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by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7744

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

Several years ago I found a raccoon that some sicko had crucified and left nailed to a make shift cross. Still alive
by wvfarrier
Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broadheads
Replies: 15
Views: 1334

Re: Broadheads

I love the old bear two blades
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Barrel Shortening
Replies: 7
Views: 524

S&W Barrel Shortening

I recently traded for a S&W 25-8. It has an 8 " barrel. I am looking for a reputable smithy to shorten it to 4". Anyone know of anyone ?
by wvfarrier
Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Rossi Model 92 Trapper in 357 Magnum
Replies: 18
Views: 4041

Re: A Rossi Model 92 Trapper in 357 Magnum

Looks like a fine rifle with loads of potential
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: Recent Forum Issues and post "funny business"...
Replies: 34
Views: 3640

Re: Recent Forum Issues and post "funny business"...

Whew. Had me worried. Thank goodness
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1886 Trapper
Replies: 25
Views: 4222

Re: New 1886 Trapper

I love those winchester stocks but the rest.....ugh
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would this be handled where you live?
Replies: 28
Views: 3240

Re: How would this be handled where you live?

BlaineG wrote:School lockdown, kids arrested, expelled. You can't point a "finger" gun around here :roll: :roll:
Yup, sad to say but here too. Common sense is long gone
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifleman
Replies: 34
Views: 3730

The Rifleman

I've been watching the show and I noticed something. He is one helluva self righteous busy body. He is constantly sticking his nose in other people's business.
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recovered bullets ...357.
Replies: 5
Views: 852

Re: Recovered bullets ...357.

Sweet. Thanks for the info. The one on the right looks viscious
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost a kaboom
Replies: 19
Views: 2206

Re: Almost a kaboom

That is super spooky. Good thing you were on yer toes
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost a 4 legged friend.
Replies: 20
Views: 2264

Re: Lost a 4 legged friend.

I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences
by wvfarrier
Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just musing about how much 'energy' one can carry...
Replies: 28
Views: 3609

Re: Just musing about how much 'energy' one can carry...

What's the old saying..."bigger is better?" Seriously if I could afford one i would buy it
by wvfarrier
Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saying goodbye to a friend
Replies: 18
Views: 1777

Re: saying goodbye to a friend

Really? You skin them?
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saying goodbye to a friend
Replies: 18
Views: 1777

Re: saying goodbye to a friend

You betcha. What a chore it is though. Scalding and scraping. Ugh. I have to admit that I got a little choked up. I liked the little bugger
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: saying goodbye to a friend
Replies: 18
Views: 1777

saying goodbye to a friend

I raise black guinea hogs. Get foragers and pleasant personalities. Made the mistake I buying a blue butt to cross them with. He was a moron. Could not keep him contained. He met his maker today. 9 months old and around 250 pounds with excellent marbling. http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww121/bad...
by wvfarrier
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: terrible weather here
Replies: 32
Views: 3695

Re: terrible weather here

Dang. It +2 here and feels like a heatwave
by wvfarrier
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 73 Short Rifle in .357 mag
Replies: 19
Views: 1701

Re: New 73 Short Rifle in .357 mag

That's absolutely gorgeous
by wvfarrier
Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy shoots moose with Glock, everyone clueless about moose.
Replies: 38
Views: 4436

Re: Guy shoots moose with Glock, everyone clueless about moo

He needs prosecuted. That moose warned him. She had assumed the aggressive posture and moved toward him. There was NO reason for him not to back up. Then he left her. I hope wildlife officials see this video
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .338 Lapua Magnum + Cleaning Rod + Inattention = KABOOM
Replies: 5
Views: 474

Re: .338 Lapua Magnum + Cleaning Rod + Inattention = KABOOM

Thank GOD no one got killed or maimed. Could've been a lot worse
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best "School Absence Note" Ever!
Replies: 10
Views: 1774

Re: Best "School Absence Note" Ever!

That is freaking awesome!!!!
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blackpowder bunnies
Replies: 14
Views: 1450

Re: Blackpowder bunnies

Holy stuff that's a huge rabbit
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: custom vaquero
Replies: 10
Views: 818

Re: custom vaquero

Wow. That's a beauty
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 300grcast load with Unique
Replies: 10
Views: 1459

Re: 45-70 300grcast load with Unique

Amen and well said.
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omg!!! 45-70 brass is outrageous
Replies: 17
Views: 2207

Re: Omg!!! 45-70 brass is outrageous

I must be going blind cuz I dont see any
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omg!!! 45-70 brass is outrageous
Replies: 17
Views: 2207

Omg!!! 45-70 brass is outrageous

I was running low on brass and went to order more and Lord have mercy the cost of brass has really gone up. It's awful.
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personalizing your Henry. 22 or Big Boy
Replies: 29
Views: 6584

Re: Personalizing your Henry. 22 or Big Boy

My son has a Henry 22 and I have a big boy 44 and both guns are amazing. Neither has ever had a problem and both shot POA at 50 yards right out of the box. Heck of an investment IMHO.
by wvfarrier
Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Your Viewing Pleasure
Replies: 23
Views: 2150

Re: For Your Viewing Pleasure

I love the sword n gun pic.
by wvfarrier
Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look What I Found Hiding
Replies: 38
Views: 2625

Re: Look What I Found Hiding

Sweet. I never find good stuff. Though trouble always seems to find me.....
by wvfarrier
Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bud's Guns "Make an Offer" Fail
Replies: 6
Views: 1025

Re: Bud's Guns "Make an Offer" Fail

It's a just a gimmick to get you interested. Just like their so called trade deals.
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big bear interrupts a photo shoot.
Replies: 9
Views: 818

Re: Big bear interrupts a photo shoot.

Ok. That was awesome
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heavy
Replies: 54
Views: 4342

Re: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heav

Was that heaven? Surely looked like it
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: is it a levergun with a bolt, or ......
Replies: 5
Views: 544

Re: is it a levergun with a bolt, or ......

It's a lever gun in my opinion.....just not a purdy one
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrying Concealed
Replies: 22
Views: 3171

Re: Carrying Concealed

I have a very flat pancake type holster from Texas Shoemaker for my ccw revolvers. Both are N frame smiths with 3" barrels. I had them make the holster a little deeper so when I'm horseback the gu s do not pop out. Works great. I also carry a full size sig 40 Cal IWB in a kydex/leather cross ho...
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Life Below Zero" is on YouTube
Replies: 5
Views: 1335

Re: "Life Below Zero" is on YouTube

I really like that show. Survival in the extreme
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Split a bunch of Firewood today
Replies: 11
Views: 1442

Re: Split a bunch of Firewood today

I heat with wood but have yet to buy a log splitter. It's just me, a splitting maul, and a wood grenade.
by wvfarrier
Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A very kewl 336 modified. The swine slayer
Replies: 18
Views: 2028

Re: A very kewl 336 modified. The swine slayer

I kinda like it but I surely wouldn't risk a JM gun on it!
by wvfarrier
Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: want semi auto but like my 30-30
Replies: 34
Views: 5500

Re: want semi auto but like my 30-30

I have a 300 blackout AR and it's a great round for re loaders BUT I almost never use it anymore. There is no replacement for a good lever gun. Stay away from 7.62x39, the ammo selection for anything but steel case fmj's is pretty limited and in the AR platform causes several feeding issues. Even wi...
by wvfarrier
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Good Soldier Was Called Home Yesterday
Replies: 18
Views: 1580

Re: A Good Soldier Was Called Home Yesterday

May he be at peace
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carry of a j-frame for ccw
Replies: 46
Views: 4532

Re: Carry of a j-frame for ccw

IWB is the way to go
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: active shooter course completed
Replies: 8
Views: 497

Re: active shooter course completed

I've taken several of these courses over the years (most before we called it active shooter) and the training is irreplaceable. Good job
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trail to Levers
Replies: 44
Views: 6910

Re: The Trail to Levers

Awesome stories! Practically everyone in my family owned two or three leverguns. I used them exclusively til I left for the Army. Got back into them a few years ago. Something about the feel of one. Like holding an old peacemaker
by wvfarrier
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry....
Replies: 8
Views: 748

Re: New Henry....

Dang that's purdy!!!!
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 6287

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

Ps- I've carried everyday for nearly 20 years. One thing I am absolutely faithful about doing is to keep only the first 3 rounds as hp's. I load the rest as hardcast. I figure if the job isn't done by the time I fire the first 3 the bad guy will prolly take cover and penetration is the key at that p...
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo preference for ccw
Replies: 73
Views: 6287

Re: Ammo preference for ccw

Gold Dots are great. As are winchester talons. Underwood ammo makes some great stuff as well. The 125 grain +p range is a proven round.
by wvfarrier
Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New "shorty " Marlin
Replies: 23
Views: 2008

Re: New "shorty " Marlin

Mmmm Mmmm good
by wvfarrier
Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a BlackHawk .45 Convertable
Replies: 38
Views: 2952

Re: Found a BlackHawk .45 Convertable

I have a new model Blackhawk 44 special with 5.5" barrel and it is amazingly accurate. Good easily do bullseye comp if I was a better shot
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: @$&!;=;=¥=*# /"*! (÷
Replies: 9
Views: 735

@$&!;=;=¥=*# /"*! (÷

Made it through all the snow and misery only to hit some black ice today and wreck my truck. Grrrrr
by wvfarrier
Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting site on Rifleman and his gear and technique.
Replies: 18
Views: 3250

Re: Interesting site on Rifleman and his gear and technique.

Lord we need a good western on TV. With a hero to be proud of.
by wvfarrier
Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now that's sure pretty wood!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1317

Re: Now that's sure pretty wood!!!

Lord have mercy!!!