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Bill in Oregon

Wish I had drawn a javelina tag this year here in New Mexico, but noooo.

Bill in Oregon

Seems like the forum fails on the weekends -- including Friday. Really discouraging.

Bill in Oregon

Here's one of the clearest discussions I've ever seen regarding handgun calibers and performance for personal defense. The takeaway? Pick the right bullet, no matter what the cartridge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6kUvi72s0Y&t=748s

Bill in Oregon

Brian, I'm glad that he had those precious, lucid days of family time. Sorry that he passed.

Bill in Oregon

Glad you're safe, Scott. I dreaded those tornado watches and warnings when I lived in Sweetwater.

Bill in Oregon

An elk antler is a mighty fine article to have in the craftsman's shop.

Bill in Oregon

Appreciate your support, everyone, truly. At this point the main question seems to be: "Whatever it is, why, when and how might it break loose and cause mortal havoc?"

Bill in Oregon

Rats. Now I have to buy a copy of Handloader even though I don't currently own a .38-40.

Bill in Oregon

Reminded me of this incident.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UebItFWzd0

Bill in Oregon

That's just an incredible find, sir! Thanks for sharing it.

Bill in Oregon

Bill in Oregon

Dave, I think Tisas got rid of all MIM parts a year or two ago.

Bill in Oregon

As E.T. would say: "O-u-c-h!"

Bill in Oregon

Dave, we've been enjoying the monsoon here, too, in Grant County. More than an inch of rain in the past week. Those who do not live in the desert can't appreciate what a gift it is.
As to Tisas 1911s, they do really, really good work.

Bill in Oregon

It's an absolute classic in a wonderfully capable caliber. My late uncle, a timber man, horseman and mule packer, preferred it with 165-grain bullets for elk. He also greatly appreciated the ease of slipping a 99 into and out of a saddle scabbard.

Bill in Oregon

Nice figure in that stock. Bet you'll be happy with her.

Bill in Oregon

Thanks guys. Nothing like shooting a black powder cartridge rifle to get one's mind off one's worries. There's a fella over at Gunboards who has this same rifle, but he mounted a Lee Shaver Vernier tang rear and Lyman globe front and is shooting out several hundred yards wth his. Very tempting!

Bill in Oregon

Thank you Harold!

Bill in Oregon

This rolling block rolled out of the Carl Gustafs Gevärfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden, in the year 1873 in full military guise and chambered for the 12,7X44 rimfire military cartridge. When it was sportered, it was converted to centerfire. The bore is excellent, but with a confirmed nut behind the bu...

Bill in Oregon

Wonderful 1911 to fall for Dave! I've always wanted to have something that has passed through Tyler Gun Works.

Bill in Oregon

John, Harper is holding her own and growing fast. Her parents have learned to take each day as it comes, which is a blessing.

Bill in Oregon

Thanks again, gentlemen. This place almost feels like family. Rare on the Net.

Bill in Oregon

More gratitude guys. I was hoping to live to April 5, 2033, the 2,000th anniversary of Emmanuel's resurrection. Probably a dream, but a good one.

Bill in Oregon

That would be about maximum for me these days. It seems my hands and wrists have taken exception to be abused now that I am in my dotage ...

Bill in Oregon

I .. um .. paid $84 plus tax for a pound a couple of months ago ...

Bill in Oregon

Thanks guys. Dave, I'm working on that.

Bill in Oregon

Thanks fellas. Truly.

Bill in Oregon

Had an echocardiogram last week. My cardiologist's office called yesterday and said it was urgent that I have a telehealth conference (Mountain View Cardiovascular is 100 miles away, in Las Cruces.) Had the chat this morning and it turns out I may have a tumor -- a fibroelastoma -- on a cusp of my m...

Bill in Oregon

Thanks again Jim! Hope you are ready to pick up your .45 Colts again soon!

Bill in Oregon

Makes sense, Jim. How fast did you load that 300 for possible bear application?

Bill in Oregon

Well, Jim tested the bullets I sent --three of each -- and here are the surprising (at least to me) results.

The AIR COOLED bullets
1 -10 BHN
2 - 9.5 BHN
3 - 9.5 BHN

WATER QUENCHED bullets
30 BHN
25 BHN
25 BHN

Bill in Oregon

I hope he didn't give one to our guy.

Bill in Oregon

Gracious, Farrier! Thank the Lord you are still with us.

Bill in Oregon

Dang we need a like button!

Bill in Oregon

I learned something new -- about not touching another firearm for an hour or so.

Bill in Oregon

I wonder how many of those folks know how to use one.

Bill in Oregon

Amen. But what is morally right comes from the mind, heart and soul -- and an understanding of the nature of Papa God. And thank Him that we still have access to the tools needed to enforce what is right. May we never lose them.

Bill in Oregon

Will, sounds like what you got was much worse than what we got here in Grant County NM. A large and powerful cell drifted south out of the Gila National Forest. For a short while I was seeing five or more strikes a minute. We had a torrential downpour, but only lasted maybe 20 minutes. Rain gauge sa...

Bill in Oregon

I used to hear tantalizing legends of stripers taken on a fly rod in some of the channels around Coos Bay. Only ever tried for them up at Reedsport, but with jointed Rapalas. Miss the Oregon coast.

Bill in Oregon

I'll get a sample out to you Jim. Thanks for the offer.

Bill in Oregon

Well, here are the results of my crude hardness test. I placed each bullet nose-first on an anvil and then punched them five times each with a spring-loaded center punch. It sure looks to me like the air-cooled bullet on the right is softer than the water-quenched bullet on the left. Of course I hav...

Bill in Oregon

Back up again, but for how long?

Bill in Oregon

Ray, yes, same hat. Still have it. Like to wear it whilst shooting the Webley .177 revolver.

Bill in Oregon

There were some clowns in my neighborhood lighting aerial salutes on the Third of July ....
Happy Fourth to all!

Bill in Oregon

Site was down for me for more than 48 hours. Just now back up.

Bill in Oregon

I quit when I was about 35 years old. Started as a college freshman, of course. I actually started out as a Lucky Strike man while my roommate smoked Camels. You could get a carton at the off-campus Safeway for $2.70, 27 cents a pack. We were outraged when vending machine prices hit a stratospheric ...

Bill in Oregon

Photo from when I was 40 years younger and smoking cigarettes like an idiot -- before my daughter was born. At this time I was the editor of a weekly newspaper in Southern Oregon. My ex took this. Boy I'd like to have a just a little of that hair back. I wish that was a sixgun in my hand instead of ...

Bill in Oregon

Down this morning for me, too.
By the way, the value of these threads to me is not in whining but in providing data points for the webmaster or administrator. I assume someone behind the scenes finds them useful or at least corroborative.

Bill in Oregon

This was on the Smithsonian email this morning. Very interesting look at Custer and at the fight. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-century-and-a-half-after-custers-last-stand-the-battle-of-little-bighorn-continues-to-mystify-180988984/?utm_source=smithsonian-weekender&utm_medium=email&am...

Bill in Oregon

A pal and I both bought 1894 Trappers in .45 Colt from the Big Five in Medford at the same time. They were accurate, hard-hitting and fun to shoot, but both of us broke the lifters in our carbines. Fortunately there was a Winchester warranty gunsmith in Grants Pass who had spares. He told us this wa...

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