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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 289
Pitchy (Lenn)
Anyone know how he's getting along ? It has been pretty quiet on his end.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger/Marlin 1894
- Replies: 19
- Views: 501
Re: Ruger/Marlin 1894
Regardless, the new wood/blued Marlins are handsome rifles.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger/Marlin 1894
- Replies: 19
- Views: 501
Re: Ruger/Marlin 1894
Ruger customer service is historically pretty good. I would certainly talk back with them on the issue(s). Guessing you're not the only customer shearing screws. Best wishes..
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd not survive the 'corporate' world...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 512
Re: I'd not survive the 'corporate' world...
Yes, I believe the "whiny-ometer" is red lining bigtime these days.
Many people need to grow thicker skin, buck up, maybe drink water from the hose..
Many people need to grow thicker skin, buck up, maybe drink water from the hose..
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Sheriff
- Replies: 8
- Views: 542
Re: The Sheriff
Excellent pic !
Looks like a story goes with it..
Looks like a story goes with it..
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 333
Re: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
Would love to have one of these, likely more useful and cost-effective than many agricultural tractors these days.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Setups
- Replies: 22
- Views: 652
Re: Reloading Setups
Certainly a variety of preferences and I thank you all for your responses. I believe I'll add an additional press I already have, and work forward from there.
Regards, Vic
Regards, Vic
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 810
Re: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
Call me stupid, but what was the ship doing so far outside the center of the channel in the first place? -Stretch I'm puzzled by this as well, especially with two local pilots taking the ship out of the port. For a ship of that size and load, they were moving right along at 6+ knots. Seems a bit to...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns of the Old West
- Replies: 24
- Views: 814
Re: Guns of the Old West
Yep, elbows hanging out of my open car window is something from earlier times, that many of us grew up with.....460 air conditioning ; 4 windows down at 60 mph. Unfortunately, my hearing aids pick up all of the air moving through the cab, so I take them out, crank up the tunes. .......still drink ou...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 810
Re: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
Losing steering (dropping the load, hydraulic failure, etc.) is an issue that has potential with all ships......unfortunately.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Setups
- Replies: 22
- Views: 652
Reloading Setups
I've been reloading for probably 30 years, but pretty much rifle cartridges, using a Rockchucker press, etc. I'm planning to reload 357 mag and am wondering what many of you use to reload your pistol calibers, in larger quantities ? Are there ways to increase efficiency of a single stage press, or i...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drugged as a kid
- Replies: 6
- Views: 340
Re: Drugged as a kid
We have a small TV (by today's standards) and pretty much only watch PBS when we do use it, otherwise for our own movies. We quit watching news quite awhile ago.
My wife and I are practicing Christians and serve in a biblically based church.
......lay not treasures up in this world !
My wife and I are practicing Christians and serve in a biblically based church.
......lay not treasures up in this world !
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here was a gal with "true grit"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 382
Re: Here was a gal with "true grit"
Very interesting, thanks Bill.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 338 Marlin Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 625
Re: 338 Marlin Question
Likely not mine either..
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 338 Marlin Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 625
Re: 338 Marlin Question
Ruger has stated their intentions to eventually re-introduce the previous models and calibers, although it will certainly take awhile.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old flattop
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3051
Re: Good old flattop
I've browsed the 44 Spl flattop Bisley, but didn't think they're still being made (?).
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old flattop
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3051
Re: Good old flattop
FWIW, Lipsey's offers current exclusive Flattop models, both blued and stainless. I'm considering a 4 5/8 stainless 357 convertible (9mm)
Obviously - not the original, but still nice.
Obviously - not the original, but still nice.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1171
Re: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
That's not a Remlin. I have a 336 CB, 30-30, which has a checkered stock. I don't recall IF the 336 CB 38-55 rifles were checkered, but I don't believe they were, or not all of them. Prior to the Remington "takeover", the Marlin custom shop converted a number of existing 336 rifles to the ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 793
Re: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
Dang it Bill....
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 799
Re: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
Hmmm.......looks like another book is in my near future ! Thanks for the heads up !!
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6267
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
I'm still breaking in a new Simply Rugged pancake holster (OWB) and prefer wearing it crossdraw for more comfort (so far anyway).
Reducing carbs and my waist would certainly help for either side
Reducing carbs and my waist would certainly help for either side
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weather humor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 403
Re: Weather humor
On a positive side of winters in the Upper Midwest, we have fewer nutjobs than down in the lower Sunbelt
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6267
Re: THE BEST CALIBER
Good article Jim, the author certainly makes some excellent points.
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1895
Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Congratulations Grampa Bill ..... !
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blue Norther
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1762
Re: Blue Norther
I (we) are.
It has been awhile for The Pack and it's exciting to see how far they go in the playoffs.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blue Norther
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1762
Re: Blue Norther
Bill, I was in and out of the Phillipines numerous times and I never encountered Munggo Soup.
It sounds pretty tasty.
It sounds pretty tasty.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blue Norther
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1762
Re: Blue Norther
Here in Wisconsin, the high today is < 0°, wind chill -25°.
Woodstove is purring..
Packers face the Cowboys, Go Packers..!
Woodstove is purring..
Packers face the Cowboys, Go Packers..!
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1569
Re: The Latest and The Greatest
Scott, out of curiosity what is the revolver in your second (bottom) pic ? It looks like a S&W (?)
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Running out of belt notches
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1461
Re: Running out of belt notches
Like Scott, I've struggled with my waistline for years. Yep, carbs are mainly my problem.....and that I apparently metabolize less efficiently than many others.
Jim - you give me hope to become more "fit" again, and stay there with lifestyle changes.
Jim - you give me hope to become more "fit" again, and stay there with lifestyle changes.
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little Australia Wildlife.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 982
Re: A little Australia Wildlife.
Beautiful wildlife pics...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Have I been wrong
- Replies: 5
- Views: 600
Re: Have I been wrong
I've always carried my leverguns with a cartridge chambered and the hammer on half cock, while hunting. Learned that a long time ago from the old timers.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JAVELINA
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1581
Re: JAVELINA
Well, you can put lipstick on a pig, But it's still a pig.
Geez Louise Jim, how many revolvers do you have ?
Geez Louise Jim, how many revolvers do you have ?
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5500
Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle
I have been waiting awhile to purchase a 357 levergun, to go with two Ruger revolvers.
I just ordered a new Ruger Marlin 1894, 357 mag.
As I browse the Marlin "dark series" rifles, the darn thing is growing on me, kind of starting to like it.
I just ordered a new Ruger Marlin 1894, 357 mag.
As I browse the Marlin "dark series" rifles, the darn thing is growing on me, kind of starting to like it.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas Message for Christmas 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 377
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Tablecloth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 286
Re: The Tablecloth
Thank you......very humbling.
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5500
Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle
.....or disciplining their childScott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:59 am Today folks call the law on people shooting tannerite!
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Christmas Wish From the Great Plains (Mike Rhinehart article)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 215
Re: A Christmas Wish From the Great Plains (Mike Rhinehart article)
Well written and said....and so true for all of us who celebrate the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have been active in The Good News Jail Ministry locally here for some time. My partner and I go into the county jail on the 4th Sunday of every month and share The Gospel to the general...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5500
Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle
22 shorts work real well for dispatching critters in traps, especially skunks. Snug the 22 rifle barrel right up behind the front leg
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New hunting rifle.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1596
Re: New hunting rifle.
My Weatherby "Back Country" rifle (6.5) is made by Howa and it shoots pinwheels, when I do my part.
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 327 brass IN STOCK
- Replies: 10
- Views: 530
Re: 327 brass IN STOCK
FWIW, the past world record whitetail deer (also known as The Jordan Buck or The Danbury Buck), was shot by Jim Jordan, just outside Danbury, WI, with his Winchester, Model 1892, 25/20 rifle.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 320
Re: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...
Funny how it came into focus all sudden like
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Unethical hunter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 592
Re: Unethical hunter
Well, if his shooting is as poor as his ethics, looks like a good scenario for bullet skip (ricochet) when he misses.
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1119
Re: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
Very nice to see this, thanks !
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 634
Re: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
Look under the Classic Series
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 634
The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
This is what I've been waiting for. Ruger/Marlin has the 1894, 38 Spl/357 mag levergun on its website. Near as I can tell, pretty much the same specs & dimensions as before.
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A heavy for the .30 WCF
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1360
Re: A heavy for the .30 WCF
Howdy Bill,
The 303 Savage IS an interesting, vintage caliber. RCBS (and likely others) would certainly produce custom dies for you, if needed.
As you probably already know, copper solid bullets need to run full throttle to expand properly. Best wishes with your new endeavor !
Vic
The 303 Savage IS an interesting, vintage caliber. RCBS (and likely others) would certainly produce custom dies for you, if needed.
As you probably already know, copper solid bullets need to run full throttle to expand properly. Best wishes with your new endeavor !
Vic
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memories
- Replies: 21
- Views: 940
Re: Memories
Good trade !
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memories
- Replies: 21
- Views: 940
Re: Memories
Smokes (carton) were $1.20 ( 0.12/ pack), as soon as my ship moved into the gun line (combat zone), smokes dropped to 0.90/carton and our pay was tax free. The only deduction was Soc Sec. If anyone was planning to re-enlist, they waited until we moved into the combat zone so their re-enlistment bonu...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coyotes pack hunting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 696
Re: Coyotes pack hunting
Made wood up at deer camp about three weeks ago. Trail cams showed a significant increase in coyotes in the pics. Friend said there's a noticeable decrease in whitetail doe and practically no fawns. One fellow had a pic of a coyote carrying a dead fawn in its mouth. Well, we're all voluntarily not s...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11227
Re: 30-30 gets it done again!
Had a senior moment I reckon. After I asked the question I recalled your recent thread and pics of your Model 64's.
Congrats on your harvest, your part of the world looks pretty nice.
Congrats on your harvest, your part of the world looks pretty nice.