Thanks for the links. I had no idea they were still at it. Nothing like the Classic 70's style Rock.
JBowen
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- Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Attn: Deep Purple fans -- New Album Out... "= 1"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 95
- Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Lemonade…
- Replies: 13
- Views: 207
Re: Making Lemonade…
Now you know we are expecting a range report with all three barrels.
Thanks for sharing,
JBowen
Thanks for sharing,
JBowen
- Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Lemonade…
- Replies: 13
- Views: 207
Re: Making Lemonade…
Nice! Is that Kirst cylinder chambered in .45 Colt? Is it Black powder only or can you use mild smokeless loads?
JBowen
JBowen
- Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is riding with style
- Replies: 7
- Views: 301
Re: This is riding with style
I had one of those when I was a kid and one day I ran over a yellow jacket nest and had we had a run-a-way and wrecked. Tore the harness all up.
JBowen
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JBowen
- Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leading with different powders?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 455
Re: Leading with different powders?
Here is a chart from Brian Pearce in Handloader Magazine for Standard Colt loads that may give you some ideas.
JBowen
JBowen
- Mon Jul 22, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leading with different powders?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 455
Re: Leading with different powders?
Scott, I have noticed that the barrel gets hotter faster with the Titegroup using it in 38 Special and 44 Mag and plated bullets. Have not tried it with lead.
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some new skin for the new Colt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 295
Re: Some new skin for the new Colt
Nice!!
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lotta BULL -- 2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 423
Re: Lotta BULL -- 2
Glad you OK, Ollogger! That could have ended badly. We had a Black Limousine bull one time that decided to be overprotective of the herd. I started carrying a big stick when I was feeding and checking them because he would charge at me. I popped him on the nose a few times with the stick and kept hi...
- Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If your a Brian Pearce fan
- Replies: 9
- Views: 925
Re: If your a Brian Pearce fan
I thought he was a young man! :lol: We all were. :D Brian is the first on the left of the front row .... I am in the middle of the front row, in front of Mike Venturino. 1986. 1986-Photo 004.jpg /quote] Now that's a bunch of influencers right there! In 1986 I had (still have it) one Model 94 Winche...
- Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had a special supper tonight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 850
Re: Had a special supper tonight
Nasturiums Planted around your Squash will help keep the bugs at a minimum. I feel really poor if I don't have some seeds in the ground. Used to need some pigs in the pen too! Ed, I will try to remember and plant some of those Nasturtiums and see if it helps and maybe some Marigolds too. Thanks for...
- Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had a special supper tonight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 850
Re: Had a special supper tonight
I stuck six sprouting yellow spuds in the raised bed and have ignored them. Probably ought to check as the heat is killing things. Also have a couple of tomato plants in. Used to do tomatoes, squash, peas, cukes watermelons, beans and corn. Miss it. You very surely earned that dinner! Bill, I had a...
- Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If your a Brian Pearce fan
- Replies: 9
- Views: 925
If your a Brian Pearce fan
I stumbled onto this You Tube video today by Pearce Brothers Gear Guide featuring Brian Pearce. He says he will be reviewing some of his guns on the channel.
Here is a link;
https://youtu.be/u-F2JZaduwQ?si=3GRhNJtniMfgOaIy
JBowen
Here is a link;
https://youtu.be/u-F2JZaduwQ?si=3GRhNJtniMfgOaIy
JBowen
- Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: not a lever but interesting pump
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1269
Re: not a lever but interesting pump
I can't think of the name or model, but is it the one that is both a pump and semiauto? The metal at the bottom of the forearm looks familiar?
Stevens possibly?
JBowen
Stevens possibly?
JBowen
- Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had a special supper tonight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 850
Re: Had a special supper tonight
Squash bugs got to mt zucchini and straight neck yellow squash about three weeks ago. Only got a couple of pickings. Last year I had a bumper crop and had them running out my ears. This year the grasshoppers came in early and has eaten my green beans and onions down and are eating the pea pods on my...
- Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had a special supper tonight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 850
Had a special supper tonight
I came in the house this morning soaking wet from sweating. I had just finished up picking and cleaning the last of the sweet corn out of the garden and told my wife that I was getting too old for this hot weather and was going to quit gardening. She said she didn't believe me because I have been do...
- Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ten Model 71 Winchesters for Sale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 696
Re: Ten Model 71 Winchesters for Sale
Mighty tempting!
JBowen
JBowen
- Sun Jun 09, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mike Venturino
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2382
Re: Mike Venturino
Sad to hear. I have been reading his articles for years and thoroughly enjoyed them as well as learned a lot. Prayers up for Mike, his family and friends.
He will be missed.
JBowen
He will be missed.
JBowen
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taylors and Co. New '73
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2812
- Fri May 17, 2024 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taylors and Co. New '73
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2812
Taylors and Co. New '73
Nice looking short rifle, but the kicker is it is chambered in 9 mm! What do ya think? https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/tc73-rifle-18-9mm-tuned.html?utm_source=Taylor%27s+Firearms+General+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8611bc46b3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_09_29_01_46_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=...
- Sun May 12, 2024 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2923
Re: What Are You Hunting with Your Levergun...
I have been using a different caliber Winchester lever the last few years with good success. 30-30, 7 x30. 45 Colt, 357 magnum, 30-40 Krag, .356 Win, 444 Marlin. This year I taking my .375 Win. I am working up different loads with the 200 grain Sierra. It is top eject, so no scope and my eyes are st...
- Fri May 10, 2024 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: @#!&%# Grrrr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1941
Re: @#!&%# Grrrr
I can relate! I had been looking for my combo wrench/screwdriver that came with my chainsaw all winter. A week or two ago during
a cold spell I pulled out one of my old work coats and low and behold that wrench was in the pocket!
JBowen
a cold spell I pulled out one of my old work coats and low and behold that wrench was in the pocket!
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JBowen
- Fri May 10, 2024 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Street Awareness...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1017
Re: Street Awareness...
Yep, the concrete jungle has some pretty ruthless people in it.
I wonder who was filming this? Clearly it was a person (not a security camera) because it followed him and zoomed in and out. They are not much better than
the perp by not helping in some way?
JBowen
I wonder who was filming this? Clearly it was a person (not a security camera) because it followed him and zoomed in and out. They are not much better than
the perp by not helping in some way?
JBowen
- Wed May 01, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1980, 336, straight stock, 30-30
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1029
Re: Marlin 1980, 336, straight stock, 30-30
Thanks for the information Joe.
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed May 01, 2024 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1980, 336, straight stock, 30-30
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1029
Re: Marlin 1980, 336, straight stock, 30-30
Very nice condition. You don't see those everyday for sure. I am not a Marlin collector and I only have one Marlin that I bought maybe 10 -15 years ago because it was different and at a price I could not pass up. It is a Marlin 336 "Texan Style" 30-30 with the brass saddle ring. I believe ...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1702
Re: Couldn't help it...........New Levergun
Nice find, Bob! We will be looking for the range report.
JBowen
JBowen
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4456
Re: Pitchy (Lenn)
Good to hear from you Pitchy. Best wishes and prayers for you.
JBowen
JBowen
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tang Safety Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1498
Re: Tang Safety Question
Forgive me for asking a question that I am sure has probably been posted many times before. But I have searched and can't find the answer. What year did Winchester/Miroku start putting the tang safety on lever action rifles. And did they appear on all models at the same time? Thank You I can narrow...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking R92
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1656
Re: Thinking R92
Grizz, look at it like this- you need (
) a backup. Remember the old saying, “one is none and two is one”. Now you have a good excuse to buy one.
JBowen
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JBowen
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Guy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2212
Re: New Guy
Welcome aboard, Chaser!
JBowen
JBowen
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dickey Betts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 673
Re: Dickey Betts
I graduated High School in 1979, so I have been a fan of ABB and most of the Southern Rock bands from the 60's, 70's and early 80's.
It is sad that we are losing so many of those great musicians from that era. Thet are sorely missed. God Bless his famly.
JBowen
It is sad that we are losing so many of those great musicians from that era. Thet are sorely missed. God Bless his famly.
JBowen
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-90 Loads for 1886
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2447
Re: 45-90 Loads for 1886
Welcome aboard 1972 Redneck! I can't help you with the 45-90, but somebody on here probably can.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New primers from Arkansas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1941
Re: New primers from Arkansas
I wish they would send some LRM primers to the Western side of Arkansas. I have read a few good reviews about them and nothing negative.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Western Bullet Company
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1547
Re: Western Bullet Company
Glad you got your bullets, Bob. It has been 5 months since I placed my order. I guess there is still hope.
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Shootn
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2612
Re: 30-30 Shootn
I haven’t ruled out the Williams sight. This rifle was drilled and tapped from the factory for it. I have a 30-30 M94 with a Redfield receiver sight and it definitely makes a difference.
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi-auto in 250-3000….made by Ruger…!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 790
Re: Semi-auto in 250-3000….made by Ruger…!
He said he added a cocking handle to the slide. I guess that is how you load the first round.
Ol" Bill sure was a creative man.
JBowen
Ol" Bill sure was a creative man.
JBowen
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Shootn
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2612
Re: 30-30 Shootn
Nice loads and shooting on both. I went yesterday and tried out some new loads for my 375 Winchester BB94. They were not very accurate and/or I can't see the factory sights very good anymore. This one is top eject and I am thinking about getting a Skinner sight or one of Turnbull's Red Dot setups. O...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: shipping parcels - tips
- Replies: 6
- Views: 745
Re: shipping parcels - tips
Thanks, Grizz. Good information.
JBowen
JBowen
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1807
Re: New member
Welcome from Franklin County, Arkansas. Nice buck!. If you are ever up this way, give me a holler!
JBowen
JBowen
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Western Bullet Company
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1547
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Western Bullet Company
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1547
Re: Western Bullet Company
I've ordered a fair amount over time and always received products. What Jim T said above -- It takes a while so be patient. FWIW, Paul Paul, you wouldn't happen to be near Missoula where Western Bullet is located? I have tried emailing and calling many times with no response. After 5 months I am ge...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Before and after
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1169
Re: Before and after
Those look good Bill. Nice upgrade.
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2973
Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Glad you and the family are doing well. I know how your feeling now afterwards and it is starting to sink in what happened.
I went through an F4 in 2011 and I count my blessings everyday that we were not hurt.
Prayers up!
JBowen
I went through an F4 in 2011 and I count my blessings everyday that we were not hurt.
Prayers up!
JBowen
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy from Georgia!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2321
Re: Howdy from Georgia!
Welcome from Arkansas. Glad to have you join us. You'll find something interesting on here most every day.
JBowen
JBowen
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a Marlin 336 Beauty
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1824
Re: Found a Marlin 336 Beauty
Very nice Mossyoak. That one is worth more than a new one in my opinion.
Thanks for sharing,
JBowen
Thanks for sharing,
JBowen
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mod 92 218 Bee RANGE REPORT
- Replies: 8
- Views: 919
Re: Mod 92 218 Bee RANGE REPORT
Looks like your off to a very good start. That will be a good varmint gun. Thanks for sharing.
JBowen
JBowen
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just one Blackhawk
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6522
Re: Just one Blackhawk
I would choose my 50th Anniversary .357 Flat top 4 5/8" from my small collection. But I really need a Flat top .45 like Rube's!
JBowen
JBowen
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2595
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lack of light
- Replies: 4
- Views: 771
Re: Lack of light
I was sitting in my lawn chair watching. I live in the "Path of Totality" and it was a neat experience seeing it get dark enough to see some stars and the street lights come on. Did you notice the drop in temperature? Must have dropped 10-12 degrees. Contrary to all the warnings we did not...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me 1886 help!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1182
Re: New to me 1886 help!
Welcome to the fire! I don't know the answer to your question but, that sure is a nice rifle there.
JBowen
JBowen
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIA M200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1491
Re: RIA M200
Not bad at all. What do you think about the quality of those? If I remember correctly, doesn't RIA import those from another country?
JBowen
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