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by RKrodle
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOHN LINEBAUGH
Replies: 47
Views: 1757

Re: JOHN LINEBAUGH

I had the pleasure of spending a few days with John at a shoot he put on near my home. He was as interested in us and what we were shooting as we were in him and his revolvers. Great guy and memories that I'll always have.
by RKrodle
Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Okay.....
Replies: 2
Views: 519

Re: Okay.....

Interesting.
by RKrodle
Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
Replies: 51
Views: 8517

Re: 300 grain in 44 special

Your secrete is safe with me LOL
by RKrodle
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
Replies: 51
Views: 8517

Re: 300 grain in 44 special

Sorry about that Ray. Vance beat be me like a rented mule. That's ok too, he's a pretty good ol boy.
by RKrodle
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
Replies: 51
Views: 8517

Re: 300 grain in 44 special

I don't know if this will help but it's all I could find. It's from a issue of Handloader. As always use care. .44 Spc +p Warning! All data is also safe for postwar Smith & Wesson N-Frame revolvers. Barrel length of Freedom Arms Model 1997 is 4 1/2. Winchester brass was used in all loads as were...
by RKrodle
Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Richard Muennink
Replies: 8
Views: 2311

Richard Muennink

Some of ya'll will remember Richard from past Levergun hunts in Hondo, Texas, along with 86er. Richard past away last night from COVID 19. Thoughts and prayers for Richards Family.
by RKrodle
Thu May 10, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PT Leads to more PT...
Replies: 44
Views: 6571

Re: PT Leads to more PT...

Heal well ol friend.
by RKrodle
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Jrhrs & RKrodle.
Replies: 5
Views: 1089

Re: Happy Birthday Jrhrs & RKrodle.

Thank y'all very much.
by RKrodle
Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lee Jurras
Replies: 12
Views: 2899

Re: Lee Jurras

I had the honor of meeting Lee Jurras a few years back. I had bought a really nice S&W 25-5 and posted about it on one of the revolver boards. He PMed me through the site and told me he had a few items that would go good with my 25-5. We exchanged info and when he saw my address he told me he wo...
by RKrodle
Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: February 2017 Levergun Postal Match
Replies: 15
Views: 2489

Re: February 2017 Levergun Postal Match

Griff, it sure was fun having ya'll come over and shoot today. I do believe I need to put in more offhand shooting time, that '66 of yours is a sweet shooter but I couldn't do it justice. Sorry about cutting the shooting short but she is a lot easier on the eyes then you two and much more fun to kis...
by RKrodle
Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need 300 gr .45 Colt load help
Replies: 36
Views: 3855

Re: Need 300 gr .45 Colt load help

Vance, I sent you an email with some stuff I tried with the help of Mike Rintoul.
by RKrodle
Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer requests - a trio (update 1/3/16)
Replies: 41
Views: 5125

Re: Prayer requests - a trio (update 1/3/16)

Prayers for all!
by RKrodle
Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for RKrodle
Replies: 38
Views: 4624

Re: Prayer request for RKrodle

Thank you all for the prayers. Yesterday afternoon Becky suffered a massive stroke, I rushed her to the local hospital who stabilized her and then she was flown to a hospital in Dallas. There she underwent surgery to repair the ruptured blood vessel, remove the blood, and relieve the pressure from t...
by RKrodle
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corn planters
Replies: 20
Views: 3273

Re: Corn planters

Not sure of the durability or how will they work but how about something like this. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418176_200418176?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Lawn%20%2B%20Garden%20%3E%20Lawn%20Spreaders&utm_campaign=Field%20Tuff&utm_content...
by RKrodle
Sun Dec 13, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corn planters
Replies: 20
Views: 3273

Re: Corn planters

You need a one row spring tooth cultivater three point hitch, with a covington TP 40 planter and fertilize hopper 8 hole plate for corn I like a 16 hole plate for peas or soybeans You should be able to find a used set up reasonable, and it might even come with some extra plates And you can buy ever...
by RKrodle
Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's the Winner?
Replies: 27
Views: 3848

Re: Who's the Winner?

Sixgun wrote:ok, here is my opinion on the scoring. #2 is the winner as the majority of the hits are close together.

Griff I agree with Six! :D
by RKrodle
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Jahrs & RKrodle.
Replies: 8
Views: 1489

Re: Happy Birthday Jahrs & RKrodle.

Thank ya'll for the Birthday wishes!
by RKrodle
Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windows 10 FREE????
Replies: 99
Views: 16499

Re: Windows 10 FREE????

I updated to 10, I like it so far. My son updated to 10 and he likes it also.
by RKrodle
Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun Shooting Today w/RKrodle
Replies: 6
Views: 1380

Re: Fun Shooting Today w/RKrodle

Always great when you come over Griff, I enjoy the conversation as much as the shooting!! And boy was the sun shining bright and HOT. It amazes me how fast the ground has dried out in just a few days after all this rain we have been blessed with. I was wringing out a Colt 1991 that I picked up from ...
by RKrodle
Fri May 22, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hudson, WI -- What To Do?
Replies: 15
Views: 2540

Re: Hudson, WI -- What To Do?

Howdy, Turns out that Griff was going to be passing about a mile from my house on his way to Perham.. We met up at the Randall Café, had lunch, then a great time at the Military Museum.. Back to my place for a visit, then he was on his way... I feel fortunate to have met Griff and spend a few hours...
by RKrodle
Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inexpensive Bore Scope Review......Article
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: Inexpensive Bore Scope Review......Article

Great write up. I've wanted one for a long time but couldn't justify the high cost. I will be real interested in the Lyman model results.

Thank you.
by RKrodle
Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?
Replies: 15
Views: 1812

Re: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?

I have one of the first Gen. Some things I really like about it, some I don't. The small size is a blessing and a curse. As I get older I have a harder time reading the font size, enlarging the page compounds the drawback of a already small screen. They make adaptors for the USB port so you can run ...
by RKrodle
Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back after being away for a while....
Replies: 30
Views: 5103

Re: Back after being away for a while....

Good to hear from you Victor.
by RKrodle
Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The AR15 and me....please add on your experieces
Replies: 57
Views: 3975

Re: The AR15 and me....please add on your experieces

My introduction was in 1979. I was a 17 year old fresh outta high school country boy looking for adventure, So I joined the Marines. We had the M16A1 then. I thought I was married to that thing for 3 months of boot camp. After boot camp I didn't get to use one much, I was air wing and keeping KC130'...
by RKrodle
Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR -- favorite features thread
Replies: 40
Views: 2946

Re: AR -- favorite features thread

My favorite feature is the 13" Troy Alpa hand guard on my colt. Having an over six and a half foot arm span it's hard for me to bend around and get comfortable with carbine length handguards. So, I shaved down the gas block and added the Troy. I like the slimness of it and now I'm not so cramp ...
by RKrodle
Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now That I've Calmed Down...
Replies: 32
Views: 3755

Re: Now That I've Calmed Down...

Look at the bright side Griff. You get to spend a little time at home and you can come over and we'll break out the armament and have some fun. I put a new trigger in one of my Glocks and would like to see what you think of it.
by RKrodle
Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Vacation.....Help.
Replies: 37
Views: 5924

Re: Texas Vacation.....Help.

I currently live in TX, but am more of a New Mexico guy. Lived over there for more than a decade. If you are set on TX and like the SW, consider going down to Devils Creek SP, Big Bend NP, Big Bend Ranch SP, Terlingua, Alpine, Marfa, etc. Generally speaking, less water, fewer people, more like what...
by RKrodle
Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers
Replies: 34
Views: 3381

Re: Seth Rogen and Micheal Moore slam snipers

Moore is an insignificant mouse turd that has become rich catering to the socialist elite, and the American-Hating sub-cultures. Eastwood was drafted in 1951, and served honorably. Moore is a large, Draft Animal. I heard that Eastwood once threatened to kill Moore if he ever saw him. Too bad that m...
by RKrodle
Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glock 19 Gen 3 vs Gen 4
Replies: 25
Views: 2444

Re: Glock 19 Gen 3 vs Gen 4

I have a G17 Gen 4 that so far has a little over a 1000 rounds through without any problems, and it has never been cleaned. I also have the Gen 3 version but only maybe a 100 rnds through it, but also no problems so far.
by RKrodle
Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since We've Gone Tactical <|:-)~ (Need Glock Opinions)
Replies: 11
Views: 1150

Re: Since We've Gone Tactical <|:-)~ (Need Glock Opinions)

I have a TLR-1 on my bed side Glock 17 but I don't think I would like one on a carry gun. I do always have a handheld light in my back pocket if needed.
by RKrodle
Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy 239th Birthday...
Replies: 6
Views: 867

Re: Happy 239th Birthday...

Semper Fi !!!
by RKrodle
Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piston or non-piston AR platform
Replies: 42
Views: 3043

Re: Piston or non-piston AR platform

It's my understanding that a lot of the pistons out there are proprietary(sp), making things less interchangeable. I prefer the DI because for the KISS principle and the fact that they work with very few problems. I also prefer my AR's to be Colt, BCM, or DD. There are others that are as good or bet...
by RKrodle
Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3-½ Days Kalispell, Mt to Portland, OR
Replies: 13
Views: 2296

Re: 3-½ Days Kalispell, Mt to Portland, OR

Come on by my place and we'll do some shooting. :) It's on your way,.....right?
by RKrodle
Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Jahrs & RKrodle.
Replies: 9
Views: 1014

Re: Happy Birthday Jahrs & RKrodle.

Thanks for the Birthday wishes! It's been a good day.
by RKrodle
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring Time/Tornado Time in Texas - UPDATED PIX
Replies: 29
Views: 2588

Re: Spring Time/Tornado Time in Texas

I spoke to CRS and everybody is OK but damage was sustained. He has lost a portion of his roof and is without power. Too dark out to see what else is damaged. Some tornado's came through this area and a few homes were destroyed but as of right now no deaths are being reported. CRS said he will try t...
by RKrodle
Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?
Replies: 31
Views: 4309

Re: Anybody have stories/info on Plains Indians?

game keeper wrote:
JohnB wrote:Empire of the Summer Moon - Quanah Parker and the Commanche
A very good read..... :)
Can't recommend this book enough! Great read!
by RKrodle
Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, #1 and #2 Have Been Indentified; #3 Possibly Found
Replies: 28
Views: 2776

Re: Ok, #1 and #2 Have Been Indentified; #3 Possibly Found

Heck Griff, don't sound like nothing a little bailing wire wont take care of :D . Glad you caught it before something bad happened.
by RKrodle
Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang...Another Old Buddy Fighting Death
Replies: 22
Views: 1610

Re: Dang...Another Old Buddy Fighting Death

Prayers up.
by RKrodle
Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added another AR to the stable
Replies: 24
Views: 3538

Re: Added another AR to the stable

Good to see your still kicking O.S.O.K ! Boy are you right about these things being addicting! This is my Colt 6920 I picked up a few months back. It was my first carbine length gas gun and I just couldn't wrap my long arm up enough to get comfortable with it. So out came the hack saw and files and ...
by RKrodle
Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went Shooting!
Replies: 12
Views: 1345

Re: Went Shooting!

Thanks Griff for inviting me along! Had a great time and y'all don't let Griff fool you, he still moves pretty good and almost broke out into a lope a couple of times. I did take a liking to it and may or may not have stopped by the Academy Sports in Mesquite on the way home and picked up a new Gloc...
by RKrodle
Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns and Fine Men
Replies: 15
Views: 1476

Leverguns and Fine Men

What is it about Leverguns and good people? I’m on a few different forums that I drop in and out of from time to time. They are all either gun or hunting related in some way or other. But what is it about the Levergun that bring such fine people from across world to gather together. We have the love...
by RKrodle
Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas from the Family...
Replies: 3
Views: 653

Re: Merry Christmas from the Family...

Piller that's my favorite Christmas song! My wife hates it but it may be because it hits to close to home :D .

Here's REK's version of the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37xPiRz1sg
by RKrodle
Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Music...
Replies: 8
Views: 1115

Re: Christmas Music...

Any of ya'll got a copy of "Randolph the Bowlegged Cowboy" It's song to Rudolf The red noise rain deer. I taught it to my 3 year old grandson this year. :D What a hoot to hear him sing along to it!
by RKrodle
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first post
Replies: 21
Views: 1785

Re: My first post

Welcome aboard!! Lots of good people here so I hope you enjoy.
by RKrodle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fighting knives?
Replies: 103
Views: 19817

Re: Fighting knives?

I bought my son a Cold Steel R1 Military Classic for Christmas this year. It's a fine looking knife.

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by RKrodle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone want to join the North Dakota Select Club?
Replies: 16
Views: 2221

Re: Anyone want to join the North Dakota Select Club?

rafter-7 and arjunky, Christmas eve I'll drink a toast to the two of you. Two fine folks among many here on Leverguns!
by RKrodle
Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Santa To Be.... Help!
Replies: 11
Views: 1165

Re: Santa To Be.... Help!

I have a pair of black smooth ostrich Tony Lamas' but they are size 13. I would wear yours, your gonna be a Santa in Texas! Since your already geared up what are you doing Saturday night? :D
by RKrodle
Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94ae trapper 357 sights
Replies: 10
Views: 1910

Re: Winchester 94ae trapper 357 sights

I like the XS sights that I have on my 94ae trapper in 45colt. They're fast to get on target.
by RKrodle
Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attention all Aussies, & Americans Too
Replies: 21
Views: 2310

Re: Attention all Aussies, & Americans Too

While you are in Waco, TX at the Texas Ranger Museum, you might as well go a few blocks over and see the Dr. Pepper museum. While there you can see how the oldest carbonated beverage still in production in America got its start. Piller I don't know if we will get time to get to Waco, but we will be...
by RKrodle
Sun Dec 08, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talkin' 'bout A Winter Stroll...
Replies: 8
Views: 1047

Re: Talkin' 'bout A Winter Stroll...

Not laughing at you Griff, I'm..... no, I am actually laughing at you!! Be safe and lets do some shooting when you get back.