Search found 13541 matches

by piller
Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A really promising loading
Replies: 4
Views: 440

Re: A really promising loading

300 blackout seems to like that weight bullet.
by piller
Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:59 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Watching run up to State of the Union.
Replies: 2
Views: 632

Re: Watching run up to State of the Union.

It was a good one.
by piller
Tue Feb 24, 2026 8:31 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Watching run up to State of the Union.
Replies: 2
Views: 632

Watching run up to State of the Union.

The news is campaigning against the President. They are not being impartial at all.
by piller
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.
by piller
Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:26 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Supreme court
Replies: 6
Views: 2938

Re: Supreme court

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...
The fact that doubling her IQ would not result in triple digits, and she is on the SCOTUS is frightening.
by piller
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: 1278

Re: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time

Nice looking pistol. Now you need to post a range report.
by piller
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.
by piller
Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
Replies: 5
Views: 853

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.
by piller
Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
Replies: 64
Views: 16842

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...
by piller
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.
by piller
Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Why won't anyone point this out?!?
Replies: 4
Views: 1210

Re: Why won't anyone point this out?!?

The Media has covered for everything that goes against what is right.
by piller
Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:37 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: R.I. ice rink shooter
Replies: 2
Views: 617

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?
by piller
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.
by piller
Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
Replies: 26
Views: 4320

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...
by piller
Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kitchen Cutting Boards - interesting
Replies: 8
Views: 1519

Re: Kitchen Cutting Boards - interesting

I made one in shop class in 8th grade. Red oak. It never warped.
by piller
Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:26 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Follow the Money - 'even when it is the environment'
Replies: 2
Views: 2465

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.
by piller
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.
by piller
Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
Replies: 24
Views: 8797

Re: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield

Charles S had a nice 405 Win model 95.
by piller
Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We had two cartons of Armscor .22 Long Rifle Ammo ...
Replies: 13
Views: 2418

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.
by piller
Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
Replies: 64
Views: 16842

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...
by piller
Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
Replies: 26
Views: 4320

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 ...
by piller
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...
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
Replies: 26
Views: 4320

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...
by piller
Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 19
Views: 4551

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.
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
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?
by piller
Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More USPS antics!
Replies: 34
Views: 8239

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...
by piller
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: 1983

Re: How to tell if you're a 'raaaacist' (according to a Liberal)

The term racist is becoming a badge of honor.
by piller
Sun Feb 08, 2026 3:02 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Cool - a new Voter ID is opening up...!
Replies: 2
Views: 1675

Re: Cool - a new Voter ID is opening up...!

That is funny, but based in reality.
by piller
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.
by piller
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: 1121

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.
by piller
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:30 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Talk about 'trolling' - Trump is King (pun intended)...
Replies: 1
Views: 1111

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, ...
by piller
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.
by piller
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk?
Replies: 19
Views: 4551

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.
by piller
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 ...
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
Wed Feb 04, 2026 6:57 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Maybe the age of The Terminator will happen...
Replies: 1
Views: 1249

Re: Maybe the age of The Terminator will happen...

Artificial unIntelligence cannot even keep itself going without human help.
by piller
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.
by piller
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.
by piller
Mon Feb 02, 2026 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blonde
Replies: 13
Views: 3442

Re: Blonde

Hydrogen peroxide used to come with a warning that it lowered intelligence upon application to hair.
by piller
Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strength comparisons for Marlin, Henry and Rossi in 45-70?
Replies: 71
Views: 35748

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.