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by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Won a Gun
Replies: 13
Views: 962

Re: Won a Gun

Cool! 8)

I've won a couple of dozen..
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AUCTIONS is all
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Reminder To Carry More Than Just Bear Spray
Replies: 20
Views: 2228

Re: Good Reminder To Carry More Than Just Bear Spray

Whoa! That's one hearty fellow... Hearty enough to carry a 12ga pump one would think...
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 03, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A True "Hand Cannon"
Replies: 6
Views: 980

Re: A True "Hand Cannon"

Prolly CANNABIS involved to shoot the CANNIBUSS that way....
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your coolest old gun
Replies: 61
Views: 6980

Re: Let's see your coolest old gun

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by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arisaka Saga -- Well yeah, I should have known better...
Replies: 16
Views: 1792

Re: Arisaka Saga -- Well yeah, I should have known better...

Fun read Earl :)
+ 1 for the tomato stakes corner
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand forged chopper
Replies: 23
Views: 2148

Re: Hand forged chopper

What Griff said!
Clever fork system 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Oct 01, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 WCF crimping
Replies: 17
Views: 2300

Re: .44 WCF crimping

FWIW The spec. for the 92 carbine magazine spring length is 23 inches according to those that sell them for Winchester carbines.
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some interesting WW-II trivia
Replies: 6
Views: 1411

Re: Some interesting WW-II trivia

Neat vid. Love reading and watching documentaries abt WWII. I was amazed to learn that in 1940 the Germans had an automatic radio controlled bombing system ; a narrow radio beam system that directed bombers to their targets in England & then would trigger automatic bomb release when said bombers...
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Cylinder John Deere Tractors of the Levergunners
Replies: 42
Views: 4249

Re: Two Cylinder John Deere Tractors of the Levergunners

I too like the old tractors. Caterpillars (especially the small ones)& that goes for the small tractors too... My Father in law had one of these http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a551/Insignia_25/AC%20Mod%20D_zpsxnj7rg2d.jpg Not trying to hijack , the thing is just so darned cute I couldnt res...
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Fancy Knife
Replies: 60
Views: 6825

Re: Favorite Fancy Knife

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Yea, that's Darth Vader...complete with white robe and pointy hat. :D ----6
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by Ben_Rumson
Fri Sep 23, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Fancy Knife
Replies: 60
Views: 6825

Re: Favorite Fancy Knife

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by Ben_Rumson
Wed Sep 14, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older Movies that deserve a current remake
Replies: 18
Views: 2396

Re: Older Movies that deserve a current remake

If Tom Hanks is doing a WWII DD Cap'n it should be good, and proves there would be interest in DD film with a plot like an updated CAINE MUTINY type story. It will be interesting to see what CGI does for THs' movie. I , as others have said see way too much flashy FX just cause they can do it I guess...
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older Movies that deserve a current remake
Replies: 18
Views: 2396

Re: Older Movies that deserve a current remake

Might be fun to see a re make of CAINE MUTINY. This movie begs to have fun with a contemporary cast… George Clooney as Queeg or Denzel Washington, Chris Cooper ,or John Goodman. Fun could be had with guest appearances of the various witnesses. The Psychiatrists, sailors (remember who played meatball...
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Sep 07, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.I.P. Hugh O'Brian
Replies: 13
Views: 1742

Re: R.I.P. Hugh O'Brian

8) "Brave Courageous & Bold"
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1851 Swiss muzzleloading rifle
Replies: 9
Views: 1295

Re: 1851 Swiss muzzleloading rifle

Nice 8) 8) Find! Always thought it would be fun to play with a Federal Stutzer
A guy firing an originalbelow... Might be a bit of info there 4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpelejTnquI

Range report ASAP please :D
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 4 legged friend gone.
Replies: 13
Views: 1706

Re: Another 4 legged friend gone.

:cry:
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee
Replies: 53
Views: 4295

Re: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee

Unsweetened electric percolated I bought a vintage 4-8 cup Farberware prolly 10 years ago on ebay that'l rock up a quick brew I check ebay for them now & then and conclude everybody either hated the coffee they make or the things just keep working... http://www.ebay.com/itm/FARBERWARE-SUPERFAST-...
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HP Laptop running Win8 problem Need Help
Replies: 4
Views: 611

Re: HP Laptop running Win8 problem Need Help

Thanks everybody :D
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HP Laptop running Win8 problem Need Help
Replies: 4
Views: 611

HP Laptop running Win8 problem Need Help

I've never liked using the key pad I use a wireless mouse
After the last automatic update the backspace key does not function when I want to go back
a page. Now to get back it’s mouse only. Its been far simpler to just hit the backspace key

I need someone to tell me how to fix that Please
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrrrgh.....I Just Want To Complain & Whine About VA
Replies: 16
Views: 1098

Re: Arrrrgh.....I Just Want To Complain & Whine About VA

I wish I had of given the cops a ration of pelosi… Then I’d have only gone to jail for 3 days instead of the “help” I got from the VA .


Take heed Vets.. Don’t be a fool… Be Intimidated
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Aug 25, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrrrgh.....I Just Want To Complain & Whine About VA
Replies: 16
Views: 1098

Re: Arrrrgh.....I Just Want To Complain & Whine About VA

I’ll tell you a VA PITA Nightmare… The stupid b-a-s-t-a-r-d-s got me banned for life of firearms ownership . All my guns were lost except a couple of antiques. It took me 3 years of battle with them and a day in state court to get the ban lifted all because I screwed up and accepted alcohol abuse co...
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whew!!! 100 Rnds of .30-30 on the RockChucker...
Replies: 17
Views: 2378

Re: Whew!!! 100 Rnds of .30-30 on the RockChucker...

Those could almost qualify as your "Match " loads I've heard you speak of.. They look great..


I'm gonna try making some with my 310 Tong Tool & 110gr hollow point just for plinking fun...
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Real Cowgirls
Replies: 3
Views: 1269

Re: Real Cowgirls

These are CowgirlsImage The others in the link not so so much
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My shooting days are probably over - Update 1
Replies: 40
Views: 5304

Re: My shooting days are probably over

No they're not. Things can be figured out.
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by Ben_Rumson
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heartache (picture added)
Replies: 29
Views: 2732

Re: Heartache

So very sorry to hear this :( We nearly lost ours 6 weeks ago .. Our little dog had a heart attack right in front of my wife...Rushed him to the vet & "Lil Basterd" LIVES! Acts like nothing happened but has lost a step or two... Vet says his days are numbered... This will be our last d...
by Ben_Rumson
Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Attacked
Replies: 37
Views: 3602

Re: I Was Attacked

If Blaine is proud --> :cry: *sniff* I'm so proud of Y'all..... Well then, Now it's O'fish oil!
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Aug 18, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My newest caliber .44-100 Ballard Everlasting
Replies: 41
Views: 3879

Re: My newest caliber .44-100 Ballard Everlasting

That .446 bullet you dropped thru the bore... Is it for the old Mausers ? If it is, those run at about 385gr. If you want to go to the trouble of Patching then GG bullets are known to well take a patch. I'd wager you could prolly patch one to .452 or there abouts and wind up with something a little ...
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 00000 Buck
Replies: 15
Views: 2401

Re: 00000 Buck

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The original Buckshot& Ball
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SMOOTHBORE CUBE PROJ v ROUND BALL
Replies: 5
Views: 546

Re: SMOOTHBORE CUBE PROJ v ROUND BALL

Here's a pic of the Puckle (say that 3 times rapidly!) out of an old Bannermans catalog I snapped.
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by Ben_Rumson
Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SMOOTHBORE CUBE PROJ v ROUND BALL
Replies: 5
Views: 546

SMOOTHBORE CUBE PROJ v ROUND BALL

I think that cube test should be run at targets farther away... I'd guess cube v round ball accuracy is about the same but the cube would have more drop. Back in the flint lock smooth bore musket days soldiers molded their own round ball... The soldiers were issued a bar of lead for the melt... It h...
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My newest caliber .44-100 Ballard Everlasting
Replies: 41
Views: 3879

Re: My newest caliber .44-100 Ballard Everlasting

Sure looks like an onion skin patched bullet to me... Hope you have tons of fun 8) 8) 8)
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow
Replies: 41
Views: 3613

Re: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow

MM Which model are you talking about? I'm thinking I may as well get one as I've got just about every other one.
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow
Replies: 41
Views: 3613

Re: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow

MM I've eyeballed those for a long time now... I've read that the bench rest boys love them & have also seen favorable comments from bench rest shooters when comparing the charge accuracy to the B&M But the Harrel's is the best for ease of use.. Set up.. repeatability, you name it..
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow
Replies: 41
Views: 3613

Re: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow

Yep most PM need a a baffle. B&M as well… I’ve got a Uniflow I hate cutting powder.. The drop from the B&M isn’t effected when it easily cuts powder grains without a hitch . Making adjustments can be tedious on the B&M tubes ... but you can say the same about most other PM too. That’s wh...
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow
Replies: 41
Views: 3613

Re: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow

No comments on the volumetric Belding & Mull?
by Ben_Rumson
Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflow
Replies: 41
Views: 3613

Re: Dipper vs RCBS Uniflo

This vid will show you a powder measuring device that is quick & dirty as as dippers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUhEXdeF0JI ... used ones are cheap. I love mine... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055119.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xbelding+%26+mull.TRS0&_nkw=belding...
by Ben_Rumson
Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
Replies: 47
Views: 4745

Re: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog

Put a few cocked Victor type Mouse traps upside down on the love seat so it is well covered. When he jumps up and triggers one it will startle him. It worked for us with a dog that liked to sneak up into an easy chair after my wife & I had gone to bed. He knew he wasn't supposed to be in the cha...
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something for the geezers here
Replies: 4
Views: 818

Re: Something for the geezers here

I'll take the one with the pink top...
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 88 restock?
Replies: 7
Views: 918

Re: Model 88 restock?

Nice! It looks like the stock maker fixed the main issue that 88 stocks were criticized for back in the day... Flexing at the magazine area from the stock being too thin there. The reflections from the lighting in the photos looks like it has been thickened along the action area to include the mag a...
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearm quiz
Replies: 28
Views: 2824

Re: Firearm quiz

Got 28 correct Weapons at dawn chose caplock never thought of a duel..
missed 1st mostly plastic fire arm
by Ben_Rumson
Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Obscure pick-up trucks
Replies: 12
Views: 1462

Re: Obscure pick-up trucks

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As is would be fun for me
by Ben_Rumson
Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Day That Trigger Died
Replies: 10
Views: 1854

Re: The Day That Trigger Died

I saw Dale threaten to send Roy to the taxidermist to be along side of Trigger.. LOL
by Ben_Rumson
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR bedding question
Replies: 16
Views: 1622

Re: BLR bedding question

Have a look for a bur in the take down transverse locking slot. Seems like there might be a chance of a tiny tiny bit of wobble. .Do you know about sooting the barrel to check for uniform contact in the barrel channel?
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tactical rifles
Replies: 39
Views: 5695

Re: Tactical rifles

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Sorry for being late to the game but after reading this thread I had to modernize and whump up a black rifle tactical of some sort!
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR bedding question
Replies: 16
Views: 1622

Re: BLR bedding question

Given any thought to removing the wood from the barrel and shooting it as a way of testing for the the bedding troubles?
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting photos again.
Replies: 18
Views: 1942

Re: Hunting photos again.

Great Bags Love the one with the .63

Our cat is the one that gets all the squirrels around here, tally is 3 so far since spring...
by Ben_Rumson
Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR bedding question
Replies: 16
Views: 1622

Re: BLR bedding question

Perhaps the scope should be mounted on the barrel instead of the receiver...