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by .45colt
Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We lost 2ndovc
Replies: 8
Views: 314

Re: We lost 2ndovc

Thank You Ted, I sent Him a P.M. here about eight weeks ago. no response. I regret never getting to know Him better. our paths nearly crossed several times. His divorce was heartbreaking. Prayers Up for Jason.
by .45colt
Tue Jan 27, 2026 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Am Riding The Storm Out In Oklahoma
Replies: 28
Views: 931

Re: I Am Riding The Storm Out In Oklahoma

We ended up with a foot of powder, 6* now and all the schools are closed and most likely tomorrow as well. At the end of My road is 19 acres of woods . The Amish moved in a sawmill last week and yesterday a team of Horses . I don't know how they stand the cold but they are some tough people.
by .45colt
Tue Jan 27, 2026 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ready to tap some Maples…
Replies: 7
Views: 302

Re: Ready to tap some Maples…

The farm I grew up on had a decent sugarbush, 800 galvanized buckets . A three hundred gallon sled pulled by a team of Belgian Horses. Walter was the Horse Man and Norm liked to use a tractor to pull the sled. One muddey Sunday Norm got the tractor and sled stuck deep in the woods and a heated excha...
by .45colt
Sun Jan 25, 2026 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Am Riding The Storm Out In Oklahoma
Replies: 28
Views: 931

Re: I Am Riding The Storm Out In Oklahoma

We are looking for 12-14" of snow today. so far not much wind. not supposed to get much above 20* all week. I'd rather have snow than ice, we have had some ice storms that left the roads looking like a war zone with downed trees and limbs, then you can bet the power will be out. Stay safe Guys.
by .45colt
Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'd trade an AR-15 for one of these
Replies: 22
Views: 860

Re: I think I'd trade an AR-15 for one of these

I saw one at a gunshop over in PA. picked it up and worked the action .it was smooth as silk....if they come out with it in .360 Buckhammer i'll buy it today. I could Deer hunt with it in Ohio............. At least it would sound better when I tell Momma. :o .
by .45colt
Fri Jan 23, 2026 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preemie grand daughter
Replies: 13
Views: 446

Re: Preemie grand daughter

Now Thats a Happy New Years Gift!!. :D :D :D My number 2 Grandson was a preemie and now 6' tall. Prayers up for continued Health.
by .45colt
Fri Jan 23, 2026 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pneumatic Ammo....
Replies: 8
Views: 314

Pneumatic Ammo....

by .45colt
Fri Jan 23, 2026 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help with scope dilemma
Replies: 38
Views: 1491

Re: help with scope dilemma

I once bought a used Weaver years ago from a guy on Marlin owners. mounted it months later and zippo...no adjustment in it. it's a fine paper weight .lesson learned. :evil: .
by .45colt
Thu Jan 22, 2026 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 1880

Re: what are you driving these days

It's Great to see all the older cars and trucks still on the road! Here in N/E ohio it is the "Road salt capital of the world." I have watched all manner of cars,trucks of every kind dissolve into a pile of rust My whole life. If We get 10 years without major salt related problems it's ver...
by .45colt
Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Member....
Replies: 10
Views: 591

Re: Missing Member....

Ted wrote;"I'm friends with him on Facebook. I believe he is doing OK." Thanks Ted. :D .
by .45colt
Sat Jan 17, 2026 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Member....
Replies: 10
Views: 591

Missing Member....

I haven't seen any posts from 2ndovc in Quite a while. Anyone heard or seen anything about Him.? He was really sick from the covid several years ago and then a nasty divorce. He lives on the far west side of Cleveland . Jason and I tried to get together for lunch but it never worked out. I hope He i...
by .45colt
Sat Jan 17, 2026 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin Ballard "kit"!
Replies: 69
Views: 3366

Re: The Marlin Ballard "kit"!

This is the thread that gets better every week!! :D .
by .45colt
Sat Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .452 Cast Bullets for Hunting Recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 357

Re: .452 Cast Bullets for Hunting Recommendation

The Lyman/Keith bullet the Jim mentioned is alway a great choice . I cast a whole big coffee can years ago and it's impressive the amount of stuff they will shoot thru. Our member Scott T. wrote about Bear Creek supply bullets a while ago and I think their 230 grain hollow point would do a job on a ...
by .45colt
Sat Jan 17, 2026 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 3526

Re: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas

Prayers Up once again,
by .45colt
Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a Savage deer season
Replies: 17
Views: 740

Re: It was a Savage deer season

Awesome! Congrats. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SUNSET 1/10/2026 ON THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER, TEXAS
Replies: 9
Views: 432

Re: SUNSET 1/10/2026 ON THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER, TEXAS

Great pictures All ! Last Thursday the wind here shifted from the south and it was 59* and sunny all day, I felt like I was 69 again. Friday a cold front from the north west came in and dropped the temps. right now it's around 30* and the wind is 30mph. another day to stay by the Fire.
by .45colt
Thu Jan 08, 2026 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for marlinman93.....
Replies: 1
Views: 181

One for marlinman93.....

I saw this Beauty today and thought maybe Vall could give us a History Lesson :D . https://shop.joesalter.com/Custom-Balla ... ed-Antique
by .45colt
Thu Jan 01, 2026 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's for dinner today?
Replies: 5
Views: 223

Re: What's for dinner today?

Bone in Rib Half Pork Roast ,with sauerkraut and mashed taters. one of My favorite meals . same cut as a standing Rib of Beef, just pork . and $1.49 lb. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Jan 01, 2026 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I hadn’t realized how MUCH domestic manufacturing the socialists gutted.
Replies: 15
Views: 782

Re: I hadn’t realized how MUCH domestic manufacturing the socialists gutted.

I'm entering my 54th year as a union Meat cutter. I retired six years ago but the company has a program for skilled retired people . I work one or two mornings a week ,they pay us top rate and are happy as the company doesn't pay us benefits. The top end of the company is "woke" and as Old...
by .45colt
Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 13
Views: 500

Re: Happy New Year

Well Gunny it's a Good thing You are Young and in Top Shape! All that Bird Hunting pays off, I'm at the stage if I go down things get ugly really fast. Off to the snowblower 15" and more on the way. Happy New Year. :D .
by .45colt
Wed Dec 31, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We've had a fire today ...
Replies: 12
Views: 732

Re: We've had a fire today ...

Always Good to see an open fireplace! We have had our coal furnace going since Oct 20th and the wood/coal stove in the front room for about six weeks. We had rain for Christmas but now back in the 20's and the Lake Erie snow machine is working well . Fairport Harbor had wind gusts of 72mph Monday an...
by .45colt
Sat Dec 27, 2025 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buck report 358 Win
Replies: 17
Views: 819

Re: Buck report 358 Win

Good Shootin!! :D :mrgreen: .
by .45colt
Fri Dec 26, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas in Appalachia 1964
Replies: 11
Views: 771

Re: Christmas in Appalachia 1964

When I first moved here nearly 50 years ago My neighbors on one side came from the mountains down there. moved here to get work and their House though small was immaculate and every blade of Grass cut in the yard. Church, Family, and work they never missed a Day. They set the standard for Neighbors.
by .45colt
Thu Dec 25, 2025 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do any of you guys answer the door without a gun…?
Replies: 22
Views: 1222

Re: Do any of you guys answer the door without a gun…?

I haven't for about three years since one neighbor went away and the house was boarded up. I have no idea how people in big cities could live in high crime areas. I still have an A-5 close at hand though.
by .45colt
Thu Dec 25, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Dreaming of a Bright Christmas
Replies: 4
Views: 334

Re: I'm Dreaming of a Bright Christmas

The Dream came true Here today Jim...Sun was out and it's going to be in the 40's . :lol: Last year on Christmas we still had snow left from the blizzard Thanksgiving Weekend. Merry Christmas to All.
by .45colt
Wed Dec 24, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I received my Christmas present yesterday!
Replies: 22
Views: 1230

Re: I received my Christmas present yesterday!

What a Great Present!! Merry Christmas Jim. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Dec 21, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rudolph the dead nose reindeer
Replies: 12
Views: 784

Re: Rudolph the dead nose reindeer

Looks pretty tasty . :mrgreen: .
by .45colt
Sun Dec 21, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting offering from Uberti
Replies: 20
Views: 1416

Re: An interesting offering from Uberti

Uberti has offered the '73 in .44 mag for a few years now. The statement to use only standard loads in the Colt must be a Lawyer driven thing because there is no readily available +p ammo on the market.
by .45colt
Sat Dec 20, 2025 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your "Best" 100-Yard Groups
Replies: 17
Views: 1088

Re: Let's See Your "Best" 100-Yard Groups

I'm not a very Good shot,the best I ever managed was My Marlin MX .338 Express off of a rickety table. https://levergunscommunity.org/viewtopi ... 38#p429598
by .45colt
Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 3526

Re: Prayer warriors out there?

Prayers Up Bill.
by .45colt
Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Black & Blue "Hunting" TC Hawken
Replies: 2
Views: 243

Re: My Black & Blue "Hunting" TC Hawken

That's a Great snag! Looks Good to Me. I have a TC Renegade .50 cal that cost $141.00 in 1983. what Great, Accurate, fun these Rifles are with the set trigger . My Brother in Law has the .45 cal Hawken . He is near 80 and due to health issues no longer shoots but 40 years ago He was deadly with that...
by .45colt
Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas, Gents.....
Replies: 27
Views: 1664

Re: Merry Christmas, Gents.....

Merry Christmas Blane . Good to See You post.
by .45colt
Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun with 45 colt
Replies: 6
Views: 511

Re: Fun with 45 colt

About 2006 or 07 I did the same thing and wrung the .45 out with exactly the same results you achieved. I asked Paco a bunch of questions and I think He got pretty tired of hearing from a Guy from Ohio. :lol: .
by .45colt
Sat Dec 13, 2025 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It feels like a Sunday
Replies: 11
Views: 727

Re: It feels like a Sunday

Thanks Bill, Got kind of smokey in here....... :(
by .45colt
Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin Ballard "kit"!
Replies: 69
Views: 3366

Re: The Marlin Ballard "kit"!

All of Your posts about these guns have sure been fun to see this year! We don't have to Own something to appreciate the History. Thank You.
by .45colt
Thu Dec 11, 2025 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talk about little!
Replies: 21
Views: 1833

Re: Talk about little!

Prayers Up Ted! Our Grandson #2 Jon was a premie. He is now 13 and just shy of 6' tall. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Dec 01, 2025 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 12 Year Old Grandson Took His First Deer
Replies: 10
Views: 1211

Re: My 12 Year Old Grandson Took His First Deer

Great All around! A great weekend for the Whole Family. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 16
Views: 1984

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to All. I lit the first fire of the fall in the wood/coal stove this morning . Mommas running around like a Hen cooking. The Gang should be here about 2:00. We are getting around a foot of snow today. Glad We don't have to drive anymore. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Nov 23, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something that made me wonder
Replies: 13
Views: 1995

Re: Something that made me wonder

My Dad was drafted in WW2 and was sent to California for advanced training. fast forward forty+ years.. Dad Passed in '81. One Saturday night the phone rings at My Moms House A Guy was calling from California looking for Dad. Mom was half asleep and afraid and told Him she knew nothing . He was very...
by .45colt
Sat Nov 22, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: made meat today.
Replies: 16
Views: 2040

Re: made meat today.

Too Cool! What a Great Day. Thanks for the post and pictures. :D .
by .45colt
Sat Nov 22, 2025 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: made meat today.
Replies: 16
Views: 2040

Re: made meat today.

Great All Around. I'd love to See the Game Wardens face trying to figure out a single shot 94. :lol: .
by .45colt
Sat Nov 22, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First squirrel hunt with grandson
Replies: 8
Views: 1646

Re: First squirrel hunt with grandson

When I was a Kid the one critter I could count on to Hunt were Fox Squirrels , Life was Great . Your Grandson Did Well. :D .
by .45colt
Sat Nov 22, 2025 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Continuing the tradition
Replies: 9
Views: 1180

Re: Continuing the tradition

Wow!!! Lucky Young Man.
by .45colt
Thu Nov 20, 2025 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decent kitchen (‘steak’) knives…?
Replies: 10
Views: 1076

Re: Decent kitchen (‘steak’) knives…?

I've been cutting meat for more than Fifty years and this is what I use at work and if taken care of Your great Grandkids will be using. They work just as well at the table.https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-6-inch-Boning-Granton/dp/B001U5B5IA/ref=sr_1_31?crid=VHNLVO5MUFO9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9...
by .45colt
Wed Nov 19, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some levergun squirrels
Replies: 5
Views: 639

Re: Some levergun squirrels

Thats a Great picture Flint! Great Rifle. I'm not seeing many Fox Squirrels here anymore. There have been many reports of Fishers making a comeback in Ohio and sure enough my Neighbor saw one crossing our road last summer. I had to look them up on youtube and they are death on Squirrels.
by .45colt
Tue Nov 18, 2025 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IT APPEARS WE ARE BACK AND RUNNING!
Replies: 15
Views: 1326

Re: IT APPEARS WE ARE BACK AND RUNNING!

Thank You Andy!
by .45colt
Tue Nov 18, 2025 4:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took our old levergun to the Range today
Replies: 11
Views: 1226

Re: Took our old levergun to the Range today

Good Shootin Jim!! :mrgreen: .
by .45colt
Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Late Model 1886 TD .33 WCF Markings
Replies: 5
Views: 1013

Re: Late Model 1886 TD .33 WCF Markings

For the Heck of it I searched it on the net. This popped up...."The Winchester Model 1886 with serial number 159529 was likely manufactured around 1917-1918. The "A" suffix indicates a technical upgrade in the rifle's design, specifically that it has a magazine tube that threads into ...
by .45colt
Sat Nov 08, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shots (injections)
Replies: 45
Views: 6906

Re: Shots (injections)

The only shot I have had in the last five years was the two part pneumonia shots at the advise of My Dr. The end of April this year we spent a week on the beach in South Carolina ,I walked two miles every morning and felt great. May 7th after coming home I came down with covid that I thought was goi...
by .45colt
Fri Oct 24, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum back to its old tricks?
Replies: 20
Views: 4186

Re: Forum back to its old tricks?

Pretty weird.......After days of trying to get on the site with hardly any success, today Leverguns is working like a bolt of lightning for Me . Just Crazy.