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by rock-steady
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yeeeehaaaw
Replies: 29
Views: 3177

Re: Yeeeehaaaw

What a Great day to wake up in the USA!

https://youtu.be/SfpbIfni52c

Star Spangled Banner by Madison Rising

For those unaware….that Flag is still there! :D
by rock-steady
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yeeeehaaaw
Replies: 29
Views: 3177

Re: Yeeeehaaaw

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by rock-steady
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 caliber Air Rifle - plus it shoots ARROWS...!
Replies: 8
Views: 964

Re: 50 caliber Air Rifle - plus it shoots ARROWS...!

He lost me in the first few minutes.....beating a $600 air rifle around in the bed of a pick-up truck.... :shock:
by rock-steady
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take A Peek At These Little Gems
Replies: 39
Views: 3729

Re: Take A Peek At These Little Gems

Thanks six!
by rock-steady
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take A Peek At These Little Gems
Replies: 39
Views: 3729

Re: Take A Peek At These Little Gems

Hey six, where did you get the Chunk of linotype? The reason I ask is I have two chunks that look exactly the same but had no idea what was in it so didn't use it. It is hard stuff though. What is the shape from? Thanks. Me too! A friend gave me some lead ingots and a "bar" that looks exa...
by rock-steady
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee
Replies: 53
Views: 4384

Re: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee

OI, I made a bunch of these several years ago...http://www.thesodacanstove.com/alcohol- ... build.html

Thanks for the link to the penny stove....I will make many!
by rock-steady
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee
Replies: 53
Views: 4384

Re: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee

I use a Stainless Steel stovetop perculator I got from Cabelas. Me too, rusty.....I use a 9cup on the stove in the house and got me a 6cup for canoeing and camping. A "Pepsi-Can Stove" and a couple ounces of denatured alcohol will brew a pot in about 15 minutes. Made my old Stanley Thermo...
by rock-steady
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squill Guns...
Replies: 11
Views: 1416

Re: Squill Guns...

Squills.....who else remembers 'Big Mortie' and his squill gun and greenbox ammo, "shoting squills" in his backdoor yard?

and the "pasomes"!

:lol:
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with pack rat
Replies: 30
Views: 2592

Re: Need help with pack rat

https://youtu.be/aCbfMkh940Q

It's the only way to be sure.

P. S. A rat chewed the wires off my '94 4Runner. I never did get it running right after the rat moved in.
by rock-steady
Tue Jul 19, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow plows in July!
Replies: 11
Views: 1126

Re: Snow plows in July!

Iceberg Lettuce & Snow Peas. :lol:
by rock-steady
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rest In Peace Ralph Stanley
Replies: 7
Views: 1688

Re: Rest In Peace Ralph Stanley

Fare thee well, Ralph Stanley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGCQwTybMcY

Ralph Stanley ~ Distant Land to Roam
by rock-steady
Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British pronunciation of WATER
Replies: 33
Views: 2865

Re: British pronunciation of WATER

Way down South, and I mean way down south "Water" is pronounced 'wutter' rhymes with butter.

Oh, and my Grandpaw, "worshed" his hands in the "Zinc". I remember him and my Great Uncle always said "Zinc" instead of sink.
by rock-steady
Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Life Below Zero Question
Replies: 19
Views: 5535

Life Below Zero Question

Anyone noticed Sue Aikins revolver with the shoulder stock attached? It looks like a really long barreled N or possibly X frame S&W. I would like to know the specifics I. e. barrel length, chambering and shoulder stock mfg. I thought putting a shoulder stock on a handgun was a no-no.
by rock-steady
Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast some 0000 Buck today !
Replies: 29
Views: 2314

Re: Cast some 0000 Buck today !

The WW alloy may be too hard to shoot through a shotguns choke. I always use pure lead for casting buckshot and shotgun slugs.
by rock-steady
Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your 9x19mm carry ammo?
Replies: 26
Views: 3642

Re: What is your 9x19mm carry ammo?

Speer Gold Dot +P 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point in my S&W M&P9C and Winchester 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket in my extra magazine.
by rock-steady
Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Quinn updates?
Replies: 7
Views: 1301

Re: Jeff Quinn updates?

I've been reading Gunblast and watching Jeff's videos for many years. In a way, I feel like he is my friend. :)

I'm glad to hear he's on the mend.
by rock-steady
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hell On Wheels
Replies: 16
Views: 2855

Re: Hell On Wheels

Yankees killed Cullen Bohannon's wife and child.....and some people wonder why Southrons still hold a grudge.

:evil:
by rock-steady
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US-Made AKs <|:-)
Replies: 31
Views: 2789

Re: US-Made AKs <|:-)

I would be willing to try one out. Especially if they would chamber it for the 300 Blackout. AK-300, anyone?
by rock-steady
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder where he came from?
Replies: 79
Views: 9199

Re: Wonder where he came from?

The same thing happened to me. In 2014, two days before Christmas, I was out at my Shedquarters sorting wheel-weights and out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of something small and white. I turned around to see a tiny little puppy run into my shed/reloading room. It went into a corner li...
by rock-steady
Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoot-through. . . bayonet. . . ???
Replies: 23
Views: 3241

Re: Shoot-through. . . bayonet. . . ???

Sure, they call it a "Shoot-Through Tire Deflator", but it's really for spearing zombies.

The End is Near.
by rock-steady
Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fair Notice
Replies: 25
Views: 2710

Re: Fair Notice

I saw on the SHOT Show News page that Pietta may be coming out with a Python clone.
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.....And Starline announced the company was now producing brass for the .41 Special cartridge.

How about a five shot Python clone chambered in .41 Special?

Well, one can dream anyway.........
by rock-steady
Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fair Notice
Replies: 25
Views: 2710

Re: Fair Notice

Maybe a revolver to rival the Python? But for under $1000????

Can't wait 'til tomorrow!
by rock-steady
Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doc Hudson
Replies: 27
Views: 5774

Re: Doc Hudson

I still have Doc's "Sixgunner Biscuits" recipe. In his memory... Sixgunner Biscuits Larry “Doc” Hudson Ingredients 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2-teaspoon salt 1/2-teaspoon cream of tartar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2/3-cup milk Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix togeth...
by rock-steady
Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tia.
Replies: 72
Views: 7744

Re: Tia.

I'm sorry for your loss, Nath. Tia will be remembered and missed. Why are my eyes watering? :cry:
by rock-steady
Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Grand Mum's pet deer
Replies: 17
Views: 2716

Re: Great Grand Mum's pet deer

This thread needs a soundtrack....

Take Me Back (and Leave Me There) by Dailey & Vincent....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FEujJZ ... detailpage

Thanks for the picture and the story, mossyoak1957.
by rock-steady
Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Screw it. I'm going hunting.
Replies: 31
Views: 2605

Re: Screw it. I'm going hunting.

Not quite a trail bike, but I've been eyeballing a Honda Ruckus to get a little farther down some Forest Service back roads...

http://powersports.honda.com/2015/ruckus.aspx
by rock-steady
Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My little buddy of 14 years.......
Replies: 29
Views: 4619

Re: My little buddy of 14 years.......

:cry: So sorry. Hope you see him again, one day...
by rock-steady
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A mineature 1911 in 9mm....
Replies: 19
Views: 3248

Re: A mineature 1911 in 9mm....

Have you seen the Browning 1911 in .380acp?

http://www.gunblast.com/Browning-1911-380.htm
by rock-steady
Fri May 29, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new and first black rifle.
Replies: 16
Views: 1332

Re: My new and first black rifle.

Try one in 300 Blackout. :D
by rock-steady
Tue May 26, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enlighten me on air rifles
Replies: 40
Views: 3461

Re: Enlighten me on air rifles

I have a Stoeger x20S 22cal spring piston air rifle and had much the same experience as TedH in the beginning. I started out with 10" groups at 25 yards. I was very disappointed. However, I changed scopes and read up on the "artillery hold" that stretch and rusty have mentioned. After...
by rock-steady
Wed May 20, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Retrieval" got me jonesing for a 'hawk...
Replies: 29
Views: 5640

Re: "The Retrieval" got me jonesing for a 'hawk...

I've always wanted a 'hawk, but in my stomping grounds a machete is a much better tool to have along.
by rock-steady
Wed May 20, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: G Wonder What They Heat This Deer Camp With ;-)
Replies: 11
Views: 1393

Re: G Wonder What They Heat This Deer Camp With ;-)

That looks like about half as much firewood as my Dad splits and stacks every year. But he's home 24hrs a day and also provides firewood for some elderly folks. With my Ashley iron insert, I barely burn 1 cord a year. 'course we can have a fire in the wood heater one day and be slapping mosquitoes t...
by rock-steady
Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-40 Hints?
Replies: 7
Views: 945

Re: 32-40 Hints?

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=63084

fyi.....32-40 brass in the classifieds....
by rock-steady
Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is it? (updated with answer)
Replies: 37
Views: 5574

Re: What is it?

Loading block for a 50BMG.
by rock-steady
Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robert E. Lee's HQ Flag Pic.....
Replies: 8
Views: 877

Re: Robert E. Lee's HQ Flag Pic.....

I'm partial to the 3rd National Confederate flag, myself. The only way to change it would be to reconvene the Confederate Congress and have them vote on it. Long shall she wave over Dixie Land.
by rock-steady
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joesy Wales
Replies: 67
Views: 9626

Re: Joesy Wales

Pa? Is that you, Pa?

I got the gold, Pa!
by rock-steady
Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my little buddy
Replies: 33
Views: 2636

Re: Lost my little buddy

So sorry to hear that, TedH. As a dog lover myself, I know the pain you are feeling. :cry:

If it is of any help, the pain of your loss will lessen in time. The best thing is to get another puppy.
by rock-steady
Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY Lee Jackson Day
Replies: 6
Views: 705

Re: HAPPY Lee Jackson Day

Happy Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Day!
by rock-steady
Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 383232

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

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by rock-steady
Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 132 year old Winchester 1873 found leaning against tree.
Replies: 22
Views: 2554

Re: 132 year old Winchester 1873 found leaning against tree.

Great story. I remember reading years ago about a hunter in Florida. he climbed a tree to escape some wild hogs and found a rusty Luger pistol with a tree branch growing through the trigger guard.....
by rock-steady
Thu Dec 04, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help finding Lil'Gun powder
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Re: Help finding Lil'Gun powder

I've been looking for some Lil'Gun for a while too. There's two local shops that still carry powder, but no Lil'Gun. I've been making do with W296 or H110. But my most accurate loads in the 22 Hornet are with Lil'Gun. Interestingly, I use Lil'Gun for my best hunting loads in the 357 Maximum and the ...
by rock-steady
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: night riots
Replies: 24
Views: 1960

Re: night riots

It will likely work very well on those pesky zombies.
The only thing worse than getting attacked by zombies...is being attacked by zombies that are on fire. :o
by rock-steady
Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mayday! Blue Tumbler Down!
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Re: Mayday! Blue Tumbler Down!

10-4. THANKS FOR THE HELP.
by rock-steady
Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mayday! Blue Tumbler Down!
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Mayday! Blue Tumbler Down!

My 20 year old Midway #1292 tumbler is not well. In the 20 years I've had it, it has performed flawlessly, sometimes running 6 to 8 hours at a time. Saturday, I put 25 9mm brass and 100 30/30 brass in with some corn cob media and turned it on. The familiar rumble suddenly stopped after a few minutes...
by rock-steady
Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When did THIS start?
Replies: 41
Views: 2526

Re: When did THIS start?

and "back story".....seems like I hear this all the time now. Used to be "history".

For example, a TV commentator will give an individuals "back story" instead of history.

Also, the overuse of "amazing"......

freaks me out, man.
by rock-steady
Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R .357 Magnum Handi-Rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 3615

Re: H&R .357 Magnum Handi-Rifle

I have a H&R Handi in 357. I reamed it to 357 Maximum. I've had good results with the Hornady 180gr XTP and Li'lGun. This is a very fun rifle to play with; from round-ball loads in 38Spl cases to hot 357Max loads for deer hunting. 357 Max brass is hard to find sometimes though. I also have a Han...
by rock-steady
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jay baby brand, knife build
Replies: 31
Views: 2966

Re: jay baby brand, knife build

Great story and one fine blade.

Go Mississippi!
by rock-steady
Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy..*****FIXED IT*****..Unlike Others
Replies: 33
Views: 3569

Re: New Toy..*****FIXED IT*****..Unlike Others

Try using tinfoil to make a cylinder the same size as the soup can. Then fill the tinfoil cylinder with white flour. Lot'sa BOOM! and Smoke!....and somewhat safe.
by rock-steady
Fri May 16, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Victory is Mine. [ALL SHOT UP]
Replies: 30
Views: 3055

Re: Victory is Mine. [110% Levergun Content]

She has a cross bolt safety, so that places her at [edit] serial confirms 1972.
Didn't marlin add the crossbolt safety circa 1983?

A Marlin 39A is a treasure!