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- 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...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mescalero?????
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2207
Re: Mescalero?????
Done in by his own, how horrible! Maybe he's down in the mine.[/quoteHobie 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
I thought Mescaleros were Apache. Didn't the Siioux do in the 7th?
- 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
Heck, you can tell that by the color. Rover's have always had their own paint colors. And they have always made good sense.Pete44ru wrote:Better vehicle pics 'd be nice too - izzat a Rover ?
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- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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'...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,237.html
- 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.
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy Birthday Coasties!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 874
Re: OT - Happy Birthday Coasties!
Aren't they under the Department of Homeland Security these days?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!
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.jdad wrote:Duct Tape
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...