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- 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.
- 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.
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3411
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
blade and a corkscrew. A 30 yr. old leatherman and a Mora from Sweden.
- 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.
- 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......
- 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.
- 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.
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old man humor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1236
Re: old man humor
Well then, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!M. M. Wright wrote:I can identify with that. I'll be 75 tomorrow.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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!
My thoughts exactly. Gyro failure would cause a face plant of the first order!
- 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)
Prepare quietly and tell nobody.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.
- 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?
- 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
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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. ---------------------6
Tortilla presses flatten out the wrinkles. Nobody wants wrinkled tortillas do they............
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas Fellers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1777
Re: Merry Christmas Fellers
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL: In the court of public opinion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1495
- 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.
- 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'...