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by handirifle
Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custommade cat-fur coats
Replies: 30
Views: 2614

Re: Custommade cat-fur coats

Well to quote that page and PETA's comments "These cats are living beings and all living beings are equal to Mother Earth. I hope she goes to jail for a very long time” , well for PETA and anyone else that thinks swinging from a tree or many years in prison is ample punishment, all I can say is...
by handirifle
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Anyone Wanting a Carry Handle For Their Winchester 92/94
Replies: 8
Views: 1402

Re: For Anyone Wanting a Carry Handle For Their Winchester 9

It's good to see I'm not the only one that thinks it's a good idea. Here's mine I made back in 2013. On Sunday, ‎July ‎28, ‎2013, ‏‎10:49:17 PM to be exact. http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n82/handirifle/bigboreproject4.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n82/handirifle/scoutmount2.jpg I poste...
by handirifle
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things I find amazing.....please add to the list
Replies: 72
Views: 7086

Re: Things I find amazing.....please add to the list

Word of warning on cheap gas prices. Less at the pump, less $$ coming in for the tax collector(s). They /will/ be looking for other avenues to make up the difference. With more people driving more fuel efficient cars, along with fewer miles being driven overall in the state, California is now looki...
by handirifle
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things I find amazing.....please add to the list
Replies: 72
Views: 7086

Re: Things I find amazing.....please add to the list

I am amazed....

That when Hillary campaigned against BHO she asked the question, "When that critical call comes in to the White House at 2 AM, who do you want to be there to answer it"?

Odd thing is about Benghazi, is the call came in and NEITHER one answered!!!!!!
by handirifle
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best semiauto 12-gauge for Home Defense...?
Replies: 36
Views: 4095

Re: Best semiauto 12-gauge for Home Defense...?

My daughter stands about 5'3", weighs about 105 soaking wet, and had me set up her (yes hers) Mossberg 20ga pump with a pistol grip instead of a buttstock. Her first shot tore it right out of her hands. Slightly weak hands. That said, I would NOT want to be up against her with a 45 ACP Glock in...
by handirifle
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Historic English Law:
Replies: 19
Views: 2610

Re: Historic English Law:

Rules like that make those churches a prime spot for another religious group to show up unexpectedly, loaded down with explosive shirts.
by handirifle
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
Replies: 41
Views: 4225

Re: Trapping and those opposed to fur.

765x53 wrote:When I call fur an infinitely renewable resource, obviously it requires proper management as a crop of nature.
Missouri has had seasons and proscribed methods for hunting and trapping of furbearers since 1937.
Seasons, yes, but limits, no.
by handirifle
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, #1 and #2 Have Been Indentified; #3 Possibly Found
Replies: 28
Views: 2841

Re: Ok, #1 and #2 Have Been Indentified; #3 Possibly Found

Griff
Sorry to hear about your run of bad. Hopefully nothing new for a LONG time.
by handirifle
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
Replies: 41
Views: 4225

Re: Trapping and those opposed to fur.

For the OP the only part of your comment I would take ANY issue with, is they are not necessarily self sustaining. Like we saw in the past with bison, and carrier pigeons, a species can be hunted or trapped to extinction. MOST states didn't used to have limits on most furbearers. I know some like be...
by handirifle
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
Replies: 41
Views: 4225

Re: Trapping and those opposed to fur.

Bridger, What are coon hides going for? this is under my deer corn feeder at night. they have gone through about $150 in corn this season. Maybe I can recoup some of that. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/NateKJ/misc/SUNP0039_zpsfcb11b85.jpg I happen to have gotten rough idea, on prices, but...
by handirifle
Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe illegal....
Replies: 18
Views: 1554

Re: Maybe illegal....

Heck, even here in Kommiefornia we can use lights with certain restrictions.

That fox is as big as our desert coyotes. Nice going.
by handirifle
Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.
Replies: 13
Views: 2231

Re: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.

[quote="Canuck Bob"]My TJ has two options, radio and cruise control. No AC is a pain occasionally but not necessary in our climate. Idrove some Brit stuff for years. We cringed if anything used a switch. Lucas, invented intermittent wipers and headlights![/ quote] Yea but it wasn't intenti...
by handirifle
Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.
Replies: 13
Views: 2231

Re: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.

them new-fangled cars with power stuff this-n-that ...... the only power thingies in my BMW are under the hood ...... http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh614/carlmyphotobucket/BMW/BlueIceCafe__04NOV2013__1.jpg Cheers, Carl Carl, You're not one of "those guys" that need 2 parking spaces ...
by handirifle
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming?
Replies: 19
Views: 1432

Re: Global warming?

Oh yea, oops, wrong end. Too late anyway, the Chinese did yet another bailout.
by handirifle
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Global warming?
Replies: 19
Views: 1432

Global warming?

I wonder how many folks on here are aware that the ship that has been stuck for some time in the Antarctic sea ice, was there on a scientific mission to support the polar ice cap melting due to "climate change". Of some 41 news reports on the situation, only one has mentioned their true mi...
by handirifle
Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bumm shoulder update
Replies: 19
Views: 2630

Re: Bumm shoulder update

My prayers are out for ya. I went through even more of a shoulder surgery than that myself, almost one year ago to the day. Don't know your age r condition, but by Feb, I was done with physical therapy. My Ortho Doc said it was nothing short of amazing, ( I said it was the power of prayer, which I n...
by handirifle
Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot Water VS Diesel Fuel
Replies: 37
Views: 2649

Re: Hot Water VS Diesel Fuel

Now THAT was impressive. Didn't know JD made a 4 wheel rototiller though! :D I know that steamer had tons of weight on it, but the tread on its tires was no where near as aggressive as those on the JD. I doubt moving that chain would have made any difference either. I am most surprised the JD didn't...
by handirifle
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CVA 32 cal
Replies: 32
Views: 3371

Re: CVA 32 cal

Perry are you still legal to use lead in cali For a little while, as far as hunting goes. Target is still good. So far :x Perry, Should you decide that you can not live with the fact it is a southpaw shooter, let me get on the top of the list of "southpaws" who will relieve you of the bur...
by handirifle
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got a bone to pick with you Yanks!!
Replies: 43
Views: 2453

Re: I got a bone to pick with you Yanks!!

I figure most of the morons in those BF battles were also lined up to vote for the moron in the White House. They go from the freebie line to the black Friday line. Sure glad marketing people have this all figured out. Of course if black Friday were cancelled they would riot and get it free anyway. ...
by handirifle
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Binoculars?
Replies: 28
Views: 2041

Re: Which Binoculars?

I have 10x50 Leupold Windriver.......Perfectly clear, very bright, and completely weather proof for over ten years...... I had a pair of Windriver's 10x25 compacts and the focus was never quite right. Finally sent them back to Leupold, along with my scope for another issue. They sent me back a new ...
by handirifle
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Cold Front on its way, bundle up.
Replies: 20
Views: 1053

Re: Canadian Cold Front on its way, bundle up.

Yea our overnight temps have been in the mid teens lately, and that's on the central coast of CA!!!!! Plus the weatherman for local weather tell us that Canadian storm is gonna make it colder. You guys up north must be getting hammered. I just wish we could get moisture. We are in the 4th year of li...
by handirifle
Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and elk
Replies: 65
Views: 8204

Re: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and e

To me I would defer to what some of the best woods hunters I can recall ever reading about used, the Gamemaster (or the 7xx designatoer of it's day) in 30-06, and 180gr round nose bullets. For weight and simplicity, I would get one in 308. To ME the pump action is the most natural action repeater th...
by handirifle
Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Safe For Real Riflemen
Replies: 34
Views: 2942

Re: A Safe For Real Riflemen

That thing should have it's own zip code.
by handirifle
Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-14, M1 Carbine, M1 Garand
Replies: 66
Views: 3639

Re: M-14, M1 Carbine, M1 Garand

I own all 3 of these rifles (2 M1A's) and love them all. Haven't owned an AR in years and probably won't again. I will probably offend many but I just don't drink the AR cool-aid. It's had more updates, money spent, and excuses than is believable but in the end is still a .223. If that much effort ...
by handirifle
Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Turkey Day Fellars
Replies: 13
Views: 1106

Re: Happy Turkey Day Fellars

Gobble gobble.....you too Pitchy

By the way, for those with little kids/grandkids the cartoon movie about the turkeys is pretty cute. Took our 11yr old granddaughter to it.
by handirifle
Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two people with too much time on their hands...
Replies: 10
Views: 725

Re: Two people with too much time on their hands...

What I find amazing is that there doesn't seem to be any 'pause' in the rotation of the copper tubes, which I assume are just being shot 'through' by a short-barreled 10/22 inside the case. If that is true, then there is some seriously accurate timing going on there - kind of reminds me of the way ...
by handirifle
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JFK - Ballistic evidence - 1 shooter
Replies: 111
Views: 8131

Re: JFK - Ballistic evidence - 1 shooter

Interesting for someone to post a solid opinion on something that clearly isn't resolved in the eyes of millions, and get upset when others disagree. personally I haven't trusted government "official" statements for many years. Especially after working for the feds for almost 27 years and ...
by handirifle
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JFK - Ballistic evidence - 1 shooter
Replies: 111
Views: 8131

Re: JFK - Ballistic evidence - 1 shooter

Boy this is lively debate. A good one. I am in the "jury's still out" category. I will say this for those wondering about the brain matter going on the trunk. Set up a watermelon on the center of a long table and shoot it with a 30-30 rifle (similar ballistics). I guarantee there will be m...
by handirifle
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Think I'll Have This Tattooed On My Forehead
Replies: 24
Views: 1329

Re: I Think I'll Have This Tattooed On My Forehead

Mescalero wrote:Having met you in person,I will concede that you have a large forehead.
But you will never get all that on there.

Now that's just mean, funny, but mean. :D
by handirifle
Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying a used motorcycle... What should I know?
Replies: 37
Views: 1992

Re: Buying a used motorcycle... What should I know?

I am 60, and been riding off and on since I was 15, in South Carolina. I actually had my MC license at 15. My most recent one was a Honda XL600. I was after a 250 for emergency riding mainly but the 600 was a good price. I found out why after buying it. My suggestions Don't buy an OLD bike, no mater...
by handirifle
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1 carbine and cartridge
Replies: 80
Views: 7259

Re: M1 carbine and cartridge

Mr. Handi Rifle, If you notice, I have close to 7,000 posts and it a safe bet to say that a third of them have been of the nature of me imparting 40 years of knowledge to those in need. Many of the answers I have given have cost me plenty of loot (money) and time in order to get that knowledge. I g...
by handirifle
Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1 carbine and cartridge
Replies: 80
Views: 7259

Re: M1 carbine and cartridge

Kalifornia.....mmmm...need anything else answered? Oh, and I'm sure you were born with gun and cartridge knowledge? A simple answer like AJM749's would have helped him a lot more. For the OP, if you stay within the design parameters of the gun it WILL perform reliably. Like the mini 14's (I have 2)...
by handirifle
Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alaska sucks because
Replies: 25
Views: 2809

Re: Alaska sucks because

They have either the highest or second highest suicide rate per 100,000 depending on the year. Only Wyoming has a .1 higher rate, and then it was just for 2010. Hmm, California with all it's problems has a rate of 10.5 per 100,000. If only CA had that statistic limited to it's politicians... mostly...
by handirifle
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My "bug out" transport!
Replies: 37
Views: 1658

Re: My "bug out" transport!

Well I bet that "Mule" is also EMP proof. Probably the only bug out transportation that WILL work.
by handirifle
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unexplained boom?
Replies: 18
Views: 1309

Re: Unexplained boom?

Oops sorry, I guess it was all that salsa. Didn't think anyone heard :shock: :roll:
by handirifle
Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester big bore .375?s
Replies: 20
Views: 2679

Re: Winchester big bore .375?s

For the OP, not all Win BB's were scopeable. There were some angle eject versions and those will accept a scope and bases, but those like mine the top eject, will not, at least not a conventional setup. There is a side mount but less than ideal in my opinion. As for ammo, the ONLY factory ammo I hav...
by handirifle
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a GREAT show last night
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Re: Went to a GREAT show last night

Miller comes up with lines so fast it's astounding. They did a question and answer period at the end and they fed off each others answers. The place was packed out and the 2hr show FLEW by.
by handirifle
Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a GREAT show last night
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Went to a GREAT show last night

The wife and I just got home from a weeks stay in Las Vegas, the highlight of which was last nights seeing the Fresher and Bolder Tour, ie. Bill O'Reiley and Dennis Miller. I laughed harder than I have in years, for 2 solid hours. I don't want to get political or discuss politics, but these guys let...
by handirifle
Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tula + Walmart = Giggles
Replies: 13
Views: 1097

Re: Tula + Walmart = Giggles

It's been maybe 20 years, but, I got to listen to a serious conversation between a WallyClerk, and customer about which 9mm would be best for bear hunting...... :oops: :oops: Now THAT is one bear hunt I'd like to see on video. Especially if he shoots from a ground blind! :D :o I wonder if they woul...
by handirifle
Sun Nov 10, 2013 1:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: powder
Replies: 43
Views: 2637

Re: powder

Speaking of all this powder (and ammo) shortage/overcharging trend, I remember reading on the net (so it HAS to true right?) that Cerberus (sp?) that owns soooo many of our gun companies, and also owns about 60% of ammo companies, has been bullied into selling off the firearm companies in their inve...
by handirifle
Sun Nov 10, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Replies: 20
Views: 871

Re: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Blaine In '74 I was in West Germany (Nike Hercules, Fischbach), and used to see those 2002 BMR's all the time. They were the hot ticket then. Just a little nicer and faster than the 1954 VW I was driving. Heck I bet you could see at night with your headlights. Not like those 6V jobs I had. :lol: Peo...
by handirifle
Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I see many folks thinning the EBR herd and getting leverguns
Replies: 18
Views: 2562

Re: I see many folks thinning the EBR herd and getting lever

My thoughts about the EBR are many, but let me only list one. To me the ideal caliber/cartridge for them would have been the (now) 6.8 SPC, EXCEPT with a proper 6.5 bullet, seated long enough to maximize powder capacity. Then build the rifle around that. Had Stoner done that I think he would have wo...
by handirifle
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to pull a heavy truck out of the bog
Replies: 14
Views: 1775

Re: How to pull a heavy truck out of the bog

Well there's about $80K down the toilet! That tractor looks like it was built like my old Massey Furgeson, with no real frame, the transmission and Tcase ARE the frame. I didn't see any frame members there, but looked like broken drive train member. Well now they have TWO pieces of heavy equip to mo...
by handirifle
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: California hunting luck...so far..."Tagged Out" turkeys too!
Replies: 19
Views: 1812

Re: California hunting luck... so far

OKR Good shootin. I'd say the old saying of "you snooze you lose" applies to the boar you surprised! Fortunately he won't pass that learned bit of knowledge on to his descendants. Yea I agree, Tejone looks awesome, never hunted there so will see how it goes. Think I will take my GS if I am...
by handirifle
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy from West (By GOD) Virginia
Replies: 21
Views: 1734

Re: Howdy from West (By GOD) Virginia

Welcome! WV IS a beautiful state. The wife and I were just there in the middle of Oct. (Beckley area) for a vacation. Even got some pics of us stepping over those stupid Govt barricades blocking OUR :evil: National Parks. Went in anyway. Yes DC WE WENT IN ANYWAY! :o Even got told about the best loca...
by handirifle
Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: out to the range today .....
Replies: 4
Views: 593

Re: out to the range today .....

I have the carbine version of that rifle, it's the Glenfield 75. Still love it. My scope is a little newer. The old 22's are so well built they will out last me.
by handirifle
Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: California hunting luck...so far..."Tagged Out" turkeys too!
Replies: 19
Views: 1812

Re: California hunting luck... so far

oklahoma red I agree, looks like you've MADE your luck. Nice going, and nice report. What were the yardages on the 45-70 shots? I got a forky that looks a lot like yours. As for pigs, I just applied for the CA DFW SHARE hunts on Tejone Ranch. Would love to take one with my GS. What zone were you in?
by handirifle
Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Savage 99A 375 Win.
Replies: 13
Views: 829

Re: Range Report: Savage 99A 375 Win.

Might suggest annealing the case mouths, and crimping the bullets when seated. Might improve accuracy too.
by handirifle
Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Captain Phillips
Replies: 6
Views: 547

Re: Captain Phillips

I saw it, loved it, but some of the action events were "compressed" from what I have heard. For one thing, I have heard the SEALS laid on that deck for over 24hrs before getting opportunity and permission for the shot. Once all the political BS was behind them, it took just a few minutes f...
by handirifle
Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mosquito netting
Replies: 15
Views: 1177

Re: Mosquito netting

Well the thermocell is a no no in a number of ways here. It's drier than an oven here and ANYTHING that gets hot is a fire risk I do not want to take. I move around to much (walking) to carry one anyway. It has to be a net for me. It came with a black one and I couldn't see squat through it and tore...