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by .45colt
Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is riding with style
Replies: 7
Views: 298

Re: This is riding with style

Pretty common around here Scott, We have a big Amish community in Ohio and see that set up often.
by .45colt
Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Alec Baldwin...
Replies: 27
Views: 684

Re: Alec Baldwin...

The Whole thing is a sham...when this tragedy happened I looked up the Screen Actors Guild and rules about firearms on movie sets. Hollywood has been making films like this for more than 100 years, how many ???...25,000?? In the rules it clearly states "NO LIVE AMMO ON THE SET'. The whole produ...
by .45colt
Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP vs 45 Colt vs 410 slug...
Replies: 8
Views: 262

Re: 45 ACP vs 45 Colt vs 410 slug...

A co-worker was selling His Blackhawk .45 Colt/acp in the early 80's . He needed big power and found it in the Super Blackhawk .44. He brought the guns out to the house. He had a couple of boxes of factory Remington 255's. The first time I fired it I was hooked, a paper plate at 40 yards with six ho...
by .45colt
Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of those days
Replies: 6
Views: 287

Re: One of those days

Like everything else in this world.....go to my dealership and buy parts. they have to walk across the lot 75' to service because that's where the cc printer is. Express service oil change $94.00. average wait 1 1/2 hours.I can do it myself in 25 minuet's for $45.00. local heating company I've dealt...
by .45colt
Fri Jul 12, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP vs 45 Colt vs 410 slug...
Replies: 8
Views: 262

Re: 45 ACP vs 45 Colt vs 410 slug...

The .45's they shot with the Hornady critical defense rounds did exactly what they were designed to do. expand dramatically at close range. As far as penetration I'd bet that even the old 900fps round nose 255grain bullet would amaze these "experts".
by .45colt
Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke
Replies: 23
Views: 779

Re: Remington 870 with rifle sights and modified choke

At one time I had four 870's . three barrels for the 12ga field gun. I'm pretty sure the slug barrel had a 22" cylinder barrel. One snowy opening day I followed a set of tracks along way in thick swamp very slowly and saw two deer behind some big Hickory trees. about 60 yards. I saw antlers mov...
by .45colt
Thu Jul 11, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The cost of reloading versus buying loaded ammunition
Replies: 25
Views: 748

Re: The cost of reloading versus buying loaded ammunition

Back in the late 80's when I was shooting a lot I had a couple of guys saving Me wheel weight's. I melted them down into ingots and stored them in 2 1/2 gallon buckets. have two WW and two pure lead. moving stuff in the shed this spring they really have gotten Heavy. :shock: :oops: . I better cast a...
by .45colt
Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 1854 44 Magnum Quality
Replies: 6
Views: 580

Re: S&W 1854 44 Magnum Quality

Thanks for the post and pictures.....maybe S&W needs to send there stuff to South America for quality control. :shock: .
by .45colt
Thu Jul 04, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY ...
Replies: 7
Views: 472

Re: Have a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY ...

My oldest Grandson stayed over last night. This morning after breakfast We went out back with the Henry .22. A 12 year old with a .22 is pretty fun to watch. :D . Have a Great 4th Guys.!
by .45colt
Sun Jun 23, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
Replies: 29
Views: 3647

Re: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet

Scott, are these soft enough to expand from the Colt? They could be a real defense round or loaded a little hotter and shot thru a Rifle and be Great for Deer at woods ranges. Bear Creek has quite an array of bullets for sale. Thanks for the post.
by .45colt
Sun Jun 23, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .410 bore for an adult
Replies: 41
Views: 2906

Re: .410 bore for an adult

Around 1980 I bought a Stoger .410 SXS. it was full & full . I was totally nuts shooting skeet at the time and had a gunsmith open the chokes to skeet. It worked Great . I still have the Mec .410 reloader but My one Brother in Law talked Me out of the gun which He still has . For a hunting gun I...
by .45colt
Wed Jun 19, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. just in time...
Replies: 9
Views: 448

O.T. just in time...

Been in the 90's here for a few days, coming home from Pa yesterday afternoon We could see a bad storm before us to the West. Huge lightning & wind . Just before I pulled in the drive it hit . Momma got in the house , I camped out in the garage. I thought for sure I'd see a tornado but no, just ...
by .45colt
Sat Jun 15, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No more bacon for you
Replies: 9
Views: 410

Re: No more bacon for you

I can See it All....in the affluent suburbs of the big cities Hogs running wild in every yard rootin and eating everything in sight. THEN there will be He** to pay when a billion $$ of fancy grass and landscaping is destroyed.....We have longtime Friends who live in a well off suburb of Cleveland wh...
by .45colt
Wed Jun 12, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kudos to HRA
Replies: 2
Views: 251

Re: kudos to HRA

Several years ago I bought a Henry .22 with the Youth stock for the Grandkids to shoot. It has been a great accurate rifle . No regrets !.
by .45colt
Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet
Replies: 29
Views: 3647

Re: Bear Creek Supply “shuttlecock” bullet

Do they have lube grooves or are they coated Scott? How fast are You pushing them? Look Good.! I didn't see the second post. :oops: .
by .45colt
Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Movies
Replies: 27
Views: 3755

Re: Old Movies

I like most of All the stuff The same as Youse Guys..... :lol: . Last night when Momma went to bed I watched the first Monty Walsh on You tube. Lee Marvin and Jack Palance were terrific. Tom Horn is a Good one as well and We get to see a lot of a 1876 45-60. Lonesome Dove, Dances with Wolves, Open R...
by .45colt
Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gorgeous lever gun, but why?
Replies: 24
Views: 3108

Re: Gorgeous lever gun, but why?

I have had an 86/71 45-70 since around 2012. For Me it is an excellent rifle. No safety of any kind, a 4lb trigger that is crisp ,good size and weight for a 45-70. If I was fifty years younger I'd carry it all day but no more. one in 30-30 makes no sense to Me at all. I won't touch anything with a t...
by .45colt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
Replies: 34
Views: 4456

Re: Pitchy (Lenn)

Thanks for Just Showing Up and posting a Picture.!! At least Your out in the Sunshine that will Help You Feel better. Don't stay away, any post from You makes My Day. One Day at a Time !! :D .
by .45colt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic....Great Sheriff
Replies: 3
Views: 1150

Off Topic....Great Sheriff

Monday after We ate dinner I look out the front window and there is a Large individual wearing a black hoodie walking down the road in front of the house. pretty unusual Here . next door is a two story house that is falling down, no one has lived there for two years since the neighbor went "awa...
by .45colt
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comfort food a dark, wet day
Replies: 10
Views: 1922

Re: Comfort food a dark, wet day

That's a Good lookin dish Bill! Enjoy. The Weather here on the shores of Lake Erie has been olmost all rain. all winter. Drives Me nuts as I hat the MUD! The easiest winter in My seventy years. only started My snow blower one time. I fully expect the winds aloft to shift next year and then We will b...
by .45colt
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
Replies: 34
Views: 4456

Re: Pitchy (Lenn)

In My more than twenty years on this forum No One spread more Good Will than Pitchy. His posts of course weren't always on topic but His Amazing ability to build things and post a million pictures were a seemingly never ending thing. All We can do is offer Prayers Up for His continued strength.
by .45colt
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost our pup this week
Replies: 22
Views: 2664

Re: Lost our pup this week

Always a terribly Sad time. Sorry for Your loss. It's been about 11 years since I put My last dog down . I still haven't gotten over it. I wish most people in My life had been as Happy to See Me as My Dogs.
by .45colt
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Replies: 30
Views: 2973

Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday

That's Great news for sure !! We had two south of us here in Ohio last night an EF1 and EF 0. I find it amazing how we can see the storms moving across the state on the weather. Had a lot of rain and wind here but No damage.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season
Replies: 17
Views: 1901

Re: Got the cabin in PA cleaned up for the season

That's a Great Way to spend a weekend!. :mrgreen: .
by .45colt
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage lever gun in .22
Replies: 5
Views: 821

Re: Savage lever gun in .22

The Little Boy prime minister up there must not have been told about this deal. When He does find out it will all go up in smoke . I wish Savage would just build it in the U.S.
by .45colt
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
Replies: 24
Views: 2595

Re: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.

Boy I need that !! Thanks Jim. :lol: :lol: :lol: . There is a HUGE feral Cat that lives in the abandoned house next door. He is rarely seen but when it got dark He came out and looked around like what's going on ? It must be a heck of a hunter to survive on only what it can catch.
by .45colt
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday
Replies: 30
Views: 2973

Re: Tornado Hit Us Wednesday

I Too am Glad You and the Family are O.K. High wind and tornados are one of My biggest fears. Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 350 grains at 2,600 FPS - from a handgun....
Replies: 11
Views: 1434

Re: 350 grains at 2,600 FPS - from a handgun....

If He doesn't kill himself with another big "accident".... :oops: ... and lives past 65 I bet He will feel a lot worse than Me. :lol: .
by .45colt
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
Replies: 17
Views: 1677

Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?

The Marlin Horse and Rider is My favorite. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY EASTER
Replies: 15
Views: 1432

Re: HAPPY EASTER

We attended yesterday and it was Very Nice. Thank You Lord. The Little Kids sang (about 20) three songs and did very Well. The Pastor couldn't attend He has seven Kids and His 18 year old Daughter ,on the way back to collage was in a bad accident three weeks ago. She has been in an induced coma sinc...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
Replies: 7
Views: 1311

Re: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....

The backhoe on the one up the street is folded up on the back of the truck piggy back and completely out of the way. In the text it says the front bucket and backhoe are removable. I stopped at the Farm the other day and walked around it. Knocked on the Door at the House and no one was Home. Anythin...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
Replies: 7
Views: 1311

Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....

Guy up the street has a farm and a lot of Big equipment. He has one of these. What a Beast. https://silodrome.com/mercedes-benz-unimog-419/
by .45colt
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum
Replies: 16
Views: 2252

Re: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum

I am in the middle of a bathroom remodel....A Friend of Mine who is doing the work demands to be in the inspection of any big items We buy. He said the quality is so bad now everything has to be closely looked at. He has 40 + years doing this work.
by .45colt
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load
Replies: 30
Views: 3530

Re: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load

Six Gun wrote:'There’s not too many people who could hold their cool on a moving target intent on eating you so I would opt for a load with the most recoil and then I’d shoot straight down in the ground hoping the recoil would push me high enough to grab a branch."...... exactly.... On the Marl...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 69
Views: 8554

Re: OT, post and beam

Holy Stuff! This Great thread never ends. What's a ballpark $$ amount that this Barn is costing? That's No Job for Old Geezers....Like Me.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 2052

Re: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!

Quite a bit of the media in Cleveland is trying to whip this all up, how to watch, what to buy, what to do, bla,bla bla. ... most are trying to figure out how to make a buck off of it. :lol: .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Baseball fans here?
Replies: 22
Views: 2600

Re: Baseball fans here?

Professional Sports lost Me long ago. I see around 40% crybabies who ruin it for the rest of the hard working Guys trying to stay on the field. The money the make is an insult to any Man or Women who has worked their whole life.
by .45colt
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missed it by that much!
Replies: 8
Views: 1024

Re: Missed it by that much!

The one for Me that "got away" about ten years ago was a Savage model 24 . Like new in the box .357 mag over 20 ga. It would have been the perfect deer/plinker here in Ohio. It is the only one I ever saw, I blinked and it was gone. Durn. :( .
by .45colt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 69
Views: 8554

Re: OT, post and beam

Oh Gee Gunny... I applaud You for All the Hard Labor and wish You well, Stay Strong..... But how about the '73's at the neighbors.....?............Your Killin Me........
by .45colt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338 Marlin Question
Replies: 15
Views: 1567

Re: 338 Marlin Question

I have both the MX and The MXLR in .338 . If Ruger was to get serious about the .338 with different weight bullets they could set the world on fire. I have a target somewhere that I shot with Remington 250grn bullets out of the Mx at 100 yards. 5 shots in one inch. Remlin could hardly make a 30-30 u...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 4506

Re: are Rossis getting better?

Sure...... they are getting better every day . The design of JMB is flawless . Rossi couldn't kill it . Sure the Rossi's may need some tweaking. The average guy can make the work 100%.... with a little help from the internet an Nate.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN THE PAST .......
Replies: 7
Views: 1089

Re: IN THE PAST .......

My Grandfathers Brother in Law Uncle Joe was born about 1885. Joe turned out to be a Tin Smith in Cleveland all His life. As long as anyone could re-member Joe made His own Beer. He smoked a box of Cuban crook cigars a week. Joe had a house in a quiet suburb near downtown that had a front porch fini...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Replies: 26
Views: 3276

Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee

Wow ! if I was there I'd be looking to get the '73's down. :D .
by .45colt
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Replies: 13
Views: 1845

Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!

Fifty years ago I had a black lab. I got called away to help a Guy so I put Him in the garage instead of walking back to His run. was back in about 30 minuet's. He showed Me by chewing up a bunch of My fishing rods . never did that again. :shock: .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 2581

Re: I lost my willie

Sorry to Hear this, it's hard enough to lose a Dog . :cry: .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are Rossis getting better?
Replies: 34
Views: 4506

Re: are Rossis getting better?

I have looked at a few in the last six months. way better fit and finish, worked the lever as well and seemed pretty smooth. The local farm store has them for around $700.00, sometimes with a $75.00 of coupon.
by .45colt
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 2691

Re: Guilty!

Look up the Screen actors guild safety rules on "gun safety". It is All written out plain as can be. just about anyone on the set while this was going on is guilty. they just can't claim ignorance. Baldwin is a lowlife idiot who happens to be rich. They have been making movies involving we...
by .45colt
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450
Replies: 16
Views: 1822

Re: Pig Hunting In Texas With A 50-100-450

Thank You Shrapnel . A nice piece of History.!
by .45colt
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 65 218 Bee
Replies: 26
Views: 3276

Re: Winchester 65 218 Bee

In todays insane world.. IF.. I wanted it I'd offer $499.00 . just because it's a Winchester. As we know the risk is on the buyer. sending You a P.M.