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by Tycer
Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking Down and Making Up . . .
Replies: 1
Views: 155

Re: Breaking Down and Making Up . . .

Ahh. That’s awesome.
by Tycer
Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK ... I had to do it ..... (.22 combo)
Replies: 16
Views: 588

Re: OK ... I had to do it ..... (.22 combo)

Nancy’s Taurus Model 62LA
And the 617 10 shot she gave me on our 10th anniversary. “When I saw you, I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew. W. S.”
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by Tycer
Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 cal combos
Replies: 15
Views: 512

Re: 32 cal combos

Sixgun wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:26 pm Not bad Tycer….ALL hard to get guns! You’re “in” bro.

Only thing I could come up with is a first model Colt Lightning made in 1886 and a Smith Hand Ejector made in 1906. Im sure there’s more but these were at the front.

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🤩 wow
by Tycer
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Wildcat Project for my 1886 450 2.44"
Replies: 34
Views: 2394

Re: New Wildcat Project for my 1886 450 2.44"

Fun thread to follow!
by Tycer
Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 cal combos
Replies: 15
Views: 512

32 cal combos

Okay I’ll play.
Browning 53 32-20
Rem Model 25 32-20
Ruger Buckeye 32-20
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by Tycer
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safelite Glass Co warning.
Replies: 2
Views: 227

Safelite Glass Co warning.

Apparently it’s SNAFU at Safelite to send away vehicles with forward facing cameras if there are any stored codes. The parent company will not allow the shops to work on them. They give no notice of this until they send you away. My local Honda dealership says they get hundreds of calls from upset f...
by Tycer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
Replies: 20
Views: 892

Re: Hi-Lux Scopes

Bryan Austin wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:39 pm If I can get better,
Your eyes?
by Tycer
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Nod to My Wife
Replies: 15
Views: 528

Re: A Nod to My Wife

Happy anniversary!
by Tycer
Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here cast buckshot?
Replies: 11
Views: 585

Re: Does anyone here cast buckshot?

Ohh. Nice. #4 Buck is a very effective home defense load in any gauge.
by Tycer
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy
Replies: 17
Views: 556

Re: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy

Happy birthday Pitchy. I hope this next year’s awesome for you and yours.
by Tycer
Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
Replies: 14
Views: 650

Re: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?

I had a buttpad go bad. Don’t remember the brand. Either Kickeze or limbsaver. It was a bad batch of pads and they replaced it.
by Tycer
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1423

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers up. PM sent.
by Tycer
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

[ That's one reason we don't fly anymore! I hated having to pack my pocket knife in my baggage before a flight, and then not have it. Of course I can't pack my carry gun either, so that's equally annoying. Nancy’s newest suitcase has a pocket for a portable battery right on top. I slip my knife in ...
by Tycer
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A practical firearms 'drill' that uses no ammunition up...
Replies: 4
Views: 181

Re: A practical firearms 'drill' that uses no ammunition up...

JimT wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:02 am Thank you and GOOD FOR YOU! We all must do this more!
Ditto
by Tycer
Tue Aug 01, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another knife topic
Replies: 13
Views: 373

Re: another knife topic

Love this!
by Tycer
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

I have been carrying pocket knifes daily since I was probably 9 or 10 years old, even in Grade school, around 1970- 71. It was common back then. We even played "Stretch" and other games with them at recess. I used to carry an old Barlow and those cheap knifes you could win at the Carnival...
by Tycer
Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
Replies: 20
Views: 892

Re: Hi-Lux Scopes

I have the M73G4 on my Remington Model 25. It came with a WWII era that was toast and the Malcolm 2.5x is a spitting image and has great clarity nice crosshairs. It’s a 3/4” tube so light transmission is not comparable to my modern glass but I like it.
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by Tycer
Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
Replies: 33
Views: 993

Re: Lockback Pocket Knife

I’m kind of a steel snob. The Moore’s use mostly 1095 carbon steel. It’s an old steel and takes a good edge but doesn’t retain it as well as modern steels. It also rusts without care. I’ve moved through all the fancy newer steels but have gone backwards to 154cm. I used to really like S30V but it i...
by Tycer
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Replies: 21
Views: 788

Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed

Aw geez Gunny. Feck.
Comfrey
Check out SCENAR and the DENAS PCM 6 for rehab.
Get back to right brother. Heal well.
by Tycer
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lockback Pocket Knife
Replies: 33
Views: 993

Re: Lockback Pocket Knife

I’m kind of a steel snob. The Moore’s use mostly 1095 carbon steel. It’s an old steel and takes a good edge but doesn’t retain it as well as modern steels. It also rusts without care. I’ve moved through all the fancy newer steels but have gone backwards to 154cm. I used to really like S30V but it is...
by Tycer
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
Replies: 9
Views: 870

Re: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind

Following up on the posting about these "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" in the classified section, as they're not available to buy since Wind's passing (RIP), I'd noted over there that a marine supply store or Chandlery could be a good source for some parts needed to make your own set. Well it...
by Tycer
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
Replies: 21
Views: 2017

Re: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??

Blaine wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:46 pm Federal 180 grain hard cast.
This
by Tycer
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very Interesting Case at SCOTUS
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: Very Interesting Case at SCOTUS

Thanks Steve!
by Tycer
Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2727

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

The M-4 puts the AK to shame unless your house clearing…… I personally can’t make that claim as a blanket claim. Inside 250 the AK is a better stopper. Accuracy is plenty good in a well-built one. Outside of 250 the flatter shooting 556 wins. Mag changes are about the same and as far as robustness ...
by Tycer
Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2727

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

I’m with you too.
IMO there’s a place for a semi automatic box fed center fire rifle in every household. M4, BAR, AK, M14…
by Tycer
Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Find at the Range
Replies: 15
Views: 523

Re: Great Find at the Range

Excellent!
by Tycer
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airlines and ammo?
Replies: 4
Views: 281

Airlines and ammo?

Is primed brass viewed as the same as loaded ammunition in checked baggage?
by Tycer
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big tree went down….sell the wood?
Replies: 11
Views: 464

Re: Big tree went down….sell the wood?

I suppose it’s time to buy that sawmill you wanted a decade or so ago.
by Tycer
Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 38 Special/357 Magnum
Replies: 42
Views: 1201

Re: Rossi 38 Special/357 Magnum

bcraig wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:39 pm [

Thanks
Wait. You need to buy Steve’s CD and ejector spring. Www.stevesgunz.com
by Tycer
Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 38 Special/357 Magnum
Replies: 42
Views: 1201

Re: Rossi 38 Special/357 Magnum

[ I was not quite sure what you meant in your article abpout de-tensioning the loading Gate spring,whether you meant removing the Loading gate and bending it or just Depressing the Loading gate repeatedly to give it a set? Also the gun will feed some 357 Magnum semi wadcutters I loaded back in my t...
by Tycer
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope
Replies: 14
Views: 495

Re: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope

Really nice setup and good shooting!
Have you ever separated your LR ammo into batches by weight? I have some Aquila Gold Rifle Match that seems to benefit from that.
by Tycer
Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Matador, TX tornado
Replies: 6
Views: 187

Re: Matador, TX tornado

God bless y’all. El Niño is back.
by Tycer
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tucker Carlson on UFOs & JFK...
Replies: 7
Views: 354

Re: Tucker Carlson on UFOs

Alien 1: Can we land yet?
Alien 2: No. They’re not ready. They think that eating bugs will change the weather.
by Tycer
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today
Replies: 34
Views: 1190

Re: Today

:mrgreen:
by Tycer
Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 handguns
Replies: 44
Views: 1408

Re: .22 handguns

When I first shot a Ruger 22/45 MkII I was smitten. I bought it right then and there for my daughter. Than one for me.
I pined for a ten shot K22 and eventually got it.
Nirvana.
by Tycer
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Replies: 24
Views: 940

Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?

My answer is still the same as before: No. Not the bore. Black powder excepted.
https://levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=16222
I still miss Junior
by Tycer
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: K frame .22s
Replies: 29
Views: 911

Re: K frame .22s

Wanted one for years. Got one from Nancy for our 10th wedding anniversary. I love it.
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by Tycer
Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canada smoke
Replies: 11
Views: 444

Re: Canada smoke

It's thick here in western NC yesterday and today.
by Tycer
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 873

Re: 41 years

Nice!
by Tycer
Wed May 24, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frankly, I am puzzled
Replies: 23
Views: 1046

Re: Frankly, I am puzzled

Would using powders on the faster end of the load data reduce flame cutting a lead projectile?
by Tycer
Fri May 19, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 834

Re: watch your six gentlemen

——- Post traumatic stress is what you are experiencing. It’s normal and everyone manifests it differently. Going over the event in detail over and over might help you desensitize your mind. If you don’t pass through this in short order I suggest you find a counselor who has dealt with LE or militar...
by Tycer
Fri May 19, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
Replies: 15
Views: 883

Re: I'm free .... sort of.

Great news! Goin’ mobile!
by Tycer
Fri May 19, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
Replies: 15
Views: 883

Re: I'm free .... sort of.

Waffles are okay. But French toast smothered in butter and coated in powdered sugar are my all time favorite breakfast food. I love French toast. Challah bread makes great French toast. I make my own mix for waffles. It’s a recipe I got from my mother. It’s unlike any recipe you would find at any r...
by Tycer
Wed May 17, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Answered prayers
Replies: 27
Views: 991

Re: Answered prayers

Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 11:15 am Scott, it is simple. God made sure she married her angel. That's the kind of stuff He does. 8)
This.
Y’all sure are a handsome couple.
by Tycer
Tue May 16, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vein procedure
Replies: 20
Views: 678

Re: Vein procedure

Good news!
by Tycer
Mon May 15, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 1022.
Replies: 10
Views: 459

Re: The 1022.

Thanks for this. My 10/22s favorite ammo is subsonic and unless she’s clean and wet she’ll misbehave occasionally. I’ll use your idea of adjusting the radius.
by Tycer
Sun May 14, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out with the 94.
Replies: 8
Views: 461

Re: Out with the 94.

Great post.
by Tycer
Fri May 12, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Wood Milk' - pretty funny humor...
Replies: 9
Views: 513

Re: 'Wood Milk' - pretty funny humor...

Excellent
by Tycer
Fri May 12, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 834

Re: watch your six gentlemen

I took an NAEMT TECC at SOARescue and it was fantastic. I’m going to reup this fall.
This is the kit I have in both vehicles along with bright orange tourniquets.
https://shop.soarescue.com/products/the-medmag-mount-m3