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by TraderVic
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic..Redneck Dream offroader....
Replies: 7
Views: 184

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.
by TraderVic
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Setups
Replies: 22
Views: 391

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
by TraderVic
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
Replies: 19
Views: 383

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...
by TraderVic
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns of the Old West
Replies: 23
Views: 472

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...
by TraderVic
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
Replies: 19
Views: 383

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.
by TraderVic
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Setups
Replies: 22
Views: 391

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...
by TraderVic
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drugged as a kid
Replies: 6
Views: 254

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 !
by TraderVic
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here was a gal with "true grit"
Replies: 8
Views: 300

Re: Here was a gal with "true grit"

Very interesting, thanks Bill.
by TraderVic
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338 Marlin Question
Replies: 15
Views: 519

Re: 338 Marlin Question

buckeyeshooter wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:12 am
TraderVic wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:18 pm Ruger has stated their intentions to eventually re-introduce the previous models and calibers, although it will certainly take awhile.
Won't happen in my lifetime if at all.
Likely not mine either..
by TraderVic
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 338 Marlin Question
Replies: 15
Views: 519

Re: 338 Marlin Question

Ruger has stated their intentions to eventually re-introduce the previous models and calibers, although it will certainly take awhile.
by TraderVic
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1734

Re: Good old flattop

I've browsed the 44 Spl flattop Bisley, but didn't think they're still being made (?).
by TraderVic
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1734

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.
by TraderVic
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: The problem with Young Women these days... Guess it's real...
Replies: 10
Views: 387

Re: The problem with Young Women these days... Guess it's real...

I don't understand either. Women don't need tattoos up and down their arms and legs as well as nose rings and other perforations to be attractive. Personally I consider it to be pretty repulsive. Ditto..!!! Don't understand it and never will ! I've seen more than one previously attractive woman bec...
by TraderVic
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun! Purchased in October..posted today.
Replies: 13
Views: 961

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 ...
by TraderVic
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"
Replies: 10
Views: 763

Re: Having a sixgun "Goonerized"

Dang it Bill....
by TraderVic
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Re: Eighty Years with Rod and Rifle

Hmmm.......looks like another book is in my near future ! Thanks for the heads up !!
by TraderVic
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5864

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 :roll:
by TraderVic
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather humor
Replies: 3
Views: 386

Re: Weather humor

On a positive side of winters in the Upper Midwest, we have fewer nutjobs than down in the lower Sunbelt :D
by TraderVic
Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE BEST CALIBER
Replies: 63
Views: 5864

Re: THE BEST CALIBER

Good article Jim, the author certainly makes some excellent points.
by TraderVic
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 1800

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

Congratulations Grampa Bill ..... !
by TraderVic
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

Ysabel Kid wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:51 pm
TraderVic wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:36 am Packers face the Cowboys, Go Packers..!
I bet you're a happy camper this evening! :lol:
I (we) are.
It has been awhile for The Pack and it's exciting to see how far they go in the playoffs.
by TraderVic
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

Bill, I was in and out of the Phillipines numerous times and I never encountered Munggo Soup.
It sounds pretty tasty.
by TraderVic
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Norther
Replies: 32
Views: 1656

Re: Blue Norther

Here in Wisconsin, the high today is < 0°, wind chill -25°.
Woodstove is purring..
Packers face the Cowboys, Go Packers..!
by TraderVic
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Latest and The Greatest
Replies: 23
Views: 1496

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 (?)
by TraderVic
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running out of belt notches
Replies: 24
Views: 1392

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.
by TraderVic
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little Australia Wildlife.
Replies: 9
Views: 949

Re: A little Australia Wildlife.

Beautiful wildlife pics...
by TraderVic
Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have I been wrong
Replies: 5
Views: 580

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.
by TraderVic
Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JAVELINA
Replies: 27
Views: 1519

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 ? 😳
by TraderVic
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
Replies: 61
Views: 5241

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.
by TraderVic
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Tablecloth
Replies: 4
Views: 269

Re: The Tablecloth

Thank you......very humbling.
by TraderVic
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
Replies: 61
Views: 5241

Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:59 am Today folks call the law on people shooting tannerite!
.....or disciplining their child :shock:
by TraderVic
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Christmas Wish From the Great Plains (Mike Rhinehart article)
Replies: 3
Views: 198

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...
by TraderVic
Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
Replies: 61
Views: 5241

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 :wink:
by TraderVic
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hunting rifle.
Replies: 17
Views: 1528

Re: New hunting rifle.

My Weatherby "Back Country" rifle (6.5) is made by Howa and it shoots pinwheels, when I do my part.
by TraderVic
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 327 brass IN STOCK
Replies: 10
Views: 498

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.
by TraderVic
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Re: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...

Funny how it came into focus all sudden like :wink:
by TraderVic
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 566

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.
by TraderVic
Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
Replies: 14
Views: 1052

Re: Marlin / Ruger factory visit

Very nice to see this, thanks !
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
Replies: 7
Views: 617

Re: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...

Look under the Classic Series
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
Replies: 7
Views: 617

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.
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A heavy for the .30 WCF
Replies: 23
Views: 1275

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
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memories
Replies: 21
Views: 850

Re: Memories

Good trade !
by TraderVic
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memories
Replies: 21
Views: 850

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...
by TraderVic
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyotes pack hunting
Replies: 13
Views: 655

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...
by TraderVic
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
Replies: 25
Views: 11120

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.
by TraderVic
Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
Replies: 25
Views: 11120

Re: 30-30 gets it done again!

Kind of difficult to see clearly, is your rifle a Model 64 Winchester ?
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23393

Re: Binoculars

I forgot to mention, I usually keep the Leupold's in my Jon boat during the warm season. I run rivers a lot.
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23393

Re: Binoculars

I use binoculars a fair amount, both hunting, here at my farm and also out truck camping. I have two pair of 10 x 42's, one is a Leupold, the other is a Vortex. I also have an 8 x 40 monocular I sometimes use turkey hunting and muzzleloading for deer when I want less bulk and travel lighter. I have ...
by TraderVic
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HMS Victory tour
Replies: 15
Views: 1655

Re: HMS Victory tour

Being a history buff, I would love to tour that ship.
Where is it ?