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by Eric M.
Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The recent negativity...
Replies: 47
Views: 7639

I will go for one more post guys just to explain why I feel like I feel. Over the years Leverguns forums have had a lot of OT Posts on politics,of which I have bailed into the battle head first, and with all guns a blazen. Hobie has pretty much kept me in check because of language, and I even think ...
by Eric M.
Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Amigos!
Replies: 78
Views: 12520

I'm out of here also Scott.
Too many personal attacks, and too many arguments around here for me.

Eric
ElyBoy
by Eric M.
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Romney
Replies: 45
Views: 10374

I disagree with Junior on this one, but it seems to me that there is getting to be way too many personal attacks on someone if you don't agree with him. Leverguns used to be a little better than this a while ago. I sure can't call Bruce a good Christian after him saying to Junior that his Grandchild...
by Eric M.
Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20332

Don't get me started on how great your Dakota hunting licenses are Cowboy. :roll: North Dakota has a one week residence only duck season before non-residence people can hunt. Migratory waterfowel are paid for by eveyone partner. They don't belong to just one state. Also out of state people pay full ...
by Eric M.
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20332

If this will get me more realistic hunting licenses from North and South Dakota, I'm with them.
Maybe if the Native Americans ran those States, I would like heading west to hunt a little more than I do now.

Eric
by Eric M.
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My take on gun control laws ...
Replies: 37
Views: 5378

It must be Christmas!!! :roll: :D

I actually agree with you 100% Joe.

Great Post!!!

Just not to be too nice during Christmas, I DO think that Ron Paul is a RETARD, and Huckabee will be our next GREAT President.

Eric
by Eric M.
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokeless .45 Colt loads
Replies: 13
Views: 2879

I picked up a Uberti Cattleman last Aug. and tried a few different powder with 200gr. Cast Bullets. They all were fine, but I liked 5.5gr of Clays very well and Trail Boss is what I settled on. It fills the case much better for more consistant firings, and like AmBraCol says, the pressures are less,...
by Eric M.
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guys? New names?
Replies: 83
Views: 12617

Merry Christmas everyone.

I was ElyBoy, but used my name all of the time. Eric Marleau
So on the new site, I just went with Eric M.
Same guy, same smart butt. :lol:

Eric
by Eric M.
Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you wear ear protection?
Replies: 47
Views: 7296

I can't believe that you are such an easy going guy at the range Joe.
It must be that the smell of gun powder mellows you out like it does me. :) :) :wink: :wink:

Eric
by Eric M.
Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: After 8 years my wife is near the end of her battle...
Replies: 110
Views: 15743

I can't imagine how it is to walk in your shoes partner, but the knowledge that we will all be with Jesus Christ gives me great Peace and Anticipation.

I will Pray for your Wife, You, and your Family in your journey to Christ.

Eric
by Eric M.
Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you wear ear protection?
Replies: 47
Views: 7296

I have always worn ear protection while on the range. However, I never wear plugs while duck hunting, and with all of my duck and goose shooting over the years, and with the years as a driller on drilling rigs, my hearing is terrible. I have to wear a hearing aid at all times. I find that the Walker...
by Eric M.
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8841

I like this board much better Hobie, because of the email notification of responses on posts.
Without this, I tended to forget where I posted. [Old Age]

Thanks for all of the good work Hobie.

Eric :)
by Eric M.
Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8841

I'm so upset that even my mouse finger stuttered on that one.

Oh well, it put me up to just a little less than 50 now.

Eric
by Eric M.
Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8841

Oh BOY!!!
I see that Hobie has me down from over 1000 posts to less than 50.

Shucks. Darn, Fiddlesticks. :cry: :cry: :cry:

Eric :D
by Eric M.
Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8841

Oh BOY!!!
I see that Hobie has me down from over 1000 posts to less than 50.

Shucks. Darn, Fiddlesticks. :cry: :cry: :cry:

Eric :D
by Eric M.
Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8841

Just posting just to see where I am sitting.
All of you guys have a Blessed and Merry Christmas.

Eric Marleau
by Eric M.
Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!
Replies: 44
Views: 7557

A few years ago, our Son had a Baseball Tournament in Clinton Iowa, and we stopped to see the Field of Dreams. While there, we had the pleasure of playing some pick up ball with a half dozen Secret Service Agents who guarded President Bush the day before. We talked for quite some time about Mr. Bush...
by Eric M.
Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Rifle Recommendations?
Replies: 8
Views: 2911

Just purchased a Uberti Cattleman .45 Colt.
Great workmanship and exceptional accuracy for a cowboy gun.
I was just looking at the Uberti 1873's today for my next purchase.

Eric
by Eric M.
Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cherry wood
Replies: 8
Views: 2699

I'm a Journeyman Cabinet Maker and have worked with Cherry quite a bit.

Like what was said, I wouldn't use the Cherry for any type of stocks, but for any nic nacks that you would want to make, cherry wood is beautiful.

Eric
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT** Did Everyone Follow Through?
Replies: 28
Views: 5528

This is the God's Truth Tubby. A couple of weeks ago, I went on ebay to cancel my account. I took one last spin around ebay to see what was for sale, and I ended up bidding and winning a $300.00 Mexican hand made holster and belt for $54.00. It fits my Uberti Cattleman perfectly. Just call me the Wa...
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .348 WCF Questions/Reloading
Replies: 20
Views: 4623

I think that you will find that the standard reload for us guys that have loaded for the .348 over the years is 59.1gr of IMR 4350 using Hornady 200gr Flat Point Bullet.
I have used this load for over 40yrs with great results.

Good luck in finding brass.

Eric
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Anti-gun CA Senator Dianne Feinstein At It Again!
Replies: 15
Views: 3907

The anti gun democrats, in order to get control of Congress, ran a bunch of pro-gun Democrats to get elected, such as Jim Webb. Even Gen. Wes Clark is Pro-Second Amendment. He is a big gun collector. I don't think that the Antis will get anything like this thing through any time soon. [I Hope :evil:...
by Eric M.
Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady LEVERevolution
Replies: 18
Views: 4353

We had had some Hornady Reps. at the Gun Club last month, showing the Levereverlution. The consensus for the guys that shot it was that it was very accurate. Just to be a jerk, I told them that I have my levers for close shooting, and if I need something to shoot farther and flatter, I'll put down m...
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife Sharpening for Dummies
Replies: 33
Views: 8532

I picked up a Chef's Choice Manual Diamond Hone from Gander Mountain a couple of years ago for $20.00. I works great, and gives me very sharp blades. I used to be like you. If I even came close to getting a sharp edge on a knife, I was lucky, and that wasn't very often. The unit from Gander works gr...
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Worst Generals -vs- Brilliant Newpaper Editors
Replies: 32
Views: 6895

Junior, I tend to agree with you. BUT your democratic party would rather kiss the behind of the bad guys instead of kick it. Does this mean that you will vote for Fred Thompson or Rudy??? :D :D Your party Junior is controlled by the Rosie O'Donnell's and the Hollywood liberals. Name one person runni...
by Eric M.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Worst Generals -vs- Brilliant Newpaper Editors
Replies: 32
Views: 6895

Your point was well made RSY.
Bill O'Reilly had some good points on the pin heads that questioned Gen. Petraeus today, and also the far left dems that will get the Republicans control of the Congress and the White House again next year.

Eric
by Eric M.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Worst Generals -vs- Brilliant Newpaper Editors
Replies: 32
Views: 6895

I want us out of Iraq just like you do Junior. I don't want to see one more American Soldier killed for those corrupt ungrateful Iraqi pukes. My problem lies with the liberal pukes in congress, playing politics with a great Soldier and General. Bush's approval ratings are low, but listening to these...
by Eric M.
Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Worst Generals -vs- Brilliant Newpaper Editors
Replies: 32
Views: 6895

Just like I always say--"Stinkin liberals"

Eric
by Eric M.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather Holster Rig Help.
Replies: 9
Views: 3944

I needed a holster for my Uberti Cattleman's 1873 Cowboy that I purchased last week. I went and checked on ebay, and won the auction on a holster last night. If you guys wouldn't mind checking it out--#140152255087-- you can tell me if I got a good deal or not. The holster measures 8 1/2" long,...
by Eric M.
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6163

Thanks Pastordon.

You sure are correct on what you said.
A Great bunch of guys linger in this forum.

God Bless You and your Family,

Eric
by Eric M.
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6163

You guys talk like this, and I'm on a diet.
Thanks for nothing. :evil: :lol:

Eric
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6163

I hang out at the HuntingNut forum and of course Leverguns. The guys and moderators over at HuntingNut have the same Christian Values as the people and moderators on Leverguns. Other forums I tend to stay away from. It's nice to hang my hat at the campfire with a bunch of great people that these two...
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 58
Views: 25555

I'm over here.
I hadn't posted for a while at the old site. Too much trouble.
During the problems though, I made some great friends at HuntingNut forums, and the Firing Line forums.

Eric
by Eric M.
Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Few Marlin Lever pics
Replies: 13
Views: 5252

Nothing quite as pretty as a bunch of levers standing side by side.
I have four of my levers hanging on my gun rack in my reloading room.
Along with all of the knotty pine, they take the room back to the 1940's.
Nice pics Knuck.

Eric
by Eric M.
Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice for .45LC Cowboy Reloads
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Hello gang. Just returned from the range. I had time to load up one box with 7.5gr of Unique. It shot very well, but I see that I can go down to 7.0gr of Unique with no problem Joe. I think that I will give the Red Dot a try at the same time. Boy, shooting that Cowboy Gun is a lot of fun. Again, tha...
by Eric M.
Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice for .45LC Cowboy Reloads
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

I just picked up some Unique powder at Wolf's Den Joe. The guys there told me that they have used it for years. 7.0gr with 200gr lead bullets. I guess that it smokes pretty good. I asked them about black powder and they didn't know. Thanks to your post I will be giving that a try. The more smoke the...
by Eric M.
Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice for .45LC Cowboy Reloads
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Thanks Griff, I never thought of Red Dot. I have a bunch of it on hand because I still use it for my trap loads. I have used it sense 1970. I will give it a try. After I did this post, I found a review of the Trail Boss power by Jeff Quinn. It's pretty interesting. It sure is a different type of pow...
by Eric M.
Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice for .45LC Cowboy Reloads
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Need advice for .45LC Cowboy Reloads

I need some advice from you guys on reloading. The other day, a Uberti Cowboy Millenium followed me home. Actually, Gander Mountain had it in the used guns area for $179.00. The pistol was unfired as much as I could tell, and I looked it over real close. In the morning, I will be going to the Wolf's...
by Eric M.
Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You are all cordially invited
Replies: 15
Views: 5305

Congratulations Doc.
You should be a very proud man.

Eric
by Eric M.
Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dennis posted in his blog that "Junior is going in for
Replies: 12
Views: 4064

Prayers will be said for Junior Hobie.

Eric
by Eric M.
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Nugent: Gun-free zones are recipe for disaster
Replies: 14
Views: 5062

You are right Scott. When I went to school, If you were hit by someone, you were expected to defend yourself. Now days in school, if a kid defends himself, HE is considered as guilty as the person doing the original hit. A kid might even be sent to psych counseling. This generation of kids, not by t...
by Eric M.
Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Nugent: Gun-free zones are recipe for disaster
Replies: 14
Views: 5062

This morning on one of the Country radio stations here, the DJ, who is one of the higher paid in the Twin City area was talking about the Virginia Tech shootings, and had a voice clip of Sarah Brady speaking. I e-mailed the station on this, and just received an e-mail from the owner of the station. ...
by Eric M.
Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Nugent: Gun-free zones are recipe for disaster
Replies: 14
Views: 5062

This morning on one of the Country radio stations here, the DJ, who is one of the higher paid in the Twin City area was talking about the Virginia Tech shootings, and had a voice clip of Sarah Brady speaking. I e-mailed the station on this, and just received an e-mail from the owner of the station. ...
by Eric M.
Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Nugent: Gun-free zones are recipe for disaster
Replies: 14
Views: 5062

Leave it to Uncle Ted to tell it like it is.
Long live Uncle Ted, and our Second Amendment!!!!!

Eric
by Eric M.
Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NO MORE gun/ammo sales on Graybeard. UPDATED and I'M BANNED!
Replies: 36
Views: 11337

Any of you guys want me, old ElyBoy, to sign up on that forum and as a Gun toting Catholic, have some fun over there.
See how far that I can push the old guy until I get tossed off?? :roll: :wink: :twisted:

Eric :twisted: :twisted:
by Eric M.
Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NO MORE gun/ammo sales on Graybeard. UPDATED and I'M BANNED!
Replies: 36
Views: 11337

I have never looked at the GB Forum until I read this post.
The GB says on the Bible section that "Catholic Dogma" is out.
You have to discus the Bible as what the Bible says, but not what a person believes as a Catholic.
The guy has some problems upstairs.

Eric
by Eric M.
Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is shooting grounds for gun control? Poll on ABC
Replies: 3
Views: 2006

The poll has been up all day.
People vote solidly {landslide like} AGAINST any more gun control.
Same results on the CNN poll.
I'm sure that the bleeding hearts feel upset about the polls that they obviously put up on those two websites.

Eric
by Eric M.
Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a New Taurus 1911-OT
Replies: 2
Views: 2060

It's worth the money 86er I went to the range and shot it yesterday. It was snowing with a 20mph wind. I was shooting from inside our Pistol blockhouse to the outside at 20yds. I shot 1 box of 230gr hardball reloads, and 1 box of 185gr Rainier Coated Flat Point reloads. When I wasn't shooting like a...
by Eric M.
Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a New Taurus 1911-OT
Replies: 2
Views: 2060

Just picked up a New Taurus 1911-OT

Purchased a new Taurus 1911 yesterday. Fell in love with it at the gun shop. Can't wait to shoot it when it stops snowing here. I have a bunch of Winchester 230gr fmj loaded up, and I just received 1000 185gr Ranier Flat Point bullets from Midway that I will load up for competition shooting. I'll gi...
by Eric M.
Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Bad News for a Soldier
Replies: 4
Views: 2859

My Nephew let us know on Easter, that his Hummer was hit by fire, and his gunner was knocked unconscious, but luckily recovered. I don't know, but I think that it is time to quit using our soldiers as targets, and either win or get out. Seems to me like I was saying this 40ys ago about Viet Nam. God...