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I did some WWII concrete bunker explorin' last month on a hill above my home, and here's what I found... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ahnkochee/Image13_zpsjr5qiojc.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ahnkochee/Image08_zps9tmv27pe.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ahnkochee/...

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I don't want a Heavier, weaker, shiny brass receiver gun, give me steel. Also that funny shaped large lever looks butt ugly, and so does the short magazine tube. Full length tube would look much nicer and add an extra round. https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/45-70-lever-action/ https://www.henryrif...

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I've been popping pigs with my model 1894 Marlin this for year makes 40 years and it has never disappointed me, all shots one shot drops, and the biggest boar a tad over 300 pounds. For "hogzilla" I do have "Smelly Nelly" my 45/70 bolt gun based on a SMLE Lithgow Enfield that I a...

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I don't mind the Henry's front loading feature at all. My 22LR levergun loads like that, and even a changing grizz can only take so many rounds before you kilt it or it kilt you. What I do object to is their 45/70 available only in a 18" barrel pistol grip butt stock. Make me one with a 22 to 2...

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Nancy Kwan http://suziewong.marianobayona.com/linkslogo.jpg Angie Dickinson http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/0a/7a/0a7a06e3c4b7152503e1cd0032823bf6.jpg?itok=Sgxnkt-7 Ann Francis http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pZ29ZOXcK3Q/TSJJgh1oZyI/AAAAAAAACP4/iS0w0rTNxKw/s1...

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I heard somewhere that the average man uses 2000 words a day to communicate, and a women 7000.

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Definitely a Hori Hori knife used by Japanese gardeners as well as for foraging wild vegetables in the mountains. I usually carry mine when in the forest usually to dig up wild bamboo shoots. I french-whipped the handle using tarred marline twine for better grip in wet conditions. http://img.photobu...

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Aloha Jim, Any photos that you can share of you two together at this grand reunion?

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I "wanted" a 9422 but they were too pricey so I got a 10/22 instead with no regrets.
Later on I wanted a model 1894 Marlin in 44 magnum. This one I did get.
After 40 years I still own both.

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I too would be very satisfied with every shot in a paper plate at 50 yards with a hunting handgun, easy minute of deer.
As mentioned earlier hunt like a bow hunter, and you should do just fine.

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Congratulations on your new toy, looks very capable of meeting your needs. My two dream bikes have always been a Royal Enfield Bullet, and a Ural with side car and two wheel drive. When both were first introduced to the American market they were very affordable. Now that they are popular the prices ...

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When I first became a cop, I was required to carry a .38Spl. 6 plus 2 speedi-loaders never seemed too lightly armed. In the military I was used to carrying a 1911A1 with two magazines of 7 rounds of ball. The JHP 38s seemed better suited to business than 45 ball. Off duty, then working plain clothe...

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Ho'omaika'i (congratulations) Les!
That's what l love about Wyoming (and Idaho), nice poulations of both whitetails and mulies.

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I shoot both 44 magnum and 357 magnum from rifles, and through trial and error (though no game lost) came to the conclusion that jsp bullets perform more consistently on big game when fired from a rifle than hollow point bullets. I also found the same to be true with hard cast swc and Keith style bu...

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Sometimes, premium high quality bullets won't open up on soft targets..... :wink: In CONUS, Core Lokt or their equivalent are pretty darn good (not elk...) No thanks, the only factory ammo l have ever had misfires with was Remington ammo. That combined with what they did to the Marlin, and H&R ...

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I prefer wheel guns and I reload so I vote 38 Special. I remember a few years back the best 38 load was the 158 grain Nylock load. I like having the option of heavier loads and ability to shoot a variety of weights and power reliably. I also don't like looking for my brass in the grass. I know, not...

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As far as action strength no problem. As far as accuracy some problems. After reaming your chamber longer for 357 max, when you shoot 357 mag the bullet has to jump a longer distance before engaging the rifling. This can negatively impact the accuracy of 357 magnum loads though every gun is unique s...

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Congratulations, or as we say here in the islands ho'omaika'i! I personally have never had to shoot twice using my Marlin 44 mag the last 40 year, but then again I have never shot a whitetail. When hunting with Joe Rieker back in 2008 using my 357 mag single shot rifle and 158 grain factory Winchest...

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I'm going to boycott all power manufacturers who use oversized jugs...

...until I get low on powder

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I prefer wheel guns and I reload so I vote 38 Special. I remember a few years back the best 38 load was the 158 grain Nylock load. I like having the option of heavier loads and ability to shoot a variety of weights and power reliably. I also don't like looking for my brass in the grass. I know, not ...

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WOW, now you are the bionic man!

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Once you try Black you never go back... or at least that's what I've heard. We can only get Pyrodex and Triple 7 here so no first-hand experience here.

Okay, so are Pyrodex and Triple 7 powders or propellants?

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What? No Pigs?

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Man am I old, I still remember when all branches were flying the F-4 Phantoms. I did not know any Guard units were still flying F-15s. The Hawaii Guard here flies F-22 Raptors which replaced their F-16s. Some gals never grow old... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b6/fe/2f/b6fe2fe87f602c794...

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I've hunted plenty with my single shot 357 mag carbine over the years and the plain old 158 grain JSP has never let me down. I've also used the 160 grain Speer with same results. I have some hardcast 180 grain Keith style bullets to reload but haven't made the time though I'd prefer the 180s on larg...

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Maybe it was one of these cute little buggars...

These are easy to make, and difficult to walk off with once caught: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDgAuVK1Br0

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I too much prefer the earlier Browning rendition over the later Winchester though both made by Miroku of Japan, just can't get used to that tang safety that the Winchester has. I took the tang safety off my '94 Trapper replacing with an earlier '70s model lower tang, hammer, and trigger then filling...

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Ji, I used an Excalibur Matrix 355, with the bolt cutter 150 gr broad head made by the same company. This head is a three blade 1 1/8" cutting dia. I have used a Muzzy 100 gr 4 blade of the same dia. for years with great results and blood trails so I was surprised by the lack of blood but, I d...

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I'm a Moody Blues kind of guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ZQnWvWcAE

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Congratulations, what crossbow were you using?

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Nice Squil (yup, meant to say that), non native invasive, correct? Do Brits eat squils?

My bird season starts first weekend in November, debating whether it's worth the 120 mile round trip for a 20% success ratio hunt.

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Back in the late '90s I ordered (thru Sports Authority) a new stainless Super Blackhawk. Man did I get a turd. It had grind marks all over it, the loading gate was misshapened and would not stay closed and was loose so rattled. I sold it unfired and bought a new Taurus model 44 with 6.5" compen...

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And on that rare occasion they should break down... https://omgpancakes.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/imagesdoing_20it_20wrong.jpg Here's a few more cool Kei trucks http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/jmueller57/003-9.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/wbjones7/Deer%20Hunting/DSC02114.jp...

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Aloha Les, Please congratulate him for me. Was this in Northern Idaho or in Wyoming? Was he using a 30-06 or a 7mm Mag? Any snow yet? When I lived in McCall, Idaho back in '81 we had snow on the 3rd of October, and it never stopped until late spring. LOVE the snow, must be my parents cold weather ge...

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No bahrs here in the islands (my lucky rabbit's foot keeps them away) but we do have some large ornery boars some I've heard of and even seen that were pushing 600 pounds. The majority of my pigs over the past 40+ years were shot with my 1894 Marlin 44 mag and 240 grain JSPs all one shot drops thoug...

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I've had my Barnett Quad 300 since my days on Maui, very effective tool on the deer their. All my hunting buddies their also used the same crossbow and were very happy with them. Not sure if this particular model is still in production as mine was made at least 15 years ago. A crossbow in my opinion...

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Kids nowadays don't need to think, they a "smart-phone" that does it for them - calculate math problems, give them answers to every problem via Google. Thinking and learning is a waste of time to many youths today. Take away their smart-phones and you're taking away their brains. Jobs have...

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Awesome Kei Trucks http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QOgx7hUVcu4/TzS1L6oz8rI/AAAAAAAAEWY/Q3lGJ8Bg4VA/s1600/fu2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/lilmoron/IMG_0304.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/c5/7b/63c57b6034d866844f958da8b1b1f314.jpg http://www.badgerlandminitrucks.com/images/T...

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I think I'll stick with the Poly-Choke and use 00 Buck or open the Poly up to cylinder for slugs. I just don't want to bother with loose choke tubes in a backpacking gun. I already have a Winchester model 1300 XTR Featherweight with a choke-tubed 22" barrel, and an extra 22" parkerized rif...

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Saw specs on Buffalo Bore ammo with a 250gr bullet at 2300fps. That ought to pack a whallop. Your model 71 sure is a beauty! Nice find. I always assumed that the .348 was more powerful than the 35 Whelen but seeing this Buffalo bore load above gives me new respect for the Whelen. A standard Whelen ...

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86000km = 53437.92 miles. Not low, not high. Offer $1000.00 and let him counter-offer. How difficult to find all terrain tire that'll fit? I think I recall seeing these fitted with ATV tires. Here's one in Japan FOB $2700.00 http://www.japan-partner.com/Auto/4921/Suzuki/Carry/car-for-sale.html http:...

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I would cut it and install internal choke tubes. There are several outfits that do that work and they should only need the barrel. I had a Rem. 870 LW done once (not expensive) ,I forget who did it but it was one of the mail order specialty shops. Google will help. Sort of depends on how much meat ...

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Is it even street legal there? Here in Hawai'i it's not except on the island of Lana'i but that's privately owned. It has a 660cc engine and barely makes freeway speed. If used on unimproved roads then no problem. No Kelly Bluebook for these "Kei" trucks. I'd offer $850 at most. Check this...

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Thank you sir!

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Can any of you here recommend a good affordable shotgun smith who won't want my firstborn as down payment?
I just want to cut my old NEF/H&R 12 gauge barrel down to 18.25 inches and have the the barrel threaded to accept a Poly-Choke.
No decent affordable gunsmiths in my area.
Thanks!

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Here's a great article by Paco from (WOW, I'm getting old) 11 years back: http://www.gunblast.com/Paco_WineRoses.htm

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They recreated their action in "Tora Tora Tora" even the convertible they drove, and now I know why having the actual pilot as an adviser on set. That airfield in Haleiwa is still their though the runway is totally overgrown with weeds. The locals call it "Police Beach" because t...

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Kind of reminds me of a Japanese bamboo splitter. http://www.bambooland.com.au/components/com_redshop/assets/images/product/1353818847_spliiter_200mm_5way22s.jpg Chinese have actually been casting iron longer than just about anyone else. May even increase her profit margin going to the Chinese but m...

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From what my dad tells me (I had an uncle who joined the RAF to fight the Nazis before the US entered the war, he was eventually shot down and killed over North Africa in 1943. He was a tailgunner/radioman in a B-26 Marauder) there were quite a few more Hurricanes than the newer Spitfires at the sta...

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Having been a fan of Robert Burns' poetry, I do ok with both Scotsmen and Irishmen... but those Welsh... and some Londoners... what is it they speak? I had an electrician friend on Maui who was a Scotsman but had lived in Southern California a couple decades before moving to Maui. He lost most of h...

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