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by Old No7
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7522

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Bill in Oregon wrote: Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:55 pm Darryl, that is one of the handsomest Model 99s I have seen -- and in my favorite of the Savage cartridges.
Why gee Bill, thanks for that! I think "she" is much prettier now too. :wink:

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by Old No7
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7522

Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

OK, I'll start -- and mine is a levergun too! I won this sweet l'il Savage 99A in .250-3000 years ago via an online auction from TX, paying far less than I think it would have sold for in a shop in WI, MI or PA. But it arrived with a smooth "orange" stock. After one season of hunting with ...
by Old No7
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Russian capture K98
Replies: 12
Views: 440

Re: Russian capture K98

I need to take mine out; it's been a couple decades since I shot it. Gee Jay, could that be cause you have too many??? Started as a Russian capture barreled action from Coles and I added a red glue laminate stock . To make a dandy shooter grade rifle. Very nice! Yes, you must get that one out shoot...
by Old No7
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 974

Re: Prayers For Maine -- and this world

We just aren't coming to terms with mental illness in this country. Amen to that... My wife works in healthcare, and the drummer in my rock band is a therapist, plus the guitarist works with veterans post-service -- from comments made by all 3, I'd guess the amount of resources for mental health in...
by Old No7
Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 974

Re: Prayers For Maine -- and this world

...both locations the shooter targeted serve alcohol. Therefore, it would be unlawful in Maine to carry a firearm. You know....like schools. I'm sure it's just a coincidence... And so we have a choice to make... To be: Tried by 12 -- or Carried by 6 Not saying what my choice is... I've had texts or...
by Old No7
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 974

Prayers For Maine -- and this world

Here we go again...

Another tragic mass shooting...........

Not too close to home (1 hour north), but me and the family are all OK. I do have customers in that town though...

Please PRAY FOR MAINE and this effed up world we live in..........................

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by Old No7
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unreal
Replies: 7
Views: 394

Re: OT - Unreal

Ouch..........

Jay, I'd suggest that a change of food is needed -- ask the vet for a recommendation.

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by Old No7
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stop Setting Goals ... Life Can Be More Fun!
Replies: 7
Views: 315

Re: Stop Setting Goals ... Life Can Be More Fun!

I fully agree that having too many goals creates a lot of stress...

That's why I modified my BUCKET LIST...

...And my list now starts with the letter " F " ! ! !

(Shamelessly stolen from a Jerry Seinfeld stand-up joke...)

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by Old No7
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
Replies: 44
Views: 12899

Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?

Just because...

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by Old No7
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
Replies: 44
Views: 12899

Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?

Um, check out my name and avatar............. Funny thing, Jack is NOT a bourbon, but is sold along with all other bourbons. Jack Daniels is legally a "Tennessee Whiskey" (they had sued the FDA over the 'bourbon' designation back in 1913 I think it was...) made by the "Moore County m...
by Old No7
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...
Replies: 10
Views: 479

225 Years Ago Today, October 21st...

~ 225 Years Ago Today, October 21st ~ Shamelessly copied from a news article today... Old No7 The mighty USS Constitution , arguably the most famous warship in American history — a testament to dauntless courage at sea in the nation's infancy — was launched in Boston on this day in history, Oct. 21,...
by Old No7
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just in Time for Fall -- for BP shooters!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 278

Just in Time for Fall -- for BP shooters!!!

BP Shooters -- Check this out...

Now your wife or girlfriend (but not both at once!) will want go to the range with you!

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by Old No7
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
Replies: 19
Views: 1038

Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site

There is occasionally some good model-or caliber-specific info posted over there...

I'll stop in occasionally.

But as they say for the differences between Heaven and Hell...

You can go there for the scenery, or stay here for the company.

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by Old No7
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cutting a holster down for a custom fit (picture heavy)
Replies: 9
Views: 432

Re: Cutting a holster down for a custom fit (picture heavy)

So, keeping with my other posts on customizing holsters, here is another one I did earlier this year during the winter. ... Another fun project! :D Nice work Jay! It's good to hear you are making/taking time to do fun gun stuff like that. Here's another project for you... This coming winter, mark w...
by Old No7
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do I always do this.
Replies: 9
Views: 566

Re: Why do I always do this.

I caught myself this time around. I have a perfectly good load for my favorite sixguns and carbines. But with deer season coming up, I look for alternatives to step up the power. This makes no sense since my current load will go through a full size cow. But I do this every year. I have that trouble...
by Old No7
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rubber Coated Strong Magnet -- for bench security or other...
Replies: 2
Views: 193

Rubber Coated Strong Magnet -- for bench security or other...

Never again will one of my rifle that's leaned against the cleaning bench fall over... I got this rubber-coated super-strong magnet at a pawn shop and screwed it to the front of my bench. It works slick, as even a light bump will not jar it loose. I've been lucky so far, and no rifles have been dam...
by Old No7
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kimber Revolvers
Replies: 6
Views: 313

Re: Kimber Revolvers

I handled one (4" target model) very recently and was very impressed with the fit, finish and feel; but I've never had a chance to shoot one. Priced at $200 to $250 more than a similar stainless S&W (both used), I don't think I'd pay the premium.

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by Old No7
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy has been quiet
Replies: 7
Views: 438

Re: Pitchy has been quiet

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:10 pm Lenn, I hope you and Norma are OK and just taking a breather. You are missed!
Amen to that -- think of you Lenn!

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by Old No7
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the China virus... again
Replies: 39
Views: 1756

Re: Got the Big C... again

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:59 am Started on PAXLOVID yesterday. Wish I did not have any taste. The PAXLOVID leaves a metallic taste in your mouth.
Consider yourself LUCKY Jay -- as it tasted like PUKE for me, for 4 days straight...........

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by Old No7
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Front Sight For The 1862 Pocket Police
Replies: 5
Views: 244

Re: New Front Sight For The 1862 Pocket Police

Ysabel Kid wrote: Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:42 pm I may have to start this myself!!!
You'd better get a start NOW Jay -- as you have quite a few to do!!!

Nice work Jim!

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by Old No7
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Years Yesterday!
Replies: 12
Views: 531

Re: 40 Years Yesterday!

Thanks to all for your kind comments. :wink:

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by Old No7
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Years Yesterday!
Replies: 12
Views: 531

40 Years Yesterday!

My beautiful bride and I celebrated 40 years yesterday! Gosh, I was such a young -- and lucky -- buck way back then... Like many, we had some ups & downs, tears & smiles, loves (2 kids, dogs, new friends) and losses (parents, dogs, other family) and all along the way, but I wouldn't trade a ...
by Old No7
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11
Replies: 19
Views: 693

Re: Lest we forget—thinking about September 11

I too recall hearing at work that "a small plane had hit the tower..." And my older brother had turned down a job interview at a firm in the 2nd tower the business day before all of this, or he would have been there at that time (and some of those folks he was to see did not get out). Pick...
by Old No7
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back home again...
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Re: Back home again...

A sad occasion but an opportunity to be together with family and friends is bound to have its "less sad" moments but Jay falling into the hole is not supposed to be one of them. :D Knowing Jay, I don't think he "fell" -- he might have been pushed!!! :wink: Nice sentiments in you...
by Old No7
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ian’s kaboom - / - was a tubular magazine detonation…
Replies: 14
Views: 669

Re: Ian’s kaboom - / - was a tubular magazine detonation…

piller wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:15 pm Take a pepper packet from a fast food restaurant and keep it in a ziploc bag with your hunting gear, your range bag, and your fishing equipment.
Maybe half a dozen or so! Good info to know...

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by Old No7
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3D Model of the Wrecked Schooner "Trinidad" (Sank in 1881)
Replies: 2
Views: 215

3D Model of the Wrecked Schooner "Trinidad" (Sank in 1881)

"Shipwreck hunters have discovered the intact remains of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 and is so well-preserved it still contains the crew’s possessions in its final resting spot miles from Wisconsin's coastline. Wisconsin maritime historians Brendon Baillod and Robert Jaeck fo...
by Old No7
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "At No Point in History..."
Replies: 4
Views: 319

"At No Point in History..."

Very true -- I like this one.

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by Old No7
Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of a Relationship.
Replies: 25
Views: 1126

Re: End of a Relationship.

These old bodies of ours have a "Use By" date on them. Some earlier .. some later .. but they all get used up. We don't like it. We try to fight it. Because we were made for eternity! And that desire for eternity is in every human. I understand a little of the sorrow and struggle you are ...
by Old No7
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20 cal. Combo
Replies: 6
Views: 343

Re: 20 cal. Combo

Silly me...

I was thinking 20 GAUGE -- and I expected to see a short-barreled Coach Gun with an even shorter Howdah double-barreled pistol in 20 ga!!!

Those would stop a tiger, or coach robber I think!

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by Old No7
Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....
Replies: 14
Views: 635

Re: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....

There is another option where the long distance lens is in one eye and the close in lens is in the other eye. I know someone who did this and he says it works fine and he doesn't need glasses. I think insurance wouldn't pay for that and he paid up for it out of pocket. Something to think about tho....
by Old No7
Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....
Replies: 14
Views: 635

Re: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....

...At my last eye exam the civilian eye doc said I'm starting to develop a couple of small cataracts, but recommended I forego any removal for at least a year. At which he would also recommend lens replacement, giving me glassless vision again. FYI, I went with the "Toric" cataract-replac...
by Old No7
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Find On Dillon's Website For 550 and 650 Press Owners
Replies: 6
Views: 349

Re: Interesting Find On Dillon's Website For 550 and 650 Press Owners

Interesting, yes... For high-volume users, sure.

But for $62 or more, plus the tax & shipping costs, I'll just grease as needed and spend the rest on components. Sadly, mine doesn't get the workout that a competitive shooter's would get. Still, it's good to know...

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by Old No7
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A decent Drone...?
Replies: 9
Views: 367

Re: A decent Drone...?

I would want one that has the ability to LOCK ON to me or the dog when bird hunting. I think it would be an awesome thing to watch... A guy who used to work for me had one he used for skiing and snowboarding; if I recall, he could set the altitude & position at which it hovered over/behind him....
by Old No7
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....
Replies: 14
Views: 635

"Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....

WOW, this is COOL!!! Following the detached retina problem I had after my first cataract surgery (link) I am optimistically hopeful that won't repeat on the left eye, as I'd had a tear in the right eye's retina 11+ years ago -- but today -- I am GLASSES FREE for the first time in 56 years and it fee...
by Old No7
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you have a takedown gun you need this.
Replies: 9
Views: 542

Re: If you have a takedown gun you need this.

I have started using Tennis racket bags for my take-down guns... That's whay my twin does! Even for his BP rifles -- to disguise them from his Mass-whole * neighbors -- only he carries the long ones in a bass guitar case. They think he likes tennis and music... Ha, if they only knew!!! ( * I can sa...
by Old No7
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 Combo
Replies: 7
Views: 277

Re: 38-55 Combo

AJMD429 wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:14 pm I remember YK and posting a bunch of ‘combos’ way back when our kids were little...
Yes, Jay (YK) and JReed used to do those often -- but in his "advancing years", Jay now forgets to show us his slippers in the photos.

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by Old No7
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I`ve been a little owly
Replies: 14
Views: 571

Re: I`ve been a little owly

Whoo? Whoo? Pitchy -- that's whoo! Great work Lenn, those are great! Not 15 seconds into my dying wabbit impression I got whacked in the back of the head- I was in a tree stand- my hat went flying, literally flying in the talons of an owl!! That's happened to me 2X in the States while out predator h...
by Old No7
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old No. 7's brother is a serious aficcionado
Replies: 6
Views: 234

Re: Old No. 7's brother is a serious aficcionado

Old No. 7's brother is a serious aficcionado of pre-flintlock firearms... Yup, he sure is -- my twin shoots all those "old school" guns too. His oldest (replica) is a Chinese handgonne (a barrel mounted on a pole) and he has more BP rifles than I can count. Those guns pictured ARE really ...
by Old No7
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh, boy!
Replies: 5
Views: 254

Re: Oh, boy!

I shot some up on the trap field once and boy did the scent bring back some memories to the old guard there. It was only AFTER they were all shot that one of the old fellas said he would have given me $15 per box for them! I think I'd paid $3 per on close-out years before...

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by Old No7
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
Replies: 20
Views: 905

Re: Hi-Lux Scopes

Bryan Austin wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:48 pm ...during the past year, nearly exactly to date, I have harvested the following with the scope/rifle

1 buck
1 coyote
4 beavers
2 muskrats
11 groundhogs
Kudos' to Bryan for putting the scope to work!

Good luck to Griff on your endeavor to improve the mount.

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by Old No7
Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite flavor of Life Savers?
Replies: 12
Views: 560

Re: Favorite flavor of Life Savers?

Wild Cherry or Tangerine

But the kids once slipped me a tangerine-colored "Harry Potter Funky Flavored Jelly Bean" once that was PUKE flavored!

Yeah, I went to college -- I know that flavor......................... :roll:

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by Old No7
Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest project
Replies: 16
Views: 653

Re: Latest project

I'm gonna have to start calling you "The Big Dipper" or "The Dipper Kid" or something like that! :lol:

Personally, I would have (and did) acquire an adjustable-throw pistol powder measure after buying the first 6 dippers...

Nice work though!

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by Old No7
Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Nod to My Wife
Replies: 15
Views: 532

Re: A Nod to My Wife

Wow -- CONGRATS!

Go for fifty MORE!!!

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by Old No7
Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "This Ammo Won't Fire..."
Replies: 10
Views: 420

"This Ammo Won't Fire..."

The scarier thought is...

That personal also BREEDS and VOTES.............

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by Old No7
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
Replies: 14
Views: 655

Re: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?

I believe that an annual wiping with Armor-All will help protect the rubber -- but I don't think it's worked once the tackiness has started, although someone may want to give that a try!

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by Old No7
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First knife
Replies: 17
Views: 721

Re: First knife

How many of you still have your first knife? :D I do! (Great post idea Jay.) I won this when I was eight years old, as the door prize at a National Hunting & Fishing Day event at the local sportsman's club. Everyone wanted it as it was made in Solingen, Germany (by Edge). They would not let me ...
by Old No7
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy
Replies: 17
Views: 558

Re: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lenn!

I'll bet Pitchy could make an awesome drum set! Heck, probably the whole band or orchestra!

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by Old No7
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind
Replies: 9
Views: 872

Re: Source of Parts for "Okanogan Shooting Sticks" made by Wind

I’m up for making a set. Can you help me find the link to the dimensions? I could not find the dimensions on any posts on this site, but you might search for those by name on the Marlin Owners site. I recall that Wind used to post over there regularly. If you find them -- please post them here. Old...
by Old No7
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Replies: 21
Views: 796

Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed

I'll keep this post updated if I hear anything else from him. I connected with Jeremy today via text and he says hello to the gang and thanks for the good thoughts. Gunny said he'll need a few months to heal up and "other than a baker's dozen of broken bones, all is well" . :o Old No7
by Old No7
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'How big is that dog ?'
Replies: 5
Views: 268

Re: 'How big is that dog ?'

GunnyMack wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:33 pm One of the guys asked the boss man how big is that dog? :lol:
That would have been funny if you had a remote speaker set up in it with a LOUD dog bark that you could trigger from inside! Or maybe a LOUD "Chewbacca growl" just for fun! :lol:

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