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- Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 H&H MAG
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2694
Re: 300 H&H MAG
My daughter gave me a Ruger #1 in a 300 RCM - 5/8" 100 yd group with Hornady factory 180s at just under 3000 pps. I think the Ruger #1 in 300 H&H is a classic natural. Here is a picture of the rifle - even the light barrels can be quite accurate and you have a lot of barrel length for the ...
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894c Light and mount suggestions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 470
Re: 1894c Light and mount suggestions
Doc, I like that pitch black group.
I've got a dog 'yote worrying the barn some nights, he also has put a stalk on me and Jack, (my ACD), while on our morning walk a few times. Can't seem to get one off at him, thinking about a better low light setup than the M27 Smith and a Maglite.
I've got a dog 'yote worrying the barn some nights, he also has put a stalk on me and Jack, (my ACD), while on our morning walk a few times. Can't seem to get one off at him, thinking about a better low light setup than the M27 Smith and a Maglite.
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is it ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1039
Re: What is it ?
Yup. Saved many a cold nights walk when I was a kid out to camp.
Mornin' chores weren't all that pleasant though....
Mornin' chores weren't all that pleasant though....
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3652
Re: Leverguns!
Does this count?
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inexpensive, Reactive, Environmentally Friendly Targets
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3164
Re: Inexpensive, Reactive, Environmentally Friendly Targets
Only if he shoots it off the limb of a cinnamon tree and "barks" it.
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inexpensive, Reactive, Environmentally Friendly Targets
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3164
Re: Inexpensive, Reactive, Environmentally Friendly Targets
PETA is coming after you, (People for the Ethical Treatment of Apples)
Apples should only be humanely used in Pies, Cider, and... Pies.
Apples should only be humanely used in Pies, Cider, and... Pies.
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How y'all gonna cook your bird?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1313
Re: How y'all gonna cook your bird?
That must make life interesting, there is onion hidden in all kings of stuff. I don't think I've ever known anyone who was allergic to onion. An apple can work just as well.Mescalero wrote:Am allergic to an enzyme in onion, out of the question.
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How y'all gonna cook your bird?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1313
Re: How y'all gonna cook your bird?
A dry poultry rub from a local outfit, a big ole onion in its gut, and mesquite smoke on the Traeger.
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: decreased sight raduis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1181
Re: decreased sight raduis
That's an old trick for over 40 eyes. Not a replacement foe a peep, but will help in a pinch.
Also looks like a rifle sight on a carbine, (dovetail is closer to breech than on a rifle).
Also looks like a rifle sight on a carbine, (dovetail is closer to breech than on a rifle).
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first dovetail
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1052
Re: My first dovetail
P.... punch is the proper name for the tool, the forum edited my original post. In no way was I implying anything, or making any kind of derogatory comment! A p.... punch resembles a center punch, however is slimmer and has a sharper point angle. It is used to mark the spot prior to using a center p...
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Put in a bad spot...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1539
Re: Put in a bad spot...
If he is truly a friend I think I would have a talk with him. Something like this can eat at you for a long time. If he is not that close of a friend I would just give him the cold shoulder, or even drop dime on him. In either case I would want to be sure of the facts, not just hearsay.
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first dovetail
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1052
Re: My first dovetail
That is what I said, someone felt they needed to edit it.Tycer wrote:Did you mean prlck punch?mack wrote: Oh, if it is only a bit loose, try peening the bottom of the dovetail with a arrogant idiot punch.
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first dovetail
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1052
Re: My first dovetail
I was taught to always leave your dovetails tight, fit the sight to the dovetail not the dovetail to the sight. This way if, (when), you screw up you only have a buggered up sight, not the barrel.
Oh, if it is only a bit loose, try peening the bottom of the dovetail with a arrogant idiot punch.
Oh, if it is only a bit loose, try peening the bottom of the dovetail with a arrogant idiot punch.
- Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hot dogs: Grilled or boiled/steamed?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 11174
Re: Hot dogs: Grilled or boiled/steamed?
Beef franks, Nathans are real good, on the grill 'till they split. Sweet relish, mustard, chopped onions, ketchup and a touch of celery salt works good, better yet is Morse's 'kraut and a touch of mustard.
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How old were you when you first paid into SS?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3797
Re: How old were you when you first paid into SS?
1964, I was 12 yrs old and I worked every farm job I could find. About the only legitimate jobs available for a kid in those days. Just got my statement and I've been paying in for 48 years, most of them at double rate because I had my own business. Not to mention what I paid in on behalf of my empl...
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coyote on the trailcam
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3152
Re: Coyote on the trailcam
Some of our eastern 'yotes can look a lot like that. Heavier in the head/muzzle, and a wider shoulders, grey w/some black happens too. A dog can go upwards of 50#. The game biologists claim they have red wolf bred into them and no domestic genes. Then again those same biologists claimed for years th...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nice levergun cabinet photograph. Photos added.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1832
Re: Nice levergun cabinet photograph. Photos added.
This is weird, but years back, (many), I went to school with a kid who looked a lot like that, if you shaved the 'stash. He was missing the 2nd toe on his right(??) foot. Born without it I believe.
The photo just jogged an old memory.
The photo just jogged an old memory.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: centerfire scope on a rimfire gun?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 807
Re: centerfire scope on a rimfire gun?
My understanding is that parallax is the appearance of the sight reticule being on the same plane as the target. Wouldn't this mean that if you had a consistent hold and eye alignment with the sights it would be a non issue??
I have mounted many center fire scopes on .22rfs and had very good results.
I have mounted many center fire scopes on .22rfs and had very good results.
- Fri May 11, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder If They Were Supposed to Be Shot In A Lever Gun
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1867
Re: Wonder If They Were Supposed to Be Shot In A Lever Gun
Well... regardless of how old the story, hopefully at least one of them will sire no more idjits!
Doesn't matter, Billy Ray was a real friend..............
Doesn't matter, Billy Ray was a real friend..............
- Thu May 10, 2012 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder If They Were Supposed to Be Shot In A Lever Gun
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1867
Re: Wonder If They Were Supposed to Be Shot In A Lever Gun
"Evidently, these boys never learn, as the first time I heard of them doing it was sometime back in the '70s..."
That would have been their fathers.......
That would have been their fathers.......
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clint Walker/Cheyenne--real hero
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6803
Re: Clint Walker/Cheyenne--real hero
Sore shoulder, I believe he served as a Merchant Mariner as a 17 year old at the end of WW2. (The service that had the highest per capita losses during the war, and never received official recognition or acknowledgement for many years after). That, and an honorable career that set fine example for a...
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Willie Nelson ....Then!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4141
Re: Willie Nelson ....Then!
FW... You're right, but still got to luv him!
Put him with Waylon with a Telecaster, and toss in John C. and it sounded like life's best to me.
Put him with Waylon with a Telecaster, and toss in John C. and it sounded like life's best to me.
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Lake Superior..........
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1582
Re: Fishing Lake Superior..........
Gichigami.
Second only to the salt pond near me. Would love to see it and wet a line someday.
Second only to the salt pond near me. Would love to see it and wet a line someday.
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Willie Nelson ....Then!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4141
Re: Willie Nelson ....Then!
Willie has only gotten better with age! How can you not love a man that can p... off the IRS like he can!
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 116094
Re: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
stretch, Did this F4U fly at Brunswick? You now why they called them"whistling death" if you've ever been near a low altitude fly by. You hear the whistle first, then the engine noise after the plane has gone past. http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j342/jacksmill/Owls%20Head/046-1.jpg ht...
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
- Replies: 478
- Views: 116094
Re: When aircraft had style plus just cool aircraft
Ran across these photos from last summer at Owls Head ME
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5077
Re: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
Truly KirkD, that looks like the rifle many of us spend a lifetime looking for, and praying we can afford it if we ever find it. I glad it is one that you feel you can shoot and enjoy. I envy you!
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Long time desire ( want ) finally came true.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5016
Re: Long time desire ( want ) finally came true.
I can relate! In '69-'70, I was learning to punch holes in paper tape for a Pratt Whitney "tapemate" mill and turret. Sort of the grandaddy of CNC machines. I remember those daisy wheels writers, but I still can only type with four fingers,(2x2). J Miller, we are old! Don't know about you,...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Proper Wife Etiquette in writing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1441
Re: Proper Wife Etiquette in writing
Leave that in the trunk! That would bring death in this house.
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6663
Re: What's the best movie for Old West gun viewing?
Wasn't it "Crossfire Trail" that had an Evans rifle in it?? First time I ever saw one on screen. The Selleck movies seem have a handle on the "proper" armament for the period, and seem to make a point of it. I think Selleck is one of "us", as I believe he owned some of ...
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5077
Re: Had to sell a couple of old Winchesters (photos)
In the words of my 16yr old son... "Sweet!"
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spring Fever & lack of humor
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1787
Re: Spring Fever & lack of humor
If you guys ever think I'm getting "snippy" here, please don't hesitate to slap me down. This is the best natured, civil, forum I've found. One of the very few I post to.
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New outdoor shower
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1929
Re: New outdoor shower
Looks like it may be a might cool Dec.through Feb. But you could just skip those months as you swett less in cold weather.
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoot me an opinion please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2786
Re: Shoot me an opinion please
Thanks for the responses guys! I did get some interesting opinions. I passed on the AE. The price was likely fair, but top dollar. I was looking for a reaction to this particular carbine at this price, I was not out shopping for anything and just happened upon it and thought it bore researching. I'm...
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoot me an opinion please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2786
Re: Shoot me an opinion please
D... right, I'm ugly! But I have learned to dress myself..............vancelw wrote:I was going to say, "You're ugly and your mother dresses you funny".1892m wrote:Bang...opinion shot...sorry couldn't resist...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoot me an opinion please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2786
Re: Shoot me an opinion please
Mack, The later 94AEs suffer from the same thing as the later Marlins did / do. Corporate greed and employee dissatisfaction. Some came out good, some were terrible. All you can do is take each one as an individual and make your decision. If the example you are looking at is good, then the $495 pri...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoot me an opinion please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2786
Re: Shoot me an opinion please
I don't like junk guns and most of the later Winchesters aren't much different. I also don't care for Marlin rifles as I still like original lever actions. I also know you can't get anything like what I would buy for under $500.00. So I would say pass, look for a Marlin 336 if you want a decent 30-...
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoot me an opinion please
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2786
Shoot me an opinion please
Ran across a Win. 94AE today, 20in std .30/30 carbine, late production, decent wood w/ a little figure, spotless wood and metal finish and very good fit. I don't think it has ever been loaded or fired as there is not a mark on the loading gate, blue on bolt face is unmarked etc. No box. Priced at $4...
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not gun related; sad comment about American manufacturing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2617
Re: Not gun related; sad comment about American manufacturing
Rusty, I think the really sad part is that the average American consumer doesn't know and doesn't care. I prefer to know who grew and who prepared my food, and I mean know them personally, as in local people and companies. For the life of me I can't understand why anyone would trust food that doesn'...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1887 Winchester thoughts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3809
Re: 1887 Winchester thoughts
If I recall correctly, the '87 is not a particularly strong lock up. The breach block and lever are of one piece on a single pivot pin/bolt. I'm not sure I would want to try one beyond shot shell pressures of the 1880's.
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pecabo Street Fired From Hospital
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1940
Re: Pecabo Street Fired From Hospital
You guys need to get out more often! (that is if they will let you out!!)
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where to point the muzzle before shooting...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 618
Re: Where to point the muzzle before shooting...
I was always led to believe that when reloading you would want to aim for 90% load density or better to ensure uniform ignition. I may be mistaking, but if your loads are this sensitive to position, shouldn't you be researching other propellents? Or possibly fillers? His velocity spread relative to ...
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Check out my GB auction!!! CLOSED @ WOW !!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2277
Re: Check out my GB auction!!!
Those are pretty cool! I have part of a box of the shot loads, in the wooden sabots. All the sabots are split from age though. Wish I could afford to bid them!
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Support Starbucks during the anti gun boycott!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6478
Re: Support Starbucks during the anti gun boycott!!!!!!!!!
That outfit in Vassalboro got burned down back in '09. I'm proud to say that my best friend, Alan Kelley, took down the arsonist. http://www.pressherald.com/news/bellava ... 12-31.html
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First good weekend in a while
- Replies: 5
- Views: 514
First good weekend in a while
Work has been a bear this winter...working twice as hard for half as much it seems. Well I closed at noon yesterday, and got out at three. A lot of nickle and dime parts sales and I don't think I put a Franklin through the register all morning. Well, then I headed down to Freeport with my bride to p...
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Support Starbucks during the anti gun boycott!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6478
Re: Support Starbucks during the anti gun boycott!!!!!!!!!
I consider myself a coffee drinker. I roast my own most of the time. I like it hot, dark and strong. The local Starbucks makes a pretty good cup, I ask for a large coffee, black, and that's what I get. I don't need to use foreign words to get it. I then can sit back and watch the hippie chicks, (wel...
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From The Thirties…
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2313
Re: (pics) From The Thirties…
The wool looks warm for sure.
Suck it up Rihmfire, we've warmed up to -5 right now. 32 is a beach day!
Suck it up Rihmfire, we've warmed up to -5 right now. 32 is a beach day!
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Electrical house heaters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1621
Re: Electrical house heaters
LeverBob, We use a "Hydrosil" electric in the bathroom. Does a real good job and doesn't raise heck with the power bill. However that is in a small space that lacks good heat circulation from the rest of the house.The rest of the house is heated on 3 cord of wood and 100 gals. of K1 per ye...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trade Shows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 599
Trade Shows
This may sound like a strange question, but.. why do you guys go to a trade show? gun show? sportsman show?, etc. ?? I mean do you go with the intention of buying something? investigating a market? booking a trip? just for entertainment? meeting people? What are you looking for? A lot of businesses,...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 9946
Re: What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?
1897mfg Winchester rb rifle, .38/55. No, I did not buy it new. I'm old but not that old! Very dark bore, not sure why I bought it but it does shoot jacketed bullets OK.