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- Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
- Replies: 13
- Views: 786
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...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old leverguns can still shoot.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1327
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.
I know, when he sang it was a 44, but there you have it.
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Enfield No.4 MK I/2 Target/ Match Rifle.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 270
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.
- 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: 1029
Re: I was feeding the dogs when I heard the sound of radial engines
Texas to Tokyo...yeah, probably just make it. One way.
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "At No Point in History..."
- Replies: 4
- Views: 347
Re: "At No Point in History..."
Very good, very simply said. HUZZAH!! HUZZAH!!
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: reading scripture ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 604
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...
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4587
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.
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very Interesting Courses - all citizens should watch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 437
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.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot windows 11 colors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 413
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.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MAR 1894 CLASSIC 44M drilled and tapped
- Replies: 9
- Views: 494
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.
The marks of that use tell a story and should never be erased.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 20 cal. Combo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 396
Re: 20 cal. Combo
How many pumps do you usually use on the long gun?
What pistol is that? I think I want one.
What pistol is that? I think I want one.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Around the Ranch Combo
- Replies: 12
- Views: 733
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.
That Topper, light, compact, simple...bet she bites some though. Good stuff all around, but enough...those chores ain't gonna do themselves.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blued Revolvers & Holster Wear
- Replies: 15
- Views: 688
Re: Blued Revolvers & Holster Wear
Blued steel can tell a story, stainless guns are silent.
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Time With The Rossi
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1068
Re: Range Time With The Rossi
A sweet pair to ride with anywhere.
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger LC, 5.7x28
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1200
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
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
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oh Winchester, what ever has happened to you.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 947
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.
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rattlesnakes and pellet guns
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2246
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...
- Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94AE ejector, yet again
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2284
Re: 94AE ejector, yet again
Replace the extractor.
- Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AK-47s
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2524
Re: AK-47s
Like them or hate them, if you got one, don't ever sell it.
- Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A few days in the woods...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 896
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.
Nice rifle 2ndovc, lovely, lovely.
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester model 1894 early saddle ring No Serial
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3020
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.
Maybe not so great. Serial removed, value zero.
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elmer Blows Up Another SAA
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5217
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.
The Walkers are on your horse.
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3619
Re: Does anyone have a Fitz Special?
Lone Wolf Gonzaullas, Texas Ranger liked them...
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- Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Desert Gold Zane Grey Download Searchable
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1684
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.
- Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Un-demilling a Garand
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2375
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.
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: sCOUT SCOPE MOUNT FOR 1895 WINCHESTER SRC.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1818
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.
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S.O.S.- Mayday- Help - update #2
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7456
Re: S.O.S.- Mayday- Help - update
Get the battery checked, Autozone or the like. It's free. How old is the battery?
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: shooting deck
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1796
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.
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: pictures from last summer and other good stuff
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1401
Re: pictures from last summer and other good stuff
I think I need a cigarette, can I get you something?
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2016 Texas State Wild Bunch Championship
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2721
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?
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin (REM) 336Y 16" Trapper...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2207
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.
Well sold and well done.
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here make their own bows?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3680
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...
- 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: 14303
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...
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Henry, new to forum
- Replies: 92
- Views: 10650
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.
You will go far.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report: My .303 Savage 1899-H
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2250
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?
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here make their own bows?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3680
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.
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.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To clean, or not to clean...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2329
Re: To clean, or not to clean...
Chamber. Bolt face. See light in the bore. Just so it's always ready, for sure.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Henry, new to forum
- Replies: 92
- Views: 10650
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.
- 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: 14303
Re: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?
Wax. Wax goes with primers. Shoot indoors etc.
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Golden Boy Endurance Run
- Replies: 162
- Views: 17827
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.
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's Hear About How You Make Coffee
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4489
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...
- 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: 14303
Re: Who wants to yak bout my 94 30-30 with me?
Nice work on the bolt face. Did that stop the brass confetti?
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If anyone has any doubts - 44WCF /44-40 on deer
- Replies: 57
- Views: 11661
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.
- 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: 14303
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 ...
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lead free ammo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1294
Re: Lead free ammo
We deal in lead, friend.
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Monte Walsh
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6716
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...
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tactical rifles
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5898
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.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergun bear
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2708
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.
- 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: 1584
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.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: D-Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1744
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...