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"I will pass, another politically correct movie." With all due respect, it is historically correct on the facts and the issues presented. Sure, some editorial license was taken with the dialog and the "love story" they threw in for the ladies; but then, every WWII movie made aft...

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38-55 wrote:"Did anyone see the episode on American Guns where they antiqued a gun with coffee grounds? I wonder if that really works?"

Yes, I saw it. I'm told it does work...

...just "Do It Yourself" and save, hmmm, maybe $3,000 to $10,000+ from that shop!!!

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One of the best things I've yet to do this year, but one which is helping me meet a New Year's resolution (getting in better shape), is that I told my twin brother I'd run with him in the Dalton Gang's (Dalton NH) "Primitive Winter Biathlon" this February 18th. So my wife and I have been w...

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model55 wrote:"Why would you possibly need a full length tri rail fore arm in the first place?"

So you can do THIS to your levergun!!!

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Wow! . . . Wow!! . . . Wow!!! Just saw Red Tails this afternoon and it is AWESOME!!! From my original post, you'd know I'd like it because of the mighty red-nosed (and red tailed) P51s , but in all honesty, those planes played a supporting role in an outstanding cast. This movie was very well writt...

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My bride and I saw it and we both liked it. I thought the cavalry charge -- and what happened "next" -- was an interesting scene... Yet another case where advancements in weapons outpaced advancements in tactics -- or battlefield intelligence. :shock: The end was not-so-plausible and a lit...

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Wow, this didn't last too long... :( 400short is "technically correct" (we won't ask you how you knew...) that it used to be an old Tobacco Enema , the warm smoke supposing to have various medical benefits. Nowadays though, it's a favorite tool of the current Administration in DC!!! It wi...

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OK gang, here's a picture of an old device...

What is it???

I'll let this run for a few days, and maybe even add some clues if needed..................

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Have fun with it!

The picture that is, not the device...

(Darn, I just gave away a clue!

)

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OK, now for a serious answer to that...

A nice replica Trapdoor Carbine in .45-70 to shoot with replica blackpowder loads.

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Heidi Klum?!?!?

"High caliber" for sure!

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Oh, and there's some awesome views of Alaska too!!!

That state just jumped way up on my bucket list!

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Ahoy the forum from the coast of Maine... If you enjoy the action and Coast Guard sequences on The Deadliest Catch , then you have got to watch the excellent series Coast Guard Alaska on The Weather Channel! Cst Grd Alaska.jpg Best part is, there are no scripts or irritating DRAMA like you see on so...

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Awesome and interesting post Gunny! With some help from Pitchy and the gang here too! I can't even spell "Pleisto-whatever" .......... What epoch are you from anyway?!?! (I just remember having an "epic" great time when I visited you and your wonderful family out at Camp Pendleto...

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That is a GREAT book and you'll really enjoy it!

....I sold off a couple of nice Swede's when I got into Leverguns...

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This doesn't apply in your case, but "stippling" can also be done in wood to enhance the grip. Many high-end European handguns or rifles have finely stippled grips.

Here's a link on this site where I Added Stippling on a gunstock to improve the handling.

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Actually, this does prompt an interesting, but related, question....

Do you guys insure your reloading setups for the replacement cost??? Should you/we???

God Forbid, we'd all have higher priorities if we lost stuff in a fire, or theft, but from the posts above, that a lot to lose!!!

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hightime wrote:"Hey, Old number 7, I gotta have that Schofield. She's a beauty. Did you make the box?
Owen"

Thanks for complement. Yes, I did make that French-fitted box for my Schofield. I didn't post a "how to" about it, but you can Read More Here.

Tight groups!

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Lostowl05661 wrote:I was hoping for the same round as my rifle. Is there a Schofield 357?

However, there is a .38 Spcl Schofield!! Uberti makes a dandy one!!!

But maybe I'm a little biased...

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Thanks for the tip, as I am gradually converting all flashlights to LEDs. Here's the pix for all others to view. Pelican 8060 LED.jpg That's not a "cheap" light, but with LEDs especially, I do think you get what you pay for; and for LEO use -- I'd want a good one too! :wink: Thanks for the...

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"When I shoot either weapon with these loads, that I consider to be fairly mild, I get leading in the rear of the bore quickly.... I am going to cut back on my loads by maybe 10% to 15% and see if the leading quits..." I didn't consult a loading manual to check on your load, but if it is ...

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Wow, nicely done Roy! I'm impressed with your craftsmanship and taking the time to post the DIY info. As noted on another forum where I commented on your excellent shooting bench, it's time you escaped from Massachusetts and brought your skills and interests on up to Maine! I'm sure you'd like it he...

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Sorry there were no Leverguns this time (will have to correct that oversight soon!), but I wanted to share some pix of time spent at the range yesterday with my bride, our daughter and her boyfriend -- and the reactive targets they wanted to shoot! Ever since my wife started to watch Top Shot with m...

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"I have a 20 gauge Bobwhite that I am very fond of... It has double triggers... They are actually made by Huglu for CZ..." I have a 20 ga Bobwhite too, as I really wanted a SXS with double-triggers and English (straight stock) and it's a very nice shooter, handles great! She's a pretty go...

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I suppose I could ask this on a shotgun forum, but I'd trust the varied opinions and experiences of my Leverguns brethren here more. So the question is, do you shoot better with a "glow dot" bead on a shotgun? Something like this one, for example: Truglo Glo-Dot bead.jpg That's the Glo-Dot...

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Wow ! ! !

Yup, that says it all ! ! ! Just click this link . . .

Joe Smith's Friday Noon Demo

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Wow, that's a great present! Nice shot! The one I shot 10 years ago did the same thing -- was instantly "dead from lead poisoning" (a 40 gr VMax from a 222 Rem, going 3,400 fps at the muzzle!) -- and it jumped up 3' in the air, while letting out a wicked scream, and made it ~75 yards into ...

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My yellow lab Iris was just out on the front lawn... ...lookin' out for Santa's Sleigh from the looks of things!!! :wink: Lookin for Santa!.jpg Merry Christmas to all, from the coast of Maine. I hope your holidays with family & friends are truly enjoyable -- and have some fun with the "new ...

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Interesting...

If you find you need some Lab Work done, I can help you out!!!

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< < < WARNING... RANT ALERT!!! > > > OK, so I do live in Maine... ( Thanks be to God! ) Went into a gunshop in the People's Republik of Mass today with my best friend, where I knew I couldn't buy any firearms (without paying the shipping and transfer up to a Maine FLL), and I also knew that I could...

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Sign me up please, thanks!

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Well, that there's a pretty good reason Jay...

You take care of her!

And I'll stop pestering you with e-mails about buying (or selling) this or that!

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Good ideas above! (What a great forum!)

But if those don't work...

...You could always send it to Pitchy!!!

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Yup, a good thing for the BUCK that is!!! Was not me!!! :wink: But my best friend from Mass learned a tough lesson when he did "this" yesterday morning while hiding behind a blowdown with a 12 ga skeet gun loaded with slugs... He told me: "Gee, I could see the bead and rib okay!"...

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Gee, maybe this was posted a few years back, but it's a good one! Wish they made more Mothers like "ours" these days -- Dads too! -- then the kids of today would have fewer things -- but a much better start ! ! ! :wink: Tight groups! Old No7 Things That My Mother Taught Me 1. My mother tau...

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"Thanks, what`s the deal with the C and R guns, does that mean they can be shipped to the buyer directly." "C & R" in that context means a special type of FFL called "Curio & Relict" which allows the license holder to buy those guns directly. But there are limi...

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Very nice! That should make a great shooter -- and the post is "OK" here . But on the Swedish Mauser boards that I used to frequent... They'd run you off, and call you all sorts of names... Before you think that's too harsh or over the top, think about how this board responds when someone ...

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While you guys are getting your 1911 stories and pictures together, I figured you'd get a kick out of reading this... :wink: Old No7 This info was posted by "Sat" over on the 1911 Forum: Why 1911s are like "muscle cars" * Been around forever * Design is proven to work * Seems tha...

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I know that Ysabel Kid told me he joined the "1911 Club" this year too, so I figured with the end of the year in sight, it was time to see what you got! And I guess it's OK to show what you have, even if you did get them earlier than we did... Yup, I "pulled the trigger" (pun int...

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My son knows that I love "anything with P51 Mustangs" as my late father worked on those back in WWII at Debden, England (with the red-nosed 4th Fighter Group -- the highest-scoring group of the war). Anyway, he said I HAD to check out this movie trailer about the challenges and exploits of...

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Greetings from Maine. We had a nice hike up Knox Mountain in Newfield (western Maine) this morning, and I wanted to share some pictures with you all... Here are the views from the summit looking East: Knox Mtn 02 East (Medium).jpg South: Knox Mtn 03 South (Medium).jpg West: Knox Mtn 04 West (Medium)...

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"I seen a double barrel cannon on TV once, the barrels were angled out slightly from each other. The cannon balls had a chain attached to them and when fired it cut anything in its path in half." :shock: Ah yes, "Chain Shot"... Designed to take down masts & rigging -- and an...

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Great picture Kirk -- that's from "March 2012" isn't it?!?!

(Love the knife! And the '76 too.)

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Wow... Interesting video of a wolf pack defending its kill from a couple of marauding coyotes . You can guess who wins... I guess this just goes to show that sometimes, despite what you think, you're not the "Top Dog... << Don't watch this, if you're sensitive to scenes of violence in nature. >...

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Thanks all. Glad you liked that link. I remember visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier back in high school, on a field trip to DC... Some of the "tough guys" were joking around about it a little, that is, right up until we got there and witnessed the quiet reverence that exists there. T...

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"I was going to name this post 'I shot my Avatar' but then thought I've just shot American Grey Squirrels with two American made guns and American ammo... First Squirrel was at 65 yds from my window... I just putting the rifle away when I saw his mate, at about 59 yds... Nicely done John! One ...

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Amen brother, Amen!

See Click This Link

"Home of the brave..."

...and sometimes the stupid and ignorant.

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Thanks for looking. I've since read some reports that the Hornady FTX Flex-Tip bullets "May not be the best choice for shooting through glass or car doors" -- guess I'll have to try to avoid that... :wink: And yes, I've had good luck with the XTPs from a Marlin 44 Mag rifle in the past -- ...

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"Newt, I don't know if there's a tang sight for the Swedes but there should be a receiver sight still available from the receiver sight manufacturers." Then again... Another option would be to do some Google research using the names of these various Swedish Mauser sights... m96 Sight - AG...

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Since a picture says a thousand words, I won't add too many comments here... But I thought the gang here would like to see some of the recent bullet tests that I ran using 1-gallon water-filled jugs as the means to disrupt and catch the bullets. All shots were fired from less than 10 feet -- any clo...

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Thanks for the look and comments all. "How much does your LW weigh?" The specs say it is 8 pounds; I've never weighed mine, but it may be a little lighter than that (then again, it does have a tiny hole for the bore...) "How is the 17HMR for shooting with no ear plugs?" Sorry, I ...

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