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- Thu Jun 25, 2026 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Random Thoughts About The .45 Colt
- Replies: 43
- Views: 761
Re: Random Thoughts About The .45 Colt
Around 1982 a friend had a Blackhawk .45 colt and brought it here wanting to sell it with a box of Rem 250 factory loads . He was a lunatick and had just bought a Super Blackhawk in .44 mag. He was blasting away with the .44 and I didn't care for it at all. I shot 1 cylinder thru that .45 and was ho...
- Wed Jun 24, 2026 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: City people
- Replies: 32
- Views: 821
Re: City people
2014 we had a cold winter here with 10' of ice on Lake Erie. 30" of snow . Some local Hunters were running four big hounds for coyotes , one asked if He could park here. He was polite but a rough character and told Me they had killed more than 100 yotes here in the past year. made me happy. He ...
- Wed Jun 24, 2026 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6-24-2026
- Replies: 14
- Views: 321
Re: 6-24-2026
Great!! Keep Up the Good work. Prayers Up for a complete healing.
- Sat Jun 20, 2026 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New family member!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5126
Re: New family member!
I Love it!!! 40+ years ago I shot a 12 week trap league with a Browning BSS 30" SXS . I put a leather comb on the stock to raise it like my 870 trap gun. It was in the fall/winter at night and I can still see those birds "framed" by the barrels . some of the Guys were so flippin upset...
- Mon Jun 15, 2026 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Still Rockin' After All These Years (live performance)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 562
- Mon Jun 15, 2026 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On the Road to Recovery
- Replies: 15
- Views: 652
Re: On the Road to Recovery
Day by Day We recover and get stronger ! Prayers Up.
- Mon Jun 15, 2026 3:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Patriot help needed! USA made flag recommendation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 525
- Thu Jun 11, 2026 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off Topic...Ain't That America......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1075
Re: Off Topic...Ain't That America......
It was built in 1941 and by the time it was retired in 1961 had logged over 1 million miles. 25 were built in the 40's only 8 remain, the 4014 is the only one restored and running . It's coming back across the country in July and I hope to see it again. The drive wheels are 68" tall. Every town...
- Wed Jun 10, 2026 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off Topic...Ain't That America......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1075
Off Topic...Ain't That America......
The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 rolled thru My area Monday on it's trip from California to Philadelphia for the 250th. 1.2 million lbs,7000 horsepower ,the only one still running .It shook the Ground .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96kkoISA-s
- Wed Jun 10, 2026 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photos from Raton
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1740
Re: Photos from Raton
Awesome!!
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- Thu Jun 04, 2026 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I am back, but I am not "back" but am headed that way.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2828
Re: I am back, but I am not "back" but am headed that way.
More prayers Up for Your complete Recovery. other than a car the only thing I want to go fast on is my lawnmower. I can't believe how long it takes to recover when I get hurt. I wish I was 69 again.
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- Tue Jun 02, 2026 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glenfield is Back....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1888
Re: Glenfield is Back....
Bill, I'm wondering that with all the advancement in computers and cnc machine technology they can spit these simple bolt actions out pretty cheap. maybe the Glenfield Levers are next.
- Tue Jun 02, 2026 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New project, OT- new pics daily
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2523
Re: New project, OT
Well Gunny , that looks like a tinker toy compared to the last one You posted here. I hope it all works out as well,
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- Tue Jun 02, 2026 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT cross bows
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1769
Re: OT cross bows
It's prolly just a way to limit the power of a x bow as there is seemingly no limit to what technology will bring on. a bolt at 1000fps? out local sport store had some last year I think north of 2k $$. The fish & game experts make you scratch You head all the time..... Ohio is a straight wall ca...
- Tue Jun 02, 2026 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made it home!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3200
- Sun May 31, 2026 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glenfield is Back....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1888
Glenfield is Back....
I'm late to the party but saw new Glenfield model A bolt actions. maybe Ruger will bring Glenfield levers out as well.https://www.glenfieldfirearms.com/
- Sat May 30, 2026 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: They are sending me home Monday.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2172
Re: They are sending me home Monday.
Great news Jim!! It may be a Good idea to keep using the cane for added stability. One day at a Time.
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- Thu May 28, 2026 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Most Useless Man
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1497
Re: The Most Useless Man
My top 3, two little men and one little women....the Governor's of California , Minnesota , and New York State.............ALL a waste of Air without a Clue.
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- Wed May 27, 2026 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Am Still Kicking.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3558
Re: I Am Still Kicking.
Glad Your making progress and healing up. Stay Strong!
- Sun May 24, 2026 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JimT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 26756
Re: JimT
I hope Jim continues to heal up 100%. A few years ago at 70 I fell off of a ladder on My right shoulder, the fourth time in My life I hurt that one. I ended up going to see a specialist who was around early 40's. He looked Me over, looked at the x-rays and knew I had a rough & tumble life.He sta...
- Thu May 21, 2026 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couple new finds
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3951
Re: Couple new finds
Boy this is going to be one heck of a ride watching You finish that Rifle. Thanks in Advance!!
- Tue May 19, 2026 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I spoke with Jim Taylor this morning.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4032
Re: I spoke with Jim Taylor this morning.
Good All Around!! I haven't been able to get on the site all day and this is Great news. Grandpa always said if "your gonna get old Ya better be Tough.........
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- Sat May 16, 2026 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad day...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6150
Re: Sad day...
Every Pet owners worst nightmare. Sorry.
- Thu May 14, 2026 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
So.....I got on the Holland & Holland website. This Fine Rifle fit's in their serial numbers. And I bet If You had the $$$ it could be sent back for a cleaning and inspection. Try that with most other Firearms from 1903..........Just a lottery ticket Away............................................
- Wed May 13, 2026 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JimT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 26756
Re: JimT
Prayers up for His Doctors as well.
- Wed May 13, 2026 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JimT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 26756
Re: JimT
Prayers Up. Wow.
- Tue May 12, 2026 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: At what point do you not shoot a levergun?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8067
Re: At what point do you not shoot a levergun?
I have never owned any gun that nice, but if it were Mine I would keep it in a gun sock when not in use , and have a thick pad to put it on the shooting bench. it drives me nuts when I see an otherwise A+ gun for sale and see a bunch of "safe dings" all over it.
- Tue May 12, 2026 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You guys in AZ
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9888
- Tue May 12, 2026 3:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You guys in AZ
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9888
Re: You guys in AZ
Friends of ours moved from Ohio to AZ years ago. they said that the long summer there was just as bad as the long winters in Ohio.
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- Mon May 11, 2026 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
I wish We could ALL Know the rest of the story.....Who ordered it, and How it was used. In My Life of looking at pic's of High End Firearms I have never seen a SxS with the top tang extending down the grip and up on top of the comb.......Just for looks? OR to strengthen the weakest part of the Stock...
- Thu May 07, 2026 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Sorry about all those posts but this thing has been freezing up for hours.
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- Thu May 07, 2026 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Wow!! Thank You Bill and Ray. Not only do We get to enjoy the pic's of that Rifle but that book really looks Good. I hope I can download it on My puter.
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- Thu May 07, 2026 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Wow!! Thank You Bill and Ray. Not only do We get to enjoy the pic's of that Rifle but that book really looks Good. I hope I can download it on My puter.
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- Thu May 07, 2026 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Wow!! Thank You Bill and Ray. Not only do We get to enjoy the pic's of that Rifle but that book really looks Good. I hope I can download it on My puter.
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- Thu May 07, 2026 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Wow!! Thank You Bill and Ray. Not only do We get to enjoy the pic's of that Rifle but that book really looks Good. I hope I can download it on My puter.
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- Wed May 06, 2026 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6169
.303 British Eye Candy.....
For the Discerning Sportsman this Top Lever is the Cats Azz. Somebody had some DEEEP pockets. Made in 1903.
https://shop.joesalter.com/Beautiful-Ca ... 03-British
https://shop.joesalter.com/Beautiful-Ca ... 03-British
- Sat May 02, 2026 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dad’s getting a pacemaker this morning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10421
Re: Dad’s getting a pacemaker this morning
Prayers Up for a speedy recovery. Give Him a Hug for Me. My Dad passed from His third Heart attack in 1981. I sure have Missed Him thru the Years.
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- ANTS!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13705
Re: OT- ANTS!
ESisk wrote ; "Works so good surprised it has not been banned" .....Years ago there was a product on the market called "Dursban". I would mix it up and spray My house and the neighbors and it worked like magic. My Widowed Neighbor Lady went nuts as spiders were all over the outsi...
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 52618
Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Here in Ohio at 72 years old....A Ruger Bisley .45 Colt, Henry .22 long rifle, Browning Auto 5 12ga , Marlin 45-70 , ultra light .38 special for CC.
- Tue Apr 28, 2026 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- ANTS!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13705
Re: OT- ANTS!
My place borders about 2 miles of woods,second growth and swamp. We have all the critters and bugs anyone could ask for.for years I could hold them at bay until four years ago when yellow jackets went nuts. they got under the wood siding in several places and under the raised back porch. I had nests...
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off Topic....Ugly Shotgun.......
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5513
Off Topic....Ugly Shotgun.......
I first saw this in American Rifleman and am still in shock. it hit's all the right notes.https://www.iverjohnsonarms.com/store/p ... 0T-SN.html
- Fri Apr 24, 2026 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forum Issues / Speed / Loading / Down / Up / Sideways
- Replies: 50
- Views: 57286
Re: Forum Issues / Speed / Loading / Down / Up / Sideways
I felt like I was from the "Forbidden Planet".........as there was no contact with the site. Maybe there IS HOPE.......................................................
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- Wed Apr 15, 2026 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I am planning on being in Luckenbach today.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 45308
Re: I am planning on being in Luckenbach today.
Sorry I missed it Jim, but Happy Birthday! We were on our way back from Alabama yesterday and I found out that the traffic around Nashville and Louisville is about the end of My long distance driving . How these people can drive 80- 100 mph is way beyond Me. Part of Getting Old I guess.
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- Tue Apr 07, 2026 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blew my Uberti 1876 up
- Replies: 44
- Views: 87779
Re: Blew my Uberti 1876 up
Sorry to see that this happened to Your rifle but Yes it's Great your not injured. Keep us informed about Your progress with the repairs.
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4393
Re: Custom Henry Finished, Buckhamer Finished!
I have six rifles that have half mags....that Henry should be a decent weight and not feel like a boat anchor. the Buckhammer is legal to Hunt with in Ohio. Now I'm interested,
- Sat Mar 28, 2026 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All round gun for Africa-1870
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2152
Re: All round gun for Africa-1870
Looks like it's close to the 45-120 Sharps . There is a lot of interesting reading about that .45 Express round on the internet especially since We had a dusting of snow last night and it's 29* .
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- Fri Mar 27, 2026 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have been away awhile but got a couple new items
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1634
Re: I have been away awhile but got a couple new items
Awesome All Around!! That drilling should keep You busy for awhile.
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- Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A couple of prayer requests if you will.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6498
Re: A couple of prayer requests if you will.
Prayers up for Your Dad. Hope this gets resolved soon! Prayers up for rain in Your area as well. here in N/E Ohio it is a wet, soggy, muddy mess 70* yesterday another big storm last nite and it's 29* now.
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- Thu Mar 26, 2026 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One that Got Away.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1617
Re: One that Got Away.....
Barbarossa wrote:"Yup they are nice .Here's a pic of mine with a buck I shot some years ago.It s in 45/60 and was shot at about 70 yards or so" . I re-member when You shot that Buck and I looked it up... it was 2014 .
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- Wed Mar 25, 2026 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boring job? Need a challenge?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2253
Re: Boring job? Need a challenge?
It's just another day at the Office....They should have filmed it from the Pilot Boat and many people watching would either turn it off or Barf. Brave people every Day!