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by Bullard4075
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Inside a Russian Grocery Store...
Replies: 7
Views: 1177

Re: Inside a Russian Grocery Store...

We just signed up for TCN.
by Bullard4075
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back From South Africa
Replies: 12
Views: 1231

Re: Back From South Africa

Every evening dinner was a different meat. Between my son and I we harvested Impala,Nyala,Bushbuck,Zebra and a couple others . Ostrich,Zebra,Impala among others were menu items on succeeding nights. I was surprised how much I enjoyed each and all as I am not generally fond of wild game. All were muc...
by Bullard4075
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5547

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

"The pistol is for when a shotgun runs dry and you need to check for a pulse. " :D :D :D :D Man I love this place.
by Bullard4075
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back From South Africa
Replies: 12
Views: 1231

Back From South Africa

Like so many of you I finally made it on a hunting trip to South Africa. To be more accurate Limpopo in the north east of South Africa. The whole experience was fantastic - ok - maybe the long flight not so much. Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg makes for a long trip, with layovers, 39 hours. Du...
by Bullard4075
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 513

Re: Fedex or Ups ?

Well I used FedEx. Took my package without a hiccup. Guess we will see.
by Bullard4075
Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 418

Re: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa

Thanks everyone. :D
by Bullard4075
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical Travel Insurance for Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 418

Medical Travel Insurance for Africa

I'm going to South Africa come February on my first hunting trip there. North East SA , Limpopo to be precise. Airline tickets -Billings-Seattle-London-Johannesburg have been secured (by myself) and most everything else is in comfortable mind . The cell phone situation is still a bit murky but under...
by Bullard4075
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 513

Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!

I'm sure this this been discussed (and cussed) before but I'm in a bit of a time crunch. I have to return my Ruger LCP II 22lr (discussed earlier on another thread https://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?t=88996) to Ruger. Tomorrow. Opinions on which (Fedex or UPS) is the preferred?? Thanks...
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
Replies: 7
Views: 507

Re: Trouble with a Ruger.

Wife and I took the gun in question (Ruger LCP II 22 LR) out shooting again. Tried various different ammo (all high speed) and had the same problems ,stovepipes, light strikes/misfires and one not seen before. A couple times the pistol would reload but then not fire as if the firing pin had not rese...
by Bullard4075
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
Replies: 7
Views: 507

Re: Trouble with a Ruger.

The problem is that we really like the gun. :D :D
by Bullard4075
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble with a Ruger.
Replies: 7
Views: 507

Trouble with a Ruger.

I bought my wife a Ruger LCP II "Lite Rack" in 22 LR. Right out of the box it would only fire 2 maybe 3 times out of 10. Single loading,repeated restrikes,different brands no change. Light strikes the norm. Cleaned,bought a spring kit designed to cure this problem all to no avail.There is ...
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How deer hunting started
Replies: 3
Views: 293

Re: How deer hunting started

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23393

Re: Binoculars

Started using a chest harness probably 30 years ago and now it is almost as important as my Vortex 10x42 glasses. I now (last 10-12 years or so ) use a KUIU bino harness (https://www.kuiu.com/collections/bino-harness) for my yearly Alaska hunting trips. It is even better as it has extra pockets and ...
by Bullard4075
Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Washington's Dream - SNL skit
Replies: 6
Views: 508

Re: Washington's Dream - SNL skit

+1
by Bullard4075
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Misplaced Firearm
Replies: 20
Views: 803

Re: Misplaced Firearm

Gosh you guys make me feel good.

Daughter: Dad what do you want me to do with this pistol I found in this coat ( Down parka) you lent me to go skiing ?

Last used the parka 2 years previously, had looked for the pistol and figgered I had sold it.
by Bullard4075
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...
Replies: 21
Views: 770

Re: Took the 1851 Navy to the Range this morning ...

Thanks. I have to look into loading 777 in cartridges (40-65 Win).
by Bullard4075
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullard Leveraction
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Re: Bullard Leveraction

I believe at least one other on the forum has a Bullard rifle. A Canadian , G. Scott Jamieson, has authored two wonderful books on the Bullard rifle. These books are rich in the description,history,specifics and stunning pictures of the Bullard rifle story. I had the pleasure and good fortune to cor...
by Bullard4075
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wet-forming a holster
Replies: 11
Views: 486

Re: Wet-forming a holster

What about vacuum packing the wet leather?
by Bullard4075
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 special with round balls
Replies: 31
Views: 1001

Re: 44 special with round balls

I tried this years ago. I'll try to did out my findings, It was with Red Dot if I remember.
by Bullard4075
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Far Side
Replies: 5
Views: 381

Re: The Far Side

My favorite artist.
by Bullard4075
Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Pickett
Replies: 14
Views: 595

Re: Joe Pickett

Tend to agree with Blaine on this one. Too many common sense gaffs as a LEO.
by Bullard4075
Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airlines and ammo?
Replies: 4
Views: 281

Re: Airlines and ammo?

Advanced research (consensus) leads one to the conclusion loaded ammo is the only allowed. Simply asking to many questions can now raise "flags".
by Bullard4075
Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting with Rossi 357 Magnum Factory loads ??
Replies: 21
Views: 2018

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

All the above mentioned loads have worked for me, I would just advise against the real light weights of 110/125 grain.
by Bullard4075
Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Replies: 22
Views: 720

Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?

Same as every other day. Kimber Custom Compact.
by Bullard4075
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
Replies: 30
Views: 853

Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type

I'd say I'm kinda 80/20. :lol: :lol: And no I'll not show a pic of my gun room.
by Bullard4075
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years
Replies: 13
Views: 621

Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years

Thanks for the info.
by Bullard4075
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Special .44 Specials
Replies: 17
Views: 633

Re: Special .44 Specials

Been a 44 Special fan for many,many years,but it appears I'm nowhere near you guys league. :)
by Bullard4075
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Special.
Replies: 29
Views: 1700

Re: 44 Special.

That I sold my 44 mags and now have .......let's just say...a number of 44 Specials says it all.
by Bullard4075
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Case Cleaning
Replies: 29
Views: 1185

Re: Case Cleaning

Griff please expand a bit on the car wax, never heard that before. What kind, what's a dolip/ how much? Thanks.
by Bullard4075
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Quiet Patriot
Replies: 4
Views: 288

Re: A Quiet Patriot

Done this more than a few times,
by Bullard4075
Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FFF (3F) Black powder in a 40-65 Win case.
Replies: 2
Views: 193

FFF (3F) Black powder in a 40-65 Win case.

What are the implications of loading 3F Black in a 40-65 ? I can't get 2F and I finally got my hands - through a friend - on a can of 3F. Let the games begin. 😀😀
by Bullard4075
Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steak Grilling
Replies: 33
Views: 1332

Re: Steak Grilling

What Walt said.
by Bullard4075
Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tubi
Replies: 24
Views: 866

Re: tubi

Lots of good info. Glad so many asked the questions first. I can use the info without looking so dumb. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bullard4075
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downloading videos off of YouTube...???
Replies: 4
Views: 304

Re: Downloading videos off of YouTube...???

Same question,Thanks.
by Bullard4075
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6.5 Needmoor vs .243 Win.
Replies: 12
Views: 601

Re: 6.5 Needmoor vs .243 Win.

A couple years ago the wife -a week before season- says "I want my own rifle to shoot my own deer". Scrambling (during Covid) to find a Youth 7mm-08 for the petite lady of my life the only option was an Savage Axis 6.5 CM. The only good thing hunting wise to come out of that season was the...
by Bullard4075
Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KIMBER MICRO 9
Replies: 17
Views: 668

Re: KIMBER MICRO 9

I do not have a Micro 9 but after a number of Kimbers, I am sold on them. One of the few (early) factory/custom 1911s to reliably run right out of the box. Presently a Kimber Custom and a Custom Compact CDP (my EDC) is home here. I ran the micro trial via a Sig 238 then 938 to no further interest in...
by Bullard4075
Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humorous Skeeter story
Replies: 20
Views: 897

Re: Humorous Skeeter story

Skeeter had a good story about early 44 mag (4 inch) use in a shed. Deafening himself scaring an illegal if I remember. Went back to the Special.
by Bullard4075
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI
Replies: 27
Views: 954

Re: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI

"he committed his friend's soul into the hands of God" Question here, NOT a disagreement! Isn't his soul already in the hands of God and is this not just a celebration of such?
by Bullard4075
Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Replies: 49
Views: 2181

Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson

Welcome Andy! I may be interested in some custom work if you do such. I'll check out your website and maybe send you a picture of what I have in mind.
by Bullard4075
Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolf population in your state
Replies: 24
Views: 1085

Re: Wolf population in your state

Montana FWP says 1200 or so. Double that.
by Bullard4075
Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mcpherson on Leverguns
Replies: 46
Views: 1835

Re: Mcpherson on Leverguns

Fascinating, simply fascinating thread. Awaiting the 44 Short (44 Special), 44 Long (44 Mag) thread. 😂. Seriously though I'm amazed at the depth and breadth of knowledge of the gentlemen here.
by Bullard4075
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northern Precision Bullets
Replies: 7
Views: 593

Re: Northern Precision Bullets

Sure worth a look!
by Bullard4075
Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellowstone Kelly
Replies: 20
Views: 2208

Re: Yellowstone Kelly

If I'm not mistaken his grave is right here in Billings.
by Bullard4075
Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A little - Mulie I shot in AZ
Replies: 26
Views: 2616

Re: OT - A little - Mulie I shot in AZ

Must be doing something wrong, as all I see is the two words "image".
by Bullard4075
Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 21
Views: 1802

Re: Newbe

Welcome, there is a good bunch of guys here.