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by LeverBob
Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday..rbertalotto, Gobblerforge & mklwhite.
Replies: 18
Views: 1297

Re: Happy Birthday..rbertalotto, Gobblerforge & mklwhite.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARDS...AND A REAL LONG TRAIL AHEAD FOR Y'ALL!!! :D

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your best 45 colt loads
Replies: 158
Views: 29757

Re: your best 45 colt loads

Gents? When I first logged into this board 10 yrs ago,I asked about the Uberti '73 pistol & rifle and was told by most users then to use nothing hotter than a factory load. Evan Uberti said that!. Guess you all know more than the manufacturer. I know I won't come here for RELIABLE INFO again. g...
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your best 45 colt loads
Replies: 158
Views: 29757

Re: your best 45 colt loads

10.5 grs. Unique, CCI primer & #454424 Lyman 260 gr. bullet: oven heat treated. Clocks about 1050fps. This load will shoot through a big mullie end to end & sail away down the valley. I use this utility/all around load in my Ruger Blackhawk. (Since I already have a .45 Colt, I don't need ano...
by LeverBob
Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my daughter to the range on Saturday (photo)
Replies: 30
Views: 2955

Re: Took my daughter to the range on Saturday (photo)

Pard...it does not get any better than that! :wink:

Enjoy!

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: prayers for my mom
Replies: 37
Views: 2941

Re: prayers for my mom

Knee mail up Pard...

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.
Replies: 12
Views: 1533

Re: Happy Birthday fordwannabe.

Happy birthday you old whippersnapper...glad your here & posting. Like them just fine! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Load Update!
Replies: 5
Views: 764

Re: 303 Load Update!

Pard...sounds like a winner to me. I will be very interested in your results after the trip...with corresponding pics as well.

Best to you...

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security Six Grips
Replies: 7
Views: 1122

Re: Security Six Grips

Rusty....bought mine (SS, 4") new in SLC in early 85'. Been my constant companion 24/7 since then...never let me down.

Always wanted some woodtarget grips like a Smith. Now I have some! :)

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday TX50Cal
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: Happy Birthday TX50Cal

Best to you Pard on your birthday....hope you have many more pard! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Brit load questions ....
Replies: 15
Views: 2320

Re: 303 Brit load questions ....

It's a personal favorite of mine since Pap gave me my first No.5 in 19 and 62. Won't be without my No.4MK1*.

Best to you CB,

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new snubbie!
Replies: 21
Views: 2137

Re: Got a new snubbie!

Come-on 86r...give up the pics Pard.

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Brit load questions ....
Replies: 15
Views: 2320

Re: 303 Brit load questions ....

Canuck...would you please elaborate on "the Alberta war in the bush"? Never heard of it & would like to know about it.

Please start a new thread as I wouldn't want to usurp this one...thanks much.

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We have a Newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 1541

Re: We have a Newbie

Glad you made it! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security Six Grips
Replies: 7
Views: 1122

Re: Security Six Grips

Thanks for the tip Pard...just ordered a set for my sec. six. Cost + shipping is $16.01. Good deal! :D

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for an index for AmericanRifleman
Replies: 3
Views: 599

Re: Looking for an index for AmericanRifleman

2571 wrote:Trying to locate an index so I can research my Arisaka in the 25 years of Amer. Rifleman.

Does a definitive index online exist?

tia
Pard...I do believe that the NRA has such an index available on line. If I'm wrong, then give them a call, they will help you out.

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Brit load questions ....
Replies: 15
Views: 2320

Re: 303 Brit load questions ....

Not sure if you know about Steve Regwell & his site: .303british.com. Have had much communication with him about the .303 & recommend him highly. He's a super guy.... His site has about the most info on the cartirdge & rifle that you can find on the web. Oh, by the way....his books are t...
by LeverBob
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Rodeo Kid
Replies: 7
Views: 617

Re: Happy Birthday Rodeo Kid

I was trying to come up with a poem for you to suit the little pups, but just don't have it in me right now Pard. :oops:

So...here's to the the Kid...a very happy birthday pard & a whole lot more.... :wink: :wink: :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Friends Call Me Ji.
Replies: 18
Views: 1783

Re: Happy Birthday Friends Call Me Ji.

Happy Birthday JI...and many, many more Pard. :D

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday papabear
Replies: 13
Views: 887

Re: Happy Birthday papabear

Only a whip tough, ornery, grizzled old pizzle draggin' coot like you could survive so long..............glad you're sitll kickin' it Pard! :mrgreen:

Happy birthday & many more if'n the Lord says O.K.

LB
by LeverBob
Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restarting into casting?
Replies: 23
Views: 3240

Re: Restarting into casting?

MH...glad to here you're returning to the casting bench. It's a most rewarding avocation, believe me. You're wise to start small & work your way up again. Shows wisdom in my book. The boys here are all good guys to ride the river with, battle buddies too. Well...get on with it pard! :wink: :wink...
by LeverBob
Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Is That ONE Firearm.....??
Replies: 50
Views: 4337

Re: What Is That ONE Firearm.....??

Only one...... It would be my 1946 MDL. 70 Std. grade in 30Govt.06...#61xxx. That rifle has over 500+ head of big game logged since my father-in-law purchased it new in the fall of '46.........I inherited it when he passed in 19 and 73. It instantly became my No.1 the first time I picked it up. It w...
by LeverBob
Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY cnjarvis.
Replies: 5
Views: 598

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY cnjarvis.

Happy birthday Pard...hope you have many, many more! :D

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don Mcdowell, LeverBob, Ridgerunner & bcraig.
Replies: 10
Views: 951

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don Mcdowell, LeverBob, Ridgerunner & bcraig.

Thanks much Pards...I'd ride the river with any of you... :D :D :D

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?
Replies: 150
Views: 14719

Re: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?

2571 wrote:
LeverBob wrote:How in tarnation did Blaine get a picture of the first lady? :shock: :shock: :shock:

LB
Grow up.
Same to you sonny... :x

I'm outta here...

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wow - I got me a ribbon!
Replies: 26
Views: 1845

Re: Wow - I got me a ribbon!

Well pack my britches with straw & set it afire...I'm sure proud of you young man....will be watching the awards this year to see your smiling face.

Well Done! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?
Replies: 150
Views: 14719

Re: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?

How in tarnation did Blaine get a picture of the first lady? :shock: :shock: :shock:

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrical house heaters
Replies: 10
Views: 1597

Re: Electrical house heaters

I can't thank you Pards enough for the definition. If it would cost $8.00 per day, that equates to $240. per mo. A cord of wood from the Indians here costs me $250.00 & it is about 1 1/4 cord (full cord). That lasts me about 2 1/2 mo.s They are very generous as we have been an old faithful custo...
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrical house heaters
Replies: 10
Views: 1597

Electrical house heaters

Anyone have any experience with these types of heaters. Wood cost is going through the roof out hear in Nev. The Sportsman's Guide has a couple of quartz infrared types...are they any good? One for $180 & one for $280. I need a plug in type, so please give your recommendations & potential co...
by LeverBob
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JBledsoe!
Replies: 10
Views: 1091

Re: Happy Birthday JBledsoe!

:D :D :D

You're how old??? :o :o :o :o

Best to you Pard & many more. :D

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolves coming to CA
Replies: 45
Views: 5609

Re: Wolves coming to CA

I'm fast reverting to my old training. Dog is very good, monkeys too....grubs, worms, beetles............... protein all. Just meat to me. If I can't have venison, then I'll eat a wolf...that simple, it seems to me. I guess we'll just have to learn how to grill wolf & coyote....seems like that i...
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Old Ranger!
Replies: 10
Views: 690

Re: Happy Birthday Old Ranger!

Happy Birthday Pard & many more to come! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for a friend. - short time update
Replies: 32
Views: 3149

Re: Need prayers for a friend.

Prayers & fasting for your friend pard...will keep them coming. :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR
Replies: 22
Views: 1606

Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR

+1 :lol: We made it all!!!!

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peace and quiet- pics-
Replies: 72
Views: 7665

Re: Peace and quiet- pics-

Lenny...I'd ride the river & fight Injuns with you anytime Pard...even if you go & do a remake of Judge Roy Bean movies. :mrgreen:

Same to all the Pards... 8)

Happy New Year to all.... :D

LB
by LeverBob
Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A shot of Wild Turkey in hand,here is to all Levergunners
Replies: 20
Views: 1590

Re: A shot of Wild Turkey in hand,here is to all Levergunners

I broke out my old bottle of Dickel to have my one years drink. Clink to you Sensai & Kenpo up!!

And to all...Happy New Year!

LB
by LeverBob
Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did Santy bring?
Replies: 29
Views: 2864

Re: What did Santy bring?

But I gotta say the best thing I got for Xmas this year was the FACT that all my family and friends in Cagayan de Oro City Philippines survived the flash flood that took place there about a week ago ! That's the best present of all & an answer to my prayers...Thanks Jesus!!! My wife & I buy...
by LeverBob
Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JB Weld a Poly-Choke?
Replies: 14
Views: 3539

Re: OT- JB Weld a Poly-Choke?

A friend of mine did that back in the 80's on an 1100. He was a very fine skeeter & shot on my team for several years. He bragged how he'd save all this money not sending it to Polychoke. It was funny as heck seeing it fly off of the barrel chasing a high 4. Heh, heh... :twisted: We suggested he...
by LeverBob
Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why we love traditional levers.
Replies: 61
Views: 6751

Re: Why we like traditional levers.

Boy Howdy....you boys just said it all. A tube magazine levergun is the finest rifle that you can put into your hands. I don't know if I can add anything to it. Perfectly ergonomic, fast reloading on the go, fast action, shoulders like a fine shotgun (like the man said), easy carry, suficient power ...
by LeverBob
Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why we love traditional levers.
Replies: 61
Views: 6751

Re: Why we like traditional levers.

Boy Howdy....you boys just said it all. A tube magazine levergun is the finest rifle that you can put into your hands. I don't know if I can add anything to it. Perfectly ergonomic, fast reloading on the go, fast action, shoulders like a fine shotgun (like the man said), easy carry, suficient power ...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Levergunners
Replies: 16
Views: 1373

Re: New Levergunners

That is one of the most heartwarming photos I have seen. Those youngins' would make any grampa proud. Well done MM. :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Cat - hunt
Replies: 19
Views: 2333

Re: Christmas Cat - hunt

Joe...since you've decided that this is the only one, why not get a full mount to honor the old boy? Seems as if he deserves it as he is a fine old cat. By the way...you know the old saw...think you could lick you weight in them???? :lol: :lol: :lol: Merry Christmas & Grats Pard on a fine trophy...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Well Shrapnel I did just that & have to gather myself every once in a while from being stunned by that little honey. I guess Doc is going to get cantankerous if'n I don't post some pics pretty soon. Doc....you're just goining to have to hold onto you horses until I feel confortable in posting pi...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Thanks Oly...I suppose I'll be a regular down @ Gordon's photo service for a while...my buddy Dennis down there is a 'Nam/Navy vet & said he'll give me instruction when I need it.

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011
Replies: 47
Views: 4978

Re: Allen Taylor Aug. 1922 - Dec. 2011

My empathy & prayers for you & your family my brother...

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Thanks Griff...I'll stay outa that stuff until I get my feet under me.

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 Bore Boomer! (pic heavy)
Replies: 24
Views: 2332

Re: 2 Bore Boomer! (pic heavy)

As I recollect from readings it was a 1/4 pound explosive shell & and 1/2 (one?) pound of fg. Correct me if I'm wrong Pards. Also, the leather wrapped around the wrist of the stock was put on because in a fight with an elephant, the gunbearer (in his haste & fright) double charged the gun. S...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Howdy Shrapnel....I'm having a hard time believing the clarity of a digital pic. This camera beats my Pentax...never though it posiible. Your pics are beautiful Pard. :wink: Any advice? Never liked digitals, in music I could hear that millisecond delay in the reproduction...always liked analogs bett...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Well, I'd flame ya LB....but I can't find my matches. Seriously, I felt the same way as you at first; now though I believe the Digital Camera is the best thing since repeating rifles. Once you learn its operation....you'll be all set. Merry Christmas!!! :wink: Much obliged Pard & the same to yo...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Keep it coming...I need all the advice I can get. So far, so good! :?

LB
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2882

Re: New Camera!

Griff wrote:Set it to "Auto", buy stock in Duracell or Eveready and click away! I love my 35mm, 67mm & 4x5 view camera, but they're gathering dust while my Canon digital goes everywhere!
Got it! Works like crazy that way...thanks.

LB