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by nemhed
Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best Find Ever
Replies: 28
Views: 4324

Re: The Best Find Ever

Pictures or it didn't happen!
by nemhed
Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This woman's hunting photo....
Replies: 37
Views: 5378

Re: This woman's hunting photo....

I hate to destroy anyone's fantasies but the above photo was completely staged for maximum effect and the fact that we're talking about it and that it is plastered all over the internet shows that it worked. Even the "antis" and the haters are abuzz about it. Nothing is left to chance in &...
by nemhed
Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swiss Army Bike
Replies: 18
Views: 4121

Re: Swiss Army Bike

bulldog1935 wrote:looks great - like the frame bag
Thanks! Made the frame bag myself, pretty happy with how it turned out.
by nemhed
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swiss Army Bike
Replies: 18
Views: 4121

Re: Swiss Army Bike

We'll see if this works since I'm not used to posting from my iPad. Here's my version:
by nemhed
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Desert Island knife.
Replies: 101
Views: 9946

Re: The Desert Island knife.

One of deez:
Image
by nemhed
Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow versus Airport versus ON TIME !
Replies: 18
Views: 2395

Re: Snow versus Airport versus ON TIME !

PaperPatch wrote:
If you have time to spare...travel by air. :wink:
Don't forget money!
by nemhed
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow versus Airport versus ON TIME !
Replies: 18
Views: 2395

Re: Snow versus Airport versus ON TIME !

Sounds like it's time to get her to the U.S.
by nemhed
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 5942

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

"the gap between 300 and 600 yards" Isn't that what mortars are for?
by nemhed
Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this real?
Replies: 2
Views: 927

Re: Is this real?

That apparently is not real, it was produced to promote a Nokia Bruce Lee commemorative cell phone back in 2008.
by nemhed
Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk with a .38-40!! A life long dream!
Replies: 47
Views: 4256

Re: Elk with a .38-40!! A life long dream!

Anyone familiar enough with the 38-40 to say what it takes to get a 184gr cast lead bullet up to 1820fps?
by nemhed
Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Predator Call Question.
Replies: 45
Views: 3975

Re: Predator Call Question.

Mescalaro, is there a model number on that Burnam woodpecker call? I'd love to try one but didn't see one listed by that name.
by nemhed
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 Research & Development Rifle
Replies: 40
Views: 3760

Re: Marlin 336 Research & Development Rifle

I'm curious too if they bothered to D&T the receiver for a peep sight. As the owner of a 1950 waffle top in 35 Remington, I find this all pretty fascinating. I picture that rifle being locked in the R&D department for years until, after some house keeping, someone decided to liberate it. Wha...
by nemhed
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336 Research & Development Rifle
Replies: 40
Views: 3760

Re: Marlin 336 Research & Development Rifle

Sorry I missed most of the thread originally posted on this rifle, but is it chambered for 35 Remington?
by nemhed
Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Against federal law to CCW if you're an EMT...???
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: Against federal law to CCW if you're an EMT...???

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has set the national standard curriculum for EMS providers, but most EMS providers are certified at the state level so I doubt there is federal law against CCW for EMTs. That was never mentioned during my first responder or EMT-B classes. Our...
by nemhed
Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deep Thoughts...
Replies: 13
Views: 2021

Re: Deep Thoughts...

My wife says sinus surgery/recovery was the most painful thing she's ever endured, and she's given birth four times and had kidney stones, so...
by nemhed
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: punk your buddy's trail camera
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Re: punk your buddy's trail camera

Oh THAT is funny!!!
by nemhed
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP vs 9mm
Replies: 73
Views: 5653

Re: 45 ACP vs 9mm

Just think how empty the internet would be without debates like this! :lol:

To quote Colin Noir, " I define the gun, the gun doesn't define me".
by nemhed
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA 45 - IT'S MINE
Replies: 35
Views: 2256

Re: Colt SAA 45 - IT'S MINE

I know these other guys don't care, but I would like to see a picture of the newly purchased Colt. :wink:
by nemhed
Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Model 336BL Review
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: Marlin Model 336BL Review

Thanks for posting, but that was a review??!! Author basically said the gun functions and has a stiff trigger. Did this person actually get paid to write that? Am I missing something? Oh well...
by nemhed
Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antique finish for a lever gun
Replies: 41
Views: 8392

Re: Antique finish for a lever gun

7.62 Precision, great photos and nice work. Thanks for posting!
by nemhed
Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Car is NOT fast enough...
Replies: 8
Views: 1498

Re: Your Car is NOT fast enough...

Very cool!

How about your bicycle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM8tShcn-dY

and more from the falcon's POV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJYc8O1 ... e=youtu.be
by nemhed
Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been here for years, but still not sure about BP in a l
Replies: 14
Views: 2091

Re: I've been here for years, but still not sure about BP in

I've shot muzzleloaders for years, but I personally don't understand peoples love affair with the "holy black" as some call it, beyond perhaps the cloud of smoke, the smell, the romance, and the nostalgia. I personally wouldn't shoot black powder through any cartridge gun that I actually l...
by nemhed
Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Hope Nobody Here's Waiting On A UPS Shipment
Replies: 7
Views: 1982

Re: I Hope Nobody Here's Waiting On A UPS Shipment

Prayers said for the deceased and their families. Having worked in the industry, I can say it is a sickening feeling when one of "ours" goes down, on a lot of different levels, and then the questions start. :cry:
by nemhed
Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiberoptic front sights
Replies: 13
Views: 1759

Re: Fiberoptic front sights

I tried a a fiberoptic front sight on my little Henry rifle with a Williams FP receiver sight and had very inconsistent results. My point of impact seemed to change with lighting conditions as did the apparent size of the glowing front bead. It worked as advertized under low light conditions, though...
by nemhed
Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Liquid metal and ceramics - cool vid
Replies: 7
Views: 1246

Re: Liquid metal and ceramics - cool vid

Very cool video; fascinating technology. I'm also a watch nut so I appreciated it on that level too.
by nemhed
Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a lot
Replies: 104
Views: 13871

Re: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a

"You're going to need a bigger boat"
by nemhed
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a lot
Replies: 104
Views: 13871

Re: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a

"Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range"

"That's not a knife...THAT'S a knife"

Both lines said with the appropriate accent.
by nemhed
Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??
Replies: 29
Views: 2719

Re: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??

You guys are getting silly now! Another recent werewolf movie I've seen and enjoyed was "Ginger Snaps Back". It's a prequel, I didn't see the other two, but the setting is a remote fort in the Canadian wilderness in the early 1800's. So the poor saps are stuck with muzzle-loaders and bows ...
by nemhed
Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??
Replies: 29
Views: 2719

Re: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??

I agree, both Lost Boys and An American Werewolf in London had great sound tracks plus a style of humor that I greatly enjoy. Also, Lost Boys had Jami Gertz which didn't hurt a bit. While we're on the subject of 80's horror/monster flicks, anyone remember "Cat People". I remember enjoying ...
by nemhed
Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??
Replies: 29
Views: 2719

Re: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??

And speaking of werewolf movies "An American Werewolf in London" is one of my favorites. Great special effects for it's day.
by nemhed
Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??
Replies: 29
Views: 2719

Re: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??

If you guys want to use silver bullets on vampires, go right ahead. I'm more concerned with zombies because I see them everyday, vampires and werewolves, not so much. While we're on the subject, "Lost Boys" is one of my all time favorite vampire movies. This crowd is probably more into the...
by nemhed
Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vampires (and werewolves) anyone??
Replies: 29
Views: 2719

Re: Vampires anyone??

Dude, seriously? That's for werewolves. :wink:
by nemhed
Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Morning's Catch...
Replies: 30
Views: 2989

Re: This Morning's Catch...

Great pictures and report! Do you have any pictures of the area you were fishing in?
by nemhed
Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 75 Project. Picture Heavy.
Replies: 13
Views: 2364

Re: Winchester Model 75 Project. Picture Heavy.

Wow, that turned out great!
by nemhed
Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of recent project.
Replies: 10
Views: 1872

Re: Pictures of recent project.

I like the patterning and the color on the Contender, but... either my monitor is off, or you have a 1970s pastel blue leisure suit thing goin' on on the Ruger bolt gun. :P :twisted: :shock: Lol!! Definitely not pastel blue leisure suit, my parents stuffed me in one of those back in the 70's and to...
by nemhed
Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: show her a wrench
Replies: 58
Views: 6494

Re: show her a wrench

Ah heck, just to bump this thread again, :wink: here are some pics of my main rides: First , my everyday commuter/EOTWAWKI bike: http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/nemhed/SUB004.jpg Next, my single speed rigid mountain bike: http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/nemhed/e66d2265-5a6f-4fb1-89...
by nemhed
Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of recent project.
Replies: 10
Views: 1872

Pictures of recent project.

Slow day here today so I decided to post some pictures of a recent project a buddy and I completed last weekend. I realize these pictures may cause some of you to throw up because of the plastic content and lack of handrubbed walnut, but I love nearly ALL types of firearms. One thing I can not stand...
by nemhed
Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee press
Replies: 20
Views: 2108

Re: Lee press

Pictures or it didn't happen! :wink:
by nemhed
Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: show her a wrench
Replies: 58
Views: 6494

Re: OT - show her a wrench

Very nice, you both should be proud. She didn't try to talk you into building a fixie, huh?
by nemhed
Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who knows Ruger Blackhawks well?
Replies: 130
Views: 10234

Re: Who knows Ruger Blackhawks well?

I personally was siding with Bobthemotorcycle (Nobody) on this one, assuming he was being sincere. Did he not say this was his DAD'S GUN he was rebuilding? After all, anything that's been built can be rebuilt. It's not like he came on here stating "I want to build a Saturn V rocket and strap my...
by nemhed
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Todays weather
Replies: 23
Views: 1442

Re: Todays weather

JReed, at least its a dry heat! :roll: Take care of yourself!
by nemhed
Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get out and enjoy the Summer Solstice!
Replies: 3
Views: 739

Get out and enjoy the Summer Solstice!

Hope everyone gets a chance to spend some quality time outdoors today. It looks like it's going to be a beautiful day here in Indiana. I know the sunrise was beautiful.
I listened to this twice when I got to work:
June Hymn by The Decemberists
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KusWM9AKfZg
by nemhed
Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Cute Is This ?
Replies: 56
Views: 4956

Re: How Cute Is This ?

Great! Thanks a lot!! Another possible "must have" to add to the list! :wink:
by nemhed
Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MUST ... SHARE ...THIS ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Re: MUST ... SHARE ...THIS ...

Thanks for posting! I found this fascinating and mind boggling on so many levels!
by nemhed
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FYI on MidwayUSA orders.
Replies: 12
Views: 1872

FYI on MidwayUSA orders.

Like many of you, I'm a repeat customer of MidwayUSA. I think they have great customer service and decent prices on most things. I'm not always happy with their shipping costs though, or their extra service charge on small orders. Today I placed an order with them and intentionally included an item ...
by nemhed
Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: scope power
Replies: 13
Views: 1761

Re: scope power

I just put a Redfield Revolution in a 2-7x on my new Ruger American and am very pleased with it. Its a compact scope made in the USA (Redfield is owned by Leupold) and does everything I want on what is essentially a compact, light weight, sporting rifle. P.S. I'm cheap and have never spent more than...
by nemhed
Thu May 23, 2013 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upgraded Marlin 1895 Cowboy
Replies: 18
Views: 2650

Re: Upgraded Marlin 1895 Cowboy

I believe KirkD posted some detailed photos a few years ago showing the proper mount for these curved butt plates. Maybe he'll chime in again. It all made perfect sense after I saw his pictures.
by nemhed
Wed May 15, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tactial light on lever action
Replies: 36
Views: 12768

Re: Tactial light on lever action

3 1/2 y.o. thread? I've completed my third levergun with a 'tactical light' since then. . . ! > Three 'Tactical' Leverguns That's cuz you're the "tacticoolest"! :lol: My radar goes off when I see an old thread resurrected by a brand new member. I just assume some phishing or something is ...
by nemhed
Wed May 15, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tactial light on lever action
Replies: 36
Views: 12768

Re: Tactial light on lever action

3 1/2 y.o. thread?