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by Oldncrusty
Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greetings from British Columbia...eh
Replies: 14
Views: 1077

Re: Greetings from British Columbia...eh

Welcome aboard. I too got to see some of your "state" from the ALCAN. Count me another one in search of a .357 levergun. Been holding out for a Marlin, but I'm not so determined these days.
Happy Shootin
by Oldncrusty
Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New rifle. Not a levergun.
Replies: 15
Views: 769

Re: New rifle. Not a levergun.

Nice old automatic. Still looking for one in .308.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Info on Ruger's "Old Army"
Replies: 9
Views: 804

Re: More Info on Ruger's "Old Army"

Thanks for sharing. Heres hoping I will need it sometime.
by Oldncrusty
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inherited PA. Classic 🦌
Replies: 8
Views: 754

Re: Inherited PA. Classic 🦌

Nice one! Been after one in .308 for years.
by Oldncrusty
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I feel better now
Replies: 19
Views: 1623

Re: I feel better now

I stocked up on 150 gr. a few years ago and never saw any 170 gr. in my area until now. Same CoreLokt stuff. I better grab some.
by Oldncrusty
Sun Jul 10, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Resurrection 73
Replies: 23
Views: 1372

Re: Resurrection 73

Awesome to see another old soldier given new life. Looking fwd to a range report.
by Oldncrusty
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40-60 wcf Fan
Replies: 16
Views: 1265

Re: 40-60 wcf Fan

Awesome guns and ammo. Thanks for sharing.
by Oldncrusty
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Residential rabbits....
Replies: 20
Views: 1652

Re: Residential rabbits....

Nice work. A good time and good eatin.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Jun 22, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens 425
Replies: 17
Views: 1885

Re: Stevens 425

Love it. Hope I run across one before I die. WELCOME!
by Oldncrusty
Wed Jun 15, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Behold the lowly wadcutter
Replies: 21
Views: 1689

Re: Behold the lowly wadcutter

Good stuff.. Thanks for sharing.
by Oldncrusty
Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Mernickle holsters for my Colts.
Replies: 10
Views: 994

Re: Bob Mernickle holsters for my Colts.

Thanks for the plug. Been looking over their stock for awhile. Think I'll pull the trigger.
by Oldncrusty
Tue May 31, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Berti the fox!
Replies: 12
Views: 880

Re: Berti the fox!

I believe there was a den this year less tha 100 yds from this pen. I also think it's a young one pestering me. He caught one hen and carried her 50 yards or more and strew feathers the whole way. Hen got away though. Still kickin.
by Oldncrusty
Mon May 30, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Berti the fox!
Replies: 12
Views: 880

Re: Berti the fox!

Cool story. Waiting on one to show up at my chicken pen now. I walked one of the dogs around earlier though. They never show if you are armed and waiting.
by Oldncrusty
Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No comment. But I'll listen.
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

No comment. But I'll listen.

Saw this today. Havent heard squat about them. Guessing it's just another Uberti.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Culina's
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: Culina's

Ooooh yea! Osage?
by Oldncrusty
Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mom has gone home to our Lord
Replies: 45
Views: 3267

Re: Mom has gone home to our Lord

Sorry I never knew her. Lookin forward to meeting her down the road a piece. Prayers for you and yours.
by Oldncrusty
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANOTHER American Bulldog ......
Replies: 5
Views: 546

Re: ANOTHER American Bulldog ......

Drooooool! Someday. Hoping to get an ACP cylinder made for my New Vaquero.
by Oldncrusty
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Trip
Replies: 15
Views: 1300

Re: Range Trip

Glad she's a good shooter. A good looker too in daylight. I can smell the steaks already.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mod 94 Prices?
Replies: 19
Views: 1569

Re: Mod 94 Prices?

According to Wichester guru Bert Harmon, the 1964 models started with ser. No. 2,700,000.. Looks like that one is a 64 model, so not a Pre-64. It's a little too rough for me at that price, but I'm not there holding it. Sometimes they just tell you "take me home". I just passed on a 71 mode...
by Oldncrusty
Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Someone took this picture of me while I was naked...
Replies: 40
Views: 2839

Re: Someone took this picture of me while I was naked...

😯Ouch! That hurts just looking. Glad you're recovering swiftly.
by Oldncrusty
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 score
Replies: 10
Views: 1236

Re: 336 score

I too wish I hadn't gotten huffy when they and Win 94s hit $500. Coulda been sittin pretty now. Of course it's the same with nearly all quality classic guns. It's called inflation. AKA organized crime.
by Oldncrusty
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun I'd like to start saving up for....
Replies: 20
Views: 1878

Re: Gun I'd like to start saving up for....

This "little" shell that I found in my dad's belongings after he passed away appears to be very similar to the one posted in the OP. It measures right around 30mm. I've been wondering exactly what it was...so can someone here enlighten me as to what caliber it is, and what it would be fir...
by Oldncrusty
Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 score
Replies: 10
Views: 1236

Re: 336 score

I agree with TV! From what I've been seeing, that rifle been going for $700-$900 I know it's just asking prices, but the cheapest one on GI was 800. The other 336 he had was $700. It had a scope of some kind, but was the late model with the safety. No thanks. I have a feeling the owner knew I would...
by Oldncrusty
Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 score
Replies: 10
Views: 1236

336 score

Stopped in my no.1 toy store this week and low and behold, there sits not one but two 336's. Hadnt seen one in good shape around in quite a while. This one appears to be one of those "box of shells" models. No carry wear, muzzle, or loading gate wear. Plus some decent figure in the wood. C...
by Oldncrusty
Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!
Replies: 32
Views: 2823

Re: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!

You CAN do it! I smoked, dipped, and chewed for 25 yrs or or so. Not simultaneously lol. Quit smoking in June 2010 and switched to a tobacco free snuff for a few months to get off the nicotine, then threw that away. Never even missed cigarettes and snuff, but I tremble every time I see a pack of Red...
by Oldncrusty
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and query asking for help.
Replies: 53
Views: 5248

Re: New member and query asking for help.

It is great news. Thanks a ton for keeping us posted. Your sharing your treasures here is greatly appreciated!
by Oldncrusty
Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holsters
Replies: 10
Views: 1397

Re: Holsters

2ndovc wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:26 am Take a loot at Simply Rugged as well. Good stuff and great people.

https://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommerce/ ... parent=669

jb 8)
+ 1
by Oldncrusty
Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: About Drinking
Replies: 23
Views: 2050

Re: About Drinking

Some mighty fine wisdom there Jim. Thanks, I needed that! 🍻
by Oldncrusty
Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shorter barrels
Replies: 29
Views: 2115

Re: Shorter barrels

I like the long 24-27 inch barrels on my old .22s, Win 67,s,, 69's, Rem 41's, 511, etc. They balance really well, and still dont weigh much. The standard 22" bolt action center fire is OK, but I'm leaning toward shorter since I discovered the wonders of lever actions. My Model 70 Featherweight ...
by Oldncrusty
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Amazon Basin - back in the day
Replies: 17
Views: 1681

Re: The Amazon Basin - back in the day

😯
April Fools day ain't till Friday. Nuthin wrong gettin started early though!
by Oldncrusty
Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been awhile
Replies: 14
Views: 1077

Re: Been awhile

WOW!
Awesome work. Love your antiquing skills.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New old Garand stock.
Replies: 5
Views: 740

Re: New old Garand stock.

Lookin good! Gotta have one of those someday.
by Oldncrusty
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A weak moment
Replies: 18
Views: 1304

Re: A weak moment

Great new toy! Congrats.
by Oldncrusty
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DIY Barrel Chop- IJ Cattleman 44 Mag (pic heavy)
Replies: 32
Views: 2628

Re: DIY Barrel Chop- IJ Cattleman 44 Mag (pic heavy)

Looks good. You got me thinkin I might not pass on those 7 1/2s any more.
by Oldncrusty
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Open sights-Precious guns!
Replies: 34
Views: 2033

Re: Open sights-Precious guns!

Thanks for more info on the book. I'll be a lookin.
by Oldncrusty
Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old 1930's-40's peep sight
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Re: old 1930's-40's peep sight

Sounds like it might be a Lyman 55. I have an old H&R
22 with one one it. They also made them for other guns.
Heres mine on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/p/20008593821
by Oldncrusty
Sat Mar 19, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Open sights-Precious guns!
Replies: 34
Views: 2033

Re: Open sights-Precious guns!

Great stuff! Thanks for the tips. Sure hope I make it to 134. :lol:
by Oldncrusty
Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last years bear
Replies: 10
Views: 1062

Re: Last years bear

👍
Good one!
by Oldncrusty
Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinning out the dogs
Replies: 17
Views: 1701

Re: Thinning out the dogs

Thanks for the report. I just put that at the top if my list for Santa.
by Oldncrusty
Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Bill
Replies: 17
Views: 1303

Re: Little Bill

Ida done the very same thing. I mean I would have had it done. Not much of a metal Smith. Looks good.
by Oldncrusty
Thu Mar 17, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: St. Patrick Drives The Snakes Out Of Ireland
Replies: 8
Views: 607

Re: St. Patrick Drives The Snakes Out Of Ireland

piller wrote: Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:30 pm Can we get someone to drive them out of D. C.?
:lol:
Amen!
by Oldncrusty
Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy From Florida
Replies: 27
Views: 2614

Re: New Guy From Florida

Welcome from Appalachia!
by Oldncrusty
Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas and ammo prices
Replies: 14
Views: 1217

Re: Gas and ammo prices

Tomorrow.😁
by Oldncrusty
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bears are out early
Replies: 13
Views: 1055

Re: Bears are out early

WOW. Glad I dont have to deal with them here. There are a very few around, but mostly one county away. But they can cover that much ground overnight.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Red Label 20 ga
Replies: 15
Views: 1167

Re: Ruger Red Label 20 ga

The cheapest one on GI is $1595, so 1200 sounds bout right to me. I would probly pay 1k being a skinflint. I had one for a short while but it was the Anniversary model, engraved, gold etc. Too nice to shoot, plus I was into it cheap so it went. Still would love a shooter.
by Oldncrusty
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We have a new hawk
Replies: 8
Views: 854

Re: We have a new hawk

I have Cooper's nesting every year on my place. Barred owls as well. Red Tails and other various hawks passing by, and occasional Perigrine sightings. I too have lost plenty chickens, but I havent been able to catch any raptors at it. So I am still glad to have them around and blaming my chicken los...
by Oldncrusty
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Old Man ....
Replies: 12
Views: 1254

Re: The Old Man ....

👍
by Oldncrusty
Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some eye candy
Replies: 7
Views: 698

Re: Some eye candy

😯Ooh yea! Congrats on a looker.