Search found 362 matches

by rock-steady
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 512

Re: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!

Just an Eclipse...or harbinger of the 'Pocky Clips'?

https://youtu.be/G9uendylGHs

:shock:
by rock-steady
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1566

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".
by rock-steady
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rifle ID - Vietnam War
Replies: 3
Views: 464

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??
by rock-steady
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

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...
by rock-steady
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REMINDER - Before Leaving Your Home
Replies: 12
Views: 630

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"... 8)
I mentally recite the list while loading up.

Billfold
Blade
Blaster
Bullets
Brim

translation:
Wallet
Pocket Knife
Handgun
Extra Mag/s
Stetson Hat
by rock-steady
Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So True
Replies: 10
Views: 549

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. :cry:
by rock-steady
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here cast buckshot?
Replies: 11
Views: 585

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...
by rock-steady
Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice fire starter....
Replies: 3
Views: 246

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) :shock:
by rock-steady
Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Pickett
Replies: 14
Views: 595

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...
by rock-steady
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Italian Art: Beretta 93R 'Raffica'
Replies: 5
Views: 291

Re: Italian Art: Beretta 93R 'Raffica'

Travolta's character used one in "Broken Arrow".
by rock-steady
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pellet (air rifle/pistol) carriers...?
Replies: 17
Views: 886

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/
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another new knife.
Replies: 23
Views: 1456

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.

Image
by rock-steady
Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nasty people
Replies: 27
Views: 1617

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...
by rock-steady
Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did I over-accessorize my new lawnmower...?
Replies: 16
Views: 1159

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
by rock-steady
Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58964

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...
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
Replies: 38
Views: 3101

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 ...
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
Replies: 38
Views: 3101

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.
by rock-steady
Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar battery chargers and other 'prepper' stuff
Replies: 38
Views: 3101

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.
by rock-steady
Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: House gun
Replies: 68
Views: 5471

Re: House gun

Groceries may be what ther're looking for next.
by rock-steady
Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2483

Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....

Here a link, Drawdown....

https://youtu.be/y78aKBa917I "Shout to The Lord- Hillsong Worship"

Awesome!
by rock-steady
Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holsters
Replies: 10
Views: 1310

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...
by rock-steady
Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2483

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
by rock-steady
Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2483

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...
by rock-steady
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2483

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...
by rock-steady
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2483

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...
by rock-steady
Mon Nov 29, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 mag accuracy ??
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

Re: 44 mag accuracy ??

In my Marlin 1894SS, with a Burris 2x-7x scope, I use the Speer 270gr JSP and 21.5gr H110.
I can get 3 shot cloverleafs at 100 yds.
This rifle and handload combination have been very effective on whitetail deer.
by rock-steady
Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Southern Are You?"
Replies: 68
Views: 9744

Re: How Southern Are You?"

Souse is Hog Head Cheese. The Oldtimers would boil a hog's head, pull the meat off the bones and add spices, red & black pepper and green onions and make a gelatinous block. Sliced thin and eaten on saltine crackers. Good! i don't know about Burgoo....looks like a thin gumbo without the roux. I ...
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From The Loading Bench 4/14/21
Replies: 6
Views: 981

Re: From The Loading Bench 4/14/21

Thanks JimT.

Happy Birthday.
by rock-steady
Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Ready to Mess With the 480 Achilles Some More
Replies: 17
Views: 1508

Re: Getting Ready to Mess With the 480 Achilles Some More

I bet you can see them big ol'green meteors fly on a sunny day. :D
by rock-steady
Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The casting shed
Replies: 102
Views: 13064

Re: The casting shed

octagon, the powder coating will add roughly .001" to .003". I run all my cast bullets through a sizer die after powder coating. If you haven't been there already, check out the Coatings & Alternatives forum at Cast Boolits. Tons of info there. https://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdis...
by rock-steady
Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The casting shed
Replies: 102
Views: 13064

Re: The casting shed

I started casting buckshot about 12 years ago. I use a Lee 20lb furnace and set up under an open pole barn. As of today, I cast the following: #4 Buck 0 Buck 00 Buck 12 ga Slug 9mm .38/.357 10mm .44 .45 .500 .308 .458 I started powder coating my cast bullets a couple of years ago. Powder coating is ...
by rock-steady
Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hatchet or machete
Replies: 36
Views: 3705

Re: Hatchet or machete

https://www.machetespecialists.com/ I use a machete several times a week. I have nine or ten different ones, from a 12" to a 24". The best is an Ontario 18" traditional style with 1095 steel. The most useful is a 14" Tramontina Bolo style with 1070 steel. The most often used is ...
by rock-steady
Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad news. Rush Limbaugh has passed away.
Replies: 21
Views: 2077

Re: Sad news. Rush Limbaugh has passed away.

I started listening to Rush in October of 1989. I had just started a new job working in a warehouse all by myself. I had an AM radio to keep me company. In 1989, I did not follow politics or even know if I was Republican or Democrat. Thanks to Rush I realized I was a Conservative. Thank you Rush for...
by rock-steady
Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't Ask For Much More On A Cold Night
Replies: 18
Views: 2037

Re: Can't Ask For Much More On A Cold Night

Eating Chili and Cornbread, thankful for the roof over our heads! Let the cold wind blow. Proverbs 22:3 _ A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Nahum 1: 7 _ The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust...
by rock-steady
Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Good, The Bad and... -- The Mandalorian ? ? ?
Replies: 27
Views: 3986

Re: The Good, The Bad and... -- The Mandalorian ? ? ?

Not a bigfan of Disney, but The Mandalorian is pretty good.

IG-11 in action...

https://youtu.be/32gxelu_aBw
by rock-steady
Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best Gun
Replies: 21
Views: 3033

Re: The Best Gun

Learn to run it without having to think "how" ...

For me it would be:

Marlin Lever Gun
Remington 870
Colt 1911A1
by rock-steady
Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What We Currently Have Is Probably All We'll Get
Replies: 44
Views: 6486

Re: What We Currently Have Is Probably All We'll Get

Check out the Umarex Air Saber. The Umarex AirSaber uses high-pressure air to propel a 376-grain arrow at velocities up to 450 feet per second with a fully charged air tank. Arrows shot from a full tank reach energy levels over 169 ft-lbs. This is more than enough for hunting big game and is, in fac...
by rock-steady
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday morning......
Replies: 6
Views: 1545

Re: Sunday morning......

https://youtu.be/tOXW0EqYSQc

Tora! Tora! Tora!

I remember watching this old movie when I was a kid. I was practically raised by WW2 veterans.

I hope I can measure up in their eyes and they would be proud of me one day.
by rock-steady
Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite combinations. (Rifle and handgun)
Replies: 25
Views: 3900

Re: Favorite combinations. (Rifle and handgun)

I tend to use the Big Little approach.

When I carry a small caliber rifle like a Marlin 39A, I usually carry a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44Mag.

When I carry a large caliber rifle like a Marlin 444, I may also carry a Ruger Mark II in 22LR.
by rock-steady
Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, One Knife, if you
Replies: 23
Views: 2966

Re: Ok, One Knife, if you

jeepnik, this one is made in the USA....

https://ontarioknife.com/collections/cl ... 7362565206

Image
by rock-steady
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, One Knife, if you
Replies: 23
Views: 2966

Re: Ok, One Knife, if you

I'd have to have a large three blade Stockman pocket knife.
by rock-steady
Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This looks fun (22 WMR)
Replies: 9
Views: 1637

Re: This looks fun (22 WMR)

I went with the 22 Hornet. Single shot rifle and handloads. Bullet weights from 30gr to 52gr work well. L'ilGun is my powder of choice for the Hornet.
by rock-steady
Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5286

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

I am in awe of your leatherwork! I love the way you made the cartridge loops in the gun belt. :D

I have always wanted a Schofield, but never seem to have the funds.... :mrgreen:
by rock-steady
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade knife sheath.
Replies: 21
Views: 2359

Re: Homemade knife sheath.

piller, your sheath is a lot better than my first couple of attempts.

I used the tops off a pair of old leather engineer boots to make knife sheaths. I sharpened a nail and used it as a punch for the stitches and used monofilament fishing line to sew it all up.

:oops:
by rock-steady
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade knife sheath.
Replies: 21
Views: 2359

Re: Homemade knife sheath.

You should try it....leatherworking is a great hobby. I've been making holsters, magazine carriers, machete, hatchet and knife sheaths and all kinds of belt pouches. This week, I have made two magazine carriers for Glock 17 mags and one magazine carrier for a Glock 19 and a small pouch for an apertu...
by rock-steady
Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Stocked GunShop in Your Area
Replies: 16
Views: 2300

Re: Best Stocked GunShop in Your Area

Benton Shooters Supply in Benton, Tennessee.

https://www.bentonshooters.com/
by rock-steady
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
Replies: 17
Views: 2605

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

The best axe I have is a single bit felling axe, which I have owned for about 30 years. Found the ol axe head at the base of a big old blackjack oak tree. Must have been there for a hundred years,. Cleaned off the surface discolorization and put a new hicokry handle in it and hit it a few times with...
by rock-steady
Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JEFF QUINN
Replies: 26
Views: 3336

Re: JEFF QUINN

Good bye, Mr. Jeff.. You will be missed down here.
by rock-steady
Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Man With Guts, and a BAR
Replies: 7
Views: 1730

Re: A Man With Guts, and a BAR

Knappie is the very definition of Hero.

My Grandfather was a BAR gunner with the 45th Division 157th Infantry in France and Germany in 1944-45.