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by bmtshooter
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

Re: Not that I'd likely stay in a Hilton anyway, but...

AJMD429 wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:35 am
Screw them now...
You betcha ! - They obviously don't need my business.
by bmtshooter
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 ...
by bmtshooter
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...
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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 ...
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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!
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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".
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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. :shock:
by bmtshooter
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?
by bmtshooter
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.
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by bmtshooter
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".
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.

:wink:
by bmtshooter
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. :wink:
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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 !
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:29 am I really wish they would string up the people who unleashed this on us.
Unfortunately, the list of suspects includes too many well - connected rascals.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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...
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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...
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.
by bmtshooter
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.