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by 765x53
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10544

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

CowboyTutt wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:22 pm How well does your #5 hold its zero? Some had real problems with that. They scalloped out the receivers too much. -Tutt
I often wondered if the zero did it's wandering immediately after bayonet practice. :)
by 765x53
Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idea for a "Leverguns.com" T-Shirt
Replies: 41
Views: 4286

Re: Idea for a "Leverguns.com" T-Shirt

T-shirts are winter under ware. I don't wear them on the outside and don't wear them in the summer. :)
by 765x53
Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time Travel Revisited
Replies: 11
Views: 1621

Time Travel Revisited

I sometimes feel I've come unstuck in time like Peter Pilgrim. During one of those episodes, I was contemplating that my next birthday I will be the same age as my Dad when he passed away. I began thinking of things I remember clearly from my childhood and what my Dad could have remembered from his....
by 765x53
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10544

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

The first gun that was mine, was a Savage model 24 that my Dad bought for me at Gambles hardware for my 14th birthday. The last birthday before he passed away. The first gun that I purchased was a High Standard Double Nine that I bought from a local second hand dealer/pawn broker/fence/town characte...
by 765x53
Fri Aug 20, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Repost Of An Old Article I Wrote Years Ago
Replies: 37
Views: 2485

Re: A Repost Of An Old Article I Wrote Years Ago

JimT wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:06 pm
Bill in Oregon wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:59 am Jim, the awful results of General Order No. 11 constitute the opening scenes of "The Outlaw Josie Wales," one o' my favorites.
Yessir. Mine too.
Don't forget "Ride with the Devil". Probably too authentic to be reproduced today.
by 765x53
Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite 300 Savage load for a 99
Replies: 11
Views: 1659

Re: Favorite 300 Savage load for a 99

I'm still using RL12. When I run out, I will probably switch to RL 15 which I use in all of my other 30 calibers.
by 765x53
Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flash-Over Incident Using Hornady Hand Primer
Replies: 24
Views: 3154

Re: Flash-Over Incident Using Hornady Hand Primer

I purchased a RCBS hand primer when they first came out because, they didn't require special shell holders.
I see now that the safety gate that isolates the working primer from the tray is the real selling point.
by 765x53
Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From a Good Friend of Mine
Replies: 13
Views: 1919

Re: From a Good Friend of Mine

Today, it seems, everyone is entitled to their own personal set of "facts".
by 765x53
Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whatcha listening to?
Replies: 17
Views: 1115

Re: whatcha listening to?

How about an ode to the S&W .44 Russian? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZk5swn ... rt_radio=1
by 765x53
Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal demons
Replies: 15
Views: 1610

Re: Personal demons

Demons are real. They all want to corrupt our soul.
by 765x53
Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frank & Jesse James........
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Re: Frank & Jesse James........

Frank James' Remington is on display in the Missouri capitol building. As for my own Jesse James story. After moving from Kentucky, my maternal great-grandparents ran a chili parlor in Weston, MO. Their regular customers were mostly traveling men. After completing his after school chores at the parl...
by 765x53
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colombaire
Replies: 14
Views: 1960

Re: Colombaire

Ha! Good on you for having the resources to manage that. Probably out of my comfort range. I'm kind of spoiled by my local Missouri Dept of Conservation range at $4 a round for skeet, trap, and 5 stand. Here in western MO. the MDC owns half of Vernon, Barton and Cedar counties but, there is nowhere...
by 765x53
Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedal power
Replies: 125
Views: 8753

Re: Pedal power

Thanks Scott, yep plain and simple :) I looked at some Japanese bikes lots of baskets ect... A bicycle to some is as important as a horse is to a cowboy. :) When I was in Korea in 1970, I saw bigger loads carried on bicycles than most Americans carry in pick-up trucks, including mountains of hay an...
by 765x53
Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Colt
Replies: 50
Views: 4079

Re: From Colt

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:49 pm Its a shame that so many of those ideas and techniques are likely to pass on out of common knowledge.
Turner Kirkland shared those techniques and knowledge in his catalogs.
Any older Dixie Gun Works catalog is a treasure trove of knowledge to be preserved.
by 765x53
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Colt
Replies: 50
Views: 4079

Re: From Colt

Old Savage wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:21 am Another picture from the original post.
So, it is genuine, over rated, over priced Colt junk.
Maybe the new Czech owners can make long needed improvements in quality.
by 765x53
Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?
Replies: 44
Views: 4747

Re: Who fiddles with a .32 ACP these days?

My FN/Browning model 1900 is the most accurate .32 I own. That is logical since John Browning designed the pistol and the cartridge for each other.
by 765x53
Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 100 Things To Do Before You Die
Replies: 13
Views: 1536

Re: 100 Things To Do Before You Die

One thing I hope to do before I die is, read an entire magazine article and drink an entire cup of hot coffee without being interrupted by the phone or my wife.
Obviously, a dream that will never happen.
by 765x53
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage guns
Replies: 54
Views: 4834

Re: Vintage guns

Almost as elusive as the Grail, a Winchester 54 in factory 7.65x53 Mauser.
by 765x53
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you guys think about these UFO's recently...?
Replies: 75
Views: 9792

Re: What do you guys think about these UFO's recently...?

I remember hearing that, if aliens landed, they would legally come under the jurisdiction of the Fish and Wildlife Service. :)
by 765x53
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outdoorsey people, Ticks, & Lyme Disease...
Replies: 25
Views: 2581

Re: Outdoorsey people, Ticks, & Lyme Disease...

Soak and air dry your outdoor pants and socks in permethrin solution to avoid ticks completely.
Permethrin concentrate is available at any farm supply.
by 765x53
Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help identifying levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 1568

Re: Need help identifying levergun

I would guess that 050 of 500 is the serial number.
I have a special edition BP revolver with the serial # 3xx of 1000.
by 765x53
Sun May 30, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decoration Day
Replies: 7
Views: 911

Re: Decoration Day

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by 765x53
Sat May 29, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: roundball in 12 ga
Replies: 34
Views: 4316

Re: roundball in 12 ga

The Dixie Slugs web site no longer exists.
They were not affiliated with the still in business Dixie Gun Works.
by 765x53
Tue May 25, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Bullets for a 44 Big Boy
Replies: 19
Views: 2837

Re: Cast Bullets for a 44 Big Boy

In my limited experience with my "Big Boy" carbine, it has no problem feeding SWC 's. Accuracy wise, it does seem to prefer gas checks.
by 765x53
Thu May 20, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you guys think about these UFO's recently...?
Replies: 75
Views: 9792

Re: What do you guys think about these UFO's recently...?

Political diversion from our incompetent government overlords.
by 765x53
Tue May 18, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone smoke a pipe here?
Replies: 31
Views: 5462

Re: Anyone smoke a pipe here?

Dabbled with it for a short time,.. a very short time, lol, in my 20's. Discovered the smell of pipe smoke was much better when someone else was smoking it.... My old man always said, "never hire a pipe smoker, they spend half their time trying to light it, and the other half trying to keep it...
by 765x53
Sat May 15, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone smoke a pipe here?
Replies: 31
Views: 5462

Re: Anyone smoke a pipe here?

As a young man, I played around with pipe smoking. Mainly influenced by Gene Hill's mentions in his books and "Sports Afield" columns. It was never as satisfying as chewing. Being naturally obstinate and contrary, I took up chewing tobacco in high school, while everyone else was smoking ci...
by 765x53
Mon May 10, 2021 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?
Replies: 30
Views: 4036

Re: Wheel Lock Pistols anyone ?

piller wrote: Mon May 10, 2021 8:54 pm The people who invented those guns had some very real creativity.
Both gun smith and clock maker.
by 765x53
Mon May 10, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: some of the comments on youtube...
Replies: 5
Views: 903

Re: some of the comments on youtube...

mickbr wrote: Mon May 10, 2021 4:16 am
765x53 wrote: Sun May 09, 2021 11:52 am Reading comments on the internet kills brain cells.
Does that include gun forums :? :lol:
Sometimes.
by 765x53
Sun May 09, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: some of the comments on youtube...
Replies: 5
Views: 903

Re: some of the comments on youtube...

Reading comments on the internet kills brain cells.
by 765x53
Wed May 05, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know that some people think these are really ugly
Replies: 10
Views: 1190

Re: I know that some people think these are really ugly

I like the looks of them, just don't like the prices!!! I think I paid $35 for this pair and they were new in the box. (plus shipping) I actually bought them as they were represented to fit the old model ruger RED frame. These do not, but by happy coincidence they do fit the original Blackhawk fram...
by 765x53
Tue May 04, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know that some people think these are really ugly
Replies: 10
Views: 1190

Re: I know that some people think these are really ugly

Steve Herrett knew a thing or two about designing hand gun grips.
by 765x53
Sun May 02, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun
Replies: 27
Views: 6210

Re: Remington model 31 Pump Action Shotgun

It looks just as it should. A great old upland gun.
by 765x53
Sun May 02, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Southern Are You?"
Replies: 68
Views: 9730

Re: How Southern Are You?"

How'd they make them? Just curious as Grandma was a farmer's wife and would mash them first, then make them into patties and fry them. She grew up in the Ozarks, no telling where they picked up the habit. What's a tea cake? I've also never heard of tea cakes. Sound more English than southern, Potat...
by 765x53
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Southern Are You?"
Replies: 68
Views: 9730

Re: How Southern Are You?"

Since when is cornbread, fried bologna, fried squirrel, and chicken fried steak "Southern"? Some of the others I've tried. Most I have never heard of. My dietary rules are: No bugs; No slugs; No guts; No chicken. No crabs, shrimp, crawdads, or any other creepy-crawly insect. No sulgs, snai...
by 765x53
Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are there any veterinarians on board ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1243

Re: Are there any veterinarians on board ?

Here is some advice in the form of a ballad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5geefvMDjME
by 765x53
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.
Replies: 195
Views: 31273

Re: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.

The only can opener that my wife's grandmother ever used was a well worn 8" butcher knife. She scared the daylights out of everyone who saw her use it.
by 765x53
Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: Big Loop Levers converting them to fit

CowboyTutt wrote: Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:35 pm That should feel really good in the hand, no leather wrap needed!!! -Tutt
Unless you have arthritis in your knuckles. The rap they get from that distance for a quick follow-up shot, can be painful.
by 765x53
Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would cause this damage to breach bolt face?
Replies: 25
Views: 3251

Re: What would cause this damage to breach bolt face?

That's the kind of damage that occurs when Numb-Nutz drops a steel cleaning rod down the bore, while the rifle is standing in a gun cart, at a SASS match. Suddenly, sales clerks and office boys who never learned how things work, are Cowboys and firearms "experts.." What better way is ther...
by 765x53
Tue Mar 09, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 Short v. .22 Long Rifle
Replies: 52
Views: 6552

Re: .22 Short v. .22 Long Rifle

At the A&P, shorts were two boxes for a quarter while Long Rifles were 15 cents a box.

That is why most old Stevens Favorites have eroded chambers and won't extract long cases.

Yes, they were sold at the grocery store because they were the first ingredient in many recipes.
by 765x53
Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.
Replies: 195
Views: 31273

Re: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern

I used a similar stove on my Sheridan to cook the first ramen I ever tasted.
The lanterns illuminated our G P s in the field.
by 765x53
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32 Special...With a compass in the stock
Replies: 19
Views: 1926

Re: .32 Special...With a compass in the stock

It looks like the stock mounted compass that was sold for many years by the Poly-Choke company.
s-l300.jpg
by 765x53
Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas lifts Covid 19 Restrictions effective March 10.
Replies: 15
Views: 1309

Re: Texas lifts Covid 19 Restrictions effective March 10.

I am not aware that Missouri has ever had any such state wide restrictions.
by 765x53
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suggestions please, for beginner reloading 30-30
Replies: 20
Views: 2254

Re: Suggestions please, for beginner reloading 30-30

Don't worry about it. Load up. Shoot up. Have fun!
by 765x53
Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dealin with the Prophylactic Grips
Replies: 19
Views: 1514

Re: Dealin with the Prophylactic Grips

Tyler T Grips are cool! They look vintage, and they make a small S&W grip feel much better in most guys hands. I love them, but don't see them around ever anymore. http://www.t-grips.com/ I have placed orders in the past and received no response. I ended up searching e-Bay until the correct mod...
by 765x53
Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little sixgun grip trivia
Replies: 44
Views: 3265

Re: Little sixgun grip trivia

Chestnut.
by 765x53
Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little sixgun grip trivia
Replies: 44
Views: 3265

Re: Little sixgun grip trivia

Pat C wrote: Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:03 pm Nope , This wood has been used for a variety of things mechanical for years . Ill hold out before adding a better clue.
Dogwood for shuttlecocks.
Elm for wagon hubs and pulleys.
by 765x53
Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large Loop for Winchester
Replies: 19
Views: 4400

Re: Large Loop for Winchester

I replaced the large loop on my "Big Boy" carbine with a standard loop.
The large loop is slower to use, gives no purchase in handling or shouldering the rifle and allows plenty of momentum for rapping the knuckles on fallow up shots.
by 765x53
Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting glove?
Replies: 16
Views: 1920

Re: Shooting glove?

These work great for me. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beretta-glock- ... Sw6zlfjOA7
Unfortunately they are no longer made and I can't find anything similar.
by 765x53
Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Move over 6.5..............
Replies: 9
Views: 1189

Re: Move over 6.5..............

Old Savage wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:52 pm The thing to come out with would be the 6.8-30-03 ... oh wait ;-)
Another company would just come out with a 7mm-06 :lol: