CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 444SS with 6x Leupold
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 39 Mountie with 4x Nikon
SHOTGUN: Browning BPS 10 Gauge
HANDGUN: Colt Delta Elite 1911 10mm
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- Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE 4-GUN BATTERY
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9253
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Another caliber obsession in my head: .260 Rem
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2468
Re: OT-Another caliber obsession in my head: .260 Rem
I got a Rem 700 BDL in .260 the first year they hit the market, around '94 or '95, if I recollect. I was looking to downsize my deer rifle from 30/06 to a 250 Savage or a 257 Roberts just to be different from all my 270 Winchester fanatic friends. I have a Leupold 6x42 mounted on it and have handloa...
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Fastest Gunslinger!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2218
Re: OT -- Fastest Gunslinger!!
It ain't braggin' if you can do it.
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The real Rube Burrows Hevily updated with lever pics 5/1/11
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7317
Re: The real Rube Burrows
In the book "The Life and Confession of the Noted Outlaw James Copeland", is a description of one of the Gangs favorite weapons; the slung shot. This was a lead ball with a hole drilled in the center and attached to the assassin's wrist with a short leather cord. The killer would hold the ...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Follow Me" Major Richard Winters RIP
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3312
Re: "Follow Me" Major Richard Winters RIP
Currahee! Major Winters.
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The real Rube Burrows Hevily updated with lever pics 5/1/11
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7317
Re: The real Rube Burrows
I love history, especially local stories. Another notorius outlaw gang in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana was the James Copeland & Gale Wages Clan. They burnt down county courthouses and part of the city of Mobile, Alabama.
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A group of armed men. Old photo. Added information!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3174
Re: A group of armed men. Old photo. Added information!
Wonder where that Luger is today?
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A group of armed men. Old photo. Added information!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3174
Re: A group of armed men. Old photo. Wow!
I can't be sure, but it looks like the slim feller on the extreme right is holding some kind of semi-auto pistol. He's standing a little apart, like he wanted his pistol to be seen.
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".
- Replies: 101
- Views: 13856
Re: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".
Better yet, try a pint of double-rectified Genuine BustHead and two corn dodgers and call Chin-Lee in the morning!I think you need to have a little white lightning...to kill that flu bug you have...
- Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT; Signature Lines
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3774
Re: Way OT; Signature Lines
Mine is taken from the book "The Forgotten Soldier", by Guy Sajer. His is the story of a half german half french teenager that served in the German army in WW2. From the inavasion of Russia in 1941 until he surrendered to the Allies in 1945, he tells the story of serving in the army that w...
- Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: “The Fine Line” Am I feeding or baiting?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1828
Re: “The Fine Line” Am I feeding or baiting?
Hawks and Owls are one thing....now if it was a cat...well, I might have to step in and provide covering fire for the lil'birdies.
- Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price ckeck on a Marlin 39-A"Mountie".......??? UPDATED
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1682
Re: Price ckeck on a Marlin 39-A"Mountie".......??? UPDATED
Merry Christmas indeed! You must have been good all year to find a deal like this.
- Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wilderness guns?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7480
Re: Wilderness guns?
I live so far back in the woods, we have to wipe owl she-it off the clock to see what time it is. My wilderness gun is a 5 1/2" barreled Ruger SBH in 44Mag carried in a crossdraw holster. My other accoutrements carried in the boonies are snake-leggins and a machete.
- Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting lever gun thread over on TRF
- Replies: 6
- Views: 927
Re: Interesting lever gun thread over on TRF
Nice rifle. Now if it only came in stainless steel.
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's almost Christmas, time for the letters to Santa
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2942
Re: It's almost Christmas, time for the letters to Santa
I been good, real real good all year. I want an early production Winchester Model 92 in 25-20.
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perfect Quick Breakfast
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4202
Re: Perfect Quick Breakfast
A slice of cold pizza and a couple of beers.
"Breakfast of Champions!!"
"Breakfast of Champions!!"
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: It's HOT here ....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1597
Re: OT: It's HOT here ....
Here in the Pine Belt it's a little cooler than the last couple of days. Right now at 1424 it's 96 degrees with 58% humidity with a heat index of 114.
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2124
Re: Slightly OT - BEST quick Sunday Breakfast
Breakfast just ain't breakfast without some hot buttered grits. Add a side of bacon or venison/pork sausage, fried eggs, cathead biscuits and cane syrup. Then wash it down with some strong black coffee made in the old stainless steel percolator. Carpe Diem!
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy 4th of July!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1956
Re: Happy 4th of July!
No disrepect intended, but the holiday is Independence Day, not 4th of July. So happy Independence Day y'all!
Down here we also remember Gettysburg and Vicksburg on July 4.
Down here we also remember Gettysburg and Vicksburg on July 4.
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-1911 Carry
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2255
Re: OT-1911 Carry
I use a Comp-Tac Infidel with belt clip carried on my strong side and their clip-on single mag pouch weakside. Comp-Tac has excellent customer service too.
http://www.comp-tac.com/
http://www.comp-tac.com/
- Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When It Rains, It Pours
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1567
Re: When It Rains, It Pours
What is this foreign freak show called soccer all about any way?
I wish your son a speedy recovery.
I wish your son a speedy recovery.
- Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-RCBS customer service.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 903
Re: OT-RCBS customer service.
+1 for excellent customer service from RCBS!
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RE: Sixgunner/Levergunner Family Cookbook
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1393
Re: RE: Sixgunner/Levergunner Family Cookbook
Doc, I got into dutch oven cooking after reading about the "Sixgunner Biscuits" years ago. Now I have 3 camp dutch ovens, 1 domed lid oven for hanging over a fire and a plethora of skillets. Will the cookbook include a Dutch Oven or Cast Iron section?
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "what would you pick" thread...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3476
Re: Another "what would you pick" thread...
For my handgun; a LeMat revolver chambered for .41 Magnum and 20 gauge, or a Broomhandle Mauser in 45acp. I can't decide.
For my rifle, it would be a Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington.
My "new production" shotgun would be the Winchester Model 12 in 12 gauge.
For my rifle, it would be a Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington.
My "new production" shotgun would be the Winchester Model 12 in 12 gauge.
- Wed May 05, 2010 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Nicknames
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1787
Re: OT - Nicknames
"Potato Digger"
"Ma Deuce"
"Burp Gun"
"Tommy Gun"
Then you got your "Thumb Busters" and "Smoke Wagons" and "Punkin Heavers".
"Ma Deuce"
"Burp Gun"
"Tommy Gun"
Then you got your "Thumb Busters" and "Smoke Wagons" and "Punkin Heavers".
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38/357 Snake shot handloads?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4984
Re: 38/357 Snake shot handloads?
I use the SnakeStopper load like on Mr. Jeff's gunblast.com. For 38/357 loads, I use a 000 Buckshot pellet seated over #8 birdshot with a paper over-powder wad, and a few grains of Red Dot. Very deadly out to 30'. In the 44SPL/44Mag,I use a .440 lead ball seated over #8's. These loads are as much fu...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.T.Rat Terriers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4652
Re: O.T.Rat Terriers
Years ago, I hunted in the river swamp with Mr. Lamar. He was a Korean War vet and kept a pack of Rat Terriers that would run deer. In my mind's eye, I can still see that liitle old man rattling down a pigtrail of a dirt road in "The Yellowjacket" (his old Chevy truck) with four or five Ra...
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O.T.Rat Terriers
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4652
Re: O.T.Rat Terriers
We have had Rat Terriers all my life. They are by far my favorite breed, smart, fast and gritty. So here's the names of my friends who have passed on: Mantou, ZKiller, Porkchop, Ol' Jack, Cricket and Bullet. I have a 1/2 Rat Terrier 1/2 Jack Russell named Emma Pearl that is watching me type this. Ge...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Warning; Long post. "Son of the South"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2323
Re: Warning; Long post. "Son of the South"
What this thread needs is a theme song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4s0nzsU1Wg
11th generation American here. American by Birth Southern by the Grace of God.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4s0nzsU1Wg
11th generation American here. American by Birth Southern by the Grace of God.
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Strange old photo of three cow boys from Kansas?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5944
Re: OT- Strange old photo of three cow boys from Kansas?
Them aint no cowboys. More like sheep wranglers come to town after a long winter on Brokeback Mountain. Definately from Kansas, though.....
- Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
- Replies: 219
- Views: 32120
Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Someone who has been in the news lately....Elin Nordegren
What is wrong with Tiger??
And I hear Russia is full of these running wild...
What is wrong with Tiger??
And I hear Russia is full of these running wild...
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 500 S&W Magnum Handi rifle
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3173
Re: 500 S&W Magnum Handi rifle
In my Handi500, I've used Sierra 400gr JFP's with H110 to kill two whitetails at ranges of 80 to 100 yds. Knockdown power is phenomenal. This year, I've worked up a load using the Hornady FTX 300gr and Lil'Gun. I have not killed a deer with this load, but we still have 3 weeks of deer seasn left. I ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Chamber Adapters
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1938
Re: OT: Chamber Adapters
Thanks for the information. I will nix the chamber adapter idea and try the "cat-sneeze" approach. I have some .30cal Lasercast 170gr flat points that i use in 30/30 loads. TumbleweedsII, could you post some 30'06 cat-sneeze recipes or pm me?
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Chamber Adapters
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1938
OT: Chamber Adapters
Walking out of the woods from the deer stand, I have walked right up close to several big ol fat rabbits. I was thinking about getting a chamber insert for a 30.06, say one in 32 H&R Mag. I would be able to shoot 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long and 32Mag out of my bolt gun. I could pop a rabbit and ...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Charter Arms BullDog
- Replies: 87
- Views: 16807
Re: Charter Arms BullDog
The 44 Bulldog I had was a newer model. The finish was not as slick as a S&W, but that thing would shoot! At 15 yards, I could put all five 240gr SWCs into one ragged hole.
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks / Fill your hands!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1195
Re: Thanks / Fill your hands!
It's a rat writ, writ for a rat......
Who will play Rooster's "father" Chen Lee?
Will General Sterling Price have a cameo appearance?
I wish I had shot of that "double-rectified genuine bust-head" and some corn dodgers!
Who will play Rooster's "father" Chen Lee?
Will General Sterling Price have a cameo appearance?
I wish I had shot of that "double-rectified genuine bust-head" and some corn dodgers!
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - New Years Day Food Traditions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1215
Re: OT - New Years Day Food Traditions
black-eyed peas for luck
steamed cabbage for money
smoked ham cause its good
thats the way we was raised
steamed cabbage for money
smoked ham cause its good
thats the way we was raised
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best value in a quality low power scope?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1786
Re: Best value in a quality low power scope?
Burris Fullfield II Rifle Scope 2-7x 35mm 3P#4 Reticle
MidwayUSA has 'em for $189.00. I have one on a 1894SS and I am very impressed with this scope.
MidwayUSA has 'em for $189.00. I have one on a 1894SS and I am very impressed with this scope.
- Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No Modern Camo?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4281
Re: No Modern Camo?
I mix and match camo, most often a mossy oak or realtree shirt and woodland bdu pants. It is seldom cold enough for a coat around here. I wear a blaze orange vest and hat nowadays. I never wear Carhardtt brown in the woods though. I don't want some gomer looking at me through his scope. I never unde...
- Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If Christmas had a flavor.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1253
Re: If Christmas had a flavor.
Grits, scrambled eggs, sausage, gravy, cane syrup and cathead biscuits at Mama's house.
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The year is almost over, What have you have done this year?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 7857
Re: The year is almost over, What have you have done this year?
Spent a week in the Smokey Mountains with family and friends. Built a 1 acre farm pond and had a free-flowing artesian well dug to feed it. Finally went to the dentist for a checkup (it had been 12 years since my last one). :roll: and Thanked the Good Lord every morning and every night for my family...
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-What's on your "short list"?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3506
Re: OT-What's on your "short list"?
I hope Sandy Claws is readin' this.
1. SXS in .410
2. S&W 29 with 4" barrel.
3. Marlin levergun in .500 S&W Magnum.
1. SXS in .410
2. S&W 29 with 4" barrel.
3. Marlin levergun in .500 S&W Magnum.
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite Mid-Power Level .44 Mag Loads
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2916
Re: Favorite Mid-Power Level .44 Mag Loads
Mine is 12gr of Blue Dot and a 240gr Hornady LSWHP. Out of 5 1/2" barreled SBH, this load is very accurate, low recoiling and not so loud as to bust your ears if if you have to fire without earplugs.
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL: a perplexing question--ANSWER GIVEN
- Replies: 81
- Views: 5957
Re: POLL: a perplexing question
Breakfast
Dinner
Supper
Lunch is served to young'uns on a tray at school.
Call me any name you please, just don't call me late fer supper!
Dinner
Supper
Lunch is served to young'uns on a tray at school.
Call me any name you please, just don't call me late fer supper!
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -@#$%^&*()(**&^^%$$#@!ing Armadillos!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2852
Re: OT -@#$%^&*()(**&^^%$$#@!ing Armadillos!!!
Go medieval on them varmints..
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Front Shoulders..."
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1767
Re: "Front Shoulders..."
Threads like this give me a mybrain headache.
Don't forget to pray for the starving pigmeats in New Guinea.
A coworker was giving me his recipe for something and he said "add plenty of Farmer's Arm cheese:. I lost it when I realized he meant Parmesan!
Don't forget to pray for the starving pigmeats in New Guinea.
A coworker was giving me his recipe for something and he said "add plenty of Farmer's Arm cheese:. I lost it when I realized he meant Parmesan!
- Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not to be sacrilegious....If you HAD to scope a lever gun?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7194
Re: Not to be sacrilegious....If you HAD to scope a lever gun?
I just put a Burris Fullfield II 2-7x 35mm 3P#4 Reticle on a Marlin 1894SS. I am very impressed with the clarity of this scope. 1" groups at 100yds with 270gr Speer Gold Dots and near maximum charge of H110.
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--My Redwing Died
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2458
Re: OT--My Redwing Died
I switched from Red Wings to Chippewa boots several years ago. I wear pull-on Chippewa Arroyos everday for work and Chippewa lace-up Loggers for hunting, firewood gathering etc. http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/JustinBrands/CBC_29470_R?$CBC_grid$&crop=100,400,2000,3200 http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/i...
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last Ride For An Old Cowboy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2479
Re: Last Ride For An Old Cowboy
Thanks for the story. Sort'a tuned up my heartstrings.
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage Winchester Add. Poster (hot;-) updated/pics.
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6607
Re: Vintage Winchester Add. Poster (hot;-)
Theres something missing in this ad!