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by Tycer
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: See this little star?
Replies: 5
Views: 380

Re: See this little star?

Amen.
by Tycer
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Action Match day 3
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: Cowboy Action Match day 3

Really fun. Jealous :mrgreen:
by Tycer
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever the idiot
Replies: 21
Views: 850

Re: Ever the idiot

Your food was fine. It takes time. The dish was between 140° and 40° for how long? Not long. Maybe three hours? It takes much longer to breed enough salmonella to make you sick. There’s tens of thousands of restaurants in the US that keep food in that range for 12+ hours a day every day and then reh...
by Tycer
Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical Pearl of the Day
Replies: 6
Views: 428

Re: Medical Pearl of the Day

. Every once in a while I find something that I think "I sure wish more people were aware of this" or "I wish more doctors would check/treat this". So 8) Excellent Doc. 🙏🏼 I have a pearl for you. After learning the playbook of big Pharma with relation to vitamin D, ivermectin an...
by Tycer
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saturday Range Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 326

Re: Saturday Range Trip

That’s awesome 😎
by Tycer
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.
Replies: 15
Views: 679

Re: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.

Happy day when you get a new trigger. It shows in her smile 😊
by Tycer
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 1887

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Happy Birthday Paco! You have absolutely made me a better rifleman, experimenter, loader, caster and shot. The knowledge I’ve gained from your writings and this board are irreplaceable. The high moral standards you inculcated early on have been kept alive here and at home. Thank you. I sure am glad ...
by Tycer
Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two new to me Lever Guns
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Re: Two new to me Lever Guns

Sorry for her loss.
Good on you for helping her.
by Tycer
Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
Replies: 19
Views: 687

Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11

COSteve wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:47 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:39 pm I will never forget, or forgive.
This.

The attack on Pear Harbor . . . The attack on the World Trade Center . . .

Two cowardly acts I will never, ever forget nor forgive those who instigated them.

Those we all lost will live on forever in my heart.
Yes
by Tycer
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
Replies: 19
Views: 687

Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11

I know exactly where I was. I watched it unfold with my customer’s dog in my lap. The dog absolutely couldn’t have cared less. All she wanted was my attention. She allowed me to watch rather impassionately compared to my coworkers. All those souls lost to evil that will never be avenged on this eart...
by Tycer
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 14788

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

Mine’s broken. He was great around guns until some kids set off a tannerite at the range when he was about six months old. Now thunder, fireworks, popping packing bubble plastic, even a daisy single pump. There’s something about that six month old age on a dog. If something scares them it’s stuck th...
by Tycer
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home again...
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Re: Back home again...

😀
by Tycer
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is looks like to get shot at...
Replies: 11
Views: 537

Re: What is looks like to get shot at...

They’re so fun.
by Tycer
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20-gauge slug loads
Replies: 59
Views: 2152

Re: 20-gauge slug loads

horsesoldier03 wrote: Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:00 pm Looking forward to seeing how it performs. The Nutcracker vice is very creative!
Yep. Looking forward to the range reports!
by Tycer
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING
Replies: 40
Views: 62436

Re: A word to the wise - KEEP IN MIND WHEN POSTING

This was a good thread.
by Tycer
Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Result at The Range
Replies: 3
Views: 259

Re: Interesting Result at The Range

Excellent. Thanks 🙏🏼 for the report!
by Tycer
Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This has vexed me.....
Replies: 5
Views: 352

Re: This has vexed me.....

I dealt with Pete and conversed with him over the years. My suspicion is someone else was involved here in the dealings on his end. I wish you would have locked this like I asked. No matter what was it’s in the past and not one of our shining moments. John got shafted on the deal and it was correct...
by Tycer
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ATF Now Proposing Rule to Require Registering Powder Storage!
Replies: 10
Views: 684

Re: ATF Now Proposing Rule to Require Registering Powder Storage!

My fire chief told me that smokeless powder is a non issue.
by Tycer
Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: James William Buffett r.i.p.
Replies: 8
Views: 363

Re: James William Buffett r.i.p.

Travel well Jimmy boy. Thanks for making our world a better place. Cheers 🍸
by Tycer
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info regarding loading .410 #000 Buck
Replies: 18
Views: 714

Re: Looking for info regarding loading .410 #000 Buck

I have been researching this extensively the past week. I got so much convoluted information I ordered the BP book on small bore shotshells. Should be here by early next week. I can let you know what I find out.
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Small ... nfo/00MSB/
by Tycer
Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1423

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Bill in Oregon wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:20 pm Fresh prayer for a good outcome for Sue.
Yep
by Tycer
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: September 2nd
Replies: 11
Views: 425

Re: September 2nd

Looking forward to the report!
by Tycer
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stuff can happen REALLY FAST...
Replies: 7
Views: 528

Re: Stuff can happen REALLY FAST...

That’s a tough one. Even if he was facing the street his time deficit was huge. Drawing from the drop could have succeeded if the lead perp was just using the gun as an intimidation tool, a poor shot or the gun was a High Point.
by Tycer
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of a Relationship.
Replies: 25
Views: 1124

Re: End of a Relationship.

Griff wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:49 am Wherein lies the opportunity to let someone else begin a relationship with her.
^^^^^This^^^^^
by Tycer
Mon Aug 28, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 39
Views: 1456

Re: 380 acp

Sold a number of the Sig P238s to folks willing to listen, compare and look beyond price differences. That single-action trigger makes a significant difference, especially in a handgun chambered in a cartridge that really needs to be shot well to be at its most effective. It is a shame Sig has quit...
by Tycer
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
Replies: 21
Views: 786

Re: OAC two day collector gun show

Oh my!
That’s fantastic.
Did they enjoy the story of your rifle?
by Tycer
Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OAC two day collector gun show
Replies: 21
Views: 786

Re: OAC two day collector gun show

Wow. Just. Wow.
That 1881 sure is a looker. Love that stock. Seems I remember seeing that a few years ago. You got me interested in Flues during Covid.
by Tycer
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another .410 ?
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Another .410 ?

“ if you’re looking for a gun right out of the box that runs flawlessly right out of the box, this is probably not it…”
🤣
by Tycer
Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
Replies: 20
Views: 893

Re: Hi-Lux Scopes

Good news!
Really looking forward to hearing how it goes. Best of luck.
by Tycer
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another .410 ?
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Another .410 ?

The .410 in most guns comes with a fixed full choke. Nath opened his up a few thou. No one that I could find (except Briley $$$) threads .410 bore guns. I’d really like a threaded choke. I’m still relegating myself to about a grand to set up reloading and the firearm. That, in my mind, leaves me wit...
by Tycer
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 39
Views: 1456

Re: 380 acp

bcraig wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:14 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:38 pm Given that many of the micro 9's are the same size as most .380's, why not stick with the 9mm? 9mm is a heck of a lot cheaper than .380 ACP.
Ruger LCP 380 is smaller and lighter and thinner than a micro 9.
By far.
by Tycer
Thu Aug 24, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 628

Re: Opinions on .410 firearm options?

I think small frame .410 doubles are just sweet! My challenge with that my friend is my taste in sxs and superposed exceeds my wallet. I’ve sold my last BLR and looking to get into a 410, MEC Jr and reloading components for my sales price. I had a Browning Superposed BEGIUM made 410 that was skeet ...
by Tycer
Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Angle Eject Conversions?
Replies: 14
Views: 678

Re: Angle Eject Conversions?

wvfarrier wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:59 pm Here is a question I was thinking about. Is it possible to convert a top eject winchester 92/94 into an angle eject?
Absolutely. Sell it and buy a Henry or Marlin.
by Tycer
Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 fun.
Replies: 40
Views: 1292

Re: 410 fun.

Bump
by Tycer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 39
Views: 1456

Re: 380 acp

I’ve had a P3AT since ‘07. It has performed flawlessly. Almost 2000 rounds though it. 2000 painful rounds. It’s not a pleasant experience but it carries well and is accurate to 25 yards for me. The little Sig P365 is a sweet little fella. Super easy to rack unlike the Kel-Tec. Very high quality and ...
by Tycer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 628

Re: Opinions on .410 firearm options?

I’m partial to the Mossberg 500. My first shotgun was a 410 Mossy. Still have it and use it. It’s now 61 years old and other than keeping it clean and replacing the magazine spring (my fault it didn’t wear out) nothing else has been needed. I still have my first shotgun. Mossy 500 (well, Western Fi...
by Tycer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 628

Re: Opinions on .410 firearm options?

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:08 pm I think small frame .410 doubles are just sweet!
My challenge with that my friend is my taste in sxs and superposed exceeds my wallet.
I’ve sold my last BLR and looking to get into a 410, MEC Jr and reloading components for my sales price.
by Tycer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot Weather Casting
Replies: 17
Views: 572

Re: Hot Weather Casting

Do you tumble them or anything to smooth out the sprue cut?
by Tycer
Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 628

Opinions on .410 firearm options?

I have an Iver Johnson Champion but it’s a full choke and I don’t want to open it up.

I like the idea of the Win 42
I seem to remember Old Ironsights having challenges with his 9410

Not interested in break action or semiautomatic.

Whatcha all think?
by Tycer
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dropping the tension on rossi 92 loading gate ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1288

Re: Dropping the tension on rossi 92 loading gate ?

[ Concerning the Follower and seller on ebay ,I read your post about the follower and asked a question on the post that you made about it ,then I contacted the seller and asked the seller several questions about the follower and the seller sent me a answer about one of my questions But not all of m...
by Tycer
Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 1085

Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag

Excellent!!!
by Tycer
Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Sunday’s sermon.
Replies: 11
Views: 354

Re: This Sunday’s sermon.

Grizz wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:52 am [
Samsi, does this help, or have I muddied the waters?

grizz
Clear to me.
by Tycer
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cap Gun Combo
Replies: 11
Views: 586

Re: Cap Gun Combo

Way cool Six! I was never allowed toy guns. My dad said that guns are tools and not toys. When the kids got together with squirt guns I had a spray bottle. My brother brought me a very nice cap revolver when he returned from Wiesbaden Germany in ‘69 and I never got to play with it. Dad did let have ...
by Tycer
Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Blackhawks
Replies: 21
Views: 681

Re: Short Blackhawks

I’ve only had the one SA, the Blackhawk Buckeye and it’s 6 1/2”. I like it okay. Every K-frame Smith I’ve liked were 4” so I think those 4 5/8” are really appealing.
by Tycer
Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Sunday’s sermon.
Replies: 11
Views: 354

This Sunday’s sermon.

An acquaintance of mine is the pastor of a small church in VT. This is today’s sermon. I think it’s going to be one of my all-time favorites. So poignant for the times. And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were ve...
by Tycer
Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dropping the tension on rossi 92 loading gate ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1288

Re: Dropping the tension on rossi 92 loading gate ?

Thinning. Sorry, no pic.
If you haven’t bought Steve’s dvd you might want to consider it. Get the mag follower and ejector spring too. The machine can operate one finger butter smooth with a little bit of fitting. The dvd shows you how.
https://stevesgunz.com/
by Tycer
Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 cal combos
Replies: 15
Views: 512

Re: 32 cal combos

My contribution to the .32WCF party. I've had the '92 since my senior year in college. The $438 dollars I spent on it was every last buck I had at the time. Still glad I bought it. Getting them both to the same POA included a switch to JSP bullets. The S&W won't shoot cast bullets for snot. htt...
by Tycer
Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Locals
Replies: 6
Views: 317

Re: The Locals

Excellent.