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by PriseDeFer
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
Replies: 13
Views: 1625

Re: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin

Thank you Swagman, I knew nothing of this. Most interesting. Some of us have a certain view of Oz and its people, just like our Golden West, only different. And this wonderful quote makes it all real..."One of the fighters crash-landed on Melville Island to Darwin’s north, and its pilot was cap...
by PriseDeFer
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old leverguns can still shoot.
Replies: 17
Views: 2426

Re: Old leverguns can still shoot.

I read a short item in some old issue of some old gun magazine that Gene Autry favored the 32/20 as his personal six shooter.
I know, when he sang it was a 44, but there you have it.
by PriseDeFer
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enfield No.4 MK I/2 Target/ Match Rifle.
Replies: 3
Views: 337

Re: Enfield No.4 MK I/2 Target/ Match Rifle.

It's no Remington 40X, but the 40X ain't no Battle Rifle. Nice shooting.
by PriseDeFer
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was feeding the dogs when I heard the sound of radial engines
Replies: 23
Views: 1481

Re: I was feeding the dogs when I heard the sound of radial engines

Texas to Tokyo...yeah, probably just make it. One way.
by PriseDeFer
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "At No Point in History..."
Replies: 4
Views: 443

Re: "At No Point in History..."

Very good, very simply said. HUZZAH!! HUZZAH!!
by PriseDeFer
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reading scripture ?
Replies: 20
Views: 779

Re: reading scripture ?

From Psalm 144... {144:5} Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. {144:6} Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them. {144:7} Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of stra...
by PriseDeFer
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
Replies: 77
Views: 7240

Re: What is your most useful levergun?

Winchester 3030 ...that and an old Western Field 12 gauge pump are house guns, on call 24/7.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch
Replies: 5
Views: 752

Re: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch

A wonderful landing zone and fuel stop for your head and your heart. Well worth a donation, and sign up to get Imprimus, your soul will devour each issue.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot windows 11 colors
Replies: 5
Views: 760

Re: ot windows 11 colors

Right click on an empty part of your home screen and left click on "display settings" and look for "display resolution" and select the recommended resolution. If no recommended pick among the larger numbers until it looks right.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MAR 1894 CLASSIC 44M drilled and tapped
Replies: 9
Views: 669

Re: MAR 1894 CLASSIC 44M drilled and tapped

Using is not abusing. Left slumbering in the gun safe, now that's abuse.
The marks of that use tell a story and should never be erased.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20 cal. Combo
Replies: 6
Views: 528

Re: 20 cal. Combo

How many pumps do you usually use on the long gun?
What pistol is that? I think I want one.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Around the Ranch Combo
Replies: 12
Views: 972

Re: Around the Ranch Combo

Packing a sixshooter, goes without sayin'. I like those sights
That Topper, light, compact, simple...bet she bites some though. Good stuff all around, but enough...those chores ain't gonna do themselves.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blued Revolvers & Holster Wear
Replies: 15
Views: 1035

Re: Blued Revolvers & Holster Wear

Blued steel can tell a story, stainless guns are silent.
by PriseDeFer
Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Time With The Rossi
Replies: 19
Views: 1241

Re: Range Time With The Rossi

A sweet pair to ride with anywhere.
by PriseDeFer
Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
Replies: 25
Views: 1674

Re: Ruger LC, 5.7x28

Yeah, OK 5.7X28mm hi-tekkk hi-$$$ NATO...STANAG...EURO, all that and a bag of chips...or
hie thee to Walmart, Rural King or etc and get you a Mossy 20 gauge pump and some No.4 buck
20 'cause every one can handle one quick if they have to, scared and just waking up
by PriseDeFer
Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.
Replies: 15
Views: 1165

Re: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.

I'm sorry for your troubles, but thanks for writing them up. Good Luck to you and to all our special friends across the sea.
by PriseDeFer
Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns
Replies: 31
Views: 3396

Re: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns

These went final on Eastern Diamondbacks, large. An 880 Daisy pumper, at around 15 feet, flathead solid 177 pellet. 38 snake shot out of a S&W 38 Airweight, the snake had been unintentionally wounded by a child on a dirtbike and went to ground inside a concrete culvert. Note to self: do not disc...
by PriseDeFer
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94AE ejector, yet again
Replies: 29
Views: 3017

Re: 94AE ejector, yet again

Replace the extractor.
by PriseDeFer
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AK-47s
Replies: 41
Views: 3493

Re: AK-47s

Like them or hate them, if you got one, don't ever sell it.
by PriseDeFer
Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A few days in the woods...
Replies: 10
Views: 995

Re: A few days in the woods...

Good going Quentin, I get bored with the details too, just show me what to hit.
Nice rifle 2ndovc, lovely, lovely.
by PriseDeFer
Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial
Replies: 17
Views: 3683

Re: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial

"Any help on year and value would be great."

Maybe not so great. Serial removed, value zero.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elmer Blows Up Another SAA
Replies: 54
Views: 6699

Re: Elmer Blows Up Another SAA

Not a god, just what's called larger than life. The kind of people held in low esteem in some quarters these days. Too bad, when they're all gone we all will be a little smaller.
The Walkers are on your horse.
by PriseDeFer
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?
Replies: 18
Views: 3982

Re: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?

Lone Wolf Gonzaullas, Texas Ranger liked them...

https://aoghs.org/oil-almanac/lone-wolf ... as-ranger/

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by PriseDeFer
Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Desert Gold Zane Grey Download Searchable
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

Re: Desert Gold Zane Grey Download Searchable

Thank you. For all Zane Grey fans allow me to recommend the film "Riders of the Purple Sage", the one done by Amy Madigan and Ed Harris. For western movie lovers the starting sequence alone is like going to church.
by PriseDeFer
Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Un-demilling a Garand
Replies: 12
Views: 2524

Re: Un-demilling a Garand

You wrote that smooth and concise and I'm thinking the procedure was the same. You have skills that your country needs. Do another one. And don't forget the 03's.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sCOUT SCOPE MOUNT FOR 1895 WINCHESTER SRC.
Replies: 6
Views: 2019

Re: sCOUT SCOPE MOUNT FOR 1895 WINCHESTER SRC.

Yes my son, it is a sin but there is absolution to be had if you post a picture when the foul deed is done.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S.O.S.- Mayday- Help - update #2
Replies: 43
Views: 8560

Re: S.O.S.- Mayday- Help - update

Get the battery checked, Autozone or the like. It's free. How old is the battery?
by PriseDeFer
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shooting deck
Replies: 11
Views: 1959

Re: shooting deck

How to Build a Happy Place and What It's All About in the same post, ambitious but you pulled it off. Thanks.
by PriseDeFer
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pictures from last summer and other good stuff
Replies: 12
Views: 1494

Re: pictures from last summer and other good stuff

I think I need a cigarette, can I get you something?
by PriseDeFer
Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2016 Texas State Wild Bunch Championship
Replies: 15
Views: 2925

Re: 2016 Texas State Wild Bunch Championship

Would be proud if you weren't the only...? Nonsense man! If you had climbed Mt. Everest and looked around and saw you were the only one there would you not be proud?
by PriseDeFer
Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin (REM) 336Y 16" Trapper...
Replies: 14
Views: 2434

Re: Marlin (REM) 336Y 16" Trapper...

" I just sold it to a young man in his 20's, this will be his first deer rifle, this is the third time that I've sold a 30/30 Marlin (JM stamped) to a young man, hopefully they will pass the Marlin's down to their sons/daughters."
Well sold and well done.
by PriseDeFer
Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here make their own bows?
Replies: 42
Views: 4264

Re: Anyone here make their own bows?

A flatbow can be made from a sapling, limb or a board. Building a board bow can be quicker. I've used white ash, pecan, hickory. Here is a nice tutorial using the red oak that you can get at Home Depot etc. http://poorfolkbows.com/oak.htm Learn how to make strings. You'll need a long string for till...
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?
Replies: 130
Views: 16183

Re: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?

If you're going to shoot with just primers as propellant you can leave a lead ball in the barrel. I know you could get it out but it's still sort of scary, to me at least. Wax bullets are another thing. I shot them inside a New York apartment out of a 300 Savage 99. Got an initial zero with the Redf...
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry, new to forum
Replies: 92
Views: 13113

Re: New Henry, new to forum

What I get for skipping ahead...Now I've read it I stand in awe of your determination.
You will go far.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: My .303 Savage 1899-H
Replies: 18
Views: 2460

Re: Range Report: My .303 Savage 1899-H

What a beauty. You will make the forest happy with that one. What red dot are you using?
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here make their own bows?
Replies: 42
Views: 4264

Re: Anyone here make their own bows?

A short flatbow that draws about 30 pounds at around 20 inches can be kinder to
injured shoulders. And they are like the little "toy" bows that George Catlin saw and marveled at when he saw the little toy arrows disappear in buffalo.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To clean, or not to clean...
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Re: To clean, or not to clean...

Chamber. Bolt face. See light in the bore. Just so it's always ready, for sure.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry, new to forum
Replies: 92
Views: 13113

Re: New Henry, new to forum

Factory ammo yet? When everything else has been tried or fiddled with. It will be your last thing before shipping it back.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?
Replies: 130
Views: 16183

Re: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?

Wax. Wax goes with primers. Shoot indoors etc.
by PriseDeFer
Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
Replies: 162
Views: 21549

Re: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run

A good, real test of a weapon. Rather know this than read about another three shot group. You're a fine lad for this, you'll be drinking free in heaven.
by PriseDeFer
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee
Replies: 53
Views: 5169

Re: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee

Perc, boil, seep, drip, whatever>>>if you're making it it is your responsibility to make sure there is something decent for the nightriders and the guys on drag who'll be showing up whenever. The only thing you have to remember is to use enough coffee. What's that Stanley? How much is that? Never ma...
by PriseDeFer
Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?
Replies: 130
Views: 16183

Re: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?

Nice work on the bolt face. Did that stop the brass confetti?
by PriseDeFer
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
Replies: 57
Views: 15101

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

A solid report, and thank you for the original cartridge test and the excellent photos of the lethal payload. They knew what they were doing.
by PriseDeFer
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?
Replies: 130
Views: 16183

Re: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?

Does Browning want us to tear down that old girl? After all, he invites us to free the link of the 45 Service Automatic and have our way with spring, slide and barrel, and even the same for the firing pin, if we lean that way. But his Winchester saddle guns offer a different prospect, little screws ...
by PriseDeFer
Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead free ammo
Replies: 7
Views: 1418

Re: Lead free ammo

We deal in lead, friend.
by PriseDeFer
Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monte Walsh
Replies: 37
Views: 7608

Re: Monte Walsh

Selleck made one of the very few remakes that brought something new/different to the table worth putting gravy on. Remarkable, and a lovely production for the eye and ear. But the first one, as said, has sand. And the scene of Marvin trying to roll a cigarette in bed with the incomparable Jeanne Mor...
by PriseDeFer
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tactical rifles
Replies: 39
Views: 6483

Re: Tactical rifles

Get a Colt 5.56mm. It's made under the Tech Data Package, has a good rep, is used by folks who carry them for a living. Or the FN, they make them for Uncle Sam too.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun bear
Replies: 23
Views: 2958

Re: Levergun bear

Great that you got the meat, hide and claws and stuff. For me just getting away from that thing alive would be more than enough.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How can a .338 Win Mag generate more energy than 300 WM
Replies: 11
Views: 1783

Re: How can a .338 Win Mag generate more energy than 300 WM

The base of the 338 bullet has more area than the 30 caliber, more area for those Pounds Per Square Inch to push on. Given equal chamber pressures more energy will be transferred to the larger bullet.
by PriseDeFer
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: D-Day
Replies: 18
Views: 2018

Re: D-Day

And there was the other note Ike carried in his pocket... "Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and th...