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by jeepnik
Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Another Reason to Consider a CCW Permit
Replies: 21
Views: 3783

Re: OT - Another Reason to Consider a CCW Permit

You know, I find this very hard to believe. I drive many miles a month. And I can tell you that the local police, sheriff and the CHP are spending more time sitting around waiting for speeders. They seem to see it more and more as a revenue generating activity. Along the Pacific Coast Highway, the L...
by jeepnik
Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mescalero?????
Replies: 25
Views: 2207

Re: Mescalero?????

Hobie wrote:
J Miller wrote:I just tried to email him using the only email addy I have. It bounced right back as undeliverable.

Call up the 7th Cavalry, the Indians must of got him.

Joe
Done in by his own, how horrible! Maybe he's down in the mine.[/quote
I thought Mescaleros were Apache. Didn't the Siioux do in the 7th?
by jeepnik
Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my Marlin Cowboy Limited out for it's first walk today
Replies: 14
Views: 1920

Re: Took my Marlin Cowboy Limited out for it's first walk today

Pete44ru wrote:Better vehicle pics 'd be nice too - izzat a Rover ? :mrgreen:

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Heck, you can tell that by the color. Rover's have always had their own paint colors. And they have always made good sense.
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member - Howdy
Replies: 26
Views: 3135

Re: New member - Howdy

Welcome to the fire. Pull up a stump and sit a spell. Spin a yarn, ask or answer a question or two, or just plain jaw a bit.
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alaskan Bear oriented Levergun/'smiths and features?
Replies: 14
Views: 1880

Re: Alaskan Bear oriented Levergun/'smiths and features?

You're more than likely talking about a close range propsition. Nothing tha's truely capable is gong to be exactly short and light. Now, I'm not sure what the Alaskan regs are, but I'd look at a short barreled 12 ga shotgun, I'd prefer an auto, but if you practice, a pump would do fine. An extended ...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Track Select Day (USAF)
Replies: 19
Views: 1724

Re: OT - Track Select Day (USAF)

He had wanted to be a Marine since he was 10 or 12 years old, but thought he would have a better shot at being a pilot if he went Air Force. Don't know about that, but it's water under the bridge now. Well, if he wanted to fly fixed wing, he made the right choice. Odds are high in the Corps that he...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too close for comfort
Replies: 14
Views: 1335

Re: Too close for comfort

Jeepnik, I don't recall seeing, where are you specifically? If they're a certain variety of the Pacific, have heard they're uniquely an offshoot or kin to our lovely (and deadly) Mohave here in Arizona--the most lethal of all our venomous critters in North America--with both hemo and cobra-like neu...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 14, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Track Select Day (USAF)
Replies: 19
Views: 1724

Re: OT - Track Select Day (USAF)

Congrats. :D Tell him that if he ever shuttles a bunch of Marines to be nice and give em a smooth flight. Some of those gents like see how easy we get air sick. :wink: :D Funny you mention that. He had 3 Marines in his T-6 class. Apparently he got along well with the Marines and the jokes about him...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too close for comfort
Replies: 14
Views: 1335

Re: Too close for comfort

.22 shotshells are good medicine for those rattlers. Heard that sound a few times... 'Tis good that they give a warnin'! :P :P Usually when I'm walking about snake country, the first one up the spout is a snake shot. Though I generally have something larger than .22. It's usually either .45 acp or ...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too close for comfort
Replies: 14
Views: 1335

Re: Too close for comfort

Looks tasty. Did you eat it? 1886. No. Did that once while taking a little training in the military. Maybe a better recipe than just cooked on a stick over an open flame might taste better, but the one I ate tasted bad, I mean really really bad. Years later I saw the crocadile dundee movie and he m...
by jeepnik
Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too close for comfort
Replies: 14
Views: 1335

Too close for comfort

Some days a smiple little thing like taking a picture get's interesting. I was backing up composing the first picture when I heard a familiar noise. It was the critter in the second, a few split seconds before it ceased making noise forever. I must admit, I didn't actually hit it with the bullet. Ne...
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Cougar attacks
Replies: 21
Views: 2567

Re: OT--Cougar attacks

I was at the ranger's office today and they had a handout on cougars. With all the feel-good language, they made it sound like cougars are man's best friend. But they did get to the part where cougars attack humans, and how to discourage them. The one I hadn't heard was, don't bend over. Then they'...
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Free Hatcher's Notebook (Searchable format)!
Replies: 5
Views: 2120

Re: OT - Free Hatcher's Notebook (Searchable format)!

+1 on the saved and thanks.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Cougar attacks
Replies: 21
Views: 2567

Re: OT--Cougar attacks

Well, I can say that all of the attacks I have read of here in California, nice to be at least #2 at something, have bee surprise attacks. In some cases, there has been stalking involved, and in others, it seem the cat was lying in wait along a trail of some sort. They have taken everything from tod...
by jeepnik
Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jeep Gun Perfected
Replies: 9
Views: 1472

Re: The Jeep Gun Perfected

Looks like a great idea. My brother has done something similar to break one down for carry on a motor cycle. I do have a question, though. What is the advantage of removing the recoil pad on the 410, if it's not the the longest piece anyway? (For that matter, why keep a recoil pad on a 410?) I show...
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jeep Gun Perfected
Replies: 9
Views: 1472

Re: The Jeep Gun Perfected

Good idea!!! What does your AR-7 "like". Mine has always been a bit finicky, and I still haven't discovered what she'll consume reliably. CCI minimags are it's favorite. But mostly I've found my feed problems were magazine related. Tried several of the high cap type and it never fed a ful...
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jeep Gun Perfected
Replies: 9
Views: 1472

The Jeep Gun Perfected

From time to time I have mentioned that I have developed the perfect "Jeep" gun. For many years, a Charter Arms AR-7 was my jeep gun. But after a while, I figured out it was a bit "light" for some uses. I began my search anew. Turned out I had the makings of the perfect jeep gun ...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A Survival Rifle
Replies: 18
Views: 4048

Re: Marlin 39A Survival Rifle

Pop, that's a darned sweet idea, using a 39 for a "survival" rifle. For years I carried an AR-7 in my jeep, it now rides in my wife's sedan trunk. But I found, and you might as well someday, that the .22 is a bit light for some jobs, and completely wrong for others. I converted my first sh...
by jeepnik
Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Left-hander's problem shooting tang sight
Replies: 6
Views: 758

Re: Left-hander's problem shooting tang sight

Red River makes tang sights that are supposed to be useable by lefties.

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,237.html
by jeepnik
Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Worthy Adversary
Replies: 11
Views: 1099

Re: A Worthy Adversary

I think you're getting a bit beyond the large caliber double here. I'm thinking maybe a LAW, or at least a 40mm gernade.
by jeepnik
Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday Coasties!
Replies: 8
Views: 874

Re: OT - Happy Birthday Coasties!

Griff wrote:The branch of the gov't I wanted into. (Treasury dept in peace & Defense Dept in war). I don't recall them having any presence in VN! Big plus at the time, yet I went 3 times anyway!!! Stoopid me!
Aren't they under the Department of Homeland Security these days?
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--- possible new carry gun (range trip pics posted)
Replies: 29
Views: 3304

Re: OT--- possible new carry gun

Looks remind me of the old Devel's. Had one and gave it to my nephew, my boys weren't too happy about that, but he was a rookie officer at the time and needed something small. But what the heck, he's a good kid, and talked my youngest into a law enforcement career. I had to do an internet search to...
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7lbs 10oz
Replies: 24
Views: 2532

Re: 7lbs 10oz

Congratulations sir. Now the fun begins. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--- possible new carry gun (range trip pics posted)
Replies: 29
Views: 3304

Re: OT--- possible new carry gun

Looks remind me of the old Devel's. Had one and gave it to my nephew, my boys weren't too happy about that, but he was a rookie officer at the time and needed something small. But what the heck, he's a good kid, and talked my youngest into a law enforcement career.
by jeepnik
Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holographic sights
Replies: 4
Views: 707

Re: Holographic sights

I've been using the CMore on my GS for several years, and the Ruger has a cheapy BSA mounted. Both work very well. Not sure how the BSA would hold up to serious recoil, hence the use on the Ruger. But the C More handles the stiffest stuff from Buffalo Bore without any shifting. They are both very, v...
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Alexandrite? Pic added
Replies: 9
Views: 1017

Re: OT - Alexandrite?

OS, you might keep an eye out for a gem and mineral show locally. Those folks are usually pretty darned sharp. There's a big one in Tuscon every February. But this is mostly for professionals looking to buy stones. There's one in Pomona at the L.A. County Fair Grounds, in November. If you aren't in ...
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Guns of Will Sonnett updated
Replies: 12
Views: 1925

Re: OT Kinda new find

My wife went to her birthday party last night with her sisters. one of them handed her a box and said here, I bought this for us but we didn't like it so we thought you might. It is the first year box set of "The Guns of Will Sonnett." I've looked for this off and on for a while and never...
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Double Barrel Bolt rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 1283

Re: OT-Double Barrel Bolt rifle

You know, 35K sound high, but consider, you can pay that much for a car. In ten years, the car will be worth $300. In ten years, the rifle will still get you, at least 35K. Now, if I can just get my wife to buy that argument. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Plug for Chance - Levergun Leatherworks come through!
Replies: 13
Views: 2452

Re: A Plug for Chance - Levergun Leatherworks come through!

I've got a few pieces from him. And, I'm one of his biggest boosters. The only bad thing is that he is taking orders for November. Bad for those of us who are the want it now types, but good for him. Gotta say I'm happy he has such a long lead time. It means he'll be around for awhile, besides I may...
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The girl is bored and broke, I love it!
Replies: 14
Views: 1922

Re: The girl is bored and broke, I love it!

Sound like you have on heck of a kid there. Most of today's kids seem to want everything handed to them. Yep, you got a special one there. Oh, and on the subject of cleaning guns. The saddest day of my life was when my youngest went off to boot camp. I had to start cleaning my own guns again. Them b...
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Siblings
Replies: 14
Views: 1241

Re: OT - Siblings

What, no pictures? I showed you mine, now show me your's.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8554

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

Well Doc, that musta been a harrowing experience. Glad you didn't survive to tell us about it. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally OT for the Day - Most Significant Invention
Replies: 50
Views: 5058

Re: Totally OT for the Day - Most Significant Invention

jdad wrote:Duct Tape :D :D :D
Well, it's a darned close second to two ply T P. You can use it to wrap up a cut just like you can T P, but I'd sure hate to try and wipe with it. :o
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Siblings
Replies: 14
Views: 1241

Re: OT - Siblings

YK, you gotta get one of these for your snubbie. It's more fun than should be allowed.

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by jeepnik
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8554

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

Darned Dropbear sounds frightening. But I've heard tell these critters can skewer you in a heart beat.

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by jeepnik
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Totally OT for the Day - Most Significant Invention
Replies: 50
Views: 5058

Re: Totally OT for the Day - Most Significant Invention

Way off gents. It would have to be something we use daily and take for granted. I'll go with two ply toilet paper.
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: An Apology
Replies: 22
Views: 3010

Re: OT: An Apology

Oh this sort of thing happens from time to time. Forum mods on a few sites can sometimes get a "god" complex, and if they don't agree with you, they'll try to push you toward their way of thinking. There's another manufacturer specific levergun site that's sorta infamous for that. Quite a ...
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - On Praise of Coleman Lanterns- update the '52 lives!
Replies: 34
Views: 4953

Re: OT - On Praise of Coleman Lanterns

I've got several. Say what you will about battery power and bulbs they go out at the worst of times. With th old Coleman, keep a few spare mantles and some white gas around, and you're good to go come what may. That and my old coleman stove would make any camping trip a breeze.
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 24, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8554

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

As were going pound for pound, I'll put up the sidewinder. Watched on repeatedly attack a truck tire. The darned thing wasn't going to give up. And onery, they are born with a bad temper.
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Leo, RIP
Replies: 4
Views: 615

Re: OT: Leo, RIP

Sometimes things just happen this way. I very sorry for you and your wife. But that little guy knew love while he was with you.
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Y2K's home; camp didn't go too well
Replies: 15
Views: 1114

Re: OT - Y2K's home; camp didn't go too well

hope your top scout feels better soon.... and I hope your.....procedure turned out well too.. Did the same thing a few months back... That stuff they make you drink should be outlawed... or at least make it taste like beer! If they outlaw waterboarding, I know what we can use as a replacement! :win...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A sad revelation-Hoppe's must have changed the formula????
Replies: 15
Views: 1935

Re: A sad revelation-Hoppe's must have changed the formula????

I wonder if they are going to stick one of those "Green Product" stickers on it next.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout mount on my Marlin
Replies: 19
Views: 2664

Re: Scout mount on my Marlin

Like AJMD, I mounted a holo site in the scout position. As for the flashlight mount, though it's not shown here, I picked up one from Wild West Guns. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/Jeepnik/M%20O%20Pictures/MarlinSlingButtCuff-1.jpg Truthfully, I haven't had any real utility out of the flashl...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast
Replies: 25
Views: 2070

Re: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast

Farmers Brothers. That's a name I haven't heard in quite a while. I thought it was gone. They must have pulled in their reins as it used to be available in most stores in SoCal when I was a kid. Farmer Bros. Coffee Grew up in SoCal and it seems like I'd seen it in stores, but my Mom ordered it, jus...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast
Replies: 25
Views: 2070

Re: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast

Farmers Brothers. That's a name I haven't heard in quite a while. I thought it was gone. They must have pulled in their reins as it used to be available in most stores in SoCal when I was a kid. I lived in LA until I was 15 1/2; don't remember it being in stores. Hills Brothers, yes. It is still re...
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast
Replies: 25
Views: 2070

Re: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast

Farmers Brothers. That's a name I haven't heard in quite a while. I thought it was gone. They must have pulled in their reins as it used to be available in most stores in SoCal when I was a kid.
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New T Shirt score - NOT OT, maybe political (?)
Replies: 4
Views: 653

Re: New T Shirt score - NOT OT, maybe political (?)

You know, that gives me an idea. I've posted this photo under the title Real Homeland Security before. I should put it on a T shirt. I think the fellow in the middle might want one. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/Jeepnik/The%20Boys/ChrisIraqSmall.jpg Taken in a little Iraqi burg call Fallujah.
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - One gun, one load?
Replies: 56
Views: 6215

Re: OT - One gun, one load?

It's already been said, and they're right. 30-06. It's been doing it all for over 100 years.
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...
Replies: 89
Views: 7768

Re: OT: The Call You Hope You Never Get...

Buck, my prayers for you and your family. God bless.
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Not all pit bulls are bad this one saved his family
Replies: 17
Views: 2208

Re: OT: Not all pit bulls are bad this one saved his family

Pits are like any breed. They can be raised right or wrong. Yea, it's possible to get one that is mentally unstable. That can happen with any breed. But the only piet I've personally ever seen that went off turned out to have parvo. Otherwise, well raised and trained pits are good dogs. The best exa...