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- Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:24 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Not that I'd likely stay in a Hilton anyway, but...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 133
- Fri Jan 02, 2026 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 319
Re: The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect
Shortly after I finished college (over 50 years ago now), my parent's home was burglarized and torched. There was an article in the newspaper about it a few days later. The only factual information in the article was that the house burned on the day specified in the article. The rest of the article ...
- Tue Dec 30, 2025 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Relining barrels - anyone had it done...?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 261
Re: Relining barrels - anyone had it done...?
Years ago I had an octagon barreled Marlin 1893 in 32-40 relined by Redman's Rifling & Reboring in Omak, Washington. The craftsmanship was excellent, and it takes a really close examination of the muzzle to detect that it was done. On his website it appears that he is not currently taking on new...
- Sat Dec 20, 2025 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Black & Blue "Hunting" TC Hawken
- Replies: 2
- Views: 169
Re: My Black & Blue "Hunting" TC Hawken
It looks deadly to me. I agree that it looks better without the polished brass.
- Fri Dec 19, 2025 1:43 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: "The PERFECT Home for Liberals"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 267
Re: "The PERFECT Home for Liberals"
Perfectly logical.
- Mon Dec 08, 2025 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One proud papa
- Replies: 12
- Views: 623
Re: One proud papa
That is a great early Christmas present for you and her.
Good job for both of you.
Good job for both of you.
- Sun Nov 30, 2025 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shooting spike bucks
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1780
Re: Shooting spike bucks
We have a few large antlered bucks in our area, but mostly bucks with small antlers. I have seen may with a decent antler on one side of their head, and a shriveled looking dwarf antler on the other side. These little basket racks are nowhere close to the legal minimum spread requirement. I fail to ...
- Sat Nov 29, 2025 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ALERT - - - Black Friday Scam…😳
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1214
Re: ALERT - - - Black Friday Scam…😳
Same thing happened to me.
- Thu Nov 27, 2025 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1683
Re: Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving folks.
On your mark ....... get set ........ EAT!
On your mark ....... get set ........ EAT!
- Fri Oct 17, 2025 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Living in the city has never been my idea of getting it on
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1564
Re: Living in the city has never been my idea of getting it on
My younger dog used to be way too good at catching those smelly rascals.
- Sun Oct 05, 2025 6:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Horney toads!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3781
Re: Horney toads!
Nice. I haven't run across one in many moons.
- Thu Sep 11, 2025 6:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another not a levergun post
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2727
Re: Another not a levergun post
Now that takes me back...... one of the few good guys in a black hat.
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 6:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I’m an idiot—Ruger MKIV trigger work
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12538
Re: I’m an idiot—Ruger MKIV trigger work
What good would instructions have done?
We don't read them anyway.
We don't read them anyway.
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traditional Muzzleloaders??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4247
Re: Traditional Muzzleloaders??
I shot a doe with a rifle similar to yours back in the late 70s. It killed her very dead, and she was tasty.
The 45 has plenty of power to spare for deer, just put the shot in the right place.
The 45 has plenty of power to spare for deer, just put the shot in the right place.
- Sun Aug 31, 2025 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found my Holy Grail
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5362
Re: Found my Holy Grail
Yes indeed, that one is extremely nice.
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saint James Hotel in Cimarron
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1988
Re: Saint James Hotel in Cimarron
I stayed there once when my son and I were going to Philmont scout ranch.
Those were fun times.
Those were fun times.
- Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feeling my age.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8356
Re: Feeling my age.
Lately when I have a doctor's appointment, I am struck by the realization that "I have T-shirts older than this guy".
- Tue Nov 12, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady One Shot case lube
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3595
Re: Hornady One Shot case lube
My experience has been that it works well if you read and follow the directions. No need to clean it off afterwards.
But my revolver shooting is 38 special and 357 where I use carbide dies. No case lube needed.
But my revolver shooting is 38 special and 357 where I use carbide dies. No case lube needed.
- Sat Oct 26, 2024 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Like a kid in a candy store.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6193
Re: Like a kid in a candy store.
Love those mesquite grips.
- Sat Aug 10, 2024 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: pretty little marlin carbine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8659
Re: pretty little marlin carbine
I probably could not get along without some sort of tang sight. My eyesight was not very good when I was in my twenties .......and that was over 50 years ago. 
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fast gun?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4014
Re: Fast gun?
I have seen strange numbers from my chronograph on clear bright blue sky days. Seems to work more consistently when it is overcast for some reason.
It is electronic .......what could possibly go wrong?
It is electronic .......what could possibly go wrong?
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3504
Re: Broke Back Mountain Cowboy
The ladies working the polls liked my shirt when I went to vote.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armadillo in the kitchen
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1204
Re: Armadillo in the kitchen
We refer to those roadkill armadillos as "fenderized".
For those needing more information on roadkill, refer to "The Field Guide for Flattened Fauna".
For those needing more information on roadkill, refer to "The Field Guide for Flattened Fauna".
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "What was that?!?"
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2642
Re: "What was that?!?"
I used them a lot when I was younger .........never had a primer go off.
They were a great introduction to reloading for a youngster; and were affordable.
They were a great introduction to reloading for a youngster; and were affordable.
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil as I age
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11655
Re: Recoil as I age
I am not nearly as tough as I used to be.
Could be due to the high mileage.

Could be due to the high mileage.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wonder how much difference there is
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5491
Re: I wonder how much difference there is
If they hit in the right place, one won't kill them any deader than the other. 
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3423
Re: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
The mastodon ivory is a great addition.
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up please.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3135
Re: Prayers up please.
Prayers up for your wife and for you.
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I took my wife shooting today
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2147
Re: I took my wife shooting today
Fun stuff for sure. Although my wife shoots infrequently, she usually outshoots me.........dang !
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do I always do this.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1456
Re: Why do I always do this.
You need a really high powered round in case you are attacked by a chupacabra.
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cutting a holster down for a custom fit (picture heavy)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1043
Re: Cutting a holster down for a custom fit (picture heavy)
Lookin goood. Nicely done.
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the China virus... again
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4959
Re: Got the Big C... again
Unfortunately, the list of suspects includes too many well - connected rascals.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:29 am I really wish they would string up the people who unleashed this on us.
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stuff can happen REALLY FAST...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1072
Re: Stuff can happen REALLY FAST...
Step number 1 - Move away from Seattle.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 Shockwave
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4668
Re: .410 Shockwave
I am thinking a 20 gauge might be a good compromise.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: editing bloopers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1116
Re: editing bloopers
The writer of the article is clearly qualified to work for ATF.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Latest project
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2948
Re: Latest project
It appears that you have used a Sharpie marker or something similar to make the size information more legible (at least on the yellow ones)............good work.
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 10993
Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.
My father in law gave me a Buck 110 about 40 years ago, shortly after my wife and I were married. That knife has been used to process many deer and hogs over the years, and it is still in great condition. I am planning to give it to my new son in law soon, creating a kind of family tradition. I have...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
- Replies: 84
- Views: 8978
Re: Moving away from the AR-15
I have been shooting the AR more lately than the 30-30, typically at hogs. I can reload the AR rounds since they use small rifle primers, which have become available again. Large rifle primers for the 30-30 are still not available.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3351
Re: What is your Sunday-Go-To-Meeting Gun?
Smith and Wesson Shield in a Crossbreed super-tuck holster.
- Wed May 31, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scottish ancestry ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3073
Re: Scottish ancestry ?
I like listening to those guys talk. Must be in my McAnelly genes.
The same guy has a video on the wearing of the great kilt. It is very enlightening.
The same guy has a video on the wearing of the great kilt. It is very enlightening.
- Tue May 16, 2023 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Answered prayers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3130
Re: Answered prayers
That is indeed, most excellent.
- Thu May 11, 2023 6:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement front sight post bead
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1700
Re: Replacement front sight post bead
I have a Win 94 that was manufactured in 1906. I replaced the damaged front sight with a highly visible fiber optic sight. Not historically correct, but I am really pleased with the functionality.
- Wed May 10, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why Handload?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7317
Re: Why Handload?
Reloading is just one of the many skillsets that I think are important to have in your personal toolbox. My father reloaded back in the 60s and I picked it up as a kid. Scavenging wheel weights was an enjoyable part of the process for. I have not had to sweat out ammo shortages as long as my compone...
- Sat May 06, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More than 200 illegal aliens on a train in Texas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 638
Re: More than 200 illegal aliens on a train in Texas
Let's go Brandon
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3297
Re: Makes you wonder. Revolver discussion
Looks like it will do the job on any varmint you might run across in Texas.
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi 92 in .357 Magnum in hand -- and a question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1735
Re: Rossi 92 in .357 Magnum in hand -- and a question
The lever on my old Interarms Rossi is only about one sixteenth of an inch away from the stock when closed.
I would not consider a half inch off the stock to be normal or desirable.
I would not consider a half inch off the stock to be normal or desirable.
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good job by the New York Times
- Replies: 3
- Views: 605
Re: Good job by the New York Times
One simply needs to remember that the foundation of news reporting rests on the three "C"s.
Conflict
Controversy
Catastrophe
"Good news" does not fit into any of those categories, and therefore it seldom makes it to the surface.
Conflict
Controversy
Catastrophe
"Good news" does not fit into any of those categories, and therefore it seldom makes it to the surface.
- Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Semi-Annual Offering to the American Sun God is tonight ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 781
Re: The Semi-Annual Offering to the American Sun God is tonight ...
By the Fall, we should have saved up a lot of daylight.
Just like my "after taxes" bank balance ..... it appears to be gone anyway.
Just like my "after taxes" bank balance ..... it appears to be gone anyway.
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5667
Re: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns
I have found that whacking them with the flat of a shovel is 100% effective.
After one whack, you can use the shovel to separate the head from the body.
After one whack, you can use the shovel to separate the head from the body.
- Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here we go again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2056
Re: Here we go again
Without pictures it's really just a rumor that you actually made a purchase.