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by TWHBC
Thu Dec 24, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling Uneasy!
Replies: 10
Views: 1520

Re: Feeling Uneasy!

I'm really sorry to hear that! But it could be worse.......you COULD live here in IOWA where we are inundated with political candidates for months. The hildebeast has been here a couple times or more. Gives the hog confinements a run for their money. Peeuw! :wink: Daisyman she was speaking at Keoku...
by TWHBC
Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling Uneasy!
Replies: 10
Views: 1520

Feeling Uneasy!

I have been feeling real uneasy this morning and did not know why?
Heard a news report that the hildabeast will be less than 30 miles away today, indoctrinating at a HS, less than 30 miles away!!
A possible route could be the hiway to the north of my property. YUCK!!!!!
by TWHBC
Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single Six Porn
Replies: 13
Views: 2538

Re: Single Six Porn

Mine was similar except blued, and in .41mag. Loaded with 210 gr. SWC, enough Unique for about 850fps, was my go to short gun for years. In a fit of stupidity it slipped away for something else?
by TWHBC
Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Cooper cartridge critique
Replies: 40
Views: 4557

Re: Jeff Cooper cartridge critique

I am going with 2, either a .38 special or a 9mm, to suit my present circumstances. Having had .380's before, and being around various .32's, just feel that .356 is as small as necessary when things go bump, sour, ugly, etc. and a long gun is unavailable or impractical. However, having a gun, any gu...
by TWHBC
Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tia.
Replies: 72
Views: 7701

Re: Tia.

Condolences!!!!!
Having been blessed with with dogs and a great one as was Tia, my sympathies are with you.
Thank you for sharing her exploits, may your memories tide you over a difficult time.
by TWHBC
Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An old friend of ours.
Replies: 21
Views: 4387

Re: An old friend of ours.

I attempted to open the video and got the message......REMOVED BY USER.
I remembered it from when it was first posted, but wanted to enjoy it again!
Wonder if time doesn't heal all wounds?
by TWHBC
Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Movie The Revenant
Replies: 15
Views: 2929

New Movie The Revenant

Have you guys heard about this movie coming out Jan. 8?https://www.google.com/search?q=the+revenant+trailer&oq=the+revenet&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l3.10145j0j4&client=tablet-android-lenovo&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 About Hugh Glass in the 1800's, attacked by a grizzly and left ...
by TWHBC
Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumb question?
Replies: 26
Views: 2027

Re: Dumb question?

Wtwade wrote:Appreciate that advice, Grizz. I don't reckon I'll put anything heavier than 300gr thru it.
Probably misunderstanding your response, but Grizz was referring to pressure not bullet weight!
by TWHBC
Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone ever get a battery maker to honor warranty...?
Replies: 7
Views: 1002

Re: Anyone ever get a battery maker to honor watranty...?

^^^^^^^^^ +1! I just spent last evening cleaning a lantern, AA batteries, that I had brought in from the horse trailer camper. Checked the others, C and D batteries, and only the AA one had corrison as previously mentioned. Toothbrush and WD 40 worked for cleaning. I did use a silicone spray, which ...
by TWHBC
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Butt is finished
Replies: 21
Views: 1565

Re: Big Butt is finished

Very nice!
Like your thoughts on caliber, and your execution is excellent! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by TWHBC
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This must be knife week...
Replies: 7
Views: 569

Re: This must be knife week...

OH MY !!!!! :shock: +100000....
by TWHBC
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JFKs rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 1727

Re: JFKs rifle

"...Oswald used a Carcano rifle, not dissimilar to Kennedy's own Garand M1. Kennedy died from his wounds...." From the attached article. Granted a British newspaper but proves the saying about common peoples separated by language. :| At least Carcanos and M1s are rifles, dissimilar indeed!...
by TWHBC
Sat May 23, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Life skills
Replies: 8
Views: 803

Re: Life skills

"...Then I tried it on a cat, and like Mark Twain said, I learnt information that would always be valuable to me.) ..."

Samual Clemmons is one man in history I would like to sit down and spend an afternoon with. Maybe even share a beverage! 8)
by TWHBC
Sat May 23, 2015 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: history and boat lovers site
Replies: 3
Views: 429

Re: history and boat lovers site

Very nice site, great illustrations as you noted, wish I spoke italian!
by TWHBC
Sun Mar 29, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 270 Winchester
Replies: 23
Views: 2489

Re: 270 Winchester

"...our itty bitty Shiras moose here in Wyoming in 1997..." Injecting a little humor here? About 5 years ago my wife and I were horseback riding in the Cloud Peak Wilderness area in Wyoming. We were going up a rocky narrow trail. Next to the trail were very brushy thickets on both sides an...
by TWHBC
Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rough Days In Mozambique
Replies: 13
Views: 1537

Re: Rough Days In Mozambique

Sunscreen available locally, bet it can get harsh there?
Our local water is liquid again.
As stated by others previously BLESSINGS!
by TWHBC
Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hammer SXS ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1858

Hammer SXS ?

Having never handled or been around someone with a hammer SXS, I am curious about how one is handled? When hunting upland game or waterfowl, when are the hammers cocked? During the rise of the bird, or when a duck is sighted, or before ? When turkey hunting is the hammer cocked when the bird is firs...
by TWHBC
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ?Shot With A Black Powder Gun?
Replies: 1
Views: 372

?Shot With A Black Powder Gun?

http://www.julietellsall.com. Yeah I know its an advertisement, but found it funny, not humerous, that her problems were caused by being shot by a black powder gun? How often have you heard that as a true story on that modern invention, TV? That is where I saw it today, while watching a Pawnstars re...
by TWHBC
Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Talking Centipede
Replies: 10
Views: 789

Re: The Talking Centipede

99 thump....if he left a shoe off !
by TWHBC
Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get used to the colder winters for the next 30 years!
Replies: 27
Views: 3221

Re: Get used to the colder winters for the next 30 years!

I find this very informative, and the graphs of climatic temperature changes over time very interesting, THANKS! :) But from a personal point of view, mankind is sure dirtying up the planet, which has many deleterious affects, which mankind will ultimately suffer from. :x I believe it may have been ...
by TWHBC
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want Williams 5D for 92 Rossi
Replies: 16
Views: 3515

Re: Want Williams 5D for 92 Rossi

I remember reading somewhere, probably here :) , that the Rossi 92's use an odd size rear site dovetail? My Rossi 92 is a older one, puma medallion on side of the frame, front site integral with the barrel band. If I change to a frame peep site, I would prefer to keep the original front site. Though...
by TWHBC
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kinda makes you wonder.
Replies: 19
Views: 1243

Re: Kinda makes you wonder.

Sorry for your loss. Interesting, well to me, that the causes of cancer, one of the major concerns of people, is that random mutations of cells is becoming a reason for consideration for study. http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20150101/random-mutations-responsible-for-about-two-thirds-of-cancer-risk...
by TWHBC
Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Good Old Gun Writers...
Replies: 57
Views: 8599

Re: The Good Old Gun Writers...

Warren Page, Finn Asgard, Jack O'Connor, Skeeter Skelton
by TWHBC
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you carry in your 38 Special?
Replies: 60
Views: 7082

Re: What do you carry in your 38 Special?

FBI load, +p 158 gr. Lead hollow point.
Most likely future change will be to a Buffalo Bore version.
158 gr. SWC or various 130 gr. FMJ for practice.
by TWHBC
Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat - why put in room vs. hallway...?
Replies: 12
Views: 1281

Re: Thermostat - why put in room vs. hallway...?

Is it possible that the hallway is more exposed to outside air currants from an exterior door that is in constant use Many facilities are managed more for keeping utility costs low, rather than user comfort. Maybe the bean counter has rules and the HVAC knows he is toast if he challenges the counter...
by TWHBC
Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Russell Anabell
Replies: 5
Views: 574

Re: Russell Anabell

I read his articles in magazines, and enjoyed his style of writing.
I will now have to check around and see what I can find of the reprints.
Thanks for jogging the memory!
by TWHBC
Wed Dec 24, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Thought...
Replies: 17
Views: 1178

My Thought...

http://pcdcarry.com/index.html
..stupid is strong out there! :shock:
by TWHBC
Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter Solstice
Replies: 14
Views: 897

Winter Solstice

Well it is here, nothing but more daylight from now on! :wink:

For the people of the Southern Hemisphere, best of luck in the coming darkness! :wink:

Jim
by TWHBC
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bobcat sighting while hunting in Connecticut
Replies: 4
Views: 375

Re: Bobcat sighting while hunting in Connecticut

Many years ago while sitting in a blind in south Texas, it was cold enough for ice in the low spots. A bobcat came out from the weeds and tried to catch a mouse crossing the ice on the low spot. I was entertained watching the bobcat slip and slide around. The mouse was turning pretty good, and cat f...
by TWHBC
Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recurve Bow Question
Replies: 25
Views: 1654

Re: Recurve Bow Question

I have a handmade osage recurve with bamboo backing. (Made it myself) Draws 55 @ 28" I dropped my first primitive deer this season. Used a cane arrow with turkey fetching and an obsidian head (125 -/+ grain) :mrgreen: That is as close to perfect as is possible.....CONGRATULATIONS ON BOTH THE B...
by TWHBC
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie CONDOLANCES On Bailey
Replies: 30
Views: 2513

Hobie CONDOLANCES On Bailey

Rainbow Bridge is a nice thought.

http://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/
by TWHBC
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacob's first bear
Replies: 33
Views: 2357

Re: Jacob's first bear

Look on his face says it all! :D
by TWHBC
Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder Storage/Reloading for Home type Business
Replies: 9
Views: 588

Powder Storage/Reloading for Home type Business

Can you lead me to some applicable regulations that someone starting a custom gun building and associated reloading business in a small town might have to comply with. Can't go into details, but with all of the hysteria out now, would like to see that someone starting this type of business might fac...
by TWHBC
Tue May 15, 2012 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Esoteric Topic - How Much Water Is In the Earth?
Replies: 10
Views: 621

Esoteric Topic - How Much Water Is In the Earth?

According to NASA, guess it depends how the question is asked, volume or surface area? :roll:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120515.html

Guess it depends up if the ball is over you?

WARNING!!!!!
No lever guns or even no guns period, just scientific data.
by TWHBC
Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Pitchy Plane Project
Replies: 194
Views: 15758

Re: The Pitchy Plane Project

Arn`t planes tails flying low when up-side down which would create the condition that your explainin. If nuttin else i`m freekin out the birds that fly over, no sign of any stayin in the area. :lol: Guess that would rule out you becoming Father Goose :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uurn-Nrljbw...
by TWHBC
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas's barbecue Colt SAAs.
Replies: 24
Views: 2473

Re: "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas's barbecue Colt SAAs.

Charles wrote:Lone Wolf was many thing, but among those is the fact that he was a true peacock! He did like fancy!

Interesting horse also, doesn't look to me to be a QH, more like a 'big lick' type Tennesse Walker, but until seen moving maybe a plantation or flat footed walker?

walkinghorse :P
by TWHBC
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA - Pic hvy- New Grips
Replies: 50
Views: 4870

Re: Colt SAA - Pic hvy

Nice looking grips!

On the lower edge of the left grip, the pattern resembles a steer head with body and tail coming out of a dust storm (like looking at clouds and imaging what they resemble :wink: ).
Adds a really nice distinctive touch to a SAA! :P
by TWHBC
Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebrity Deer Tags - Out Of State
Replies: 12
Views: 986

Celebrity Deer Tags - Out Of State

"Celebrity tags for deer hunts annoy hunters on waiting list A program that gives celebrities a chance to immediately hunt deer in Iowa while other out-of-staters wait an average of three years for the privilege is under scrutiny, The Des Moines Register reports. Former pro athlete Bo Jackson, ...
by TWHBC
Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cahoots
Replies: 9
Views: 798

Cahoots

I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made...
by TWHBC
Wed May 04, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: THE IMPORTANCE OF CAMERONE TO EVERY LEGIONNAIRE TODAY.
Replies: 9
Views: 1374

Re: OT: THE IMPORTANCE OF CAMERONE TO EVERY LEGIONNAIRE TODAY.

"...After the war, Schwarzkopf was bestowed an honorary rank of "Legionnaire 1ere Class" in the French Foreign Legion, the only American to be so honored, during a formal ceremony in Aubagne, France which is a formal "Alma Mater" of the French Foreign Legion. This was due to...
by TWHBC
Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Long Bow ignorance
Replies: 20
Views: 3816

Re: OT--Long Bow ignorance

I am left eye dominant and shoot a right handed recurve bow (actually several). Was the way I started a left handed bows were unknown when I started as a youngster. My Dad bought me my first bow. Opposite of what you are describing, but the same concern. I shoot a rifle, shotgun (left shoulder) and ...
by TWHBC
Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Dog chewing everything
Replies: 24
Views: 4276

Re: OT: Dog chewing everything

?????"When ever the dog does something wrong.... call him in a stern voice....call him over..." ????? Any possibily of teaching/reinforcing the dog not to come to you, cause when he does he gets punished !!!! "...go to him..." this makes more sense but it should be immediate, rat...
by TWHBC
Sun Sep 12, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Ancient African Nuclear Reactors
Replies: 0
Views: 704

OT-Ancient African Nuclear Reactors

Thought you might find this interesting?

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100912.html
http://oklo.curtin.edu.au/

Being studied to learn more about natural decay of nuclear materials.
Maybe help with storage of spent nuclear materials.
by TWHBC
Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Cooper speaks
Replies: 24
Views: 4460

Re: Jeff Cooper speaks

http://www.thesconce.com/

A site with Jeff Cooper's writings. :mrgreen:
by TWHBC
Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Math Joke
Replies: 5
Views: 603

OT- Math Joke

A Norwegian man wanted a job, but the foreman wasn't too keen to hire him. He told the Norwegian that first he would have to pass a math test. The Norwegian agreed. "Here's your first question, the foreman said. "Without using numbers, represent the number nine." "Without numbers...
by TWHBC
Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why did America choose the Peacemaker and the 1873.......
Replies: 26
Views: 2497

Re: Why did America choose the Peacemaker and the 1873.......

As a slightly different aspect of the original question, how were the weapons used to actually win the west carried? Bet it wasn't (always as you see :roll: ) a steel lined low hung, quick draw type holster as seen in the TV and movie westerns. And the saddles and other horse rigging were not as sho...
by TWHBC
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PO Ackley on the .223 and Black Rifles
Replies: 40
Views: 4229

Re: PO Ackley on the .223 and Black Rifles

SteveR wrote:I like the part about 1 gr less than the .22 Magnum, never reloaded any .22 Magnum. How do you reload a rimfire?? I guess when you reach the heights Mr Ackley did then proof reading wouldn't be necessary.

Steve

.222 Magnum is a centerfire cartridge, .22 magnum is rimfire.
by TWHBC
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: P Simms takedown conversion Marlin 336. Any Help?
Replies: 16
Views: 4921

Re: P Simms takedown conversion Marlin 336. Any Help?

Fordwannabe, what was the name of the NRA book with this info? It sounds like something I might persue. Not Fordwannabe, but I believe the book he is referencing is NRA Gunsmithing Guide - Updated, with a copyright date of 1982. The article is a reprint of an American Rifleman article by Pete Dicke...
by TWHBC
Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scotish beaver.
Replies: 43
Views: 2949

Re: Scotish beaver.

Classic funny story regarding a man with beaver troubles and his correspondance with the State of Michigan.

http://www.snopes.com/humor/letters/dammed.asp