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by ole pizen slinger
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

Being totally ignorant of what goes on on a movie set, what would a blank cartridge look like compared to a live round? Are they indistinguishable from one another? From my experience with single action revolvers, a live round would have been able to be seen simply be looking at the front of the cyl...
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For all you mule skinners.......
Replies: 11
Views: 626

For all you mule skinners.......

Festus Haggan was Matt Dillon's pard on Gunsmoke. Most times Festus rode a mule. The mule was called 'Ruth'. Ever wonder why Festus named that mule 'Ruth'? Well here's the story! Ode to a mule!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo696R-yrn8

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by ole pizen slinger
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokehouse Creek Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 923

Smokehouse Creek Fire

Looks like the Adobe Walls battle area is involved in the Smokehouse Creek fire. Turkey Track Ranch devastated by fire. Can anyone from Texas confirm?
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by ole pizen slinger
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old shep
Replies: 2
Views: 586

old shep

by ole pizen slinger
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...
Replies: 10
Views: 638

Re: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...

Back in the 90's I took a course in biochemistry as an elective for a major in chemistry. The course taught me that proteins have three types of structure: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Tertiary structure consisted of the complex folding of the protein molecule. Research at that time indicated t...
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Much Can One Man Do?
Replies: 1
Views: 178

How Much Can One Man Do?

In a sermon delivered almost a century ago, Rev. James Allan Francis provided a timeless insight into the profound impact of the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth through the generations: “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village as the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obsc...
by ole pizen slinger
Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After over 20 years, finally finished!
Replies: 15
Views: 709

Re: After over 20 years, finally finished!

Something you can be proud of!
by ole pizen slinger
Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
Replies: 15
Views: 710

Re: A longtime friend passed away this last week.

Most of us have less days ahead of us than we have behind us. Time to get our house in order.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The American Buffalo
Replies: 20
Views: 1125

The American Buffalo

https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-buffalo/

Two Episodes. Good watch.

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by ole pizen slinger
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?
Replies: 14
Views: 650

Re: When plastics (or rubber?) go BAD......?

The problem lies in the fact that rubber and plastics contain plasticizers that give them flexibility. Over time, these plasticizers leach out of the products giving the surface a sticky feel. This also explains why car dashes crack. I know of no way to replace the plasticizers once they are gone. OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading the Smith & Wesson 44 American
Replies: 6
Views: 353

Re: Reloading the Smith & Wesson 44 American

I have no idea about the 44 Russian version. Someone with more knowledge than me will have to chime in. I do know that the Russian version has the bullet fit inside the case like our more modern cartridges. Thus the 44 Russian probably has a diameter of .429 where as the 44 American has the heel ins...
by ole pizen slinger
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading the Smith & Wesson 44 American
Replies: 6
Views: 353

Reloading the Smith & Wesson 44 American

Some time back I purchased a S & W pistol in 44 American. The firearm is in good condition and the bore is like factory new. Most of the information on the net is based on reloading the 44 American with 41 magnum brass. My cylinder will accept 44 Special cases which is a better fit than 41 magnu...
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skilled engraver
Replies: 3
Views: 205

Re: Skilled engraver

Wm. Gamradt
5325 Mockingbird Way
Missoula, Montana 59803
Our phone: 406-542-2880 or 1-800-955-2880.
Our fax number is 406-542-3624.
Contact us via email: http://www.gamradtgallery.com/
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Moon Landing, and the Pyramids and Stonehenge, etc...
Replies: 9
Views: 463

Re: The Moon Landing, and the Pyramids and Stonehenge, etc...

Rather odd that nowhere does God seek to prove His existence--He simply assumes everyone believes He exists!
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Oct 02, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken/stuck 22 short case
Replies: 22
Views: 1178

Re: Broken/stuck 22 short case

Pull a 22 bullet from a case and push it down the bore from the muzzle. It should pick up the end of the brass case and push it right out.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They're wearing pearls?
Replies: 19
Views: 1668

Re: They're wearing pearls?

Were they possibly supporting Womens Breast Cancer month?
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the Doc!
Replies: 2
Views: 402

Question for the Doc!

I have had the pneumonia vaccine inoculations. Physician said it offered some protection against 23 types of pneumonia. Does this shot offer any resistance against COVID-19?
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about intercessory prayer
Replies: 16
Views: 1870

Re: Question about intercessory prayer

Bill, Keep praying as you have been. There is a verse that says when we ask amiss the Holy Spirit lets the Father know our requests with groanings that cannot be uttered. I take this to mean when we ask and we ask not in accordance with the will of God, the Holy Spirit informs the Father in terms th...
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Request for prayers and good thoughts
Replies: 44
Views: 5355

Re: Request for prayers and good thoughts

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It is SO COLD out that.......
Replies: 8
Views: 1686

Re: It is SO COLD out that.......

It's soooo cold out that they had to stop running trains--all the rails were huddled together trying to stay warm! :D
by ole pizen slinger
Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veterans Day
Replies: 15
Views: 3043

Veterans Day

To All Who Served, Thank you for your service, suffering, and sacrifice in my behalf. I am unworthy of the devotion freely given to me and my heirs. I have not always appreciated the freedom you bought, have not always honored your service, have not cherished your suffering, and have not always sorr...
by ole pizen slinger
Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steam Train footage
Replies: 13
Views: 2021

Re: Steam Train footage

Was fortunate enough to get to run the N&W 611 on its way to Roanoke in 1993. Beautiful machine. Rode better than the diesels I normally ran. Was probably the height of my railroad career.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a Bullet Mould
Replies: 4
Views: 850

Re: Looking for a Bullet Mould

If you do not find the Lyman mould, Buffalo Arms sells one. You might look there.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MT & WY fishing Bear Protection?
Replies: 18
Views: 2962

Re: MT & WY fishing Bear Protection?

Just remember, if you take a dog, when it encounters a bear, it's probably going to lead it right back to you.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday ole pizen slinger.
Replies: 5
Views: 1037

Re: Happy Birthday ole pizen slinger.

Thanks guys!
by ole pizen slinger
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: black powder velocity question
Replies: 18
Views: 3568

Re: black powder velocity question

QuickLoad predicts 1288 FPS for the specifications you gave using Goex 3f powder.
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?
Replies: 67
Views: 12071

Re: What Firearm Did You Sell That You Want Back?

Colt 1911 Gold Cup Model 70.
by ole pizen slinger
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Me!!! M-1
Replies: 53
Views: 6628

Re: New to Me!!! M-1

4350 and 4831 are slow burning powders and you will run the risk of bending the operating rod since these deliver higher pressure at the muzzle. The Garand will work better and not damage anything using a mid-range powder such as 4895. Good luck.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Tue Aug 16, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for a friend.
Replies: 14
Views: 1470

Re: Prayer request for a friend.

Thank you for all the prayers. Charles is now home. The doctors found a large blood clot in his heart and more clots in both lungs. Heparin dissolved the clot in the heart. The clots in the lungs took longer. Tests showed improvement in heart function from 30% to 40%. Doctor said he was a 'dead man ...
by ole pizen slinger
Fri Aug 05, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday ole pizen slinger.
Replies: 7
Views: 1032

Re: Happy Birthday ole pizen slinger.

Yep, time is flying. Seems like all I have is one Friday after the other. Don't know where the rest of the week went to.
by ole pizen slinger
Fri Aug 05, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for a friend.
Replies: 14
Views: 1470

Prayer request for a friend.

Guys, A shooting buddy is in the hospital. He was found to have blood clots in his lungs and heart. The clot in the heart has been dissolved but I don't think the ones in the lungs have. His name is Charles Outler. Please take the time to pray that he will have a full and speedy recovery. Thanks! Ba...
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday ole pizen slinger.
Replies: 7
Views: 1032

Re: Happy Birthday ole pizen slinger.

Thank you for the good wishes, my lever-gun friends. Turned 70. Guess I'm livin' on borrowed time from now on! Definitely livin' on mercy and grace.
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports
Replies: 36
Views: 4294

Re: New Executive Order that will impact the shooting sports

Question? Is this a result of the arms treaty that was signed by Kerry?
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?
Replies: 55
Views: 9447

Re: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?

Best one of all-----------Rhonda Fleming!
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: general encouragement and a request
Replies: 26
Views: 3806

Re: general encouragement and a request

Grizz,
If you want a big harvest, sow a lot of seed. May God bless you richly in your endeavors for Him. Always remember it is God that giveth the increase.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you eat 'chucks?
Replies: 29
Views: 3561

Re: Do you eat 'chucks?

I used to fix them for my kids when they were growing up. Eat them when they are young or have just come out of hibernation. In the east, if they eat kudzu it will flavor the meat undesirably. Take the chuck and par-boil it until the meat falls off the bone. Then put it in a pyrex dish and cover wit...
by ole pizen slinger
Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

Yes, I shoot it. I do not care to own a gun that I cannot shoot. I regularly shoot it in mid-range matches for BPCR. The rifle will hold a 12 inch group at 600 yards. I would like to be able to reduce group size to 9 inches at 600 yards but so far have not accomplished this. If you are ever in the w...
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

A close-up of the action.

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by ole pizen slinger
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

I restored it to the original caliber it lettered to--40-70 SS
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5083

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

My restored 1878 Borchardt Sporting Rifle.

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by ole pizen slinger
Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accident at the Reno Air races
Replies: 103
Views: 12918

Re: Accident at the Reno Air races

Let's put matters a little closer to home. How many of you want to ban guns because there is risk involved.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An exciting moment on the fishing stream
Replies: 19
Views: 2591

Re: An exciting moment on the fishing stream

Sounds like you were fishing in the Devils Gate section of the Sweetwater.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822
Replies: 17
Views: 3181

Re: OT - Whitehouse.gov right-to-carry petition HR 822

I'm 'leery' of this also. First the Feds OK a reciprocity agreement. Next they come up with national standards for CCW permits and training. Then they tell the states what background checks must be performed. Then they specify a doctor's physical and drug test in order to apply for a permit. Next, t...
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Learning a thing or two about the 38-72 (photos)
Replies: 27
Views: 5478

Re: Learning a thing or two about the 38-72 (photos)

Kirk, Two thoughts. If you try PP bullets, you can vary the length of the bullet and come up with something the rifle likes. Most nose pour PP moulds can be made so the length of the bullet can be varied. The other thought is to design your own bullet. If you come up with something you think will wo...
by ole pizen slinger
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - do-it-yourself nitrogen purging...?
Replies: 7
Views: 1506

Re: OT - do-it-yourself nitrogen purging...?

Something to consider in choosing which gas to use. Argon is a noble gas and is not a diatomic molecule, while nitrogen is a diatomic gas and contains two nitrogen atoms to form a molecule. It may be that one nitrogen molecule is larger than an argon atom in which case nitrogen would be the better c...
by ole pizen slinger
Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A Good Dial Caliper ?
Replies: 21
Views: 3460

Re: OT - A Good Dial Caliper ?

Dixieboy,
Check your local pawn shops. Tools are often pawned and some good buys are available. You can see and try what you're buying. My friend bought a set of Brown & Sharpe calipers for $30. They were like new.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Earthquake in VA
Replies: 40
Views: 5093

Re: Earthquake in VA

Scientists have determined the earthquake affecting Washington, D.C. today was caused by the Founding Fathers simultaneously rolling over in their graves...
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy Birthday "ole pizen slinger"
Replies: 8
Views: 1447

Re: OT Happy Birthday "ole pizen slinger"

Thanks guys! It's been a hot but great day. Made it to 65.
OPS
by ole pizen slinger
Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Faith Often Lags
Replies: 21
Views: 3321

Re: My Faith Often Lags

There have been times in my life when I have told God, "I wish you would go on and just leave me alone." Thank God, He never has!
OPS