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Wow, so glad you escaped unhurt. I had a 2008 Tacoma 4x4 that I bought new and was arguably the best vehicle I ever owned. Summer of 2024 a semi lost a wheel and tire on the interstate which hit me in the driver's door. According to the patrol the tire exploded on impact, blowing all the windows out...

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I reload 9mm's for practice and plinking. Like Stretch, I do not sort by brand and unlike my rifle and magnum reloads, I don't normally trim them either. I do check each round by dropping them in a case gauge to confirm overall length, etc. Super easy to do before dropping them in the ammo box. Any ...

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Very nice! Maybe 20 years ago I picked up a NIB pre 68 Savage 24, complete with the hang tag. It is in 22 LR/20 gauge and is my favorite for rabbit hunting. I've always wondered why these combo guns aren't more popular here in the US? I don't know but I find them super handy, especially for small ga...

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My daughters both disagree. We have had that "discussion" for years now. They contend it is NOT a Christmas story, just one that happens to take place during the Christmas season. I of course totally disagree and have my arguments to back it up. Honestly, this has turned into a good nature...

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Beautiful country. I'm a little envious.

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In my mid 20's I was shooting revolvers with a friend. It was winter and my friend was shooting with his brand new rabbit fur lined leather gloves. While shooting two handed he inadvertently allowed his off-hand thumb to ride a little too forward. When he touched off my 44 the air was instantly fill...

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Same here. The last year or so I have lost a lot of my desire to deer hunt. And I too won't eat any deer that hasn't been tested.

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Here in Missouri we are beginning to see more cases. Actually 2 years ago I had the privilege, so to speak, of taking the first confirmed case of CWD in Barton County MO. This was the first year they'd begun testing in our county. Since then they've had more cases. Not sure about other's experiences...

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I've had cataract surgery done in both eyes, the first about 8-9 years ago and the other 3 years ago. I now have 20/20 or better vision in both eyes but do have to wear readers, which to be honest I had to wear prior to the surgery. I've had no issues and am glad I had it done.

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I'm roughly the same built. 6'-0", 165 lbs. and wear 32x34 Wranglers. When I carry it's normally a single stack 9 using a Crossbreed IWB holster. I usually do so with an untucked shirt, either a polo or dress style, but can carried while wearing a shirt tucked in. While doing so there are only ...

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I really like the 375 Winchester. I traded for a BB94 back in the mid to late 80's, used it for a couple of years and foolishly traded it off for something bigger, better, faster. Can't even recall what I traded for but regretted it years. Fast forward to about 15 years ago and I stumbled upon anoth...

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:36 am Guns and leather:

Love the photo of your Ruger flap holsters. I have one for a 6-1/2" Ruger SS that I probably bought back in the very late 70's... maybe? Great holster that I use to this day. Don't see many of them any more.

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Retired last year after 40 years with the same company. At first it felt strange, like I was playing hooky. I initially worried I would get bored. Was approached by a couple of consulting companies and even interviewed with one. Sadly they really needed someone willing to work 50-60 hour a week, whi...

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I have messed with a Howell conversion cylinder for a Ruger Old Army a bit. It was fun and worked as advertised, but unsure how truly “useful” it is. While a sample size of only one, this one wasn’t finicky. The entire load/unload process probably took about as long using it as loading the original ...

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In my teen years and into college we hunted and ate a lot of squirrels and rabbits. A friend’s dad would take us small game hunting every weekend. We’d often give some of our take to an old widow who lived nearby. She was German and would make squirrel sausage out of them. Now that I am retired I ho...

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I use 23 gr. of IMR4227 in my Winchester 94 and the H110 load in my B 92 Browning. But my knuckle busting Dragoon trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk not so much, I found a good plinker with my cast Lee 429-200 rf and 10 grain of Unique and it is pretty accurate. The 240 XTP and 18 gr. of 2400 is ...

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Angry little devil!
I always wanted to hunt javelinas, especially with a handgun. Still on my list.

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I’ve had a Contender in 22 Hornet for many years. I’ve used it on all sorts of vermin such as squirrels, groundhogs, crows, etc. While I haven’t used it on one, I feel it would prove effective on coyote, within proper range of course With a 40 gr. Sierra SP and H110 mine has proven incredibly accura...

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I read it a couple of years ago. To echo everyone else, it was a very good read.

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Praying for her, and the rest of your family, now.

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Nice! I've always wanted to hunt javelinas with a handgun.

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That is beautiful. You did a great job. Not gonna lie, I'm a little envious.

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Thank you to everyone for the well wishes on my birthday. Spent the evening with my children and their significant others. Overall an excellent day.

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Sweet looking truck and pretty cool it made the calendar!
I learned to drive a standard on my Dad's 1957 3/4 ton Stepside Chevy. 283 V-8 with "3 on the tree." We had it around as a spare vehicle for many years. It looked nowhere near as nice as yours but I sometimes miss that old truck.

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I've always wanted an old flat fender Willys jeep. To have purchased one new in the box, so to speak, would be wild. In college I came close to buying a 1950 or 51 Willys pickup. It needed quite a bit of work but all were things I could fix. I reasoned it would become my hunting/fishing rig. I was a...

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I agree, 250 yards is around my limit on live animals. Have I taken big game further? Yes, but I was extremely picky about the shot and conditions had to be perfect. Those longer range shots have invariably been with my old Model 700 in 270 Winchester that I bought new 44 years ago. That rifle has a...

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I have heard varying opinions regarding how they taste. The wild hog I took made incredible sausage but overall my family was not impressed with the taste. I've always wanted to hunt javelina with a handgun. They're on my list.

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I was fortunate to see Bill Jordan put on a demo when I was a kid. He appeared at our Memorial hall in town and Dad took me to see him. Bill put on a great show, telling stories and doing some incredible shooting with wax bullets if I recall correctly. I recall sitting there memorized. Years later I...

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I bought my son a Crosman Optimus in .177 last year for Christmas. He needed something to eliminate some pesky squirrels around his place. For the price we were both impressed with the accuracy and power. According to him it did the job, killing quickly. I think the price was around $150. Given the ...

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I also have one of those, autographed and all. I was unaware of the inaccuracies, good to know. Not sure what they're worth. I picked mine up years ago for something like $5 or $10 at a gun show.

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I spent this season with my Winchester 94 in 375 Win. Despite seeing a number of deer I ended the season empty handed. My go to load, which has accounted for deer in the past, is 30 gr of Reloder 7 over 265 gr cast Lyman GCFP.

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Wow, definitely looks like a good day! Congratulations.

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Someone sells a "plug" to replace the lock. But the real turn off for me is the beauty of the original lines were ruined when the frame was expanded to allow room for the lock. On the J-Frames the hammer is somewhat hidden by the frame compared to the older models. The newer revolvers are...

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I wore Levi's for probably 30+ years but at some point the fit seemed to change and the price went crazy. Tried several brands before ending up with Wranglers. For me, the 13MWZ Cowboy Cut are closest to what used to be a Levi 505, fit wise, for me. I've been satisfied with them, they seem consisten...

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To echo what others have already stated, I think it would be an excellent buy. I picked up a slick Browning Centennial model 92 about 3 years ago and paid substantially more than $600.

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I have an old FWB 124 in .177 that runs in the 830-850 fps range and kills squirrels and rabbits cleanly. It prefers JSB Exacts at 8.44 gr. In my humble experience, faster velocities gets you flatter trajectories but if the shot is well placed it really doesn't matter.

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I recently had the opportunity to handle a new 1894 Classic in 357. A sample of one I know but looking it over I was favorably impressed. I would still like to have a 357 lever gun. The new 1894 is high on my 'want' list.

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I second the 45 ACP recommendation. It's a lot of fun and if you happen to have an autoloader in matching caliber, so much the better.

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Nice, especially for the price. My dad has a similar looking one only hammerless. As near as we can determine it seems to be a Model 2, Second Model, first variation and manufactured in or around 1896. It is a blackpowder model with a safety lever in the trigger, like a Glock. As a young man I shot ...

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I agree with wvfarrier, it looks a LOT like a Henry. With that said however, I rather like it. For my purposes it checks a lot of boxes, other than caliber. I already have a BL-92 in 44. I would love an all weather levergun in 357 with loading gate loading option, threaded barrel with a peep and a r...

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Back in my early to late 20’s I thought recoil was no big deal. We’d shoot all day long with full house .44 Magnum loads of H-110 and 240 grain bullets. I thought it was fun. Same with .357’s or .45-70’s, I felt they needed to be full house. Looking back I question why? Now days I prefer my 44 loads...

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I've also got an old set of 7x42 JC Penny field glasses from the '70's that are surprisingly good, though they need new eyepiece cups since the originals were eaten by mice when I left them in a hangar. If anyone knows a source for old bino parts I'd appreciate the info. Funny you mention JC Penney...

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Wow, congratulations!

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My late wife had a S&W 380 EZ as "her gun." Dealing with moderate to severe RA, it was one of the few handguns she could operate and shoot comfortably and we tried a number of them. She opted for the model with the safety. Overall hers was a good gun in my opinion, reliable, accurate e...

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I picked up a Browning 92 Centennial in 44 a couple of years ago. It was like new in the box with the original paperwork and manual. I really like it and it’s a lot of fun to shoot. Along with the 92 there was also a Browning 1886 in 45-70, both had been taken in on trade. While tempted I only had e...

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My wife suffered with moderate to severe RA for over 5 years before her death. Diagnosis was difficult at first because she did not show the normal markers. Initially her doctors tried steroids, methotrexate, Humira and Lyrica. All helped to some degree. For a while she even tried CDB oil but accord...

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Thanks everyone. As a friend's father once told me, after a certain age any birthday above ground is a good one. This one qualifies.

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I've had cataracts removed from both eyes, the first at 54. To be honest I was pretty apprehensive at first. I mean heck, they're cutting on my eye. While I thought my vision wasn't that bad before I saw a marked improvement afterwards. Vision is now 20/20, with one eye slightly better. I'd say don'...

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Try page 424 of the "The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions," by John J. Donnelly. If you can't find it let me know and I can at least send you a picture of that page.

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Old No. 7’s story brought a laugh because it reminds me of a similar tale when I was in school. My hunting partner and I decided we were going to learn taxidermy. So one fall day we ventured out with our .410 shotguns and each killed a large red or fox squirrel. Coming back to his house we sat on th...

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