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by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: noise canceling head phones
Replies: 9
Views: 537

Re: noise canceling head phones

Do you mean this? https://www.cdnnsports.com/electronic-earmuffs-25db-bk.html#.XdG_PXdFyUk Or do you mean this? https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B075V33WMN/ref=asc_df_B075V33WMN/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&h...
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice request
Replies: 21
Views: 1940

Re: Advice request

Hey ……… what a co incidence. Paul Harrell just put up this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJYceGAcHmU

What takes place at 19 minutes kind of surprised me.


Wm
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: article ..... the .375 Winchester Remembered
Replies: 19
Views: 3362

Re: article ..... the .375 Winchester Remembered

Don't have one, and never fired one. It does seem almost criminal that it had such a short run. I guess that it just didn't have much chance against the 3,000 fps bolt action cartridges that all gun magazines were and still are pushing. I may joke about the mild mannered cartrides, but 38 caliber w...
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: article ..... the .375 Winchester Remembered
Replies: 19
Views: 3362

Re: article ..... the .375 Winchester Remembered

I bought my Marlin 375 nearly 15 years ago (does not seem like it could be that long ago). Back then I was looking for a Marlin 336 in 30 WCF to send off to get bored out and cut down (inspired by AK Church http://www.leverguns.com/articles/AKChurch/trappers.htm) when I breezed into a local hardware...
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold morning at the range - Winchester M73 and Henry BBS 357 Mag
Replies: 5
Views: 964

Re: Cold morning at the range - Winchester M73 and Henry BBS 357 Mag

As I get older those sights get murkier and fuzzier. I never liked scopes on lever guns but ……. Another concession I am making to old age. How do you like the Henry? If you had to do it over again would you buy the Henry or save up a few more dollars and get a Winchester or Marlin? I'm thinking seri...
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought to share on trauma medicine
Replies: 9
Views: 939

Thought to share on trauma medicine

I've been reading after action accounts of the shooting in California last week & comparing it to other shootings and it occurs to me as much as we (both sides) tend to focus on firearms and what could have been done before the shooting (often a discussion that boils down to control …… guns, tho...
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 1315

Re: 'Mexifornia' by Victor Davis Hanson

BTW Lamm's speech is widely available. IMO I take a way a different lesson from it in that we should see in each other that which we have in common and celebrate that, emphasize that and not focus on what makes us different. it is easy to get hung up on the differences but in my experience they ofte...
by wm
Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 1315

Re: 'Mexifornia' by Victor Davis Hanson

This post probably belongs over in the "Politics" discussion board. I found this Research by the Pew to be helpful in understanding immigration issues. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/06/17/key-findings-about-u-s-immigrants/ Personally I find it difficult to keep this subject on...
by wm
Sat Nov 16, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-40 success! warning graphic
Replies: 8
Views: 1197

Re: 32-40 success! warning graphic

Well done.

Great to hear about Hawk working with you. A lot of innovations in our hobby has come about because manufacturers listening and working with hunters and hand loaders.

Wm
by wm
Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turnbull ...........any others comparable?
Replies: 8
Views: 2039

Re: Turnbull ...........any others comparable?

I've read and seen good work by Nonneman. http://www.leveractions.com/ I'm not sure he is better then Turnbull. I'm not sure he isn't. I guess it depends on the specifics of the project. I think Turnbull's reputation among collectors is hard to beat but Nonneman has a reputation that is likewise pre...
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horrific experience buying a gun rig
Replies: 16
Views: 2310

Re: Horrific experience buying a gun rig

I hope your children feel better.

I appreciate you sharing your negative experience.

Wm
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: which buck is better?
Replies: 14
Views: 1569

Re: which buck is better?

Michigan has a real problem with CWD …… wish we knew then what we know now and had taken done more to address the problem.

Wm
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dremel tools- we all have one
Replies: 24
Views: 1981

Re: Dremel tools- we all have one

Dremel tools can move you from the "Hold my beer" moment to the "Aw stuff" moment faster then the law should allow.

Wm
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Mountain Gun
Replies: 5
Views: 590

Re: The Last Mountain Gun

Jim …… Just curious about the Grips …. Those are not factory S&W, grips are they? The shape looks like Roper style grips to my eyes but maybe I'm demonstrating my lack of discernment. Wm. P.S. Twyla was a good soul …… her words of encouragement to me in the dark days 2008-9 lifted my spirits and...
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Foam case cause rust?
Replies: 11
Views: 1453

Re: Foam case cause rust?

I have a couple thoughts to share. For a hundred dollars you can buy a gun cabinet and put it in a closet or corner of a room. These are just sheet steel and not fire rated but they keep your firearm out of sight and allow air flow and more importantly under lock and key. They won't stop a professio...
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Outdoor to spin-off Smith & Wesson firearms business
Replies: 8
Views: 959

Re: American Outdoor to spin-off Smith & Wesson firearms business

Perhaps they're protecting the parent company in case Smith and Wesson is sued . The Remington lawsuit is most likely just the first of many. You make a good point there. I just can't see the legal argument that a manufacturer is responsible for misuse of their product. Will car manufacturers be su...
by wm
Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: which buck is better?
Replies: 14
Views: 1569

Re: which buck is better?

I got rules too …… the first deer goes to "Michigan Hunters against Hunger" ( https://www.sportsmenagainsthunger.org/) & then IF I get blessed with time and opportunity I get a second one, then that's mine. Honestly when you asked which is better all I could think was they both will lo...
by wm
Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 30
Views: 2900

Re: We Let These People Teach Our Children?????!!!!!!!

As a former resident of NorCal from age 9 to 33, I agree which is why I used Berzerkely, HOWEVER, his vile, evil message that individual reliance and conservative thought is the bane of civilized existence is a commonly held opinion for all college professors and they have been teaching that BS for...
by wm
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 30
Views: 2900

Re: We Let These People Teach Our Children?????!!!!!!!

As a former resident of NorCal from age 9 to 33, I agree which is why I used Berzerkely, HOWEVER, his vile, evil message that individual reliance and conservative thought is the bane of civilized existence is a commonly held opinion for all college professors and they have been teaching that BS for...
by wm
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 30
Views: 2900

Re: We Let These People Teach Our Children?????!!!!!!!

Prejudice and bigotry takes a great many forms. Its a all too common human weakness to see them vs. us. Tribalism, Religion, Race, Class, Politics, Geography, Gender, etc. ...... we as a species seem to have a compulsion to find many ways to segregate or dismiss or denigrate our fellow man. Perhaps ...
by wm
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am not resposnible for how this may effect you .....
Replies: 9
Views: 1217

Re: I am not resposnible for how this may effect you .....

I just do not really understand the concept of all that artwork on a gun. It is pretty, but I fail to see a point for it. I kind of regard this art work like I do tattoos. Some people choose to adorn themselves or their firearms with images or words to signify something they wish to communicate to ...
by wm
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 with Universal/Unique?
Replies: 18
Views: 4703

Re: 38-55 with Universal/Unique?

IMO powders are like tools …… and you don't sub in a hammer for a screw driver. That said some tools are just more versatile then others …… buy a small can of 3031. You'll find a way to use it in one cartridge or another.

Wm
by wm
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice request
Replies: 21
Views: 1940

Re: Advice request

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7p4GbjDCUI

I won't say I endorse this …… but it would fulfill the role IF it was reliable.

Wm
by wm
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first finger joint box. pictures added.
Replies: 94
Views: 4558

Re: My first finger joint box.

Very nice …… reminiscent of a box I inherited from my wife's grandparents estate.

Wm
by wm
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice request
Replies: 21
Views: 1940

Re: Advice request

Go old school ……. Artillery luger.

What ever points you lose for being tactically unsound you gain more for style and panache!

Wm
by wm
Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Working to Reduce Friendly-Fire Incidents
Replies: 11
Views: 1401

Re: Working to Reduce Friendly-Fire Incidents

That instructor is a far braver and far more trusting and frankly far more foolish man then I.

There is a video out there of Russian security doing something similar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI01qKAqYts

Wm
by wm
Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Leaves The House With You Every Single Time?
Replies: 16
Views: 2014

Re: What Leaves The House With You Every Single Time?

Keys, wallet, S&W revolver in 38 spl (10, 36, or 60 depending on day), Gerber Propel knife, small OLight, 1-2 speed strips, Gerber Multi Tool, & cell phone.

And now that winter has arrived Hat and Gloves

Wm
by wm
Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 does it again
Replies: 49
Views: 4206

Re: The 30-30 does it again

Very Nice!
by wm
Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "My Generation"
Replies: 15
Views: 2292

Re: "My Generation"

Ysabel Kid wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:29 pm I'd hate to see the corresponding meme now... :shock:
video games.

Wm
by wm
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Bisley's a keeper!
Replies: 10
Views: 815

Re: The new Bisley's a keeper!

Very nice indeed. A little fine tuning and I think you can call it good to go.

Very handy sized firearm you have there.

Wm
by wm
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice - mini 30, AK or sks
Replies: 32
Views: 5539

Re: Advice - mini 30, AK or sks

I think SKS rifles are as or maybe more expensive then AKs these days. THe days of the $69 gunshow ChiCom SKS are long gone. Of the three I would go with the AK. It gives you a little wider experience, & there is a lot of after market stuff so you can tailor it to your particular likes. Also I t...
by wm
Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General Electric and NAZI Rockets.....
Replies: 3
Views: 362

Re: General Electric and NAZI Rockets.....

Project paper clip brought a lot of scientist to America …… some have even speculated there was a certain understanding that some companies would or did give economic considerations in contracts to US government in exchange for steering certain scientist to certain companies. My father was a chemica...
by wm
Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the best source for...
Replies: 4
Views: 365

Re: What is the best source for...

https://fedarm.com/product/300-blackout-300-blk-147-grain-fmj-bt-match-range-grade-ammunition/ https://fedarm.com/product/300-blackout-300-blk-220-grain-tmj-subsonic-range-grade-ammunition/ Both are about 38 cents a round. Most other outlets are mid 40 cents per round But read the description carefu...
by wm
Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?
Replies: 18
Views: 3471

Re: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?

I've shot them, & they did not impress me. The theory is the are quicker to bring to action but the alteration did nothing for me in that regard and frankly I would be nervous to carry them day in and day out. I have super thick hands but average or even short fingers so the front of the trigger...
by wm
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Wonderful Wicked Wadcutters."
Replies: 4
Views: 1209

"Wonderful Wicked Wadcutters."

I'm narrowing down the choice for this little Rossi. I almost have this puzzle figured out. http://www.dynamicforceinstitute.com/DFI_Dynamic_Force_Institute/Restricted_Learning_Center_Files_files/*%20Wonderful%20Wicked%20Wadcutters.pdf Leaning heavily towards HBWC loaded backwards …… but want to try...
by wm
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
Replies: 12
Views: 1924

Re: New to me - Browning Medalist

That's a good looking pistol!

Very nice indeed!

Wm
by wm
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And now for something completely different ..... Horse training for police duty (1967)
Replies: 3
Views: 280

And now for something completely different ..... Horse training for police duty (1967)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ssS0TJ2YD4

Not firearms related …… heck its not even American …… but its interesting and the horses are gorgeous.

Wm

P.S. The French can can song? :wink:
by wm
Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Notice of recall on IMR 4007SSC powder
Replies: 2
Views: 158

Notice of recall on IMR 4007SSC powder

https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editori ... ing/368815

My apologies if this has already been mentioned.

Wm
by wm
Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: advice about buying cast bullets
Replies: 12
Views: 2278

advice about buying cast bullets

I used to buy all my cast bullets from a local guy who had a commercial business casting them. He retired. Now I need to buy some bullets …… where can I generally get good quality bullets at a reasonable price? I know I could just google up a bunch of names and outlets but that doesn't tell me about...
by wm
Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad cooks up some deer meat for the family...
Replies: 5
Views: 571

Re: Dad cooks up some deer meat for the family...

Bob the atheist hunter who was out in the woods during deer season when suddenly a 1,000-pound non-typical whitetail deer stepped out. " Good God! " exclaimed the awed hunter. Suddenly a voice from Heaven said, "I thought you don't believe in me." Bob replied, "Up until now ...
by wm
Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kid's....
Replies: 9
Views: 1323

Re: Kid's....

:D
by wm
Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little blast from the past
Replies: 5
Views: 769

Re: A little blast from the past

by wm
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little blast from the past
Replies: 5
Views: 769

A little blast from the past

https://gunsmagazine.com/wp-content/upl ... /G0658.pdf

Highlights include tuning a COLT SAA (page 17), Pistol Pete Eaton western lawman (page 27) and ELmer Keith on African Lion hunting (page 34).

No need to thank me, just trying to keep you out of trouble on cool November evening! :lol:

Wm
by wm
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading bench?
Replies: 18
Views: 2636

Re: reloading bench?

Just for comparison sake or perhaps as a plan B ……

https://gunsmagazine.com/wp-content/upl ... /G0460.pdf
Go to page 37

Wm
by wm
Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tube channels.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1520

Re: Tube channels.....

Yes I do, he adheres to the scientific process when testing and I like that.

Wm
by wm
Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CCW With a Bad Back
Replies: 7
Views: 751

Re: CCW With a Bad Back

Personally it isn't my back that puts me in this position …… its a arthritic hip. And when that happens I switch to a shoulder holster. I guess that is the essence of getting older …… making the necessary adjustments to keep on keeping on.

Wm.
by wm
Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Sixgun
Replies: 16
Views: 1370

Re: New Sixgun

very cool

Wm
by wm
Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reloading bench?
Replies: 18
Views: 2636

Re: reloading bench?

I think it depends on what you want and the space you have available. I built mine and have over head storage shelves and underneath storage shells and its long enough to occupy the entire leangth of the room and accommodate three stations (Square deal B - quantity, RCBS Rockchucker - precision, and...