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by rock-steady
Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This looks fun (22 WMR)
Replies: 9
Views: 1674

Re: This looks fun (22 WMR)

I went with the 22 Hornet. Single shot rifle and handloads. Bullet weights from 30gr to 52gr work well. L'ilGun is my powder of choice for the Hornet.
by rock-steady
Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5550

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

I am in awe of your leatherwork! I love the way you made the cartridge loops in the gun belt. :D

I have always wanted a Schofield, but never seem to have the funds.... :mrgreen:
by rock-steady
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade knife sheath.
Replies: 21
Views: 2431

Re: Homemade knife sheath.

piller, your sheath is a lot better than my first couple of attempts.

I used the tops off a pair of old leather engineer boots to make knife sheaths. I sharpened a nail and used it as a punch for the stitches and used monofilament fishing line to sew it all up.

:oops:
by rock-steady
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade knife sheath.
Replies: 21
Views: 2431

Re: Homemade knife sheath.

You should try it....leatherworking is a great hobby. I've been making holsters, magazine carriers, machete, hatchet and knife sheaths and all kinds of belt pouches. This week, I have made two magazine carriers for Glock 17 mags and one magazine carrier for a Glock 19 and a small pouch for an apertu...
by rock-steady
Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Stocked GunShop in Your Area
Replies: 16
Views: 2368

Re: Best Stocked GunShop in Your Area

Benton Shooters Supply in Benton, Tennessee.

https://www.bentonshooters.com/
by rock-steady
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs
Replies: 17
Views: 2693

Re: Things I miss: Really good Hardware Stores, and AXEs

The best axe I have is a single bit felling axe, which I have owned for about 30 years. Found the ol axe head at the base of a big old blackjack oak tree. Must have been there for a hundred years,. Cleaned off the surface discolorization and put a new hicokry handle in it and hit it a few times with...
by rock-steady
Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JEFF QUINN
Replies: 26
Views: 3502

Re: JEFF QUINN

Good bye, Mr. Jeff.. You will be missed down here.
by rock-steady
Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Man With Guts, and a BAR
Replies: 7
Views: 1754

Re: A Man With Guts, and a BAR

Knappie is the very definition of Hero.

My Grandfather was a BAR gunner with the 45th Division 157th Infantry in France and Germany in 1944-45.
by rock-steady
Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very Disappointed In Westin Nerf Bars
Replies: 23
Views: 3836

Re: Very Disappointed In Westin Nerf Bars

I'm with the gamekeeper on this one.

Why put a metal bar on your vehicle that would seal your exit door in the event of an accident? :?
by rock-steady
Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 21590

Re: Question / POLL

I'm 55. Started going hunting with my Grandpa when I was 5. Killed my first deer when I was 8. Started handloading when I was 14. Started casting boolits when I was 45. Started powder-coating cast boolits last month.
by rock-steady
Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove.
Replies: 13
Views: 3305

Re: Lonesome Dove.

https://youtu.be/nBG2IxzEn7g

Gus and call at the bar.... :lol:
by rock-steady
Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 4
Views: 1103

Re: I Just Couldn't Help Myself!!

Happy Birthday BB! :D
by rock-steady
Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those of you that appreciate vintage military arms
Replies: 17
Views: 2469

Re: For those of you that appreciate vintage military arms

Congratulations! That is a true classic. I don't know why, but I have always wanted a Broomhandle Mauser! :mrgreen:
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAM
Replies: 20
Views: 3191

Re: SPAM

While I wouldn't want to have Spam every day, a Spam sandwich on fresh Bunny bread with Duke's mayonnaise and a sliced homegrown tomato is pretty dang good.

Also, fried Spam with scrambled eggs and grits and tomato gravy is a fine breakfast every once in a while.... :)
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP: Brian Dennehy (actor)
Replies: 11
Views: 2060

Re: RIP: Brian Dennehy (actor)

He was great as Sheriff Will Teasle in Rambo: First Blood.
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer pocket thingy?
Replies: 14
Views: 2894

Re: Primer pocket thingy?

I use the pointed end of my hand held RCBS deburring tool. Just a few quick turns is all it takes.
by rock-steady
Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Legendary WW2 Aircraft
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Legendary WW2 Aircraft

I found this video on youtube while showing my grandson some "a-planes".

He don't care much for modern jet aircraft. He likes the old piston and rotary engine sounds.

https://youtu.be/6dwgLvGs6uE
by rock-steady
Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Positive comments about Buck Knives
Replies: 19
Views: 2589

Re: Positive comments about Buck Knives

+1 Buck Knives!
by rock-steady
Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UhOh....He's Coming After Our AR-14s
Replies: 12
Views: 1907

Re: UhOh....He's Coming After Our AR-14s

Image

PSA "ANGRYJOE-14" AR-14 Stripped Lower Receiver

palmettostatearmory.com/
by rock-steady
Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corona mask
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Re: Corona mask

Try this link...
https://www.facebook.com/1739488487/thing ... &d=n&vh=e

A mask just won't do.....you must have complete ventalatory protection. :roll:
by rock-steady
Mon Mar 09, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger No. 1 A.S.S.R.A
Replies: 29
Views: 4111

Re: Ruger No. 1 A.S.S.R.A

30/30 Winchester. 8)

or I've always wanted a 6.5/06.
by rock-steady
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COFFEE!!
Replies: 42
Views: 4970

Re: COFFEE!!

Hot Coffee.....gotta have it. We make it on the gas stove in a stainless steel percolator. Hot! Mr.Coffee type machines just do not get it hot enough. My lovely bride signed me up for the Black Rifle Coffee Club for my birthday last year. Best present ever. BRCC sends me a different coffee every mon...
by rock-steady
Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old gun powder
Replies: 17
Views: 2748

Re: old gun powder

I have a 1lb cardboard can of Red Dot from 1982. I still use it every now and then for 357 snake stopper loads.

It still looks and smells fine and goes boom when lit.
by rock-steady
Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW Colt Python
Replies: 33
Views: 5419

Re: NEW Colt Python

I won't get rid of my 686, but I will probably have to get a new Python. Just because... :)
by rock-steady
Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets'have a contest ...... everyone post a Christmas rifle story.
Replies: 17
Views: 2917

Re: Lets'have a contest ...... everyone post a Christmas rifle story.

Not a rifle story, but for Christmas when I was 13yo, I really, really, really wanted a Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge. I had already killed a couple of deer with an ancient Eastern Arms 16 gauge single-barrel and a few more with my older brother's hand-me-down Revelation 12 gauge single-barrel. ...
by rock-steady
Fri Nov 22, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduced: Tesla Electric Pickup Truck
Replies: 45
Views: 7857

Re: Introduced: Tesla Electric Pickup Truck

I'll hold out until they get the solar charging option worked out. I mean if a solar charging Rover can be built, sent to Mars and run for 14 years, they must be real close to being able to build solar charging 4x4 pickups....right? https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/02/nasa-mars-rover-...
by rock-steady
Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those curious about the 350 Legend....
Replies: 35
Views: 3728

Re: For those curious about the 350 Legend....

I was mildly interested when the .350 Legend was announced.....that faded quickly when I found out about the .355 diameter. I've a good bit of experience with a .357 Maximum single shot rifle and it is very effective on whitetails out to about 150 yards. Devastating closer in at 30 to 75 yards. Why ...
by rock-steady
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 30
Views: 3009

Re: We Let These People Teach Our Children?????!!!!!!!

To paraphrase Lynyrd Skynyrd.......

I hope soy boy Jackson Kernion will remember....a Rural Man don't need him around anyhow.
by rock-steady
Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Words
Replies: 54
Views: 6712

Re: Words

+1 on "shottie" :twisted:

One that sticks in my craw....."prolly"....instead of probably. Oh, and referring to a rifle as a "stick". :twisted: :twisted:
by rock-steady
Thu Oct 10, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never in my life
Replies: 11
Views: 1586

Re: Never in my life

I have a half Chihuahua half Toy Poodle (I think). He wandered up a few years ago nearly starved and dirty. He adopted me as his human.

I call him Old Man Brody....he's five pounds of wolverine and werewolf when he's mad...I'm talking about a whirling fang filled shaggy tornado. :shock:
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WORD
Replies: 5
Views: 723

Re: WORD

Isaiah 41:10 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 43:2 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they ...
by rock-steady
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of things that sting
Replies: 24
Views: 1975

Re: Speaking of things that sting

Anyone ever get stung by a Cow Ant? Big ol orange and black fuzzy ant? When we were kids, we were always told to avoid the cow ants and they would sting the fire out of you. I was showing out to my brother and cousin and picked one up... one time . I picked up the cow ant and said, "See they wo...
by rock-steady
Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idiots
Replies: 14
Views: 1740

Re: Idiots

Several years ago, I was driving along a gravel road in a National Forest, headed to a spot I wanted to hunt deer. As I rounded a curve in the road, I saw a truck about 1/4 mile ahead parked off the road. A Nimrod was looking at me through his rifle scope propped over the corner of the hood. As I pu...
by rock-steady
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member of the family
Replies: 14
Views: 2521

Re: New member of the family

I'm happy for you and Sugar. A good dog is a blessing.

As i type this, a tiny poodle/chihuahua sits beside me in my chair and a miniature fox terrier is perched on my shoulder like a pirate's parrot! :D
by rock-steady
Sat Jun 01, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun?
Replies: 19
Views: 2297

Re: Which gun?

An Emu has very large talons....I suggest a 45/70 with 405gr Jacketed Flat Point bullets.

:shock:
by rock-steady
Sat May 25, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rim fire fun
Replies: 7
Views: 883

Re: Rim fire fun

Also 45 or so years ago, my Uncle James (he died in 2010) and I had a similar rimfire game with his Winchester lever action model 150. He kept a giant glass jar full of loose 22LR rounds on a table next to the back door. We would each reach in an grab a handful and head out into the woods and fields...
by rock-steady
Sat May 18, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad night in the persion gulf.....
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Sad night in the persion gulf.....

After the attack on USS Stark, I worked on this ship, repairs at Mayport and later at Pascagoula.

The inside of most of main deck was burnt black. How anyone survived was a miracle....
by rock-steady
Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One rifle, one pistol
Replies: 148
Views: 16748

Re: One rifle, one pistol

Remington 870 12 Gauge 3"

Ruger Super Blackhawk 44Mag 5 1/2".
by rock-steady
Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Brand New Winchester Calibre At Shot Show
Replies: 38
Views: 4528

Re: A Brand New Winchester Calibre At Shot Show

After a second look at the video, I think the magazine is for a long bolt action, not an AR15.



0:52 https://youtu.be/_7CoDqXb8ho
by rock-steady
Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Brand New Winchester Calibre At Shot Show
Replies: 38
Views: 4528

Re: A Brand New Winchester Calibre At Shot Show

Looks like they "re-discovered" the .351 Winchester Self-Loading.

In the video from the SHOT show, something looked wrong with the AR magazine. Is the 350 Legend a "Long Action" and have to use a AR-10 size receiver?

I'll stick with the 300BLK and 357 Maximum.
by rock-steady
Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Louis Lamour Westerns - Your favorites
Replies: 34
Views: 4529

Re: Louis Lamour Westerns - Your favorites

Thanks for the replies. One reason I want my nephews to read Louis L`Amour is the moral lessons he put in almost every book. The good guy does the right thing at the right time and usually prevails in the end.

My two favorites are Hondo and Flint.
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Louis Lamour Westerns - Your favorites
Replies: 34
Views: 4529

Louis Lamour Westerns - Your favorites

I have two nephews turning 12 years old next month. I want to introduce them to Louis L`Amour's westerns. I'm pretty sure they have never even heard of Louis L`Amour and may have never even read a paperback book, what with smartphones, computers & x-box etc. If you had to pick two of his western...
by rock-steady
Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: holster for glock 21c ,45acp
Replies: 12
Views: 1658

Re: holster for glock 21c ,45acp

I've had good luck with several holsters from Comp-Tac.

https://comp-tac.com/paddle-holster-owb ... -comp-tac/
by rock-steady
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On-line family research
Replies: 18
Views: 2803

Re: On-line family research

Ray, have you tried this one?

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial
by rock-steady
Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wrong guns...
Replies: 34
Views: 4810

Re: Wrong guns...

I watched 'Josey Wales' again this weekend for the hundredeth time and noticed something odd about a couple of weapons close-ups. After Josey blasted the two pilgrims at Zuki's store, Lone Waite snuck up behind Josey and cocked his revolver, I noticed what appeared to be a 1860 Colt but it had an ej...
by rock-steady
Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new security system tonight
Replies: 29
Views: 3498

Re: Got a new security system tonight

I have two Jack Russells, two fox terriers, a Chihuahua/poodle mix and a 100lb American Pit Bull. I can guarantee no one can come around my hacienda unannounced. When all six start barking it's pandemonium. :lol: The meanest and most fearless is "Old Man Brody" (the Chihuahua/poodle mix). ...
by rock-steady
Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loss of Glen Campbell
Replies: 15
Views: 2652

Re: Loss of Glen Campbell

I will always remember him as Texas Ranger Sgt. LaBeouf in the 1969 movie True Grit.

“Well a feller that carries a Big Bore Sharps carbine might come in handy……”

https://youtu.be/sswaLbi9NF8

https://youtu.be/a2WXuX8K2wg
by rock-steady
Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday America!
Replies: 8
Views: 1541

Re: Happy Birthday America!

'Merica! Yee! Yee!

https://youtu.be/cb1b0tAR-3s
by rock-steady
Thu May 18, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The newest gunners!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2131

Re: The newest gunners!!

Beautiful Babes with beautiful names too. Congratulations! :D