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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 990
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Thanks for posting Jason. I was getting worried about you.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 990
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Hope they treat you really well. We are under a tornado watch here in west central Texas, but I think and hope the threat has passed.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage lever gun in .22
- Replies: 5
- Views: 395
Re: Savage lever gun in .22
Yeah. He is holding it with the bottom of the action toward the camera, oversize lever open. It has a tube magazine. Hope the receiver is something other than die-cast zinc!
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Savage lever gun in .22
- Replies: 5
- Views: 395
Savage lever gun in .22
Looks like there's one in the works, to be built at a new plant in Canada.
https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/sava ... two-rifles
https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/sava ... two-rifles
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy from Georgia!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 891
Re: Howdy from Georgia!
Glad to have you here sir. Owning two cans makes you a certified enthusiast.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 19
- Views: 636
Re: New member
John, glad you finally made it through the turnstyle, and boy that's a dandy buck! I still have my old Lee Loader for 16 gauge, but haven't seen a canister of Alcan 7 in many a year.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3068
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Harold: Very nice indeed!
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Puppy cam is up!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 709
Re: Puppy cam is up!
She's a very good mommy. I can tell.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the Parker lovers here
- Replies: 12
- Views: 447
For the Parker lovers here
I don't know if I have ever seen more spectacular wood than Aaron Little used on this custom 28 build on a Parker 20-gauge frame.
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/ev ... 6741006772
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/ev ... 6741006772
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3068
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Nice, Scott, and one of very few Rugers I have seen without drag marks on the cylinder!
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I always get a kick out of Clint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 303
I always get a kick out of Clint
He moved his Thunder Ranch to Oregon about the time I left there. Always thought it would be swell to take a class or two.
This is a fun Youtube. Love those matching Colts at the end. I had not seen that stock treatment before. Makes sense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW1-XzQFWDg
This is a fun Youtube. Love those matching Colts at the end. I had not seen that stock treatment before. Makes sense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW1-XzQFWDg
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Before and after
- Replies: 11
- Views: 475
Re: Before and after
Horsesoldier, I might shoot it tomorrow. Winds should step back down out of the 20s and 30s to the teens.
Nice grips Jay!
Nice grips Jay!
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 990
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
I'm sure Jason will have a thought when he sees this thread.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Before and after
- Replies: 11
- Views: 475
Re: Before and after
It's nice of Altamont to include three grip screws of varying lengths. The original Ruger screw was just short, but the Altamont medium length was perfect.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Before and after
- Replies: 11
- Views: 475
Before and after
Just received those Altamont stocks I ordered a month or two back, and I am quite pleased with the fit and feel compared to the black plastic OEM stock on the Super Wrangler. Now if the wind will just lie down I 'll go shoot the thing. 8) https://i.postimg.cc/8F4ky61H/image-67204097-2.jpg https://i....
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEW members
- Replies: 6
- Views: 356
Re: NEW members
Thanks for your eagle's vigilance, John.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 990
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Thank the Lord you are all okay. We had one pass within a few miles last June. It brought down limbs and trees in my part of town, damaged roofs and bent my fence -- on steel posts -- about 20 degrees. First time I have ever been awakened by the National Weather Service and the feeling of unbelief a...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3-D Printer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 403
Re: 3-D Printer
Jim Kibler, who has revolutionized the flintlock kit trade with his high-precision designs and inletting, sometimes uses 3D printing to test stock design and parts fit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2vO-qf ... zQ&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2vO-qf ... zQ&index=2
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP SIXGUN
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1040
Re: 45 ACP SIXGUN
That's a mighty handsome and practical shooter you have there Jim!
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ultra Long Range 22LR ammo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 340
Re: Ultra Long Range 22LR ammo
That guy has a good channel. I'd love to have one of those Anschütz chassis rifles, but $4,000 is so far beyond my pov-line pay grade that I can't even dream about it. Will, that Federal ammo -- was it the stuff with the dimple in the center of the case head? If so, I came in second in a 200-yard ma...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30 minutes of work
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
Re: 30 minutes of work
Nice. Two bays for vehicles and a third for lofting boats, with a man cave with beer cooler upstairs.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1191
Re: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
It just kinda got dim gray here at 95 percent. A lotta nada.
Sure admire your Boss of the Plains, Jim. You wear it so well.
Sure admire your Boss of the Plains, Jim. You wear it so well.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30 minutes of work
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
Re: 30 minutes of work
It's cool using heavy equipment all right, but the biggest I ever ran was just a middle-size Caterpillar backhoe. Loved to hear her diesel purr to life.
Gosh that looked like a nice structure, though.
Gosh that looked like a nice structure, though.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3068
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Rube, I sure love your slick-up of that .45 Colt. Who did the case hardening? Gorgeous grips!
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3068
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Jason, I never ever get tired of seeing that Bowen masterpiece. 8) Here is a sort of "sub question": Of the four main Blackhawk/SBH calibers, .357, .41, .44 Special/Magnum and .45 Colt, which if any, is the least likely to have cylinder throat/bore dimension issues? Seems I hear this waxes...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3068
Re: Just one Blackhawk
Thanks Walt. I have been going through the calibers in my mind, and barrel lengths as well. I like the looks of the Bisley, but never shot any of the ones I had side-by side with the same load in a Blackhawk with conventional grip. My hands are medium size and the Bisley may be just beyond optimal f...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A real 'air guitar'....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 155
Re: A real 'air guitar'....
I had a Burns B3 for a while. It was fun to goof off with, but boy it was hard to play well. I got discouraged and found it a new home.
https://www.soundslikeburns.com/New_Items/deluxe.html
https://www.soundslikeburns.com/New_Items/deluxe.html
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Puppy cam is up!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 709
Re: Puppy cam is up!
Awwwww.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3068
Just one Blackhawk
If y'all could have just one, what would you choose?
I think I know how some will answer.
I think I know how some will answer.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1386
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Ray, your post reminded me that 30 years ago I had a Lend-Lease Victory model with the King's Broad Arrow acceptance mark in .38 S&W -- or .38-200 in British nomenclature. When I finally found a source of proper .360 200-grain RN bullets for it (from the defunct Liberty Bullets in Oregon) it sho...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An old experiment that I need to get back to
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1413
Re: An old experiment that I need to get back to
Scott, you are within a hair of absolute sixgun perfection right there. Great project!
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very disappointed in Chickens…
- Replies: 8
- Views: 479
Re: Very disappointed in Chickens…
Loved our buff Orpingtons. Friendly toots, too.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's a girl!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 459
Re: It's a girl!
Did you 'splain this to Sage, Parker and Claro when you got home and they all smelled puppy on you?
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1386
Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Jim, that very configuration -- the 10 with four-inch HB, is about my favorite Smith. I agree, this revolver simply wants to shoot. Brian's recent post reminded me of RIA's very basic, fixed-sight 4-inch .38, although it runs like a Colt and not a Smith. Very affordable, as in $249 MSRP. It might ma...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quake!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 669
Re: Quake!
I don't like them. But living most of my life on the edge of the Pacific Subduction Zone, they were a fact of life. Once they get above 6.0 on the Richter, the creep factor increases exponentially.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quake!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 669
Re: Quake!
They are always a surprise. We have small ones here all thanks to our friends in the oil fracking business.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did we discuss this four years ago?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 350
Did we discuss this four years ago?
Can't remember. Would love to see one in use -- in someone else's paw.
https://www.americanrifleman.org/conten ... -70-gov-t/
https://www.americanrifleman.org/conten ... -70-gov-t/
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIA M200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 598
Re: RIA M200
Brian, those have tempted me as well. Did not know they were made on the old Colt machinery. RIA makes some firearms worth owning.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti rolling block 22lr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 989
Re: Uberti rolling block 22lr
I'm such a sucker for a rolling block.
Might ask over at the ASSRA site. Uberti is capable of making an accurate barrel.
Might ask over at the ASSRA site. Uberti is capable of making an accurate barrel.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: article on barrels - from Rifle Magazine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 262
Re: article on barrels - from Rifle Magazine
Useful discussion, and the little "Still humbling" sidebar reminds us that the Old Dead Guys knew a thing or two about accuracy with black powder and lead.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First post ever - in Classifieds? Big red flag.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 631
Re: First post ever - in Classifieds? Big red flag.
Appreciate your vigilance, gentlemen!
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A cappella perfection
- Replies: 6
- Views: 491
Re: A cappella perfection
If y'all haven't seen this episode, here is Jack Prince accompanied by Andy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D0b6EQyeXU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D0b6EQyeXU
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 675
Re: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
I have had pretty good luck with Midway and Grafs, preferring to order from the latter, smaller outfit when possible, and I have already paid for enough of Potterfield's safaris.
I've noticed a number of big sellers quietly popping up on Amazon.
Hope it all works out, Will.
I've noticed a number of big sellers quietly popping up on Amazon.
Hope it all works out, Will.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Johnny Hopper and His War Against The Germans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 534
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I know what he means
- Replies: 9
- Views: 670
Re: I know what he means
I hadn't realized the Cinnabar Ranch was between Paisley and Summer Lake. Dad, brothers and I used to hunt ducks at Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge. Fished some of the high mountain creeks in the Paisley Ranger District. It's spectacular country.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I know what he means
- Replies: 9
- Views: 670
I know what he means
As a native Oregonian who cannot abide what the "progressives" have done to a state that my family has called home for 140 years, I watched this with a lump in my throat, as Mark and his wife prepare to leave Oregon and the Cinnabar Ranch for Cody, Wyoming. Godspeed to you! https://www.you...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Sheriff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 604
Re: The Sheriff
YES SIR!
His son Andrew had a gift as well. If you read the story behind "Christina's World," it will make you tear up -- or at least it does me.
https://www.moma.org/collection/works/78455
His son Andrew had a gift as well. If you read the story behind "Christina's World," it will make you tear up -- or at least it does me.
https://www.moma.org/collection/works/78455
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Sheriff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 604
Re: The Sheriff
Jim, he illustrated my childhood imagination with his work on "Robinson Crusoe" and "Treasure Island." No one did pirates better than he. He was the father of Andrew Wyeth and grandfather of Jamie Wyeth. And he and a grandson were killed when their car was struck by a freight tra...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, post and beam
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5749
Re: OT, post and beam
Looks like a million bucks to me. I sure love a Dutch door.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Timely Message From The Past
- Replies: 9
- Views: 404