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- Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another one bites the dust
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2700
Re: Another one bites the dust
From the California Penal Code: 198.5. Any person using force intended or likely to cause death or great bodily injury within his or her residence shall be presumed to have held a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily injury to self, family, or a member of the household when tha...
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Need help from you CA boys...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 681
Re: OT - Need help from you CA boys...
I'm a little south of that but there is a BassPro about 30 minutes from Hesperia in Rancho Cucamonga off the 15. Don't know if they're stocked or not.
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bear protection
- Replies: 227
- Views: 21339
Re: bear protection
I think you'll need something big for this guy.
An article said it measured 10'6" and weighted between 1000-1200 lbs. - And it's not a record grizzley. Shot with a .338
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/animal ... y-Bear.htm
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An article said it measured 10'6" and weighted between 1000-1200 lbs. - And it's not a record grizzley. Shot with a .338
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/animal ... y-Bear.htm
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bear protection
- Replies: 227
- Views: 21339
Re: bear protection
About 3-4 years ago I was elk hunting outside Jackson, WY. I read where a hunter was attacked by a sow grizz. He and his fellow hunters were watching a group of cows waiting for legal light when a cub came up to him. He tried to shoo it away and attracked mom. She charged. He threw his rifle at her ...
- Sat May 30, 2009 12:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Different Kind of Warrior
- Replies: 3
- Views: 482
A Different Kind of Warrior
Hope this comes through. Someone sent it to me and I thought it was worth passing on.
Somehow I don't think our current enemies have this type of compassion.
http://www.snopes.com/military/charliebrown.asp
Somehow I don't think our current enemies have this type of compassion.
http://www.snopes.com/military/charliebrown.asp
- Tue May 26, 2009 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FOUND AMMO
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2403
Re: FOUND AMMO
I was looking for 45-70 at BassPro and they didn't know when they would get it. Most of their shelves have been bare. I went on line to their website and bought three boxes of leverevolution 45-70 and three boxes of .357. Had them delivered in about 4-5 days. The 45-70 was $29 a box, (20) and $21 fo...
- Tue May 12, 2009 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Re: Winchester Question
Thanks J Miller, I thought it was ok but wasn't 100% sure. I did remove the crossbolt safety. I thought I remembered someone here that makes or knows someone that makes a permanent filler for the crossbolt safety. I found some black nylon plugs that fit and actually looks OK but would prefer a more ...
- Tue May 12, 2009 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Winchester Question
I have a Winchester Trapper in .357. All my other levers have the half cock safety but not this one. If I ride the hammer down after chambering a round and carry it like that, will it go off if bumped or dropped? I was told no but it seems like it would since it can't be half cocked. Also, can it be...
- Thu May 07, 2009 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - The best review of the new Star Trek movie yet...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2908
Re: OT - The best review of the new Star Trek movie yet...
I love the last line in the video..."now moving on, an elderly black woman is still following Obama around, shedding a single tear anytime he does something"
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- Thu May 07, 2009 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: FAILED Deer Hunting Physical
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2219
Re: OT: FAILED Deer Hunting Physical
Thanks alot Modoc..........I just grabbed a fork and tore my eyes out. Those are bigger than the elk I got last year.
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- Thu May 07, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I wanna be trailer trash.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3043
Re: I wanna be trailer trash.
Trailer Trash Quiz By Missouri Trailer Trash .com Are you trailer trash? Take this quiz and find out... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Do you let your 12 year old daughter smoke at the table in front of her kids? Yes No Sometimes 2. Does the Kelly...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Love my "new" lever
- Replies: 2
- Views: 405
Love my "new" lever
I recently traded a like new Winchester 94 30-30 for a like new Winchester Trapper in .357. I have never shot pistol caliber levers until recently. The first was a 16" Rossi .44 with the crescent buttplate. Now I'm not a wuss, but it ain't that pleasant to shoot, especially since having shoulde...
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most Hilarious Nigerian Scam to date!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 912
Re: Most Hilarious Nigerian Scam to date!
Instead of saying it was an inheritence, it should have said it was part of Obama's stimulas package. More people would have bit. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WAAAY OT... a small engine for Motorheads...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1861
Re: WAAAY OT... a small engine for Motorheads...
I'm impressed that the motor in that truck can pull it! Also, I would hate to have to change a flat on that trailer.
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody remember this ad?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1434
Re: Anybody remember this add?
This may be a stupid question but, why were they called one of one thousand if only 124 were made into "the super accurate variety known as 'One Of One Thousand'?
(At least according to the add.)
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- Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: *OT* "Le-a"
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1250
Re: *OT* "Le-a"
I was in the Army with a guy names Silver Ware III. (the third!) When his wife was pregnant everyone gave advise on his son's name, like under, tupper.....He made him the fourth.
everyone's a comedian.
everyone's a comedian.
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One fancy peep sight!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1588
Re: One fancy peep sight!!
Looks like someone bent a beer can pop top.
To each his own I suppose.
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To each his own I suppose.
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT An interesting take on the Second Amendment and the Bible
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2291
Re: OT An interesting take on the Second Amendment and the Bible
I think the problem we all have is we see how ridiculous it is to pass another law concerning a firearm when the unlawful use of them is already a crime. Murder is a crime, so using a gun to commit murder need not have an extra criminal charge for the gun use. We also see how silly it is to expect ...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Humor--Redneck Simplified Map
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2948
Re: OT-Humor--Redneck Simplified Map
I'm moving to Nevada! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Lever, ugly safety.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 603
Re: New Lever, ugly safety.
Why didn't you just by a pre-safety model if you think it is so ugly? I didn't buy it. It was a straight trade for a 30-30 I was not going to be using. I've wanted a .357 Trapper for a while for my truck and when camping in my RV. I found a few but they were really overpriced or wrong caliber. My f...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Lever, ugly safety.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 603
New Lever, ugly safety.
I traded some guns and got a like new Winchester Trapper in .357. It does have that ugly cross bolt safety. I've been reading up on how to remove it. One article said to buy black nylon plugs to fill the hole from a hardware store. Have any of you done this and how's it look, or is there a better way?
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2682
Re: Binghamton shooting aftermath.
Doesn't NY already have strict gun control laws? I read he had a "high power" rifle but later it was determined to be two handguns. I feel sorry for those victims and their families. If only one person there had a gun, many lives could have been saved.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HUMOR: Because some of you may not have read these...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 713
Re: HUMOR: Because some of you may not have read these...
If you guys haven't done so, click on the sight on OI's second post. I haven't laughed that much in a while. Thanks OI.
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Concealed carry vest.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1702
Re: OT: Concealed carry vest.
mklwhite,
If you go to 5.11 website they sell a vest made to carry a handgun. Comes in different colors. Never tried one though.
If you go to 5.11 website they sell a vest made to carry a handgun. Comes in different colors. Never tried one though.
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Marlin 45-70
- Replies: 2
- Views: 372
New Marlin 45-70
I picked up a copy of Shooting Times on a flight I was on and I saw what looked identical to my rifle. It seems Marlin is putting out the Marlin 1895SBL, (stainless black laminated), this year. A couple years ago I sent my XLR to Clements Customs Guns and had the barrel cut to 18", put a slight...
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Yeehaw
- Replies: 11
- Views: 703
Re: OT-Yeehaw
I'll try my 45-70 again this year. I have a scout scope I can put on it.
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- Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Yeehaw
- Replies: 11
- Views: 703
Re: OT-Yeehaw
It's a general tag for mostly anywhere. I usually hunt area 85 west of Jackson.
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Yeehaw
- Replies: 11
- Views: 703
OT-Yeehaw
I checked the Wyoming G&F site and I drew my elk tag for any elk!!!!! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Great Find Thanks to Forum Members
- Replies: 4
- Views: 471
OT- Great Find Thanks to Forum Members
.....and in my own safe. 86er posted a Colt Officer Model .22 for sale which reminded me I had a similar gun tucked away in my safe for years. Then jdad posted a beautiful similar colt and I mentioned that I had one in .22 mag. (didn't mean to hijack :oops: ) jdad responded that a mag would be rare....
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought a Pony.........in 22LR
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1897
Re: Bought a Pony.........in 22LR
Nice. I have one in 22. mag that I haven't shot in years. Have to dig it out this weekend. The Officers Model Special was only offered in 22LR and 38SP. The later Officers Model Match was offered in 22mag, but only 850 were produced....that's rare. :shock: I didn't know that. I posted a couple days...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought a Pony.........in 22LR
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1897
Re: Bought a Pony.........in 22LR
Nice.
I have one in 22. mag that I haven't shot in years. Have to dig it out this weekend.
I have one in 22. mag that I haven't shot in years. Have to dig it out this weekend.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--Knob Creek, Kentucky
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1736
OT--Knob Creek, Kentucky
I've heard of this shoot but had no idea how big it was. Didn't see any levers but that's ok. Great finale!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vno0OzOFZS0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vno0OzOFZS0
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- question on .22
- Replies: 2
- Views: 434
Re: OT- question on .22
Thank you!
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- question on .22
- Replies: 2
- Views: 434
OT- question on .22
I was checking classifieds and saw 86er was selling a beautiful Colt Officer's Model Match .22 mag. I realized I had one lurking in my safe for years. I don't kbnow much about them. Anyone have info on these. I tried to look 'em up. My question is, did they all come with checkered wood grips? All th...
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Woman defends cop
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1968
OT- Woman defends cop
Hope this link goes through. Brave woman but doesn't say much for the cowards who stood around and watched.
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/18561025/index.html
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/18561025/index.html
- Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Evil Black.... Bow?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2743
Re: Evil Black.... Bow?
It'll probably be classified as an assault weapon. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - More wingsuit action
- Replies: 8
- Views: 524
Re: OT - More wingsuit action
WOW, that's crazy. It must be one heck of a rush though.
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - David Spade gives money to Phoenix police
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1462
Re: OT - David Spade gives money to Phoenix police
He was "Joe Dirt" He's a comedian/actor. Deerwhacker, you're right, it's not he public's responsibility. Most departments will allow the rifles but officers must purchase them themselves. A decent rifle with a good light and optics will run over $2000. For new cops just starting out, that'...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT – Non-lever range report (an “EBR-Jr.”)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2424
Re: OT – Non-lever range report (an “EBR-Jr.”)
YK, After reading how much fun you had with it, I read several write-ups on it and it seems everyone has positive things to say about it. Sooo, I ordered one for my older son, then couldn't resist and ordered another for me. Had to do something with all the .22 I have laying about. And yes, they are...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 levergun
- Replies: 5
- Views: 805
Re: .410 levergun
oops. Checked again, the bid starts at $799, buy it now price is $899.
Sounds steep.
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- Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .410 levergun
- Replies: 5
- Views: 805
.410 levergun
I saw a .410 Marlin XLR on gunbroker today for $799. It's states it's a limited run. I don't know if this is good or not. I remember someone awhile back looking for a lever .410. They also have a Winchester but it's a little more and used. I couldn't figure out how to put up a picture.
- Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Scout Rifle Pic's Please
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6556
Re: Lever Scout Rifle Pic's Please
Heres my Marlin XLR 45-70 cut to 20". It has a Leupold scout scope(2.5x28) and XS sights. I'm not good at photos but it has a limbsaver pad also.
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- Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7160
Re: POLL - Should Posters in Classifieds Have Min # of Posts?
Hmmmm.... this is a subject that could get heated. However, as one who's bought several items from about 3 members, I'm not so sure as a post count is necessary or even relavent. I've been queried from several other members about the deal that I struck regarding sellers and my recommendation... whi...
- Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need Help from Southern California Native (Chino Hills area)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1031
Re: Need Help from Southern California Native (Chino Hills area)
meanc I live about 45 minutes away from that store. I called today when they opened and it was already sold. The salesman said he posted it at 4 pm and it was sold quickly. Sorry. What even worse, he said it was in very good condition, almost new. I asked why it was so cheap and he said because it w...
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elk in the freezer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 372
Elk in the freezer
Well, second times a charm. After a long exhausting hunt in September, me and two others came home empty, but had a great time. I went back to Jackson, Wy over Thanksgiving and hunted on the elk refuge. Now before you say anything, it's not an easy hunt. Especially since there was no snow and the el...
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Swamp Donkeys
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3073
Re: Swamp Donkeys
"The speed of sound v relative to the current in which it is embedded is given by v = (gRT)^1/2 where g is the ratio of the specific heat at constant pressure to the specific heat at constant volume, R is the gas constant for dry air, and T is the temperature. The product gRT is then taken to t...
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opions on Henry Golden Boy .22lr
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3765
Re: Opions on Henry Golden Boy .22lr
I bought one last year from a forum member for my 12 yr. old son. He loves it but I think I shoot it more. It has a very slick and smooth action and is a blast to shoot. I say go for it. That's a fair price.
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- Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OTish - Deer hunting question.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2004
Re: OTish - Deer hunting question.
If game meat cant be cooled down it will heat sour especially around bone, the bigger the animal the worse the souring, game cannot be cooled down if its whole because the hide acts like insulation and holds heat. Big animals have to be halved or quartered and cooled. Deer (mulies) at least need to...
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bison questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2156
Re: Bison questions
A friend of mine retired from teaching and then needed bypass surgery. After he recovered he realized he wasn't 18 and bullet proof any more so there was some things he wanted to do before he died. One thing was to kill a buff. He showed up with his .54 cal muzzleloader and they said, no dice. So t...
- Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear Defense in Alaska
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8276
Re: Bear Defense in Alaska
Tennessee, every time a "bear" thread starts, they go on for weeks. Seems to be a favorite topic of discussion on any number of forums. Luckily here, there are quite a few folks who have actually taken bear while hunting, and more than a couple that have taken them in charges. If you ever...