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- Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2177
Re: LaPierre resigns
I personally do not know this man. I don’t know if he is a good man or a bad man. I don’t know if he is being prosecuted/persecuted because he is effective or because he is crooked. So I won’t be casting stones. Pretty much how I feel too. What Six said about the growth in membership in the guys te...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2177
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil as I age
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2809
Re: Recoil as I age
[ Gun shapes make a difference too. I have 4 45/70s that I have experimented with looking for best terminal performance, and they all love that 525 PileDriver . . . BUT the Marlin 1895 is OBNOXIOUS, while the others are meh in the recoil department. I once loaded Marshall's 325 Gr bullet in the 45/...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Running out of belt notches
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1452
Re: Running out of belt notches
Good work all you former fatties!
I’m in the same camp. 11 months ago I jumped on the Semaglutide bandwagon. Lightest I’ve been in 15 years. Totally worth it
I’m in the same camp. 11 months ago I jumped on the Semaglutide bandwagon. Lightest I’ve been in 15 years. Totally worth it
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1955
Re: Murdered on the Ferry
So instead of being pure murderous scum, they also ran a chihuahua rescue ranch, a soup kitchen and tutored developmentally challenged young people in their off time?
No? Just murdering scum then.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 909
Re: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Just one more !
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1352
Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
Let’s see Couple of gift cards, a Dewalt drill/impact driver combo pack (already have the Makita counterpart though 😢- bummer ) And the man of the house (me, I’m currently single) thought he deserved a Walter PPK, so I’ve got one of those in Brady delay Happy to see a good selection of Henry Thunder...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 369
Re: RIP
Was 94 when he succumbed to Covid. Interesting footnote- Mikhail Kalashnikov also lived to be 94 when he also was claimed by Covid in 2013
(Jk - I do not know how either one passed but blaming everything on Covid still feels right)
(Jk - I do not know how either one passed but blaming everything on Covid still feels right)
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One Special 1911
- Replies: 14
- Views: 797
Re: One Special 1911
That sure was a surprise that you were not expecting……I bet that sure made your day…….good for you Jim!——006 Yes it was. It is a pleasant gun to shoot ... really nice trigger ... good sights. Shooting heavy loads at 20 yards IMG_5680.JPG Recoil of that load 1911 Ruger.JPG Awesome! And a range repor...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 869
Re: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2023/12/vista-outdoor-announces-ammo-powder-primers-price-hikes/ good thing inflation is so low and food and fuel and shelter is so cheap these days, eh? Gas around $2.40/ gallon in my parts here lately. My thinking is Joe China and friends will try to do everyt...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New hunting rifle.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1588
Re: New hunting rifle.
Edit to add: yes I had to go 30-06 as I wanted a “1 gun for all” rifle for this country (rabbits to buff). And it would do for the USA also, really. Truly a great round. I’ve had several of the Weatherby Vanguards to include a nice wood stocked version in ‘06. Good shooters all of them. (Except the...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1146
Re: Input from those in law enforcement
That’s what I’d be doing too most likelymarlinman93 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:15 pm
So at this point I'm saving everything, and just keeping this documented, but not pushing things any further.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dumped the 1022!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2148
Re: Dumped the 1022!
I quite like mine (10/22’s that is) one is the T model (factory bull barrel with laminate stock target version, don’t know if the trigger than a base model or not) and a take down version. Both are good to go for shooting small things at 100 yards. Since neither one of these are base models, I don’t...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Liking the new air rifle
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2094
Re: Liking the new air rifle
Nice!
I’ve been trying to figure out how to budget in a Weirhauch 97 since one of the members here showed off his years ago (RJohns94 ? Maybe? ) — but this would get my feet wet at half the price
I’ve been trying to figure out how to budget in a Weirhauch 97 since one of the members here showed off his years ago (RJohns94 ? Maybe? ) — but this would get my feet wet at half the price
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
- Replies: 13
- Views: 611
Re: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:27 pmYou are probably right. Maybe I just like prancing around like a Kansas City Fa”@&$$?
No purse here, but he could be hiding one under the cape
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is really incredible
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1884
Re: This is really incredible
That's a real trophy, Scott! I've wanted one for some time. Preferably a .44 Magnum. jb 8) .45 Colt for me And asking “why not just get the 454?” With my usage patterns i know I would never shoot big power loads and wouldn’t want to clean all the extra gunk out of the cylinder like I have to do wit...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is really incredible
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1884
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
- Replies: 13
- Views: 611
Re: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
Women should do this with their purses occasionally too. No telling what they might find. My bag always has a longer than expected extension cord as well. “It’s not a purse! It’s a European carry all!” Think that was a quote from Seinfeld regarding a man purse I remember an old girlfriend (She actu...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
- Replies: 13
- Views: 611
Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
I use an Oakley "Kitchen Sink" backpack (their actual name for it) for running to and fro from my office. Carries my office EDC, plus laptop, tablet, spare phone, papers, etc etc etc -- the usual office stuff Darn thing was feeling heavier and heavier all the time so i decided to empty it ...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 725
Re: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
Seems like a solution looking for a problem --- but no matter. Lots of guns out there that people enjoy can be painted with that brush
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arms Room LLC Takedown Conversions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 566
Re: Arms Room LLC Takedown Conversions
Too cool. Although I love my 10mm’s I have had over the years (still have a Glock 21) , I’d personally prefer a traditional rimmed cartridge, but I bet the ‘old boy could do a 41 Magnum TD conversion! Not much on there for Winchesters. I have a seldom used 94ae trapper in 45 Colt that a take down co...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
- Replies: 7
- Views: 455
Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
I used to travel a lot when I was younger and the one thing I always did was get a phone on the British Telecom network. The Brits have deals with just about everyone and that phone worked everywhere I went. I wound up in rural Ukraine one time and the locals phones had no signal but my BT phone wo...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance companies !!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 878
Re: Insurance companies !!!
Didn't notice that large of an increase. What I have issue with is I have large , LARGE oak trees very close to my house. I asked the insurance agent if they would pay to take down/ trim the trees. No we don't do that. Ok so the next hurricane Sandy snaps off the top and goes through the roof causi...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IFAK / First Aid
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1343
Re: IFAK / First Aid
I have a big pre-made kit from Costco that covers the “band aids and boo-boo’s” adequately but have supplemented it with rolls of ace bandages, neosporin, several otc pain relievers larger gauze pads, super glue, quick clot , and 3 tourniquets Vehicle has the same only with the addition of some bug ...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: no tech skills
- Replies: 7
- Views: 401
Re: no tech skills
Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:25 pm JH, don't feel bad about this. I am 16 years younger and still totally confused by my iPhone ...
Ditto, - 35 years younger and still plenty confused. Apple is equal opportunity
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 793
Re: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
. I do, if I want speed and don't need magnification. However, there are other sight arrangements I like.... The Marbles Bullseye is still the winner for FASTEST to get on-target with for me, and since it combines the 'ghost ring' AND the precision 'aperture' in one sight PLUS is such tough steel I...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why We Don't Have a .41 Keith
- Replies: 12
- Views: 613
Re: Why We Don't Have a .41 Keith
I read No Second Place Winner years ago and have a copy of it floating around somewhere. I like a lot of Bill Jordan’s theories and always wanted a model 58. Just never had the cash when one would come up and never really made sourcing one a priority. I’m pretty happy with my .357’s but one of these...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 604
Re: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
Ooops - range report on the 50 dollar chi-com grinder. Works awesome so far but the metal hardware is not dishwasher safe. The feed apparatus turned black and I am now going to have to boil it in some vinegar to clean the oxidized mess off of it —— but it ate up all the venison I could throw at it s...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 604
Re: Another fall deer pic thread
There are some good recipe ideas in here so far Might would require a change to the name of the thread but given that it is that time of the year maybe this thread or another thread to share recipes and preparation ideas would be cool Since I originally posted this I now have three times as much ven...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Not Too Old to ROCK!" (1st Time on Stage in 41 Years...)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 478
Re: "Not Too Old to ROCK!" (1st Time on Stage in 41 Years...)
Awesome!
More Cowbell! I gotta have more cowbell!
More Cowbell! I gotta have more cowbell!
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 604
Re: Another fall deer pic thread
Mmmmm! Next time salt and season a couple hours before cooking, cover and leave on the counter, the salt will be drawn into the meat deeper through osmosis, your seasonings will go with it! On of my favorite things to do is keep the back strap whole, clean the silver skin off and then dice a whole ...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 604
Another fall deer pic thread Recipe ideas?
HA! Made ya look :D But about 20 lbs of ham steaks, backstraps and stew meat so far - still need to process the front shoulders, but have a grinder on the way to the house from Amazon to help out with making some burger and sausage Feels good to join you folks in filling the freezer and the first pl...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another double action wheelgun in the house
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2174
Another double action wheelgun in the house
Although i recently purchased an engraved 3" Python a few months back and said "Thats it! - I'm flush with late model .357's and dont need another!" - well, until another comes around at a price you cant refuse (in this case $650 - which is not stealing it, but with the current retail...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1279
Re: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
I still need to get some proper leather ordered for this Raptor. Thinking about something like this Cobra skin from Simply Rugged. Screenshot_20231110_095919_Chrome.jpg Wow! I was inquiring about some worthy leather for my new python not long ago ! That setup seems appropriate - although I had more...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1279
Re: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
I treated myself this week and bought my first Kimber 1911. A Commander size Pro Raptor II, 45 ACP, of course. It came with very serviceable Zebrawood grips, but I thought I'd dress it up with a set of SK Grips made from 10,000 year old Mastodon Ivory with a blue/gray/black tone. It's not as perdy ...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4622
Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
The P365 grip does feel small in my hand. But small is fine if you can point it well. On my everyday carry gun I went to a Wilson Combat grip frame. It feels more friendly in my hands and it points where my 1911s point. Big improvement for $35 and it is just as easy to conceal. The carbon weave che...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4622
Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
I normally dislike indoor ranges but to get some rounds on paper with the new 1911's i took a trip to Big Boys Guns and Ammo in Oklahoma City. The prices are good and they have a neat selection of surplus firearms -- ive purchased many new firearms there over the years ---- on a sidenote, while wait...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4622
Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )
. The 938 SIG 'mini-1911' in 9mm is NICE.... I can shoot pretty well with mine even though I have big hands and it's a tiny gun. I think it's partly because of the Pachmayr factory grips. For zombie-time though, I like the bigger hole and 14 shot capacity of my 1911 Para Ordnance. Other than the mo...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Investment Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 673
Re: Investment Advice
I got serious about it during the Obummer years. I swore, I'd never get caught short on reloading supplies or ammo again. jb 8) Yep. I have more than I can shoot of my major calibers like 223; 357/38, 30/30, .22lr and a couple others. All purchased in 09. Enough powder and components to keep a few ...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a very cool new toy today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2233
Re: Got a very cool new toy today!
Thanks neighbor! Yes, that's part of what I really like about it, the rifle style stocks and crescent buttplate 🙂 The last time I shot a 45/70 e With a metal buttplate I wound up folding up a t shirt to pad my shoulder with after the second round. (Shooting off a bench though) Your trapper looks mi...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Having trouble posting pics?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 224
Re: Having trouble posting pics?
I just use Imgur and can only post pics when I’m on my laptop
I may be stuck in the stone ages there
I may be stuck in the stone ages there
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Afternoon at the Range
- Replies: 11
- Views: 578
Re: Afternoon at the Range
Sounds like a great day
You forgot to post pics of the shootin’ iron. The 26” big barrel ‘94 sounds very compelling. (And I wish I never sold my 26” Canadian Centennial)
You forgot to post pics of the shootin’ iron. The 26” big barrel ‘94 sounds very compelling. (And I wish I never sold my 26” Canadian Centennial)
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4622
Re: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )
I recently went back and considered carrying a 1911 again. After a few weeks I realized why I had put them away. The P365 simply performs better in my hands and weighs so much less. I hate to admit it because I cut my teeth on a 1911 and carried a Government Model for many years on and off duty. I ...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4622
what goes around comes around (re-visiting 1911's )- **RANGE REPORT UP***
I was just looking for range fodder ammo for my recent 45/70 Encore project -- and scored 6 boxes (with 4 missing from the 6th ) from a very nice gent who was also selling his 45/70 Contender barrel. Interesting him selling the barrel - combined with the box with only 4 missing :lol: Anyway , i didn...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7658
Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
This old, worked over '95 SRC / .30-'06 has accounted for more whitetail than any other rifle I own. I was still in college when I bought it, and that $350 was every last dollar I had, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. https://i.imgur.com/pv4VYb3.jpg?1 jb 8) Yet another rifle I have always want...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7658
Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
OK, I'll start -- and mine is a levergun too! I won this sweet l'il Savage 99A in .250-3000 years ago via an online auction from TX, paying far less than I think it would have sold for in a shop in WI, MI or PA. But it arrived with a smooth "orange" stock. After one season of hunting with...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From the Mach One to the Pinto…
- Replies: 8
- Views: 422
Re: From the Mach One to the Pinto…
I actually got lucky on this business trip. They gave me a Mustang for my rental car. Brings back some memories, though it is nothing power-wise compared to that Mach 1... Lol - the quarter mile times are probably better in the new Ecoboost powered ‘Stang though :o Cars have come a long ways That s...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 444 Marlin as a 'survival' gun...
- Replies: 100
- Views: 14514
Re: 444 Marlin as a 'survival' gun...
I enjoyed reading this old thread again. I realize Buck has moved on from this world but it was neat to read his responses again What manner of survival situation would have us completely cut off I wonder. Small plane crash in the bush maybe? Be best to stay close to the crash site, but if it’s dens...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 Day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 969
Re: 336 Day
Looks like a very peaceful experience for the day
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12984
Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
The Bullet is good stuff too! I also liked the Tin Cup, think its from Colorado. now thats a brand i did see in my brief travels to 3 package stores -- i just thought the brand was an ode to the golf movie of the same name from a few years back, as it seems there is a booze after almost anything th...