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by Andrew
Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The #1 gun to make again
Replies: 55
Views: 5245

Re: The #1 gun to make again

I think that it would be nice to make the pre-'64 '94's again. For me that's the easiest choice. :D

I also would like them to make the OM, three screw Blackhawks again.
by Andrew
Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun elk hunt
Replies: 8
Views: 1786

Re: Levergun elk hunt

I love "Tequila Sheila". :D

I don't now that I have seen a hunting show that used a lever. I don't watch many but I would like to see one some time that uses a nice lever.
by Andrew
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Kelly Kettle
Replies: 24
Views: 2009

Re: O.T. Kelly Kettle

I have read about them on their website. It apparently goes back a long ways to when Scottish or Irish or whatever fishermen would come ashore and need something like soup or coffee that's hot, fast. Looks pretty good considering it will work on any burnable material. The price seems pretty good to ...
by Andrew
Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer
Replies: 119
Views: 8427

Re: Please tell me if I'm wrong re. dealer

Alright, I read all the other posts up to now and I would like to give my input. There is a definite advantage to buying from an out of state party, especially with a good price. The already mentioned 'taxes' are the real killer of the sale IMO. If you are buying a gun with a value that puts the tax...
by Andrew
Sat Dec 26, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thankful for Christmas spirit!
Replies: 11
Views: 748

Re: Thankful for Christmas spirit!

Boy, it's tough to beat that! Glad to hear the good news. :D
by Andrew
Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: .38 S&W Special +P Mightier than .357 Mag or .44 Mag
Replies: 64
Views: 9469

Re: OT: .38 S&W Special +P Mightier than .357 Mag or .44 Mag

These threads are great. :D The original post said nothing about the .38spl +P out performing the .357 or the .44 or the .45. It said that within a short range(25yards) that it would accomplish the same death that the bigger rounds did. IOW, dead is dead no matter what your holding in your grubby li...
by Andrew
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Christian One Liners
Replies: 5
Views: 559

Re: OT - Christian One Liners

Those are some real good ones YK. I'm gonna have to pass them along in one of them there emails.
by Andrew
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Hi Point handguns
Replies: 32
Views: 3338

Re: OT - Hi Point handguns

Yep, ATI makes a replacement stock. I don't know if there are anymore aftermarket ones though. http://www.atigunstocks.com/m-8-hi-point.aspx If you want some Hi-Point info you can look here: http://hipointtalk.com/ My brother has one of their .40SW pistols and it is quite a hoot at the range. The on...
by Andrew
Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Good reading on HI Powers/handguns
Replies: 2
Views: 389

OT- Good reading on HI Powers/handguns

I don't know where I got this website from, it may very well have been here, but I was poking around on there tonight and remembered how good it was and thought I would share. The guy does a lot of fiddling with handguns and seems to be pretty sharp on the subject of them in general. His articles ar...
by Andrew
Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT HAPPY BIRTHDAY Old Ironsights.
Replies: 18
Views: 1336

Re: OT HAPPY BIRTHDAY Old Ironsights.

Don't forget OI phones in..., it's his B-Day too. :D
by Andrew
Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loose Dogs
Replies: 110
Views: 12902

Re: Loose Dogs

I killed a dog once in Dad's backyard cause it was running around the neighborhood looking for trouble. He found it. I have a good friend that had to shoot his dog cause when they moved to the new house the neighbor's dog showed him how much fun running cattle was. My uncle has had a farm for years ...
by Andrew
Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Opinions on meat grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 885

Re: OT- Opinions on meat grinders

Neat-O-Frito Tycer, I think I have one of those in the garage at Dad's. I remember looking at it about a month ago when I first got the idea I might want one and decided it was a bit rusty and didn't want to mess with it. It had the collar, three plates and auger with the wingnut on the back. I didn...
by Andrew
Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Opinions on meat grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 885

OT- Opinions on meat grinders

I have been wondering lately about getting a meat grinder for my kitchen and found out, once I started looking, that I have no idea what the good ones are supposed to be. :? Is there any references on the web or do any of you have any hands on experiences with certain brands? I couldn't really find ...
by Andrew
Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your favorite big game capable walking gun?
Replies: 56
Views: 4848

Re: What's your favorite big game capable walking gun?

For me that's easy: my Ruger BH in .45LC.

Not only is it the most portable of my rigs but it's the most powerful too.
by Andrew
Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 16" Lever in 45 = FUN
Replies: 13
Views: 2206

Re: 16" Lever in 45 = FUN

That is sweet looking. Wish I had one. :D
by Andrew
Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- RCBS Partner Press
Replies: 5
Views: 1107

OT- RCBS Partner Press

I had a few bucks in Bass Pro gift certificates and decided it was time to get a mounted press. So, I did! The little guy works great and is at least 2x as fast as my Lee "nutcracker" press I've been using up until now. I de-caped/sized all the brass on the desk in what felt like no time. ...
by Andrew
Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old printers blocks of Win 1873 SRC & Engraved Colt SAA
Replies: 7
Views: 622

Re: Old printers blocks of Win 1873 SRC & Engraved Colt SAA

That is really cool. I have never seen a printing block like that.
by Andrew
Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor -- Religious differences
Replies: 6
Views: 665

Re: Humor -- Religious differences

:lol: :lol:

I'll have to remember that one!
by Andrew
Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
Replies: 109
Views: 12024

Re: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?

It's either my .45LC or the 12ga.
by Andrew
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Other Hobbies.
Replies: 80
Views: 9320

Re: OT - Other Hobbies.

Sixgun wrote:.....I hear that the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys. :D
:D :D
by Andrew
Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Other Hobbies.
Replies: 80
Views: 9320

Re: OT - Other Hobbies.

I am a jack of all trades and master of none. :?

Some of my better trades are singing, mechanic work, carpentry/construction work and computers(hardware, not software).
by Andrew
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My buddy Dave
Replies: 6
Views: 819

OT- My buddy Dave

My buddy Dave graduated last friday in Jeff(erson) City with 18 others from the Missouri Department of Conservation. He's been after this since he left high school. Several years of college, a couple years shoveling fish poop at Montauk State Park Trout Hatchery and six months of agent training and ...
by Andrew
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Largest man who ever wore a colt
Replies: 35
Views: 3797

Re: The Largest man who ever wore a colt

I'm 6'5" but I don't carry Colts. :lol:
by Andrew
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Knight closing doors
Replies: 9
Views: 946

OT- Knight closing doors

Knight rifle company is closing it's doors. I guess from what I've read it was because of the slow down in the economy and they were not able to get any nibbles when they put it up for sale. Kind of sad, I always heard real good things about their products.

http://www.knightrifles.com/
by Andrew
Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?
Replies: 95
Views: 18503

Re: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?


(1) What is the most unusual/unique/interesting cartridge you shoot?

7.62x54R

(2) Why does it qualify for that designation?
Old, Russian, um...old?

(3) How does it perform?
Just like a .308 Win.

(4) What does it cost per round on average?
Just like a .308 Win.
by Andrew
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR- Proof that Men Remember
Replies: 8
Views: 757

Re: HUMOR- Proof that Men Remember

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Andrew
Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Guitar strings
Replies: 4
Views: 672

OT- Guitar strings

I have been playing a Fender Jazz Bass for some years now although only recently have I actually been putting in the time to make myself better. I've gotten to the point that I can tell what I like and what I don't and I like the Jazz Bass. What I do not like are the smooth wound strings our old mus...
by Andrew
Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you one in a Million, or just a Common Joe?
Replies: 62
Views: 5475

Re: Are you one in a Million, or just a Common Joe?

Mine are 345 with "Andrew" and 31 with "Andy".

Funny, "Andrew" had a higher percent of females than "Andy". I always figured it would be the other way around. They were both over 99% though.
by Andrew
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unusual Ruger Super Blackhawk
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: OT - Unusual Ruger Super Blackhawk

J Miller wrote:The barrel has a rib on it. Probably a S&W barrel.

Joe
Wait, is that a SBHH with the scope mount ground off? That would definitely be unusual.
by Andrew
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unusual Ruger Super Blackhawk
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: OT - Unusual Ruger Super Blackhawk

It may just be the pic but I can't see the pins in the side.
by Andrew
Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Religious question
Replies: 48
Views: 3582

Re: OT - Religious question

The prohibition of drinking is centered on getting drunk and thus losing control of oneself. Yep. I don't believe there is any biblical 'foot to stand on' basis for phrohibition, though. Not babtist, but I drink on occasion and only socially. Got drunk the first time I drank and can see how that ge...
by Andrew
Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got my daughter shooting! Need help though.
Replies: 24
Views: 1396

Re: Finally got my daughter shooting! Need help though.

I am no expert but I have done some tid bits of reading on the subject because I am afflicted with the same issue. I never notice it while I'm shooting a rifle though so I guess I'm lucky that way. Pistols I just lean my head. I've never tried keeping both eyes open while shooting a scattergun so it...
by Andrew
Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Trimmed brass
Replies: 8
Views: 602

Re: OT- Trimmed brass

Well I figured as much but it's always good to ask. I wasn't aware of a specific trim length on cases although it makes sense. Don't know how I missed that one in all my loading learning. :? Joe, you are right. I had them things crimping all over the place the last batch I loaded of the Magtech bras...
by Andrew
Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Trimmed brass
Replies: 8
Views: 602

OT- Trimmed brass

How close is "close"? I, awhile back, set up my trimmer finally for some .45LC trimming thanks to odinohi. I was able to sneak some Winchester brass from the Midway site and took several out to check for case length. They had some thousandths of difference between them so I split the lot i...
by Andrew
Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally! Gots me a Job!
Replies: 45
Views: 1847

Re: Finally! Gots me a Job!

That is good news and I am glad to hear that things have made a turn for the better for you. :D
by Andrew
Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass Pro Rant - This letter went out mail and e-mail
Replies: 24
Views: 2398

Re: Bass Pro Rant - This letter went out mail and e-mail

86er wrote:It does make a big difference to me that someone payed enough attention to take immediate corrective action on this issue.
That is a big deal and I am glad it turned out as good as it did. I hate getting that feeling anywhere especially a place that you do very much shopping at.
by Andrew
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- did some shootin'
Replies: 4
Views: 511

OT- did some shootin'

Got a call from a buddy today, says he was gonna be out shooting and wanted to know if I would be interested. :? Um...yeah. :D I had a few things to finish up at the house and then I was off. Bumbling around the house I seen my ROA laying on the table and thought 'this would be nice to shoot today'....
by Andrew
Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor - Super slip n' slide!
Replies: 17
Views: 1310

Re: OT Humor - Super slip n' slide!

Even if he fell straight down with nothing but air holding back his acceleration he wouldn't have gotten that kind of speed. Not to mention the ridiculous landing site.
by Andrew
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - A little girl's fire truck
Replies: 10
Views: 809

Re: Humor - A little girl's fire truck

:lol: :lol:

That's gonna be my kid in a few years. :roll:
by Andrew
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Where to get Quality Affordable Auto Stereo Speakers
Replies: 22
Views: 910

Re: OT: Where to get Quality Affordable Auto Stereo Speakers

Run 'car audio' thru your favorite search engine and you will find several online stores that should be able to beat those prices. If you have a Best Buy or a RadioShack near you they might have something for you as well.
by Andrew
Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "The Scotsman"
Replies: 12
Views: 895

Re: OT - "The Scotsman"

:lol: :lol:
by Andrew
Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Yard work
Replies: 5
Views: 679

OT- Yard work

Why do we let some stuff go for very long? I just got done picking up a small brush pile in my backyard that's been getting bigger slowly for the last year or so. Sticks and grass clippings. It took just a couple hours and you can't even tell it was there, other than the lack of grass/dead grass. Wh...
by Andrew
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stopping rifles - 86er
Replies: 20
Views: 2556

Re: Stopping rifles - 86er

madman4570 wrote:Actually 13K for that hunt aint too bad!
Compared to what, a new car? :?
by Andrew
Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your BBQ gun or what would your BBQ gun be?
Replies: 36
Views: 5714

Re: What is your BBQ gun or what would your BBQ gun be?

This is the best I can do.....the bottom one....
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It's the only one that I have a good holster for too...
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by Andrew
Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was your dad a hunter and gun collector?
Replies: 72
Views: 4488

Re: Was your dad a hunter and gun collector?

No, he didn't do much hunting. He had guns that Grandpa had given him but none that he had really persued and purchased like many of you and I have. I never had a BB gun growing up and never had a real gun of my own until I was out of the house and able to pay for it myself which was 7/28/2006. That...
by Andrew
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Rave - Cylindersmith
Replies: 8
Views: 883

Re: OT - Rave - Cylindersmith

I had no trouble at all when I sent him my .45 Blackhawk to him. Came back slicker than snot.
by Andrew
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AAAARGH! AGE HAS SNUCK UP ON ME!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 1812

Re: AAAARGH! AGE HAS SNUCK UP ON ME!!!

I can't go a quarter mile without stopping to suck wind and I'm 25. I have one of those 'use it or lose it' kind of bodies. Back when I was running every other day and playing all kinds of sports and lifting weights every other day as well, I was able to do much more. I can remember being a 6'4"...
by Andrew
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Organicly fueled robot
Replies: 21
Views: 1110

OT- Organicly fueled robot

Looks like something out of a sci-fi novel. Could be very useful.

Upcoming Military Robot Could Feed on Dead Bodies
by Andrew
Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I am in trouble now..
Replies: 28
Views: 1935

Re: OT-I am in trouble now..

20cows wrote:It is truly amazing what you can do on a lathe, particularly on old American-made model of decent size like you just nabbed.

I'm jealous, big time.
+1 :mrgreen:
by Andrew
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: World's oldest Bible digitized
Replies: 31
Views: 2303

World's oldest Bible digitized

I think this is pretty cool. I just wish I could read Greek.

World's Oldest Christian Bible Digitized