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by barbarossa
Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 3957

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

My. 1895 SRC in 30.06
by barbarossa
Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which of your guns would you take to Africa?
Replies: 38
Views: 1896

Re: Which of your guns would you take to Africa?

The Lee speed is in 303 brit
by barbarossa
Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which of your guns would you take to Africa?
Replies: 38
Views: 1896

Re: Which of your guns would you take to Africa?

One of the guns I d take would my BSA Lee Speed they cry africa and possibly my Mauser 66
by barbarossa
Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was attacked by a wild dog today
Replies: 12
Views: 889

Re: Was attacked by a wild dog today

Yup he s a Boston
by barbarossa
Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was attacked by a wild dog today
Replies: 12
Views: 889

Was attacked by a wild dog today

Just got attacked by a wild dog
by barbarossa
Sun May 15, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.J Renner Ruger #1
Replies: 28
Views: 2570

Re: R.J Renner Ruger #1

Renner made this 62cal cap lock for me
by barbarossa
Thu May 12, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 92 in 44 mag
Replies: 32
Views: 2909

Re: browning 92 in 44 mag

I had one years ago and it is one gun I truly regret selling.It was scary accurate with standard federal ammo.
by barbarossa
Mon May 09, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May 2022 Guns & Ammo
Replies: 5
Views: 837

Re: May 2022 Guns & Ammo

I have one of the Ruger no 1s in 303 brit.I put one of the Ruger style express sights on it.I also have a BSA Lee Speed in 303 as well
by barbarossa
Thu May 05, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin vs Winchester
Replies: 52
Views: 4574

Re: Marlin vs Winchester

I prefer Winchester over Marlin .My 2 favourite winchesters are my 1895 carbine in 30/06 and my Browning 1886 copy in 45/70
by barbarossa
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 77/22 RSI
Replies: 12
Views: 1291

Re: Ruger 77/22 RSI

Well I picked it up and added it to my fullstock collection
by barbarossa
Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 77/22 RSI
Replies: 12
Views: 1291

Re: Ruger 77/22 RSI

I thinking on adding it to my fullstock collection.I already have a Mauser 66, Steyr Zephyr 2,and a krico with double set triggers
by barbarossa
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 77/22 RSI
Replies: 12
Views: 1291

Ruger 77/22 RSI

I have a chance to purchase this Ruger 77/22 RSI in 22lr anyone have any experience with them
by barbarossa
Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ferguson Rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 1341

Re: The Ferguson Rifle

When Ferguson was killed all the surviving rifles were recalled and packed away for good.This was mainly do to jealousy on part of some Senior officers who were opposed of the rifle from the start ,which was too bad as it would of been of great use during the Napoleonic wars.If the Ferguson had been...
by barbarossa
Sat Apr 02, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ferguson Rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 1341

Re: The Ferguson Rifle

One of the down sides to the Ferguson rifle is that they are prone to cracking the stock at the breech area do to the amount of wood removed for the breech.This was more of a concern for a military rifle as they were subject to rough handing.A lot of the surviving originals show cracks in this area....
by barbarossa
Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tula 66.
Replies: 17
Views: 1710

Re: Tula 66.

I love hammer shotguns ,I picked up this Bernadelli Italia a couple years ago.The gun was only fired a few times and the prior owner said it was too fancy for him to drag through the brush after rabbits with dogs.Lucky for me it came up for sale just after Christmas at the time and I guess people we...
by barbarossa
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have not seen this before
Replies: 20
Views: 1293

Re: Have not seen this before

Could it be someone firing a 22lr in a 22 mag chamber?
by barbarossa
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun kills?
Replies: 46
Views: 3646

Re: Levergun kills?

Uberti 45/60
by barbarossa
Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.J. Renner Gunsmith
Replies: 7
Views: 1262

Re: R.J. Renner Gunsmith

I have this 62cal muzzleloader built by him ,great gun
by barbarossa
Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1883 Tim & Faith
Replies: 36
Views: 2689

Re: 1883 Tim & Faith

I don t like it when celebrities who lead a charmed ,rich pampered life start telling me how I should live mine.These people live lives that are far removed from the everyday person and reality and are only interested in protecting their own lifestyle by regulating how we live ours in other words to...
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If your packages are delayed....
Replies: 7
Views: 871

Re: If your packages are delayed....

I hate thieves I hope there is a special place in hell for them like having to watch hairy fat guys in thongs bend over for eternity lol
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ouch... Waterloo Chest Armor images
Replies: 7
Views: 933

Re: Ouch... Waterloo Chest Armor images

Takes a lot of guts to ride head long into battle on a horse especially facing cannon fire shooting canister or round shot.One thing though the poor guy probably never felt a thing and didn’t t know what hit him
by barbarossa
Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?
Replies: 28
Views: 2975

Re: Y'all see the prices for the new Ruger Marlin on Gunbroker?

I m a Neanderthal I ll just stick to my Browning 86 and Winchester 95 SRC
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener GP
Replies: 6
Views: 747

Re: Greener GP

I love martini rifles here s a couple more of mine a j vennables francotte martini and a greener both in 22lr
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener GP
Replies: 6
Views: 747

Greener GP

This came up for sale recently and I just couldn’t pass it up even though I promised myself no new guns for a while.I guess I have weak will power.This is the nicest GP I have seen so I had to give in and buy it
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5685

Re: 45-70 lever gun

For me the choice was my Browning 1886 rifle mainly because I like the traditional/old time style of the gun versus more modern styling with the ability to scope and other features more hunter user friendly.One can t deny they give you an advantage over lugging a big 86 sporter around but for me the...
by barbarossa
Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TPS Scout
Replies: 2
Views: 413

TPS Scout

Took my TPS scout in 410/410 for a bunny hunt today and had some success.Fun little gun to carry in the woods
by barbarossa
Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever gun
Replies: 53
Views: 5685

Re: 45-70 lever gun

I second the browning 1886 rifle or carbine best replica of the 86 made.I have the rifle version and though it is a bit heavy carrying in the field I prefer the longer sight radius and the fact the weight gives you a steadier hold when shooting
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 19, 2021 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a sling for a Sharps Infantry Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 1418

Re: Need a sling for a Sharps Infantry Rifle

I have a shiloh1874 military sharps and love it.Mine has a semi fancy stock with a shotgun butt and a checkered steel buttplate
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a sling for a Sharps Infantry Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 1418

Re: Need a sling for a Sharps Infantry Rifle

I believe Shiloh Sharps sells a sling which fits their military rifle
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti win 66 carbine 22lr
Replies: 7
Views: 1329

Uberti win 66 carbine 22lr

Took the Uberti 66 carbine in 22lr out the other day to sight in and found that it was shooting quite a bit low.Not willing to file down the front sight down as I might run out of sight I installed this buckhorn sight on it and it did the trick
by barbarossa
Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zephyr 11 fullstock
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Re: Zephyr 11 fullstock

I also have a nice krico fullstock with double set triggers.I wish Steyr had of put double sets on their new Zephyr as well

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by barbarossa
Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zephyr 11 fullstock
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Zephyr 11 fullstock

Took the Zephyr out for a woods walk
by barbarossa
Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custody fight leads to shooting death-WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO
Replies: 24
Views: 2886

Re: Custody fight leads to shooting death-WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO

I would imagine the shooter will claim he was a big scary guy,was aggressive and I feared for my life though in the video the shooter doesn’t look afraid at all he looks mad as hell even going into a bit of a rant after he killed him.Basically the culmination of a long time hate between the two men....
by barbarossa
Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 95 carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 2406

Re: Winchester 95 carbine

I shot this little buck with my 95 carbine shortly after I got it back in 2007
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 95 carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 2406

Re: Winchester 95 carbine

I wish Winchester would make another run of the 95 carbines in 303british ,it sure would be popular up here in Canada
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 95 carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 2406

Winchester 95 carbine

Last day of deer season so I took my miroku Winchester 95 Src in 30/06 for a walk .We didn’t t see a deer but we had a good walk anyway
by barbarossa
Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."
Replies: 62
Views: 11012

Re: Baldwin: " . . . I didn't pull the trigger."

So basically he saying he cocked the hammer but didn’t t pull the trigger meaning that sear on the hammer was defective which was the armourers fault for having a defective firearm on the set.A round about lawyers way of deflecting the blame on someone else but unfortunately for them it is one that ...
by barbarossa
Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

Obviously she was living off of the reputation of her dad.A job like that should be an apprenticeship position where the head armourer is a journeyman not I m not armourer but I play one on tv.Also in the end they were cutting corners and you get what you pay for, I guess safety was at the bottom of...
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

They have all lawyered up so the blame game is starting now.If it is possible to find out who brought live ammo on to the set they will get the lion share of the blame but the young woman who’s job it is to control access,store,maintain etc has her head on the chopping block unless she can prove tha...
by barbarossa
Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

Probably a case of too much too soon,she probably got the job skating on her Fathers reputation.I think in time she might of had the experience to properly do the job ,now she will have a black mark on her career that will be hard to erase.To be fair to her though being new to the business she was p...
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

A statement by the assistant director says it all “He said he checks the revolver for ammo by opening the hatch and spinning the drum” It is obvious you have people playing with guns that they have no business doing so.They have such a disdain for firearms they refuse to learn the most rudimentary b...
by barbarossa
Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

I think that civil court is where this case will have it s biggest impact.Gross negligence on all counts will result in multiple people being sued which will end in non disclosed settlements after being dragged out in the courts for years to come.That’s what hurts rich people the most they hate bein...
by barbarossa
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

Hell, I keep my guns loaded unless I am cleaning them or they are stashed in the safe. One gun stays loaded no matter where I put it. An unloaded gun is a pretty poor excuse for a club. But this is real life and Mr. Baldwin's shooting was on a movie set. Very different things. I also keep several l...
by barbarossa
Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

Sadly in the end the gun will be blamed as they are all evil and should be destroyed.People of course are all blameless and aren t responsible for their actions
by barbarossa
Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

In this world money talks .The gun will be vilified and the person who pulled the trigger will walk away free as it makes more sense than to actually blame the person who pulled the trigger.All gun laws are based on this way of thinking.There is some irony though that a blatant anti gun person ends ...
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "prop" gun killing
Replies: 130
Views: 11788

Re: Another "prop" gun killing

He will probably use this to become the next anti gun poster child spokesperson on TV and the news media.Guns are bad just look what happened to me.I read and don t know if it is true that the movie they are making (produced by Baldwin) was on a low budget and they didn’t t use the standard unionize...
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Guy Has Buck Teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 1354

Re: This Guy Has Buck Teeth

If I was sharing a camp with a guy like that I d sleep with one eye open and one hand on my gun😁
by barbarossa
Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "Time Out" Generations versus Ours.............
Replies: 25
Views: 2567

Re: The "Time Out" Generations versus Ours.............

I got strapped daily pretty hard by one teacher in the second grade.She would pick on kids that parents weren’t well off because she thought that nobody cared about them and nobody would believe them.I was told by her that if I told my parents that it would get worse for me.The strappings only stopp...
by barbarossa
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10543

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

Remington nylon 66 ,I was 16
by barbarossa
Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navy arms martini rifle
Replies: 7
Views: 1135

Re: Navy arms martini rifle

It s a Swiss action martini.It has a groove for scopemounting and a dovetail for a rear sight