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by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

yep, Smell-A-X is in the Sheeples Republic and doesn't really count as American soil .... when you landed there you were a scant 32 miles from where I exist here in the antpile. hope you'll be able to find some San Miguel Dark and relive the fine memories of the trip. Cheers, Carl Sorry didn't mean...
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

gimdandy wrote:welcome back you'll be back to the old routine in no time :D
It was one of those deals where I wanted to come home but at the same time I didn't want to leave my GF and her daughter !
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

I am back in the USA !

I do not count being in LAX last night as the USA !

But when I stepped of the plane in Dullus this morning at 6AM I was back !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

Well we just had the farewell dinner at my GF's mothers home ! I gotta say there weren't to many dry eyes in the house . And I didn't take pics was to busy hugging and being hugged :D I start the 30 hour trip back at 3:30 PM PI time and should arrive in Dullus on 6 AM monday morning provided the pla...
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my NEW .32 H&R Ruger Today!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 983

Re: Got my NEW .32 H&R Ruger Today!!!

AJMD429 wrote:You should really like it. I have the .32-20/.32 H&R Buckeye conversion, and really like shooting it.
I think I just might sell my 32 SIngle Six and my 327 SP101 . And then add a 327 cylinder to my Blackhawk Buckeye Special !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

[quote="new pig hunter And drink a few San Miguel Dark's for me .[/quote]

I've seen the advertised in the paper but have yet to see any here for sale anywhere !

Being one who prefers "dark" beer I have been trying !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What no MJ jokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 1541

Re: What no MJ jokes?

June the 26th of 2009 well certainly go down in histroy as a "Thriller" of a day :lol: :lol: :lol:
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What no MJ jokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 1541

Re: What no MJ jokes?

Darn where's the "Greaseman" when you need him ! He had a priceless comment when they came up with MLK day and bumped from radio ! Then he made a comment after the trial for the guys in Texas that drug the black guy behind their pickup and he got booted from the airwaves ! I am so so sure ...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good ol' cartridges
Replies: 36
Views: 2012

Re: Good ol' cartridges

Just for thought !

Just because somethings new doesn't make it bad !

And just because somethings old doesn't make it GREAT !
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good ol' cartridges
Replies: 36
Views: 2012

Re: Good ol' cartridges

I'm kinda wide open when it comes to cartridges ! I might wanna shoot something today that was first used in the 1870's and tommorrow I might want to shoot a cartridge that was turned loose this year ! I'm very very partial to the 32-40 on one end of the spectrum and on the other end the 338 Federal...
by 6pt-sika
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .
Replies: 48
Views: 5399

Re: MJ dies of heart attack.

Otto wrote:You got some kind of problem with pedophilic mental cases?
Reminds me of a joke I heard when he had his legal problems a few years ago !

Goes something like this ;

What do Walmart and MJ have in common ?

Little boys underwear HALF OFF !!!!
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

6pt : Have you gone to the fish market? Would love to see what they sell there. Especially turtles and other reptiles. Had planned on going to PI in the 2002 but deal fell thru. Between the beaches and the small vehicles and scooters/motorcylces figured i would be in heaven. Have you ridden the tra...
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Weaver Scopes
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: OT - Weaver Scopes

Since starting this thread I've come into possesion of another K2.5 and a pair of K3's all "60B" models .
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...
Replies: 36
Views: 2780

Re: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...

Heath bars are good I think also !

But the malted milk balls called "whoppers" are pretty good !

As is Toblerone !
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

On a side note ! They have KFC there and believe it or not the chicken tastes the same as at home ! They also have McDonalds and the Big Mac and Quarter Pounders taste the same as at home also ! Gotta say the McDonalds I went in had fries as good as any I ever had in the USA ! We also go to this pla...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

Wednesday night 6-24 we went to a Korean Resteraunt ! Myself my GF , her younger sister and her younger sisters coworker went ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/Philippines2009004-1.jpg We had some kind of Korean seafood soup had lots of squid , shrimp , noodles and was kinda spicey !...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

If I retire and get a home in PI I might actually consider raising "carabao" myself :wink:

Only problem is I probably won't want to sell them :lol:
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

I have this thing abour "Carabao" and am always looking for them when we drive thru the provinces . I've wanted some pictures of them as well but usually I am on a bus running about 60 MPH and it's kinda hard to get a good pic with a digi cam ! But on the way back sunday the driver took me...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Philippines 2009 !
Replies: 46
Views: 3210

Re: OT - Philippines 2009 !

Sunday (6-21) we went to the mountains . Contracted a cab driver for about 6 hours he charged me les then $40 ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/Philippines2009031-1.jpg I took my GF of course her younger sister and her sisters son ! GF is in the middle her sisters on the left and nep...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .222 vs .223, is there a practical difference?
Replies: 36
Views: 1591

Re: .222 vs .223, is there a practical difference?

Back in the day (about 10 years ago) I had a pair of Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 factory Varmint rifles . Both had stainless factory barrels . One was a 243 that was made in 1956 and the other was a Swift that was made in 1960 . I shot the Nosler 70 BT out of the 243 and the Nosler 50 BT out of the S...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

Maybe when I get home monday the drawings for the 432-375GC and 432-400GC will have arrived !

Got an email from the fellow who's doing the drawings for me and I think he may almost be finished :D
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .222 vs .223, is there a practical difference?
Replies: 36
Views: 1591

Re: .222 vs .223, is there a practical difference?

I must have missed something all these years ! I always loaded the 222 with a 40 or 45 grain bullet and the same for the 223 . When i loaded 220 Swifts for years I always loaded 50 grain Noslers ! In any 22-250's I've had I loaded 50's as well . Only 22 cal I loaded anything heavy in was the marlin ...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Weaver Scopes
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: OT - Weaver Scopes

I am also a great fan of the older Weaver El Paso made scopes.I have about 5 of them and use them all the time.They're great scopes.I also have a variable that I have been using for 35 years.It has been rebuilt once. Stan I have a Weaver K10 that my grandfather bought new in 1952 (I think) when he ...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Weaver Scopes
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: OT - Weaver Scopes

If you ever want to sell a K 2.5 or K 3 that is in excellent to pristine shape, I am always good for a reasonable price. I've been buying most of them off Ebay and I'm not sure what a reasonable price is anymore ! Last year I was picking them up in decent shape for about $35-50 this year I haven't ...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Weaver Scopes
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: OT - Weaver Scopes

Thanks Jdad ,

I just ordered that book and a copy of the new Bluebook !

Should be at my house when I get home monday !
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Weaver Scopes
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

OT - Weaver Scopes

Over the past 18 months I have acquired about 2 dozen of the older steel tube Weaver fixed power scopes .

I am wanting to find a source for info to age them .

Anybody know of a book or any other printed material that might help ?
by 6pt-sika
Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

For TWO WEEKS now I've been formulating in my mind what I'm gonna do load wise with the four of these that haven't been blooded yet by me .

Might even press back into service the four I blooded last year with some different bullets again this year !
by 6pt-sika
Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 Magnum
Replies: 6
Views: 425

Re: 32 Magnum

Marlin took 2 years to get it out after they announced it , made it 2 or 3 years . Stopped making it for a year then made it a couple more years and now it out of production again . I bought one when they first hit the market . Was a nice enough little rifle . Only shot cast bullets in mine . Kept i...
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

Nice rifles and pictures. Not only are you putting together a nice Marlin collection, but also a nice Weaver scope collection. Thank you ! Actually I pruned the Marlin's back about 2 months ago when I sold about 30 of them ! But not to worry I still have almost twice that many left ! Still have abo...
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

I found a First Generation at my local Cabelas; I haven't picked it up yet! They also have one of the new stainless XLRs in .444. I hate decisions like this! I like being able to use the same bullets my .44 does in my rifle. My question I guess is, what is the biggest game you'd feel comfortable sh...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

I kinda wanna start doing the same thing with the "New Model 1895" that were made from 1972 to 1979 as I'm trying to do with the old 444's !

But do I really "need" EIGHT old 45-70's as well as TWELVE old 444's :lol:
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

A very nice collection that anyone would be very proud to own! Here's something that fits with your handle a little better and from pretty much the same time period ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0205-1.jpg This is a "New Model 1895" circa 1978 in 45-70 that I got h...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

So then now to have one for each year of manufacture of the First and Second Model 444's I still need a First Model that was made in 1967 as well as Second Models from 1972 , 1973 and 1974 .
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

Here's my latest to date First Model 444 ! This one was made in 1969 ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0510.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0512.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0511.jpg I used my gunsmith buddies FFL to get this one...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

Here's my circa 1975 Second Model 444 I got maybe a month after the 1970 and 1966 rifles ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0353-1.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0352-1.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0351-1.jpg These were at the ra...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

Here a 1966 vintage First Model 444 I got the same week as the 1970 Centennial ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0314-1.jpg At the range with a nice old Weaver K4 on top ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0301.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

A 1970 Centenniel First Model 444 I picked up around october of last year ! http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0315-1.jpg At the range with a Weaver K3 . http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f316/6pt-sika/DSCN0295-1.jpg When I first got it home and cleaned up ! http://i50.photobucket.c...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin First and Second Model 444's
Replies: 78
Views: 6968

Re: Marlin First and Second Model 444's

When I get a chance I will post pics of the "additional" 444's I've picked up since last adding to this thread !

But at the moment I have started the process to get a 432-375GC and 432-400GC engineered for my purposes and hopefully cut for use this coming season !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Another Ruger #1B
Replies: 8
Views: 1156

Re: OT - Another Ruger #1B

I figure if I can handle my synthetic stocked Mark X Mauser in 416 Rem Mag with 400 grainers the 300 Weatherby in a semi heavy #1 about easy to say the least :)

Now I have a Ruger #1H in 416 Rem Mag I've not seen or fired yet ! That may be another story !
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Another Ruger #1B
Replies: 8
Views: 1156

OT - Another Ruger #1B

I purchased a Ruger #1B in 270 Weatherby for my dad for Xmas about 2 months ago . Got a decent deal and the rifle had a really nice piece of wood . Now I have gotten the inclination to get another #1B in 300 Weatherby . Not because I really need a 300 Mag of any type but because they only made the #...
by 6pt-sika
Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .222 vs .223, is there a practical difference?
Replies: 36
Views: 1591

Re: .222 vs .223, is there a practical difference?

I've had a bunch of 223's over the years and never really cared for them . I do however like the 222 ! Why because it was the only round I ever knew my grandfather to own and use for groundhogs ! Matter of fact I have his old Remington 722 thats in 222 right now ! If I want something besides the 222...
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Successful hunt draw!
Replies: 21
Views: 1039

Re: Successful hunt draw!

Well you recently acquired a Winchester 1885 in 30-30 I think ! That would be excellent for the mulie !

And how about a Sharps or something along those lines in 44-77 or 44-90 for the Elk :wink:

Congrats :!:
by 6pt-sika
Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 hornet ?
Replies: 22
Views: 3147

Re: 22 hornet ?

IF you use a Hornet or a Bee as it was "originally" intended all this velocity etc BS goes out the door and they both do what they were supposed ! Been there done that with both of them already ! Where folks screw up with the Hornet is when they try to hotrod it ! Oh yeah the guns will tak...
by 6pt-sika
Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I have a WANT !
Replies: 9
Views: 961

Re: OT - I have a WANT !

Dave B wrote:Here is one. 22 hours left.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =131215166

Dave B

That one would be fine but the bluing leaves alot to be desired !
by 6pt-sika
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I have a WANT !
Replies: 9
Views: 961

Re: OT - I have a WANT !

If it were me, I'd rebarrel a 700 Remington. The 700 Remington already makes a long action suitable for the 8MM Magnum. I don't think the Mark X was ever made in a true long action. They simply took a standard action and removed steel from the magazine well right behind the recess of the lower lock...
by 6pt-sika
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On An Alloy Horse I Ride
Replies: 22
Views: 2547

Re: On An Alloy Horse I Ride

Nothing against cyclists but the only handlebars I'm grabbing anymore are on the front of my Kawasaki Brute Force 750 during hunting season !

I've gotten so much out of shape I ride that thing to within 100 yards of all my deer stands and park it !
by 6pt-sika
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I have a WANT !
Replies: 9
Views: 961

OT - I have a WANT !

When I was about 15 or 16 I recieved a new Remington 700BDL in 8mm REM MAG for christmas . I had asked for either a 8 MAG or a 338 WIN MAG . Gun was actually very nice and shot fairly well , but like alot of others I let it get away from me ! Now I have a desire for another 8mm REM MAG ! Just can't ...
by 6pt-sika
Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .300 Savage
Replies: 20
Views: 2233

Re: .300 Savage

6 pt. I have the same Model 7 in 7-08. I have loaded every bullet weight and right to the max - no recoil problem - wonder what the difference is? I wish I knew ! But I can tell you this . The 308's with 150 grain bullets would rattle you and my 300 RSAUM with 165's feels like a pussycat in compari...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Golf lessons
Replies: 17
Views: 1240

Re: Golf lessons

I started playing golf 39 years ago when I was 9 ! The only thing I have to say is I put golf in the same category with bowling and shooting pool ! All 3 are just an excuse to DRINK BEER :wink: When I shot skeet and trap competitively I would go play a round of golf to let the steam off after a hard...
by 6pt-sika
Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .300 Savage
Replies: 20
Views: 2233

Re: .300 Savage

Actually I'd love to have a Rem Mod. 7 in .300 Savage. A .308 would serve the purpose but it would really require some down loading to perfectly match the ballistics and behavior to the ultra compact launch platform.AW I've had a pair of Remington Model 7's in 308 . Both were stainless and syntheti...