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- Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Security Six Back In Production?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2641
Re: Security Six Back In Production?
My wife and I each have one and love them. She is on smallish side (4' 11") and likes that it fits her hand comfortably.
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 maximum
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13095
Re: 357 maximum
1. The .357 Atomic was just a .357 loaded to higher than standard pressures. 1. Model 92 and Marlin 1894 in .357 will handle the pressure of .357 Maximum easily. 3. I had a Marlin 1894 converted years ago.. It was not really successful and it required lengthening the lever swing making operation a l...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FIRST PIC OF WATER ON MARS!! WOW!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2180
Re: FIRST PIC OF WATER ON MARS!! WOW!!
OK, it's official: YOU SUCK. :evil: (Just kidding. :lol: ) But serially, how about that robot landing?? That was pretty dang cool! Even got pictures of it floating down on its parachute. Great stuff, just great. Oly And for only 2.5 billion dollars. Couldn't someone have Photoshopped it cheaper? A ...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well i used to have rabbits
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1936
Re: Well i used to have rabbits
We have tried establishing guineas on our place twice with no success. My wife wanted then for tick control. What has succeeded is muscovy ducks. They have one advantage over chickens in that they don't scratch. they are easier on the garden. Quite comical to watch and we both get a kick out of them...
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you know about the world of Beretta?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2421
Re: What do you know about the world of Beretta?
Also Tikka I believeBruce Scott wrote:And Sako too.Buck Elliott wrote:Beretta also owns Benelli, Franchi, A. Uberti, & Stoeger....
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ethanol Fuel
- Replies: 92
- Views: 3919
Re: Ethanol Fuel
Also my whole house is plumbed with copper pipe for water. I think the problem comes from running real acidic liquids through copper. Could be, but any water over a ph of 7 can leach out copper and lead from plumbing, especially when the water sits in the pipes overnight...honest. It's why the newe...
- Mon May 07, 2012 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bears? Unheard of in SC!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1006
Re: Bears? Unheard of in SC!
I spent the first 62 years of my life in California and oregon. Black bear were very common in both places. They are not a significant threat to man though they terrorize garbage cans. Now I live in Missouri Ozarks 1-2 miles from Arkansas line. Two years ago we got pictures of bear on a game camera ...
- Mon May 07, 2012 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many members from other countries?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4590
Re: How many members from other countries?
Brisbane Queensland Oztralia [Australia] A little trivia, Australia is bigger than the US and Queensland is bigger than Texas, Wish we had your gun rights, ours are slowly whittling away. All the best from OZ. globe-oceania.jpg It only seems that Australia is larger. It is an optical illusion cause...
- Wed May 02, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Taurus Acquires Heritage Manufacturing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3247
Re: Taurus Acquires Heritage Manufacturing
Perhaps the confusion is due to a language problem.
The Brazilians still have not figured out the difference between "compliment" and "complement".
The Brazilians still have not figured out the difference between "compliment" and "complement".
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: credit cards?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2899
Re: credit cards?
Some people light their smokes with money. Not me, I can't afford it. Credit cards don't cost anything to use as long as you keep them paid off. If someone is willing to give me a 1-2% rebate to use their money I am going to take it. I prefer the cash to points because I can spend cash anywhere I wa...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How airbags killed off the "basic" car
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5019
Re: How airbags killed off the "basic" car
I still drive a 1970 GMC when I can afford the gas. The Basic truck disappeared for the same reason the 'basic' everything else disappeared. The customers disappeared. Prices are not so far out of line when you consider that the modern vehicles are more fuel efficient, more reliable, more comfortabl...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gee, he only had a 100,000 rounds...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3386
Re: Gee, he only had a 100,000 rounds...
I sure was lucky getting out of Kalifonia two steps ahead of the psychiatrist.
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Native American Indians
- Replies: 84
- Views: 9326
Re: Native American Indians
There are more Indians living now than at any time in history. Of course that depends on how we define Indians. If I added 15 gallons of water to one gallon of gasoline what would I have, diluted gasoline or diluted water. I am officially (1/16) Indian myself. The other 15/16 is assorted European va...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6420
Re: Levergunners rejoicing across Canada at midnight tonight
Griff wrote:For a government, ANY government to admit a mistake is colossal! Congrats to you and any that had a hand in accomplishing this!
Did they actually admit a mistake or did they blame it on their predecessors? There is a difference.
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy National Atheist Day!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5812
Re: Happy National Atheist Day!
The trick is how to separate the wheat from the chaff. I doubt that Jesus himself would be able to recognize what is being promoted in his name as 'Christianity'.
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forget mil-spec, it's no good anymore...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1850
Re: Forget mil-spec, it's no good anymore...
I lived in Kalifornia at the time and it was the truth not a funny joke. Don't know if you can still get Contenders in the Fourth Reich any more.Hobie wrote:I remember in 1995 a fellow trying to sell me a pre-ban Contender....
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 250K shots fired per insurgent killed in Iraq/Afganistan
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4607
Re: 250K shots fired per insurgent killed in Iraq/Afganistan
"And I thought I was ready for the big bad times event with a few hundred rounds. Now I see I have to increase that by 100X and maybe more . Boy that aint goinna be cheap." I think you will be able to get by with many fewer. Rember when IT hits the fan you will be able to make up YOUR OWN ...
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357mag levergun vs 300 BLK AR15
- Replies: 82
- Views: 22599
Re: 357mag levergun vs 300 BLK AR15
I load almost all my own ammo. I am cheap. It is easier to police your brass from a lever action. 'Nuff said. When something is far enough away that I have to start worrying about my bullet's B.C. I don't need to be shooting at it. For some reason hunting, like love making, is more satisfying up clo...
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SR9c
- Replies: 7
- Views: 719
SR9c
Anyone have experience with the Ruger SR9c? What do you think?
- Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recent school shooting.. Never underestimate the 22 rimfire
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2897
Re: Recent school shooting.. Never underestimate the 22 rimfire
There is data that indicates that .22 LR, .25 ACP, .32 ACP have a higher lethality rate than large 'servce caliber' sidearms. I believe that is because the small caliber hideout guns are not usually used in gunfights. The people using them get up close and personal and take advantage of the element ...
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lied to you guys! 22 Hornet is the outcome.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2983
Re: I lied to you guys! 22 Hornet is the outcome.
I have both standard and improved versions. The difference in neck length [.023"] is so minor I don't see it causing any problem with cast bullets.
I actually prefer the plastic stocks on a few of my H&R because they are better shaped and fit my hands better.
I actually prefer the plastic stocks on a few of my H&R because they are better shaped and fit my hands better.
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AE .357Mag 158gr JSP + 1894C = 1800fps
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1486
Re: AE .357Mag 158gr JSP + 1894C = 1800fps
Exactly what are the flame temperatures of Lil'Gun, H110, and 296? I suspect only the manufacturer knows for sure. Hodgdon says 296 and H110 are both the same, purchased from the same manufacturer, and packaged separately. I don't know who makes Lil'Gun. Whether or not Lil'Gun causes more erosion th...
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: nylon jacketed bullets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2818
Re: nylon jacketed bullets
You are thinking of teflon coated bullets.mikld wrote:Wasn't the Nyclad the original "cop killer" bullets? The nylon coating supposedly allowed the bullet to zip right through cop's bullet proof vests...
- Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cottonmouth snakes in January....what the heck
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4729
Re: Cottonmouth snakes in January....what the heck
Cottonmouth and Water Moccasin are the same snake.
- Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cottonmouth snakes in January....what the heck
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4729
Re: Cottonmouth snakes in January....what the heck
cottonmouths are one of the few snakes that will actually chase you YOU AREN'T KIDDING. YEARS AGO OUR FAMILY WAS VISITING IN THE TEXAS PANHANDLE AND WE PLAIN GOT RUN OFF OF A STOCK TANK. No matter where we tried to fish a pair of them would come after us. Even sfter we all thoroughly flogged them w...
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Could tiny carbines be as good as pistols for Home Defense?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 7526
Re: Could tiny carbines be as good as pistols for Home Defense?
I have one of the old Marlin 9mm carbines that uses S&W M-59 magazines. It has always been reliable for me and the longer barrel definitely quietens the noise.
Oh. I sincerely doubt the Filipino Moros were using cocaine unless they were distilling it from Coca-Cola.
Oh. I sincerely doubt the Filipino Moros were using cocaine unless they were distilling it from Coca-Cola.
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .223 and Deer
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4307
Re: .223 and Deer
not long ago we had a thread refuting this, the small fast bullets deflected less than the large slow bullets.
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=36185[/quote]
The small caliber is less apt to hit the obstruction in the first place.
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=36185[/quote]
The small caliber is less apt to hit the obstruction in the first place.
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .223 and Deer
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4307
Re: .223 and Deer
The .223 is very popular around here (southern Missouri Ozarks). In my .222 Remington (sic) I use 19.1 grain IMR4198 and the Sierra 63 grain Semi-spitzer. I your afraid the little bullet may not make it through brush think, neither might the larger caliber. IF THERE IS NOT A CLEAR SHOT THE RESPONSIB...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What the heck? New 10_22 rant
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3359
Re: What the heck? New 10_22 rant
The high capacity magazine upgrades started almost as soon as the 10-22 was introduced. I suspect they had a great influence on sales for those inclined to load 30-50 rounds just to see how fast they could empty them.
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 barrel length and velocity ... again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7351
Re: 357 barrel length and velocity ... again
The load that gives maximum velocity in a carbine will almost always give the maximun load in a handgun. The same heavy charge of "slow" powder that gives maximum velocity in a long barrel will also give the maximum velocity in a short barrel. It has nothing to with burning rate. It is bec...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AMERICA'S FIRST JET
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1177
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What the heck? New 10_22 rant
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3359
Re: What the heck? New 10_22 rant
The plastic doesn't turn me off after all I have four Remington 66. The 10-22 turns me off. I have one I keep for guests who 'don't like plastic guns'. All the 66 outshoot and are more reliable than the 10-22. I have always felt that the reason the 10-22 became so popular was that it was so amenable...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?
- Replies: 150
- Views: 14732
Re: Do You Think BigFoot Is Real?
I will Never forget the first time I heard a wounded jackrabbit scream in agony. I would never have believed THAT sound could have come fron thaT ANIMAL. If bigfoot does exist it is probably just a retired member of the NBA. The real question is do you believe that intelligent life exists anywhere i...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Black Bear in North America
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1010
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester model 100--again
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5243
Re: Winchester model 100--again
I have always felt that when the day comes that I can not get the job done in four shots I will sell my gun collection and take up fishing.
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8925
Re: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
A S&W 625-5 (stainless) in .45 Colt. I sold it after I got a .45 Colt carbine that I used with .45 Colt +P ammo. I had two other .45 Colt revolvers, an Anaconda and a Redhawk, but I was afraid that someday the +P ammo might accidentally find its way into the S&W. As it turned out I have neve...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 9604
Re: What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?
The two oldest guns I own are old Martinis. One is a Greener shotgun the other a take-down Cadet. I have never shot either. At the time I was going to use the actions but now I have long forgotten those plans and would sell both if I could find a buyer. I have my father's old Remington single shot b...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cal 38 on a 410?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2355
Re: Cal 38 on a 410?
DOUBTFULL. I SUSPECT THAT WHAT THE MAKERS OF THE 45 COLT/410 DUAL CALIBER GUNS ARE DOING IS MAKING THE BARRELS FOR THE .45 AND LETTING THE 410 FIT ITSELF. THINK OF IT AS 'BACKBORING'.BlaineG wrote: and .45 Colt shoots in a .410 chamber...that's the one I don't understand.
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I turned 58 yesterday
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2834
Re: I turned 58 yesterday
I remember 58 but only vaguely.
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red Squirrel's
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2914
Re: Red Squirrel's
Around here (Missouri Ozarks) the smaller gray squirrels hang out in urban areas while the larger fox squirrels like rurals area with older larger trees.
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wolves coming to CA
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5616
Re: Wolves coming to CA
Tell me the names and organizations of the Biologists who claim the wolves are good for big game populations. I would contact their superiors, government heads, RMEF and other organizations to see that they are removed from their positions. Good greif, take a quick gander at Idaho, Montana and Wyom...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wolves coming to CA
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5616
Re: Wolves coming to CA
wolves are sport killers and don't care how old or slow the animal is that's why they hunt in packs the odds are on their side. They hunt in packs for the same reason honeybees collect nectar in packs. They are social animals. If it is so they can gang up on defenseless prey why dont lions and bear...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wolves coming to CA
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5616
Re: Wolves coming to CA
wolves are sport killers and don't care how old or slow the animal is that's why they hunt in packs the odds are on their side. Dogs are sport killers and often kill without eating any of their prey. Wolves, deer, elk, etc. coexisted here for hundreds of thousands of years without exterminating eac...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: December Striper Fishing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2321
Re: December Striper Fishing
The all time record was a pair of 125 pounders caught in a beach seine in North Carolina just before WW1 (I forget the exact year). They may have spawned before they were caught so keep trying. There may still be a big one out there. Stripers are pretty good eating bu the smaller ones are better. Be...
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: gasoline w/o ethanol
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2863
Re: gasoline w/o ethanol
Missouri does not REQUIRE labeling. It is optional at the dealer's discretion. Here in southern Missouri the top two grades are usually labeled but the lowest (81?) is not. Regardless of that my mechanic tells me that ALL the gasoline sold in this area contains alcohol labeled or not.
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cal 38 on a 410?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2355
Re: Cal 38 on a 410?
I have seen a very old .410 marked .44 & .410 but I have never had a .410 shotgun (and I have had a few) that would chamber a .45 colt. I hate to think what a .45 bullet would do to a full choke .410 barrel. :shock: Allegedly the .410 shotshell evolved from a .44-40 birdshot load using an exten...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Of Mice and Men
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2586
Re: Of Mice and Men
I finally got one of the flat box type live traps that don't need bait or setting. Works great. Advantage over DCON is that every dead mouse is contained so you don't end up with smelly corpses tucked away in inaccessible places. Just put it near where mice have their trail. Once the first mouse is ...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That ain't no guppy....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1376
Re: That ain't no guppy....
There are a lot of world records. First there are two species of large halibut, second there are a lot of organizations keeping 'their' version of the records. Most modern 'records' are of sport caught fish and they are considerably shy of maximum potential weight. For example Alaskan wildlife offic...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why does the kick on a cresent butt feel more harsh?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4280
Re: Why does the kick on a cresent butt feel more harsh?
Can't beat a modern resilient shotgun style pad. I had shoulder surgery last year year. The surgeon said my condition is commonly seen in football players. It only cost $10,000 to get the problem mostly fixed. Could have bought a lot of recoil pads for that. I suspect at least some of the perception...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This is why you kill coyotes (Bloody)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3990
Re: This is why you kill coyotes (Bloody)
Sometimes I think loose dogs get the rap for what 'yotes do :wink: I lost 14 goats last year. Blamed coyotes until I caught two dogs in the act. Haven't lost any goats since. Cross my fingers. At least coyotes have an excuse. They kill to live. The dogs kill for sport and then head home for their w...