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by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "HEX" barrels?
Replies: 39
Views: 1962

Re: "HEX" barrels?

Annoying isn't it!


The one that gets me is when someone says or writes Calvary instead of Cavalry!

Calvary is a bunch of nuns not mounted soldiers!




jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayers, Please - Surgery
Replies: 71
Views: 4133

Re: OT - Prayers, Please - Surgery

Good luck Sir!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!


jason
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is a hypothetical for gun cranks and history buffs
Replies: 19
Views: 1949

Re: Here is a hypothetical for gun cranks and history buffs

I was thinking about a dozen or so Model 97 Riot or Trench guns as well. If one were really concerned about taking U.S. or Brit. arms then I would think 94 or 96 Swedish Mausers and 1897 revolvers. That would really confuse someone. However since most of the expedition would be speaking English and ...
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Thompson 1927-A1
Replies: 28
Views: 2636

Re: OT-Thompson 1927-A1

I had a M1 for about a year. Had to sell it to raise a couple bucks. It was a lot of fun but they are on the heavy side though I wish I still had it. You can still get surplus stick mags. I liked the 20 rounders the best, though you have to make the mag catch hole a little larger to work with the Au...
by 2ndovc
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - broke down today...
Replies: 20
Views: 1667

Re: OT - broke down today...

I'm with Joe! I've mowed so many freaking lawns that I'd be very happy if I never had to do another. Parents, relitives, the Old Man's rental properties, my own properties, ugh! I couldn't wiat until the boys were big enough to handle the lawn tractors. I bought them a beater van to go do all those ...
by 2ndovc
Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My two Lever Savages
Replies: 9
Views: 593

Re: My two Lever Savages

Sharp!


I'm really becoming a fan of the 99.


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 'new' WY ride...
Replies: 24
Views: 1918

Re: OT - 'new' WY ride...

All ya need is a set of snow tires and a couple hundred pounds of
sand bags for the back and your set!

Nice old truck!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - If You have the chance...........Don't !
Replies: 23
Views: 2311

Re: MOVIES - If You have the chance...........Don't !

2ndovc, Let me advise you here, whatever Blondie says, your response is " yes dear, you are right". She hears that a lot except when it comes to the arts. Movies, music, artwork we agree to disagree. I like dark and twisted and she likes the cute and fuzzy bunny stuff! oh well I guess I'l...
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Day
Replies: 5
Views: 331

Re: Range Day

No. Medina, OH Got there an hour late and there was still a line. Should have turned around then. I've gotten some good stuff out of there( especially leverguns) but a lousy place to try to sell anything. should have known better. Should have gone to the show in Bowling Green, OH. Better people.. jb...
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Day
Replies: 5
Views: 331

Re: Range Day

Sounds like a good time. I should have gone shooting this morning instead of the over crowded overpriced gun show. I have a K-22 that was made in 1959 that I bought while I was in college. It's my all time favorite .22 handgun. What a tack driver! You just might end up keeping that one :D jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Addition Just Arrived! - Now w/Chrono Data
Replies: 7
Views: 574

Re: New Addition Just Arrived!

Nice Pair! :D


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A little nervous?
Replies: 9
Views: 1257

Re: OT- A little nervous?

We're doomed.....
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A little Karma jumped up and bit me(Update)
Replies: 32
Views: 1724

Re: OT- A little Karma jumped up and bit me

I've been a Dodge guy since my first new car an '89 Daytona. I loved that car! I've had a bunch of their trucks and have had problems with every one of them. I once saw a signature line that I think many newer Mopar truck owners can attest to: Yeah, it's got a Hemi. And a crappy Dodge transmission....
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you one in a Million, or just a Common Joe?
Replies: 62
Views: 5359

Re: Are you one in a Million, or just a Common Joe?

Well that was interesting.

1 of 38.
Doubt that any have my middle name.

I did what Joe did and tried my Mom's name which is pretty unusual.

Came back at one of 4.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A little Karma jumped up and bit me(Update)
Replies: 32
Views: 1724

Re: OT- A little Karma jumped up and bit me(Update)

I finally got to pick up the Big Dog! The Boys at Westlake Auto Body in Avon, OH did a wonderful job putting her back together! Only thing still on back order is the little center hubs for the front wheels. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/2ndovc/100_4831.jpg Darned Kids! He's still going to ...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - If You have the chance...........Don't !
Replies: 23
Views: 2311

Re: MOVIES - If You have the chance...........Don't !

I saw that another one of Cormac McCarthy's books "The Road" has been made into a movie. Looking forward to that. I had high hopes for that book, thinking it was in the same vein as "Unintended Consequences", "Patriots" and "Light's Out" -- boy, what a disapp...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Modified .410 Shotshell Out Of a .45 Colt (Revisited)
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: OT - Modified .410 Shotshell Out Of a .45 Colt (Revisited)

I made some after that post as well.

Worked pretty well. Was fun too.
I made a couple with BB sized shot as well.

I didn't keep the targets but the results weren't bad.


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - If You have the chance...........Don't !
Replies: 23
Views: 2311

Re: MOVIES - If You have the chance...........Don't !

Well I'll go against the grain as well and admit I enjoyed it too. The book as well. My understanding was that the fight between good and evil men is never ending and in modern society it seems that evil often wins no matter how hard we fight. I saw that another one of Cormac McCarthy's books "...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT all excited!
Replies: 17
Views: 922

Re: OT all excited!

Thin 'em out pal!

I had about 100 of them in front of the house this morning!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - History Without Violence
Replies: 26
Views: 2784

Re: OT - History Without Violence

Unreal! I can't imagine how these sissies are going to turn out. Tell them to read a book about the first or second world war and find out what violence really is. Read about what the Germans did to the jews or the Japanese did to the Chinese and Koreans. The Salem Witch Trials will seem tame in com...
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Your News Stand Now
Replies: 11
Views: 937

Re: On Your News Stand Now

RIHMFIRE wrote:got to find this mag...

+1


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Picked Up My New Toy. (pic.)
Replies: 9
Views: 990

Re: OT - Picked Up My New Toy Tonight. (pic.)

Cool!


You can also get new barrels from Cobra.

I bought a 9mm barrel for my .38spl. I think it was
@ $35.00
I want to get a .32H&R next.

Image

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30/30 bear kill.
Replies: 20
Views: 2676

Re: 30/30 bear kill.

Nice bear and I love that Marlin!

That picture of the bear hanging with the bottle of Mike's on the table is
really making me wish I wasn't in my office right now!!

Nice shooting! :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT - "Crystal Cave of Giants"
Replies: 9
Views: 1517

Re: Way OT - "Crystal Cave of Giants"

Wild!!!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Finally completed custom rifle...it does have a lever
Replies: 24
Views: 1796

Re: OT: Finally completed custom rifle... it does have a lever

Man I love custom Martinis!!

Very nice! Like the caliber choice!

I'm bidding on another action now.
Hope it doesn't go crazy price wise!
I was thinking 38-55 for the next one.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.
Replies: 36
Views: 4975

Re: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.

Oops. Sorry Jason, but the angle made it appear to have the later ramp and hood sight. I see now that it has the standard small ramp and what "looks" like a Lyman No 3, possibly. Three of my .33s have the Lyman No 4, ivory bead hunting front sight, the other has the No 11. No biggie. I tr...
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?
Replies: 19
Views: 1113

Re: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?

Well i was going to go to the range tonight but forgot it was my third anniversery today so that didn't happen.

I'll just have to go tomorrow.

More pressing business this evening :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.
Replies: 36
Views: 4975

Re: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.

Mike, I don't know if you can call it a ramp. There is a base that's about an inch long with a Lyman sight in the dovetail. the front sight is actually longer than the top of the base, that may be what's making it look bigger. I think I'm only the third owner of this rifle and honestly don't think i...
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?
Replies: 19
Views: 1113

Re: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?

Before I started tinkering with the rifle, I would do as Pete suggested. Also, if you are running the rounds through the magazine, don't. Load them one at a time in the chamber. If that doesn't change things, then you can start messing with the rifle. I have another couple loads to try as well. It'...
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?
Replies: 19
Views: 1113

Re: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?

Thanks guys!

I'll try to do that tonight if I get home early enough.

jb 8)

Oh, and it goes low to high..
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?
Replies: 19
Views: 1113

How do you fix Verticle stringing in a lever gun?

Got my new Lyman 66 mounted on my 1886 EL this week and headed off to the range to try some different loads. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/2ndovc/100_4820.jpg I got the rifle sighted in with some 405 Cast GCs at an inch high at 50 yds. Reloaded and the next target the first shot was a litt...
by 2ndovc
Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.
Replies: 36
Views: 4975

Re: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.

Most of us think nothing about dumping 2G's on a nice old levergun :D ---------Sixgun Wow!! :o What recession? :shock: I must be hanging around with the wrong crowd, I can assure you I would think QUITE A BIT about dumping 2G's on a rifle, and that goes for everyone of my acquaintance. How's the ai...
by 2ndovc
Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What I did today
Replies: 14
Views: 877

Re: OT: What I did today

Neat Stuff!

A lost era!



jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which savage 99 to get?
Replies: 23
Views: 6076

Re: Which savage 99 to get?

I got my first 99 (H) just a couple monhts ago. This one is a 30-30 and I just love it and want another one ( or two). I like the 250-3000 since I already reload for it but wouldn't pass up a .303 or .300 Savage. The one I really want is a .22 Savage High Power. here's my 30-30. I have to replace th...
by 2ndovc
Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - FWIW/Leave of Absence...
Replies: 23
Views: 1466

Re: OT - FWIW/Leave of Absence...

86er wrote:Best of luck! If you need anything, just holler.

Same here!


jason 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.
Replies: 36
Views: 4975

Re: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.

I loaded a test round using the .338 FT for the Marlin Express and it jammed up three of my 1886 .33s. They will not enter the mag for some reason, and in one case I had to remove the tube to push the cartridge back out of the rifle. I have no clue why this is, but it sure didn't work for me. I do ...
by 2ndovc
Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.
Replies: 36
Views: 4975

.33 WCF / .338 Reloading Question.

Has anyone tried the New Hornady Flex tip .338s in their .33WCF? Will they expand at .33 speeds or they only going to be good for paper punching? Their web site lists the .338 ME at 2300+ FPS at 100 yds. Considerably faster than a .33WCF Getting frustrated trying to find bullets for the old girl! jb...
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My latest book IS AVAILABLE HARD COVER & SOFT
Replies: 36
Views: 2056

Re: My latest book will debut soon

Joe that's Cool!!

Looking forward to reading it!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?
Replies: 95
Views: 18196

Re: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?

.35 WCF and .33WCF. No factory loadings that I know of (though there is some custom ammo out there) . Have not hunted with either rifle yet. Both are accurate cartridge / rifle combinations. Finding proper bullets has been the most difficult part for the .33 WCF Never really kept track of what they ...
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ML Knives (pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 2068

Re: ML Knives (pics)

Wow, that's neat stuff!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy
Replies: 8
Views: 1338

Re: New Toy

Very Cool!!! And what a steal!!

I can't get enough Model '95s!!


Luck Guy.


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday and Monday Pig hunt
Replies: 18
Views: 1097

Re: Sunday and Monday Pig hunt

Mike,

All I can say is: WOW!

For us flatlanders that sceenery is amazing!!


Like your taste in '95s too!

Image

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R
Replies: 11
Views: 888

Re: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R

Thanks Hobie!


I keep buying and selling 30-30s. Probably have had five or 6 but this one's a keeper.

Just fits right and shoots great.


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R
Replies: 11
Views: 888

Re: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R

I hunt not far from you then. My Cabin is near Bradford, PA.

You are right though. Most of the levers I see are being carried by older guys.

I gotten some odd looks when walking down the trail with a '95 or 1886.

Like they've never seen one before.
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa started young, too! (old photo)
Replies: 12
Views: 834

Re: Grandpa started young, too! (old photo)

Great photo!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT JReed HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Replies: 24
Views: 1332

Re: OT JReed HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Ysabel Kid wrote:Happy Birthday Gunny! :D :D :D

So Jeremy, what did the boys get you?
Good question!!

Happy birthday Jeremy!!!


jason
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R
Replies: 11
Views: 888

Re: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R

That's probably very true!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R
Replies: 11
Views: 888

Re: Price Check on a Savage Model 99R

I thought the Pennsylvania woods were crawling with Savage 99s :D Just about every one I've met that has hunted in PA used a 300 Savage! I got a Savage 99H in 30-30 that my Dad bought for me at the local Gander Mtn. for $249.00 just a couple months ago. I don't if the 99R is that much more rare but ...
by 2ndovc
Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Ford 9N tractor
Replies: 16
Views: 1377

Re: OT Ford 9N tractor

Got tired of pushing snow looking backwards years ago. Got a plow for the truck. I plow in a t shirt and listening to the radio. Still have the 8N ford for the brush mower. I'd check to make sure of the rpm needed is high enough to run a generator. I had an 8N too. Great little tractor for ten acre...
by 2ndovc
Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Results Of Pa. State Champs
Replies: 29
Views: 2389

Re: Results Of Pa. State Champs

Very Cool Dude! I've seen Mr. Kort shoot that marvelous 30-30 before. It's a sight to see! I'm hoping next year it's back in Bradford so I can make it. I get a second weeks vacation next year so no matter where it is I'm gonna go! I had so much fun at the last on I don't want to miss another! jb 8)