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by Walt
Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I have an acquaintance who had a SAA that was verified to have belonged to famed NM cowboy/sheriff/magistrate Elfego Baca. The sale of that paid for a three week African safari for himself and his family.
by Walt
Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt
Replies: 23
Views: 446

Re: Elk hunt

Thanks, all. I hope to see him in a few days. I will relay all the congratulations to him. He's in a remote area well away from any cell signal but he texted me a few lines when the signal drifted in. He said it was a 350 yard shot, the elk didn't take even one step but dropped where he stood. The s...
by Walt
Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sagebrush Longshots Video
Replies: 6
Views: 167

Re: Sagebrush Longshots Video

I'm very sorry to hear that, Vall. I have watched years of your participation there and I know you've had some awfully good times as well as good friends there. I know you'll miss them all but maybe there's a chance your group will find another location to shoot. I wish you the best of luck.
by Walt
Sun Oct 06, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sagebrush Longshots Video
Replies: 6
Views: 167

Sagebrush Longshots Video

This is the first video that came up when I clicked on You Tube just now. Super fine shooting, Vall!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Di_xEDv90M
by Walt
Sun Oct 06, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old 33 WCF still getting it done
Replies: 15
Views: 344

Re: Old 33 WCF still getting it done

Thanks, Guide89. Very nice, great hunt, great pictures!
by Walt
Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt
Replies: 23
Views: 446

Re: Elk hunt

I'm glad to see you're back in good old New Mexico, Bill. I wish you the best.

BTW, High Desert Hunter lives in the Las Cruces area.
by Walt
Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I wait until I have 8 or 10 gallons of waste oil, then I take it to a repair shop down the road which has a waste oil heater. They're always happy to get it; they accumulate the oil throughout the warmer months in a 250 gallon storage vat and use it all winter.
by Walt
Sun Oct 06, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt
Replies: 23
Views: 446

Re: Elk hunt

That .300 Win Mag has a muzzle brake. I'll bet his ears are still ringing.
by Walt
Sat Oct 05, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt
Replies: 23
Views: 446

Re: Elk hunt

Levergunner, it's a 300 Win Mag he built on a m700 action firing 215gr Berger Hybrids on top of H1000 powder. That gun will lay them into an MOA all day long.
by Walt
Sat Oct 05, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Nope, I certainly wouldn't advocate closing roads like that; I'll leave those to the youngsters. I'm way past that.
by Walt
Sat Oct 05, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt
Replies: 23
Views: 446

Elk hunt

Our son, Victor; northern New Mexico elk today
by Walt
Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I definitely agree with you, Six. I wouldn't take my truck out on a trail where damage was a probability rather than a possibility. Just stupid, in my opinion. I have watched videos and heard stories about Black Bear Pass in Colorado where people are sick to their stomachs, puking because they're so...
by Walt
Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Taffin
Replies: 13
Views: 413

Re: John Taffin

Thank you, Jim. Great to hear it.
by Walt
Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Columbia Falls, Montana (.327 levergun)
Replies: 20
Views: 685

Re: In Columbia Falls, Montana

My shooting partner bought a Henry Long Ranger in .243 a few years back. It never did shoot well despite our best efforts and he eventually sold it. That's saying a lot because he's a Henry aficionado, even has a Henry levergun in 410.
by Walt
Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 47
Views: 4757

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

I have both and in sickness and in health I will never part with any of them.
by Walt
Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yep, synthetics creep more than petroleum based oils so older engines in particular tend to leak more. I read years ago that GM, wanting to determine whether to recommend synthetics for their products, ran side by side 50K mile tests between conventional oils and synthetics. Then they tore down thei...
by Walt
Wed Oct 02, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Model 1
Replies: 18
Views: 501

Re: S&W Model 1

You certainly had a special relationship with Wind and his sister.. What wonderful memories!
by Walt
Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Truck Noises (made by humans...)
Replies: 7
Views: 320

Re: Truck Noises (made by humans...)

I don't shoot semi-autos often but my loudest groans are probably when I bend over to pick up my brass.
by Walt
Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Beautiful pictures....thanks, Jay!
by Walt
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting guns.
Replies: 46
Views: 2742

Re: Hunting guns.

Looks a mite chilly.
by Walt
Mon Sep 30, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Model 1
Replies: 18
Views: 501

Re: S&W Model 1

What a collector's piece, Vall....very nice!
by Walt
Mon Sep 30, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I have several red dots that I've tried on various guns. I took a Ruger MKIV Competition out last week and was shaking so much there was no way I could hit the gongs I set out. I give up..... I shot a Marlin Guide Gun with a red dot this morning and did very well with it. No more red dots on handgun...
by Walt
Sun Sep 29, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BB m94 feeding issue
Replies: 4
Views: 384

Re: BB m94 feeding issue

Good eye, 4t5!

One is longer than the other because I didn't have an empty .375 case so I ran a .30-30 through the .375 sizer to make a dummy round.
by Walt
Sun Sep 29, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six, the saw is a Jonsered, made in Sweden. I've been very happy with it for the amount I use it. I have it on my quad to clear the logging roads and trails where I ride. The plateaus where I ride have a lot of old Indian ruins on them and sometimes the Indians cut down dozens of trees to block the ...
by Walt
Sun Sep 29, 2024 5:54 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

This is how I keep track of my chain saw.
by Walt
Sat Sep 28, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I always wanted an old style Vaquero that shot to the sights
Replies: 24
Views: 786

Re: I always wanted an old style Vaquero that shot to the sights

In my experience, fixed sight Ruger single actions seldom need windage adjustment. I have a friend who has a handful of Uberti and Pietta single actions that definitely needed windage adjustments so I put them into a barrel vise and turned them slightly. A barrel vise from Midway came with wooden bl...
by Walt
Sat Sep 28, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I don't believe I'll get rid of any of my guns although I've thought about it too. If I told the feds (or whoever) that I sold them, they'd probably be like, "Oh yeah, everybody says that" and start digging up my yard. The value of guns in the future is twofold. One is to protect you when ...
by Walt
Sat Sep 28, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you who like a powerful Rifle and don't mind recoil.
Replies: 12
Views: 773

Re: For you who like a powerful Rifle and don't mind recoil.

The hardest kicking long gun I ever fired was a friend's Mossberg 7 lb 12 ga turkey gun firing 3 1/2" magnum rounds. One shot did it for me....done.
by Walt
Sat Sep 28, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marble Arms Tang Sight on a Winchester 1892
Replies: 4
Views: 293

Re: Marble Arms Tang Sight on a Winchester 1892

I don't think there can be another explanation other than Marble's wants that sight to fit other lever actions as well as the model 92 or maybe the screw spacing is different on the Miroku than other model 92s.

Yes, that is a nice-looking setup.
by Walt
Sat Sep 28, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BB m94 feeding issue
Replies: 4
Views: 384

BB m94 feeding issue

I have two .375" bullet molds, an RCBS 37-250-FN which weighs 268 gr with my mix and an Accurate 38-265L which weighs 262 grains. I finally shot up a box of my reloads from several years ago and had to re-learn my loading technique. When I took my Winchester Big Bore out last week it didn't wan...
by Walt
Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I really think most people are enslaved by their TVs and they believe every word they hear on the "news". "If you can't trust news anchors then who can you trust?" I don't own a TV and never will. When I have time to kill I reload or read a book.
by Walt
Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yeah, I'm surprised that in cities like Detroit and Philly they don't already have tail gunners on beer trucks.....it's coming.
by Walt
Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a .45 Colt Day Today
Replies: 17
Views: 804

Re: It was a .45 Colt Day Today

Very nice, Jim....thanks!
by Walt
Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yep, I'm with you on that. I wouldn't believe them even if they told me they were lying.
by Walt
Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any love for the.30 Carbine?
Replies: 39
Views: 1385

Re: Any love for the.30 Carbine?

When I'm feeling rambunctious I still shoot my .41 mags, .44 mags and 454 Casull but these days those bursts of foolishness are coming less frequently. Like you, when I want to enjoy my time shooting I always return to my good old .44 specials and .45 Colts.
by Walt
Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

I used to drive 2wd Toyota pickups for work and drove about 800 miles per week. I bought my next to last work truck new in 2000 and decided to try for 500K miles. I sold it in 2013 with 501K miles; original engine, trans, clutch, hoses and belts. It had no rust whatsoever but I'll admit it was prett...
by Walt
Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a .45 Colt Day Today
Replies: 17
Views: 804

Re: It was a .45 Colt Day Today

Jim, is that a five-shooter? BTW, nice scrimshaw work!
by Walt
Mon Sep 23, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Secret Service gun...
Replies: 13
Views: 909

Re: Interesting Secret Service gun...

Yeah, I can't imagine Mr Trump would allow Secret Service agents to run across the putting green while he's playing. :D
by Walt
Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yeah, I have a number of gas engines that need to be run or winterized; 2 motorcycles, 2 generators including a 13K watt electric start, 2 ATVs, some weed whackers, a snow blower and a pressure washer, chainsaw, etc. I'm going shooting first thing tomorrow. Taking a Smith 624, a Smith Mountain Gun i...
by Walt
Sun Sep 22, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet alloy for cast bullets
Replies: 21
Views: 1177

Re: Bullet alloy for cast bullets

I used wheel weights exclusively for decades and used to just dump the weights into my furnace and then clean out the dross but I quit that when I must have gotten one or more zinc weights into the mix. The bullets I cast from that mix crumbled in many cases and were generally unusable. I wasted the...
by Walt
Fri Sep 20, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

The number one potion around here is a sip or two of a good tequila.
by Walt
Thu Sep 19, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet alloy for cast bullets
Replies: 21
Views: 1177

Re: Bullet alloy for cast bullets

Johnny, it depends on the velocity you intend to shoot them. Softer bullets seal the bore better at low velocities but as the velocity increases the rifling strips lead from the bullets and it is deposited in the barrel. Higher velocities require harder bullets to avoid leading the barrel. There are...
by Walt
Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: alliant 2400?
Replies: 22
Views: 1480

Re: alliant 2400?

My go-to powder for .357 also. However, H110/296 is still available, AA7, AA9, HS-6, CFE Pistol and Enforcer are all good choicees at the moment.
by Walt
Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder $$
Replies: 16
Views: 1135

Re: Powder $$

Time is getting short....good luck1
by Walt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LOL - “So then I had to get a horse…”
Replies: 9
Views: 780

Re: LOL - “So then I had to get a horse…”

"Leever action"? He's never gonna be a cowboy...
by Walt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

A sure sign of recovery, Jay! Beer and marshmallows....what could be better?!
by Walt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Quite the military coup - using PAGERS...!
Replies: 20
Views: 1506

Re: Quite the military coup - using PAGERS...!

Here's the answer
by Walt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 13627
Views: 1092108

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Jay, I'm sorry to hear about Kristy's accident and injury. That sure puts a damper on things. I wish her a speedy recovery and hope she can laugh about it in another few weeks.
by Walt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: alliant 2400?
Replies: 22
Views: 1480

Re: alliant 2400?

Gunpowders based on nitrocellulose like Alliant and others are being sold under contract to the military and are becoming increasingly unavailable on the commercial market.
by Walt
Wed Sep 18, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 429421 and 2400 powder
Replies: 16
Views: 1254

Re: 429421 and 2400 powder

I still have about 10 pounds of 2400 left which will last me for a while but a couple of very good alternatives are AA9 and Enforcer.