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by Mokwaw
Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alright then - the best beers?
Replies: 48
Views: 4922

Re: Alright then - the best beers?

Not much of a beer drinker but..........


Coors Light......from tap or glass bottle.....don't care for beer from a can
Coors Non-Alcohol....from bottle....on hot day after mowing....not spose to drink much alcohol account diabetic & high blood pressure meds


the colder the better
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Kathe -- 4-15-52 / 6-07-2010
Replies: 102
Views: 10233

Re: OT: Kathe -- 4-15-52 / 6-07-2010

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Her suffering is over, now in the arms of Jesus. Prayers continuing for you and family.
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day Book Drawing: NEW WINNER REDRAWN
Replies: 43
Views: 5118

Re: Free Father's Day Book Drawing: PLAINS INDIANS

Please put my name in, thanks.
by Mokwaw
Mon May 31, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Warning: Soda bottle bombs - good Lord.
Replies: 23
Views: 2623

Re: OT: Warning: Soda bottle bombs - good Lord.

When younger we used to make poppers out of anything we could stuff some black powder and a fuse in. Usually empty aspirin bottles or some such, filled with black powder, poke a hole in the lid, stuff in a piece of fuse, then wrap several rounds of masking tape all around the whole thing. Made for s...
by Mokwaw
Fri May 28, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Alligator Snapping Turtles .... where????
Replies: 24
Views: 2193

Re: OT: Alligator Snapping Turtles .... where????

My Dad and a friend of his had a couple of turtle traps when I was young. They looked like the nets that fishermen used on the river but heavier. We had turtle quite often. Mom would fry it up until almost done, then put water in the skillet and steam it until good and tender. She made gravy with th...
by Mokwaw
Tue May 25, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Any "Lost" fans?
Replies: 25
Views: 1851

Re: OT - Any "Lost" fans?

Watched the first season. "LOST" interest after that. I was "LOSING" interest from the time they killed the charging Polar bear with a 9mm handgun, and on a tropic island no less.
by Mokwaw
Mon May 24, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- how to preserve bacon?
Replies: 20
Views: 3016

Re: OT- how to preserve bacon?

My Grandparents and Great Grandparents did their own butchering and preserving. Grandpa said they used black pepper rub to keep the critters away, flies, mice, etc. and it was cheaper than cheese cloth (he was a very frugal man). He said mice and other furry critters would be attracted to salt, just...
by Mokwaw
Sat May 22, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Oil spill cleanup idea
Replies: 8
Views: 789

Re: OT -- Oil spill cleanup idea

This idea would certainly help in slowing down the spread of the oil slick. After working in the petroleum pipeline business (retired last Oct.) part of our yearly training was containment of oil spills. Straw is one of the cheapest and easiest to find for containing oil spills on water. One of the ...
by Mokwaw
Tue May 11, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: WINNER ! ! Book Giveaway - "GHOST TOWNS"
Replies: 22
Views: 2820

Re: OT: Memorial Day Book Giveaway - "GHOST TOWNS"

Looks interesting, please put me in. Thanks.
by Mokwaw
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Tombstone
Replies: 51
Views: 4857

Re: Tombstone

Good movie, it's in my video library.
by Mokwaw
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moments of stupidity- what have you sold and why
Replies: 10
Views: 1407

Re: Moments of stupidity- what have you sold and why

1. Belgium Browning Challenger .22 pistol...to which I had placed a Medalist barrel on....most accurate pistol I have ever owned. 2. Colt 1917 .45 acp army issue revolver...got it from my Great Uncle...now he's gone and so is the gun. 3. Belgium Browning .22 ATD rifle...now I have a chinese copy. 4....
by Mokwaw
Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - educate me about suppressors
Replies: 21
Views: 2780

Re: OT - educate me about suppressors

Hi Doc, I suggest you contact Kent Lomont www.kentlomont.com He is a former Indiana boy now living in Idaho. He is a Class III dealer and builds suppressors or at least used to. He can tell you any thing you would want to know about suppressors and/or probably any machine gun ever made. He used to (...
by Mokwaw
Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooters & Safe-Queens
Replies: 40
Views: 3552

Re: Shooters & Safe-Queens

Shoot it. Buy old gold and silver coins for the safe.
by Mokwaw
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What kind of internet service do you use?
Replies: 38
Views: 3956

Re: OT: What kind of internet service do you use?

We have an air card from Centennial wireless (AT&T). It's about 3x faster than the dial up we had before, runs about $40 bucks a month. Hoping Verizon will update our lines to fiber optic sometime in the near future, but they don't seem to be in a hurry. Cable not available here in the country, ...
by Mokwaw
Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing gunk from camo tape
Replies: 16
Views: 2378

Re: Removing gunk from camo tape

As Joe said GooGone works good. Takes the gunk off truck after peeling bumper stickers off, and dealer decals. Just a CAUTION, GooGone may also remove the finish from the wood. Be a good idea to test a small spot somewhere.

Alcohol and some elbow grease works good too.
by Mokwaw
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Show Pix of Your Pocket Knives
Replies: 63
Views: 7812

Re: OT: Show Pix of Your Pocket Knives

Terry, I will see if can get the wife to take a couple of good pictures of it and send to you by e-mail. I'm not computer savvy enough to know how to download pics from the camera to the PC. The knife has (2) what I think are called sheep's foot blades and (2) small spear point blades. One of each o...
by Mokwaw
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 1950's and now -- a simple comparison
Replies: 19
Views: 1530

Re: The 1950's and now -- a simple comparison

Those were fine days. I got a fifty cent piece every week, providing I had kept my chores done up all week. Saturday matinee cost a dime, bag of popcorn a dime, cold drink was dime. This left me with enough to hit the bakery next door to the movie house for donuts 2 for a dime, and a good selection ...
by Mokwaw
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ....Movie Review
Replies: 8
Views: 830

Re: OT ....Movie Review

Good movie. The wife bought the DVD, she liked it so much.
by Mokwaw
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, not even gun related: Blue headlight questions
Replies: 45
Views: 4543

Re: OT, not even gun related: Blue headlight questions

I don't particularly like them. But I don't think they need to be banned either, we have enough GOVERNMENT interference in our life now. I remember way back (over 40 yrs ago) in high school drivers ed, the instructor said " if on coming lights tend to blind you, shift your eyes and focus on the...
by Mokwaw
Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Show Pix of Your Pocket Knives
Replies: 63
Views: 7812

Re: OT: Show Pix of Your Pocket Knives

No pic, but I have a Primble 4-blade Congress.
by Mokwaw
Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Gun
Replies: 19
Views: 2335

Re: New Gun

Hi Eric,
take it back. throw a fit. get a different one.
by Mokwaw
Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for .25-20 Brass?
Replies: 16
Views: 9424

Re: Source for .25-20 Brass?

My friend in Illinois gets his brass from Graf & Sons out of Missouri.
by Mokwaw
Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to get out of shopping with the wife
Replies: 13
Views: 1657

Re: How to get out of shopping with the wife

I really don't mind going to the mall in Ft. Wayne. I tell the wife go do her thing and I will be at the water fountain in front of J.C. Penny with a frozen coke at big salty soft pretzel, or at Barnes & Noble with nice book and cold tea.
by Mokwaw
Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester serial numbers........
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Re: Winchester serial numbers........

KirkD, Yes I was surprised too. It would have been a good plinker, woods gun for popping an occasional varmint. I dropped out at $500. But, then any gun there with Winchester brand seemed to bring a premium (Ex. Win. 62A pump .22 in very good condition went at $675). The only Win. that went reasonab...
by Mokwaw
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off off off topic but I gotta share!
Replies: 37
Views: 2439

Re: off off off topic but I gotta share!

Way to go. I lost 40# (325 down to 285) for a while, then I took early retirement and winter set in, have put back on 15#. But now that spring is cracking it should start going the other direction again, doc has me on blood pressure meds (150/70 at last visit) and I use an oral diabetic control tab ...
by Mokwaw
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422 or 10-22
Replies: 44
Views: 5174

Re: 9422 or 10-22

I have a Marlin Mountie and a 1022 Mannlicher...the Marlin is by far more accurate, but the 1022 is minute of squirrel head and I use it most of the time for that. 1022 also gives me a quicker follow up shot when I'm jumping cottontail rabbits. The Marlin was my go to small game gun before I got the...
by Mokwaw
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Burris Fastfire on a Marlin levergun
Replies: 16
Views: 5125

Re: Burris Fastfire on a Marlin levergun

Very interesting. Would like to here more when you've had time to work with it some. I've been considering putting one of these on my Marlin Camp 9.
by Mokwaw
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- no leverguns today, but still fun
Replies: 8
Views: 540

Re: OT- no leverguns today, but still fun

That's some fine shooting....
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester serial numbers........
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Re: Winchester serial numbers........

Update on the Winchesters at the auction. The 94 dated to 1971 as per the serial number, it sold for $270.00.

The 53 dated to 1924 (first year) as per serial #204, it sold for $800.00.


I didn't buy either one. I'm holding out for a pre-"64 M94.
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT? - pulling bullets
Replies: 16
Views: 1643

Re: OT? - pulling bullets

On top of the other advise, I would recommend you get a set of SMALL BASE DIES to reload your empty cases with. These dies resize the brass for use in tight 5.56 military chambers.
by Mokwaw
Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester serial numbers........
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Re: Winchester serial numbers........

Thanks guys....the 94 dates to 1971, the 53 dates to 1924, I looked these over yestarday at the auction preview.....the 94 is in very good shape. The 53, has been totally buffed to bare metal no blueing at all on any of the exterior metal & no deep pitting, barrel marking were still sharp and ea...
by Mokwaw
Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester serial numbers........
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Winchester serial numbers........

...can someone please post the web sight for the Winchester serial numbers for checking year of mfg........some how deleted it from bookmarks.....going to an auction this afternoon that has a 94 30/30 and a 53 25/20.......would like to date them before I go.........thanks.
by Mokwaw
Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT; Sort of...not a lever gun......
Replies: 16
Views: 2463

Re: OT; Sort of...not a lever gun......

Yep, that's it. Thanks much. Looks like avail to LE only, will have to investigate further.



Hmmmm...maybe not LE only.....found one on Gun Broker...................
by Mokwaw
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT; Sort of...not a lever gun......
Replies: 16
Views: 2463

OT; Sort of...not a lever gun......

I have a couple of questions about a pump action rifle. I remember reading about a .223 cal pump rifle that Remington was making...it is not their model 760 or any of the earlier ones. It came out in the last 5-10 yrs....I think possibly for police/military use, and I think it used AR15/M16 mags.......
by Mokwaw
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT coping with bad language.
Replies: 41
Views: 4332

Re: OT coping with bad language.

Nath, As has already been stated self discipline and a heart for Jesus will get you on the right track. I use to couldn't talk without cussing in every sentence. I came to know The Lord Jesus about 22 yrs ago. With desire to please Him I have pretty well cleaned up my act. I still slip now and again...
by Mokwaw
Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions Solicited: Why have both? -- 44 Mag Guns All Gone!
Replies: 59
Views: 4928

Re: Opinions Solicited: Why have both, and which one to keep?

IF, you decide to sell the .44 stuff, put me in line. Especially the 3" S&W 629. I would also help you divest yourself of bullets and cases. :arrow: mokwaw@yahoo.com
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, way OT - another strange sighting
Replies: 17
Views: 1372

Re: Way, way OT - another strange sighting

I don't have any tats myself. But have seen many that were tastefully done and looked good. My son has a tat on his back, I asked why on your back ? You can't even see it to appreciate it yourself. No good answer other than "that's where I wanted it". My daughter has one on her back also, ...
by Mokwaw
Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book Raffle: WINNER !
Replies: 15
Views: 1351

Re: Book Raffle: WINNER !

Pete,
Package arrived yestardays mail in good shape. Thanks again.
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Chupacabra Caught..!
Replies: 14
Views: 1601

Re: OT - Chupacabra Caught..!

Looks like an Armadillo after molting. :o
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, but very important - new CPR method
Replies: 22
Views: 1954

Re: OT, but very important - new CPR method

Doc, That's good info to know. I was trained with the 25 compression and 2 breaths method, I can see where this would be much better for heart attack victim.
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book Raffle: WINNER !
Replies: 15
Views: 1351

Re: Book Raffle: WINNER !

Thank you. E-mail sent with my snail-mail addy. Thanks again.
by Mokwaw
Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulk Federal .22 @ Cabela's For Reasonable Price
Replies: 19
Views: 2033

Re: Bulk Federal .22 @ Cabela's For Reasonable Price

I was recently in the Gander Mountain store and they had a big pile of Remington bulk for $25 a box, I passed. Drove across the road to Wal-Mart, they had the very same thing for $16.50 a box, I bought.
by Mokwaw
Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A question from Y2K got me thinking
Replies: 60
Views: 5930

Re: OT - A question from Y2K got me thinking

Never wore a hat or cap when I was a kid because I always seemed to loose them some where. Would wear a hunting cap of some sort in the winter when I got old enough that Dad let me carry a gun with the rest of the group. As a teenager I worked on a golf course in the summer (grounds and greens maint...
by Mokwaw
Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior Decorating
Replies: 14
Views: 1236

Re: Interior Decorating

Moose Head
by Mokwaw
Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book Raffle: WINNER !
Replies: 15
Views: 1351

Re: Free Book Raffle: GD Sporting Rifle Takedown & Reassembly

Please put my name in the hat. Thanks.
by Mokwaw
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to make a marksman?
Replies: 26
Views: 1521

Re: How to make a marksman?

I have mixed feelings. I got my first .22 at age 9 (1960) a single shot bolt action (still have it). Remington hi-vel shorts were 50 cents per box of fifty at the neighborhood grocery. Every Friday I used my weekly allowance to buy a box and then waited on Grandpa & Grandma to come into town to ...
by Mokwaw
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Joe Miller is one heck of a nice guy!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 2824

Re: OT - Joe Miller is one heck of a nice guy!!!

Joe,
You and Elaine should consign some of those at the local pet stores, if you haven't already. Those are very cool and kind of unique.
by Mokwaw
Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: need some computer help......
Replies: 4
Views: 384

Re: OT: need some computer help......

Gents, thanks for the help.....got er back.
by Mokwaw
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: need some computer help......
Replies: 4
Views: 384

OT: need some computer help......

...I mistakenly deleted one of the tool bars at the top of my screen page. The bar that shows the icons for file, view, favorites, tools etc.. I can't figure out how to get it back. Can someone direct me please. I'm using Firefox. Thanks.
by Mokwaw
Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If You Could Invent The "Perfect" .22 Lever-Action Rifle?
Replies: 24
Views: 3285

Re: If You Could Invent The "Perfect" .22 Lever-Action Rifle?

39 Mountie does it for me. I might try one them 96/22 if I run across a good deal. My .22's get shot the most, so I'm always looking for another one.