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by El Mac
Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Original Sharps Range report
Replies: 26
Views: 2296

Very nice! ...and she SHOOTS!
by El Mac
Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh vs. C. Sharps...
Replies: 13
Views: 2018

anybody....anybody....?
by El Mac
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 - Holy COW!
Replies: 4
Views: 735

1886 - Holy COW!

http://www.gunsinternational.com/detail ... ng=cid=744
by El Mac
Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gemmer-Hawken/Sharps
Replies: 10
Views: 2191

I've been studying what I can find out there...I keep hearing how complicated they are, but to me it doesn't look any more complicated than fashioning a foreend with barrel tennons. It is routinely done when building flinters...
by El Mac
Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh vs. C. Sharps...
Replies: 13
Views: 2018

Shiloh vs. C. Sharps...

I apologize boys if this has been discussed. I ran a search and couldn't find it if it has been... I'm curious to know if you Sharps afficianados have a marked preference for one maker vs the other. And if so, why? I'm given to understand one makes their lockwork from barstock and used Badger barrel...
by El Mac
Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gemmer-Hawken/Sharps
Replies: 10
Views: 2191

revorg wrote:El Mac,
There are two Shiloh Gemmers on Guns America...
Not in my price range... but a few nice pictures anyway. :wink:

revorg
Saw that. Thank ye. The one looks pretty nice, the other looks a bit odd as it only has one barrel wedge??
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gemmer-Hawken/Sharps
Replies: 10
Views: 2191

cable,

You mind sending me a pic of the Ped?
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - New prescription for politicians...
Replies: 4
Views: 700

I don't know how I missed this one! It could well be applied to almost every lousy politician that ever took the oath...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gemmer-Hawken/Sharps
Replies: 10
Views: 2191

Ya...$10k is a mite much...certainly there has to be another alternative...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cheap plumb brown
Replies: 28
Views: 3676

Pisgah wrote: ...and, frankly, I am proud of the work.
And well you should be! A 'one of a kind' custom!
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Battle Hymm in school
Replies: 77
Views: 7365

I was brought up singing (in as much as I can sing :roll: ) both the Battle Hymn of the Republic and Dixie. Both songs mean a lot to me. Tom's right, it is all in the perspective. I think we should sing these now with an eye to the current war... We sang both of these songs in the chow hall Duncan)...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Tim Robbins quote
Replies: 22
Views: 3660

JReed wrote:they call us fascists because they are comunists. They can call me what ever they like.

He and his ilk are sheltered dim wits that couldn't find their tail ends with both hands a map and someone to read it for them. They dont get my money at the theaters.
Indeed. They are just simpletons...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Global Warming,better believe it
Replies: 115
Views: 11652

BAGTIC wrote: Personally I feel the world would be better off with at least 50% population reduction, 75% would be even better.
You first! :wink:
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of puppies....Heeeeeres ......... BURKA!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3267

Puppy love!
by El Mac
Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Western Photography
Replies: 10
Views: 1646

Some nice pics in there...
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 30-30 of Legend still slays large Game (PICS)
Replies: 81
Views: 17728

I didn't know that a .30-30 ever stopped killing game?! :?
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gemmer-Hawken/Sharps
Replies: 10
Views: 2191

Gemmer-Hawken/Sharps

Does anyone know of a 'smith that does these conversions?

Thanks...
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which .22 in A Hand Gun
Replies: 47
Views: 6711

Single Six!!!
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Americans Back Ban on Semi-Automatic Guns (Huh?)
Replies: 14
Views: 1889

Old Ironsights wrote:Didn't you know? Only Liberal Politicians and Urbanites are "Americans"... the rest of us are "the tax base".
Tax base yes, and generally viewed as "mouth breathers" and one tooth wonders.... :roll:
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cheap plumb brown
Replies: 28
Views: 3676

Pisgah

That is a beautiful rifle!
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Newt on the war on terrorism
Replies: 13
Views: 1835

Newt could have been a good president if he had held it together....too bad.
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Global Warming,better believe it
Replies: 115
Views: 11652

KirkD wrote:Be a good steward where you can.
We all have to die sometime.
Prepare to meet God.
Enjoy the ride.
Short, sweet and to the point. :)
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cheap plumb brown
Replies: 28
Views: 3676

Pisgah wrote:I just realized this was another opportunity to post another pic of my favorite leveraction project! :D

Receiver, barrel, mag tube browned. Smaller parts nitre blued.
Pisgah, any way you could post some close ups of the gun? From this angle, it all looks blued.
by El Mac
Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have a pair! Lemme show ya.
Replies: 13
Views: 1837

Jaguarundi wrote:Nice :D !The Japanese have very skilled gun engravers.Thanks for posting.
Too bad they can't have any guns to practice on...
by El Mac
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My cheap plumb brown
Replies: 28
Views: 3676

Nicely done! Thanks to you and Pisgah for the tips!
by El Mac
Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Global Warming,better believe it
Replies: 115
Views: 11652

Climate change has happened continuously since the planet was formed. Lacking climate change there would be nothing as it is now. To expect it to be as it is now or as it was 53 years ago when I was born is stupid to a degree I cannot fathom. Now, we hear that since 1998 the climate has been coolin...
by El Mac
Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama...
Replies: 6
Views: 932

I think Obama will be far worse that H. Clinton. By a long shot. And she ain't no prize either.
by El Mac
Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Black Powder Rifle Building
Replies: 23
Views: 2684

http://www.flintlocks.com/

Some of the best in the business. Bar none.
by El Mac
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free advice for the tinfoil hat crowd.
Replies: 26
Views: 4312

Re: Free advice for the tinfoil hat crowd.

You understand, it is worth what you paid for it. :D I get a lot of PMs when the paranoia level gets deep and it is interesting to see how many folks won't say anything about it publicly. But seriously guys, here are a few tips to keep you out of the dark place: 1. If you are smoking, ingesting, in...
by El Mac
Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - SCOTUS, police may search even if arrest invalid
Replies: 38
Views: 4607

BlaineG wrote:
El Mac wrote:Careful now Scott. Don't let logic get in the way of good ranting...
If increasing my knowledge base is ranting, I admit so proudly, Sir. Also, I don't believe logic has anything to do with laws or law enforcment.....
You were never in question Sir.
by El Mac
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - SCOTUS, police may search even if arrest invalid
Replies: 38
Views: 4607

Careful now Scott. Don't let logic get in the way of good ranting...
by El Mac
Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin - Glenfield Model 30 ??
Replies: 11
Views: 2370

They were D&T'ed. At least mine is...I've had it since 1975 and took my first deer with it...one of these days, I'll outfit it with some proper wood....
by El Mac
Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I think we all appreciate a beautiful rifle
Replies: 17
Views: 2344

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Where does one get such a piece??
by El Mac
Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Old Ironsights wrote: Arrest the MEN.
I have no problem with arresting the pedophiles. The sooner the better.
Old Ironsights wrote:Now tell me how/why the Government can force people to submit to paternity testing?
Judges have loads of power.
by El Mac
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Old Ironsights wrote: It would be Apples to Oranges if and only if they had hauled away the MEN (and I might have supported the action), rather than kidnapping the women & children.
Gotta do the DNA testing bro...then come the pedophiles. :wink:
by El Mac
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

"Texas § 22. 011 Sexual assault for anyone to intentionally or knowingly penetrate a person under age 17, other than his spouse. The actor has an affirmative defense if he is not more than three years older than the victim, who is at least age 14. Two to 20 years in prison" And? I believ...
by El Mac
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20 people shot
Replies: 10
Views: 2423

No way. Couldn't have happened in Obamaland. He is supposed to be able to bring the country together. Surely he has already managed that in his own town?!?!
by El Mac
Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Day - '86 & '92 Silhouette
Replies: 12
Views: 1432

OI, what kind of 86 you shooting?
by El Mac
Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper usage of Crescent Butt?
Replies: 25
Views: 4066

I gotta agree with KirkD. Crescent is the way to go if you have the body for it. I love my for shooting plus they just look better to my eye.
by El Mac
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper usage of Crescent Butt?
Replies: 25
Views: 4066

I believe KirkD had a good post showing proper technique. I believe the proper technique to be the upper arm, right about where the arm become the shoulder...or just to the outside of that area.
by El Mac
Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Will a different law be applied to a 19 year old crack dealer that impregnates a 15 year old middle school girl in the "inner city" versus a 34 year old FLDS member that marries and impregnates a 15 year old girl in the FLDS community? Not at all. If the FLDS relocated to Puerto Rico (AoM...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24" Leveractions
Replies: 16
Views: 2855

24"....my favorite! Love the octagon and love the extra weight up front. Gives it some heft. It feels like a rifle ought to feel to me.
by El Mac
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Yep. Proof that you are more worried about Pregnant White Girls and their Ebil Church than Pregnant Blak Girls and their crappy, US Goventment Sponsored life... :roll: Nah. I'm not worried at all. I was just explaining the difference between apples and oranges OI. Kinda like explaining how 1 + 1 = ...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

I musta missed it. All I read were rationalizations, not reasons its different for kids in one place to have babies but not in others. Reproduced here for ye: A cult keeps women and children for their own personal use to include sexual slavery. Understand? Here, the victims have no choice in the ma...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

I took an Oath to Protect and Defend the CONSTITUTION - not a State Law, not a Church Rule, not even, necessairly, "the children". You aren't the only one. I haven't yet seen anything unconstitutional. A sworn warrant, approved by a judge, executed professionally and not a shot fired. Har...
by El Mac
Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

JohnnyReb wrote:Hey Mac... did I explain our position well enough? :D
For a defense lawyer, it was about what I expected. :wink:
by El Mac
Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

As has been mentioned, theres underage preganancies everywhere & most are rewarded state funding not persecuted as is the case here. I can take you to projects in South Norwalk where better than half the underage girls if not already with children or pregnant are having sex on a regular basis. ...
by El Mac
Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Old Ironsights wrote: It disturbs their self righteousness. :roll:
:)

My my OI. We cross? :wink:
by El Mac
Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Um... They look pretty White, Anglo Saxon & Protestant (look it up) to me... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant Other groups, such as the Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses, reject Protestantism as a deviation from true Christianity, while perceiving themselves to be restorationists http://en...
by El Mac
Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - looks like FLDS "victim" was a hoax
Replies: 131
Views: 12947

Old Ironsights wrote: These are just WASP Cult Weirdos...
There is NOTHING WASP about these fruits.
Old Ironsights wrote: Fry em inn the court of Public Opinion before ANY truth comes out. :roll:
Kinda like you fry the State of Texas. :roll:

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