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Here's information about Andrew Berg who became the very first Alaskan big game guide. He was issued license #1 which he held for over 20 yrs. Can you imagine the great hunting in Alaska in 1888, when Berg first arrived there? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Berg http://www.outdoorsdirectory.com...

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Try Aberarth, Wales, Great Britain for some beautiful country. Highway A487. One of the wettest areas in Europe, they say. Lots a green. Stone fence, sheep country. Also try the little, one lane roads in that area. The ability to turn yourself around 360 degrees with the arrow keys is a great featur...

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What a wonderful gun! I had one and should still have it. Must have another and in 357.

It and the Browning 1886 are one tough combo to beat!

Don

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Griff, Good to hear. Fascinating to me. Keep go'in down the road wondering what's over the next hill or around the next corner. Using the left mouse button and getting that small circle or square way down the road and clicking moves you along a lot faster than the arrow keys. I often use the arrow k...

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Very expensive to see all the places in the world you'd like to see although a few are able to do this. I've recently enjoyed seeing places all over the world using Google Maps. You can even left click on the little fellow in the upper left hand corner and drop him down on highlighted roads/highways...

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Shasta,

Outstanding picture. Like to personally see that moose and man doing work. Would guess horses give the moose plenty of room.

Don

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You know, the first time I heard of this guy I got the notion he was O.K.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.

Don

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Interesting.

Spurs "jingling" while you walk. Seems like I can recall a portion of a song that goes something like: "Spurs a-jingling." Anyone remember this song?

A martial arts cowboy with spurs on boots would be a dangerous hombre.

Don

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Here's a story about Tom Derrick of the Austrailian army, WWII.

I know many of you will enjoy reading about this brave man.

His was one of the featured articles at the Wikipedia site today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Derrick

Don

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Here's a chart of rifle and handgun cartridges. Some missing but about all, if not all, of the most popular are there. Interesting to see the dates each was introduced. The 22 short is one of the most interesting and goes way back. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_pistol_and_rifle_cartridges Don

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I'd like to emphasize what I said with my first post about Jeff Quinn. It's not just the truth he's saying--and that's saying a lot--but it's also the nice way he has of saying it. You know for sure you're reading the writings of a bonefied gun lover and that's definitely meaningful to the gun lovin...

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I just finished reading Jeff's article titled: "The Grand Old 30 WCF." Really enjoyed it and how it was written.

Want to thank Jeff--whose a member of this forum--for many great articles at his web site http://www.gunblast.com I've enjoyed a lot of them.

Don

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A kind of 'sub-topic' comes to mind and that is what cartridges are too 'light' for elk? Way back in the 60s I had an old Winchester model 70 in 257 Roberts and a gunsmith who worked on the trigger of that gun said he knew of a guy who killed an elk every year with that cartridge. I have no doubt at...

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Must be nice to be famous. Actually I'm kinda like you--don't like to disappoint my many fans!

Don

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Yes, lots more OT posts than not long ago but that's O.K. with me. I'm probably like a lot of guys here in that there's a few guns I care enough about to read about and after I've read the same question and answers a few times I'm ready for a good OT post--to and from. I'd say most of the people her...

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As I've said before, the Browning 1886 is one of the best guns ever made. You'll enjoy it a lot.

Don

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Good story. Any of that story taken from real life?

Don

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Lots of nice responses. Thanks to all. M.M. Wright. Your over 200 deer kills is very impressive. I would expect there's a few other members in this group with a similar record. Lots of experienced hunters and shooters in this group which is why it's usually so rewarding to ask them questions. I know...

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Of course I didn't expect anyone in this group to be an eye witness to the first 30-30s on the market in 1894-95 but what I was hoping for was posts from some of you guys who've read the earlier gun writers comments about the 30-30. The "Pre-Keith, O'Connor days." Townsend Whelen is as far...

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Seems to me I've read not to use 3 in 1 oil on guns. Believe they said it would get either 'gummy' or 'cake-up' over time thereby increasing the effort needed to work gun's action.

Someone here will come along with a more accurate version of what I'm trying to convey.

Don

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Maybe some of you can give some details about how the 30-30 (30 WCF) was received by shooters when it first came on the market. Here you had a cartridge that increased the speed from the common black powder 12-1500 fps to 21-2200 fps. Pretty significant jump and I believe the 30-30 was soon found to...

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I'm a shooter and seldom hunt but was wondering what some of you have discovered when you shot game with big and slow bullet vs. a small and fast bullet. I know from reading the small and fast generally put the game down fast while the big and and slow sometimes (often?) requires following a blood t...

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Rigby. What would that gun sell for? I know they are very pricey. I suppose the ultimate Rigby bolt gun to shoot would be one chambered for the 416 Rigby cartridge. That one would let you know when you fired it.

Don

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Not long ago an aunt gave me a pocket watch once owned by my great grandfather born in 1869. I just put some boxes away yesterday and too lazy to find the one it's in. Is there a typical place on or in the watch where I can find-out when it was made? Think it's either a Waltham or an Elgin. It's lar...

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Shrapnel,

About all I can say--regarding your great pictures and guns--is, I am impressed. You strike me as a person who has the potential to be a very good gun writer.

Thanks much for your responses. Outstanding guns and pictures.

Don

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Shrapnel, More outstanding pictures and thanks for the details of your grizzly kill. Is the 23-35 and the old Winchester that shoots it your favorite gun and cartridge? I've had lots of guns and cartridges but never the 25-35 although I might like to give it a try. Been curious about it for some tim...

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Shrapnel,

Very nice pictures and rifle. Love to hear the details of your taking a grizzly with the 25-35. Moose too, for that matter. Would appear that "big bores" don't appeal to you but just guessing.

Don

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I lived in Hemet and San Jacinto for 6yrs.If you want to live just outside of town the east end near the citrus groves can be nice.Another area is South of town headed out State st it opens up.Diamond Lake is out there,and the Winchester area towards Sun City and Temecula have some nice(mini ranche...

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Darned, I thought you were gonna be a neighbor. Oh well, you are right about house prices. And if you though Bellflower was high, don't even come to the beach where I'm at. Thank heaven's I bought over thirty years ago, cuz I likely couldn't afford it today. Don't know much about Hemmet, but I hope...

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Thanks for the warnings. I've heard negative things about Hemet. I believe the truth is, no matter what city you live in, your location will take care of most of the crime/personal safety problem. Drugs and crime in every city but we all know it's mostly in certain parts of the city. Have a friend w...

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Just moved to Hemet, CA and wondering if some of you live here or close. Too, hopeful that some of you might give me some tips about where to look for a house and the better (not wealthy) areas. Some say the east side is best and some say the west side. I'm leaning towards the east side. Sure like t...

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Pitchy, I thought I had a lot of interests but I think you may have more. That's so much about what life's all about! Good to see and read about all of them. I had one 5-string. Pete Seeger Gibson. Great tone/sound but traded it in on a Vega Tenor banjo w/4 strings. My next one will be a plectrum th...

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Not a scope but the Canon binocs with stablizer button is a dandy--as mentioned by Olyinaz. I have a pair and they are priced very reasonable for what you get. If you have not done so--give these a look. As someone mentioned, the resale value of scopes is very poor while not so with a quality gun th...

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See at the Gander Mountain site they are offering a Leupold VX-3 3.5-10X50mm for $949.99. Of course we are not going to be able to change this, or other high prices, but it seems so 'out-of-balance' when you can buy many outstanding guns for that kind of money, or less. I'm guessing there's a lot of...

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I had to share this. A D-9 Cat destroys a Datsun. I've seen this kind of thing before on YouTube but this guy and machine really gets the job done!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5m8QH1B ... re=related

Now, just think what a D-11 could do!

Don

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There are so many fascinating articles at the Wikipedia Encyclopedia site. This site, YouTube, Google Map and Google, or other search engine--what an outstanding bunch of interesting sites! Then, there's so much more of interest, and, practical worth, made possible by our computers. Internal combust...

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Coyote hunters use them here. They drive country roads until they see a coyote, turn 3 or 4 greyhounds loose to tire out the coyote. Once the coyote is tuckered out and the hunters catch up, they turn loose the killer greyhound to finish the coyote off. Coyotes are bringing $50.00. Don't let them r...

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Well....I don't play with steam but since you mentioned it I went to YouTube and watched some steam engine trains perform. UP 39xxx?--biggest steam locomotive still in operation--in the world and another UP model. Those old Steam locomotive whistles sure have a nice sound. They said the 39xxx got up...

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I'll have to admit I found-out a little about the danger of logging when I got a broken foot from a smallish tree my dad was pulling off the stump with a tractor. I was standing on the back side of the stump and--somehow--when my dad pulled on it, it slid down the stump and on to my foot. Oh that hu...

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You guys saying the logger in the mountains cutting the big tree was not in danger puzzles me. I believe you are coming from a lot more experience than I have but isn't some kind of safety harness usually considered best? There's no question about his skill--or his balance! One of the neatest videos...

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I thought this was interesting: http://mdc.mo.gov/landwater-care/homeowners/how-old-tree Instructions about how to estimate the age of standing trees. I've often wondered how old some white oaks are on our farm in Indiana. Here they mention a 'growth factor' which I've never heard of. Measure diamet...

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Here's an exceptional video of a guy felling a big tree. Double-click for full screen and about like being there in person. He's very skilled but I cannot understand why he doesn't use a safety belt. Beautiful mountain country. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-SwpDKkHko&feature=related For some ...

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bulldog1935 wrote:I like to read Hobie - he writes well.

bulldog1935,

Yeah. Me Too. Wish he'd write more.

Don

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Back to add: I've just been reading about Charles Askins Jr. Forgot the junior before. Very interesting. Some are very negative on him while others are on his side. I'm now at about "page 26" and along comes Charlie's grand daughter with her--forthright--comments to this group. Recommend t...

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Some of you might like to 'google search' and go to Wikipedia encyclopedia and read about the great gun writers. I'm sure many of you have done this. Some of the greats, (and I know there are others I don't know or don't recall.) Jack O'Connor Elmer Keith Warren Page George Nonte Craig Boddington (c...

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Here's my thinking about the popular 45 Colt load. 9 grains of Unique with 250 gr bullet is pleasant to shoot, not very loud and if shot accurately will perform better than a lot of people think it can. And, it's nice to know this comes close to the old-time black powder load. For the older Colt SAA...

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That reminds me of the two stages of old age for men.

Stage 1--You forget to pull your zipper up

Stage 2--You forget to pull your zipper down

Don

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I just now discovered that Cynthia Kenyon can be found lecturing about her aging research on YouTube. Thought this might be of interest to some of you. Reading about animal life spans this evening and found there's a jellyfish that may be, potentially, immortal. It can cycle between adult and immatu...

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I know it's been mentioned here before but the all-time favorite load for the Colt 45 is 9 grains of Unique with 250-255 gr bullet. Just mentioned this for a few in this group who don't know. Not saying this is the best load but Unique goes back a lot of years and was especially favored years ago. I...

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I have a lot of interests and present day research into the causes of aging is definitely one of them. Some will say this is nonsense and we are intended to grow old and die. My strong belief is that scientests will eventually discover how to extend the human life span significantly. The goal is not...

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