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The grain of the handle is important.
Cheers Mark
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- Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Small Ax Quality
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8593
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Dog's vs The Cat's Diary
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1684
Re: The Dog's vs The Cat's Diary
Dog"s have a master, cat's have servants.
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hearing it too much these days..
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2234
Re: hearing it too much these days..
Hmm!
I have prostate cancer.
I was born in 1949.
Regards Mark
I have prostate cancer.
I was born in 1949.
Regards Mark
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think I'm on the hill...
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6790
Re: I think I'm on the hill...
A pleasant elderly lady that I was sharing a seat with gave me some sage advice:
"It's OK to be "over the hill", than underneath it"
Cheers Mark
"It's OK to be "over the hill", than underneath it"
Cheers Mark
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Words of Advice for 2019
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1514
Re: Words of Advice for 2019
So TRUE oh so TRUE.
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eye Surgery
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2868
Re: Eye Surgery
You will be amazed at the new clarity of vision - so say nothing about the vibrant colors you've been missing all these years (the natural lenses yellow over the years, diluting the colors around you - but you don't realize it until the surgery's complete). I had the cataracts replaced two years ag...
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Eye is Approaching
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4064
Re: The Eye is Approaching
Stay safe brother.
Basically it's bush fires I fear down here.
I am sure your are taking every precaution.
Mark
Basically it's bush fires I fear down here.
I am sure your are taking every precaution.
Mark
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this for real
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2906
Re: Is this for real
Jane Who ??????????????????????????????????.
An embarrassment!.
Regards Mark
An embarrassment!.
Regards Mark
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who likes stainless?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4946
Re: Who likes stainless?
My 45-70 is a JM XLR SS, with a laminated stock.
I like it, especially when I shoot black powder.
Mark
I like it, especially when I shoot black powder.
Mark
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gonna shoot my phone soon....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1684
Re: Gonna shoot my phone soon....
Mobile phones are a bit of a mystery at times. Mine insists I am in "Flight Mode" even when I am sitting in the study. For a bit of light relief: I was visiting my granddaughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. "This is the 21st century," she said. We don't ...
- Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4916
Re: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle
I'd leave it as Beretta intended. Regards Mark Unless I misread it isn’t as Beretta intended now . Again if I read correctly the guy who’s estate it came from made the rifle barrels . "Beretta" barrels or not?, a very good question. What is the proof stamped on the barrels?. It's late and...
- Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If 2 Barrels Are Good, then 4 Must Be...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1001
Re: If 2 Barrels Are Good, then 4 Must Be...
Hmm, just because you can do it .......
Weight, including scope and mounts?.
Mark
Weight, including scope and mounts?.
Mark
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4916
Re: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle
I'd leave it as Beretta intended.
Regards Mark
Regards Mark
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old 94
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3044
Re: old 94
Leave it as it is.
Some "battle scars" add to the character.
Regards Mark
Some "battle scars" add to the character.
Regards Mark
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broken Extractor Removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 885
Re: Broken Extractor Removal
Congratulations on your removal of the snapped off bolt.
Some of the videos available on the internet are amazingly useful.
Cheers Mark
Some of the videos available on the internet are amazingly useful.
Cheers Mark
- Sat May 05, 2018 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TOUGHEST 36 Hours -- Lost my BIL and my Dog...........
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2473
Re: TOUGHEST 36 Hours -- Lost my BIL and my Dog...........
Old No7
Time helps, doesn't heal but it helps.
Regards Mark
Time helps, doesn't heal but it helps.
Regards Mark
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger no 1 in 303 british
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2152
Re: Ruger no 1 in 303 british
Very nice++.
How does it shoot?.
Cheers Mark
How does it shoot?.
Cheers Mark
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DISNEYLAND HARRASSMENT
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6143
Re: DISNEYLAND HARRASSMENT
"I don't like crowds or lines".
Ditto shopping centres.
All the best, Mark
Ditto shopping centres.
All the best, Mark
- Sun Apr 01, 2018 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6370
Re: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
Peace and quiet would possible top the list, followed by:
Gardening, fishing, collecting knives and books
Finally the company of my five granddaughters.
Cheers Mark
Gardening, fishing, collecting knives and books
Finally the company of my five granddaughters.
Cheers Mark
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couple of Interesting American Rifleman articles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 810
Re: Couple of Interesting American Rifleman articles
Thanks for the two links.
Cheers Mark
Cheers Mark
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rebuilding a SPITFIRE! (with Guy Martin)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 832
Re: Rebuilding a SPITFIRE! (with Guy Martin)
If you are down this way the Temora display is definitely worth a visit https://warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.au/what-aircraft-you-will-see I recall staying at the "Railway Hotel" one year: "please keep the windows down, otherwise the pigeons will sh...t on the beds", steamers wer...
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's your favorite bore cleaner?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2218
Re: What's your favorite bore cleaner?
It depends 1. For copper fouling, I find the foaming bore cleaner work for me. 2. Ed's Red seems to work as a general solvent for residues in rifles and shotguns. 3. For black powder rifles a water impregnated patch is my first step. 4. For a spray pack, G96 works well. 5. If I want to put something...
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Kort aka W30wcf
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8129
Re: John Kort aka W30wcf
Sorry to hear the news about John.
He was always a gentleman to me.
Mark
He was always a gentleman to me.
Mark
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: English Pub Humor from the Internet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1453
Re: OT: English Pub Humor from the Internet
I know it's difficult to avoid patronising, but:
"A dyslexic walks into a bra", a classic.
Very clever post.
Cheers Mark
"A dyslexic walks into a bra", a classic.
Very clever post.
Cheers Mark
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday mark.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 473
Re: Happy Birthday mark.
Thanks fellows, 69 yrs, hmm!.
Plenty of children and grandchildren to keep me busy.
Life's good, just takes a little longer to do things.
Cheers Mark
Plenty of children and grandchildren to keep me busy.
Life's good, just takes a little longer to do things.
Cheers Mark
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 2:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas fellars
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1219
Re: Merry Christmas fellars
Merry Christmas and a safe new year.
Listening to Handel's Messiah at present.
Bit warmer down here.
Cheers Mark
Listening to Handel's Messiah at present.
Bit warmer down here.
Cheers Mark
- Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Veterans Day
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3068
Re: Veterans Day
Remembrance Day, 2017
My grandfather was in France in 1917, 100 years ago.
The other grandfather's brother had a son shot dead in WW1, aged 19 years.
It's a bit personal if you know what I mean.
Mark
My grandfather was in France in 1917, 100 years ago.
The other grandfather's brother had a son shot dead in WW1, aged 19 years.
It's a bit personal if you know what I mean.
Mark
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it illegal nto build a gun?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3408
Re: Is it illegal nto build a gun?
"If you have to ask the question, it's best to know the the answer in advance."
Sir Humphrey Appleby.
Cheers Mark
Sir Humphrey Appleby.
Cheers Mark
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 2:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had to say goodbye to a great Lady
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3043
Re: Had to say goodbye to a great Lady
My thoughts are with you.
Mark
Mark
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Kort aka w30wcf - your prayers worked!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3029
Re: John Kort aka w30wcf - your prayers worked!
Very pleased to hear your good news.
Mark
Mark
- Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Powder for medium 45-70 loads
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5381
Re: Powder for medium 45-70 loads
I like H4895, 40gns behind a 405gn lead bullet.
Other than that, 15gns of Blue Dot.
It depends what you have in stock.
Cheers Mark
Other than that, 15gns of Blue Dot.
It depends what you have in stock.
Cheers Mark
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a new security system tonight
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3327
Re: Got a new security system tonight
Good for you.
I like cattle dogs and rottweilers.
My real concern is them outliving me.
Cheers Mark
I like cattle dogs and rottweilers.
My real concern is them outliving me.
Cheers Mark
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Henry on the way!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2263
Re: new Henry on the way!
I think you'll cope.
357, a nice choice.
Cheers Mark
357, a nice choice.
Cheers Mark
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Just Joined Browning's "Citori O/U Club"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2178
Re: I Just Joined Browning's "Citori O/U Club"
A nice shotgun, mine is a Beretta O/U, I use it for skeet.
I'm not going to enter the debate whether a S/S or O/U is better.
So long as they both "fit", I have both.
Enjoy your new gun.
Cheers Mark
I'm not going to enter the debate whether a S/S or O/U is better.
So long as they both "fit", I have both.
Enjoy your new gun.
Cheers Mark
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6409
Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
Thanks Piller
Shot skeet today.
Best to leave the red tinted clip ons in the back of the safe.
Cheers Mark
Shot skeet today.
Best to leave the red tinted clip ons in the back of the safe.
Cheers Mark
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Citori shotgun question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3360
Re: Browning Citori shotgun question
Opening the chokes cost's money.
If for doves, 1/4 and 1/2 seems a reasonable compromise.
Otherwise screw in chokes.
Just my thoughts, Mark
If for doves, 1/4 and 1/2 seems a reasonable compromise.
Otherwise screw in chokes.
Just my thoughts, Mark
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10346
Re: What knives did they use? Really!
Interesting question.
Perhaps a UK "Sheffield" knife or a US "Green River".
Mark
Perhaps a UK "Sheffield" knife or a US "Green River".
Mark
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6409
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6409
Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
I'm pleased that the operation turned out well.
Cheers Mark
Cheers Mark
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks - * New Owner *
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3910
Re: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks - Parts 2 and 3
Keep up the good work.
And plenty of pictures!.
Mark
And plenty of pictures!.
Mark
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6409
Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
I had my surgery, both eyes, plastic lenses inserted about a year ago.
Results are better than I ever expected.
Speak to you surgeon re the tasks you want the eyes to do. It's all a compromise.
It was a pleasure to throw away the white cane.
Cheers Mark
Results are better than I ever expected.
Speak to you surgeon re the tasks you want the eyes to do. It's all a compromise.
It was a pleasure to throw away the white cane.
Cheers Mark
- Mon May 29, 2017 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
- Replies: 69
- Views: 12327
Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer
All the best John.
Best wishes Mark
Best wishes Mark
- Sun May 28, 2017 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Doctors Under Siege?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1599
Re: Doctors Under Siege?
Unfortunately, with many humans, acceptable Christian civilization is a very thin veneer.We tend to forget that humans are animals, too.
Mark
- Thu May 25, 2017 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old guys computer probs.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2231
Re: Old guys computer probs.
If it's Gmail that you are using, the following is from the "Gmail Help Line" Recover deleted emails in Gmail after 30 days by Div. V 4/9/15 ADD A REPLY Looking to recover an email that you accidentally deleted? Emails that you have deleted stay in Trash for 30 days. If you delete a messag...
- Thu May 25, 2017 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Common Tools and Their Usage
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1245
Re: Common Tools and Their Usage
Measure twice, cut once.
Mark
Mark
- Wed May 17, 2017 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Knife work
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1843
Re: Knife work
Very nice work, all users if you care to do so.
Keep the photos coming.
Cheers Mark
Keep the photos coming.
Cheers Mark
- Tue May 02, 2017 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cassini is just a mechanical probe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 595
Re: Cassini is just a mechanical probe
I occasionally wonder whether an infinite number of monkeys, given an infinite amount of time would end up creating Ludwig Van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony?.
Mark
Mark
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks (part 1)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2661
Re: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks (part 1)
Good luck with your projects.
Pictures are appreciated.
Mark
Pictures are appreciated.
Mark
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How To Fry Eggs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3443
Re: How To Fry Eggs
Basically, it's in response to Griff's reply.
Leave it to those that can do the job.
Cheers Mark
Leave it to those that can do the job.
Cheers Mark
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How To Fry Eggs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3443
Re: How To Fry Eggs
The vast majority of the heavy truck drivers are there to do a job. In most cases, is is a pleasure to share the roads with them.
The amateurs, heaven help us.
Mark
The amateurs, heaven help us.
Mark