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by Birdman
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One if by land
Replies: 17
Views: 1375

Re: One if by land

3 looks like a 10 to me.
by Birdman
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Of The Gang Stopped By
Replies: 11
Views: 492

Re: Some Of The Gang Stopped By

Fine looking back yard. I get a lot of enjoyment watching my squirrels................ and eating my deer.
by Birdman
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holiday tradition
Replies: 10
Views: 340

Re: Holiday tradition

Big and little ZAP there. But who's going to argue with assault swords like those?
by Birdman
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Service
Replies: 4
Views: 309

Re: Great Service

I have an Elpaso Saddlery hoslter and I really like it. I sure you will too.
by Birdman
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one of the good guys
Replies: 19
Views: 939

Re: one of the good guys

He's for sure and for certain a war hero and our country is better off for what he did on the battle field. Then he becomes a politician and wants to turn us into the very thing he fought against. I can't understand that. How does a man see what he saw, do what he did, and then come home and think e...
by Birdman
Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hearing Protection - Poll
Replies: 26
Views: 1748

Re: Hearing Protection - Poll

Always plugs as a mininum, anything centerfire I use electric muffs and sometimes plugs and muffs. I've always used protection when shooting but for years never wore any when riding my motorcycle. Decades of wind noise has nearly ruined my ears and now I'm covered when I mow, use my chainsaw, weedea...
by Birdman
Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Sons of Guns", Red Jacket
Replies: 5
Views: 602

Re: "Sons of Guns", Red Jacket

The first year of the show I thought Will was played up to be a bit of a arrogant idiot. The second season they toned him down some and he seemed like an all right dude. I know anytime you have a "reality" show there is not a lot of "reality" in it but the show made some progress...
by Birdman
Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you load your rifle?
Replies: 32
Views: 3050

Re: How do you load your rifle?

I load the mag tube and work the action. I don't have a semi-auto or bolt and I find that's easier for me and my leverguns. As for the discussion about loaded or unloaded chambers while hunting. I supose you're right that when accidents happen there is a round in the chamber, I also found that 100% ...
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns!
Replies: 47
Views: 3263

Re: Leverguns!

fine pics and beautiful guns guys. Thanks for the look see.
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how the daughter feels about this dog...
Replies: 16
Views: 1537

Re: Wonder how the daughter feels about this dog...

My dog is part of my family and I'd hate to be in that situtation. Crazy what happened and then the dog lived.
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use a good thought or prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 1575

Re: Could use a good thought or prayer

Prayers, good thoughts, and a few drugs thrown in for good measure. You'll be good as gold real soon.
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Clean Is Your Brass?
Replies: 44
Views: 4686

Re: How Clean Is Your Brass?

Mine don't shine like new any more. I tumble mine in corn cob media about every three uses and don't worry about it.
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nap Time !!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 1304

Re: Nap Time !!!!

The Louis Lamour book put ya right to sleep didn't it! That man sure wrote a good story didn't he.
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Night Walk and cocoa
Replies: 17
Views: 753

Re: Night Walk and cocoa

You showed some pics last year of yur dog and the sled as I recall. That dude has got it made. So does mine. I figure the amount of love a dog gives us, it's only right to spoil then a bit too. It's nice to be able to do what you do right there on yur own peice of paradise. More power to you and you...
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 16 rounds of 44 mag
Replies: 33
Views: 3501

Re: 16 rounds of 44 mag

That's about as good a combo as you can get. I know that 45-70 will bring down anything in your neck of the woods, but I think this will should do just fine too.
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cook Sled
Replies: 37
Views: 2095

Re: Cook Sled

I'm thinking about pancakes for breakfast but I'll be cooking mine in our little get-a-way cabin a few miles from our house. It's suposed to be in the 60's tomorrow so I'm planning on a motorcycle ride too. I won't be pulling any sleds or wagons though. I thought I might see a pic of that sled hitch...
by Birdman
Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Take It Straight
Replies: 41
Views: 1950

Re: I Take It Straight

Once in a blue moon I like a shot or two of Jack. I'll go months at a time, but once in awhile it just seems right. Tonight may just be that time. Good idea.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 years wait, 50-2 1/2 Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2875

Re: 2 years wait, 50-2 1/2 Shiloh Sharps

Man that's purty! My dream for way too many years and I figure I probably never will have one. Then I see something like this and start thinking all over again. I have things setting around I haven't shot for years. Might be time to thin the herd and use that money to buy my dream.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handgun Scope on Rifle
Replies: 23
Views: 1275

Re: Handgun Scope on Rifle

Thanks for this information. As I age I'm noticing the ol eyes ain't what they used to be.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Tap On The SHoulder
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Re: A Tap On The SHoulder

That's a good one. I'll be passing that along if ya don't mind.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy
Replies: 9
Views: 1282

Re: New Toy

Fine looking knife and sheath.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Much happier
Replies: 27
Views: 1238

Re: Much happier

There's a mighty fine line that we flirt with when ya start rehabing an injury or surgery. Push to a point and ya get better quicker, cross that line and that leads to big set backs. I'm glad to hear you're back in a stand. Take care and good luck.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Every Rifle has a story.....
Replies: 24
Views: 2027

Re: Every Rifle has a story.....

Great stories.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday present from my son
Replies: 6
Views: 333

Re: Birthday present from my son

Happy Birthday.
by Birdman
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nov. in the PNW, walk [many pics]
Replies: 7
Views: 460

Re: nov. in the PNW, walk [many pics]

It was a good day to be walking the woods in Central Illinois too. Maybe a bit warmer than it needed to be, but mighty nice.
by Birdman
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I Never Wanted One In The First Place, Why Now?
Replies: 85
Views: 6916

Re: If I Never Wanted One In The First Place, Why Now?

I got one. It is a fine peice, but just don't appeal to me. I doubt I'll sell it but I rarely shoot it. I went shooting this afternoon and took my 357 revolver and my 357 leveraction. From an effeciency standpoint they are a great rifle and I'll never knock someone for wanting one, and will probably...
by Birdman
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy all !
Replies: 24
Views: 1571

Re: Howdy all !

Hello Heyseed from Central Illinois.
by Birdman
Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Boys Are All In My Will
Replies: 52
Views: 1722

Re: You Boys Are All In My Will

Most all the models show it making the hard left turn and hitting the East Coast hard. I'm praying the jet stream that is coming your way will keep it from hitting land and keep her out at sea. Good luck!
by Birdman
Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maine Moose Hunt 2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1833

Re: Maine Moose Hunt 2012

Congratulations on a successful hunt. That's a lot of eating there. Beautiful pics.
by Birdman
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Attack Caught On Video
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Re: Bear Attack Caught On Video

You can run but you can't hide from that mauling beast!
by Birdman
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Owl Hoot Trail
Replies: 13
Views: 1726

Re: Owl Hoot Trail

Sounds like a done deal. Let's see some sketches. Thanks for the offer.
by Birdman
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy: Two leverguns AND a plate
Replies: 18
Views: 1362

Re: New Guy: Two leverguns AND a plate

I'm keeping my plates out of your neighborhood. That's good shootin.
by Birdman
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Boar Spear
Replies: 31
Views: 4586

Re: New Boar Spear

You are a true craftsman. From start to finish they are both fine looking and functional as can be. With the removable blade you got just what the doctor calls for. Won't offend nobody and fairly quickly you got a heck of a fighting weapon for hogs or slobs. Great job!
by Birdman
Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 348 Winchester vs. tundra grizzly
Replies: 51
Views: 8212

Re: 348 Winchester vs. tundra grizzly

I'm happy for ya. The hunt of a life time and with an open sighted levergun. Don't get no better than that!
by Birdman
Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunshop score!
Replies: 24
Views: 2322

Re: Gunshop score!

I think I would have made that trade to.
by Birdman
Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard to believe it's almost 50 years old
Replies: 18
Views: 2302

Re: Hard to believe it's almost 50 years old

The cars of that era are cool and the drivers were something. They had to drive em with a chassis that wouldn't hold a candle to todays. The tires were good for the time but by todays standards not so good. Carbs instead of EFI. Electronic ingnitions were just coming around. None of these modern era...
by Birdman
Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yard Sale Goodies
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Re: Yard Sale Goodies

I have two Square B's and I think they're great. Dillon service is second to none.
by Birdman
Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I choose Cabela's
Replies: 22
Views: 1401

Re: Why I choose Cabela's

I have also been impressed over the years with Cabela's. A great place to walk around and galk at things to.
by Birdman
Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (humor) - an Irish Blonde in a Casino...
Replies: 12
Views: 899

Re: (humor) - an Irish Blonde in a Casino...

True example of us men. And if any man would have been watching the dice instead of the naked blonde wouldn't be much of a man.
by Birdman
Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off to Hunt
Replies: 9
Views: 591

Re: Off to Hunt

Good hunting and by the time you get home to read this I hope yur cutting up elk backstrap.
by Birdman
Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All we need is ice.
Replies: 40
Views: 2321

Re: All we need is ice.

My skating days are over but my compliments on some fine workmanship Pitchy.
by Birdman
Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How full do folks load the tube when in the bush?
Replies: 63
Views: 4288

Re: How full do folks load the tube when in the bush?

I load mine full with one in the chamber. Always have.No reason, just because. Now I'll have to try have to see if the balance is any better with 4-5.
by Birdman
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Calendar 'Old Winchesters and Marlins' (UPDATE)
Replies: 28
Views: 2875

Re: 2013 Calendar 'Old Winchesters and Marlins' started

That will look mighty good at my work desk. A fun way to stir the pot if ya know what I mean.
by Birdman
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my kids wanted to share this somewhere soooo..
Replies: 9
Views: 959

Re: my kids wanted to share this somewhere soooo..

I think I'll pass that one along too. Yur kids have good taste.
by Birdman
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whew, cook stove wood done
Replies: 40
Views: 3722

Re: Whew, cook stove wood done

That's a dandy stove and enough wood to cook all winter. I noticed you also have yur snow scoop in place next to the wood pile. How old is the stove?
by Birdman
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things that will bring back memories your whole life.
Replies: 24
Views: 2736

Re: Things that will bring back memories your whole life.

Give this a few days and it may be the longest post on record. Mom used to slice taters, (some call them potatos) in the sink next to the stairs leading up stairs where me, my brother, and sister slept. I would stand on the steps next to the sink and talk to Mom and she'd give me slices of raw tater...
by Birdman
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HSC (handgun safety certificate)
Replies: 20
Views: 1761

Re: HSC (handgun safety certificate)

My sympathies. I live in Illinois and we have to renew our FOID (Firearm Owners Identification Card) every 5 years. I can't buy ammo without it or even touch a gun at a show.
by Birdman
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An All Black Army Band In France, WWI
Replies: 7
Views: 594

Re: An All Black Army Band In France, WWI

Thanks for the information. They look like proud men.
by Birdman
Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good shot for a good reason
Replies: 13
Views: 998

Re: Good shot for a good reason

The cop was cool. He made one good shot and as soon as the shot was heard the others pulled out. Looks like a job well done.