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by Woodsloafer2
Sun Dec 08, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOR SUNDAY: What life in Africa taught me
Replies: 9
Views: 1093

Re: FOR SUNDAY: What life in Africa taught me

Very helpful reminders and enjoyed reading them very much...thank you!
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Taffin Update
Replies: 16
Views: 1776

Re: John Taffin Update

prayers and good thoughts sent...
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simple Memories of the Northern Great Plains
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Re: Simple Memories of the Northern Great Plains

Very much enjoyed thread. Thank you!
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update: Waay off topic for me -- health and pain relief
Replies: 14
Views: 1205

Re: Waay off topic for me -- health and pain relief

Some things that really helped me are Wim Hof guided breathing and the McGill big 3 exercises. Both on youtube. After adding these in to my excercise program I am pretty much pain free with full functionality.
by Woodsloafer2
Mon Oct 14, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall deer hunting
Replies: 10
Views: 1267

Re: Fall deer hunting

Doing kind of the same thing but still carry a rifle with rounds in the magazine and nothing in the chamber. Still hunt them hard via still hunting and tracking. When I see one I take the shot just like I would if there was a round in the chamber. Click but no bang. Get to hunt all season this way.
by Woodsloafer2
Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old 33 WCF still getting it done
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: Old 33 WCF still getting it done

Love the sneaking to 52 yards. That must have so fun. Well done and thanks for the story an photos!
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my nicest marlin model 39
Replies: 30
Views: 2963

Re: my nicest marlin model 39

No better offhand practice rifle than the marlin 39!
by Woodsloafer2
Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 47
Views: 8016

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

From Levergunner "I think you mean off bench, and not off hand, you won't be able to tell any difference in accuracy when shooting offhand between a 1" gun and a 2" gun. Unless you're one of the rare few that can hold better than 2" off hand. I cannot. I often plink with my Winch...
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 47
Views: 8016

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

Have Winchester 94's, 95's and 71's. Two marlin 336's in 35 Rem. To shoot I use the Marlins mostly. They will shoot with bolt guns accuracy wise. The Winchesters are less accurate in my samples. They will shoot 2- 3 inch groups at 100. The Marlin 35's 1 - 1/2 inch groups. Also for me I can easily ad...
by Woodsloafer2
Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting guns.
Replies: 53
Views: 7307

Re: Hunting guns.

The 95 is 405 and the other is a international stocked Winchester 54 in 30-06. Sorry for the late reply. Been away a couple days.
by Woodsloafer2
Sun Sep 08, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting guns.
Replies: 53
Views: 7307

Re: Hunting guns.

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by Woodsloafer2
Sat Sep 07, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting guns.
Replies: 53
Views: 7307

Re: Hunting guns.

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by Woodsloafer2
Mon Sep 02, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I can still hit them.
Replies: 15
Views: 2128

Re: I can still hit them.

Grouse, rifle, snow...awesome picture!
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I come to you for prayer
Replies: 54
Views: 13275

Re: I come to you for prayer

I firmly believe all things happen for reason. Hope this turns out to be a much better situation for you. Best wishes and karma will catch up to the person who made that awful statement to you.
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I spoke with John Taffin this afternoon.
Replies: 10
Views: 3104

Re: I spoke with John Taffin this afternoon.

Prayers and well wishes to John and family...thanks for the update Jim
by Woodsloafer2
Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pretty little marlin carbine
Replies: 20
Views: 4475

Re: pretty little marlin carbine

Very cool gun. Have never shot a tang sight like that but bet it works very well!
by Woodsloafer2
Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 70s Series 1911 I couldn't pass up
Replies: 13
Views: 2676

Re: 70s Series 1911 I couldn't pass up

Very cool and i bet it will be a great shooter!
by Woodsloafer2
Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jim, can we get a tutorial?
Replies: 18
Views: 2678

Re: Jim, can we get a tutorial?

Good tip on covering the bags. I was shooting off the hood of truck over bags and walked down to check the target. Turned around to walk back to see the small flames of the bag on fire.
by Woodsloafer2
Wed Jun 12, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cedar-based insect repellent anyone?
Replies: 33
Views: 2934

Re: Cedar-based insect repellent anyone?

We use cedar oil and garlic oil here in Maine where the mosquito is the state bird. I use it mostly to keep the ticks off. Cedar oil for the dog as they do not do well on garlic. Seems to work as good as anything.
by Woodsloafer2
Wed May 22, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Rimfires?
Replies: 32
Views: 5768

Re: Favorite Rimfires?

Old Marlin 39 and a High Standard Trophy
by Woodsloafer2
Tue May 14, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...
Replies: 63
Views: 8600

Re: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...

Shrapnel, that 76 is a very cool rifle!
by Woodsloafer2
Tue May 14, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...
Replies: 63
Views: 8600

Re: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...

Somehow posted this earlier under the wrong thread...sorry for that!

I hunt mostly adventure in the western Maine mountains but also deer with one or the other of these 35 Rem Marlins.
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by Woodsloafer2
Sat May 11, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BTW...
Replies: 11
Views: 1491

Re: BTW...

Hunting mostly adventure in the western Maine mountains. Also deer with either one of these 35 Rem Marlins.
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by Woodsloafer2
Wed May 08, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage .22LRs
Replies: 31
Views: 3991

Re: Vintage .22LRs

When woodsloafing the most natural gun to carry for me is some form of 22 rifle. Would like to find a nice Winchester 61. A 22 mag would be nice too. Had a Remington 121 that was nice and an older Marlin 39 is my main 22 rifle. I think the 22 rifle is the most important rifle to maintain and improve...
by Woodsloafer2
Sat May 04, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Movies
Replies: 27
Views: 6030

Re: Old Movies

Lots of my favorites mentioned...I will through in Once Upon a Time in the West. The opening scene is one of the best ever....
by Woodsloafer2
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 67
Views: 10036

Re: Good old flattop

Odd man out here. I have an old 44 mag flattop that someone cut to 4 5/8. I like the Pachmayer grips and shoot much better with them than standard grips. Seeing the sights became an issue and I was not accurate enough to hunt with it. Really breaking tradition and it now has a red dot. A gun I reall...
by Woodsloafer2
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 3374

Re: I lost my willie

You did a wonderful thing saving him....he in turn recognized it and did wonderful things for you. A type of bond that is very rare indeed. I believe we will see our lost family members again....both human and non-human who give us unconditional love......
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco and the 44mag
Replies: 15
Views: 1928

Re: Paco and the 44mag

Enjoyed the article greatly...thank you!
by Woodsloafer2
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 25 Calibers
Replies: 23
Views: 2703

Re: The 25 Calibers

Thank you all for your input....greatly appreciated. A Remington 14 seems like a good idea in 25 Remington. I have been wanting a takedown that I can put in a pack out of sight until I get back into the mountains. A carbine would be good but I can cut a rifle down for a lot less than the carbines go...
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 25 Calibers
Replies: 23
Views: 2703

The 25 Calibers

Contemplating a new old rifle. A 25-20 in a Winchester 43 would be fun. Also like the Remington 25 in 25-20 or a 14 in 25 Remington. Have never had either or any 25-20 or 25 Remington. i have brass and dies for the 25 Remington but nothing for the 25-20. Anyone have any experience with these. I see ...
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
Replies: 11
Views: 1307

Re: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)

Brings back memories ...thank you! I grew up just like this in Maine traveling the woods with my 22 rifle. Brooks, streams, swamps and bogs. Lots of huge tracts of land with thousands of acres to play in. At the time it was SD Warren paper company land but not logged for many years. A paradise for u...
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another old article from the old Sixgunner.com website
Replies: 4
Views: 909

Re: Another old article from the old Sixgunner.com website

enjoyed it greatly....always have 2 or sometimes 3 when I am out woodsloafing or hunting....
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 5519

Re: Recoil as I age

One thing I do more now than before is dry fire training. I take guns out for a walk and pick targets at various distances. Doing this with pistols with red dots has taught me lots about how I grip affects my holding and follow thru. Seeing what happens when the trigger breaks has made me a better s...
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 5519

Re: Recoil as I age

Ooop's typo on the HS-6. That should be 13.0 not 10.0....
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 5519

Re: Recoil as I age

I have toned down my loads too. I am 64 next month and still hunting with handguns, In the 45 Bowen Redhawk 10.0 of HS-6 and a 250 xtp work nicely for me. It is a heavy gun and the grips spread the recoil nicely. The Bowen 41 mag I now use 210 xtp's instead of the 265 grain cast I used to use. While...
by Woodsloafer2
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Christmas Gifts
Replies: 2
Views: 422

Re: Free Christmas Gifts

Thank you!!!!
by Woodsloafer2
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A CUSTOM
Replies: 12
Views: 992

Re: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A CUSTOM

Great story! Love Hamilton Bowen's work. Years ago after reading his book I had min build me a 41 magnum. It was a duplicate of one in the book in the lightweight gun chapter. Built on a 357 frame with an extra long cylinder, 4 inch barrel, scalloped and his custom rear and front express sights. Als...
by Woodsloafer2
Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Francis Sell Guns Magazine articles
Replies: 5
Views: 678

Francis Sell Guns Magazine articles

Always looking for new stuff of his i have not read. Have all his books and several Gun Digests with his writings. Found Guns magazine has copies of the older magazines on-line for free. in case others enjoy sell's writings here are some issues with his writings. Aug 61 Dec 60 Oct 60 June 59 Oct 59 ...
by Woodsloafer2
Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 3827

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Happy birthday and thank you!
by Woodsloafer2
Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
Replies: 21
Views: 1454

Re: OAC two day collector gun show

Gorgeous display of history and gunmakers art!
by Woodsloafer2
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 3708

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers sent
by Woodsloafer2
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 3801

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

When I was very young i bought my Dad a 3 bladed Case for Christmas. He carried it every day for many years When he passed I took it over. Very worn and one broken blade but it is the one I want to carry. Work just fine....
by Woodsloafer2
Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honoring ancestors
Replies: 18
Views: 904

Re: Honoring ancestors

i enjoyed reading it greatly. A hero remembered. Good on you for doing the work to find the history...
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CGCA show
Replies: 18
Views: 1141

Re: CGCA show

Very fine work!
by Woodsloafer2
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
Replies: 30
Views: 2050

Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type

Organized enough to be efficient but not overly neat and tidy....
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 1303

Re: So Proud Of My Daughter

Great to see that type of motivation and determination to succeed...congratulations!
by Woodsloafer2
Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
Replies: 30
Views: 2441

Re: 35 Remington fans here?

Great cartridge. I have 3. One Marlin Glenfield. One Marlin 336 and a Remington 760. Favorite load is 41 grains of 748 with a 200 grain bullet. I have loaded hotter for the 760 but now use this load for all three. Did experiment with Francis Sells recommended plinking load of 36 grains of 3031 and 1...
by Woodsloafer2
Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 2017

Re: 41 years

Congratulations and a great looking wood yard!
by Woodsloafer2
Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TIN CAN SHOOT
Replies: 19
Views: 1927

Re: TIN CAN SHOOT

Do a lot of hiking in the mountains in winter and there are always ledges with icicles hanging that make great targets....no clean up after except for the brass...
by Woodsloafer2
Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Francis Sell
Replies: 4
Views: 556

Re: Francis Sell

Of the Gun Digest ones I have found my favorite is Middle Ground deer Rifles. The one on curved buttplates is also good. Also have some on the 20 gauge and 1o gauge. He was a very practical writer written from experience.