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by Bill in Oregon
Sat Jan 24, 2026 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On this day in 1908
Replies: 3
Views: 95

On this day in 1908

I know many have given up on the Scouting movement thanks to the woke agenda stuff, but I haven't and never will. There is still a core of values within Scouting that promotes honesty, loyalty, character and service to others. God bless the memory of Robert Baden-Powell. HISTORY.com Editors On Janua...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'd trade an AR-15 for one of these
Replies: 15
Views: 317

Re: I think I'd trade an AR-15 for one of these

I'm waiting until it comes out in .250-3000. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preemie grand daughter
Replies: 9
Views: 177

Re: Preemie grand daughter

Ted, having an infant granddaughter in medical crisis myself, I can understand your joy and relief. Wonderful news!
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 20, 2026 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Member....
Replies: 10
Views: 474

Re: Missing Member....

Geez, doc. :(
Please don't go anytime soon.
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 20, 2026 7:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 131

Re: FS: Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge

Would take $285 shipped to a good home.
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 20, 2026 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fox, Double 12Ga 19-inch Barrels.
Replies: 4
Views: 190

Re: Fox, Double 12Ga 19-inch Barrels.

That's a mighty attractive "poor man's double" you've got there, Paladin. Looking forward to 50-yard results.
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS in NM: Three bullet molds
Replies: 2
Views: 144

Re: FS in NM: Three bullet molds

Jon, Happy to send the NOE mold your way. Thanks!
New address. Check PMs.

Arsenal and Lee molds still available.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Jan 19, 2026 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In-the-shell peanuts revisited
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Re: In-the-shell peanuts revisited

Earl, that's a great idea. Feed the Hampton Farms and Nuts.com to goats. They eat poison oak.
Dave, what are you referring to? Are there peanuts available that are grown in eastern NM? Lots just over the border in West Texas.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Jan 19, 2026 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 2331

Re: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas

Just heard that Harper's condition remains very serious. They don't know if the Kasai surgical procedure was a success yet. My daughter and son-in-law are on the far ragged edge of worry and stress, and we appreciate any continued prayers.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Jan 19, 2026 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 2331

Re: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas

Waiting for an update, Will. Thanks for asking.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SPF: Yildiz 28-gauge over/under
Replies: 1
Views: 128

Re: SPF: Yildiz 28-gauge over/under

SPF fellas. Thanks.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 18, 2026 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In-the-shell peanuts revisited
Replies: 7
Views: 260

In-the-shell peanuts revisited

A while back I was whining about the dreadful state of roasted-in-the shell peanuts, with Hampton Farms brand the one most likely to be encountered in this part of New Mexico. The brand was ubiquitous in Oregon as well when I lived there. In a search for a better peanut experience I ordered a five-p...
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 18, 2026 1:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS in NM: Three bullet molds
Replies: 2
Views: 144

FS in NM: Three bullet molds

Have three that need new homes:
Solid brass Arsenal 41-220-RF two cavity, great shape, $75 shipped.
NOE 360-214 FN, two cavity mold, one for gas check and one plain base, new and unused, $75 shipped.
Lee 459-500-3R, two cavity, lightly used, $30 shipped.

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by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 18, 2026 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
Replies: 49
Views: 1323

Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo

Scott, thanks for sharing this critically important experience for .32 H&R users. And yes, always test ammo!
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 18, 2026 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Member....
Replies: 10
Views: 474

Re: Missing Member....

Griff, you've heard from Lenn? This is great news.
Jason, come back. We miss you. 8)
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 18, 2026 11:57 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SPF: Yildiz 28-gauge over/under
Replies: 1
Views: 128

SPF: Yildiz 28-gauge over/under

Would like to find a special home for this sweet little Yildiz Legacy 28-gauge over and under shotgun. I bought it new and have not shot it -- going home to the Luddite Model 12 16 gauge I started with 60 years ago. It has a single selective trigger, ejectors, 26-inch barrels and comes with five ext...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 2331

Re: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas

Will, she is said to have an appetite -- a very good sign. I just can't imagine how the pediatric surgeon can prescribe pain control for one so tiny.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Jan 16, 2026 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of affordable suppressors…
Replies: 20
Views: 655

Re: Speaking of affordable suppressors…

Now that's more like it, and I expect to see continued price point pressure. A plain-jane basic can costing more than a decent rifle, handgun or shotgun? I don't see it.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Jan 16, 2026 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
Replies: 49
Views: 1323

Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo

Bob, thanks for your post. I have to import images with Postimages to get them to show up here.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Jan 16, 2026 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 questions
Replies: 13
Views: 461

Re: 38-55 questions

Much as I love the Cowboy, you may be ahead to have JES rebore a rifle to .375. Some years ago, I went into the swaging business -- Boer Bullet Co. -- making a jacketed .378 bullet to fit the Cowboy (which followed original specs for the .38-55 Ballard). Sold off all my stuff, but boy the Cowboy was...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Jan 16, 2026 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 2331

Re: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas

John, bless your heart. Thank you.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Jan 16, 2026 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 2331

Re: Prayer warriors out there? Updated again

To keep you all in the loop, my granddaughter underwent an unsuccessful cholangiogram in Dallas yesterday, confirming that she has biliary atresia, and the surgeons immediately performed the Kasai Procedure so that the bile in her liver can drain into her small intestine. We are praying that she wil...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Jan 15, 2026 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 1002

Re: what are you driving these days

Doc, I sure miss my Mahindra with the three-cylinder Yanmar diesel powerplant and three or four PTO accessories. What is it about tractors?
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Jan 15, 2026 7:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 131

FS: Stevens/Browning Model 620A, 16 gauge

Here's a Stevens Model 620A-- the streamlined version of the 520 with the same Browning bank-vault sliding-groove takedown mechanism. Barrel is 28 inches and was described to me as modified. The gun has been refinished and the metal is a nice even gray-patina color. Stock and forend show use, not ab...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Jan 15, 2026 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
Replies: 49
Views: 1323

Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo

That's a good video Scott. Most of us expect the usual disappointment of velocity failing to meet spec -- and rim lock is a serious issue with .32 ACP that makes paying attention to COAL as it relates to your magazine very important. Still, surprised he shot that well at 40 yards offhand.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Jan 15, 2026 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 1002

Re: what are you driving these days

Same ol' boring 2018 Ram 1500 crew cab 4X2 with the Pentastar Six. Just turned 120,000.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Jan 14, 2026 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dicussion on COMBAT HANDGUN
Replies: 13
Views: 522

Re: Dicussion on COMBAT HANDGUN

I've gotten a big kick out James "Hot Dog" Reeves' other TFB videos, but this one is one of his best.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Jan 14, 2026 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R/NEF SB2 45-70
Replies: 8
Views: 311

Re: H&R/NEF SB2 45-70

Those are fun rifles to mess with. Of the several Handi's I owned, the one I miss most was the short-barreled carbine in .45 Colt. Just made you grin every time you pulled the trigger.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Jan 14, 2026 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Refinished" Winchester 1892 Trapper .44wcf
Replies: 10
Views: 374

Re: "Refinished" Winchester 1892 Trapper .44wcf

Good for you, Safestuffer! Beautiful little carbine.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Pistol Ammo
Replies: 49
Views: 1323

Re: Pocket Pistol Ammo

That Buffalo Bore offering certainly makes the little .32s more interesting!
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Jan 12, 2026 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Wandering Package
Replies: 2
Views: 183

Re: Another Wandering Package

Sorry for your travails and hope you get those tires ASAP.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Respect for an Older Veteran
Replies: 8
Views: 345

Re: Respect for an Older Veteran

You may be right Jay. Time ... to die.
Darryl, you beat me to it.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Getting Older
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Re: On Getting Older

I am trying hard to laugh ... really hard .. :(
And John, I happen to know you are as tough as a bison flint hide staked out under the Texas sun.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choked up again ...
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Choked up again ...

Seems to happen a lot as I grow old. I remember as a kid in the '50s and '60s when everyone's dad was a World War II vet. It never occurred to any of us in those years that they would mostly be gone in our lifetimes. Sometimes we Yanks snicker at all the British Royals pomp and circumstance being ca...
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre war Winchester model 61
Replies: 9
Views: 403

Re: Pre war Winchester model 61

What a lovely little pump -- absolutely made for the .22 LR.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SUNSET 1/10/2026 ON THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER, TEXAS
Replies: 9
Views: 327

Re: SUNSET 1/10/2026 ON THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER, TEXAS

Nice color, gentlemen. Very serene, Jim. Not a sunset, but a view north to the Gila Wilderness from Red Rock Road, southern New Mexico. In the other pic, that white smear in the background is Mount Graham, over the border in Arizona. We found some scaled quail, but my shotgun refused to harm them. M...
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Jan 09, 2026 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of affordable suppressors…
Replies: 20
Views: 655

Re: Speaking of affordable suppressors…

That's more like it doc!
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SBR's , SBS' s silencers -- how many jumped on Jan 1 ?
Replies: 22
Views: 737

Re: SBR's , SBS' s silencers -- how many jumped on Jan 1 ?

Dog photos always most welcome! 8)
I can't see much need for an SBR, and would consider buying a suppressor once they come down to $100 or so. Just me.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Jan 08, 2026 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Speer handgun bullet design
Replies: 2
Views: 169

New Speer handgun bullet design

Their Gold Dots have been consistently good performers, but I'll bet this G2 is even better. Glad to see a spark of life in Vernon Speer's old outfit.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xHuWc6tU4eo
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Jan 07, 2026 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Darn drunk drivers
Replies: 13
Views: 516

Re: Darn drunk drivers

Sorry about your accident, Brian, and glad you are okay. You sure got your money's worth out of that Camry. Dad just loved his. I remember when the first boxy Toyota Coronas started showing up in the parking lot at the First Christian Church in Tacoma in the mid-1960s. Folks tended to point and snic...
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Jan 07, 2026 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Fellow 444 Marlin Fans
Replies: 12
Views: 622

Re: For Fellow 444 Marlin Fans

The .444 is a fine cartridge. It did suffer from the early 240-grain load being likened to one of the old British express cartridges that sacrificed penetration for velocity. The 1:38 twist rate Marlin used in the beginning didn't help either. They changed to 1:20 sometime around 1998-99, which made...
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Jan 07, 2026 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Greasing the gimbal"
Replies: 8
Views: 346

Re: "Greasing the gimbal"

Jeep, I believe he flew the Piper, but can't confirm it as he passed many years ago. He said some of the tropical diseases he and his fellow pilots faced were "no fun at all."
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Greasing the gimbal"
Replies: 8
Views: 346

"Greasing the gimbal"

I was just looking back over the years and thought about my late uncle, Houston Pitts. He flew Army Air Forces light planes for recon and rescue in Burma in the war -- and "saw some things." And it was a joy when he showed up in the driveway in his Travelall and we headed for another fly-f...
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from Alaska
Replies: 25
Views: 998

Re: Hello from Alaska

I believe you'll like it here, Michael. And as Gunny hinted, you've fallen into a nest of enablers! :lol:
I've only been to Alaska once, to the Panhandle, fly-fishing for salmon and Dolly Varden out of Wrangell. I dream of returning some day, but the clock is winding down.
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Putting the chlorine dioxide to use. Ugh!
Replies: 8
Views: 419

Re: Putting the chlorine dioxide to use. Ugh!

Earl, you are a rock. That's for sure.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Jan 05, 2026 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun at the range
Replies: 12
Views: 606

Re: Fun at the range

That's some serious water damage there Modoc!
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 04, 2026 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good day at the gunshow
Replies: 14
Views: 613

Re: Good day at the gunshow

Isn't it a great feeling to find something you really like, right off the bat? 8)
Been a long time since I have.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 04, 2026 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading data through the years
Replies: 13
Views: 522

Re: Loading data through the years

Very interesting, Jim. Funny how 2400 disappears and reappears in .45 Colt loads.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Jan 04, 2026 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer warriors: Harper had surgery in Dallas
Replies: 64
Views: 2331

Re: Prayer warriors out there? Update

Thanks again gentlemen. Your supports is deeply appreciated.
Will, I don't know. I'll ask.