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- Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Video: AK 47--just keeps on shoot'in
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1772
Re: Video: AK 47--just keeps on shoot'in
I have thanks :) And I hate to see em dunk a smoking hot AK into the water like that while it's still hot. A slow cool down would've been better... And I am surprised at how long it took the thing to start smoking. My AK's will smoke much quicker - just two or three rapid fire mags will get em going...
- Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3603
Re: 1st Group with new-to-me T/C Hawken .50 Round Ball
I've got several smoke poles. One's a TC Renegade in 50 that I like a lot. Another is one of the old CVA mountain rifles with the Douglas barrels in 50 as well. A couple others too - a CVA mountain rifle (Spanish steel barrel) that was bored out (unsuccessfully as it's got "chatter" in the...
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Please - pray for us
- Replies: 92
- Views: 16573
Re: Please - pray for us specifically for this Friday
Another one up Joe. Godspeed.
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cold weather and a reliable gun
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5421
Re: Cold weather and a reliable gun
Thoroughly degrease and apply 0-157 LAW oil or something like Rem Oil that's rated for low temps. Also as said - manage the condensation.
This isn't rocket science!
This isn't rocket science!
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7120
Re: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
7.62 Precision, I promise I won't be coming up to live with you! :lol: I'm bugging in right here on my own little slice of heaven in Mississippi. But I too have had people that I know make similar remarks about coming to my place - I tell them to get their own! :) My place is for me and my kids/fami...
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sometimes ya just can't win
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1926
Re: Sometimes ya just can't win
If you aren't doing this already, keep a tap running in the house- just takes a drizzle to keep warmer water from the main moving through your line. Good luck with your repairs... man that's tough.
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7120
Re: 72 Hour Bug Out/Survival Bag Addition.
I just don't understand this bug out concept. Your safest place is at home. If things get that bad on the outside, your going to need more than just yourself, a bag of food, and a .22. Friends will be killing friends and there will be no safe place outside of the home, unless you live in the Rockie...
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Food for Thought (pun intended)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2792
Re: Food for Thought (pun intended)
Funny now even the most uninformed people turn into preppers when a "crisis" looms. You'd think they'd be able to learn from this and stock up ahead of time, but no. I am sure most here have some food and other supplies put up. It just makes sense. And yes, in the event of a real crisis, l...
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That "deer-in-the-headlights" look...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2650
Re: That "deer-in-the-headlights" look...
Fresh meat! Congrats!!! And all the more laudable with a bow. Myself, I've been to busy and lazy to get out and put one down...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Take one old wind-up phonograph motor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3343
Re: Take one old wind-up phonograph motor
Pitchy, you're a genius
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inspiring to me.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2853
Re: Inspiring to me.
Blaine, so your avatar really is you! :lol: JK The TW is about as low as you're going to get for an off-road capable bike. Unless you go 100% off road and get a Rokon! Those are too cool for school but strictly a trail mule. I totally understand what you're talking about though - my inseam is 30&quo...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Added another AR to the stable
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3730
Re: Added another AR to the stable
Sixgun, no, I haven't even shot it yet. Waiting for deer season to end - my range is in the middle of my deer hunting :) And speaking of "multi caliber", I have one more stripped lower that I'll probably use for a 6.5 Grendel build. That's just a cool caliber and perfect for deer hunting. ...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Probably of not much interest to most but maybe a few
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1632
Re: Probably of not much interest to most but maybe a few
Not just for cold climes. I have a 26 gauge (industrial grade) metal roof on my house here in MS. Will never build another home without a metal roof. The guy that built my house calls it a "lifetime roof". Nuf said.
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inspiring to me.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2853
Re: Inspiring to me.
Thank you for posting this. I'm a member of http://tw200forum.com and one of the oldest and most frequent posting members - one that is revered on this forum passed away recently. He was by all accounts a great man. Being new to the forum, I never got the chance to meet the man but I wish I did. Thi...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Added another AR to the stable
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3730
Re: Added another AR to the stable
No it's perfect.pwl44m wrote:OSOK ! Is that BU rear too short for the standard sight ?
Perry
And I too am anti-stuff-hanging-off-of-your-AR or any "combat carbine" for that matter.
All of mine are pretty kiss.
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My last post
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3607
Re: My last post
I have resolved to keep a good eye out for others around me who may be having a rough time and do what I can to help them. KirkD -- that's very good advice... -1 Sorry, can't agree. That's the same officious inter-meddling philosophy proposed by the Anti 2A crowd. It won't work & it's none of y...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ever had the smell of gunpowder trigger a memory?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2029
Re: Ever had the smell of gunpowder trigger a memory?
Yes I have. So many different memories associated with it. Most are very good ones.
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12287
Re: Big trouble at home - please pray hard for us
Joe, just saw this - added my prayers. Hope they are working my friend.
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: -35 this morn
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5058
Re: -35 this morn
Its very cold here too! 36 degrees right now and getting down to 19 tonight. That's cold for MS. I spent 7 years in MN, so I know what cold is - makes you really appreciate it when spring finally arrives!! Of course, the skeeters also like it and will be ravenous. But then they die and you do get a ...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Added another AR to the stable
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3730
Added another AR to the stable
I bought a couple of stripped lowers in a group buy on a local gun board this past year and finally got a kit for one of them. Del-ton. Mid-length, lightweight barrel 1:9 chrome-lined with double feed ramps. Added an ergo grip, magpul trigger guard, phantom flash hider and 5 position adj stock with ...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2247
Re: My Chinese pal bailed me out again.
My Wrangler has Mexican door locks - and windows too. Manuel.
Of course, I could still break my hand and not be able to open them...
Of course, I could still break my hand and not be able to open them...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Intro: New $389 Model 51 Auto Pistol
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3457
Re: Remington Intro: New $389 Model 51 Auto Pistol
Looks kinda like a Walther. But this one's a 9mm - good decision on Remington's part. Price is very attractive. I already have the small 9mm carry pistol thing covered though...
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yall know what is hard to comeby?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2421
Re: Yall know what is hard to comeby?
They are the "correct" loading for most of the older 30-40's too - which is why I load them...
I do find that Lyman 200 grain round nose cast boolits are a good alternative...
I do find that Lyman 200 grain round nose cast boolits are a good alternative...
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You ever have this happen?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1324
Re: You ever have this happen?
Quick! Go buy a lottery ticket!
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a lot
- Replies: 104
- Views: 14731
Re: I'm not a very good shot you see, and this Evans holds a
"Hell's come to breakfast"
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for J Miller, UPDATE
- Replies: 163
- Views: 12111
Re: Prayer Request for J Miller
Prayers up! Get well soon Joe!
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2679
Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
concentricity actually... But I don't think that's a word either. But it sounds right.
The Lee bottom push sizer dies make for concentric boolits.
Finger on trigger? I'll go back and check - I was alone on the range but still I do like to present proper safety.
The Lee bottom push sizer dies make for concentric boolits.
Finger on trigger? I'll go back and check - I was alone on the range but still I do like to present proper safety.
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger is expanding!!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2587
Re: Ruger is expanding!!
Great news! I'd love to see them apply their engineering and production prowess to produce a modernized AKM that accepts standard mags. I know they have the mini-series of carbines but an AKM-ish design would be great. Maybe have the receiver/buttstock/pistol grip all be one piece of reinforced poly...
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it just me???
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3886
Re: Is it just me???
We've all been watching the Zimmerman trial... waiting for the jury's verdict now and to see if the riots are going to start...
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2679
Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
No prob - be sure and post up pics or a video when you get it done! I'd love to see it.Mac in Mo wrote:Got it. Thanks. I am going to do the same at my place.
Kevin
I'm going to use half a panel and hang some targets at 50 yards as well - down the side of the slope down into the draw.
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2679
Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
This is one of my sticker guns - no way I'll ever sell it. The back of the steel plates have bolts sticking out and they go through a short piece of pipe which makes a kind of hook that I just wired to the panel. Since it's behind the plate, no worries of getting shot off. And the panel itself is ho...
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2679
Re: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Perry - 52 is old enough ain't it? lol Feels old enough...
Nice grips on that Bisley! Gotta love the Ruger single actions.
And if you haven't tried that load with Keith boolits and 9 grains of Power Pistol, you're missing out!
Nice grips on that Bisley! Gotta love the Ruger single actions.
And if you haven't tried that load with Keith boolits and 9 grains of Power Pistol, you're missing out!
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2679
Ruger's New Model Blackhaw in 44 Special vid
Just got through making a youtube vid of my Ruger 44 Special. Really like this little single action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiM9TVTbbTk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUPBBSQF-r1w2trv34pHjE-A The second load that I'm shooting is a great one! Really and all-around load that can be used for ...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new levergun
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3152
Re: My new levergun
Congrats on your New 95! I think you got a great price considering the extra work in it to rechamber! Looking forward to the range report :) The 35 Whelen is a great cartridge and will serve you well. Blaine, I've got the same rifle - Miroku 405 Win. It's not too bad to shoot - especially if you sho...
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Common Reaction To My Hunting Technique.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1739
Re: A Common Reaction To My Hunting Technique.....
Better than not even seeing one... I guess.
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..
- Replies: 84
- Views: 9195
Re: PRAYERS FOR PACO'S FAMILY..
Prayers up. May God bless her and watch over your family.
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammo Shortage?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3708
Re: Ammo Shortage?
Yep - shotshells have been in stock throughout the "panic".
Let's see a pic of the pistol and black rifle ammo!
There is more ammo available now - demand and panic buying seem to be slowing. The local wally mart had several boxes of Fed 9mm 50 count when I was there last.
Let's see a pic of the pistol and black rifle ammo!
There is more ammo available now - demand and panic buying seem to be slowing. The local wally mart had several boxes of Fed 9mm 50 count when I was there last.
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mosin-Nagant
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1811
Re: Mosin-Nagant
Mosin Nagants are great rifles! You can get good ammo from http://www.aimsurplus.com among other places. The milsurp ammo is still relatively inexpensive. A fact, along with the low cost of the rifles that makes them attractive to preppers who have limited budgets... Example: 440 round spam can for ...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need (Want) Another Hunting Rifle
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3217
Re: Need (Want) Another Hunting Rifle
Why not go with a 44 MAG Ruger Super Blackhawk instead? Won't hurt your shoulder at all!
Good out to 100 yards easy if you have a steady rest...
Good out to 100 yards easy if you have a steady rest...
- Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Old Army
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3395
Re: Ruger Old Army
No pics of your new Old Army yet? No range report?
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homestead projects...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3164
Re: Homestead projects...
I do like their shop furniture but there's a lot of assembly... hope you are a patient man.
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homestead projects...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3164
Re: Homestead projects...
Need to do some more work on the range... specifically, I want a backstop behind the 25 yard pistol target area. The rifle target sets are downrange and bullets just thump into the ground behind them as I'm shooting down into the draw - drop is about 25'. But the pistol area is at the crest of the h...
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4438
Re: Killed a tough S.O.B. ...
Great report! And with pics too! Always a plus. Almost makes me wish we had hogs on our property but not really.... they're very destructive and I imagine the dogs would constantly be chasing after them.
They are in the area but not immediately around us - yet...
They are in the area but not immediately around us - yet...
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homestead projects...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3164
Re: Homestead projects...
CVA mountain rifle (muzzle loader). 58 cal
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homestead projects...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3164
Re: Homestead projects...
loading room looks good it should keep you busy, did you develop your spring as a water source? danny Thanks and nope. The springs are still there but we haven't done anything with them. We were going to have a pond built down in the draw where they are but the taxman bit hard this year... so have ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homestead projects...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3164
Re: Homestead projects...
How do you like that Mas 49/56 in the first picture? Oh, I like it alot - have 960 rounds of French milsurp ammo for it too - along with 4 mags, bayo, grenade launcher attachment and the rubber recoil pad that comes with these. While I like it, I have the whole sheebang for sale on the local state ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homestead projects...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3164
Homestead projects...
Been steadily getting things accomplished/squared away on the new homestead here in Miss. Here are few of the projects now complete or underway... Manroom: Here's the office/reloading room (reloading side) - decided to go with crafstman cabinets and bench - had to assemble them all - was quite the p...
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: J Miller
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1544
Re: J Miller
I too received one of these in the past -very nice.
But I must admit to being a bit shy about posting a comment about Joe's... oh never mind
But I must admit to being a bit shy about posting a comment about Joe's... oh never mind
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Time Lever Gun
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3039
Re: First Time Lever Gun
Welcome to the board! I too like the bore snakes as they do a very good job and prevent muzzle wear. If you're shooting smokeless loads though, you really don't need to clean the bore out after every shooting session. I used to shoot cowboy action would only clean the bore every three months or so -...
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45-70 Load ?????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2577
Re: 45-70 Load ?????
I looked through my load manuals and neither of those propellants show up. Try online as said. For the stopper, if you're going to load the 45/70 400 grainers to 1600 fps + then that'd be my pick but really a 30-06 with 180 grain XTP's would be dang good too. 180 Noslers should be fine as well. Just...