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by ceb
Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Hosting Drive
Replies: 42
Views: 7095

Count on me too, check in the mail tomorrow. I luv leverguns!!
by ceb
Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political Humor - Hillary goes to school
Replies: 4
Views: 985

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by ceb
Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Fix A $350 Camera
Replies: 19
Views: 3426

I can certainly understand the sentament. My first digital went belly up on the wife and I in the middle of our 30th anniversary trip to the Big Island a few years ago.

Nice old flattop, wish mine looked as good, but still I'm fortunate to have it. :D
by ceb
Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - THE HORTH WHITHPERER
Replies: 9
Views: 2504

Yep, I laughed out loud!
by ceb
Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think my wife is trying to kill me
Replies: 30
Views: 3922

Sunday morning and were talken bout biscuits and gravy! :D My wife don't cook much either, but ifin you can talk yours into sharin the hows on them biscuits, I'll give it a try.
by ceb
Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Update on my wife...
Replies: 47
Views: 6793

God Bless you all.
by ceb
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't forget to check out the classifieds section
Replies: 3
Views: 731

Yeah, when we made the switch to here, I had to change my homepage from just the forum to the Leverguns main page to be able see articles and the classifieds easier.
by ceb
Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FT sight post- post or bead?
Replies: 14
Views: 3131

Most of my rifles wear beads, I prefer the small 1/16 style brass or ivory. My .357 wears a post and it too works well but I like it thin. I sight in my rifles to hit at the top of the bead at whatever range I'm using, usually 50yds with .22s and 100yds with centerfires. I also don't like to cover m...
by ceb
Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Revolver Suggestions
Replies: 95
Views: 15380

I love my single actions, I carry a 4 5/8 44mag Ruger SBH in the field often, though about the worst I have to worry about here is the possibility of a mean dog or maybe a rabid skunk. But givin your situation, I would choose a 4 or 6 inch double action revolver. The 6" a bit easier to shoot ac...
by ceb
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - .25acp
Replies: 52
Views: 8177

I remember one time when I had a feller doing some dozer work for me. We got to talking about guns and he pulled a little .25 out of his pocket and shot a old fence post. When we checked it out, the bullet hadn't even penetrated its full length into the post. I went to the truck and hauled out the ....
by ceb
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Winchester 74
Replies: 16
Views: 3529

OK, Ok, I had never heard of a Winchester 74. But since I saw my first one at a pawn shop Wednesday, I've seen three posts about them. Thats got to be a sign. Spiritmaker, I can't help with your problem, but I would suspect a worn or broken ejector. Did you clean it well? Sometimes in these older .2...
by ceb
Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Question for the M1911 guys: Full-size vs. Commander???
Replies: 28
Views: 3973

I guess I'm with Terry on this one. If it has a steel frame I'd just as soon have a 5" gun. I've owned Colt Gold Cups, a Combat Commander, and a Lightweight Commander, a Series 70 Goverment Model modified by Wilsons I gave my son and currently two Kimbers. One is a stainless TLE II which is a 5...
by ceb
Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Year's resolutions....How many of you kept them?
Replies: 32
Views: 3726

I got in on the Out of shape/overweight thread on the old board and did manage to lose 50lbs over the course of the year. Walk regularly now and feel better than I have in a long time. Problem is..... I still have 50lbs to go!! :( I'll keep trying.
by ceb
Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre Rem Marlin
Replies: 12
Views: 2698

I just turned one down at the local pawn. $280 for a 39A made in '83. Looking at a Winchester 74 though. :wink: Course I already have three of the 39s in different configurations! :D
by ceb
Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adios Amigos!
Replies: 78
Views: 12625

Whenever I see the Scott T. name on a post, I always read it, you have always had so much to add. We will miss ya while your gone!
by ceb
Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok, Ok, I do need to go, but here are some photos for you
Replies: 33
Views: 5685

Dang, I wish I could get DSL. My connection is so slow it won't even download all the pics. But what I can see, sure makes me envious. :wink: Great Knives!
by ceb
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester model 74
Replies: 7
Views: 1591

Strange, I just saw one of these at a pawn shop. Had never seen one before and know nothing about them. Not mint by any means, but functional. Priced at $135 with a scope. What ya think?
by ceb
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Colt SAA Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 3657

Thanks for the replys Gentlemen, I've had a few days to think about it. Sixgun, you pose some good questions, answers to which I need to find out. First, I feel the asking price a bit to high, I was thinking about 1100 or maybe $1150ea. I know about the fixed bushing, but doubt I'd ever wear one out...
by ceb
Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dreaded Marlin Jam
Replies: 25
Views: 4811

I bought my .44mag Marlin from a pawn shop for 200bucks. I could see it was well used and a little abused but other than that know nothing of its history. It started jamming on me within the first 50 rounds. Lever would lock up in the full open position and would require dissassembly for repair. A c...
by ceb
Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns vs. gunbroker
Replies: 20
Views: 3706

I spend fully 90% of my online time on leverguns. The rest is at single actions.com or Traditional Bowhunting sites. I do check Gunblast from time to time and ocasionally the auction sites if i want to look for something specific.
by ceb
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H&R 999 Sportsman
Replies: 23
Views: 5334

Now, ya just gotta like that! :D
by ceb
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol caliber Marlin levers
Replies: 41
Views: 7423

Marlinman, ifin your just gonna leave rifles like that just laying around like that....I'd be glad to shoot them for ya! :D Beautiful rifles, I wish I could run across something like that.
by ceb
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Colt SAA Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 3657

OT-Colt SAA Advice

I've said this before, I'm a Colt man on a Ruger budget. Having said that, I have always wanted to own a real Colt SAA. I was at a gun show this weekend and run into a friend of mine that is a FFL and is big into cowboy shooting. He was telling me he had just received a phone call from a feller that...
by ceb
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifle (a Christmas Story)
Replies: 12
Views: 2580

Yeh, I've read that before.....come to think about it, my eyes got a little dust in them the first time too! Thanks Jim for reminding us what Christmas or any other time of year for that matter is all about.
by ceb
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas To All
Replies: 13
Views: 3061

And it is still turning out exactly as it was told. Thanks JimT!
by ceb
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revolver Accuracy - Short & Long Range
Replies: 35
Views: 6048

I regularly hit 4" steel plates at 50yds with my 4 5/8 Ruger SBH 44mag. That leaning against a tree with the gun over my knees. Back in my younger days with better eyes I used to be able to keep 3 or 4 rounds out of five from a 2" J-frame Smith .38 on a IPSC target at 100yds. Ain't tried t...
by ceb
Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What rifle and load(s) will you use this hunting season?
Replies: 53
Views: 10200

Well, I'll start with my 62# longbow loaded with 600 grain Douglas Fir Arrows tipped with Black Diamond Delta 2Blades. Oh, you probably are asking about guns. Illinois won't let me hunt deer with any rifle other than a muzzleloader, so I'll use my .54cal TC Renegade fitted with a Green Mountain roun...
by ceb
Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422 vs 39
Replies: 26
Views: 7263

I too own both, 3 39s of different configurations and 1 9422, and like them all!! I fell in love with a 39A that belonged to my best friends uncle when I was a kid. Knew I had to have one some day. My 39s are all pre 67 models, so are D&T for a receiver sight, which I have mounted on all. The 94...
by ceb
Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should we: Stay here or Go back ...
Replies: 51
Views: 8252

I guess I just don't see that much difference, other than more topics per page. I do like the layout here and as C. Cash said, where ever you guys are is where I want to be. I wonder though what it does to Paco and Jim T.
by ceb
Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats RC stand for?
Replies: 11
Views: 2858

Thank you gentlemen, I should've been able to figure that out. Welcome Nueces (How do you pronounce that) thanks for the info, stick around, somebody will pour you a cup directly! :) Ysabel Kid, I guess they just have too much in the camo rifle. I gotten some good buys in there before, but they ain'...
by ceb
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Desktop Photos
Replies: 19
Views: 5422

Dang Kirk, you done it again. That top photo is wonderful
by ceb
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 39M
Replies: 11
Views: 2494

I've got a few dents and dings myself. Most of my guns do too. Means you ain't gonna worry about shootin it a bunch. And I know of nothing any more fun to shoot than that rifle. Enjoy!!
by ceb
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats RC stand for?
Replies: 11
Views: 2858

Whats RC stand for?

Seen a Marlin 336 in a pawn shop today. Nothing fancy or special, serial No. dates it to 1965. It had a RC suffux after the model No. on the barrel. Ive seen W, C etc. but not RC. Rifle looked to be in pretty good shape, just needs a little loving care. Priced at $250. Doubt they would come down any...
by ceb
Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying a new .22 rifle in preparation for squirrel hunting
Replies: 35
Views: 5511

Seeing as this is a levergun forum, I gotta go with a 39A. Its my all time favorite .22. My Winchester 9422 is pretty nice too!!
by ceb
Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New Sixgun
Replies: 17
Views: 3564

Very nice indeed, hard to beat those Rugers, my 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk 44mag in stainless is my favorite woods gun. Wish I could find a old model in .357.
by ceb
Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow seasons starts this weekend in Central Florida
Replies: 5
Views: 1748

October 1st here in Illinois too, I'm hoping the remodeling that has kept me from shooting all summer won't keep me from hunting all fall. :(
by ceb
Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894C trying to follow me home
Replies: 16
Views: 3944

Goat, you see that Mike obviously wants that gun badly. You need to buy it for him. I'd check it over close though for the next ten or twelve years. You wouldn't want him to get a bad one. :twisted: :P
by ceb
Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- TC Renegade Replacement Barrel
Replies: 12
Views: 3819

Rusty, already thought of that, I'm thinking a .40. Track of the Wolf seems to have the best price and in stock. Don't know how to explain to the wife why I NEED two barrels though.
by ceb
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FS - Two traditional bows - BEAR and HERTERS w/ pics
Replies: 10
Views: 2603

DerekR, my guess is your bow is from the late '70s. Is it a green color finish on the bow?
by ceb
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not levergunning but nearly as good with pics.
Replies: 11
Views: 4058

Down to the upper forties here night before last, gets a hunters blood a pumpin it does. Need to unlimber my Marlin on a few squirrels myself.
by ceb
Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- TC Renegade Replacement Barrel
Replies: 12
Views: 3819

Thanks guys, I had forgotten all about Green Mountain. I checked and they do offer a drop in replacement in a 1 in 70 twist. Just what I'm lookin for. :D I only shoot round ball anymore and I'm hoping for improved accuracy over the standard 1 in 48 twist. Now if I can just sneak the cash out of the ...
by ceb
Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FS - Two traditional bows - BEAR and HERTERS w/ pics
Replies: 10
Views: 2603

86er, your looking at the patent date on that Bear, a common mistake I see all the time. Serial No. dates that bow to 1969. Both bows seem in great condition, and that Herters is rarely seen these days.
by ceb
Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- TC Renegade Replacement Barrel
Replies: 12
Views: 3819

OT- TC Renegade Replacement Barrel

Spent some time on the TC site this morning looking for a replacement barrel for my old .54cal Renegade. Maybe I missed it, but I could not find where TC offered them any more. What I would like is a round ball barrel with a 1 in 66 twist. I could see where they made them at one time. Anyone know we...
by ceb
Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trial Poll
Replies: 21
Views: 7407

There should have been a all of the above. I hate not being able to make up my mind. :?
by ceb
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife Sharpening for Dummies
Replies: 33
Views: 9099

I've had good sucess using the DMT Diamond hones, I keep a bench model at the house and one of the small fold up types in my truck. Remember its all in the angles and being consistant.
by ceb
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surprised more people didn't make the jump over here.
Replies: 29
Views: 6357

Shush, no one knows I'm here yet! :D
by ceb
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 169258

Just needed something I could remember, so used my Initials. Besides , ceb, sounds much better than my real first name!!
by ceb
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - What A Sad State (MI) Of Affairs
Replies: 6
Views: 2582

dam bureau-crats :roll:
by ceb
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the Leverguns moderators to the forum denizens
Replies: 4
Views: 2059

If I have a problem, I'm too computer illiterate to know it. :shock: :)