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by awp101
Wed May 08, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which falling block?
Replies: 24
Views: 1364

Re: Which falling block?

45 Colt would be a shoot more for less proposition. You do already load for one don't you? I have all the fixins except bullets. And a suitable launching platform. :mrgreen: If you're going to shoot NRA Sillouettes, the 45 colt is out. You can get one of those minisharps in 38-55, but that will rin...
by awp101
Tue May 07, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another camp defense long gun question?????
Replies: 47
Views: 2493

Re: Another camp defense long gun question?????

M2 A Lahti 20mm is my go-to for bear defense. :mrgreen: Actually, a .22LR may be the best best: What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect yourself? The Beretta Jetfire While out hiking in Alberta Canada with my husband we were surprised by a huge grizzly bear charging at us from out of no w...
by awp101
Tue May 07, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bit o' horse trading
Replies: 21
Views: 1014

Re: A bit o' horse trading

That's a fine looking horse you traded into there...
by awp101
Tue May 07, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SD handgun question: Why is it...update: choice made!
Replies: 42
Views: 3894

Re: SD handgun question: Why is it...

sore shoulder wrote: We think alike. I have often said if it wasn't so frowned upon I would carry an AR everywhere I went.
AK or FAL for me. :wink:

3leggedturtle: It's only Tuesday... :lol: :lol: :lol:
by awp101
Tue May 07, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which falling block?
Replies: 24
Views: 1364

Re: Which falling block?

Once again, thanks for the thoughts and info guys! :mrgreen: I've given it more thought, done more reading and I think I have it narrowed down to 2 choices: Half-Pint Sharps .45 LC 26” Octagonal http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/688x218/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa6...
by awp101
Tue May 07, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SD handgun question: Why is it...update: choice made!
Replies: 42
Views: 3894

Re: SD handgun question: Why is it...

If you are O.K. With a 5 shot snub, a 7+1 shot 9mm of essentially equal power with faster reloads should be a an EASY decision. You'd think so, but my brain doesn't quite see it that way. :lol: Perhaps it's my heart rather than my brain making the call... For most of us, choosing a concealed carry ...
by awp101
Mon May 06, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SD handgun question: Why is it...update: choice made!
Replies: 42
Views: 3894

SD handgun question: Why is it...update: choice made!

I don't feel under-gunned with a 1911 (other than the "DUH, it's a .45!" argument :lol: ), am OK with a 5-6 shot .38 Special snub (+P rated mind you) but the thought of a single stack compact 9mm gives me pause? :? In 30wcf's thread on the Olive Drab LCR we briefly discussed his S&W Sh...
by awp101
Fri May 03, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR 22 for $275?
Replies: 27
Views: 2722

Re: BLR 22 for $275?

Norwegian. I should have guessed/known... :lol: :lol: :lol:

:wink:
by awp101
Fri May 03, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kinda Quiet Today
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Re: Kinda Quiet Today

I like it when it's just me and the Chief Range Officer at our club. Since he's my shooting and all around buddy, it makes for a fun time even if we don't shoot much. :mrgreen:

The down side is it usually only happens in late July through August when it's 110*F... :lol:
by awp101
Fri May 03, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: it ALL started with an Olive-Drab colored revolver...
Replies: 5
Views: 1090

Re: it ALL started with an Olive-Drab colored revolver...

Nothing wrong with a .38 snub! :mrgreen: I haven't quite got my head around the LCR (mainly from a looks stand point I think). I probably need to take the time to get my grubby mitts on one. Tangent alert! Tangent alert! :mrgreen: How do you like that Shield? How does it compare size-wise to a G19? ...
by awp101
Fri May 03, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR 22 for $275?
Replies: 27
Views: 2722

Re: BLR 22 for $275?

That is a nice discount on a good shooter! The last one I have seen anyplace for $275 was the one I bought in 1979. That's about what I gave for the one I bought used in the early-90s. It would take the cost of a new one PLUS the cost of a Browning ATD in decent shape to pry it from my hands. THAT'...
by awp101
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which falling block?
Replies: 24
Views: 1364

Re: Which falling block?

FWIW, there's 4 hours to go, with no bids & no reserve, on this 1970's .25-06 Browning B78 High Wall w/26" tapered octagon bbl & with a reasonable $1K start bid. I like the rifle but the caliber is a strike against it. Never got into the .25-06... but you need to settle on what use you...
by awp101
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which falling block?
Replies: 24
Views: 1364

Which falling block?

OK, need to do some thinking and thought sorting so I figured I'd bounce it off you guys (and gals!) for some opinions and info. And besides, I need a break from researching for my final class speech. :roll: :lol: After careful consideration and a realistic look at priorities, etc I'm probably going...
by awp101
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I picked up another barbecue gun
Replies: 16
Views: 1394

Re: I picked up another barbecue gun

I can dig it... 8)
by awp101
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AIR ASSAULT!
Replies: 15
Views: 1077

AIR ASSAULT!

Army Amputee Is First To Complete Grueling, Elite Air Assault School FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson has become the first amputee to complete Army air assault school, a course so grueling his prosthetic leg broke twice over the 10 days spent rappelling down ropes, navigating ...
by awp101
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?
Replies: 10
Views: 1819

Re: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?

Found a review that addresses the mag extension. Sort of. http://gundogarms.com/2012/04/02/weatherby-sa-459-tk/ If you are also interested in increasing the magazine size of your SA-459 be sure to review your local laws before continuing, as some states impose restrictions on magazine capacity. It s...
by awp101
Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?
Replies: 10
Views: 1819

Re: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?

Thanks Bill, that helps. I think... :lol: If the pg stock can be swapped for a regular stock I might get back and look again. That gives me an option if I still don't like the pg stock. I still can't put my finger on why I didn't like the one that was on an 870 I used to have. It was on it when I bo...
by awp101
Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3
Replies: 35
Views: 2933

Re: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3

Good to hear you are still on the project Andrew. Don't forget to slug your barrel. Some TDs can be on the generous side, with serious implications for cast bullet accuracy. Will do! :mrgreen: AFA projects, they're all on hold until school wraps up in a couple of weeks. Then I'll get this one out f...
by awp101
Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanna See a NICE Model 10 .22 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 819

Re: Wanna See a NICE Model 10 .22 ?

Mmmmmm, tasty! :mrgreen:

Who needs a kidney? I have a spare... :lol:
by awp101
Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3
Replies: 35
Views: 2933

Re: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3

FatJackDurham wrote: Cant wait to see the groups you put out. I havent done better than 8 inches at 200 yards with mine. Still hoping though....
I rarely get to 100yds, much less 200. On paper at 100yds with open sights will make me happy... :lol:
by awp101
Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?
Replies: 10
Views: 1819

Re: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?

Thanks guys! Still pondering and generally trying to talk myself into or out of it. The Benelli patent expired, and I believe that's one of the Benelli clones. A-ha! I thought the look was vaguely familiar. I think I was slightly bumfuzzled by the Weatherby name on a Turk built shotgun and didn't ma...
by awp101
Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?
Replies: 10
Views: 1819

Weatherby Turk built shotguns?

I saw a 20ga "Threat Response" the other day. Slightly interesting (I'd be more interested if it had a regular stock instead of the pistol grip style) but I don't know a thing about them. Does anyone here have one or has anyone here played with one? http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-co...
by awp101
Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3
Replies: 35
Views: 2933

Re: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3

Ok, time for a periodic update. Last Wednesday I called a possible local source for the needed screws and washers. No dice but he pointed me to S&S Firearms (http://www.ssfirearms.com) in Glendale, NY. A quick search brought up their website and I placed the order Thursday night. $47 shipped for...
by awp101
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction Weakness 1-S&W Lemon Squeezer [updated-RangeReport]
Replies: 12
Views: 1260

Re: Auction Weakness 1 - S&W Lemon Squeezer

Griff wrote:OH! OH! I see the parts needed to fix MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P :lol: :lol: :lol:
FJD, I'd hold out for $30 plus shipping... :lol:
by awp101
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rolling Block Project quandary
Replies: 21
Views: 2260

Re: Rolling Block Project quandary

The link in Ray Newman's has my original thread about the rifle and I have a .pdf of the article in question (or at least I did. I suppose I'd better double check... :? ). And the short version is yes, it's almost a .30-03 vs .30-06 situation. What I found with THIS particular rifle was it would sho...
by awp101
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun kit
Replies: 11
Views: 1065

Re: gun kit

The 10/22 came to mind first for me as well. It and the AR are kind of like the old Shake and Bake dinner kits. Put all the parts in a bag, shake them up and out comes a rifle. :mrgreen: The biggest advantage to assembling either an AR or 10/22 is that you get to configure it exactly as you wish. It...
by awp101
Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rolling Block Project quandary
Replies: 21
Views: 2260

Re: Rolling Block Project quandary

So one of the site's single shot enablers sold me this 7mm 1902 Rolling block stating that it had been Bubba'd and has no use for it as he's more into Falling blocks (you know who you are :D ). And by the way, you could have cleaned the lead out of the bore! :shock: Now I never said I didn't have a...
by awp101
Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie I want to be in Green
Replies: 70
Views: 43451

Re: Hobie I want to be in Green

What are walnettos? You mean you don't remember Arte Johnson and Ruth Buzzi as the "mature" duffer sitting on the park bench and the young proper lady.... Laugh-in..."Do you want a Walnetto?" - beat, beat, beat..... My favorite was: Arte: Do you believe in the Hereafter? Ruth: O...
by awp101
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I see rjohns and YK are looking a little green lately...
Replies: 21
Views: 1327

Re: I see rjohns and YK are looking a little green lately...

Borregos wrote:
Hobie wrote:I would not call it a "promotion"...
A bit like going from ground crew to pilot in a Kamikazi squadron? :lol: :lol:
Or this:


Image


:mrgreen:
by awp101
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie I want to be in Green
Replies: 70
Views: 43451

Re: Hobie I want to be in Green

Hobie wrote:Administrators in red, moderators in green, hoi poloi in black... :wink:
Having been a cat herder in a place that was much more rough and tumble than this, I aspire to hoi polloi. :mrgreen:
by awp101
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I see rjohns and YK are looking a little green lately...
Replies: 21
Views: 1327

Re: I see rjohns and YK are looking a little green lately...

Hobie wrote:I would not call it a "promotion"...
I didn't want to say "kicked upstairs" :lol:
by awp101
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electronic ignition!
Replies: 16
Views: 1162

Re: Electronic ignition!

nemhed wrote: I'm still holding out for a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range.
Just what you see on the shelf pal...
by awp101
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Everyone Has Seen This Rifle.......
Replies: 33
Views: 3225

Re: Everyone Has Seen This Rifle.......

BlaineG wrote:Everyone Has Seen This Rifle.......It's just that this one is mine....
So you're saying that is your rifle? There are many like it, but that one is yours? :P :wink:
by awp101
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hollywood is a BAD influence!
Replies: 17
Views: 1718

Re: Hollywood is a BAD influence!

Don't watch Quigley, you will be mortgaging the house to buy a Sharps. :lol: BTDT, sort of...I horse traded my buddy out of his .45-120 Pedersoli several years ago. Unfortunately I had to part with it a couple of years later when things got real tight around here for a while but I have plans to rep...
by awp101
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I see rjohns and YK are looking a little green lately...
Replies: 21
Views: 1327

I see rjohns and YK are looking a little green lately...

Congrats you two on your promotions! :mrgreen:
by awp101
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hollywood is a BAD influence!
Replies: 17
Views: 1718

Re: Hollywood is a BAD influence!

I'm pretty sure The Old Man gave me a copy of that but I haven't watched it yet. Isn't Michael Caine in it?
by awp101
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hollywood is a BAD influence!
Replies: 17
Views: 1718

Hollywood is a BAD influence!

I was doing some housekeeping in the 'puter room Saturday evening and scrolled through the channel listing to see if there was anything interesting I could use for background noise while sorting and straightening. For a Few Dollars More was about half over and well...I didn't get much accomplished. ...
by awp101
Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats on your bucket list?
Replies: 37
Views: 3500

Re: Whats on your bucket list?

A new 5 gallon one tops my "bucket list". My old one was used to clean trowels used to apply drywall mud (without my knowledge) and I just can't get it all out to use for car washing, etc. A smaller bucket for floor mopping and the like would be nice but not a need to have IMO. :mrgreen: T...
by awp101
Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accessorizing the NAA Mouse Gun.
Replies: 12
Views: 690

Re: Accessorizing the NAA Mouse Gun.

2ndovc wrote: So far I've only fired some .22 Shorts but this thing is a hoot.
So it'll handle Mags down to Shorts?
by awp101
Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help identifying EBR
Replies: 11
Views: 846

Re: Need help identifying EBR

Callahan full-bore auto-lock with a customized trigger, double cartridge and through gauge

Probably nicknamed Vera... :lol:
by awp101
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some range days are disappointing - 22 Hornet this time
Replies: 15
Views: 2293

Re: Some range days are disappointing - 22 Hornet this time

AJMD429 wrote:
Bullard4075 wrote:Now a K-Hornet the cases last longer.
Why is that...???
As I recall (the Ackley books aren't in front of me ATM), blowing the shoulder forward also reduces the body taper. Reducing the body taper adds to case life.
by awp101
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?
Replies: 9
Views: 708

Re: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?

The scope looks a lot like this one: http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/5306174036/6886419/c82884459138908d7fb68fd0a4642a24.jpg http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/5306174036/6886419/4108a221f3fd244069de0f1626c24913.jpg http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/5306174036/6886419/332411d6aa241b44f074d...
by awp101
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 1973

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update

I wished someone made such a small caliber like the 31 with a long barrel such as 6 to 8 inches. To me it would be great for plinking and small game. If you're talking in general, wasn't the .32 H&R Mag Single Six available with a 9" barrel? If you're talking c&b, perhaps taking a .36 ...
by awp101
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?
Replies: 9
Views: 708

Re: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?

I thought about checking the auctions but without the model, etc I wasn't sure how useful that would be. I'll try and get back next week to see if I can find out more about it.

If nothing else, it would look at home on the .218 Bee Cadet project... :twisted:
by awp101
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?
Replies: 9
Views: 708

Re: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?

By the way there's a really nice 23D over in the classifieds! If I hadn't bought some Dude's Rolling block I'd be all over it! jb 8) Yeah, yeah, yeah but can a .32-20 match the mighty whatever you settle on? :wink: :lol: jn, no kidding on the scope? I figured it was about half the total cost... :sh...
by awp101
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 1973

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update

Your BearCat dates from 1961, awp101 - 1962 started with a 17,000 SN. Those old-style, non-medallion grips are valueble/highly sought-after - don't discard them lightly. Mine dates from 1969, and I bought it a new pair of shoes (made by Sack Peterson). ;) Thanks, I couldn't remember if it was '61 o...
by awp101
Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?
Replies: 9
Views: 708

Need a hand with picking the next one...Savage 23D?

The shop where I picked up the Bearcat got me to thinking about the next acquisition. I've been thinking about a full size, steel 1911 for range work. My Para LTC has an alloy frame and I don't like to hot rod it for obvious reasons. It's never given me a moments trouble and I'd like to keep it that...
by awp101
Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 1973

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update

Had the day off yesterday so I went to my usual haunt where I remembered seeing a Bearcat a few months ago figuring I'd try it on for size if it was still there. Long story short: they'd had it for longer than I remembered, were willing to deal, it fit me better than I remembered and I had some trad...
by awp101
Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baikal combination gun
Replies: 30
Views: 5633

Re: Baikal combination gun

they even offer them with 30/06, 6.5x55 I had my grubby mitts on a 12/6.5 in a shop 3-4 years ago and this describes it perfectly: It's blocky, and heavy, and built like a tank. I think that's the Russian way. Yeah, it was rough as a cob (finished about like a Yugo AK) and very stiff to open but it...