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- Wed May 25, 2022 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Storage in Todays USA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 974
Re: Gun Storage in Todays USA
I took all mine to a 'buyback' program, because I felt guilty having such dangerous things around. At first, I felt comfortable with them locked in a safe, but then I started wondering what would happen if they somehow self-animated and were able to get out of the safe. Some of my knowledgeable gun...
- Wed May 25, 2022 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Storage in Todays USA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 974
Gun Storage in Todays USA
Most of us probably have firearms that were purchased prior to 1968. Either purchased ourselves or inherited. I believe it might be wise to store these guns, their ammo, magazines, and accessories separately and secretly from those that are on an FFL record. They may be the only ones you will have l...
- Sun May 22, 2022 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Horses in WWI
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1231
Re: Horses in WWI
"The U.S. Cavalry's Last Charge" WW II Bataan.
- Sun May 22, 2022 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Horses in WWI
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1231
- Sat May 21, 2022 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Between the AR-15 and AR-18....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1008
Re: Between the AR-15 and AR-18....
Not entirely forgotten. I remember adds for the AR 17 in all of the gun and outdoor magazines though I never saw one in real life.
- Wed May 18, 2022 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94 id?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1628
Re: 94 id?
All I know is, Pre-2,700,000 serial number = PRE 64.
- Thu May 12, 2022 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: browning 92 in 44 mag
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3310
Re: browning 92 in 44 mag
I believe it was made in the same Japanese factory where "Winchesters" are made.
- Sun May 08, 2022 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suppressed 'revolver'...golf-ball launcher too...!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 920
Re: Suppressed 'revolver'...golf-ball launcher too...!
Might be interesting to add a M79 rear sight.
- Thu May 05, 2022 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Expensive deer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 903
- Mon May 02, 2022 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rebarrel a win mod 88
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1120
Re: rebarrel a win mod 88
Looks like about $1300 to $1500. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/928259931 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/931733943
- Sun May 01, 2022 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old green dot.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1572
Re: Good old green dot.
I've never played with GreenDot. Went straight from 700X to RedDot... The Scotsman in me looking for economy! :D And a cleaner burn. That's been over 35 years ago... and I don't know if I obtained that cleaner load... :oops: For a clean burn you can't beat Hodgson clays. Might not pass the Scotsmen...
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old green dot.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1572
Re: Good old green dot.
Green Dot was always my favorite for trap and light to moderate field loads. Noticeably milder recoil than Red Dot.
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: al48
- Replies: 10
- Views: 968
Re: al48
I always start out, set for heavy loads and let the gun tell me if it is a light load. Saves the gun and saves my shoulder.
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2686
Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
I don’t get the war on raccoons some of you have. I have never had them do anything to me. I have killed some when hunting. Caught one live once. I have just watched most. But I have never had them tear up anything or kill chickens. And they live pretty much everywhere around here. Buy a hunting or...
- Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2686
Re: Wild Creatures of the Night ... Fierce Beasts .. Incredible Photo
I put out extra cat food for them. I like having them around to eat the slugs off of my sidewalk.
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2737
Re: WHATS YOUR FAVORITE B.....
Don't care much for noise of any kind without poetry or a story.
For a story it is hard to beat Marty Robbins. For poignant poetry Towens Van Zandt.
For real modern cowboy tunes Corb Lund.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zprRZ2wFQD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nk8-MqnHlw
For a story it is hard to beat Marty Robbins. For poignant poetry Towens Van Zandt.
For real modern cowboy tunes Corb Lund.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zprRZ2wFQD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nk8-MqnHlw
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tom Mix on a Henderson motorcycle
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2183
- Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Understanding Engineers
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1137
Re: Understanding Engineers
In most plants, engineers are the guys who make all of the cutesy signs for the safety campaigns.
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re-lubing bullets...?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1333
Re: Re-lubing bullets...?
The only lube I use for all cast bullets, pistol, rifle and muzzle loader although I use the dip method for the rifle bullets.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:07 pm I would just dump them into a cottage cheese tub with a good squirt of Lee Liquid Alox, tumble, let dry, load and shoot.
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armed Forces "Communication Breakdown"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 674
Re: Armed Forces "Communication Breakdown"
In the Navy, "seaman" is a rank.
In the Army it is an MOS.
In the Army it is an MOS.
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magazine mania
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1128
Re: Magazine mania
Oops! I misread the title.
- Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery Pocket .32 Revolver
- Replies: 9
- Views: 857
Re: Mystery Pocket .32 Revolver
The grip shape looks like a match for the inletting, also.
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Security Six
- Replies: 5
- Views: 556
Re: Ruger Security Six
Search ebay for a set of Herrett "Shooting Stat" grips. They show up regularly. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144431320238 They were made for both early and late grip frames. They tame recoil and improve double-action shooting. They can often be had for less than a Tyler adapter. In fact here i...
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading gate spring
- Replies: 15
- Views: 995
Re: Loading gate spring
I agree with this thread endorsing the Henry design.
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does your wife know you too well?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 599
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why dont NAA Arms
- Replies: 10
- Views: 994
Re: Why dont NAA Arms
Charter arms calls it the "Undercoverette". https://charterfirearms.com/collections/undercoverette
I am satisfied with my H&R/NEF https://www.gunbroker.com/item/922896333
I am satisfied with my H&R/NEF https://www.gunbroker.com/item/922896333
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3227
Re: Search for the "Endurance" -- Shackleton's Ship
Most vodka drinkers I know, store it in the deep freeze.Les Staley wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:22 am I’m not a whiskey drinker, but if that whiskey froze, I doubt it would be any good …………
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, here it is...the truth
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1400
Re: Well, here it is...the truth
Never mind the gun registry. If you ever bought a hunting license, subscribed to an outdoor magazine, or purchased .22 ammo between 1968 and 1986, you have been on the list all along.
- Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WKRP, Dr. Johnny Fever has signed off the air
- Replies: 6
- Views: 769
- Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Altoids candy box survival boxes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2315
Re: Altoids candy box survival boxes
Useful little boxes. I wish I didn't have to buy the candy to get them.
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The other end of the resolver spectrum
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1965
Re: The other end of the resolver spectrum
Does anyone remember the "9mm Federal"? I believe Charter arms was the only company to make a revolver for it.
I think it was simply a hot loaded .38 short Colt. An interesting concept.
I think it was simply a hot loaded .38 short Colt. An interesting concept.
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3718
Re: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
They used to make non drill & tap clamp on scope mounts for both Benjamin and Sheridan pumps. I have one on my old Benjamin that was for a Sheridan, but only needed a little file work to the back edge to clearance it to fit my Benjamin. Wonder if any of the airgun outlets still sell those clamp...
- Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3718
Re: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
They used to make non drill & tap clamp on scope mounts for both Benjamin and Sheridan pumps. I have one on my old Benjamin that was for a Sheridan, but only needed a little file work to the back edge to clearance it to fit my Benjamin. Wonder if any of the airgun outlets still sell those clamp...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin marauder 30-30
- Replies: 7
- Views: 935
Re: Marlin marauder 30-30
Did the Marlin Marauder have a "Marauder only" serial number prefix? A few years ago, one was at a local gun shop and the dealers said it was a fake as it did not have the Y,Z, or W prefix. According to him a few others the barrel was cut down to either 16.25" or 16.50", but did...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If your packages are delayed....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 937
Re: If your packages are delayed....
The Pinkertons knew how to handle that.
- Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3718
Re: Do you have a non-functional Benjamin or Sheridan rifle?
To maintain the seals, always store the rifle with two pumps of pressure.
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bury my heart
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1501
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1873 Rifle Idea
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1508
Re: 1873 Rifle Idea
There may be many different forms of titanium. What little titanium I had experience with, was soft as butter to drill and brittle as glass to bend.
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Theodoric of York, Medieval physician
- Replies: 5
- Views: 668
Re: Theodoric of York, Medieval physician
It is amazing that many "Doctors" are still proscribing the bland diet for ulcers. I guess the pharma salesmen haven't been telling them about the latest findings.
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yay or Nay
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
Re: Yay or Nay
Rub in some linseed oil and wipe it off. You're good.
- Sun Dec 26, 2021 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Proper English
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1678
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BS on Gunbroker
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2343
Re: BS on Gunbroker
I've made 1 purchase off GB, they were very happy to take my CC# but they didn't ship it. After 6 days I finally called the dealer. They claimed they shipped it, I didn't get tracking info, they didn't have it either. Seems they put it in the vault and forgot about it... I much prefer Guns Internat...
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas Movie ( Western )
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2808
Re: Christmas Movie ( Western )
There was an earlier version with Walter Brennan. It looks like it may be just as good or better.
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/13195/t ... s#overview
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/13195/t ... s#overview
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BS on Gunbroker
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2343
Re: BS on Gunbroker
Just this morning, I turned down what seemed a bargain, for the same reason.
- Sun Dec 19, 2021 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What? What did you say?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2937
Re: What? What did you say?
Tinnitus is my friend. When the grandkids get noisy, I put in ear plugs and listen to tinnitus. Nice for napping. Sort of like playing a recording of ocean surf. Or cicada's. Mine sounds like spring peepers. I first noticed it one evening while enjoying their chorus then, realized there was snow on...
- Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: real pemmican is my question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 725
Re: real pemmican is my question
It's more commonly called Fruit Cake.
Here is another version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_vLuMobHCI&t=104s
Here is another version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_vLuMobHCI&t=104s
- Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I love osage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1648
Re: I love osage
I just wish I could find some. I visit the (grizz cubs) in TX fairly regularly, and the only place I see it is in woodcraft. I would like to find some windfall or pulled posts or fence line clearing for something I could take home in the round to process for knife and pistol scales, and tool handle...
- Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I love osage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1648
Re: I love osage
Local duck call makers often use the underground portion of old osage fence posts. They often polish to a beautiful OD green color.
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do you make your chili?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3555
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do you make your chili?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3555
Re: How do you make your chili?
My maternal Grandfather, Great Grandfather and one of my uncles all made a living from chili. Unfortunately the family recipe is lost. Mom never made it because to her it was a two day project of mixing and grinding spices, chopping and cooking meat. and cooking beans. I grew up eating brick chili f...