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by jeepnik
Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win Mod 88 in .308
Replies: 9
Views: 388

Re: Win Mod 88 in .308

Beautiful rifles but hens teeth around here. That would be a great price. By the way, I always thought Ruger stole that styling for their 96. I always think it's funny when someone says the Rugers 'look way too weird to be taken seriously' as leverguns, then hold up the Winchester 88, or Savage 99,...
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

You know, I'm just the opposite. Tell me you don't want me somewhere and I'll stay around just to irritate you. It would be easier for you to maybe ignore those with whom you donot agree.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outdated Cultural Depiction
Replies: 9
Views: 410

Re: Outdated Cultural Depiction

Movies with this warning might just teach things like morals and ethics. The sorts of things that scare today's children. You know the politicians.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Getting angry because someone accuses you of being "unpatriotic" because you don't share their warped opinions doesn't make one a snowflake. Snowflakes are afraid to get angry, much less speak out. Get along? I get along with everyone until they cross the line then I get flat testy and wil...
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win Mod 88 in .308
Replies: 9
Views: 388

Re: Win Mod 88 in .308

Beautiful rifles but hens teeth around here. That would be a great price. By the way, I always thought Ruger stole that styling for their 96.
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 10, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Guys, I’ve got apologize if I came off a bit harsh in my last post. A button got pushed and I should know better.
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Can’t let it pass. “Unpatriotic” Because, based solely on actual field experience, while wearing this nation’s uniform, I believe that the M16/AR15 and the 5.56 are the worst combination ever forced on the American military? Frankly sir, you need to seriously think before you type. My point of view ...
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 1131

Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag

You mean Ruger didn't put plywood on it like they do their handguns? Someone in accounting is slipping.

That's one fine looking rifle!
by jeepnik
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "THEY"......
Replies: 14
Views: 660

Re: "THEY"......

Self service is a con. Gas stations became self service just so they could reduce staff thus increasing profits. For a short while you could select between full and self service and save a penny or two. But that went away about the time credit card charges came into being. So now we pump our own gas...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neat fire starter ( made one )
Replies: 20
Views: 702

Re: Neat fire starter

Only "needed" a fire once. On that occassion my dexterity due to cold shivering hands wasn't good for matches or even a lighter. I suspect that even the magnesium and steel sparker devices I carry might also be problematic. I'd heard about folks using road flares and began carrying one of ...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neat fire starter ( made one )
Replies: 20
Views: 702

Re: Neat fire starter

Heck, for 25 bucks I'll give it a try. As for cold fumbly hands I keep these on hand.
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by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1532

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers up.
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exactly two centuries ago today ..
Replies: 7
Views: 438

Re: Exactly two centuries ago today ..

But, who was there before the indigenous people ypu speak of. You know the folks the “native Americans” forced off the land.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exactly two centuries ago today ..
Replies: 7
Views: 438

Re: Exactly two centuries ago today ..

Imagine today a rich man offered to hire armed men to form a company to defend our borders against incursion.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'How big is that dog ?'
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: 'How big is that dog ?'

Yep, should have told them the house was sized for the dog. You had him at the vets during the day so he didn't bark or bite any of the workers. I have a new neighbor that moved in a few moths ago. A single woman she has a very large dog. Among the first things she tells almost anyone is that the do...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Lifting the loading gate on your trailer to tough ? Try this
Replies: 8
Views: 469

Re: Is Lifting the loading gate on your trailer to tough ? Try this

Don't have a trailer like that, but as I get older I sure appreciate the newer pickup tailgates. I'm just surprised no truck maker has come up with an electric tailgate.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A practical firearms 'drill' that uses no ammunition up...
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Re: A practical firearms 'drill' that uses no ammunition up...

It's been a very long time since we have had anyone stay for a prolonged period other than my kids. Being former Marines they and LEOs they don't need any instruction from me. But like girlfriend to drive my youngest ask that I do the initial instruction for his girl. Now there was no issue with siz...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1627

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

Ysable, that is a brilliant idea for a way to store knives. Where'd you get that magnetic rack?
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Close encounters
Replies: 10
Views: 426

Re: Close encounters

We’ve had one for years now. Quite used to people and pets. I’ve been face to face with it many times. It’s been in my coyote traps a few times. Never has sprayed and waits seemingly patiently to be released. But, I won’t tempt fate and always use a remote release. Sometimes it’s just sat in the ope...
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VA Letter
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: VA Letter

This PACT Act seems to modify eligibility. I'm having a much smarter lawyer type person look into it. The good thing is it also has provisions that might cover my kids as well. This appears only to be for physical exposure to toxins. They never really did anything for my youngest when he had his dea...
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VA Letter
Replies: 8
Views: 389

VA Letter

I know we have a lot of vets on this forum. I just received a letter regarding the PACT Act. This has to do with compensation for exposure to thing's like Agent Orange, Radiation & Asbestos. Apparently just serving in some areas including SEA we now have presumptive exposure to this stuff Anyone...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Surprise at the Scrap Metal Yard
Replies: 14
Views: 501

Re: Nice Surprise at the Scrap Metal Yard

Quite a few ranges here do stupid things like requiring you to leave any brass that’s hit the ground. So I use brass catchers there. Had one RO try to tell me the catchers were unsafe snd couldn’t be used. I brought up there rules on their website which shut him up. Other indoor ranges will only all...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

My Marlin in 35 Rem is plenty for what I hunt now. 35 Rem is a hard hitting cartridge in my experience. The 35 Rem is good enough for anything in the lower 48. Including the large bears. But it doesn’t get much press. Seems the gun press is all a twitter about the 360 Buckhammer these days. It’s on...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1627

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

Like many I received my first knife as s kid. A three bladed “trapper”. It’s still in a box of stuff well used sharpened many times. Somewhere along the way I got knives for hunting and fishing, both fixed and folding. When I enlisted I carried the same Buck 110 as above. I kept it on my belt often ...
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Replies: 21
Views: 816

Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed

Prayers up.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1514

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Don’t know about where you live but here the live aboards are usually very protective of their neighbors boats.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1514

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

in those scenarios, the complete fragmentation of society, I would target a marina and harvest the Smallest seaworthy boat of the lot. after that i could trade it in for a better one if that need arose. small boats can be managed on beaches and up rivers, they can carry provisions for months at sea...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Let’s understand the history of the M16. It wasn’t designed as a replacement for the M14. It was designed to replace the M1/2 carbines. That’s why the USAF originally looked at it. The USAF received some small arms from the USA when they became an independent service. Mostly M1/2s and handguns. A fe...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2962

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Amazing! Since first posting here I have maintained that the M16/AR15 is the worst firearm forced on the American military. I have been chastised for my views. Now people seem to be waking up. It’s interesting that it coincides with a movement to replace the 5.56 with a 6.8 caliber cartridge Seems t...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This needs to change
Replies: 14
Views: 640

Re: This needs to change

One advantage of being retired is that no one can fire me for doing the right thing. I might get arrested, but I can't be fired.
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1514

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Where I live the only serious threat is earthquake. I suppose wild fire could be but historically it hasn't been an issue. I live in a tsunami zone but again we've never had one in recorded history. Same with flood. In the zone, never ever had one. So earthquake it is. Now assuming my house doesnt's...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one gone, Ontario Knife Company
Replies: 9
Views: 564

Re: Another one gone, Ontario Knife Company

The name may well live on. But like many names it will be followed by made in china.
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1514

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Not an EMP expert, but most pre electronic ignition vehicle still had electrical components (condenser, alternator, voltage regulator, etc.) that would suffer during the pulse. About the only thing I could think of is to store all of those types of components inside a Faraday cage then install them ...
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Would Be Funny If It Wasn't So True . . .
Replies: 10
Views: 461

Re: This Would Be Funny If It Wasn't So True . . .

My solution to early morning math is Keurig. My wife's is Nespresso. Add in the Espresso machine and we are going to need a bigger kitchen one of these days.
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading issues with Rossi 92
Replies: 26
Views: 2038

Re: Loading issues with Rossi 92

Highly complicated. It’s new. Solution is to shoot, clean, repeat.

Now that you have re-engineered it don’t complain if either spring fails later.

Two of the biggest mistakes shooter make is to alter a firearm before it’s broken in and failure to keep it clean.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated and Improved Python
Replies: 21
Views: 689

Re: Updated and Improved Python

blackhawk44 wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:04 pm At least they didn't use the terrible Trooper Mk V action.
That is exactly what they did.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CB Radio...?
Replies: 20
Views: 759

Re: CB Radio...?

Depends on the radio. But having a simplex set you know it will transmit further should the repeaters go off line. Back when I got my license one of the things was to see who you could reach and how far. Today with digital sets and satellites it’s almost not radio anymore. Simplex sets are getting h...
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CB Radio...?
Replies: 20
Views: 759

Re: CB Radio...?

No code Technician rating is still available. Much better than CB or GMRS.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated and Improved Python
Replies: 21
Views: 689

Re: Updated and Improved Python

I've been offered some pretty amazing amounts for my two, one blued and one stainless, at various ranges. There is a differenc in the feel between those, buth there is also a number of years difference in their manufacutre date. Now I'm more of a Smith guy. In truth it comes down to the cylinder rel...
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Pickett
Replies: 14
Views: 609

Re: Joe Pickett

I started it. But when he surrenders his weapon I figured it was another bit of hollywood BS.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Normas mom please
Replies: 20
Views: 500

Re: Prayers for Normas mom please

Prayers up.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated and Improved Python
Replies: 21
Views: 689

Re: Updated and Improved Python

Typically when a manufacturer "improves" a firearm they build it more cheaply by reducing quality. They changed the heart of the Python by changing the action to that of the Trooper Mark V. An easier to build (read cheaper) action that completely removed the feel of an original Python. Col...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big tree went down….sell the wood?
Replies: 11
Views: 490

Re: Big tree went down….sell the wood?

It’d be some work, but you could do it at your pace. But, I’d cut it in manageable rounds for firewood. You might know of some folks in your area that could use some free firewood for winter.
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix
Replies: 34
Views: 973

Re: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix

I always get a kick out of folks that complain it's too hot, cold, wet, dry and whatever is inbetween. With the exception of the military no one is forced to live in an area they don't like. If you live there it's because you want too. Me, I live in SoCal on the coast. Rarely are we in triple digits...
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old ammo I found around the house
Replies: 15
Views: 612

Re: Old ammo I found around the house

When I learned to reload I learned a very valuable lesson. “Don’t shoot someone else’s reloads”.

Following that rule I’ve never had an issues. I’ve known others that didn’t follow it and had some problems.
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self-Confessed Nut/Fanatic.....
Replies: 8
Views: 349

Re: Self-Confessed Nut/Fanatic.....

Acetylene is your friend when you’re 12 and dad has a gas welding setup.
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: List of Must-read books for young’uns
Replies: 4
Views: 227

Re: List of Must-read books for young’uns

Near as I can tell schools no longer require kids to read books. And I doubt any could write a book report. Most kids want rapid entertainment that requires no thought or contemplation.

Frankly it won’t be long before the written word is forgotten.
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 01, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Campfires, Wet Dogs, and Old Stories
Replies: 4
Views: 250

Re: Campfires, Wet Dogs, and Old Stories

Man now you've done it. Lots of memories just came flooding back. While I grew up in an urban/rural area and spending time outdoors camping, fishing, hunting and just enjoying myself I went to school with lots of kids who did not.Some even had dads that grew up in rural areas but demands of job and ...
by jeepnik
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lever guns in general
Replies: 12
Views: 776

Re: lever guns in general

Yes, leverguns do work well for southpaws. But leave it to lawyers to mess up a good thing by mandating safeties suited to right handed shooters. Thankfully those can be either eliminated or ignored. Oh by the way left handed bolt guns, really any sort of firearm, have always been more expensive tha...
by jeepnik
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does your wife put ‘Garden Gnomes’ in the flower garden…?
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: Does your wife put ‘Garden Gnomes’ in the flower garden…?

My wife has put all sorts of stuff in the yard and flower beds. But until recently she avoided gnomes. Said she didn’t like them. But she found a “cute” one. Now they seem to be magically appearing everywhere. Next March I intend to salt the earth with leprechauns and let them go at it. Winner takes...