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by jeepnik
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Pistols
Replies: 28
Views: 1416

Re: Pocket Pistols

Ray wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:51 pm In my lunchbox at work. The magnum has first two chambers loaded with cci shot for bats in the overhead and snakes under the chemical tanks.

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Darn Ray, sounds like you faced the same problems I did before I retired. What do you do?
by jeepnik
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
Replies: 19
Views: 805

Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11

405 freeway just south of the 10 freeway enroute to Thousand Oaks. For those that know where that is.
We had no idea what might happen next. L.A. next?
by jeepnik
Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9-11
Replies: 5
Views: 244

9-11

As it's 9-11 it's time to post how a group of local university kids remember.
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One flag for every life lost, except the terrorists.
by jeepnik
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20-gauge slug loads
Replies: 59
Views: 2439

Re: 20-gauge slug loads

In my 20 for HD I load alternatingly slugs and buck. You don't need any of those fancy/expensive slugs. The good old foster slugs are more than sufficient .
by jeepnik
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So I was digging about.....
Replies: 10
Views: 488

Re: So I was digging about.....

I have one of those barrel devices that has various arbors for everything from .22 to .45. They work great at shorter distances, and even at longer distances on days when the light isn't bright. Over the years it's save quite a bit of ammo. It beats the heck out of looing through a barrel, if that's...
by jeepnik
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front Sight For The 1851 Navy
Replies: 13
Views: 505

Re: Front Sight For The 1851 Navy

I had a similar problem on a Smith 1917. The front sight just never worked for me so I had a smith install this.
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Kind of hard to see but it has a red ramp.
by jeepnik
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When You Care ....
Replies: 6
Views: 365

Re: When You Care ....

I always wondered if the sight of the bullets staring right at you was more intimidating than a semi auto.
by jeepnik
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is looks like to get shot at...
Replies: 11
Views: 582

Re: What is looks like to get shot at...

Hmm, I’m sure others will agree, getting shot at looks nothing like that. Maybe getting shot does but so far I don’t have any experience in that
by jeepnik
Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engineering vs Manufacturing; battleships ww2
Replies: 9
Views: 460

Re: Engineering vs Manufacturing; battleships ww2

Literally down the street sits the USS Iowa. It is a marvel of marine engineering. Especially when you consider how fast it went from concept to finished vessel. But it was also far from perfect. It was modified several times to correct initial design flaws and to update it to newer technology as it...
by jeepnik
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of 20s
Replies: 9
Views: 480

Re: speaking of 20s

After I made "The Perfect Jeep Gun" out of my .410 Mossberg 500 I got to thinking that something similar for my truck would be a good idea. So, already having an 18" barrel for my Franchi 48L (long story about poor ex-GI) 20 ga, I found the right size soft case and set it up for quick...
by jeepnik
Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3D Model of the Wrecked Schooner "Trinidad" (Sank in 1881)
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Re: 3D Model of the Wrecked Schooner "Trinidad" (Sank in 1881)

Well that just ate up many minutes. I’m amazed it ended up upright. It is surprising intact and with the sheets still visible. The cold water must prevent decay and damage from marine parasites. I found the position of the ships wheel fascinating. And in the rendering no significant hull damage is v...
by jeepnik
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A extraction problems
Replies: 4
Views: 350

Re: Marlin 39A extraction problems

I’ve had similar problems with my 39A as well as other.22 lr rifles. I tried several things but found Dawn dishwashing liquid on a chamber brush works wonders.

Heck it cleans petroleum covered birds and that stuff is waxy.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older Gentlemen
Replies: 15
Views: 663

Re: Older Gentlemen

1.JPG . al-cohn-quote-lbl3j4a.jpg . Whenever I hear or hear about the bagpipes I always remember this line from the movie "Paratrooper". “I’m sorry for the man who hears the pipes, and who wisnae born in Scotland.” It stared Alan Ladd, and had a very young future Treker Patric Doonan. Yep...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a garden shed
Replies: 20
Views: 915

Re: Building a garden shed

When my decades old aluminum shed finally gave up the ghost I replaced it with a rubbermade. Went from 8x10 to 10x12. Amazingly I also got rid of most of the stuff in the old shed. And wondered why I kept it all these years.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stuff can happen REALLY FAST...
Replies: 7
Views: 562

Re: Stuff can happen REALLY FAST...

On of the things home invaders are doing here is ambushing someone taking out the trash at night. Sad to say I now carry going to the trash can. This is my around the house gun.
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by jeepnik
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 4585

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

It’s accuracy enough to make up for the lack of power and I don’t think your typical Antifa soy boy is any tougher than a coyote. My experience is from Army training, but not actual combat. Few humans have the willpower to continue like a wild animal after sustaining a serious injury. A 22 Mag can ...
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EV Truck
Replies: 11
Views: 510

Re: EV Truck

You know the feds mandate all sorts of safety equipment on vehicles. It’s time they mandate fire suppression systems on electric vehicles. Heck, they have them on aircraft. And some vessels. Of course that would require annual inspections to ensure proper operation. They would be the same sort of ma...
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arlington Natinal Cemetery - I didn't know this (Confederate Memorial)
Replies: 7
Views: 489

Re: Arlington Natinal Cemetery - I didn't know this (Confederate Memorial)

Amazing how similar the removal of monuments and the revision of history that happens daily is to what the main character in Orwell's 1984 did at work.
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 708

Re: Opinions on .410 firearm options?

Most may already know this but at some point Mossberg went from a single action bar to double action bars. If you’re looking for a replacement fore grip make sure you get the correct one. I’m not sure why they went to double bars. I suppose the myth that single bar guns can bind might have driven th...
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 Shockwave
Replies: 18
Views: 958

Re: .410 Shockwave

As I’ve mentioned my Perfect Jeep Gun (PJG) is a Mossberg 500 in .410. Prior to that use it was used by my mom as a home defense gun. I purchased a cruiser grip for it. And that shortened it up to where it was easily used in her condo. In making it the PJG I bought a youth stock to make both easier ...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A decent Drone...?
Replies: 9
Views: 417

Re: A decent Drone...?

Back when they first became reliable I got one for use at work. The idea ws to get an overhead view of equiment without having to climb. Back then the video was recorded on an SD card and had to be viewed on a computer. It worked, but I found I was spending a lot of more time than if I had just clim...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 39
Views: 1869

Re: 380 acp

Jim is old, please excuse him. 238 Just 'cuz it's old don't mean it ain't right. :lol: Old, well then you'll remember this old saying. Don't feel pregnant. I carry this from time to time. If six rounds won't do it and he's close enough I will set him on fire. It's not a 30 caliber though. https://i...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 39
Views: 1869

Re: 380 acp

While I like my 42 it is on the larger size. My preferred.380 is an AMT single action Backup.
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 708

Re: Opinions on .410 firearm options?

I’m partial to the Mossberg 500. My first shotgun was a 410 Mossy. Still have it and use it. It’s now 61 years old and other than keeping it clean and replacing the magazine spring (my fault it didn’t wear out) nothing else has been needed.
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1936 LAPD training film
Replies: 4
Views: 210

Re: 1936 LAPD training film

I live in an unincorporated area of L A. But across the street is L A City. The service level and response times are night and day. As a simple example my next door neighbor had her catalytic converter stolen. A sheriff’s deputy came out, took the report & photos. He also had me email them my vi...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you have a takedown gun you need this.
Replies: 9
Views: 666

Re: If you have a takedown gun you need this.

I’ve been using something similar for well over a decade. I think it was designed for sub guns but the velcro fit with my take downs. I ended up with a couple as this one became the home for The Perfect Jeep Gun.

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by jeepnik
Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1936 LAPD training film
Replies: 4
Views: 210

Re: 1936 LAPD training film

That’s LASD, Los Angeles Sheriff Department. Although when the Sheriff and LAPD used to open their ranges to the public I shot at both. Some very good people ran the ranges and would offer help if someone was struggling. Today the ranges are closed to the public for liability reasons. Too bad becaus...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895G long Cartridge Mod
Replies: 2
Views: 173

Re: Marlin 1895G long Cartridge Mod

If you like to tinker things like this are a joy. But let's face it, the 45-70 is enough gun for anything that walks the planet with the right load.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anschutz 1418
Replies: 5
Views: 213

Re: Anschutz 1418

I always liked the look of the full length stock. But I've never found a lefty in any caliber. I know they have been made, but finding one is rare.
by jeepnik
Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1758

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Friend of mine was worried about things if the nukes started flying and wanting to be prepared to live afterwards. Telling me about what is being said on podcasts and stuff had him really worked up. Told him not to worry about things, you live about 10 miles from a main AFB which would be one of th...
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 3227

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Well, shooting hogs with what is essentially a varmit cartridge the results are what is to be expected.
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: illinois new gun law
Replies: 4
Views: 385

Re: illinois new gun law

Yes, likely to loose the legal battle. But the fight will cost firearms groups. Whereas the politicians have no worry about financial wherewithal.

I wonder if the politicians can be held legally responsible for violating their oath of office.
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win Mod 88 in .308
Replies: 9
Views: 451

Re: Win Mod 88 in .308

Beautiful rifles but hens teeth around here. That would be a great price. By the way, I always thought Ruger stole that styling for their 96. I always think it's funny when someone says the Rugers 'look way too weird to be taken seriously' as leverguns, then hold up the Winchester 88, or Savage 99,...
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 3227

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

You know, I'm just the opposite. Tell me you don't want me somewhere and I'll stay around just to irritate you. It would be easier for you to maybe ignore those with whom you donot agree.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outdated Cultural Depiction
Replies: 9
Views: 437

Re: Outdated Cultural Depiction

Movies with this warning might just teach things like morals and ethics. The sorts of things that scare today's children. You know the politicians.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 3227

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Getting angry because someone accuses you of being "unpatriotic" because you don't share their warped opinions doesn't make one a snowflake. Snowflakes are afraid to get angry, much less speak out. Get along? I get along with everyone until they cross the line then I get flat testy and wil...
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win Mod 88 in .308
Replies: 9
Views: 451

Re: Win Mod 88 in .308

Beautiful rifles but hens teeth around here. That would be a great price. By the way, I always thought Ruger stole that styling for their 96.
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 10, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 3227

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Guys, I’ve got apologize if I came off a bit harsh in my last post. A button got pushed and I should know better.
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 3227

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Can’t let it pass. “Unpatriotic” Because, based solely on actual field experience, while wearing this nation’s uniform, I believe that the M16/AR15 and the 5.56 are the worst combination ever forced on the American military? Frankly sir, you need to seriously think before you type. My point of view ...
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 1316

Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag

You mean Ruger didn't put plywood on it like they do their handguns? Someone in accounting is slipping.

That's one fine looking rifle!
by jeepnik
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "THEY"......
Replies: 14
Views: 700

Re: "THEY"......

Self service is a con. Gas stations became self service just so they could reduce staff thus increasing profits. For a short while you could select between full and self service and save a penny or two. But that went away about the time credit card charges came into being. So now we pump our own gas...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neat fire starter ( made one )
Replies: 20
Views: 1025

Re: Neat fire starter

Only "needed" a fire once. On that occassion my dexterity due to cold shivering hands wasn't good for matches or even a lighter. I suspect that even the magnesium and steel sparker devices I carry might also be problematic. I'd heard about folks using road flares and began carrying one of ...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neat fire starter ( made one )
Replies: 20
Views: 1025

Re: Neat fire starter

Heck, for 25 bucks I'll give it a try. As for cold fumbly hands I keep these on hand.
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by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1770

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers up.
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exactly two centuries ago today ..
Replies: 7
Views: 585

Re: Exactly two centuries ago today ..

But, who was there before the indigenous people ypu speak of. You know the folks the “native Americans” forced off the land.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exactly two centuries ago today ..
Replies: 7
Views: 585

Re: Exactly two centuries ago today ..

Imagine today a rich man offered to hire armed men to form a company to defend our borders against incursion.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'How big is that dog ?'
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: 'How big is that dog ?'

Yep, should have told them the house was sized for the dog. You had him at the vets during the day so he didn't bark or bite any of the workers. I have a new neighbor that moved in a few moths ago. A single woman she has a very large dog. Among the first things she tells almost anyone is that the do...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Lifting the loading gate on your trailer to tough ? Try this
Replies: 8
Views: 541

Re: Is Lifting the loading gate on your trailer to tough ? Try this

Don't have a trailer like that, but as I get older I sure appreciate the newer pickup tailgates. I'm just surprised no truck maker has come up with an electric tailgate.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A practical firearms 'drill' that uses no ammunition up...
Replies: 4
Views: 206

Re: A practical firearms 'drill' that uses no ammunition up...

It's been a very long time since we have had anyone stay for a prolonged period other than my kids. Being former Marines they and LEOs they don't need any instruction from me. But like girlfriend to drive my youngest ask that I do the initial instruction for his girl. Now there was no issue with siz...