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by jcw
Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many rounds does your CCW hold?
Replies: 46
Views: 4605

Re: How many rounds does your CCW hold?

9MM 10rd. mag + 1 in the tube, so 11 with spare 17 rd. mag.. so 28 rd total.
by jcw
Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack trip
Replies: 110
Views: 14422

Re: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack tr

I'm going to go completely off the reservation here. Have you considered taking a 20 ga pump shotgun? Short barrel, rifle sights.
by jcw
Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!
Replies: 39
Views: 3411

Re: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!

Done.
by jcw
Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pulled puerco for the Fourth
Replies: 25
Views: 1170

Re: Pulled puerco for the Fourth

Have the wife's family annual get together over on Whidbey Island. Pot luck. We're bringing the usual Kahlua pork and strawberry shortcake. Might make a batch of my mom's sweet pickle potato salad also.
by jcw
Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for my Uncle...update.....update at bottom
Replies: 56
Views: 4456

Re: Prayers for my Uncle...update

Will do.
by jcw
Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me a "third world" bike
Replies: 22
Views: 1912

Re: Got me a "third world" bike

You can buy lowering links for the KLR.
by jcw
Wed May 28, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?
Replies: 58
Views: 5371

Re: What gun would you bet on for accuracy...?

Not saying I'd hit anything but I'd give it whirl. The dime, my 6.5 Swedish mauser. The silver dollar my Howa .223.
by jcw
Sun May 11, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your field carry knife? Thoughts?
Replies: 64
Views: 6506

Re: Whats your field carry knife? Thoughts?

Swiss army tinker or hiker don't know the name. Its got a serrated main blade a small clip
blade and a corkscrew. A 30 yr. old leatherman and a Mora from Sweden.
by jcw
Tue May 06, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: has anyone ever used Prvi Partizan ammo
Replies: 30
Views: 3511

Re: has anyone ever used Prvi Partizan ammo

The 8X57 seems to run a lot better than domestic ammo.
by jcw
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exploding Bullet Puller
Replies: 29
Views: 2703

Re: Exploding Bullet Puller

Use less crimp on the reloads......
by jcw
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Its not about the nail!
Replies: 7
Views: 1364

Re: OT - Its not about the nail!

I have one of those...and three daughters following in mama's footsteps. I also have a man-cave that locks from the inside.
by jcw
Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would this be handled where you live?
Replies: 28
Views: 3135

Re: How would this be handled where you live?

What Blaine said. Unfortunately.
by jcw
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old man humor
Replies: 10
Views: 1236

Re: old man humor

M. M. Wright wrote:I can identify with that. I'll be 75 tomorrow.
Well then, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! :D
by jcw
Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverevolution powder?
Replies: 11
Views: 2448

Re: Leverevolution powder?

I like it! A lot! I load 30/30 near the top with the HORN. FTX, 35.0 gr LV. The max listed load is 35.5gr and it is compressed. One of these days I'll work up lighter loads and see where the accuracy drops off in both my rifles. This is the single most accurate 30/30 load I have ever used. I have so...
by jcw
Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets shoot the breeze about your first lever action shot!
Replies: 39
Views: 4707

Re: Lets shoot the breeze about your first lever action shot

First levergun was a Daisy. After that it was a a Win. 94 I bought new on my 18th. birthday from the local J.C. Penny.
by jcw
Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let it be
Replies: 38
Views: 5496

Re: Let it be

Mescalero wrote:No, there are two of us.

No, there are three of us.
by jcw
Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
Replies: 167
Views: 22090

Re: You have one firearm to survive what is it?

Well since I can't leave the state and 90% of the population is gone, I think I'd go for a 12 ga. pump gun with a variety of ammo.
by jcw
Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This group is interesting
Replies: 13
Views: 1374

Re: This group is interesting

A bunch of "us" consider the Rs & Ds the exact same thing, politically. I would like you to think about how long you would have a (meaningful) 2nd Amendment if they all voted with the Ds...Yes, Virginia, there is a big difference. I know how the dems will vote. What worries me are the...
by jcw
Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not lever, but bolt...
Replies: 28
Views: 2323

Re: Not lever, but bolt...

I have owned both the Savage w/accutrigger and the Howa 1500. Both are accurate enough. The Howa balanced and handled better IMO than the Savage. The howa has a much smoother action. I replaced the trigger on the Howa with a unit from Timney. Once that was done along with some stock work both rifles...
by jcw
Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More O/T
Replies: 6
Views: 670

Re: More O/T

Cool concept as long as your stabilizer gyro doesn't fail...[/quote]

My thoughts exactly. Gyro failure would cause a face plant of the first order!
by jcw
Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Food for Thought (pun intended)
Replies: 19
Views: 2777

Re: Food for Thought (pun intended)

TedH wrote:Violent rioting by the inner cities for a loaf of bread would be near instantaneous in the event of a real disaster. Sad so many are so unprepared. Might be wise to be very selective about who knows that you (we) are prepared.
Prepare quietly and tell nobody.
by jcw
Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: driving tip?
Replies: 17
Views: 1135

Re: driving tip?

Let me guess.. A blonde?
by jcw
Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi to all members on this community
Replies: 25
Views: 1584

Re: Hi to all members on this community

Welcome from N.W. Washington (the state) JCW
by jcw
Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First it was Dell support and now its the Eagles
Replies: 10
Views: 524

Re: First it was Dell support and now its the Eagles

Yea, I kinda like it too.
by jcw
Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mr.Heater and winter tent camping question.
Replies: 50
Views: 3753

Re: Mr.Heater and winter tent camping question.

I've got the 10 X 10 version of your tent. Use the small Mr. Heater in it to take off the chill. I don't run it all night. If you do run it all night you will have a condensation issue. Open one of the top vents and just the corners of two of the lower vents and that will mostly take care of that pr...
by jcw
Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What your Carry Ammo says about you...
Replies: 32
Views: 2665

Re: What your Carry Ammo says about you...

Hmmmm..I was never a cop.
by jcw
Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for Jeff Quinn
Replies: 34
Views: 3987

Re: Prayer Request for Jeff Quinn

Prayer sent for a speedy recovery!
by jcw
Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starbucks Boycott......Fail.
Replies: 20
Views: 2231

Re: Starbucks Boycott......Fail.

Hit the starbucks at 0800 on sat. No protesters. Half dozen regular customers and a couple of other geezers besides me packing concealed. Not much on their coffee but the tea is great. Carrot cake muffin really good.
by jcw
Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunt for Roachzilla
Replies: 28
Views: 2118

Re: Hunt for Roachzilla

Been to the tides tavern. A lot.
by jcw
Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me???
Replies: 44
Views: 3837

Re: Is it just me???

60+ hr. work weeks. Thats on the clock time. Doesn't leave much time for the fun stuff let alone getting on the computer.
by jcw
Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Summer job with levergun
Replies: 34
Views: 2098

Re: Summer job with levergun

Great job! Sure beats pulling weeds and mowing grass!
by jcw
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well... this could prove interesting...
Replies: 15
Views: 1272

Re: well... this could prove interesting...

Rescued animals are the best! If they choose you, well just go with it. I doubt you'll regret it.
by jcw
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..
Replies: 84
Views: 9024

Re: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..

Our thoughts and prayers are with Paco, his family, and their friends.
by jcw
Wed May 22, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crescent City
Replies: 17
Views: 1544

Re: Crescent City

Seven Feathers is another favorite of mine.......Does anyone remember when it was Fat Harvey's? Oh yes. Used to stop there when I was running loads of Liquid Oxygen. Lots of accts in Or. rouge valley hosp. Ashland community, Medford Steel, Coos Bay Welding, Over the hump for aviators O2 at Kingsley...
by jcw
Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand priming tool
Replies: 28
Views: 1893

Re: Hand priming tool

Have an old Lee and I like it except that it doesn't take standard shell holders. It does have a great "feel" wen seating primers though. Also have the RCBS. Once I got used to it I liked it. Not so much love at first though. It seems to be the one I use most these days.
by jcw
Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring yet?
Replies: 18
Views: 564

Re: Spring yet?

I love springtime in the desert. Planning on heading down to Tucson this Oct. to help the wife clear out the in-laws place and get it ready to put on the market for a 2014 sale. They no longer are able to make the trip.
by jcw
Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Return to Makin Island for...
Replies: 6
Views: 796

Re: Return to Makin Island for...

Many thanks.
by jcw
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What commercial .357 ammo do you recommend for hunting?
Replies: 22
Views: 1263

Re: What commercial .357 ammo do you recommend for hunting?

what commercial ammo do you recommend for the .357 hunting you do? Interesting.......................... of the responses so far, to Victor's question (if I counted my toes right): Recommended commercial loads: 6 Handloads: 9 Your right, When I have to go commercial, I use Federal Premium Vital-Sho...
by jcw
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What commercial .357 ammo do you recommend for hunting?
Replies: 22
Views: 1263

Re: What commercial .357 ammo do you recommend for hunting?

[quote="Grizz"]here is bearthooth's 185gr: http://www.beartoothbullets.com/images/bullets/BTB-357-185gFNGC2.jpg It exits my trapper at 1724 fps. Haven't made meat with it but have confidence that it can do the job. Marshall's alloy is very tough and reliable. I have a good supply of those ...
by jcw
Sun Mar 24, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder
Replies: 15
Views: 1958

Re: Black powder

]Black powder fouling MUST be cleaned with water based cleaners. In 60 years of shooting the stuff I've never seen a commercial product that will equal HOT soapy water for cleaning up the weapon and the brass. ...snip...[/quote] Any issues with "flash rusting" when using HOT water? I've be...
by jcw
Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tortilla press, warning, picture heavy!
Replies: 17
Views: 1495

Re: tortilla press, warning, picture heavy!

Sixgun wrote:Man, I'm lost. Look here, you guys can laugh all you want but I have no idea what a "tortilla press" does. :oops: ---------------------6
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Tortilla presses flatten out the wrinkles. Nobody wants wrinkled tortillas do they............ :lol:
by jcw
Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a very special rifle last week!
Replies: 24
Views: 1296

Re: Got a very special rifle last week!

Very nice rifle. One of my favorites! BTW, The knife. Is that an old "Western" brand? Looks just like one I have had since my boy scout days.
by jcw
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Farewell Guy
Replies: 41
Views: 3072

Re: Farewell Guy

Ji, Very sorry to hear of you and your wife's loss.
by jcw
Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kudos To Lance Armstrong
Replies: 36
Views: 2122

Re: Kudos To Lance Armstrong

Fraud, liar, and a cheat. The only positive thing he's done, IMO, is his fundraising for cancer research.
by jcw
Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin lever action
Replies: 10
Views: 1268

Re: Marlin lever action

You got a fair deal.
by jcw
Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 loadings???
Replies: 32
Views: 2672

Re: 357 loadings???

I use both 2400 and H-110. I like both but the 2400 seems to be a bit dirty. My manuals show that magnum primers should be use with the H-110.
by jcw
Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas Fellers
Replies: 25
Views: 1777

Re: Merry Christmas Fellers

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
by jcw
Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ahh crud....
Replies: 14
Views: 1153

Re: Ahh crud....

Cut a length of thin wall tubing about 6" longer than the barrel and just a tiny bit smaller than bore. slide down barrel, force over brush, pull brush our of barrel. It's worked for me.
by jcw
Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want input from experienced .357 handgun hunters
Replies: 17
Views: 1646

Re: Want input from experienced .357 handgun hunters

I currently use 2400, H-110, and Unique in the .357. For hunting I am leaning toward the 180 gr. from Beartooth Bullets. Accuracy has been best with less than full loads. I use CCI550 primers with the H-110 and 500's with the rest. I will tell you I am loading closer to the top than the middle. You'...