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by pharmseller
Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to you New Years Eve sky shooters
Replies: 31
Views: 5749

The news report said the shot was fired from about 300 yards. That means he must have been aiming at the house, not into the sky.
I do not fire any firearm if I do not know the backstop, but this guy was not shooting into the sky.

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by pharmseller
Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know what the 92 Rossis are going for?
Replies: 18
Views: 4102

Try here first.

http://www.stevesgunz.com/

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by pharmseller
Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Revolver Suggestions
Replies: 95
Views: 15726

Gutsy! I love it when a rep has the cojones to pull a stunt like that.

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by pharmseller
Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Revolver Suggestions
Replies: 95
Views: 15726

> I haven't even come close ... . . . ...t in and of itself should back up what I'm saying. But it won't. At least not to those who won't listen. Good Day. Joe Wow. That is the most bizarre post I have ever read. Goofy logic, bizarre statements, unverified "facts", entertaining spelling/g...
by pharmseller
Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT I fly out Wednesday to start my new job
Replies: 15
Views: 2635

OT I fly out Wednesday to start my new job

Remember my post a few weeks ago about getting laid off? The Lord works in mysterious ways because I had a job offer within 2 days. I start my new job Wednesday, so I still qualify for severance AND I might just make more money at the new job. I fly out for training on Wednesday. Back home in less t...
by pharmseller
Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8768

ByronG wrote:I strongly suspect that no dog will satisfy your requirements. You should opt for a cat.
The other white meat.

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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Marauder .30-30
Replies: 17
Views: 3967

please enlighten me on the Marauder so if I see one I'll know.

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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8768

I'm gonna do some research on Rat Terriers and beagle dogs. Thanks for the input!


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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8768

I don't mind that dogs eat cat poop. It must be quite a snack since most dogs find it near irresistable. What I said is that I don't want to pay a bunch of money for a dog. The pound is an option but then you play roulette with the above requirements. Most breeds (i.e. terriers or poodles) are kinda...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8768

OT Need help picking the right dog

I'll be in the market for a dog in the next 6 months or so. I'm looking for the perfect dog based on the following requirements: 1. Small. No more than 15 lbs 2. No shedding, short hair preferred 3. Good with young (7 year old) boy 4. Smart enough to housetrain 5. Free I'm having a hard time finding...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .25acp
Replies: 52
Views: 8273

I talked to a LEO one time about the .25. He told me he knew of an incident where the bullet, fired from close range, failed to penetrate a heavey leather coat. Something about a through and through on the sleeve near the shoulder but stopped in the upped pocket. Guy thought the other guy missed com...
by pharmseller
Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Wal-mart goobers
Replies: 32
Views: 5585

Wally World is rapidly exiting the world of shooting sports. There's only one store I know of in my area that still sells firearms, much less a decent selection of goods. That's okay, I have a Sportsman's Warehouse fairly close.

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by pharmseller
Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bringing my brother into the light
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Bringing my brother into the light

A couple of months ago I turned my nephews on to the wonders of my Marlin 1894C and pre-safety Interarms Rossi 92. The boys (16 and 17 years old) had a blast. Yesterday my dad and I met my brother at the local range. I brought both carbines and 400 rounds of 357 and 38 spec. The Marlin wears a Leupo...
by pharmseller
Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Place for Ordering Reloading Components?
Replies: 19
Views: 3661

Try here, you might be surprised.

http://www.chestnutridge.com/

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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How many five year olds could you take in a fight...
Replies: 46
Views: 6824

I got 30. Coulda been more but the extra pounds probably hurt.

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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deadliest mushroom in the woods
Replies: 41
Views: 5303

I know a gun store owner who refuses to stock Remington green box ammo because of failures to fire. I've never had a problem and I've shot a lot of good ol' green box ammo.

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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The TRUE character of Levergunners can't be hid...!
Replies: 37
Views: 5889

You had me at...leverguns!

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by pharmseller
Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894c versus a Rossi EMF / PUMA 92’ in .357?
Replies: 42
Views: 9803

I prefer my slicked-up pre-safety ($300) Interarms Rossi to my new (crossbolt safety) Marlin 1894C.
I have a scope on my Marlin but the Rossi is oh so nice!

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by pharmseller
Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: xmas gifts
Replies: 11
Views: 2531

I bought my seven year old 3 Nerf guns that we I mean he can shoot in the house. He's almost ready for the Marlin Mountie.

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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20460

"If a CCW holder spots a person who "looks menacing", does the CCW holder have the right to take preemptive action against that menacing looking person with an attack just because the CCW holder thinks he may be attacked?" Let's say the CCW holder has been attacked by this guy be...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Civil War timeline
Replies: 17
Views: 4056

Whoa Nelly! I'd love for my wife to take credit for creating the timeline but that would be unfair. If I recall correctly it came with her textbook. I think this is the correct citation: Ward, Geoffrey C. The Civil War: An Illustrated History. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1990. She will take cre...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Civil War timeline
Replies: 17
Views: 4056

page 2 the last link by which Gen. Lee can get supplies for his army from the outside. Dec 25: Butler begins a conventional advance on the Fort, but learns of a Confederate force to his rear. He calls off the attack and loads his command back on their ships. Butler will be relieved from command of t...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Civil War timeline
Replies: 17
Views: 4056

OT - Civil War timeline

In cleaning out some old files due to the job transition I cam across a Civil War timeline from when my wife finished her B.A. Kinda neat. It's long, so my apologies if it proves unwieldly to post. "In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civ...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which "star"...
Replies: 25
Views: 4434

When Bruce Springsteen comes on I change the radio station. I don't like how he politicizes his music.

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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I passed on a pre-64 model 94 today
Replies: 12
Views: 2332

I flashed the cash, he held to $475.
My walk-away was $400. This was more of an impulse buy than anything else so I'm okay.
I can buy more reloading components now!

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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Dogs running deer. Soap Box
Replies: 43
Views: 7649

Whoa! Hot topic! I LOVE dogs. Common sense here guys. 1.) You see a healthy looking dog in the woods just running around. There are houses within a half mile or so--'ya leave him alone or try to return him. I have done that. 2.) Your hunting (or whatever) and you see a mongrel or other nasty lookin...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20460

You said "The problem is that the world isn't one single home. There are 194. What happens within my home is not the business of my neighbor. Nor is what happens in their home my business. And as I pointed out, until it spills across my fence it stays none of my business. I've read my copy of t...
by pharmseller
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I passed on a pre-64 model 94 today
Replies: 12
Views: 2332

I passed on a pre-64 model 94 today

I guy who lives near me had a pre-64 (1952, serial 1,910,000 range) Winchester model 94 30-30 in the local newspaper. I posted about it on the other forum. I looked at it today and it seemed in good shape except for a patch of surface rust near the serial number. The barrel was not clean so the accu...
by pharmseller
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUNT FOR A DESERVING PERSON UPDATE AND SOLICITATION -
Replies: 9
Views: 1607

You're covered.

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by pharmseller
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Rifle for Deer: prefer 158 gr JSP or 180 gr. XTP?
Replies: 13
Views: 5529

by pharmseller
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got my 1876 Win back, but not happy at all
Replies: 19
Views: 3094

I hope you paid with a credit card. My first call would be to the credit card company to dispute the charge. State your position and let them handle the refund. A deal is a deal. Anytime I spend a large sum I go plastic for just that reason. President Reagan said, "Trust, but verify." Quinn
by pharmseller
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice 9 pt with lever this A.M.
Replies: 25
Views: 4236

Very nice! Good on ya. Beautiful pic.

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by pharmseller
Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT taught me something today!
Replies: 3
Views: 964

I thought Vanuatu was still in the same place.

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by pharmseller
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94
Replies: 8
Views: 1856

Your description sounds like the one I bought last month.

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I got this at a pawn shop for $235. Bright bore, excellent shooter. Deals are out there.


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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .30 Herrett shooter knocking the 30-30
Replies: 16
Views: 3241

On the rare occasions that I took my Browning model 71 to the range I only had positive comments from other shooters. Leverguns seem to draw the faithful like nothing else. Unless, of course, you're a putz.

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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Working the lever to slick it up
Replies: 14
Views: 2936

This saves a little time: Look on the bottom of the back of the bolt when it comes back a see where it hit the top of the hammer.......these two areas should be worn a tad.......slowly polish these areas with a hard stone.....you should start to notice some improvement......If you're feeling frisky...
by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Working the lever to slick it up
Replies: 14
Views: 2936

Working the lever to slick it up

I love my Marlin 1894C but she's still kinda stiff. I've read where guys will cycle the action over and over to slick it up. Does this work? Do you need to let the hammer down or just work the lever? How many times do you need to do it before the "slickness" is noticeable? Does it drive th...
by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Don't mess with old people
Replies: 7
Views: 1753

"With age comes wisdom" After my four years in the Corps I drove a beer truck for 12 years. One of my favorite things to do was to save the American Legion, VFW, or any bar that older gents would frequent for my last stop. After delivering I would pull up a stool, order a ginger ale and l...
by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20460

With the list of 'victims' growing daily, who will be left to be blamed, shamed, and made to pay? I'm sure I was held back at some time in my life. And I blame all of you, so I expect those checks to start rolling in. Better start writing... :mrgreen: Hey Joe, I'm livin' the American Dream and as f...
by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the most popular type of big game rifle in your area
Replies: 43
Views: 6646

I hunt in Oregon. Only twice in too many years to mention have I seen a lever, and one of those times I had the lever.
Bolts, hands down.

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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20460

Vae Victis

(who can translate?)

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by pharmseller
Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kevin Robertson bashed leverguns again...
Replies: 42
Views: 7750

Didn't Karamojo Bell use a ridiculousely small caliber for most of his elephant hunting? A 7 by something as I recall.

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by pharmseller
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got laid off three weeks ago tomorrow
Replies: 16
Views: 2904

I got laid off three weeks ago tomorrow

The pharmaceutical industry is very dynamic. Sometimes that's a good thing, as companies expand to meet new needs. Sometimes not, as companies contract due to lower revenues. On 30 November I got THE phone call. We downsized and, with deep regret, my company had no place for me. Hey, it was a good s...
by pharmseller
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is what i have for a collection crrently
Replies: 16
Views: 3385

I like the deer blanket...

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by pharmseller
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neighbors
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

WHAT?

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by pharmseller
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you (large post)
Replies: 12
Views: 3991

Junior wrote:Where do I send my money? Paypal ok? Where?
Me, too. Paypal would work great, and I'll gross up so you net the $20

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by pharmseller
Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: After 8 years my wife is near the end of her battle...
Replies: 110
Views: 15998

Be strong. You're in my prayers. Recalll the last line of the Gospel of Matthew:
"...I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

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by pharmseller
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Considering a Marlin 1894C...want to hear from owners
Replies: 22
Views: 4823

Mine is less than a year old and shoots very well. She's still a little stiff but will feed 'most anything.
I prefer my pre-safety Interarms Rossi SRC, I must say. Slicker, lighter (despite a 20" barrel) and handles better.
Buy both.

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by pharmseller
Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free XS Ghost Ring front and rear sight
Replies: 13
Views: 2581

Glad to do it.

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