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by Aussie Chris
Sun May 20, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Haven't been around and probably won't be, for a while.
Replies: 25
Views: 3704

Re: Haven't been around and probably won't be, for a while.

Take it easy Kim! Ill be doing the same thing soon, just bought nana's old house.

See you back here soon matey! :mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sun May 20, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brook trout and morels
Replies: 21
Views: 1882

Re: Brook trout and morels

Great! Mmm love a bit of trout, just got back from my trip, ill post my trout soon too
by Aussie Chris
Fri May 11, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crashed WW2 plane, discovered in the Sahara desert
Replies: 12
Views: 1745

Re: Crashed WW2 plane, discovered in the Sahara desert

Very cool! The old P40 warhawk looks great after all that time!
by Aussie Chris
Wed May 09, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many members from other countries?
Replies: 40
Views: 4192

Re: How many members from other countries?

Melbourne Australia. Been popping my head up since the old forum for 9 years

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "In Defense of the 30-30 Winchester"
Replies: 30
Views: 2915

Re: "In Defense of the 30-30 Winchester"

My first rifle was my '79 XTR 30-30. Bought it with my hard earned kmart pay for $595 when I was 18.

Some started with a .22, I started with the 30-30 no regrets

Still got that gun at the ripe old age of 27 ;) And ill never get rid of it

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harley Davidson--which one?
Replies: 116
Views: 11582

Re: Harley Davidson--which one?

And that was me talking of grinning from ear to ear ;-) As birdman said back to Harley sportsters... Mine has the standard 3.5 gallon tank, 12.5l. I get about 200-220kms per tank on my 883. In regards to 883 vs 1200, I beat my mates 1200 sporty off the line to 100km/h, geared differently. Depends wh...
by Aussie Chris
Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harley Davidson--which one?
Replies: 116
Views: 11582

Re: Harley Davidson--which one?

Sportster nuff said....will out handle the other slugs and make you grin from ear to ear. Well at least mine does.

My Iron 883:
by Aussie Chris
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is Worn?
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Re: What is Worn?

Good to see that it sounds like an easy fix pop. That 30WCF is going well. Havnt shot it since, havnt shot bloody anything since! Girls, cars, bikes and girls have been getting in the way. Showed her off heaps to mates though, oldest thing ever in my hands from 1898 ;) Now that I have the Jeep Wrang...
by Aussie Chris
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is Worn?
Replies: 11
Views: 1312

Re: What is Worn?

Sounds like a nice old 92 pop. Wheres the bloody pics mate? :-P

This permit to acquire thing is bs. Here in vic, with my last 1894 it set me back 9 bucks. Sounds to me like the jagged bits on the hammer may be worn where they engage the spring. But what would a youngin like me know
by Aussie Chris
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)
Replies: 31
Views: 4195

Re: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)

What a fantastic classic '94. Jealous much?

It's worth what someone is prepared to pay for it..
by Aussie Chris
Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
Replies: 24
Views: 2137

Re: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73

The seller meant 1200, and he did correct himself in the listing.

Good on him for listing it with no reserve, a realistic honest seller.
Unlike most morons on there :wink:
by Aussie Chris
Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
Replies: 24
Views: 2137

Re: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73

She sold for $8,525! Wowsers!

Ha wish I could afford it grizz..

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =268773825

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73
Replies: 24
Views: 2137

Re: Fine pictures of a fine Win '73

Now that is a fine old Winchester! Heaps of blueing left! I would love to add that to my collection

Grizz, you say it sold for $4,525? I read it as the auction is ongoing until the 18th?

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative 32-40
Replies: 8
Views: 3163

Re: Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative 32-40

I must be the only bloke that bloody shoots one! Have 12 other commemoratives

Got mine 2nd hand with ,many slugs, brass, comm ammo, redding dies for 800 aus

its fun blasting away with that big lever
by Aussie Chris
Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Replies: 20
Views: 2708

Re: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler

The throttle is in the right grip just like all the others
by Aussie Chris
Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Replies: 20
Views: 2708

Re: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler

Haha nah you guys have them on the wrong side!
by Aussie Chris
Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Replies: 20
Views: 2708

Re: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler

Thanks for the comments everyone. Here are some pics finally, sorry it's a bit dirty but I cant stop driving it. I guess I like yank machines, Jeep, Harley and Mustang in the future! My two modes of transport are the jeep and Harley Yeah Joe, the salt on the roads is bad, when I was over there last ...
by Aussie Chris
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .444 Questions
Replies: 15
Views: 2502

Re: .444 Questions

444 Marlin is my sambar medicine. With a peep sight and my 265gn Hornady Interlocks, aint no sambar within 100m safe. A sambar is no small deer...
by Aussie Chris
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler
Replies: 20
Views: 2708

My first 4x4, Jeep Wrangler

Gday all. As some of you may remember, I have been searching for a '70 Mach 1 Mustang/Boss 302, well that search continues but my other search for a nice Jeep has ended! Found a real nice 2006 TJ 65th anniversary in black with 58,000 kms on the clock! One female owner that has never even engaged 4wd...
by Aussie Chris
Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 5603

Re: Leverguns!!!!

Heres most of mine

Probably one of the younger ones at 26 :mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Antelope with original 1886
Replies: 24
Views: 2874

Re: Wyoming Antelope with original 1886

Thats awesome! Good to see the ol '86 still holding her own..

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why come to leverguns? I just a show off.
Replies: 14
Views: 1628

Re: Why come to leverguns? I just a show off.

Cool, nice toe ;)

Nice reply with the avatar comment :mrgreen:
We are all mates here, mates with a sense of humour - you fit right in!

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accident at the Reno Air races
Replies: 103
Views: 13042

Re: OT-Accident at the Reno Air races

That is shocking! Hope things are not as bad as they seem at this point.
by Aussie Chris
Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'new' classic Winchester 38-72 (picture heavy)
Replies: 41
Views: 5819

Re: My 'new' classic Winchester 38-72 (picture heavy)

Very nice '95 you have there Kirk!
by Aussie Chris
Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits
Replies: 54
Views: 8558

Re: OT-Got Banned From Cast Boolits

How dare you Jack! You should be ashamed of yourself!

Haha, what a joke :mrgreen:

Heck, at least they gave us all a good laugh!

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: 121 year-old Winchester '86
Replies: 35
Views: 5886

Re: Range Report: 121 year-old Winchester '86

That is a very nice '86 Kirk! And the thing shoots better than most people at the range I see with scopes hahah!! That is one of the best shooting leverguns I have ever seen to be honest and you are a great shot. Ive always thought you were a man of good tastes, confirmed with your Swarovski binocul...
by Aussie Chris
Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what have you shot with your lever?
Replies: 35
Views: 4892

Re: what have you shot with your lever?

444 Marlin sss- 1 Sambar deer hind

Lots of game being taken, good to see :mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A Bit of the Black Sea Fleet
Replies: 14
Views: 2158

Re: OT - A Bit of the Black Sea Fleet

Spasiba Tovasrish :mrgreen: (thankyou comrad -spelling?)

Good pics Steve

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Cowboys and Aliens?????
Replies: 61
Views: 8938

Re: MOVIES - Cowboys and Aliens?????

This looks intruiging to say the least. Ill be seeing it, probably with the old man. He loves Westerns and Sci fi

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1886 range report
Replies: 19
Views: 2702

Re: Winchester 1886 range report

Wow! Great shooting from the '86! I assume it's a 45-70 or very similar? ''They were put together right, with quality that is mostly unmatched today'' - very true, my 1894 is better than the rest of my Winchesters made around the 70's and later. Can you post some more pics of her for us to enjoy? :m...
by Aussie Chris
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bolt Gun... the .700 WTF
Replies: 11
Views: 2319

Re: OT - Bolt Gun... the .700 WTF

They got the name right with this one....

I think most people know the meaning of WTF

for those that don't: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wtf

:mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 18 ft 4 " Crocodile - WOW !!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1619

Re: 18 ft 4 " Crocodile - WOW !!!!

Awesome!
by Aussie Chris
Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886 .45-70
Replies: 26
Views: 5341

Re: Chiappa 1886 .45-70

That looks really good! I love the case colouring, very subtle.

Nice rifle and want to see you take some game with her! :mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got cleaned out
Replies: 37
Views: 5274

Re: Got cleaned out

That really sucks! Dunno what I would do if someone stole my collection but it would not be good for the thief.
Hope you get them back, undamaged and unused

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on

Thanks for the help everyone.

Still cant get the jolly thing to work, im still getting logged off. This is rather gay.

I tried what you said Modoc ED, I have explorer 8. Still cant kget it to work.

O well, thanks anyway

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Lion hunting with spear and shield
Replies: 9
Views: 2019

Re: OT-Lion hunting with spear and shield

Now that is what I call real hunting.

I've always admired the American Indians for this sort of thing.

Hunting grizz, cougar and the like before the firearm came to be with an oldschool bow and arrow, now that is hunting.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: How to hold on in a moving train!
Replies: 13
Views: 1887

Re: Humor: How to hold on in a moving train!

You are talking about old mate in the backround yeah? :mrgreen:
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

OT - Forum won't automatically log me on

I check the auto log in box everytime but the forum always logs me off when I navigate away from the page.

I need to log on everytime I want to post or view posted pics.

This is getting really annoying, anyone else having this issue?

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B25 and B17 over Arizona
Replies: 16
Views: 1907

Re: B25 and B17 over Arizona

Awesome! Shame there is no sound of those sweet radial engines though.

I saw Sentimental Journey in '97 over there with the family, I was twelve. Sat in Fifi the B-29 too, so cool for a 12 year old!

It was called the confederate Airforce then, in Midland Texas

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
Replies: 103
Views: 15788

Re: What levergun calibers do you have?

.22LR Winchester 9422
30WCF 1894
30-30 Winchester x 5
32-40 Winchester
38-55 Winchester x 2
44-40 Winchester x 2
444 Marlin

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Early 1900s Winchester Factory Police Badge.
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Re: OT- Early 1900s Winchester Factory Police Badge.

Thats a cool badge.

Im a big Winchester fan and a copper so I guess you should send it to me rangerider :mrgreen:

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - More for plane folk - lost another B-17
Replies: 22
Views: 3496

Re: OT - More for plane folk - lost another B-17

This made me really sad.

I love the B-17 and remember the sweet sound of 'sentimental journey' as she did a fly pass at NAS Oceana VA, at an airshow I was at it '97.

Maybe this should be some inspiration to finally finish my 1/48 scale model of the Memphis Belle

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Check out this antler!
Replies: 24
Views: 3539

Re: OT Check out this antler!

Congratulations Nath and good pics.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: True Grit, 2010 - movies and book comparison
Replies: 77
Views: 11036

Re: OT: True Grit, 2010 version

I just finished watching it and was really impressed. It was a great movie, i have not seen the original even though it is embossed on the side of my John Wayne comemmorative rifle! Jeff Bridges did a great job and I just love the '73 action! As Joe said, the special features were great especially h...
by Aussie Chris
Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF first shots
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: 30WCF first shots

Thanks Joe, ill have to get some 748 and try it out. We can get it here.

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF first shots
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: 30WCF first shots

Yeah finally got around to it Pop! It's a good start accuracy wise and I reckon I could improve it with some decent range time and a proper rest besides the roof of my car :wink:

Shouldnt be too hard for minute of wabbit shooting :mrgreen:
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF first shots
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: 30WCF first shots

Looks like I will load up some jacketed light loads for her.

I was impressed with the first few shots, as Joe said barrel condition didnt effect accuracy in this one.

t.r, I dindt use hearing protection. Didnt need to, there are .22's louder than these loads haha!

Chris
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF first shots
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: 30WCF first shots

Joe I have not tried it with jacketed stuff yet , these 20 shots are the first I have put through her. Do you think it would be a good idea shooting jacketed stuff considering its age, being 113 years old (madis)? Ive been told to only shoot low cast loads through her but wouldnt mind jacketed stuff...
by Aussie Chris
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF first shots
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

30WCF first shots

Havnt been down to the range yet but went out early this morning to look for some wabbits with a mate. No joy but I took my old 1894 in 30WCF to see how she shoots. I loaded up some rounds a couple of weeks back with ADI trail boss powder, the cowboy action crowd love this stuff. I loaded up 20 roun...
by Aussie Chris
Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Interesting" From 1907 (pics)
Replies: 9
Views: 1583

Re: "Interesting" From 1907 (pics)

I remember seeing the pic of him sitting on top of thousands of these blocks. I thought it's gotta be fake it is just that unbelievable

http://gunsandrovers.yuku.com/topic/602 ... opperweins

Chris