Grandad never talked about the war, and wouldn't if asked. Dad was in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific, WWII.
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- Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armistice Day 11/11/2021
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1216
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Armistice Day 11/11/2021
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1216
Re: Armistice Day 11/11/2021
My grandfather was in the 139th Field Artillery, Western Front.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers needed (update below)
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4949
Re: Prayers needed
Lifting Eden up to The Lord in prayer..
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little Sunday morning excitement !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1408
Re: Little Sunday morning excitement !
Nice buck. Funny looking muzzleloader
- Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any arborists on board?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 622
Re: Any arborists on board?
I have several friends who are professional foresters and they say that the application of a sealant can't hurt any and it usually makes the property owner feel better.
- Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any arborists on board?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 622
Re: Any arborists on board?
No harm in applying a "seal" of tree kote or similar product. It will determine or prevent invasive insects. I have several River Birch myself and haven't treated any stubs when pruning.
Not sure this helped
Not sure this helped
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Words to remember
- Replies: 4
- Views: 628
Re: Words to remember
Ray, I was tin cans as well, two different cans, one tour on each, however - I preceded you by at least a decade or so. Yep, second tour (after Vietnam), we "cat & moused" the Russian subs and surface fleet quite a bit. Single screw ? Really ? Wonder who thought that clusterf@$& up...
- Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1247
- Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1247
Re: Marlin 1895 LTD
Back in the day all those LTDs were "holy grail" for some. Me, too. A close second place was the Cowboy and I did get that one. I set it up for a 1000 yard match, but never got to do it. How much are they asking? Agreed, I didn't have the resources back then to snag any of the Marlin Excl...
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time to winterize the cabin again.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 700
Re: Time to winterize the cabin again.
Always nice to see pics of your family's cabin. I know you've shown them before, but what are your revolvers again ?
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: G'day from Sydney
- Replies: 10
- Views: 712
Re: G'day from Sydney
Welcome Swagman, glad to have you here. I must confess stupidity and ask what is a "Pom" ?
Regards, Vic
Regards, Vic
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1247
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 LTD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1247
Re: Marlin 1895 LTD
Hmmm, thinking they were a Davidson's Exclusive offering sometime around 2002 - 2005 give or take.
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Has anyone heard from Pitchy lately?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4874
Re: Has anyone heard from Pitchy lately?
I pm'd him today, asking him if he's OK. No response so far.
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: They're wearing pearls?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1845
Re: They're wearing pearls?
You bet...... and throw in some vintage (real) country music too ! I can think of a few more "vintage" things, but that would be going off topic.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:37 pm Wow, a vintage baseball game sounds just so welcome right now.
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: They're wearing pearls?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1845
Re: They're wearing pearls?
They should certainly surrender their "man card"
So many in our changing culture (society) drift whichever way the wind blows.
So many in our changing culture (society) drift whichever way the wind blows.
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 10/25/1415 St. Crispin’s day and Agincourt
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1254
Re: 10/25/1415 St. Crispin’s day and Agincourt
Looking around the globe today, I'd say this holds true throughout Western Civilization anymore. Pathetic, absolutely pathetic.gamekeeper wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:02 am It is hard to know where all that English spirit went, when I look around me now all I see is wokeism probably brought on by a multicultural population.
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Something new from Springfield Armory
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3842
Re: Something new from Springfield Armory
Interesting ! Reminds me of the Browning Hi-Power. It weighs less than my Stainless Single Six (4 5/8"bbl). I'm surprised it's only available in 9mm.
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How FAST bad stuff can happen...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1423
Re: How FAST bad stuff can happen...
Thank you sir, I have seen this chart but it has certainly been awhile.
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How FAST bad stuff can happen...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1423
Re: How FAST bad stuff can happen...
Blaine, would you enlighten me on what the "Col's Color Code" is ? At the gas stations, I find myself starting the pump and going inside to take a leak way more often than I used to. While I'm more watchful (in these times) than I used to be, I haven't encountered anything to be concerned ...
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This Guy Has Buck Teeth
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1428
Re: This Guy Has Buck Teeth
How do I get this out of my head now ?
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9332
Re: 300 grain in 44 special
For a defensive load, I have long thought that a 300 grain flatpoint at about 500 fps from a Charter Arms revolver would be the bees knees.....if you could get it to stabilize. Let's face it, most deadly force confrontations that involve a handgun occur at bad breath distances. For this purpose, a ...
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9332
Re: 300 grain in 44 special
I don't know Bill ........all I can say is I hate spellchecker on my phone. I should know better by now to check my texts/emails every time.
In this case, Bluetooth = Blue Dot
In this case, Bluetooth = Blue Dot
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9332
Re: 300 grain in 44 special
Yes he does, just a brain fanny burp on my part :roll: W296 11.5 gr (774 fps) - 12.5 gr (max, 877 fps) H4227 11.5 gr (769 fps) - 12.5 gr (max, 852 fps) IMR4227 11.2 gr (740 fps) - 12.2 gr (max, 812 fps) IMR800-X 6.5 gr (711 fps) - 7.0 gr (max, 769 fps) Her2400 9.5 gr (685 fps) - 10.5 gr (max, 763 fp...
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dedicated Physicians of the Good Old Days...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1009
Re: Dedicated Physicians of the Good Old Days...
Some time ago I read a "quip" that says ;
"The human mind is like a parachute, both only function when open".
The internet has created great opportunities to increase knowledge and has also apparently achieved the opposite as well. It spreads misinformation too easily.
"The human mind is like a parachute, both only function when open".
The internet has created great opportunities to increase knowledge and has also apparently achieved the opposite as well. It spreads misinformation too easily.
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 300 grain in 44 special
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9332
Re: 300 grain in 44 special
Mic McPherson does list data for 44 Special, 300 gr bullet in his Metallic Cartridge Reloading, 3rd Edition.
10.5 gr (W296 , H4227 , IMR 4227)
5.8 gr IMR800-X
9.0 gr Her2400
7.0 gr Blue Dot
10.5 gr (W296 , H4227 , IMR 4227)
5.8 gr IMR800-X
9.0 gr Her2400
7.0 gr Blue Dot
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1920
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2147
Re: 1920
Interesting. I would think a "current update" would be a true eye opener.
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1066
Re: Reloading Question
Good point and very true. We have "cheap" stuck in our heads in this country ! We want and need manufacturing back in the USA ( or so we say), but truth is - we don't want to pay higher prices. I experienced this first hand direct marketing my Angus beef. Many folks called and wanted our g...
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Component Availability.....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7488
Re: Component Availability.....
My 357 revolvers are standard bore Rugers, so the .358 bullets will be fine. Thanks.
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Component Availability.....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7488
Re: Component Availability.....
I've not loaded lead bullets for my 357 to date, but plan to shortly. Is .358 diameter the most common to use ? Almost all of my reloading over the years has been for rifles, so I appreciate your patience.
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1066
Re: Reloading Question
My standard load for the .357 is with a small rifle primer. Been using it for more than 50 years. Here's Super Vel doing chronograph and pressure testing of small Pistol Magnum primers and Small Rifle primers in 9mm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVRGsoOr6k Thanks for the video link Jim, very in...
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1066
Re: Reloading Question
Thanks, good to know. Scheels here had quite a stack of boxes (maybe 100 or better), so I'll be stopping by again tomorrow.
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1066
Re: Reloading Question
I was in Scheels earlier today and they had a pile of small rifle primers ( $99.99/1000 primers )
Anyway, mentioned to guy standing there that I'm looking for small pistol primers to load 357's, he thought that small rifle primers could be substituted (??). Therefore, my posed question....
Anyway, mentioned to guy standing there that I'm looking for small pistol primers to load 357's, he thought that small rifle primers could be substituted (??). Therefore, my posed question....
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1066
Reloading Question
With the scarcity of so many components these days, I didn't get a stash of small pistol primers put away before everything disappeared. Can small pistol primers be substituted by any other primers, say small rifle primers ?
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverevolution or Core-Lokt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2401
Re: Leverevolution or Core-Lokt
Years ago I split an order of 1,000 Rem 405 gr SP bullets for my Marlin 45/70. I don't bear hunt, but wouldn't hesitate to use them. I load a bit warm (50 gr H322, WLR primers, Starline case), but nothing walks away.
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All kinds of crazy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 886
Re: All kinds of crazy
How bizarre these times are
- Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pocket Sized, Light, Well Put Together, Blade is Razor Sharp, Made in USA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1102
Re: Pocket Sized, Light, Well Put Together, Blade is Razor Sharp, Made in USA
Wow, something that's still made in the old U.S.A. !!
Looks like a great combo blade & tool as well.
Looks like a great combo blade & tool as well.
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .327 Federal in a Ruger Single Seven.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1842
Re: .327 Federal in a Ruger Single Seven.
Interesting.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:22 amRichard Mann has killed a number of them. I would not hesitate to poke a deer through the ribs with this gun. It is certainly accurate enough.
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Marlin update
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2105
Re: Ruger Marlin update
Maybe they'll get the bore diameter and twist rate right.... My 77/44 & 96/44 both are 1:20 I believe, and I think the 96/44 slugged at .430; don't know if I ever slugged the 77/44. How do you like your 77/44 platform. I looked at the 77/357 closely, but waited too long to snag one before they ...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .327 Federal in a Ruger Single Seven.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1842
Re: .327 Federal in a Ruger Single Seven.
I've read a lot of comments about the muzzle blast, flash and noise of the 327. Nonetheless it is still an interesting cartridge. I like the idea of loading the 327 case down a bit, to 32 H&R load level.
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Gamekeeper -- Put the Vaccine in Beer
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2515
Re: For Gamekeeper -- Put the Vaccine in Beer
won't work in beer over there, vaccines have to be kept cold. Many years ago I had the opportunity to go drinking in Olongapo City with a bunch of British sailors. Their ship came into Subic Bay and they tied up outboard of my destroyer. Anyway.......once the vaccine is in the ale/beer, it won't ha...
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Marlin update
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2105
Re: Ruger Marlin update
Once Ruger-Marlin (not sure what to call them yet) gets the levergun models up and running, it would be way cool to see Marlin offer "exclusive runs" again, like they did years ago through Davidson's.
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Marlin update
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2105
Re: Ruger Marlin update
Nice update from the Ruger CEO. Anxious to see the new Ruger/Marlin leverguns, especially the 1894 models.
Wouldn'tthat be nice for Ruger to eventually reintroduce a semi auto 44 mag carbine again.
Actually - I'm still kind of waiting for a 357 levergun.
Thanks for the link, Bill.
Wouldn'tthat be nice for Ruger to eventually reintroduce a semi auto 44 mag carbine again.
Actually - I'm still kind of waiting for a 357 levergun.
Thanks for the link, Bill.
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Gamekeeper -- Put the Vaccine in Beer
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2515
Re: For Gamekeeper -- Put the Vaccine in Beer
They usually do by closing time3leggedturtle wrote: ↑Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:46 pm Hopefully all the women in the bars would look like Peg!
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .327 Federal in a Ruger Single Seven.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1842
Re: .327 Federal in a Ruger Single Seven.
Nice looking rig there Scott. I've been toying with the idea of a Lipsey's Single Seven in 327 with a 4 5/8" barrel, but I have no brass or other components and this is about the worst time I can think of to find these necessities to get started.
- Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Signpost Buck Rubs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 771
Re: Signpost Buck Rubs
Love the old full stock Winchester !
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The New President Of Sweden
- Replies: 3
- Views: 677
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "If You Repeat a Lie Often Enough..."
- Replies: 9
- Views: 985
Re: "If You Repeat a Lie Often Enough..."
Was thinking they aren't fit for a litter box.
- Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scat ID requested
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2082
Re: Scat ID requested
Back a few years ago when "cowboy churches" were quite popular, I watched a sermon on the telly and the theme was explaining our fallen predicaments/tendecies with agricultural similes....... (1) original sin and general unrighteousness.....Living on on the farm/ranch and having to muck-o...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scat ID requested
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2082
Re: Scat ID requested
Yep.....a bear.