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by gregg
Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spent a little more time w/ the 1885
Replies: 9
Views: 1393

Re: Spent a little more time w/ the 1885

Thank you for reply. New fur felt campaign hats are hard to fine. OBTW that fine looking rifle and great cal. I have the straight stock single trigger one in 45-70. I should work with. Seems want to shoot well.
by gregg
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spent a little more time w/ the 1885
Replies: 9
Views: 1393

Re: Spent a little more time w/ the 1885

HAY where you get that campaign hat????? Is it wool felt or beaver felt or rabbit felt? :shock: :shock:
by gregg
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: FEAR PURCHASING....
Replies: 87
Views: 125062

Re: FEAR PURCHASING....

Paco it was a darn long 8 YEARS of paving a road to hell. :evil:
by gregg
Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horses?
Replies: 6
Views: 1600

Re: Horses?

Distance, weight, but mostly terrain. Flat terrain you can have fewer horses. When it becomes steep you need more to pull the wagon up. Not uncommon for passengers to get out and walk up some grades. Some passengers have been known to push at times. Amazing what one can learn watching PBS. Oh and h...
by gregg
Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short video of construction on Mama Twyla's Computer Class
Replies: 2
Views: 843

Re: Short video of construction on Mama Twyla's Computer Cla

Griff wrote:Progress!!! Image
nice work.
by gregg
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 870 remington fail and killed a woman
Replies: 32
Views: 4077

Re: 870 remington fail and killed a woman

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by gregg
Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?
Replies: 20
Views: 4217

Re: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?

First, are we discussing an original Winchester model 1892 or a copy? On the originals made between 1892 and 1937 or so, they were installed in one of two ways: The early rifles up until about 1916 they were dovetailed in place with a very shallow dovetail (.050), silver brazed and final machined/p...
by gregg
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?
Replies: 20
Views: 4217

Re: How is the front site mounted on 1892 SRC?

could be brazed . as you know you can scale the inside barrel if you get it to hot. Have read put a tight wooden dowel in bore will stop that. might smoke but keeps air from the steel so it does not oxidize bore???????? so I read? Someone will come along here with real deal.. Like post what I think ...
by gregg
Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Largest usable outdoor knife?
Replies: 87
Views: 8190

Re: Largest usable outdoor knife?

trail hawk by cold steel. for pelvis . looks like $25 if you shop.
by gregg
Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchester Low Wall
Replies: 10
Views: 2107

Re: New To Me Winchester Low Wall

like a lot. nice wood and walnut plus Winchester red. big plus on liner and 32-20. great round.
by gregg
Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Iron Cooking Lore
Replies: 42
Views: 5482

Re: Cast Iron Cooking Lore

me too. cast iron skillet and Dutch ovens.
by gregg
Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '66 Centennial
Replies: 17
Views: 1838

Re: '66 Centennial

i like it. nice looking gun.
by gregg
Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 870 remington fail and killed a woman
Replies: 32
Views: 4077

Re: 870 remington fail and killed a woman

Worn sears happen !!!! I clean a gun I check best I can. You know pull trigger slow to check feel. Bump butt muzzle on padded floor slap on sides of firearm. Still its a machine. Machines fail. That's why we don't run around willy nilly with loaded guns. When I was a late teens about got my head bl...
by gregg
Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 870 remington fail and killed a woman
Replies: 32
Views: 4077

870 remington fail and killed a woman

This happen in Gregory co. SD. I think it has a stink to the story. I lived in this county for 18 yr I left 4 years ago. What you all think? I don't clean my shotgun and its Remington fault? Who's pump gun has safe that blocks the hammer? http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us http://www.argusleader.com/...
by gregg
Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Little Read On The .243 Win.
Replies: 24
Views: 3926

Re: Nice Little Read On The .243 Win.

That so true. 2900 fps. Fast.. for bullet to work feet away or 200 yds at I font know I'm not home with my books. 1800 fps. And still open up. Just thoughts.
by gregg
Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Stealth Hunting Vehicle
Replies: 7
Views: 1556

Re: New Stealth Hunting Vehicle

Anyone note he has bicycle gen on front tire power his lights.
by gregg
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My shooting days are probably over - Update 1
Replies: 40
Views: 5304

Re: My shooting days are probably over

AJMD, Many summers ago a MD in Phx said my testosterone was low. I suppose it could be lower now. Have apt with urologist and Fam doc coming up so I will ask for it to be checked. Joe AJMD so right. My doc 10 yr ago told me mine was rolling around in bottom of the boat. thank AJMD for being here fo...
by gregg
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Second Amendment March
Replies: 30
Views: 59293

Re: Second Amendment March

Here's a pic of Gabby after getting some with the AR... http://cdn.breitbart.com/mediaserver/Breitbart/Big-Government/2013/03/14/Giffords.png I remember hearing the call from Gabbys husband that him and Gabby were going for gun control. Here what hit me was he and Gabby were calling from China. The...
by gregg
Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 424 IH tractor
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: 424 IH tractor

wish I could help. those 424 IH is one those new fangle tractors. Think there be someone here that know. Not being there all can say is fiber washer on screws. gasket around case. silicone case together and wire leads. always leave drain hole and breather hole. Its to rid condensation from in case o...
by gregg
Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 11248

Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer

Sixgun wrote:Gregg,

FO means full octagon. It will be a few days...the better half has me painting. I hATE to paint. Then the old crow wants every room a different color. I'm supposed to be newly retired.----6

Thank You. .FO I get it.. Please hurry with that paint brush Dear... :P We do need pictures :D
by gregg
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Possible use for a Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?
Replies: 17
Views: 2943

Re: Possible use for a Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine?

I think Paco pulled his cylinder and sent gun back ruger for new cylinder. Then rebore
new cylinder to 32-20..I think??????
by gregg
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 11248

Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer

Good post Jack-0!.........but you already knew the killing qualities of the 44. BTW, I picked up a F.O.92 in 44 and a F.O. 94 in 30 yesterday from a neighbor (74 years old) down the street who I never knew he played with guns. They were bought new by his grandfather in 1908 and 1916. Been in the at...
by gregg
Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 11248

Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer

MrMurphy wrote:You hunt water jugs?


:mrgreen:
man said stopped 4 jug critters one shot!!!!! :P
by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 11248

Re: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer

thank you for picture and post..
both of you. I feel we need good examples of hunting
and teaching us truth of the old rounds..
by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Punkin' balls, brass hulls and black powder
Replies: 23
Views: 1833

Re: Punkin' balls, brass hulls and black powder

Bill in Oregon wrote:Six, this double was made after World War I, with steel barrels. No worries, mate. I may have to ask Jeff Tanner to turn me a .650 round ball mold.
I like looks of it..
by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a 'set' of "45's"
Replies: 10
Views: 1347

Re: Building a 'set' of "45's"

Those .44 calibers are really the poor man's .45, showing a lack of imagination and discerning thought for oneself, only employing the thinking of others![/quote]

Got both. 8)
But ouch that hurt... :shock:
by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My shooting days are probably over - Update 1
Replies: 40
Views: 5304

Re: My shooting days are probably over

J Miller I hear you. work a lot years in pain. Not even to lift my arms over head high for while. that kind of healed? then it got where I could not hardy get down the floor . Go to doctors tell them I got problem . No help no sent me on to doctors. No pain meds. Made me think been better off saying...
by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.
Replies: 63
Views: 7789

Re: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.

Philippine Mossberg Mariner... How could they make a totally reliable, inexpensive shotgun better AND cheaper? :lol: Point well taken. :D They say its high standard copy. That makes it easy top off mag tube.. But I see it looks like your not going to easy or cheaply extend mag tube. It is all steel...
by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.
Replies: 63
Views: 7789

Re: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.

http://www.gunblast.com/Armscor-M5.htm
Here nice shotgun all steel. best of all has gunblast seal of approval .
$8 more comes in matte nickel version . looks good







































































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by gregg
Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.
Replies: 63
Views: 7789

Re: Defense style pump shotguns. What's your preference?

Not a fan of 870's. I used them for years on the P.D. and a found them poorly built and needing constant repair/maintenance. After I retired I was the armorer for a private company and found 870's to be ..........stuff. I personally own an older Mossberg 500 and it has functioned beautifully. I don...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Punkin' balls, brass hulls and black powder
Replies: 23
Views: 1833

Re: Punkin' balls, brass hulls and black powder

ML CVA double barrel 12 ga. I taped screw to hold a sight on rib and played with patched RBs at 25 30 YDS shot very well. never sadly moved out to 50 yds. Barrels shot right together. But stretch that out farther I don't know? Seen to hit hard?? Seem like it put a port hole in side of a deer .
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.
Replies: 19
Views: 2903

Re: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.

I've never used the .223/5.56 on game animals. I have too many other calibers that are better. The .223/5.56 were designed for anti-personnel work. In that arena the cartridge works well, even if the some of the rifles were thing's. Folks have been killing game and humans with the 44 WCF since it's...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am in Tucson with Paco.
Replies: 19
Views: 2971

Re: I am in Tucson with Paco.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14051711_10210763045658138_5594006622923183548_n.jpg?oh=8b6653ba28fb54362d530a3743f46508&oe=584E3B7F https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14040143_10210763046618162_1453318668692778016_n.jpg?oh=850b0405066e96a566af4c8f0360ca0e&oe=58...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.
Replies: 19
Views: 2903

Re: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.

I posted this as interesting. On paper I'm sure he is right. I have seen muzzle loader round ball kills beyond the paper ballistic would tell you. just interesting .In SD you cannot use 38wcf 44wcf on deer. you cannot use 32wcf on turkey. couple years ago I used my marlin 32wcf on a turkey. It is my...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: retirement homes
Replies: 12
Views: 1416

Re: retirement homes

.your better off blowing your brains out as I personally would rather see my kids get my stuff than the owners of the nursing home because they are the only ones who are enriching themselves. Their workers are mostly low level care providers who make about $11 an hour. Oh, did I tell you about my wi...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 31125

Re: .38 WCF questions

http://www.darkcanyon.net/They_Were_Good_But.htm I like them. But might not be my duty gun. but I trust them for my use to be woods walks.I have a 1889 marlin 38wcf but it came to me at a time of my life I not got to know it.. sad but true.. but im sure it would work well. just like S&W 40 if it...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am in Tucson with Paco.
Replies: 19
Views: 2971

Re: I am in Tucson with Paco.

Jim and paco in same room. To be there. Jim give him our love and tell him we miss him. still read and reread his book. its next to sixguns by Elmer. But hay Jim not like you cannot write a good advice or story of your adventures. Like I said to be there. I still think about the safari you two were ...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: retirement homes
Replies: 12
Views: 1416

Re: retirement homes

I did a few electrical jobs for retirement centers decades ago, and it's the same story at all of them. Elders get minimum services. Employees get minimum pay. They're all on a shoe string budget. And owners live in luxury! It disgusts me.[/quote] marlinman, you said it so much better than I did or ...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Attacked
Replies: 37
Views: 3602

Re: I Was Attacked

After Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster if that fish oil came out of the blue Pacific you may have. Turn off the lights and see if there green glowing spots where they hit?? :shock:
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Question for the Ages - Medieval Armor.
Replies: 35
Views: 4542

Re: A Question for the Ages - Medieval Armor.

Grizz wrote:Oh man, a 62 International?

That was a TRUCK :lol:
Sad :cry:
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.
Replies: 19
Views: 2903

Really?44wcf that bad? 223 that good.

couple deer I cleaned been shot with a 223 I was underwhelm. I would shoot a deer with a 223 but it have be close and open lung heart shot. I never seen or shot a deer with 44wcf . what I seen 45 Round ball,44 mag rifle and SBH 44 tells me he is wrong. All what we call today short range rifles. I l...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: retirement homes
Replies: 12
Views: 1416

retirement homes

Everyone looks at life from a different angle. If your aunt was doing fine and could take care of herself......that's great. In my aunts case, the nursing home sucked away $600,000 in savings...........then took her home after that. Myself and her only surviving sibling, my uncle, paid for the funer...
by gregg
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 year old Aunt has passed away.
Replies: 13
Views: 1869

Re: 94 year old Aunt has passed away.

its sad to lose love ones. I don't care how old they are. it hurts.. prayers sent.
rs
by gregg
Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heartache (picture added)
Replies: 29
Views: 2732

Re: Heartache

Sorry. Think we all been there. when we lost Gabby girl with my stove up back and neck I rented a small back hoe . hundred bucks job nicely done. last thing I could do for her.
by gregg
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Those Who Are Interested ..
Replies: 3
Views: 1103

Re: For Those Who Are Interested ..

thank you Jim..
BY THE WAY>>>
Love your new hat..
Has a Monty Walsh look. :)
by gregg
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Good Show In Cody
Replies: 15
Views: 2479

Re: A Good Show In Cody

AJMD429 wrote:Looks like well-deserved honors...! 8)

Nice to see serious collectors who know their stuff; I'm just a consumer/shooter, but really like to learn from you guys.
Thank you for pictures. The history you have there mind bending.
by gregg
Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work has begun on Mama Twyla's Computer Classroom in Pemba
Replies: 2
Views: 807

Re: Work has begun on Mama Twyla's Computer Classroom in Pem

gamekeeper wrote:I like the look of those doors, good carpentry..... :D