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by jeepnik
Sat May 17, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A picture for our troops
Replies: 10
Views: 2226

The English had a song on WWII. "Bless Them All" While irreverant, it was a tribute to their fighting men. Here's a UTube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXsG2HlC5RI It is a fitting tribute to all of the young men and women who have ever served our natiion, as well. God Bless your son...
by jeepnik
Fri May 16, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergunning for 'yotes
Replies: 11
Views: 2049

A .22 wmr is plenty for 'yotes (been there, done that), so a .44 mag should be plenty. It all has to do with range and where they are hit. Don't need any magic bullet. Just necessary accuracy.
by jeepnik
Thu May 15, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's King of the Timber Cartridges - Re-Formated For Voting
Replies: 54
Views: 7749

.348 Win. which I believe was also O'Connors pick in his brush busting tests. Hey, wasn't he the fella that thought you could kill anything deader with a .270. Like to see him try that on an irate rhino. Silly goof, thinking a .27 is better than .30. Naturally he'd thing a .34 is better than a .45....
by jeepnik
Thu May 15, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self defense: 12ga v. 20ga
Replies: 62
Views: 7194

Re: Self defense: 12ga v. 20ga

While a 12 gauge is likely better for a variety of reasons (availibility of buckshot for one) if you already have a pump action 20 gauge, is it really enough of a home defense handicap to justify buying a 12er? Nope. Can we argue if water is wet now? Actually, in some physical states, water isn't w...
by jeepnik
Wed May 14, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self defense: 12ga v. 20ga
Replies: 62
Views: 7194

A 20ga slug or buckshot round "will" kill a deer. Been there and done that in Florida. Gotta figure it will ruin and humans day. And who says you only have to shoot them once. Long time ago, I was taught to shoot and not stop until either the target was down, or the weapon empty. And in th...
by jeepnik
Wed May 14, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Marine vs. Taxi Driver
Replies: 8
Views: 1481

As combat troops are want to do, the older boy and his friends came up with a nickname for indiginous personel. During his last visit to Iraq, they were specifically told not to use this name. It seems that some in the press had heard it and thought that it was disparaging of the native population. ...
by jeepnik
Wed May 14, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's King of the Timber Cartridges - Re-Formated For Voting
Replies: 54
Views: 7749

By timber, I assume you mean tight nasty stuff. Shots will be short and you don't want to have to try and follow a wounded animal in that. Especially the kind that bite back. Voted for the 45-70. It will hit hard and put critters down fast. We're not looking for cross canyon shots, so a big, heavy, ...
by jeepnik
Wed May 14, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer hunting? SOmetimes a Big Bumper doesn't help
Replies: 20
Views: 3524

Time to sell that one. You'll never get the smell out. Fisrt warm day you leave the windows up....
by jeepnik
Mon May 12, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New world record W/ a Lever rifle, 1.90 sec. 10 shots
Replies: 17
Views: 2953

Very impressive. But as has happened to ISPC, and IDPA, Cowboy Action shooting is now becoming the realm of the gamer. Specially modified equipment costing more than most folks can afford. While I don't know what load he was shooting, based on apparent recoil, it was not a full power load. I'd love ...
by jeepnik
Sun May 11, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:What a rough couple of months!
Replies: 33
Views: 3929

AF docs are never reasonable. My best to both boys, they will be in my prayers.
by jeepnik
Sun May 04, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tomahawks?
Replies: 61
Views: 10194

Another thread digressed into pictures of aircraft. So I'll hijack this one for a minute, and show my favorite Tomahawk.

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by jeepnik
Sun May 04, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT P-38
Replies: 16
Views: 1771

Actually, I already have a Black Widow - although mine's only a NAA. :mrgreen: If I tried for the gennie, my wife'd probably make herself a White Widow, though. :wink: The Black Widow combat aircraft is actually the P-61. Quite a bit bigger than the P-38 Lightning. Was designed as a night fighter. ...
by jeepnik
Sun May 04, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun leather
Replies: 36
Views: 6325

kimwcook wrote:Kirk I love your Schofield. I should try and find one of the new ones.
Kim, not to nitpick, but, if it's chambered for the .44 Russian, it isn't a Schofield. It's a S&W Model #3, probably 3rd model. To be a Schofield, it would have to be chambered for the .45 S&W Schofield cartridge.
by jeepnik
Sun May 04, 2008 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun leather
Replies: 36
Views: 6325

Leather I've been using lately. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/Jeepnik/M%20O%20Pictures/BlackhawkHolsterRig.jpg http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/Jeepnik/M%20O%20Pictures/MarlinSlingButtCuff.jpg All from Levergun Leatherworks. http://www.levergunleather.com/index.htm Marlin 45-70 1895 G...
by jeepnik
Fri May 02, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of gas mileage do you guys get?
Replies: 68
Views: 9360

1978 Ford LTD II, Sports Touring Package. Nine, maybe ten if I keep my foot out of it. 400 cid, 4 barrel carb, slightly massaged.
by jeepnik
Fri May 02, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 10 years ago...
Replies: 18
Views: 2156

There's a country song popular now, with a line about "Don't Blink" cause time will pass before you know it. Both boys are grown, and I don't see them near enough. Enjoy him while you can, and "Don't Blink".
by jeepnik
Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - First note from the recruit
Replies: 13
Views: 2365

If the young man is visiting the training center outside Oceanside, and he doesn't think it's that bad, he should just let the DI know. They will certainly see that it lives up to his expectations. Many moons ago, I had been a cross country runner in school. The first morning in, we were to run abou...
by jeepnik
Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT A great weekend for hunting lizards
Replies: 14
Views: 2128

Found a freshly lost tail on my porch this morning. The cat has been busy. Down here, there pretty much active year round. Same for the snakes. Gotta watch where you step when in the hills. We get dogs bit by rattlesnakes year round. But it seems the vacine they have these days helps.
by jeepnik
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I ran into a few JURRASSIC neighbors today(PICS)
Replies: 25
Views: 2795

But they make such good pets :wink: Had one that some people released in a local lake. Caused all sorts of unnecessary panic. Closed the lake to use, and tried to catch it for a couple of years. They said hey had to remove it from the lake because it might get sick from urban run off and such. Prett...
by jeepnik
Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: For Flyboys... F16 eats a Tree... and survives!
Replies: 3
Views: 787

The Eagle is and F-15, the F-16 is a Falcon. Spent a number of years around Phantoms. Heck, they could take that kind of damage and fly another sortie after fuel and rearm. Doubt he got canned for it. Pilots push the envelope on training missions so they know how far they can push the aircraft in co...
by jeepnik
Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT for AH1 Cobra pilots
Replies: 11
Views: 1739

JR. Both the boys would agree that the Cobra is a beautiful sight. But the oldest was in a bad spot in Afghanistan. Basically below the bad guys and they couldn't get any effective fire on them. A couple of Army Apaches were vectored in. They unloaded on the top of the hill. Problem solved. They pre...
by jeepnik
Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Slide Rules
Replies: 37
Views: 4852

Just reached into the desk and pulled out a pocket size Pickett. Can't believe there was a time I could actually read that thing. Everything is so small and blurry. Got a couple of larger ones in a closet somewhere. Heck, just played with it. I can still remember how to use it. Something never go aw...
by jeepnik
Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Horseless Rodeo... don't bring your Blued Guns...
Replies: 15
Views: 2477

One more example of someone trying for the darwin award.
by jeepnik
Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Shooting my 1876.... Do you have one you miss?
Replies: 16
Views: 2404

Hobie, sounds like you are in the stage of life where kids, wife, house & job crowd in on you. I know it's frustrating, but, trust me, it won't last. In a few years when the kids are grown, you and the wife settle into a routine, and the job isn't pressing so hard, you're actually going to miss ...
by jeepnik
Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Another Marine Cleared in Haditha Case
Replies: 5
Views: 694

Rarely are members of the press combat vets. That explains their complete lack of understanding what takes place in combat. They would rather sit back safely in their armchairs and try too crucify a young warrior, than hold the line. Great news for this young man. My prayers are for the last young m...
by jeepnik
Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Absolut Vodka's idea of a North American map
Replies: 25
Views: 4234

I sent 'em an email the other day, and got this today. Thank you for your email. We appreciate that you contact us to share your opinion. At ABSOLUT we are used to active reactions to our advertising, and we want our consumers to share their opinion - positive or negative. We have a policy to alway...
by jeepnik
Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than .357 mag... what is your favorite...
Replies: 46
Views: 6915

I, also use the 45-70. You can load it mild to wild. Plus, you can use black powder. My GS has a holographic sight, so it's got a sorta outa time look to it. Some folks are surprised with that big ole cloud of smoke and sometimes flame shoot out the barrel. Even had a fella tell me once that I could...
by jeepnik
Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICAL HUMOR: Comix....
Replies: 10
Views: 2008

Viet Nam as really the first war brought into the living room on a daily basis. The reporting was, shall we say slanted. The current was is the first that the warriors are telling their own story in a timely fashion, with sound and video. While the press may still be "slanting" the news to...
by jeepnik
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Honoring our Service Men
Replies: 12
Views: 1942

Now why is it that stories like this never make the evening news? I guess heroism is out of favor with the press. At least until one of the press is kidnapped. Then they are crying for some one to help. Typical...
by jeepnik
Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's YOUR Dream Gun ?
Replies: 58
Views: 7360

Lefthanded levergun.
by jeepnik
Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-recomended movie
Replies: 3
Views: 570

I like Elliot, but found the move kinda slow. But to each his own.
by jeepnik
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Public School Disses Military Heroes
Replies: 10
Views: 2018

It just ain't fashionable to be proud or patriotic any more, if you want to impress your fellow peers these days you have to show them how far under a rock you can crawl! :evil: Remember all of the flags being flown, and all the "Never Forget" bumper stickers after 911, and the almost una...
by jeepnik
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Free Cat
Replies: 33
Views: 5387

You want to argue with something as demented as this.

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by jeepnik
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Jericho
Replies: 18
Views: 2734

Firefly is really just a "westen" in space. Heck, even the firstmate carries a lever gun ala "Wanted Dead Or Alive".
by jeepnik
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Jericho
Replies: 18
Views: 2734

"Actually, Texas and California were the only "Independent Republics" to join the Union. In theory, they can suceed. Probably one hell of a (court) fight, as Texas already tried to do it militarily and lost. Heck, here in California, a small city decided to join Los Angels and the in...
by jeepnik
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: more on "A Clean Bore and First-Shot Accuracy For Hunti
Replies: 24
Views: 3475

Learned about "fouling" shots as a youngster. As Dad explained it, unless you are using some type of corrosive component, pre-season,sight it in after fouled, leave it that way until the end of season (unless something untoward occurs) then clean it after the season. I haven't pitted a bor...
by jeepnik
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to V.A. today
Replies: 16
Views: 2921

Joachim, you're a better man than me. I gave up on the V.A. in the mid '70s. The facility was trashed, and the employees were useless. Took months to get an appointment to stand around all day, and then be told I would have to come back on another day. Thankfully, I can afford private medical insura...
by jeepnik
Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Jericho
Replies: 18
Views: 2734

Maybe if we put the liberals on the west side of the San Andreas Fault and seperate it from there?Hmmmm :wink: :lol: I and a whole bunch of others like me are as "conservative" as anyone else. And we live a far west of that fault, like on the beach, as you can get. Once again, do not cast...
by jeepnik
Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Constitution of the Great State of California
Replies: 13
Views: 1921

handirifle wrote:We just need to find some energetic lawyer that could figure out a way to get damages, thus HIS PAY! :D
Only problem is, he would be a lawyer. Most of them are so liberal, they'd probably sue you for approaching them to file suit.
by jeepnik
Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - CNN gun story
Replies: 11
Views: 2493

Heck, the cops and other officials turn a blind eye to the illegals and drugs that get smuggled up here a do all sorts of damage to our citizenry. So some ot them get shot by weapons smuggled down there. Just think of it as one of the provisions of NAFTA.
by jeepnik
Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to V.A. today
Replies: 16
Views: 2921

Tuby, try one in the palm of the hand. Feels like your fingers are going to blow right off you hand. Worked, but I'm still not sure it was worth it.
by jeepnik
Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Jericho
Replies: 18
Views: 2734

Montana and California have the same right. It wasn't because they came into the union in a different way. It was because they were all very large states with small populations and it was realized that as they grew in population it might be more practical to sub-divide them for administrative effic...
by jeepnik
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christ is risen!
Replies: 24
Views: 3589

Thought you might like to see a photo I took on the way into church Saturday before evenign services.

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Right place, right time.
by jeepnik
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Spam...Do Ya or Don't Ya
Replies: 65
Views: 9612

BlaineG wrote:
I also used to like the Ham and Eggs that came in C-Rats.
Yes, but not the ham and lima beans......
And the boys gripped about MRE's. Wish I had some old C-Rats around to feed them :twisted:
by jeepnik
Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Spam...Do Ya or Don't Ya
Replies: 65
Views: 9612

Simply put, Spam is the best thing they ever canned. It lasts for years, if the can don't get wet. It's loaded with protein and fats, both of which you need. Makes an ideal addtion to the emergency supplies. I'll be those that don't like it would sure eat it up if they were hungry.
by jeepnik
Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Are We All Too Fat?
Replies: 45
Views: 6060

I work with a guy who actually can not afford to miss a shift. Why? He says he wants to give his kids what he didn't have growing up. Is there anything wrong with that? Do his kids respect/love him anymore? I think he's in for a rude awakening when his kids get older. You may be right, but you may ...
by jeepnik
Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More folly from Wally
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Okay, many moons ago, I returned from "that" place. So here I was, a twenty year old combat vet, and I couldn't buy .22 lr ammo because it would fit handguns. Now I could by shotgun and "rifle" ammo. Heck, the same people that refused me sale of "pistol" ammo, had been ...
by jeepnik
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SoCal LvrGunr Fam Reunion, March 15-16th, UPDATED 3/17/08
Replies: 217
Views: 24524

Suddenly it's a bit nippy in the valley Hey, watch them " nippy " comments! :shock: :x :lol: Wow, Mr. Sensitive. Reminds me of an old story of mine. While undergoing what today would be called pre-deoloyment training, the Sgt in charge talked about killing the "hated" VC. One br...
by jeepnik
Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-American Soldier
Replies: 10
Views: 1716

Too bad we can't have Churchill and Teddy, or even Franklin back. Today's "leaders" are a mere ghost of what once was. The last leader we had with real, don't give a darn, balls was Reagan. I fear that type of leader is gone forever. And mores the pity.
by jeepnik
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Pick your Branch/NCO it works the same...
Replies: 15
Views: 2492

BlaineG wrote:I love it!! (SSG Retired)
Hey Blaine, what is the E rating for an Army Staff?

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