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by pshort
Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Henry - Hickok45 Review....
Replies: 7
Views: 700

1860 Henry - Hickok45 Review....

Howdy, Just ran into this review over at H45, of the BTH 1860 Henry.. (American Model)
(25 min long)
I don't have the engraved model, and I'm not quite as good of a shot as H45....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svmXamQ8HKw

Paul
by pshort
Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Original 44/40
Replies: 22
Views: 1602

Re: Henry Original 44/40

Howdy,
I have had one for awhile... Love it... Shoots well.. Using 8.5 gr Unique, 205 gr RNFP, Starline..

Paul
by pshort
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Winchester in 40-72
Replies: 20
Views: 2834

Re: 1895 Winchester in 40-72

Hey Shrapnel,
Nice rig... While working up loads, just don't forget how you got your nickname......

Thanks for posting,

Paul
by pshort
Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 45/70
Replies: 14
Views: 1758

Re: Henry 45/70

Howdy,
I have a Henry .30-30, .45-70, BB .44 Mag, .44-40 BTH... All very nice and shoot well...
Great wood, good finish, etc...
Oh, one other minor little thing: MADE IN AMERICA.,.......

Paul
by pshort
Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was in YOUR newspaper today?
Replies: 4
Views: 395

Re: What was in YOUR newspaper today?

Can you still get $2.00 pistols in the classified ads? :?


Verified by Jesse James' mother?

I read somewhere that she sold a bunch of them.....

Paul
by pshort
Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now this just looks FUN (even if kind of stupid)...
Replies: 3
Views: 409

Re: Now this just looks FUN (even if kind of stupid)...

Howdy,
I got one of the golf ball launchers awhile back after I found a 5 gal bucket of balls at a garage sale for a couple of bucks.. It's a real riot...

Paul
by pshort
Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question
Replies: 12
Views: 1331

Re: question

Howdy,
When I was a kid, I witnessed my dad get hit by a blue ball of lightning following the water pipes while he was in the basement shower. He survived, but never did that again !!

Paul
by pshort
Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry rifle article on internet
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Re: Henry rifle article on internet

Howdy,
Good rifles ! Nice article, Joe... Thanks....
I have 5 Henrys and have given away a few. If they were junk, I'd have sold them...

Paul
by pshort
Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alert for History buffs TR, FDR, & the rest Roosevelt clan
Replies: 1
Views: 233

Re: Alert for History buffs TR, FDR, & the rest Roosevelt cl

Looks like a seven part series, 2 hrs per.... Should be interesting..

Paul
by pshort
Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, When We Reach TEOTWAWKT......
Replies: 30
Views: 1314

Re: So, When We Reach TEOTWAWKT......

TUBE radios, folks........

Paul
by pshort
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At the cabin and brought my primaries
Replies: 24
Views: 1415

Re: At the cabin and brought my primaries

I assume you have a "Ham" license ? Not that it matters, just another "Ham" here..

KA0IAB

Paul
by pshort
Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The things you see on the 'net
Replies: 22
Views: 1812

Re: The things you see on the 'net

Actually, Kirk, I have misplaced my teeth in the dark !!!

Paul
by pshort
Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Gene Dip & pshort.
Replies: 5
Views: 244

Re: Happy Birthday Gene Dip & pshort.

Thanks all.. 67 today... Went out shooting.... Levers, of course !!!

Paul
by pshort
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have a smile
Replies: 5
Views: 424

Re: Have a smile

"Stuff" happens..........
by pshort
Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli Lighting ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1370

Re: Pedersoli Lighting ?

Bill in Oregon wrote:Avoid the Taurus version.
By all means... Especially the early ones..... Guess how I know?

Paul
by pshort
Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Offhand thread on another forum.
Replies: 33
Views: 2974

Re: Offhand thread on another forum.

Howdy Folks, When I run into a "super shooter", I invite them out to my range to offer them $100 every time they can duplicate their feat. Every time they miss, they pay me $20..... Nobody has taken me up on it.... This offer is only made to the most annoying ! My personal goal is to hit a...
by pshort
Tue May 13, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FYI , Track has brass
Replies: 1
Views: 211

Re: FYI , Track has brass

Howdy,
MidwayUSA also has .44-40 as of a few minutes ago.. (Ordered a box yesterday)
If you Google "MidwayUSA Coupons", you can get free shipping or an equivalent discount..

Paul
by pshort
Mon May 12, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My "Last" List... What would yours look like...?
Replies: 54
Views: 5031

Re: My "Last" List... What would yours look like...?

Howdy,
I'm gettin' up there, but I'm an optimist - I still buy green bananas !!!

Paul
by pshort
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any wannabe .44-40 reloaders out there?
Replies: 22
Views: 2079

Re: Any wannabe .44-40 reloaders out there?

Howdy,
I'm just starting up.... A ways to go yet !!

Paul
by pshort
Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Your Elucidation.................
Replies: 8
Views: 639

Re: For Your Elucidation.................

Howdy,
I connect somewhat to #23.. It does the same thing to people...... (sort of !)

Paul
by pshort
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Varnish(?) on Bbl tube, Need advice...
Replies: 4
Views: 292

Re: Varnish(?) on Bbl tube, Need advice...

Howdy,
Hey, thanks for the tips........

Paul
by pshort
Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Varnish(?) on Bbl tube, Need advice...
Replies: 4
Views: 292

Varnish(?) on Bbl tube, Need advice...

Howdy Folks, I'm cleaning up an old (1908) Model 8 Remington for a friend. While taking apart, I had to tap the forearm loose with a plastic mallet.... It appears to have had varnish leach out of the forearm and "glued" the wood to the bbl housing.. What would y'all recommend to remove the...
by pshort
Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to Order a Just Right Carbine
Replies: 9
Views: 591

Re: Where to Order a Just Right Carbine

Howdy,
The .45 acp is available in glock or 1911 configuration....

Paul
by pshort
Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We Had To Cancel The Easter Egg Hunt This Year
Replies: 14
Views: 1590

Re: We Had To Cancel The Easter Egg Hunt This Year

OK to cancel, I don't remember where I hide 'em anymore anyway !!!!

Paul
by pshort
Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fort Hood again....
Replies: 8
Views: 1236

Fort Hood again....

Another shooting, not much for details yet....
Constant coverage on Foxnews....

Paul
by pshort
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Look At The New To Me S&W 625-3
Replies: 62
Views: 4605

Re: A Little Look At Things To Come Later This Week

Looks like the rubber bushing between an electric motor and a water pump....
Is your basement flooded Blaine?

Paul
by pshort
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory
Replies: 18
Views: 2146

Re: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory

Yes, I was thinking "Gibson" while reading it.....
That would be something if they did a no-knock and killed folks while confiscating the wood from a Henry !!!!

Paul
by pshort
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory
Replies: 18
Views: 2146

Re: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory

You really got me on that one ! Glad it's an April thing.......

Paul
by pshort
Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talk about leverguns......WOW!
Replies: 14
Views: 2024

Re: Talk about leverguns......WOW!

Howdy,
My name is Paul, I'm addicted to junk...... Awwww, it doesn't work !!!


Paul
by pshort
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbits eye view!
Replies: 19
Views: 1498

Re: Rabbits eye view!

Hey, It made me run!!!!

Paul
by pshort
Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout
Replies: 29
Views: 4260

Re: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout

You got it, Doc.. That's the ones I picked up.. Excellent mags...

Paul
by pshort
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
Replies: 167
Views: 21827

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

Howdy,
Being more realistic, I really like my Marlin 336Y.. Handiest rifle I've ever had...

Paul
by pshort
Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout
Replies: 29
Views: 4260

Re: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout

Howdy, I thought the original mags were a bit too long, so after some research, I got some Ruger plastic mags. They work fine as long as you keep the dust covers on the loaded mags. The lips tend to spread if they sit around loaded too long.. What I found and really like are the steel mags that are ...
by pshort
Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout
Replies: 29
Views: 4260

Re: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout

Howdy again,
It just happens that I replaced my original trigger return spring with a PFS LC6, available from

http://WWW.erniethegunsmith.com ..

The hunter lightweight trigger spring for the LC6 Hawkeye is the one I got...
Works perfectly for me, YMMV...

Paul
by pshort
Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout
Replies: 29
Views: 4260

Re: Bought a Ruger Gunsite Scout

Howdy, Nice rifle... Here's a thread protector from Brownells: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/muzzle-parts/thread-protectors/ar-15-m16-thread-protector-prod27073.aspx It's the bottom one, 296-000-105WB. (Don't install it like the reviewer did!) I have one of these for my GSR... Paul
by pshort
Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caught this one around.....
Replies: 13
Views: 1088

Re: Caught this one around.....

Good one, Nath... Your posts are fun to see..... Thanks..

Paul
by pshort
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New "shorty " Marlin
Replies: 23
Views: 1934

Re: New "shorty " Marlin

Howdy,
I have one of these with the older wood.. Love it! Shoots well, handy size.....

Paul
by pshort
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry of a j-frame for ccw
Replies: 46
Views: 4354

Re: Carry of a j-frame for ccw

Howdy,
I carry a S&W 637 in a pocket holster... Nobody has ever noticed it. Light enough to always carry.
.38 +p... Hopefully it'll work good if I need it!

Paul
by pshort
Tue Feb 04, 2014 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were to own one 30-06
Replies: 73
Views: 5381

Re: If you were to own one 30-06

Howdy,
The '03-A3 works for me....

Paul
by pshort
Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1911, 22 LR
Replies: 13
Views: 2289

Re: Browning 1911, 22 LR

Howdy,
I have one here.. I like it!.. I even picked up one of the Browning "military" flap holsters to go with it..

Paul
by pshort
Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Book: Metallic Cartridge Handloading
Replies: 35
Views: 2249

Re: New Book: Metallic Cartridge Handloading

I have a copy.. Very good book.....
I'm watching my mail box for my prize !!!!
Thanks Tutt........

Paul
by pshort
Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Book: Metallic Cartridge Handloading
Replies: 35
Views: 2249

Re: New Book: Metallic Cartridge Reloading

Fireball guy = Cowboy Tutt ?

Paul
by pshort
Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: article ..... new Winchester 1873 levergun in .357 Magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 1948

Re: article ..... new Winchester 1873 levergun in .357 Magnu

Howdy Folks,
I picked up one of these recently.. Excellent quality, shoots well, no goofy safeties..
I had a nice Uberti, but sold it.. Also have a NKJ '92 in .357.. I reckon 2 is enough..
I've been cutting back on calibers a bit lately.. (Partial success!)

Get one, you'll like it!

Paul
by pshort
Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild West Alaska TV Program
Replies: 8
Views: 1192

Wild West Alaska TV Program

Howdy,
For anyone interested and missed the announcement, another new season starts up tonite at 8:00 CST on the Animal Planet Channel....

Paul
by pshort
Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens model 520 shotgun
Replies: 5
Views: 366

Re: Stevens model 520 shotgun

Hi, I have one here from about 1908.. Seems like a good rig.. It's been reblued, looks nice.. Mine's a 12 ga.. If nice condition, price seems reasonable with included shipping.... BTW, MidwayUSA has firing pins... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/433742/glend-arms-firing-pin-stevens-520-620 I bought...
by pshort
Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a New "Gun" for Christmas!
Replies: 14
Views: 1384

Re: Got a New "Gun" for Christmas!

I suppose one would get expelled from school if you brought an egg sandwich with an "assault egg" inside !

(Nice rig!)

Paul
by pshort
Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good sign perhaps
Replies: 20
Views: 1140

Re: A good sign perhaps

Howdy,
At the local Wally world, there is (was) some Federal lightning in stock.. I think it was 2.47/box.
I didn't get any 'cause I didn't need any. First time I'd actually seen any there for several months..

Paul
by pshort
Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So what did you guys buy for yourselves for Christmas?
Replies: 63
Views: 4629

Re: So what did you guys buy for yourselves for Christmas?

LNIB Browning 1886, .45-70... Found it at the Brainerd MN gunshow last weekend...

Paul
by pshort
Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inexpensive Bore scope?
Replies: 7
Views: 1141

Re: Inexpensive Bore scope?

Hey Griff,
Thais is probably the one.. I'm probably the guy you were speaking of....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Supereyes-10X-U ... 4cff30a5ac

Paul
by pshort
Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No more gun purchases!
Replies: 21
Views: 1272

Re: No more gun purchases!

Good one, Mike............... I almost, sorta, kind of, not really believe ya !!!!!!

Paul