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by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE HECK WITH SANTA CLAUS
Replies: 12
Views: 499

Re: THE HECK WITH SANTA CLAUS

I am no MR. Ingot(but who among us really is) but I have a full size truck bed tool box full of 1 pound ingots and 6 more 5 gallon buckets to sort so.....I ain't gonna run outta stuff to fling down range anytime soon.
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE HECK WITH SANTA CLAUS
Replies: 12
Views: 499

Re: THE HECK WITH SANTA CLAUS

I figure if sixgun owns it.....I wouldn't mind having it either. Tom
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So what did you guys buy for yourselves for Christmas?
Replies: 63
Views: 4563

Re: So what did you guys buy for yourselves for Christmas?

vortex 2-7x33 for my 10-22 takedown. Has warne quick detachable rings and a suppressor where the flash hider used to be. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE HECK WITH SANTA CLAUS
Replies: 12
Views: 499

THE HECK WITH SANTA CLAUS

I WANNA SEE WHAT SIXGUN IS GONNA LEAVE UNDER MY TREE THIS YEAR :lol: MERRY CHRISTMAS GENTLEMEN. I AM VERY GLAD TO HAVE FOUND THIS SITE SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND TO ASSOCIATE WITH SUCH A GOOD GROUP OF PEOPLE.
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safe interior question
Replies: 5
Views: 1009

Re: Safe interior question

I use RIFLE RODS from gun storage solutions in my safes. It allows me to arrange the rifles in any configuration I need/want depending on scopes, bipods, dumbazz AR handles, or large lever loops. I am very happy with the way they have worked for me. One hint though is to get their fabric to line the...
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and elk
Replies: 65
Views: 7903

Re: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and e

Encouaraging and enabling? Here? You gotta be kidding..encouraging and enabling here he says.
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and elk
Replies: 65
Views: 7903

Re: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and e

For me it kinda depends on which woods I am roaming, but I usually take my 1894 marlin in 44 mag( I shoot a lee 310 gc bullet) if I am cutting firewood clearing a trail blah blah blah. If I am going out to bigger woods with more walking around and less working...Marlin in 35 remington. As a side not...
by fordwannabe
Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God I love ATV's
Replies: 43
Views: 2682

Re: God I love ATV's

I love my Polaris 700 sportsman x2. How can you argue with an ATV WITH A 2 FOOT DUMPING PICKUP BED, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS CAN CONVERT THE BED TO A SECOND SEAT FOR MRS. FORDWANNABE. I admit I am a slow and go kinda rider though, it is mainly for work around the house and dee...
by fordwannabe
Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 21
Views: 1248

Re: Prayer request

God Bless all involved.
by fordwannabe
Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which era firearms to buy?
Replies: 29
Views: 2585

Re: Which era firearms to buy?

Well I walk what I talk. In the last two weeks 2 marlin 336A's and a model 39 have followed me home.... and an italian repro C&B revolver, but he threw it in for $30 bucks more on the 39. :mrgreen: . Marlins are not 1886 winchesters but for a fun gun with a little history :?: :?: :?:
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which era firearms to buy?
Replies: 29
Views: 2585

Re: Which era firearms to buy?

I am becoming a real fan of the 1950's Marlins. Old enough to be cool, not old enough that your afraid to shoot them, good craftsmanship, slick actions,modern calibers, and NOT PRICED AT WINCHESTER LEVELS. You can still find these relatively often(here in PA, anyway) and still a bit of history. OH Y...
by fordwannabe
Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 124 year-old Winchester Model 1873 brings home the venison
Replies: 44
Views: 3578

Re: 124 year-old Winchester Model 1873 brings home the venis

FEELS ABSOLUTELY GREAT TO GET THE OLD ONES OUT DOING WHAT THEY WERE MEANT TO DO, DOESN"T IT. If I get a doe this year it will be the 7th year I will have gotten a pa doe with a different 100 year old or older lever. A couple years ago I got one with a Marlin 1889 first year production in 44-40....
by fordwannabe
Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336A question
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: 336A question

Six ,you read my mind brother! I have a WTB ad in the classifieds here and at cast boolits, and been all over ebay no luck yet but I am looking. The one in the pic would look real nice on the old girl...just sayin!
by fordwannabe
Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336A question
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: 336A question

I am only 48 but I like getting the old stuff out of a closet and back in the woods where it was meant to be. The k4 is gonna be great on this thing but I gotta find the right mount because right now I put it on using the Pennsylvania standard issue see thru mounts that were on it....WHICH I HATE!!!...
by fordwannabe
Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336A question
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: 336A question

I had a hard time deciding if I should buy the 35 remington or not, so I didn't.......I GOT THEM BOTH! I EVEN TOLD MRS FORDWANNABE AND AM ALIVE TO WRITE THIS! This is a brand new shop and very nice people. I brought a high standard shadow 12 gauge I was given, and a tarus model 82 stainless 38 speci...
by fordwannabe
Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets hear it,stupid things you have done
Replies: 44
Views: 3286

Re: Lets hear it,stupid things you have done

I just had somebody back their new fourwheeler into my truck....me ...ARRRGGGHHHH! Does that qualify?
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336A question
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: 336A question

uh six...that would be Lebanon this weekend like day after tomorrow. So was that a yes buy it or no don't buy it???
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What rifle are you hunting deer with this fall?
Replies: 56
Views: 6092

Re: What rifle are you hunting deer with this fall?

I will be hunting bucks with a 1957 marlin 336 in 35 remington that was owned by a dear friend who has passed. I will be hunting doe with a 1893 Marlin in 30-30 from 1898. If I get a doe ,it will be the seventh year in a row I have gotten a PA deer with a different 100 year old or older levergun.
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336A question
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: 336A question

Let's just say negotations are underway. The lady at the counter doesn't do the trading and her husband doesn't come in until 630 pm. I will be back tomorrow with a selection of trading materials. Should it be drilled and tapped?
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to pull a heavy truck out of the bog
Replies: 14
Views: 1723

Re: How to pull a heavy truck out of the bog

You guys are missing out! When I used to drive truck for a living I had the luck to haul tank retrievers a couple times. Now think about what I just said...when you get your ARMY TANK stuck so bad that another TANK can't get it out they send in these bad boys. The term heavy duty doesn't quite cover...
by fordwannabe
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336A question
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

336A question

Hello all, I went into a new funshop for the first time today and on the rack of mabe 50 guns they had not one but two 336A's. The first was a waffletop in 30-30, but the wood had been over sanded and it was just so-so, and being a state employee I forgot to look at the serial number for a date of m...
by fordwannabe
Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory (Cody) Letter Question. (Interpretation Help)
Replies: 17
Views: 886

Re: Factory (Cody) Letter Question.

A letter for your winchester will tell you the date it was recieved in the warehouse and the day it was shipped out. Many times they can tell you where it was shipped, sometimes not. I have had 2 of my winchesters lettered and have a couple more I would like to.
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slick Pocket Knife Sharpener
Replies: 13
Views: 1042

Re: Slick Pocket Knife Sharpener

I have had one of the smith sharpeners in each of my BO bags for a couple years now. Good item to have and really lightweight.
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......
Replies: 23
Views: 1925

Re: Ah yes, the joys of Taurus quality control.......

Two years ago I bought a taurus tracker 5 shot 44 mag, I was hoping to save a couple bucks over a smith since it was a bear country walking not shooting too much gun, AND 15 OR MORE YEARS AGO I HAD BOUGHT AND USED A LITTLE 5 SHOT 357 Taurus THAT WAS WONDERFUL. Well the tracker would not eject all th...
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Just how paranoid ARE you...???"
Replies: 32
Views: 3213

Re: "Just how paranoid ARE you...???"

Hey Doc, I am not one to carry on my person in the yard, but I still have some defenses. Number one is a 100 pounds dobie, while not an end all be all ,he is a deterent sure enough, and he (I hope) gives me enough warning and handles the situation long enough to grab one of the guns stashed througho...
by fordwannabe
Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling CASASTAHLE
Replies: 4
Views: 300

Re: calling CASASTAHLE

Thank You Sir! Just what I was lookig for. How wide is the bolt rack?
by fordwannabe
Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling CASASTAHLE
Replies: 4
Views: 300

calling CASASTAHLE

I am trying to build a wall rack for my crossbow and remember you had made a really nice one but the picture is no longer posted.....any chance you would put it back up for a little while. Thanks
by fordwannabe
Sun May 12, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your opinions please! Marlin 1893 (slideshow)
Replies: 27
Views: 2799

Re: your opinions please! Marlin 1893 (slideshow)

Don't know if you guy's looking for the hepburn sight know about him or not but you might try
Ken Bean AKA SIGHT GUY
717 755 9070
He's from the York Pa area and he MIGHT have a line on one. Pretty rare sight though. Good Luck
by fordwannabe
Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy getting into lever guns
Replies: 21
Views: 1453

Re: New guy getting into lever guns

You are in sooooo much trouble now! You came here and said you have a few leverguns. By the end of 2013 you will have half a dozen more and wanting more yet. The guys around here are enablers of the first degree......AND THE FINEST GROUP OF GUYS YOU ARE EVER GONNA FIND ON THE INTERNET...WELCOME!
by fordwannabe
Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm tired of gun control politics..so here's XXX L'gun porn!
Replies: 29
Views: 8514

Re: I'm tired of gun control politics..so here's XXX L'gun p

Jack Please do write up the story and load. I have beeen looking for a 71 since my last deal went a little squirrely.
by fordwannabe
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Hogs...
Replies: 11
Views: 1772

Re: Wild Hogs...

I keep heearing and seeing people gripe and moan about the pigs destroying their property but if you ask guides about hunting pigs(at least in the carolina's) $500-600 up for 3 days. Ya want them gone put out an ad that says come Choot' em. I guarantee you'll get rid of a bunch of pigs. But what do ...
by fordwannabe
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check-- M1A
Replies: 14
Views: 1062

Re: Price check-- M1A

1800-1900 without the scope here.
by fordwannabe
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today would have been my Daddy's 70 birthday
Replies: 4
Views: 295

Today would have been my Daddy's 70 birthday

4/4/43 my Daddy was born in Wilmington N.C. He died on January 10, 2001 from leukemia, in Memphis TN. He had 3 boys, adopted 2 girls, and had approx 60 foster children in that span and my siblings and I miss him. But we thank God on a regular basis for the dash between those dates. Thanks for listen...
by fordwannabe
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emergency bags, what do you carry?
Replies: 30
Views: 1265

Re: Emergency bags, what do you carry?

As far as leaving a wound open or suturing/superglueing it...kinda depends on the wound. I always have a small bottle of alchol and another of hydrogen peroxide in my first aid kit. IF it is a clean wound made with a sharp knife, tool, or stone, clean and superglue it up. If it is a nasty wound with...
by fordwannabe
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Winchester conversion?
Replies: 21
Views: 2817

Re: 1886 Winchester conversion?

You have come to the right place for this kind of question. I bought a NOE mould for my 33wcf a few years ago and I had to size them fairly large for my gun, so it drops at 340 but I have sizer dies for 338 339 340 341. Send me your addy in a PM and so you too will have some 200 grain cast boolits f...
by fordwannabe
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emergency bags, what do you carry?
Replies: 30
Views: 1265

Re: Emergency bags, what do you carry?

In my job I occassionaly have to take one of the other people somewhere so I had an issue with my small backpack being camo and a canteen hanging off of it. This past weekend I bought a black version of the israeli bag. It looks like a gym bag/black tool bag BUT it has straps hidden in a zippered co...
by fordwannabe
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats on your bucket list?
Replies: 37
Views: 3500

Re: Whats on your bucket list?

Original 1886 full length mag, octagon barrel in 45-70, 40-82, or 38-56
pre safety marlin in 45 colt
pre safety marlin in 357
But the 1886 is the one that gives me shivers.
AND SIXGUN WON'T ADOPT ME
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy
Replies: 8
Views: 979

Re: Goodguys Spring 2013 Lone Star Nationals -pic heavy

Thanks for the PICS. I liked the Mustang drag car.....course I might be a little biased, as I have a 351 cleveland in my 1966 mustang drag/serious street car...maybe a little.
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bake-on and other ceramic, epoxy, and metal finishes...?
Replies: 33
Views: 2583

Re: Bake-on and other ceramic, epoxy, and metal finishes...?

Hi 7.62, a question. I have a garage type compressor 220v 60 gallon tank ect ect and I use it to paint car parts and some body panels so can it be used for this applcation? I am very interested in getting a savage bolt gun done or maybe doing it myself. How do you rough up a scope for duracoating? H...
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new dog.
Replies: 47
Views: 2604

Re: Got a new dog.

OK, then he probably will like you for taking him away from the people that did THAT!
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scope advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1215

Re: Scope advice

SEMI??? old? Last time we talked you told me dirt was a new invention. :mrgreen:
Sorry Jack just had to do it.
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new dog.
Replies: 47
Views: 2604

Re: Got a new dog.

BUT WAIT...YOU TOOK HIM AWAY FROM HIS JOB OF BEING A BREEDER, AND YOU THINK HE'S GOING TO LIKE YOU?????? :lol: :lol:
Pitchy I am thrilled for both of you.
by fordwannabe
Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new topic
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: new topic

In the past year(before Sandy hook) I bought a real blowgun, a real slingshot, and several throwing knives just because! I thought it might be nice to know how to use some of this stuff that does not require components to keep shooting. I recently bought a Parker crossbow off of CL, and am in love!!...
by fordwannabe
Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I still can't believe I looked !
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: I still can't believe I looked !

YEAH my Mother thinks France is the greatest place she ever visited. I told her I would go but I am afraid I'd run into french people!
Mom'll talk to me again the next time her car is broken :lol:
by fordwannabe
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3367

Re: Need prayers for those around me...

The other thing I did was every week I took $25(the cost of a carton of smokes back then) down to my LGS and put it on account. When I wanted supplies or a new gun, I asked what was in the account and usually got what I wanted from the non smokers fund, and it was just enough of a positive reinforce...
by fordwannabe
Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3367

Re: Need prayers for those around me...

My biggest problem when I tried to quit several times was the feeling of "OH MY GOD THERE"S NO CIGARETTES IN THE TRUCK" so the last and so far sucessful time(9-11-2004) I bought a pack and velcroed them to the dash. My thought, if I need one it is there,BUT I AIN'T OPENING THE SUMBITC...
by fordwannabe
Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I felt like I hit the jack pot this morning
Replies: 12
Views: 1194

Re: I felt like I hit the jack pot this morning

Did that store by any chance say WEAVERS on It,Mr. Mossy???
by fordwannabe
Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt rifle thoughts
Replies: 27
Views: 1557

Re: Bolt rifle thoughts

As a member of savage shooters.com well I guess you can tell where my vote is gonna go. I am not very familiar with the axis line but we have 5 savage/stevens in my house. My results may not be typical but I won a shootoff this year with a savage bolt gun in 223 at 300 yards I was 1/4 inch from the ...
by fordwannabe
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help...mainspring for older 1893 marlin
Replies: 1
Views: 165

Help...mainspring for older 1893 marlin

I was cleaning my 1893 and pulled the hammer back...click UH THAT DIDN'T SOUND GOOD(BEING THE MENTAL MASTER THAT i AM). Pulled the stock...busted!!! unless 1893's had an optional non functioning 2 piece mainspring. dagnabit. OK so the question is what mainspring can I use 336? Or where can I get a n...
by fordwannabe
Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond
Replies: 11
Views: 1613

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

I love you guy's videos...keep 'em coming.