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by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -- The case Against Obama
Replies: 6
Views: 699

Re: POLITICS -- The case Against Obama

I wish I could say that I was shocked but ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on Winchester 71 Value?
Replies: 3
Views: 626

Re: Question on Winchester 71 Value?

I would imagine that an unfired, long-tang, with a bolt peep would go for at least $10k ... possibly more. I base this on seeing some similar 71's around 95% condition at around $6500. The problem is ... you just don't see a lot of pristine early (long tang) 71's with the bolt peep. I'd say you're r...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - DC to lose control of firearms laws
Replies: 14
Views: 1611

Re: OT - DC to lose control of firearms laws

OI must be sick or on vacation or something for me to have posted this before him. Maybe the plug from his internet router popped out of the socket to his osmotic news collection device that he built and operates from his basement. :wink: Yeah, filed by Democrats ... that's why I think it will get m...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - DC to lose control of firearms laws
Replies: 14
Views: 1611

POLITICS - DC to lose control of firearms laws

Sorry if this has already been posted but I thought it was an encouraging solution to Mr. Heller's problem ... not withstanding all of the other D.C. residents whose rights are being violated. House Will Hold Vote to Wrest Gun Control From Washington, D.C., Government Seems like one way to solve the...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-minus 168 hours and counting. We are go for model 71
Replies: 3
Views: 468

Re: T-minus 168 hours and counting. We are go for model 71

You can probably go ahead and clear some space on your camera's memory card for the impending event.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rumors of new savage M 99
Replies: 29
Views: 3237

Re: rumors of new savage M 99

He did indicate that the 284 Win would eventually be one of them, as well as some wildcats built on the 284 case in 35 and maybe even 416 caliber! I always wanted an 88 or 99 in 284. I'm amazed that it's still hanging on. Probably due to the 6.5-284 being all the rage and not specifically the 284 i...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester weld repairs
Replies: 16
Views: 1927

Re: Winchester weld repairs

I would think that it would be a bit difficult to get the bluing to look exactly right on the area where the TIG filler is exposed. I suppose you could come close by selecting the right filler rod. Perhaps as long as it wasn't polished to a high luster it would be more difficult to tell.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political - New Zealand seizes kid because of strange name
Replies: 16
Views: 2043

Re: Political - New Zealand seizes kid because of strange name

About 15 years ago I ran into one when I had to create a login on the domain for a telecenter employee. It was pronounced Shi'Thead by her but it was obviously spelled without the apostrophe. Must have been trying to have parents as stupid and irresponsible as to punish a kid with that name.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Odd reloading occurance
Replies: 23
Views: 1964

Re: Odd reloading occurance

Hobie wrote:Snot nice, is it? :lol:
Brutal.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Winchesters at auction
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Re: Nice Winchesters at auction

Well apparently it started raining 86 Lightweights somewhere and I was not ready with my net. A good number of nice 86's.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT... Free One-Off Part machined to your spec
Replies: 7
Views: 816

Re: WAY OT... Free One-Off Part machined to your spec

OI, weren't you recently looking for an 1886 hammer in stainless? What a perfect job for one of their water-jet machines. Now you just need an 1886 hammer, a caliper, and some skills in their online drawing tool.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LUCKY TO BE ALIVE, SURVIVED ROLLOVER INTO CANAL
Replies: 35
Views: 2593

Re: LUCKY TO BE ALIVE, SURVIVED ROLLOVER INTO CANAL

So let's see ... a) has a bad sense of direction, b) argues with someone with a proper sense of direction, c) is poor at estimating distances while maneuvering a large vehicle in a tight space. I'm afraid you may have been duped into driving around in the woods with a woman claiming to be a man. The...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1974 winchester 94 reblue help
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: 1974 winchester 94 reblue help

Do an iron plating and then have it blued? Just a thought. Not sure how it would work out with tolerances, but I'm sure the bluing would hold and look good.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: an authentic but 'over the top' 1894 at auction:
Replies: 7
Views: 816

Re: an authentic but 'over the top' 1894 at auction:

... and it's not even a takedown.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - S&W Heller Commemorative Revolver
Replies: 21
Views: 2478

Re: OT - S&W Heller Commemorative Revolver

I'm waiting for the Heller II to be released. It will be a high capacity, clip fed, semi-automatic. :twisted: Exactly! The first should have been a semi-auto ... seeing as Heller was recently denied his semi-auto registration. Agreed. But since they need to protect themselves and semis are illegal ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - S&W Heller Commemorative Revolver
Replies: 21
Views: 2478

Re: OT - S&W Heller Commemorative Revolver

Gary wrote:I'm waiting for the Heller II to be released. It will be a high capacity, clip fed, semi-automatic. :twisted:
Exactly! The first should have been a semi-auto ... seeing as Heller was recently denied his semi-auto registration.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos of my 'new' classic Winchester
Replies: 34
Views: 3343

Re: Photos of my 'new' classic Winchester

Wow, nice even wear and good grain in the wood ... especially the forearm. The closest I've come is a Browning/Miroku in 218 ... just to feel how they handle and shoot.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Case trimmer??
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

Re: OT-Case trimmer??

Can any of these units be fitted to do outside neck turning as well as trimming to length? I'm looking for one also and I'm considering the Redding and the RCBS so far but I haven't done a lot of research. I've got a bunch of cases with thick necks that I need to turn down and the Forster hand tool ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blown 1892 Winchester .38WCF
Replies: 41
Views: 6264

Re: Blown 1892 Winchester .38WCF

As bad as it looks, it's kind of nice to see the bolt still where it's supposed to be.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blown 1892 Winchester .38WCF
Replies: 41
Views: 6264

Re: Blown 1892 Winchester .38WCF

Perhaps a powderless round was chambered and fired thus leaving the first bullet in place several inches into the barrel. Chambering and firing a followup round could probably cause the damage seen. Of course, anyone firing an original 1892 in 38-40 is more than likely an experienced "gun perso...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Saint Swithin's Day
Replies: 4
Views: 502

Re: Happy Saint Swithin's Day

Pours cats and dogs here every afternoon. Rain put 3" in my pool just last night alone.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - DC gun ban
Replies: 4
Views: 447

Re: DC gun ban

I thought the Heller decision specifically addressed the stupid "disassembled" requirement? We'll see how that goes.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey guys, newbie with a question.
Replies: 21
Views: 1575

Re: Hey guys, newbie with a question.

... Given a choice I prefer the Lyman hands down- more traditional and steel. I thought the Lymans were all aluminum now? For example, I have a 56 on a Winchester 71 that is steel. When they moved to the 66, I thought they moved the line to aluminum. Does Lyman still make some of these side-mount r...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check this out (New .22LR)
Replies: 17
Views: 1852

Re: Check this out (New .22LR)

"Non Toxic, Lead Free, Environmentally Friendly" ... that's about as helpful as Barnes' ads. It's an interesting concept, but I have to imagine the ammo costs more than twice what is common in the marketplace today. Ammo makers have 22LR production down to an economic science. There's no w...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Watch the ACLU get a new one ripped over Heller..
Replies: 10
Views: 905

Re: POLITICS - Watch the ACLU get a new one ripped over Heller..

I read for quite some time before I hit the one comment in support of their stance. Ouch. Everyone knew they were leftists and beholden to their large corporate contributors ... no surprise on this stance in my mind.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another levergun score at the local shop (Range report)
Replies: 23
Views: 1869

Re: Another levergun score at the local shop (Range report)

By the way, beautiful range. Must be nice. Probably in your backyard ... right?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Signature Picture, Help Me Decide.
Replies: 21
Views: 1803

Re: Signature Picture, Help Me Decide.

I like the watch ... it adds something and spreads the items out a bit more. Looks good.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woman to mouse "Make my Day"
Replies: 7
Views: 987

Re: Woman to mouse "Make my Day"

KirkD wrote:
sobenk wrote:a .38 would have been plenty
Oh-oh! Another too-hot-to-handle controversy is beginning to brew here!
I propose that cats be sent in to eat the mice and then the cats could be shot ... thereby improving efficiency. :roll:
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30XLR vs 336
Replies: 11
Views: 1544

Re: 30-30XLR vs 336

For "light", I believe the Accelerator loads are still available ... the sabotted 22 cal stuff in 30-30.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - This should do for water-fowling...
Replies: 8
Views: 857

Re: OT - This should do for water-fowling...

Ouch. Slight larger than my CCI 22 Magnum shotshells.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added
Replies: 105
Views: 9549

Re: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added

OJ - how old is he? I think he mentioned in a recent post that his 82nd birthday was coming up? He was anglin' for one of the new Mossberg lever guns for his birthday I think. I look forward to the range report. I'm 43. Not sure what that is in dog years. GEEEEEZZZ Your a young whipper snapper........
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nate Kiowa Jones - Your DVD page has lost it's art links!
Replies: 4
Views: 670

Re: Nate Kiowa Jones - Your DVD page has lost it's art links!

It does not work for me either. Most of the main page image links are broken. For example, this is the link for the DVD ... "http://localhost/imgs/StevesGunz-Label-w.jpg". Clearly, unless I'm actually on Steve's local machine (or the machine serving the page) ... this image isn't going to ...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1058

Re: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?

Yeah, you had to figure someone could do it. I had read his page a long while back on this conversion but I couldn't recall who it was that was going over 2.55". Looks like you found him. Note ... "Through the application of significant receiver modification and with the use of a special h...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1058

Re: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?

I think there may be some gunsmiths (and likely Turnbull is one) that could possibly squeeze a bit more OAL from the Marlin. The thing is ... what's the cost / work involved in doing so versus starting with a gun that already sports the OAL you're looking for. I can load 450 Alaskan for the Marlin i...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1058

Re: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?

Ah, so it's a bit of a re-do specifically for the Marlin guns ... in order to accommodate their 2.55 Cartridge OAL. I suppose it makes sense in that the Marlins are a lot easier to come by than say a 71 or an 1886. At least they are more plentiful and affordable. Don't feel like having your 86 or 71...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1058

Re: Longest overall cartridge length when converting?

What's a 470 Turnbull? I read the article on the 475 Turnbull but have never heard of the 470.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added
Replies: 105
Views: 9549

Re: How much experience do we have here? - POLL added

Old Savage wrote:OJ - how old is he?
I think he mentioned in a recent post that his 82nd birthday was coming up? He was anglin' for one of the new Mossberg lever guns for his birthday I think. I look forward to the range report.

I'm 43. Not sure what that is in dog years.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My last gunshow
Replies: 20
Views: 2898

Re: My last gunshow

I went to the Orlando show today ... walked a bit of it with meanc . That dealer is one that has two local shops here in the area and they always have about 1/3 of the show over in that second building. That's why I limit my visits to the Orlando show, I can see much of the stuff at his shop and the...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it a sign?
Replies: 11
Views: 1146

Re: Is it a sign

Absolutely. I think you're on to something. Were you thinking Browning or older Winchester?
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Hey, Waitaminute...
Replies: 16
Views: 2471

Re: OT - Hey, Waitaminute...

Hagler wrote:
Rimfire McNutjob wrote:
Hobie wrote:Ever seen Omega Man?
That was actually a remake of a still earlier movie.
See my reply, above.

Shawn
Ah, I missed that piece. The Heston version was very good for it's time. I think the Will Smith version was also a very good movie.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Hey, Waitaminute...
Replies: 16
Views: 2471

Re: OT - Hey, Waitaminute...

Hobie wrote:Ever seen Omega Man?
That was actually a remake of a still earlier movie.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT post- 10mm Pic
Replies: 15
Views: 1923

Re: OT post- 10mm Pic

Love those. A Colt Delta Elite or a Baer gun in 10mm is on my list of needs somewhere.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Olofson’s case & NRA
Replies: 18
Views: 1854

Re: POLITICS - Olofson’s case & NRA

Well, certainly the selector should not move back to a third position and the reference to an "extra pin" I assume is being made because there is perhaps an auto-sear installed though that certainly is an assumption on my part. I think I'm being led to that conclusion by the affidavit. How...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chrono'd some loads today ...
Replies: 16
Views: 1367

Re: Chrono'd some loads today ...

Well, I've made some progress. I bought the Forester outside neck turning tool and shaved 0.0015" off of the necks of 10 pieces of brass. I then loaded up 64gr of 3031 and the 350gr Speer JFP (item #2478). The loaded cartridges now have necks at 0.0485" and chamber perfectly easily. Averag...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET
Replies: 41
Views: 4758

Re: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET

Welcome back DuffL. I'd love to catch up with guys there. Now, how many of ya'll are going to the Orlando gun show on Sunday, and what time do ya'll expect to get there? At about 10:00 I have to meet a guy in the surrounding area to buy some reloading components from, then I'll be heading to the sh...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Olofson’s case & NRA
Replies: 18
Views: 1854

Re: Olofson’s case & NRA

I've not been following things, but I heard they were staying out as well. There must be something radioactive about the guy that I'm missing. I don't get it. I've had an EBR with a bad disconnector (since replaced) that would double and triple every once in a while myself. I understood that to be t...
by Rimfire McNutjob
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Self defense handgun recommendation needed...
Replies: 68
Views: 7531

Re: OT - Self defense handgun recommendation needed...

My wife loves her Beretta 84FB. Small, but not tiny. Holds 13 rounds of .380. Decocker, etc.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Much too close for comfort...(UPDATE)
Replies: 42
Views: 4873

Re: OT - Much too close for comfort...

A horrible incident but glad to hear the kids weren't harmed. Hopefully he'll be tracked down and incarcerated soon.

Sounds like something needs to be done about the 911 situation for sure. That is not a good situation.
by Rimfire McNutjob
Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50-110/50 Express reloaders
Replies: 4
Views: 471

Re: 50-110/50 Express reloaders

I'm thinking "extra lightweight" and "50 Express" where a rare crossing of features. The only 50 EX I've seen were definitely the traditional rifle configurations. A take-down, lightweight, 22", 50 EX would make for a nice '86 though ... I can see why you're on the lookout.