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- Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 44 special vs 9mm
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1509
Re: 44 special vs 9mm
Subsonic big bores are always easier on MY ears at least. Of the cartridges I shoot, the 9mm and .357 seem worst. That sharp supersonic crack is brutal.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paul Harrell hasn't much time
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2975
Re: Paul Harrell hasn't much time
I saw that. It really sucks, cause he seems like a good guy. I really like his videos. No BS, just really practical, well thought out information. He is also an incredible shot with a wide variety of firearms, unlike most of the YouTube commandos. I sincerely hope he turns it around and gets more ti...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:16 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yup. Me too buddy. I figure in the case of my grandkids, while they may not Excell "playing the game", when the gloves come off, they will be a force to be reckoned with. Especially against today's pansy kids. Those 3 in Alaska are some tough monkeys. My kid got the oldest (5) a complete w...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1600
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yup. Overtime is a waste of your life. No way its worth it. May have been long ago, but not now. My buddy figured it out last night (this is the kinda stuff he does), the state spends 27 million dollars a month on food stamps. He saw an article that said the state has come out after that storm a cou...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Look at ole GK! Quite the over achiever rounding up info! Well another before work cleanup. I HATE when we get weather on the weekends. All told, I have about a 15hr day when I'm working. The LAST thing I want to do is add in a dooryard cleanup to that. Oh well. That's the price of living in paradis...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:53 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yeah. I'd say 240 ain't bad. That's a lot of talk about all kinds of stuff. Most of it don't matter or amount to much, but some of it did. :D I used to think we'd be ok up here, but I'm really doubtful now. Bunch of commies running it to pander to all the flatlanders that moved into Portland and the...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
No, I can see it buddy. I don't think it's pessimistic at all. 8 say it all the time when someone calls me pessimistic. "I'm not pessimistic, I'm a realist." These days, the words truth and pessimistic are easily confused. Won't work? I'd think he would be hopeful and shut up. If it don't ...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:31 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
T-bar? I thought that was a milking station on a dairy farm. Oh man, it's Friday again! That sucks in my world. Back to work tonight. Did my usual Friday dump run this morning. More crappy weather coming this weekend. Then more next week. I don't care so much during the week, but it's a royal pain o...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:02 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
No way buddy. I learnt a long time ago to keep my tongue in my mouth.
Well......mostly.
Well......mostly.
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I'm ok! Man, I headed out at 4:30 this morning to start cleaning up. Then went over to dad's and helped him. Tied into a piece of canvas under the snow by his shed and sheared an auger shear bolt. Had to go fix that, then head back and finish up. I was soaked to the bone. I started the Jeep and ran ...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:33 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Walmart is the only store we have. I try and avoid it as much as possible. There's no darkies, but it's pretty scary. If the parking lot is full of cars, there's about 6 teeth in the store. It's the damnedest thing.....it's the last Walmart to the Canadian border on the western side of the state, bu...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:16 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Haha yeah. A "gas leak". It was 6 degrees this morning. So naturally, I headed to the range. Oddly enough, nobody was there. I had to thaw the lock as it was froze. Once I got it open, I left it in the truck so I could get it locked back up. Hard to believe that after today, and 6-8 inches...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:04 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yeah, that's true Six. If you had the stuff it would be cool though. Around here there is a lot of junk like 4 wheeler tires on marketplace for cheap. I've no doubt you'll hillbilly engineer a solution. If the Russians would have got Werner VonBraun after the war, we could have got a few old hicks t...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:57 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Hey! Now there's a project idea! Get some lawn tractor (I'm sure you can get get a 2yo John Deere for free beside the road down there), put some wheel spacers on it, and mount some 4 wheeler tires on it. Then you could mow thise wet spots. The mower would be light on thise big tires by spreading the...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:01 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Oh man! Did the coffee do that? Well, I finished cleaning up the snow. Nice light stuff as it's been cold. Now Tuesday night......that's another story. Supposed to get dumped on, which is no problem. But, then it's gonna do the "new normal" and warm up and rain 2 inches with high wind. Mar...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:25 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Haha yeah. You mean it's gonna hurt worse than it does now?
Hardest thing I have to do is put my socks on. Ain't cause I'm fat either. Just stiff.
Hardest thing I have to do is put my socks on. Ain't cause I'm fat either. Just stiff.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Hey! What's going on in here?! I'm sure we can get that stuff here. This state is crazy with the loose pot laws. Used to be vacant and closed down businesses everywhere. Now they are all pot shops. I swear you can't drive a mile without passing one. Whodathunkit? I never was into it, even when I was...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3178
Re: Those with Model 92 in .357 -- preferred barrel length?
I only have one .357. It's an old Interarms Rossi 20" carbine. However, it's no different than any of my Winchesters when it comes to barrel length. Full length rifles are best on the range or in the open. Sight radius, capacity, less heat issues regarding accuracy. They are more steady offhand...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2538
Re: Sometimes I wonder why I bother
The only 44 Special I've carried was a Rossi 720. A 3", 5 shot, adj sight, with a rubber boot grip. It is slightly smaller than a K frame. It was a great carry revolver. Mine is gone, but my dad still has one. I used a 246gr cast SWC over 7gr of Unique. Not very impressive velocity, but it's st...
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I couldn't be trusted either. I'd be riding them!
What?
You mean The Shawshank Redemption?
What?
You mean The Shawshank Redemption?
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:35 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yeah. Depending on how old it is, both grips on the bars twist. The right is throttle, and the left one is spark advance. Those old bikes your buddy has are worth some major cash.
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yeah I can't imagine that would be too useful. Reminds me of an old feller that used to go to the local fairs. He had joined two Farmall cubs together and it worked slick. That was a clever old man. Yeah we got a big mess coming too. Not looking forward to it. I never rode any of those old Brit bike...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Running out of belt notches
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1845
Re: Running out of belt notches
Haha I hear that! It flabbergasts me when I think if what I used to eat. Like it was nothing.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:29 pm I could eat a large Dominoes pizza and drink a pitcher of beer on my own. Two slices is a lot for me today. And no way I could drink a pitcher of beer.
No more sir!
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:45 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
BMW has always made really nice bikes. The best thing Harley ever did was start putting those 6 speeds in back in 2007. Unless I'm on a pretty open road, I don't even get into 6th. At 60mph, 5th gear just purrs. Those 6 speeds will just roll along at plenty of speed (for me). Especially with the old...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Running out of belt notches
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1845
Re: Running out of belt notches
Good for you! That's an accomplishment. When I was young, I could eat whatever I wanted and as much as I wanted. Never gain an ounce. Once I hit my 40s, that deal was off the table. I still eat what I want most of the time, but much less. I cut WAY back on bread and snacks. I also notice I "run...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LaPierre resigns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2719
Re: LaPierre resigns
Yeah, I see old Wanker Wayne is gone.
Want a bet membership rebounds? He's the reason we all left at my house. Last few years it's like it had been run by democrats. They did nothing for anyone but themselves.
We'll see what happens......
Want a bet membership rebounds? He's the reason we all left at my house. Last few years it's like it had been run by democrats. They did nothing for anyone but themselves.
We'll see what happens......
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:29 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yeah, thise 6 wheel rigs are an Argo. Guy here at work used to sell them. They even float and will go in water. They will definitely go anywhere, but not in a hurry or smoothly. But, in places like Alaska and Canada, with muskeag and lots of bog, nothing is better. Ol Six on a Harley......I can see ...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:16 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I'm not much of a shotgun guy either Six. When I was a kid, I wanted a Lefever for some reason, but I never got one. That's an impressive list Walt. Mine isn't that good. :D Let's see...... 1973 Yamaha DT250 1974 Yamaha TY250A Trials 1978 Yamaha DT175E 1982 Honda XL250R 1982 Suzuki GS550MZ Katana 19...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:44 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
The TW would definitely be the ticket, Walt. It's so easy to ride its ridiculous. Very low seat height, very light, and tight gearing. It initially reminded me of my old trials bike I had years ago. Hey GK, I always liked those Colt shotguns too. I have never seen one around here though. I would hav...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Nice bike Walt! I've been riding since the late 70s. Mostly dirt and dualsport. My last real dirt bike was this 92 XR600R that I had plated and on the road. It was tractor, and I miss it terribly, but I'm probably too old to thrash such a serious bike now. I've had this 2008 Harley Softail Custom si...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:20 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
That's quite a trimmer Walt, but I'm much more interested in the dirt bike hiding in the background. :D My dad bought one if those cheap Homelite gas trimmers at Ames department store back in the early 80s. We used it at his place, mine, and both grandparents places. We still have it and it's still ...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil as I age
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3684
Re: Recoil as I age
44 magnum is as far as I go. And, I don't load them hot. I also don't shoot them steady for hours on end. I run around 23gr of either IMR4227 or H110 behind a 240. I'd sworn off 357 for 20 years. Now I have more of them than anything. I shoot them more than either my 44s or my 41. I do still enjoy 4...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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I'm sure they work better than I think, I'd just like to try one before laying out the cash. I don't know anyone that has one. Around here at least.
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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I've read some on the electric saws. I thought it would be good to mount one on my trail bike or to have in the Jeep. The reviews are usually mixed, unless it's one that costs as much as a gas saw. The other issue is like today. I had one 12-14" hemlock I had to cut, but it's not just once. I h...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Looks awesome Walt! Congratulations buddy. There's just nothing like a Colt SAA. So I went up to the lot today and cut the downed trees out of my trails. I cruised them the other day but there's always more than you remember. I got it cleaned up in 2 or 3 hours. Dad made this cool chainsaw carrier t...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:54 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I never carry just a. 22. I will carry a 22 rifle and a bigger handgun, or vice versa.
I really don't have any 32 or 25-20s. I tend to use 44 or 357. In oldies, it's 38-40.
Yeah, a broken femur ain't no joke. Especially when you're older.
I really don't have any 32 or 25-20s. I tend to use 44 or 357. In oldies, it's 38-40.
Yeah, a broken femur ain't no joke. Especially when you're older.
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:34 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
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Nice stuff OS.
I got a bunch of good woods carry handguns. I usually take whatever the mood happens to strike me for. Only thing that influences my choice is if I have to run a chainsaw.
I got a bunch of good woods carry handguns. I usually take whatever the mood happens to strike me for. Only thing that influences my choice is if I have to run a chainsaw.
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:09 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
No insurance? That's against the law!
If I pay his bills wouldn't that make me an accomplice? Or aiding and abetting?
Gee, I'd love to.....but I better not.
If I pay his bills wouldn't that make me an accomplice? Or aiding and abetting?
Gee, I'd love to.....but I better not.
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:20 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I promised myself I was going to use that Python when I bought it. I don't abuse it, but I carry it. I got a good holster for it and I carry it a fair amount. Heck, last time I was woods loafing, I DID carry that flat top. :D I do carry that Rossi for that very reason. I do t worry about it. I leave...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:39 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Makes sense. I figured it was something like that. It's funny, I've always been a Smith guy when it came to DA revolvers. I never cared for the Python, but I gotta say, I like that thing more all the time. It's really slicking up nice, and for something made in this day and age, is really well done....
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:14 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Well I got to the range today. I tried the load with the coated bullets in .357. The results were good I think. I ran them through the chrono, and as I expected, they are faster than the plated bullets. When I shot them through my 4" model 66 a few years ago, I got 950fps. The same shells out o...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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Embezzle his wife's inheritance? WTH! Sounds like something off a soap opera. Fell out of a treestand. Well there. You know, I can't believe I never have. I've never used a harness either. Hate em. Probably why I don't wear a seat belt either. My old climbing treestand is pretty scary. I don't use i...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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We've already had a Financial collapse. They just pretend we haven't. But I agree that it will get worse.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:10 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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Naturally, I saw more deer sign than I'd seen all fall. Under all of my stands. One set of coyote tracks. Some fox tracks, rabbit, and a fisher. Not bad.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
The foot trails will be fine, sit a spell with your pretty wife in the warm and pull a cork out of whatever ya' fancy... :wink: That would have been a better plan! :D I got to camp and figured I'd take a loop through my trails on the north side. The temp had dropped to 18 degrees, so it was nice be...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Spitting snow here. High 20s. Everything is frozen from that wet snow we got the other day.
I should head up to camp and check my foot trails. I should.....
I should head up to camp and check my foot trails. I should.....
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:17 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Yeah, I'm pretty rooted here too. We've been here for generations on both sides. I've been in my house for 33 years, but only moved about 75 yards, as my folks and my properties adjoin. Like I said, we are dug in. I was only 23 when I bought my place. If things were different, I'd consider moving to...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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I'd like to see the southwest sometime. I'd like the low humidity and low population. Low population we got. We do get some humidity in the summer, though. Usually get a couple bouts over the summer, but it don't get to 100 degrees. :shock: Not a lot of fire threat. Also no earthquakes, tornadoes, p...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:44 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12934
- Views: 892621
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Happy New Year boys.
Not cold here either. About 25 degrees and overcast all day. I think it's going to warm up this week too.
Well......i got nothin today.
Not cold here either. About 25 degrees and overcast all day. I think it's going to warm up this week too.
Well......i got nothin today.