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- Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A really promising loading
- Replies: 4
- Views: 441
Re: A really promising loading
300 blackout seems to like that weight bullet.
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:59 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Watching run up to State of the Union.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 634
Re: Watching run up to State of the Union.
It was a good one.
- Tue Feb 24, 2026 8:31 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Watching run up to State of the Union.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 634
Watching run up to State of the Union.
The news is campaigning against the President. They are not being impartial at all.
- Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mexico is on fire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1371
Re: Mexico is on fire
I have no need to visit Mexico, I do not do drugs, and my favorite adult beverages come from Ireland and Italy.
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:26 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Supreme court
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2938
Re: Supreme court
The fact that doubling her IQ would not result in triple digits, and she is on the SCOTUS is frightening.Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:02 pm I don't think one can function with a single-digit IQ, but she appears to be with a middle double-digit one...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1280
Re: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
Nice looking pistol. Now you need to post a range report.
- Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ANyone ever try this with a Glock (thumb behind slide)...?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 811
Re: ANyone ever try this with a Glock (thumb behind slide)...?
I have hitchikers thumb. My thumb would bend back 90° and nothing more would happen.
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
- Replies: 5
- Views: 855
Re: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
I took a Guide Gun to Africa with Grizzly Cartridge Company 405 grain loads. I have no complaints.
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
- Replies: 64
- Views: 16845
Re: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
Now that I replaced the factory barrel, my full size .40 S&W can shoot reloads. Accuracy has gone from a 6 inch circle at 25 yards with the factory polygonal junk to a 2 ½ inch circle at 25 yards with traditional rifling. With handloads, it is even a bit better. I find that I can trust that Aust...
- Thu Feb 19, 2026 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1780
Re: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver
Showdown at Yellow Butte. Set in New Mexico. One character, Dai Reid was a gunsmith and was a Cousin Jack. He made his own .75 Caliber 4 shot handgun. The hero, Kedrick, used a Walch Navy .36 Cal 12 shooter. Originally published with the nom de plume of Jim Mayo.
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:39 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Why won't anyone point this out?!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1212
Re: Why won't anyone point this out?!?
The Media has covered for everything that goes against what is right.
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:37 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: R.I. ice rink shooter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 619
Re: R.I. ice rink shooter
Seems to be more trans shooters than any other group, and they are a miniscule part of the total population. Can we ban them from owning or obtaining guns?
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:35 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Commienecticut releases pedophile
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1074
Re: Commienecticut releases pedophile
Crimes against children are not something we should look away from. In Texas he would have been held for ICE. I could have gone anywhere when I got my degree. I chose Texas.
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4321
Re: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
To quote some of AJMD429's post; . So I grabbed 'Remmy' with my right hand, and in getting it into position, wound up hitting the guy in the upper lip and nose with the muzzle, even before the gun was in full position to fire. So, in other words, you "harelipped" the guy LOL. I do believe...
- Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kitchen Cutting Boards - interesting
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1521
Re: Kitchen Cutting Boards - interesting
I made one in shop class in 8th grade. Red oak. It never warped.
- Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:26 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Follow the Money - 'even when it is the environment'
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2472
Re: Follow the Money - 'even when it is the environment'
Following the money often leads to the truth of who is actually stating the narrative. That is not what the deep pockets want.
- Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIDIN' MEMORIES
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4341
Re: RIDIN' MEMORIES
Sounds like some great memories, Jim.
- Sat Feb 14, 2026 4:01 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The CIA really does run it all, and has for at least 60 years...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 889
Re: The CIA really does run it all, and has for at least 60 years...
Criminal Insurrectionists Always
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8799
Re: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
Charles S had a nice 405 Win model 95.
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We had two cartons of Armscor .22 Long Rifle Ammo ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2419
Re: We had two cartons of Armscor .22 Long Rifle Ammo ...
Remington Golden Bullet 22lr has been what I noticed giving more failure to fire than any other.
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
- Replies: 64
- Views: 16845
Re: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
I have never owned a Colt SAA, or any other by Colt. I started on H&R revolvers and Ruger 22lr semiautos. With no experience of Colt outside of M16, M16A1, and M16A2, all I am doing is reading and maybe learning. I Know a bit about Ruger revolvers. Not the same as Colt. Seems that most of the yo...
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4321
Re: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
I am more comfortable in public knowing that there are good people around who can stop the bad men when it is necessary. The people who know how to use their firearm due to plenty of practice, and a mindset of preferring to live a quiet life are the the ones who are safest. They seem to be the ones ...
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So, I was minding my own business
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5437
Re: So, I was minding my own business
I am a Catholic. Me too. You know where to go! :wink: :lol: I am not, but if a Priest, and friend, were still alive, I would send Scott to him. Lt Col Henry Drozd of Ennis, TX. Father Drozd was Airborne, a Chaplain in the 82nd Airborne, and a good man. I think he would have probably kept the penanc...
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In some parts of the country, the leaves fall in autumn.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1484
Re: In some parts of the country, the leaves fall in autumn.
Leaf blowers work well. Blow all the leaves onto your neighbor's yard and you don't even have to pick them up.
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4946
Re: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
Being type 1 diabetic, I have to watch my carbs, too. 1 tortilla can raise my blood sugar by 100 points. I actually need insulin ahead of time if I eat pizza or lasagna, or a tortilla.
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4321
Re: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
Most people do not notice anything anymore. I do keep a flashlight beside my bed. I change the batteries every 6 months, and the handgun gets wiped with Ballistol after cleaning and before being put back beside the bed after going to the range. A 2,000 lumen flashlight is not seriously expensive, an...
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4552
Re: Ruger Blackhawk?
How the grip fits is a major difference in hand pain. The original wood plow handle grips are uncomfortable to me. A Pachmayr grip is comfortable to me. I can shoot more than 10 times as many accurate shots with Pachmayr grips on a SBH as compared to the factory grips.
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4946
Re: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
I don't drink beer. It tastes bitter and horrible to me. Nutrasweet is even worse. The manufacturers do not knowingly advertise to people like me.
- Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4946
Re: Maybe Budweiser Learned their Lesson
I didn't even watch any part of it. Not even the commercials.
- Tue Feb 10, 2026 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So, I was minding my own business
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5437
Re: So, I was minding my own business
You need to try the 4227 in your .480 Ruger.
- Mon Feb 09, 2026 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on Integrity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2499
Re: Thoughts on Integrity
My opinion, so it is worth what you paid for it. Honesty is a virtue. Being trustworthy is worth a lot. Our creator knows we fail, but he gave us a way to be redeemed and washed clean from our failures. If we never stop trying and always believe, then we are given a second chance.
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sunday’s half time show
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9975
Re: Sunday’s half time show
Isn't tularemia a bad bunny?
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More USPS antics!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8245
Re: More USPS antics!
VAll, you can blame my Dad & B-I-L. I do! Dad went to work at the post office in 1954... was a mail sorter both manual and machine operations until he retired in 1984... My B-I-L was a computer repairman working on sorting machines until he retired a couple of years ago... Been downhill ever si...
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:10 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: How to tell if you're a 'raaaacist' (according to a Liberal)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1985
Re: How to tell if you're a 'raaaacist' (according to a Liberal)
The term racist is becoming a badge of honor.
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:02 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Cool - a new Voter ID is opening up...!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1677
Re: Cool - a new Voter ID is opening up...!
That is funny, but based in reality.
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Alaska's Wolfman Frank Glaser
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5903
Re: Alaska's Wolfman Frank Glaser
If I were 50 years younger, I would be too young to go do that. I am 60 ½.
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Too bad WE aren't this organized (only to do GOOD)...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1123
Re: Too bad WE aren't this organized (only to do GOOD)...
The level of organization certainly proves that there is big money going into some pockets.
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:30 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Talk about 'trolling' - Trump is King (pun intended)...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1113
Re: Talk about 'trolling' - Trump is King (pun intended)...
My background, according to a DNA test, is Scottish, English, Welsh, Yugoslavian, Hungarian, Jewish, German, Sicilian, and maybe some Northern European. Basically, a mutt. No African. No Amerindian. Jokes are a great way to find out if someone is English. They laugh 3 times. Once out of politeness, ...
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Regards Paco and this forum
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2486
Re: Regards Paco and this forum
Good to hear that he is doing well. Age gets us all if we live long enough.
- Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4552
Re: Ruger Blackhawk?
New model 4 5/8 inch .45 Colt with .45 ACP conversion cylinder. New model Super Blackhawk. Both have been totally dependable.
- Fri Feb 06, 2026 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of small bores for medium and larger game
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5026
Re: Speaking of small bores for medium and larger game
Many years ago, 50 some, out at Grandma's farm on a Sunday, a commotion started in the South pasture. A pack of dogs were attacking the cattle. Uncle Homer, the WWII infantry vet, hurried and grabbed his Winchester 22 lr. As he hurried to the North fence of the pasture he was feeding 14 rounds into ...
- Fri Feb 06, 2026 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying a SAA revolver
- Replies: 82
- Views: 35208
Re: Carrying a SAA revolver
Murphy's Law is still on the books, and it can be enforced at random times. Jams and malfunctions can occur.
Murphy was an evil wizard.
Murphy was an evil wizard.
- Thu Feb 05, 2026 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sunday’s half time show
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9975
Re: Sunday’s half time show
The NFL has let me know that they do not want my money. I will put it to better use. I will take my wife out for a meal.
- Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks to Boys and Men
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5386
Re: Thanks to Boys and Men
My son can change a tire. He is not able to sharpen a knife. I had to learn to sharpen a knife before 4th grade.
- Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carrying a SAA revolver
- Replies: 82
- Views: 35208
Re: Carrying a SAA revolver
I carry a semiauto most of the time. Size and weight are the primary factors. Can I hit with a revolver? Quite well. Yes, most revolver cartridges are enough.
- Wed Feb 04, 2026 6:57 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Maybe the age of The Terminator will happen...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1252
Re: Maybe the age of The Terminator will happen...
Artificial unIntelligence cannot even keep itself going without human help.
- Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, what's the old saying...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1830
Re: OT, what's the old saying...
Funny how a bit of need will bring out the intelligence and creativity in people.
- Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wow a bucket loader meets train...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1664
Re: Wow a bucket loader meets train...
Irresistable force meeting a moveable object.
- Mon Feb 02, 2026 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blonde
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3443
Re: Blonde
Hydrogen peroxide used to come with a warning that it lowered intelligence upon application to hair.
- Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strength comparisons for Marlin, Henry and Rossi in 45-70?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 35749
Re: Strength comparisons for Marlin, Henry and Rossi in 45-70?
I am not above using a bolt action when I need higher pressure than my Marlin can handle. Seems to me that a decent .30-30 load is enough in my Marlin.