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by model55
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get a Colonoscopy!
Replies: 34
Views: 2856

Re: Get a Colonoscopy!

Had a great Aunt who died of colon cancer before my time and a father who had three surgeries for the same thing.Had it not been for a sharp Nurse he wouldn't have had the first one and wouldn't have made 54,the Air Force had already rubber stamped him as good to go for retirement as it is he made 9...
by model55
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning - Do not patronize Hyatt properties UPDATE PAGE 4
Replies: 74
Views: 7885

Re: Warning - Do not patronize Hyatt properties

Great another Gun Free Zone!
by model55
Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5184

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

This will be a strange answer but what do you expect from me.I have all of Dad's firearms except one a bolt action .22 that was stolen when the LGS sent it to LA to be re-blued.I cannot be sure of the maker but think it was a Stevens or Springfield.Dad made remarkable shots with that old rifle bent ...
by model55
Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So this Russian Berdan II follows me home from the store....
Replies: 13
Views: 1989

Re: So this Russian Berdan II follows me home from the store

No pics on the Fn 1949?Never mind found it!Two good looking guns!
by model55
Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62x39, anyone partake?
Replies: 48
Views: 4838

Re: 7.62x39, anyone partake?

Looked at Contender barrels once and it seemed that you needed an encore for this caliber,but the Contender would accept the 300 Whisper.
by model55
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...
Replies: 22
Views: 3256

Re: In praise of the Ruger Mini-14...

Trained with the mini For over twenty years and am now on my second one (shouldn't have sold the first) I've found that my mini has a preference for the heavier bullets 68 or 69 grain even thought it will get the job done with 55s.
by model55
Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot a 1911 45 ACP?
Replies: 90
Views: 10754

Re: Anyone shoot a 1911 45 ACP?

Bought a used Rock Island,only thing I ended up doing was a little work on the extractor.It shoots better then I can.LGS owner has one too and swears by it.
by model55
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tomorrow is 12-12-12
Replies: 31
Views: 1519

Re: Tomorrow is 12-12-12

Still wondering how the Mayans knew about Obama!
by model55
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, I kinda screwed up deer hunting ...
Replies: 11
Views: 629

Re: OK, I kinda screwed up deer hunting ...

Things sure are fickle some times, I have a friend that used that same bullet with a 100 grain Pyrodex load but on a quartering shot.The bullet blew up one rib which in turn took out one lung.The meat under that front shoulder was all blood shot and shredded.The bullet was later found unharmed in th...
by model55
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Old Savage
Replies: 11
Views: 991

Re: For Old Savage

I'm over stimulated and sweating now..........time to leave.
by model55
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how the daughter feels about this dog...
Replies: 16
Views: 1516

Re: Wonder how the daughter feels about this dog...

Came very close to having the same type of thing happening with one of my boys years ago,you always need to give big bodies of water respect.The local lake hot spot seems to take a life a year at least.
by model55
Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AZ 100th Anniversery Levergun
Replies: 11
Views: 541

Re: AZ 100th Anniversery Levergun

That much bling how would you see the sights?
by model55
Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on the BLR please.
Replies: 13
Views: 622

Re: Thoughts on the BLR please.

Mine will shoot just as well as my 308 Mauser,feels better too.
by model55
Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Boar Spear
Replies: 31
Views: 4529

Re: New Boar Spear

I like it!Was thinking about something like that but you did a better job then I'd pictured.
by model55
Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mauser VZ-24 action !
Replies: 49
Views: 5866

Re: Mauser VZ-24 action !

You may also want to look at boyd's gun stocks.
by model55
Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HSC (handgun safety certificate)
Replies: 20
Views: 1721

Re: HSC (handgun safety certificate)

I have never had to get the handgun safety certificate because I am an ex-leo.Neither should you!Do you still have military ID?
by model55
Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .25-223
Replies: 12
Views: 1458

.25-223

Has anyone tried this in an ar platform?
by model55
Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 96 mauser, 6.5 swede
Replies: 15
Views: 1621

Re: 96 mauser, 6.5 swede

Next to the model 98 Mauser the swedes were the safest of the small ring actions because of the metallurgy and craftmenship. Wouldn't hot rod but then you dont need to.
by model55
Tue Sep 04, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home Defense Decision - Want input, please
Replies: 68
Views: 5597

Re: Home Defense Decision - Want input, please

Just an idea to slow them down but I'd go to the hardware store and see what you can get to re-enforce you doors.It is pretty common for house doors to be hung in soft wood frames with short screws, replace those with some that are much longer and go into the frame of the house.Also there are plates...
by model55
Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Store Safety
Replies: 22
Views: 1293

Re: Gun Store Safety

That is when the whipping began!
by model55
Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help me ID this BSA Martini
Replies: 12
Views: 1795

Re: Help me ID this BSA Martini

I HAVE HEARD BUT NEVER DONE THIS .The 310 cadet I believe is a heeled bullet so should fit over the outside of the 32-20 case.I think Buffalo arms carries the bullets and would hopefully know more.These were also re-chambered in 32 Winchester special because of the .321 bore.
by model55
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountain Lion living in Griffith Park
Replies: 15
Views: 2358

Re: Mountain Lion living in Griffith Park

It is a major hub for the blue part of the state so if something happens............stupid is as stupid does!
by model55
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to "Adopt a critter, Spfld division".
Replies: 11
Views: 2580

Re: Welcome to "Adopt a critter, Spfld division".

My wife gets a little happy with the dry cat food so for a few nights we had a skunk visitor,which I told the kids was Mom's new cat "lilly"but they know better then listening to me.
by model55
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer huntin' time
Replies: 8
Views: 1898

Re: Deer huntin' time

Skipped the opener as well but had a good laugh this mourning.I was going up the base of Cuesta Grade headed north and look to my left and there is a forkie eating out of an apple tree,just had to laugh and keep going.
by model55
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wildcat thoughts...again
Replies: 6
Views: 672

Re: Wildcat thoughts...again

6.5-30.
by model55
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever shoot a SKUNK...?
Replies: 31
Views: 3787

Re: Ever shoot a SKUNK...?

My wife gets a little happy with the dry cat food she leaves out so about two months ago she opens the front door because she heard a noise and there on the front step is a young skunk.She slams the door the skunk takes off but I've teased her ever since about trying to bring home a new cat named li...
by model55
Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Savage
Replies: 170
Views: 15270

Re: Old Savage

Best wishes, good thing you can still get arm around those nurses.And we want pictures if you do!
by model55
Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Extreme hunting...
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: Extreme hunting...

I've had days where I think I could leave vapor trails like that!
by model55
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impulse buy: 1884 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70
Replies: 19
Views: 3036

Re: Impulse buy: 1884 Trapdoor Springfield 45-70

Soon you will hear the call for black powder. :twisted:
by model55
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W M64 revolvers for $250
Replies: 11
Views: 1928

Re: S&W M64 revolvers for $250

IT is not legal in California because of SB 215, the handgun safety law,a legal act of extortion by Sacramento by which firearms companies have to submit their product (handguns) for testing at a price to be permitted to sell them in the state for a limited time period.Oddly enough SSA's were exempt...
by model55
Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7mm Mauser range report
Replies: 26
Views: 2526

Re: 7mm Mauser range report

Had pretty good luck with H4831.
by model55
Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We got Cougars!
Replies: 22
Views: 2257

Re: We got Cougars!

Just how old a gal is she?
by model55
Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 30-30 takes dandy buck
Replies: 12
Views: 1599

Re: Marlin 30-30 takes dandy buck

If that deer had been carrying his rifle instead of slinging it he might have stood a chance!
by model55
Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some girls along the road
Replies: 12
Views: 2263

Re: Some girls along the road

Minute there I thought I was going to see old savage exercising that arm of his.
by model55
Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1851 vs 1860
Replies: 20
Views: 3248

Re: 1851 vs 1860

Can not see you going wrong either way.The 1862 pocket might be nice too.
by model55
Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in
Replies: 70
Views: 8060

Re: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in

Never got to ride in the C130 which was Dad's Favorite but the C119 was interesting.
by model55
Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clint Eastwood 82
Replies: 28
Views: 4636

Re: Clint Eastwood 82

Pale Rider
by model55
Fri May 18, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PSL in action
Replies: 4
Views: 879

Re: PSL in action

My friend has a variation of that and I love it.Unfortunately finding one and affording it in this state are two things that prevented me from getting one.The "bullet" button on his is a real pain to deal with.He didn't like the optics but I did,made it very simple to walk the point of imp...
by model55
Fri May 18, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my son is a cadet!
Replies: 43
Views: 5971

Re: my son is a cadet!

Good for him,you should be proud.Hope he hangs in there.
by model55
Mon May 14, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: next rifle? update
Replies: 35
Views: 1963

Re: next rifle?

and no 45-70?
by model55
Sun May 13, 2012 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transparent Aluminium?
Replies: 14
Views: 1185

Re: Transparent Aluminium?

+1
by model55
Sun May 06, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt
Replies: 34
Views: 3405

Re: How About An EBR; The B Stands For Bolt

And they make one for lefties :D .
by model55
Sat May 05, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guy shoots girlfriend 8 times, 3 in head. She Survives.
Replies: 25
Views: 1980

Re: guy shoots girlfriend 8 times, 3 in head. She Survives.

Don't think I want to make her mad............
by model55
Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Absolute Favorite Toy Store!
Replies: 25
Views: 3074

Re: Absolute Favorite Toy Store!

I second Cabelas!Went to the one in Reno two years back and told my wife that we were finally in the US of A not calif.Need to go back.
by model55
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you buy the same guns over and over?
Replies: 36
Views: 3074

Re: Do you buy the same guns over and over?

Once upon a time Big 5 was my friend and I carried many a mauser home on the basis that my loving wife wouldn't notice and they were cheap.If one was good two had to be better.Worked great till I ran out of space :oops:
by model55
Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest lever gun acquisition: this one is HOT!
Replies: 20
Views: 1135

Re: Latest lever gun acquisition: this one is HOT!

Doesn't it just toast your buns when some one else always gets the good deals?