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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you love a Savage Model 99
- Replies: 9
- Views: 707
Re: If you love a Savage Model 99
Grizz, my grandparents started a ranch under the Mogollon Rim in the Tonto Basin near present Young before World War I. I visited once ten years ago, and it is very interesting country, with human history that goes back probably to the last Ice Age.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wildfire
- Replies: 5
- Views: 274
Re: Wildfire
Saw that as well. A fire victim has already fired the first lawsuit against EXCEL. This is what started the deadly fire that destroyed Paradise, California.
Ultimately it will be the ratepayers on the hook.
Ultimately it will be the ratepayers on the hook.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My patient needed her Backup Gun
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1823
Re: My patient needed her Backup Gun
Doc, maybe there is justice in the world ...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you love a Savage Model 99
- Replies: 9
- Views: 707
If you love a Savage Model 99
You'll love this one. Not trying to sell it for the guy, but wow what a beauty!
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/ev ... 9061064772
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/ev ... 9061064772
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parker, CZ and Winchester
- Replies: 4
- Views: 306
Re: Parker, CZ and Winchester
Will, you have wonderfully long seasons. Back in Oregon pheasant season was just a couple of months long, starting in October.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4409
Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
Ji, I watched a segment of that classic. Imagine being lowered with your dory, lines, hooks and baits to spend the next 12 hours alone on a heaving sea handlining cod, and doing it again day after day. I confess to getting motion sickness at the drop of a hat all my life, so just that alone -- the s...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soothing.....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 444
Re: Soothing.....
Ray, she has a classic country voice. Was it this show?
https://www.pbs.org/video/tate-emmons-d ... no-tlriry/
https://www.pbs.org/video/tate-emmons-d ... no-tlriry/
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4409
Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
For an in-depth look at the Portuguese dory fishermen off the Grand Banks, it is hard to beat Alan Villiers' "Quest of the Schooner Argus," and of course there is Rudyard Kipling's classic "Captains Courageous." By the way, the 1937 movie of the same name with Spencer Tracy and L...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wildfire
- Replies: 5
- Views: 274
Re: Wildfire
The big one, the Smokehouse Creek Fire was still at 1,076,638 and 15 percent contained, with cause under investigation per the Texas A&M Forest Service this morning.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bluebonnets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 507
Re: Bluebonnets
WOW! There is just nothing to compare with the spring wildflower season in Texas.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bluebonnets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 507
Re: Bluebonnets
Lovely, and what a sweet-looking pup, too. Did you just take these Scott? Are they already blooming down your way?
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4409
Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
I think the St. Pierre has the most glorious sheerlines of all the dories.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 643
Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
Just a wonderful post and tribute, Darryl. Dad was in the 97th Infantry, but all four of Mom's brothers Army Air Corps. The guy on the left here is my Uncle Milton. His B-17, the Sad Sack, was in the 91st Bomb Wing, 324th Squadron based at RAF Bassingbourn. The Memphis Belle was in this squadron. Mi...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 402
Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Will, I won't starve right off, that's for sure!
The kydex isn't very appealing, but it is very tough, durable and easy to fit to your gun.
The kydex isn't very appealing, but it is very tough, durable and easy to fit to your gun.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 402
Re: Excellent Service from Bravo Concealment Holsters...
Doc, do you carry with the pancake loops or the paddle attachments? I bought a couple of IWB holsters recently and they are uncomfortable as my paints don't have much give at the waist as I seem to be packing a little extra these days, and I am not talking additional ammunition. I bought a leather D...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New To Me Winchesters
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1327
Re: New To Me Winchesters
Absolutely love the buttstock configuration on the .25-35.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 70-150 winchester video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 556
Re: 70-150 winchester video
Not for me either, Grizz. Much more than 25 foot-pounds of recoil and I fly the white flag these days.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Garmin Zero chronograph
- Replies: 4
- Views: 370
Re: New Garmin Zero chronograph
I'm envious. I wish the price would come down. Making do with a ProChrono currently.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3109
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Jason, on that same forum you will find a subforum dedicated to the RIA/Armscor guns (and one dedicated to Tisas). The only 10s I have owned were Glock Model 40 MOS longslides. I have been favorably impressed by the Tisas 1911s and am looking hard at the bob-tailed lightweight commander-sized Stingr...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More Confederates in my blood
- Replies: 3
- Views: 327
Re: More Confederates in my blood
The interesting thing I am finding, chasing these ghosts through Find-a-Grave links, is reading about the lives my Confederates led after the war. Here's an example, a sketch of great-great Uncle James, the one shot in the head, written for his grandson who died at 21 and lies in Mt. Olivet in Forth...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1822
Re: Went to a gun show today
I'll be volunteering at the Sweetwater Rifle and Pistol Club show next weekend. It is held in conjunction with the Rattlesnake Roundup right next door. I am told it is a good one. The next one in Abilene will be in June.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More Confederates in my blood
- Replies: 3
- Views: 327
More Confederates in my blood
Just this morning while tracing ancestors I ran across a new-to-me great-great uncle, Matt Marshall Hague, sergeant in the 44th Tennessee Infantry, killed on Oct. 8, 1862, in the fierce fight at Perryville, KY. He was just 19. My great uncle Frank Wood with the First Wisconsin under Starkweather was...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For all you mule skinners.......
- Replies: 11
- Views: 773
Re: For all you mule skinners.......
Well hell, I don't know if I even want dinner. My late Uncle Paul was a fine horseman but his love was mules, and I got to ride his Abigail on a Decker pack saddle with hay-bailing twine stirrups in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of far northeast Oregon many years ago. It was and remains a religious exper...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3109
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Jason, roam around here:
https://www.1911forum.com/forums/kimber.27/
https://www.1911forum.com/forums/kimber.27/
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1425
Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
First he has a successful TURP, and then right after he wins this fabulous Rolling Block. Vall, your golden touch continues, bro.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1035
Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Your rifle is wonderful, and as hogs go, that is a mighty handsome one. Well done!
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3109
Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Jason, I had a Kimber that I carried at work at the shooting range for a few months. It shot wonderfully and had no issues whatsoever. I quit carrying it because it was a bit heavier than was comfortable for daily wear, and I hated to see it banged around as I hopped in and out of trucks, tractors a...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2077
Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Jim, that's a keepsake for sure. That's Arizona javelina country, right?
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dont fall out of your semi.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 895
Re: Dont fall out of your semi.....
And ma'am, thank you for your service if we are still allowed to say that.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2077
Re: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Thanks fellas. In the larger-bore sixguns I have pretty much lost all interest in jacketed bullets, so the cylinder throat dimensions assume greater importance. Jim, your prescription of practice is mighty sensible. As some of you have noticed I am something of a gun gadfly and rarely have put in ex...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Independence Day!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 965
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3.5 inch .357
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1046
Re: 3.5 inch .357
That's a mighty handsome Smith, Scott.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2077
Most accurate Blackhawk caliber?
Wondering if those here who have extensive experience with Blackhawks in .357, .41, .44 Special/.44 Magnum. and .45 Colt have any thoughts on which caliber was easiest to get accuracy out of. I know this has much to do with the individual revolver, cylinder throat diameters and the infamous Ruger ba...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1881
Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Six, you are OUT OF CONTROL!
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4409
Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
Grizz, regarding engine sounds, the only planes I can sleep on are turbo props like the dear old Dash 8. Head against the bulkhead and those vibes sing me to sleep.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1403
Re: Is this a good plan?
Well, the MRI was a piece of cake and I need not have stressed over it -- story of my life. I am sure prayer helped. It was a roomier machine than some I have been in, They had a nice cool breeze going and the technician slid me in feet first. She asked if I wanted music and I said jazz. The imaging...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1403
Re: Is this a good plan?
Jon, I talked to the scheduler and she was "vaguely reassuring." Their machine will probably be very much like most of the others I have been in. It's just the one time I lost my composure but it sort of shook my confidence. I'm sure it will be fine. While I am in Abilene I will stop at Ac...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
- Replies: 5
- Views: 605
Re: Mystery rifle - old military semiauto
Jason beat me to it. I believe a number of these ended up in Cuba. 7.62 X 45. The Czechs stubbornly refused to play follow the leader in the Soviet era and designed most of their own stuff.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4409
Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
Ji, Grizz, I agree on getting lost on Youtube watching old iron at work and listening to those wonderful engine notes. Time just flows right on by ...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1403
Re: Is this a good plan?
Well, I would only have a couple of hours to convince my PCP to prescribe a single dose of Valium/Xanax/Ativan, and then would have to drive the 45 miles home right after. Not sure how that would work out. I'll probably just try deep breathing, some prayer and daydreaming about fly fishing -- and sh...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1021
Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Fitting tribute to the old frontiersman, Scott.
That fire is now at 1,075,000 acres and has run all the way east across the Oklahoma border and only 5 percent contained. And more red flag conditions are due this weekend. Praying for those firefighters and all in harm's way.
That fire is now at 1,075,000 acres and has run all the way east across the Oklahoma border and only 5 percent contained. And more red flag conditions are due this weekend. Praying for those firefighters and all in harm's way.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
- Replies: 8
- Views: 835
Re: Interesting question for black powder shooters
That's an interesting question. I have never noticed it once the normal BP fouling is cleaned away, but then I only shoot blued revolvers. No interest in stainless versions, they being so "farb" and all ...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1403
Is this a good plan?
Lads, I have had at least a dozen MRIs over the past 30 years, the first one in what literally looked like a torpedo tube. I don't know how I survived that one as a recurring claustrophobia nightmare is getting stuck in a pipe. Since then I have had them in various machines, some not a whole lot bet...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1881
Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
Good job Scott! They need to be shaken up! I voted yesterday too. The gals asked me do you want the Republican ballot or the Democrat ballot. I asked them if they had a "Disgusted with Both" ballot and got a grin out of them.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1021
Re: Smokehouse Creek Fire
It started very near there. I can't imagine the monument or Billy Dixon's grave could have been seriously damaged.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first Levergun
- Replies: 4
- Views: 768
Re: My first Levergun
Awesome memories Bob! I was lucky that my folks indulged my fondness for the many toy guns on the market in those days. I particularly liked the Mattel products that accepted the "Shoot'n Shells" with Greenie Stickem Caps. Here I am at Christmas probably about 1962, which would make me 9 y...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My First Levergun (inspired by Bob Hatfield)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 661
Re: My First Levergun (inspired by Bob Hatfield)
I remember seeing those rifles in gun shops back in the day, Jim. They seemed to have a decent reputation for quality in spite of the "made in Spain" stigma that probably wasn't deserved.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4409
Re: For the "Old Iron" nerds out there
Good stuff on old iron and marine engines in particular right here:
https://www.smokstak.com/forum/forums/a ... motors.38/
https://www.smokstak.com/forum/forums/a ... motors.38/
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back From South Africa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1412
Re: Back From South Africa
I treasure the memories of a plains game hunt with my brother in Namibia in 2007. Africa easily lived up to its billing.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The eldest grandson.....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 976
Re: The eldest grandson.....
You're helping to bring him up right, Ray.