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- Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaking my head !
- Replies: 4
- Views: 182
Re: Shaking my head !
That was one tough Hombre!
- Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Liquids For First Aid
- Replies: 14
- Views: 812
Re: Liquids For First Aid
A wise man once said....
"Always carry a flask of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore always carry a small snake." -- W. C. Fields
"Always carry a flask of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore always carry a small snake." -- W. C. Fields
- Sun Oct 20, 2024 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Round ball size choice.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 457
Re: Round ball size choice.
Well, now I will have to go dig up my copy of "The Ferguson Rifle" by Louis L`Amour...... "I have a good horse, a small pack, an excellent knife, and I have the Ferguson rifle. That rifle, my constant companion since childhood, is all that remains of my past, that and a few precious b...
- Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joke of the day!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 995
Re: Joke of the day!
A few years back, there was some talk about changing the Ole Miss Rebel mascot.
I called into a local AM talk show and suggested that they change the mascot to a Possum. Radio host asked why Possum?
I said, "Because they play dead at home and get killed on the road."
I called into a local AM talk show and suggested that they change the mascot to a Possum. Radio host asked why Possum?
I said, "Because they play dead at home and get killed on the road."
- Tue Oct 08, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up for our FL pards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 843
- Tue Oct 08, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Enjoying a Beignet on Canal Street in New Orleans
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1269
- Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The USS John Basilone
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1031
Re: The USS John Basilone
I worked on the repairs to the USS Stark and the USS Cole years ago. I saw on the news yesterday, that the Cole launched some anti-missile missiles defending Israel yesterday.
Time flies.....
Time flies.....
- Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think I found MH370 !
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1890
Re: I think I found MH370 !
I see the aircraft. Imagery Date 7/22/23.
40°41'37.62"N 74°52'23.49"
Hard to tell, but it may be flying really low.
Very interesting!
40°41'37.62"N 74°52'23.49"
Hard to tell, but it may be flying really low.
Very interesting!
- Tue Jul 30, 2024 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 Weekend
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2498
Re: 44 Weekend
Well, I guess I need to get out more. The scarcity of some Alliant powders is news to me.
Blue Dot and Unique are my most used powders. Everything from revolver loads to shotgun loads.
W231 is my favorite for .38 SPL & 45ACP.
Blue Dot and Unique are my most used powders. Everything from revolver loads to shotgun loads.
W231 is my favorite for .38 SPL & 45ACP.
- Sun Jul 28, 2024 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Defining when the 'good old days' were...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2417
Re: Defining when the 'good old days' were...
Defining when the 'good old days' were....
https://youtu.be/5FEujJZwJas
1949, according to Daily & Vincent.
https://youtu.be/5FEujJZwJas
1949, according to Daily & Vincent.
- Sun Jul 07, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Am I weird?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3656
Re: Am I weird?
The last new cartridge that got me was the .260 Remington. I got one when they first came out. I put a Leupold 6x scope on and had my rifle doctor work on the trigger and glass-bed the action. Five shot groups of 1 inch or less at 100 yards is normal. I use Hornady 140gr Interbond bullets and IMR489...
- Mon Jun 10, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mike Venturino - from American Handgunner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1733
Re: Mike Venturino - from American Handgunner
Sad to hear that. I liked Mike.
- Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting with a 1860 Henry,
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1224
Re: Hunting with a 1860 Henry,
Great Video...thanks for sharing.
Grandpa Cap'N'Ball must have been a little bitty feller.....I would need a much larger coffee pot.
Grandpa Cap'N'Ball must have been a little bitty feller.....I would need a much larger coffee pot.
- Sun May 26, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lest I forget
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1570
Re: Lest I forget
Silver Star 1967 Chao Duc District, Dingh Tuong Province, South Vietnam The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Fireman Adrian Ealon Howell (NSN: 9186686), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 4 D...
- Fri May 24, 2024 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm starting the Memorial Day holiday early
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2432
- Mon May 20, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who needs a horse...???
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7729
- Wed May 08, 2024 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 79 Years since Victory in Europe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1177
Re: 79 Years since Victory in Europe
My grandfather was a BAR gunner in the 45th Division in France and Germany and was at the liberation of Dachau. He died while turkey hunting in March of 1969. His two brothers, my great-uncles, were in the US Army in the Pacific Theater. One brother was shot through the neck by a Japanese sniper and...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Movies (a new 'series')
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2305
Re: Speaking of Movies (a new 'series')
Thanks for the heads up, AJMD429. I watched the first 3 episodes of Elkhorn this evening.
Very good in my opinion. I'll be watching episode 4 this coming Thursday night.
Very good in my opinion. I'll be watching episode 4 this coming Thursday night.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Indulge me another recipe post
- Replies: 4
- Views: 951
Re: Indulge me another recipe post
Thanks for the video....now I'm cravin' some crispy fried chicken...fried in Lard in a cast iron skillet over an oak wood fire.....
Everything tastes better fried in Lard instead of some chemical concoction called "vegetable oil".
Everything tastes better fried in Lard instead of some chemical concoction called "vegetable oil".
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2949
Re: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
One more article from 1889....1889 was certainly an interesting year.... Muskets and Bayonets in a Tree One night long since, H. T. Huff, a well known coal dealer of Atlanta, Ga., while cutting down a bee tree on his farm, five miles from Atlanta, on the Sandtown road, made a strange discovery. The ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2949
Re: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
Here's an interesting item from September 7th, 1889 I found while perusing old newspaper archives.... PALEOLITHIC FIND Remains of a Man Discovered in a Monstrous Snake's Stomach A strange discovery was made not long ago by a citizen in the northwestern district of this county. Having occasion to sin...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2949
Re: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
I found this excerpt from an 1889 newspaper while reading about old logging railroads and sawmills... "While excavating for the foundation of the mill during the last week of March, crews were surprised to find several skeletons, many of which were said to be of gigantic proportions. Many of th...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Movies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5474
Re: Old Movies
Last night, I watched "Seminole" with Rock Hudson from 1954. The movie was supposedly set in 1835 in Florida. US Army in action against Osceola (Anthony Quinn) and the Seminole tribe. I spotted what looked like Colt Patterson revolvers and several Colt 1851 Navy or 1861 Army revolvers. And...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2949
Lewis & Clark - Little People Encounter
My Dad, who died last year, would have been 81 years old today. He traveled the western USA extensively. He would often talk about the Lewis and Clark expedition and always mention the "Little People". Just thought this would be interesting.....Anyway, I'm missing my dad today and the youn...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2514
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3576
Re: The Last Outlaw movie review
Well, no offense meant to anyone...
I watched The Last Outlaw movie last night.
If it was not the worst movie I have ever seen, it was in the top 2 or 3.
Like my Dad used to say...."They got up and made that movie before breakfast".
I watched The Last Outlaw movie last night.
If it was not the worst movie I have ever seen, it was in the top 2 or 3.
Like my Dad used to say...."They got up and made that movie before breakfast".
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rifle ID - Vietnam War
- Replies: 3
- Views: 837
Rifle ID - Vietnam War
What rifle does the soldier have at the 5:18 mark?
https://youtu.be/sr9nc7pKFVI
Similar to but not exactly like an M16. Not a Stoner M63 either.
Is this even a real photograph or some kind of AI generated image??
https://youtu.be/sr9nc7pKFVI
Similar to but not exactly like an M16. Not a Stoner M63 either.
Is this even a real photograph or some kind of AI generated image??
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil as I age
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5234
Re: Recoil as I age
I'm with y'all on the Less Recoil BandWagon. My "big" rifle these days is a 260 Remington. Noise is also factor. In the woods or hunting, if I have to touch off a handgun round without any ear protection, I would much rather it be a 240gr 44cal at 1,000fps than a 158gr .357 at 1,400fps. Th...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: REMINDER - Before Leaving Your Home
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1122
Re: REMINDER - Before Leaving Your Home
I've had a morning ritual for many years while getting ready to go to work....call it the "B's"...
I mentally recite the list while loading up.
Billfold
Blade
Blaster
Bullets
Brim
translation:
Wallet
Pocket Knife
Handgun
Extra Mag/s
Stetson Hat
I mentally recite the list while loading up.
Billfold
Blade
Blaster
Bullets
Brim
translation:
Wallet
Pocket Knife
Handgun
Extra Mag/s
Stetson Hat
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So True
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1119
Re: So True
Ain't that the truth. Long gone are my days of all day hiking, hunting and packing out game.
Today, I had to sadly stand and watch the grandkids play on the creek bank 'cause I couldn't walk down the little trail and get back up the bluff.
Today, I had to sadly stand and watch the grandkids play on the creek bank 'cause I couldn't walk down the little trail and get back up the bluff.
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are you packing for the National Zombie Attack Alert tomorrow?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2410
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone here cast buckshot?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1137
Re: Does anyone here cast buckshot?
I cast #4Buck, 0Buck and 00Buck using molds from Sharpshooter. Glad I jumped on that bandwagon, years ago. The Sharpshooter molds do not have as thick of a sprue the Lee mold appears to have. However, using a small side cutter can almost completely remove the sprue. Check out Bubba Rountree Outdoors...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nice fire starter....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 416
Re: Nice fire starter....
I don't know about this.....the flame would not be very effective on zombies. No stopping power and just igniting them.
And everyone knows the only thing worse than a zombie is a flaming zombie. (Thanks to Adrian Ring for this information)
And everyone knows the only thing worse than a zombie is a flaming zombie. (Thanks to Adrian Ring for this information)
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joe Pickett
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1552
Re: Joe Pickett
Joe Pickett has been a surprisingly good show to watch. The plot twists will keep you wanting to see what happens in the next episode. Beautiful western scenery and a lot of gun related action. Poor ol'Joe gets shot, run over or beat up all the time. He is even shot with an arrow and his horse kille...
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Italian Art: Beretta 93R 'Raffica'
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Re: Italian Art: Beretta 93R 'Raffica'
Travolta's character used one in "Broken Arrow".
- Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pellet (air rifle/pistol) carriers...?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1400
Re: Pellet (air rifle/pistol) carriers...?
Here's what I use...
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/pell ... ets?a=2934
PY-A-2934
Pellet Pen, Holds 20 .177-Cal Pellets
If you need anything for air guns, Pyramyd Air has got it.
https://www.pyramydair.com/
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/pell ... ets?a=2934
PY-A-2934
Pellet Pen, Holds 20 .177-Cal Pellets
If you need anything for air guns, Pyramyd Air has got it.
https://www.pyramydair.com/
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another new knife.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2264
Re: Another new knife.
I'm a big fan of the Rough Ryder pocket knives. Every time i go to Smoky Mountain Knife Works, I get one or two.
The last one I got is the Sowbelly with green micarta handles.
The last one I got is the Sowbelly with green micarta handles.
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nasty people
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2471
Re: Nasty people
I humbly submit, a better test would be to balance a target on a vertical point rather than a hanging point.
i.e. balance a big rock on a spindley stick and see if the projectile moved it...
i.e. balance a big rock on a spindley stick and see if the projectile moved it...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did I over-accessorize my new lawnmower...?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1727
Re: Did I over-accessorize my new lawnmower...?
Not only is Ginger Billy a mechanical genius....he also devised a way to stop the covid.
Did y'all see this one from a couple of years ago?
https://youtu.be/nTYxDMYKyiI
Did y'all see this one from a couple of years ago?
https://youtu.be/nTYxDMYKyiI
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
- Replies: 79
- Views: 62500
Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Guns International lists one Stevens 425 for sale...I don't see a serial number in the pictures. https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/stevens-rifles/rare-stevens-model-high-power-425-lever-action-35-remington-caliber.cfm?gun_id=101819345 Price: $1,999.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Rif...
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4901
Re: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
thanks for the link, Grizz. I have a gas/propane generator for hurricane duty. I'm looking at the solar gen setup for nighttime use during an extended power outage running a CPAP and a box fan for about 8 hours max. I could recharge the solar power station in the daytime while the propane generator ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4901
Re: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
Here's the one I'm looking at....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T41CzZlVJxw How Much Can It Power? - Bluetti AC200P Power Station Review
At the 5:00 minute mark, the guy runs 5 power tools and a battery charger all at the same time.
Also runs a fridge and deep freeze.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T41CzZlVJxw How Much Can It Power? - Bluetti AC200P Power Station Review
At the 5:00 minute mark, the guy runs 5 power tools and a battery charger all at the same time.
Also runs a fridge and deep freeze.
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4901
Re: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
If anyone has experience with a Bluetti brand solar gen, I'd love to hear a performance report.
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: House gun
- Replies: 68
- Views: 7124
Re: House gun
Groceries may be what ther're looking for next.
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3528
Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Here a link, Drawdown....
https://youtu.be/y78aKBa917I "Shout to The Lord- Hillsong Worship"
Awesome!
https://youtu.be/y78aKBa917I "Shout to The Lord- Hillsong Worship"
Awesome!
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Holsters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1673
Re: Holsters
Hello AllissaWade, Try Midway USA's Holster Finder for a place to start. https://www.midwayusa.com/s?cid=20789&Compatible%20Holster%20Type=Pistol&Compatible%20Holster%20Make=Rock%20Island%20Armory&Compatible%20Holster%20Model=Rock%20Island%20Armory%20TCM%20Rock%20Ultra%20FS&Compatibl...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3528
Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Last one for today. This one will bring a tear to your eye.....
https://youtu.be/9Fy4SmeJ2kQ The SteelDrivers - River Runs Red
https://youtu.be/9Fy4SmeJ2kQ The SteelDrivers - River Runs Red
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3528
Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
A couple from from early in Chris Stapelton's career when he was with The Steel Drivers... https://youtu.be/8Q3Bo_Kz8qQ The SteelDrivers - Blue Side Of The Mountain https://youtu.be/pRsjl0Duim0?list=RD8Q3Bo_Kz8qQ The SteelDrivers - Ghosts Of Mississippi Here's one with poetry and story.... https://y...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3528
Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Sorry, I couldn't help but to put up a few more. https://youtu.be/5DHTyudYyc0 Crooked Still - "Undone in Sorrow" https://youtu.be/Yean3KSyu98 Crooked Still - "Did You Sleep Well?" https://youtu.be/8ywuF-N8xXQ Valerie June - "Workin' Woman Blues" https://youtu.be/6eRwWIN...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3528
Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
The older I get, the more I like Bluegrass and Americana Music. Americana is a blend of folk, gospel, blues, country, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, bluegrass. I love the old classics, but some of the new young bands are pretty good. I don't know why this music is not played on the radio. ht...