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by Marvin S
Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do old 1894s shoot high?
Replies: 24
Views: 4813

Re: Why do old 1894s shoot high?

There was a smokeless and a black powder rear sight.
by Marvin S
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cannabis Oil
Replies: 71
Views: 16867

Re: Cannabis Oil

Okay, I retired from the military last May with 35 years of living their life. I’m now full of arthritis in my back and shoulders , degenerative disk disease and so forth. I can’t sleep worth a darn either so I’m thinking of trying some. Which one is a good quality product? PM me if you would rathe...
by Marvin S
Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cannabis Oil
Replies: 71
Views: 16867

Re: Cannabis Oil

Okay, I retired from the military last May with 35 years of living their life. I’m now full of arthritis in my back and shoulders , degenerative disk disease and so forth. I can’t sleep worth a darn either so I’m thinking of trying some. Which one is a good quality product? PM me if you would rather...
by Marvin S
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered
Replies: 35
Views: 5911

Re: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered

Can you run the fridge with it collapsed in the travel position?
by Marvin S
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Love that 2-4D !
Replies: 19
Views: 2462

Re: Love that 2-4D !

We call Osage Orange, Hedge in my parts. Miles of fence post made from it as it just gets harder and tougher with age. Black locust in the hills and Honey locusts in the river bottom.
by Marvin S
Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Love that 2-4D !
Replies: 19
Views: 2462

Re: Love that 2-4D !

Pretty much a staple of life here in the river bottom along with glyphosate.
by Marvin S
Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "On a Deserted Island in the South Pacific..."
Replies: 6
Views: 1098

Re: "On a Deserted Island in the South Pacific..."

I believe it, it’s a true story ain’t it?
by Marvin S
Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alzheimer's Test -- How Will You Do?
Replies: 14
Views: 2510

Re: Alzheimer's Test -- How Will You Do?

Ok you got me.
by Marvin S
Wed Apr 25, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks to all who contributed to this....!
Replies: 5
Views: 848

Re: Thanks to all who contributed to this....!

They are supposed to send me a shirt 😁
by Marvin S
Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YETI cooler cuts ties with NRA
Replies: 18
Views: 2307

Re: YETI cooler cuts ties with NRA

Makes me feel better about my Chinese knockoffs
by Marvin S
Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HPRR Rendezvous
Replies: 12
Views: 1605

Re: HPRR Rendezvous

No problem Ray.
by Marvin S
Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HPRR Rendezvous
Replies: 12
Views: 1605

Re: HPRR Rendezvous

I’ll be there with all my PC (period correct) garb to include eyewear. Just meant to be a heads up, no need to get all worked up.
by Marvin S
Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HPRR Rendezvous
Replies: 12
Views: 1605

Re: HPRR Rendezvous

There should be two days with public hours.
by Marvin S
Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HPRR Rendezvous
Replies: 12
Views: 1605

HPRR Rendezvous

The high plains regional rendezvous is in Kansas this year and I know there are a couple smokepole shooters here. HPRR.org should get you info if interested in going to the week long event. June 17-23
by Marvin S
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back just gets worse
Replies: 18
Views: 1935

Re: Back just gets worse

I can sympathize with you Bill. I will be retiring next month from the military for medical reasons. Scoliosis, degenerative disks, arthritis and sciatica. Both shoulders are shot also and I’m only 53.
by Marvin S
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tough to be a new 44/40 shooter...
Replies: 15
Views: 3851

Re: Tough to be a new 44/40 shooter...

I cast using a SAECO mold and size .428. Redding dies and LEE FC die. The 14 1/2 is on of my most accurate little rifles.
by Marvin S
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tough to be a new 44/40 shooter...
Replies: 15
Views: 3851

Re: Tough to be a new 44/40 shooter...

My Remington 14 1/2 has the smaller correct bore size. 1914 to 1931
by Marvin S
Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Kort aka W30wcf
Replies: 58
Views: 8656

Re: John Kort aka W30wcf

I think what matters now is he will be remembered.
by Marvin S
Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something To Think About...
Replies: 8
Views: 1072

Re: Something To Think About...

Sounds about right :D
by Marvin S
Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Last Retirement Toy
Replies: 34
Views: 4315

Re: My Last Retirement Toy

Nice. I’ve been lusting over the 8.5 cabover for sometime now.
by Marvin S
Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flint knapping first try
Replies: 41
Views: 5267

Re: Flint knapping first try

My knapping consist of chert rock usually found in creek washes. I attack it with a hammer until something resembling a gun flint fly’s off. Then a little work with a brass or copper rod, and jaw it up. Sparks as good or better than most.
by Marvin S
Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun magazines
Replies: 22
Views: 3459

Re: Gun magazines

I don’t usually look at or read articles like the ones in question and usually wear blue jeans and flannel shirts. But am considering another AR or AK soon.
by Marvin S
Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli double flint shotgun
Replies: 8
Views: 1513

Re: Pedersoli double flint shotgun

Oh I just might be in on that!
by Marvin S
Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thompson Center..did not realize!
Replies: 20
Views: 3118

Re: Thompson Center..did not realize!

The Patriot was thier best shooter.
by Marvin S
Sun Jan 28, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thompson Center..did not realize!
Replies: 20
Views: 3118

Re: Thompson Center..did not realize!

I believe TC gave up on the somewhat traditional guns after a fire destroyed the factory. JIMHO new in lines are not muzzleloaders.
by Marvin S
Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII Aircraft Quiz: "Why The Screwdriver?" (answered)
Replies: 15
Views: 3173

Re: WWII Aircraft Quiz: "Why The Screwdriver?" (answered)

The screwdriver in front of the wheel chock was a visual clue to the pilot that the aircraft was armed, fueled and all ready to go -- just in case a "scramble" was called while the Crew Chief or Flight Chief were elsewhere. Very interesting 8) We just left a beer bottle in front of the ch...
by Marvin S
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Service pictures
Replies: 48
Views: 9198

Re: Service pictures

Crew Chief on KC-135E
by Marvin S
Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making round balls for muzzleloaders
Replies: 15
Views: 2438

Re: Making round balls for muzzleloaders

I think there was a Bevel Brothers article in Muzzle Blasts about this many years ago. Don’t remember the outcome.
by Marvin S
Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday spaghetti.
Replies: 5
Views: 869

Re: Happy Birthday spaghetti.

And here I thought it was about the food. HB
by Marvin S
Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Pecker
Replies: 20
Views: 2778

Re: Big Pecker

It give me a chuckle, Thanks
by Marvin S
Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here still drive a stick shift?
Replies: 67
Views: 11773

Re: Anybody here still drive a stick shift?

97 Ram 2500 NV4500 5spd
by Marvin S
Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Paco
Replies: 34
Views: 5015

Re: Prayers for Paco

Hope he gets to mendin.
by Marvin S
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Guns (pictures)
Replies: 76
Views: 15777

Re: Lever Guns (pictures)

Since it’s so cold out, I’ll play some.
by Marvin S
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Expander smaller than cast bullet - huh??
Replies: 10
Views: 1814

Re: Expander smaller than cast bullet - huh??

marlinman93 wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:45 pm Even with proper bell on the mouth, I still use larger expanders than he suggests. Brass has some spring back, and I prefer no more than .001" under bullet diameter.
I machine my own for .001 to .0015 under sized bullet dia, so pretty much the same here.
by Marvin S
Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best 44WCF dies?
Replies: 10
Views: 1425

Re: Best 44WCF dies?

For larger cast it is usually all about the expander die. I use the LEE universal expander with my own manufactured expander plugs optimized for the dia bullet I’m using. The so called expander plugs that come with the LEE die are nothing more than mouth belling plugs. That being said the RCBS cowbo...
by Marvin S
Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 121 fieldmaster
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: Remington 121 fieldmaster

Nice! I bought a super nice one several years ago but have not shot it yet.
by Marvin S
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Military or State Department members
Replies: 6
Views: 1393

Re: Military or State Department members

Thanks. I don’t doubt they have a lot of info that our government/military forces us to register on its many websites.
by Marvin S
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, you think you wanna move to Wyoming?
Replies: 22
Views: 4427

Re: So, you think you wanna move to Wyoming?

I like the Encampment and Snowy Range area. The last couple years I have been making rounds there and then through La Barge , Daniel and such.
by Marvin S
Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack In The Box (guns added )
Replies: 24
Views: 3045

Re: Jack In The Box

Pitchy wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:54 pm
Marvin S wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:43 pm Needs to pop out with a sixgun at ya :D
Easier said than done, was my thought too but hard to do. :)
No step for a stepper :D
by Marvin S
Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack In The Box (guns added )
Replies: 24
Views: 3045

Re: Jack In The Box

Needs to pop out with a sixgun at ya :D
by Marvin S
Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So....I Hit This Auction Last Night.....+ #4 UZI
Replies: 13
Views: 2917

Re: So....I Hit This Auction Last Night.....

Mmmm, walnut and steel.
by Marvin S
Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beer Analysis
Replies: 10
Views: 1262

Re: Beer Analysis

Sounds like hard proof to me :lol:
by Marvin S
Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get "Your Name" as a Fisherman
Replies: 16
Views: 1903

Re: Get "Your Name" as a Fisherman

Same to ya Pluggy :D
by Marvin S
Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get "Your Name" as a Fisherman
Replies: 16
Views: 1903

Re: Get "Your Name" as a Fisherman

GunnyMack wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2017 6:02 am Hi, I'm Pluggy Googan and I'm a fisherman!

Oh boy that’s two of us :lol:
by Marvin S
Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New used gun porn.
Replies: 23
Views: 3726

Re: New used gun porn.

:lol: :lol: :lol: .Thats a good un.
by Marvin S
Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scouting for Deer -- Found Squirrels Instead...
Replies: 16
Views: 2095

Re: Scouting for Deer -- Found Squirrels Instead...

Whole lot easier to drag out of the woods :lol:
by Marvin S
Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New used gun porn.
Replies: 23
Views: 3726

Re: New used gun porn.

Sixgun wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:58 am A very nice powerful small package......(I thought I was the only one left who liked revolvers)---6
There’s at least a couple of us, 95% of my handguns are revolvers and the auto loaders are 1911s or Browning HPs
That’s a big 10-4 on the B92 with a receiver sight.
by Marvin S
Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New used gun porn.
Replies: 23
Views: 3726

Re: New used gun porn.

I’ll give it a shot :D
by Marvin S
Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New used gun porn.
Replies: 23
Views: 3726

Re: New used gun porn.

I have the Lee 310gr but just planned on using it in the Super Blackhawk.
by Marvin S
Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New used gun porn.
Replies: 23
Views: 3726

Re: New used gun porn.

It looks nice next to my S&W 27-2.