Take it easy Kim! Ill be doing the same thing soon, just bought nana's old house.
See you back here soon matey!
Chris
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- Sun May 20, 2012 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Haven't been around and probably won't be, for a while.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3776
- Sun May 20, 2012 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brook trout and morels
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1913
Re: Brook trout and morels
Great! Mmm love a bit of trout, just got back from my trip, ill post my trout soon too
- Fri May 11, 2012 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crashed WW2 plane, discovered in the Sahara desert
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1775
Re: Crashed WW2 plane, discovered in the Sahara desert
Very cool! The old P40 warhawk looks great after all that time!
- Wed May 09, 2012 6:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many members from other countries?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4405
Re: How many members from other countries?
Melbourne Australia. Been popping my head up since the old forum for 9 years
Chris
Chris
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "In Defense of the 30-30 Winchester"
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2954
Re: "In Defense of the 30-30 Winchester"
My first rifle was my '79 XTR 30-30. Bought it with my hard earned kmart pay for $595 when I was 18.
Some started with a .22, I started with the 30-30 no regrets
Still got that gun at the ripe old age of 27 And ill never get rid of it
Chris
Some started with a .22, I started with the 30-30 no regrets
Still got that gun at the ripe old age of 27 And ill never get rid of it
Chris
- Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Harley Davidson--which one?
- Replies: 116
- Views: 11951
Re: Harley Davidson--which one?
And that was me talking of grinning from ear to ear ;-) As birdman said back to Harley sportsters... Mine has the standard 3.5 gallon tank, 12.5l. I get about 200-220kms per tank on my 883. In regards to 883 vs 1200, I beat my mates 1200 sporty off the line to 100km/h, geared differently. Depends wh...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Harley Davidson--which one?
- Replies: 116
- Views: 11951
Re: Harley Davidson--which one?
Sportster nuff said....will out handle the other slugs and make you grin from ear to ear. Well at least mine does.
My Iron 883:
My Iron 883:
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is Worn?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1334
Re: What is Worn?
Good to see that it sounds like an easy fix pop. That 30WCF is going well. Havnt shot it since, havnt shot bloody anything since! Girls, cars, bikes and girls have been getting in the way. Showed her off heaps to mates though, oldest thing ever in my hands from 1898 ;) Now that I have the Jeep Wrang...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is Worn?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1334
Re: What is Worn?
Sounds like a nice old 92 pop. Wheres the bloody pics mate?
This permit to acquire thing is bs. Here in vic, with my last 1894 it set me back 9 bucks. Sounds to me like the jagged bits on the hammer may be worn where they engage the spring. But what would a youngin like me know
This permit to acquire thing is bs. Here in vic, with my last 1894 it set me back 9 bucks. Sounds to me like the jagged bits on the hammer may be worn where they engage the spring. But what would a youngin like me know
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4267
Re: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)
What a fantastic classic '94. Jealous much?
It's worth what someone is prepared to pay for it..
It's worth what someone is prepared to pay for it..
- Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2197
Re: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
The seller meant 1200, and he did correct himself in the listing.
Good on him for listing it with no reserve, a realistic honest seller.
Unlike most morons on there
Good on him for listing it with no reserve, a realistic honest seller.
Unlike most morons on there
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2197
Re: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
She sold for $8,525! Wowsers!
Ha wish I could afford it grizz..
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =268773825
Chris
Ha wish I could afford it grizz..
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =268773825
Chris
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2197
Re: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
Now that is a fine old Winchester! Heaps of blueing left! I would love to add that to my collection
Grizz, you say it sold for $4,525? I read it as the auction is ongoing until the 18th?
Chris
Grizz, you say it sold for $4,525? I read it as the auction is ongoing until the 18th?
Chris
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative 32-40
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3222
Re: Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative 32-40
I must be the only bloke that bloody shoots one! Have 12 other commemoratives
Got mine 2nd hand with ,many slugs, brass, comm ammo, redding dies for 800 aus
its fun blasting away with that big lever
Got mine 2nd hand with ,many slugs, brass, comm ammo, redding dies for 800 aus
its fun blasting away with that big lever
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2753
Re: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
The throttle is in the right grip just like all the others
- Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2753
Re: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Haha nah you guys have them on the wrong side!
- Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2753
Re: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Thanks for the comments everyone. Here are some pics finally, sorry it's a bit dirty but I cant stop driving it. I guess I like yank machines, Jeep, Harley and Mustang in the future! My two modes of transport are the jeep and Harley Yeah Joe, the salt on the roads is bad, when I was over there last ...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .444 Questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2551
Re: .444 Questions
444 Marlin is my sambar medicine. With a peep sight and my 265gn Hornady Interlocks, aint no sambar within 100m safe. A sambar is no small deer...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2753
My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Gday all. As some of you may remember, I have been searching for a '70 Mach 1 Mustang/Boss 302, well that search continues but my other search for a nice Jeep has ended! Found a real nice 2006 TJ 65th anniversary in black with 58,000 kms on the clock! One female owner that has never even engaged 4wd...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns!!!!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5714
Re: Leverguns!!!!
Heres most of mine
Probably one of the younger ones at 26
Chris
Probably one of the younger ones at 26
Chris
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wyoming Antelope with original 1886
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2914
Re: Wyoming Antelope with original 1886
Thats awesome! Good to see the ol '86 still holding her own..
Chris
Chris
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why come to leverguns? I just a show off.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1643
Re: Why come to leverguns? I just a show off.
Cool, nice toe
Nice reply with the avatar comment
We are all mates here, mates with a sense of humour - you fit right in!
Chris
Nice reply with the avatar comment
We are all mates here, mates with a sense of humour - you fit right in!
Chris
- Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accident at the Reno Air races
- Replies: 103
- Views: 13532
Re: OT-Accident at the Reno Air races
That is shocking! Hope things are not as bad as they seem at this point.
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 'new' classic Winchester 38-72 (picture heavy)
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5889
Re: My 'new' classic Winchester 38-72 (picture heavy)
Very nice '95 you have there Kirk!
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8825
Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
How dare you Jack! You should be ashamed of yourself!
Haha, what a joke
Heck, at least they gave us all a good laugh!
Chris
Haha, what a joke
Heck, at least they gave us all a good laugh!
Chris
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report: 121 year-old Winchester '86
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6012
Re: Range Report: 121 year-old Winchester '86
That is a very nice '86 Kirk! And the thing shoots better than most people at the range I see with scopes hahah!! That is one of the best shooting leverguns I have ever seen to be honest and you are a great shot. Ive always thought you were a man of good tastes, confirmed with your Swarovski binocul...
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what have you shot with your lever?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4942
Re: what have you shot with your lever?
444 Marlin sss- 1 Sambar deer hind
Lots of game being taken, good to see
Chris
Lots of game being taken, good to see
Chris
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - A Bit of the Black Sea Fleet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2178
Re: OT - A Bit of the Black Sea Fleet
Spasiba Tovasrish (thankyou comrad -spelling?)
Good pics Steve
Chris
Good pics Steve
Chris
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES - Cowboys and Aliens?????
- Replies: 61
- Views: 9169
Re: MOVIES - Cowboys and Aliens?????
This looks intruiging to say the least. Ill be seeing it, probably with the old man. He loves Westerns and Sci fi
Chris
Chris
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1886 range report
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2712
Re: Winchester 1886 range report
Wow! Great shooting from the '86! I assume it's a 45-70 or very similar? ''They were put together right, with quality that is mostly unmatched today'' - very true, my 1894 is better than the rest of my Winchesters made around the 70's and later. Can you post some more pics of her for us to enjoy? :m...
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Bolt Gun... the .700 WTF
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2338
Re: OT - Bolt Gun... the .700 WTF
They got the name right with this one....
I think most people know the meaning of WTF
for those that don't: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wtf
Chris
I think most people know the meaning of WTF
for those that don't: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wtf
Chris
- Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 18 ft 4 " Crocodile - WOW !!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1643
Re: 18 ft 4 " Crocodile - WOW !!!!
Awesome!
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chiappa 1886 .45-70
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5463
Re: Chiappa 1886 .45-70
That looks really good! I love the case colouring, very subtle.
Nice rifle and want to see you take some game with her!
Chris
Nice rifle and want to see you take some game with her!
Chris
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got cleaned out
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5346
Re: Got cleaned out
That really sucks! Dunno what I would do if someone stole my collection but it would not be good for the thief.
Hope you get them back, undamaged and unused
Chris
Hope you get them back, undamaged and unused
Chris
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1195
Re: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
Thanks for the help everyone.
Still cant get the jolly thing to work, im still getting logged off. This is rather gay.
I tried what you said Modoc ED, I have explorer 8. Still cant kget it to work.
O well, thanks anyway
Chris
Still cant get the jolly thing to work, im still getting logged off. This is rather gay.
I tried what you said Modoc ED, I have explorer 8. Still cant kget it to work.
O well, thanks anyway
Chris
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Lion hunting with spear and shield
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2051
Re: OT-Lion hunting with spear and shield
Now that is what I call real hunting.
I've always admired the American Indians for this sort of thing.
Hunting grizz, cougar and the like before the firearm came to be with an oldschool bow and arrow, now that is hunting.
Chris
I've always admired the American Indians for this sort of thing.
Hunting grizz, cougar and the like before the firearm came to be with an oldschool bow and arrow, now that is hunting.
Chris
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor: How to hold on in a moving train!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1910
Re: Humor: How to hold on in a moving train!
You are talking about old mate in the backround yeah?
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1195
OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
I check the auto log in box everytime but the forum always logs me off when I navigate away from the page.
I need to log on everytime I want to post or view posted pics.
This is getting really annoying, anyone else having this issue?
Chris
I need to log on everytime I want to post or view posted pics.
This is getting really annoying, anyone else having this issue?
Chris
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B25 and B17 over Arizona
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1929
Re: B25 and B17 over Arizona
Awesome! Shame there is no sound of those sweet radial engines though.
I saw Sentimental Journey in '97 over there with the family, I was twelve. Sat in Fifi the B-29 too, so cool for a 12 year old!
It was called the confederate Airforce then, in Midland Texas
Chris
I saw Sentimental Journey in '97 over there with the family, I was twelve. Sat in Fifi the B-29 too, so cool for a 12 year old!
It was called the confederate Airforce then, in Midland Texas
Chris
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 16199
Re: What levergun calibers do you have?
.22LR Winchester 9422
30WCF 1894
30-30 Winchester x 5
32-40 Winchester
38-55 Winchester x 2
44-40 Winchester x 2
444 Marlin
Chris
30WCF 1894
30-30 Winchester x 5
32-40 Winchester
38-55 Winchester x 2
44-40 Winchester x 2
444 Marlin
Chris
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Early 1900s Winchester Factory Police Badge.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 860
Re: OT- Early 1900s Winchester Factory Police Badge.
Thats a cool badge.
Im a big Winchester fan and a copper so I guess you should send it to me rangerider
Chris
Im a big Winchester fan and a copper so I guess you should send it to me rangerider
Chris
- Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - More for plane folk - lost another B-17
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3567
Re: OT - More for plane folk - lost another B-17
This made me really sad.
I love the B-17 and remember the sweet sound of 'sentimental journey' as she did a fly pass at NAS Oceana VA, at an airshow I was at it '97.
Maybe this should be some inspiration to finally finish my 1/48 scale model of the Memphis Belle
Chris
I love the B-17 and remember the sweet sound of 'sentimental journey' as she did a fly pass at NAS Oceana VA, at an airshow I was at it '97.
Maybe this should be some inspiration to finally finish my 1/48 scale model of the Memphis Belle
Chris
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Check out this antler!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3582
Re: OT Check out this antler!
Congratulations Nath and good pics.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: True Grit, 2010 - movies and book comparison
- Replies: 77
- Views: 11285
Re: OT: True Grit, 2010 version
I just finished watching it and was really impressed. It was a great movie, i have not seen the original even though it is embossed on the side of my John Wayne comemmorative rifle! Jeff Bridges did a great job and I just love the '73 action! As Joe said, the special features were great especially h...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30WCF first shots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1518
Re: 30WCF first shots
Thanks Joe, ill have to get some 748 and try it out. We can get it here.
Chris
Chris
- Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30WCF first shots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1518
Re: 30WCF first shots
Yeah finally got around to it Pop! It's a good start accuracy wise and I reckon I could improve it with some decent range time and a proper rest besides the roof of my car
Shouldnt be too hard for minute of wabbit shooting
Shouldnt be too hard for minute of wabbit shooting
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30WCF first shots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1518
Re: 30WCF first shots
Looks like I will load up some jacketed light loads for her.
I was impressed with the first few shots, as Joe said barrel condition didnt effect accuracy in this one.
t.r, I dindt use hearing protection. Didnt need to, there are .22's louder than these loads haha!
Chris
I was impressed with the first few shots, as Joe said barrel condition didnt effect accuracy in this one.
t.r, I dindt use hearing protection. Didnt need to, there are .22's louder than these loads haha!
Chris
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30WCF first shots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1518
Re: 30WCF first shots
Joe I have not tried it with jacketed stuff yet , these 20 shots are the first I have put through her. Do you think it would be a good idea shooting jacketed stuff considering its age, being 113 years old (madis)? Ive been told to only shoot low cast loads through her but wouldnt mind jacketed stuff...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30WCF first shots
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1518
30WCF first shots
Havnt been down to the range yet but went out early this morning to look for some wabbits with a mate. No joy but I took my old 1894 in 30WCF to see how she shoots. I loaded up some rounds a couple of weeks back with ADI trail boss powder, the cowboy action crowd love this stuff. I loaded up 20 roun...
- Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Interesting" From 1907 (pics)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1603
Re: "Interesting" From 1907 (pics)
I remember seeing the pic of him sitting on top of thousands of these blocks. I thought it's gotta be fake it is just that unbelievable
http://gunsandrovers.yuku.com/topic/602 ... opperweins
Chris
http://gunsandrovers.yuku.com/topic/602 ... opperweins
Chris