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by rossim92
Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want a lever gun, I think in .357
Replies: 23
Views: 3614

Re: I want a lever gun, I think in .357

About 10 years ago in a bout of craziness I sold my like new Marlin 1894 in .357. Now I want another one and, of course, they're not to be found anymore. I do want a side-effect, so the Rossis and Ubertis are out. Is Henry quality worth the price? What recommendations does the campfire have? I hd m...
by rossim92
Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My personal gun control story
Replies: 18
Views: 1964

Re: My personal gun control story

Gun control started to impact me way back in the 60s when I was just a kid. First was the change in UK law on the length of shotgun barrels, the murder of two policemen by someone armed with a handgun prompted the socialist government to ban shotguns with a barrel shorter than 24" thus making ...
by rossim92
Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The chances are ....
Replies: 27
Views: 2505

Re: The chances are ....

octagon wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:21 pm Remember GK, we're talking livestock injuries here, not romance :shock:
roflmao!!!!! :lol: First thought in my mind of his post before I even saw your reply
by rossim92
Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Girl and Some Construction Workers
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Re: A Little Girl and Some Construction Workers

Sometimes a little humor helps us make it through the day... TGIF... :wink: Old No7 This is a heartwarming story about the bond formed between a little girl and some construction workers; it makes you want to believe in the goodness of people and that there is hope for the human race. A young famil...
by rossim92
Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .50-95 ammo or brass
Replies: 6
Views: 2712

Re: .50-95 ammo or brass

I feel sorry for your shoulder. :shock:
by rossim92
Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are the odds?
Replies: 7
Views: 1047

what are the odds?

Of biden getting law or executive order passed to have door to door gun grab? If so, I need to dig a deep hole! I am thinking Kamala and her puppet will start a new civil war over personal rights and freedoms. I work forty miles south of Dc. Our truck driver that delivers there says it is a nightmar...
by rossim92
Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What We Currently Have Is Probably All We'll Get
Replies: 44
Views: 7490

Re: What We Currently Have Is Probably All We'll Get

i recalled seeing something out there on a co2 rifle that shoots .45 calber bullets.. the buttstock is the cylinder, suppose to be the nastiest air rifle you can get factory .
by rossim92
Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little helpful thoughts !
Replies: 20
Views: 2697

Re: Little helpful thoughts !

I talked to the boss last night . She said he’s off oxegen and able to keep regular food down and actually is hungry . I assume before he was trying to force himself to eat . I do not think he’s oughtta the woods yet but I do believe he took a turn in a positive direction . Evidently the antibiotic...
by rossim92
Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up my Christmas present today
Replies: 14
Views: 1751

Re: Picked up my Christmas present today

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:54 pm And at the front of the receiver
wow! that is some dang good drawings... especially on the receiver.. sweeet!. I'm not a big fan of engraving, but i give credit where credit is due.. :)
by rossim92
Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: happy new year
Replies: 6
Views: 879

happy new year

Finally got some down time to visit yall. I would like to wish everyone a happy new year. I would like to leave a blanket happy birthdays , happy holidays, My condolences, prayers sent, congratulations, looking good, wish you luck, thank you, and anything I might have missed to all the forum members...
by rossim92
Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another peachy Christmas
Replies: 31
Views: 3539

Re: Another peachy Christmas

I like the way you used a piece of metal on side of fire to deflect heat to the center of your space. A neat idea. Happy new year. :D
by rossim92
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Night Owls
Replies: 14
Views: 2618

Re: Night Owls

i'm a night owl. only really sleep good for about four hours. Then i cat nap during the day, especially at work and while driving. :roll:
by rossim92
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's one for you, Lenn.
Replies: 8
Views: 1205

Re: Here's one for you, Lenn.

just don't keep it stored under a chair with it running! :shock:
by rossim92
Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you know any millionaires or philanthropists...
Replies: 24
Views: 3574

Re: If you know any millionaires or philanthropists...

with a little luck drawing tonight is for 320 million, maybe i will hit!
by rossim92
Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look what I found
Replies: 17
Views: 2561

Re: Look what I found

i'm not a big fan of engraving, but, that is a beauty, especially on the lever
by rossim92
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Struck oil.
Replies: 33
Views: 3477

Re: Struck oil.

I never had a Harley that didn`t leak until i got out of the 70`s. Piller i knew a guy that worked in a gas station that would turn a used can upside down on a empty can, didn`t take long before he had a free can off oil. Bet there isn`t many here that remember the quart glass bottles including me....
by rossim92
Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why did we all choose lever actions?
Replies: 41
Views: 5714

Re: why did we all choose lever actions?

you gotta admit, it's the cool factor. Look at clint eastwood and john wayne. the dynamic duo of westerns hands down. I wish i can draw as fast as clint , stare down his nemesis, and get the ladies like he does. John wayne had a big person persona, he was like cheap toilet paper, he didn't take crap...
by rossim92
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dad sent me a pretty cool Christmas present.
Replies: 12
Views: 1441

Re: My dad sent me a pretty cool Christmas present.

I agree! even though the germans were a bad bunch, they made some righteous guns, till We caught up on our end.. :D
by rossim92
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12 Commandments For Seniors
Replies: 7
Views: 1396

Re: 12 Commandments For Seniors

1,7, and especially number 12 for me
by rossim92
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has?
Replies: 41
Views: 4601

Re: Who has?

i have a rossi 92 in .357 magnum, and drive a '19' nissan frontier 4x4
by rossim92
Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm getting soft in my later years
Replies: 21
Views: 3459

Re: I'm getting soft in my later years

mikld wrote: Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:51 am Nuttin' soft about loving a critter. I cried like a baby when I took our miniature Dachshund for her last vet visit. She showed us total unconditional love for 14 years...
I know the feeling same thing with our chug, had her for 13 years. she had liver cancer. sad sad day for us.
by rossim92
Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Next Time Someone seems Intimidated by Reloading
Replies: 10
Views: 1986

Re: Next Time Someone seems Intimidated by Reloading

Well, I can see which direction her life is headed, If she stays the route , she might be a ceo of an ammo company or a bullet designer, or somewheres along those lines. It all starts at a young age. Shes seems smart as a whip. this would be a good youngin to follow on utube
by rossim92
Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 397133

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

i would like the red dot if still available, I have some once shot .30.30 brass to pay it forward
by rossim92
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 397133

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

I have 40 pieces of 45colt brass i picked up from a shooting range free to anybody interested, just pay it forward.. I will pay for shipping to anybody in the lower 48 states.. just im an address and i will send it ups and give you a tracking number. Hate to see it go to waste I don't reload or shoo...
by rossim92
Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 Win Spcl to 30-30 Conversion?
Replies: 44
Views: 11879

Re: 32 Win Spcl to 30-30 Conversion?

oh man, its your rifle now, so definitely do what you please, but here are two reasons NOT to rebarrel it. 1. it was your dad's rifle. I'd keep it exactly how he had it. 2. an original 32 special is way rarer are cooler than a 30-30. Don't get me wrong. the 30-30 is an awesome cartridge, but the 32...
by rossim92
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David, Porn?
Replies: 14
Views: 3629

Re: David, Porn?

they are bad lately! even my wife getting them on an old flipphone with no data capability just talk and text.
by rossim92
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Autumn's Armory
Replies: 5
Views: 1867

Re: Autumn's Armory

That's was awesome! Need to train em at a young age, If only I can get my wife to go to range with me, I believe can change her mind about guns. My granddaughter is 8 months and I already have a rifle set aside for her, it's a henry .22lr levergun . If she anything like her daddy she will be hunting...
by rossim92
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most of you probably know this ...
Replies: 27
Views: 4249

Re: Most of you probably know this ...

I rode out to Big Dog outfitters in va yesterday to look for ammo, ( just looking). Took my sil with me. Plenty of ammo in stock of all kinds.. Prices too high for me!. My sil bought three 30 rd mags for his ar while he could and a couple of thirty rd clips for his ruger .22 rifle. They were busy , ...
by rossim92
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 18
Views: 4058

Re: For Those Who Think Facebook Isn't Anti White, Anti American . . . . .

I'm waiting to see a mattress commercial where a 90 yoa man in bed with his 18 yoa wife. that would be an eye opener :shock:
by rossim92
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 10
Views: 2063

Re: Whoa! Shipping is Really Expensive This Year!

was on amazon looking for a baby bathtub for my grandbaby. Found one I liked but was coming from china and was 75.00 for shipping.. No thanks ! i found same thing at target.
like you said, shipping fees outrageous. WAIT TILL BIDEN IS SWORN IN, gas prices will rise when he stops fracking here .
by rossim92
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost a good friend to the China virus this morning
Replies: 12
Views: 1685

Re: I lost a good friend to the China virus this morning

Sorry, My condolences. My best friend lost his last uncle on his dad's side to covid yesterday morning, my sister has a friend who is in the hospital right now with it. I have seen enough people around me as neighbors and friends with it to know covid is a real deal and not fake news. I still feel m...
by rossim92
Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stopped by a local gun shop today.
Replies: 12
Views: 2385

Re: Stopped by a local gun shop today.

stopped by bass pro shop with sil. they had 1 lb bottles of black powder for 40.00, not sure of what . a few bullets on shelves, ammo behind counter locked up. didn't bother asking about that.
by rossim92
Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "AK 47 Users Guide"
Replies: 3
Views: 683

Re: "AK 47 Users Guide"

I watch babyshark with my eight month old grandaughter. that gets her a dancin ! :D thats the rage with youngins right now like barney was with my kids when they were young.
by rossim92
Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smoke them while you have them.
Replies: 26
Views: 3983

Re: Smoke them while you have them.

Smoke em while you have em. Boys I am out of the hospital on hospice. I had a ton of guns and related stuff. Just gave most away to relatives. Most of the guns hadn't seen daylight in years. My thing was always motorcycles, guns, airplanes and trail riding on our Polaris XP 900. I did a a lot but n...
by rossim92
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 20
Views: 3385

Re: Finally Got Around to Chronoing My New Loads

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:38 pm Great information Steve. Thank you.

I got married earlier this year and moved. I cannot find that dang chronograph anywhere!
You look in the bedroom? load testing in there? :oops:
by rossim92
Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I would at least try this ...
Replies: 15
Views: 1538

Re: I would at least try this ...

i like coors light, landshark lager, bud light, budweiser in that order. I hate ipa beer or beer with strong hops flavor.
by rossim92
Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 11
Views: 1179

Re: After Staying Home For 8 Months . . . .

Thats good, nothing worse than looking for something you know you have but can't find! Hey TP don't go bad- I just bought 72 rolls just in case we wind up prisoners in our own homes! yep! i just bought 24 rolls today, getting more tomorrow while i can. Hearing we might be heading for another lockdo...
by rossim92
Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These bikes are somethin'!
Replies: 15
Views: 2641

Re: These bikes are somethin'!

would love one if i had the spare pocket change, riding a harley for now.
by rossim92
Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 vs 44 mag vs 44-40 popularity in lever guns
Replies: 39
Views: 8566

Re: 357 vs 44 mag vs 44-40 popularity in lever guns

i have one in 44-40, .357 mag, .22lr, and the dirty-30
by rossim92
Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any TrailCams that are actually RELIABLE...???
Replies: 8
Views: 1383

Re: Any TrailCams that are actually RELIABLE...???

my moultrie took a biden recently. electronics are not meant to last forever, nothing like mechanical contraptions. easier to fix,only problem is finding replacement parts after 150 years have gone by.
by rossim92
Thu Nov 05, 2020 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite levergun
Replies: 80
Views: 8590

Re: Favorite levergun

mine is the winny 44-40 , cycles smoother then a baby's bottom.
by rossim92
Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ran across this picture ... is this anyone on the Forum?
Replies: 11
Views: 1740

Re: Ran across this picture ... is this anyone on the Forum?

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:17 am I assume it is Pitchy...
my first thought also. :D
by rossim92
Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally!!
Replies: 8
Views: 887

Re: Finally!!

My son in law shot a doe on my place two nights ago. It was a one lung shot. The doe ran across my yard , down the main driveway across three adjoininng neighbors yards and pretty much died where he was shot at. He basically ran a circle and ended up back by the stream. Like you and he said , they a...
by rossim92
Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester iron receivers
Replies: 25
Views: 3306

Re: 1873 Winchester iron receivers

Is it a 44? Probably. My experience has been that my SRC, made in 1885, has a barrel that slugs .431. I opened up a mold to cast a bullet that size and just pan lube them. I don't know about the cast iron but suppose they never changed to forged steel. You can buy new links that are of the finest s...
by rossim92
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Said, "I Need Somebody Strong Enough..."
Replies: 10
Views: 786

Re: God Said, "I Need Somebody Strong Enough..."

I don't plan on getting any more Irish Terriers. They are sneaky and stubborn, and they run away. Ours, Aoife, loves to run away and get lost. Our Rat Terrier likes to explore and then come home. The Animal Control Officer has tried several times and cannot catch him. Those 2 dogs had puppies, and ...
by rossim92
Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Said, "I Need Somebody Strong Enough..."
Replies: 10
Views: 786

Re: God Said, "I Need Somebody Strong Enough..."

my first dog was a chocolate lab and my daughters dog is a chocolate lab. one of the sweetest breeds you can own, We currently have a rat terrier named Daisy May, she a pussycat, loves all people and scared of the dark, and eats like a horse though. we got her from the pound ( we don't buy puppy mil...
by rossim92
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze Age smelting, anyone?
Replies: 18
Views: 2681

Re: Bronze Age smelting, anyone?

I don't haddock any place to try it. If you carp to try it, I hope you have fun. Bronze smelting was be-grunion a long time ago. Hope you have a tuna fun with it. I better stop trying to amberjack this thread and throw red herring into it. Good morning, I'm not sure if you are fishing for an answer...
by rossim92
Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up for Trump - he has Coronavirus...
Replies: 20
Views: 2365

Re: Prayers up for Trump - he has Coronavirus...

in the next debate, I bet Trump chases Biden around the stage trying to give him the virus! :shock: