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by Slick
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What brand/type of .22LR ammo do you use?
Replies: 26
Views: 2241

Re: What brand/type of .22LR ammo do you use?

My local shop sold CCI Blazer for $9 a BRICK OF 500.... What would you shoot? The guns that I own that don't like the Blazer shoot perfectly on Federal 525-round "bulk packs" in the milk carton that Walmart was selling for good prices. I don't know how much is costs - because I bought LOTS...
by Slick
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot-your thoughts on breaking a lease
Replies: 20
Views: 1595

Re: Ot-your thoughts on breaking a lease

Buy an "indoor safe" propane heater and turn off the central heat... Freeze them out - if that doesn't work, look over your lease agreement and find someting (legal) that you can do to make their lives absolutley miserable. Become comitted to driving THEM out instead of the other way aroun...
by Slick
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best deal on 223 for a mini 14?
Replies: 2
Views: 281

Re: Best deal on 223 for a mini 14?

OUCH!... My local shop just dropped the price on black-box XM-193 (LC headstamp) from $8 down to $7 for a 20-round box. So I picked up 200 rounds for $70 + tax.
by Slick
Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sitting in Lynchburg, TN...
Replies: 8
Views: 838

Re: Sitting in Lynchburg, TN...

meanc wrote:Yeah, but I don't drink :lol:
With the economy "in the tank", now's a good time to start.. :)
by Slick
Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about trading in a Citori for an AR15...
Replies: 38
Views: 4425

Re: Thinking about trading in a Citori for an AR15...

I didn’t have time to read all of the posts – so I will just say KEEP the Citori and pick a couple of stripped AR-15 lowers. Then “nickel and dime” them together as you can. That's what I did and kind of hate to admit how much money I spent building two rifles that for all they are – are nothing mor...
by Slick
Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC
Replies: 30
Views: 3945

Re: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC

AmBraCol wrote:What's on the "gotta see" list for Kalifornia?
The sign at the edge of the highway that says "You are now leaving California".

edit - I read your post and replied and didn't see how many others shared my EXACT SAME sentiments. :lol:
by Slick
Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power
Replies: 25
Views: 2763

Re: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power

BTW - DO NOT fire "black-tip" 9mm ammo made by "Eagle" in your handguns. It's "carbine" ammo intended for UZI's and other 9mm semi-auto copies of SMG's.
by Slick
Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power
Replies: 25
Views: 2763

Re: OT - CZ-75B vs Browning Hi-Power

I have both and am what you could call a "fan" of the wonder-nines. A lot of people think the 9mm is a poor cartridge, but most of these opinions were made off the performance of (Geneva-convention “correct”) ball ammo. Shoot hi-vel loads like Geco BAT’s and the 9mm will perform. That said...
by Slick
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT---shooting hedge apples
Replies: 28
Views: 2884

Re: OT---shooting hedge apples

I like using my 12ga shotgun to remove mistletoe baughs from the oak trees on my land.
by Slick
Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloader 7 users....
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

Re: Reloader 7 users....

One of my favorite .45-70 loads is 40gr of RL7 under a 400gr cast... Never noticed the colors you mention.
by Slick
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Potential Lead Bullet Ban in WA. State!
Replies: 29
Views: 2289

Re: Potential Lead Bullet Ban in WA. State!

It would seem that Kaliforneeya isn't the only state to try and ban / regulate out ammunition.
by Slick
Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Yet another Obama gaffe: "Utay vs. Ute"
Replies: 18
Views: 2300

Re: OT: Yet another Obama gaffe: "Utay vs. Ute"

Now, to be fair, I had the same problem when George Bush uses the term "Nucular" rather than "Nuclear," especially when he has his hand on the button. Just took me by suprise, but I guess nothing should suprise me at this point. I really hated hearing her say it - but Palin also...
by Slick
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: obama's Attempts to Prolong Iraq War
Replies: 10
Views: 1043

POLITICS: obama's Attempts to Prolong Iraq War

obama has managed to become quite the hypocrite… He campaigns on a platform to “bring Americas troops home from Iraq ASAP” – and then goes to Iraq to negotiate keeping out troops there longer? It’s easy to see that in the wake of the successful troop surge, that we have begun to pull out of Iraq. Th...
by Slick
Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?
Replies: 33
Views: 3537

Re: POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?

Populist-Leaning Conservative 55% - Barr 50% - McCain 18% - obama I've been wanting Palin to become more known and have been backing her for nearly the past year - so I'm obviously voting McCain / Palin. I had planned to vote Ron Paul (via write-in) because I thought the democrats would be WAY ahead...
by Slick
Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Case cleaning/prep
Replies: 15
Views: 1617

Re: OT- Case cleaning/prep

I second the Imperial wax.It is great stuff. Stan I'll "third" the vote for Imperial die wax. I used the "sticky pad lube" (from Redding) and it worked great, but was messy & hard to clean off. I tried the Hornady "one shot" and it doesn't lubricate as good which c...
by Slick
Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - World for Obama!
Replies: 18
Views: 1752

Re: POLITICS - World for Obama!

The rest of the world overwhelmingly wants to see obama as our next president-> http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/09/2360240.htm?section=world Folks, that ALONE should be enough to get any sane person to vote AGAINST obama... When's the last time that the "rest of the world" want...
by Slick
Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - World for Obama!
Replies: 18
Views: 1752

POLITICS - World for Obama!

The rest of the world overwhelmingly wants to see obama as our next president-> http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/09/2360240.htm?section=world Folks, that ALONE should be enough to get any sane person to vote AGAINST obama... When's the last time that the "rest of the world" wante...
by Slick
Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crazyness: Using a lever ain't allowed, but Chem warfare is?
Replies: 24
Views: 2357

Re: Crazyness: Using a lever ain't allowed, but Chem warfare is?

Aerosol wasp killer... It delivers in a nice steady stream and will be something like the chemical equivilent of taking a bath in MEK. Consider lighting the stream on fire an "optional" upgrade. If they survive that, call Guinness.
by Slick
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Eating Horse ?
Replies: 90
Views: 10713

Re:

brucew44guns wrote: aligators
Aligator is delicious! It's one of the many "fried things" you can get "on a stick" at the local fairgrounds!
by Slick
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Michelle Obama
Replies: 9
Views: 1556

Re: POLITICS - Michelle Obama

She's a perfect example of "the angry black woman"... :roll: Hopefully people will see her for what she truly is. That said, I find it truely amazing that any white person could ever bring themself to vote for obama - but there are an aweful lot of white folks that after years and years of...
by Slick
Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Chicago twice as deadly as Iraq
Replies: 12
Views: 2311

Re: Politics - Chicago twice as deadly as Iraq

Texican wrote: 125 Shot Dead In Chicago Over Summer
There must be some kind of mistake... Aren't guns banned in Chicago?
by Slick
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After watching the attacks on Sarah
Replies: 69
Views: 6939

Re: After watching the attacks on Sarah

ow, I can't see what it is that you think qualifies a Democrat as a wussy. Please do clarify. Instead of name calling, put your money where your mouth is. I could sit here and call Republics some names, but what will it accomplish? Nothing. Todd I'll take that one and answer it for you... Being a &...
by Slick
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: barak "Uh..." obama
Replies: 6
Views: 958

Re: OT: barak "Uh..." obama

Lost without the tele-prompter->

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leEcpFOrulY
by Slick
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: barak "Uh..." obama
Replies: 6
Views: 958

Re: OT: barak "Uh..." obama

Old Savage wrote:Remember Barak - barry to you - has said he has been in 57 states. Two to go. :P :P :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws&NR=1 :shock:
by Slick
Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: back from back surgery, went well
Replies: 17
Views: 1189

Re: back from back surgery, went well

Glad to hear that you're doing well. I'm waiting to get two of my discs operated on - probably a double-fusion..
by Slick
Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
Replies: 97
Views: 10476

Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP

OJ wrote: In the final analysis, she has more "EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE" than Obama, Biden, and McCain combined !!!
That's the way I see it... Running a state (as Governor) certainly is better experience than the congressional experience (that obama has so little of).
by Slick
Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics- Something not said yet
Replies: 9
Views: 1097

Re: Politics- Something not said yet

Ah-HA! Obviously yet another right-wing hate-mongering racist for using that term. Actually I've had (people who vote democrat) say that I'm a "right-wing hate-mongering racist" (against hispanics) simply because I'm against illegal immigration or offering amnesty for it. I honestly have ...
by Slick
Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics- Something not said yet
Replies: 9
Views: 1097

Re: Politics- Something not said yet

Rusty wrote: Has anyone else heard the talking heads mention that?
No - but the democrats sure are squawking about her "lack of experience"!

Now ain't that a sure case of the "pot calling the kettle black"? :lol:
by Slick
Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE
Replies: 115
Views: 28787

Re: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE

CCI Blazer was $8.90 a brick about 6-months ago, and now it's up to $14.90 for the same thing. :shock:
by Slick
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
Replies: 97
Views: 10476

Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP

She's everything a real man could want AND still is "easy on the eyes"...

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by Slick
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - who would you want for VP?
Replies: 22
Views: 1889

Re: POLITICS - who would you want for VP?

Slick wrote:Sarah Palin

http://gov.state.ak.us/
Sometimes we DO get our wish!!! :D
by Slick
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political - Obama's latest gaffe
Replies: 21
Views: 2690

Re: Political - Obama's latest gaffe

Just think, the culture of snitching and tattling will be brought to new time highs!!!
by Slick
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political - Obama's latest gaffe
Replies: 21
Views: 2690

Re: Political - Obama's latest gaffe

Ysabel Kid wrote:'We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.'
WOOT!!! Sounds like the SS might be re-born if obama gets elected....Second thought - this aint so good? :shock:
by Slick
Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1124

Re: 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine ?

For anyone interested - CDNN has a few listing for these guns (break-down or whole). I think they are in .30-06
by Slick
Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meet UGLY DUCK
Replies: 20
Views: 2366

Re: Meet UGLY DUCK

Is that grey-geen parkerize? If so - sand that verathane off the wood and give it a flat oil finish...

I thought I was going to be the first and only guy to own a parked lever w/oil rubbed wood. You go man - I think it ROCKS!
by Slick
Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My "new to me" $6.50 toy
Replies: 11
Views: 1249

Re: OT - My "new to me" $6.50 toy

I love those SIGs... I picked up a pair of LEO "trade-in" P226's for only $350 a pop. I got there early and selected a couple that didn't have the night-sights (that were all but burned out anyways) as they showed hardly any use and looked like "desk-jockey" guns. I mostly bought...
by Slick
Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What boresighter do you recommend?
Replies: 18
Views: 2118

Re: What boresighter do you recommend?

I picked up a "laserlyte" from Walmart for $34

It will sight in .22 to .50 cal guns. I recently sighted in a Savage 10 FP with a Burris tactical 4.5-14x42mm FFII and was only off 1-click windage and 3 clicks elevation. This bore-sighter has saved me WAY more than the $34 it cost...
by Slick
Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/Puma
Replies: 10
Views: 1517

Re: Rossi/Puma

If you look around - you could find one used with NO safety!!! I got my .357 Rossi SRC for only $250 off the "used rack" at a local shop and it was "like-new" condition. It still needed to be "cleaned-up", but it was a nice enjoyable day's work and a "labor of love...
by Slick
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - S&W Heller Commemorative Revolver
Replies: 21
Views: 2527

Re: OT - S&W Heller Commemorative Revolver

Isn't it bizarre that a municipality gets to override the federal definition of a machine gun ... just amazing. They only "think" they can... :lol: The "D.C. Dolts" are headed for yet another "spanking" in court. :mrgreen: I'm hoping that SCOTUS is "peeved" t...
by Slick
Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought another Rossi 92, today.
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: Bought another Rossi 92, today.

You did well! A couple years back, I got a like-new Rossi 92 SRC in .357 for only $250 and having had and shot this gun - I'd say it's easily worth a hundred more -so I'd bag a .44 for $350 in a heartbeat...
by Slick
Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on the 1894C 357 Magnum
Replies: 29
Views: 4066

Re: Opinions on the 1894C 357 Magnum

Get the .357 hands down... I shoot 10 rounds of .38 spec for every 1 round of .357 - what does that tell ya? The 1894c in 357 can do everything from plinking like a .22 all the way up to tossing 180gr slugs with great effect. I can't think of a better "do-all" caliber or gun - then of cour...
by Slick
Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - U. S. "no longer a Christian Nation";
Replies: 34
Views: 2742

Re: OT-Political -- U. S. "no longer a Christian Nation";

Barack Obama made the statement with pride. . ."we are no longer a Christian nation; we are now a nation of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, . . . As with so many other statements I've heard him (and his wife) make, I never thought I'd see the day that I'd hear something like that from a ...
by Slick
Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-No scent gun oils
Replies: 9
Views: 1572

Re: OT-No scent gun oils

Maybe I'm strange, but I actually LIKE the smell of Hoppe's No 9... If they made a cologne - I'd probably buy it. :oops:
by Slick
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time For Some Lever Pictures
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Re: Time For Some Lever Pictures

Very nice collection! Thanks for sharing them - as I always enjoy pictures.
by Slick
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political - OI, think McCain should hand out some of these?
Replies: 4
Views: 504

Re: Political - OI, thing McCain should hand out some of these?

I'll be saving some gasoline come this election day... :lol:
by Slick
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Equipment
Replies: 24
Views: 3236

Re: Reloading Equipment

Another vote for the Rock Chucker here. Same here - I run a pair of Rock Chuckers and us an RCBS "RS" press for specialized operations - like ram-priming or universal de-capping. RCBS stands behind their product 100% and that's from personal experience. That said, there are certainly othe...
by Slick
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - where the rubber meets the road - tire brand choice?
Replies: 29
Views: 3673

Re: OT - where the rubber meets the road - tire brand choice?

I used to run BF Goodrich - until they got bought out by a french company - and I won't buy anything from ANY french-held company. My last tires were Toyo's as the people at the Goodyear store didn't seem "to have time to help me". I went back to Les Schwab and was treated like a valued cu...
by Slick
Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading 200 grain bullets for Marlin 1894C
Replies: 10
Views: 1081

Re: Loading 200 grain bullets for Marlin 1894C

I have a Marlin 1984c and the heaviest bullet I can cycle through the gun is a Remington 180gr jacketed bullet that's seated all the way in the cannalure. I wound up about 2-thousands too long and simply went back and took them down 3-thou in a seat & crimp operation to slightly budge them back....