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by Griff
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!
Replies: 58
Views: 3583

Re: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!

I would love to have that gun/scope. It looks really sharp. Yeah, it looks pretty good but would look a lot better without that big chunk of metal sitting on top of the end of the barrel. Yep... but I was thinkin' that scope would look world's better on my Sharps vs some tilt barrel thingie! :twist...
by Griff
Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recruited two new shooters yesterday
Replies: 19
Views: 1138

Re: Recruited two new shooters yesterday

Very good, Perry.

Well worth the effort!
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry big Boy Vs Marlin 94
Replies: 33
Views: 5396

Re: Henry big Boy Vs Marlin 94

Then get him a Rossi '92 from Nate Kiowa Jones... the strongest of the three, traditional and after Nate gets done with it... pure honey!
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Henry 1860
Replies: 2
Views: 432

Re: The Henry 1860

Sorry to hear that it was the barrel, but glad that wasn't something that was irreparable. When you get it back and get it shootin' good again... you've love it! I really love mine.
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18308

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

Welcome to the Leverguns.Com General Discussions Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here other than politics... politely.
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Day w/ the 94Trails End and tried 45 Colt LE
Replies: 6
Views: 607

Re: Range Day w/ the 94Trails End and tried 45 Colt LE

Congrats. Didn't even know Hornady was making soft point bullets for the .45Colt... naw, I don't need to try 'em... still workin' on other issues.
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!
Replies: 58
Views: 3583

Re: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, You did ask for opinions, and OS gave you his... :oops: don't get all in a dither over it... Unless, like I usually say, if the shoe fits wear it. Those that react poorly to criticism, generally are deserving of same. As to your original post query... I just don't know what t...
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the group
Replies: 8
Views: 531

Re: Back in the group

Welcome back! Do YOU have any adventures to relate?
by Griff
Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Appology
Replies: 22
Views: 1327

Re: OT Appology

Old Savage wrote:And, just WHY did no one get around to insulting or harassing the National Guard of NJ or Iowa???
We knew just how sensitive they are, and didn't want to incur their wrath!

NOT!!! :P :P

We'd never HEARD of 'em! Was somebody FAMOUS associated with either unit? :mrgreen: :twisted:
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys
Replies: 21
Views: 1296

Re: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys

txpete wrote:I have only one thing to say kiss my CAV ***.pretty simple eh??.
pete
Thank you for your graciousness. Just how DID you guys get all them flying egg-beaters over there? :twisted: :lol:
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Appology
Replies: 22
Views: 1327

Re: OT Appology

No apology needed here. I'se a squid, dern proud of it! Know exactly what my military career consisted of... all 3years, 8 months, 29 days, 13 hours and 12 minutes of it! But who counted! I lost friends, made friends and am dern thankful of a lot of things I didn't appreciate before. You're a jarhea...
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys
Replies: 21
Views: 1296

Re: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys

JReed wrote:The only coment I will make is that I will make no coment. :lol: :lol:
You have a PM.
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys
Replies: 21
Views: 1296

Re: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys

awp101 wrote:
Griff wrote:I There, have I insulted everyone?
Nope. You left out those who jump out of perfectly good aircraft, Coasties and dopes-on-ropes. :lol:
Nope, the toasty Coasties are not part of the "Armed Forces" except in time of war. The dopes on a rope are a subset.
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys
Replies: 21
Views: 1296

Grunts, DogFaces, Squids & FlyBoys

I see that you uncouth, cannon-fodder types couldn't keep civil tongues in your pointy little heads and got LOCKED! You flyboys got included in the title just because... of one incident... resulting in that PH and Bronze Star I so proudly wear... Throw a little war and the flyboys got all in a dithe...
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Good News
Replies: 9
Views: 572

Re: The Good News

Thank you, Sir.
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings, MT
Replies: 13
Views: 1279

Re: Billings, MT

I actually prefer the T/S in Douglas on the south end of town or the "something or other" INN in Wheatley, again, southend of town; but I was HUNGRY!
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester '73 .32-20....TRADED FOR '76
Replies: 26
Views: 2878

Re: Winchester '73 .32-20....TRADED FOR '76

That is SUPER neat... deserving of it's own post! I like the wood as is; but if too shiney for you... just knock off the glare with some 6-0 steel wool.

I believe the same rear sight as the '73 would be appropriate: Winchester Repro 73, 76 and 86 Serrated Adj Sight.
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings, MT
Replies: 13
Views: 1279

Re: Billings, MT

Toot your horn when you pass by Natural Bridge exit between Glenrock and Douglas, I'll be up or I better be or the boss will be POed :mrgreen: If you ever have a layover in the area, let me know. Got lots of guns to shoot and need any little excuse to do so. Wish I'd read that when I stopped @ East...
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Roots Of The Revolution
Replies: 11
Views: 773

Re: OT: Roots Of The Revolution

Paul,
IMHO, the roots of the Revolution lie in colonial taxation. I am sure there are some on-line references to the various Acts by King George and the British Parliment that imposed taxes on the colonies.
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Dies
Replies: 19
Views: 1286

Re: Reloading Dies

RCBS and a couple of Reddings, one their Precision version.
by Griff
Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question Concerning Tumbling Lead bullets on Paper Target
Replies: 21
Views: 1809

Re: Question Concerning Tumbling Lead bullets on Paper Target

With "scant" rifling, how hard are yer bullets? Although you don't find any burrs, is the rifling @ the muzzle equal in depth? Have you tried loads around 1200fps? Hard bullet, scant rifling & hi-speed in combination could cause unstable flight. Change one factor and you might regain s...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody load
Replies: 11
Views: 1463

Re: Anybody load

You know Tycer, you are just trying to kill the deer. :o :shock: Yeah, I won't use that load again for non-dangerous game. The poor deer on that trip were for testing. I hated wasting all that tasty venison. Both were equally trashed. But I bet it will penetrate most anything if I heat treated the ...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18308

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

86er, I just noticed this: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/blown21rifle200006.jpg in the upper right side of the larger pricture you posted in the OP: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/TARJARBAR/blowen20rifel20005.jpg The boolit definitely sustained damage to it's base, yet the nos...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings, MT
Replies: 13
Views: 1279

Re: Billings, MT

Just when I was getting ready to take Malamute's suggestion, the "powers-that-be" decided it was more important that I be in Cheyenne, WY tomorrow morning!!! Just what I love to hate about this "job!" Missed the opportunity to take a neat picture... "Buffalo ain't a one-hors...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friends of Billy Dixon Journalist Invitational
Replies: 7
Views: 1109

Re: Friends of Billy Dixon Journalist Invitational

Sounds like a neat event... be sure to share some pics and details with us afterwards! Oh yea... is that why we haven't seen pics of the Lightning? :twisted: :P
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I'm still kicking. Gun shop update.
Replies: 56
Views: 5318

Re: OT-I'm still kicking. Gun shop update.

jengel wrote:
3leggedturtle wrote:Will your parking lot accomodate a semi?
Yes it will. And so will the big vacant lot across the street to the NW. :D
WOW! Now I have a good excuse to detour thru Atwood!
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt---Opinions---Brass??
Replies: 16
Views: 1755

Re: 45 Colt---Opinions---Brass??

I feel Starline is a little more brittle than W-W. Thicker, a tad less case capacity. I love it for my smokeless rounds, but with BP it doesn't seem to expand as much and I get a lot more blowback in the rifle.
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
Replies: 44
Views: 4268

Re: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie

Well, I finally saw the end. Only took two more tries... once starting in the middle, and then lastly starting at the "shootout" scene. I liked it... especially the ending. Hitch did good! Edit: Hate that single click button! Demonstrates that period of time before political correctness an...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 1967

Re: Where ya at?

Although Oklahoma is home... I'm never there. Someone keeps moving this Kenworth I'm sitting in... tonight it's in Taylor, Michigan. Sucky thing is that the Taylor city composting facility sits next to our terminal... and the wind is carrying the stench past me. :roll: I know EXACTLY where you are!...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 1967

Re: Where ya at?

Although Oklahoma is home... I'm never there. Someone keeps moving this Kenworth I'm sitting in... tonight it's in Taylor, Michigan. Sucky thing is that the Taylor city composting facility sits next to our terminal... and the wind is carrying the stench past me. :roll: I know EXACTLY where you are!...
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One more down
Replies: 10
Views: 783

Re: One more down

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Griff
Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings, MT
Replies: 13
Views: 1279

Billings, MT

Anything to do on a Friday evening? Or a Saturday?

Could be OT or not, depending on replies! :P
by Griff
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 1967

Re: Where ya at?

Old Savage wrote:It was frapper.
You DA MAN!!!! But, apparently it sez I don't have an account any more.
by Griff
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 1967

Re: Where ya at?

RIHMFIRE wrote:I did a thread about it a long while back
And....?
by Griff
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where ya at?
Replies: 28
Views: 1967

Where ya at?

Hey! Way back when... (I know, us "older" gents have issues with memorization), didn't we have a site where we put in our locations; pics and some other data. I've changed confusers since then and don't have the info in this one.

Anyone else dimly recall this?
by Griff
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18308

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

As I posted on the MarlinOwners Forum... I'd suspect a round loaded TO or above max for the Marlin action AND an obstructed bore at the throat. If those boolits are more than .002" over groove diamter, a large rifle primer may not move them very far. I can't dispute Terry's assertion... as he h...
by Griff
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18308

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

86er, Condolences to the shooter, as others have said... severe injury with the loss of two fingers, but... it could have been much worse. And NOTHING wrong with his choice of tools. Failure to check for powder or double charge is the leading cause of blown up guns. Failing to recognize the extremel...
by Griff
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Relentless calls from the NRA
Replies: 21
Views: 2568

Re: Relentless calls from the NRA

jnyork wrote:I must be doing something wrong, I have been a Life Member for over 30 years and have NEVER had a phone call IIRC. :?: I also get maybe 4-6 mailings a year.
Another'n here.
by Griff
Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2687

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

I'm a 150gr pill adherent. One-shot drt's from 40 to 230 yards. I go for the behind the leg, lung shot; as the animal takes a step forward with the near leg. I'm kinda stuck on Federals, but if I get away this year I think I'll be trying my handcast gas-checked 150grain. But I have a couple of .30WC...
by Griff
Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I'm still kicking. Gun shop update.
Replies: 56
Views: 5318

Re: OT-I'm still kicking. Gun shop update.

Jengel, Good to hear from ya, and great pics of the shop and wow... so much better supplied than some of our local shops also. Uh... how you set on lead round balls? I use .375, .520 & .526... and in those pretty red 'n white boxes, too! Hopefully I'll be thru Kansas in a couple of days... wanti...
by Griff
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charles daly vs Rossi 1892 PACO?
Replies: 3
Views: 723

Re: Charles daly vs Rossi 1892 PACO?

Nathan, Welcome to the Forum. Obviously, I ain't Paco... but will share what little I know with ya. I'm not all that familiar with the Charles Daly '92 TD. IIRC, it is built (or was... it's hard to keep the players straight when they change so often), by Armi Sport. As I understand it they aren't as...
by Griff
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a personal "Grail" today!
Replies: 29
Views: 1953

Re: Found a personal "Grail" today!

Noah,
Sharp find... those are very nice reproductions and each one I've seen has been a good shooter... :mrgreen:

Airdaleman,
Thanks for the bit of history lesson... and the copy of "your" ad. :D :D
by Griff
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry Murbach ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1097

Re: Terry Murbach ?

Glad to hear you're still lurking around. Like YK said, don't push yourself too hard too fast... been there, done that... recovering from that wasn't fun!
by Griff
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breakfast and shoot this Sunday the 5th of April
Replies: 22
Views: 1109

Re: Breakfast and shoot this Sunday the 5th of April

Sounds like you guys had a better day than I. But, then it wouldn't have taken much... I had to work! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Griff
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun
Replies: 36
Views: 3523

Re: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun

Tycer wrote:16" Rossi, Nate's DVD, the springs and follower and safety plug from him also.
+1
by Griff
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – More cap & ball handguns
Replies: 11
Views: 4078

Re: OT – More cap & ball handguns

Thanks! As Mike said, "that was fun!" :mrgreen: :lol:
by Griff
Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Fitting a skeletonized buttplate to Project Roller
Replies: 27
Views: 1650

Re: OT-Fitting a skeletonized buttplate to Project Roller

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I can hear it already: "Dad? I know it's brand new, but Bobby Sue already told me she thought it was "cute", can I take the "Roller" out for a few "rounds? I'll be REAL c-a-r-e-f-u-l!" :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: ...
by Griff
Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18758

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

Bear 45/70 I understand your fustration with the M16 due to your experinces, and I thank you for your sacrifice. Mistakes were made and lessons learned on that rifle and changes were made. The M16 family is the second most distributed battle rifle used by nations today. I've used it in salt water, ...
by Griff
Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15
Replies: 137
Views: 18758

Re: 30-30 vs AR15

Gentlemen, there need be no persomal attacks. Wait till Hobie gets back, then pick on the Army! :lol: