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by barbarossa
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 79
Views: 9498

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

There is supposed to be a made in turkey new martini shotgun in 12 and 20 ga coming on the market sometime this year
by barbarossa
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 79
Views: 9498

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

I like my Greener GP
by barbarossa
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 3360

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

I also have this 1952 Belgian navy Mauser in 22lr that’s a fun plinking gun
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 976

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

The weak point on the adams revolver was the loading lever ,they are not as robust as the colt and remington
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 976

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

ARSA in Spain now makes a replica BP Adam’s revolver
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1558

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

The funny thing is there is probably just the same amount if not more wealthy people that would kill for an easy million dollars as I ve found rich people can never get enough wealth regardless of what they currently have.When money starts to lose it s shine people like Bill Gates and other WEF memb...
by barbarossa
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1558

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

People in the drug culture frequently kill people for an owed $50 or less as it is an insult to their street cred so killing for a million would be an easy step up for them
by barbarossa
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1558

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

One would be surprised on how many people could rationalize and justify to this act.It just goes to show you how some people are disconnected from having any morals or empathy for other people.Their thought process is if I don t know them then their lives don t count and they cease to be human.This ...
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2958

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

If I had that gun I d probably sleep with it under my pillow lol
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
Replies: 27
Views: 2366

Re: Murdered on the Ferry

We have a problem today where society is creating similar psychopaths as some parents are bringing up spoiled ,lazy ,antisocial punks who care for nothing but themselves and don t concern themselves about what pain they cause anyone else.
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must Resist!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 1295

Re: Must Resist!!!!

Myself I would buy it as you ll regret it if you don t.Plus I bet you could probably get more than your money back if you decided to sell it
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
Replies: 27
Views: 2366

Re: Murdered on the Ferry

I remember reading an article awhile ago stating that a lot of these old west outlaws were psychopaths and in Jesses’ case given his experience when young riding with pro Conferderate guerrillas I can see where that could easily be the case.To see and be part of that type of action would definitely ...
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 3360

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

I have this one that was converted to 22lr
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evolution of a Levergun
Replies: 18
Views: 1472

Re: Evolution of a Levergun

I had an Ithaca 49 when I was young and killed many of rabbits with it.
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Replies: 12
Views: 1129

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

I was thinking of buying one of the micro Midas bl22 s and putting a marbles bulleye rear sight on it.
by barbarossa
Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
Replies: 25
Views: 1777

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

I got this Providence Tool pattern 21 sight
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a little shottie for a change up
Replies: 21
Views: 1197

Re: a little shottie for a change up

The TPS is actually is pretty good recoil was.It s a neat little rig with a fibre optic sight and storage for shells in the butt.It s great for hunting in thick brush
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a little shottie for a change up
Replies: 21
Views: 1197

Re: a little shottie for a change up

I have this little TPS scout in 410/410 fun little bunny getter
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drove by the spot where Stonewall Jackson was wounded
Replies: 11
Views: 787

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
by barbarossa
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2849

Re: Dumped the 1022!

Here are 4 of my favourite 22s

Ruger RSI
Krico
Steyr Zephyr
Anschutz 1418
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '73 '76 action strength
Replies: 15
Views: 1140

Re: '73 '76 action strength

Uberti did produce their 73 rifle in 44mag though the metallurgy is different from the originals but the design of the action is the same.
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2849

Re: Dumped the 1022!

My favourite semi 22 is the Winchester 63
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2849

Re: Dumped the 1022!

The best way to get a good 10/22 is to buy one and put about $2000 of aftermarket parts on one lol.Replace the barrel,the receiver,the trigger group and the stock and you have one good gun
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1416

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

More than likely he had the wrong house but was not there on non official business for one thing or another.If so he s probably hoping you will let it go and if you don t he will find a way to use his position to make your life miserable one way or another to intimidate you.Like what has been said I...
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 817

Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

I m planning on buying it as a mate to my Lee Speed
by barbarossa
Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 817

Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

It s not mine yet but it is for sale and I m thinking about picking it up.I love the history of these old classic guns
by barbarossa
Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 817

Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

Has anyone ever seen a Westley Richards Enfield sporting rifle in 303brit like this.I figure probably a gun made for the average Joe blow.Still it is an interesting rifle.I’m thinking it would go great with my BSA Lee Speed
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Re: Unethical hunter

I would think that in Canada He will not only be found guilty of a crime, jailed for along time ,and will have his gun, and car confiscated as part of the crime. and then have to pay for counseling to anyone who may have seen it. :lol: . Come on now this is Canada your talking about .We will all gi...
by barbarossa
Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Unethical hunter

Here s a guy in my province that give all hunters a bad name.He was filmed shooting at a doe in the middle of the road with cars and houses near by.The guy must be desperate to get a deer.The authorities are currently looking for him.When they catch up to him I hope they throw the book at him.
by barbarossa
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action shotgun ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1747

Re: Lever Action shotgun ?

I believe some of them were given out as a premium for having a certain amount of stock in Marlin at the time
by barbarossa
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 8177

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Had this one out deer hunting today my BSA Lee Speed sporting rifle 303 brit
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season
Replies: 9
Views: 651

Re: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season

Well I was out this morning with the 59 Sharps and saw three does but unfortunately I don t possess a doe tag so I will be out again tomorrow looking for mister buck
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season
Replies: 9
Views: 651

Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season

I have decided to try to take a Deer this season with either my Shiloh 1859 Sharps carbine or my Shiloh 1863 sporting rifle so I ve been busy making up some cartridges for them.I ll take the carbine out first as it is a bit lighter plus because it has a patch box it has a convienent place to store s...
by barbarossa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 for Brown Bear
Replies: 22
Views: 2118

Re: 1876 for Brown Bear

Possibly a Winchester 1895 in 405 win
by barbarossa
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 45-70
Replies: 14
Views: 997

Re: 1886 45-70

The browning 86 is the way to go if you can find one
by barbarossa
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Varner tang sights?
Replies: 10
Views: 668

Re: Varner tang sights?

They use to make a real nice rifle
by barbarossa
Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on .410 firearm options?
Replies: 18
Views: 738

Re: Opinions on .410 firearm options?

The Henry 410 lever is a good gun.I had the win94/410 and I think the Henry is a more solid and reliable lever in 410.For better patterns get the version with the 24inch barrel and screw in chokes .The only thing though with the Henry your limited to 2 1/2 inch shells. My current 410 is this TPS M6 ...
by barbarossa
Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anschutz 1418
Replies: 5
Views: 219

Re: Anschutz 1418

No original Steyr Zephyr rare as hens teeth here
by barbarossa
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anschutz 1418
Replies: 5
Views: 219

Anschutz 1418

Just picked this up an Anschutz 1418 with double set triggers it will go well with my other full stock 22s
by barbarossa
Wed Aug 09, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Replies: 25
Views: 1480

Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag

Yes when one finds a gun with wood on it like that ,it s almost mandatory that you buy it as if you didn’t t you would be kicking yourself for a longtime.Hell I would even put up with the silent treatment from my wife for a year to buy that gun .(At least I could cuddle the gun lol)
by barbarossa
Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Rant ....
Replies: 11
Views: 595

Re: My Rant ....

Too many young sheep today blindly following for free handouts.

Too hard for them to think for themselves easier to let others think for them

Make decisions based on emotion only facts just get in the way
by barbarossa
Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope
Replies: 14
Views: 590

Re: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope

Good report .I m currently trying to decide to which to buy either a Taylors/Uberti low wall 22lr or a Miroku Winchester 1885 22 rimfire low wall.It s a hard decision to make as both are good rifles
by barbarossa
Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lever guns in general
Replies: 12
Views: 839

Re: lever guns in general

The 1895 Winchester is a great lefty gun as you also get to load from the top
by barbarossa
Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They found “unspent cartridge casings” at the crime scene…!
Replies: 11
Views: 581

Re: They found “unspent cartridge casings” at the crime scene…!

Most news media people are a special breed of person normally a sociopath with a huge ego.All are looking for breaking that big story that will make them a media star overnight and they don t care what they do or how many people they hurt to get that story.They have also gone from telling the news t...
by barbarossa
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1885 low wall rimfire
Replies: 3
Views: 353

Winchester 1885 low wall rimfire

Anyone shoot one of the Miroku Winchester1885 low rim fire in 22lr, I m interested in picking one up for rabbit hunting
by barbarossa
Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New gun day.
Replies: 18
Views: 689

Re: New gun day.

Congrats that was my first rabbit gun when I was 16 and I just about wore it out
by barbarossa
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Debating on picking his little beauty up
Replies: 16
Views: 934

Re: Debating on picking his little beauty up

John Clark of Ontario Canada.He produced his own locks which were basically a Durrs Egg lock and they are so identical that an L&R Durrs Egg lock will just about drop right in .He also produced fine custom guns,he is now deceased
by barbarossa
Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Debating on picking his little beauty up
Replies: 16
Views: 934

Re: Debating on picking his little beauty up

Bore is supposed to be very good.That’s my only hesitation as I can t see the bore for myself until they ship it to me.From the outside it looks well cared for as far as that goes