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by pharmseller
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Update on layoffs and new job
Replies: 11
Views: 1655

OT Update on layoffs and new job

Well guys, back in December I posted about some pharmaceutical industry layoffs. If you recall, my wife, stepdaughter, son-in-law, and myself are all in the pharmaceutical industry (different companies). My wife, stepdaughter, and I all got laid off during the last week of November. Here's the updat...
by pharmseller
Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Wolves in Oregon it's official
Replies: 16
Views: 3027

Re: Question?

If before white man came here there were wolves and cougars werent there also deer and elk and caribou? Why the big concern now?Its man you have to watch out for .No not for killing everything off with guns. Killing everything off for progress-you know shopping malls, golf courses,condos. Personall...
by pharmseller
Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prayer Request for my best friend's Son-UPDATE
Replies: 45
Views: 5392

Whoo hoo! A very good sign!

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by pharmseller
Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Wolves in Oregon it's official
Replies: 16
Views: 3027

OT Wolves in Oregon it's official

From the local rag: Posted by Mike Stahlberg at 04:32 PM on Thursday, January 24, 2008 To participate, click the "Comments" link • (0) Comments Permalink • Tell-a-Friend Wolf documented in northeastern Oregon A female gray wolf from Idaho’s Timberline Pack has been positively located...
by pharmseller
Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What dog are you?
Replies: 47
Views: 8231

Dutch shepherd, and a darn fine looking dog I am!

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by pharmseller
Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Make a Shooting Rest (17 pictures)
Replies: 7
Views: 1398

Please send me two.
Thanks,
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by pharmseller
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prayer Request for my best friend's Son-UPDATE
Replies: 45
Views: 5392

Absolutley.
There but for the grace of God goes my boy. He was diagnosed with croup and responded well to meds. Up and around in a few days.

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by pharmseller
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bullet travels how fast ?
Replies: 26
Views: 3834

More fun stuff: Can you remember this sentence? Mother very thoughtfully made a jelly sandwich under no protest. Mercury, Venus, Terra (Earth), Mars, asteroid belt, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus (giggle), Neptune, Pluto This works for as long as Neptune remains outside of Pluto's orbit, which should last ...
by pharmseller
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report 1955 Mountie w/pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1030

Range report 1955 Mountie w/pics

First, let me remind the crowd NOT to shoot my wife's windchimes (when she's home). She doesn't like it. This first picture is the "before" of my backyard (also known as my shooting range). I took this photo from my deck, which runs along three sides of the 2nd floor of my house. http://i1...
by pharmseller
Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to buy unbuggered screws for a mountie
Replies: 4
Views: 635

I talked to Marlin (Perkins) and he told Jim Fowler to do it.

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by pharmseller
Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to buy unbuggered screws for a mountie
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Where to buy unbuggered screws for a mountie

I'm tired of shredding my cleaning cloth every time I wipe down my 39A. Where can I buy replacement screws? The serial is M 107XX I think, '50's vintage.

Thanks,

Quinn

ps somebody better buy Victor's Winchester 71. Can't find one better on the auction boards.
by pharmseller
Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Even when I don't go...
Replies: 2
Views: 612

ummm, lemmesee...
176 lbs is 80kg, times 5 mcg is 400mcg/min...uhhhhh...

Find the drug rep for that product and ask him.
('Course, I'm a drug rep...) :D

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Only slightly OT - Spotting scope
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

What's a meter? :lol:

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 22 Years Ago Today...Challenger
Replies: 21
Views: 3279

I too was in college. I had the take the GF (I wonder whatever happened to her?) to the eye doctor. Watched it on the waiting room tv. A very bad day indeed.

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A thought about .348 brass.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1121

I just bought 2 cases (unopened) of Winchester 200 grain Silvertip ammunition for $32/box. Considering that brass is spendy and often hard to find, buying new and reloading makes sense at that price. The guy has 3 more cases I think but the price is going up.

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report
Replies: 18
Views: 3089

Beautiful 94 and a great post! After I butchered my last deer I took a tape measure to the ribcage. I found that the kill zone was pretty close to 8.5" x 11", but the 11" measurement was horizontal. You might want to try pasting your targets that way. Also, try a brown piece of paper ...
by pharmseller
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help dateing a friends Win 94 top eject
Replies: 4
Views: 651

yay I win! What's my prize?
by pharmseller
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help dateing a friends Win 94 top eject
Replies: 4
Views: 651

The year of manufacture for serial number 4989000 is 1981
The year of manufacture for serial number 4989999 is 1981

from: http://armscollectors.com/sn/winlookup.php

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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need your ideas: Rifle sale for another's benefit.
Replies: 20
Views: 3852

octagon wrote:LeverBar: I recall your post about buying this 94 and the bad taste it left. Your attempt to turn this situation around speaks loudly as to the high quality of your character. I like your style.
+1
I'd buy you the beverage of your choice at my campfire any time.

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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 53 turkeys in the yard right now
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

I've caught them bare handed, too. Not much sport.

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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Hosting Drive
Replies: 42
Views: 7141

me too

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by pharmseller
Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been thinking about collecting Browning Winchesters
Replies: 23
Views: 3039

Cubrock... I think NIB Browning 71s for even $1000 are a thing of the past now. I sold mine for less than that just a few months ago and it took a little while. Didn't realize they had jumped that much so quickly. Guess I shoulda hung onto it a little longer. :D Me too. I think I got $750 for my NI...
by pharmseller
Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 53 turkeys in the yard right now
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Sorry, I got the count wrong. They moved out of the trees into the meadow in a long, broad line, so I got to count again. Most of them are just standing around looking at each other in the rain. The new total is 102, a new record.

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by pharmseller
Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 53 turkeys in the yard right now
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

OT 53 turkeys in the yard right now

It's actually kinda creepy seeing this big flock flow through the yard, heads down, pecking at this and that. All hunched over, jerky steps, going in the same general direction. I'll probably see them sweep by again later this afternoon.


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by pharmseller
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should I expect to pay for a Browning model 92 357?
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

I'll give ya $500 for it. You make $50 profit!

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by pharmseller
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should I expect to pay for a Browning model 92 357?
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

Whoops! No reply because someone ponied up the $900 for the BIN price. Oh well, looking is a lot of fun...


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by pharmseller
Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should I expect to pay for a Browning model 92 357?
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

Here is one. http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8445534 Thanks for the link! They're about an hour and a half north of me. $900 is a bit steep so I emailed them asking for their best FTF cash price. If they play ball I'll post pics Thursday! Quinn No word back yet. And no &qu...
by pharmseller
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT A little hunting story.
Replies: 12
Views: 2192

You grow big foxes on your side of the pond! Much larger than the foxes I've seen here in Oregon.
Smashing!

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by pharmseller
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Levergun I Cherish The Most
Replies: 28
Views: 4470

Sumthin' musta got in my eyes...



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by pharmseller
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Fun quiz
Replies: 26
Views: 4025

Who was Elvis Presley? Did we really have 2 World Wars?

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - When God Made Cops
Replies: 23
Views: 3516

Anyone who turns the wheel TOWARDS the shooting deserves to make big bucks IMO.

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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should I expect to pay for a Browning model 92 357?
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

Thanks for the link! They're about an hour and a half north of me. $900 is a bit steep so I emailed them asking for their best FTF cash price. If they play ball I'll post pics Thursday!

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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should I expect to pay for a Browning model 92 357?
Replies: 17
Views: 3013

What should I expect to pay for a Browning model 92 357?

I've got it bad for a browning Model 92 in 357. I have a Rossi that I really like but something about the original makes me want one in the worst way. So the question is, what should I expect to pay? If I find one (big if, they seem darned hard to find) what is a reasonable price? I'm not looking fo...
by pharmseller
Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Masonic mysteries
Replies: 34
Views: 5773

Sixgun wrote:Crawdaddyjimbobillybob, for you and your buddies who think they are somethin' special and above the rest, here's .50, call somebody who gives a *%#@.
Image

Does it really cost four bits to call someone these days?


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by pharmseller
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My brother is a levergunner!
Replies: 11
Views: 1773

Old Savage wrote:Where is he?
He's in Corvallis, Oregon, about 40 miles north of me.
This is his first levergun.

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by pharmseller
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My brother is a levergunner!
Replies: 11
Views: 1773

My brother is a levergunner!

My brother called me today to tell me he bought a Marlin 1894C. I talked to him Monday to tell him that Big 5 was going to have them on sale for $399. He located one and bought it! The session at the range with my 1894C and EMF model 92 .357 paid off
One down, 300 million to go...

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by pharmseller
Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT- Bigfoot
Replies: 61
Views: 9223

I had a Bigfoot come over the other day to borrow a cup of sugar. All I had was White Satin and he wanted C&H. Seems he was making peanut butter cookies (strange, I admit, because everyone knows Bigfoots (feet?) are allergic to peanuts) and the recipe called for C&H. Well, he got all upset o...
by pharmseller
Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What scope reccommendation for Marlin 1894C
Replies: 23
Views: 4397

I just put a Leupold m8-6x on mine and I love it. Weaver rings and bases.

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer are getting better in Texas all the time.
Replies: 20
Views: 3699

A few years ago a dentist from Portland (Oregon) shot a monster mulie on public land. But that's all he did - shoot. A guide found the buck and patterned him, then sent pics to the dentist along with the price for the hunt. I'd rather shoot a forkie my own way than a monster that way. But that's jus...
by pharmseller
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot times on the Border
Replies: 45
Views: 6419

Charles, I understand completely, and I apologize if my post seemed judgemental. The Lord knows I have holes in me big enough to throw a cat through. I meant no disrespect. As far as the idea of a different time and a different life we share the same boat. I too have made associations as a younger m...
by pharmseller
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot times on the Border
Replies: 45
Views: 6419

Charles said "I do long for the old days on the border. It was wild and wooly on the Mexican side, but nobody bothered you if you minded your own business. Old Juan N. Guerra keep good order like a good crime boss does. He didn't pray on the Americans was it was bad for business. He kept his &q...
by pharmseller
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What were your first and second Levers??
Replies: 61
Views: 8068

My first lever, a Winchester Model 71, I inherited from Grandpa. You old timers here will recognize it, and it brought me to this site last year: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/3481.jpg My second lever, also a Model 71, was made by Browning: http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84...
by pharmseller
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Heard in Video
Replies: 17
Views: 3431

If you listen closely, especially to the last cycling, you can hear a 4-sound series: 1. lift bolt handle 2. pull bolt back 3. push bolt forward 4. lower bolt handle.
Gotta be a bolt.
My favorite is the last sound: "Gosh"

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by pharmseller
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 Carbine Deer hunters...
Replies: 14
Views: 3209

Go here:
http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/shooting.htm

Read this:
Rossi Model 92 357 Mag Hog Rifle 10-30-04
Page Two 1-19-05
Page Three 8-10-05
Page Four 9-28-07


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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Update on my wife...
Replies: 47
Views: 6884

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Life is short but love is forever. Hug your loved ones extra tight tonight.

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by pharmseller
Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling all Win. 94 shooters- Update
Replies: 31
Views: 5090

I read all of your thougths and experiences with great interest and I do appreciate the feedback. I adopted Pete44ru method with this particular rifle. I had not tried this with any other leverguns. I had not needed to as my adopted bench technique always proved to be successful. As stated I have s...
by pharmseller
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - How to save gas
Replies: 10
Views: 2022

Read a Science Fiction novel once in which military service was required to become a citizen with full rights. It was so long ago I can't describe the 2 classes of citizenship. I just thought it was an interesting idea. There was another one in which only taxpayers were full citizens. Bruce Well, t...
by pharmseller
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The stickies and announcements have a purpose
Replies: 12
Views: 2545

RTFM
by pharmseller
Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I Wonder If Some People Can Talk To Angels....
Replies: 41
Views: 6130

This is where you get into the debate between Denominations and I don't want to burn bridges between Brothers. But since I don't think it is a point of salvation, I will state my opinion. The idea of Purgatory in this context is not found in the Bible from what I've read/studied, but is a later Chu...
by pharmseller
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Handloads for Hogs?
Replies: 24
Views: 3094

Click on the link and read the four articles.

http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/shooting.htm
Rossi Model 92 357 Mag Hog Rifle 10-30-04
Page Two 1-19-05
Page Three 8-10-05
Page Four 9-28-07

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