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by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !
Replies: 19
Views: 3565

Re: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !

http://i.imgur.com/xpHqz2Ks.jpg Well, Pete - that was falling down simple! Why don't pipples tell me these things! Extensive, instant functionality after left- clicking the photo. IMGUR wins! Jack, I haven't tried out all the functionality of your site, but the price is certainly fair. Great stuff....
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !
Replies: 19
Views: 3565

Re: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !

CRS - Thank you! Posted a photo successfully for my "WTS (Shipping Cost Only)... thread: http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69331&p=796371#p796371 Pete - Once again to the rescue. Thank you, too, although I will have to go to the website and see what you are talking ...
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !
Replies: 19
Views: 3565

Photos - Website beside PhotoBucket - !

This has been discussed before at this site, I believe. But this post has a different twist. Photobucket, we all know, has become bloated, slow, and troublesome. I cannot even upload a photo at all today - it keeps on reverting to a log-in screen. But, its links (IMG ..... IMG) allow you to put a ph...
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making your voice heard
Replies: 13
Views: 1685

Re: Making your voice heard

One word -
Excellent!
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.
Replies: 10
Views: 1518

Re: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.

Thanks, YK.

Yes, I am reluctant to undo the hoppers - unless absolutely necessary. So I have one, mated with its Lee Powder Through Expander die, for each caliber. Saves me time and trouble, too.
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please
Replies: 15
Views: 3908

Re: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please

So sorry, YK.

I guess the upside is that many thousands of readers over the next few years will stumble upon this thread, and your unfortunate journey will be a warning to others - think thrice before taking that path. It certainly hits the bullseye for me.
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please
Replies: 15
Views: 3908

Re: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please

Thanks, Levergunners - Your posts are very helpful. It is starting to sound like the "common" lens is the one to ask for. Perhaps, as technology constantly evolves, the standard lens is now the best one for almost every activity. My wife just completed one eye and is doing the other next w...
by JohndeFresno
Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please
Replies: 15
Views: 3908

Re: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please

Thanks loads, Hawkeye.

I don't even know what those lenses are, but I will ask about them.
by JohndeFresno
Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please
Replies: 15
Views: 3908

Who shoots after Cataract Surgery? Advice, Please

I will be having some laser cataract removal with its permanent lens replacement - the aging peepers need a little help. Of those who have gone through this, I need help with decision making on the type of lens that I will ask to be implanted. I understand that there is a standard lens replacement p...
by JohndeFresno
Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.
Replies: 10
Views: 1518

Re: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.

Thank you, YK!
by JohndeFresno
Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine

M. M. Wright wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:35 am Move out of California. Problem solved.
Brother-in-law and family is doing so. So are a few of my friends.

I can't, so far; "asked and answered" many times before on this site. Does not solve my particular situation.
by JohndeFresno
Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine

The same people who tested an Uberti SAA clone in the same group as a Freedom Arms 83 in 454, some cutting edge apple to orange reviews there. One can pick apart any publication or product if they look hard enough for something to prove their point. I have been a Gun-Tests subscriber for many years...
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine

Need a 10 rounder (only). I am looking into a gun grab in my state's immediate future - and possibly yours. Anything holding more than 10 rounds with external mag is chancy, from the way things are going and fueled by seemingly daily mass shootings, now. For my state, a 10 round grip magazine that s...
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"
Replies: 31
Views: 5831

Re: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"

Right on, Ridgerunner and Piller.
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jul 01, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine

How are these? Seems handy and there are several mag choices. https://www.keltecweapons.com/rifles/sub-2000 Yes - GunTests.com - a subscription that reviews guns with no favors or advertising, just like Consumer Reports - has given an "A" rating to this and the Thureon. Problems: 1) Exter...
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jul 01, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Would Like S&W to make 9mm Carbine

Just sent an e-mail to Jessica Athas, S&W Training Division, requesting that they consider marketing a lightweight, affordable S&W 9mm carbine that shares magazines with my S&W Shield (M&P magazines). (Certain portions with personal information excised) Last year I fired and loved th...
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sail trip update and reformat
Replies: 12
Views: 1735

Re: sail trip update and reformat

Wow. Miss a lot of posts this year due to... stuff.

Thank you for the great tour and pix! I am glad that you are safe and sound.
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"
Replies: 31
Views: 5831

Re: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"

What a GREAT initial post and thread! A keeper. Amazing stuff. "Lonesome Dove" is one of my all-time favorite "Movies" - mini-series - of any genre. This thread gives it even more meaning. And it fits in with my current forum signature line: "Character is Destiny." Than...
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.
Replies: 10
Views: 1518

Re: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.

Follow-up on my Birthday Project: The RCBS Chargemaster Lite too around one minute to mete out 5.6 grains of Red Dot, consistently. This was apparently owing to too small a charge and possibly the very fine grains that come out of the dispenser; the weight change on the digital scale drives the mech...
by JohndeFresno
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder if THIS 10mm '1911' will last...?
Replies: 13
Views: 3564

Re: I wonder if THIS 10mm '1911' will last...?

GunnyMack wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:40 am I'd say the Ruger will hold up better to the 10mm, only because of the engineering and metallurgy I'm sure they will use in the investment casting( if the cast their 1911 frames)...
Yes, another vote of confidence for the Ruger.
by JohndeFresno
Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.
Replies: 10
Views: 1518

Re: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.

This is what I am doing today. Unless I start casting (very doubtful), this will probably be my last revision of the humble DeFresno family bullet factory. http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/JohndeFresno/Reload%20Bench170629_001a_zpsdw164jxt.jpg The reloading bench in its hiatus http://i196.ph...
by JohndeFresno
Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.
Replies: 10
Views: 1518

Re: Happy Birthday JohndeFresno.

Thank you all! Even if I can't remember how old I am, I can still do the math. Wow. I'm old. As a matter of fact, I am taking a breather from some extensive family matters. This morning I am loading up some .45 Colt 255 grainers - a "Cowboy" and target load, and then I will be putting the ...
by JohndeFresno
Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle
Replies: 59
Views: 8647

Re: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle

Come on, mikld... I am a former motorcyclist, too. I am also a car driver with a disabled wife with her heart condition who has suffered anxiety more than once when I have had to veer or slam on my brakes due to increasingly irresponsible and brain dead drivers. How can you possibly justify the acti...
by JohndeFresno
Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle
Replies: 59
Views: 8647

Re: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle

Good point about putting the camera into motion, indicating something was already happening. Clearly it was not a static mount traffic camera that folks are now buying, as evidenced by its zooming and panning the scene.
by JohndeFresno
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle
Replies: 59
Views: 8647

Re: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle

I saw a car side-swiping a bike, on purpose or not, he was squeezing the biker (BTDT. Motorcycle riding on fwys in LA is a dangerous undertaking in itself) ... The second half of your comment says it all. You know, being a freeway rider, that once you are on that bike, your whole world changes; you...
by JohndeFresno
Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle
Replies: 59
Views: 8647

Re: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle

Don't forget about the "invisible" motorcycle. Many people look right at a bike, and the man on it, and then drive right into them, totally believing that they never saw the bike and rider. I guess it's a risk priority thing; the big cars win and the little two wheeler loses. How about thi...
by JohndeFresno
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feat of feats
Replies: 6
Views: 1425

Re: Feat of feats

Carlsen Highway wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:13 am Was that the war between the Napoleon French and the English?
Carlsen, see:
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e ... r-of-1812/
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle
Replies: 19
Views: 2297

Re: Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Literally Laughing Out Loud!
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle
Replies: 59
Views: 8647

Re: Keeping your cool on the motorcycle

Yup. God protects the fools, at times. The other car entered a Carpool (and motorcycles allowed) lane illegally, crossing over the clearly marked double lines, apparently in front of the motorcyclist. So, instead of braking and letting that idiot driver go, the genius on the 900 lb. (or less) bike d...
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PERSPECTIVE = seeing through other people's eyes
Replies: 7
Views: 1300

Re: PERSPECTIVE = seeing through other people's eyes

It sure brings me back, again, to remembering the thousands of blessings we have in my country - even in this troubled state where I live.

Thank you for the touching post.
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle
Replies: 19
Views: 2297

Re: Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle

Shedding a tear with you. I never get excited over cars - some PU's excite me, but nothing like a cool bike. Had to get rid of mine years ago for financial reasons; and when I got flush, a back injury put the kabosh on ever riding again. I found that I just can't get off the two-wheel giggle machine...
by JohndeFresno
Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some QuickLoad Errors
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Re: Some QuickLoad Errors

Thank you very much! I do wish they would add some powders! Glad to be of help, Milton! With the pending Internet ammo ban in my state, I have purchased all the loaded ammo I will ever need, and am now concentrating on a lifetime supply of components, just in case of more insane legislation in this...
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some QuickLoad Errors
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Re: Some QuickLoad Errors

:lol:
Never heard that one!
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Figured out some of the sleep problems
Replies: 13
Views: 3298

Re: Figured out some of the sleep problems

I'm not one to discuss my personal health situation for the whole world to read, generally. But getting old is, well, getting old. After noting that I generally needed a nap at 4:30 PM every day, and feeling low much of the day - even after a "good night's sleep" - a sleep test revealed th...
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some QuickLoad Errors
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Some QuickLoad Errors

A while back I noted that there were some errors in the QuickLoad data; specifically, the bullet lengths. A dangerously overpressure load could result from depending upon erroneous data, as with the below noted 8x57mm Mauser bullet's length. Although QuickLoad is a terrific aid to reloading, as ment...
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feat of feats
Replies: 6
Views: 1425

Re: Feat of feats

WOW
Glad we are no longer at war with our Northern neighbors...
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally settled on my 32-20 load (photos)
Replies: 19
Views: 2999

Re: Finally settled on my 32-20 load (photos)

Classic KirkD -
Beautiful, well composed photos
Stunning hardware
Great Shootin'...

Thanks for the post, Kirk!
by JohndeFresno
Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12244

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

Praying again, Brother John.
by JohndeFresno
Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yreka Chili Cook-off etc today
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

Re: Yreka Chili Cook-off etc today

Yup.
by JohndeFresno
Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yreka Chili Cook-off etc today
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

Re: Yreka Chili Cook-off etc today

...I spent the day shooting Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette at Hat Creek Rifle & Pistol Club near Burney, CA. :D :D Shasta Good on you! Wish I could have broken free to watch. Moving very elderly widowed oldest brother back down to Central Coast from God's Country in State of Jefferson ...
by JohndeFresno
Sat Jun 17, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yreka Chili Cook-off etc today
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

Yreka Chili Cook-off etc today

Shasta, Earl and others in the area, I couldn't get to my cellphone due to family biz up here, but today in Yreka (Old Town) there is a Gold Miner's Day bazaar with some type of entertainment, Chili Cook-off, Staged Shootout, other stuff under awnings all on the main Street. I hear that there is som...
by JohndeFresno
Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12244

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

Prayers definitely being made right now.
by JohndeFresno
Sun May 28, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doctors Under Siege?
Replies: 8
Views: 1587

Re: Doctors Under Siege?

So... There IS a conspiracy.

My friend is a vet, too.
by JohndeFresno
Sun May 28, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doctors Under Siege?
Replies: 8
Views: 1587

Doctors Under Siege?

A doctor friend tells me he has been kicked and/or bitten by his patients more than once.

Have any of you heard similar stories?
by JohndeFresno
Fri May 26, 2017 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dot and Digital Powder Dispensers?
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Re: Red Dot and Digital Powder Dispensers?

... I set up a separate table for the auto charge and it not only never made another false start, but I didn't even get an "over" signal for the rest of the loading. It looks like the little irritations I have had with the Hornady "auto charge" were of my own creation. And I'll ...
by JohndeFresno
Thu May 25, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Dot and Digital Powder Dispensers?
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Red Dot and Digital Powder Dispensers?

Red Dot is a useful powder, and I have a lot of it. But I hate to use it because, with my RCBS Uniflow measures and even my Lee AutoDisk dispensers, it still gives me trouble. Too time-consuming to use a scoop. For those with digital powder dispensers, and particularly anybody with the RCBS Chargema...
by JohndeFresno
Wed May 24, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SAFETY RECALL BARNES 300 WEATHERBY AMMO
Replies: 0
Views: 1534

SAFETY RECALL BARNES 300 WEATHERBY AMMO

Just Received this E-Mail regarding .300 Weatherby 180 gr. TTSX VOR-TX Ammo. I added some bold print for your reading convenience: - - - - - https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=cor58tnrmsqvo#8199817841 - - - - - " WARNING - Product Safety Recall Notice May 23, 2017 12:13 PM Product Safet...
by JohndeFresno
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QuickLoad Ver 3.9 Update Bullets
Replies: 1
Views: 1276

QuickLoad Ver 3.9 Update Bullets

As related to another post - QuickLoad Powders - here is a listing of the bullet companies represented in the latest QuickLoad update for "3.6 through early 3.9." I don't know if there are more in the whole new program of 3.9, which costs the big bucks. Note that there are, if I remember c...
by JohndeFresno
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QuickLoad Ver 3.8 (Latest) Powders
Replies: 8
Views: 1967

Re: QuickLoad Ver 3.8 (Latest) Powders

SEE Separate post - "QuickLoad Ver 3.9 Update Bullets"
by JohndeFresno
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: QuickLoad Ver 3.8 (Latest) Powders
Replies: 8
Views: 1967

Re: QuickLoad Ver 3.8 (Latest) Powders

What is the ver 3.9 all about that I see referenced in some places? This is the latest update for "QuickLOAD/QuickTARGET DATA UPDATE for V 3.6, 3.8 and early versions of 3.9" - per the website. 3.9 as a whole new version comes with a new manual, I guess. But - this is it, apparently, for ...