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by JReed
Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star line brass bad
Replies: 23
Views: 3427

Re: Star line brass bad

Used Starline for years in both rifle and pistol calibers. It does tend to be a bit thicker than most and tougher in my experience. I solve this by annealing it when I get a new batch of it and then treat it like any other brass annealing every 4th loading. I will say that I get great longevity out ...
by JReed
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accurizing a 6 gun
Replies: 12
Views: 1402

Re: Accurizing a 6 gun

Bob was a down right decent person. Had the distinct pleasure of talking with him on several occasions when I was in my teens shooting Cowboy Action. Wish I had been older at the time, I would have been able to better comprehend all the knowledge he had to pass. Glad to hear that Becky is still runn...
by JReed
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

Quite a fingernail trimmer there. :wink: The sword is even MORE impressive in real life -- just like Jeremy. :wink: I got to see it on St. Pattys Day at Jeremy's base housing at Camp Pendleton back in 2009 (I think it was), after a great dinner with he and his family. The craftsmanship on that Germ...
by JReed
Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

Thanks fellas. Glad to see a lot of the old names still here.
by JReed
Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

jkbrea wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:02 pm Good to see you back. Is that the Pala Range near Escondido?
Lytle Creek. Off of the 15 and Sierra.
by JReed
Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

They are! The mens department hahaha! :lol: :lol: Keep thinkin' that. It's good to embrace one's illusions! Wish y'all were closer, stay safe, warm, and don't let the natives infect you! His kid did join the Navy. When ever I want to get a rise out of my two boys I just ask them to which department...
by JReed
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

Griff wrote: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:37 pm Welcome Home Jeremy! Wish the best for your youngster... I was certain they were going to show more good sense than you... and join the NAVY!!! :P :P

They are! The mens department hahaha!
by JReed
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?

It's where the job is, we will move eventually but for now it works
by JReed
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Replies: 24
Views: 3743

Hello... again...wait, where am I?

Hello lever lovers! After much brow beating and haranguing by a few folks I am stopping back by. Hope you all have been well in my absence. Bit of catch up on me. I retired from the Corps in 2016 and we are back in SoCal. The oldest joined Our beloved Corps and is married and busy with our first gra...
by JReed
Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FWD from Russell Frederick Jr
Replies: 11
Views: 3081

FWD from Russell Frederick Jr

Posting this on behalf of Russell Fredrick Jr. as he doesn't get over here much these days. I was honored today to be able to shake the hand of and speak with a Guadalcanal Marine . . . He is 96 and sharp as he ever was . . . It was truly an honor and I am humbled . . . He is truly one of the greate...
by JReed
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT lets see you Black Powder burners
Replies: 93
Views: 14986

Re: OT lets see you Black Powder burners

Oh wow. Thanks for bring this one back to the top.
by JReed
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my Lee Speed for a woods walk
Replies: 10
Views: 2498

Re: Took my Lee Speed for a woods walk

Wow!
by JReed
Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am in Tucson visiting Paco for a few days
Replies: 21
Views: 3930

Re: I am in Tucson visiting Paco for a few days

Glad to see the two of you kicking about. :D
by JReed
Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Job=new scoot
Replies: 21
Views: 3827

Re: New Job=new scoot

Rolling on the throttle in any gear is an eye opener that's for sure. Went to pass a couple guys on Goldwings yesterday on the drive home rolling on from 70 Mph is was up to 105 before I knew it. Most of my commute is cruising along at 75, with a 114 mile one way drive she does make it easy.
by JReed
Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Job=new scoot
Replies: 21
Views: 3827

Re: New Job=new scoot

Thanks all. Just got done with the break in and first oil change. To put it in perspective the RPM red line is 10.5K, at 4K in sixth she is running 85MPH and getting about 50 MPG :o As to the new job, it's with a contract company working that works with the Navy down in San Diego. Much along the lin...
by JReed
Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Job=new scoot
Replies: 21
Views: 3827

New Job=new scoot

Had a great new job opportunity come my way that I just couldn't say no to. It is a bit of a drive from the house so had to get a new commuter bike to kill the miles on. So did a lot of research and found a new old stock 2016 Kawasaki Concourse 14 ABS for a really decent price. She is a big girl, bu...
by JReed
Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday hightime & JReed.
Replies: 8
Views: 1956

Re: Happy Birthday hightime & JReed.

Happy Birthday hightime!

Thanks Gents :D
by JReed
Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day
Replies: 13
Views: 4149

Re: Range day

Yep a bad day on the range is better than a good day at work :D
by JReed
Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BOAT: "A Hole In The Water..."
Replies: 11
Views: 2920

Re: BOAT: "A Hole In The Water..."

:o :o
by JReed
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-40 Krag
Replies: 10
Views: 3428

Re: 30-40 Krag

I haven't seen 30-40 and affordable used in the same sentence in awhile. I think the only way to not go broke with that one is to reload. If I remember right you can make brass from 303 Brit, the necks will be a little short but they will function.
by JReed
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day
Replies: 13
Views: 4149

Re: Range day

M.wun It was nice to meet you the other day. What range in Corona? I may take you up on that some time. Flatnose that is the Lytle Creek range. Darryl sounds like a plan. It's not a bad range. On weekdays it's mostly retired Vets and retired LEO's so it's a nice crowed to shoot with. As to school it...
by JReed
Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday 7.62 Precision.
Replies: 6
Views: 1592

Re: Happy Birthday 7.62 Precision.

Happy Birthday!
by JReed
Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day
Replies: 13
Views: 4149

Re: Range day

Been going for my engineering degree. Apparently companies are not impressed by 20 years experience working on electronics for Uncle Sam they want a degree so to school I go.
by JReed
Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day
Replies: 13
Views: 4149

Re: Range day

We got to the range early to beat the heat, but staying out of the sun is a nice thing. This was the last day for a while we could go. Monday starts the new school for both of us so we won't have much time to go anytime soon. Which is ok, it gives me time to stock back up on ammo since we shot most ...
by JReed
Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eye Surgery Coming Up
Replies: 36
Views: 6821

Re: Eye Surgery Coming Up

They maybe slooooooooow but when they get to you they tend to do a decent job. Hoping for the best for ya
by JReed
Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range day
Replies: 13
Views: 4149

Range day

Headed to the range today with the youngest boy. Normally would have taken the oldest boy also but do to his being at MCRD San Diego for another 11 weeks we had to go with out him. Only took two rifles to the range today His SKS and my parts master Rifle Cal 30 M1. Not a bad way to spend a morning. ...
by JReed
Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Didn't see this one coming!
Replies: 8
Views: 2572

Re: Didn't see this one coming!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by JReed
Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brunch with Gunny (JReed) in Sunny CA
Replies: 11
Views: 2644

Re: Brunch with Gunny (JReed) in Sunny CA

Vance where is you seance of adventure lol. It's not that far of a drive haha
by JReed
Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brunch with Gunny (JReed) in Sunny CA
Replies: 11
Views: 2644

Re: Brunch with Gunny (JReed) in Sunny CA

Darryl it was great to meet up with you again. Next time we will have to make it a range day for sure. I will have to do a better job of planning that out with work. The range was only about 45 minutes from where we ate. Hope the conference went well and you had a safe flight home. Jbrea yep the one...
by JReed
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old No 7 you wanted slippers
Replies: 5
Views: 2124

Re: Old No 7 you wanted slippers

Figured you would approve :lol:
by JReed
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks - * New Owner *
Replies: 23
Views: 3862

Re: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks - Part 2

Slick. Can't wait to see how they come together.
by JReed
Sat May 27, 2017 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old No 7 you wanted slippers
Replies: 5
Views: 2124

Re: Old No 7 you wanted slippers

:lol: :lol:
by JReed
Thu May 25, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old No 7 you wanted slippers
Replies: 5
Views: 2124

Old No 7 you wanted slippers

Not a lever just the first thing I grabbed out of the safe. Since you seem to be missing the sight of slippers :lol:
Image
by JReed
Thu May 25, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks (part 1)
Replies: 9
Views: 2643

Re: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks (part 1)

Wow, I am a sucker for Rolling blocks. Can't wait to see how they turn out
by JReed
Thu May 25, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Single Shot Project (Stevens 44, 22 LR) - updated
Replies: 15
Views: 3530

Re: Another Single Shot Project (Stevens 44, 22 LR)

Nice find! Those are slick shooting rifles.
by JReed
Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Forges
Replies: 12
Views: 2318

Re: Gas Forges

Is there a way to add insulation to your forge? Looking at the pics on the website it looks like the insulation is just fire brick if so you could possibly remove the brick and replace with 2" kaowool coated with ITC/ Satanite. Should up your insulation rating.
by JReed
Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6482

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

:lol: :lol:
That's what happens when they turn in to High Schoolers
by JReed
Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peggy McPherson went home to the Father
Replies: 29
Views: 4840

Re: Peggy McPherson went home to the Father

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mic and his family
by JReed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a Garand Time Today
Replies: 15
Views: 2247

Re: Had a Garand Time Today

Will have to remember that load. Haven't started loading for it yet still shooting surplus. Obligatory video of my oldest shooting mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw4VRab07Oo http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Smilies/2thumbsup.jpg But... Gunny, if you're going to use the kneeling p...
by JReed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a Garand Time Today
Replies: 15
Views: 2247

Re: Had a Garand Time Today

Will have to remember that load. Haven't started loading for it yet still shooting surplus.

Obligatory video of my oldest shooting mine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw4VRab07Oo
by JReed
Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6482

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

Great pix Gunny -- thanks for sharing! Wow -- the two boys (i.e. young men) are LOTS bigger than the last time I saw them... Maybe I should have sent 45-70s and not 22s ! ? ! ? ! ? :wink: Enjoy the times shooting with them!!! Tell the guys I said hello, and Dee too. Tight groups. Old No7 :lol: 22's...
by JReed
Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6482

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

Griff wrote:WHAT!!!? He didn't join the Navy? Thought you'd have taught him better'n that!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
His decision, originally he was set on Air Force but changed his mind after talking with a few of their recruiters.
by JReed
Sat Jan 28, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6482

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

That they sure do. The oldest is headed to MCRD San Diego this July.
by JReed
Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6482

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

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by JReed
Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many were sober?
Replies: 47
Views: 5180

Re: How many were sober?

Had some sparkeling cider with the family but no alcohol. I am a 2 six pack a year drinker for the most part plus I had to work in the morning.
by JReed
Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"
Replies: 41
Views: 6482

Re: Another Levergun for "The Sons of JReed"

Thanks again Daryl. I still haven't told the boys yet. Think I will just leave it as a surprise until we pick it up. It's more fun that way :D
by JReed
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JREED -- Check Your PMs (All set now................)
Replies: 4
Views: 1567

Re: JREED -- Check Your PMs (All set now................)

Yep I am around. Working at Bass Pro jusst dont get on the forums as much as I used to.
by JReed
Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy 241st birthday...
Replies: 5
Views: 1613

Re: Happy 241st birthday...

Thanks Jay :D
by JReed
Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: attn Ji-san and other boat minded folks
Replies: 15
Views: 2544

Re: attn Ji-san and other boat minded folks

Yep Laguana sure is a rocket! But it really requires a crew to balance her out and keep her trimmed. I dont think anyone wants to be on a boat with me for that many hours :lol: No havent started a model yet need to get off my but and purchase the plans. The tricky part being on the west coast is goi...