Easy; should only be a half a beer job.
Chris
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- Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacing an under sink disposal
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1574
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 maximum
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13045
Re: 357 maximum
The least amount of trouble would be to buy a 35 Remmington and be done with it. I know its not the answer you want, but it gets you to the same place.
Chris
Chris
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thought of Joe Miller yesterday
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1510
Re: Thought of Joe Miller yesterday
Sorry Joe no pictures, but I think we fly back through San Francisco on the way back. I will see what I can do time permitting.
Chris
Chris
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thought of Joe Miller yesterday
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1510
Thought of Joe Miller yesterday
Yesterday in San Fransico airport I thought of Joe Miller. I know this sounds like the start of a bad joke. (sorry Joe but I know you can take some ribbing) :) In one of the United terminals they have a pretty large display of antique sewing machines and dress making items. The display was very well...
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7387
Re: Yea, Go Ahead, Call Me "Mr. Ingot"
You should hit those with some gold spray paint and leave the garage door about half open. It could be hours of fun and entertainment.
Chris
Chris
- Fri May 18, 2012 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Informal Black Rifle Poll
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5582
Re: Informal Black Rifle Poll
I shoot NRA Highpower and CMP with my A2. Push out 2 pins and swap uppers and it gets used for varmint hunting. Want to just go out and plink? Grab the M4 carbine adjust the stock down to fit the wife or kids. Zero recoil and cheap to shoot. I would argue they are the "modern day" version ...
- Mon May 07, 2012 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: (Lady J) My Favorite Fishing Buddy…
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1862
Re: (Lady J) My Favorite Fishing Buddy…
I would post a picture of what I spent the day with yesterday; but I'm pretty sure no one wants to see a short fat ex marine holding a dead rodent.
He is not as photogenic as Lady J.
Chris
He is not as photogenic as Lady J.
Chris
- Wed May 02, 2012 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Have you died yet?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2227
Re: Have you died yet?
Pretty sure the life has been sucked out of me a few times at work. Does that count?
Chris
Chris
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Youngest finally figured out how to shoot!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1337
Re: Youngest finally figured out how to shoot!
Very happy for both you and him! I know how frustrating it is to try to teach little ones something and they just don't get it.
Chris
Chris
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What gun??
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2692
Re: What gun??
Pretty sure the gun would be lower maintenance and much much less expensive.
Chris
Chris
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slick NEW Reloading Tool
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1686
Re: Slick NEW Reloading Tool
Now that is funnyRimfire McNutjob wrote: But the fact that it's a less expensive Italian tool, not unlike yourself, makes it all the more appealing.
Chris
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Attn: 45 ACP shooters - Bullet Test
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2661
Re: Attn: 45 ACP shooters - Bullet Test
Good to know since I'm lugging around gold dots. Thanks for taking the time to do the test and sharing the info.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1015
Primers
Just used the last of my free large pistol primers loading up some 45 ACP. The old boy that gave them to me paid 89 cents a 100 back in 1982.
I'm afraid they may have gone up in price a bit.
Chris
I'm afraid they may have gone up in price a bit.
Chris
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do I have here?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 754
Re: What do I have here?
Both the practice shell and the lamp are way cool!
Chris
Chris
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Updated ---Thieves-- I'm so mad I could spit
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3426
Re: Updated ---Thieves-- I'm so mad I could spit
bump to get this topic back in circulation
Chris
Chris
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Updated ---Thieves-- I'm so mad I could spit
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3426
Re: Thieves-- I'm so mad I could spit
If only it was that easy.Rusty wrote:It used to be problems like that would be taken care of with a tall tree and a short rope.
Chris
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For those that like prime rib
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1341
Re: For those that like prime rib
A bit more rare than I prefer.
Interesting to know that you can ultra sound them to find out what you will end up with. But, it works with women so guess it makes sense that it works with cows too.
Chris
Interesting to know that you can ultra sound them to find out what you will end up with. But, it works with women so guess it makes sense that it works with cows too.
Chris
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: where's Terry Murbach??
- Replies: 173
- Views: 14603
Re: where's Terry Murbach??
Blaine can we at least sing "kum by ya" or however it is spelled?
Terry seemed okay to me. A tad bit sharp tongued, but most old curmudgeons are.
Chris
Terry seemed okay to me. A tad bit sharp tongued, but most old curmudgeons are.
Chris
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Updated ---Thieves-- I'm so mad I could spit
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3426
Updated ---Thieves-- I'm so mad I could spit
Actually I'm considerably more irritated than that but "this is a high-class place". :D Found out that one of the caregivers for my Grandma has been stealing her pain pills. Cops have been called and seem to be on it but it is still upsetting. I'm not sure what the solution is and do not w...
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38 special / 357 mag to the same POI?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 772
Re: 38 special / 357 mag to the same POI?
Looks like it might not be a problem. Acording to the Hornady calculations if I match the veocity between the 125 grain 38 specials and the 158 grain 357 mags they will have a POI out to 200 yards virtually identical and I dont ever see shooting more that 100 yards with this setup. In playing with t...
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38 special / 357 mag to the same POI?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 772
Re: 38 special / 357 mag to the same POI?
Excellent tips. I will post the results when I get it figured out.
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forget mil-spec, it's no good anymore...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1847
Re: Forget mil-spec, it's no good anymore...
I think it is the same as "super extra billy goat".
Chris
Chris
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38 special / 357 mag to the same POI?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 772
38 special / 357 mag to the same POI?
The "war department" okay'd the funding for a Rossi 92 in stainless a few days after Christmas. I have a large supply of 38 special brass and a few hundred 357 mag brass and would like to develop loads that shoot to the same POI. I was wanting to use a 125 grain Cast bullet in the 38 loads...
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: have a laugh or two!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 887
Re: have a laugh or two!
Fixed the T.P. holder (highly technical) and removed her hair form the bathroom sink. I might get to sleep in bed tonight.
Chris
Chris
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spring Fever & lack of humor
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1712
Re: Spring Fever & lack of humor
Wow Doc you get a gold star. I'm pretty sure you'r the first guy to ever call me a commie; and I thought I had been called everything by now. :twisted: ( No wonder he is a doctor) Besides I have used up about a years worth of posts in the last few hours based on my usual average. I may have to ask a...
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: have a laugh or two!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 887
Re: have a laugh or two!
My wife threatened to replace me last night if I do not get some honeydo's done around the house. Still trying to figure out how that's a threat.
Chris
Chris
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spring Fever & lack of humor
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1712
Re: Spring Fever & lack of humor
I'm afraid if you consider those the "good" jokes Blaine. Have you ever considered a job with the CIA or FBI? Just imagine being locked in a room for hours with those bad jokes and puns one after the other. Suspects would confess to anything to make it stop.
Chris
Chris
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spring Fever & lack of humor
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1712
Re: Spring Fever & lack of humor
I've got thick skin and can take it. It is some of the other fellas here that seem to be "sensitive".
Chris
Chris
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spring Fever & lack of humor
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1712
Spring Fever & lack of humor
It seems like every year about this time folks start to get a little snippny here on the forum and someone goes away in a huff. I would like to humbly remind everyone that if something said on the forum is your biggest problem in the world and gets you all bent out of shape you have it pretty darn g...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boise Id. Cabelas to close Elmer Kieth Display??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2758
Re: Boise Id. Cabelas to close Elmer Kieth Display??
It is a neat display but I can't imagine there is enough room to put a deli in that space. If they are worried about paying the bills I have a few suggestions: 1. Get rid of about 80% of the clothing in the store. The remaining 20% is actually stuff that would be used for hunting, fishing and campin...
- Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 250K shots fired per insurgent killed in Iraq/Afganistan
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4518
Re: 250K shots fired per insurgent killed in Iraq/Afganistan
... there must be a more advanced way to do this ..... maybe particle beam weapons or something like that. All together now... N-E-U-T-R-O-N _B-O-M-B-S :shock: A big second on that. I have not seen anything worth a drop of blood or a penny of value come out of our involvement over there. Chris
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Final goodbyes when we leave this earth.
- Replies: 100
- Views: 7346
Re: Final goodbyes when we leave this earth.
This has been one of the more humorous threads lately.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which semi auto carbine would you buy?
- Replies: 99
- Views: 11765
Re: Which semi auto carbine would you buy?
M4's made by Windham Weaponry are on sale next week at Cabelas. Windham is run by the former owner and employees of Bushmaster that stayed in Maine. They looked good enough for me to buy one.
Chris
Chris
- Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dogs, high-frequency sound, and parts sources...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2316
Re: Dogs, high-frequency sound, and parts sources...
If you only have a couple of dogs you may be able to buy or rent shock collars. They learn really quick to straighten up and follow instructions. Try your humane society to rent them. You could also look at the ones that are buried in the ground. They are usually set up to keep dogs"in" an...
- Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire - aka R.I.P.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 954
Re: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire - aka R.I.P.
They could have sold me a 357 if they had (A)made one in the last year and (B) some quality control. I got tired of waiting and bought a Rossi instead. Its a shame because I really like my 336 in 35 Rem.They might get another shot in 10 years when the kids are old enough to shoot and I need another....
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I took a drive this afternoon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1667
Re: I took a drive this afternoon
Looks like a beautiful place to spend an afternoon or two.
Chris
Chris
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Bird Hunt completed - Hidden Lakes, Texas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 576
Re: Another Bird Hunt completed - Hidden Lakes, Texas
Sounds like a great hunt at a top notch resort. How about some pictures of your AyA shotgun. I've developed a severe case of "I want" for a 16 gauge #4, but I don't see it happening anytime soon.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What kind of reloading press do you have?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6159
Re: What kind of reloading press do you have?
I think AJMD429 might have the "best" set up. I have the Dillion 550 and love it for high volume loading. The draw back is it is expensive to buy a tool head and caliber conversion. Rifle cartriges are a two stage process if you really want to do it right. I don't think it is the most fun ...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So, What To Do On A Snowy Day?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1262
Re: So, What To Do On A Snowy Day?
Steve,
Can you tell me where you are getting the 147 grain surplus 30 caliber bullets from? I have a 50 caliber ammo can full of 30-06 brass ready to load but can't find a good deal on bullets.
Thanks,
Chris
Can you tell me where you are getting the 147 grain surplus 30 caliber bullets from? I have a 50 caliber ammo can full of 30-06 brass ready to load but can't find a good deal on bullets.
Thanks,
Chris
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: The Satellite Crash
- Replies: 2
- Views: 598
Re: OT: The Satellite Crash
Not only funny, but way to true.
Chris
Chris
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Would You Consider This Switch??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3992
Re: Would You Consider This Switch??
I've got the 380's little brother in 32 acp and it goes bang every time. Nice and small and never gets left home because of what I'm wearing.
Chris
Chris
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You get what you pay for.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4538
Re: You get what you pay for.
Oww! My eyes. That was just wrong.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I am peeved ........
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4102
Re: I am peeved ........
Joe, I feel your pain. You would think in Boise Idaho, that someone would carry honest to god black powder. I've been to every place I know that carries anything gun related for about a 50 mile radius. All I have gotten for my time and trouble is a lot of stupid looks from people trying to sell me P...
- Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Grandchildren and Shotguns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2822
Re: OT Grandchildren and Shotguns
I'm right handed so I can't help with what gun to get them. My only thought is that 20 gauge shells will be so much cheaper that the gun will be used. Not much point in getting them a really nice gun they might not be able to afford to shoot.
Chris
Chris
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SECOND WANTED .....DEAD OR ALIVE poster
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1403
Re: SECOND WANTED .....DEAD OR ALIVE poster
Joe,
Personaly I would recommend looking at Idaho. If you get away from Boise its not to expensive.
Chris
Personaly I would recommend looking at Idaho. If you get away from Boise its not to expensive.
Chris
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SECOND WANTED .....DEAD OR ALIVE poster
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1403
Re: SECOND WANTED .....DEAD OR ALIVE poster
Story was he is headed for Texas. You boys remember me if you catch him .
Chris
Chris
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Cellphone Flashlight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2199
Re: OT: Cellphone Flashlight
But can you hold your Droid phone in your pie hole while you change a flat? I love my Android phone but am still voting for the key chain flashlight.
Chris
Chris
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Here's a BRIGHT But Tiny LED Flashlight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1217
Re: OT: Here's a BRIGHT But Tiny LED Flashlight
Used one of those for about 5 years now. They rock. It's always there.
Chris
Chris
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Small Gunshops aren't sacred anymore.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1656
Re: Small Gunshops aren't sacred anymore.
Cabelas will move on their used guns if you ask. New guns are another story all together.
Chris
Chris
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you trim your handgun brass?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3483
Re: Do you trim your handgun brass?
I just did several thousand 45 APC but only because th
ey were all range pickups. Free is my favorite thing.
Chris
ey were all range pickups. Free is my favorite thing.
Chris