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by 765x53
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...
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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...
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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?
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Greasing the gimbal"
Replies: 8
Views: 4072

Re: "Greasing the gimbal"

GunnyMack wrote: Wed Jan 07, 2026 5:24 am On the other hand Bill, maybe your uncle needed that medicinal gin to deal with you boys! :lol:
For me medicinal spirits don't do any lubricating !
For me, it can be a time machine when reading old letters, looking at old pictures, or listening to old music.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Closed: Borchardt Rifle Corporation
Replies: 25
Views: 8156

Re: Closed: Borchardt Rifle Corporation

Pat C wrote: Sat Dec 20, 2025 2:52 pm Do they still make the Ruger cylinders?
They did five or six years ago, when I got one. During the China flue fiasco it took a long time to get some ejector housings but, they were still in business.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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 ...
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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?
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Replies: 21
Views: 8203

Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves

mickbr wrote: Mon Oct 13, 2025 5:25 pm
JimT wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 10:56 am
Bill in Oregon wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 7:10 am Every soul is precious to the One who created it.
+1
+1.
Please! Tell the Turks. https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/armenian-genocide
by 765x53
Sun Oct 05, 2025 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Replies: 21
Views: 8203

Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves

JimT wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 10:56 am
Bill in Oregon wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 7:10 am Every soul is precious to the One who created it.
+1
That doesn't alter the evil pagan moon-god that they worship and the horror that they have visited on the World for more than 1400 years.
by 765x53
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,...
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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...
by 765x53
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?
by 765x53
Wed Sep 10, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trail Boss is BACK!
Replies: 10
Views: 6587

Re: Trail Boss is BACK!

Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed Sep 10, 2025 8:09 am Yes, Unique please.
Here you go! https://www.precisionreloading.com/cart ... DR&i=UNIQ1
by 765x53
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!
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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!
by 765x53
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?
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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.
by 765x53
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...
by 765x53
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!
by 765x53
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...