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by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any current BA 303 Brits available?
Replies: 45
Views: 4348

Re: OT: Any current BA 303 Brits available?

Ummmm, can I see a show of hands from those who can read and comprehend the English language? So few? Wow, I thought there was more here than that. Alright now, pay attention. All I wanted to know was: Is there any current commercial civilian bolt action sporting rifles made that are chambered for ...
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Haz Mat Fee
Replies: 12
Views: 1700

Re: OT - Haz Mat Fee

Just what kind of "special" handling doe a Haz Mat shipping fee get you??? :? Has there been a surge in explosions or fires since the implication of Haz Mat fees??? :roll: Just how does this method of shipping differ from regular shipping? :?: Those have been my questions ever since the H...
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: read and weep...the assault intensifies
Replies: 3
Views: 1304

Re: read and weep...the assault intensifies

This isn't in "politics" yet, but---are there any specific bill numbers? It's much better to have an S-### or an HR-### to mention when contacting legislators.
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stack-on safes - anyone have an opinion on them?
Replies: 41
Views: 3590

Re: Stack-on safes - anyone have an opinion on them?

I think OI's "Stack-O-Kitties" poster on the front of his gun freezer is a great camouflage idea, too! :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any current BA 303 Brits available?
Replies: 45
Views: 4348

Re: OT: Any current BA 303 Brits available?

J Miller wrote:However -- if I were to find one already Buba'd then I might consider it.
That's how I found my No. 5 Mk I. Somebody polished all the collector value off it. I bought a plastic stock for a No. 4 and put it on. Works fine for my purposes, but the Savage re-barrel idea sounds quite interesting!
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one bites the dust
Replies: 29
Views: 2524

Re: Another one bites the dust

Quote from the story: "Unfortunately our suspect wasn't a stranger to this type of behavior, but we still aren't clear as to why he targeted this specific house - and whether he was working a lone." So the perp had a record. Imagine that! Well, the record is now closed. Someone should have...
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA website troubles
Replies: 7
Views: 1355

Re: NRA website troubles

Ysabel Kid wrote:I wonder if it is due to "hack-tavists" - the new name for hackers who ply their "skills" to support activists positions... :evil:
They can support their positions all they want, but they're still nothing but vandals and should be punished as such.
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4166

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

flatnose wrote:The type of arthritis I have appears to be caused by Uric acid that crystallises in the joints causing stiffness and pain.
I thought that was the cause of gout.
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grizzly attacks man in Glacier Park
Replies: 25
Views: 2558

Re: Grizzly attacks man in Glacier Park

Cosmoline wrote:Bear let him off with a warning, they do that sometimes.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Idiots with guns? EDIT video pulled
Replies: 35
Views: 3606

Re: OT-Idiots with guns? EDIT video pulled

Otto wrote:For those that missed it: imagine an outdoor pistol range, shooters maybe seven yards from the targets, shooting live rounds, while a cameraman sits between two targets and takes pictures of the firing line.
A cameraman with a death wish, perhaps? Or just way too trusting?
by JustaJeepGuy
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlin
Replies: 30
Views: 3264

Re: marlin

mescalero1 wrote:So..........................
In theory, like Al Gore invented the internet'
I invented cold fusion?
Claim it if you want. I'll bet Fleischmann and Pons won't say anything. :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A Good Read
Replies: 8
Views: 1404

Re: OT- A Good Read

I just put a hold on it at my local library.
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with .44 projectiles?
Replies: 13
Views: 1819

Re: What to do with .44 projectiles?

I'd say keep the .44 stuff, unless you can find someone who has .41 stuff to trade for your .44 stuff. Somebody might want to trade, right?
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stepping into a new world. Casting.
Replies: 9
Views: 1643

Re: Stepping into a new world. Casting.

mikld wrote:I've been known to cast up a couple hundred boolits and then return them to the pot to be cast again!
Me too, but that was because the boolits were junk :cry:
by JustaJeepGuy
Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 wadcutters
Replies: 10
Views: 1582

Re: .357 wadcutters

azmark wrote:Is this guy just being difficult?
If he won't say where he got his info, discount what he says.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Humor
Replies: 8
Views: 1552

Re: OT- Humor

It took a while to get there, but your point about the milk is absolutely true! And yes, it got a laugh out of me! :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Kenmore Appliances
Replies: 26
Views: 2735

Re: OT - Kenmore Appliances

Charles wrote:Note to censor program.. "cr$)" shoot" refers to a dice game and not human waste. There is a difference, the former being socialy acceptable even at ladies church meeting and the later not being acceptable.
I haven't tried it, but would the censor pass it if it was one word?
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT need advice on Selective Service problem
Replies: 44
Views: 4533

Re: OT need advice on Selective Service problem

Wouldn't be funny to be in the Field somewhere and find out during Mail Call that you had been Drafted? I had two draft cards when I joined the Navy (Nov. '72) and I was 1A on both. While I was in boot camp, my Mom forwarded a letter to me from my local draft board, ordering me to report for a pre-...
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Transformers Megan Fox
Replies: 22
Views: 2541

Re: OT - Transformers Megan Fox

It must be a rude awakening when a liberal realizes that history and common sense both invalidate 99.9% of what they believe. Of course, most leftists never awaken... :roll: For an example of a liberal awakened, read "Radical Son" by David Horowitz--not that this should be a political top...
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A holster and some grips for my Ruger 44: updt w range reprt
Replies: 19
Views: 2419

Re: A holster and some grips for my Ruger 44

One thing I did notice is that my sizer is .430" and that's the size of the pistol's bore - usually, I want a wee bit larger than the bore, so I may need to get a slightly larger sizer or open the one that I have up a bit... to .431 at least... Remember what Elmer always said: to size bullets ...
by JustaJeepGuy
Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bayonet on a Marlin 444?
Replies: 57
Views: 7185

Re: Bayonet on a Marlin 444?

That thing may need a wooden upper handguard if the bayonet is to be effective. Once you run out of ammo, the barrel may be too hot to hold in order to properly apply the bayonet. Now THAT, I know, was posted by somebody who has had the training! Umm, well, no--I just recently read a book about tes...
by JustaJeepGuy
Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19202

Re: bear protection

some guy (in an inuit village, as I recall) killed a Polar bear that was trying to get into his house with an AR in .223. Well if the bears are carrying AR's now we're all sunk. That might be the least of our worries. Met a girl who was a cook on a survey crew in the Brooks Range. She killed a bear...
by JustaJeepGuy
Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - 1911 Longslide
Replies: 15
Views: 1834

Re: OT - 1911 Longslide

Wow, I need to go back in time to that gun shop and get me one of those for $300! :lol: :mrgreen:
by JustaJeepGuy
Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19202

Re: bear protection

I went camping in Yosemite Nat'l Park once, and set up the tent in the dark with snow falling. In the morning, there was a line of bear tracks along the trail, showing that the bear came along and circled every tent that was there (and there were A BUNCH of people camping). Nobody got eaten that nig...
by JustaJeepGuy
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Antler Grip Inserts for SP101
Replies: 18
Views: 5588

Re: OT: Elk Antler Grip Inserts for SP101

[quote="Travis MorganGotta wonder how a guy gets to be known as "Sack"; did he used to do porno?[/quote]

Maybe he has a pair of brass ones and has to carry them in something? :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19202

Re: bear protection

OK, time for jokes again Okay, remember the old Far Side cartoon, where the two bears come upon several campers snoozing in sleeping bags, and one bear says, "Sandwiches!"? Remember the one where the hunter prays "Father let this be a Christian bear", and the bear prays, "F...
by JustaJeepGuy
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range brass blowout !
Replies: 4
Views: 918

Re: Range brass blowout !

Some of the aluminum cases are boxer-primed and can be loaded at least once more. I won't toss those without checking from now on.
by JustaJeepGuy
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 44 Speial Flat Top at the Range
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

Re: Ruger 44 Speial Flat Top at the Range

Time is a one-way street. :cry:
by JustaJeepGuy
Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19202

Re: bear protection

Grizz wrote:OK, time for jokes again
Okay, remember the old Far Side cartoon, where the two bears come upon several campers snoozing in sleeping bags, and one bear says, "Sandwiches!"?
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: squirrel question
Replies: 43
Views: 2503

Re: squirrel question

A squirrel that eats CARRION?? There's something I'd never have guessed!
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Terry Murbach do you still have your Skeeter Ruger?
Replies: 33
Views: 3104

Re: OT - Terry Murbach do you still have your Skeeter Ruger?

It's much better to pass one's guns on while one is still around than to hope they go to the correct folks after one's death. That way the recipient and the giver really know how things are between them. Now, I'd like to hear the story of the "gift" the Texas attorney received. :D
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 480 Achilles leverguns
Replies: 20
Views: 3670

Re: 480 Achilles leverguns

When I think of Achilles, I think of his heel--his one point of vulnerability, from which came his downfall. To me, that would be like driving a car named, say, the "Unreliable". I just can't see it. I know the name isn't the object, but still... :D
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- For you military bolt gun collectors....
Replies: 2
Views: 749

Re: OT- For you military bolt gun collectors....

Current high bid--$349.00?? :o
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Sporterized Mil-Surps
Replies: 51
Views: 9689

Re: OT-Sporterized Mil-Surps

I have a "sporterized" 98K Mauser. I bought it as an action with a (rusted up) barrel, but not put together. I got another 98K barrel, had it chambered to 8mm-'06, and stuffed it into a Ram-Line stock. Easy as pie. For pics, look at any Ram-Line ad for the stock--it's just like it!
by JustaJeepGuy
Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bayonet on a Marlin 444?
Replies: 57
Views: 7185

Re: Bayonet on a Marlin 444?

That thing may need a wooden upper handguard if the bayonet is to be effective. Once you run out of ammo, the barrel may be too hot to hold in order to properly apply the bayonet.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
Replies: 14
Views: 2832

Re: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?

Glad to be of help. It doesn't happen that often. :D
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did a little casting recently... 44's and 45's
Replies: 22
Views: 1726

Re: Did a little casting recently... 44's and 45's

I kinda wondered about that...I'm with ya on the Lee molds, too.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Blackhawk vs Super Blackhawk
Replies: 16
Views: 1808

Re: OT - Blackhawk vs Super Blackhawk

Personally, I prefer the Belt Mountain #5 type base pin, as it's definitely easier to grab onto.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun chambered for 44 Special...
Replies: 15
Views: 1520

Re: Levergun chambered for 44 Special...

Be careful with a Marlin with .44 Specs in it. I tried a handload with a 200-grain jacketed bullet in a Spec case; the OAL must have been too short, as the thing jammed up to where I had to disassemble it to un-jam.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Silent Loads Again
Replies: 6
Views: 1224

Re: Silent Loads Again

Ever since I accidentally fired ONE round from a .44 Mag handgun without my Mickey Mouse ears on (my left ear buzzed for a week!), I haven't fired anything until I plug my ears somehow.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Colt custom shop SAA vs. Colt Cowboy ????
Replies: 14
Views: 1598

Re: OT: Colt custom shop SAA vs. Colt Cowboy ????

Hobie wrote:...the info didn't sear itself into my brain.
That's 'cause you're not JFK Lite (John Kerry) :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
Replies: 14
Views: 2832

Re: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?

salvo wrote:I need to try one of those Tyler T-Grips, how do they attach?
The T-Grip has two fingers that go on the grip frame and are held in place by the grips themselves.
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bear protection
Replies: 227
Views: 19202

Re: bear protection

A number of years ago, I read an article by P.J. O'Rourke about a trip he took to Alaska. He rode in a car somewhere with some young kid who brought along a 1911 for bears. When they returned to the kid's home, his mother ripped him a new one for not bringing the .44 Mag. He probably didn't do that ...
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think the stockpiling is starting to slow down
Replies: 57
Views: 5394

Re: I think the stockpiling is starting to slow down

I thought it would take a whole lot longer for the shortages to ease up. I really didn't expect to see quantities of primers showing up for another six months. Now if only the prices were reasonable again...
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show your reloading benches
Replies: 45
Views: 13768

Re: Show your reloading benches

JohndeFresno wrote:I now use the pipe wrench for fine tuning the adjustments on the dies; and the hammer comes in handy for making sure that the primers are properly seated.
The right tools for the job, eh? :lol: :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did a little casting recently... 44's and 45's
Replies: 22
Views: 1726

Re: Did a little casting recently... 44's and 45's

JohndeFresno wrote:...the inexpensive but practical aluminum dies that Lee manufactures...
Lee's dies are steel, their bullet molds are aluminum.
by JustaJeepGuy
Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?
Replies: 14
Views: 2832

Re: OT: Has anyone used the HIP GRIP?

I would also like to see the Barami Hip Grip, along with the Tyler T-Grip adapter on a Charter Bulldog. Has anyone tried that combination?
by JustaJeepGuy
Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Found in the garage.
Replies: 27
Views: 2075

Re: OT-Found in the garage.

pokey wrote:i'm back, no luck in the garage. :cry:
wonder where they left it?
marlinman's garage... :lol:
by JustaJeepGuy
Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oops - really, REALLY clean brass
Replies: 27
Views: 1978

Re: Oops - really, REALLY clean brass

That's an awful lot of work for something that's just going to get that dirty again as soon as you use it. I use Iosso and find it needs a whole lot of rinsing, but it's still way easier than changing media, several tumbling steps, etc. I only need my brass clean, not sterile.
by JustaJeepGuy
Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single shot .45 Colt options?
Replies: 26
Views: 2391

Re: Single shot .45 Colt options?

awp101 wrote:H&R/NEF say rifle barrels can't be fitted to shotgun frames.
That might have something to do with the firing pin, the shotgun firing pin being larger in diameter than a rifle firing pin.