I'm down to only one shotgun at the moment, a USSR made 16 gauge hammer gun together with a .410 adapter it covers everything I require from a shotgun, I just wish I had the same choice of ammunition as you have in the States.
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- Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
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- Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:11 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Long live the simple Spud.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone heard from Pitchy?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1104
Re: Anyone heard from Pitchy?
I had a reply from Pitchy today he said that he isn't doing too well health wise but thanks us for the concern.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:58 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
The world needs more Humor it's good to see you here we don't do serious stuff very often...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
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- Views: 2942
Re: 410 too little for any game you say?
The humble .410 is an extremely useful and versatile little weapon.....
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Walt, you have a wicked sense of humor......
Oh darn it I've won a page just when Six is giving out free potatoes.....
Oh darn it I've won a page just when Six is giving out free potatoes.....
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I didn't know you called em spuds too but did you ever have one of these as a carry piece I did but but having to conceal the ammo down yer pants made reloading too slow.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:09 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Don't worry Jay the customs would probably think it's an explosive and I wouldn't get it anyway... :( Six we have lots of potatoes over here we call 'em spuds, when I was a full time exterminator ( ratman was my usual title) I had several farm contracts so often got a sack of spuds as a tip. You hav...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-20 range report
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- Views: 1433
Re: 32-20 range report
Excellent....
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dad’s first rifle
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1271
Re: Dad’s first rifle
Nice job I love to see a neglected gun brought back to life.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Heck I've got type two and I eat plenty of potatoes, there's somethings that I just can't give up, I was told when first diagnosed not to eat too many but now the doctor doesn't seem to be concerned, perhaps it's his way of lightening his work load.... :lol: potato-everything-in-the-world-is-either-...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP
- Replies: 10
- Views: 908
Re: Grandpa's little Colt .25 ACP
That's a great family keepsake and a neat little backup piece.....
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I used to see deer almost every day where I used to live but I even got excited today when I saw a squirrel for the first time in months. I would rather have wildlife for neighbours than people anyday at least with wildlife you can take out any trouble makers if you really have to. Actually did some...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Overcast Rainy Day Games
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- Views: 744
Re: Overcast Rainy Day Games
Nice idea for rainy days Jim, you now have a Parlour pistol... A gallery gun, Flobert gun, parlor gun or saloon gun is a type of firearm designed for recreational indoor target shooting. These guns were developed in 1845, when French inventor Louis-Nicolas Flobert created the first rimfire metallic ...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Nothing happening here either, weather is dismal but Temps in the 50s my son and his wife are arriving back in England today but alas at the other end of the country.
I often change my signature line but this one seems relevant.
I often change my signature line but this one seems relevant.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new gun
- Replies: 5
- Views: 877
Re: new gun
I'd be interested in how performs I have seen both good and bad reviews but if you don't know the reviewer then everything has to be taken with a pinch of salt.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:37 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I've been onboard just couldn't compete with the potato, socks and radiator hose.......
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Hey Jay, how about this for a way to get rid of dog turds.....
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best police chase I've ever watched!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 619
Re: Best police chase I've ever watched!
Good one Joe, I didn't know they had dash cam back then. The cops were a lot quicker pulling the bad guys out, nowadays the tactic seems to be sit back and wait.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 2:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1199
Re: Woo Hoo!!!
That's awesome Griff, I couldn't drive your truck round the block without incident, Congratulations
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1280
Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
It looks like this guy is still knocking them out, I think the trigger needs a bit of work, some of the antique Jazails I saw had old brown Bess locks sometimes secured to stock with nails but they were pretty beat up when they arrived at Westley Richards, Darryl I hope your brother checked the bore...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1280
Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Bill, I once owned a Snider converted to 12 gauge, the Jazails I handled were pretty crude and quite a few were still loaded Westley Richards had a big antique department with most of the stock coming from India, it was a magical place to work when I was a young man.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1280
Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Exciting history Bill, I have handled dozens of those Jezails plus a lot of the Martini rifles but not many Sniders, it's interesting reading about how and where they were used.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God lifted the burden for both ...
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Re: God lifted the burden for both ...
A very touching poem, thanks Bill for sharing.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:46 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
When I worked night shifts I tried having a beer at the end of the shift like I did at the end of the day shift but it just wasn't the same. As for sleeping on the job we had a system that if the factory couldn't run we would be sent home on 80% if before 10pm but after 10pm we got 100% but then had...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:31 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Quote Yes sir! Things sure are looking up. Shaping up to be a good year. Gonna party like it's 1939. I'm sure gonna drop that one into a few conversations......true, funny but scary all at the time. I see on the general forum JimT is advertising Sixguns baby sitting service.... :?
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
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- Views: 1000
Re: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
.A good post, I grew up close to the River Rea which was only a stream where I lived, didn't have much in the way of wildlife but plenty of adventures and now fond memories.
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:04 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
In the UK and some European countries they are talking about conscription. We are being told that Russia seems to be the threat even though we are awash with rag heads etc. the illegal immigrants far out number the troops that Hitler assumed he needed to take our little island. Whatever, it's only a...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:10 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
"I have too many ‘86’s around here…."
That's something you don't hear very often............
That's something you don't hear very often............
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:04 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Jay you have hit the nail on the head..as I have got older I care a lot less about things that would have wound me up years ago. Life goes on regardless of how much milk is spilt...
Yesterday and today the temperature has been in the 50s with showers and grey skies.
Yesterday and today the temperature has been in the 50s with showers and grey skies.
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Pouch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 612
Re: New Pouch
Griff, that looks mighty cool.....
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2440
Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
I saw it and was disappointed with the aluminium receiver otherwise it looks like the 9422 so it should do everything on the box.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:38 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
When I worked for British Leyland duct tape was used for things you'd never believe, so much duct tape was wasted it's probably why British Leyland went bust. One guy brought blue movies and a projector to work and built a tiny cardboard cinema complete with chimney for cigarette smoke with several ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
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Re: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
Somehow modern books seldom stir the soul like the ones of long ago.
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:33 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I had a Stevens 311 it was clunky and heavy but it shot ok, I actually got it for nothing as it hadn't been proofed in the UK and the dealer was liable to a big fine for selling an unproofed gun, funny thing I have had three American guns two shotguns and one rifle that were not proofed, I wonder if...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:35 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Jay my patience is mainly short when it comes to stock refinishing :oops: I often end up starting all. over again. 242 pages must mean we all get along okay. W W Greener made fine and serviceable shotguns I would take one over a Purdy anyday, not had much to do with Boss but I know they certainly ai...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S&W Lever gun
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- Views: 4580
Re: S&W Lever gun
I am always happy to see a new Levergun on the market....
Love the fancy wood...
Love the fancy wood...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
242 WOW that's one heck of a lot of hot air :lol: I have always been a bit short of patience but although I was a heavy drinker and smoker I never felt a compulsive urge to partake of alcohol or nicotine... however being without a Scatter gun is unbearable................. I'll pass on the laying in...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: better late then never
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- Views: 617
Re: better late then never
Always good to see you around the fire...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
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Re: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
Mine isn't too bad it sounds like Sky Larks singing used to get a stiff neck looking for them many years ago....
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
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Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Yes, I'm curious as to why a Yankee is carrying a Rebel Bowie knife...... but then lots of WW2 GIs had Luger's.....
Darryl all the best to you and your twin in the Biathlon...
Darryl all the best to you and your twin in the Biathlon...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:03 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
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- Views: 856873
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I know I couldn't out shoot you and I doubt I could out drink you but it sure would be great fun trying......... while it lasted of course
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New shotgun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 900
Re: New shotgun
Great that you are helping that young lad with his shooting plus it gives you the perfect excuse to buy a new toy...
Great photos...
Great photos...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Great photos of snow and revolvers, something that's missing here, I might get some snow but unless revolvers fall out of the sky I ain't likely get my hands on any..
Raining here again temperatures in the low 40s .
Raining here again temperatures in the low 40s .
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have tinnitus so I called the National Tinnitus Foundation
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- Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:35 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
A real Winter Wonderland you've got up there Jay....
it must be five or six years since I had any Wild Turkey I will have to change that
it must be five or six years since I had any Wild Turkey I will have to change that
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: German 22 cal target pistol
- Replies: 4
- Views: 572
Re: German 22 cal target pistol
It is only unsafe in the eyes of the UK government.... as is everything that goes bang.
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
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- Views: 975
Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Where I used to live the local churchyard had the grave of an officer of the Crimean War with the image of a Colt Navy on the headstone. I have never seen another headstone with a firearm depicted on it, I did have a photo but can't find it. I should add that he died of old age not because he favour...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: German 22 cal target pistol
- Replies: 4
- Views: 572
Re: German 22 cal target pistol
Used to see similar pistols over here but since they are such highly dangerous weapons they are nolonger legal...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:12 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12828
- Views: 856873
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
I have a bad memory of a Manhattan revolver, Westley Richards had one for sale along with Colts and Remington cap n ball revolvers the boss had brought back from the States, this was before Manhattan revolvers were really collectable and was priced at only £60.00 and I had had my eye on it, while I ...