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by Bullard4075
Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Ax Quality
Replies: 47
Views: 8525

Re: Small Ax Quality

Interesting posts.
by Bullard4075
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex Scopes?....
Replies: 14
Views: 1996

Re: Vortex Scopes?....

Big Vortex fan,have both scopes and binos. Exceptional quality especially for the money.
by Bullard4075
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vortex Scopes?....
Replies: 14
Views: 1996

Re: Vortex Scopes?....

jdad wrote: Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:27 am Just remember to read and follow the torque instructions attached to the scope. It's real easy to over torque and damage the scope when mounting.

The tag on mine said 18 in/pds. Somehow missed this,I'll have to check!
by Bullard4075
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 1886 in 40-65
Replies: 22
Views: 2683

Re: Model 1886 in 40-65

Glad to see someone else is a 40-65 fan besides me. Mine is in an original 40-75-260 Bullard ( I say original ,there are no replicas ) in wonderful condition. This Bullard round is the Winchester 40-65 with a slower twist for a lighter 260 gr bullet. Also my bore is .411-.412 so if not using my cust...
by Bullard4075
Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Norden Bomb Sight
Replies: 11
Views: 1446

Re: Norden Bomb Sight

Interesting.
by Bullard4075
Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Life Member
Replies: 17
Views: 2978

Re: NRA Life Member

Been Life for 20-25 years or so. Still occasionally get membership requests.
by Bullard4075
Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you carry your 1911?
Replies: 47
Views: 4977

Re: How do you carry your 1911?

Kimberly Custom CDP in a Milt Sparks IWB behind my right hip. Spare mag same on opposite side. I believe in the "gray man" concept so it's always loose, plain clothes,back in the corner facing the door. In certain situations it is a Charter Arms 44 Special snub carried the same.
by Bullard4075
Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anhydrous Lanolin - Firearm Protection?
Replies: 19
Views: 4073

Re: Anhydrous Lanolin - Firearm Protection?

Been using it for over 40 years as a sizing lube as one would use Imperial Sizing Die Wax. I still have the 4 ounce, screwtop jar (still half full) I bought for $1 in the Sav-Mor Drug store in Mountain Home, Idaho in 1976. After thousands and thousands and thousands of uses the jar is still half ful...
by Bullard4075
Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R .22 pistol
Replies: 21
Views: 1767

Re: H&R .22 pistol

One of my favorite pistols.
by Bullard4075
Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 28
Views: 4816

Re: Difference Between Men and Women

:lol:
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bi-annual forum drive
Replies: 29
Views: 5338

Re: Bi-annual forum drive

Ok.
by Bullard4075
Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 23
Views: 2253

Re: Greetings

The amazing thing about this place is the range of member knowledge and experience ingrained here. No matter if you need advice adjusting the left brake metering valve on your P-51 Mustang someone here can "advise and consent" and even have a spare if you twist off that darn left-threaded ...
by Bullard4075
Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 4
Views: 936

Re: Savage 99 Ads From The Past

Friend of mine just bought (old) one in 38-55.
by Bullard4075
Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R single action top break 9 shot
Replies: 28
Views: 2869

Re: H&R single action top break 9 shot

That makes mine a 1936-37.
by Bullard4075
Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New show "Yellowstone"
Replies: 17
Views: 3055

New show "Yellowstone"

Started to watch the new tv show "Yellowstone" episode 2 , missed the first. I know it is fashionable now days to talk filth, GD and the f- word every sentence but it only took a few minutes and we turned it off. Probably could have been a good show although wouldn't have been long before ...
by Bullard4075
Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jurassic Park movie
Replies: 2
Views: 1036

Jurassic Park movie

I see in the latest one a levergun,a Marlin Guide Gun I believe.
by Bullard4075
Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy From Arizona.
Replies: 18
Views: 2212

Re: New Guy From Arizona.

Welcome.
by Bullard4075
Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A health tidbit I'd never heard of before....
Replies: 13
Views: 2231

Re: A health tidbit I'd never heard of before....

I didn't get past the headline. And I'm not sorry.
by Bullard4075
Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speer 6mm 105 grain Spitzer
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Re: Speer 6mm 105 grain Spitzer

Just about every speer bullet that was a favorite of mine from manuals #9 through #13_have been discontinued..... There were at least a half-dozen gentleman and one woman whom i was acquainted with from the early days of gun and hunting internet chat rooms who became so depressed they eventually to...
by Bullard4075
Fri May 18, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPS Driver On Shipping Firearms
Replies: 6
Views: 1950

Re: UPS Driver On Shipping Firearms

Thanks
by Bullard4075
Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MRI fail -- mine
Replies: 15
Views: 2535

Re: MRI fail -- mine

Had a MRI years ago (the sewer tube kind) that was no fun. No fun at all. But it is the needles that get me. I know it is mostly psychosomatic but back surgery was nothing compared to the spinal block. Just yesterday had the infamous Prostate Needle Biopsy ( my PSA went up from 8 something to 8 poin...
by Bullard4075
Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sig Sauer 238
Replies: 7
Views: 1366

Re: Sig Sauer 238

Had a 238, traded it for a 928 (same gun except in 9mm) , happy now.
by Bullard4075
Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here still drive a stick shift?
Replies: 67
Views: 11203

Re: Anybody here still drive a stick shift?

In the UK autos are available but stick shift is the most common option, personally I prefer a manual gearbox every time, just like a leveraction I like being in control.. :wink: Most automatic cars I know of are slower and thirstier than manual models plus you can't roll start an automatic when th...
by Bullard4075
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Instant pot, anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 2449

Re: Instant pot, anyone?

We have one and are quite impressed with it.
by Bullard4075
Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacketed bullets in old barrels
Replies: 22
Views: 5984

Re: Jacketed bullets in old barrels

Well that discussion is sure settled.
by Bullard4075
Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any ideas about shooting glasses?
Replies: 20
Views: 2428

Re: Any ideas about shooting glasses?

I've tried several over the past 30 years, and the 'Howard Leight' (whoever the heck he is) ones I like by far the best in terms of clarity, comfort, and battery life. https://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/671/671923.jpg https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1805652370/howard-leight...
by Bullard4075
Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Refillable 1lb Propane.. Any experiences?
Replies: 6
Views: 1441

Refillable 1lb Propane.. Any experiences?

I used to refill these back before the safety valves.
https://vimeo.com/81833387
by Bullard4075
Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Notes on LED upgrades for flashlights
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

Re: Notes on LED upgrades for flashlights

Something to try.
by Bullard4075
Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS Powder Scale help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 3669

Re: RCBS Powder Scale help needed

My 500 did the same thing years ago, I retired it and went digital. I tried to diagnose the issue and realized that the lock screw for the beam wheel went missing! Since it was nylon I never found a replacement( well before the Internet was around). A steel screw would throw it off. Now if I need i...
by Bullard4075
Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS Powder Scale help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 3669

Re: RCBS Powder Scale help needed

I had a similar problem with my Lyman Oahus years ago. The pan was made of 2 pieces held together by the same screw that secured the wire it hangs by. The screw had come loose and some of the birdshot between the 2 pieces had leaked out. I added some weight, enough to get it back where I could zero...
by Bullard4075
Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS Powder Scale help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 3669

Re: RCBS Powder Scale help needed

765x53 wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:50 pm Is the table surface level?
Are the non-adjusting feet damaged, or is something extraneous sticking to them?
yes,no and no.
by Bullard4075
Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS Powder Scale help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 3669

RCBS Powder Scale help needed

I have an old (ebay calls it vintage) RCBS 500 powder scale that I have used for years with no problem. For some unknown reason I now run out of leveling/zeroing screw adjustment. A couple of days ago it zeroed as it always had with about half the threads of the screw. What changed? I have checked,c...
by Bullard4075
Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder for medium 45-70 loads
Replies: 26
Views: 5323

Re: Powder for medium 45-70 loads

Sixgun wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:06 pm5744
+1
by Bullard4075
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which BLACK POWDER cartridge for deer???
Replies: 15
Views: 2654

Re: Which BLACK POWDER cartridge for deer???

Being a large bore guy I would start consideration at the 38-55 with the 40-65 closer to ideal. But that's just me. Having used the 38-55 just once some 35-40 years ago with success I can tell you from experience the 40-65 (with a good LBT WFN cast bullet) is an impressive hammer without the recoil ...
by Bullard4075
Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction and the .348
Replies: 22
Views: 4541

Re: Introduction and the .348

Welcome! What about going a small step up to 35 cal?
by Bullard4075
Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Leupold scope help
Replies: 2
Views: 775

Need Leupold scope help

Bought used Leupold Var-x 3 3X10 (not CDS). On the back of the power ring is a scale of yards/meters that I assume is a range estimation aid. I am also assuming a correlation between reticle spacing,power and range. How far off am I? Any help would be appreciated. Computer search (including Leupold)...
by Bullard4075
Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12243

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

Prayers up!
by Bullard4075
Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbits under my shed.
Replies: 15
Views: 3719

Re: Rabbits under my shed.

I think I have it licked. I first put flat paving blocks all around the foundation. The rabbit started digging under the blocks! I then threw some mothballs in the entrance holes (covered by the blocks) front and back and so far so good. Three days now and no holes. Interestingly enough the inside o...
by Bullard4075
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From England.
Replies: 15
Views: 2038

Re: From England.

Hey buddy I need you to take care of the rabbits under my shed! :lol: :lol: :D :D
by Bullard4075
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you moderators
Replies: 13
Views: 3040

Re: Thank you moderators

I just want to thank the moderators here for an outstanding job! Yesterday as per a users suggestion I posted on rimfire central forum. Boy what an ordeal getting singed up, then trying to figure out how to make a post was a real PITA. This morning I can't find my post and have to search the sight,...
by Bullard4075
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"
Replies: 31
Views: 5830

Re: The Real "Capt Woodrow Call"

Thanks.
by Bullard4075
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Answers to Some "WHY" Questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 2086

Re: Answers to Some "WHY" Questions...

The last was the best. :)
by Bullard4075
Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbits under my shed.
Replies: 15
Views: 3719

Rabbits under my shed.

I have one, maybe a couple rabbits burrowing under my back yard 12x12 shed. I am concerned they will weaken or disturb the 2x4 (sitting on blocks) foundation. As soon as possible I will put expanded wire screen around it but would first like to get them out. Would Mothballs deter them? I live in a s...
by Bullard4075
Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phone scam? question
Replies: 10
Views: 1801

Phone scam? question

The wife keeps getting calls from number +91 80 3350 3000
We don't answer.
I can find no reference to it on the internet.
I suspect a scam.
I can also find no reference to what the + sign has to do with the number.
91 is area (code?) for India.
:?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:
by Bullard4075
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMGUR Replaces SLOOOW Photobucket
Replies: 19
Views: 2693

Re: IMGUR Replaces SLOOOW Photobucket

It isn't just me. I have seen many other posts on the Internet. Photobucket has outlived its usefulness. Rest in Peace, old friend. I have left all of my previous photos there, 99% of which are posting images onto this site. But my new posts will be from IMGR (http://www.imgur.com). As with Photobu...