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by 2ndovc
Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Is Polling For A New Levergun Chambering Preference
Replies: 63
Views: 6074

Re: Marlin Is Polling For A New Levergun Chambering Preference

jnyork wrote:NO 25-35. NO .32-20. NO 25-20. NO .33 WCF. NO 30-30 or 32 Special or .22LR with 24" barrels. NO 219 Zipper. NO sense voting, I stayed home. :shock:

I was thinking .219 zipper too.

And .32-40!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for J Miller - headed to ER Update at end.
Replies: 91
Views: 4418

Re: J Miller - headed to ER

Best Wishes Joe!!!


Sincerely,

jb
by 2ndovc
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning old stocks. Help please.
Replies: 9
Views: 582

Re: Cleaning old stocks. Help please.

Stif tooth brush and kerosene

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scout Scope Q
Replies: 12
Views: 1056

Re: Scout Scope Q

I have three of the Leuopold scout scope and have found them to be quite durable and very sharp and clear. One is on my Marlin 450m and close to a thousand rounds later I have yet to adjust the zero. I have an older fixed Burris that has held up quite well too. As far as I know, both are well made o...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Wolves and Elk
Replies: 7
Views: 746

Re: OT - Wolves and Elk

Pretty sad....
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).
Replies: 22
Views: 1707

Re: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).

Well I had in my head that it said Poly Choke on it. Marked : J.C. Higgins Choke. Found a tiny little F for full. I called again to thank him for the neat old shotgun and he told me he had a modified choke for it "somewhere". He said he shot it alot without the tube so I guess it's ok. He'...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP - Les Paul
Replies: 9
Views: 830

Re: RIP - Les Paul

A sad day. He was a cool guy!

jb
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).
Replies: 22
Views: 1707

Re: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun.

It's not the usual "Poly Choke" that I've seen on most shotguns of this vintage.

I'll take a better photo of it when I get home.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).
Replies: 22
Views: 1707

Re: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun.

You are stuck with your family, you CHOOSE your friends. Boy that's for sure!! Here's a question for you guys. if I shoot a 00 load out of it with out the choke tube is it possible that the threads can get damaged? I wouldn't think that the shot would spread that fast but a friend of mine told me t...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).
Replies: 22
Views: 1707

Re: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun.

It's going to stay just like it is except for a good cleaning and maybe strip and refinish the stock. That and I'll keep it for a very long time. The fellow it came from has three sons of his own but they are not close. It means a lot that he thinks enough of me that he would want me to have it. jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).
Replies: 22
Views: 1707

ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).

Got a call from a good friend of my Mother's yesterday. He asked if I wanted an old 12 gage. I said probably, what is it and what do you want for it? He says nothing it's on your Mom's back proch stop and get it on your way home. Cool! Well there it was in an old case wraped up in a wool blacket he ...
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iron sight zero calculation?
Replies: 16
Views: 1257

Re: Iron sight zero calculation?

R- I /64 * 257(K98) + FS * RS / 3 cubed = 7"

:D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bloviating
Replies: 26
Views: 1478

Re: Bloviating

mescalero1 wrote:You don't.

+1

They're just jealous :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA COWBOY SILHOUETTE PA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Aug 28 & 29
Replies: 2
Views: 280

Re: NRA COWBOY SILHOUETTE PA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Aug 28 & 29

Too bad it's not in Bradford again.

I'd love to get to another shoot!

You going John?



jason
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bloviating
Replies: 26
Views: 1478

Re: Bloviating

:lol: :lol:


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got an itch for a 73 Uberti-What caliber?
Replies: 42
Views: 3592

Re: Got an itch for a 73 Uberti-What caliber?

bloviating? when did you get the rank? Must have got the demotion today. I think Hobie might think I'm loquacious! :shock: Priceless!! :lol: :lol: That 1 of 1000 is a real beauty! I have an original '73 in .32-20 that was my Grandfather's. Neat old rifle! Been wanting a long barreled 73 in .44-40. ...
by 2ndovc
Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass Pro Toledo, OH
Replies: 5
Views: 637

Re: Bass Pro Toledo, OH

Been trying to get there for a while.

Usually get to Toledo once a month or so but haven't been there for a while.
Still want to check it out but it is only about half hour from Cabela's in Dundee, MI.




jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Powder Measure???
Replies: 19
Views: 2497

Re: Favorite Powder Measure???

The Lee dippers are great if you're making the same load time after time but it's hard to "tweak" and experiment. I use them a lot for pistol and plinking loads that I make a lot of. I have an old Hollywood gunshop measure with a micrometer adjustment that is great but hard to find. Mostly...
by 2ndovc
Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights
Replies: 13
Views: 1115

Re: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights

TNBigBore wrote:Glad to see my old EL went to a good home and is being used. I miss it already.

Thanks Neal!

I'm really taken with this rifle. Been toting it around the
house like a new puppy since I go it.


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: combat shotgun?
Replies: 36
Views: 4344

Re: OT: combat shotgun?

That would be the last thing I would need on a shotgun :?: Ditch that idea and go for a 3 Watt LED Tactical Flashlight with Auto Strobe if you just have to have somthing extra on it! And remember if you live where there is any remote chance a bear might get in your kitchen(have at least a couple of...
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: combat shotgun?
Replies: 36
Views: 4344

Re: OT: combat shotgun?

Well if you want to call me a wannabe then be my guest. I had a Mossberg 590 with bayonet lug and bought an early M16 bayonet for it. I gave it to my best friend because he was having trouble with vagrants, drunks and junkies where he was living. At the time Cleveland Emergency Services required tha...
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 09, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: combat shotgun?
Replies: 36
Views: 4344

Re: OT: combat shotgun?

A very good friend of mine on station in Italy after his tour in Vietnam was a guard at a missle battery. It was 1969-70 and tensions were running high all over to end the hostilities. There was a protest at the main gate by a large grup of Italians The CO assembled a squad inside the gate. No affec...
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights
Replies: 13
Views: 1115

Re: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights

I likes them. wasnt your primary hunting rifle a different 45-70 lightweight? Yeah that one I had with me in PA was my Marlin LTD III. That one still tops the list for long walks in the woods and one of the most deadly accurate rifiles I've ever had. I can't seem to have enough short barreled big b...
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights
Replies: 13
Views: 1115

Re: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights

I'll send 'em right out. Right after you send me a 1895 SRC in .303 Brit :lol: I know you're hiding one somewhere! I'm still shocked by that little .25! I know you guys are thinking " 50yds. yeah right". But no BS. Two handed resting on my range bag. I thought I'd be lucy to hit the target...
by 2ndovc
Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New aquisition, EBD - no lever
Replies: 14
Views: 1168

Re: OT - New aquisition, EBD - no lever

Nice!!

I like Snowball :lol:


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights
Replies: 13
Views: 1115

Re: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights

I was floored. This little pistol has
been in the family since it was new. My Dad stil has the box
for it.
It's always been around but since OH finally passed a concealed
carry law it's seen some use as it was intended.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 acp
Replies: 43
Views: 3939

Re: 380 acp

An old police officer friend of mine once said about his .25acp back up gun. "if it ever gets down to this ( his .25) he's gonna have 5 or 6 holes in him while i beat the 'snot' out of him." I carry my .25 when I can't hide the 9mm. I had a PPK. Wish I hadn't sold it. Was an excellent shoo...
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wood Work - 94 44Mag before and after
Replies: 28
Views: 1362

Re: Wood Work - 94 44Mag before and after

We'll I'm gonna go against the grain here.

I like the fat forearms. To me ( and this is entirely subjective) but they hold better.

Hope she shoots good anyway Jac!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Colt Bisley 38-40 Flat Top Target
Replies: 23
Views: 2144

Re: OT--Colt Bisley 38-40 Flat Top Target

Go get 'em Dude!!

$600 is about all that old worn out junker is worth!! :D


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Master Old Savage
Replies: 31
Views: 1457

Re: Master Old Savage

This whole thing is not fair.

You have to share with the whole class!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights
Replies: 13
Views: 1115

off to the range w/ The 1886 Lightweights

Have to put up a BIG thank you to this month's enabler. TNbigbore was nice enough to sell me this nifty Winchester / Miroku 1886 ! Finally got to the range to burn up some powder this morning along with my .33 WCF http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/2ndovc/100_4738.jpg Been working on just the r...
by 2ndovc
Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Colt Bisley 38-40 Flat Top Target
Replies: 23
Views: 2144

Re: OT--Colt Bisley 38-40 Flat Top Target

Sweet!

That's a keeper!



jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

Re: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

All good ideas. I won't let myself be drawn into another confrontation with these pukes. I knew better but my tepmer got the better of me this time. I did stop by the PD again this morning. They told me not to go over there any more and call anytime anything is going on. We'll see. Thanks again for ...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pics from Wilmore Wilderness
Replies: 12
Views: 1038

Re: Pics from Wilmore Wilderness

Wonderful photos!

Makes me wonder why I live in Ohio!!


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

Re: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

BlaineG wrote:It's too bad you already showed your hand........I would have bought beer, hung out and made buddies and then......umm, will...never mind.

tried that more than a year ago. didn't work.
just got worse. From boose to drugs. Will have no part of that.



jb
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

Re: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

Good, Now I feel relieved, I have grown kind of fond of you guys here. Just found out today , a co-worker from the place I retired from, drank himself to death, he was 46 years old. I long ago quit counting the friends I have lost to: booze drugs war cops ( not the cops fault, they were doing what ...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this make my butt look big?
Replies: 13
Views: 1077

Re: Does this make my butt look big?

Made me look!

Neat though. Always wanted a nice leather cartridge box for my 450m and 45-70s!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

Re: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

If it was just you, it would be different, if it was me ALONE, I know what I would do. But you have Blondie, the boys, the dogs, they are all depending on you. Be careful, friend. Very right! Once again more level heads prevail. My Dad would have said the same thing! For whatever reason just typing...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.
Replies: 98
Views: 7638

Re: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.

mescalero1 wrote:And I will throw in a hundred bucks for gas.
And another $100 to get you all the way there!

Just do it man! The help is there. Whatever you can't take along you can live without!


jason
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

Re: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

OK. Have come down a few notches. The Cowards next door are hiding. They don't wan't me to call the cops. that will screw up their operation. Just Sucks!!! I didn't have these problems living out in the sticks! Unfortunately I have one of those homes that's not worth what it was a couple years ago. ...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor - Super slip n' slide!
Replies: 17
Views: 1331

Re: OT Humor - Super slip n' slide!

Wow!

Somebody got the math right on that one!

jb
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

Re: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

I know. But right now I want t go to WAR! It's killin' me! I know better but man I'm sure you know what I wan't do! Going back to the PD in the morning. Having a STRONG drink and going upstairs. Locked and loaded. Alarm is on and the Dogs are on it. Just makes me mad that it had to be this way! jb
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!
Replies: 22
Views: 963

OT But what Can I do. Need a little help!

My neighbors are drug dealers. I live in a nice little town and and a darned decent neighborhood but my white trash neighbors are drug dealers! I went to the PD on Monday and was told that "We're on it" but nothing has happened. Came home this evening and the traffic next door was so bad t...
by 2ndovc
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sporting related clothing - On Topic-kinda
Replies: 25
Views: 1565

Re: Sporting related clothing - On Topic-kinda

The first thing that came to mind was a vest. To my mind all the ones out there are either too skimpy a material or too heavy a material, funky colors, and/or without proper pockets with proper pocket material (heavy duty) without proper reinforcement stitching and/or with tails that are too short ...
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sporting related clothing - On Topic-kinda
Replies: 25
Views: 1565

Re: Sporting related clothing - On Topic-kinda

this is my favorite shirt, they are made in macau per the label. sure would like to buy american, try to as much as possible. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21082-cat601757&id=00532279041...
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - anybody listend to Ted Nugent- specifically "Fred Bear"
Replies: 17
Views: 1046

Re: OT - anybody listend to Ted Nugent- specifically "Fred Bear"

Love that song!

Got a couple 5' tall column amps that the neighbors
hate when that song comes on the cd player. :D

"You go up that ridge, I'll go down the swamp"
"We'll get that buck"

Good stuff!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.
Replies: 98
Views: 7638

Re: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.

mescalero1 wrote:2ndovc,
she sounds like an adventurist lass.

She sure is. She's in Singapore now. Her husband is a brilliant kid working for an Austrailian firm
in Singapore. They're hoping to go to Austrialia next.

Those two just can't sit still. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.
Replies: 98
Views: 7638

Re: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.

Joe, pick a nice warm climate, sell out whatever you can, get a serviceable RV you can tow with that Nisson,find a nice monthly rate at a KOA or other campground until you can get your feet on the ground. There is no way in hell you can stay there anymore the way you hate it... Dag Dammmit, Joe, gr...
by 2ndovc
Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 css
Replies: 15
Views: 5410

Re: 1894 css

Gotcha.

Like I said, a little slow today.

I wanted one of those little stainless 16" / laminated buggers
Davidson's put out a couple years ago.


jb 8)