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OldWin

Not humid at all today. Just hot in the woods swinging a chain saw. It's about 74 degrees.
It WAS humid on Monday, however. Sucked.

OldWin

I have the exact rifle. I have a full box of old shells for it, but I've never fired it. It's in really nice shape.
I bought some Steven's singles for my son when he was about 3. I have another in .22LR and a "Tip Up" pistol in 22LR too. We've shot those a bunch, and they are really neat.

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Thanks guys. Hard to find real old ones up here that are intact. Many times, they would fill with water then freeze. It also used to be quite the sport up here hunting them. There are tons of old homesteads grown up back in the woods. There are some in our are too. Many old stone walls, cemeteries, ...

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Yup. Rust sucks. Salt on the roads sucks even more. I hate it. Man! I went up to the lot last week to check my deer trails. Had a couple trees down but didn't have the saw with me. Went back thus morning to cut them and check the rest of the trails. Holy smokes! I sweat my butt off. Anyone who think...

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There are always those who complain about the AKs ergonomics and handling characteristics. Usually, that is because they have not had the opportunity to carry a rifle in extreme cold, through deep snow, in heavy cover. This puts this weapons system in a whole new light. It is fantastic in these cond...

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Got the trailer frame finished as far as prep this morning. Dad got the brakes all working. Now we have a few welds to patch. Then we will spray it with oil, and it will be ready for construction.....finally. After I finished that today, it was time to crank up the old Harley and take a ride. Beauti...

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Where'd you go buddy? You shouldn't run off like that.

Raining here today. Just got up from my Monday Power nap. Coffee!

OldWin

Nice! I don't have one of those.

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So last Saturday it was 48 degrees. Today it's 90.
Guess what one I prefer at work? Luckily, it's cooling back down Monday. This is about the only hot weather we've had, so I ain't complaining. Hate the heat.

OldWin

They aren't a full size truck so I doubt they are rated half ton. It's just basically a Jeep JL Wrangler that is stretched. I think it's rated to tow around 8500 pounds. I can't remember what the payload is. I will have to check.

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Thanks 45. I actually don't care to have too much moose activity in my deer hunting area. Moose make deer nervous and they avoid them. I have had moose push deer past me up around our old camp. That place was overrun with moose, but very few deer. Speaking of the old camp, the wife and I took the Gl...

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Yeah, there is always a price to pay. Well, with a Jeep there are usually several prices!

Best of luck in your search sir. Let us know what you end up getting.

OldWin

It's all planned. and we are not paranoid because they really are out to get us Amen brother. Been screaming it for 30 years. People looked at me like I was nuts. Now that it's too late, they start to see it. Good ole Grizz has always seen it. :D I get that look too. LOL Steady on the helm > Haha y...

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No experience with one, just that the "bed" seems awful small. A lot of trappers really like the Toyota pickups, smaller, better milage, decent size bed and tremendous longevity....and they go anywhere plus a 4x4 pickup can. Expensive too.... :? If I could get one of the Toyota trucks that they sel...

OldWin

Old stuff is the best stuff!

Checked my trail I to my hang on stand. Only 2 trees down I have to chainsaw. Still have to check the rest of them but it looks good as far as blow downs. Lots of deer and a moose using my trail. Good news.

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I've seen a couple 336's in 44 but never owned one. I've heard they can be balky feeders but I can't confirm that. I have a 94 Winchester in 44. I'd heard the same about those, but mine feeds like greased snot, so who knows. Like mentioned above, if I saw a deal on one I'd buy it. Give it a try, and...

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I actually got a couple rides in with the Harley yesterday. One in the afternoon and another with Kristy after supper. Been cool here. It was 48 degrees Saturday. Warmed up some yesterday at least. Headed to the lot with the old man this morning. Do a little snooping around and make sure all is kosh...

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Grizz wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:07 pm

OldWin wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:43 pm
It's all planned.
and we are not paranoid because
they really are out to get us

Amen brother.
Been screaming it for 30 years. People looked at me like I was nuts. Now that it's too late, they start to see it.
Good ole Grizz has always seen it.

OldWin

I don't have any experience with them, but you will be giving up substantial off road capability compared to your Jeep. I recently bought a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. I had a Dodge 1500 with a 5.7 Hemi. I gave up some bed space, and believe it or not, fuel mileage. However, gaining a solid axle front e...

OldWin

Woo! I'm pretty stiff and creaky this morning.
Luckily, I'm going back to work tonight so I can rest up.

OldWin

Hey! Nice rack!...............gentlemen?

Never thought I'd say that.

OldWin

My navigation skills consist of finding my way around the thick woods up here. Big water freaks me out. My son can navigate on land and sea, but when he comes home from Alaska to hunt with us, he says being away for almost 15 years makes thick woods give him the Willie's. I have always been fascinat...

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Being a lifelong rider, I am familiar with them, but have never visited. I would LOVE to see that place. I have watched tons of their videos. Love the rare old and race bikes.
Matt seems like a genuinely nice guy. You certainly can't fake the love and enthusiasm he has for the old bikes.

OldWin

Freakin' fences are DONE!

Man, I'm wiped. No more of that foolishness this year.

Now on to the trailer!

OldWin

It's all planned.

OldWin

Haha! See? THIS is why everyone likes old GK. He's a wise man.

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Sounds like middle son's fiancé might have her eyes on your trailer... :lol: Having Covid has curtailed my intention of winter wood cutting so apart from washing my car my only chore is zapping spammers that other "mods" have left active after only disapproving their spam posts, I don't mind I'm re...

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Haven't touched it in a week! I gotta get these fences done. I finished the one out back yesterday. This morning it's back to the little picket on the other side. I'm hoping I can finish it between today and tomorrow. I finished mowing HALF my lawn at 9pm last night, because I had to stop to wire th...

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Glad you're feeling better buddy. Yeah, I've had it too. Most likely, more than once. I've been WAY sicker.

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You'd have a good laugh auditing this place 45. I can't even explain what a cluster this place is. I have worked there over 34 years and if it wasn't part of one of the biggest companies in the world, it wouldn't survive till lunch. Of course, the company itself has become a laughingstock. Everythin...

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Well that was a useless weekend. That place is a joke. Pretty much dead in the water all weekend. I couldn't take any more and left at 1 this morning.
Hopefully get some stuff done this around the house this week.

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Man! Don't you hate when that happens? I absolutely hate hitting something with the mower. I rubbed the edge of a cement pad with my dad's new John Deere 570 a couple weeks ago. Didn't screw the blade up luckily. Only thing worse is doing it with my restored JD 240. Especially since I lucked out and...

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I will harry. I don't know where east, but it ain't here. Hasn't been hot at all. It's 60 now. We had a day that was 49 a week or so ago. Although, I'm sure it will warm up. Yup......30 below is cold. It's funny though, a lot of below zero days don't feel too bad, but you put just a 5mph breeze on i...

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Hey buddy! Fried chicken? I can't remember the last time i had fried chicken..... Well, maybe some takeout from a local place. Local family started a drive-in back in the 60s for all the standard fare. It grew to a regular restaurant that is on rt.201 headed north out of town. It is very popular, an...

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I'm shading a little left with my 4.75" 45 also. It is a new SAA, so it is still pretty stiff in regards to trigger. I have learned not to do anything in the way of mechanical compensation until it has been shot a good amount and the trigger is where I think it needs to be. For me at least, I seem m...

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Ballistically, you are probably correct.
Right up until you have to find shells for it. Especially overseas.

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My old gunsmith buddy had a guy come in with a Smith 686 that had a definite curve to it. The guy was in a nasty divorce and his ex wife had her boyfriend set it across 2 2x4s and run over it with his Peterbuilt. Needless to say, there wasn't enough windage adjustment to compensate. Matter of fact,...

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My old gunsmith buddy had a guy come in with a Smith 686 that had a definite curve to it. The guy was in a nasty divorce and his ex wife had her boyfriend set it across 2 2x4s and run over it with his Peterbuilt. Needless to say, there wasn't enough windage adjustment to compensate. Matter of fact, ...

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I agree Jerry. If I am woods carrying an SAA, I like it a little higher and tighter than a traditional SA rig. Keeps the gun out of the way of brush and under the protection of a garment if you choose. I also (possibly unwisely) like to forgo the security of retention to gain fast access to my Colt....

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Yes sir. Just like the T-shirt says..... We're outnumbered, but not not outsmarted. That's a good win GK! I ain't much of a Remington guy, but the 141 is a nice rifle. An excellent quality piece. The one to have is the .35. With a nice little tang sight. The only gripe for me is, like all Remington ...

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Haha yup. I was picking wires out of my shirt, pants, legs.......the rest of the night.

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Thanks buddy.
Yeah, I have a 3" round butt 629 that would be a good candidate for his work. Or my 4" 66, or.......

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I have a couple of his holsters and they are really good quality and the design works. Yes, I was pleasantly surprised with my SAA holster. I have worn the old hogleg out and about all day without fatigue. It really spreads the weight out and makes the gun feel much lighter. Hopefully, it will be t...

OldWin

Hahaha!
Oh man! Now I'm feeling the pressure buddy!

OldWin

Haha yeah. The holster is definitely more fun!

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When I bought my 4.75" SAA last year, I was looking for a "carry" type holster for it. I took a chance and ordered a Bob Mernickle. I hadn't any experience with this maker, but I had read good things. It's a semi-custom maker with an advertised 8 week lead. They delivered exactly what they said. It ...

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We used to make a "sport" out of running the cops. Mostly on dirt bikes because it was real easy. When we transitioned to the street, we continued, and noticed it was a LOT more adrenaline. We used to change to another plate, or pull them, and head out. Yeah, we were a bunch of yahoo's. I went out l...

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You got that right buddy!
We do the same. Good times. The best.

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All good up here buddy. Busy as all get out. Got 2 fences to put up still. Did get out and get a few fiddleheads. Working on the trailer/camp project. Matter of fact, I just got in from wire wheeling the frame. Fun! Hope all is well down south buddy. Stay outta trouble! Wife and I were down to Booth...

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Yes OS!
I have seen a 99 like that in a picture! It looked great. It reminded me that I saw one of those 94s that had it done also. They also put on some Ramline synthetic furniture and used it as an all weather rifle. It looked pretty slick.

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