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by 4t5
Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skeet shooting Canadian Style
Replies: 4
Views: 590

Re: Skeet shooting Canadian Style

Pretty cool, eh.
by 4t5
Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first made in 2015 Levergun!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2446

Re: My first made in 2015 Levergun!!

You ran to the wrong home ,my door was open too you know!
by 4t5
Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Good Old Gun Writers...
Replies: 57
Views: 9107

Re: The Good Old Gun Writers...

Coopers's Corner was my favorite , but the hunting books by BEN EAST were great reads.
by 4t5
Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dear Wifely types... Gift Idea for your Levergunner...
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: Dear Wifely types... Gift Idea for your Levergunner...

I can't imagine the average age in the swiss army
by 4t5
Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixed 4X recommendations?
Replies: 15
Views: 2025

Re: Fixed 4X recommendations?

Leupold FX ll 4 x 33 $299 at midwayusa
by 4t5
Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another favorite quote thread
Replies: 14
Views: 1883

Re: another favorite quote thread

Dying ain't much of a living....Josie Wales
by 4t5
Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger old model blackhawk value ?
Replies: 9
Views: 1710

Ruger old model blackhawk value ?

I have one 4 5/8" in 41 magnum in excellent condition, and was wondering what it is worth. It is an unaltered 3 screw( no transfer bar), with a box (yellow and black) matches the firearm, however the serial number is written in pen on a white sticker, not sure if that was original or not. I don...
by 4t5
Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lot of lead for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 623

Re: lot of lead for sale

The anti's would have you believe that was recovered from the carcass of ONE California Condor
by 4t5
Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uh-Oh - Wallet Siphoning Alert
Replies: 33
Views: 2137

Re: Uh-Oh - Wallet Siphoning Alert

The only thing I see is a single six style top strap, single six style front sight, with a bearcat grip frame. I would buy the shop keeper, if funds allowed, before that, but that's just me.
by 4t5
Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharps,Rolling block repros
Replies: 10
Views: 1417

Re: Sharps,Rolling block repros

A member of our f&g had what appeared to be an original rolling block in 22 lr. And I was think'n what a great rifle for squirrels, been checking them on the web ever since,thanks for the replies.
by 4t5
Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharps,Rolling block repros
Replies: 10
Views: 1417

Sharps,Rolling block repros

I was looking at the Pedersoli web page and was liking both the sharps and the roller in 22 lr
Was wondering if anyone has shot them and what you thought of them.
by 4t5
Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New CCW a/primary carry side arm
Replies: 18
Views: 1058

Re: New CCW a/primary carry side arm

Maybe a thureon defense rifle would go nicely,in 45 acp.
by 4t5
Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would you have bought this 1894
Replies: 9
Views: 1558

Re: Would you have bought this 1894

Although Marlin's website is listing ballard cut for all their 94's, round or octagon now.
by 4t5
Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would you have bought this 1894
Replies: 9
Views: 1558

Re: Would you have bought this 1894

Does it have an octagon barrel? I believe they had ballard cut rifling.
by 4t5
Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big game semiautos (other than M1A and AR-10's)
Replies: 33
Views: 2833

Re: Big game semiautos (other than M1A and AR-10's)

Remington 750 woodsmaster, 243 win. to 35 whelen, two barrlel lengths.
by 4t5
Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recurve Bow Question
Replies: 25
Views: 1695

Re: Recurve Bow Question

Your brother is a nice guy to give you that bow, as said it is a EXCELLENT bow, however it is different than a compound because you hold peak weight with no let off at full draw(which you already know). 60# is a lot to start with, take it slow(short shooting sessions) as to avoid developing bad form...
by 4t5
Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want one of these...
Replies: 17
Views: 1732

Re: I want one of these...

I've been dreaming about one of those, but not the gun.
by 4t5
Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mansfield canoe
Replies: 9
Views: 4349

Re: Mansfield canoe

Thanks again!
by 4t5
Sun Sep 14, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mansfield canoe
Replies: 9
Views: 4349

Re: Mansfield canoe

Thanks Pete, you're correct the company did go out of business,800 sounds fair enough.
by 4t5
Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mansfield canoe
Replies: 9
Views: 4349

Re: Mansfield canoe

Internet search didn't help, thanks for the reply.
by 4t5
Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mansfield canoe
Replies: 9
Views: 4349

Mansfield canoe

I'm gonna sell my 16' wood and fiberglass canoe,40" beam. My two daughters want Kayaks instead, boat is in excellent condition, been in the garage for years, anyone know what this would sell for nowadays?
by 4t5
Sat Aug 02, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOUSE GUN FOR MY DAUGHTER! Less then 2 hrs to figure it out.
Replies: 40
Views: 3667

Re: HOUSE GUN FOR MY DAUGHTER! Less then 2 hrs to figure it

Look for a used Ruger SP101 in 32 magnum,the gun is a little heavy,the caliber a little light, a good combo for the recoil sensitive,my daughter's wears Hogue wood grips with finger grooves and she empties the ammo can on each outing.
by 4t5
Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new CCW.
Replies: 22
Views: 2813

Re: Time for a new CCW.

Smith & Wesson M&P series are well received guns, and usually less expensive, I like my shield, xd's are good guns also.
by 4t5
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choosing a CCW weapon ...
Replies: 78
Views: 8060

Re: Choosing a CCW weapon ...

How about the new model 69 Smith and Wesson, it's a L frame 5 shot, sorta like the old 696 44 spec., except this can take mags. also.
by 4t5
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7810

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

Saw a squirrel about a 100' up attempt a jump from tree to tree,didn't hang on ,and fell to it's death.It left me wondering how often that happens.
by 4t5
Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broadheads
Replies: 15
Views: 1337

Re: Broadheads

NAP Thunderheads
by 4t5
Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Topping the Lists of Things To NOT DO!
Replies: 16
Views: 1574

Re: Topping the Lists of Things To NOT DO!

That's why I use a single stage press,I figure my left hand can move out of the way of my right,and vise versa.
by 4t5
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 winchester
Replies: 22
Views: 2952

Re: 357 winchester

The newest Winchester web page lists both ,I believe they are made by Miroku in japan, which if I couldn't get an American made would be my second choice. To be used as they were intended,defense,hunting,plinkin', shooting whatever needs shootin'. Here in Ct ,hunting with a rifle is extremely limite...
by 4t5
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and elk
Replies: 65
Views: 8548

Re: Woods carry rifle choice for hog, deer, black bear and e

I've got a 16" marlin 94 in 44 mag that is just the ticket,just about everything has been killed with a 44 handgun, I figure a 44 rifle will do it better.
by 4t5
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 winchester
Replies: 22
Views: 2952

357 winchester

If you were gonna buy a new 357 levergun from Winchester which would you get,model 73 or the model 92
by 4t5
Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing a dent from wood...
Replies: 19
Views: 902

Re: Removing a dent from wood...

Thanks for the replies,will try steam pot first,didn't think about cloth leaving a pattern!
by 4t5
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing a dent from wood...
Replies: 19
Views: 902

Re: Removing a dent from wood...

1/4" wide
by 4t5
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing a dent from wood...
Replies: 19
Views: 902

Re: Removing a dent from wood...

1/4" long and about an 1/8" deep
by 4t5
Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing a dent from wood...
Replies: 19
Views: 902

Removing a dent from wood...

Well I made a big blunder today,reaching into my gun safe,I knocked my flattop off its peg on the door,and it landed a glancing blow to a pristine Marlin cowboy 44 putting a 1/4" dent in the buttstock,I've heard of steaming a dent out but never tried it,have any of you tried this? or should I j...
by 4t5
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall Knives, are they worth the cost?
Replies: 49
Views: 8175

Re: Randall Knives, are they worth the cost?

I SEE THEIR STACKED LEATHER VERSION IS SELLING FOR $365
http://www.randallknives.com/knives/mod ... knife/[url][/url]
by 4t5
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heading to Kentucky...
Replies: 2
Views: 322

Heading to Kentucky...

Well I'm taking my 17 yr old daughter to Bowling Green to visit relatives,what is there to sight see? Any "don't miss" resturants or shops? Frontier stuff is good with me but may test her patience, she likes NATIVE AMERICAN jewelry and lore.I think we can sneak over to Nashville from there...
by 4t5
Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beargirl strikes again: bear, beargirl, and beowulf EBR
Replies: 23
Views: 2284

Re: Beargirl strikes again: bear, beargirl, and beowulf EBR

here in Connecticut,you are limited to a 10 spear possession limit,atlatl's are altogether banned as prehistoric assault weapons,and slingshots are exempt from the ten ...ROUND... limit, as most rocks are not perfectly round, go figure...
by 4t5
Thu May 23, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOHN DEERE D105
Replies: 15
Views: 2153

Re: JOHN DEERE D105

Thanks for the reply's
by 4t5
Thu May 23, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOHN DEERE D105
Replies: 15
Views: 2153

JOHN DEERE D105

lawn tractor , thinking of buying one, anybody here have one,like or dislike? Thanks.
by 4t5
Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand priming tool
Replies: 28
Views: 1960

Re: Hand priming tool

Two lee hand primers,one for small and one for large primers,five years and going....
by 4t5
Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!
Replies: 33
Views: 3177

Re: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!

Clearly it's supply and dumb man. :D
by 4t5
Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?
Replies: 30
Views: 6524

Re: Ruger Bearcat reamed out for 22mag?

Check this out,http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_super_bearcat.htm, maybe that will help.
by 4t5
Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just noticed 'Sturm' isn't there anymore...
Replies: 12
Views: 1748

Re: I just noticed 'Sturm' isn't there anymore...

That's like takin' the wr off my wranglers,just aint right!
by 4t5
Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinkin pocket guns.......
Replies: 82
Views: 6036

Re: Thinkin pocket guns.......

Hard to beat a smith 642 or 637,but you need a jacket pocket, or cargo pants pocket. My NAA 22 mag can go, anytime I'm wearing clothes.
by 4t5
Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who knew physics could be so much fun???
Replies: 11
Views: 1059

Re: Who knew physics could be so much fun???

Yep, a teacher with a SET and not afraid to use'm,would have loved to have a teacher like that.
by 4t5
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought my "first" Lever gun yesterday.
Replies: 15
Views: 1442

Re: Bought my "first" Lever gun yesterday.

45/70....marlin makes them too,just say'in.
by 4t5
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W barrel swap ....?
Replies: 2
Views: 287

Re: S&W barrel swap ....?

closer inspection revealed it has a flat bottom forcing cone and won't do for me.
by 4t5
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W barrel swap ....?
Replies: 2
Views: 287

S&W barrel swap ....?

saw a barrel advertised as a 686 barrel,but it lacks the heavy underlug,I'm thinking it is off a 66.Question will this fit on my 686, since one is a k frame,the other an l frame, I like the tapered barrel better anyhow.Going from 2.5" to 4", thanks.
by 4t5
Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Mag is this ?
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: What Mag is this ?

I just realized I've being doin' it wrong,buying the guns then try'in to find magazines,your way is much cheaper :D
by 4t5
Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basset hounds?
Replies: 82
Views: 7464

Re: Basset hounds?

Have a Jack and a beagle both,beagle was a digger when young not so now,13yrs.He does howl at every animal scent that the wind carries,but that is music to me.The jack is a good house alarm,barks at everything that doesn't belong here,both need room to roam.Get one of each :D