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by wilko
Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windows 10 FREE????
Replies: 99
Views: 16956

Re: Windows 10 FREE????

It is free yes.... Capturing market share is critical for microsoft and they figured this would be a way to get people to move to windows 10. I know i will....
by wilko
Mon May 25, 2015 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 LR vs. 25 ACP in a Beretta Tip-up (model 21)...?
Replies: 35
Views: 4087

Re: 22 LR vs. 25 ACP in a Beretta Tip-up (model 21)...?

The beretta .22 i have is a wonderful and FUN gun to shoot. It is however not reliable and has no extractor which makes it harder to clear FTF. Consider it a range gun instead of a gun you would depend your life on. The gun functions more reliable with stingers but the manual says not to use them, j...
by wilko
Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best semiauto 12-gauge for Home Defense...?
Replies: 36
Views: 4096

Re: Best semiauto 12-gauge for Home Defense...?

66GTO got the idea.... firing a firearm indoors will make your ears bleed... his advice is sound
by wilko
Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mike Johnson, I Have A Problem With You
Replies: 80
Views: 5345

Re: Mike Johnson, I Have A Problem With You

Mike and Blaine are two fellows I would trust my life with.....even my dogs! The sooner this gets back to normal the better and hopefully that includes all.....the ride can continue....just time for a coffee maybe......who has not got their horns all locked up on here?? I have and most prob's will ...
by wilko
Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gotta go!
Replies: 8
Views: 1265

Re: Gotta go!

makes me sad... nothing i would do.....

nothing personal nath.. please dont take it that way..
by wilko
Tue May 07, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are crossbows legal for deer in your state?
Replies: 102
Views: 5160

Re: Are crossbows legal for deer in your state?

Only for handicapped people at the moment but i believe Ct is looking into allowing it during archery season. I welcome it and would use one... people are scared of change and frankly the whole discussion about xbows strikes me as childish as i see the same hunters who do not think xbows are primiti...
by wilko
Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo report
Replies: 25
Views: 2295

Re: Ammo report

Our local WallyWorld is almost totally bare...I'll bet they don't have a total of 10 boxes of everything....They say they have not seen ammo come in for ages...If they are making it, it ain't coming in here, unless (put on the tinfoil) they are keeping it in back for special people to buy at 0300hr...
by wilko
Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo report
Replies: 25
Views: 2295

Re: Ammo report

Our local WallyWorld is almost totally bare...I'll bet they don't have a total of 10 boxes of everything....They say they have not seen ammo come in for ages...If they are making it, it ain't coming in here, unless (put on the tinfoil) they are keeping it in back for special people to buy at 0300hr...
by wilko
Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on Home Protection for non-gun people...
Replies: 54
Views: 4085

Re: Thoughts on Home Protection for non-gun people...

since they wont be doing drills or shooting a lot i recommend a revolver. Do not make the mistake of buying an airweight .38 special because of the recoil. A steel j-frame with lasergrip or 22 will do fine. Lever gun .22 with velocitors or small caliber shotgun will do as well. Listen to your girls ...
by wilko
Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are You Shooting Less?
Replies: 57
Views: 4637

Re: Are You Shooting Less?

nope i got plenty.... but the "shortage" has got me looking at alternatives like x-bows and air rifles
by wilko
Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Resident song dog
Replies: 37
Views: 3284

Re: Resident song dog

they sure are pretty....

All predators get a pass as long as they leave my cats alone :)
by wilko
Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hobie...
Replies: 46
Views: 3834

Re: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hobie...

Happy b-day Hobie !!
by wilko
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 1911 thread. Anyone have one of the Remington R1's ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1402

Re: Another 1911 thread. Anyone have one of the Remington R1

Got the R1 and very happy with it... accurate and reliable.. would recommend one in a heartbeat.
by wilko
Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 LR going for $0.07 per round no questions asked????
Replies: 55
Views: 3718

Re: 22 LR going for $0.07 per round no questions asked????

at some point you still got to stock up again.... for $ 20 (including the tax assuming we will see those prices again) for a 550 bulkpack plus the original $9 you paid for it in the first place, you profit a whopping $11 ... to me that is not worth the risk of getting caught without.. :)
by wilko
Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 LR going for $0.07 per round no questions asked????
Replies: 55
Views: 3718

Re: 22 LR going for $0.07 per round no questions asked????

not selling nothing !!! dont want to get caught without when i need it...
by wilko
Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arkansas Walmart still in the gun business!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1915

Re: Arkansas Walmart still in the gun business!!!!!!!!!!

Walmart was never out of the business of selling guns and ammo... they just have the same problems everybody else does which is getting their hands on stuff to sell.... dont believe all the stuff you read
by wilko
Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mining
Replies: 87
Views: 4833

Re: mining

http://www.telegraaf.nl/s/21227249 apparently found in Australia near ballarat :) "Amateur vindt enorme goudklomp." = Amateur finds enormous gold clump. :lol: I love Dutch! It's so close to English that I find it often hillarious to read. Not the pronunciation though! Sounds like friggen ...
by wilko
Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mining
Replies: 87
Views: 4833

Re: mining

http://www.telegraaf.nl/s/21227249

apparently found in Australia near ballarat :)
by wilko
Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why the popularity of AR-15 rifle series?
Replies: 41
Views: 5232

Re: Why the popularity of AR-15 rifle series?

Same reason bolt actions took over the market post WW1. When a million men go to war with a bolt action, they come home familiar with a piece, and it stays nearby. My dad used the M14, M16, M16A1 and M16A2 in combat, though he didn't end up firing the A2 (nobody to shoot at). I carried the M16A2 an...
by wilko
Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mmmmmm, jackrabbit!
Replies: 22
Views: 2024

Re: Mmmmmm, jackrabbit!

My father and mother lived thru the toughest days of the Depression in rural Wyoming, spending at least one winter in a soddy, living by their wits and often hungry. I recall asking Mom once about the subject of eating jackrabbits, she told me she knew the Indians ate them but she and Dad were neve...
by wilko
Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mmmmmm, jackrabbit!
Replies: 22
Views: 2024

Re: Mmmmmm, jackrabbit!

if there was only one thing i could hunt for the rest of my life.... that would be it :)
by wilko
Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SA Revolver Options - need some insight
Replies: 47
Views: 8950

Re: SA Revolver Options - need some insight

I like all of the guns you showed and have several. The Rugers are made like tanks and just work. Also, with their transfer bar safety system they can carry with 6. They are made in .45ACP also. Mine: http://www.pbase.com/olyinaz/image/141471569/original.jpg Cheers, Oly Holy stuff that must be the ...
by wilko
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boolit Loob Suggestions
Replies: 25
Views: 1968

Re: Boolit Loob Suggestions

geez.. thank you i though i was the only one... :)
by wilko
Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Christmas present to me, one of KirkD's old Winchesters
Replies: 27
Views: 1847

Re: My Christmas present to me, one of KirkD's old Wincheste

wow... it is beautiful ! okay if you guys dont mind telling.. what does a rifle like that typically go for ?
by wilko
Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 16 rounds of 44 mag
Replies: 33
Views: 3492

Re: 16 rounds of 44 mag

pitchy, the 45/70 is a favorite of mine and like a previous poster said, they do have a BFR in that caliber :) Stick to what feels best to you and the 45/70 is an all time classic !
by wilko
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5297

Re: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun

Pokey, mine does the same thing.. Now i just shoot Federal 170's (soft primer) and it has NEVER misfired with those.. added benefit is that the federals are the most accurate in my gun... you might be right about the head-space.
by wilko
Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, I'm Waiting For Election Results . . . .
Replies: 113
Views: 6761

Re: So, I'm Waiting For Election Results . . . .

I kinda wonder if a repuplican could ever win again. Seriously. As a country we are getting more and more lazy. Lazy people do vote for the folks with the freebys and handout programs. Where is the insentive to vote for someone that wants you to actually WORK for a living, or be RESPONSABLE for you...
by wilko
Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Sandy. What did every one do right and wrong?
Replies: 20
Views: 1208

Re: Hurricane Sandy. What did every one do right and wrong?

Nice post.. I think we were prepared for the storm pretty decently. After last years snowstorm we bought a 7000 watt electric start generater and had a panel installed by an electrician.. talk about expensive but boy was it worth it. This generator is capable of running pretty much the whole house. ...
by wilko
Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBR FEVER Finally Hit
Replies: 20
Views: 2800

Re: EBR FEVER Finally Hit

Look at The S&W MP sport too... Very nice rifle for a good price. Got one and love it !!!
by wilko
Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vetran 1911 owners
Replies: 61
Views: 5650

Re: Vetran 1911 owners

Another vote for the Remington R1. Got one and could not be happier.
by wilko
Mon May 14, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened?
Replies: 105
Views: 7828

Re: What happened?

I have to agree, in principle, with Terry's sentiments.. There was a time when this forum WAS the dedicated, "elite" levergun site.. We had serious dicussions about the pros and cons of our favored hand-cranked smokepoles; we talked about important things, such as the strength (or lack th...
by wilko
Fri May 04, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many members from other countries?
Replies: 40
Views: 4289

Re: How many members from other countries?

Born and Raised in the Netherlands (a.k.a Holland)
by wilko
Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I quit procrastinating and ordered a "Black" rifle
Replies: 26
Views: 2803

Re: I quit procrastinating and ordered a "Black" rifle

Rusty wrote:Well dang, just looked at the S&W line up. All the 16" barrels have that 1:8 twist. they only shoot the heavy bullets well.

I guess I'll need to stay with a bushy.

Not really... Mine shoots the lighter bullets very accurately.
by wilko
Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suffering from tack-driver envy?
Replies: 42
Views: 6184

Re: Suffering from tack-driver envy?

Get a K31 and some gp11 ammo.... it will do moa or close to it AND do it in style :)
by wilko
Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun
Replies: 19
Views: 5297

Re: Stevens Model 325C-not a lever gun

you will love the gun!! I got the savage 340 and it shoots tiny groups with the federal 170 gr... enjoy!
by wilko
Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gouda Cheese
Replies: 15
Views: 1335

Re: Gouda Cheese

it is not foreign, it is from the Netherlands.. my country :) Glad to hear you guys love it as much as i do...

cheese, heineken beer, tulips and windmills. What we do best..
by wilko
Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cute grey fox pic.
Replies: 20
Views: 2073

Re: Cute grey fox pic.

Nice!! they would be "safe" around me in the woods... I'd love to go after coyotes though..
by wilko
Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mitchell's Mausers making new guns
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: Mitchell's Mausers making new guns

i'd love to have one... and i just might lol
by wilko
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about TC's new offering
Replies: 11
Views: 1499

Re: How about TC's new offering

the stock is ugly ! i like the idea of a switch barrel but skip this one and go for a contender/encore or a blaser :)
by wilko
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington R1 1911
Replies: 21
Views: 2679

Re: Remington R1 1911

i got the R1 and it has been 100% reliable with factory and reloads... Trigger is a bit gritty but no biggy. I would not hesitate to buy one again.
by wilko
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 45-70
Replies: 47
Views: 11199

Re: Henry 45-70

i'd buy one in a heartbeat... henry makes good stuff and stands by it!!!
by wilko
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Power - One Week minus two hours !
Replies: 24
Views: 2601

Re: No Power - One Week minus two hours !

Yup, got hit by the same storm and got my power back on the beginning of day 6. There are still lots of people in CT that dont have power :(

A generator moved to the top of my "must have" list! :)
by wilko
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's Gamekeepers fault!
Replies: 12
Views: 1261

Re: It's Gamekeepers fault!

Rabbit... finest game ever to eat.. slow simmer with beer, prunes, carrots...
by wilko
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Few Pics From Today's Buffalo Shoot
Replies: 19
Views: 2163

Re: A Few Pics From Today's Buffalo Shoot

man that looks like fun!!!!!!
by wilko
Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where's the respect?
Replies: 15
Views: 1762

Re: Where's the respect?

stretch wrote:There are sometimes very good reasons for hangings and public floggings.

-Stretch

Agreed!
by wilko
Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
Replies: 20
Views: 2851

Re: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...

Wow.. that is very nice rifle!!!!
by wilko
Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got The Apple I Mac.....
Replies: 34
Views: 3732

Re: Apple or PC

I am with Karl all the way on this one.... get a pc!
by wilko
Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: getting started reloading...tips on presses, etc.
Replies: 32
Views: 4522

Re: getting started reloading...tips on presses, etc.

Like many i started out loading with one of those Lee handloaders and shot my best ever group with ammo reloaded for the 45/70 on it.... You will love it !