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by Griff
Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Small claims court advice VERDICT PAID!
Replies: 41
Views: 5070

Congrats Quinn. That's great news.
by Griff
Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Received a nice B-Day present yesterday.
Replies: 10
Views: 1287

Whoa! Wait a sec... how's 'bout a 5 shot average for ES and SD? That single round mighta been a fluke! :D
by Griff
Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two individuals close my rifle range!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3693

Phew, I was about to get all worked up!
by Griff
Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- For you Old Salts in the Forum
Replies: 63
Views: 6167

Ji,
Very good. Looks like a quality boat. Makes me miss the big water.
by Griff
Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - on pre-64 Win 94 (flatband)
Replies: 10
Views: 1516

Yep.
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by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Black Chrome"
Replies: 12
Views: 2294

CindyLea wrote:http://www.dmpolish.com/catalog.php?mai ... x&cPath=76
Scroll down and have a look at the black oxide ones..They may be what you are looking for.
CindyLea
Black oxide is a dull finish and doesn't really stand up as well as the black chrome finish.
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Concealed Carry Permit Holders are DOOFUSES
Replies: 15
Views: 2481

I didn't read it as to saying CCW were doofuses, but those that shot at animals without knowing if they hit, hurt, or killed it. Or perhaps I read it wrong. No, I read it the same way. He (or she) took the middle road, I didn't even read it as pro or con on the issue. However, it does raise a valid...
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Black Chrome"
Replies: 12
Views: 2294

Griff why don't you buy the bolts you want and then get them black chromed, shouldn't be a problem with that. What year model is your T600 sure looks good wish my 82 model Mack Cruiseliner was that shiny. Keep it safe buddy from downunder. That's probably what I'll do. It's a '97, 1.4++ million mil...
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I did it!
Replies: 33
Views: 3257

YeeHAW! Congrats on survivin' the grind to the end. Edit : I don't have Gangiro's hula girls, but... http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/dancingalien.gif http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/dancingalien.gif http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/dancingalien.gif http://i35...
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Black Chrome"
Replies: 12
Views: 2294

Hey, Hobie, is there a prize for askin' a question the forum CAN'T answer? :lol:
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Not a lever, but I just had to share.
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Re: OT Not a lever, but I just had to share.

JP_TX wrote:...I think I will buy a lottery ticket on the way home...
THAT sounds like a plan! Congrats on both yer finds!
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win '92 miss fire
Replies: 12
Views: 1499

now I'm beginning to feel like Mighty Mouse! :shock: ... Well, the only things I'll write like I KNOW what I'm talking about are things I've experienced. I learned a new one, as I've only had the protrusion part of the firing pin break on any of mine... and it doesn't fire AT ALL when that breaks! ...
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win '92 miss fire
Replies: 12
Views: 1499

runfiverun wrote:...was gonna write the factory but the warranty was up about 85 years ago. :shock:
Now... THAT was funny! :lol: :lol:
by Griff
Fri May 30, 2008 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GP .45 Colt bullet
Replies: 24
Views: 3127

Eh... how 'bout these: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/_45-250-gr_-RNFP.png .45 (250 gr.) RNFP .452 1,000 $89 "These prices include USPS priority box, flat rate shipment." CB Bullets or these: 250 gr hardcast .452 from Buffalo Brothers Company , # 902 250 Gr RNFP* .452 $50.61...
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Question for the truckers
Replies: 18
Views: 2456

ole pizen slinger wrote:Jeeps,
Those cement trucks are one devil of a lick in a train/truck collision. You definitely know you've hit something.
ole pizen slinger
Gosh, that sounds like the voice of experience... wanna share? :P
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Black Chrome"
Replies: 12
Views: 2294

OT - "Black Chrome"

I have a need for nice, shiney bolts (¼-28x.75") and lock nuts that are BLACK! I think I've seen bolts that are "black chrome" but doin' a search yields some wacky results and not exactly what I'm looking for. I'd really like either Torx™ or phillips "panheads", but hexca...
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win '92 miss fire
Replies: 12
Views: 1499

Malamute wrote:Maybe Nate will show up and throw his thoughts in.
Let's hope. Are you sure the locking lugs were fully dogged? Bolt fully closed?

Have you disassembled it to inspect the bolt interior parts?
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Full Brass 12 ga. shells
Replies: 17
Views: 2032

Re: Dies

HEAD0001 wrote:RCBS makes a set of dies. You can load them in a rifle press, just like you do rifle shells. Tom.
:D :D :D :D :D
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Way off topic, but I need advice
Replies: 47
Views: 6277

PM sent. DON'T WAIT TO SEE DOC ON BP ISSUE! DO THE "DROP BY - I'M REALLY SICK" THING FIRST THING TOMORROW MORNING!
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Question for the truckers
Replies: 18
Views: 2456

One last question. How in the world did they get the tow truck up there and backed up to the stranded truck! It looks like the tow truck's tires are riding on the rails. is that some kind of special tow truck? John I don't think that a "specialized tow truck", but do know the railroads ha...
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Question for the truckers
Replies: 18
Views: 2456

Wondered how long it would be before the new KW pics showed up! NICE. Keep the dirty side down. That is if it has one! There's a couple of issues they have to take care of, but... it's gotten rave reviews from the guys in the shop and quite a few customers. The body shop has been keeping it "o...
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Question for the truckers
Replies: 18
Views: 2456

4-500 horsepower will allow you to climb grades that steep with relative ease, even loaded. But, that particular transition from flat to vertical is rough on suspension components and other parts. There are limitations for entrance and departure angles for such transitions. It appears he exceeded bo...
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - TX Supreme court rules in favor of FLDS
Replies: 122
Views: 14570

How many watched the special on TV the other night on polygamy and the FLDS? It left me even less inclined to "live and let live" for this particular sect. I came away with somewhat biased view of the whole issue of polygamy. In certain cases it may be workable, in other instances it leads...
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday to me and a gift to someone out here
Replies: 23
Views: 2746

Happy Birthday. That's the difference between age and youth! Once you get out of your teens, you dread the added year to your age, but... once you attain maturity and wisdom, YOU'RE DERN PROUD TO HAVE SURVIVED!
by Griff
Thu May 29, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 of Legend still slays large Game (PICS)
Replies: 81
Views: 17792

Nath wrote:Well Griff I never had you down as a Kiwi!
Nath.
Yep, Mom went on a "walk-about" and never went back, (except for short visits). Kinda glad she drug my carcass along! :lol:
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Wildebeest hunt in TX LOWER PRICE
Replies: 14
Views: 1624

Ah, jeez, one of you guys, please take this offer up... QUICK before I break down! :twisted: My wife will kill me! :shock: :!:
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 of Legend still slays large Game (PICS)
Replies: 81
Views: 17792

Welcome to the forum Carlson Highway. My granddad was from Dunedin. Nice to have another Kiwi on board. (I'm from Richmond).
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three Times A Charm..Rossi Finally Shoots!
Replies: 19
Views: 3048

hang in there, as I'm sure as word got around on this problem, they're probably overloaded with returns.
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA 44-40 for 1873 Winchester SRC.
Replies: 13
Views: 1435

A little holster time, and the leather'll be soft and supple, and the bluin' will start disappearin' from that Colt.

Sure is nice lookin'! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "TOY" guns
Replies: 27
Views: 2753

Thanks Hobie, that's the point I was driving toward, and just got a little tired.
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4306

claybob86 wrote:
Griff wrote:... My personal opinon? Read one, you've read them all. But, don't take that as a negative criticism; for you know what to expect.
..I sure don't regret spending the time reading them. :D
And neither have I. And will read any anthologies that come up in the future.
by Griff
Wed May 28, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "TOY" guns
Replies: 27
Views: 2753

I don't know the answer. But... having read of training accidents where officers have shot one another in mock combat... it's not the weapon or training tool, it's the care one uses in its use. We trained in defensive maneuvers against armed assailants using real weapons. However, each such training...
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4306

BTW, my 17 year old said there are three variations: 1) The farmer/rancher about to lose his place. a: the farmerette/rancherette about to lose her place. 2) The "injuns" attacking the town/homestead. 3) The Marshal/Ranger fighting the bad guy. a: the drifter fighting the bad marshall/bul...
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me .45-70s, sort of a range report and questions...
Replies: 8
Views: 909

I'd recommend one of the "bull" style front sight inserts if it is a Lyman 17A. And, tightening up that rear sight, as 20cows said, that alone will really mess up a group.

As for the sling, I'm not familiar enough with them to advise.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4306

I've read them all. Even the anthologies published by his family. My personal opinon? Read one, you've read them all. But, don't take that as a negative criticism; for you know what to expect. Here's my favorite six: Sacketts The Sackett Brand The Lonesome Gods The Daybreakers Mojave Crossing Kiowa ...
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does someone need a Marlin project?
Replies: 8
Views: 1008

.44 Mag? Or a detonation on the carrier. Bad juju for sure.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Someday's even a blind squirrel
Replies: 21
Views: 2023

I HOPE YOUR BRASS WAS CLEAN! :D Looks NEW. Now to load 150 rds of .30-30! Sounds like a good reason to set up the "new to me" Rock Chucker. Also need to try out the 12 gauge dies I have for it. But, may have to leave in a hurry as I'm waiting for a ride back to Joplin and pick up my Pete,...
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Montana man mauled by grizzly, severely injured
Replies: 15
Views: 2952

He's very lucky. Prayers up for his complete recovery.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Someday's even a blind squirrel
Replies: 21
Views: 2023

AmBraCol wrote:So, how shiny WAS that brass that stayed in the tumbler since March 15??? :D
VERY! I remember droppin' in some Brasso, then turning the lights off. Musta forgot the next morning!

YK, that's TEN WEEKS!
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I couldn't do it.
Replies: 18
Views: 1983

Bruce Scott wrote:
Chuck 100 yd wrote:Cool !! Looks like the rear sight is in backwards. No biggie though. :D
I wonder if that was a blunder or an attempt to remedy rear sight blur...
Might have been to clear the front bell on a scope and keep the sight where it could be found. :?:
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ear protection for kids.
Replies: 5
Views: 649

For kids I like the soft foamy thing under a pair of muffs sized to fit properly. I love to see kids at the range and shooting, but... ear and eye protection is a 1st priority before any fun can be had.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RARE and with a lever the original browning 1885
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Wow! I'd suspect it'll more than double where it is now (if the right collector see's it).
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1881 .38-55 range report for J Miller w/PICS
Replies: 10
Views: 1175

Sweet!
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Someday's even a blind squirrel
Replies: 21
Views: 2023

Someday's even a blind squirrel

can find an acorn! When I got home last Wednesday nite, the first thing I did was go check the status of my ammo for the match this past weekend. And, when I went to check on the brass in my tumbler I found out the motor had died. This is the big Dillon model. I groused about all weekend about who (...
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - OY, Britons! Any of you blokes march?
Replies: 12
Views: 1320

The last quip, "Freedom is only for those that have the guts to defend it", pretty much sums it up.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- a Spectre crew comes home.
Replies: 6
Views: 778

Welcome Home.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MORE Spencer Action!
Replies: 16
Views: 1816

Wayne,
Know the shortstroke routine very well. Very cool, I've seen a couple of them at matches... ain't fast, but... style points are in the stratosphere! :D
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Congressional Oversight Committee
Replies: 6
Views: 715

Yep, Congressonal Oversight Committee of One here. Only way a committe can get anything done is if someone leads. I usually, relunctantly, step up and fire off a letter on some issue or two or.... Maybe what we need to a congressional rule that requires the repeal of two laws for every new one they ...
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I need to pick a caliber, not a levergun
Replies: 50
Views: 5928

I gotta agree with OS, rjohns and KirkD; you gotta decide whether to go with the classic or the new... I'm tempermentally inclined to the classics, and the .375 H&H, .404 Jeffery or .416 Rigby would meet your requirements, IMO.
by Griff
Tue May 27, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - McCain just doesn't get it at all, does he?
Replies: 11
Views: 1197

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