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- Thu Apr 16, 2026 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Different Concrete Mixer Options
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1089
Re: Different Concrete Mixer Options
My experience has been that everything below the surface is like the day it was planted. The only deterioration is an inch or so exactly at the soil surface. Since discovering this, I have been treating the base of my posts with anti fungal solution. I have not yet lived long enough to know if it he...
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2110
Re: The Colt SAA with 7 1/2-inch barrel
If you have to "Draw" your gun you weren't ready. As attested by your photograph.
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big bore sixgun back in the corral
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2664
Re: Big bore sixgun back in the corral
My first SBH was the 5 1/2" fluted cylinder model. It shot well enough but, some cartridge rims would bind on the ratchet and not seat. I sent it to Ruger and they fit a new cylinder. I added a Bowen rear sight and an Al Story steel ejector housing and bullseye ejector, making it all steel. Muc...
- Tue Mar 24, 2026 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sighting in a Ruger Vaquero with fixed sights?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1172
Re: Sighting in a Ruger Vaquero with fixed sights?
Trigger finger placement affects windage. If right handed shooting to the left. Grab more trigger. It's not a rifle. That light tip of the finger pull is pushing the muzzle to the left. As far as elevation, just adjust your sight picture.
- Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: History of the Olive Branch on our Dime...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1519
Re: History of the Olive Branch on our Dime...
They should have taken the communist off the face of the dime.
- Sun Mar 15, 2026 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When is the last time you fired your AR15?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4413
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Impala with a .22 Hornet
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3012
Re: Impala with a .22 Hornet
Supposedly long favored by natives for caribou.
- Mon Mar 09, 2026 1:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5594
Re: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
Dodge was doing great. Then, inexplicably, they turned into Daimlers. Then they became Obama mobiles. Then Fiats (Fix It Again Toney). Now what is a Stellantis? I don't care anymore.
You also missed King Midget.
You also missed King Midget.
- Fri Mar 06, 2026 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Israeli carry
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5658
Re: Israeli carry
So, the same as U.S. Army carry?
- Wed Feb 11, 2026 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In some parts of the country, the leaves fall in autumn.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2986
Re: In some parts of the country, the leaves fall in autumn.
I got rid of the oak trees in my yard, forty+ years after planting them. What a relief! Oaks give you shade in the winter and drop leaves all year round.
- Fri Jan 23, 2026 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pneumatic Ammo....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6272
Re: Pneumatic Ammo....
I remember CIL rimfire ammo first appearing in my area in the mid 60's. Many often confused it with CCI ammo, which appeared about the same time. I never saw centerfire ammo.
- Mon Jan 19, 2026 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Black Powder VS. Substitutes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7726
Re: Black Powder VS. Substitutes
Pyrodex is all I've ever used in my caplocks. I don't have a flintlock and black powder is too hard to find. I have never had any complaints. Of course, I thoroughly clean my guns with water as soon as I come from the range.
- Mon Jan 19, 2026 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some decent Scope Mounts and Bases
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3857
Re: Some decent Scope Mounts and Bases
I have found some good used and new-old-stock Redfield and Weaver mounts on eBay.
- Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is this rifle?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5740
Re: What is this rifle?
Mossberg 472 or Stevens 425.
- Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poll…Vaquero or Blackhawk
- Replies: 32
- Views: 20540
Re: Poll…Vaquero or Blackhawk
When I find a bargain, I buy it. That being said, I added Bowen replacement rear sights to my 5 1/2" SBH and .32mag Single Six and Rough Country sight to my 7 1/2" SBH. The Rough Country was a bargain from eBay.
- Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Greasing the gimbal"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4072
- Tue Dec 30, 2025 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We've had a fire today ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3733
Re: We've had a fire today ...
I stoked a coal furnace and carried ashes from the basement when growing up. Natural gas is fine with me.
- Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas in Appalachia 1964
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3460
Re: Christmas in Appalachia 1964
I believe the primary purpose of the video was to sell Johnson's "War on Poverty" / "Great Society" big government scheme. With no regard or respect for the dignity of the people.
- Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Closed: Borchardt Rifle Corporation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8156
- Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Australian mass shooting incident
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3433
Re: Australian mass shooting incident
Politicians' will concentrate on guns to distract from the ethnicity and motivation of the shooters.
- Fri Dec 12, 2025 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Changes in PA
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3815
Re: Changes
I hear on the news that Maine has a big problem with crime by illegals'. It would not surprise me to learn that wholesale commercial poaching is one of those crimes.
- Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Were the first lever guns really 'assault rifles' of the day
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4008
Re: Were the first lever guns really 'assault rifles' of the day
I remember reading of the Turkish army using Winchester '66s as assault rifles in a battle with Russians. Using their single-shots for long range and switching to levers as the battle closed. Don't ask me which war, or where I read it.
- Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For those who trust their doctors....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10531
Re: For those who trust their doctors....
I saw a video by Dr. John Campbell this week about the vitamin D fiasco. My physicians cut my D intake last year for no reason other than, "We don't see levels as high as yours in most people..." Well, duh... I've upped my dosage again and they most assuredly hear about it from me during ...
- Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More USPS antics!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 18507
Re: More USPS antics!
USPS, one of constitutionally mandated responsibilities of congress.
- Tue Dec 02, 2025 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More USPS antics!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 18507
Re: More USPS antics!
Funny you should mention. I purchased a gun on Gun Broker. I sent a check via Priority Mail on Nov. 10. It arrived in Philadelphia on the 15th, where it languished until delivered on Dec. 1.
- Thu Nov 20, 2025 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The last penny was minted in Philadelphia today
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4544
Re: The last penny was minted in Philadelphia today
I believe a simpler and more cost-effective solution would be to eliminate all paper currency and redesignate the cent as a dollar. We would then have $1 through $100 coins which are fast becoming pocket change anyway.
- Wed Nov 12, 2025 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5340
Re: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...
I don't really collect guns. I just want one of each.
- Thu Oct 23, 2025 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hell's Angels enforcing Mexican Border...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 984
Re: Hell's Angels enforcing Mexican Border...
Taking over the drug distribution?
- Sat Oct 18, 2025 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cylinder Gap demonstration (safety issue)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2543
Re: Cylinder Gap demonstration (safety issue)
Thus the advantage of the Nagant system. https://www.forgottenweapons.com/other- ... 95-nagant/
- Fri Oct 17, 2025 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyler T Grip
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2368
Re: Tyler T Grip
I ordered one for my Security Six. It probably was 2021. It took eight months or more to arrive. I found new old stock for a Smith and a Colt on eBay much more quickly.
- Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8203
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Please! Tell the Turks. https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/armenian-genocide
- Sun Oct 05, 2025 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8203
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Sat Oct 04, 2025 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8203
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Well, they are NATO partners, and it is possible a Christian is among the employees. The Turkish firearms industry has access to some lovely walnut. Islam: The vast majority of Turks are Muslim, with Sunni Islam being the most common branch, particularly the Hanafi school of thought. Alevi Muslims,...
- Sat Oct 04, 2025 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8203
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
I'm as reluctant to give money to mohammedans as to China.
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: cataract / astigmatism surgery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5949
Re: cataract / astigmatism surgery
I had cataract surgery in both eyes done thirty years ago. My wife had both done last year. No problems for us. Find a reputable, experienced surgeon. My surgeon had retired, so we had to shop around for my wife. Fortunately we found an excellent surgeon and facility. There surely is one in your are...
- Fri Sep 26, 2025 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The current UFO revelations
- Replies: 29
- Views: 44321
Re: The current UFO revelations
Never seen anything unexplainable in the sky. A lot of people who believe in UFO's and aliens scoff at the possibility of Sasquatch. Which is more within the realm of possibility?
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trail Boss is BACK!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6587
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Watch your Backstop...!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 885
Re: Watch your Backstop...!
Don't worry. When the electricity goes out and the satellites fall out of the sky, pigmy armies will emerge from the jungle and conquer the World with their unstoppable technology, pointed sticks that fly through the air! There is no defense!
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5916
Re: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
Their story's are so totally conflated, I'm not sure anyone has ever sorted them out.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recently retired...and I
- Replies: 30
- Views: 19470
Re: Recently retired...and I
Stay busy! I haven't had an hours rest since 2016!
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5916
Re: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
I wonder where the other one is buried?
- Fri Aug 22, 2025 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talking to an Earp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7240
Re: Talking to an Earp
I was about 7 years old at my Dad's side when he was introduced to Mr. Earp by mutual friend, and rodeo promoter Clyde Miller.
- Thu Aug 14, 2025 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6051
Re: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
Mel Torme was well known for his extensive collection of SAA's.
- Sat Aug 02, 2025 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4690
Re: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
I 've considered they might be fun to play with, but then I remind myself that for an extra $100 I could have complete SAA clone.
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8051
Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
I have done a small amount of loading using Lee 124 grain TL 's and Lil' Gun. I got good accuracy with just short of maximum loads.
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who bought the last guns you sold?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7963
Re: Who bought the last guns you sold?
Sold guns are nothing but regret.
- Sat May 17, 2025 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Something Cool - A Prototype Marlin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2264
Re: Something Cool - A Prototype Marlin
A former member here had a prototype 336. It had no loading gate and loaded like a tube feed .22 or current Henry. It was chambered in .35Rem. The sight dovetails were not cut. It was obviously a proof of concept or tool room prototype. Pretty neat. I would love to up-grade my Marlins with Henry ma...
- Thu May 01, 2025 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14007
Re: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
Been retired for nine years. Haven't had a single day of rest, relaxation, or fun since. Good luck!
- Fri Apr 25, 2025 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USA Made Skinning Knives NEED A GOOD SOURCE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9506
Re: USA Made Skinning Knives NEED A GOOD SOURCE
Search trapping supply houses on the web. https://www.northamericantrapper.com/co ... ebe-knives
- Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8518
Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
Vegetable tanned leather will not corrode brass the way chrome tanned leather will. It's more expensive to tan that way which is why the other is more prevalent. So, you could have a bandoleer made but with vegetable tanned leather and it would resist verdigris. Also, nickel plated cases will resis...