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by 765x53
Thu May 05, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Expensive deer
Replies: 8
Views: 863

Re: Expensive deer

wvfarrier wrote: Thu May 05, 2022 12:55 pm Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Im not sure how legal a "world wide" hunting ban is though
? :?
by 765x53
Sun May 01, 2022 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old green dot.
Replies: 19
Views: 1515

Re: Good old green dot.

I've never played with GreenDot. Went straight from 700X to RedDot... The Scotsman in me looking for economy! :D And a cleaner burn. That's been over 35 years ago... and I don't know if I obtained that cleaner load... :oops: For a clean burn you can't beat Hodgson clays. Might not pass the Scotsmen...
by 765x53
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old green dot.
Replies: 19
Views: 1515

Re: Good old green dot.

Green Dot was always my favorite for trap and light to moderate field loads. Noticeably milder recoil than Red Dot.
by 765x53
Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: al48
Replies: 10
Views: 902

Re: al48

I always start out, set for heavy loads and let the gun tell me if it is a light load. Saves the gun and saves my shoulder.
by 765x53
Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
Replies: 31
Views: 2432

Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo

I don’t get the war on raccoons some of you have. I have never had them do anything to me. I have killed some when hunting. Caught one live once. I have just watched most. But I have never had them tear up anything or kill chickens. And they live pretty much everywhere around here. Buy a hunting or...
by 765x53
Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
Replies: 31
Views: 2432

Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo

I put out extra cat food for them. I like having them around to eat the slugs off of my sidewalk.
by 765x53
Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2548

Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....

Don't care much for noise of any kind without poetry or a story.
For a story it is hard to beat Marty Robbins. For poignant poetry Towens Van Zandt.
For real modern cowboy tunes Corb Lund.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zprRZ2wFQD4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nk8-MqnHlw
by 765x53
Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tom Mix on a Henderson motorcycle
Replies: 25
Views: 2049

Re: Tom Mix on a Henderson motorcycle

Pitchy wrote: Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:20 pm Also he was a pall bearer at Earp`s funeral and wept they say, pretty dern cool dude. :)
It gets me how depending where ya live people act, around here if you dressed like that and rode a bike they`ed laugh at ya.
That is what the .45 is for. :D
by 765x53
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Engineers
Replies: 13
Views: 1063

Re: Understanding Engineers

In most plants, engineers are the guys who make all of the cutesy signs for the safety campaigns.
by 765x53
Sun Mar 20, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-lubing bullets...?
Replies: 13
Views: 1277

Re: Re-lubing bullets...?

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:07 pm I would just dump them into a cottage cheese tub with a good squirt of Lee Liquid Alox, tumble, let dry, load and shoot.
The only lube I use for all cast bullets, pistol, rifle and muzzle loader although I use the dip method for the rifle bullets.
by 765x53
Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armed Forces "Communication Breakdown"
Replies: 5
Views: 655

Re: Armed Forces "Communication Breakdown"

In the Navy, "seaman" is a rank.
In the Army it is an MOS.
by 765x53
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magazine mania
Replies: 12
Views: 1071

Re: Magazine mania

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Oops! I misread the title. :)
by 765x53
Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery Pocket .32 Revolver
Replies: 9
Views: 803

Re: Mystery Pocket .32 Revolver

The grip shape looks like a match for the inletting, also.
by 765x53
Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Security Six
Replies: 5
Views: 528

Re: Ruger Security Six

Search ebay for a set of Herrett "Shooting Stat" grips. They show up regularly. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144431320238 They were made for both early and late grip frames. They tame recoil and improve double-action shooting. They can often be had for less than a Tyler adapter. In fact here i...
by 765x53
Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading gate spring
Replies: 15
Views: 935

Re: Loading gate spring

I agree with this thread endorsing the Henry design. :)
by 765x53
Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does your wife know you too well?
Replies: 4
Views: 572

Does your wife know you too well?

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by 765x53
Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why dont NAA Arms
Replies: 10
Views: 964

Re: Why dont NAA Arms

Charter arms calls it the "Undercoverette". https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercoverette
I am satisfied with my H&R/NEF https://www.gunbroker.com/item/922896333
by 765x53
Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship
Replies: 38
Views: 3085

Re: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship

Les Staley wrote: Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:22 am I’m not a whiskey drinker, but if that whiskey froze, I doubt it would be any good …………
Most vodka drinkers I know, store it in the deep freeze.
by 765x53
Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, here it is...the truth
Replies: 15
Views: 1345

Re: Well, here it is...the truth

Never mind the gun registry. If you ever bought a hunting license, subscribed to an outdoor magazine, or purchased .22 ammo between 1968 and 1986, you have been on the list all along.
by 765x53
Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Altoids candy box survival boxes
Replies: 25
Views: 2224

Re: Altoids candy box survival boxes

Useful little boxes. I wish I didn't have to buy the candy to get them.
by 765x53
Thu Jan 27, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The other end of the resolver spectrum
Replies: 28
Views: 1848

Re: The other end of the resolver spectrum

Does anyone remember the "9mm Federal"? I believe Charter arms was the only company to make a revolver for it.
I think it was simply a hot loaded .38 short Colt. An interesting concept.
by 765x53
Sun Jan 23, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
Replies: 28
Views: 3476

Re: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?

They used to make non drill & tap clamp on scope mounts for both Benjamin and Sheridan pumps. I have one on my old Benjamin that was for a Sheridan, but only needed a little file work to the back edge to clearance it to fit my Benjamin. Wonder if any of the airgun outlets still sell those clamp...
by 765x53
Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
Replies: 28
Views: 3476

Re: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?

They used to make non drill & tap clamp on scope mounts for both Benjamin and Sheridan pumps. I have one on my old Benjamin that was for a Sheridan, but only needed a little file work to the back edge to clearance it to fit my Benjamin. Wonder if any of the airgun outlets still sell those clamp...
by 765x53
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin marauder 30-30
Replies: 7
Views: 877

Re: Marlin marauder 30-30

Did the Marlin Marauder have a "Marauder only" serial number prefix? A few years ago, one was at a local gun shop and the dealers said it was a fake as it did not have the Y,Z, or W prefix. According to him a few others the barrel was cut down to either 16.25" or 16.50", but did...
by 765x53
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If your packages are delayed....
Replies: 7
Views: 894

Re: If your packages are delayed....

The Pinkertons knew how to handle that.
by 765x53
Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
Replies: 28
Views: 3476

Re: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?

To maintain the seals, always store the rifle with two pumps of pressure.
by 765x53
Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bury my heart
Replies: 13
Views: 1402

Re: Bury my heart

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by 765x53
Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Rifle Idea
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Re: 1873 Rifle Idea

There may be many different forms of titanium. What little titanium I had experience with, was soft as butter to drill and brittle as glass to bend.
by 765x53
Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Theodoric of York, Medieval physician
Replies: 5
Views: 634

Re: Theodoric of York, Medieval physician

It is amazing that many "Doctors" are still proscribing the bland diet for ulcers. I guess the pharma salesmen haven't been telling them about the latest findings. :roll:
by 765x53
Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yay or Nay
Replies: 8
Views: 939

Re: Yay or Nay

Rub in some linseed oil and wipe it off. You're good.
by 765x53
Sun Dec 26, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper English
Replies: 18
Views: 1507

Proper English

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by 765x53
Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BS on Gunbroker
Replies: 27
Views: 2221

Re: BS on Gunbroker

I've made 1 purchase off GB, they were very happy to take my CC# but they didn't ship it. After 6 days I finally called the dealer. They claimed they shipped it, I didn't get tracking info, they didn't have it either. Seems they put it in the vault and forgot about it... I much prefer Guns Internat...
by 765x53
Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Movie ( Western )
Replies: 18
Views: 2578

Re: Christmas Movie ( Western )

There was an earlier version with Walter Brennan. It looks like it may be just as good or better.
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/13195/t ... s#overview
by 765x53
Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BS on Gunbroker
Replies: 27
Views: 2221

Re: BS on Gunbroker

Just this morning, I turned down what seemed a bargain, for the same reason.
by 765x53
Sun Dec 19, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What? What did you say?
Replies: 30
Views: 2699

Re: What? What did you say?

Tinnitus is my friend. When the grandkids get noisy, I put in ear plugs and listen to tinnitus. Nice for napping. Sort of like playing a recording of ocean surf. Or cicada's. Mine sounds like spring peepers. I first noticed it one evening while enjoying their chorus then, realized there was snow on...
by 765x53
Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: real pemmican is my question
Replies: 3
Views: 706

Re: real pemmican is my question

It's more commonly called Fruit Cake.
Here is another version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_vLuMobHCI&t=104s
by 765x53
Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love osage
Replies: 12
Views: 1558

Re: I love osage

I just wish I could find some. I visit the (grizz cubs) in TX fairly regularly, and the only place I see it is in woodcraft. I would like to find some windfall or pulled posts or fence line clearing for something I could take home in the round to process for knife and pistol scales, and tool handle...
by 765x53
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love osage
Replies: 12
Views: 1558

Re: I love osage

Local duck call makers often use the underground portion of old osage fence posts. They often polish to a beautiful OD green color.
by 765x53
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you make your chili?
Replies: 36
Views: 3396

Re: How do you make your chili?

fatboy wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:52 am NO BEANS!!!!!
Bob
Without beans it's not chili.
It's topping for spaghetti red.
by 765x53
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you make your chili?
Replies: 36
Views: 3396

Re: How do you make your chili?

My maternal Grandfather, Great Grandfather and one of my uncles all made a living from chili. Unfortunately the family recipe is lost. Mom never made it because to her it was a two day project of mixing and grinding spices, chopping and cooking meat. and cooking beans. I grew up eating brick chili f...
by 765x53
Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It happens...
Replies: 10
Views: 1088

Re: It happens...

In a moral society, cops are second responders.
by 765x53
Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/25/1415 St. Crispin’s day and Agincourt
Replies: 10
Views: 1205

Re: 10/25/1415 St. Crispin’s day and Agincourt

If anyone hasn't seen it, here is the best rendition ever filmed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-yZNMWFqvM
by 765x53
Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They're wearing pearls?
Replies: 19
Views: 1703

Re: They're wearing pearls?

During the past election, women wearing pearls with a T-shirt was a show of support for Kalamidia Harris.
Maybe these guys are the anti-"Lets Go Brandon" crowd.
by 765x53
Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British Military Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 2625

Re: British Military Revolvers

I regret that my mother's Webley was sold at auction when she moved to an apartment and I went off to collage to attempt to evade the draft. It was a polished blue civilian finished .38. It had over-sized checkered wood grips which concealed a round butt grip-frame. I suspect that the grips were a w...
by 765x53
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1920
Replies: 12
Views: 2020

Re: 1920

Mothers Day was established in 1914.
Gas stations were well established by 1920.
The Model T had been on the road for eleven years.
The 48 star flag became official in 1912.
I believe the year was more like 1900 or 1910.
by 765x53
Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg Gun Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 583

Re: Mossberg Gun Parts

308magtip wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 3:58 pm Anyone needing Mossberg or parts interchangeable with Mossbergs Halvin Sales is the first place to look. Very good experences with them..
https://www.havlinsales.com/
by 765x53
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial
Replies: 17
Views: 2904

Re: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial

I guess I triggered all the jail house lawyers. :D
by 765x53
Sat Oct 09, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial
Replies: 17
Views: 2904

Re: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial

PriseDeFer wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:35 am "Any help on year and value would be great."

Maybe not so great. Serial removed, value zero.
Pre- 1968, no problem for a long gun.