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by rock-steady
Fri May 16, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Victory is Mine. [ALL SHOT UP]
Replies: 30
Views: 3084

Re: Victory is Mine. [110% Levergun Content]

She has a cross bolt safety, so that places her at [edit] serial confirms 1972.
Didn't marlin add the crossbolt safety circa 1983?

A Marlin 39A is a treasure!
by rock-steady
Fri May 16, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: in search for the perfect biscuit
Replies: 37
Views: 2560

Re: in search for the perfect biscuit

Great pics, ndnchf! Love the cast iron for biscuits. Now pass the Mayhaw Jelly!
by rock-steady
Mon May 12, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dutch Ovens and other Cast Iron cookware
Replies: 28
Views: 2646

Re: Dutch Ovens and other Cast Iron cookware

I cook supper outside in a dutch oven about two or three times a week. Like this past Saturday evening. I used my 10" DO. My sweet little Mama brought me some freshly dug new potatoes from her garden. I put a double handful in the DO with a chopped Vidalia onion and a chopped green bell pepper,...
by rock-steady
Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your current long gun of choice ?
Replies: 86
Views: 8333

Re: Your current long gun of choice ?

My new favorite is a H&R Handi Rifle in 357 Maximum.
by rock-steady
Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let it be
Replies: 38
Views: 5447

Re: Let it be

That's it....y'all need to see a doctor. :o

The Mountain Doctor. His nurse is Pretty Polly, his tonic Mounatin Dew.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42CkSdQX ... detailpage

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by rock-steady
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let it be
Replies: 38
Views: 5447

Re: Let it be

+6

Nothing can make me change a radio station faster than that Beatles caterwauling.

Bluegrass and Appalachian Mountain Music for me, these days.
by rock-steady
Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interest in 22 hornet...
Replies: 36
Views: 4239

Re: Interest in 22 hornet...

I had a Ruger M77/22 Hornet for a while. I bought it brand new when they first come out. It shot OK with the 45gr SP bullets. I killed six whitetails and two wild hogs with it. I did find a load that shot .5" five shot groups at 100yds. I used the Sierra 52gr BTSP, H110 and a small pistol prime...
by rock-steady
Mon Nov 11, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Queen's Quandary...
Replies: 23
Views: 1845

Re: Queen's Quandary...

Why, yes. Yes I do.

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Cathead Biscuits
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by rock-steady
Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Queen's Quandary...
Replies: 23
Views: 1845

Re: Queen's Quandary...

No Grits or Catheads? What?
by rock-steady
Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove
Replies: 26
Views: 2826

Re: Lonesome Dove

I still can't watch the part where Blue Duck kills Roscoe and the kids. :cry:

I'm always fascinated by the spectral Deets leading P.I. back to the herd. :shock:
by rock-steady
Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome old Lever Gun Picture......
Replies: 20
Views: 2349

Re: Awesome old Lever Gun Picture......

Jackalopes may not seem like much when its just one or two of 'em. But when there a a dozen or more in a pack and all riled up......you need to watch out.
by rock-steady
Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dove Hunting
Replies: 24
Views: 2163

Re: Dove Hunting

A few years ago, I started using a Rem 870 Wingmaster in 20 gauge for doves.


I found out I could miss them with a 20ga just as good as I could with a 12ga.

:shock:
by rock-steady
Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: choice of shotguns
Replies: 28
Views: 4029

Re: choice of shotguns

The only thing better than a Remington 870 12 gauge is.....two Remington 870's.

(and a few hundred shells for each)
by rock-steady
Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dreams
Replies: 17
Views: 830

Re: Dreams

I was with Shelby the Swampman in the jet boat in the high back water of a swamp. We were ating wild muscadines from a vine and waiting on someone in another boat. Shelby was eating the muscadines seeds and all. I was spitting out the seeds 'cause they give me the belly-ache. Then the other boat was...
by rock-steady
Wed May 22, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1928 Mossberg Model B Trapper Special ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1239

1928 Mossberg Model B Trapper Special ?

My friend has inherited a Mossberg Model B Trapper Special .22 Rimfire single shot rifle. Where can he find a replacement wood stock? This one is broken right where the take-down screw is at the forearm. It's a neat old rifle and he wants to fix it up and keep as a momento of his Grandpaw. http://oa...
by rock-steady
Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 mag Low wall
Replies: 11
Views: 1522

Re: 357 mag Low wall

I'm on the single-shot 357 Maximum bandwagon....at least I will be as soon as I can find some 357 Max brass. Would reaming the Low Wall to 357 max be an option?
by rock-steady
Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloading the 357 Maximum
Replies: 4
Views: 461

Handloading the 357 Maximum

I have some questions about handloading the 357 Maximum for use in a rifle.

What is the correct primer to use? Small rifle or small magnum pistol?

Also, anyone use the 357 Max in a Handi-Rifle? Will it shoot cast boolits accurately?
by rock-steady
Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damage Control
Replies: 10
Views: 560

Damage Control

I was doing a little Spring cleaning out at the barn today. I had some cardboard boxes of cast bullets stacked neatly on a vertical shelf in one corner. When I touched a box of 500 Laser-Cast .30cal 170gr FP's, the box crumbled to dust. Termites, yes, termites had come up from the ground between the...
by rock-steady
Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brrrrrrr... It is c-c-c-cold... It's SO cold that...
Replies: 16
Views: 1727

Re: Brrrrrrr... It is c-c-c-cold... It's SO cold that...

It's 76 degrees and we're still fighting mosquitos. It doesn't look like we will have a winter this year.

PS. bulldog1935, the picture of the "Cypress Tunnels" looks just like the river in the movie Rio Lobo; the scene where Sgt. Tuscarora knock John Wayne off his horse. 8)
by rock-steady
Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: annoucement
Replies: 44
Views: 2645

Re: annoucement

When you hit paydirt, cast a gold Keith 429421 bullet for a souvenir! :o
by rock-steady
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Christmas Rifle
Replies: 9
Views: 1006

Re: The Christmas Rifle

Thanks again.

Merry Christmas! :D
by rock-steady
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tommorrow's the day!
Replies: 18
Views: 654

Re: Tommorrow's the day!

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by rock-steady
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: geneology
Replies: 27
Views: 1804

Re: geneology

I'm an eleventh generation American. My ancestor came over from England in 1635 as an indentured servant. My kin has fought in all of this country's wars. i found one ancestor who was a Colonel in the Revolutionary War. He was in a cavalry unit from Georgia; the Effingham Reg't M Light Horse.....he ...
by rock-steady
Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one of the good guys
Replies: 19
Views: 920

Re: one of the good guys

He should have retired 43 years ago. Now, if we could get a few more of the dinosaurs to retire. No more lifetime political careers. One term and you go back home.
by rock-steady
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new truck?
Replies: 18
Views: 1515

Re: My new truck?

How 'bout an amphibious SUV?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf5m2cKu0IU
by rock-steady
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preparing for winter blues...
Replies: 22
Views: 1497

Re: Preparing for winter blues...

What is this "winter" of which you speak? It's 77 degrees with 96% humidity here. :(
by rock-steady
Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun
Replies: 28
Views: 2402

Re: Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun

http://www.gunblast.com/NASGW2012.htm

Look at the second video.

I would love to have one in 10 gauge.
by rock-steady
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10 gauge buckshot advice
Replies: 18
Views: 853

Re: 10 gauge buckshot advice

FLINT, another option for some 10GA Buckshot would be to go to BPI and get a 10 Gauge Roll Crimper, some over-shot cards and 8lbs of 00Buck. You could carefully cut the folds off a 3 1/2" turkey load, replace the turkey shot with the same weight of buckshot, place an overshot card on top of the...
by rock-steady
Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10 gauge buckshot advice
Replies: 18
Views: 853

Re: 10 gauge buckshot advice

Cheaper Than Dirt shows some in stock...


http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/75849
by rock-steady
Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .500 S&W anyone?
Replies: 21
Views: 2292

Re: .500 S&W anyone?

I'm using the Lee 440gr cast from wheelweights and lubed with alox. I use a reduced charge of Unique for a mild recoiling load. A 440gr lead boolit with a huge meplat at about 1,200 fps is heap good deer medicine.
by rock-steady
Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawpaws and a 44-40
Replies: 30
Views: 2404

Re: Pawpaws and a 44-40

:lol: We got another version down here.

"Way down yonder in the fork of the branch,
the jaybirds whistle and the buzzards dance!"

:lol:
by rock-steady
Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawpaws and a 44-40
Replies: 30
Views: 2404

Re: Pawpaws and a 44-40

Great pictures! I listen to a radio station in East Tennesse often. They play the "Paw Paw" song ever now and then. Where, oh where is pretty little Susie? Where, oh where is pretty little Susie? Where, oh where is pretty little Susie? Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch. Come on, boys [o...
by rock-steady
Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10 gauge 2 7/8" Buckshot Loads !
Replies: 16
Views: 2863

Re: 10 gauge 2 7/8" Buckshot Loads !

A suggestion to tighten those patterns would be to try an over-shot card and a roll crimp. I only use factory 3 1/2" 00's in my 10 gauge, but in the 12 gauge I have noticed better patterns using a roll crimp. BPI has most everything for shotshell reloaders.


http://www.ballisticproducts.com/
by rock-steady
Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot dogs: Grilled or boiled/steamed?
Replies: 72
Views: 10600

Re: Hot dogs: Grilled or boiled/steamed?

I place a cast iron skillet on the grill and add some chopped onion and a couple of chopped jalepenos and some butter. While the onions and peppers are saute'n, I grilll the hot dogs 'til they split open. Then put the weenees in the skillet with the onion&jalapenos and pour a can of hotdog chili...
by rock-steady
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got out of the 10/22 business today
Replies: 49
Views: 4729

Re: Got out of the 10/22 business today

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The Henry Youth model weighs only 4.5lbs. That's what I would like to have for a pack/canoe rifle.
by rock-steady
Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secrets of the Houston Warehouse
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: Secrets of the Houston Warehouse

Amazing. Thanks for posting. A great read on a Hurricane Day. i
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove 1989
Replies: 41
Views: 4868

Re: Lonesome Dove 1989

A few years back, we were vacationing in a cabin near the Great Smoky Mountains and got snowed in. After most of the day spent playing with the kids outside in the snow, we settled in by the fire and watched Lonesome Dove from start to finish. The kids had never seen it and were thoroughly engrossed...
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shipping cost!
Replies: 18
Views: 1605

Re: shipping cost!

I ordered an 8-point crimp starter for my MEC 600 Jr. The part was $4.00 and shipping was $4.75. The envelope it came in would fit in your shirt pocket.
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fried Green....
Replies: 21
Views: 2307

Re: Fried Green....

Fried green 'nanners??? Ain't that what killed Elvis?

:shock:
by rock-steady
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drunken Bears.
Replies: 9
Views: 1466

Re: Drunken Bears.

The carnage was discovered by Mr Borthen Nilsen’s mother and grandmother when they returned to the family-owned 26-square foot hut in Jarfjord in Finnmarken.
How much carnage can you cram in a 26 square foot hut anyway? :oops:
by rock-steady
Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: trailgun power
Replies: 26
Views: 2081

Re: trailgun power

If I'm only totin' a handgun in the woods camping or canoeing, the minimum is a 357 Ruger GP100 4". I put a Hogue Grip and lanyard loop on it incase I capsize. I would never go down the river without a weapon.
by rock-steady
Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perryville Battlefield
Replies: 6
Views: 942

Re: Perryville Battlefield

I found this..at... http://www.bcooper.aaahosting.net/page2.html •Mary Elisabeth Conley's other brother Jessie Conley was a Private in Thomas' Legion, Co. A. He was killed in action in 1863. and http://www.newrivernotes.com/cw_nc/haywood.htm COMPANY E, LOVE'S REGIMENT, THOMAS' LEGION NOTE: Haywood c...
by rock-steady
Wed May 30, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
Replies: 80
Views: 8521

Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?

That dang pettifoggin' lawyer Perry Cline seems like the instigator of a lot of the problems. People must have been tougher back then. To kill some one, they have to stab them multiple times and then shoot them a few times.
by rock-steady
Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me, or is reloading getting expensive?
Replies: 27
Views: 2868

Re: Is it just me, or is reloading getting expensive?

everthing is going up.........
The value of our dollar is going down. Things cost more because the dollar is worth less.
by rock-steady
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 in 1
Replies: 34
Views: 2623

Re: 3 in 1

Turn in your man card immediately. Report to the cosmestic aisle for all your feminine needs.

:oops:
by rock-steady
Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Bob (the original Bad Bob, the mean one)
Replies: 7
Views: 1007

Bad Bob (the original Bad Bob, the mean one)

Sorry if this has been posted before, but it still cracks me up!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubjIc3qLPds
by rock-steady
Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most amazing B-17 ever
Replies: 27
Views: 3098

Re: Most amazing B-17 ever

Wow! :shock:
by rock-steady
Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Campsite Cooking
Replies: 31
Views: 3646

Re: OT Campsite Cooking

I grew up eating hot peppers. My 76 yo father still eats a pepper of some kind with every meal. I remember my first habanero. I was helping a little old lady with some home repairs when she asked me if I liked hot peppers. I said sure and she handed me a little orange pumpkin shaped pepper. I popped...