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by 765x53
Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wooden fishing poles
Replies: 11
Views: 616

Re: wooden fishing poles

not counting my newer Lews + Falcon glass, my best bass combo is a Talbot Niangua reel on a Thomas Mahogany-grade Special http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/bluegrass/talbot/thomasbc6med2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/bluegrass/talbot/thomasbc6med6-1.jpg htt...
by 765x53
Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone got a nifty way to make DIY snap caps?
Replies: 13
Views: 1674

Re: Anyone got a nifty way to make DIY snap caps?

Never tried it but, it sounds like it would work.
Drill out the primer hole, turn in a nylon license plate screw and cut it off flush.
Remembered from an old Field & Stream "Tapp's Tips" page.

If you can turn it in from the inside, it can be renewed as it wears.
by 765x53
Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cold blue
Replies: 7
Views: 1380

Re: cold blue

Oxpho-blue in the gel (now they call it cream) is easiest to use for spot touch-up.
by 765x53
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone got a .25 air gun?
Replies: 10
Views: 995

Re: Anyone got a .25 air gun?

Is that a cottontail? :o
by 765x53
Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SKS arrival. Not sure what to think :O
Replies: 7
Views: 652

Re: SKS arrival. Not sure what to think :O

Mineral Spirits (aka) paint thinner, or kerosene will melt Cosmoline instantly and effortlessly.
by 765x53
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
Replies: 167
Views: 21483

Re: You have one firearm to survive what is it?

This perpetually recurring thread always devolves into a fantasy wish list of ever more rare, expensive or bazaar firearms. I will play one more time. In a kill it and eat it wilderness survival situation or, for an honest back woodsman living off the land, a center fire rifle might be nice to have ...
by 765x53
Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1X scope question?
Replies: 18
Views: 1486

Re: 1X scope question?

You are correct.
Looking through a 1 or even 1.5 power scope with both eyes open has the effect of seeing a cross-hair hanging in the air wherever you look.
by 765x53
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: want semi auto but like my 30-30
Replies: 34
Views: 5215

Re: want semi auto but like my 30-30

The 7.62x39 is almost a 30/30 equivalent. Ruger Mini-30, SKS, or AK.
The .300 Blackout was developed to be a 7.62x39 equivalent for the AR type rifle.
by 765x53
Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you shavin with?
Replies: 66
Views: 6769

Re: What are you shavin with?

My 40 year old Norelco that I purchased after inheriting and wearing out my dads Norelco.
Except for my time in the army when I used the issue Schick injector, I have never spent a dime on blades or soap.
by 765x53
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buggered screw hole on receiver...need help please
Replies: 19
Views: 2195

Re: Buggered screw hole on receiver...need help please

Wouldn't a helicoil require drilling out the original threads or am I mistaken?
by 765x53
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: chicken thief
Replies: 34
Views: 2702

Re: chicken thief

Since chickens are not fit for human consumption, let the dog have his fun and soon you will be rid of the nasty birds.
by 765x53
Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
Replies: 41
Views: 4086

Re: Trapping and those opposed to fur.

Unlike many states, Missouri's Conservation Department is able to adjust limits as conditions require. Such as during the reintroduction of formerly extirpated species such as beaver, otter and bobcat. Recently, spotted skunk (never plentiful) appear to be in decline warranting closing of the season...
by 765x53
Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
Replies: 41
Views: 4086

Re: Trapping and those opposed to fur.

When I call fur an infinitely renewable resource, obviously it requires proper management as a crop of nature.
Missouri has had seasons and proscribed methods for hunting and trapping of furbearers since 1937.
by 765x53
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapping and those opposed to fur.
Replies: 41
Views: 4086

Re: Trapping and those opposed to fur.

Fur, an infinitely renewable resource. Historically, the engine of exploration. An industry capable of providing jobs of every level from hide scraper to designer as well as income for trappers and fur buyers young and old. Most of the jobs are independent and entrepreneurial. That is one reason why...
by 765x53
Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage Amended !
Replies: 63
Views: 5260

Re: Savage SUCKS

You do realize that your Civil War firearms have no connection to Arthur Savage or the modern Savage arms company?
by 765x53
Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions on the Marlin "Marauder"
Replies: 13
Views: 8770

Re: Questions on the Marlin "Marauder"

Regarding "fakes", for several years Numrich sold kits of barrel, magazine and forearm for Marauders.
by 765x53
Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bearcat holster
Replies: 20
Views: 1552

Re: bearcat holster

For those who want to learn to saddle stitch leather, here is a video. http://springfieldleather.com/321/Video ... ful-Hints/
by 765x53
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with a Mossberg (non-lever)
Replies: 9
Views: 494

Re: Need help with a Mossberg (non-lever)

Borregos wrote:
765x53 wrote:This company has most Mossberg parts or can backorder.http://www.havlinsales.com/
I did email them but got no reply!
Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 2 PM.
by 765x53
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with a Mossberg (non-lever)
Replies: 9
Views: 494

Re: Need help with a Mossberg (non-lever)

This company has most Mossberg parts or can backorder.http://www.havlinsales.com/
by 765x53
Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Henry 22 lever gun/ now with target pic
Replies: 15
Views: 1732

Re: Bought a Henry 22 lever gun

Use CB-longs and avoid the problems of shorts. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/130136 ... round-nose
by 765x53
Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decent cheap scope?
Replies: 27
Views: 2816

Re: Decent cheap scope?

I know they are awful and terrible and lousy, but in forty years of shooting with scopes, I've not yet had a Tasco or Weaver or Bushnell that I've been unhappy with. I don't dunk them in freezing streams, toss them off buildings, or anything like folks can do with Leupolds, but when I'm at the rang...
by 765x53
Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bet you're too young to remember
Replies: 21
Views: 1078

Re: Bet you're too young to remember

I remember Grit. I am reading the current Jan./Feb. issue now.
It has turned into a slick and very good bi-monthly magazine for small farmers and hobbyists. http://www.grit.com/#axzz2odPJagc5
by 765x53
Wed Dec 25, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Eve kaos
Replies: 22
Views: 839

Re: Christmas Eve kaos

Good that no one was hurt.
The guy who dialed "911" will get a bill for the ambulance and the fire truck.
That's why I keep the regular phone numbers on speed dial and only call the one I need.
by 765x53
Wed Dec 25, 2013 4:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the REAL name for a semiauto 'AK-47'...?
Replies: 23
Views: 2066

Re: What is the REAL name for a semiauto 'AK-47'...?

If you have a 7.62x39 and it is semi-auto, it should be an SKS.
by 765x53
Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Completely non gun/hemp related... Ancient Kitchen Gadgets!
Replies: 16
Views: 1467

Re: Completely non gun/hemp related... Ancient Kitchen Gadge

I still have Mom's Keen Cutter grinder. Every canning season she used it to make pickle relish, pickle lily and home made ketchup. After every holiday she made ham salad or turkey salad.
by 765x53
Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Stationery
Replies: 31
Views: 1336

Re: Favorite Stationery

I still have a supply of 1970 vintage "C"-ration toilet paper.
by 765x53
Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fake or original?
Replies: 10
Views: 1800

Re: Fake or original?

The spring and lever appear to be typical of all Italian reproductions.
by 765x53
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys do the Lyme Disease Vaccine?
Replies: 24
Views: 1876

Re: Any of you guys do the Lyme Disease Vaccine?

There is a lyme disease vaccine for dogs.
There is not currently a vaccine for humans.
by 765x53
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISO experience with Fiocchi
Replies: 13
Views: 1950

Re: ISO experience with Fiocchi

My experience with Fiocchi is a case of 16 gauge ammo that I traded into. In our auto loading 16 gauge shotguns, it feeds fine, shoots well, but won't eject. Apparently Fiocchi's 2 3/4" ruler is about 1/8" longer than anyone else's which is just long enough to hang up the hull in the acti...
by 765x53
Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISO experience with Fiocchi
Replies: 13
Views: 1950

Re: ISO experience with Fiocchi

Mostly made in Missouri.
by 765x53
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Trip For Our Older Board Members
Replies: 66
Views: 4851

Re: A Trip For Our Older Board Members

I remember $.25/gal. gas and $1.25/hr. wages. According to my current wage, gas should be $4.34/gal. I also remember the Western Auto store was the only place in town to buy bicycles and all the parts to repair them. It was also the only gun store in town but, you could order any gun you wanted from...
by 765x53
Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No joy in lubing bullets!
Replies: 13
Views: 4159

Re: No joy in lubing bullets!

If you're not shooting black powder just get a bottle of Lee liquid alox and coat those bullets and go on about your business. The alox will gunk up your seating stem after awhile, but it's not a big deal to clean it out and keep on going. Next time be a might more careful about where you buy the c...
by 765x53
Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roto Metals alloys.
Replies: 15
Views: 1088

Re: Roto Metals alloys.

Thanks, everybody. I found a local scrap dealer that said that I could "pick through" their stuff, to find scrap lead. They quoted me 75 cents/ pound. I will take a look at what they have. I guess that I should see if they have tin & antimony, too. Is there anything, in particular, th...
by 765x53
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roto Metals alloys.
Replies: 15
Views: 1088

Re: Roto Metals alloys.

Most scrap yards will sell scrap lead if they have it.
You have to beat the spoonbill snaggers to it. What a waste of bullet metal!
I have found a lot of interesting things digging through the scrap barrel, decoy weights, military figures, athletic medals.
by 765x53
Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun leather: ammunition loops in slings etc.
Replies: 47
Views: 4542

Re: gun leather: ammunition loops in slings etc.

Conventional wisdom is that it is the tannic acid, but I can not prove it. Verdigris is caused by animal fat applied to finished leather after tanning, neats foot oil, mink oil, etc. Latigo leather will also react with brass. Quality vegetable tanned American leather such as "Herman Oak" ...
by 765x53
Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets hear it,stupid things you have done
Replies: 44
Views: 3286

Re: Lets hear it,stupid things you have done

Every gun I have ever sold turned out to be a stupid move.
by 765x53
Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got Lead !! 6 pics
Replies: 12
Views: 867

Re: Got Lead !! 6 pics

Get it while you can.
Has anyone else heard about this?
http://www.daybydaycartoon.com/102913.jpg
by 765x53
Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are stewed squill bones soft enough for a 35# dog?
Replies: 33
Views: 1817

Re: Are stewed squill bones soft enough for a 35# dog?

Who cooks bones for the coyotes?
by 765x53
Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIFLE type Lee FCD for 357 Mag is available...
Replies: 17
Views: 1748

Re: RIFLE type Lee FCD for 357 Mag is available...

GoatGuy, The pistol FCD pushes the bullet into the case (RED ARROWS pointing to the bullet seating portion of the die): lee pistol 38_FCD arrows.jpg The rifle FCD does not seat the bullet, because it has an open top, and it does not contain the bullet-seating "plug" that the pistol FCD ha...
by 765x53
Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Play Sand!
Replies: 17
Views: 1731

Re: Play Sand!

JerryB wrote:I make mine from the legs cut off of worn out Levis. Tie one end and fill it up then tie that end shut.
Same here. I use plastic bread wrappers as liners to keep dust from sifting through the cloth and fill with clay cat litter.
It works as well and is lighter to carry.
by 765x53
Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You people need to Get Real!
Replies: 18
Views: 1214

Re: You people need to Get Real!

My barber only charges $2.25. He hasn't changed his prices in 30 years.
Nor has his ex-wife's alimony check changed. :D
That's probably why he's the only barber in town.
by 765x53
Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1924 Winchester and Remington adds
Replies: 5
Views: 440

1924 Winchester and Remington adds

Trying out my scanner for the firs time. Here are some pages from the 1924 F.C. Taylor Fur Co. catalog http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/765x53/Scan0004.jpg http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/765x53/93c6c44a-6b63-4a0c-8f38-5462dcc23f78.jpg http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/765x53...
by 765x53
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shot size for 410 and .28gauge
Replies: 18
Views: 1496

Re: Shot size for 410 and .28gauge

7 1/2 is a good all-around size for most upland birds and cotton-tails.
For squirrel, 6 is minimal 5 is ideal.
by 765x53
Sun Oct 06, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: snap strap or hammer thong on holster ,which is best?
Replies: 15
Views: 2467

Re: snap strap or hammer thong on holster ,which is best?

3leggedturtle wrote:765x53 what a great looking holster. Is that Security Six in it?
Thanks.
Yes, it's a 1973 Security Six.
by 765x53
Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: snap strap or hammer thong on holster ,which is best?
Replies: 15
Views: 2467

Re: snap strap or hammer thong on holster ,which is best?

Hammer thongs can be made in many styles.
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by 765x53
Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie--Is this true?
Replies: 11
Views: 1848

Re: Hobie--Is this true?

I get confused about much of this stuff. Without giving it a thought, I stopped at a gun shop and bought a rifle in Georgia, gave them my Tennessee Drivers license. By the time I had counted out my money, the back ground check was complete and I walked out of the store with the rifle and two boxes ...
by 765x53
Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Book: Back to Basics - Traditional American Skills
Replies: 21
Views: 1332

Re: Old Book: Back to Basics - Traditional American Skills

An excellent book with a lot of useful information.
Another source for a lot of old time woods lore, A.R. Harding books http://furfishgame.com/store/hardinghis ... s-ss2.html
by 765x53
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor : Women
Replies: 42
Views: 3626

Re: Humor : Women

take it out and put in a urinal. Or live in the country and have a balcony... 8) I'm convinced that's one reason Ladies are cranky....they are jealous they can't just pee anyplace they want to.....(Side Note: In Washington, it's ok to pee outside your rig by the side of the road as long as you are ...
by 765x53
Sun Sep 01, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 1899 30WCF
Replies: 9
Views: 635

Re: Savage 1899 30WCF

I had a shotgun with a similar crack.
My local gunsmith stabilized it by drilling a hole lengthwise from inside the tang area and gluing a dowel rod to hold both sides of the crack together.
by 765x53
Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A What Is It?
Replies: 22
Views: 2296

Re: A What Is It?

ColColt wrote:They must dig in the ground. Looks like dirt all over him and I've found nickel to dime size holes in the back yard.
They live underground and emerge only to breed lay eggs and die.