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by Steelbanger
Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Suppressor - I want one like this...!
Replies: 5
Views: 647

Re: New Suppressor - I want one like this...!

Am I the only one impressed with that 600 yd. group?
by Steelbanger
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Dad passed away this morn.
Replies: 96
Views: 7607

Re: My Dad passed away this morn.

Well Pitchy, You asked for advice so here's mine. Bite the bullet and go to the funeral. The time has come to bury all the hurt and grief you've felt over the years. No scenes, no carrying on, just your dignified presence. I am sorry for your loss and hope, like you, that your dad found the Lord bef...
by Steelbanger
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Commemorative" Mossberg Levergun...
Replies: 12
Views: 923

Re: "Commemorative" Mossberg Levergun...

Doesn't anyone admire the American Birch wood?
by Steelbanger
Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any suggestions for peep sight that
Replies: 13
Views: 831

Re: Any suggestions for peep sight that

Williams also make a specific FP sight for grooved dovetail receivers. These are the click adjustable models. Check their site because I believe there are two different heights available. They are always helpful with telephoned questions too.
by Steelbanger
Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My pup isn't doing good. UPDATED
Replies: 36
Views: 2428

Re: My pup isn't doing good.

Hello Ted, My 10 year old beagle had the same thing back in January. Black, bloody stools and throwing up too. Took him to the vet, along with a stool sample, where he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in the intestines. He stayed overnight the first night because he needed to stay hydrated, ...
by Steelbanger
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TedH
Replies: 15
Views: 549

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TedH

I hope you have a happy, interesting day. Happy Birthday.

Frank
by Steelbanger
Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How a cowboy makes a Lariat
Replies: 21
Views: 2743

Re: How a cowboy makes a Lariat

If I were a horse in Pitchy's neighborhood I'd be mighty nervous about now. Hey Pitchy, Sixgun has horses.
by Steelbanger
Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Philippines 2013
Replies: 82
Views: 5935

Re: Philippines 2013

6-pt,

Congratulations. I wish you and your bride a long and happy life together.
by Steelbanger
Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get a Colonoscopy!
Replies: 34
Views: 2803

Re: OT - Get a Colonoscopy!

BlaineG wrote:I'm hoping for a set of 8x10 glossies....
In my file I have some full color shots from my last colonoscopy. I wonder how much they cost my insurance provider? And no, I will not be posting these.
by Steelbanger
Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 - 40 Sixgun?
Replies: 39
Views: 4712

Re: .44 - 40 Sixgun?

I was aware of the talked-about Ruger cylinder problems when I bought my Vaquero. The first thing I did after bringing it home was to slug the cylinder, learning that the mouths were .430. So either Ruger made it that way or someone had the gun worked over. I have no idea of this revolvers past. Win...
by Steelbanger
Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 - 40 Sixgun?
Replies: 39
Views: 4712

Re: .44 - 40 Sixgun?

In the recent past I found a Ruger Vaquero in 44-40 and bought it. No, it's not a double action but a really nice single action revolver, case colored frame, which looks barely used. Keep your eye open for a Ruger. Price paid? $395.00
by Steelbanger
Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Your Marlin Levergun Fixed ?
Replies: 26
Views: 1982

Re: Getting Your Marlin Levergun Fixed ?

Anyone that thinks the crossbolt safety on a Winchester is an abomination should try their last produced models. These monstrosities with a rebounding hammer and tang safety are the worst excuse for keeping us safe that any manufacturer has ever pulled over on shooters. When it comes to the cross bo...
by Steelbanger
Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basset hounds?
Replies: 82
Views: 6860

Re: Basset hounds?

I've got a hunting Beagle who is a product of a fine hunting line. He is also my house dog. Since my wife passed he is usually with me all day, every day. Easiest dog to house break we ever had and he is smart too. When it comes time to hunt he isn't afraid to crawl through thorny thickets but as he...
by Steelbanger
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your .22 Mag Rifles and Pistols
Replies: 34
Views: 1799

Re: Your .22 Mag Rifles and Pistols

Here's my only 22 Mag, a S & W 651 with a grouse I shot with it some years ago. This revolver has been carried many a mile by me over the years.
651 & Grouse.jpg
by Steelbanger
Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked Up Sharps Today - With Pics
Replies: 51
Views: 2883

Re: Picked Up Sharps Today - With Pics

That is sooo nice. You'll be the envy of the range when you're shooting that rifle. Carry it when you check your targets because we wouldn't want to see it disappear.

I've started a savings plan to get one of those. So far I have about one good handful of change plus the loose stuff out in the truck.
by Steelbanger
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold winter walk
Replies: 40
Views: 2878

Re: Cold winter walk

Spring arriving on River Drive.jpg
My son sent this on Saturday taken from his front porch. Daffodils coming up and across the river the north facing fields and slopes are snow covered.
by Steelbanger
Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Think? (Some Sharps Porn)
Replies: 44
Views: 1847

Re: What Do You Think? (Some Sharps Porn)

Oh, that's very nice. Do they chamber for the 38-55?

By the way, I've been retired for almost 9 years and I'm still buying retirement gifts. You aren't helping by showing that Sharps.
by Steelbanger
Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot Show
Replies: 1
Views: 235

Shot Show

Just wondering if there is any Marlin news from the Shot Show.

Their web site is in serious need of updating but I suppose they have larger problems than that.
by Steelbanger
Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow removal back in 1939
Replies: 17
Views: 2332

Re: Snow removal back in 1939

[quote="Sixgun"]That was pretty neat. They must be from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation as I see one guy doing the work and 20 guys watching. Sixgun, Those PennDOT workers are very sensitive about being caught standing around. One time I slowly drove through a work zone and the hi...
by Steelbanger
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T/C Contender help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 592

Re: T/C Contender help needed

Regarding the 9mm. I had a friend back in the day that owned a 9mm barrel, 10" bull. No matter what powder he used the cases wouldn't obturate and there was always blowback around the case. No harm done but getting that soot in the action was a real pain. I never had that problem when I had a 4...
by Steelbanger
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kittery Trading Post
Replies: 11
Views: 954

Re: Kittery Trading Post

3leg, I haven't fired it yet and the only 44-40 ammo I have is loaded for a rifle and is a bit tight in the cylinder of this revolver. Kittery described the condition as 95% and I would say they're right on with that. There is only the slightest sign of bolt drag marks, no powder residue to be found...
by Steelbanger
Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thor Had To Go To The Vet :-(
Replies: 21
Views: 706

Re: Thor Had To Go To The Vet :-(

Blaine,

I was hoping that you'd explain this to some of the responders. Thanks.

Anyone feeling foolish? Blame Blaine.
by Steelbanger
Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kittery Trading Post
Replies: 11
Views: 954

Re: Kittery Trading Post

They've been having trouble with their auto reply. Call them on their 800 number and they'll accommodate you. Those Mainers have a dialect all their own, for example they have different business hours on Sundeee . I'm a customer and yes, I have considered that Bearcat too. Instead of that I found a ...
by Steelbanger
Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PA. Opening Day Results…
Replies: 14
Views: 553

Re: PA. Opening Day Results…

Congratulations for the fine meals ahead! The pics look very nice too. I forgot that some WMA's are open to doe hunting for the two weeks. My area, 4E, opens for doe on Dec. 1. Didn't matter because we didn't even see a deer today but we had a real highlight before noon, a mother bear and two cubs w...
by Steelbanger
Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inexpensive, Reactive, Environmentally Friendly Targets
Replies: 31
Views: 2714

Re: Inexpensive, Reactive, Environmentally Friendly Targets

mack wrote:PETA is coming after you, (People for the Ethical Treatment of Apples)
Apples should only be humanely used in Pies, Cider, and... Pies.

Ah, apples. Don't forget that entry on every senior menu ever printed which states that Apple Sauce is served with every meal.
by Steelbanger
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedro
Replies: 17
Views: 1228

Re: Pedro

I too was shocked at Blaine's response.
by Steelbanger
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiancee Lost her Father Today
Replies: 26
Views: 867

Re: Fiancee Lost her Father Today

Craig,

My condolences to you and yours.

Frank
by Steelbanger
Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I hate shotgun slugs..........
Replies: 26
Views: 3763

Re: Why I hate shotgun slugs..........

Do you think tumbling your slugs in a bit of Lee Liquid Alox would help with the leading? That stuff works!
by Steelbanger
Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lunchtime! New photo added below
Replies: 20
Views: 2154

Re: Lunchtime!

This picture popped up among my things yesterday. Subjects are my granddaughter and a big blacksnake. This photo is almost 20 years old as Haley is 22. She was always a tiny, petite girl and remains so now as I doubt she weighs over 100 pounds. I hope you enjoy this photo. Haley & Blacksnake, 19...
by Steelbanger
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am still here.
Replies: 89
Views: 9285

Re: I am still here.

Mike,

You're on my prayer list too. I'm very sorry that you have been stricken with this disease. Stay home as long as you can, or as long as you have the care that's needed.

May you have all bright days.
Frank
by Steelbanger
Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This EVIL THING reared it's head again and NOW I'm over it !
Replies: 25
Views: 1611

Re: This EVIL THING reared it's head again and NOW I'm over it !

6pt-sika wrote:[I would use a cardboard box kinda leaning against the ejection port side to kinda contain the flying brass .
Oh Oh - I'm getting visions of Red Green with a roll or two of duct tape and a huge box. Now that would spoil the look of even the prettiest AR.
by Steelbanger
Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This EVIL THING reared it's head again and NOW I'm over it !
Replies: 25
Views: 1611

Re: This EVIL THING reared it's head again and NOW I'm over it !

COSteve,

Without a doubt, yours is the best looking EBR I have ever seen. I would probably have one of my own if they all came like that. But then again, there is that find-the-brass game after shooting which would really bother me.
by Steelbanger
Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Steelbanger & FatJackDurham.
Replies: 7
Views: 354

Re: Happy Birthday Steelbanger & FatJackDurham.

Thank you everyone for the greetings.

I'm 72 now and my doctor just told me that I am in pretty good shape for my age. All I know is that everything that's supposed to be stiff isn't and about everything else is. At least that's my mornings.
by Steelbanger
Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How old were you when you first paid into SS?
Replies: 43
Views: 3071

Re: How old were you when you first paid into SS?

I worked in a pharmacy for 50¢ an hour when I was 16, but come payday the only deduction I had was for Social Security. I worked until I was 63 so I paid in for 47 years. Good thing all those years weren't spent in the pharmacy because the pay sure sucked.
by Steelbanger
Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Striking terror in mens hearts . . . . .
Replies: 21
Views: 2206

Striking terror in mens hearts . . . . .

. . . . . since the Garden of Eden.

This is a very small Ring Neck snake, yellow ring & belly. They also come with a deep pink belly & ring.
photo.JPG
by Steelbanger
Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Painless migraine"
Replies: 25
Views: 2649

Re: "Painless migraine"

My Dr. called it Optic Migraine. Jagged distortion of the vision, usually it only affects one side. Strange when you can see the left side of a printed word but not the right side letters. I have had these since the mid eighties, usually a few times a year, sometimes two or three a day. They last ab...
by Steelbanger
Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here feeding hummers?
Replies: 45
Views: 5627

Re: Anyone else here feeding hummers?

I've got two feeders out and see them every day. About two more weeks and they'll be gone until next May. I keep my feeders out until late September but never see a hummer after the beginning of Sept. I never color the nectar. I was told that the red food coloring is unnecessary and may be harmful t...
by Steelbanger
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am now officially old - Picture added
Replies: 38
Views: 2177

Re: I am now officially old

Congratulations on the grandson.

Officially, you aren't old until you have great-grandchildren. I know because I have four great-grandsons and expect the fifth in October.
by Steelbanger
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older Eyes/ Aperture sights...
Replies: 33
Views: 4923

Re: Older Eyes/ Aperture sights...

[quote="OJ"]Aperture sights work for me and my 86 year old eyes - seeing 20/30/ after removal of cataracts Wow, you're my idol. I'm barely into my 70's and have been having trouble shooting irons for at least 6-8 years. I keep trying though and once in a while I shoot a good match, but mos...
by Steelbanger
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MANY HAPPY RETURNS Stan in SC & BlaineG
Replies: 15
Views: 632

Re: MANY HAPPY RETURNS Stan in SC & BlaineG

Birthday on a Friday. I hope you guys are working today. Happy birthday.
by Steelbanger
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite 30-30 powder?
Replies: 30
Views: 3243

Re: Favorite 30-30 powder?

Another vote for WW 748
by Steelbanger
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What pistol caliber is your most accurate.
Replies: 35
Views: 2622

Re: What pistol caliber is your most accurate.

44 Magnum. Once I learned just what my Super Blackhawk was capable of and I learned to control the recoil I felt like I had conquered it. I truly believe the 44 is one of the most accurate straight wall cartridges, if not the most accurate.

My opinion.
by Steelbanger
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving for the range
Replies: 12
Views: 1085

Re: Leaving for the range

41 Redhawk, IHMSA 22 targets were/are 3/8 scale but Field Pistol uses 1/2 size. Not positive but that is the number that popped into my head. I shot two matches yesterday evening, PC & SB Cowboy. Highlight of my evening was a 10 in a row on rams with the 44 Mag. Still needing turkeys with both g...
by Steelbanger
Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving for the range
Replies: 12
Views: 1085

Re: Leaving for the range

This morning I had the range to myself, a most uncommon situation. I probably shot for 2 hours and only while I was pulling my targets someone arrived to shoot. That is perfect timing. I shot two rifles, a 32-20 and a 44 Mag. The 32-20 still doesn't please me so the 44 gets to go for the long ride t...
by Steelbanger
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving for the range
Replies: 12
Views: 1085

Leaving for the range

I really need to get some sight settings for a silhouette match tomorrow so today is the day for that. The bullets have been cast, ammo is loaded and I just made the targets. I spray-paint my silhouettes on cardboard using stencils that I made years ago using heavy plastic sheet material. Here are a...
by Steelbanger
Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transformation Of A 642 'Smith
Replies: 12
Views: 878

Re: Transformation Of A 642 'Smith

So, you shoot rifles lefty and handguns right handed?

I still have my 642 but I haven't got mad enough at it to change its color. It shoots right where I aim it every time. Of course I haven't fired it over 10 yds. It's right here with me loaded with 180's.
by Steelbanger
Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pa. Regional Sillywet Champs
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Re: Pa. Regional Sillywet Champs

Mr. Ingot,

Good luck to you & the Gunny at Bradford. If you see my friends the Zewe's tell them I said hello.

Frank
by Steelbanger
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our guess on the "meal"
Replies: 1
Views: 459

Our guess on the "meal"

My son and I both guessed the same identity of the snake being eaten, Milk Snake, and with the dull color we think it was about to shed it's skin. I have been looking all over for an old photo of my granddaughter when she was 5 or 6. In the pic she was holding a huge blacksnake and smiling while doi...
by Steelbanger
Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lunchtime! New photo added below
Replies: 20
Views: 2154

Lunchtime! New photo added below

hungry snake,cropped 2012-06-07 14 49 26.jpg

My granddaughter took this photo a week ago. We all think it's interesting.
by Steelbanger
Tue May 15, 2012 4:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here ya go Boys
Replies: 38
Views: 2434

Re: Here ya go Boys

My oldest daughter has one of those old, crank up record players, a floor model. The really old records are over a quarter inch thick and quite heavy too.

That's a neat dancing doll you made Pitchy!