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by Nazgul
Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jurassic World Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 4071

Re: Jurassic World Rifle

Great samb - I remember "Jason and the Argonauts" with my dad, I was scared as well. Saw it the other day.

Memories he will cherish.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If any of y'all happen to drop by the MCRD in San Diego
Replies: 14
Views: 1242

Re: If any of y'all happen to drop by the MCRD in San Diego

Good for you and your son!

My wife will be there next month. She is a high school teacher and has been selected for an Educators Workshop. Gets to spend 5 rays at MCRD San Diego with the recruits. She is excited about it.

Don
SGT USMC
'74-'82
by Nazgul
Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about a discussion on the 444 Marlin?
Replies: 41
Views: 5464

Re: How about a discussion on the 444 Marlin?

Excellent topic idea, particularly if we can manage to keep on topic as you said :wink: . I have never regretted getting any of my 444 Marlin rifles, and have considered rebarreling my Ruger No. 1 in 7 mm Rem Mag into 444 Marlin. The main criticism I hear other than the obvious fact that there are ...
by Nazgul
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt single actions....
Replies: 63
Views: 7004

Re: Colt single actions....

Mine:

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Don
by Nazgul
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some interesting history for sale
Replies: 21
Views: 1770

Re: Some interesting history for sale

Blaine - traded for this last month:

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Wanted one for awhile.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall knives
Replies: 32
Views: 2682

Re: Randall knives

Have a #5 I carried in the Marines. Good blade, good memories.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm betting this is a TRAP...
Replies: 5
Views: 753

Re: I'm betting this is a TRAP...

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I have had this RRA PDS pistol for awhile. Loads of fun, especially with a 100 round drum mag.

Runs well with no problems.

Don
by Nazgul
Sat May 03, 2014 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C-17 STOL On Aircraft Carrier
Replies: 7
Views: 608

Re: C-17 STOL On Aircraft Carrier

My brother was an Army Colonel, I am a Marine so .....whatever.

Anyway, he was involved in the implementation of the C-17 into service. Lots of interesting info involved.

Don
by Nazgul
Sat May 03, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A 10 Pound, 10 Oz. Ruger #1 In 45-70
Replies: 47
Views: 3261

Re: A 10 Pound, 10 Oz. Ruger #1 In 45-70

Wow! I remember these!

Good score.
Don
by Nazgul
Sat May 03, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful who you "thank for their service..."
Replies: 27
Views: 2572

Re: Be careful who you "thank for their service..."

I worked with a man in his 60's when I was young and stupid, 17-18. He a crusty old coot who took a liking to me. After working with him a few years he started to talk one day. He was in an artillery unit that was the first into Auschwitz. He said he was not particularly bothered by the war until th...
by Nazgul
Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you a practical joker?
Replies: 26
Views: 1845

Re: Are you a practical joker?

One of the maintenance guys at a customer I was at regularly is OCD. His chair and table has to be in the same spot, he notices if we move it as little as 1/4". They bought him a new zero turn mower, he wouldn't start it for a week until he read the entire manual and waxed the thing several tim...
by Nazgul
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Kingdom experience just now
Replies: 34
Views: 2946

Re: Wild Kingdom experience just now

Deer hunting 2 years ago, sitting on the ground next to a downed tree trunk about shoulder height. There were some finches working an evergreen shrub on the other side, maybe 3 feet away. Over my shoulder comes a Sparrow Hawk and in a puff of feathers he catches one. He sits on the tree about 2 feet...
by Nazgul
Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Battle Rifle" still needed
Replies: 51
Views: 6135

Re: "Battle Rifle" still needed

I find it interesting that more than a century after the 1911 Colt pistol and 1903 Springfield rifle were the official military gear, they are still perfectly suited to such tasks. Bring it up a half-century and swap the bolt-action for a Garand or M-1A, or even further, and swap out the single-sta...
by Nazgul
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WNY Firearms Deer opener.........
Replies: 10
Views: 1884

Re: WNY Firearms Deer opener.........

Great Centershot!

I grew up in Jamestown, used to work for a place in Frewsburg. Had lunch many times at the Dinner Bell.

Good luck.

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1150 kids, 5:30-8:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1041

Re: 1150 kids, 5:30-8:15 PM

Got us beat! We had 500+. Our little isolated sub division gets van loads from out of the area. Easily one of my favorite times.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: See Anything Strange In This Old Cowboy Movie Shot??
Replies: 18
Views: 2286

Re: See Anything Strange In This Old Cowboy Movie Shot??

In the original High Noon, the sheriff runs behind some buildings. Looks just like a window air conditioner on a house. Ran it by several times and still get the same impression.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Friday Humor.....
Replies: 13
Views: 879

Re: A Little Friday Humor.....

I "accidently" walked into the opening night of Star Wars at Military Circle Mall in Virginia in 1977. Theatre about half full. The first 5 min of movie rewrote the book on special effects.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little bit of Texas! (Humor)
Replies: 8
Views: 1079

Re: Little bit of Texas! (Humor)

Neat idea! I have a holster on the rollover bar on my JD 5205. Usually has a Blackhawk 3.75" 44 Mag in it.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Western Bowie
Replies: 30
Views: 2942

Re: Western Bowie

I have one, actually had it out yesterday to oil/sharpen it. Bought it in the early or mid 70's. Not a bad knife.

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall Knives, are they worth the cost?
Replies: 49
Views: 7893

Re: Randall Knives, are they worth the cost?

Carried my Randall #5 for years in the Marines. It is in the safe now. Never had a better friend.

Don
by Nazgul
Fri May 24, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang It Man, Just Listen....
Replies: 21
Views: 1891

Re: Dang It Man, Just Listen....

I raised 3 daughters.

I completely get it!

Don
by Nazgul
Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?
Replies: 10
Views: 1840

Re: Weatherby Turk built shotguns?

I have a CZ hammer coach gun made in Turkey. The quality is excellent. No issues.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "gun culture"
Replies: 33
Views: 2659

Re: The "gun culture"

You hit the nail AJMD-"within their culture they think....". I find it hard to talk sometimes to others because, and this is terrible in this part of the country, I don't follow basketball, or other sports for that matter. Don't follow NASCAR either. Have nothing against any of it, just no...
by Nazgul
Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have experience Repacking Hydraulic Cylinders?
Replies: 9
Views: 492

Re: Anybody have experience Repacking Hydraulic Cylinders?

I work with hydraulics. There are many styles of seals and cylinders. I would get a parts breakdown to see what exactly is involved. Some are very simple, some take 3 people a week and still need luck. Depends mainly on how the cylinder disassembles.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess I have to buy a 10-gauge shotgun...
Replies: 18
Views: 1945

Re: Guess I have to buy a 10-gauge shotgun...

AJMD- I have an American Arms 10 ga. double. Weighs 10 lbs. Real hoot to shoot. Traded all my Cabela's Visa points for a reloader, Make my own buckshot. A double load of double "ought" is impressive.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope it out...
Replies: 11
Views: 552

Re: Scope it out...

FWiedner wrote:They usuallly have a demo unit set up in front of the tool crib at the local Home Depot.

They do not provide a privacy booth.

:lol:
Ok fweidner-I spit my coffe on the iPad.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thor Had To Go To The Vet :-(
Replies: 21
Views: 707

Re: Thor Had To Go To The Vet :-(

Quit horsing around on the forum!

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anybody have any good hobby ideas?
Replies: 58
Views: 3085

Re: anybody have any good hobby ideas?

Kayaking.....nothing like seeing a fat old guy on the water.

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Good place to have coffee in the morning.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another very late post (Jeremy - you'll like this!)
Replies: 13
Views: 597

Re: Another very late post (Jeremy - you'll like this!)

Great!
Been in few myself.

Don
SGT USMC
'74-'82
by Nazgul
Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Lyman 12 ga Slugs
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: Looking for Lyman 12 ga Slugs

I have only used them out of a smooth bore short barrel. Actually an 18" Remington with a cylinder bore and a 6.5" Serbu 12 ga. Never bothered with accuracy from these 2. I use sabots out of the rifled shotgun for hunting.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Lyman 12 ga Slugs
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: Looking for Lyman 12 ga Slugs

I have a 12 gauge Lyman slug mold. Send an address and reimburse the shipping I will gladly send you a dozen.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More (Sorry) Shiloh Ramblings....
Replies: 7
Views: 470

Re: More (Sorry) Shiloh Ramblings....

Bought an Uberti clone of a high wall in 30-30. Shot it with some 170 gr jacketed reloads and all were touching. Shows real promise for an accurate rifle. My intention is 180-200 gr cast load. Low cost/low recoil 200 yard plinker.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 87 Leveraction Shotgun
Replies: 12
Views: 583

Re: 87 Leveraction Shotgun

Mine runs slicker than snot on a door knob. Have to use Win AA hulls. They feed and cycle without a hitch. Had to start casting buckshot and slugs to feed it.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the go to choice for a coach gun?
Replies: 43
Views: 9966

Re: What's the go to choice for a coach gun?

I shoot a Stoeger coach gun, hammerless. No problems. Also have a CZ hammer 12 gauge double. Really nice, should be at $700. No complaints about the CZ either. Don't have a lot of rounds through it yet.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun time purchases may be very limited for a while...
Replies: 15
Views: 924

Re: Fun time purchases may be very limited for a while...

I am still recovering from Catholic school. That was 40 years ago. Remember the whacks with whatever was at hand.

Have to admit, the discipline came in handy. The Marines was a piece of cake after Sister Mary Ellen.

Got a good education though.

Don
by Nazgul
Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest TOY , photo requested by Pokey
Replies: 11
Views: 786

Re: Latest TOY , photo requested by Pokey

Have had one for several months. Lot of fun. We shot it today.

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That's when the fight started.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1194

Re: That's when the fight started.....

Silence is golden.........................at times.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: meanwhile, over at MIT .....
Replies: 7
Views: 1361

Re: meanwhile, over at MIT .....

My son is a grad of Rose Hulman, getting his masters there now. He competes in the Rube Goldberg comp occassionally.

Amazing what egg head kids can come up with.

Don
by Nazgul
Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here reload .380 ACP...?
Replies: 22
Views: 1805

Re: Anyone here reload .380 ACP...?

When the 380 ammo disappeared a couple of years ago, I bought a mold, dies, etc. and started to reload practice ammo. Never had much need to before when ammo was plentiful. It reached astronomical prices - $1 per round some places. Glad to see it is more available now at a decent price.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couple new interesting things from Ruger
Replies: 23
Views: 2243

Re: Couple new interesting things from Ruger

I have one of the shorty 44 mags with the regular grip. I like it, it is a handfull with full house loads.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Info On Zippo Lighters
Replies: 31
Views: 2871

Re: Some Info On Zippo Lighters

Been to the Zippo factory several times, they are combined with the Case knife brand in Bradford, PA. Very interesting display of lighters they replaced. Included one with an 8MM German bullet stuck in it from WWII. Last time I was there, the family took that particular lighter back but the display ...
by Nazgul
Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got a paycheck this month...
Replies: 19
Views: 1189

Re: I got a paycheck this month...

Congrats on the paycheck! I work for a great company and get paid regularly. My best friend owns his own business, called me the other day and said the account made a mistake. There wasn't a (-) sign before the bottom line. Turns out he got paid too! Let us know how the 300 Blackout works. I am intr...
by Nazgul
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Other Summer Project: ‘Fire Piston’
Replies: 26
Views: 1648

Re: My Other Summer Project: ‘Fire Piston’

One stroke by hand? More than one or use a mallet?

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Only in Wyoming.
Replies: 19
Views: 1304

Re: Only in Wyoming.

AJMD- You are right about Indiana. At the 4th of July parade in Pekin, we sell food as a fundraiser for the Lions Club. Also the mandatory comparing of the CCW we have with us. Loaned my AR 15 to a freind who was qualifying with the local PD in night shooting because it was set up with light and las...
by Nazgul
Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hawes "Western Marshall" .44 magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 6888

Re: Hawes "Western Marshall" .44 magnum

Had one in the 70's. Sold it when I got a Superblackhawk. Should have kept it.

Don
by Nazgul
Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70 article
Replies: 5
Views: 1032

Re: Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70 article

Have a JM stamped SBL. Very accurate, slick action and handy size. Like the lever because of my bear paw like hands. Can't beat the Ashley sights.

Don
by Nazgul
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes you "find" what you need.
Replies: 19
Views: 1748

Re: Sometimes you "find" what you need.

Bought a kayak several years ago for excercise. Get about a 5 gal. bucket of fishing lures, floats etc. every month. Easy to reach the trees along the shore and retreive them. Always give them to any kids I see at the lake or the grandkids.

Don
by Nazgul
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1A Socom 16
Replies: 17
Views: 1584

Re: M1A Socom 16

Have a SOCOM also. Love it. No problems, about 1K down the bore. I bought it because I like the noise and muzzle blast. Shoots like a real man gun. :D

Don
by Nazgul
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm off again.
Replies: 14
Views: 987

Re: I'm off again.

Prayers up for your good work.

Don