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- Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: History of 222 Ammo
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2414
Re: History of 222 Ammo
I guess the rules of benchrest shooting have changed since this was written. When I was at the International Championship a couple summers ago I didn't see anything BUT handloaded ammo.
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who is the "lady in the blonde braids"...???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
Re: Who is the "lady in the blonde braids"...???
More of the fraud that we are supposed to accept. I am absolutely certain that the Left has started a Civil War. Nope. The left is finishing a civil war. It's been going on for many decades and they have victory in sight. Thats why it is visible now. Yep. They aren't bothering to hide in the shadow...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: David, Porn?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3586
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate in 357,44,and 45 Colt on the Henry Website
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1869
Re: New Henry Big Boy Steel Side Gate in 357,44,and 45 Colt on the Henry Website
Cool. Hope that means there will be some bargains on the "inferior" models. I'd really like a .357 for silhouettes and the tube loading doesn't bother me at all.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stolen gun or senior moment? UPDATE
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2596
Re: Stolen gun or senior moment?
Thanks for making me feel better.
When we left for the "Winter of Fun" trip last year I hid most of my guns in the house and left a couple red headed step children in the safe. Somewhere in my house there is a Ruger P-95 playing hide 'n seek with me and so far it's winning.
When we left for the "Winter of Fun" trip last year I hid most of my guns in the house and left a couple red headed step children in the safe. Somewhere in my house there is a Ruger P-95 playing hide 'n seek with me and so far it's winning.
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi '92 sight dovetails?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1534
Re: Rossi '92 sight dovetails?
Skinner sells a different sight for Rossi dovetails. I can tell you it's much different than the 3/8" standard. I got in a hurry and ordered the wrong one for my Rossi but rather than send it back I put it on a Stevens 325 I had and it's a marriage made in heaven.
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5438
Re: .22 Mag Cylinder Swap to different Ruger Single Six?
If you ask Ruger this is something you should never do. But apparently people do it all the time with mostly good results. My SS came with a magnum cylinder that had a different serial number engraved on it, if Ruger fits it they put the number of the gun on. No history on the gun but it's one of th...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 colt revolver vs carbine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3979
Re: 45 colt revolver vs carbine
Concur on the Rossi bullet size. I struggled to get decent accuracy from mine. Finally slugged the barrel. Oops. .453.
.454 bullets solved the problem.
.454 bullets solved the problem.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the Wuhan crud
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2820
Re: Got the Wuhan crud
I think I had a mild case about 2 mos. ago. Aches, no appetite, fever up to 100.9. Lasted about 38-40 hours, but it was a couple days before I really felt like eating or going to the range. I think I got it from something I touched at the grocery store. Read a pretty good article by a research chap....
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1286
Re: Talk About Lazy!!
It's a good thing for that idiot that Terry Murbach is gone. He would have had the punk hiding under His bed , crying for momma ........... :D . Ha! Exactly what I was thinking. TM would have wrung him out. Gosh darn it. I miss him. I also spend some time on an Old Outboard Motor website. Some of t...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 vs 44 mag vs 44-40 popularity in lever guns
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8412
Re: 357 vs 44 mag vs 44-40 popularity in lever guns
At our pistol cartridge silhouette matches .38/.357 is by far the most popular. I have plans to exchange my .45 Colt for one eventually.
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Didn't realize how dangerous books are !!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1658
Re: Didn't realize how dangerous books are !!
We watch news on OAN, opinion on Fox and Fox Bus. OAN isn't afraid to hire pretty newsies, but they are more girl-next-door and universally good at what they do. Reporting not opining. Tucker tells too much truth to last long at Fox but I guess ratings are still important. We also like Lou Dobbs, he...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Sean Connery
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1656
Re: RIP Sean Connery
Connery was just another Hollywood hypocrite, after making millions by waving a PPK around he was anti gun and played a part in the UK handgun ban and as for being a proud Scott he made sure non of his tax dollars were paid in Scotland. I for one won't weep at his passing. Thanks for the reality ch...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Keen for the next cricket test, lads?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1539
Re: Keen for the next cricket test, lads?
I'm afraid that much like our common language spoken differently, cricket doesn't always translate well to American tastes. But then again I'm not much of a stick and ball sports guy so what do I know? I don't watch any of it.
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Savage combo guns
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2116
Re: The Savage combo guns
The .410 is pretty limited but in 20 ga you could get it done:
http://mcaceak.com/shotgun-inserts.html
http://mcaceak.com/shotgun-inserts.html
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No offense to John Browning, but....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4313
Re: No offense to John Browning, but....
I found a youtube video by a dude in Australia that had the simplest and easiest hacks for reassembling a 92. The biggest tip was using a fired case to hold the ejector parts in place while getting the bolt and lever mated. Not sure about the originals, but on my Rossi that collar on the ejector str...
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wow - I'm gonna buy me a bunch of AMMO...!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2643
Re: Wow - I'm gonna buy me a bunch of AMMO...!!!
And yet there are still good buys out there. I live in Missouri and only rarely look at Armslist for Illinois because of their quagmire of gun laws. But did one day and found a NIB Taurus 627 Tracker for what looked like a reasonable price. Read some reviews and looked at some auctions and decided I...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: on the subject of lever shotguns..
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1718
Re: on the subject of lever shotguns..
https://blackacestactical.com/product/p ... er-action/
How about these? Maybe they'll expand their line. Are these what are being sold in Australia?
How about these? Maybe they'll expand their line. Are these what are being sold in Australia?
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perhaps most of you know this .. (error on Spanish Flu Corrected)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1883
Re: Perhaps most of you know this .. (error on Spanish Flu Corrected)
One of the large problems as I see it is that we think we are so smart and advanced that too many of the "scientists" made stuff up instead of saying "I don't know". Sometimes that's the only correct answer.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hmmm, should I or shouldn't I
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2363
Re: Hmmm, should I or shouldn't I
Big 10-4 on the shot. I was all but out of shotgun reloading mostly because of the cost of shot. Then I inherited 100 lbs of #8 magnum so I guess "every time I think I'm out, they pull me back in". I sold my 20 ga. MEC but still have a Load All II in case I can't find any bargains.
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "The Years Have Been Good to Me..."
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2963
Re: "The Years Have Been Good to Me..."
Back when I was racing motorcycles it was called running out of talent before you ran out of speed. If it didn't happen to you then you weren't trying hard enough.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Britain killing the First Amendment now...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1863
Re: Great Britain killing the First Amendment now...
We're already in jeopardy on the First and Second amendments. In my lifetime the Supreme Court has voted on challenges to both that were decided in our favor. BUT FOUR SO CALLED JUSTICES VOTED AGAINST RETAINING THESE RIGHTS IN EACH CASE!!! This included the "brilliant" RBG. We need Justice...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bronze Age smelting, anyone?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2652
Re: Bronze Age smelting, anyone?
I also collect old outboard motors and prior to stainless bronze was the metal of choice for high performance propellers. I have several.
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't ask little Johnny.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 920
Re: Don't ask little Johnny.
What he said.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up for Trump - he has Coronavirus...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2343
Re: Prayers up for Trump - he has Coronavirus...
I guess the question is, did they just test positive or are they actually ill? Several notable examples in the news of folks who tested positive then a week later tested negative. Did they really have it? A positive test is not a case, illness is a case. Reporting has been pretty fast and loose. The...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Buys Marlin
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2797
Re: Ruger Buys Marlin
We can only hope that Ruger bought in because they see a chance to make money the way they always have. By making customers happy. I looked through the list of Ruger recalls and it was far from "every" new model. I was curious because I own several Rugers including handguns and presently o...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3912
Re: Panic Buying
I haven't seen anyone mention Armslist here. Sort of like Craig's but for guns and associated stuff. I sometimes see ridiculous prices on there, especially ammo, but especially local dealers still have decent prices on guns and some for sale. Don't know if it made the national news but a shop in a n...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1243
Re: Amoskeag Auction
That's some pretty impressive shooting! With those chokes and loads I'll bet there was nothing but black puffs. You did shoot gun down on station 8 didn't you? :D Yep either black clouds or a slight chip . Uh no I didn’t shoot low gun on 8 that trip . Well, that's a lot of gun to get moving to hit ...
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amoskeag Auction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1243
Re: Amoskeag Auction
That's some pretty impressive shooting! With those chokes and loads I'll bet there was nothing but black puffs.
You did shoot gun down on station 8 didn't you?
You did shoot gun down on station 8 didn't you?
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3912
Re: Panic Buying
Larkbill - I hear you about the Harleys for sale on Craigslist. Take your pick and make an offer.... There will be A LOT more of 'em for sale in the next decade, methinks. If your buddy is still interested in vintage Yamaha dirtbikes, I've got a very nearly complete 1970 RT1 for sale. Needs TLC, bu...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3912
Re: Panic Buying
One good thing that can come out of Panic buying is that when things finally settle down there may be a lot of unused guns for sale In the future as a lot of these people aren t really gun people and after awhile some will try to get their money back.Reminds me of years ago when all the yuppies dis...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: favorite movie gun blunders
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2835
Re: favorite movie gun blunders
Here is a good one. Open Range where Boss Spearman blasts a guy through a wall with his double barrel blowing him violently against the next wall. See it here starting at about the 3:58 mark. Its a little excessive but sure makes for a good scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YKFVGPUskg Open ra...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1669
Re: Range Trip Was a Blast!
I feel for you guys. My range never closed and it was my sanctuary while my favorite state range was closed. I only shoot skeet at the state range but we had a group that shot every Wednesday and I really missed it. My rifle range (St Louis Benchrest Club) has limited clay bird facilities and bringi...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2679
Re: Now I'm REALLY Upset!!
It must be part of being a levergunner. I never have had much use for stick and ball sports. I do watch some motorsports but limit NASCAR to a couple tracks I still enjoy. Real racing is done on two wheels. Either AFT or any roadracing. I can't even boycott movies. Haven't been to a theater in over ...
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2054
Re: Weather Change Next Week Is Going To Be Even More Extreme!!
Hope it doesn't extend too far south. We spend a month on the Florida panhandle starting middle of Feb.
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Didn't get pulled out of my car and arrested.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2983
Re: Didn't get pulled out of my car and arrested.
Those bulbs that fail in that manner are great fun. What happens is when the filament breaks it shorts over to the other filament. I had one of those, first time anyway, and it drove me crazy. But I saved the bulb and had a lot of fun putting it in other fellows jobs. Even the boss thought it was fu...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cabot "Gunstock" Stain and B-C "Genuine Oil" Finish
- Replies: 4
- Views: 845
Re: Cabot "Gunstock" Stain and B-C "Genuine Oil" Finish
Wow! Beautiful. I've never tried overstaining like that but I can't argue with the success. That's great that Tru Oil has a product like that, wasn't aware. For the last 20 years I've been using a product I bought at a gun show. You apply it by hand, then sand in with very fine wet r dry paper. Fini...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win M1892-- action closes with slight difficulty
- Replies: 3
- Views: 707
Re: Win M1892-- action closes with slight difficulty
Yes. That can happen if the collar doesn't stay straight. I don't remember what I did the first time but I'll bet Steve's video has good instructions for assembling. While you still have it apart get his ejector spring, it's softer. I used a spent case to compress the ejector on the bench then fed i...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need some help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2493
Re: need some help
I've been struggling with an Interarms era Rossi in .45 Colt trying to get minute of turkey accuracy out of it. Finally slugged it and as far as I can tell it measures .453. Worn out rifling button or did they do it on purpose? Finally have it on track using some Hornady .454 Cowboy bullets, but alo...
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to Interpret Antique Car Ads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1092
Re: How to Interpret Antique Car Ads
They missed one I see often. "Ran when parked". Of course every car ran just before it stopped running. But sellers use this to try to make buyers think it's just not running now, but did before it sat for the last decade, and after it dropped a rod or piston. I also collect old outboard ...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AARP, any real advantages?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4756
Re: AARP, any real advantages?
It takes some talking to get the AARP discount everywhere using AMAC but we've been successful more often than not. Most desk people respond well if you are just friendly and polite, I usually ask, "is it better to be a veteran, old, or corporate, because I can do it all". I still have my ...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When someone asks "Can I borrow a gun...?"
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1656
Re: When someone asks "Can I borrow a gun...?"
I had to stop and think about if there actually were folks I might lend a gun to. Two of my kids have meat guns more or less on loan, I can lay hands on them if I want but almost never do. My "good" bro in law who I would trust with anything I own or care about. Unfortunately his father ca...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RETIRED! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS SUNDAY
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2448
Re: RETIRED! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS SUNDAY
When I first retired 1.5 years ago I decided every day felt like Saturday so I began calling Monday through Friday Saturday 1 through Saturday 5, Saturday was still Saturday, and I wasn't going to mess with Sunday. I'm home churched and reflect on my creator almost every day but make a special effor...
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Griff, M.M., Six, Y.K., et al.....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1987
Re: Griff, M.M., Six, Y.K., et al.....
What is wrong with you? That's not a weasel. That's a skunk, Nadler was dining on his porch.fordwannabe wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:01 am How did Adam Schiff end up at your house eating cat food.
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Round Lineup
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1617
Re: Lever Round Lineup
I think that first one is a .38-55
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy Question....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4377
Re: Navy Question....
I knew one of my blackshoe shipmates would have the answers. Thanks for your insights. So is this a new Bonnie Dick or the old one converted? I was on the old one in Jacksonville once to retrieve gear for a friend in one of our squadrons. This Bonhomme is the newer one, a smaller critter than the o...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very Disappointed In Westin Nerf Bars
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3786
Re: Very Disappointed In Westin Nerf Bars
I see part of the problem here. You all have misappropriated the term Nerf Bars. Nerf Bars were on the back of dragsters so you could push start them with your tow vehicle (more often than not a station wagon in those days). The items you're discussing are what we sold in the parts dept to truck buy...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy Question....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4377
Re: Navy Question....
I knew one of my blackshoe shipmates would have the answers. Thanks for your insights. Many years since I was even a lowly airdale (my Dad, a WWII Signalman, refused to call me a sailor) so I remember little of what went on on The Boat. (sorry, old habits) So is this a new Bonnie Dick or the old one...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Louisiana Mandates Mask As Of Today
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2327
Re: Louisiana Mandates Mask As Of Today
I have to say I like that better than my full face hunting mask.
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1558
Re: With All The Free Time We Have, Shooting Bench Anyone?
You're clearly a craftsman on several levels. I've accomplished building sturdy over the years but building pretty still eludes me. I do most of my shooting at my rifle club where concrete is the material of choice on our benches so not much room for me to innovate. Besides, these days I shoot offha...