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- Sun May 05, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hard to watch if you love dogs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 62
Re: Hard to watch if you love dogs
When I was a LEO, we put down a few dogs. It was so sad. These sub-humans would hang a 20lb chain on a pitbull, beat it, and keep it confined in a small yard to make it mean......all to protect their stash.
- Sun May 05, 2024 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Caliber Gets A New Look
- Replies: 4
- Views: 120
Re: Old Caliber Gets A New Look
Screenshot_20240505_171433_Chrome.jpg Looks like it's accurate! It says it comes with a tool to make brass into a rimless cartridges for semi auto. A buddy told me it's stupid....I told him to wait till he has a grizzly encounter. I love my lever 45-70, but I'd choose this if that situation arose. ...
- Sun May 05, 2024 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Caliber Gets A New Look
- Replies: 4
- Views: 120
Old Caliber Gets A New Look
This will give grizzlies nightmares!
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 23
- Views: 729
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
Screenshot_20240428_094232_Photos.jpg That's a perfect packing combo right there. How do you like that Buck 113 Cabelas Guide? I saw the Guide series up there some years back and didn't pull the trigger on one, mostly because I didn't care for the Cabelas logo on the blade. But I am a Buck fan, and...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 23
- Views: 729
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 25-20 Single Shot Ammo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 141
25-20 Single Shot Ammo
I found these at the range cleaning out a closet. About 80+ rounds of 25-20. A member told me the single shots are extrememly rare.
Unfortunately I think they're too far gone...
Unfortunately I think they're too far gone...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Rem 870 Rifled Barrel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 163
Rem 870 Rifled Barrel
Remington 870 12 gauge rifled barrel with cantilever mounted Simmons 4x32 Pro Diamond scope. I took it out 4 times for a limited range elk hunt. I have about 25-30 rounds through it. Barrel has a few light safe marks on the underside. Also comes with Remington composite buttstock and foregrip. $280 ...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: AR Rear Sight Carry Handle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 627
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin JM 2001 336W, 30-30, with “Texan” /straight stock
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1265
Re: Marlin JM 2001 336W, 30-30, with “Texan” /straight stock
I really like Trooper Joe's Marlin! Is it just a matter of swapping out the fore grip and stock? I only own one Marlin and it's a Mod30 TK with a Texan stock. I may be picking up a 336 next week and would love to convert it. Any suggestions? I looked on line but keep finding plastic tactical stocks....
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: AR Rear Sight Carry Handle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 627
AR Rear Sight Carry Handle
I took it off an AR to go with a red dot. Works perfect. Rear flip up aperture. $30 free shipping.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3107
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
I carried a Kimber 1911 the last several years of my LE career. I put thousands of rounds through it every year. Only thing I ever had to do was replace the spring when it wore out.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
- Replies: 79
- Views: 6857
Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
I have a Rem 870 because I used one for 30 years in L E. . I bought this mainly for fun..and it is. It's a RIA VR 80. I bought a 25 round drum for it. It is a blast to shoot. It does need hi velocity ammo to cycle properly but recoil on these AR type platforms is much less. Screenshot_20240205_09135...
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A lot of Bull
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9294
Re: A lot of Bull
Wow....thats some Wyoming as F stuff right there! In Sept, I walked into some cows and bulls free ranging on a heavily wooded mountainside while elk hunting. One bull wasn't happy. I had my 45-70 with me. He started coming uphill to me but suddenly turned about 50' away!
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting on EDC belts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 514
Re: Interesting on EDC belts
I just carry a firearm, knife, and cellphone in my pocket. If I'm carrying my 7 shot S&W 3", then I'll sometimes throw a speedloader in my pocket. If I'm carrying my Sig Xmacro, I don't usually carry a spare. It holds 17×1 which is the same number of rounds I carried on duty with a revolver...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2473
Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
Love the 16 " trapper in a SRC . If it were not for having to SBR one I would make short 14" I'm with you. I have a few Winchesters, Marlins, and AR's . My go to, even after being in the Army and 3O years L.E. is my Winchester Trapper 16" in .357. Its accurate out to 200 with iron si...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little Australia Wildlife.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1007
Re: A little Australia Wildlife.
You have some crazy wildlife in Australia! I'll stick to grizzlies and mountain lions.
I love watching videos of kangaroos though. They are hilarious and freakishly strong!
I love watching videos of kangaroos though. They are hilarious and freakishly strong!
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dumped the 1022!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2263
Re: Dumped the 1022!
I have a Win 94-22, a Henry Golden Boy, and a 10-22. I threw a cheap Weaver 4x scope on the 10-22 and I actually hit a 600 yard plate a few times after several attempts. I like the 10-22s. They're a fun gun.
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1198
Re: Input from those in law enforcement
I bet he had the wrong address. Probably "booty on duty" and went to or given wrong address...... That's why no record or incident reported.... I had a beat partner that used to go to his gf house on duty. He'd park down the street and spend time there. I got sick of it. One night I moved ...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving / Andy Larsson
- Replies: 8
- Views: 561
Re: Happy Thanksgiving / Andy Larsson
I have no idea why this picture is sideways….
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Because those antlers won't fit on the screen normally!!!
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Because those antlers won't fit on the screen normally!!!
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
- Replies: 11
- Views: 776
Re: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Like most, I lost a pet dog growing up. It hurt..bad. But it seems as I got older and lost dogs to old age or yotes...it hurts a lot more than I ever remember. It's like losing a family member. I always say no more...but....They're the best friends ever. My condolences and I hope you get another gre...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1293
Re: Serious injury with a crossbow
Thats terrible! Hope you recover soon. My kids got me a Barnett crossbow after I had a shoulder replacement. That thing scares the heck out of me. I hated hunting with it. I hunt while walking and it was awkward carrying when loaded. You can't sling it loaded....you can but its unnerving. Mine had a...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .
- Replies: 8
- Views: 436
Re: Went For a Drive In the Mountains Over the Weekend. . .
I've been searching for him the last 5 weeks! Still have a few more...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Converting FMJ into better defensive rounds...?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3268
Re: Convewrting FMJ into better defensive rounds...?
For on-duty, I had to carry .45 ACP with Speer Hold Dots...but, I always carried an extra mag with hardball ammo in case I needed the penetration.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1130
Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
Haha...these moderators must all be HOA presidents!
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting Hard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 441
Re: Hunting Hard
No elk today but I did see this swamp donkey about 300 yards away.
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting Hard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 441
Re: Hunting Hard
Back to elk tomorrow. Great areas.
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting Hard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 441
Hunting Hard
I've put in some miles hiking in some beautiful elk country. I helped a friend pack out a bull, (yay) and saw some cows but couldn't get a clear shot. I took a break and went on an antelope hunt in Pinedale. Got a decent speed goat within 5 minutes!
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok, this is cool
- Replies: 5
- Views: 526
Re: Ok, this is cool
It's cool. But I gotta admit
...I kind of like loading leverguns one at a time in the loading gate...
...I kind of like loading leverguns one at a time in the loading gate...
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lookout Sixgun...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 886
Re: Lookout Sixgun...
[quote=Sixgun He did steal a ..22 rifle but I didn’t see no mention of it during his capture. Word has it that he tried to shoot a squirrel for meat but the gun jammed up tight….they didn’t mention what brand of gun it was but they said it was an import from South America. [/quote] Ok....that's funn...
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
- Replies: 19
- Views: 773
Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
I was a Sgt of our detective bureau at the time. I was getting ready for work and turned on the TV. I was thinking some pilot just screwed up until the 2nd plane hit. A week later I drive to Wyoming with my brother to hunt elk. I remember every town we went through had people collecting donations at...
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smith & Wesson 329PD
- Replies: 17
- Views: 693
Re: Smith & Wesson 329PD
Ever since a grizz encounter, I carry a 4" Mod 29 Stainless in a chest rig loaded with Buffalo Bore hardcasts when bow hunting or packing elk. A guy at our gun club brought his teenage son to practice with an Alaskan Backpacker using Buffalo Bore .44 ammo. I told him it was a bad idea and that ...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I love the sound of gunfire in the morning!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 320
Re: I love the sound of gunfire in the morning!
Gunfire is my alarm clock. I live at the range which opens 7am!
Archery elk opened here this morning. I may give it a shot Mon or Tue. Great way to scout for rifle season. I can't wait to hear them bugling!
Good luck on the dove hunting!
Archery elk opened here this morning. I may give it a shot Mon or Tue. Great way to scout for rifle season. I can't wait to hear them bugling!
Good luck on the dove hunting!
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A decent Drone...?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 398
Re: A decent Drone...?
My brother bought a DJI Maverick Mini 2 from Costco for $400. They are amazing. They'll go out a couple miles. If you lose sight or the battery gets low, it will override your control and come back to where it took off. It folds up into its own case. Very easy to fly and land. If you come down too h...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4414
Re: What is your most useful levergun?
Winchester .357 Trapper. Shoots any .38 or .357 I put in it.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .177 combo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 251
Re: .177 combo
I had that same umerix "Colt". It was a blast...till it just seized up. Hammer won't budge.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 combo
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1589
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win Mod 88 in .308
- Replies: 9
- Views: 418
Win Mod 88 in .308
Is $850 a good deal for a pre 64? Ad says excellent condition....
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1204
Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Beautiful rifle. I'd shoot it. ALOT
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 combo
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1589
Re: .357 combo
Of all my guns, these two are my favorites. The Winchester Trapper in .357 stays next to my bed and goes along on long trips and RVing. The 3" 686 S&W is my daily carry and it's a 7 shot.
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday To Jkbrea
- Replies: 5
- Views: 273
Re: Happy Birthday To Jkbrea
Thanks all! Had a great day. UTV ride, fishing with the wife and dogs. Then BBQ elk.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3129
Re: Moving away from the AR-15
That's the coolest story I ever read here!
.....and Welcome home.
.....and Welcome home.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi shows very good sense
- Replies: 13
- Views: 656
Re: Rossi shows very good sense
Looks kinda like my Marlin TK 30-30. Love that rifle.
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3129
Re: Moving away from the AR-15
I like shooting my AR's and my levers. With 77 gr bullets I can hit our 1100 yard steel plate if it's not too windy. Can't do it with my levers. That being said, my favorite go to rifle out of several is my Winchester Trapper in .357. Great little rifle out to 200 yards. My favorite hunting rifle is...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who produced the most revolvers in 2021?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 774
Re: Who produced the most revolvers in 2021?
I never cared fir Heritage revolvers. I don't know why they put that goofy safety on a single action.
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi 92 Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1304
Re: Rossi 92 Questions
I don't have a Rossi but I have a Winchester Trapper 16" in .357/.38. I am amazed at how easy it is to shoot .357. Not much difference between .38 and .357 to me. Mostly shooting 158 gr factory ammo. Last week I tried 180 gr Buffalo Bore and it was very easy to shoot. I have a ghost ring sight ...
- Sun May 14, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2488
Re: The new Henry revolver ...
Yeah. Probably a decent revolver but it ain't winning any beauty prizes. I like Henrys and have a .22. I never warmed up to their rifles though based only on looks. I do like the Henry 1860 rifles they make.
- Tue May 09, 2023 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2508
Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
I dont have a .45 colt anymore but I really liked it. I carry a S&W model 686 7 shot .357 with a 3" barrel. It's a great carry gun with Buffalo Bore while packing ellk or hiking in big critter country.
- Mon May 08, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1076
Re: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!
Palm Springs. Ca gives about $1200 a month to citizens that identify as transgender. No question asked. So......what if I identify as a black transgender descendant of slaves. Can I double dip. Reparations and being tranny? If it wasn't true it would be hilarious.
- Sun May 07, 2023 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1076
Re: All of You Who Live in California . . . Brace Yourself!
What about blacks that owned slaves? Idiots! Destroying themselves because theyre afraid to speak out. Might lose a "like" or "follower".
- Fri May 05, 2023 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cylinder cleaning ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 455
Re: Cylinder cleaning ?
I always clean mine on blued or stainless. It'll come of with a little elbow grease. I just use solvent and a stainles or brass brush. It doesn't scratch.