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- Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hypothetical what if question...
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2083
Re: Hypothetical what if question...
I would go with option #1. Leupold 6x scope with the LR reticle. Leupold bases and rings of course!
- Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Part 1 of my hunt in South Africa
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2158
Re: Part 1 of my hunt in South Africa
Excellent report !!! Its on my Bucket List too.
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: And So It Begins...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 637
Re: And So It Begins...
Good luck and.....pictures. Lots of pictures!
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Latest project pictures
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1717
Re: Latest project pictures
Marvelous craftsmanship there Chuck! I'm wondering now...would a hunting knife with a grip/handle matching the six-shooter be too fancy a rig??? Hmmm...
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for Jeff Quinn
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4011
Re: Prayer Request for Jeff Quinn
Prayers sent....return to the hills as soon as you are able!!!
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer request for Big Sister
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1643
Re: Prayer request for Big Sister
Prayers sent..
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: jeep Gladiator...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1939
Re: jeep Gladiator...
Yep, that'll do nicely...
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally Leaving On My Big USA Tour....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2737
Re: Finally Leaving On My Big USA Tour....
Lunch on me in Omaha. Safe Journey...
- Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Y2K and the Court of Honor
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1437
Re: Y2K and the Court of Honor
Congratulations!!!
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1950's Hunting Gear
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3217
Re: 1950's Hunting Gear
Very nice rifle Rusty....and with the story it becomes a gem of family history. Well done.
- Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Earned myself a levergun
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1177
Re: Earned myself a levergun
Congrats on navigating the Market. Inquiring minds will desire a full reporting, complete with assorted pictures and related minutia.
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CORRECTION: Wife Was Walking Dog...SHE Got Nailed By Rattler
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5067
Re: CORRECTION: Wife Was Walking Dog...SHE Got Nailed By Rat
A Prayer offered on her behalf. Please keep us posted.
- Fri May 17, 2013 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor for Wed.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 811
Re: Humor for Wed.
That was exquisitely bad....................I love it!!!
- Wed May 08, 2013 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new ride, photos
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2061
Re: My new ride, photos
What hath God wrought???Chuck 100 yd wrote: This truck don`t even have a gas cap, just stick the fuel nozzle in the hole and pump and when you pull it out the tank seals itself up.
- Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forcing Cone Erosion
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1432
Re: Forcing Cone Erosion
I forgot to mention that this one is a .41 Mag. Thinking about it...I likely put 2000 rounds thru it the first summer I had it. The powder I burned most in this is Blue Dot . It was different from all other powders in that, upon firing...the burst of color that emerged from the cylinder gap resemble...
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forcing Cone Erosion
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1432
Forcing Cone Erosion
This is my first center fire handgun purchased new in 1985. It's also the first handgun I loaded ammunition for; with many pounds of powder going down the tube. These days, it has begun spraying gas back at me upon firing...and as I understand the eroded forcing cone is the culprit. Time for a trip ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2037
Re: Steven Wright
37. You know how some people are afraid of heights...I'm afraid of widths.
- Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite load for .250-3000?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1055
Re: Favorite load for .250-3000?
I have one with the 14" twist. 35 grains of IMR 4320, with either Hornady or Speer 87 grain bullets shoot extremely well. Winchester primer.
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Learned the truth about cast bullets
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3138
Re: Learned the truth about cast bullets
That young fella has a promising future in Congress!!!
- Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Archery Season Deer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 656
Re: Archery Season Deer
Well done sir, a real trophy is earned. Had it come easy...what value then?
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking Good Isn't All About Guns...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1824
Re: Looking Good Isn't All About Guns...
Very nice Pontiac there! I can still remember the Texaco jingle I think;
You Can Trust Your Car, To The Man Who Wears The Star...The Big Red Texaco Star!!!
A full service station was a genuine part of the good old days.
You Can Trust Your Car, To The Man Who Wears The Star...The Big Red Texaco Star!!!
A full service station was a genuine part of the good old days.
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My son's wilderness trek
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2413
Re: OT: My son's wilderness trek
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought another!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1456
Re: Bought another!
Excellent taste you have in the older ordnance, the accessories make it a really nice score too. Those early Remingtons are a marvelous display of craftsmanship.
Looking forward to the range report.
Looking forward to the range report.
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Antelopalooza 2012
- Replies: 21
- Views: 855
Re: Antelopalooza 2012
Well done Ted; and outstanding marksmanship. I used to have a tent such as yours...is that a 16x20?
- Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunting trips
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2460
Re: Hunting trips
That is some beautiful country there Marc. 30 years of adventuring there....you are a lucky man indeed! Have you ever pondered how many travelers from the past have also sought shelter in the same "window" you did?
Thank you for taking the time to share this journey.
Thank you for taking the time to share this journey.
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reliable but not Pretty (just like me) got any like that...?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2089
Re: Reliable but not Pretty (just like me) got any like that...?
Yep, got one of those...my very first firearm. I purchased it from a classmate in the 8th grade, for 11 or 12 dollars I think. With Dads approval of course. Though I did not hear of it then...years later Dad mentioned that he caught some flack from Mom over that. Got my first Pheasant with it. First...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Accurizing Handi-Rifles
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4939
Re: Accurizing Handi-Rifles
I have a heavy barrel in 223 that shoots real well. The trigger could be better...but still does well from a solid bench rest. Before its first firing....I floated the forearm and installed an o ring under the forearm hanger. It probably was not necessary; but I was bored at the time. 200 Yards http...
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 88 Now Scoped And Ready To Go
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1789
Re: Winchester 88 Now Scoped And Ready To Go
Very nice!!! A modern levergun with a scope is awesome. And you've got a classic one too.
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low power optic for AR-15 ???
- Replies: 9
- Views: 813
Re: Low power optic for AR-15 ???
Mine wears a Leupold 2x7. It lives at 2 power, unless sighting in new ammunition. The wide field of view is a really nice feature of low magnification scopes.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Savage
- Replies: 170
- Views: 15662
Re: Old Savage
Get well soon Fred....and enjoy yourself!
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay, you religious types! Update, She's gonna be fine!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3247
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I built this today.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1422
Re: I built this today.
Very nice! Wood craftsmanship is the stuff!!
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Road Trip Across Mozambique
- Replies: 6
- Views: 571
Re: Road Trip Across Mozambique
After that adventure, pavement travel may seem rather bland. Your destination there looks beautiful!!!
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back on the water! :) Day 2, More Photos.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 795
Re: Back on the water! :)
Excellent....
When you start shopping for a bigger boat, give this page a look.
http://www.paddling.net
When you start shopping for a bigger boat, give this page a look.
http://www.paddling.net
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Journey Home, Lever Guns, and Cattle (large photos)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1443
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Archery cart (more/better photos)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1160
Re: Archery cart
A well thought out, and excellent looking cart there.
When you guys start looking at Crossbows....give the Excalibur brand some thought.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/
They have an excellent forum there as well.
When you guys start looking at Crossbows....give the Excalibur brand some thought.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/
They have an excellent forum there as well.
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fun with a boat
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2815
Re: Fun with a boat
My experience Don is limited to Canoe and Kayak, in rivers and streams...I've never owned a motor boat. Yet. If the reservoirs near you are regularly subject to windy conditions most of the year, you'll prefer a motor boat. If not...Canoe or Kayak will serve you well. There are two basic kinds of Ca...
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quick Wilderness canoe recon (photos)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1245
Re: Mostly OT: Quick Wilderness canoe recon (photos)
Adventurous exploring in beautiful country; with family and friends!!! You sir, are living the Dream. :wink: On another note, in my armchair travels via literature....I do recall Cross Lake being mentioned in some past reading. I can't place the book at the moment though. Looking forward to the rest...
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went on the Family Reunion Cerribean Cruise last week, pics
- Replies: 8
- Views: 653
Re: Went on the Family Reunion Cerribean Cruise last week, pics
Wow! That sounds like an awesome trip, now I wanna go.....
- Thu May 31, 2012 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in
- Replies: 70
- Views: 8236
Re: Coolest Airplane you ever flew or flew in
I got to "Ride" brakes on this B-29 during a maintenance run-up a few years back. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/PaperPatch/B-29_overnighting.jpg A few years later, I rode this over Lake Tahoe....a beautiful view was had!!! http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/PaperPatch/S4010145.jpg
- Sat May 12, 2012 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Derailed by a Savage 99
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2346
Re: Derailed by a Savage 99
I second that motion!!!
- Wed May 09, 2012 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun of the Month at my club or a lever gun topic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 721
Re: Gun of the Month at my club or a lever gun topic
Your Savage is indeed a unique item there. Could you share some additional photos and such with us? I'm particularly interested in how the 22 Benchrest shoots.
Have you hunted with it?
Have you hunted with it?
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movie Trivia Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 838
Re: Movie Trivia Question
Mathieu Amalric???
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt...The Arm Of Law And Order
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1863
Colt...The Arm Of Law And Order
I love these old ads....
From 1917
From 1917
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slow twist 250-3000
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2438
Re: Slow twist 250-3000
Earl....Both Hornady and Speer 87 grain bullets shoot exceedingly well in my old 99. 35 grains of IMR 4320 is what I use.
Good luck
Good luck
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slow twist 250-3000
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2438
Re: Slow twist 250-3000
This may be of interest here...
I photographed this copy of an advertisement from a 1920 issue of "The American Magazine".
Apologies for the sideways format; rotating it vertical shrinks the print size further.
I photographed this copy of an advertisement from a 1920 issue of "The American Magazine".
Apologies for the sideways format; rotating it vertical shrinks the print size further.
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help needed - Update
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1909
Re: Help needed
Done
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Silhouette Testing My 132 Year Old Winchester '73
- Replies: 1
- Views: 405
Re: Silhouette Testing My 132 Year Old Winchester '73
Awesome!!!!!
Keep those reports coming!
Keep those reports coming!
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading the .308??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1413
Re: Loading the .308??
Win 748 and 165 Hornady does very well for me.
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4696
Re: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
Over the years Kirk, your acumen for antiquities have been a pleasure to behold. Thank you for sharing them.
Looking forward to the range report.
Looking forward to the range report.