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- Tue May 11, 2010 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What critter is this ?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3386
What critter is this ?
Here is a deer that just showed up at my feeder. He (or she) is approximately twice the body size of the native whitetails in my neck of the woods. My estimate is that it is about three feet ten inches to the shoulder. Looks like some exotic that escaped captivity, I guess. Can any of you folks iden...
- Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for cannoneers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1750
Re: Question for cannoneers
Gobbler, My concern was over tamping a hot dog bun down harder over the charge. Cannon accidents frequently are the result of an unanticipated charge ignition during the loading sequence. I imagine you are indeed taking all the necessary precautions. Also, what folks tend to forget, is that when the...
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for cannoneers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1750
Re: Question for cannoneers
Not trying to sound like I'm preaching here, but I'd suggest some research on cannon SAFETY. Here is a source of some good information:
http://www.artillerymanmagazine.com/safety_rules.html
There is enough potential energy in that much black powder to injure several people......be careful.
http://www.artillerymanmagazine.com/safety_rules.html
There is enough potential energy in that much black powder to injure several people......be careful.
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 879
Re: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
Why do the coffee pots taper to be narrower at the top, while buckets taper to be narrower at the bottom? Just curious.
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Old Photo of bucking bronc!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1403
Re: OT- Old Photo of bucking bronc!
Looks like that bronc got some serious vertical lift !! Notice that from the position of the reins and the bandana, this pair appears to be on their way back down to earth. Probably was not a soft landing. Great photo.....thanks.
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Currently Reading...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1119
Re: OT - Currently Reading...
Not to hijack the topic - but the progressive lenses work great if fitted properly. When looking through a scope with your eye at the wrong distance from the lens, the field of sharp view will be very small in diameter. It's the same for progressives. The lens must be in correct alignment to the eye...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Morning Range Report. (pics.)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 760
Re: Morning Range Report. (pics.)
Oh yeah ..... outstanding !!!
- Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Embarassing... got too confident with a file...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1431
Re: Embarassing... got too confident with a file...
"Rocket surgery" ...... why didn't I think of that? Sounds appropriate for so many things.
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - ? for you .243 Win. Owners.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3411
Re: OT - ? for you .243 Win. Owners.
I've shot lots of deer with 100 grain remingtons from my savage 110 ....no problems. I have been hunting the last few years with a early 1900's vintage winchester 94 in 30-30. Open sights and aging eyes make it challenging & lots of fun. No survivors yet.
- Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UPDATED What the heck happened?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1425
Re: What the heck happened?
I once ordered a Lee reloading press from Midway. When it arrived, it did not have any threads cut to accept reloading dies. Nicely put together and painted with a fine finish, but no way to actually use to silly thing. Lee did replace it at no charge, but it does make you worry about their ability ...
- Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking of old pics....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1062
Re: speaking of old pics....
My wife and I refer to our Honda Odyssey as our "all-terrain minivan". We do indeed take it where some folks wouldn't take their shiny trucks. Hasn't failed us yet. The 4X4s that are bought seem to be often more "want" than "need".
- Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
- Replies: 95
- Views: 10640
Re: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
My Dad always replied when asked how he felt, "Like an ox".
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last Ride For An Old Cowboy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2485
Re: Last Ride For An Old Cowboy
Great story - thanks.
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Its a knife what have I got
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1740
Re: Its a knife what have I got
I agree with the probability of Mexican origin. That knife looks pretty typical of knives sold in the bordertowns of Mexico. I recall seeing lots of those type for sale in Nuevo Laredo, usually with highly tooled leather scabbards. My brothers brought home similar blades of letter-opener size. Nicel...
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What does the "35" mean in 25-35 Winchester ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5875
What does the "35" mean in 25-35 Winchester ?
I can't find a reference as to the meaning of the "35" in 25-35 Winchester. Of course the "25" refers to bullet diameter. Maybe the blackpowder loading? Anyone know? My Grandfather used a model 94 saddle ring carbine in 25-35 Winchester for all his deer hunting needs in south Tex...
- Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Extemely way off topic: about guitars
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4844
Re: Extemely way off topic: about guitars
Ditto the "never too late to start" comments. I play a Breedlove 12-string at church (fine guitars those Breedloves). I recommend going to one of the "Guitar Center" chain stores where you can sit down & fool with a wide variety of brands and types. Look for one that feels ri...
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2922
Re: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
I have had one on an old Charter Arms "Off Duty" for years. Works well, but .... the swell on the right side holds my trigger finger at an odd angle to the trigger. Works OK, just feels different. No problem with the revolver staying put where you want it, but mine would feel a bit more co...
- Fri May 29, 2009 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need advice on new Rossi M92 357
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3746
Re: Need advice on new Rossi M92 357
Sorry to hear of the difficulties with the Rossi. I highly recommend sending it to Stevesgunz. He will work magic on it. My Rossi 357 was rough when new, but after Steve's work, it is slicker than my Marlin. My kids had a great time busting crawfish mounds with it out at the range. It's still my son...
- Tue May 26, 2009 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend stop in Fort Worth
- Replies: 5
- Views: 531
Weekend stop in Fort Worth
While in the Fort Worth area for the weekend, I got a chance to stop in at the "Cheaper Than Dirt" retail outlet. Hadn't been by there before. Not too big, but lots of stuff to drool over. Ammunition supply was thin (as commonly seen), but plenty 30-30 ammo for us levergun types.
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How to keep hogs away from your deer feeder
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3036
Re: OT - How to keep hogs away from your deer feeder
I've tried, but never got that close. They do tend to make lots of noise and scatter when they discover you are too close for their comfort. Great video.
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gentlemen
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5088
Re: Gentlemen
Those of us in the 50+ year age group perhaps are a bit mellowed out. Perhaps the hotter heads have not survived so long.....perhaps natural selection at work. My wife and I are currently sitting on our hands in north Texas awaiting proper conditions to return to Beaumont. Sounds pretty grim, but at...
- Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - New BACKPACK - JEREMIAH!!!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6762
- Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do you hang your rifle on the wall for display?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3972
I leave one replica blackpowder rifle displayed on brass hangers. After losing a house to a fire years ago, I do not leave my firearms outside the fire-resistant gun safe. The exceptions are those few that are kept very handy for quick access. You might want to check the fine print on your insurance...
- Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Something for the next generation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3822
- Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pet Loads for the .357 Magnum?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 67826
- Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old lever picture
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8634
- Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old lever picture
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8634
- Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old lever picture
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8634
Old lever picture
This is a picture of my great grandfather after a successful hunt. :D Taken in Medina County Texas - (early 1900s ?). Can't make out much detail about the rifle. Definitely a lever action - possibly Winchester ? He looks pretty dressed up for a hunt.........camo apparently was not necessary. :wink: ...
- Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What can I do for a bad 25-35 bore?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3078
I had Randy Redman reline an 1893 marlin 32/40 for me about three years ago. Excellent work. I'd definitely do it again.
http://redmansrifling.com/shipping.htm
http://redmansrifling.com/shipping.htm
- Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Texas Levergunners, etc.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1983
I appreciate your concern. A category 1 hurricane wasn't too scary after Rita came through a couple of years ago. Here in Beaumont there were lots of folks with no electricity for a while, but structural damage was pretty hard to find. Lots of small limbs in the yard, but not too bad. I was amused t...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT ammo storage
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7145
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I was trying for Red...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3500