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by Iron_Marshal
Sat May 31, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Listen-up, Fans of "The Rifleman"!
Replies: 15
Views: 3768

I just watched an episode of the Rifleman on the Western channel and really like that rifle, but I can't pay $4,900 for one.
by Iron_Marshal
Fri May 30, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "TOY" guns
Replies: 27
Views: 2756

Well, first, I’d like to thank you all for your posts. I am NOT in favor of MORE laws. I am VERY concerned about toy guns resembling real guns. As was previously stated, the reverse is the real danger…REAL guns being dressed up as TOY guns. As depicted in innumerable Westerns, the fastest person...
by Iron_Marshal
Wed May 28, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - White Buffalo
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

That is what I had read as well. Just interested..
by Iron_Marshal
Wed May 28, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "TOY" guns
Replies: 27
Views: 2756

Griff, so far I only have responded to Claybob's post. I will have to re-read your post before I comment on yours. It is late and I am bed-bound...
by Iron_Marshal
Wed May 28, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "TOY" guns
Replies: 27
Views: 2756

Well, I have stayed awake far longer than I should have…and far less that I need to in order to get back on track for my next two mid-shifts. I’m watching old westerns and posting lame opinions. I know that “people can make fake guns look real and real guns look fake,â€
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR? - Everything you wanted in a .50bmg but a Lever...
Replies: 18
Views: 2602

OMG, HOW can this thing be legal? IF it is legal HOW CAN it be SAFE? He welded a (previously) removable front grip from an M-16 onto the thing just to make it look cool. It serves no purpose. Then there is the fact that is must weigh 90 pounds and be six feet long. What a piece of pelosi... IF the s...
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To:
Replies: 10
Views: 1359

"beat" even...
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To:
Replies: 10
Views: 1359

My C, L, N, M, and space bar have no markings on them. Good thing I had an Irish Nun bet the keys into my memory.
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4308

BTW, my 17 year old said there are three variations:

1) The farmer/rancher about to lose his place.

2) The "injuns" attacking the town/homestead.

3) The Marshal/Ranger fighting the bad guy.

I still want to read them anyway. But he is pretty insightful for a kid.
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4308

ABC recommends the following: The Walking Drum, To the Far Blue Mountains, The Daybreakers, Sackett Family. Griff recommends the following: Sacketts, The Sackett Brand, The Lonesome Gods, The Daybreakers, Mojave Crossing, and the, Kiowa Trail. So, looking for common denominators, I guess I’ll read...
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4308

J35nut,

I donate regularly to the library. When I read Stephen King’s “Dark Towerâ€
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - White Buffalo
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

OT - White Buffalo

Getting ready to watch the Charles Bronson movie "White Buffalo." Has anyone seen the Native American legend of the White Buffalo? Just interested.
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Louis L'Amour Novels
Replies: 26
Views: 4308

OT - Louis L'Amour Novels

I just finished reading "The Iron Marshall," by Louis L'Amour, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have not read "Hondo" yet, but I understand it is his best work. Does anyone have a suggestion for future reading? With 120+ novels under his belt it would cost me roughly $500.00 to rea...
by Iron_Marshal
Tue May 27, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "TOY" guns
Replies: 27
Views: 2756

"TOY" guns

I grew up with law enforcement/military relatives and shot BB guns at my friends, even though I knew better. I also shot Roman Candles and Bottle Rockets at my pals. Then Laser Tag was invented and I couldn’t afford it so we continued to shoot BB guns at one another. I remember reading about a “...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu May 22, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- kinda: closet reloading station
Replies: 13
Views: 2455

I have not made this yet, but I have heard of a design where a small table is built/bought. Screw a section of plywood to it that has a square cut out of it at the front edge of the table. (Think of a “Uâ€
by Iron_Marshal
Thu May 22, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have room for one more?
Replies: 25
Views: 3791

Someone welcomed me by saying, "Pull up a stump." So, what kind of leverguns do you have? Learn how to post some pictures or this group will hound you to death until you do. Glad to have you around!
by Iron_Marshal
Thu May 22, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New to me revolver questions
Replies: 22
Views: 2817

jf, I also would not put your newly purchased pistol in a dishwasher. The thought just makes me cringe. I know it may be "fine" but I cannot help but baulk at the idea. I know one officer who put his Sig Sauer (not a stainless finished weapon) in the dishwasher and it had to be sent off to...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu May 22, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Anyone ever used or heard of Duracoat?
Replies: 21
Views: 2834

Ysabel, What kind of a rifle is that? I have a .22 Stevens Model 56C that looks almost identical. The plastic trigger guard and the stock look exactly the same but the bolt and magazine are a little different. My grandfather gave me the rifle and it had acres of cobwebs in the barrel. It is not a ta...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu May 22, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you get flesh off a deer skull?
Replies: 26
Views: 4510

Well, the first time I tried this it was trial and error…mostly error. The end result was great, but I would do it differently now. I first hung the head from an old standing bird feeder in the back yard and tried to let the flies take care of the job. My wife son let me know that blue bottle flie...
by Iron_Marshal
Wed May 21, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Just heros doing a thankless job
Replies: 19
Views: 2137

Sore Loser,

Did you miss the part in your own post where it states, “After the hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Miller said prosecutors were pleased.â€
by Iron_Marshal
Thu May 15, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need Help Identifying an Imported 22 Short Revolver
Replies: 14
Views: 2882

Hagler, You NAILED IT! The stamp of the bird is exact. The second picture is almost exact except the barrel is rusted steel. With no grip it was even harder to identify. I knew I could count on the people at this sight. Rusty, thank you very much for the offer. I would take you up on it but I think ...
by Iron_Marshal
Wed May 14, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need Help Identifying an Imported 22 Short Revolver
Replies: 14
Views: 2882

Rusty, LOL, you have an excellent memory. I am leaning towards purchasing the Lee Loader...the hand loader. I know it is not as convenient, but the ease of portability and the apparent ease of use (except that the manual say it requires a significant amount of force to use) have me pretty much sold ...
by Iron_Marshal
Wed May 14, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need Help Identifying an Imported 22 Short Revolver
Replies: 14
Views: 2882

OT - Need Help Identifying an Imported 22 Short Revolver

I recovered a real piece of junk revolver on the job today. I wouldn't shoot this thing for love nor money. We put it in evidence because a felon was (allegedly) in possession of this "Saturday Night Special." It is labeled "cal 22 short Jones Imports, Columbia S.C.", but I can't...
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – I need one of these…
Replies: 17
Views: 3453

What about something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZZhwk3FGEQ

AWESOME!
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinging Tightly
Replies: 26
Views: 4047

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.

AMEN
by Iron_Marshal
Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

Thak you all! Now I just have to wait for the next paycheck before I decide to order a Lee Loader or go "all in" and get a one stage press. Question...Why don't these things (leverguns) come with an addiction warning? Cigarettes have to come with a warning...Alcohol comes with a warning......
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a dog for my boy
Replies: 65
Views: 8904

I've always wanted an Irish Terrier. They are not large dogs, but their heart and soul is HUGE. The are referred to as Daredevil Dogs and served as messengers during WWI. They are very affectionate and protective towards their owners and are excellent with children. They do not care for other dogs h...
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 5 of 17
Replies: 11
Views: 1892

Eeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!

Just kidding. I carry something like that everyday of my life. I like them, but I wanted to get away from them for awhile so I came here. You won't tell my black guns on me will you?

Nice pics!
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14109

Moody, Seems several more people would prefer Roanoke. would you be able to put the shoot together?
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

So much excellent data and such a minuscule human storage capacity system. In other words, My personal mainframe is about to crash. I'm going to same this thread onto Microsoft word so I can go back over it again...again...again...again....*glitch*... I just got up and THIS is the first thing you gu...
by Iron_Marshal
Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

At the police range we have to post picture targets because we run shoot or don't shoot scenarios. Most of the targets have replacement parts, such as a badge, camera, gun, knife...you get the picture. It teaches the officers to make proper I.D before they pull the trigger. This particular pock-face...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

Kirk, you have stayed with this thread from the beginning. Go to bed friend! (I am currently on a midshift schedule so I am awake as well.) I was thinking about using 2400? (something I read on another thread) A buddy mentioned (forgive me if I slaughter this) HT110? He said the 2400 allowed for dow...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Useless Front Sight Hood
Replies: 17
Views: 2960

Thanks Hobie...

Thanks everyone...

That troublesome piece of spring steel is going into the gun safe.
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14109

Mike, right now you are the only possible "NO" for Wytheville, VA. I am just trying to accommodate the masses. Straight up/down I-81 or up/down I-77 seems to be a fair compromise for the masses. Harrisonburg is 4 hours north of the TN border. Like Ernest, I only get every other weekend off...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Useless Front Sight Hood
Replies: 17
Views: 2960

O.K. ...

So get rid of the hood. Got it.

But, (playing devil's advocate) it came on the rifle. Is it good for ANYTHING?

Besides getting snagged on everything and popping off at inopportune times of course.
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

AJ and RJohns, thank you. I had a good range day...

Even if it was focused mainly on pistol shooting.
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

I just got home from my oldest son's soccer game (It ran late, but they won). Thank you all very much for your advice. So...If I can rehash what I have learned, the .44 Russian will not load reliably and it very possibly will lead the barrel. Doesn't sound like a viable option to me. If I load it on...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

Clubkey, I qualified on the same course they did with my backup weapon, a S&W Model 36, a 5 shot 2" snub barreled revolver. I had to break the action and add one round during most of the course because it was designed to accommodate at least a "six-shooter." I still finished shoot...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

Well, you gave me quite an...ahem..."scientific" diagnosis there Doctor Kirk. :lol: If you are sure that SAFETY is not an issue then I may buy a box to let my son shoot some pop cans. 4" groups at 100 yards? Heck...with open sights and factory load .44 Mag rounds I couldn't hold a 6&q...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

Kirk, If it weren't for the front sight hood and cross bolt safety, you'd look like a 1940's detective. NICE PIC!

Is that a .44? The bore looks about right.
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

Kirk, I am VERY concerned about the gap between the case mouth and the chamber throat causing more than accuracy problems. I am worried it will not make the jump safely. I wasn't sure about the reliable feeding either, but I am more worried about safety. The length difference is noticeable, but I do...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

Kirk, now that you mention it...the "volunteer" sorta looks like you. Just kidding... :P

Blackhawk, I'll look it up, but what is a Sturmgewehr?
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

Clubkey, two of the guys did shoot her. They fell in love and I think they are covetous. Shame on them... :twisted: One of them is a Ruger Blackhawk shooter and he works for me on my shift. He owns a leveraction Winchester in 30-30. The other guy is my best friend and is the lieutenant of the vice/n...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?
Replies: 40
Views: 9451

Can I Use .44 Russian in 1894 Marlin .44 Mag?

I want some low power rounds to allow my eleven-year-old to enjoy my new rifle. I could use .44 special, but the shorter length of the .44 Russians should allow me to load maybe 2 or 3 more rounds...and they are CHEAPER to shoot. I have ordered a Lee Classic Loader and look forward to loading my own...
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Useless Front Sight Hood
Replies: 17
Views: 2960

Useless Front Sight Hood

My new Marlin a a front sight hood. It has snagged on EVERYTHING and has popped off three times. I have never had a rifle with one before and I am about ready to throw it in the trash. Anyone else have trouble with these things?
by Iron_Marshal
Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Head Shot" Pic at the Range
Replies: 18
Views: 3626

"Head Shot" Pic at the Range

Took this pic at the range today. That was ten shots, rapid fire at the seven yard line. That is awfully close, I know, but most gunfights take place at less than that range. I felt the one flier as soon as I pulled the trigger the second shot. The other nine shots formed one ragged hole. I REALLY l...
by Iron_Marshal
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stock Fit - Marlin 1894
Replies: 12
Views: 2357

Any "stockmen" here that care to take on my claim that the "featured" stock in question may break at the point of connection point between metal to wood?
by Iron_Marshal
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WV/VA Levergunners meet
Replies: 116
Views: 14109

OK..so does everyone here that wants a SW VA / WV (and possibly NC) rifle get together think that Wytheville, VA MAY work for them?

I do know some people I can call if this is acceptable. Let me know some times/dates.

Sean
by Iron_Marshal
Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stock Fit - Marlin 1894
Replies: 12
Views: 2357

I love how pretty the stocks are, but I would be concerned about the stock cracking. Look again where the stock meets the rifle at the very front. The "pretty" swirl on the right side of the stock WILL make a weak point in the wood. Can I say it WILL break, no, but it is a cause for concern.
by Iron_Marshal
Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, but valuable: What Goes Around Comes Around
Replies: 22
Views: 3266

Great story! I'm sure happier for having read it today. I got tickled when I read the word Cuttywumpus. I had a photography instructor who referred to taking pictures askew as Cattywumpus and I use the word whenever possible. Thanks for sharing.

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