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- Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
Probably a case of too much too soon,she probably got the job skating on her Fathers reputation.I think in time she might of had the experience to properly do the job ,now she will have a black mark on her career that will be hard to erase.To be fair to her though being new to the business she was p...
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
A statement by the assistant director says it all “He said he checks the revolver for ammo by opening the hatch and spinning the drum” It is obvious you have people playing with guns that they have no business doing so.They have such a disdain for firearms they refuse to learn the most rudimentary b...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
I think that civil court is where this case will have it s biggest impact.Gross negligence on all counts will result in multiple people being sued which will end in non disclosed settlements after being dragged out in the courts for years to come.That’s what hurts rich people the most they hate bein...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
Hell, I keep my guns loaded unless I am cleaning them or they are stashed in the safe. One gun stays loaded no matter where I put it. An unloaded gun is a pretty poor excuse for a club. But this is real life and Mr. Baldwin's shooting was on a movie set. Very different things. I also keep several l...
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
Sadly in the end the gun will be blamed as they are all evil and should be destroyed.People of course are all blameless and aren t responsible for their actions
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
In this world money talks .The gun will be vilified and the person who pulled the trigger will walk away free as it makes more sense than to actually blame the person who pulled the trigger.All gun laws are based on this way of thinking.There is some irony though that a blatant anti gun person ends ...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
- Replies: 130
- Views: 12231
Re: Another "prop" gun killing
He will probably use this to become the next anti gun poster child spokesperson on TV and the news media.Guns are bad just look what happened to me.I read and don t know if it is true that the movie they are making (produced by Baldwin) was on a low budget and they didn’t t use the standard unionize...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Guy Has Buck Teeth
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1400
Re: This Guy Has Buck Teeth
If I was sharing a camp with a guy like that I d sleep with one eye open and one hand on my gun
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The "Time Out" Generations versus Ours.............
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2652
Re: The "Time Out" Generations versus Ours.............
I got strapped daily pretty hard by one teacher in the second grade.She would pick on kids that parents weren’t well off because she thought that nobody cared about them and nobody would believe them.I was told by her that if I told my parents that it would get worse for me.The strappings only stopp...
- Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 11114
Re: What was the first gun you bought?
Remington nylon 66 ,I was 16
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy arms martini rifle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1179
Re: Navy arms martini rifle
It s a Swiss action martini.It has a groove for scopemounting and a dovetail for a rear sight
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy arms martini rifle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1179
Re: Navy arms martini rifle
I also have my eye on this one in 22 hornet
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy arms martini rifle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1179
Re: Navy arms martini rifle
I would remove the roll over comb as well as I shoot left handed and I also don t like that type of stock
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 5:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy arms martini rifle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1179
Navy arms martini rifle
Just found this for sale a navy arms martini rifle in 45/70.I would love to add it to my collection though if I bought it I think I would shorten the barrel to 26 inches and possibly have the barrel turned half round to lighten the gun up for hunting
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pritchett bullet mould
- Replies: 2
- Views: 537
Pritchett bullet mould
My NOE Pritchett bullet mould arrived today now to get casting.I ve been wanting one for quite awhile to go with my Parker Hale 1861 enfield musketoon
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 musket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1204
Re: Uberti 1873 musket
I know the 45 colt can have blow by when using black powder.It s kind of a mute point anyway as though I would like to have it ,it s just not in the cards for me to buy
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 musket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1204
Re: Uberti 1873 musket
Yes they did and I d rather prefer44/40 myself
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873 musket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1204
Uberti 1873 musket
This just came up for sale man I wish I had the cash Uberti 1873 musket in 45 colt
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Personal demons
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1656
Re: Personal demons
There is an old saying that I think gets it about right for most of us That there is a devil there is no doubt But is he trying to get in or is he trying to get out Life has a way of testing a persons faith in the world.Most of us have flaws in one way or the other and that’s just part of being huma...
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Griffon & Howe m1922 Springfield 22lr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 848
Re: Griffon & Howe m1922 Springfield 22lr
If I bought it my wife would probably end up with it in the divorce settlement
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any flintlock riflemen here?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4155
Re: Any flintlock riflemen here?
I wish he did a jaeger rifle kit
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any flintlock riflemen here?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4155
Re: Any flintlock riflemen here?
My only flinter currently is my Pedersoli Mortimer 12ga though I have been eyeballing the Lyman Great Plains signature series flintlock
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Griffon & Howe m1922 Springfield 22lr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 848
Griffon & Howe m1922 Springfield 22lr
Saw this for sale here in Canada a Griffon and Howe Springfield 22lr ,What a beauty but too much money for me ( $6000 )unless I want to end up living in my truck lol
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Tift.....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 734
Re: The Tift.....
Love the Sewer dept stories reminds me of some of my experiences where I worked.I retired a couple of years ago from working as a pump technician looking after the various sewage pumping stations in the city where I use to live.
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fun with a Sharps
- Replies: 4
- Views: 633
Re: Fun with a Sharps
Yes I do as well.I have four currently ,a Shiloh 1874 military in 45/70,C Sharps 1875 sporter in 45/70 and two Shiloh percussion Sharps a 63 sporter and a 59 carbine.I just ordered a crossno liner for the 45/70s so I can shoot some 22s in them
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gallyon 12 Bore.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1734
Re: Gallyon 12 Bore.
Couldn’t t you get a mould from www.ballmoulds.com over there in the UK .This use to be Jeff Tanners bullet mould company ,I think it’s run by his son now.A .715 round ball will do as well if you don t use a patch and use card and cushion wads instead
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gallyon 12 Bore.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1734
Re: Gallyon 12 Bore.
I ll be taking my Gallyon out this years muzzleloading deer season .Most shots taken at deer in my area are under 50yards so I m not handicapped shooting a smooth bore and the 69round ball can do quite a job on deer
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gallyon 12 Bore.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1734
Re: Gallyon 12 Bore.
Glad you were able to get it,you will have a lot of fun with the Gallyon .
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2556
Re: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
Yes you will be far happier with the gallyon a way better gun for shotgunning.Like I said pick up a 69cal mould and you ll be in business for anything Just like days gone bye when a single barrel shotgun had to do everything. If I can't get the Gallyon I know of another muzzleloader (Ardessa) in 12...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2556
Re: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
Yes you will be far happier with the gallyon a way better gun for shotgunning.Like I said pick up a 69cal mould and you ll be in business for anything
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2556
Re: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
I say go with the gallyon I have one and I think it will be a better choice than the first gun .I had to make up a new ramrod for mine as the previous owner misplaced the original.I use a 69cal mould for mine and plan on taking it out for deer this season
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2556
Re: Getting back into M/Loading.
I have something similar to that my 1851 Swiss Feld Stutzer made by Vollmer
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting back into M/Loading. OR NOT ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2556
Re: Getting back into M/Loading.
Muzzle loading guns has always been my first passion when it comes to guns.Recently I have been trying to resist temptation to purchase this 10 bore rifle by kavanaugh sold locally as it is a pretty pricy piece but would be cool to hunt with.To buy it I would have to sell a few guns off to pay for it
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: KirkD And other Canadians
- Replies: 2
- Views: 717
Re: KirkD And other Canadians
I already saw the eclipse when my wife caught me buying another gun, all of a sudden everything went dark
- Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti win 66 carbine in 22lr
- Replies: 4
- Views: 634
Re: Uberti win 66 carbine in 22lr
Yes they did but I like it with out the side gate as it has a nicer look.It means slower loading as you have to unscrew the mag tube and load but I think the traditional look is worth itScott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:39 am I like that. Didn't the older ones have a side gate for loading the magazine?
- Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti win 66 carbine in 22lr
- Replies: 4
- Views: 634
Uberti win 66 carbine in 22lr
Just picked up this new Uberti 66 carbine last week and I like the improvements made from the early ones made years ago.The old ones had the cut out in the tube with the sliding cover ,brass barrel bands and a skeletonized hammer and had a cheapy quality look to them in my opinion.This is my third 2...
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3782
Re: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”
Three My
Winchester 95 src in 30/06
Browning 1886 sporting rifle in 45/70
Uberti winchester1866 carbine in 22lr
Winchester 95 src in 30/06
Browning 1886 sporting rifle in 45/70
Uberti winchester1866 carbine in 22lr
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11915
Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
You wouldn’t t believe how much a nice hunting rifle it is.It carries like a dream and it is a natural pointing rifle
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New powder horn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1861
Re: New powder horn
This the pattern I m planning on doing with my flat horn when I get to it
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11915
Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
barbarossa wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:48 am Where I live whitetail and black bear are the two main big game animals with moose on a limited draw
basis.Most of the shots are close up under a 100 yards thick brush hunting.
My best hunting rifle for my area is my Browning 1886 sporting rifle in 45/70 what I call my up close and personal rifle
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11915
Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Where I live whitetail and black bear are the two main big game animals with moose on a limited draw basis.Most of the shots are close up under a 100 yards thick brush hunting. My best hunting rifle for my area is my Browning 1886 sporting rifle in 45/70 what I call my up close and personal rifle.Th...
- Mon May 31, 2021 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New powder horn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1861
Re: New powder horn
When I get that horn finished I have this flat horn to carve.I plan on using it with my Pedersoli Mortimer flint 12ga
- Mon May 31, 2021 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New powder horn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1861
- Sun May 30, 2021 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New powder horn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1861
New powder horn
Started making up a new powder horn to take with me for this seasons deer hunt
- Mon May 24, 2021 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TPS M6 scout
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3519
Re: TPS M6 scout
I have heard that the ones manufactured by armalite were the best quality versions and the other ones being a hit or miss scenario
- Mon May 24, 2021 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TPS M6 scout
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3519
- Sat May 22, 2021 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TPS M6 scout
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3519
Re: TPS M6 scout
Personally if one is foraging for small game I don t think a gun having two shots puts you at any disadvantage but if your talking about playing Rambo or fighting the Zombie apocalypse then I might agree with you
- Fri May 21, 2021 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TPS M6 scout
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3519
Re: TPS M6 scout
The TPS version takes down like the Springfield version with the exception that is has a captured takedown pin so it can t be lost and both pieces separate. I have never had a problem with the trigger on these .The gun came with full chokes so before I shoot slugs I m going to have to get the cylind...
- Fri May 21, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TPS M6 scout
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3519
TPS M6 scout
Just picked up a TPS M6 scout over /under 410 and have to say I am impressed with the quality .I chose the 410 version as I already have a nice Springfield m6 in 22/410 and wanted a 410 double for bunny hunting so this should fill the bill for that purpose.The only thing I d change is the rear sight...
- Sat May 15, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom made soper style action in 357
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1096
Re: Custom made soper style action in 357
The lever by the trigger guard is the ejector