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by Dirty Dan
Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you carry in your 38 Special?
Replies: 60
Views: 7399

Re: What do you carry in your 38 Special?

Hornady 125gr. Critical Defense +P's
by Dirty Dan
Thu May 31, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just got a new Rossi .357 20" lever rifle from Buds Guns...
Replies: 32
Views: 6022

Re: Just got a new Rossi .357 20" lever rifle from Buds Guns...

Deer at 40-50 yds should be no problem. My Marlin 357s have taken several hogs, as has my 10" Contender 357.
by Dirty Dan
Wed May 30, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
Replies: 80
Views: 8799

Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?

Oh, I love the show and the music from Costner's band is pretty fine.
by Dirty Dan
Wed May 30, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
Replies: 80
Views: 8799

Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?

I am shocked by the minmal slights that started the whole thing (Devil deserting & McCoy's pig) if these be historically accurate, and how perseived slights, family "honor" kept it rolling for decades. Tit for tat could never go unanswered. Seems the McCoys (& uncle Joe Vance) were...
by Dirty Dan
Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Oh, yeah!
Replies: 4
Views: 797

Re: OT-Oh, yeah!

I always forget there is a Portland on the east side as well as the west. Why try to rob a bank sans pistol? I like the attention getting method of walking in, fire a shot in the ceiling and announce, "this is a holdup".
by Dirty Dan
Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really OT: How to dispose of underground fuel tanks.
Replies: 27
Views: 3837

Re: Really OT: How to dispose of underground fuel tanks.

I'd dig em up and sell em at the salvage yard. Beer or bullet money. Fillthe hole with whatever is cheapest, even rent a compactor and tamp it in real good- no problems.
by Dirty Dan
Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crimping the .30-30 cartridge
Replies: 17
Views: 2532

Re: Crimping the .30-30 cartridge

Yes- Lee FCD on everything, even on some pointy bullets w/o cannelure, using moderate pressure.
by Dirty Dan
Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT WHO MAKES THE BEST QUAD
Replies: 18
Views: 4128

Re: OT WHO MAKES THE BEST QUAD

Mine is a 2006 Arctic Cat 400. It had everything I wanted and then some. Now if I trade it would be for the new 550 with power steering.
by Dirty Dan
Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great old photo of outdoors man with Winchester and horse.
Replies: 41
Views: 2978

Re: Great old photo of outdoors man with Winchester and horse.

Dappled grey horse. Stirrups don't look too short to me, given where they are in relation to the horse. The rig is not a working cowhands. Nobody that uses a rope for a living would have it looking like the one hanging from the horn and no flank cinch on the saddle. That rope is more likely a stake ...
by Dirty Dan
Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my best buddy this past weekend :(
Replies: 29
Views: 3023

Re: Lost my best buddy this past weekend :(

I know how it is. I had to put down 2 old friends this year, both 15. One had cancer, the other arthritis. I hate it.
by Dirty Dan
Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honey Creek Hog
Replies: 17
Views: 1381

Re: Honey Creek Hog

Size does not correspond to smell or gaminess.
I have had delicious meat off a 300 lb boar that did not smell.
by Dirty Dan
Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC
Replies: 30
Views: 3912

Re: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC

I was at Pendleton, ditto on the previous recommendations.

I enjoyed Crater Lake in Oregon, if you happen to pass near it.
by Dirty Dan
Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does NIB mean?
Replies: 30
Views: 3401

Re: What does NIB mean?

I agree with Hobie. One other thing that really is a sore spot with me... the vast number of poor quality and low number of photos. It galls me for somebody to ask $500 and up for a firearm, then stick 3 or 4 dimly lit, blurred pictures up. By golly, if you want my money, learn how to take a dang ph...
by Dirty Dan
Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Seems not only does the Govt want your guns .....
Replies: 9
Views: 1668

Re: OT - Seems not only does the Govt want your guns .....

I haven't confirmed it in the history archives, but they say when Stephen F. Austin was crossing Texas and mapping out his land grant, he found a sailing ship several dozen miles inland. He figured big storms might be a regular event along the coast, so he moved his grant inland.
by Dirty Dan
Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions about 5744 30-30 loads
Replies: 10
Views: 6763

Re: Questions about 5744 30-30 loads

I quit using 748 for the reasons you list. IIRC I was way under max when I started noticing problems.

Can't help you with 5744.
by Dirty Dan
Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Political Poll - Is Palin ready to be VP?
Replies: 29
Views: 3881

Re: Political Poll - Is Palin ready to be VP?

Call me naive, but I or any one of us could serve admirably as VP. I mean, come on, think about it.....anybody with an ounce of common sense, a little knowledge of history and who can read the Constitution is up to the task. If Sarah ain't ready, then nobody ever will be. The worst part for her will...
by Dirty Dan
Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spoke to Nate Kiowa Jones
Replies: 13
Views: 2307

Re: Spoke to Nate Kiowa Jones

Glad to hear Nate is in good shape. We are 20 miles S of College Station, had 4 in of rain and 60-70 mph gusts. No damage here. A few trees came down on my street. The whole town lost power at 08:30 Sat and got it back Wed @ 19:30. 5 days is enough. I'm glad the weather was cool. I ran a portable ge...
by Dirty Dan
Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - recent political epiphany
Replies: 14
Views: 1767

Re: OT - recent political epiphany

In spite of this well written post, which states emphatically how I feel much of the time, I can't believe you all are giving up the fight before we step upon the field of battle. Come on, fellows, all is not lost. There is always hope for a better time. Have faith! Carry on the belief in the greatn...
by Dirty Dan
Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?
Replies: 33
Views: 3485

Re: POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY?

Hard core conservative
both the Liberterian & the Constitution candidate agreed with me more than Big Mac
by Dirty Dan
Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Yet another Obama gaffe: "Utay vs. Ute"
Replies: 18
Views: 2300

Re: POLITICS - Yet another Obama gaffe: "Utay vs. Ute"

........Oh, and here's a French word, paauuuuuussse, it means stop

that DishNetwork commercial still cracks me up gotta love GW
by Dirty Dan
Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Something I haven't yet read about Palin
Replies: 34
Views: 3987

Re: POLITICS - Something I haven't yet read about Palin

I figured "ole pizen slinger" was a bar tender, as in, "name your pizen" and slingin' it across the bar. :wink:
by Dirty Dan
Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Something I haven't yet read about Palin
Replies: 34
Views: 3987

Re: POLITICS - Something I haven't yet read about Palin

preventec- your math is a little fuzzy. Not all of the 55 million are from unemployed, unwed teenage girls, some were aborted by successful, wealthy, 30 something (40 something) women who definitely would not be wards of the state. If the adoption route is chosen, most of the time the agency and/or ...
by Dirty Dan
Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New pair of boots - what brand??
Replies: 17
Views: 2415

Re: OT - New pair of boots - what brand??

Wolverines (durashox) get my vote for the simple reason of the cushioned soles. I can work twice as long in them.
by Dirty Dan
Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After watching the attacks on Sarah
Replies: 69
Views: 6832

Re: After watching the attacks on Sarah

I can't believe anyone on this forum would use a SF newspaper as a reliable source for anything. I love negative ads and have never understood the pretended dislike for them. Truth be told, most folks love gossip and the dirtier the better. Negative ads are just another form of gossip. Take em for w...
by Dirty Dan
Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 magnum vs 30-30
Replies: 48
Views: 7318

Re: 44 magnum vs 30-30

If you already own one of the above, use what you got.
If you are you buying new, 45-70.
by Dirty Dan
Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP
Replies: 97
Views: 10274

Re: Politics - McCain taps AK governor Sarah Palin as VP

I remember reading about her months ago, then I forgot her, so this is a very nice surprise. I too was seriously considering voting 3rd party for the first time. Now I feel much better about "staying home" with the Republicans. The prospect of the future of the party just got a lot brighte...
by Dirty Dan
Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Cabinet Mtn Wilderness lake
Replies: 15
Views: 1519

Re: OT: Cabinet Mtn Wilderness lake

AmBraCol - man your description and that photo hit my memory bank. Back in '68 my family backpacked into Pecos Baldy Lake in northern NM. We ate 12" rainbows fresh out of the water over an Aspen wood fire. I'd love to go back. :)
by Dirty Dan
Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hawg Meat
Replies: 2
Views: 714

Re: Hawg Meat

Killed 'em in all temps and never noticed a difference in flavor. As mentioned size, sex and food make the difference. Shoot the smallest one you see for the pit.
by Dirty Dan
Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reaming .357 Mag to Max
Replies: 21
Views: 3169

Re: Reaming .357 Mag to Max

Never done it but thought about it a lot. Best info for this may be found over on GBO or MO, in the Handi sections.
by Dirty Dan
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: I am NOT a Libertarian...
Replies: 7
Views: 1188

Re: POLITICS: I am NOT a Libertarian...

The 4 yr recurring dilemma has returned. I know in my heart that a 3rd party is needed, desperately. Yet, the practicality of this and any other election is: if we vote a 3rd party candidate, it gives the prize to the worst of the worst. No matter what the argument, that is precisely what will happe...
by Dirty Dan
Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOT- Best Place for Poor Guy?
Replies: 87
Views: 10630

Re: TOT- Best Place for Poor Guy?

Only one plug for Texas! I bought 22 acres with a house in Sabine Co. (east Texas)this year for $75k. The house had some damage left over from Rita and was a Fannie Mae repo. I cut out 1.5 acre & the house and sold it to a young couple for a starter. 20+ acres left when I retire. Weather allows ...
by Dirty Dan
Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Good news for me
Replies: 73
Views: 7117

Re: OT: Good news for me

OUT F@#%$#^&ING STANDING! NOW GET DOWN AND GIVE ME 10. Congrats, Gunny, from a former CPL. Reeeecover!Semper Fi
by Dirty Dan
Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15643

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Been there, done it too long. All my vehicles will have a roof & doors from now on, regardless of mileage. :wink:
by Dirty Dan
Fri May 30, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Concealed Carry Permit Holders are DOOFUSES
Replies: 15
Views: 2477

There is no consistency. You can carry on FS & BLM land, but not the much more liberal PS land. That is what the currently debated law is trying to remedy.
by Dirty Dan
Fri May 30, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - TX Supreme court rules in favor of FLDS
Replies: 122
Views: 14457

I heard it was said at the time by some of the DPS & Texas Rangers, when you go in looking for criminals and can't find any, you don't round up and arrest the victims.
by Dirty Dan
Wed May 07, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - I need some opinions regarding Handi-Rifles..
Replies: 24
Views: 4261

I have a 30-30 and a 22RF Handi- the 30-30 has taken deer & hogs. Well worth the money. I have yet to take advantage of the barrel program. Don't know what I'm waiting on. Guess there is really no need come to think of it.
by Dirty Dan
Wed May 07, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Revisiting Junior's 30-30 in an SKS Carbine
Replies: 29
Views: 5111

I miss ol' Junior.
by Dirty Dan
Fri May 02, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Boot heel 1 Copperhead 0
Replies: 29
Views: 3240

Killing all snakes anywhere and anytime you find them is just like shooting/killing any other animal, just because it's there. Why not take a shot at a deer or an eagle every time you see one? Makes about as much sense. I don't love em either. Don't want one in the house or right outside in the back...
by Dirty Dan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wake Up Call For Joe Miller ! !
Replies: 26
Views: 3900

Slept through a 5.7 in AK What quake?
by Dirty Dan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Any vet'nerians on board? re: spaying
Replies: 6
Views: 963

I thought the same thing, but I think the vet care/recommendation has changed over the years. My latest pooch was spayed at 3-4 months from a no kill rescue place.
by Dirty Dan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Venting a little about holsters
Replies: 12
Views: 2014

Sorry AmBraCol- I waited 13 long weeks on the boys in AK for my belt & holster, based mostly on good reviews here. The belt is simply a wide, thick piece of leather with a stain that comes off on my Wranglers if I sweat much. It does not even have a keeper to hold the tail in place. The holster ...
by Dirty Dan
Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hog Killin’; or Bubba, the Hogs and a Blowtorch.
Replies: 16
Views: 2322

I skint one on the first of the month. Go to the hardware store and get the cheapest utility knife with replaceable blades. Hang the hog like you would a deer, but cut the hide off in strips about three inches wide, from head to tail. Works for me.
by Dirty Dan
Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 444
Replies: 1
Views: 713

1968, from 336 data. not sure if it's accurate.
by Dirty Dan
Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco's Hand and Leverguns
Replies: 4
Views: 1118

save it to the hard drive as a word document

then work on the borders

look at "print preview" 'till it's right

then print......maybe
by Dirty Dan
Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99s
Replies: 1
Views: 560

Savage 99s

Don't know if this needs to be here or in the classified section. Stopped at the location pawn shop this morning and they had 2, yep >1, <3, Savage 99s. Both in 300 Savage IIRC. Can't say much about the condition, as I did not even ask to handle them. (not a Sav 99 fan) I would say one had a browned...
by Dirty Dan
Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scoped Marlin 1894C - Questions About Scoping
Replies: 12
Views: 2532

Image

Here's my 2006 buck taken with the 30 TK in the photo.

I also have and 1894 that wears a Weaver 1-3, neither is in QD rings, but you get the idea. I love 'em both.
by Dirty Dan
Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retirement (kinda)
Replies: 9
Views: 1485

Good luck. I look forward to retirement; hope I live long enough to see it. I think I need to work till I'm 85.
by Dirty Dan
Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Boar Meets 158gr. FP
Replies: 14
Views: 2381

Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed the hunt. I have not tried a scout scope setup. Mine is conventional- a 1-3 Weaver in Talley one piece mounts. I love it. On 1.5x, I can see the front sight on the rifle(blurry) and things are in focus as close as 16ft. My off (left) eye has become dominant and I have ...
by Dirty Dan
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Boar Meets 158gr. FP
Replies: 14
Views: 2381

Big Boar Meets 158gr. FP

I was back at “hog heavenâ€
by Dirty Dan
Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - (FL) Senate OK's Guns-At-Work Bill
Replies: 15
Views: 1927

Where the problem arises is reading things in that aren't there.