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by Pathfinder09
Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt 2009....The saga continues
Replies: 20
Views: 1854

Re: Elk hunt 2009....The saga continues

Thanks guys.

We had to packin the feed. both grain and hey. we had 11 head, and 6 folks.

Alot of packin.
by Pathfinder09
Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So there I was........
Replies: 10
Views: 706

So there I was........

Pocket Tazer Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer for their anniversary submitted this: Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little som...
by Pathfinder09
Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk hunt 2009....The saga continues
Replies: 20
Views: 1854

Elk hunt 2009....The saga continues

Well There I was...... I just got back from a 10 day elk hunt back in the mountain wilderness of central Oregon. We went in about 5 miles inside the wilderness on horseback and pack mules. http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn57/Pathfinder09_album/IMG006-1.jpg The weather as cold and snowy. We set u...
by Pathfinder09
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's making a 1886 Winchester replicas?
Replies: 31
Views: 11766

Re: Who's making a 1886 Winchester replicas?

Here is my USRAC Winchester 1886 in .45-70G. This is a Delux takedown. Great rifle.

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by Pathfinder09
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's The Least You'd Walk Around The Woods With?
Replies: 81
Views: 5637

Re: What's The Least You'd Walk Around The Woods With?

The least I would take is my .357 mag S&W 28.

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or the usuall woods gun my S&W 629. .44 mag. especially if we are taking bears.

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by Pathfinder09
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My New 1895
Replies: 20
Views: 1701

Re: My New 1895

Sweet. Shoot well!

:D
by Pathfinder09
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - comment on the classifieds.........
Replies: 4
Views: 542

Re: OT - comment on the classifieds.........

I bought two rifles of the classified. I think their great, and a lot of neat folks to deal with also.

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by Pathfinder09
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Photos of old Springfield Model 1888 .45-70 Rifle
Replies: 8
Views: 631

Re: OT: Photos of old Springfield Model 1888 .45-70 Rifle

OOOOOH! Another beauty. Nice needle gun.

Very nice indeed!

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by Pathfinder09
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone hunting this season?
Replies: 30
Views: 2191

Re: anyone hunting this season?

I'm leaving Friday for my elk hunt. Taking the mules and going back in the wilderness with my Mod-71. See you all in a week, Hopefully more to follow, maybe even some pics.

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Cheers
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by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miroku 71 & 1886 barrel swap
Replies: 9
Views: 913

Re: Miroku 71 & 1886 barrel swap

You want to WHAT????????????

:shock:

Git a Rope!!!!!

:twisted:
by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why bother with the 45-70?
Replies: 128
Views: 10697

Re: Why bother with the 45-70?

because this has been takin critters for well over 100 years. !
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by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bond stag with Bear damascus/stag
Replies: 14
Views: 806

Re: OT - Bond stag with Bear damascus/stag

Nice little belly gun!
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by Pathfinder09
Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Look at the price of this holster on eBay!
Replies: 12
Views: 944

Re: OT-Look at the price of this holster on eBay!

I'll just have El Paso Saddlery make me a new one>
:D
by Pathfinder09
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos of an old Winchester Model 1876
Replies: 21
Views: 1843

Re: Photos of an old Winchester Model 1876

What a beauty! Great pic and looks like a glorious day.

:mrgreen:
by Pathfinder09
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Look at the price of this holster on eBay!
Replies: 12
Views: 944

Re: OT-Look at the price of this holster on eBay!

That holster is way more than the whole cow was worth in those days especially.
:o
by Pathfinder09
Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
Replies: 95
Views: 10641

Re: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)

Some good old ones are:
"When pigs fly"! "
"Gone to hell in a handbasket"
:D
by Pathfinder09
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Single Rifle Powder among 4198's, 4895, 4064, 3031?
Replies: 24
Views: 2473

Re: Best Single Rifle Powder among 4198's, 4895, 4064, 3031?

I would have to say 4895 also. I use other powders 3031, 4198, H-322,Rx7, Rx19, W-760.
But truth be known for what I reload for there is always a published load for 4895.

Just my $.02.
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by Pathfinder09
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello the fire!
Replies: 44
Views: 4221

Re: Hello the fire!

Hey Old Win,

Did ya bring any coffee?

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by Pathfinder09
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR for us married guys
Replies: 12
Views: 1056

Re: HUMOR for us married guys

I traded in my wife for a good rifle! I haven't looked back since!

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by Pathfinder09
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you've ever lost a good horse
Replies: 8
Views: 655

Re: If you've ever lost a good horse

AMEN!

We are all travelers in this world
From the sweet grass to the packing house
Birth till death
We travel between the eternities!



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by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Miller 101 Ranch on that S.D. Myres saddle. more pics
Replies: 14
Views: 1802

Re: Old photo: Joe Miller 101 Ranch on that S.D. Myres saddle.

FANCY MAN!

A little too fancy for my big butt!

:D
by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello the fire!
Replies: 44
Views: 4221

Re: Hello the fire!

:D :D :D
You said my favorite word .348! Now I know you're in the right place. When did the 20th century happen? :o

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by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prettiest levergun
Replies: 70
Views: 7274

Re: Prettiest levergun

TR,
B E A U T Y ! ! ! ! ! ! !

:mrgreen:
by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CA Blacktail vs. Browning 1895 30-40 Krag (with pic!)
Replies: 24
Views: 2525

Re: CA Blacktail vs. Browning 1895 30-40 Krag (with pic!)

Beautiful rifle. I'm glad you're using it the way it was intended , to get game! I was at the range yesterday sighting in my new to me Browning BLR, when I noticed this guy next to me shooting a 95. Since I am a 95 fan and owner also I started a comversation with him. The rifle was in a good shape a...
by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR Owners - A Question
Replies: 30
Views: 1676

Re: BLR Owners - A Question

I just picked up a pre-81 that is just beautiful. .308, Made by Miroku. Took it to the range yesterday first time out. Once I had it dialed in with the 3x9 Redfield scope, I was shooting cloverleafs. The trigger was very nice also not hard with very little creep. Who ever owned this gun took great c...
by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello the fire!
Replies: 44
Views: 4221

Re: Hello the fire!

Wecome. Come on in, show me your hands!

That's the first time anyone accused me of bein' classy! :shock:

What kind a lever ya totein'?

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by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BLR's - do you ever see any on the shelves anywhere
Replies: 44
Views: 5939

Re: Browning BLR's - do you ever see any on the shelves anywhere

I lucked out. Yesterday I picked up an older BLR81 in .308, with a 3x9 Redfield scope. Whoever had it, took care of it because it is a beauty. I've wanted a .308 in a lever gun for a while and was looking for a Savage 99, but this came along and I could not pass it up. :D
by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHERE THE HECK IS PEMBA, MOZAMBIQUE?
Replies: 15
Views: 1328

Re: WHERE THE HECK IS PEMBA, MOZAMBIQUE?

Watch your top knot!

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by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another interesting old photo: Branding time
Replies: 41
Views: 3394

Re: Another interesting old photo: Branding time

Looks like any western ranch to me. a way of life in eastern Oregon. Thanks RR7.

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by Pathfinder09
Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S.D. Myres Winchester Carbine Scabbard 1920-1930: Photos
Replies: 19
Views: 1994

Re: S.D. Myres Winchester Carbine Scabbard 1920-1930: Photos

Beautiful leather! There are some fine makers that come out of El Paso.

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by Pathfinder09
Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: HUNTING IN THE RAIN
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: OT: HUNTING IN THE RAIN

If you wear leather boots. Grease them up. There are several boot greases on the market. I worked in the Oregon woods for 30 years, rain, snow or sunshine, in leather boots. hand rub the grease in, apply with a tooth brush around all the seems. put them by the heater . let the grease soak in and gre...
by Pathfinder09
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of deer hunters
Replies: 11
Views: 942

Re: Old photo of deer hunters

Meat! Cool. Fellow 95'er.
by Pathfinder09
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from Western Canada
Replies: 20
Views: 1139

Re: Hello from Western Canada

Greetings fellow levergunner, you are welcome here. A great bunch of guys.

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by Pathfinder09
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great old photo of outdoors man with Winchester and horse.
Replies: 41
Views: 2977

Re: Great old photo of outdoors man with Winchester and horse.

Great photo. He looks like the real deal. Has all the right gear. Thanks RR7 for all the great pics you post.
by Pathfinder09
Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Das Boot
Replies: 26
Views: 2426

Re: MOVIES - Das Boot

Das Boot is a fabulious movie. Having spent time on a diesel Submarine early in my naval career it is also one of the most realistic movies on the subject ever made. That is a very special movie. Gives you a whole new perspective on the German U boat sailor.

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by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are you going to be Opening Day?
Replies: 21
Views: 1388

Re: Where are you going to be Opening Day?

WOW! :shock: They're like maggots!

:twisted:
by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (gun but not levergun related) - handgun grips
Replies: 29
Views: 4751

Re: OT (gun but not levergun related) - handgun grips

Guilty as charged! I love nice stocks too. Stag are my weakness.


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by Pathfinder09
Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Just a neat old photo.
Replies: 14
Views: 1078

Re: OT-Just a neat old photo.

Looks like a nice old flintlock. Probably a squirl gun. I don't think it's an old Brown Bess. Can't tell.

Great pic. It's a poser for sure.

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by Pathfinder09
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are you going to be Opening Day?
Replies: 21
Views: 1388

Re: Where are you going to be Opening Day?

So there I was....... Opening day for rifle deer was last Saturday. My pards and I took the mules and camped at the trail hear of the Pacific Crest Trail here in Oregon, 4,500'. We set things up, it was showers, but dry long enough to set up the tent and the wood stove got some fire wood and get rea...
by Pathfinder09
Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69974

Re: Faces !!

ModocEd,
I can see you're from Califronia.

:o
by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prettiest levergun
Replies: 70
Views: 7274

Re: Prettiest levergun

Hey Pharmseller - :P :P :P :P :P :P

Actually I've taken the Buckhorn off of mine too. I have receiver sights on all my winchesters.

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by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prettiest levergun
Replies: 70
Views: 7274

Re: Prettiest levergun

This is not my gun, the pic is from Gunbroker but I have it's twin! I've tried to get a good picture of mine but I haven't got there yet. More to follow: Browning Model 71 High Grade carbine. http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn57/Pathfinder09_album/pix881520109.jpg http://i301.photobucket.com/albu...
by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who needs the .44's anyway?
Replies: 61
Views: 5605

Re: Who needs the .44's anyway?

Well I diagree. The .45 colt has been around along time, and if it was the end all cartridge there would not have been a need for anything else. I will agree the that .45 colt has great potential, but you must reload to get there. Elmer Keith was a fan of the .45 colt but he pushed for the "imp...
by Pathfinder09
Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A levergun moose hunt in Wyoming
Replies: 37
Views: 2558

Re: A levergun moose hunt in Wyoming

Well done. Who said you can't hunt and be successful with and old style gun. They have been used for a long time. The meat should be great.

:mrgreen:
by Pathfinder09
Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT For you "Die" Hard Sportsman
Replies: 11
Views: 1380

Re: OT For you "Die" Hard Sportsman

Lookin GOOD!!!!!!

When I go I want them to just dump me in the woods and use me for bear bait! That would suit me just fine!


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by Pathfinder09
Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Hunting Flashlight of choice ??
Replies: 41
Views: 2750

Re: Your Hunting Flashlight of choice ??

I carry a surefire 6P in my pack and use a mini-maglight and now an LED light. All work fine, but the surfire is the brightest by far, and eats batteries. That is why it is in my pack for necessities and carry a smaller one for general work.

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by Pathfinder09
Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY pharmseller
Replies: 11
Views: 782

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY pharmseller

Happy Birthday Qinn! I sure am enjoying my 71.

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by Pathfinder09
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finally posted a picture
Replies: 31
Views: 2764

Re: I finally posted a picture

Great family of lever guns.

Which on to take hunting? Hmmmmmmm...................

:o
by Pathfinder09
Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: For those who are tired of standard hunt video's....BP
Replies: 7
Views: 804

Re: OT: For those who are tired of standard hunt video's....BP

Very Cool!. I muzzleloader hunt but with a traditional cap lock I made 30 years ago. Never thought I would get into a flintlock, because it is so wet here in hunting season. But this has got my jucies flowing. Might just have to try this. Great videos. Sure does beat some of the more commercial stuf...
by Pathfinder09
Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Too Many Rifles
Replies: 16
Views: 1231

Re: Too Many Rifles

Looks fine to me.

:D