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by damienph
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 4293

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

Friends don't let friends buy Hi Points. Well said! jb 8) All right, come on now. Most people who buy a Hi-Point for $80 are not going to shoot it enough to break it. For a self defense gun at room (15' max) range it will work just fine. I do not like Hi-Points but for a self defense firearm chambe...
by damienph
Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some very good advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1323

Re: Some very good advice

Mescalero wrote:I would say lucky!
5? Wow
Yep, divorce was final on our 13th wedding anniversary; thirteen is my lucky number!
by damienph
Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some very good advice
Replies: 21
Views: 1323

Re: Some very good advice

jeepnik wrote:If she's your ex, you might want to send the poor *** a condolence card. :wink:
Or in my case, the next four guys. She is already done with #5 (me being #1). I feel somewhat vindicated.

I am still on #2, it really is better the second time around!
by damienph
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 4293

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

Just about anything that shoots is worth $80. I do not like Hi-Points at all, not even their carbines but for $80, I would have a hard time walking away from that; especially since you just want to shoot it some and then give it to some new shooter who might be on a very limited budget.
by damienph
Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Commemorative" Mossberg Levergun...
Replies: 12
Views: 1012

Re: "Commemorative" Mossberg Levergun...

maybe I'm glad I couldn't find a photo, but is it worse than this? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/0H001/wm_4609739.jpg how did they get Trigger to sign this? I've never seen an older Mossberg (472?) as a Commemorative. Not nearly as tacky as the Casper Heritage model. Buy ...
by damienph
Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 scope recommendations
Replies: 58
Views: 5170

Re: 30-30 scope recommendations

Kind of like the looks of the Leupold vx-1 Hog. Its 1.5-4x and is extremely compact. If the rings I put on order are garbage, can always try another set of rings. I would hate to make a 150+ yard shot with 4x, so a 2-7x seems really good too. Thanks for the advice gents (and ladies?). Does anyone h...
by damienph
Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just installed $90 nightsights on my 1911...
Replies: 4
Views: 450

Re: I just installed $90 nightsights on my 1911...

That will work great except for the part where you have to shine your flashlight on your sights to get them to glow so you can line up your shot.
by damienph
Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 52
Replies: 8
Views: 1235

Re: Winchester 52

Thank you for sharing pictures of your 52. That is just stunning!
by damienph
Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert
Replies: 30
Views: 2753

Re: Neil Young and Crazy Horse concert

I like Neil Young's music. He's just an entertainer to me. I regard him the same as I do all other entertainers, he is a wackjob with one redeemable quality. His is music, I listen to it and completely ignore the rest of his bs.
by damienph
Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Project rifle to be on the way soon. Cal. dilemma.
Replies: 22
Views: 1492

Re: New Project rifle to be on the way soon. Cal. dilemma.

The easiest would be .276 Rigby, I've got an extra set of dies somewhere.
by damienph
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!
Replies: 32
Views: 4439

Re: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!

Are you guys getting email notification when shipping? I placed the order, and have not heard a peep from them..... I never received any notices, ordered on Tues eve and got them Fri noon. Perry I did receive an e-mail notification when order was processed and another when shipped. The shipping not...
by damienph
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!
Replies: 32
Views: 4439

Re: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!

Mine were here when I got home from work this evening. I usually wear a 12 and these 12.5s fit perfect. Like others have said, comfortable out of the box. Heck of a deal!
O.S.O.K. thanks again for the heads up.
by damienph
Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Four New Job Openings At The Mayo Clinic
Replies: 13
Views: 1882

Re: Four New Job Openings At The Mayo Clinic

Borregos wrote:
Ysabel Kid wrote:I knew I shouldn't have read this one! :shock:
+1 :lol: :lol:
Ow! It only hurts when I laugh.
by damienph
Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nother new toy
Replies: 9
Views: 959

Re: Nother new toy

Nath wrote:Thanks for the comparison shot, I like looking for the subtle differences.

38 super is a good round I believe, a bit stronger than 9mm no?

Nath.
It is a good round, sort of like a 9mm long.
by damienph
Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!
Replies: 32
Views: 4439

Re: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!

According to the UPS Tracking number, mine are supposed to be delivered today.
by damienph
Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3723

Re: Need prayers for those around me...

I'm hoping for your success in quitting. From a former smoker, I really hope that you do it. I know that it's hard, I enjoyed smoking from the first one to the last one. I've been tobacco free since 1990. You can do it, you will feel better.
by damienph
Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has a small 22
Replies: 41
Views: 4111

Re: Who has a small 22

The only small 22 that I have is a Beretta 950BS in .22 Short. I also have a Mosquito, a P22, a Ruger Standard and a Mark II but I don't consider them small.
by damienph
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shot the Henry 30/30's?
Replies: 23
Views: 2249

Re: Anyone shot the Henry 30/30's?

Oly; You are right about the Bigboys. Handled the "brass" octagon version of one 45 Colt. Felt about like the Uberti '76 . I have never seen or handled either of the new .30-30 models but I have shot both .357 amd .44 magnum Big Boys. They are decent shooters but just do not appeal to me;...
by damienph
Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brand new levergunner
Replies: 11
Views: 1309

Re: Brand new levergunner

Congratulations!!

I keep hoping that I'll be getting one of those myself one day. A grandchild that is, so far leverguns have been a lot easier to come by. My younger brother has two... grandchildren (and leverguns).
by damienph
Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UNABLE to access Photobucket
Replies: 10
Views: 995

Re: UNABLE to access Photobucket

When you view your library, run your curser (screen arrow) over the picture that you want to resize. A symbol will appear at top right of picture. Put curser over symbol, a drop down box appears. Put curser over "edit" and click. Screen will change to an enlarged view of picture, with a ro...
by damienph
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up another "barbecue" gun.
Replies: 12
Views: 1437

Re: Picked up another "barbecue" gun.

That's perfect! With those mirrored slab sides, you can check to be sure your hat is on straight before entering the BBQ.

I really like those grips too.
by damienph
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning levers
Replies: 27
Views: 2573

Re: Browning levers

" I would prefer a steel receiver but could live with the aluminum." do they make a steel receiver ? I don't know if they still do but at one time they were steel. I think maybe the BLR 81 started the light weight alloy models. I don't know if that is correct. I think that my b-i-l's was ...
by damienph
Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning levers
Replies: 27
Views: 2573

Re: Browning levers

My b-i-l had one in 22-250, scoped. That rifle would outshoot my Ruger #1 which was also in 22-250. I lost interest in the #1 and traded it off. He sold his BLR without telling me, otherwise, I would own it. It is the only one that I've ever shot but it was a very accurate and fun to shoot rifle. Li...
by damienph
Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I kept seeing 40S&W on the china mart shelves...
Replies: 12
Views: 1090

Re: I kept seeing 40S&W on the china mart shelves...

I have that exact pistol, except I have four 10 round mags for mine. I did buy it during the ban and really like it. I would like to have a 357 Sig barrel for mine
by damienph
Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!
Replies: 32
Views: 4439

Re: USMC R.A.T. Boots... $39!

Me too, just ordered a pair of 12.5W. That's a heck of a price. Thanks for the heads up!!
by damienph
Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I felt like I hit the jack pot this morning
Replies: 12
Views: 1272

Re: I felt like I hit the jack pot this morning

Old Savage wrote:Go back and get the 300 Savage.
And the .35 Remington
by damienph
Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EAA Witness 10mm
Replies: 71
Views: 5366

Re: EAA Witness 10mm

I've looked at those Witness pistols but I have a hard time getting past the feeling that they are built for drug lords and gang bangers. Egads some of them are gaudy! Maybe Blaine should get one to go with his chromed Sharps and gold plated AK ?? http://whichgun.com/img/firearms/pistols/eaa/witnes...
by damienph
Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for some advise regarding retiree health insurance..
Replies: 15
Views: 1466

Re: Looking for some advise regarding retiree health insuran

At our advancing age, I would be cautious about just having major medical. Despite being healthy today, we are at the age where unexpected medical issues should be expected. I am just saying that if you might be living on a reduced income after retirement and you also have a reduction in health insu...
by damienph
Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for some advise regarding retiree health insurance..
Replies: 15
Views: 1466

Re: Looking for some advise regarding retiree health insuran

Keeping affordable insurance is one very important reason that I have to go until 66 instead of retiring at 62. Retiring at 62 and keeping my current level of health, dental, vision and prescription coverage through COBRA would cost me approx $1200 a month.
by damienph
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Straight Stock
Replies: 19
Views: 1510

Re: 30-30 Straight Stock

Yep, handy as can be. Here's mine, after I got rid of the barrel band and converted it to a forend cap. This one's been reamed to AI. I get 2500 fps with Sierra 150's. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/TedH/100_0025.jpg Ted did your rifle already have the short mag tube or did you shorten it a...
by damienph
Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Saturday drool rag
Replies: 13
Views: 820

Re: Your Saturday drool rag

The topbreak hammerless 38 lemon squeezer has my interest. The fire blue screws and trigger look great. What is the finish on the cylinder? Like the grips too. Thanks for the pics!!!
by damienph
Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 22
Views: 1820

Re: He Got Published Again!!

soon 2 retire wrote:I understand each and every word but not when put together like that.


Bob in Friday Harbor
:D
by damienph
Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DIY Power projects!
Replies: 7
Views: 417

Re: DIY Power projects!

BlaineG wrote:I had no idea about the old fan motor being used in reverse like that!
Motors and generators are very similar in design. What I want to know is how many old fans do I have to put on the roof to generate 5kW?
by damienph
Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
Replies: 28
Views: 2937

Re: Anudder Homebuilt

Charlie that little single-shot rifle you built is simply enchanting. What a gift you have! Yes, truly a gift. It is one thing to have the engineering knowledge and machining skill the build these guns, but the gift is to have the imagination to design them, and use the knowledge and skill to build...
by damienph
Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anudder Homebuilt
Replies: 28
Views: 2937

Re: Anudder Homebuilt

Charlie, you are right about this being a lever gun forum but I believe that most of us would enjoy seeing a pictorial of the building of that rifle.

At least I would!

Absolutely incredible handiwork.
by damienph
Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double Barrel Shotgun
Replies: 28
Views: 2965

Re: Double Barrel Shotgun

Uncle Joe will love you for that, Rusty. :lol: yep! just open up both barrels from the balcony :lol: there is really no need to go outside... "because you want to keep someone away from your house, just fire the shotgun through the door.” - Joe Biden, Field & Stream Interview Feb, 2013 htt...
by damienph
Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be Thankful if you are enjoying good times...
Replies: 40
Views: 2085

Re: Be Thankful if you are enjoying good times...

Bill in Oregon wrote:Gosh, I remember when I could pee freely.

:P :oops:
Bill, You just need to decide which is more important; freely or often.
by damienph
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I never liked either duck dynasty or jimmy kimmel before
Replies: 27
Views: 1797

Re: OT -I never liked either duck dynasty or jimmy kimmel be

Who the sam hill is Morrisey? Oh, after I looked him up another worthless so-called English artist. Yeah, right :lol: Duck Dynasty, is a pretty cool, laid back show. God Bless 'em all. Artist/Activist, Actor/Activist, whatever... I thought that the Duck Dynasty Carrot Calls and the Brocolli cup was...
by damienph
Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be Thankful if you are enjoying good times...
Replies: 40
Views: 2085

Re: Be Thankful if you are enjoying good times...

Most of you know that I got laid off last summer. At first I was all panicked, then, after a couple weeks I realized that, as I round the turn into age 62, this was the best thing that ever happened to me. I can save up for a thing or three if I need to, but, I'd never have gotten all this time bac...
by damienph
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 45/70
Replies: 20
Views: 1661

Re: Henry 45/70

FWiedner wrote:The .30-30 had potential to be a good shooter, even with the factory sights.

There was a suggestion that the .30-30 might go under $600. The .45-70... ?

:?:
Somewhere around $600 would be a good price I think.
by damienph
Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No ammo no nothing
Replies: 18
Views: 1040

Re: No ammo no nothing

I have a wood box 14"x14" 4" tall, filled to overflowing with dies of all calibers. I took it thinking it would provide good steel for blacksmithing projects. Maybe I should inventory the contents, in light of current events. Maybe you should. Post what you have, you might be able to...
by damienph
Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry 45/70
Replies: 20
Views: 1661

Re: Henry 45/70

So what kind of price tag (street price) is on that cream puff? I do like the Marlin look to the receiver, don't mind that it is tube loading (and emptying, which is a plus), don't mind the pistol grip stock, could live with out the "checkering", and since they used a rifle style forearm c...
by damienph
Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Colt 1860
Replies: 8
Views: 689

Re: Question about Colt 1860

vancelw wrote: I would have no qualms at all with shooting this piece (if I had ammo.)

I have some .44 Colt brass, if that would help. That is one fine looking revolver!!
by damienph
Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will the Winchester 30-30 ever make a comback?
Replies: 60
Views: 6599

Re: Will the Winchester 30-30 ever make a comback?

I have a couple of boxes of Western 30-30 Silvertip ammo(Original grease pencil prices are $3 and change),dies,brass, and flat point bullets in150 and 170 grain, but sadly I do not have a rifle. Gave the last 94 I had to one of my nephews for his first deer rifle(figuring I could always get another...
by damienph
Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have never seen ammo supply this bad
Replies: 35
Views: 2563

Re: Have never seen ammo supply this bad

It's a classic panic and hoarding has set in. No rocket science. You're right, it is not rocket science but I don't think it can all be attributed to panic buying and hoarding. I think that many people are making sound decisions to purchase firearms, accessories and ammunition based on the current ...
by damienph
Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I guess I'm a primitive life form
Replies: 29
Views: 1799

Re: well I guess I'm a primitive life form

OK, I'll bite. Who is Petzal? 2nd, that was Zumbo. And after being dismissed from just about every outlet that used his work due to pressure from gun owners, he "saw the light"... :roll: I never really cared for Jim Zumbo's writing anyway. It's amazing how the sudden loss of revenue enabl...
by damienph
Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo picture
Replies: 16
Views: 1086

Re: ammo picture

3leggedturtle wrote:If the 40S&W 250pak is really $47.50 as the shelf tag shows, that is a great deal.
Those are the prices that they have listed. I didn't notice where any prices had been inflated.
by damienph
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New skinner
Replies: 14
Views: 608

Re: New skinner

I love those damascus blades; very, very nice!!
by damienph
Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God wasn't in Church Sunday Morning...
Replies: 40
Views: 3296

Re: God wasn't in Church Sunday Morning...

Well... The bumper IS off...
Glad that she is ok. My wife is an outstanding driver but I still worry about her driving alone in winter
by damienph
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo picture
Replies: 16
Views: 1086

Re: ammo picture

The Wal Mart in Junction City, near Fort Riley, gets ammo in occasionally but the clerk told me that they never know what or how much they will get in any shipment. This pic was from a week or so ago. I was surprised that there was that much but I think that they had just stocked the shelves. I woul...