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- Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 2020 Darwin Awards are out!!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 166
The 2020 Darwin Awards are out!!!!
What a hoot! Except for the very last line, that is......... Old No7 Here are the undisputed winners for 2020 : 1. When his 38 caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Provo, Utah, would-be robber Jason Ellison did something that can only inspire wonder. He peered d...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The "Little Joe" Crossbow
- Replies: 2
- Views: 90
The "Little Joe" Crossbow
Interesting little device here, as shared with me by my twin who is into long bows... ( Click image to enlarge ) Little Joe Crossbow.jpg His text said: "It was very quiet (just 72 decibels on firing) and very accurate (6” groups at 20 yards), with an effective range of 30 yards, at which distance th...
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Ammo Wanted"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 206
"Ammo Wanted"
Ha, this just might work here in Maine...........
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- Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 386
Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Quite a fingernail trimmer there. :wink: The sword is even MORE impressive in real life -- just like Jeremy. :wink: I got to see it on St. Pattys Day at Jeremy's base housing at Camp Pendleton back in 2009 (I think it was), after a great dinner with he and his family. The craftsmanship on that Germ...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 386
Re: Hello... again...wait, where am I?
Thanks fellas. Glad to see a lot of the old names still here. Hey there Jeremy: Great to see you makin' some smoke again Gunny. Glad to hear the boys are both doing well, and I hope Dee is great too. I'll connect with you if I get out your way should they ever let me travel for work again -- farthe...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introducing... Pitchy's Army
- Replies: 5
- Views: 174
Introducing... Pitchy's Army
When it gets warm enough for Lenn to get back in the shop for some welding...
I'll bet our 'ol buddy Pitchy could make a whole battalion!
Hope you're doing well these days Lenn.
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I'll bet our 'ol buddy Pitchy could make a whole battalion!
Hope you're doing well these days Lenn.

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- Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First folding spoon
- Replies: 28
- Views: 368
Re: First folding spoon
Made a couple of the other type this morn, i don`t have any good carving tools so i use the side grinder for everything. Used a 44 SP. for the rivet. :) Very clever design Lenn! I'll bet if you used a square nail or copper rivet (vintage style) my twin, the blackpowder guy, and his buddies would ca...
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My dad passed away
- Replies: 39
- Views: 443
Re: My dad passed away
Very sorry to hear this... Prayers for your mom -- and you too. Others said it well above; cherish the memories and let those comfort you today and in the future.
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- Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Good, The Bad and... -- The Mandalorian ? ? ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1016
Re: The Good, The Bad and... -- The Mandalorian ? ? ?
FYI- Disney fired Gina Carano today after the cancel culture hashtag campaign I was going to start watching it, but no thank you. ... Is that the series with the baby yogurt? Disney? No way in he... ... I get what you're saying, but............ That's like giving up on this forum because of a few b...
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's been 40 years...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 251
Re: It's been 40 years...
... today since my Dad died. I'm 11 years older than he was when he died (45). Boy do I miss him. :cry: Yeah, it stinks Jay... 13 years since I lost my Dad -- almost to the day... Sure do miss him. Meeting you and your wonderful family (the people, that is -- not just "the collection" I've help you...
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things to Think About... (a little humor)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 210
Things to Think About... (a little humor)
Everybody needs a little humor these days...
See below...
Lately, #8 and #12 resonate with me, and it's very likely there's a causal relationship between the two...
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See below...
Lately, #8 and #12 resonate with me, and it's very likely there's a causal relationship between the two...

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- Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reacquainting with an old friend -- the .38-55
- Replies: 6
- Views: 242
Re: Reacquainting with an old friend -- the .38-55
Cool beans. That's great to see!
And reminds me that I need to get my High Wall .38-55 out shooting again soon!
I like SR4759 in mine -- just as my late father did (and I still use his favorite load) -- and luckily I still have several pounds of it.
Tight groups!
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And reminds me that I need to get my High Wall .38-55 out shooting again soon!
I like SR4759 in mine -- just as my late father did (and I still use his favorite load) -- and luckily I still have several pounds of it.
Tight groups!
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- Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Met another member today.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 401
Re: Met another member today.
You should see the SWAMP in Wash DC ! ! ! Wide & deep and full of Demo-crocodiles!!!
Seriously -- another trip to Jolly 'ol England is still on my bucket list John.
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- Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Met another member today.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 401
Re: Met another member today.
Cool beans. Good for you! We really do have some great people on here. Amen to that. I've only met JReed and Ysabel Kid in person, but I'm not done yet (I hope). And I've also had the pleasure of PM'ing with many or talking by phone with some others (Pitchy, and Nath once many years ago when I was i...
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BEWARE Banking Scam
- Replies: 12
- Views: 308
Re: BEWARE Banking Scam
.....these scammers ought to be in the same category as violent criminals.........grab a few of em and lock em up for life...send a message. Better yet... Bring back "stocks" in the town square -- lock them in those -- and supply the townsfolk with a couple of wheelbarrows of rocks and bricks. Then...
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: F/S SHOTGUN WADS-AA 12-20-16 GA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 228
Re: F/S SHOTGUN WADS-AA 12-20-16 GA
Call was made, he's checking on the wads I want.
EMAIL ERROR UP ABOVE -- it should be: bongson1971@gmail.com (with a "g" in it)
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EMAIL ERROR UP ABOVE -- it should be: bongson1971@gmail.com (with a "g" in it)
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- Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ugly gun day
- Replies: 29
- Views: 544
Re: Ugly gun day
Send it here -- I'll burn some powder through it and thoroughly "decaffeinate it" for ya!
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: F/S SHOTGUN WADS-AA 12-20-16 GA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 228
Re: F/S SHOTGUN WADS-AA 12-20-16 GA
Nice! Email just sent to you for (2) Win AA 12 ga & (2) Win AA 20 ga wads, bags of 500 each. (total = 1,000 of each ga)450 Fuller wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:35 pmF/S in Alabama -Shotgun Wads
Win /Rem AA 12-20-16 GA-28 GA
*Special pricing* Discount on 500-1500 Wad bags
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- Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Gamekeeper Type of Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 518
A Gamekeeper Type of Day
I know our friend John across the pond likes squirrels...
...this is the kind of day I'm having too...
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...this is the kind of day I'm having too...
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- Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:34 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Watching CNN...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 354
Watching CNN...
Nailed it!
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- Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 vs 223
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1055
Re: 357 vs 223
My house gun is a keltec sub2000 9mm with 25 round magazines . something that is the least likely to overpenetrate cadavers, with none of the political bs associated with my AR pistols, some of which can overpenetrate bears. It is lighter than any other long arm, more concealable when folded, easie...
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Brown Truck Just Dropped Off 18,000 Rounds
- Replies: 16
- Views: 718
Re: Big Brown Truck Just Dropped Off 18,000 Rounds
Got Ammo??? But it's NOT just ammo anymore... My twin just told me even 9mm DIES in his area have jumped in price by 3X or 4X.... Glad I got what I need (for awhile); and I'll use a bunch of 22s and blackpowder (from those few that were "salvaged from the boat just before it sank") to tide me over ...
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:30 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: An "Elf on a Shelf" for Socialists...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 414
An "Elf on a Shelf" for Socialists...
A little humor for ya...
I sure wish he'd be chased down by a "Curmudgeon with a Bludgeon"
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I sure wish he'd be chased down by a "Curmudgeon with a Bludgeon"

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- Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Little Girl and Some Construction Workers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 469
A Little Girl and Some Construction Workers
Sometimes a little humor helps us make it through the day... TGIF... :wink: Old No7 This is a heartwarming story about the bond formed between a little girl and some construction workers; it makes you want to believe in the goodness of people and that there is hope for the human race. A young family...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In Memory of Daisy Crockett
- Replies: 21
- Views: 733
Re: In Memory of Daisy Crockett
Sorry for your loss...
Someone gave this to my wife after we put her (our) Yellow Lab down -- sure says it well...................
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Someone gave this to my wife after we put her (our) Yellow Lab down -- sure says it well...................
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- Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What the World Needs Now...... MORE OF PITCHY
- Replies: 67
- Views: 1046
What the World Needs Now...... MORE OF PITCHY
I've had enough of the pre-, during- and post-election cr*p...... I'm already tired of hearing about the "new administration"...... On top of that, finding ammo to buy is not easy or fun anymore.... What I need now -- is more of Lenn's creations and inventions. The h*ck with all the above BS...........
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 2:06 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Today's Events (Inauguration) -- In Memes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 303
Today's Events (Inauguration) -- In Memes
I'm sure you guys will add a few more...
My twin and a nephew sent me these.................
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My twin and a nephew sent me these.................
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- Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Piller, and other Texans
- Replies: 15
- Views: 487
Re: Piller, and other Texans
TEXAS is on my bucket list...... San Antonio and the alamo perhaps..... If I recall the name correctly, not far from The Alamo is the "Hole In the Horn Saloon"; it's like a saloon and a museum combined. With dozens of stuffed animals and various western paraphernalia and history strewn all about. I...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "A Good Woman"
- Replies: 13
- Views: 660
Re: "A Good Woman"
Date of Death:
Today
Cause of Death:
She Who Must Be Obeyed read his reply on this posting
Instrument of Death:
Why a Levergun of course -- shot from in front of the sink!

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- Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NRA Filing Bankruptcy, Ditching New York
- Replies: 29
- Views: 857
Re: NRA Filing Bankruptcy, Ditching New York
Move to MAINE -- or TEXAS, and rejoin!gamekeeper wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:47 amI didn't renew when President Trump was elected, thinking you guys would have a easy time for 8 years. After reading this thread I don't know what to do now :?
We'd be glad to have you join the fight!
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- Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NRA Filing Bankruptcy, Ditching New York
- Replies: 29
- Views: 857
Re: NRA Filing Bankruptcy, Ditching New York
As a Life Member, this sickens me...Catshooter wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:30 pmOh the board is quite awake. They've fought LaPierre several times and lost. Some serious infighting there, for sure..................
We should be spending time and $$ protecting our rights and fighting the Anti's -- not each other.
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- Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "A Good Woman"
- Replies: 13
- Views: 660
"A Good Woman"
True words for sure...
But I'm glad I got "all the above" when we first got together 39 years ago...
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But I'm glad I got "all the above" when we first got together 39 years ago...

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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Letting off a little steam.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 566
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Resisting temptation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1755
Re: Resisting temptation
"Beware the man with one gun....for he likely knows how to use it very well..." Guess that makes some of us nothing to beware of! ;) Ha! ROFLMAO! My late father used to say that quote all the time...... And it never applied to HIM then or to me NOW -- well, until the boating accident, that is ........
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:52 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Biden Vows to "Defeat the NRA"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 228
Biden Vows to "Defeat the NRA"
I'm guessing nobody here is surprised by this....
I've lived through many NRA battles during my lifetime, but this could be the worst ever I think.
Get ready boys -- they're comin'...
Newsmax story reporting that Biden Vows to "Defeat the NRA" (click her for link)
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I've lived through many NRA battles during my lifetime, but this could be the worst ever I think.
Get ready boys -- they're comin'...
Newsmax story reporting that Biden Vows to "Defeat the NRA" (click her for link)
Old No7
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advertising guns for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 519
Re: Advertising guns for sale
How come, when some people advertise a gun for sale, they will say the firearm came from an estate or a friend who recently died or something like that. That's because they've "lost all their guns in a boating accident" , but still want to buy & sell or change their collection. Oh, I mean their EX-...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How the News Media Starts a Broadcast...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 523
How the News Media Starts a Broadcast...
Seems about right...
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- Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 39A
- Replies: 4
- Views: 433
Re: Marlin 39A
There was a rather long posting about this on the Marlin Forum once... That's also happened to mine before too, and if I recall, the culprit was typically the Cartridge Cutoff Spring on the left, inside the receiver. This is an image of the "old style" -- the newer ones have a longer tab after the s...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clothes pin clamp
- Replies: 12
- Views: 537
Re: Clothes pin clamp
Our friend Lenn is always thinkin' -- it's a wonder he even sleeps... Great tip!
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- Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Use Enough Gun"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 531
"Use Enough Gun"
Gee, I wonder what they're huntin'?
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- Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "History is Out Best Teacher"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 439
"History is Out Best Teacher"
VERY OLD words of wisdom...
That is spot on for sure!
I wonder what chapter they will rewrite, or which statues they'll take down this year...
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That is spot on for sure!
I wonder what chapter they will rewrite, or which statues they'll take down this year...
Old No7
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drilling advice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 741
Re: Drilling advice
Any of you Gentlemen have any expertise in the realm of Drillings? Been on my wish list for decades. I have finally got the wherewithal to purchase one, and only one. I'm no expert, but finally took the plunge and got one (16 x 16 x 8x57JR) 1.5 years ago. When I need the help or assistance of exper...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drilling Refinish - Gunstock stain & Genuine Oil finish
- Replies: 6
- Views: 338
Re: Drilling Refinish - Gunstock stain & Genuine Oil finish
Amen to that John, but that was part of the attraction to me -- get a decent Drilling for a low price AND a home gunsmithing project at the same time.

Thanks for the comments guys.
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- Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drilling Refinish - Gunstock stain & Genuine Oil finish
- Replies: 6
- Views: 338
Drilling Refinish - Gunstock stain & Genuine Oil finish
I've posted about the no-name German Drilling I had acquired several times before, and here's an update on the refinishing work I've done to the stock. I got this Drilling at a very low price as the stock was split through the wrist extending to the comb. I had carefully pried it open slightly and u...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS Delivery Status
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1062
USPS Delivery Status
As follow-up to the Postal system woes" posting below...
...This seems about right!
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...This seems about right!
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- Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Good, The Bad and... -- The Mandalorian ? ? ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1016
The Good, The Bad and... -- The Mandalorian ? ? ?
OK, so I was late to the party watching the Star Wars spin-off "The Mandalorian" , but now I cannot wait until season 3 starts! --> But I am the only who thinks The Mandalorian is "The Man With No Name" from the Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns? The voice sounds the same, the walk is similar, he's ...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Postal system woes......
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1078
Re: Postal system woes......
I had something MIA (no movement on the USPS tracking system) for 1.5 weeks -- but it finally showed up. And then another than was AWOL for about 2 weeks -- but I did finally get that one too. It might help if you have the seller contact their local postmaster, as that's what I was advised to do (no...
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverguns Christmas Meet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 296
Leverguns Christmas Meet
Leverguns Christmas Meet:
Got'cha!
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Got'cha!

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- Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My dad sent me a pretty cool Christmas present.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 699
Re: My dad sent me a pretty cool Christmas present.
Sehr gut! Wunderbar, was für ein ordentliches Geschenk!
Waidmannsheil.
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Alte Nummer Sieben

Waidmannsheil.
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Alte Nummer Sieben
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12 Commandments For Seniors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 565
12 Commandments For Seniors
I'm not a senior yet -- but getting awful close!
I like #4, #7 and #10...
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I like #4, #7 and #10...

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