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by Dave James
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: paging Mescalero and others re: the 5.7 Johnson
Replies: 16
Views: 1862

Re: paging Mescalero and others re: the 5.7 Johnson

Gee I had one of the old models years ago, used to use it to jump shoot jacks on the farm, was great fun, mite be worth looking into that again, nice find
by Dave James
Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Punt Gun--video
Replies: 13
Views: 1136

Re: Punt Gun--video

My deceased father in law on the Eastern Shore of VA used one of those piror to WW-2, it was still around when we got married as a close line pole, it mounted in a punt boat and he layed alonside it and rowed out into the flocks, the small oars where used to adjust the angle of attack as he said, it...
by Dave James
Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Trip For Our Older Board Members
Replies: 66
Views: 5063

Re: A Trip For Our Older Board Members

Iron City Beer Hey Mady dial Cecil over at d653 watching TV with English sub titles while over seas brick of 22 at Sloan's for 2.50 walking through the little town where my gr-parents lived with a 22 on the hip and shooting road apples just out side town making summer money shooting coyotes for 50 c...
by Dave James
Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Goose Hunting
Replies: 6
Views: 1420

Re: Canadian Goose Hunting

You don't say if its over decoys with calls , or working water sheds and sky busting them as close as they come. Now I use a 10ga, but its not that different, working over decoys I try and never go beyond the 35 to 40 yard mark on big honkers, not needed normally over decoys unless the shot isn't su...
by Dave James
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M44 accuracy project
Replies: 24
Views: 2379

Re: M44 accuracy project

A little trick I picked up from the Finnish shooters I knew,, get some rosin same as used on the string instruments bows, melt it down and pour it hot into the stock/ barrel channel, put your barreled action back in and tighten down the screws, it works as bedding compound when it hardens up, they d...
by Dave James
Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking some Shocking Thoughts (Bushmaster ACR)
Replies: 94
Views: 11711

Re: Thinking some Shocking Thoughts (Bushmaster ACR)

IF you have any trigger time on the AR system any of the 308 versions is where I would start looking, the newer Colt is a game changer, with its set up, but there are others out there, that are better , Big thing with the 308 guns is find out what mag they are running, if I remember right the Bushma...
by Dave James
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New airgun.
Replies: 22
Views: 1189

Re: New airgun.

I dearly want one of the Daystate Wolverine's in 303
by Dave James
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New airgun.
Replies: 22
Views: 1189

Re: New airgun.

I dearly want one of the Daystate Wolverine's in 303
by Dave James
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?
Replies: 30
Views: 6385

Re: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?

Dave Celments is still showing on his web site , conversion on "New Model " bearcats, I wouls do one up for a woods walker ,

I bugged Ruger for years when they came out to bring one out in the Remington 5mm round
by Dave James
Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For All of You Who Served In Vietnam...
Replies: 12
Views: 1671

Re: For All of You Who Served In Vietnam...

Still have mine in the bottom of the chest, haven't looked at it since 69
by Dave James
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shot the Henry 30/30's?
Replies: 23
Views: 2147

Re: Anyone shot the Henry 30/30's?

My brother in law owns the 2nd generation in 30-30 as well as the 44mag model, to me they feel fine in the hands come to POA well, and have no trouble working the lever, my only concern is the ability to find a peep sight for it. No trouble with the mag tube feed, kind of reminds me of the original ...
by Dave James
Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Lawman
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Re: Colt Lawman

Thats a great carry gun, I packed one for one of the counties I worked for had boththe 4" and 2" model, price sounds right for my area, I would buy it
by Dave James
Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dan Wesson 357 Super Mag Maximum
Replies: 9
Views: 1332

Re: Dan Wesson 357 Super Mag Maximum

Thanks for the replies,, will look at the DW forum
by Dave James
Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dan Wesson 357 Super Mag Maximum
Replies: 9
Views: 1332

Dan Wesson 357 Super Mag Maximum

Getting ready to pick one of these beast up DW model 40 with the 8" barrel and heavy sleve, any one have favorite loads? Or links to where any ammo may be hiding??? AM ordering brass and dies as we speak, but Remington stopped production a few years ago.
by Dave James
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We all need to be ready...officer shooting.
Replies: 8
Views: 924

Re: We all need to be ready...officer shooting.

Not enough info from the video to really say what or how, we shows those type of vid's for years at roll call to reinforce no such thing as a standard traffic stop, the job has just gotten harder as the years have gone by, me personally if the cruiser was still in gear I would have pinned the bastar...
by Dave James
Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun
Replies: 28
Views: 2432

Re: Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun

Think I have found the new truck gun for repelling boarders!!!!
by Dave James
Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.
Replies: 86
Views: 7886

Re: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.

I should know, old man was a Naval Aviator, but I hate to admit if it wasn't an Air Force "Sandy" it wad just another jet, but THANK GOD FOR THEM! Never been much for long walks home :wink:
by Dave James
Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.
Replies: 86
Views: 7886

Re: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.

Cash, spend some time with the LRP's in 68-70
by Dave James
Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.
Replies: 86
Views: 7886

Re: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.

Don't care who fixed them or who flew them , but any one involved with the ZOOMIES!! Never bought a beer in my presence!! They saved my butt more than once

STAY ALERT! STAY ALIVE!
by Dave James
Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shotgun+rifled choke+slugs accuracy test...
Replies: 7
Views: 1164

Re: Shotgun+rifled choke+slugs accuracy test...

Well consider that its a 26" barrel with the rifled choke, not so bad, be interesting to see how the others are/ will do. Wonder if any of the better Sabot rounds would work better with the rifled tube?
by Dave James
Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Falling Block pics
Replies: 14
Views: 1256

Re: Westley Richards Falling Block pics

Boy that puts my converted No-1 to shame!!!!! Moody if it doesn't weight much more than a No-1, I would agree POTENT is the word, full power 450NE is reserved for when I'm feeling mean :wink:
by Dave James
Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie and you Other Virginians?
Replies: 18
Views: 1259

Re: Hobie and you Other Virginians?

I live down in the back side of Chesapeake, we had straight line winds clocked at 94mph , looks like a hurricane came through, kept power but lost trees and what not
by Dave James
Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taurus, or Charter Arms??
Replies: 19
Views: 1421

Re: Taurus, or Charter Arms??

THe Tar's I have owned in the past where stuff plain and simple with the exception of their Model-85 snubbies, their so called quality control and ISO ratings aren't worth the paper and ink written with Charter has had ups and downs but the 44spl and 22 mag kit gun they make have been fine preformer...
by Dave James
Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought I was going to die... so I tried to kill as many
Replies: 23
Views: 3552

Re: Thought I was going to die... so I tried to kill as many

I had the pleasure of training with them back in the 60's, I do find it rather unusual that he wasn't carrying the Kuk, those "gentlemen" seem to have them with them even during sleep, and from what I was told by several of them,, then,, that when they retire it's back to Nepal for them to...
by Dave James
Thu May 10, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever buy the same gun twice?
Replies: 16
Views: 1060

Re: Ever buy the same gun twice?

Have bought back a Rossi 92 in 357 mag three times now, early model carbine length barrel, and had it set up as a "scout", throated out for the 200 grain cast lead stuff, enlarge the lever to almost a "glove" style and added a fold down peep, was my every where truck/trunk gun, s...
by Dave James
Thu May 10, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Respect for 22 snake shot
Replies: 35
Views: 2681

Re: New Respect for 22 snake shot

Used to run a gun gang back in the 60's for awhile cleaning ditches out for the County, got tired of the 97 they issued and went wth a pair of Colt 357's with 6" barrels, one was loaded with home made snake loads with a dose of 9's, killed a ton of "short neckers" and helped keep the ...
by Dave James
Fri May 04, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So what optic would work best on a Rossi '92
Replies: 12
Views: 5817

Re: So what optic would work best on a Rossi '92

I carried an old Rossi 92 pre safety that was done up in the scout as a truck gun for a long while, best svope I found short of a quality red dot was a Sighton Shot gun 1x for great for every thing out to 100 meters
by Dave James
Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christ is risen!
Replies: 20
Views: 1609

Re: Christ is risen!

http://youtu.be/o0ZS9o6NLnM

Watch this video,, Christian flash mob so to speak in Beirut Lebanon, took some guts to do this
by Dave James
Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another question for our cop buddies.
Replies: 38
Views: 3871

Re: Another question for our cop buddies.

IN Virginia its tied to your DL and VH registration if the VH is in your name. And you are not required at this time to notify the Officer if carrying. When ever i made a stop and the CCW warning popped up ,all i did was ask if they where carrying and where it was, unless they where acting stupid an...
by Dave James
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mannlicher Schoenauer price check. (pics)
Replies: 27
Views: 3923

Re: Mannlicher Schoenauer price check. (pics)

If you get a chance you may want to pop over to accuratereloading.com forum and do a search in the forums there,, a couple of the guys in the big bore and double rifle threads collect them. Last one I had was a 9.3x57 with Selous side plates straight irons sights with a pop up tang peep. it left my ...
by Dave James
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Brit load questions ....
Replies: 15
Views: 2298

Re: 303 Brit load questions ....

My No-4 has always ran better with the heavier slugs, haven't tried the Woodleigh's yet but have used the others out there, One thing I did was install one of the ladder adjustable peeps the Britts put on several , and shot then noted where on the ladder it took to hit with load used at 100/200 mete...
by Dave James
Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it possible to design a more ugly revolver!!!!
Replies: 44
Views: 6327

Re: Is it possible to design a more ugly revolver!!!!

Wish it was in 22mag, but will more than likely pick one up, will help getting the wife shooting her 38spl version
by Dave James
Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Legislation being considered to slaughter horses in US
Replies: 24
Views: 2337

Re: Legislation being considered to slaughter horses in US

Hope the ban is lifted have spoken with several small farmers down my way with surplus horses, and it ain't as easy as it used to be to get rid of them, besides horse meat is pretty good, have enjoyed each time it was served
by Dave James
Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tony Lama or Olathe
Replies: 25
Views: 5352

Re: Tony Lama or Olathe

ONe thing about Olathe boots , they are what i wear just about every day both pairs made of Elk hide, the "last" are heavy and appear to be made for riding, they fit me fine but I understand that if you lean toward flat feet they don't.

Haven't owned a pair of Lama's since the 60's
by Dave James
Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with a knife I D?
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: Help with a knife I D?

Sheath is all wrong for the Ottoman , its a mid-African or east-African knife
by Dave James
Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boulet Boots?
Replies: 13
Views: 6871

Re: Boulet Boots?

Olathe boots was sold and moved to Texas, still cranken them out, still wearing them myself . But those others sure look tempting
by Dave James
Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - One more horse pic + KS winter
Replies: 15
Views: 2402

Re: OT - One more horse pic + KS winter

Miss Kansas from time to time, folks and family from there, spent alot of time roaming and growing up , in Plevna,Hutchinson and Montizumia just out side of Dodge , Just don't miss the snow much any more :mrgreen:
by Dave James
Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hamer article; which rifle used to kill Barrow/Parker?
Replies: 58
Views: 8409

Re: OT: Hamer article; which rifle used to kill Barrow/Parker?

If it was in reserve , just proves to me the good guys where either stone crazy or fearless, they all knew Barrow carried and used modified B.A.R.'s, even found a cut down one in the car according to what I have read.
by Dave James
Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: loading a winchester .33 using 45-70 cases
Replies: 16
Views: 2929

Re: loading a winchester .33 using 45-70 cases

Have all ways used the Lee dies, formed all mine from 45-70 started off with 40-65/38-56 then to 33 have never lost any brass yet, had to trim a tad, but then used a light load of 5744 some wading and corn meal and a waz plug and its worked fine
by Dave James
Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- to fix a snakebite
Replies: 9
Views: 2127

Re: OT- to fix a snakebite

The whole stun gun thing has been proved non effective, it just does more damage, Doc's in the snake bite clinics in the SOuth west say leave it alone,
by Dave James
Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--40 mm anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: OT--40 mm anyone?

he's not Russian, but has access to fun toys
by Dave James
Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Snakebit
Replies: 32
Views: 3612

Re: OT: Snakebit

darn 86 that Doc isn't kidding back in my teens I took a hit from a 3 footer in the Palm of the right hand, they said the same thing at the Doc's office in Dodge, but the hand still swelled up about the size of an orange
by Dave James
Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Old "Gunfighter" tintype, nice one. Sold for $1136.45
Replies: 12
Views: 2730

Re: OT- Old "Gunfighter" tintype, nice one.

Look at the eyes, theat ole boy has rode a river or two I'll bet. And unless I miss my quess he is really left handed, belt is buckled like a right hander and the holster is slid around on the left
by Dave James
Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman. Sold $1005.00
Replies: 24
Views: 4100

Re: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman.

You can see the nail on the thumb, thinks its the way he is griping the chair, have to agree the butt looks a little like a Remington more than a Colt, I wonder if pure gold watch chains show up that way in Tin types?
by Dave James
Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Woods & Trail Sidearm (Ruger SP101 in .32 H&R Mag)
Replies: 27
Views: 4577

Re: OT: New Woods & Trail Sidearm (Ruger SP101 in .32 H&R Mag)

Mom has one and keeps it loaded with the 32 Colt N&P wadcutter rounds we load for her, and when she takes to driving she goes with the mag loads, couldn't get it away from if we tried and shes' 84 now
by Dave James
Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A different Charles Askins/New Service question...
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: A different Charles Askins/New Service question...

Charles you may have hit on the unknown or unsaid by him, I too am left handed and prefered the Colt untill I studied with Mr.Bryce and then went with the 27 3 1/2 its balance is some thing to feel,
by Dave James
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A different Charles Askins/New Service question...
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: A different Charles Askins/New Service question...

Mostly because the Colt fit his hand better, the S&W thin grip allowed the handgun to, well I wouldn't say it the way he did but it wiggled.The Colt he felt was a more rugged revolver and was better built at the time
by Dave James
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Charles Askins New Service Colt King's Conversion.
Replies: 32
Views: 5770

Re: OT- Charles Askins New Service Colt King's Conversion.

The family has said,he wondered around town in the end there,guess the ole mind was going, darn shame no one should go thru that. I tend have great doult the COl was looking for god, he all ways told me he knew who he was and would stand tall when time came. I chalked his style and ways to the time ...
by Dave James
Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Charles Askins New Service Colt King's Conversion.
Replies: 32
Views: 5770

Re: OT- Charles Askins New Service Colt King's Conversion.

The Col was one of my mentors,he could be a crusty old bird and was a stone killer, but he did love fine weapons, the Colts' fit his hand better than the S&W N frame with the standard issue small stocks, and he felt the COlt was a tad more rugged The he's holding is either the same revolver or h...