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by .45colt
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverbob, Information on .375 H&H Magnum.
Replies: 15
Views: 2038

Leverbob, Information on .375 H&H Magnum.

Leverbob wrote;"...I fed my family with a .375 H&H using 38-55 loads for a few years & cast bullets". I picked up a 375 H&H a few weeks ago. could You share Your experience with cast bullets in it. the factory stuff is too darn hard on My targets. :shock: .Thanks in advance.
by .45colt
Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Special vs 45 Colt
Replies: 35
Views: 3675

Re: 44 Special vs 45 Colt

I have to buy more popcorn for this one.
by .45colt
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: its another chili day
Replies: 18
Views: 1360

Re: its another chili day

"Charcoal Arm Roast". is a part of the beef shoulder. also called "english cut". If I wuz makin it I would use regular center cut beef chuck roast...................Yum,Yum,.... :D .
by .45colt
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Pitchy Plane Project
Replies: 194
Views: 15395

Re: The Pitchy Plane Project

Heck Pitchy You didn't fail, You built the critter and the tried to fly it, In My Book the misson is an absolute succes. And You'r still here to talk about it..No Guv'mt funding. better watch out though a bunch of them drones may be watching Your place.You could be a National Security Risk. :shock: .
by .45colt
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your best 45 colt loads
Replies: 158
Views: 27868

Re: your best 45 colt loads

Hold on Guys, I got to get some wood for the stove.....and popcorn..... :D .
by .45colt
Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: got an estate sale opportunity - Winchester 61 vintage 1936
Replies: 16
Views: 1324

Re: got an estate sale opportunity - Winchester 61 vintage 1936

I would look at Gunbroker, there are 37 for sale right now. See where the one You are looking at falls in line. mabe at Cabelas used guns too. if it trips Your trigger get it. We only go around Once.Good Luck.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rough time in IL, lost my MIL
Replies: 35
Views: 1927

Re: Rough time in IL, lost my MIL

Sorry Joe, it sure is Hard. Prayers Sent.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up an old knife with history. Pics & Info added
Replies: 12
Views: 1443

Re: Picked up an old knife with history. Pics

Thanks RR, sure wish I could jump back in time for a few hours and walk that boardwalk. :) .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Replies: 13
Views: 908

Re: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

What ain't to like,you look Hot in them boots,got lots of Hair left,and You sure can split wood. :lol: .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks sent out to all women
Replies: 14
Views: 2070

Re: Thanks sent out to all women

Thanks You soon to be Avaitor...........Hhhhmmmmmm."Pitchy Wright" sounds Good to Me. :) .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Pitchy Plane Project
Replies: 194
Views: 15395

Re: The Pitchy Plane Project

Man Your gonna have to flap pretty hard to fly that one.....can't wait to see this done. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks sent out to all women
Replies: 14
Views: 2070

Re: Thanks sent out to all women

Today is Our 31st Anniversary.last week I was bidding on a new fairly expensive Lever on Gunbroker and I had second thoughts...My Wife didn't even pause and simply said"We aren't getting any Younger" "if You want it get it." what could I do but buy it.. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watching Doomsday Preppers
Replies: 39
Views: 3798

Re: Watching Doomsday Preppers

My Grandparents lost everything in the depression.it took them 20years to get back on their feet. They were past 50 when they bought 3 acres on a river. built a house,garadge and barn mostly by hand. they had a huge garden,a big cold celler,chickens,Geese (for watch-dogs),rabbits and a pig every yea...
by .45colt
Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers requested
Replies: 26
Views: 1924

Re: Prayers requested

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my best friend today..
Replies: 50
Views: 4798

Re: Lost my best friend today..

My Condolances,it's been three years since My last one,and I haven't got over it yet.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's find out when the season opens... Atlatls only....
Replies: 8
Views: 712

Re: Let's find out when the season opens... Atlatls only....

Oh Boy fellers....I can see it now a tactical Atlatl !!! all black, super short, all made from carbon graphite/kelvar. a couple of rails for a flashlight and a reddot for low-light. heat seeking exploding Darts. :shock: . maybe Mossberg is working on one right now.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your best 45 colt loads
Replies: 158
Views: 27868

Re: your best 45 colt loads

When I first discovered this forum I tried alot of the "power" loads for the Colt in a modern 94 rifle. including Pacos top-end loads. pretty hot stuff.that being said when I got My Uberti Sporting rifle I could see no sense to push it at all and wanted to duplicate the original 44-40 load...
by .45colt
Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got something in the mail today
Replies: 29
Views: 1930

Re: Got something in the mail today

Great Post Rube, watched the show all the time. And look at the picture of "Bill's" Dad next to the car.........He has some serious big Hands.Wow. :shock: .
by .45colt
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my daughter to the range on Saturday (photo)
Replies: 30
Views: 2743

Re: Took my daughter to the range on Saturday (photo)

As Always Great Kirk.God Bless.
by .45colt
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COPD. Anyone have experience with it?
Replies: 18
Views: 1366

Re: COPD. Anyone have experience with it?

Bob,am I sorry to hear this as the Wife and I went on a cruise to Alaska last June from Seattle and spent a day at San juan Islands on the return trip. Prayers Sent for Your Recovery.
I don't care where We live there is somethin gonna get You.
by .45colt
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife laughs at new levergun, gets no rebuttal
Replies: 21
Views: 3606

Re: Wife laughs at new levergun, gets no rebuttal

I can just see Wally the new assembler........this durn cap won't fit on the thingy. hey says His co-worker that started yesterday, just get a Bigger Hammer... :lol: .
by .45colt
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: prayers for my mom
Replies: 37
Views: 2719

Re: prayers for my mom

Done.
by .45colt
Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navy Arms Lever ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1016

Re: Navy Arms Lever ?

The ones (Navy Arms) I have seen have all had real Walnut stocks on them. If it was a decent price I would jump back in the car. :wink: .
by .45colt
Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Date
Replies: 20
Views: 1634

Re: 1st Date

Great Picture Mike, I have one of My Mom and Dad just as the War started before My Dad went in the Army, in front of My Dad's '36 Packard 2DR coupe.I'll have to try to post it.
by .45colt
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This story will scare you, it scares me more!
Replies: 32
Views: 3840

Re: This story will scare you, it scares me more!

My heart go out to all of the Decent Canadian People. on our last fishing trip to Ontario I had a run-in with the O.P.P. and the Officer despite My complying with His requests,Yes Sir, No Sir,threw the "Book" at Me. clearly to embares Me in front of the Boys and surley to send a message &q...
by .45colt
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rescued a Single-Six wreck--$75.00
Replies: 34
Views: 4084

Re: Rescued a Single-Six wreck--$75.00

I would change the grips,clean Her and just enjoy the "patina". looks like it's a hundred years old.Have Fun.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's it worth? Rough Win. 71
Replies: 12
Views: 1093

Re: What's it worth? Rough Win. 71

I'm in at $600 if it is in good shooting shape.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it wise to buy a new Marlin?
Replies: 39
Views: 4860

Re: Is it wise to buy a new Marlin?

With all respects there are 181 Marlin 30-30's on Gunbroker right now. You don't need worry about a new one.Good Luck.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unconventional .410'ng
Replies: 35
Views: 1909

Re: Unconventional .410'ng

by .45colt
Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas 86/71 45-70
Replies: 0
Views: 761

Cabelas 86/71 45-70

Got the new Cabelas Shooting catalog last week.... See the 86/71 in it.. . I have a couple of guns I might want to trade and Momma really wants to get away for a short trip.this morning I call customer service and ask them if these new rifles are out in the Stores Yet. they don't show on the intra-n...
by .45colt
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unconventional .410'ng
Replies: 35
Views: 1909

Re: Unconventional .410'ng

On the TV show "Son OF Guns" the folks at Redjacket worked up some "arrow loads" in the .410 this past season. they got them to shoot pretty well as I rember.Yes it sure can be done. :) .
by .45colt
Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man takes 17 bullets and still needs to be handcuffed? Why
Replies: 75
Views: 6770

Re: Man takes 17 bullets and still needs to be handcuffed? Why

C Cash wrote.."Incredible. I think that folks like Elmer Keith continue to be proven right over time. A well placed 250 Gr. Keith bullet moving at moderate velocity would most likely do the job on man or beast. If not, you've just got a very rare individual."......Yep and You win TODAY.. :...
by .45colt
Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British Choir
Replies: 4
Views: 723

Re: British Choir

THERE WE GO AGAIN.....MUSTA LEFT THAT DOOR OPEN ON THE STOVE AGAIN.......... :cry: :cry: :cry: .................................................................. :) :) THANKS.
by .45colt
Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 37
Views: 3423

Re: Prayer Request

Done.
by .45colt
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pellet stove. Any one have one?
Replies: 23
Views: 1910

Re: Pellet stove. Any one have one?

Don't forget hard (Anthracite) Coal.it burns hot,clean with very little smell.wont rot and bugs won't eat it. it is sold here in Ohio in 40 or 50lb bags.the dealer puts a whole ton on my trailer and I just pull it into the garadge and unload. We put in a Harman stove that burns wood or Anthracite co...
by .45colt
Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .454& 500 Levergun
Replies: 27
Views: 3991

.454& 500 Levergun

For the cost of four Marlin,five Rossie,or two Japchester 86 45-70's those that got to have the big bore .454,& 500 rifles can be Happy. :) .http://www.drcfirearms.com/_webapp_1238 ... tion_Rifle
by .45colt
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?
Replies: 150
Views: 13923

Re: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?

I know Big foot is real. and I know them can't be Pitchy's feet. those things must be from a Teacher or some 'puter Geek...not from a Hard Workin Inventor like Pitchy....... :lol: :lol:
by .45colt
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife and I go out on the town for the first time in awhile.
Replies: 12
Views: 1113

Re: Wife and I go out on the town for the first time in awhile.

Great to Hear, what a fine day. Prayers for Many More.
by .45colt
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ranch entrance decoration
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Re: ranch entrance decoration

Gimme back My '64...I'm on the way..................................................Thats Cool. 8) .
by .45colt
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoveling snow day...
Replies: 20
Views: 2200

Re: (pic) Shoveling snow day...

We had 22" here last Sat,it all melted and last nite we had about 3" :roll: . You are gonna be Fine, got the "Eye of the Tiger"................ :) .
by .45colt
Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling snake bite on guns of late
Replies: 5
Views: 1180

Re: Feeling snake bite on guns of late

Good Luck with that 10 ga. I wouldn't feel good about it either. I haven't had much luck getting anything fixed for a couple of years. i feel like I have to do it all Myself or risk finding a "bubba" no matter what it is.
by .45colt
Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?
Replies: 110
Views: 11703

Re: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?

It would be one thing if they would have introduced and amazeing bulletproof rifle that was utterly reliable, that set the shooting world on it's ear.then I could see them comeing out with something like this. but they didn't even make a rifle that worked out of the box for alot of Shooters,the rifl...
by .45colt
Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun show negotiations were to no effect in Dallas....
Replies: 22
Views: 2260

Re: Gun show negotiations were to no effect in Dallas....

I don't go to many anymore.I can usually find better,cheaper on the "internet" gunshow everyday of the week. and I don't have to deal with real self appointed experts that have a bunch of "rare" stuff. I wiil give credit where due though..... these Guys sure know how to pack up a...
by .45colt
Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tempted by a Win 92 in 32-20... whatcha think? (PICS!)
Replies: 46
Views: 5744

Re: tempted by a Win 92 in 32-20... whatcha think?

GO FOR IT ROCKY.......................................IT'S A .22 MAG ON STERIODS MORE FUN THAN T-BOW AND THE STEELERS....... :o :o :o . And if You don't like it You can always sell it to one of US HERE. :) .
by .45colt
Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The after hunting season ORDEAL ; Is almost finished !
Replies: 7
Views: 1041

Re: The after hunting season ORDEAL !

It really must be a chore.......... :lol: :lol: .You could do as My one BIL did and sell everything but a .22, a pump .12ga and His Prize a Model 70 7mm Mag. The.. "7".. as He calls it is a bare bones stock synthetic model 70 that spends it's life bouncing around in the truck,in the cab or...
by .45colt
Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
Replies: 29
Views: 3265

Re: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana

Shrapnel, I have watched Your posts in the last months in awe of Your great collection and always wonder if You knew or ever met Elmer Keith as You live out West?... You and Elmer in the same room would be something to experience.Thanks for the Great Post's and pictures.
by .45colt
Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pressure signs in 1895 Marlin 45-70
Replies: 23
Views: 5790

Re: pressure signs in 1895 Marlin 45-70

You Sir have more experience than I, and I will caution You with all respect on the Marlin 1895. I have one and heed the Lyman manuals on loading for the Marlin. it is not as strong as an 1886 Winnie or a Ruger no 1 and We have seen several blowups with the Marlin in recent years. My advice is not t...
by .45colt
Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wood Heating Question - Fat Lightered Wood
Replies: 16
Views: 3305

Re: Wood Heating Question - Fat Lightered Wood

Bruce, I heat with wood and hard coal and if I were selling lighter knots I would try to find a way to bundle them. It may be a pain to start the operation but the profits in the long run would be way better. Good Luck .
by .45colt
Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 45-70
Replies: 47
Views: 11030

Re: Henry 45-70

Their website says it costs $799.00. :shock: ...Good Lord, gimme a break.ugly pressed checkering front sight looks like it was a pellet gun from the 60's :? . tube loading like a .22 with a 45-70???..not for Me. I will buy a Rossi any day before this one.
by .45colt
Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1949 model 94 30-30 16in barrel for $7,500.....
Replies: 14
Views: 1977

Re: 1949 model 94 30-30 16in barrel for $7,500.....

Man here I am again with flat pockets. not"soon" to be rare.....not just rare....BUT VERY RARE...... :o :o :o ................................................................................................ :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:...