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by Ysabel Kid
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another old article from the old Sixgunner.com website
Replies: 6
Views: 613

Re: Another old article from the old Sixgunner.com website

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:03 am The last few paragraphs contain some really good advice.
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evolution of a Levergun
Replies: 18
Views: 1348

Re: Evolution of a Levergun

I was walking around a gun show back with Y2K when he was around 4 or 5 years old. He had already watched "True Grit" with me a bunch of times. We came across a table with Henry rifles, and he spied one with the big loop. "Look Daddy - Rooster's rifle!" You know the rest. It came...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Sunrise of 2023 from Texas on the San Gabriel River
Replies: 5
Views: 454

Re: The Last Sunrise of 2023 from Texas on the San Gabriel River

Very nice. Just watching the last sunset from South Carolina of 2023... :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yellow granular residue after shooting 296
Replies: 22
Views: 1111

Re: Yellow granular residue after shooting 296

So, old reloads of 296 produce... Ol' Yellow? :wink:

Sorry, couldn't resist...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Replies: 12
Views: 1031

Re: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...

Leverguns are the best medicine! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tonight's Forecast...
Replies: 6
Views: 437

Re: Tonight's Forecast...

Bill in Oregon wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:03 pm John, I am a huge fan of real ales, and somewhat of an anomaly among Americans because I enjoy a Guinness at 45 degrees F. :lol:
45 degrees?!?

Where did I put that barfing smiley? :wink: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Replies: 12
Views: 1031

Re: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...

Old No7 wrote: Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:56 pm
hfcable wrote: Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:39 pm thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Now, why would you go and swear an oath like that?
Were you ill and fighting for conscious thought when you made that oath, Doc? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas rifles for my grand children
Replies: 19
Views: 1129

Re: Christmas rifles for my grand children

You are a fine granddad! This old Scotsman bought one standard chipmunk (pink) 25 years ago and have used it for multiple g and gg kids to date. Still sitting in my safe waiting for the next kid. I was tooling around a gun show with my daughter on my shoulders back when she was 4 years old. She, of...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-20 ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 910

Re: 25-20 ammo

RIHMFIRE wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:04 am time to reload!
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tonight's Forecast...
Replies: 6
Views: 437

Re: Tonight's Forecast...

For me tonight...

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by Ysabel Kid
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas rifles for my grand children
Replies: 19
Views: 1129

Re: Christmas rifles for my grand children

Awesome! I love seeing this! I got Y2K his first rifle, also a .22 bolt action, for his first Christmas. I wanted to make sure he got his first rifle from his Dad in case anything happened to me. He shot it for the first time when he was a hair over 2 years old, with a lot of help from me. I really ...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JAVELINA
Replies: 27
Views: 1739

Re: JAVELINA

Walt wrote: Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:16 pm Like they say, if you know how many guns you have, you don't have enough!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Don't tell Mrs. YK! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Shepherd's View.....
Replies: 4
Views: 459

Re: The Shepherd's View.....

:D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last minute gift
Replies: 4
Views: 392

Re: Last minute gift

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the land between the Canal and the Equator
Replies: 7
Views: 506

Re: From the land between the Canal and the Equator

Merry Belated Christmas, Paul! Keep up God's work!!! :D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preatorian holster
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: Preatorian holster

Hmmm. Use that in combination with a 5.11 shirt, most of which have snaps versus buttons, and I think you might have a winner there.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Message for Christmas 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 405

Re: Christmas Message for Christmas 2023

Amen, Jim!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Story as told by Doctor Luke (from ancient documents)
Replies: 7
Views: 488

Re: The Story as told by Doctor Luke (from ancient documents)

As many of you know, I lead the security team for our church. Christmas is a zoo, with a huge number of people who only attend Mass on Christmas and Easter coming in an showing the most un-Christian like behavior (demanding, short tempered, unreasonable, and nasty). I'm usually not looking forward t...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this ring a bell ?
Replies: 5
Views: 608

Re: Does this ring a bell ?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

My wife would say that, or "What did you break?"
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP
Replies: 4
Views: 383

Re: RIP

Never cared for the block-Glock, but admit it is a very useful handgun (just no soul). Sorry to hear any good gun designer dying. RIP indeed.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
Replies: 25
Views: 1569

Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get

I got a stomach bug for Christmas. Been home by myself all day hugging the porcelain pony. Merry Christmas! Sorry to hear that Ted! Head cold or something like it for me. Just hoping it is not RSV, the flu or what would be my third bout with COVID. Nasty stuff going around. Y2K got me a nice set of...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arisaka 6.5x50mm
Replies: 8
Views: 821

Re: Arisaka 6.5x50mm

I have the 7.7 version. Late war production, so quality was pretty darn poor. It does have the chrysanthemum intact though. I've never had the opportunity to shot a 6.5. Interested to hear from you on how it works! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."
Replies: 22
Views: 1342

Re: "We Never Saw Any Bears..."

Mrs. YK and I didn't see any bears in September when we were there either. Maybe if they hired Biden-like bears who bumbled around and shook hands with invisible people the note writer would be happy... :roll:
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drove by the spot where Stonewall Jackson was wounded
Replies: 11
Views: 710

Re: Drove by the spot where Stonewall Jackson was wounded

Makes a person think if Stonewall had not been shot would Gettysburg ever of happened or if it did would the Confederacy have won the battle. I believe he was the best General they had a natural strategist +1 His loss was devastating to General Lee. And Gettysburg was the high water mark of the Con...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 382

Re: Merry Christmas

That's hysterical! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new .327, first outing
Replies: 16
Views: 927

Re: The new .327, first outing

JimT wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:14 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:18 pm
JimT wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:41 pm First time I was shot was with a .32 Long.
"First time"?!? :shock: :shock: :shock:
Life gives us unexpected moments.
It does at that...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Christmas Wish From the Great Plains (Mike Rhinehart article)
Replies: 3
Views: 233

A Christmas Wish From the Great Plains (Mike Rhinehart article)

A Christmas Wish From the Great Plains By Mike Rhinehart · December 19, 2023 https://patriotpost.us/articles/102972-a-christmas-wish-from-the-great-plains-2023-12-19 With Christmas Season upon us, I wish for all that they simply reflect upon the true nature of giving. Hint: It’s not what corporate ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That little boy with the new heart
Replies: 3
Views: 267

Re: That little boy with the new heart

That is just awesome! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2529

Re: Dumped the 1022!

I must be just dumb lucky. The last gun my Dad gave me before he died was a Ruger 10/22. It's always been very accurate. I have several others, and all of them function great and plenty accurate enough to take pretty much any tree rat I see. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new .327, first outing
Replies: 16
Views: 927

Re: The new .327, first outing

JimT wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:41 pm First time I was shot was with a .32 Long.
"First time"?!? :shock: :shock: :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ceramic ... bullets?
Replies: 6
Views: 404

Re: Ceramic ... bullets?

Probably!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trials - Tribulation - and Troubles
Replies: 5
Views: 391

Re: Trials - Tribulation - and Troubles

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I love Christmas (the real reason), but refuse to decorate until after Thanksgiving. Fortunately my wife agrees with me.

My SIL however sets up the tree right after Halloween. :roll:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP: Chief Master Sgt Yoshida of "Horse Soldiers" Fame
Replies: 3
Views: 379

Re: RIP: Chief Master Sgt Yoshida of "Horse Soldiers" Fame

51?!?

Way too young. :cry:

RIP, good and faithful servant...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whitewater at Night by Mike Rhinehart
Replies: 2
Views: 266

Whitewater at Night by Mike Rhinehart

Whitewater at Night By Mike Rhinehart · December 12, 2023 https://patriotpost.us/articles/102788-whitewater-at-night-2023-12-12 There are few things in my life that have focused my attention more than navigating heavy whitewater rivers at night. In the early 1980s, there were some endeavors and pla...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Grandpa's Face"
Replies: 10
Views: 691

Re: "Grandpa's Face"

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the River to the Sea
Replies: 6
Views: 471

Re: From the River to the Sea

I never would have thought that we would see the antisemitism raging around the world like we're seeing now. Heartbreaking to say the least. jb https://i.imgur.com/YddJG84.jpg Agreed. I honestly thought we'd never see this level of antisemitism outside of the barbaric Islamic world in my lifetime. ...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
Replies: 11
Views: 777

Re: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine

Remember fellas, probably half of the "shooting community" can't shoot that proficiently with any gun... :roll:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soooo good on 'guns'....
Replies: 1
Views: 294

Re: Soooo good on 'guns'....

:D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is creepy (mind reading)
Replies: 6
Views: 528

Re: This is creepy (mind reading)

gamekeeper wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:14 am I once had one of those mind reading things ........it was called " a wife". :?
:lol: :lol: :shock: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brett Cooper at T-Rex Arms Range
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: Brett Cooper at T-Rex Arms Range

Griff wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:24 pm
Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:48 am Omigosh, she is adorable. Whoops. Sorry doc, off message ... :lol:
+1
+ another. She is cute as a button, and hysterical to listen to. I subscribe to her YouTube channel. Seeing someone so young and attractive show so much shock at the stupidity of the woke left is very refreshing! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous
Replies: 13
Views: 668

Re: Office backpack cleanout - possibly humorous

I keep my work backpack completely separate from any carry gear. I fly too much and the TSA frowns on "mistakes"... :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is really incredible
Replies: 42
Views: 2013

Re: This is really incredible

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:36 am I picked it up used for a steal and I’ll bet it’s because it shoots about 10 inches low and the former owner didn’t know how to fix that.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
Replies: 15
Views: 828

Re: A longtime friend passed away this last week.

Sounds like he was a wonderful man. I'm sorry for your loss Jim.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading the .32 Smith & Wesson
Replies: 19
Views: 859

Re: Loading the .32 Smith & Wesson

I’ve shot thousands of 32 shorts out of a Ruger S.S. and many old top break S&W’s and Smith New Departures, usually out back so the noise don’t aggravate my neighbors…..1.5 grains of bullseye and a 71 grain cast. Out of a Ruger SS chambered in 32 mag, the short cartridge with the above load wil...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...
Replies: 4
Views: 373

Re: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Having never owned a boat, I can relate to Jim's changes! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The River of Peace Calls
Replies: 2
Views: 270

The River of Peace Calls

Another great article by Mike Rhinehart! The River of Peace Calls By Mike Rhinehart · December 5, 2023 https://patriotpost.us/articles/102607-the-river-of-peace-calls-2023-12-05 With winter setting in on the Great Plains with a “Ha! You thought I was kidding didn’t you?” attitude, my thoughts always...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance companies !!!
Replies: 18
Views: 987

Re: Insurance companies !!!

Didn't notice that large of an increase. What I have issue with is I have large , LARGE oak trees very close to my house. I asked the insurance agent if they would pay to take down/ trim the trees. No we don't do that. Ok so the next hurricane Sandy snaps off the top and goes through the roof causi...