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by Nazgul
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Am Alive
Replies: 22
Views: 1103

Re: Am Alive

My parents are near there. They are ok.

Rode out an F4 tornado couple months ago. Know what you mean.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun with a boat
Replies: 27
Views: 2752

Re: Fun with a boat

Grew up on the water, sail, powered, and rowed boats all the time. The most consistant enjoyment I have had is a canoe and now a kayak. A kayak is easy to learn. Do not let an "expert" discourage you. Seems there is a lot of snobbery involved in kayaking. There are tricks to it, especially...
by Nazgul
Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun for cutting wood?
Replies: 19
Views: 1931

Re: Which gun for cutting wood?

I had not shot the 458 in awhile. Just needed some trigger time with it.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun for cutting wood?
Replies: 19
Views: 1931

Re: Which gun for cutting wood?

I just want to be ready if a log tries to get away.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun for cutting wood?
Replies: 19
Views: 1931

Re: Which gun for cutting wood?

My wife laughed at me when I bought the tractor and the first thing I did was mount a holster to the left side of the roll over bar. It is there, just not visible in the pic.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun for cutting wood?
Replies: 19
Views: 1931

Re: Which gun for cutting wood?

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by Nazgul
Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which gun for cutting wood?
Replies: 19
Views: 1931

Which gun for cutting wood?

Cleaning up from the loggers. Had a Ruger 44 Spec. Vaquero on the tractor. Had the 458 Winchester Mod 70 as backup.Image
by Nazgul
Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Camillus fighting knife
Replies: 17
Views: 1623

Re: Camillus fighting knife

I grew up in Jamestwn, NY. My mom sold industrial supplies to Camillus, Case, Ontario Knives, etc. We always got a knife from one or the other at Christmas.

Good find you have there. I got one marked USN when in the Marines.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon May 07, 2012 4:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turkeys and the sad state of US Military
Replies: 22
Views: 1976

Re: Turkeys and the sad state of US Military

The title does say "The state of the US military". Also says"what are we teaching".

Sounds like a blanket statement to me.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu May 03, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have you died yet?
Replies: 33
Views: 2179

Re: Have you died yet?

Chris83716 wrote:Pretty sure the life has been sucked out of me a few times at work. Does that count?

:)

Chris
Been there, done that, did it again today, will do it again tomorrow. Guess I am alive.........dang it.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for 'custom' Contender barrels...?
Replies: 9
Views: 2135

Re: Source for 'custom' Contender barrels...?

Dealt with SSK several times in the past. They are putting a muzzlebrake on a 45-70 15" barrel right now. They are the best people to deal with that I have seen in a long time. Recommend them without reservation.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inventory...
Replies: 27
Views: 1537

Re: Inventory...

Guess I need to look into commercial storage regs.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long time desire ( want ) finally came true.
Replies: 35
Views: 4571

Re: Long time desire ( want ) finally came true.

Wow! I used one of these in college. Typed many a paper on one.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Bob (the original Bad Bob, the mean one)
Replies: 7
Views: 999

Re: Bad Bob (the original Bad Bob, the mean one)

Always liked " Bad Bob" .

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 Pet Loads - Ken Waters Download
Replies: 12
Views: 4533

Re: 45-70 Pet Loads - Ken Waters Download

Article is 38 years old.

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout Handgun?
Replies: 72
Views: 6594

Re: Scout Handgun?

Remote optics mounted into eyeglasses, slaved to head motion, with thought controlled firing mechanism?

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought another gun
Replies: 9
Views: 1338

Re: Bought another gun

Bought a CZ SXS 12 gauge coach gun with hammers. Paid $800 and the quality is superb. Wood is a little plain but the fitting of metal/wood is as good as it gets.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Valentine's Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1156

Re: My Valentine's Day

Wife and I know better. I bought her a Kindle, she bought me a gun. :D

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened now.
Replies: 18
Views: 2456

Re: What happened now.

My message just now said the domain expired.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joesy Wales
Replies: 67
Views: 9624

Re: Joesy Wales

"Dieing ain't much of a living."

In the DVD in the reloading room.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ballisti-Cast Molds?
Replies: 6
Views: 1022

Re: Ballisti-Cast Molds?

I have several. They are excellent quality with very good service. RCBS handles fit them.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From The Thirties…
Replies: 21
Views: 2253

Re: (pics) From The Thirties…

Levers, old cars, and Woolrich clothes....what is not to like?

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here shoot paper patched bullets?
Replies: 15
Views: 3679

Re: Anyone here shoot paper patched bullets?

PP works very well with smokeless. I size the bullet/patch to groove diameter.

Use the 550 gr RCBS PP mould for the 4570 and 458 Win Mag. Loads of fun!

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bragging On My Son
Replies: 20
Views: 2149

Re: Bragging On My Son

Ok to brag on the smart kids. Good for him, sounds like a fine mind. Have a son graduating as a chemical engineer from Rose-Hulman in the spring, He brought home one of his math finals-Did not get a single idea what it was about. My daughter #2 is graduating from Purdue this year also with a degree ...
by Nazgul
Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: range dummy
Replies: 13
Views: 1672

Re: range dummy

Definitely looks light a Weatherby chamber with rounded shoulders. :?

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Christmas gift.
Replies: 8
Views: 990

Re: Early Christmas gift.

Scored a used 54 Renegade this last summer for $125 at a yard sale. Few handling marks, whoever had it kept it clean and lubed- NO RUST!. Find it very accurate with 90 grs 2F and a round ball. Great fun too shoot.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow and arrows
Replies: 18
Views: 2161

Re: Bow and arrows

I have been shooting a Martin "Stick". 55 lb draw. Bought a deal from Lee Valley thet turns 1/2" square stock into round shafts. My dad is a woodworker so I get all the material I want. Ash seems to be the most durable for me, I have not mastered the accurate part yet. Have been makin...
by Nazgul
Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning B-92
Replies: 58
Views: 21717

Re: Browning B-92

I traded for a new condition B92 a year ago. Had about that price in it. Very good workmanship. Get the right sized cast bullet and have fun.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAT Scan
Replies: 11
Views: 1067

Re: CAT Scan

Those cat scans are expensive. Hope you have good insurance.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK - I'm Officially Old
Replies: 51
Views: 6144

Re: OK - I'm Officially Old

4 years and counting for me. Had a really frustrating day at work yesterday, it was cold and raining and I was working outside. Got home and asked my wife why I was still doing this! She reminded me we have three kids in college.

I shut up and went to bed.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!
Replies: 38
Views: 3713

Re: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!

Hang in there. God is in control-even when it gets hard.

Prayers up for you. I have been blessed by a very stable job over the last 13 years. Especially with 3 kids in college.

In His service, Don
by Nazgul
Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In England Limes are considered weapons
Replies: 22
Views: 2442

Re: In England Limes are considered weapons

What about beans for dinner and the resulting Gas?

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price Check - NIB High Grade Browning 71
Replies: 14
Views: 2864

Re: Price Check - NIB High Grade Browning 71

When I bought my NIB Browning 71 at a gunshow it had the factory tags on it and the lever tied down-had never been cycled. The seller was horrified when I cut the tie and cycled the action after I paid him. Was shooting it before the day was done. Great rifle!

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indiana Firearms opener....
Replies: 5
Views: 1243

Re: Indiana Firearms opener....

Hunted on MY OWN property for the first time in my life today! Recently remarried after my wife passed away and the wife owns 30 acres. My son in law and I had it all to ourselves. Beautiful weather, quiet, passed on a small doe this am. Tonight at dark I packed it in and gathered my stuff when my S...
by Nazgul
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those Little 380s..
Replies: 20
Views: 3335

Re: Those Little 380s..

Would not sneeze at the 380 for effectiveness. Where we lived previously, we got a lot of dropped off unwanted dogs. All were suspect and many downright mean. A large Shepherd mix growled at one of my daughters and I shot him with the Walther PPKS. Hit in the left hip area, the bullet penetrated 18&...
by Nazgul
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looking for supplier
Replies: 12
Views: 1505

Re: looking for supplier

Go right to Lyman. I recently ordered 2 sights from them.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those Little 380s..
Replies: 20
Views: 3335

Re: Those Little 380s..

I have had a Walther PPKS in 380, was very nice and yes it bit my finger a little. Shoot a Berretta 84FS now. Little big to carry as easily as some others, but it is nice to shoot.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading?
Replies: 20
Views: 2597

Re: Reloading?

I enjoy reloading as much as shooting.

Is that wrong?

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old time sporting goods.
Replies: 8
Views: 1587

Re: Old time sporting goods.

I grew up in Jamestown, NY. Been in M&M lot of times. The owner, at least then, was rather gruff but they did have lots of items.


The lucy museum is a hoot. They have a set where you can do the "Vetavitavegamen" routine and watch yourself on a B&W tv.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short or no throat in your levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 2145

Re: Short or no throat in your levergun

Bought a throating reaamer several years ago and did all 5 of my 45-70's.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I WON
Replies: 28
Views: 2467

Re: I WON

One word....Ibuprofen. Good job!

Maybe it is pewter, you could melt it and.......

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What levergun would be best for hunting these...?
Replies: 27
Views: 3694

Re: What levergun would be best for hunting these...?

444 with the proper hardened cast flat nose.

Take that you 45-70 fans... :twisted:

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have Gun - Will Travel
Replies: 13
Views: 1826

Re: OT: Have Gun - Will Travel

Got the whole series 90+ episodes for B-day!

Whoo Hoo!

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Does This Mean ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3720

Re: What Does This Mean ?

Bought this on sale last weekend in Blu-Ray.

Great flick.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Model 71 in my future...
Replies: 22
Views: 3421

Re: Browning Model 71 in my future...

Went into a gunshop 4 years ago and the owner, who knows me by name, says "Need any 375 JDJ ammo?". Didn't have one, bought 5 boxes of ammo at a good price. Found barrels for the Encore on sale from Midway. Great fun. Had JD Jones put a muzzle break on it. Have fun with the 348. I have a B...
by Nazgul
Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what have you shot with your lever?
Replies: 35
Views: 4892

Re: what have you shot with your lever?

Browning Mod 71 in 348-woodchuck.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Kayaks / questions
Replies: 26
Views: 4975

Re: ot- Kayaks / questions

Go for it. I bought a 12' Perception kayak a year ago for the same thing-sun and exercise. I weigh close to 300 lbs, am physically active at work and elsewhere. The kayak handles the weight well. I prefer the sit inside type, they just feel better. There is a state lake 10 minutes from the house tha...
by Nazgul
Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns and Arthritis...
Replies: 26
Views: 4117

Re: Guns and Arthritis...

Had to admit it this last year myself. Worked as a mechanic for 25 years, still do and my fingers have twisted/hurt. Dr says it is rhuematoid and there isn't much to be done. Started to wear padded shooting gloves when it flares up. Notice it in my knees and other joints too. So far have just put up...
by Nazgul
Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has a Browning 92 in 44Mag?
Replies: 6
Views: 3267

Re: Who has a Browning 92 in 44Mag?

Shot mine the other day. It is accurate with a 290 gr cast RFN mold I have from NEI. It has a rather fat ogive so it fills the throat well. Like already posted-cast .431 or .432. Seem to get better accuracy when the bullets are loaded near max. I like it, cannot say anything bad about the action or ...
by Nazgul
Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor-Crash Landing
Replies: 6
Views: 835

Re: Humor-Crash Landing

Was stationed in the MARDET on a carrier. When an A-7 broke its' gear and skidded to a halt on the deck the Flight Deck Officer asked the pilot a similar question. The reply from the pilot was "With all due respect sir, I don't bother you when you are having a bowel movent".

Don