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by Sixgun
Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17338

My explaination for my distrust of the Masons: This is how it is in my mind. Its not going to be pretty. No words I have heard in 30 years since this has happened will ever change my mind. The year was 1976. I was 22 and my older sister was 27. We are Roman Catholics and Italian. The family she marr...
by Sixgun
Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Masonic mysteries
Replies: 34
Views: 5769

Crawdaddyjimbobillybob, for you and your buddies who think they are somethin' special and above the rest, here's .50, call somebody who gives a *%#@.
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by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Who is Barack Obama
Replies: 9
Views: 1691

We all know what happened to every country in Africa once white rule was voted out.
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Winchester 94-30WCF
Replies: 22
Views: 3262

Salvo, Nice rifle! The elevator is wrong but its no big deal. Is what you want is a 3-C. These are common and can be found at any good gunshow along with the sight hood. If not, just google "Winchester Parts" and you will find someone who has them. I would guess your rifle was made in the ...
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ever seen an octagon barrelled trapdoor springfield??
Replies: 12
Views: 2284

Nope, but I did have my hands on one that was arsenal chambered for the 30-40 Krag but as the owner knew there were only a half dozen made, he wouldn't part with it. p.s.--I bet if you look real hard on the octagon barrel on Antique Arms, you will see "Numrich Arms" stamped on it :lol: Eit...
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .25-20== AA1680??? Case trim length???
Replies: 4
Views: 902

That is exactly what I do with my 25-20's and 32-20's. I find the shortest group (some which are real short get tossed) and trim all to that length. Take into mind common sense here, like you said, you still want to be able to crimp, either roll or Lee FC. I too, use the 69 gr Lyman GC in my 25-20 f...
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Masonic mysteries
Replies: 34
Views: 5769

Joe, There is also a fifth group in which I belong. I belong to "groups" but I really don't care about other "groups" as long as they don't mess with my "groups". I personally think this OT subject is in outer space somewhere. Does anyone want to hear about my involveme...
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Joke of the day
Replies: 13
Views: 2543

:lol: :lol: I 100% despise that communist
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Let's Stop & Shoot The Sheep For Awhile
Replies: 14
Views: 2217

I did it a dozen times--9 bobcats and 3 armidillos-----or were they all snails?
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When was the term leveraction invented and first used?
Replies: 8
Views: 1389

What kind of a board do we have here??? Everyone knows Al Gore invented the term.
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hearing Protection
Replies: 18
Views: 4225

huh???? what you say?????? Had my hearing tested yesterday at work. Out of several hundred people, I rated the lowest. Thanks to stupidity on my part and naiveness on the part of my schoolers when I was a youngster. Use something, especially the younguns--------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Cartridges in my life
Replies: 19
Views: 3954

I currently have over 60 sets of dies and have had many more in the past. All are dash-numbered calibers or older/modern numbers like .222, 257 rbts, 06.,308. wait a min., .....300 mag, 378 whby.-------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Wayne commemrative ammo
Replies: 10
Views: 1540

J, I don't think that it is sold as loaded ammo now. Haveing one (rifle in 32-40) to shoot now was the straw that broke the camels back as far as me starting to cast bullets. A nice gentleman in Oklahoma is sending me some dies, brass, Save your money on the brass. Just run a 30-30 case through a F...
by Sixgun
Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Checks for my .348.....
Replies: 3
Views: 896

I bet they would work. I would anneal them first. In my 40-82, I use a 300 gr. gc bullet and it must have a big shank because a 41 mag gc won't fit so I use a .416 gc. Its really sloppy on the shank but when I run it through a .408 sizer, everything lines up perfect. Accurate ain't the word as this ...
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17338

I don't know much about Masons but I do know a few I don't care for. Just like people at our Roman Catholic Church. They drive up to the front of the church in their 40K Caddy and park where everyone has to walk around their car. I 100% know some who declare they don't drink and then are seen 30 mil...
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes you just can't advoid buy another gun, New 1886!
Replies: 22
Views: 3220

Your so excited, you forgot to put in the right pic! (I see you fixed that! :D ) Thanks OK, we are happy for 'ya. I remember when I used to get excited at a new levergun but nothing was as exciting as that '94 Canadian Centennial my Dad gave me in '68 when I was 14. She sure is a beauty and will hol...
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gunsafe reccomendations????
Replies: 38
Views: 6207

Mine was custom made by Sportsman Steel Safe Co. I dictated the thickness of the steel, handgun posts, and the lock (manual). It only cost a few hundred more but the way I see it, its only once in a lifetime.----------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can you shoot any time?
Replies: 41
Views: 5898

'yotes (they are here in Pa. but I have never seen 'em), sparrows, crows, red squirrels, starlings, coons, (four legged) and animals like groundhogs and foxes have long seasons.--------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My lever collection
Replies: 20
Views: 3541

Nice set of shootin' irons you have there! I see you go for "condition". Now, lets talk on the 71 and the pre-64 Model 88. How much you want for 'em? :D -------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT---Good Reason For A Cell Phone
Replies: 6
Views: 1300

OT---Good Reason For A Cell Phone

Reason for delete----I felt as though I was promoting a really stupid and unsafe thing. I could not delete the post but I could the pic.--Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics-She won another one
Replies: 18
Views: 3540

I was talking to a Fed the other day and he told me, without question and without blinking, that Hillary is going to be the next pres. (somehow, I could not finish typing in that last word.) Now, we all know that nobody can predict the future, but for some strange reason, he says its a "done de...
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sweet justice for Indiana Robber
Replies: 9
Views: 1767

Good---another one for the Darwin Awards but............guess who has to pay his medical expenses?... trial expenses?... and incarceration?----Should have died-------- then it only be a cardboard box and a flame--------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shipping question
Replies: 12
Views: 2068

I use UPS--always in a $15 plastic hard case---always insured---always FFL----and always shut my mouth---Labeled "antique tools" ------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Charley, You don't have to over-anylyze (or however you spell that word)All we have done in the past is bring our tents and our guns along with good attitudes. Food? easy to figure out. Food is available everywhere----------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - HillBilly
Replies: 13
Views: 2271

Only if we let it
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Ewww.... jeeeze Jack, what the heck is that in the jar? :shock: Glen, You never fail to amaze me with your computer skills. :D Next to Terry Murbach, you 'da man!!! Hey, off the subject, we gotta get to thinking about our fun weekend, maybe stretch it out an extra day or so. I'm gettin' a little it...
by Sixgun
Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Sixgun What does the Saeco 9.5 equal in BNH numbers? Nice setup, I'm a newby caster myself, boy there's a lot to learn, but it's fun. Handirifle, There is no real correlation between bnh and Saeco. Saeco's scale goes from 1-10 for 99% of what we will ever handle. The bnh scale up to about 18-20 is ...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Ever get your vehicle serviced at Jiffy Lube?
Replies: 20
Views: 3455

I take my vehicles to the only one I have learned to trust. ---myself . Except for state inspections, wheel alignments or the rare once -every- two-years gremlin, I just pull that baby in the garage and get out the tools. Put a clutch, pressure plate and slave cylinder in my old daily driver '89 yj ...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ballard .44-40
Replies: 12
Views: 2016

That would be a fun gun to shoot as you know, single shots are usually in rifle calibers. Sure seems like a thick barrel for a .44. Let us know how she shoots! Oh BTW, 'ya better grab your cat. I see it sneaking up on your Ballard :D --------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Pics (long)
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Bullet Casting Pics (long)

Dudes, First, Ysable Kid---You know that real fine and neat casting table you just built? This is what its gonna look like. :D Can't be helped. :cry: Anyway, if you boys like to shoot, this is what 'ya gotta do. Make bullets 'till the cows come home! I turned the furnace on at 5 last night and clean...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The age of your rifles
Replies: 43
Views: 5406

=Terry Murbach wrote: AW SHUCKS SIXGUN, I HAVEN'T FELT THIS GOOD SINCE I SIXGUNNED THE LAST T-REX HERE IN THE HILLS A COUPLE OF YEARS. A BIG SUMBISCUIT TOO !!! " HER NAME WAS SUE, NOW WHAT CAN YOU DO, YOU'RE GONNA DIE !! " Ha! You still 'da man Terry---In all truthfullness, I sometimes wo...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The age of your rifles
Replies: 43
Views: 5406

I GUESS WHAT INTRIGUES ME THE MOST WITH A QUESTION LIKE THIS IS...WHY IN THE FLYING HELL WOULD ANYONE CARE ??? WHY WOULD SOME GUY HALF WAY AROUND THE WORLD SITTING IN FRONT OF A COMPUTER KEYBOARD COME UP WITH " I GOTTA KNOW HOW OLD EVERY ONES GUNS ARE !!!!!!!!!! NOW !!!!!!!!!! WHY ?? NEXT QUES...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - The Taser
Replies: 8
Views: 1730

Wow, he sounds like a candidate for the "Darwin Awards" but.............A couple of years ago, I hooked up this new battery powered electric line on our pasture fence out back because we had this horse who always thought the grass was greener on the other side. I wanted to see how powerful...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT: Article in Backwoodsman re: Cowboys and Guns
Replies: 29
Views: 4730

Yea, I believe some gunwriters write articles knowing full well that MOST people won't know the truth, one way or another, so to them, its a paycheck and to the unknowledgable, gospel. People were no more unintelligent then as they are now. In fact, they were most likely more knowledgable about thei...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Melting Batteries for the Lead
Replies: 23
Views: 13205

Thanks for the education Jim. Not to mention that salvaging lead from batteries is an extremely messy job and a sure way to destroy what you are wearing. Its not worth the end result as a weekends work will result in a hundred pounds of nasty toxic lead. Its so much easier to go to the gunclub on an...
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The age of your rifles
Replies: 43
Views: 5406

The overwhelming majority of my hunting and competitive rifles date from the middle 1880's to around the late twenties. My most accurate is a HiWall in 40-82 built in 1893. ---------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot- What's with kids today?
Replies: 21
Views: 3424

Bill Clinton and the liberals are to blame. Remember Bill saying, "If it feels good, do it.!?". Also, having laws jammed down our throats that embrace and force us to mingle with people we do not feel comfortable with also has a lot to do with it. The weak minded people will bow down and a...
by Sixgun
Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

OK this is a little OT of the OT post but what the heck. Has anyone ever converted or modifyied their bandsaws to cut metal. I'd like to cut aluminum on mine, on occasion, and I tried it once. Blade speed must be too high cause it just burned up the blade and didn't cut worth a hoot. I see about th...
by Sixgun
Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

So where do you get linotype? Mike, 'ya gotta be real lucky to get linotype as it is not used anymore. A couple of years ago I got lucky when I was in this gunshop shooting the bull about casting and this guy came up to me and said he had 5 or 6 thousand pounds of the stuff. I followed him home and...
by Sixgun
Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A little bit of history
Replies: 9
Views: 1740

Pretty neat. I think the "Manhatten Project" needs to be resurrected in the Middle East. Whats with the tomahawk? Did he also work in interrogation. You know, chop chop :D
by Sixgun
Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

Steelbanger wrote:TedH,


As for tailgaters, I think we just learned a practical use for zinc wheelweights.
Ted, Been there and done that. The zinc wheelweights tend to only crack glass. I prefer to have items of heavy mass for complete penetration :D (i only hope no one takes this seriously :shock: )
by Sixgun
Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

The question is, where do you get a huge chunck of Lino like that? :? Ted, In its day, thats the mould design that was used to melt down linotype. Then it was made into type. (and melted over and over) Its a pain in the butt to put in a casting furnace, hence, the bandsaw method. :D ---------------...
by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT- Bigfoot
Replies: 61
Views: 9212

homefront wrote:When he's holding a basketball, he looks like me holding a softball! (only much darker) :shock:
And more stinky :D
by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT when 23 paces is to far....
Replies: 14
Views: 2530

Nath, Yea, sometimes they get away wounded--oh well, they are predators. Very neat pic--When I first saw it, it looked like an old WW1 picture.--------Happy shootin'----------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 3482

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by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Fix A $350 Camera
Replies: 19
Views: 3426

I can certainly understand the sentament. My first digital went belly up on the wife and I in the middle of our 30th anniversary trip to the Big Island a few years ago. Nice old flattop, wish mine looked as good, but still I'm fortunate to have it. :D ceb, Guns ALWAYS look better in pictures. The R...
by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT- Bigfoot
Replies: 61
Views: 9212

ursavus---that was good!!! You and I come from that same boat--SE Pa.-----------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Fix A $350 Camera
Replies: 19
Views: 3426

:D :D :D Made you feel really good, didn't it? Sure did Kid. $350 is no small change for a guy who punches a clock. Modern technology products annoy me to no end as they have no return on money spent and only last a year or three. I only buy what I need. I can see it now--- Buy your NEW Winchester ...
by Sixgun
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOT! She Ain't a HELLCAT but she IS a Grumman
Replies: 30
Views: 4741

Ji, Thanks very much for posting such peaceful and cool pics. For a minute there, I thought I was watching the National Geographic Channel. I have often wondered what it must be like to live in an area where you don't have to watch your back 24/7. Maybe I'm paranoid You must have very large............
by Sixgun
Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Original Civil War Belt Buckles
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Thanks Hobie, I think faking has gotten so good that it takes a scientific evaluation to tell. (composition of the brass). Yea, that knuckleduster is cool. The new Flaydermans has it at close to 2 g's. I sure would not want to trust my life on it though. Without a barrel, the velocities are probably...