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by Gobblerforge
Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT wanting to build a gunroom/closet/safe
Replies: 25
Views: 2081

Re: OT wanting to build a gunroom/closet/safe

Hey there HR. Interesting ideas on the safe. I like the panel idea about glueing multiple wired concrete backer board. Sounds strong and fireproof. Anything made from wood will burn and can be accessed with a simple saw. Perhaps a layer of expanded metal glued in. With todays construction adhesives,...
by Gobblerforge
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just got my Rolling Block back
Replies: 12
Views: 873

Re: Just got my Rolling Block back

Could make it shoot better. Less muzzle rise.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great hunters are always Aware of their surroundings...
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Re: Great hunters are always Aware of their surroundings...

This is exactly why we are taught as beginners to "Know your target, and beyond." Hunters get so fixed on the target animal that, in all the excitement, they forget to look beyond. Other hunters, houses or livestock can be just beyond.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Guitars .... and hillbilly music.
Replies: 52
Views: 3211

Re: OT Guitars .... and hillbilly music.

I do enjoy picking up the guitar every now and then but I don't play well. I like rock and bluegrass but I don't do country.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Purpose of a Crowned Barrel
Replies: 20
Views: 1128

Re: Purpose of a Crowned Barrel

The crown on a barrel is not the same as the muzzle. The crown is the part of the muzzle from the bottom of the grooves to the top of the lands at the muzzle end. Most round barrels have a radius muzzle and most octagon barrels have a flat muzzle but all have a crown. On most round barrels with radi...
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I'm back!
Replies: 20
Views: 870

Re: OT - I'm back!

Wow. I'm 20 minutes away, by Tappan lake. Next time your in town your invited over. Bring the gang and the rifles too. The range is always open.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I'm back!
Replies: 20
Views: 870

Re: OT - I'm back!

Welcome back, Kid. I thought it was quiet. :wink:
Where abouts, here in Ohio, were you?
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-40 and AA#5
Replies: 1
Views: 300

Re: 38-40 and AA#5

From those of us that love the 38WCF, thanks. I don't use that powder, but it's good information to store.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Quoting others in threads, a request
Replies: 26
Views: 2023

Re: OT: Quoting others in threads, a request

I give up. I ask a reasonable favor not only for myself, but for others and all I get is a load of manure. I'll quit wasting my time. Joe I hear you loud and clear and from those of us with dial up, thank you. Courtesy is definitely thin. It would do you city folk some good to remember that some of...
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does the "35" mean in 25-35 Winchester ?
Replies: 24
Views: 5956

Re: What does the "35" mean in 25-35 Winchester ?

I think you will find all the "dash" cartridges used the same meanings except one. The first number is as you said, calibre, the second is black powder in grains and if you have a third number as in 45-70-405 it is, cal - powder - bullet in grains. The one oddball cartridge is the 38-40 w...
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unique, Unique
Replies: 61
Views: 6055

Re: Unique, Unique

GoatGuy wrote:10mm - not mentioned.
He said 38-40. Your covered. :wink:
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help w/front bead height
Replies: 12
Views: 723

Re: Need help w/front bead height

They lose me on the math as soon as they start using letters instead of numbers. :?
English is down the hall. :wink:
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a gun accident today - darn!
Replies: 52
Views: 4193

Re: Had a gun accident today - darn!

That'll make you twitch a little.
Were ALL previously shot rounds accounted for as good hit rounds on paper?
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry goes hog hunting .....
Replies: 15
Views: 1171

Re: Henry goes hog hunting .....

That there's how it's done boys.
Nice job 86er.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - In Keeping w/Joe's Rules:
Replies: 19
Views: 1418

Re: OT - In Keeping w/Joe's Rules:

I feel for you partner. If it means not getting cancer, I'd be happy to mow the rest of my life. No problem. Since works been down to nothing for the last two years, my wife hasn't touched a piece of firewood or a blade of grass. I gotta do something with my time and I like work. Makes me feel good....
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Gun Silhouette Nationals
Replies: 13
Views: 771

Re: Lever Gun Silhouette Nationals

Don't know anything about it. Do you have a link? Bring back pictures. :)
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went hunting with the 38-40
Replies: 12
Views: 1485

Re: Went hunting with the 38-40

w30wcf. Nice cartridge box. I have a few myself. New is expensive so reloading is the only choice. Personally I prefer to reload. I'll keep your load recommendations in case I have issues with my IMR4227. I haven't had the gun very long and haven't done much shooting with it. Kim. Thanks and anytime...
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went hunting with the 38-40
Replies: 12
Views: 1485

Re: Went hunting with the 38-40

I can see the fun of trying ricochet shots. But I have to do it on targets. On a live critter I prefer to harvest quickly and certainly as in that I feel I owe that to the game. I've worked my whole life trying to perfect it. However. I have played with various methods of ricochets and wounding shot...
by Gobblerforge
Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went hunting with the 38-40
Replies: 12
Views: 1485

Went hunting with the 38-40

The other day I got the urge go shoot something. The weather had been hot for days but that day a cooler breeze blew. All the chores were done for the day and my time was free so it was all about me. So I picked up the 1892 Winchester in 38wcf and went to the neighbor's down the road. Now I'm loaded...
by Gobblerforge
Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-the answer to the question of the ages
Replies: 20
Views: 1076

Re: OT-the answer to the question of the ages

So why are light switches marked 'ON and OFF"? I mean.............................can't you tell?
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little OT - Metal Browning ?
Replies: 28
Views: 1500

Re: A Little OT - Metal Browning ?

[quote="Heck, it's even easier than that... just let me run my hand over it once and set it in the safe for a week... :?[/quote]
My best friend is like you. Acid to the core. I'm the opposite. I can rub rust off of metal and stop it. Oily hands I guess.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little OT - Metal Browning ?
Replies: 28
Views: 1500

Re: A Little OT - Metal Browning ?

Well that's a new one on me. Thanks
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bore guide for savage 99, 250 Savage
Replies: 4
Views: 485

Re: bore guide for savage 99, 250 Savage

Brilliant!!!
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't Look Good Naked Anymore
Replies: 12
Views: 1470

Re: Don't Look Good Naked Anymore

Just another point in life where it sucks to have dial up.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little OT - Metal Browning ?
Replies: 28
Views: 1500

Re: A Little OT - Metal Browning ?

Boiling in water won't "blue" metal. It's not hot enough. To hot blue, the metal needs to get to about 600 degrees. Melted salt works.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Poison Ivy
Replies: 31
Views: 2656

Re: OT-Poison Ivy

Folk medicine has it that washing the affected area in the Blacksmith's slack tub would cure poison ivy and such. Modern medicine has shown that washing the affected area with most anything helps to wash away the oils and stops the spread. The BSA first aid standard is to wash with cold soap and wat...
by Gobblerforge
Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT What's wrong with people???
Replies: 24
Views: 2288

Re: OT What's wrong with people???

I think some of it is these folks are bull shifters and there's lots of them. They go through life in a dream world and don't care who suffers for it. They make deals but don't come through or buy things on ebay and don't pay. They are the same folks who will say I'll do "whatever" for you...
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quai Chang Kane dead at 72...
Replies: 27
Views: 3073

Re: Kung Fu guy bites it...

Ahhhhh...Grasshoppaa.....time for you to go....
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT** Blonds
Replies: 14
Views: 1206

Re: **OT** Blonds

I was sitting there looking at "blond" thinking, What's wrong with that?
Mornin. Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for some history info
Replies: 1
Views: 261

Looking for some history info

Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:50 am Post subject: "New Model" Hotchkiss -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a friends "New Model" Hotchkiss, serial #15408 that he recently received. It is missing the correct sights and the stock is...
by Gobblerforge
Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has this been asked before?
Replies: 12
Views: 1231

Re: Has this been asked before?

There are a lot more guns that were hardly used than cars. And, most guns weren't parked in the rain and snow.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Mon May 18, 2009 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes the Bear Gets You
Replies: 41
Views: 3972

Re: Sometimes the Bear Gets You

game keeper wrote:"Someone back East says, Why don't he write?" :cry:
I always loved that line. :lol:
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Fri May 15, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Crude forge 2.0
Replies: 31
Views: 2328

Re: OT: Crude forge 2.0

"I never made a knife from scratch, so this may be a dumb question, but - COIL spring... :?: or Leaf...Surely Leaf... :?: " I think the part you are missing is that the metal will be heated and hammered, ie forged, in to the desired shape. The coil spring has a lot of round spring stock th...
by Gobblerforge
Thu May 14, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor - Why I can't work at Walmart
Replies: 22
Views: 1714

Re: OT Humor - Why I can't work at Walmart

Blain. So are you saying this isn't the place to cruise chicks?
by Gobblerforge
Wed May 13, 2009 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IMR 4227 is
Replies: 8
Views: 1590

Re: IMR 4227 is

And if you shoot cast, IMR4227 will work in almost any gun. I mean I have a Hornady book that has an IMR4227 load for everything from 22Hornet up past 30-06 and 8mm Mauser. A very versatile powder for cast.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Tue May 12, 2009 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Crude forge 2.0
Replies: 31
Views: 2328

Re: OT: Crude forge 2.0

mescalero1 wrote:Boy,
I really blew damascus, WOW
:shock: :lol:
by Gobblerforge
Sun May 10, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm back!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 3182

Re: I'm back!!!!

Excellent job with the get it done attitude. You'll never regret it. What style logs did you build with?
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Thu May 07, 2009 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Navy Drill Team
Replies: 10
Views: 650

Re: OT - Navy Drill Team

Can't we just give them the honor and respect the have worked so hard for without some sort of poke or cut down or one-upmanship?
Thanks Sailors.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Thu May 07, 2009 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Got Turkey??? (I did...)
Replies: 11
Views: 1212

Re: OT: Got Turkey??? (I did...)

Good job. You have learned one of the best secrets of turkey hunting. Knowing when to shut up. If you make a call and the gobbler answers right back, then he knows exactly where "that hen" is. This is usually my last call for a while. Makes them more curious and they come looking. If you k...
by Gobblerforge
Tue May 05, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.
Replies: 34
Views: 2741

Re: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.

Travis. I wouldn't know how. I'm a Blacksmith, not a Farrier. But I'm guessing you already knew that. :twisted:
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Tue May 05, 2009 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.
Replies: 34
Views: 2741

Re: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.

JReed. Since you are in Indianna, try contacting the Indianna Blacksmiths Association, www.indianablacksmithing.org. Big club and they no doubt have members and events near you from time to time. I know a handfull of their members. Great folks. This goes for everyone. We have a national blacksmithin...
by Gobblerforge
Mon May 04, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.
Replies: 34
Views: 2741

Re: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.

....and thus the flames of creativity are fanned... Try using an old brake drum for your fire pot. It is cast and perfect for heating and cooling with out cracking. If it did, so what, keep using it. And they're free at most garages. Now for an anvil, stop using a rock. We evolved past that a looong...
by Gobblerforge
Sun May 03, 2009 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.
Replies: 34
Views: 2741

Re: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.

That is very near how some of the first forges were built. Good thinking. If you are serious about learning about blacksmithing, I would recommend Iforgeiron.com and anvilfire.com. Both are wonderful references and you can spend hours reading on every topic at any level. What ever you have to ask ha...
by Gobblerforge
Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Master Turkey Hunter
Replies: 13
Views: 908

Re: Master Turkey Hunter

Thanks, folks. I was just tickled all day with myself, yesterday. Even though it rained pretty good for most of the day it broke off long enough for me to get the picture, then back to rain. As I sit writing this, I am watching the window at the blackness. The first hint if light is just coming thro...
by Gobblerforge
Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Master Turkey Hunter
Replies: 13
Views: 908

Master Turkey Hunter

Well it only took 27 years but I finally got my 25th bird today. I'm now a master. It all started back in about 1982 or so when my best friend and I decided we needed to start turkey hunting. Now we were young and didn't know squat about turkey hunting but we deer and rabbit and pheasant hunted, it ...
by Gobblerforge
Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 vs AR15 (Original thread locked)
Replies: 11
Views: 887

Re: 30-30 vs AR15 (Original thread locked)

Well now JReed, we all know 303 Savage beats all. Yea, yea, totally different than the 30-30.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My reloading journey begins !
Replies: 12
Views: 1240

Re: My reloading journey begins !

Casting Is great. Any old cast iron skillet or pot will work to melt lead in. You don't need a special pot.
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
Replies: 55
Views: 4957

Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?

As one who didn't serve militarily, I would like to offer another perspective. My father was a marine in the early 50's. All my life I heard the same stories and the cocky talk and he always seamed to talk down the navy "swabbies". Other marines I have known in my life always were the same...
by Gobblerforge
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Humor - Stealing
Replies: 11
Views: 996

Re: OT - Humor - Stealing

All I know is you guys would have branded me as semi-illiterate sooner or later if I didn't have spell check. :wink:
Gobbler
by Gobblerforge
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 Magnum Bullet Trap Question/Ideas Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1776

Re: .22 Magnum Bullet Trap Question/Ideas Needed

Wind's pictures are almost identical to mine. My plate is 3/8" top and bottom. It is mounted in my garage for shooting rim-fire in the winter up to 50 feet. It will take a 38-40 cast without any noticeable marks. However a 303 Savage put the least little dent and the copper jacket left a nick a...