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by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICS OF New-to-me 1895 .405 takedown
Replies: 29
Views: 4657

Really nice gun. But those .405's look like howitzer shells!
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - I have been moved to act
Replies: 63
Views: 8249

I am voting for Dr. Paul in the primary. If he should get the nod I will vote for him in the general. But I will not let the SOCIALISTS gain ground just to show the CORPRATISTS that I am angry at them. And as such will vote for the Republican if I have to. It has been pretty good so far having a do ...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - RANT!!! Cops and Fireman
Replies: 24
Views: 4166

Aint right nor fair. But we are to blame for letting it get this far out of hand. Use to be LEO's and FF's would not get caught up much in this as it was darned if you do and darned of you didn't. But with the protections of Unions well the field of play has changed some. Maybe the .mil guys need to...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - And that's when the fight started...
Replies: 9
Views: 2078

I just reread that issue this morning waiting on a customer to show up. :D Eddie was sitting in church tears streaming down his face. His wife came over and asked why he was crying as this should be a joyous occasion being as it was their 50th wedding anniversary. Eddie looked at her and asked "...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Masonic mysteries
Replies: 34
Views: 5784

Joe, There is also a fifth group in which I belong. I belong to "groups" but I really don't care about other "groups" as long as they don't mess with my "groups". I personally think this OT subject is in outer space somewhere. Does anyone want to hear about my involvem...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (or not) - Ain't gunshop rumors fun?
Replies: 21
Views: 3316

Rhimfire is pretty close to the truth on the construction materials. The Indians (Punjab) and the Chinese are in a race for industrial development and the Indians are slightly in the lead at the moment. The price for clean pressure vessel steel has gone up by more than 300% over the last 3yrs. Right...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tiger justice
Replies: 31
Views: 4551

Well at the national hit average for beat officers with duty weapons being around 11% and said duty guns had Kali magazines. The cat probably died of boredom...No I didn't mean that. :D. Most likely hit him three times with one bullet doing the deed.
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New puppy - PICS
Replies: 55
Views: 8622

Well if you ask me I say he looks like a Henry. Or maybe Frenchy.
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17635

Welcome to the Blue Lodge Brother. I am a sixth generation Ancient Free and Accepted Mason. I served my Lodge as WM in '94-'95 and as DDGM in 2002. I am also a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a York Rite Mason, a Shriner, a member of The Royal Order of Scotland and a member of the Eastern Star. I am...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17635

SteveR, It depends on the local your in mostly. But in my experience I had gone through with three others. We practiced about once a week and when we got closer to the end we went a couple of times at night after work. The Masons believe that it goes in this order. 1. God 2. Family 3. work, lodge Yo...
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17635

Those who would condemn with out knowledge are the same who would cast the first stone. I don't know Scott64A but I would give him benefit of doubt that he so angrily denies others. I am a GOD fearing man and I will stand and be counted at the time. I personally know that there is NO worship of the ...
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Any Masons here?
Replies: 107
Views: 17635

If you wish to judge an organization then look at the people that belong to said org. Judge a org. by its works. The Masonic lodges support "Angel Flight" and "The Shriners hospital". They do this without charging the parents of the sick or injured child anything. The Masons of t...
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 puma model 92 is it still holding up?
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

Mine is truckin right along. Narry a hiccup. The one in my sig.
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWG Bear Proof Ejector
Replies: 27
Views: 5685

Toothpaste, not gel.

Read somewhere, a guy loaded up his action with it and cycled it about 500 times. Said it was smmoooooth. YMMV.
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT- Turn in firearms...
Replies: 60
Views: 9034

Ok, this is strange. I agree with Mr. Wiedner again. Either they got to me in my sleep or he took the green pill...... :shock:
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not all fallen LE heros walk on 2 legs
Replies: 10
Views: 2009

Wiedner is right on. This time. I would not have unhooked my dog. Dude wants to suicide let em. As long as he aint gonna hurt no other physically then let em go.
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Thought provoking sig line
Replies: 7
Views: 1394

People do and say things in their own home they wouldn't dare say to another stranger out in public. AWP That is the straight truth. I get it all the time. (Propane and propane accessories) I think most people in todays society are lonely. The industrial model has very limited opportunities to soci...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.
Replies: 21
Views: 3623

The bore is visually fine. The gun did not see a lot of rounds just a lot of bouncing around in a truck I suspect. I hope to shoot it tomorrow.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.
Replies: 21
Views: 3623

I was going to ask something similar to your post.

I bought a box of leverevolution ammo for the gun. Man Dollar a shot! Anyway does anyone have an idea if this brass is up to snuff for reloading?
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shooting the "newer" Browning BLR's?
Replies: 9
Views: 1960

If the recoil is knocking out your chew then you aint got enough in there to begin with. :D
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.
Replies: 21
Views: 3623

I laugh every time I look at those dang things. I know they work but man are they like a set of thick ankles on a nicely shaped woman..........or what.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWG Bear Proof Ejector
Replies: 27
Views: 5685

If I were doing this job. I would take the ejector and the tight bolt out of the gun and put dykem on the ejector then slide it down the slot if possible. That way you get to see the high spots. Then file or stone down the spots until you get smooth action. For what it is worth. That ejector looks l...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.
Replies: 21
Views: 3623

Ahhh, 1979. It will be my PU gun. I am removing the scope and will be putting a ghost ring site on it.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.
Replies: 21
Views: 3623

You know I would make that deal with you but I just bought all this leverevolution ammo for it and it is the only 35 rem I own. I tell you what when I am done shooting all these cartridges I will give it to you for what I got in it. You pay shipping . :D I don't know what year it is. It is a microgr...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.
Replies: 21
Views: 3623

I just rescued a 336 in 35 Rem.

Picked this up Friday. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/crawdaddy031/SANY0041.jpg It is going to need some work cosmetically. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/crawdaddy031/SANY0045.jpg NOT sure why someone would feel the need to scratch their SS# into the metal in such a conspicuous spot...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Which one would you choose?
Replies: 20
Views: 3335

If it is a comprehensive knifemaking class and not a grinding and polishing class. Then the knifemaking class will teach most of the basics of blacksmithing.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWG Bear Proof Ejector
Replies: 27
Views: 5685

Dave, what you are seeing is manufacturing tolerances. The slot on the one rifle is at one end of the tolerance allowance ie: it is +.005 and the tolerance on the 45cb is at -.005. Always tune the part to the whole. That being said most spring manufacturers will tell you to remove metal from somethi...
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was it????
Replies: 11
Views: 2153

I would second Hobie on the diagnoses.
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: newbie
Replies: 16
Views: 2561

Howdy Ed, Where's the dang pictures?

Seriously



No, really



Alright you get off this time. Just don't try to get cute around here.

Oh, and read the dadburn stickies will ya!

:) :) :)
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you for TNBigBore
Replies: 1
Views: 509

Thank you for TNBigBore

Site arrived as advertised. Nice doing business with the gentleman.
by crawdaddyjim
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would you use 44-40 on hog?
Replies: 16
Views: 3013

Big boolit, Dayed hog. nuff sayd.

Any who you bought now shoot it. And hopefully you can shoot it better than that poor ole 32 you got......... :lol: :lol:








Just kiddin, JUST KIDDIN!
by crawdaddyjim
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun guy
Replies: 36
Views: 5881

Welcome to our little slice of the ol' internet.

Please dive right in and as always PICTURES make a really good spice to any topic. :D

Do take the time to read the Stickies on the front page. It will help immensely in your quest to become one of the all time greats.

Jim
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Election Year
Replies: 30
Views: 5887

Jimmy, Nice article.

Sounds to me like you need to get out and support
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Update on my wife...
Replies: 47
Views: 7004

Richard, It is with a heavy heart that I read of your wife's passing. Sadness is a proper feeling and the start down the road to understanding. I will celebrate your wife's contributions to the world. And the many happy memories she created throughout her life on this earth. I will rejoice in the kn...
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you clean a Lever Gun?
Replies: 21
Views: 4078

Bore snake with foam spray and a long applicator from the breech end. Spray and let sit for a minute then feed and pull out snake. All done in about 3min.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think my wife is trying to kill me
Replies: 30
Views: 4057

My Granny hated my Mom. Just the way it was. My Dad is a only child and his Mom(Granny) used to spoil him some kinda bad. Hand fed him until he went into the Air Force. NO joke. Any way Granny was not about to give Mom her secret recipes and such. But she didn't want to take them to the grave. So sh...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forumite Photos
Replies: 27
Views: 4895

Was Kirk in that photo? All I saw was levers and topbreaks. And none of them mine. :cry:
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a pretty good gun show today
Replies: 6
Views: 1096

I am a sucker for a octagon barrel. That is good wood as well. LUCKY DOG
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally joined
Replies: 10
Views: 1603

Good to see you again. Now lets see if we can knock the Kid off his perch. :D
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What an evening...
Replies: 25
Views: 4177

This Ford vs Chevy thing is gettin outa hand. But I will say that a Ford is not a disposable truck and can be fixed when broken. Unlike the others. And don't start with the "I don't have to fix my XYZ because it never breaks" My 82 F150 has over 300k (not pretty miles) and will still get y...
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gunsite and Thunder Ranch?
Replies: 18
Views: 3387

Question from me who respects a lot of what Col. Cooper said

Which is Orange and which is Gray?
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look At This Stunt Double
Replies: 17
Views: 4050

That genteel southern chicken salesman has the same forefathers as I do. We are distant cousins. My mom says its where I got my cooking genes from.
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - GLOBAL WARMING YEH RIGHT!
Replies: 33
Views: 5563

Good luck to ya Doc. It is now 30F at my house. The forecast had the wind dying down today but it doesn't seem to be. Won't be able to tell how bad the vegetables are for a couple of days.
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What an evening...
Replies: 25
Views: 4177

I would check the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail. IF this a fuel injection motor. My ranger did the same thing and that regulator was the cause. If it isn't fuel injected then ????? The vibration is most likely due to the motor not running smoothly. I wouldn't think that jambing it into ge...
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns Rendezvous?
Replies: 26
Views: 4135

I would be up for a short weekend trip. Truckpool Rhim?

Hey, Scott64A Where you at in NE GA? I have to take the Warden to see her sister in Mt. Airy in or close to March. It would be a treat to hit some gunshops up there.
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - GLOBAL WARMING YEH RIGHT!
Replies: 33
Views: 5563

Jason_W wrote:People tend to misunderstand what global warming means. It's kind of an outdated term in the scientific community having been replaced with global climate change.
Yep, the climate changes. We call the seasons of the year.
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who here uses a lever gun as their house gun?
Replies: 42
Views: 5965

Yes. And a pump gun 12ga and a DA Sig in 45acp and a well you get the picture.

If it aint loaded it is just a pretty stick. And we all know you don't bring a stick to a gunfight.
by crawdaddyjim
Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is he? What is he holding? How tall is he?
Replies: 20
Views: 3329

Johnston married into the Flathead tribe. His wife was killed by a Crow hunting/raiding party. At that time he went to hunting down the fellows that had done it. He was fairly thorough.
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8942

Cats do not completely digest their food. Hence dog smells food and as he has no culture he eats it. I guess one of our dogs doesn't completely digest her food either :roll: Phil Sorry you felt the need for the smart remark. The question was why do dogs eat CAT stuff? Dogs will eat a lot of things....
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8942

Cats do not completely digest their food. Hence dog smells food and as he has no culture he eats it.