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- Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The perfect packing pistol revisited
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3378
Re: The perfect packing pistol revisited
What a nice revolver, its got me dreaming again.
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's a good .44 mag plinking load?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3746
Re: What's a good .44 mag plinking load?
I like 8grs of Unique with a 240SWC as a plinking load in mine. 10grs with the same bullet I deer hunt with.
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The perfect packing pistol revisited
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3378
Re: The perfect packing pistol revisited
Hey, its 3:12AM Central time as I type this. You are up putting fresh batteries in your camera ain't ya?
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Update on my brother
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2307
Re: OT: Update on my brother
Prayers said Joe.
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Lady J. (pic.)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2802
Re: Happy Birthday Lady J. (pic.)
She is just such a beautiful lady. Happy Happy Birthday!!
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- How about another pretty Girl post?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4295
Re: OT- How about another pretty Girl post?
If I was you, I'd have a talk with that pretty young lady about puttin on one of YOUR favorite outfits!! Aw... well it probably fits her better anyhoo. Nice indeed.She put on one of my favorite outfits
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Never Liked the looks of the Ruger LCR...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1289
Re: OT - Never Liked the looks of the Ruger LCR...
Dang, what a mess, do you know the story behind that? Obstructed barrel maybe? I always thought they was ugly.
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
- Replies: 215
- Views: 432679
Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Been without steady work since Feb of 09, so thats 16 months now, pick up some part time now and then but nothing steady. OI, I love Wy but at 57 I'm too old for that gig. Been thinking of trucking, but really don't think I'd like it, and I ain't gonna team. Nobody out there I trust to drive while I...
- Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is just a systems test
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2038
Re: This is just a systems test
I think i'd like to test a couple of those systems.
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most Useful Levergun
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5530
Re: Most Useful Levergun
For where I live here in Southern Illinois, by far the most useful to me is one of my Marlin 39A .22s.
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 - 357/38
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1028
Re: Marlin 1894 - 357/38
I too, use the American Eagle 158gr JSP in my Marlin for most everything.
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-attacked by vicious throngs of bloodsuckers!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1781
Re: OT-attacked by vicious throngs of bloodsuckers!!!
One of the worst years for skeeters I've ever had, I live in a rural area and can't get in my back yard to shoot my bow or plink with a .22 without spraying down.
- Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Old Forum
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2901
Re: OT-Old Forum
I have no idea how long I've been here, but it has to be at least 5-6 years. I've never had a very high post count, I remember I had just surpassed 500 when the old board went down, and don't think I've reached that here. But in all that time, I have checked in here nearly every day. Its like gather...
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God News - Carry Class
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1054
Re: God News - Carry Class
I still wish Illinois would wise up. I'd sure give Chicago to anyone, just for the asking. Strange, I'll be able to carry in all the surrounding states on my Florida permit, but not here.
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot humor YOUR DUCK IS DEAD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1312
Re: ot humor YOUR DUCK IS DEAD
I didn't see it coming either, funny!
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traditional Archery
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2552
Re: Traditional Archery
Reminds me of when I was building bows for a living, used to love to travel to these shoots, had a great time. Traditional archers and levergunners are much the same. Finest folks you'll ever want to meet. Some good looking hunks of Bois de Arc there, wish I had some 'round bout here. Congrats on th...
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which rear sight for an 1894?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2341
Re: Which rear sight for an 1894?
If your rifle is Drilled and Tapped for it, I would definitely go with the side mount Williams or Lyman peeps like Joe and Hobie has suggested. If like my Marlin 1894 Cowboy, it does not have the side mount holes, the Skinner or XS will do trick. I went with the XS, but that is before I knew about S...
- Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 Levergun vs 30 Carbine vs AR15 - Which for HD?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11384
Re: 357 Levergun vs 30 Carbine vs AR15 - Which for HD?
First and foremost, like someone above said, I'll probably grab the .45 auto that is always close to hand for inside close defense. And I will admit to having a Marlin .44mag loaded with Winchester 240gr softpoints in the closet. And as a field gun, I love my Marlin .357. But of the choices given, I...
- Mon May 31, 2010 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Factory hunting loads for an 1894 .357
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3202
Re: Factory hunting loads for an 1894 .357
Well, I can't give you a report on how it works for deer as I can't deer hunt with a rifle in Illinois, but the Federal AE 158gr JSP has performed well out of my Marlin. It feeds smoothly and is very accurate. And it has worked well on yotes and groundhogs.
- Fri May 28, 2010 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good for me again!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2301
Re: Good for me again!!!
Congrats, I'd love to see the other side of 200, been at least 30yrs. Gotta find the will.
- Tue May 18, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Well, at the current rate, I'm about done with shooting
- Replies: 72
- Views: 6632
Re: OT: Well, at the current rate, I'm about done with shooting
Living in Illinois too, I feel your pain. However, it seems we are worlds apart, just with a change of a couple of hundred miles. The range I belong to cost me 25 bucks a year! Has 25yd pistol range and berms at 50, 100 and 200yds. I live in a rural area, and can literally shoot out my back door if ...
- Sat May 15, 2010 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taffin on Perfect Packin Pistol
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3231
Re: Taffin on Perfect Packin Pistol
OS, she is, .....but I had to look twice to find it!!
- Sat May 15, 2010 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT sorry. 870 express
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1938
Re: OT sorry. 870 express
Hard to beat a good 870 Nath, I've had mine for near 40yrs now, and it don't show near the age I do.
- Sat May 15, 2010 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - An Old Friend and a New Enemy - fiction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 586
Re: OT - An Old Friend and a New Enemy - fiction
This is good!!
- Fri May 14, 2010 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Cat ?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2235
Re: OT Cat ?
Me and my mom go to the same church, one Sunday morning a few years ago my mom said she had heard something under the hood of her car. Sure 'nough after service I went out to check, and as I raised the hood I found a kitten curled up on top of the engine. Now mom has had cats around her place for ye...
- Fri May 14, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Africa! Are you kidding? fiction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1238
Re: OT -- Africa! Are you kidding? fiction
Ok Doc, I got ya figured, you're gonna git us hooked and then withhold the last chapter ain't ya!!
- Fri May 14, 2010 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT, but gun related: What do you consider good accuracy ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 615
Re: OT, but gun related: What do you consider good accuracy ...
I personally like to see 2" or better groups at 25yds from a rest. Thats what gives me the confidence to hunt small game with my .22s.
- Thu May 13, 2010 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- D-a-m-n You perry owens, Part 2 fiction
- Replies: 1
- Views: 417
Re: OT -- D-a-m-n You perry owens, Part 2 fiction
TTT, keep it coming Doc!!
- Thu May 13, 2010 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: May 12,2010
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2600
Re: May 12,2010
Thats what I thought. I remember when I was a kid, I had a big ole Tennesee Walker mare. Best riding horse I was ever atop, but at 5' 8" it seemed my knee was at about shoulder level to step up. Now at 57 and with "uh hum" a few more pounds, I'd have to figure a way to carry a ladder ...
- Thu May 13, 2010 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: May 12,2010
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2600
Re: May 12,2010
Don, how big is that horse? I don't think there's any way I could reach that stirrup.
- Tue May 11, 2010 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Don't put it off - get a colonoscopy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2545
Re: OT: Don't put it off - get a colonoscopy
I had my first two years ago at 55, luckily got a clean bill. Actually the surgeon who performed the procedure told me I had colon of a 7 year old. So I told my family doc what he said and since he wanted a base line at 50, the way I had it figured, I didn't need another for 43 years. No I won't wai...
- Tue May 11, 2010 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlins to be built in Kentucky?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1849
Marlins to be built in Kentucky?
Heard a news story today, Remington officials, the Gov of Ky and local officials announced an expansion of Remingtons firearm plant in Mayfield Ky. Story mentioned the closing of the Marlin plant but did not specifically say they was moving production to Kentucky, its an assumption (and you know all...
- Tue May 11, 2010 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ot- So much for a quiet evening --Fiction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 805
Re: Ot- So much for a quiet evening --Fiction
Dang, did I nap a bit too long, where is the first. Great Writing, that was a fun read.Patiently waiting for the third installment.
- Mon May 10, 2010 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not Too OT: My Daughter Shooting The JFrame
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1267
Re: Not Too OT: My Daughter Shooting The JFrame
Pretty girl, were did that come from, I've seen a picture of you. J-frames can be tough for some, she looks like a pro.
- Sat May 08, 2010 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1911 Colt or ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2817
Re: 1911 Colt or ?
A few months back, I found myself looking for another 5" 1911, I tried hard to find one of the Colt 70 Series reproductions, but was unable to. I ended up buying one of the Springfield Mil-Spec models that Joe speaks of above. I highly recommend it. I had some accuracy issues at first, but Spri...
- Mon May 03, 2010 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You can only have one and only one! Which
- Replies: 93
- Views: 8999
Re: You can only have one and only one! Which
In keeping with the OP thoughts and for whatever reason I had to go to just one gun and one gun only, my choice has not changed in at least the last 20yrs or so. I would undoubtably go with a .22 rifle, probably my 39A.
- Sat May 01, 2010 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought a Renegade
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2993
Re: Bought a Renegade
Wow, what a buy!! Great rifle, I've had mine since sometime back in the '70s, its a great rifle. Bought a Green Mountain round ball barrel for it a couple of years ago and now like it even better.
- Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moments of stupidity- what have you sold and why
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2905
Re: Moments of stupidity- what have you sold and why
More a matter of economics than stupidity. Always had more wants than money. Here are a few I really wish I had back. My first handgun, a S&W Model 28 A 4" Colt Diamondback 38spec 4 1/2" Colt Woodsman Match Target 2nd Issue A really really nice Springfield M1 Garand, one of the best I'...
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What kind of internet service do you use?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3965
Re: OT: What kind of internet service do you use?
I got sick and tired of dial-up, got to be unreliable and oh so slow, became almost unusable. Cable or DSL not available, I went with Verison Wireless, can use it on either my laptop or desktop. About 3 times the cost of dial up, but oh so worth it.
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Show us your 1911's
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13876
Re: OT - Show us your 1911's
Here is my latest. Only change I've made is to install a short trigger to better fit me. Talk about a shooter! http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx215/cebark/017.jpg http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx215/cebark/010.jpg Group is 50rds, draw and fire single and double taps at 15 and 25yds. Also ow...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Took my rifle to the optometrist (UPDATE)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2658
Re: Took my rifle to the optometrist today
Kirk, is that right glass a single vision or a bifocal so you can read too? I use progressives, but have to tilt my head back to far to be comfortable. Been thinking much the same thing. Let us know how it works out, I hate getting old!
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Bicycling and My Health
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2191
Re: OT: Bicycling and My Health
Way to go Blaine, got get some new tires on mine and get back at it myself. I found I could get a much better work out on the bike. My 28" inseam don't seen to let me walk fast enough to keep my heart rate in my target zone.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is work slowing down for you?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5814
Re: Is work slowing down for you?
I live in southern Illinois, average unemployment rate is probably around 12%. I myself have been out of work since Feb of 09. Praying that something breaks soon.
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oh no I Erred...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1620
Re: Oh no I Erred...
That Daisy was my first too, for the life of me, I can't remember what ever happened to it.
- Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Have A 30WCF And A .44 Mag Rifle, And You Can...........
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1855
Re: You Have A 30WCF And A .44 Mag Rifle, And You Can...........
Blaine I Know you're not crazy...............maybe! Me, since the only .30WCF I have is a mid 70ish 94 Winchester, I'll be lookin for a pre 64 1894 Winchester in .30WCF!!!
- Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Ruger LCP **Updated** 3-27-10
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1678
Re: OT - Ruger LCP **Updated** 3-27-10
deerwhacker444, good choice, give us a report when you shoot her. Just a FYI, the only problems I've had with my LCP is 3 rounds of that Hornady Critical Defense that failed to fire on the first hit. When I reloaded and tried it again, they all fired normally. I have run 2 boxes through my gun so I ...
- Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT RANGE Report M60 Smith and Wesson
- Replies: 10
- Views: 839
Re: OT RANGE Report M60 Smith and Wesson
Nice gun Hillbilly, they are amazing. I've owned one for at least 20yrs. Like Pisgah said, accuracy can be amazing, yes its a belly gun but back when the eyes were younger, I could take my Model 60 and usually keep 3 or 4 rounds out of 5 on a IPSC target at 100yds! A Tyler grip adapter helps a lot a...
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Ruger LCP **Updated** 3-27-10
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1678
Re: OT - Ruger LCP vs KelTec P-3AT
My dealer had both the LCP and P3AT at the same price. Fit and finish of the Ruger was far better so it followed me home. I've owned it about a year, put 350 rounds through it now. Its in my pocket as I type this. These guns function much like a double action revolver. Takes a long pull of the trigg...
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up an oldie but a goodie today
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2154
Re: Picked up an oldie but a goodie today
Never had the opportunity to own one, but have wanted one since I was a kid, a buddy I grew up with had one just like yours, a superb rifle. I wanted the Mohawk Brown model, found one a few years ago at Cabelas in St. Louis, looked new. Carried it around for a bit then decided the $300.00 price tag ...
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What pocket pistol to get??? UPDATE with PHOTO...
- Replies: 94
- Views: 9940
Re: OT: What pocket pistol to get???
It is when I read threads like these that I so much regret living in Illinois, carrying here is a felony, no permit available. Strange I can have a non-resident CCW, yet cannot carry here. :evil: Sad thing is, its not apt to change anytime soon. I know some will say move, but roots go down pretty de...