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by claybob86
Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does FIT and FINISH mean to you
Replies: 34
Views: 6007

Re: My brand new EMF Hartford M92

I just received my new 24" / .357 rifle two days ago. The stock is out of line with the butt plate and the reciever by about a mm. Not overtly visible but when you run your finger over both sides you feel metal on the short side and wood on the over side ( or vice versa I guess ). Is this some...
by claybob86
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Any fly tiers on here
Replies: 20
Views: 2132

I tie wet flies and nymphs but buy most of the the dry flies. Been hard to find time for it in recent years, though. :?
by claybob86
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - All Time Favorite Books ???
Replies: 54
Views: 7477

The Old Man and the Boy - Robert Ruark

Fate is the Hunter - Earnest K. Gann

:D
by claybob86
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - So they arn't trying to take over??
Replies: 9
Views: 1674

[quote="Old Ironsights"] and they worship (at) a Rock that we can turn into Glass slag...
quote]

...and should.
by claybob86
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gun Owners are Happy People...
Replies: 8
Views: 1453

Yep, I think self reliance is the key. When you are self reliant, you take responsibility for your own well being and happiness rather than making it dependent on the attitudes and actions of others. Armed people are self reliant by nature. Unarmed people are totally dependent on (at the mercy of) o...
by claybob86
Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I think we all appreciate a beautiful rifle
Replies: 17
Views: 2337

Yep, it'll do! :D
by claybob86
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feedback wanted regarding new Mossberg lever-action .30-30
Replies: 18
Views: 3470

DPris wrote:It does have several MIM parts internally, which may be an issue for some.
Denis
What does MIM mean? (Pardon my ignorance!)
by claybob86
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: De-gunking a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2319

I've had good results using Break-Free CLP to clean up yucky ol' guns. I slather it on, wait a while, use non-steel brushes, toothpicks etc. to help loosen the hard stuff, repeat until satisfied. I prefer to not use degreasing type solvents for stuff like this.
by claybob86
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- Pics of my office. (trains)MORE PICTURES, LOTS more
Replies: 67
Views: 6741

Sixgun jr wrote:All pics are of my train. Last one is going around the big ten, then DENVER. I got more if ya want'em.
Lay 'em on! :D
by claybob86
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- Pics of my office. (trains)MORE PICTURES, LOTS more
Replies: 67
Views: 6741

Great pix! Nice office, too. :D
by claybob86
Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9180

I load my low power loads in .44 mag brass and avoid all those issues. 8)
by claybob86
Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - An Open Letter to America
Replies: 20
Views: 3147

After the next election, we might be wishing this was true! :shock:
by claybob86
Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, but valuable: What Goes Around Comes Around
Replies: 22
Views: 3247

:shock: Great story!
by claybob86
Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pics of my marlin
Replies: 10
Views: 1710

Best to post pics both here and there just to be sure! :wink:
by claybob86
Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - This makes me angry!
Replies: 24
Views: 3110

Here's some info about this from one of our guys who was there. Check Jengels' post on this thread:

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?t=5525
by claybob86
Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is a .44 too big?
Replies: 36
Views: 5125

GANJIRO wrote:... i've relied on my 44 mag Marlin to get me thru a pig these past 32 years with a hiccup, and every pig a one shot drop without exception. I'm happy with my 44 mag versus pigs.
I'd guess that with a track record like that, the quality of your shooting just might be a factor, too! :D
by claybob86
Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-This will get you thinking..
Replies: 8
Views: 1560

I do have one question, though. What is a Mexican flag doing flying in the U.S. anyway? Nothing belongs on the same pole as a U.S. flag except a state flag flying under it. Unless it's a Texas flag, then it can have it's own pole and fly at the same height, (God bless Texas!). My native state, got ...
by claybob86
Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Problem with Cimarron Firearms Co.
Replies: 81
Views: 11249

That should be Cimarron's problem, not their customer's problem.
by claybob86
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Problem with Cimarron Firearms Co.
Replies: 81
Views: 11249

And then I hear pretty regularly that Marlin, when they happen to let a lemon get out the door, takes care of the problem to the customer's complete satisfaction every time. Without the "it's who you know, good ole boy network" type stuff. I'll think long and hard before ever ordering anyt...
by claybob86
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is a .44 too big?
Replies: 36
Views: 5125

Well, it sounds like Jr. is a very fine shot and the .22 mag is entirely adequate for him! :D Personally, I like big bores just because they are more satisfying to shoot. But that's just me... :?
by claybob86
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy checking in...Stan in SC
Replies: 29
Views: 3629

Hi, Stan! Glad you're here. :D

What did you retire from? (if it's OK to ask)
by claybob86
Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those of you who believe or don't. REAL STORY!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 4712

Great story! Great engineering! Great rifle! Glad ya heard the Voice, too.
You can post all the railroad stories you want and I'll read 'em all. I love that kind of stuff! :D
by claybob86
Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT?? Old West Heroes
Replies: 24
Views: 3480

Dunno if he's a hero, but I kind of admire Hugh Glass.

http://www.rosyinn.com/more005.html
by claybob86
Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: They're BREEDING - and showing Maternal Behavior!
Replies: 9
Views: 1675

Awwww, what a cute li'l baby!!! :D
by claybob86
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Better or Worse...'til Death do us Part
Replies: 27
Views: 3639

I have one of those and it's a real jewel. There were some edges inside that needed a little polishing, but no chips. Fit and finish are as good as can be expected from a production gun. Very nice trigger, too. Hope you like yours as much as I like mine! :D
by claybob86
Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request, please.
Replies: 40
Views: 5859

Done. Hope everything's OK.
by claybob86
Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Requests (plural) - cancer in the family
Replies: 48
Views: 6609

Done. :(
by claybob86
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: OT TOPICS
Replies: 37
Views: 4695

This topic seems to come up about once a month or so. It keeps getting decided to leave things as they are. Fine with me. :)
by claybob86
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 30-30
Replies: 18
Views: 3583

rjohns94 wrote:it was gone!!!
Yep.
by claybob86
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cannot get the gun I want locally
Replies: 17
Views: 2274

Griff wrote:Ah, the challenges of friendship. If he IS a friend, he'll understand.
+1
by claybob86
Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever addiction
Replies: 25
Views: 3379

Re: Lever addiction

I really do not know how this all began. It seems like such a short time ago that my favorite show was "Gunsmoke" and I wanted to be Matt Dillon. My early memories confirm a love of firearms because I always wore a cap pistol or was busy making my own wooden guns. Then I graduated to the ...
by claybob86
Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sept. '57 Guns Magazine
Replies: 7
Views: 1119

Thanks for posting that. That just happens to be the month/year I was born! :)
by claybob86
Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used Marlin 39_?
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Thanks for the info, guys. I didn't look at it quite as close as I might have, because I was thinking I couldn't afford it anyway. But it's eating at me. :twisted: Gonna take another look next week... :D
by claybob86
Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used Marlin 39_?
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Used Marlin 39_?

Saw a Marlin 39 in a little gun shop that has a slim uncheckered fore end and stock and a black trigger. Looks like an older one, but don't know when it might have been made. The condition is used, definitely shows signs of plenty of use, but it's not rusty or abused looking. Haven't seen the bore. ...
by claybob86
Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Just What I need, another hobbie!
Replies: 32
Views: 4875

Sweet! So you're a gunsmith and now a blacksmith, if your last name ain't Smith, maybe it oughta be! :D
by claybob86
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Blame shifts to TSA in Pilot's Gun Mishap
Replies: 12
Views: 2458

bj94 wrote:You think maybe they could LAND THE PLANE first, and THEN fool around with the padlock?
Now THERE'S an idea! :D
by claybob86
Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite gun quotes (long)
Replies: 24
Views: 4393

Great stuff! Very inspiring, thanks for the post! :D
by claybob86
Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CCW? Yes or no and why?
Replies: 76
Views: 10321

Just meant that in more general terms. They may not know exactly what you bought, but they know you're a gun owner are from the NICS. I know they're not supposed to keep a permanent record of that, but...
by claybob86
Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CCW? Yes or no and why?
Replies: 76
Views: 10321

That stays in the store where you bought the gun. Someone has to dig through a huge pile of yellow forms to find that info. Not so with your permit. One click of a mouse and they've got your number. You go ahead. I think I'll pass. What about the background check? When that gets done, they know ya ...
by claybob86
Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is GANJIRO?
Replies: 13
Views: 1956

GANJIRO wrote:...I'm thinking about where my integrity has got me. :roll:
Jesus is smiling at you!
by claybob86
Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - AK-47
Replies: 49
Views: 6827

"AKs and other so-called assault weapons are terrorizing their communities and endangering their officers." I didn't realize those things could do that all by themselves. :shock: I thought they were inanimate objects that did nothing until someone picked them up and operated them! Learn so...
by claybob86
Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9494

To whit, do you believe in the 2nd Amendment as refering to all guns, or just "some guns". Some guns. In other words, do you believe military type weapons do not belong in the hands of civilians? Some do not. Do you believe in any form of "gun control"? Yes. Kismet: Sounds like ...
by claybob86
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do I WANT a .45-70?
Replies: 35
Views: 5207

Yep. You want one. Just listen to yourself say it: FORTY FIVE SEVENTY. Gives ya chills, doesn't it? :D Look at that big ol' hole in the end of the barrel. :shock: Anything on this continent, baby! Yep, you want one, alright! :D
by claybob86
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal challenge to Kismet
Replies: 80
Views: 9494

[I, for one, greatly admire the NH logo. Would that more politicians and governments, national and regional so espoused an ideal. Ah yes! I took a trip up that way a few years back and the boxcars of the regional railroad said "LIVE FREE OR DIE" on 'em. It's a beautiful thing. I hope they...
by claybob86
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful who you "talk guns" around...
Replies: 18
Views: 3239

Good for you! :D
by claybob86
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: Beer contains female hormones!
Replies: 15
Views: 2369

I concur. I have duplicated this research and my findings are identical. :lol:
by claybob86
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Anyone going to the Reno Gun Show?
Replies: 11
Views: 1756

I used to go to that show every year back in the 90s when I lived close enough to drive there for the weekend. Best gun shows I ever saw!
by claybob86
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello all!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5386

Welcome aboard, Jr.! Glad you're here! :D
by claybob86
Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin jam only in 1894's or in 336 and 1895 as well?
Replies: 18
Views: 3009

Dunno how well it will hold up. I would guess pretty well since there is no torque on the adhesive. JB Weld is pretty sturdy stuff. I dunno, I broke the reel seat stem on a Mitchell 300 spinning reel by slipping and falling on some rocks while fishing. Put it back together with JB Weld. It was eith...
by claybob86
Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory Marlin sights.
Replies: 20
Views: 3597

Yeah, I take mine off, too.

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