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by ndcowboy
Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: There goes the pumphouse anti-freezing system...
Replies: 9
Views: 846

Re: There goes the pumphouse anti-freezing system...

Just an idea - we use an oil filled electric heater in our wellhouse. It is thermostatically controlled and keeps the temp just right. What I really like about it is if there is a power outage, the built in oil heat keeps it warm for a good long time. I feel your pain though. It is a bunch of nonsen...
by ndcowboy
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23390

Re: Binoculars

I use them just about daily around the ranch and constantly when hunting. Rifle scopes are for shooting, not scanning!
by ndcowboy
Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Rustolium,and ndcowboy
Replies: 3
Views: 214

Re: Happy Birthday To Rustolium,and ndcowboy

Thanks fellas. Missed checking in on my birthday. Dad has been in the hospital 15 out of the last 18 days. Gives a guy a different perspective on life for sure.
by ndcowboy
Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: happy easter.
Replies: 9
Views: 282

Re: happy easter.

He is risen.
by ndcowboy
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1958
Replies: 12
Views: 615

Re: 1958

That was great. I just picked up a Great Western 22 a couple weeks back and there on page 3 is a full page advertisement.
by ndcowboy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommended Book
Replies: 7
Views: 316

Re: Recommended Book

I knew a Tewksbury up here in North Dakota who was related to those in the feud. He is still alive in his 90s. He ran a Bible camp and was (is) a Godly man.
by ndcowboy
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So ...they're arresting Trump on Tuesday ...
Replies: 8
Views: 486

Re: So ...they're arresting Trump on Tuesday ...

Even if true, it sounds like payments made all the time by both people and corporations to cover up mistakes, and they are usually paid with the agreement of signing a nondisclosure statement. I just don't see a crime. Meanwhile, Hunter Biden is suing the computer repair shop over a laptop that his ...
by ndcowboy
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAPSTICK
Replies: 23
Views: 1140

Re: CAPSTICK

I've got an autographed copy of death in the long grass. One of my all-time favorites.
by ndcowboy
Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1876 almost gets its due
Replies: 16
Views: 819

Re: Winchester 1876 almost gets its due

I wonder if Sitting Bull realized how evil the rifle was that he owned:

https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/sittii ... odel-1876/
by ndcowboy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1876 almost gets its due
Replies: 16
Views: 819

Re: Winchester 1876 almost gets its due

I for one am tired of the current trend in everything political to look backwards focusing on all of the wrongs that have occured through our history as a nation while ignoring what we got right and the blood shed as a cost. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating ignoring our history by any means a...
by ndcowboy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally!!! I finally Got Myself A Winchester 1886
Replies: 36
Views: 1487

Re: Finally!!! I finally Got Myself A Winchester 1886

Rube, nice rifle and video! I found a Browning 1886 Saddle ring carbine a couple of years ago. I have it set up with a padded buttcuff similar to Veeman's because that steel butt is a little rough shooting from the bench. Very well made. Thanks for sharing, JBowen Nice, those carbines are pretty ni...
by ndcowboy
Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1876 almost gets its due
Replies: 16
Views: 819

Winchester 1876 almost gets its due

I read this, then reread it, and still can't believe it. Even guns from 150 years ago are to blame for things that happened: ND lawmakers defeat measure to name state gun after emotional plea from Turtle Mountain rep The North Dakota House of Representative rejected a measure to establish the Winche...
by ndcowboy
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a Lever Action Rifle....
Replies: 4
Views: 371

Re: Making a Lever Action Rifle....

Very good video. I think it is truly amazing how these were built so well in the 1800's without any computers. Truly skilled craftsmen built them.
by ndcowboy
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KIMBER MICRO 9
Replies: 17
Views: 668

Re: KIMBER MICRO 9

I don't have a Kimber Micro 9 but I do have a Kimber Custom Pro CDP II that I really really like. I bought it from Scheels and I'm pretty sure they had it mis-priced and didn't think it was a good idea to point that out. It came with the Crimson Laser Grips and the price I paid for the gun was barel...
by ndcowboy
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This ranch lady understands men...
Replies: 3
Views: 412

Re: This ranch lady understands men...

Her husband is Dry Creek Wrangler School on YouTube. Excellent videos and commentary.
by ndcowboy
Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressed 10/22 at 309 yards...
Replies: 12
Views: 525

Re: Suppressed 10/22 at 309 yards...

Gunnymack, You did nothing wrong. Pretty easy to spot an internet complainer who has never shot prairie dogs before... I didn't say what he did was wrong. I just find it hard to accept suffering as OK. Your self proclaimed gift for reading folks without a single question or any facts is overrated. ...
by ndcowboy
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressed 10/22 at 309 yards...
Replies: 12
Views: 525

Re: Suppressed 10/22 at 309 yards...

Gunnymack,
You did nothing wrong. Pretty easy to spot an internet complainer who has never shot prairie dogs before...
by ndcowboy
Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 FTX Bullets on clearance
Replies: 3
Views: 334

30-30 FTX Bullets on clearance

Midway has the Hornady FTX 30-30 160 grain bullets on clearance for $28.48 a box, plus they've had a lot of free shipping coupons floating around. A pretty good deal, especially in this day and age.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018229522?pid=468031
by ndcowboy
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Rustolium & ndcowboy
Replies: 3
Views: 213

Re: Happy Birthday To Rustolium & ndcowboy

Thanks guys. Shot my 94 this morning to celebrate.
by ndcowboy
Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894
Replies: 13
Views: 1144

Re: Winchester 1894

I know the original poster has not been back, but the post inspired me to order one of those Turnbull mounts this morning. I think one of those red dots should make my 94 even faster.
by ndcowboy
Thu May 26, 2022 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 brass availabe
Replies: 1
Views: 336

30-30 brass availabe

I've been searching for 30-30 brass for quite a while and starline has been out for a long, long time. Today I found some Nosler brass at Shooters Pro Shop. They aren't giving it away, but it isn't too bad because this weekend they have free shipping and 10% off for Memorial Day. Bags of 100 come ou...
by ndcowboy
Sat May 21, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Sight Drifter
Replies: 10
Views: 938

Re: Wyoming Sight Drifter

I bought one after having trouble moving a stubborn sight. It works great and was well worth the money.
by ndcowboy
Sun May 08, 2022 6:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 Special Brass
Replies: 2
Views: 393

Re: 32 Special Brass

I bought some from Starline this winter. The website said backordered but it was about a week from clicking order until it showed up at my door.
Now if only they'd have some 30-30 brass available!!!!!
by ndcowboy
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finally got one!
Replies: 34
Views: 2473

Re: I finally got one!

That's a beautiful six gun! Definitely on my list to someday own an original Colt.
by ndcowboy
Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express
Replies: 33
Views: 2870

Re: Winchester 1876 In 50 Express

Sweet!
by ndcowboy
Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A couple gun show scores
Replies: 11
Views: 962

Re: A couple gun show scores

You found a couple of great old Winchesters! Let us know how they shoot! They both function fine and I've whacked the 100 yard gong out my front door with both, but it has been miserably cold around here so I haven't got to enjoy them much. Thermometer says negative 16 right now. Not looking forwar...
by ndcowboy
Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A couple gun show scores
Replies: 11
Views: 962

A couple gun show scores

Found two Winchesters I couldn't live without in the last month. I bought the 1926 Model 55 takedown in 32 special in December in Steele, ND, and found the 1962 Model 94 30-30 this past weekend in Bismarck, ND. Winters are long up here so I think during some blizzard a fellow must have decided to tu...
by ndcowboy
Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5686

Re: 45-70 lever gun

I had an 1886 Extra light Miroku rifle that was excellent, but then I stumbled into an 1886 Miroku with the octagon barrel and curved butt stock so I sold the extra light. Both were/are awesome rifles. I had a Marlin 45-70 in the past, but it never really thrilled me like the 86s.
by ndcowboy
Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just wanted to share a premium front sight adjustment tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1148

Re: Just wanted to share a premium front sight adjustment tool

I've got one. They are worth the money.
by ndcowboy
Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those who are interested
Replies: 6
Views: 851

Re: For those who are interested

Just snagged a couple. Thanks!
by ndcowboy
Sat Aug 28, 2021 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pat Garrett's pistol
Replies: 12
Views: 1553

Re: Pat Garrett's pistol

That's gonna make Johnny Ringo's look darn cheap. I see it is estimated Ringo's will bring between 80 and 100K.
by ndcowboy
Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To:Rustolium, and ndcowboy
Replies: 2
Views: 318

Re: Happy Birthday To:Rustolium, and ndcowboy

I'm a little late noticing my birthday wish, but thank you. My wife had surgery on my birthday and the best gift was she came through just fine.
by ndcowboy
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppressors - I think the 'Mystic' is awesome
Replies: 3
Views: 566

Re: Suppressors - I think the 'Mystic' is awesome

I have two suppressors sitting in the dealers safe waiting for their tax stamps. Bought them on black friday. Neither are the same as the one you have but hopefully they are solid. The wait to buy something to screw on the front of a barrel is outrageous.
by ndcowboy
Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24 Hour Campfire down?
Replies: 9
Views: 2111

Re: 24 Hour Campfire down?

Down for me too. I've never posted there but I read quite a few threads just about daily.
Sharpnel isn't wrong about the crazy over there - at least in the main lounge. A lot of the sub forums are very good however.
by ndcowboy
Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name of radio show & show host
Replies: 11
Views: 1200

Re: Name of radio show & show host

Coast to Coast with Art Bell. It is still on the air. It is now hosted by George Noory and has a huge following.
by ndcowboy
Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass -- "Whipped Cream"
Replies: 21
Views: 2750

Re: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass -- "Whipped Cream"

I've got that album on the shelf. Came from my grandparents, which makes me laugh thinking about it.
by ndcowboy
Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about 1895 Marlin in 45-70 (1972- ? model)
Replies: 13
Views: 3596

Re: Question about 1895 Marlin in 45-70 (1972- ? model)

Holy cow - this thread brought back from the dead of 2008!
by ndcowboy
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!
Replies: 30
Views: 4850

Re: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!

<r><QUOTE author="Shrapnel" post_id="898639" time="1609946359" user_id="21030"><s>[quote=Shrapnel post_id=898639 time=1609946359 user_id=21030]</s> I’m not going to apologize for not watching the news. News is nothing more than what the so-called news reporters want you to know. Knowing what is goin...
by ndcowboy
Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!
Replies: 30
Views: 4850

Re: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!

2021 will only be worse if you let it be that way. Turn off the news and enjoy life. Bask in your newfound innocence! Errr... ignorance! :P Call it ignorance if you want, but let me ask you - what difference did watching all that news make in your life that was positive? Also, what difference did y...
by ndcowboy
Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!
Replies: 30
Views: 4850

Re: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!

2021 will only be worse if you let it be that way. Turn off the news and enjoy life. Bask in your newfound innocence! Errr... ignorance! :P Call it ignorance if you want, but let me ask you - what difference did watching all that news make in your life that was positive? Also, what difference did y...
by ndcowboy
Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!
Replies: 30
Views: 4850

Re: Glad to see the last of 2020, but 2021 looks worse!

2021 will only be worse if you let it be that way. Turn off the news and enjoy life.
by ndcowboy
Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody do a form 1 can? (Doc?)
Replies: 11
Views: 2232

Re: Anybody do a form 1 can? (Doc?)

I too would love to see some responses to this thread. I've been wondering about the Form 1 stuff.
by ndcowboy
Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Louisiana Mandates Mask As Of Today
Replies: 15
Views: 2284

Re: Louisiana Mandates Mask As Of Today

So the Governor just declared masks in Louisiana? No bill through the legislature? No public debate? No vote?
by ndcowboy
Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Economist looks at 'Gun Control'
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: An Economist looks at 'Gun Control'

Also loved this line:

"Gun buybacks are one of the most ineffectual public policies that have ever been invented in the history of mankind."
by ndcowboy
Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Economist looks at 'Gun Control'
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: An Economist looks at 'Gun Control'

The best part of the article posted by AJMD429: "But the simple fact is that there are no viable political answers to it. So, in regard to your precise question, I think no, I don’t think gun violence should be on the political agenda at all. I think it’s so hopelessly convoluted. And the kinds...
by ndcowboy
Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Economist looks at 'Gun Control'
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: An Economist looks at 'Gun Control'

The Freakonomics books are excellent, even if I don't agree with their every premise. Definitely worth your time.
by ndcowboy
Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And Starline adds another caliber!
Replies: 11
Views: 1350

Re: And Starline adds another caliber!

Been hoping they would come out with a 25-20 for some time.
by ndcowboy
Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nikon is Exiting the Rifle Scope Business
Replies: 9
Views: 1296

Re: Nikon is Exiting the Rifle Scope Business

Sad to hear this. I must have a dozen of their scopes. Always preferred them.