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by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Classic
Replies: 10
Views: 580

Re: New Classic

Laugh will 'ya??? :twisted: You think its funny when I do a stupid misspelling? Do 'ya???? huh??? huh????? You think I can't take a joke????? :D

It's OK now. The little man on my shoulder told me so. :D

When I get big and grow up, I'm gonna get me a garland.-----6
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joke for Sunday
Replies: 7
Views: 476

Re: Joke for Sunday

Joke for Sunday ? It's the truth for any day of the week.-----6
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heading to New Zealand
Replies: 18
Views: 859

Re: Heading to New Zealand

New Zealand? Have a blast!

I'm still trying to figure out how to get more than a hundred miles from my house.----6
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 94
Replies: 38
Views: 2049

Re: Another 94

Oh boy OS, I'd like to show that rifle my corn cob! :D -----6
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Holster Rig
Replies: 10
Views: 650

Re: New Holster Rig

That's a nice one Griff! I bet that baby costs almost as much as the gun.-----6
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel Threading Q...
Replies: 6
Views: 469

Re: Barrel Threading Q...

OI, These things are done on a lathe so the increase in diameter don't matter. The machinist will tell you the proper thread. On small to mid size barrels, the thread is usually 1/2 x 28. I "think" this is the right info. Whenever I need a can I just duct tape a 2 liter bottle on the end o...
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Classic
Replies: 10
Views: 580

Re: New Classic

aw man, that sounds cool... Why greek ammo? My buddy, "the Gunny" has a truckload of the stuff. He claims it shoots better than anything he can load, not to mention that when he bought it, it was cheap, which was probably sometime back in 1910. Mikld, Garlands are dangerously fun. Ain't n...
by Sixgun
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Introduction
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Quick Introduction

:evil: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Smilies/howdy.gif and since you're from "western" PA, and should, rightfully so, be embarrassed by that fellar from the "East"... with his wildly extravagent claims... So, for the present we'll overlook that, and Welcome you to...
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Introduction
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Quick Introduction

Cheyenne,
Welcome! You must be OK as your from Pennsylvania, the most "shootingist" state in the U.S. of A. :D --------Sixgun. (From the other side)
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Party on the Laramie
Replies: 8
Views: 596

Re: Party on the Laramie

Boots,
Looks like some wild pics there. Everyone's eyes kinda looked all squinty, especially yours when you were on that new horse, showing off boot pair #62. :D

One thing nice about an outdoor party like that, you can get drunk to your hearts content and just pass out in the weeds.-------6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A small Wyoming gunshow
Replies: 16
Views: 1672

Re: A small Wyoming gunshow

After spending about 24-32 hours a week in a gunshop each week , me desire to go to gunshows or live auctions has diminished drastically ! I do however like going to Baltimore every other year or so provided I have some CASH in my pocket ! Hey 6 point, My one bud who owns Miller's Sporting Goods wa...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A small Wyoming gunshow
Replies: 16
Views: 1672

Re: A small Wyoming gunshow

Yep, small gunshots don't offer a lot of anticipated glory, but some very nice things have fallen into my hands at shows like that. There's always a guy who just got this or that and did not know what he had.........and along comes me.......and to home I go!------6
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS Powered Trim Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 1372

Re: RCBS Powered Trim Pro

I've used 'em all and I keep going back to my Forster manual job. Its the only one that is consistent , and by the way, the first one I bought back in '73. Some things can't be improved on but I did make a little thing-a-ma-jig so I can turn it with a small Makita cordless drill------6
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went shooting today ...
Replies: 10
Views: 937

Re: Went shooting today ...

Nut Job, Whats a "noob"? Similar to a "boob"? If so, I'm in. :D

Just another reason my revolvers outnumber my autos 25-1----------------6
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hopefully a pin punch that won't bend when used hard.
Replies: 5
Views: 648

Re: Hopefully a pin punch that won't bend when used hard.

Doc, When buying a pin punch, I always buy 2 or three of the same size. I'll take one of them and cut it off so there's only about a 1/4" of the pin left. I use that one to "break" the seal and then use the longer one to finish the job. Another great pin punch is the kind that holds a...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Gravely
Replies: 18
Views: 1776

Re: Old Gravely

I'm surprised that its still in operation. I hope the guy who bought it from yo papa took better care of that than he does with his shop. Looks like a pig pen. :D Ha! I distinctly remember those Gravelys. The rich people in the area where I grew up had them. IIRC, there was a little seat that attach...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 14, 2013 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whatever It Takes...
Replies: 26
Views: 2110

Re: whatever It Takes...

J35nut wrote:I have spent a lot of time in a bug in the SW desert.

http://img687.imageshack.us/slideshow/p ... 49r0s.smil


------J

Some nice pics there J35 :D --------6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old tow behind road grader ( pic heavy )
Replies: 10
Views: 1753

Re: old tow behind road grader ( pic heavy )

It don't matter if its old as your York rake appears to be solid and will very still fill the needs of whoever needs it. I bet there's a bunch of Amish farmers who would take that off your hands. I remember almost buying a small York rake about 20 years ago. It was little one about 1/10 the size of ...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins: 1893 vs. 336
Replies: 13
Views: 1846

Re: Marlins: 1893 vs. 336

6 Point,
You could be right. My brain is bit fried as I'm a little worn out from the week. I'll try again over the weekend.------me
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: here's a 44 I could almost like
Replies: 9
Views: 885

Re: here's a 44 I could almost like

I remember some 15 years ago this gunsmith was making them just like that for something in the neighborhood of 3500. As a utility gun, I guess its OK, but.............that nasty looking lever has to go. Sure, its for gloves, but who wears triple insulated welding gloves while hunting? Seems to me th...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins: 1893 vs. 336
Replies: 13
Views: 1846

Re: Marlins: 1893 vs. 336

Thats an interesting question to which I needed to find out myself. I never really noticed and I should have as I have shot and owned many examples of each in varying degrees of condition. I got out a like new and a well used examples of 1893's and the same with 336's. 'Ya know, the 336's are smooth...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 1907 pistol.
Replies: 14
Views: 1886

Re: Savage 1907 pistol.

I run into them all the time, both in 32 and 380. The only one I ever shot belonged to my grandfather. He used it to kill a cat that was stealing the cheese he was making back in the 1920's. I must have heard the story about the cat, cheese, and the gun about 200 times while growing up. I should hav...
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 67945

Re: Faces !!

Dang Booger, you could be the poster guy for the Democratic Party in that pic. It kinda looks like me 25 years ago after a night out with the boys......then I came home and my wife was waiting for me. (Hey, she's a full blooded Italian ) :D -------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Sep 11, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Pal
Replies: 4
Views: 553

Re: My Pal

Yea Madman, they are better than people.

Looks better than Old Savage, too.-----6
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Pink Houses...
Replies: 8
Views: 611

Re: Little Pink Houses...

RIHMFIRE wrote:
big union / farming guy....
I wonder if he knows vast majority of the farmers and about 40% of union workers are Rep.

Not in my Teamsters shop. Out of 150 employees, I am the only Republican. We have nothing but a bunch of K.A. Loser dems.-----6
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blaine and Brad
Replies: 24
Views: 1147

Re: Blaine and Brad

Ollogger, I agree with you. The experts say otherwise but once the temperature reaches 90 or so, my accuracy falls off dramatically.. I believe it's a combination of the guns getting too hot and our own misery trying to do something when we do not feel good. But........good to see you boys had some ...
by Sixgun
Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over
Replies: 36
Views: 2879

Re: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over

Well, bees are gone. Now I'm trying to blow up the shop vac. (thanks to all of the suggestions :D ) I have the shop vac way out in the middle of the yard and I'm spraying through the end of the 20' pvc pipe. I used two cans of carb cleaner and nothing, so.........I tried a can of starting fluid (eth...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Pink Houses...
Replies: 8
Views: 611

Re: Little Pink Houses...

Ysabel Kid wrote: Good guy, great music - but unfortunately, just another Democratic musician... :(
Yes, but will more syllables in his name than bees in my vacuum cleaner. :D ---------6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 1966 Centennial Stock Help
Replies: 13
Views: 986

Re: Winchester 94 1966 Centennial Stock Help

Only the owner of a rifle picks out little indescrepencies such as yours. Leave it alone and use it and with time, handling, and shooting it, it will all blend in and add character. If you don't know exactly what you are doing, the flawed workmanship will stand out like a sore thumb and everyone wil...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 Win 30WCF
Replies: 6
Views: 1013

Re: 1894 Win 30WCF

Get some hard cast bullets with gas checks and size them at .311. The barrel variation is rare. Kinda hard to tell with your pics but around 18+.----6
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over
Replies: 36
Views: 2879

Re: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over

Well, the excitement is over in my miserable existence. :D Spent the last 7 days on this stuff and yes, once again, I have won. Virtually no hornets at all today so I unplugged the wet vac and shot about a half can of carb cleaner in the hose, waited a minute, and very gingerly opened that baby up. ...
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Helen Yvonne Tycer 1924-2013. Godspeed Mom.
Replies: 46
Views: 4347

Re: Helen Yvonne Tycer 1924-2013. Godspeed Mom.

Condolences my man.-------sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over
Replies: 36
Views: 2879

Re: Fighting Hornets

The earlier you find and destroy the nest the better, a wasp nest starts off in the spring about the size of a hens egg and grows rapidly over the summer, if a potent insecticide dust is pumped into the entrance it should coat the inside of the nest killing the grubs before they hatch, the adult ho...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blaine and Brad
Replies: 24
Views: 1147

Re: Blaine and Brad

Boots, My better half tells me you got the pics on Facebook so I took a look-see and by Lordy, I'm gettin' mighty jealous of all the fun you guys are having there. The only thing you would need to complete the orgy would be Old Savage. :D Man! Bustin' caps, slamming down beers, barbecuing, tellin' l...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over
Replies: 36
Views: 2879

Re: Fighting Hornets

I have a can of spray foam in my hand as I read this. I have them going into a hole in my cement block foundation. My friend said use the insecticide powder. So now I will try that and then try the shop vac which just seems like fun. And yes I was using carb cleaner earlier in the week , it must be...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some things are so weird. What the???
Replies: 20
Views: 2003

Re: Some things are so weird. What the???

And to think, these wackjobs are inheriting this great nation.------6
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The delay of impact sound of a 32-20 on vid.
Replies: 14
Views: 473

Re: The delay of impact sound of a 32-20 on vid.

I can honestly say that if Obama decides to limit me to one cartridge and gun, it would be a Winchester 1892 in 32-20. It can be loaded for bees to deer.----6
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7-30 Waters to .25-35?
Replies: 7
Views: 1027

Re: 7-30 Waters to .25-35?

Yea, beside of all of the above, you might run into large case webs. I have yet to be able to run a 30-30 case into a 25-35 fls and get it to work in a half dozen 25-35's I've played with. I've always needed to size them down with a .219 Zipper case former. Sell 'em to the North Country Gal.--------...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Allagash trip
Replies: 17
Views: 1094

Re: Allagash trip

Man! You guys have all the fun! Sure looks nice and serene.

How come so many flats? Hope you don't run out of plugs. On board compressor? Sure pays to be prepared. :wink: -----------6
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blaines visit, just the beginning
Replies: 26
Views: 1744

Re: Blaines visit, just the beginning

Definitely the happiest I have ever seen Blaine :D I hesitate to think what Sixgun is going to have to say. Yea, you got that right! Blaine, you better not mistreat my girl!!!! :D Now Boots, send Brad down to the barn to feed the horses and tell him to use the feed next to the rattlesnake den. And ...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over
Replies: 36
Views: 2879

Re: Fighting Hornets

Yea guys, got up this morning (nice to be off for a change) and fired up the vacuum cleaner. I'm watching a dozen a minute getting sucked up. If they were a little bigger, I'd shoot 'em as I do have several cases of bird shot laying around. I've been an outdoorsman my whole life and have dealt with ...
by Sixgun
Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Ms Boots
Replies: 12
Views: 433

Re: Happy Birthday Ms Boots

mmmmmmmmmmmm.... She' a Virgo. Happy B-day Ms. Boots and may Brad buy you another pair of boots for the big celebration!----Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool finds cleaning out my closet
Replies: 22
Views: 1420

Re: Cool finds cleaning out my closet

Ysabel Kid wrote:Cool - congratulations!

Why can't I find things like this in my closet?!?
That's because there's no room left. The stacks of hundred dollar bills takes up all of the space.
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool finds cleaning out my closet
Replies: 22
Views: 1420

Re: Cool finds cleaning out my closet

New Service
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by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a 46 year old CH-47
Replies: 6
Views: 401

Re: a 46 year old CH-47

Neat! One of those guys looks like Pitchy. :D ----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 110 year old Winchester 1892 issues..???
Replies: 11
Views: 1674

Re: 110 year old Winchester 1892 issues..???

Hey! Not bad looking at all. I was expecting it to look like some guns that have sat in a barn for 100 years. Nothing turns me off more than heavy rust. ----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool finds cleaning out my closet
Replies: 22
Views: 1420

Re: Cool finds cleaning out my closet

Jason,
It just looks big, especially the trigger guard.

It's still a nice one though. Those hard rubber grips are hard to find in decent shape. The factory stopped using those grips in the early twenties and if the serial no. is under 270K , they are original to the gun.-----6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool finds cleaning out my closet
Replies: 22
Views: 1420

Re: Cool finds cleaning out my closet

Nice find. Looks like a New Service.---6
by Sixgun
Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting Hornets----Funs Over
Replies: 36
Views: 2879

Fighting Hornets----Funs Over

I tell 'ya boys, I have had my hands full this week. On Monday, I was putting silicone around the windows and I noticed this gap where there were all these hornets/yellow jackets? (I don't know) going into, on the bedroom side. I could not believe it, it was getting near dark and I was counting 40-6...
by Sixgun
Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 110 year old Winchester 1892 issues..???
Replies: 11
Views: 1674

Re: 110 year old Winchester 1892 issues..???

Not meaning to sound pessimistic but when guns get that worn out, we'll, they are worn out. The holes where pins ride through get elongated, camming surfaces have several thou. taken off, (under the bolt) springs get tired, and , past owners making changes to get it to work really messes with the ge...