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by Grizz
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Ted Sampley Vis-a-Vis John McCain
Replies: 12
Views: 1780

Never said I liked the man, but he is NOT left of the socialist trash runing against him on the "D" side. Your links and such only prove he is not as good an "R" as we would all like to see in there..... It's your vote. I'd rather everyone voted as opposed to just bloviating abo...
by Grizz
Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Newest Bug Out Gun
Replies: 35
Views: 7186

I have a youth 20ga handi. I painted it black so I could have a black gun too. I like what the slugs do to cans of pop. It's close to a trapdoor load. My brother was great at filling his quail bag with a similar 20. Good choice.
by Grizz
Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Ted Sampley Vis-a-Vis John McCain
Replies: 12
Views: 1780

Just read his voting record and public policy statements. He's left of hillaryclinton and barrackhussein combined . I'm not even convinced he's in his right mind. :shock: I'd be interested to see you prove that one. :wink: You must have seen monkeys fly out of someone's butt this morning :lol: 1. m...
by Grizz
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you smarter than a (1895) 8th Grader?
Replies: 35
Views: 6756

I think this answers Joe's question, how we got here. Folks don't want to believe that the test is real because of how dumbed down we've become. It's the institutional mandatory gov subsidized education industry that's dumbed us down. They did it for the purpose of creating dummies who vote for the ...
by Grizz
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Ted Sampley Vis-a-Vis John McCain
Replies: 12
Views: 1780

McCaine is a scum sucking lying parasite, his military record and POW experience excepted. His military career in no way qualifies him for the office of the President. He flip-flops a magnitude of order worse than johnkerry does. He is deluded and dangerous. Just read his voting record and public po...
by Grizz
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mossberg Leverguns
Replies: 73
Views: 13081

Yeah, bottom line is I'll probably buy one just to support American stuff, if it's actually American made.

If it's too plastic I'll probably pass. I like the 1:10 twist for the 30-30, hope they do a 1:16 44 soon..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning SRC problems?
Replies: 22
Views: 3320

Re: Browning SRC problems?

Any opinions on the browning version of the SRC in 45-70? 22 inch barrel. Standard grade. Have a shot at one for a trade and I can't decide between that one and the 26 inch high grade 1886 I posted earlier. I would should either one. Both currently in unfired condition. Or should I just go with a 1...
by Grizz
Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what front sight for 39a with Wms FP?
Replies: 10
Views: 1923

The factory issue... +1 Mine is a fine bead and I lined up the FP with the barrel sight, it was dead on past 100 yards. I always use a fine bead and don't care for the blade sight with a peep. Different style I guess. I don't care what the bead covers, IT'S THE BULLET, it covers the entrance hole.....
by Grizz
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need .44Mag reloading advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1899

I agree there's no good reason to use spcl cases, it'll just foul the rifle chamber and slightly increase the bullet jump distance to the forcing cone in the revolver. I gave up trying to get a handgun load to perform in the carbine because the difference in twist rates and feeding issues. I use hea...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ice bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 4428

On the Military channel last night was a piece about machine guns, starting with gatlings. When they got to the part about the Thompsons they flatly stated that the bigger bullet, even though it moved slower than the nines, was the better penetrator and man stopper. This was known that long ago. A b...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Old eyes, New Glasses, 25-20 levergun (photos)
Replies: 20
Views: 3245

Nice shooting Kirk So, about the glasses, are they specifically formulated for shooting? Do they help with your binocular vision? That's the part I'm losing. I can no longer superimpose a sharply focused front sight on a sharply focused target. And I have to decide WHICH front sight to use, if you g...
by Grizz
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: right now
Replies: 1
Views: 630

right now

would be a fine time to look at the Cape Spencer web cam to see a day in the life of Cross Sound and Lisianski Inlet. The inlet you can look down into is where Pelican is located. I fished out of there and raised my family in a house we still own but don't live in year 'round. Click on this link: ht...
by Grizz
Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It don't say "336T," just "336" . . .
Replies: 21
Views: 3020

FWiedner wrote:I thought Texans had an 18.5" barrel...?

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Interesting. I'm not sure about that but I think Leverdude is correct, I think the T had the Winchester type finger lever.

I have the same rifle Noah has and it is a very fine lever gun.

Grizz
by Grizz
Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Length of pull is a tad short, but I like how handy it is!
Replies: 9
Views: 1594

I like a lot. Short pull lengths work better for me. I'd like it even better in .35 Rem with a straight grip. I can never figure out how and/or why Marlin brings guns to market and then they disappear. Must not have sold enough of them. Maybe they should have called it the Marlin GH and it might hav...
by Grizz
Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If your smart enough to carry a big bore....
Replies: 9
Views: 2333

Yup, I know a guy who walks with a painful limp because his fast draw technique with the 44 mag was a little off, timing wise.

I'd say the guy who shot his legs got off lucky..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I stumbled upon a 1st year (1932) Winchester 62
Replies: 10
Views: 2028

ditto on NICE !

That's a beauty and I'm glad you found it.
by Grizz
Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 1894 Cowboy at 100 yds.
Replies: 11
Views: 2396

Nice spot to shoot. Love that backstop.

Interesting targets too. It's interesting discovering what a gun likes. Why a gun 'likes' a particular ammo is a mystery that's way above my pay grade..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Carved Up..!
Replies: 42
Views: 6832

I like it. It's symbols from an Alaskan tribe. Grizz Are you sure Grizz? That looks like South American stuff to me...aka Mayan, Aztec or some such other? I need to go back again but I thought that is what it was. Yes, the ad says "Carved by Jim Hale -Tlinget Tribe". I lived around that c...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Carved Up..!
Replies: 42
Views: 6832

I like it. It's symbols from an Alaskan tribe. They decorated their canoe paddles, houses, and furniture the same way. I can see how it would fit perfectly in some households. 'Course, in the good old days [like, before guns] wearing those 'colors' would get you killed by anyone from any other tribe...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peep Sights for Marlin 1894 357 Magnum
Replies: 19
Views: 5368

Williams makes an FP for the Marlin 1894 that doesn't overhang the receiver like Chuck's does. It fits just right and works great. I don't have a picture handy...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Major sacrifices!!!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 4203

You did well there Sir. I can't wait to see which scope she surprises you with..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So........What's Next Best????
Replies: 11
Views: 2216

I don't know about Ubertis. I saw a '73 the other day and the bore was off-center in the octagonal barrel. That's funny right there, I don't care who you are. But funny as it is, I wouldn't touch it even at the 850 offer price.

I know, it's not the revolver. But the '73 put me off the brand, KWIM?
by Grizz
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - FRED AIN'T QUITTIN' YET
Replies: 21
Views: 3612

Fred may pull off the surprise of the century. You know the press hates him and the dems are terrified of him, otherwise they'd be all over his campaign. So, based on that info alone he's the very best candidate that straight, normal, red-blooded Americans can vote for. I think he has a shot because...
by Grizz
Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 50 Alaskan is a real headache!
Replies: 41
Views: 6554

Great story. Reduce the MV to 1450 and keep the hammer out of your skull. Same results on the ballistic end. Plus no recoil to speak of..,
Grizz
by Grizz
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Who is Barack Obama
Replies: 9
Views: 1690

Jeremy- This is an old one full of bs... http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp ...and the guy who swore in using the Koran was a Minnesota congressman named Keith Ellison. Huh, your faith is in something called 'snopes' ? Weird... who is this snopes that I should believe him? Besides, to ...
by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gunsafe reccomendations????
Replies: 38
Views: 6204

What happens if someone walks off with the electronic keypad? Hmmmmmmm......... ?

I'd get the dial one, it's harder to goof up. I think..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-PACKED TO THE HILT/PACKER NEWS
Replies: 3
Views: 993

They're afraid you will fight back when they want to kill you... it's simple really.
by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-PACKED TO THE HILT/PACKER NEWS
Replies: 3
Views: 993

I love it. Basically it's pitifully true. As someone pointed out there is not one dem running with executive experience.

A bunch of losers and half the country is ga-ga over them..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Public threatend by private firearms ownership
Replies: 17
Views: 3386

Are you thinking of Ted Olson, Solicitor General between 2001 and 2004? He would have been the DOJ Attorney arguing before the US Supreme Court in the most important cases. Thanks so much, that's it exactly. Ted Olson. His wife was on the plane that the demon sauds flew into the pentagon.., Let's p...
by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Public threatend by private firearms ownership
Replies: 17
Views: 3386

It was Barbara Olsen's husband. Mr. Olsen. Don't remember his first name. Barbara Olsen died on September 11 in the plane our heros took down... What's his name? Maybe I have the last name wrong too... help me out someone... He stated before the supremes that the 2nd amendment is the right of indivi...
by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 1864 Civil War Sword pix
Replies: 15
Views: 3232

One of my greats survived andersonville. The pain goes both ways. Can't we all just get along?
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by Grizz
Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Public threatend by private firearms ownership
Replies: 17
Views: 3386

It's time to shut down the yellow-house switch board again. I forget where that list of the bitch numbers is, I will post it as soon as I find it. This is especially agregious since it's already been argued by {I forget his name} before the supreme court that the administration regards the 2nd amend...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-online library with free books to download
Replies: 10
Views: 2401

Here's a couple other good ones you might like:

http://www.almanac.com/

http://www.ccel.org/

http://www.biblegateway.com/

http://www.blueletterbible.org/

Kind of a theme going there on those last ones... enjoy..,

Grizz
by Grizz
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - READ WHAT ROBIN WILLIAMS SAID....VERY SURPRISING
Replies: 16
Views: 2759

Whoever wrote the piece above cannot be robinwilliams because we couldn't see eye to eye on anything.., Grizz This is hilarious because, I've been writing my hypothetical political platform: If I were running for President I would commit to making the military pay and benefits identical to the DC po...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideal short rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 6392

I don't think my 16" Win 1894 Ranger Compact gives up anything in the accuracy department, and it is definately handier than my guide gun, and much handier than the 1892 .45 Colt with the 20" barrel. I don't think pistol cartridges gain a lot with barrels that are a lot longer than 16"...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bad experience with .45-70
Replies: 58
Views: 9564

I've never understood why anyone would use hollow point ammo on something they want to eat. I forbade my kids from using hp ammo on game. Fine for destroying varmits you won't eat, or for social occasions where you want shallow massive wounds. But I don't see the application for food. If it's ever t...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Constitutional math
Replies: 21
Views: 3343

The whole system is broken. If we elect 'law makers', why are we surprised when they make laws? And since the vast majority of 'law makers' consider themselves above the law, and are therefore completely corrupt, then why should we be surprised that they will without fail bind larger chains tighter ...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chronographing the right way
Replies: 13
Views: 2596

I think you can use a .22 to benchmark the chrono. It will tell you when the battery is low and it's bleeding off speed. I think.

Grizz
by Grizz
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bad experience with .45-70
Replies: 58
Views: 9564

it's not the gun, it's the bullet. get the right bullet and the gun will put it there. it's not the caliber, it's the wrong bullet. use the right bullet for the job..,
by Grizz
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has more than one 45-70?
Replies: 39
Views: 6007

only four, but trying to catch up..,
by Grizz
Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag
Replies: 66
Views: 13633

I love my stainless guns. I have a stainless redhawk 5.5" 44 mag. I am developing a 405g cast load for my court of last resort. It pairs up with my stainless guide gun which shoots either 425g or 525g cast. I think this is about a perfect combination. I know it's tempting to want to shoot a rev...
by Grizz
Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: traded for a nice 336 Texan wannabe
Replies: 18
Views: 3278

I have that same rifle, in Texas of all places, waiting for me to come on down and perforate hogs. Good choice.
by Grizz
Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So of all the modern new 1892s which one is the best?
Replies: 27
Views: 4781

Looking at the Rossi catalog I see that every 92 they make has a 1:30 twist rate. I'm pretty sure the loads I'd choose would be tumbling out of those barrels. My 325g cast tumbles out of the Marlin 1:38 barrel. Steve, do you know the Browning twist rate? It's probably pretty slow too. What were the ...
by Grizz
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6815

Charles....that was a good one and Ysabel Kid Great joke... ddude You have lost your f'n mind You need a history lesson.... My parents entire family live through that bs in Germany..... and one day when i have a bunch of time to waste i'll give a little history lesson Bush is no Hitler..... but as ...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Close call
Replies: 15
Views: 2958

Jazman

I couldn't agree more. I wish the LEOs would stop those drivers and I wish the penalties were about 10 times a simple speeding ticket.

I don't think a day goes by that I have a safe commute...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-New gun, no lever!
Replies: 22
Views: 3555

That's beeeeeuuuuutiful. Love those rollers. Wish I had mine back.
by Grizz
Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6815

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by Grizz
Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20157

OI
Trick is, we actually have the means to do so and they don't.
Well now you're being willfully ignorant. al qaida has nukes. Apparently the only thing that will convince you is the mushroom clouds. good luck.
by Grizz
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20157

Old Ironsights, So, if I understand you correctly, you must think clinton is a big hero and a highly moral human being because he refused to apprehend binladen when the sudanese offered him up. At least twice. And clinton's position is compounded in your eyes when our guys had him in their sights an...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20157

KILLING ENEMY COMBATANTS IS NOT GENOCIDE. I AM WILLING TO SEE AMERICA'S MORTAL ENEMIES DESTROYED. You throw around the word genocide pretty easily. Were you screaming about it when it was actually happening on clinton's watch? When one tribe of Africans slaughtered another tribe of Africans with mac...