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- Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Didn`t know Festus could sing.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2179
Re: Didn`t know Festus could sing.
Great voice and execution. I'm surprised the producers didn't make some use of Festus as a balladeer in the series. I guess it was just too much of stretch for the character but a Gunsmoke episode / Christmas special with Festus singing Silent Night would have been cool. Or maybe one of those episo...
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Didn`t know Festus could sing.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2179
Re: Didn`t know Festus could sing.
One of my favorite Ken Curtis movie solos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvOn1mkU8Sg
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Makes The Best Walker Colt (Colt Walker?) .44
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1941
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2763
Re: I Just Noticed a Great New Screening Feature On My Android Phone!!!!!!
My cell phone has a similar feature. It's called a power button. When I want to make a call, I turn it on and delete any messages that have been left. When I complete my call, I turn it off again. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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- Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NAA Mini Revolver Accuracy..................
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3213
Re: NAA Mini Revolver Accuracy..................
NAA Mini-Master revolvers are designed as .22 Magnums.
Like Ruger Single Sixes, they do their best work with magnum ammo.
Like Ruger Single Sixes, they do their best work with magnum ammo.
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For all you Rabbit hunters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1285
Re: For all you Rabbit hunters
No longer legal in Missouri, in my Dad's day the surest way to get a rabbit out of a den was to put a ferret down the hole. He raised ferrets for rabbit hunting and ratting. Just to clarify, ferret use is no longer legal, calls are ok? Disturbing dens and nests of game animals is no longer permitte...
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For all you Rabbit hunters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1285
Re: For all you Rabbit hunters
No longer legal in Missouri, in my Dad's day the surest way to get a rabbit out of a den was to put a ferret down the hole.
He raised ferrets for rabbit hunting and ratting.
He raised ferrets for rabbit hunting and ratting.
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think I'm on the hill...
- Replies: 65
- Views: 7607
Re: I think I'm on the hill...
When I retired at 68, I was in the best shape of my life. I'm trying to maintain that with bicycling , long bow and pushups. So far so good.
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think I'm on the hill...
- Replies: 65
- Views: 7607
Re: I think I'm on the hill...
My Dad was 60 when I was born on my Mothers 43rd birthday.
I'm 70 now and can't imagine putting up with a 10 year old.
I'm 70 now and can't imagine putting up with a 10 year old.
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is NICE 'Second Amendment' Art...!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 929
Re: Now this is NICE 'Second Amendment' Art...!
An anti-gun artiest stepping on a rake. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cord cutting, the cable TV kind
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2656
Re: Cord cutting, the cable TV kind
A ROKU box is inexpensive and a snap to install. Lots of free channels and, Hulu and Netflix are even cheaper than Amazon Prime.
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This could save money....in the long run
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1097
Re: This could save money....in the long run
The pellets used in the video are $12.00/200. About the same price as .22 long rifles.
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How long must I wait?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5211
Re: How long must I wait?
The .22 WMR made revival of the .25 Stevens impractical, for new production arms.
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What y'all payin' for gas?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27132
Re: What y'all payin' for gas?
$1.85 tonight. Down from $1.92 yesterday.
- Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pull thru bore cable or push thru rod?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2738
Re: Pull thru bore cable or push thru rod?
Some years ago an article appeared in "Muzzle Blasts" about an experiment to determine the erosive effects of different rod materials. The experimenters devised a test of wood, fiberglass, aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. To their surprise the only material that eroded the barrel afte...
- Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What y'all payin' for gas?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27132
Re: What y'all payin' for gas?
Darn that fracking Trump, anyway.
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: As to the matter of converting Berdan cases to Boxer ........
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2304
Re: As to the matter of converting Berdan cases to Boxer ........
Here is something on that subject that I stumbled onto and saved. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/paralla ... 25275.html
I have never had occasion to try it.
I have never had occasion to try it.
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1858 Timing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1641
Re: 1858 Timing
The myth of interchangeable cylinders. Yes, they are factory fitted. If after market spares function, it is pure luck.
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody know anything about loading for the 32 long colt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 873
Re: Anybody know anything about loading for the 32 long colt
Will reaming the chamber to .32 S&W long solve the problem?
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Look at it this way!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1248
Re: Look at it this way!!
With the possible exception of the Supreme Court, no one with a law degree should be permitted to be a judge.
While we are at it, lets term limit legislators.
While we are at it, lets term limit legislators.
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cell coverage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1683
Re: Cell coverage
My Tracphone costs 22 dollars every 3months and I have excellent coverage everywhere.
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .38 Super
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4354
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slings on a take down rilfe
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2237
Re: Slings on a take down rilfe
Here are a couple of possibilities. http://www.possibleshop.com/p-g-rifle-sling.html
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cimarron Evil Roy Single Actions?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 914
Re: Cimarron Evil Roy Single Actions?
I believe my 'Taylor Tuned" Uberti Smoke Wagon https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/hand-gu ... wagon.html is as close to a Colt as a non-government retiree can afford. Yes, it is superior in fit, finish and action to any of my Rugers.
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR 3031 Replacement
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3813
Re: IMR 3031 Replacement
Reloader 15 does very well in my .303's as well as my .300 Savage and 30/30's.
- Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting case head separations in 38/357
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2377
Re: Getting case head separations in 38/357
Nickel grips the chamber walls more aggressively than brass.
Maybe maximum headspace plus dry chamber mouth and oily chamber rear?
Maybe maximum headspace plus dry chamber mouth and oily chamber rear?
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Have you heard about SouthWest Airlines?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3132
Re: Have you heard about SouthWest Airlines?
Anyone who can afford an airline ticket, needs a little inconvenience in their lives.
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Woodscolts, strays.....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1599
Re: Woodscolts, strays.....
Sounds like you have it figured out. Have fun!
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The oddest guns......
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1454
Re: The oddest guns......
In Korea in 1970, we still had M3 A1 sub-machine guns on our Sheridan's. A really cool device was the Indian-Head Howitzer. A base plate to witch an M79 could be clamped, turning it into a 40mm mortar. It had been designed by a 2nd Division armorer and was deployed throughout the division. It gave p...
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10768
Re: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
When the "one gun" question comes up, my question is, can I still have all of the muzzle-loaders and air guns I want? If the answer is "yes", I'll keep my Mini 14, or my S&W 39 for home defense. If the answer is "no", I'll chose the most versatile and fun to use gun...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New air rifle settling down
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3583
Re: New air rifle settling down
+1. You are breaking in a piston and main spring, as well as a barrel.3leggedturtle wrote: ↑Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:54 am Earl I was heavy into spring airguns in the 70’s to 90’s and found it always took 500-600 pellets in them before they really smoothed out and gave best accuracy and velocity. Todd
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3549
Re: Finally Got Around to Chronoing My New Loads
Good day at the range indeed Steve. And we're starting to have some nice weather for range testing around these parts too, though at about 3000' less elevation. I bought a jug of Lil' gun several years ago and have used several pounds of it up, all in rifles of one sort or another. I get good resul...
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1897 Bicycle Rifle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2180
Re: Marlin 1897 Bicycle Rifle
With a 20" round barrel and 1/2 magazine, it would be identical to the 39C made in the late 60's and early 70's.
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Real chili
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4407
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got my henry 410 carbine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1999
Re: Got my henry 410 carbine
2 1/2" = 1/2 oz. @ 1245 fps.
3" = 3/4 oz. @ 1100 fps.
2 1/2" Skeet = 1/2 oz. @ 1300 fps.
All gauges throw shot the same distance at the same velocity.
3" = 3/4 oz. @ 1100 fps.
2 1/2" Skeet = 1/2 oz. @ 1300 fps.
All gauges throw shot the same distance at the same velocity.
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Real chili
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4407
Re: Real chili
Chili without beans is for making spaghetti-red and topping hot-dogs.
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Never Easy.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1790
Re: Never Easy.
Gene Hill could put it all into words better than anyone else.
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noticed something about the Trophy Quest .30-30 shows
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3448
Re: Noticed something about the Trophy Quest .30-30 shows
The .303 Savage was often factory loaded with "silver tips" or "bronze points".
I believe, early premium quality bullets helped build its reputation.
I believe, early premium quality bullets helped build its reputation.
- Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Black Powder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2344
Re: Making Black Powder
All of these safety admonitions apply equally to store bought black powder.
That is why Pyrodex is so readily available.
That is why Pyrodex is so readily available.
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who's shooting a Bearcat these days?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6420
Re: Who's shooting a Bearcat these days?
. The chambers are tight, not accepting some brands of ammo, but I'm OK with that (no, I'm not gonna mess with the chambers, and it hasn't been back to Ruger for the safety conversion). . If you have been hording ammo, check it for lead oxidation. I have over 1000 rounds that can only be used by fo...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what's on Netflix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3143
Re: what's on Netflix?
The first season of "The Son" is available on DVD from Netflix.
From muzzle loaders in 1850 to autoloaders in 1915.
From muzzle loaders in 1850 to autoloaders in 1915.
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for Cushioned Socks That Stay Up with Western Boots
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3196
Re: Looking for Cushioned Socks That Stay Up with Western Boots
After forty years on concrete flours and steel grates, I found that cushioned socks were the cause of all of my foot trouble.
Cotton ribbed over the calf dress socks are all I wear winter and summer, with my dress boots, my work boots, and my winter packs.
Cotton ribbed over the calf dress socks are all I wear winter and summer, with my dress boots, my work boots, and my winter packs.
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry 45-70 Gov't levergun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2371
Re: Henry 45-70 Gov't levergun
I have 3 Henry rifles, but not in .45-70. They are all smooth and accurate. As far as the tube loading is concerned, I don't mind it at all. If I were to be going to hunt on Kodiak Island, then the reload might be of some concern. I would have to practice speeding it up. Since I have no plans to hu...
- Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Magnificent Seven
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2283
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry lever 410 carbine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2139
Re: Henry lever 410 carbine
I have a chance to pick up one of the henry lever 410 carbines and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them.I use to have a winchester 9410 with the 24inch barrel both sold to it a while back to finance another gun I really wanted.I would have preferred the longer barrelled version with...
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Slippery Metal Buttplate
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3035
Re: Henry Slippery Metal Buttplate
Here is a solution that includes a sling. http://possibleshop.com/p-g-rifle-sling.html
Suede would be better but, the leather could be ruffed up with sand paper.
Suede would be better but, the leather could be ruffed up with sand paper.
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cannabis Oil
- Replies: 71
- Views: 17184
Re: Cannabis Oil
If you can grow it in your garden or gather it from a road ditch, how can it be illegal?
Behavior is what needs to be controlled.
Behavior is what needs to be controlled.
- Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Hostiles"
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6157
Re: "Hostiles"
Noticing a dearth of any westerns let alone decent ones after seeing the trailers for this movie I decided to watch it, and I have no regrets. I really enjoyed the story, the acting, the cinematography. Sure if I want to I could nitpick any movie to death. Hey, one of my favorite WWII movies "...
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cannabis Oil
- Replies: 71
- Views: 17184
Re: Cannabis Oil
3/4-ths of what's out there is made by a few companies, relabeled and distributed via multi-level marketing. Much of that stuff is marginal quality and overpriced, although patients bring it in and tell me that THEIR product is 'The Best' (cuz the glossy brochure it came with says so...!). Must be ...
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: White spacers
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3310
Re: White spacers
If they really matter to you, a black sharpie is a quick and fairly permanent fix.