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OldWin

I'm the same way. The older I get, the less I care about shooting stuff. I just enjoy being out there. I must confess, however, I still like having some deer meat around. I think this year I will use my 94 carbine my dad bought for me when I was in 7th grade. I'm going to carry the little Colt Peace...

OldWin

Beautiful dog! Looks like a nice walk buddy. I'll tell Gracie you wished her a happy birthday. :D Haha! Well....I'd probably have a lot more time for riding dirt bikes, Jeeping, and shooting! I always just stare in wonder at the guys who say they retire and are bored or have nothing to do. I work 3 ...

OldWin

Got to work Friday and missed a plane crash by a couple hours. It was the first fatal crash on that airstrip. It was a Cessna that a guy had flown all the way from England. A kid got the whole thing on video. Looked to me like he no more than touched down and a gust of wind lifted him. He pulled up ...

OldWin

I have two years left to go, but am kind of "semi retired". I have worked 3 days a week for the last 4 and a half years. That 3 days of working REALLY gets in the way. I have so much to do and want to do I can't fathom being bored. As long as I can get around and keep in good health, I wil...

OldWin

That's my luck. If I don't go out for a morning, a 250lb buck will walk under my stand for sure. If I do go, there's nothing all day, and I get snowed or rained on to boot.

OldWin

I had read he was believed to be Scandinavian also. They thought he may have entered Canada from the U.S., where there were areas of large Scandinavian populations. I always thought being from that part of the world was quite plausible. Surviving and moving in extreme cold through rugged country was...

OldWin

My sons are all into guns. My oldest is into mostly classic military stuff. He does have one 94 Winchester carbine and a Colt single action. He says this qualifies himself as a full blooded American. My middle son just has what few guns he needs. He has his bases covered, but has no leverguns or sin...

OldWin

I always liked this story too. Saw the movie first, back in the day. The movie is really good, but has little to do with the actual events. I have it on disk, and watch it about once a year. I have the book, also. It was a really good read if you are interested in these events. One thing is certain....

OldWin

Thanks guys!
Yeah I will send mine too.

I hear that GK. While I certainly haven't shorted myself, I've given a number of guns of all types to my sons and my dad over the years.
Least the ones I gave to my dad I'll get back.......maybe. He'll probably outlive me.

OldWin

Thanks buddy! Haha yeah that bacon and home fry smell does carry quite a ways!

By contrast, I have to go help the oldest boy haul 3 tons of pellets today. It's his birthday, so I guess that's my gift to him haha! He has a Gladiator too, so we'll have to make a couple trips.

OldWin

Beautiful! I dragged my feet for too long, and never sent my Super Blackhawk.

OldWin

Ah, the politics paradox. They will probably contribute to Newsom's campaign.

Sorry......I couldn't resist.

OldWin

Its been hit or miss for me too. It's pretty friggen frustrating to be honest. So Kristy and I went up to camp and spent the night yesterday. It sure was nice. We put the coolers in her Cherokee, and I took the dogs in the Jeep. They love to ride in it when it's all open. Had a nice evening by the f...

OldWin

Haha anytime buddy. Man! Was it beautiful up there today! About 60 degrees and clear as a bell. I put the lawnmower in the tractor bucket and drove down to the clearing by the stream. I mowed that all....well, except for about a 6ft square when I ran out of gas. Headed back up tomorrow so I will get...

OldWin

No, I never did. I have a factory letter, and while it mentions a factory return, it doesn't state why. Maybe someday I will find out, but I don't hold out much hope.

OldWin

There's no shortage here buddy! Bring your new Winchester and I'll give you the key to the camp!

OldWin

Yeah. They put a little better wood in the ordered rifles.
I've posted pics of this 92 before. It's the one with the stock plaque.

OldWin

I have just one 92 takedown. It's in 38wcf (of course), and has a perfect bore. It's a fantastic shooter.

The 1889 Marlin is a 38 too.

OldWin

Hope you get it Gunny.
I'd surely try for that 38 too. It's far and away my favorite of the short cartridges. I've always had an easy time getting good results from it. Across all my rifles and carbines.

OldWin

Either way, it's a neat little rifle Gunny.
Do you think you can get it away from the owner? Are you going to try?

OldWin

Wow! That is definitely minty. No, you did the right thing buddy. That poor Winchester has been waiting for decades to do its job. You have actually rescued it, my friend.

OldWin

That was a good deal. They are quite expensive compared to other single shots here.
I'm happy for you buddy. Hopefully, it will put some meat in the pot soon!

OldWin

Unfired? Holy smokes! What's the chances of that? Probably an estate where some fine gentleman's gun was sold off by wussy heirs.

OldWin

I've carried a 1911 decades. Back in the day, my dad and many others thought it was "dangerous". Only revolvers were safe. The more I learned about the workings of a 1911, the more I came to see how inherently safe this pistol really is. It's a wonderful design, and at this stage of my lif...

OldWin

I've never had that particular problem, but the 92 can be a PIA. I've got a bunch of them, but rarely need to disassemble one. And that's the problem. It's a pain, so you don't, so when you need to it's a pain. I would assume if you did it a bunch, it would get much easier.

OldWin

Awesome buddy! I've never owned a model 37. I dont see many in my area for whatever reason. I use single shot shotguns more than any other. I usually road hunt for partridge with my Jeep.

OldWin

Congratulations! That's awesome.
I'm kind of semi-retired, and just 2 years left to go. Can't wait.

OldWin

That's great GK! Gotta keep it going through the generations. It's really all we have in the end.

OldWin

Haha yeah I know that feeling! The truth is, I learned valuable lessons from my first marriage. Lessons I applied in my future, and try to always remember. I certainly hope it made me a better husband, father, and person. I also gained an incredible son, who I am immensely proud of. Who, in turn, ga...

OldWin

Well if Matt Dillon used one......that's all the info you need!
Oh, oh! The X? I'd leave town if mine was around. The next state is still too close for me.

OldWin

Great news, my friend! I'm really glad for you. Those old 37s are very well thought of here, and quite pricey for a single shot shotgun. Oddly enough, I've never owned one. I use single shots a fair amount when I road hunt birds in the Jeep. As you mentioned, however, they see hard use in vehicles. ...

OldWin

It's much the same with us. My dad barely touches the chainsaw. I'm not sure when that started, but it's been a few years. Went to camp by myself yesterday. I didn't do a ton, but took the tractor up the hill on the new road. I cleaned up a little on the hill up to the fork. There were a couple rock...

OldWin

That bridge is over by our friends camp that owns the 1200 acres. It's on a pretty rough trail. I've had to rescue him twice down in there when he got his side by side stuck. Walt, I truly hope your wife gets to retire and you can spend more time together. That would be awesome, and I pray it comes ...

OldWin

Thanks buddy. We have very large black bears here. Seems like they are bigger and more plentiful every year. We don't have any "big bears", though. While I've certainly seen them, I've never been in a position where I thought I'd have to shoot one. I did have one chew up my climbing treest...

OldWin

That hunt sounds like an awesome time! Haha yeah, that load sounds pretty spicy! I think your son is correct, though. A easier to handle load can be more effective in some cases. I've ridden close to 200 miles in the last 2 days. I hauled the TW to camp yesterday and left from there. Checked out som...

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Glad your home safe sound Walt! So glad 8t was a great visit. I can attest to keeping up with grandkids! Thank you, Walt. I spend as much time as I can doing stuff with my dad or just visiting. We bring out middle son's daughter over to my folks every week. Of course, she just runs over across the l...

OldWin

Thanks buddy! Haha yeah, I have to get that sign up.
That's awesome that she is joining in on the fun. And yes, you'll have to get out there too!

OldWin

Here's some more pics at the end of the road. The first is looking back over the last stretch we completed. Next is an old dying spruce that was the last tree of any size I had to cut. You can see the camp road behind me. There is an old stone wall behind it that a small maple growing out of it. Lik...

OldWin

Sweat is right! When I looked down it would drip right out of my boonie hat. My shirt was soaked too. And it wasn't even hot out.

Thanks buddy!

OldWin

We got the new road punched through yesterday. It runs a third of a mile, and loops from the camp to the north, then west up towards the main (paved) road, then swings south and comes out on the camp road about 50 yards down from the gate. This is an actual "road", and will fit the tractor...

OldWin

I've given this platform 2 tries. The first was a late 80s vintage Colt that had a bunch of custom work done by a retired Colt custom shop guy. It was really nice, and a good shooter, but I just couldn't warm up to it, or fully trust it. This stands as the only 1911 that I've had a failure with. I w...

OldWin

Cooler tomorrow. The plan is to get back up to camp and finish that road. Hopefully it won't be too bad the rest of the way.

OldWin

Sounds like a product of corruption and shady government deals. Just like that rifle they're selling them.
But that's just me. If I'm wrong, I'll stand corrected.

OldWin

Sounds great Walt! Have a safe trip and a great visit! Sounds like a great time.

OldWin

Haha thanks guys! Took the TW for a little ride this morning before it got hot. Went out through The Notch to Lake George. Then I took a little single track trail that scales a crazy steep ridge up through the woods to another old road. I left it in 1st and just chugged to see if it would go. The ol...

OldWin

Hey! Looks like I can finally log on! That's a great gift buddy! Good for you. I don't think I've ever got a firearm as a gift. I take that back, I got my Smith and Wesson 629 for my HS graduation. Well, I ripped Sunday off from work and headed to camp. Worked all day up on the hill opening up an ol...

OldWin

Awesome! Good for him. You boys are in for some good eating now. Congratulate you son for me.

OldWin

Deer like apple pie? :D I've never used a 28ga. My kids have liberated a few of my guns too. Well, day 2 at camp. We grubbed out quite a bit today. I have quite a "stump dump" down in the woods. We also have 2 pretty bug brush piles going. We have most of it done at least. Gonna hit it aga...

OldWin

It was freakin beautiful yesterday. In the 60s, clear as a bell, with a nice breeze. I ran to camp, fired up the old JD, and started grabbing out the clearing behind camp. It's growing in with a lot of scrub pines and scattered hardwoods. I've been wanting to clear it and plant a couple apple trees....

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It's slow for me too. Almost like before. Right after it came back it worked great, but it's been slow again since yesterday.

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