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- Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another vote for TERRY
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7605
Re: Another vote for TERRY
I won't comment on the man, but this is a Discussion board, is it not? What else is it for if not asking questions. I have studied and read many of books on firearms and what not, but I might still ask a basic question on occasion, does that make me lazy??
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Freezing meat without 'freezer burn'
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2417
Re: Freezing meat without 'freezer burn'
Plastic should not be nessacery if properly wrapped in freezer paper. One thing I learned a long time ago is to be sure the meat package is no were near any ice build up or metal tubes or racks in the freezer I line the metal shelves with cardboard and cover the refrigeration tubes with cardboard, t...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Intro: New $389 Model 51 Auto Pistol
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3597
Re: Remington Intro: New $389 Model 51 Auto Pistol
Is that a mag release button where your trigger finger goes ![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
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- Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3D Guns: What Say You?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 780
Re: 3D Guns: What Say You?
As somebody who works with xray technology on a regular basis(ahem), I can't say I'm too worried about "undetectable" weapons. The closest analogy would be that of a Nerf gun-- difficult to see fully assembled and impossible to find disassembled. Ammunition, however, is made of lead, bras...
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 rimfire at Cheaper Than Dirt
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3334
Re: 22 rimfire at Cheaper Than Dirt
Bi-mart had 525 packs of Remingtons on the shelf yesterday for $18.00. While about double what it was a few years ago its still reasonable when you can find it. I can't believe anyone is paying those super inflated prices.
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 LR ammo for trade
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1960
Re: .22 LR ammo for trade
[ I seriously am afraid I will see a full blown depression before I die...not looking forward to it. Need to get my mom to show me how to can again. What little I know I've forgotten. I bet it would be hard to scrounge up many canning supplies nowadays even in this farming community. Wait...I'm not...
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is this???
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3972
Re: What is this???
This was very cool I appreciated seeing it also. Thanks
I would have to assume this was an employee built project.
Certainly It was never sold with no serial number.
I would have to assume this was an employee built project.
Certainly It was never sold with no serial number.
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rain gear for elk hunt
- Replies: 8
- Views: 686
Re: rain gear for elk hunt
Well it would be my opinion growing up on the NW Coast, that breathable and rain proof do not go together. Gortex and all those majic fabrics are ok for a light mist, but will never be waterproof. If you want to stay dry you must use a /polyurethane/vinel/or some sort of an actual rubber material fo...
- Sat Sep 07, 2013 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blaine and Brad
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1203
Re: Blaine and Brad
No just a shot in the dark. I see Wheatland and just wonder what became of him. Thanks anyhow.
- Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Allagash trip
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1122
Re: Allagash trip
Fantastic.
I have got to get to maine one of these days.
I have got to get to maine one of these days.
- Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blaine and Brad
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1203
Re: Blaine and Brad
Looks like fun.
Ms Boots or Ollogger
Probably the wrong place to ask, but have you heard the name Guy Johnson. He came from Wheatland. I went to school with him in Laramie in 95-96. He'd be probably 37 or so now. Just curious.
Ms Boots or Ollogger
Probably the wrong place to ask, but have you heard the name Guy Johnson. He came from Wheatland. I went to school with him in Laramie in 95-96. He'd be probably 37 or so now. Just curious.
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blaines visit, just the beginning
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1819
Re: Blaines visit, just the beginning
Dang, ol Blaine's a charmer aint he.
- Sat Aug 24, 2013 10:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carry holster attachment preference..................
- Replies: 32
- Views: 24693
Re: Carry holster attachment preference..................
You gotta start some where I guess, but I think our advise is not going to do you much good. Your going to end up with sack full of holsters before you find the one or few you really like. I don't see much way around it. That said here is my choices for my main carry pieces. The kimber rides in a Bi...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Elk Ammo Question
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8298
Re: 30-30 Elk Ammo Question
I vote for the 170gr. Coreloct.
Premium bullets are not necessary at the modest 30-30 velocity. The coreloct will do the job well.
And I do not trust the gummy bullets.
Premium bullets are not necessary at the modest 30-30 velocity. The coreloct will do the job well.
And I do not trust the gummy bullets.
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any LEOs want to share lever action patrol carry stories?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1984
Re: Any LEOs want to share lever action patrol carry stories
Its fiction, but if you want to read a good story check out Pat McManus's Newer Bo Tully Novels, its good stuff. Bo Tully plays the sheriff of Blight Co. Idaho, and his old man Pap used to be the sheriff. Pap packs around a 94 30-30 that he used in his sheriffing days, and he makes sure he is involv...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Udy.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 261
Re: Happy Birthday Udy.
Clever Griff
Thanks Fellers
Thanks Fellers
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Iron Cleaning Tip
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1047
Re: Cast Iron Cleaning Tip
One of two new pieces I have is a Lodge 10" round griddle. I never liked it because it had the ridges on the cooking surface, left over from the manufacturing. It was packed away for years. I got it out a couple of years ago and smoothed it up with a disc sander. That was a mess, but the resul...
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shop & workspace project
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3336
Re: Shop & workspace project
Well you can call me jealous!
Very nice reloading room. I really want to make one like that.
Very nice reloading room. I really want to make one like that.
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever-action Tokarev
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9601
Re: Lever-action Tokarev
Wow that is very cool. I too am very interested in the velocity in the rifle. If I remember right I ran my buddys cz tok through the crony a few years back and I am thinking it was running around 1600. It is a hot little round. With a good bullet it could be a decent small game rifle. I am liking it...
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spotting Scopes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1516
Re: Spotting Scopes
I am sure more expensive is better, but I have been happy with this Redfield 20x60 spotter for $200. Used it to easily see .243 holes at 200 yards last weekend with no problem. For the price I think its fantastic.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/redfield-ra ... e-kit.html
http://www.opticsplanet.com/redfield-ra ... e-kit.html
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a store with a bunch of ammunition at a good price.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 884
Re: Found a store with a bunch of ammunition at a good price
Was surprised to day. Stopped by Bi-Mart for other stuff, but noticed a stash of CCI Mini-Mags on the shelf. I bought a few 100 round sleeves for $6.49 apiece. As I recall that was about the normal price a year ago when not on sale. Still haven't seen any bulk packs.
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I picked up a couple of items y'all might like to see.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1567
Re: I picked up a couple of items y'all might like to see.
oldtradingpost.com has some for sale and so does Ebay. The mexican or sterling silver and gold are pricy. The less expensive ones are made of nickel, german silver, or alpaca. I'm not sure when the first ones were made but probably around right after the turn of the century. Most were made in Mexic...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Biltong knife
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2892
Re: Biltong knife
Like slicing carrots into the stew with a pairing knife aginst your thumb? I guess I can see that. They make a special knife for the purpose of cutting meat sticks?
I guess I get it now, but its odd.
I guess I get it now, but its odd.
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I picked up a couple of items y'all might like to see.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1567
Re: I picked up a couple of items y'all might like to see.
rangerider7 Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Do you know where they came from? How long did they make them, and are they all by the same person/manufacture, or multipul? I never seen another set before and was glad to see the post. I wouldn't mind finding a pair of stocks like yours either, I g...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Biltong knife
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2892
Re: Biltong knife
OK, I am a sucker for knifes as much as firearms. That one is cool especially as a gift. But I am struggling to figure how it functions, short of trying to rip some ones belly open with a yank upwards to let there innerds fall out on the floor. How is this used, I don't get it?
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I picked up a couple of items y'all might like to see.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1567
Re: I picked up a couple of items y'all might like to see.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/rangerider72/DCP_8931_edited-2_zps08d98b96.jpg New grips for my barbecue gun. They are about 60 years old and made of sterling and 14 carat gold. That is an Aztec emperor and Aztec Calendar in gold. There is an interesting story behind both but I will leave it...
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3646
Re: Howdy
Boy that is a fine collection. I really want to add a '73 or a '76 to mine. Man are they pricey.
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Couple of 39 Mounties
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1082
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: another sawblade job
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1247
Re: another sawblade job
thanks for the comments guys. hoping someone else will catch the wave, like Sigmar nice job ! i have some old worn out forrest blades laying around, may give this a try thanks. it's not too hard. if you use a cutoff wheel on an angle grinder it will go pretty fast. I drilled close spaced holes and ...
- Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beargirl strikes again: bear, beargirl, and beowulf EBR
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2283
Re: Beargirl strikes again: bear, beargirl, and beowulf EBR
That is very cool!
- Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The RV: Step #1
- Replies: 58
- Views: 4505
Re: The RV: Step #1
Maybe you could have Bret Michaels pimp your RV.
Have you seen that show
http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/w ... t-michaels
Have you seen that show
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http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/w ... t-michaels
- Tue May 21, 2013 7:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd Like Your Opinions On An RV, Please
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5462
Re: I'd Like Your Opinions On An RV, Please
I've been thinking about getting one of these pop up campers for my Tacoma.
Pretty low profile can still tow a trailer/boat. And manuver around in the woods with out ripping it to pices on trees and such.
http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/index.p ... short-bed/
Pretty low profile can still tow a trailer/boat. And manuver around in the woods with out ripping it to pices on trees and such.
http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/index.p ... short-bed/
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LCP Improvement 3
- Replies: 2
- Views: 525
Re: LCP Improvement 3
I would like to try that trigger also, but I don't think the one it came with is bad, its not a target gun.
The only inprovement I made was the magguts swap, so I can hold 7+1 in the factory mag now. Its kinda spendy, but I think its worth the extra shot. http://magguts.com/
The only inprovement I made was the magguts swap, so I can hold 7+1 in the factory mag now. Its kinda spendy, but I think its worth the extra shot. http://magguts.com/
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought 2,000 rnds of CCI Shorts...better than nothing... :)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2948
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Museum of Flight
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2044
Re: Museum of Flight
Griz,z If you've the time to kill, make a trip up the gorge to Hood river, and visit the WAAAM museum. Link: http://www.waaamuseum.org/ Every car, bike, or plane they have are in operable condition. Every second saturday of the month they drag the stuff out of the hangers and fly and drive them aro...
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Someone's betting ammo demand won't crater anytime soon...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3108
Re: Someone's betting ammo demand won't crater anytime soon.
I can't believe how many people are defending Remington rimfire. It is the only rimfire that has consitantly been stuff for as long as I can remember. I will not buy it any more. Every few years in the past I would buy a brick and then swear at it the whole time I am trying to burn it up.
- Sat May 18, 2013 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Museum of Flight
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2044
Re: Museum of Flight
Griz,z If you've the time to kill, make a trip up the gorge to Hood river, and visit the WAAAM museum. Link: http://www.waaamuseum.org/ Every car, bike, or plane they have are in operable condition. Every second saturday of the month they drag the stuff out of the hangers and fly and drive them arou...
- Sun May 12, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Someone's betting ammo demand won't crater anytime soon...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3108
Re: Someone's betting ammo demand won't crater anytime soon.
I was listening to Guntalk with Tom Gresham last week when they did their show from the NRA convention. A spokesman from S&W said that over 1/3 of all their gun sales are made to first time gun buyers. If all the other gunmakers have sales that reflect that trend all the ammo makers need to up ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm surprised nobody has just showed up at the plant...
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3986
Re: I'm surprised nobody has just showed up at the plant...
I think the stores should go to one box a day till the profiteers give up, obviously 3 boxes per visit isn't working to let everyone have a fair shot at ammo. I don't mind you thinking that. I just hope you don't look for the government to step in and regulate the stores to do it. I posted this her...
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are these useful? .22 Derringer
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2413
Re: Are these useful? .22 Derringer
Great for shooting yourself in the hand with.... I (no BS) have known four people who've done so with derringers of that type. Including knowledgeable shooters, not idiots (50%). The day I spent an hour messing with it and doing reload drills, I was not very comfortable with the entire process. I'd...
- Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: firestarter
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1263
Re: firestarter
I guess SS beat me to it, but growing up in the wet Oregon Coast Range I gave up on gizmos.
![Image](http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/udy450m/imagesCAL8JYQN_zps6f0dc696.jpg)
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- Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: water filtering
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1668
Re: water filtering
I just recently picked up a life straw. What do you guys think of this thing? http://www.amazon.com/Vestergaard-Frandsen-LifeStraw-Personal-Water-Filter/dp/B006QF3TW4 Removes a minimum of 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria per manufacturer.(>LOG 6 reduction) LifeStraw® offers easy access to clean and s...
- Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some range days are disappointing - 22 Hornet this time
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2425
Re: Some range days are disappointing - 22 Hornet this time
I share your frustration. I have had a ruger 77 .22hornet for about 15 years now. I haven't played with it for a while, because every time I do I get frustrated with it. I have heard good things about the cz rifles, but I can't find one to look at. Wish I could test one, particurly the one I would b...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photobucket is a disaster
- Replies: 81
- Views: 4057
Re: Photobucket is a disaster
I guess I don't get all the complaints? No one likes change, but I find it quite the opisite as the most of you. I like the fact that all the pictures are there in one spot to scroll through instantly. I just click on that little gear think on the picture and it pops up the imiage link to copy. The ...
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Do You Think? (Some Sharps Porn)
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1918
Re: What Do You Think? (Some Sharps Porn)
Cool, I'll bring the new modle 71 Winchester
- Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Do You Think? (Some Sharps Porn)
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1918
Re: What Do You Think? (Some Sharps Porn)
Thats a pretty rifle Blaine. Can I shoot it?
Ya picked a good one too being a one shooter and all, should be able to keep it for a few more years, unless they make the capacity limmit zero.![Evil or Very Mad :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
Ya picked a good one too being a one shooter and all, should be able to keep it for a few more years, unless they make the capacity limmit zero.
![Evil or Very Mad :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Q test ............
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1318
Re: I Q test ............
#1Go back in the house and stoke the fire.
#2Take a nap
#2Take a nap
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pictures of some toys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1340
Re: Pictures of some toys.
Thanks, I will buy the Lyman manual and check it out.
I was hoping to run mine around 800-900. Should penetrate for ever and be pleasant to shoot I think.
I was hoping to run mine around 800-900. Should penetrate for ever and be pleasant to shoot I think.
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pictures of some toys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1340
Re: Pictures of some toys.
Its a fine looking bullet. If I casted I would be interested in the mold. Maybe some day. Would you mind sharing load data you use for it (assuming its for 44mag.) I bought a bunch of Jae-bok youngs 330gr. bullets some years ago, that I haven't gotten around to loading yet, but I don't find much dat...
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pictures of some toys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1340
Re: Pictures of some toys.
How many grains is the .44 with the gascheck?