flash ' .
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C. Gove SxS shotgun
Replies: 18
Views: 548

Re: C. Gove SxS shotgun

If its British it could be a 9,11 or 14 ga as well. Looks like it is in good shape for its age .
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biofire smart gun
Replies: 4
Views: 121

Biofire smart gun

Biofire will soon ship pre-ordered smart pistols! Infrared facial recognition and fingerprint readers. Ok I get it, some places this kind of tech is required to own- I do not believe in this technology. Now if it really works its success will push it on other jurisdictions! What gets me is why the g...
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom holster maker
Replies: 7
Views: 274

Re: Custom holster maker

Horse pistol? I didn't realize horse could shoot :lol:

'elk don't know how many feet a horse has'

I guess walking around with a Dragoon on you hip is a big deterrent to would be muggers!
by GunnyMack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semi-auto in 250-3000….made by Ruger…!
Replies: 4
Views: 291

Re: Semi-auto in 250-3000….made by Ruger…!

Latest Rifleman has an article about Rugers 75th anniversary. That rifle is shown. I haven't read the whole thing yet but I see that Strum died from hepetitus - I knew he died suddenly but never knew what from.