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by Twodot
Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The last penny was minted in Philadelphia today
Replies: 13
Views: 335

Re: The last penny was minted in Philadelphia today

I get a kick out of all these people saying they can't use pennies because they are no longer being minted - they are still legal tender. Until the very last penny is remelted they are currency. How about that 'Half Dime" I have in my sock drawer. Think I can buy anything with it at my local Q...
by Twodot
Sat Oct 25, 2025 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos from the last day of ELK Muzzle Loader Season Section 8 AZ.
Replies: 4
Views: 1842

Re: Photos from the last day of ELK Muzzle Loader Season Section 8 AZ.

nice country and pictures.

you do know there was a BIG bull elk hanging out at he bottom of that 'hole in the ground', don't you? ;)
and he was sayin' "I dare you to come and get me".
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by Twodot
Tue Oct 07, 2025 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 2966

Re: No Elk...Yet

I don't know your location but I see the Bighorns picked up some snow over the week-end.
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by Twodot
Sun Oct 05, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone heard from 6pt-sika?
Replies: 4
Views: 1484

anyone heard from 6pt-sika?

It appears he went missing from here & other forums sometime last May.
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by Twodot
Sun Oct 05, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk...Yet
Replies: 13
Views: 2966

Re: No Elk...Yet

find any yet?
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by Twodot
Mon Sep 15, 2025 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Far Side
Replies: 8
Views: 2931

Re: The Far Side

first rate humor every time
(well, maybe a few groaners)
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by Twodot
Sat Sep 13, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 Lyman HPs
Replies: 20
Views: 6762

Re: 44 Lyman HPs

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:58 am ................ They ought to be devastating on whatever they hit. ...........
Yup, that's what they call it, the Lyman Devastator Hollow Point Pistol Bullet, mould #429640.
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by Twodot
Thu Sep 04, 2025 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, way off topic ! Stream restoration.
Replies: 13
Views: 2630

Re: Way, way off topic ! Stream restoration.

nice looking crick!
I'll bet the funding was easier to get than the permitting ;)
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by Twodot
Thu Sep 04, 2025 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder Coating Question
Replies: 7
Views: 865

Re: Powder Coating Question

there's a fellow on the CastBoolits forum that uses the name Smoke4320 that sells pc powder that I and many others use.
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by Twodot
Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Day is today?
Replies: 16
Views: 5129

Re: What Day is today?

every day is SATURDAY!
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by Twodot
Tue Aug 05, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers
Replies: 17
Views: 2769

Re: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers

slip-in shoes won't last
they're a fad
just like smokeless powder
;)
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by Twodot
Sun Jul 20, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 8
Views: 1529

Re: Fishing

nice looking stretch of river jk! is that National Forest?
learning to "read" the water and knowing when to really pull on the oars takes time to master.
keep it up
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by Twodot
Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolits
Replies: 13
Views: 2540

Re: Cast Boolits

Rockrat, with 500 plus posts you must do more than hang out here
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by Twodot
Thu May 01, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Spring Woods Loafin'
Replies: 16
Views: 8479

Re: Little Spring Woods Loafin'

Nice story.
Nice rifle & revolver, nice Jeep and great red crusher.
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by Twodot
Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LASC Website Down
Replies: 7
Views: 3329

Re: LASC Website Down

by Twodot
Thu Mar 20, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of the environments
Replies: 5
Views: 1584

Re: speaking of the environments

NICE!
( up and down is a lot easier at sea level than at 8 or 9,000 feet :) )
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by Twodot
Tue Mar 18, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LASC Website Down
Replies: 7
Views: 3329

Re: LASC Website Down

I believe I read on another site that it's gone for good :cry:
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by Twodot
Sat Feb 08, 2025 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loaded for Bear
Replies: 15
Views: 9838

Re: Loaded for Bear

Red,
Best of luck on your hunt.
With a guide and what sounds like an experienced partner I'm sure you will do well.



WARNING, thread drift:
I have been hoping to find a nice blond for years! :)
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by Twodot
Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how about a new topic
Replies: 17
Views: 4815

Re: how about a new topic

Crazy Horse wrote: Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:59 am I like books with lots of pictures, so I don't have to read much. Ha
and no big words either :wink:
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by Twodot
Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot in md
Replies: 2
Views: 1074

Re: ot in md

^^^^^ +1
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by Twodot
Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
Replies: 62
Views: 28917

Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..

nice 'burban marlinman93, is that the year with 1 door on the drivers side?
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by Twodot
Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HDNet - John Wayne Movies
Replies: 6
Views: 2051

Re: HDNet - John Wayne Movies

Bronco wrote: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:19 am I remember one where he sang! Rough on the ears but he looked good doing it :mrgreen:
I think it was as "Singing Sandy" in one of his early black & white movies (?)
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by Twodot
Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many .357's is enough?
Replies: 17
Views: 4739

Re: How many .357's is enough?

"Just one more" was the correct answer indeed. :)
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by Twodot
Sun Dec 15, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Oldie from the Sixgunner.Com Archives
Replies: 17
Views: 2933

Re: Another Oldie from the Sixgunner.Com Archives

speaking of The Wayback Machine, this link (if it works) to the old Handloads Online website has some interesting info

https://web.archive.org/web/20160323215 ... loads.com/

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by Twodot
Sat Dec 07, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: December Seventh
Replies: 3
Views: 922

Re: December Seventh

Pearl Harbor.jpg
by Twodot
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Navigation
Replies: 8
Views: 1776

Re: Early Navigation

ouch
:lol:
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by Twodot
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 5339

Re: Billings Gun Show

if ya go on Saturday or Sunday ya can also take in the Pow-Wow ;)

https://www.billingspowwow.com/

just sayin'
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by Twodot
Sat Nov 16, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 5339

Re: Billings Gun Show

vancelw wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:26 pm
Twodot wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:33 pm .
If I make it this year I'll be the one wearing the camo ball cap :D
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And the Carhart jacket?
brown duck Walls :)
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by Twodot
Sat Nov 16, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mule Deer With An Original Buffalo Sharps
Replies: 21
Views: 4114

Re: Mule Deer With An Original Buffalo Sharps

Shrapnel wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:53 pm
I am shooting 265 grain grease groove bullets with exceptional accuracy
for some, seeing is believing
better post that picture of the gopher ;)
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by Twodot
Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billings Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 5339

Re: Billings Gun Show

Always was a pretty god show but I haven't been for 10 or 12 years.
The gal who had the pallets of primers set up by the overhead door was usually my first stop.
After than I didn't have much left to spend on other things.
If I make it this year I'll be the one wearing the camo ball cap :D
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by Twodot
Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today in history -
Replies: 1
Views: 789

Today in history -

October 26, 1881: Shots ring out near a corral in Tombstone It's three hours past high noon on the streets of Tombstone, Arizona Territory, when lawmen 'Doc' Holliday and the Earp Brothers meet the Clanton-McLaury gang and their feud erupts. Thirty seconds later three are dead, three are wounded, an...
by Twodot
Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Like a kid in a candy store.
Replies: 39
Views: 5898

Re: Like a kid in a candy store.

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2024 3:21 pm Now I just need an XR3 grip frame and to put these beautiful mesquite stocks on it.
maybe one of those brassy ones from Ronnie Wells

https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/

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by Twodot
Tue Oct 15, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lucky young hunter
Replies: 7
Views: 2181

Re: Lucky young hunter

Most excellent!
marlinman93 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:24 pm
We had a great meal of bacon wrapped backstraps, but the young hunter missed out as his mom took him home Sunday noon to make sure he didn't miss anymore school! We sent him pictures of our meal and thanked him! ;)
( that's just cruel :) )
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by Twodot
Sat Oct 12, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting guns.
Replies: 53
Views: 15877

Re: Hunting guns.

nice outfit Joe.
45-70?

( are you in Wyoming? )
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by Twodot
Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old 33 WCF still getting it done
Replies: 19
Views: 4739

Re: Old 33 WCF still getting it done

Very good!
I imagine a moose tag is hard to come by in Colorado.
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by Twodot
Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my nicest marlin model 39
Replies: 30
Views: 8925

Re: my nicest marlin model 39

Oh my, that is a nice one!
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by Twodot
Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?
Replies: 20
Views: 4813

Re: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?

Round House Jeans may be another option for you.

https://www.round-house.com/

Made in Oklahoma, U.S.A.
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by Twodot
Fri Sep 20, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet alloy for cast bullets
Replies: 21
Views: 4892

Re: Bullet alloy for cast bullets

I appreciate your replies. It all makes sense now. I am working with the 358429 bullets. They have to be seated a little deeper in order to function in the action. I wonder how much this will effect the pressure in the 357 cases. Of course I don't plan on pushing the max velocity. Any comments on t...
by Twodot
Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 95 in 444 marlin??
Replies: 13
Views: 5119

Re: Rossi 95 in 444 marlin??

per the Rossi site:
"From the moment you chamber a round to the split second before the shot, the R95 in .444 Marlin offers a thrilling experience ............"

I know a 300 grain handload at 2100 ft/sec in my Marlin can be pretty thrilling after after I squeeze the trigger too ;)
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by Twodot
Sun Sep 08, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting guns.
Replies: 53
Views: 15877

Re: Hunting guns.

this Marlin rebored/chambered to .356 Win
2012deer.jpg
and/or
the 444 Marlin
2015_rub_tree.jpg
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by Twodot
Sun Aug 18, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of Muddy Dogs
Replies: 33
Views: 13158

Re: Speaking of Muddy Dogs

not muddy but plenty WET
( there's a Cocker Spaniel in there ;) )
Max July 24.jpg
by Twodot
Wed Jun 19, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: oh my eyes ! My eyes !
Replies: 20
Views: 5334

Re: oh my eyes ! My eyes !

at least they didn't use Torx screws
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by Twodot
Sat May 11, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Street Awareness...
Replies: 14
Views: 3935

Re: Street Awareness...

. Truly the history of civilization has ALWAYS been somewhat like this. In fact in Biblical times you wouldn't travel far from home without a band of trusted co-travelers, and a woman would never go much of any place alone. Since Colt "made all men and women equal", we in the U.S., where ...
by Twodot
Thu May 09, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mothers Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1398

Re: Mothers Day

you are a VERY brave man
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by Twodot
Thu May 09, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eliminating Chronic Wasting Disease - maybe...???
Replies: 5
Views: 1445

Re: Eliminating Chronic Wasting Disease - maybe...???

didn't this whole mess start with deer that escaped from game farms?
and now they want to release 'disease resistant' deer into the wild?
what could possibly go wrong???
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by Twodot
Sat May 04, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Bill, net making
Replies: 6
Views: 1394

Re: For Bill, net making

I'm not Bill, but that looks like nice work!
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by Twodot
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearms News
Replies: 9
Views: 2676

Re: Firearms News

think they will jump on the leveraction rifle bandwagon?
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by Twodot
Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearms News
Replies: 9
Views: 2676

Re: Firearms News

by Twodot
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite.45 Colt bullet to be used interchangeably
Replies: 33
Views: 9851

Re: Favorite.45 Colt bullet to be used interchangeably

Many years ago there was a fellow who started a retirement business casting bullets. He had a pretty good selection of off the shelf stuff. But, he could tailor the hardness of any of those designs to your liking. I actually started buying from him because the quality was there and working and rais...
by Twodot
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage lever gun in .22
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Re: Savage lever gun in .22

more choices are good!
I'd be interested in seeing a better picture of the levergun.
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