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by gcs
Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess Baboons are the ‘feral hogs’ of Africa…
Replies: 14
Views: 2122

Re: I guess Baboons are the ‘feral hogs’ of Africa…

Friend of mine hunted Zimbabwe a couple times before the gov't took over the white owned farms, said they TRIED to shoot a baboon, but couldn't find any...Farmers killed everyone they could....
by gcs
Thu Sep 25, 2025 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The current UFO revelations
Replies: 29
Views: 21220

Re: The current UFO revelations

Of course theres aliens and their spacecraft...saw it on Star Trek!

But seriously, maybe....... :?
by gcs
Thu Sep 25, 2025 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rapture Was Supposed to Happen on the 23rd or 24th
Replies: 14
Views: 6406

Re: The Rapture Was Supposed to Happen on the 23rd or 24th

The Jehovahs guessed wrong?...again?, lol
by gcs
Sun Sep 07, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is a fraught issue
Replies: 15
Views: 1350

Re: Here is a fraught issue

If you want to ease into it try CBD oil, it's legal everywhere and has many of the same benefits of the high octane stuff...won't make you high...
by gcs
Sat Sep 06, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here is a fraught issue
Replies: 15
Views: 1350

Re: Here is a fraught issue

Everyone that wants MJ can get it, legal or not, making it legal doesn't seem to much of a difference , except these new varieties are much stronger, especially the Indica varieties.... It does help a lot of people in constant pain, and for cancer treatments.. My wife was permitted in NY for medical...
by gcs
Sat Sep 06, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Intriguing idea
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Re: Intriguing idea

Not an antelope but have taken many whitetails with a peep sighted 30-30 up to almost 200 yds...I can't see that you'd have a problem...
by gcs
Mon Aug 25, 2025 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making Peace With The 9 m/m – Part 3
Replies: 7
Views: 2859

Re: Making Peace With The 9 m/m – Part 3

I did similar to a handful of 32 longs, with the lead round nose, except I used a Dremel tool...made a nice flat metplate, and didn't reduce the bullet weight enough to matter.
by gcs
Tue Aug 05, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers
Replies: 17
Views: 2158

Re: Way OT... Skechers "Slip-in" Sneakers

Been wearing various types of slip ons for years due to bum hips and knees, those are now all replaced but still wearing the slip ons for normal use, latest pair is a cheap Walmart type, at 14 bucks figured why not, let me tell you, those cheap pieces of stuff are great!, lol,, light, wears better t...
by gcs
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your percentage?
Replies: 17
Views: 1689

Re: What's your percentage?

100%
1- 30-30... I'm an under achiever :lol:
by gcs
Wed May 28, 2025 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded
Replies: 21
Views: 3642

Re: Leaving the Magazine Tube Loaded

Just don't load up with the Hornaday LE's gummy tips, they'll deform in a couple days. Don't know how, or if it affects accuracy,.
by gcs
Sat Apr 26, 2025 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang... I'd just washed my truck..............
Replies: 7
Views: 5189

Re: Dang... I'd just washed my truck..............

That's why I never wash a truck, they only get so dirty....lol
by gcs
Sat Apr 26, 2025 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USA Made Skinning Knives NEED A GOOD SOURCE
Replies: 9
Views: 8100

Re: USA Made Skinning Knives NEED A GOOD SOURCE

Check out trapping forums, Trapperman.com is a good one, there's some guys there that make pelting knives and or can recommend some good ones...just gotta ask
by gcs
Sat Apr 26, 2025 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35 all arounder
Replies: 16
Views: 10080

Re: 25-35 all arounder

I believe it was popular as a prison guard rifle at one time,,,
by gcs
Thu Apr 10, 2025 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electricians on here…?
Replies: 16
Views: 3892

Re: Any electricians on here…?

steel wool is the gold standard for filling gaps, no need to foam it too, shove it in, both sides of the pipe if you can and poison the lil buggers....
by gcs
Mon Apr 07, 2025 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any electricians on here…?
Replies: 16
Views: 3892

Re: Any electricians on here…?

Frankly, I'd clean it up best you can and leave it, it's all working. check the ugliest breakers if you want but I bet they're ok. Old boxes in damp cellars aren't usually pretty anyway....but as always YMMV
by gcs
Mon Apr 07, 2025 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco sent this to me years ago
Replies: 6
Views: 1333

Re: Paco sent this to me years ago

I have one but it came in an envelope, not that nice box!, lol It works well, I just use the flat nose rod, actually it's a concave flat, puts a nice meplate on a round nosed 22. I never used the nasty nose rod which makes a hollow point, never felt the need. I also never bothered to see if it made ...
by gcs
Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some prayers. She is at peace now
Replies: 47
Views: 30253

Re: Could use some prayers. She is at peace now

sorry for your loss,
by gcs
Tue Mar 25, 2025 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modifying .22 Rimfire Ammo
Replies: 18
Views: 6439

Re: Modifying .22 Rimfire Ammo

I have one of Paco's "whack a mole" tools, works great, My father left me a case of standard velocity target 22's, and I run them through Paco's tool... I also made a tool to modify 32 longs for a flat nose similar to what you showed, except I used a piece of hardened oak and a tight drill...
by gcs
Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puppy update
Replies: 6
Views: 3262

Re: Puppy update

I see she's in the navigators seat, lol
A friend of mine babysits his daughters female cane, won't leave his side, very sweet dog....but I wouldn't want it mad at me!... :shock: :mrgreen:
by gcs
Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carabina 30-30
Replies: 30
Views: 12228

Re: Carabina 30-30

A few years ago a kid in North Carolina killed a 500 plus # bear with a 30 30, using 150 gr. factory loads....so there's that..... :D
by gcs
Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot surgery in md
Replies: 21
Views: 10132

Re: ot surgery in md

How's it going Rossi...you dancing yet? :D
by gcs
Fri Feb 14, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot surgery in md
Replies: 21
Views: 10132

Re: ot surgery in md

Had both hips and both knees done at the same time 5 years apart, so I'm an expert!, lol first week is tough, but do the therapy, take the pain pills, at least for the first week and PT days, do extra PT at home and ice after every session....you'll be surprised how quick it gets better, after my kn...
by gcs
Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot surgery in md
Replies: 21
Views: 10132

Re: ot surgery in md

It gets better fast, first week after is a little rough....do the PT, and as much stretching as you can at home, the swelling will restrict that but you have to push through.I had bilateral knees done 2 years ago, if you have any questions don't hesitate.

Ice is your friend... :D
by gcs
Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most Produced Handgun
Replies: 19
Views: 13904

Re: Most Produced Handgun

My first qualification was with a stock, beat up police turn in... the armorer grabbed it out of a box full, gave it a few shakes and said "this one isn't too bad" Shot a perfect 300 with that clunker, lol The double action was smooth, you could feel the pause where it went to a single act...
by gcs
Fri Jan 24, 2025 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our USPS at work
Replies: 21
Views: 10409

Re: Our USPS at work

Have you seen the caliber of employees in your post office lately?......

Appear to me to be DEI hires, doubt they can pass the civil service test...or even speak english..Some are good, but the rest drag the system down to their level
by gcs
Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front Sights
Replies: 22
Views: 10259

Re: Front Sights

A peep and bead is intuitive, especially for hunting, put bead on target squeeze trigger, it doesn't get easier than that... That said, maybe a blade front will get better long range accuracy with a 6 oclock hold, Just guessing,
by gcs
Tue Jan 14, 2025 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
Replies: 62
Views: 26614

Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..

problem here is those older less technology trucks are all rotted away...I'd get a HiLux in a hot second if they'd allow it...
by gcs
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On these 'repurposed' drugs used for cancer...
Replies: 16
Views: 9206

Re: On these 'repurposed' drugs used for cancer...

The docs with the FLCCC alliance have been adamant about the efficacy of Ivermectin and vit D among other add ons, to the point they've been threatened with loss of license. I read about fenbendazole several years ago and the good results using it against cancer, I'm sure there are older protocols t...
by gcs
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
Replies: 62
Views: 26614

Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..

All that fun stuff is nice, but costly, I'd be happy with a basic no frills model that doesn't cost 60G... not gonna happen cause people want all the goodies and more.
by gcs
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting old hurts.
Replies: 27
Views: 21237

Re: Getting old hurts.

Could be PMR, a type of arthritis, bad fatigue?, I was diagnosed with it, but the rheummie wasn't really sure, but the treatment was the same for a bunch of arthritis's , steroids A different 'gist claimed I have rheumatoid arthritis, whatever it is you'll have joint pain, and fatigue .. The pain in...
by gcs
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun cleaning
Replies: 18
Views: 4763

Re: Gun cleaning

I'm a lazy gun cleaner, a few squirts of brake clean, and a spray lube is about it for the action, and a quick swab of whatever barrel cleaner at the end of the season...a little lanolin spray for a wipe down and I'm good to go, lol I have nothing collectible, all users and they look it... My duck a...
by gcs
Thu Jan 02, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: m94 magazine tube detonation
Replies: 8
Views: 1893

Re: m94 magazine tube detonation

any factory bullet loaded for 30-30 is safe, probably any lead tip bullet is fine too. Maybe a full jacket spitzer might be problematic, so just don't load the tube up with them.
I read once years ago that a detonation happened but didn't hurt anybody.
by gcs
Wed Dec 25, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ‘Ethical Hunter Challenge’
Replies: 12
Views: 2673

Re: ‘Ethical Hunter Challenge’

Basically agree, but with a solid rest and known drop table, 3,350 is very doable. variables being game movement, and especially wind... I would consider 350 is about the limit for an experienced shooter, but YMMV.
of course closer is always better!
by gcs
Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?
Replies: 36
Views: 13095

Re: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?

If you need to give a dog a pill, stick it in a piece of liverwurst, If the dog doesn't take that, the dog is already dead.... :lol:
by gcs
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?
Replies: 36
Views: 13095

Re: For folks who don’t like LIVER….?

We ate liver often as kids, beef liver, cause it was cheap. Mom wasn't a great cook, especially with the liver, lol, couldn't stand the stuff. But as I learned...deer liver is good, pork liver is better, none of it can be over cooked, more like medium....beef liver still sucks.... :mrgreen: The clas...
by gcs
Sat Dec 21, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS stinks!
Replies: 38
Views: 12720

Re: USPS stinks!

Here we have occasional hiccups, but the norm is decent service from all of them, I did notice lately as the old employees in USPS retire they're replaced with DEI hires, even in our small towns, I imagine in the hubs it's far worse. I find it hard to believe most of them can even just pass a civil ...
by gcs
Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot in md, ny seceding from the union.
Replies: 5
Views: 1593

Re: ot in md, ny seceding from the union.

Never happen, Except for the 4 big cities NY is as red as any red state.
by gcs
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Depressed. Stupid bear.
Replies: 29
Views: 9163

Re: Depressed. Stupid bear.

Things change, constantly, If you can't afford to have your own then your stuck with the changes...You can adapt, or move on. Sorry but that's the reality. You were fortunate to have it for yourself so long.
by gcs
Sun Nov 03, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is evil.
Replies: 20
Views: 4443

Re: This is evil.

And,...I first heard it was 6 CO's that came for the squirrel, other reports claimed it was 8 or 12....Any more than 1 would still be overkill, guy should have refused entry without a warrant, see if a judge would issue one for an anonymous complaint...
by gcs
Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is evil.
Replies: 20
Views: 4443

Re: This is evil.

If anyone thinks the police is on the peoples side, I got a bridge you might be interested in
by gcs
Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handling lead bullets question
Replies: 27
Views: 4986

Re: Handling lead bullets question

As long as you're not eating them, and wash your hands, I'd say your good...
by gcs
Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Automotive engine code reader question
Replies: 9
Views: 2603

Re: Automotive engine code reader question

Black electric tape turns those lights off, lol
by gcs
Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go out NOW if you can and watch the sky…
Replies: 3
Views: 1369

Re: Go out NOW if you can and watch the sky…

We saw it here on the s shore of Long Island, mostly reds but could see the greens through the cell phone camera, always wanted to see the Northern lights, but it's very rare here,
by gcs
Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 6576

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

Any love for the Bearcat?
by gcs
Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?
Replies: 20
Views: 4613

Re: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?

Well they do, but not for old guys apparently, mine used to stay up too, and not only with a belt....but somewhere along the way my derriere fell off!.... :D :D
by gcs
Fri Oct 04, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?
Replies: 20
Views: 4613

Re: Anyone know the IEEE or SAAMI standard for bluejeans...?

Suspenders are your friend Jim.... :D
by gcs
Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 6576

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

Thanks guys for all your responses,...
by gcs
Mon Sep 30, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 6576

Re: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

I believe the Wrangler PLus, or whatever it's called, does.
by gcs
Mon Sep 30, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six
Replies: 19
Views: 6576

Ruger Wrangler vs Single Six

Anyone have a suggestion on a Ruger Wrangler vs a Single Six? Obviously there's a big price difference but how about quality? and accuracy? which trumps all, thanks