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by Merle
Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...
Replies: 57
Views: 11274

Re: The ideal 'if only one gun' carbine...

Sorry to not pick one of the many lever guns I use but if I am restricted to one this is my pick (this one is mine). It takes a common round and with the locked bolt pushes it enough to make it very effective on deer sized game out too 100 yards (I have taken 7 whitetails with it suppressed). For h...
by Merle
Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this for real
Replies: 26
Views: 3057

Re: Is this for real

She stated publicly that she went to North Viet Nam for the sole purpose to show her 'solidarity with the North Vietnamese' and incite public opinion here against the war. I saw her interviewed on a TV interview back in the 70s, I think '72. I don't give a darn what people have spun about her, I sa...
by Merle
Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this for real
Replies: 26
Views: 3057

Re: Is this for real

Anybody else remember the pic of her sitting on a NVA anti aircraft gun?
To this day she has not shown remorse for her actions.
Not even close to being a great woman - but the term "traitor" comes to mind. :x
by Merle
Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R single action top break 9 shot
Replies: 28
Views: 3312

Re: H&R single action top break 9 shot

Old Savage wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:59 pm Well Merle, not yet, waiting period etc.

OK, I didn't clue in on the fact you didn't have it yet.... :oops:
by Merle
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo On International Flights
Replies: 10
Views: 1401

Re: Ammo On International Flights

Somehow I expect the real problems will be after you get overseas - probably wise to contact the embassy and/or airlines involved.
by Merle
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R single action top break 9 shot
Replies: 28
Views: 3312

Re: H&R single action top break 9 shot

Old Savage wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:03 pm This is top end primo from the 30s.


UMMM, is there supposed to be a pic involved? :wink:
by Merle
Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunter's Doorbell
Replies: 14
Views: 1620

Re: Hunter's Doorbell

HMMM, I wonder what wifey thinks about it??? :lol:
by Merle
Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brian Is A Perfect Man
Replies: 9
Views: 1210

Re: Brian Is A Perfect Man

yeah.... :lol:
by Merle
Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote # ???
Replies: 36
Views: 4033

Re: Coyote # ???

Good on ya Griff. those things are pests no doubt about it. If some of y'all live in areas where it's against the law to shoot them you really should consider an air rifle. It still might not be within the law but with a suppressed air rifle who would know? A .25 cal air rifle packs a lot of punch ...
by Merle
Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote # ???
Replies: 36
Views: 4033

Re: Coyote # ???

Greetings and Congradulations on this public service act with a 30-30. Yard jumpers will only become more brazen and one day will start viewing your hide with salivating glands. Those rascles are a plague here in east ILL. They will eat anything not protected by a larger preditor in sight. But does...
by Merle
Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First look at a new pistol
Replies: 9
Views: 1901

Re: First look at a new pistol

I saw one when I lived out west - it was a cheapie S&W, and at first it actually functioned but the gunsmith deactivated it before selling - probably a good idea..... :roll:
by Merle
Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A generous gift from 2ndovc
Replies: 13
Views: 1422

Re: A generous gift from 2ndovc

UMMM, I trust you know which types of pellet guns will destroy convential scopes. :?
by Merle
Sun Jun 24, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The stripper
Replies: 10
Views: 1534

Re: The stripper

I'm just wondering if her nose was sore after all that "dancing" it endured.... :lol:
by Merle
Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Factory New 32 Winchester Special
Replies: 16
Views: 4558

Re: Factory New 32 Winchester Special

Since I already have a pre-64 Winchester M94 - and - a Marlin M336 I don't think I'll be interested.... :mrgreen:
by Merle
Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hayes "Special Fasteners"...
Replies: 6
Views: 1234

Re: Hayes "Special Fasteners"...

Here's the solution we've always wanted for "That #&@%$ hole that wasn't drilled right"... Special Fasteners.jpg Luckily, none of my guns need those... :wink: ( Whoever made this up was pretty clever -- and good with machine tools! ) Old No7 good one - I have seen some of these come o...
by Merle
Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Appeasing The Gods
Replies: 6
Views: 993

Re: Appeasing The Gods

How about a package deal? I can put together a list of names...... :mrgreen:
by Merle
Sat May 26, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Medicine
Replies: 6
Views: 1545

Re: Montana Medicine

do they only have one Starbucks??? :mrgreen:
by Merle
Tue May 22, 2018 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Commercially Available .45ACP Carbine
Replies: 35
Views: 6251

Re: Commercially Available .45ACP Carbine

jeepnik wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 3:19 pm Honestly, I'd like a PC in .45 acp. Heck, I still kick myself for not getting a Marlin Camp back when they were available.

have you ever looked at the Hi Point carbines? I have one in 40 S&W and it works just fine.
by Merle
Mon May 21, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Commercially Available .45ACP Carbine
Replies: 35
Views: 6251

Re: Commercially Available .45ACP Carbine

Those were available in the past, but didn't function well with that long barrel. :?
by Merle
Sun May 20, 2018 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for "A Spit & Lanc"
Replies: 7
Views: 1569

Re: Time for "A Spit & Lanc"

Old No7 wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 3:58 pm "A Spit & Lanc"

I'll bet a few won't guess what that subject meant...

A Spitfire and a Lancaster flying somewhere over England.

Old No7


Spit & Lanc.jpg

WHEEE - I got it right!!! :D
by Merle
Sat May 19, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We Had A Chance To Honor The Deceased Military
Replies: 12
Views: 2371

Re: We Had A Chance To Honor The Deceased Military

I love playing with the Dept. of Washington State American Legion Band. This morning the Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church put on an elaborate ceremonty with over 400 Crosses and read the names of some who gave their all for the USA. The display will be left up until the day after Memorial Day. (On Me...
by Merle
Tue May 15, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Browning A-5
Replies: 21
Views: 3661

Re: The Browning A-5

In my early years of playing deppity I kept an A-5 in the trunk. Loaded, bolt back with the cut-off on. All I had to do was flip the cut-off and that old thing would load itself. It makes a lot of noise when doing this and can have quite an affect on a soon to be prisoner. The Browning or Remington...
by Merle
Tue May 15, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Browning A-5
Replies: 21
Views: 3661

Re: The Browning A-5

In my early years of playing deppity I kept an A-5 in the trunk. Loaded, bolt back with the cut-off on. All I had to do was flip the cut-off and that old thing would load itself. It makes a lot of noise when doing this and can have quite an affect on a soon to be prisoner. The Browning or Remington...
by Merle
Fri May 11, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hillbilly caviar! Got some more!
Replies: 32
Views: 4013

Re: Hillbilly caviar! Got some more!

So, how many of you have ever eaten skunk cabbage, pig weed or plantain leaves? :D
by Merle
Mon May 07, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.I.P. Dick Casull
Replies: 19
Views: 4552

Re: R.I.P. Dick Cassull

RIP from me too..... :(
by Merle
Thu May 03, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Farmers
Replies: 9
Views: 1159

Re: Prayers for Farmers

prayer sent that they get all they need, but not a whole lot too much.
by Merle
Thu May 03, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Nice !!! :D
by Merle
Tue May 01, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A pun....
Replies: 5
Views: 819

Re: A pun....

darn, I was expecting something from the skunk..... :lol:
by Merle
Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is Happening in this country?????????
Replies: 3
Views: 1145

Re: What is Happening in this country?????????

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/04/penn-state-forbids-outing-club-from-going-outside-because-its-too-dangerous/ Is this real? Are we so weak that we can't let someone go outside without a warning? Snowflakes scared of lawsuits? This isn't new - see just how bad recess has gotten..... :shock:
by Merle
Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Hi Merle, they are very powerful, That station is 30 miles away. I haven`t searched out other channels yet as I just got it running. I have it hooked up to my puter speaker in the vid which isn`t a good idea for this radio, it comes in real loud with the headphones also. I ordered a old speaker dri...
by Merle
Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Got the radio today it`s a 1921 Aeriola Sr one tube receiver. Of coarse it didn`t work so had to go over it and found a broken wire and repaired it and now it works fine. I was very happy the tube was good because they are rare and can cost 75 bucks :shock: https://i.imgur.com/d0LOunth.jpg?1 Video....
by Merle
Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Now that one looks great! :D
by Merle
Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I had completely missed this
Replies: 9
Views: 2108

Re: I had completely missed this

Yep !!! :D
by Merle
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Well, it's a start! Thanks for trying. :wink:
by Merle
Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Pitchy wrote: Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:57 pm
Merle wrote: Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:42 pm Did you ever get a chance to test the slinky spring outdoors? :?:
Sorry nope , I did hang it on my exsisting horizontal wire but didn`t notice any change.
When it gets nicer out I`ll try it more. :)
OK, thanks for the reply......
by Merle
Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 16074

Re: Crystal radio`s

Did you ever get a chance to test the slinky spring outdoors? :?:
by Merle
Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost a couple of cases fire-forming new brass
Replies: 19
Views: 2548

Re: Lost a couple of cases fire-forming new brass

3leggedturtle wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:38 am Cracks in the case body is factory defect when brass was made. I was expecting the neck or shoulder to be bad. Fireforming would not cause that unless your chamber is way oversize! Todd/3leg
This sounds like the problem to me, :(
by Merle
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Time with... 2 Civil War Leverguns!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2286

Re: Range Time with... 2 Civil War Leverguns!!!

Now that is a day to remember!!! :D
by Merle
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Replies: 14
Views: 1622

Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio

Never tried it, but I've been told a slinky spring works pretty good..... :?: Cool idea, I have no idea but it would work good if your close to a radio tower. Hang it from the celling, I don`t have one or I`d try it. 8) Just ordered one, we`ll see. :) The person that told me this used it in an apar...
by Merle
Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perfect antenna, survival radio
Replies: 14
Views: 1622

Re: Perfect antenna, survival radio

Never tried it, but I've been told a slinky spring works pretty good..... :?:
by Merle
Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32 Winchester Special Redux: Return to the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3704

Re: .32 Winchester Special Redux: Return to the Range

I loosened everything on the front of a 94 once and it made no difference, possibly made it shoot worse! I don't believe you can help such a design like that. I prefer it all to be tight and snug and hope the heat treatment of the barrel is even! N. From what I have seen in some cases it helps, but...
by Merle
Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a rifle!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2371

Re: What a rifle!!!

I'm not an expert on '73s, but I thought the lock up was a bit weak for prolonged use with magnums? :? He's talking about a modern rifle,less than 2 years old construction, built for .357 magnum. Not 44 magnum. Not .45 Colt +P+ I have one and it's great. I know it is a new rifle, but I thought the ...
by Merle
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a rifle!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2371

Re: What a rifle!!!

I'm not an expert on '73s, but I thought the lock up was a bit weak for prolonged use with magnums? :?
by Merle
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First .32 Winchester Special
Replies: 19
Views: 4314

Re: First .32 Winchester Special

Hey, I've got a question: For those who reload 32 Special, what bullet choices do you have? Can .323 jacketed, 170 gr, round nose bullets that Hornaday makes (presumably for milsurp 8mm rifles) also be used? Or, just the .321 jacketed, Hot-Cor flat nose bullets made by Speer? Reason that I ask is, ...
by Merle
Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden
Replies: 65
Views: 6898

Re: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden

Thank you Merle. I appreciated everyone's interest and encouragement. Gramp has been gone for 24 years. Gram for 28. I still feel the loss. I'm sure there were many stories I didn't get. Probably true for most of us, but at least you got some of them. Many folks got none. :cry: My paternal grandfat...
by Merle
Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden
Replies: 65
Views: 6898

Re: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden

thanks for posting - this has been an interesting series! :D
by Merle
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444
Replies: 30
Views: 7735

Re: .375 BB, AE Winchester V. 73ish Marlin .444

. Unless you handload, .375Win ammo availability is scant & costly. Whether you handload or not, the .444 is readily available and (since I've used multiple examples of both) possibly a bit more flexible, especially in the area of the availability of different bullet weights. decisions, decisio...
by Merle
Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Merle.
Replies: 4
Views: 482

Re: Happy Birthday Merle.

Thank you!!! :D
by Merle
Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Cycles of Life explained...
Replies: 9
Views: 1447

Re: The Cycles of Life explained...

I just turned 70, so I guess it's time to sit on the porch and bark.... :lol:
by Merle
Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden
Replies: 65
Views: 6898

Re: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden

Very nice, I really like these old time pics! :D