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by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Jay I wasn't too impressed with your description of Miss Cornville until you mentioned the monthly test of the truck scales, my ex was a skinny little thing so something a little bit different may be what I need... :lol: :?
by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:13 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

A gift wrapped Toilet Seat for Valentine's day and you are still alive :?: :!: :?: :!: Wow hats off to you Walt you must have balls of steel. :shock: Second year in a row I haven't received or sent a Valentine card, still weighing up if the freedom and extra cash is worth it or should I start search...
by gamekeeper
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle

I don't know about that rifle but I once had a Ardessa muzzle loader that was well made and reliable.
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

Cool carbine, I have always been interested in the Spencer, quite a game changer in it's day, shame the Confederacy weren't issued with it... :wink:
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:49 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

An impressive piece of machinery Six, well done putting all together... 8) As a kid growing up I had diagrams of nearly all allied WW2 planes as my dad was a officer in the Fire Brigade all through the Blitz until the end of the war, the diagrams were for training rescue teams on how to get air crew...
by gamekeeper
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Quote Six,
I understand GK with the motorcycles….especially in the UK where gas is expensive.

That's correct Six, my Landrover was especially thirsty but I did enjoy my years as a biker..
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by gamekeeper
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Re: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024

As a bit of a history fan reenactment is always interesting to me especially if it includes any type of muzzle loader. Glad y'all had a good time... :mrgreen:

I still feel sad for that "Good Ol' Rebel Sniper" though.... :wink:
by gamekeeper
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

OldWin in tweeds and smoking a pipe :o now that's a picture to conjure with :?

OS Thames vans were very common years ago, they came in all sizes and shapes, I always wanted the 7cwt van but I bought a Bedford instead. Ford made the Thames, Bedford's were GM I believe.
by gamekeeper
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

First car in 67 was a 63 Hillman Imp, factory in Scotland later bought by Chrysler but I sold it and went back to motorcycles, too many in-between then and now as I was supplied with a new company car every three years until I retired. Now my wheels are a little Ford Ka with a Fiat engine. Never see...
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Like I said I'm keeping my head down.....
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by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

There's a lot more folks on the radar these days than there ever was in the past. I look upon the government as just another but more sophisticated criminal gang that you have to be aware of, I just keep my head down and try not to look like the threat that I might just be... :wink:
by gamekeeper
Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new gun
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: new gun

I used to be friends with a couple of gun dealers who would let me take guns home to try out but sadly I have moved too far away now. A semi auto shotgun is not on my list at the moment but I am hoping to acquire more hunting ground in the near future so I will keep the gforce in mind..
by gamekeeper
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

That's why I have bought nine Russian shotguns over the years, they ain't pretty but they don't fall apart with rough use...not that I subject my guns to anything but tender loving care of course lol:

Like you guys I watch a lot of those Russian WW2 diggers and I marvel at the stuff they find.
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5547

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

There is supposed to be a made in turkey new martini shotgun in 12 and 20 ga coming on the market sometime this year I am wary of some Turkish made guns but a Martini 20 gauge would get my attention... Paladin, I'd like to see a picture of your sawn off Fox, I've never seen a Fox shotgun over here ...
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: The problem with Young Women these days... Guess it's real...
Replies: 10
Views: 387

Re: The problem with Young Women these days... Guess it's real...

I gave up trying to understand women of my generation a long time ago as for today's young women I guess I'd just have to lower my standards even more :?
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

At fifteen I started my first full time job at the Cadbury chocolate factory, majority of workers were female, boy it was embarrassing the things those females used to shout when I walked through their different departments...I'd never heard women using foul language until then... :o :oops: funny th...
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Think you're having a bad day?
Replies: 7
Views: 607

Re: Think you're having a bad day?

I would love to see just how that guy got hooked in the first place :shock:
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I know about Ladies rest rooms, I have had a couple of security guard jobs where all areas have to be checked when the factory/office is closed, what Six described is exactly what I saw inside the Ladies rest rooms.... Disgusting.... Grocery stores are great places to embarrass folks, I once saw a c...
by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

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by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new gun
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: new gun

finally shot it. loaded low and high brass, shot all three and spits the high brass out quite a bit. mine is the gas operated model, not the inertia system. not a bad gun for 337.00 . . from what i been reading the inertia system was the system that had problems. That sounds very promising, the pri...
by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5547

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

barbarossa wrote: Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:27 pm I like my Greener GP
The best single shot ever made, I have been to the factory and seen them being made, great choice... :D
by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5547

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

Paladin, thanks for an extremely interesting post, sure makes my 16 gauge hammer gun look like it belongs on the Ark.... :lol: over the years I have owned a few pump actions but never had a semi auto. Being a civilian my needs have been mainly for hunting but I have always been very interested in mi...
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hey just realised it's T Bone's birthday, have a GREAT DAY..... :D
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: I guess Russians ARE smarter than Democrats ..
Replies: 2
Views: 208

Re: I guess Russians ARE smarter than Democrats ..

. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/russians-react-tucker-carlson-visiting-moscow-video/ ...but so are rocks and earthworms.... :roll: You are impugning rocks and worms ? At least they are good for something! Where would we be without them? Rock and earthworm fans Unite! etc. :wink: Yes I wa...
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'll miss Toby Keith....
Replies: 13
Views: 779

Re: I'll miss Toby Keith....

Yes 62 is way too young..
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

Yes what GunnyMack says has been my experience over 60 years of using .410s, having had .410s in every choke from cyl to ex.full I'll settle for Modified, although cartridge choice also has an effect on how well or poorly a .410 will perform.
by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5547

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

I'm down to only one shotgun at the moment, a USSR made 16 gauge hammer gun together with a .410 adapter it covers everything I require from a shotgun, I just wish I had the same choice of ammunition as you have in the States.
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by gamekeeper
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

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Long live the simple Spud.
by gamekeeper
Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone heard from Pitchy?
Replies: 8
Views: 818

Re: Anyone heard from Pitchy?

I had a reply from Pitchy today he said that he isn't doing too well health wise but thanks us for the concern.
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

The world needs more Humor it's good to see you here we don't do serious stuff very often... :lol:
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

The humble .410 is an extremely useful and versatile little weapon..... :wink:
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Walt, you have a wicked sense of humor...... :lol:

Oh darn it I've won a page just when Six is giving out free potatoes..... :shock:
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I didn't know you called em spuds too :? but did you ever have one of these as a carry piece :?: I did but but having to conceal the ammo down yer pants made reloading too slow.
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by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Don't worry Jay the customs would probably think it's an explosive and I wouldn't get it anyway... :( Six we have lots of potatoes over here we call 'em spuds, when I was a full time exterminator ( ratman was my usual title) I had several farm contracts so often got a sack of spuds as a tip. You hav...
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 range report
Replies: 16
Views: 978

Re: 32-20 range report

Excellent....
by gamekeeper
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad’s first rifle
Replies: 19
Views: 895

Re: Dad’s first rifle

Nice job :D I love to see a neglected gun brought back to life.
by gamekeeper
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Heck I've got type two and I eat plenty of potatoes, there's somethings that I just can't give up, I was told when first diagnosed not to eat too many but now the doctor doesn't seem to be concerned, perhaps it's his way of lightening his work load.... :lol: potato-everything-in-the-world-is-either-...
by gamekeeper
Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP
Replies: 10
Views: 598

Re: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP

That's a great family keepsake and a neat little backup piece..... 8)
by gamekeeper
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I used to see deer almost every day where I used to live but I even got excited today when I saw a squirrel for the first time in months. I would rather have wildlife for neighbours than people anyday at least with wildlife you can take out any trouble makers if you really have to. Actually did some...
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Overcast Rainy Day Games
Replies: 8
Views: 526

Re: Overcast Rainy Day Games

Nice idea for rainy days Jim, you now have a Parlour pistol... A gallery gun, Flobert gun, parlor gun or saloon gun is a type of firearm designed for recreational indoor target shooting. These guns were developed in 1845, when French inventor Louis-Nicolas Flobert created the first rimfire metallic ...
by gamekeeper
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Nothing happening here either, weather is dismal but Temps in the 50s my son and his wife are arriving back in England today but alas at the other end of the country.

I often change my signature line but this one seems relevant.
by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new gun
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: new gun

I'd be interested in how performs 8) I have seen both good and bad reviews but if you don't know the reviewer then everything has to be taken with a pinch of salt.
by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I've been onboard just couldn't compete with the potato, socks and radiator hose....... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12479
Views: 741490

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hey Jay, how about this for a way to get rid of dog turds..... :lol:
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by gamekeeper
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best police chase I've ever watched!
Replies: 3
Views: 466

Re: Best police chase I've ever watched!

Good one Joe, I didn't know they had dash cam back then. The cops were a lot quicker pulling the bad guys out, nowadays the tactic seems to be sit back and wait.
by gamekeeper
Wed Jan 31, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Woo Hoo!!!

That's awesome Griff, I couldn't drive your truck round the block without incident, Congratulations :D
by gamekeeper
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Replies: 15
Views: 911

Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound

It looks like this guy is still knocking them out, I think the trigger needs a bit of work, some of the antique Jazails I saw had old brown Bess locks sometimes secured to stock with nails but they were pretty beat up when they arrived at Westley Richards, Darryl I hope your brother checked the bore...
by gamekeeper
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Replies: 15
Views: 911

Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound

Bill, I once owned a Snider converted to 12 gauge, the Jazails I handled were pretty crude and quite a few were still loaded :o Westley Richards had a big antique department with most of the stock coming from India, it was a magical place to work when I was a young man.
by gamekeeper
Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Replies: 15
Views: 911

Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound

Exciting history Bill, I have handled dozens of those Jezails plus a lot of the Martini rifles but not many Sniders, it's interesting reading about how and where they were used.
by gamekeeper
Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God lifted the burden for both ...
Replies: 12
Views: 882

Re: God lifted the burden for both ...

A very touching poem, thanks Bill for sharing.