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by Rusty
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modernizing your Levergun
Replies: 58
Views: 5007

Re: Modernizing your Levergun

when i resided in NYC a Brooklyn Reload was two pistols carried at 2 and 2 o'clock and my mentor cautioned me, when i first arrived there from the desert SW, to KEEP MY HANDS OUT OF MY POCKETS when socializing. † I actually feel most comfortable with a hand in my pocket because when it's there it's...
by Rusty
Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Replies: 34
Views: 2483

Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....

I like most kinds of music to some degree but is comes in phases. I recently found out about a New Orleans jazz player, Doreen Ketchen. Look her up on Youtube. Her husband plays the Sousaphone and her daughter plays the drums on her street band. Doreen is a classically trained clarinet player That h...
by Rusty
Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About Drinking
Replies: 23
Views: 1939

Re: About Drinking

My wife and I are both up in our 60's and have the joint pain to go along with it. We have also both had back surgery. To ease the pain she takes hydrocodine which doesn't seem to help me at all. On the other hand I can drink some rum and coke to make my day move comfortable. We both use pain medica...
by Rusty
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling in.
Replies: 20
Views: 1492

Re: Calling in.

Glad to see you back. I asked my son just the other day if he had seen you online lately.
by Rusty
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy From Florida
Replies: 27
Views: 2323

Re: New Guy From Florida

Welcome from Plant City.
by Rusty
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kel-tec donating arms to Ukraine
Replies: 23
Views: 1549

Re: Kel-tec donating arms to Ukraine

Blaine wrote: Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:02 pm :idea: Let's make aid conditional to Ukraine turning over all the proof they have of corruption with US politicians. The current administration, of course, will never do this for obvious reasons.
Great idea!!!
by Rusty
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Engineers
Replies: 13
Views: 1049

Re: Understanding Engineers

One thing they will never tell you because they want to keep it a secret is that the one thing that makes all electronic devices work is smoke. If the smoke leaks out, it won't work again.
by Rusty
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Open sights-Precious guns!
Replies: 34
Views: 1877

Re: Open sights-Precious guns!

I went to the Alvin C. York state historical site several years ago with my son. I felt like I was on holy ground. The state park rangers were both friendly and informative. We talked about the rifle that Alvin used in France. They had a Springfield on display but the ranger did say that York did ta...
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Ranger badges
Replies: 8
Views: 961

Re: Texas Ranger badges

Ya gotta love Texas history and tradition. Thanks guys.
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 3:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Ranger badges
Replies: 8
Views: 961

Re: Texas Ranger badges

Thanks Griff.
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Ranger badges
Replies: 8
Views: 961

Texas Ranger badges

I was watching a TV show where a U.S. Marshal goes to Mexico and talks to a Mexican National Policeman. The Policeman scoffs at the Marshall's badge saying a real man has a Texas Ranger's badge because it is made from a Mexican silver coin. I was wondering if anyone can confirm that ?
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Encore barrels
Replies: 9
Views: 1269

Re: Encore barrels

You might also try looking up J.D. Jones.
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I spent an enjoyable afternoon with Nate Kiowa Jones ..
Replies: 20
Views: 2018

Re: I spent an enjoyable afternoon with Nate Kiowa Jones ..

Last I heard about Steve he was in ill health. How is he now?
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UhOh...Thyroid Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 1504

Re: UhOh...Thyroid Problem

Prayers up for you Blaine.
by Rusty
Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diesel Tractor won't run...
Replies: 25
Views: 1790

Re: Diesel Tractor won't run...

You could also try some #1 diesel fuel.
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandkids and field phones.
Replies: 17
Views: 1222

Re: Grandkids and field phones.

You're a great grand dad Pitchy.
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finally got one!
Replies: 34
Views: 2473

Re: I finally got one!

That's a beautiful piece of iron Ted.
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship
Replies: 38
Views: 3038

Re: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship

I listened to a book on tape about the expedition once. I don't recall the part about the scotch but I'm not surprised. As I understand it there are two kinds of scotch one is a coastal and one is an inland type. One is smokey the other is not. I tried some once that smokey stuff once and didn't lik...
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite Deer Hunting Story
Replies: 9
Views: 826

Re: My Favorite Deer Hunting Story

You're a great writer Jim. I always enjoy your stories.
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 32 special ammo
Replies: 29
Views: 5711

Re: Winchester 32 special ammo

There are a lot of places online to buy ammo such as luckygunner.com. Ammoseek.com scours the net and keeps track of everyone who is offering it for sale.
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When was the last time you sat around a campfire?
Replies: 34
Views: 2267

Re: When was the last time you sat around a campfire?

I have a 22.5" truck rim that we build a fire in from time to time. It's a neighborhood thing we do around here.
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 21
Views: 1802

Re: Newbe

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, got a message in to Steve to see if he can do it. My great great grandad rode with Charles Goodnight running cattle from Abilene Texas to Abilene Kansas, great uncle was Sherriff in Aspermont for many years, great great granfater was Governor of Texas, lots of ...
by Rusty
Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Daddy
Replies: 30
Views: 2023

Re: RIP Daddy

Don't be too hard on yourself. Sometimes things happen in spite of everything we can do. I'm sorry for your loss.
by Rusty
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too Soon?
Replies: 14
Views: 1387

Re: Too Soon?

Looks about right to me.
by Rusty
Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shoulder replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: shoulder replacement

I had mine replaced in 2017. I've never shot a lot of heavy recoiling long guns and none since the surgery. If the pain gets bad enough you'll have it done. The recovery time was only a mater of weeks compared to the discomfort I had prior to that. If I needed to do it again I wouldn't hesitate.
by Rusty
Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was able to retrieve some stolen property.
Replies: 14
Views: 2166

Re: I was able to retrieve some stolen property.

Looks like a great Christmas present.
by Rusty
Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think. . . ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1372

Re: What do you think. . . ?

Looks nice to me if it's solid on the inside.
by Rusty
Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Fire Is Going .. Coffee Is On ...
Replies: 16
Views: 2159

Re: The Fire Is Going .. Coffee Is On ...

T'was the night before Christmas and all thru the house,
the A/C was running 'cause we live in the south.


We had a high of 78 degrees here today.
by Rusty
Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big skateboard Fan
Replies: 14
Views: 1561

Re: Big skateboard Fan

Lenn, you never cease to amaze me.
by Rusty
Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99 rare caliber?
Replies: 9
Views: 3136

Re: Savage 99 rare caliber?

My brother in law has a take down lightweight in .250 Savage that his dad got back in the 50's. He had stopped to change a flat for a woman one night and she gave it to him, new and in the box.
by Rusty
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windows 11
Replies: 12
Views: 1364

Re: Windows 11

WOW! This makes me glad I have a Chromebook.
by Rusty
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Still having trouble shooting the Redhawk--RESOLVED!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 2241

Re: Still having trouble shooting the Redhawk--RESOLVED!!!

I have a 4" .44 that my wife got me for Christmas several years ago. Mine fits me rather well but my son, not so much. For my son the distance between the backstrap and the trigger is too far. It doesn't seem to mater for my large hands. Veral Smith of LBT molds says many Rugers can benefit fro...
by Rusty
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buck Elliot, RIP
Replies: 29
Views: 2724

Re: Buck Elliot, RIP

Sorry to hear this. I had my run in with covid last Dec.
by Rusty
Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sounds of Gunfire Fill The Air
Replies: 33
Views: 2890

Re: The Sounds of Gunfire Fill The Air

Thanks Johnny. That's how I wound up with this "pimpin" Trapper. I was looking for a factory trapper, I have several but they are build projects mostly. I do have a factory one in 44 magnum. As you know, the prices have gotten stupid. That was was a nice one you had, by the way! I got loo...
by Rusty
Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry Murbach - Favorite Guns
Replies: 24
Views: 2917

Re: Terry Murbach - Favorite Guns

I've tried to keep track of the number of rounds I put through particular guns, but I always seem to lose track or decide to trade off the gun. But there is a lesson here. If you put that many rounds through a .22 revolver, you can probably shoot just about anything well. What I wish I had done man...
by Rusty
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Gamekeeper -- Put the Vaccine in Beer
Replies: 18
Views: 2306

Re: For Gamekeeper -- Put the Vaccine in Beer

I think I'd have to swear off beer and become a wino.
by Rusty
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite pocket rocket!
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: Favorite pocket rocket!

S&W 642 .357 3" EDC.
by Rusty
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idea for a "Leverguns.com" T-Shirt
Replies: 41
Views: 4293

Re: Idea for a "Leverguns.com" T-Shirt

Only if they make them in a 4-XL- Long
by Rusty
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How exactly does this work?
Replies: 15
Views: 1821

Re: How exactly does this work?

2400 has always been my go to.
by Rusty
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So far off topic...
Replies: 20
Views: 3360

Re: So far off topic...

In the V.A. cemetery they generally ask you if you want to be buried with your spouse. If you do you'll have the one that passes first buried down deeper and the second one on top. All that would depend on the cemetery policy as to what they will let you do.
by Rusty
Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could have just one 92 ...
Replies: 66
Views: 7305

Re: If you could have just one 92 ...

Veral Smith from LBT moulds sends his wife out after elk every year with a '92 .357 using his 180 grain cast bullets and she makes meat every year.
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any ham radio ops onboard?
Replies: 16
Views: 1497

Re: any ham radio ops onboard?

During WWII there were people sitting here in the states that were listening to German tanks on 10 meters while the battle of the bulge was going on.
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bayonet - Wire-breakers
Replies: 13
Views: 1377

Re: Bayonet - Wire-breakers

Brings to mind my dad's tale of his bayonet training in 1943. The instructor demonstrated that firing a round would create a sufficient recoil impulse to dislodge a bayonet lodged in an enemy's body. Dad earned quite a few pushups when he asked, "Sarge, if I have a round left why the heck am I...
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 357 bear hunt
Replies: 28
Views: 2775

Re: My 357 bear hunt

We're from WV. I have a cousin that likes to bear hunt with bears. Of course he'll hunt anything with dogs. It's all about running thru the woods. I think it was Jim T that wrote one time about going to a wildlife show where he talked to a guide. The guide said his way of killing a bear was to sit o...
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: El Paso Saddlery comes through, finally.
Replies: 20
Views: 1650

Re: El Paso Saddlery comes through, finally.

I've heard a lot of people complaining about EPS of late. I'm just glad I got all my stuff from them before their service started to suck.
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336RC in 35 Remington
Replies: 35
Views: 3949

Re: Marlin 336RC in 35 Remington

You might want to look into Skinner sights. Besides the rear peeps they also make front sights of different heights.
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special Skeeter Rifle load
Replies: 16
Views: 2085

Re: .44 Special Skeeter Rifle load

Jr. and I were talking just a few hours ago about the Keith style bullets. I like the LBT style bullets so much more there's no comparison. I have a mould that throws a a 270 grain .44 cal LBT bullet that I love. It stacks them one on top of the other at all ranges. I just wish I had one in .357.
by Rusty
Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any ham radio ops onboard?
Replies: 16
Views: 1497

Re: any ham radio ops onboard?

KE4VBB here

I'm not on the air much any more except for 2 meters. A buddy of mine called me today and was telling me that 10 meters is alive and well here locally. If you want to know more about QRP get in touch with GUNNY. He has a QRP rig that is state of the art.
by Rusty
Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE from Paco's Daughter
Replies: 13
Views: 1673

Re: UPDATE from Paco's Daughter

Prayers up