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by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going Through Some Old Photos
Replies: 11
Views: 876

Re: Going Through Some Old Photos

Old Savage wrote: Thu Jul 22, 2021 5:18 am Crazy, woke up from a dream that included something about Mozambique which I have no connection with.
Musta been going thru your old stash of National Geographic s huh! :lol:

Would love to have a Unimog, those gents that carved the boat would be interesting to talk too. Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And now for something completely different
Replies: 13
Views: 1573

Re: And now for something completely different

https://images.app.goo.gl/YczjmRf3NyMhVueb8

https://images.app.goo.gl/iV3k5bzimWnLsxoAA

Looks more like the H&K VP 9 than the Walther.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0hwEOCe5oWU, Heres the Survival Russia video. He doesn't even take it out of the holster. Its at the end of video.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today's Language Lesson...
Replies: 6
Views: 976

Re: Today's Language Lesson...

How could any one not respond to such a great post thats almost 4hour old!
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Time Shooting in Eight Months!!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2938

Re: First Time Shooting in Eight Months!!!!!

Bryan Austin wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:05 am
3leggedturtle wrote: Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:52 am Nice, you are convincing me to go with a 44wcf. I have plenty of RL7 powder too. Todd/3leg
:mrgreen:
Meant to say, convincing me to get a 44wcf over a 38wcf. Passed on a really nice 24" 38 m92 and been regretting it ever since.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal demons
Replies: 15
Views: 1701

Re: Personal demons

I go away at times for 2-3 days and just let the voices talk themselves out. Plus I get to cut a few walking sticks and shave them while listening to tunes and a fire. Man wasnt meant to around other people 24/7..... Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found in the Chicken Coop this morning .....
Replies: 18
Views: 2280

Re: Found in the Chicken Coop this morning .....

I wouldnt be happy either If I couldnt stretch out and relax after a big meal. Is he gonna become a hat band ir brought to the back 40?
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger e-mail regarding Marlin
Replies: 19
Views: 2121

Re: Ruger e-mail regarding Marlin

I like the 32-20 stuff too though; I’ve got the 32-20 and 218 Bee but never managed to convince myself I needed a 25-20. Geez Doc dontcha know a 25/20 is what a 22 Mag wished it could be if it was reloadable! :mrgreen: Now if they just would re make the 96 in 22Hornet and .30 Carbine I'd be happy f...
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Harm Could It Do?
Replies: 8
Views: 592

Re: What Harm Could It Do?

Shirt seen at the last gunshow:

Every man should have a good woman....

Just not his own.....!
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-40 smokeless load assistance
Replies: 6
Views: 2375

Re: 32-40 smokeless load assistance

LEE modern book of reloading has 4 pages of 32/40, if you have acces to one.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And now for something completely different
Replies: 13
Views: 1573

Re: And now for something completely different

The guy on the u-tuba channel Survival Russia talks about using it. His was a Makarov type .45 cal rubber ball gun. Said he could kill grouse with it. Yours looks like a Walther 9mm that was introduced about 4-5 years ago.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok Guys. J-Frame or SP 101( S&W wins this time)
Replies: 16
Views: 1753

Re: Ok Guys. J-Frame or SP 101?

SP1001 with 2 1/2" barrel in 357. Great little gun fits my hand great, great for shooting more than just standard 38 loads. But Im not the least bit opionated about them.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I talked with Paco today.
Replies: 15
Views: 1520

Re: I talked with Paco today.

Glad you had a good talk. He was the 1st guy I ever heard say that the 30/30 and .30/carbine were very versatile and useable rounds. Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Paul .22 Magnum snub nose
Replies: 35
Views: 2464

Re: For Paul .22 Magnum snub nose

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:37 pm Likely size 12 shot. I would not shoot anything bigger than a rat with it. But it punches through a pear leaf and kills snakes very well.
They gave 52grs of #12 shot loaded to 1000fps according to the package.
People here shoot alot of chipminks and red squirrels with it.
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Advice For A Bullpup 12 Gauge
Replies: 26
Views: 1872

Re: Your Advice For A Bullpup 12 Gauge

Itsa pump not auto. If that matters.
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Advice For A Bullpup 12 Gauge
Replies: 26
Views: 1872

Re: Your Advice For A Bullpup 12 Gauge

Blaine, are you referring to the ATI unit with magazines? that one is tempting me. like i need another hole in my head. although all i got for my birthday was a HEAT WAVE ! So Blaine all you got is another day older and Grizz just got more hot and ornery! Blaine check out Black Aces sold a few here...
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shotgunning at its finest.....;-)
Replies: 6
Views: 636

Re: Shotgunning at its finest.....;-)

The barfight with the 4 hooligans is still the bedt part to me. Great movie tho.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any flintlock riflemen here?
Replies: 37
Views: 4323

Re: Any flintlock riflemen here?

Those flintlocks are not cheap anywhere, havent seen a decent one fir less than $400. Wish you luck on finding one. Where are you seeing them for $400? :o Made me look. Midway USA has some "Traditions" brand for under $400. Anything that looks halfway decent starts at $500 on the same sit...
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any flintlock riflemen here?
Replies: 37
Views: 4323

Re: Any flintlock riflemen here?

Those flintlocks are not cheap anywhere, havent seen a decent one fir less than $400. Wish you luck on finding one.
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member from Maine
Replies: 21
Views: 1617

Re: New member from Maine

Welcome to the "Best Enabler's" forumn on the web.. Any companion pistols to go with it? Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you guys carry revolvers for EDC?
Replies: 85
Views: 8025

Re: How many of you guys carry revolvers for EDC?

Thinking of carrying a Bearcat that was made in '64 this winter...
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COLT SAA THAT GETS CARRIED
Replies: 21
Views: 2953

Re: COLT SAA THAT GETS CARRIED

M.M. What a great looking pistol.
by 3leggedturtle
Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedal power
Replies: 125
Views: 9555

Re: Pedal power

Pitchy, need to see a video of you riding or walking at night with carbide lamps shining. Even probably burn up or singe a few skeeter wings while you at it.

I've made a few penny beer can alcohol stoves to use for trips.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Worth a try ????
Replies: 9
Views: 839

Re: Worth a try ????

3leggedturtle wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:33 am
AmBraCol wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:17 am I'm holding out for full brass 410 shells to become available again, that'd do me for no more than the old Boito gets used up there.
Ballistic Products has been out of stock for .410 brass since last fall. I see now the prices have gone up from $24.99 to $33.9 for all brass shells.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Worth a try ????
Replies: 9
Views: 839

Re: Worth a try ????

AmBraCol wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:17 am I'm holding out for full brass 410 shells to become available again, that'd do me for no more than the old Boito gets used up there.
Ballistic Products has been out of stock for .410 brass since last fall. I see now the orices have gone up from $24.99 to $33.9 for all brass shells.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day shakedown cruise (July 4th Update in OP)
Replies: 16
Views: 1050

Re: Father's Day shakedown cruise (July 4th Update in OP)

On Saturday I watched alot of sailboats go in and out if the harbor on Superior. Then around 3pm I lost shade and left.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a .44 Special more special
Replies: 23
Views: 1904

Re: Making a .44 Special more special

2pistols in 2 weeks! I always thought I should have gone with a .44 Sp instead of .45 Auto 15 years ago.
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Time Shooting in Eight Months!!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2938

Re: First Time Shooting in Eight Months!!!!!

Nice, you are convincing me to go with a 44wcf. I have plenty of RL7 powder too. Todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day shakedown cruise (July 4th Update in OP)
Replies: 16
Views: 1050

Re: Father's Day shakedown cruise.

Nice but I'm more interested in how the diesel runs? Is it smooth and quiet and whats its fuel consumption.
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Time Shooting in Eight Months!!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2938

Re: First Time Shooting in Eight Months!!!!!

Sure looks like every shot would have brought home the meat. Does the RL7 burn cleanly ?
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?
Replies: 44
Views: 5097

Re: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?

Bill, I'm gonna disappear for 3 weeks so if you can keep it that long send me a message towards end of July. Now you need to try a 75-100 cast bullet .002-3 over groove diameter and see how that works! Todd/3leg

Also a 4 page topic over on Cast Boolits in the handgun section about the .32acp
by 3leggedturtle
Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?
Replies: 44
Views: 5097

Re: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?

2ndovc wrote: Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:48 pm
3leggedturtle wrote: Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:31 am Those are great and tough little pistols. How Much?
Second that. I've had a few of them that I've picked up at local auctions cheap.
jb 8)
Bill, IF you bought it, I am 100% sure someone would be happy to buy it when the new wears off!
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?
Replies: 44
Views: 5097

Re: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?

Those are great and tough little pistols. How Much?
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gallyon 12 Bore.
Replies: 24
Views: 1796

Re: Gallyon 12 Bore.

So you have a, .73/70-435 then? :mrgreen:
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jun 23, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Helpful Hint For The Married Guys
Replies: 10
Views: 1100

Re: Helpful Hint For The Married Guys

No woman ever shot a man while he was washing dishes! With that being said I've been a bachelor since '95...
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gallyon 12 Bore.
Replies: 24
Views: 1796

Re: Gallyon 12 Bore.

Nice looking shotgun, them shiny parts are gonna giveaway your cover tho. What loads you plan on using in it.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on Contender barrels...
Replies: 5
Views: 517

Re: Interesting on Contender barrels...

GunnyMack wrote: Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:51 pm Does he do Encore barrels too ?
He sure did, he was big on the Begara barrels for them.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A the range w/ the .257 Roberts.
Replies: 12
Views: 860

Re: A the range w/ the .257 Roberts.

Its still alot better than minute of deer! I have a few boxes of Hornady 87gr SPP if needed. Save 86gr FP's fir when you get a 25/20.
by 3leggedturtle
Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on Contender barrels...
Replies: 5
Views: 517

Re: Interesting on Contender barrels...

Had him do a Carbine barrel in .223 Ackley Improved in '05. Most consistently accurate barrel i have. Talked to him a few times was pleasure . Todd
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am looking for a .22 Long Rifle carry pistol.
Replies: 38
Views: 2545

Re: I am looking for a .22 Long Rifle carry pistol.

Jim, have a Rohm .32 revolver you can have if you buy 4 boxes of ammo!

I just bought a Beretta 948 on saturday and cant wait to shoot it later today.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly Revised History
Replies: 14
Views: 1854

Re: Slightly Revised History

Pitchy wrote: Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:43 am That sparked my interest. :lol:

your comment has a short, but positive effect.... :mrgreen:
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly Revised History
Replies: 14
Views: 1854

Re: Slightly Revised History

Shocking! Never knew that! Wonder what other static will flow from the current news?.......todd/3leg
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little Humor
Replies: 4
Views: 654

Re: A little Humor

Not a single firearm at the show last weekend didnt even try to move to another table let alone go wandering off half cocked.
by 3leggedturtle
Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the sign of the times
Replies: 1
Views: 284

Re: the sign of the times

Censorship, promoting communist values since 1895
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: think things are expensive now?
Replies: 10
Views: 773

Re: think things are expensive now?

Grizz wrote: Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:05 pm no stress = floating around on the pacific ocean in a commercial fishing boat hoping to catch enough fish to buy gas and grub so you can return to floating around on the pacific ocean
Yeah but where can you rest in the shade out there?
by 3leggedturtle
Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for aperture sights for my 336 Texan
Replies: 7
Views: 897

Re: Looking for aperture sights for my 336 Texan

Buy and use a cheap Williams 5D peep sight until you find a reasonably price steel Lyman or Redfield.
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
Replies: 31
Views: 2694

Re: Getting back into M/Loading.

I had a T/C Hawken in .45 cal, I did patch the both plastic ball and marble.

G-K any progress on getting the smoothbore yet?
by 3leggedturtle
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a call from a friend about an '03A3 Springfield
Replies: 6
Views: 817

Re: Got a call from a friend about an '03A3 Springfield

Wow, what a great rifle and cartridge, Hope you get to take out a few with it.
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
Replies: 31
Views: 2694

Re: Getting back into M/Loading.

piller wrote: Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:57 am Todd, would that mild load work to hit a target?
Put nice big gouges in Poplar trees. Never really did penetration or accuracy tests. Just goofing off when bored in rainy weather at cabin.

Never even thought to try them out on pop cans or bottles!
by 3leggedturtle
Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo shipment hijacked in Mexico en route to U.S.
Replies: 8
Views: 1862

Re: Ammo shipment hijacked in Mexico en route to U.S.

I wonder IF this is the same ones that stole the shipment of Viagara years ago, you know that , gang of hardened criminals! :mrgreen: