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by MS 9x56
Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Replies: 24
Views: 940

Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?

Depends on when I am going to shoot it again. I clean all my guns that have been fired at the end of hunting season. I wipe down the outside with an oily rag after every use.
by MS 9x56
Fri May 19, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: watch your six gentlemen
Replies: 16
Views: 834

Re: watch your six gentlemen

Don’t be so hard on yourself. You kept your Wits about you and rendered aid to a wounded person. You may very well have saved his life with the tools you had to work with. I’d say you earned yourself a Macguyver award at the least. The bell rang and you answered it admirably. Not a lot of people can...
by MS 9x56
Sat Nov 26, 2022 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wolf population in your state
Replies: 24
Views: 1085

Re: Wolf population in your state

If you believe our DEC none but at least 2 killed by coyote hunters have been dna confirmed to be wolves. In reality we have a small but building population.
by MS 9x56
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 'gun culture' and the rise of the AR-15...
Replies: 18
Views: 1026

Re: The 'gun culture' and the rise of the AR-15...

The only ones enamored with AR 15’s are those that never had to carry them in battle darn pop guns are great varmint rounds not fit for killing. Recoil averse candy butts.
by MS 9x56
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Happened To The Men Who Signed The Declaration of Independence?
Replies: 12
Views: 793

Re: What Happened To The Men Who Signed The Declaration of Independence?

This is something that needs to be taught in our schools. We were always taught who the signers were but never what happened to them.
by MS 9x56
Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun I'd like to start saving up for....
Replies: 20
Views: 1769

Re: Gun I'd like to start saving up for....

Old Savage, the Duke would be proud of you!!!
by MS 9x56
Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NOT Your Grandpappy's Levergun..........
Replies: 15
Views: 1386

Re: NOT Your Grandpappy's Levergun..........

I can just imagine JM rolling over in his grave😖
by MS 9x56
Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Women
Replies: 35
Views: 3520

Re: Understanding Women

“Don’t try to understand women, women understand women and they hate each other.” Al Bundy
by MS 9x56
Fri Mar 25, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 358 win
Replies: 18
Views: 1610

Re: 358 win

I have a takedown BLR in 358 winchester and it kills all out of proportion to its size. Never had an animal hit with it go more than 20 yards. I bought it after having a much too close encounter with a 450 lb wild boar. I have shot it at targets out to 300 yards where it holds 4-5 inch groups. The b...
by MS 9x56
Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Open sights-Precious guns!
Replies: 34
Views: 1876

Re: Open sights-Precious guns!

The notch in the rear sight on my MS 1905 was so small I had a hard time seeing the front bead in it. I took it to my gunsmith and had him rework it into a wide shallow V express style and added a gold filled centerline. Viola what a difference!
by MS 9x56
Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well.....that sucked.
Replies: 19
Views: 1728

Re: Well.....that sucked.

As the title says!
by MS 9x56
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The joke is on me.
Replies: 8
Views: 1034

Re: The joke is on me.

I have found over the years that the best time to go hunting is when you can. Killed a lot of game in less than optimal or desirable weather.
by MS 9x56
Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR owners - what scope?
Replies: 19
Views: 2242

Re: BLR owners - what scope?

I have a 2x7 Cabelas scope (I believe Meopta made these for cabelas it is an Alaskan model) mounted as low as I could get it. Can’t figure how to attach picture will need to read directions again. I had Neil Jones rework my trigger as it was over 9 lbs from factory. He got it down to 3 lbs which is ...
by MS 9x56
Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the lowest price you paid...
Replies: 29
Views: 3569

Re: What's the lowest price you paid...

My brother and I used to ride our bicycles to a hillside dump and shoot rats with our 22 Remington bolt action taking turns until rats stopped showing themselves or we shot our box of bullets. As I recall this was late 60's early 70's and we paid $.49 a box which we got from mowing lawns. That is wh...
by MS 9x56
Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Replies: 61
Views: 11540

Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?

Whichever gun is in my hands when I see my quarry. I typically rotate through my guns every season so while it may not be optimal they are all deadly and accurate. I tune my loads for whatever and wherever I will be hunting. Now for bears and boars I may alter the choices. Good hunting.
by MS 9x56
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "If You Repeat a Lie Often Enough..."
Replies: 9
Views: 957

Re: "If You Repeat a Lie Often Enough..."

Ah for the good old days when news used to mean verifiable facts.
by MS 9x56
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca M37 20 ga
Replies: 18
Views: 2225

Re: Ithaca M37 20 ga

My 37 deerslayer in 20 gauge made in 1959 iirc had the ring tail forearm and no checks ring and weighed 6lb even. I prefer the looks of the earlier 37's as I believe the fit and finish were better then. I also have a carbine 12 gauge deerslayer made in 1960 that shoots pumpkin ball slugs into 2 1/2&...
by MS 9x56
Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dating a Leoupold scope
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Dating a Leoupold scope

I just picked up a JM Marlin 336 in 35 rem that has a 1.5x5 Leoupold vari X Iii scope on it. It has the old style coin operated adjustable turrets. Is there any way to date these to a year of manufacture. The gun was made in 1976. Scope looks like maybe same era but is nice and clear. Turrets didn’t...
by MS 9x56
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shovels and Rakes and.....
Replies: 36
Views: 6921

Re: Shovels and Rakes and.....

When my kids were young 5 and 7 every Saturday morning we would grab their BB guns and head to the driveway. I had lived the driveway with old railroad ties and the snakes loved them. I would flip the ties and they would shoot the snakes with their BB guns. Both grew up to be crack shots and neither...
by MS 9x56
Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage guns
Replies: 54
Views: 4831

Re: Vintage guns

The only one I went after on purpose was my year of birth Win 94 30wcf....a 1951. It was shooting into an inch at 50 yards with the iron sights when I got it.. :) I have a pre-WWII era Win 72 bolt .22....That's the one my Uncle taught me to shoot with. I think he paid five bucks for it.I never shot...
by MS 9x56
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB
Replies: 31
Views: 4060

Re: TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB

See you don't need to lonesome. A big thank you to all you gentleman who served an ungrateful ( at the time) nation.
by MS 9x56
Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nitroglycerin
Replies: 14
Views: 2204

Re: Nitroglycerin

Your doing it wrong you have to add water :D :shock:
by MS 9x56
Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...how many guns do you own?... LOL
Replies: 33
Views: 3444

Re: ...how many guns do you own?... LOL

A few more than I need but not as many as I want. I don’t believe the second amendment set a limit. Actually any limits that dirty deed fell to politicians.
by MS 9x56
Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outdoorsey people, Ticks, & Lyme Disease...
Replies: 25
Views: 2579

Re: Outdoorsey people, Ticks, & Lyme Disease...

I have had Lyme for 4 years now. The 2 best thing you can do if you are an outdoorsy person is treat your clothes with permethrin and check yourself every time you come in from being afield. I have found literally hundreds of ticks crawling on my clothing and dozens on my body over the years. Make s...
by MS 9x56
Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting From a Canoe
Replies: 39
Views: 4464

Re: Hunting From a Canoe

Good friend and I used to do a lot of fishing and jump shooting ducks and occasional squirrel from canoe mostly in rivers sometimes lakes and ponds. We used single shot and double barreled coach guns on those expeditions as they were short and easy to maneuver in a canoe. Always had a good time and ...
by MS 9x56
Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic Fighting Handguns
Replies: 117
Views: 9438

Re: Classic Fighting Handguns

Can’t forget proven classics from abroad. Nambu type 38, German p08 Luger, Walther p38 and the original semi-auto pistol the broom handle Mauser.
by MS 9x56
Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”
Replies: 47
Views: 3687

Re: Best Hunting Rifle thread got me think in’...”How many Leverguns...?”

Rockrat wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:24 pm Probably three

Marlin 39A
Marlin 357 mag.
Marlin 356 Win.
I like your choices. Mine are similar Model 39A 22. Savage 99 in 308, Browning BLR in 358 winchester. I must admit I would love to add a Savage 99 in 250-3000 to complete my needs.
by MS 9x56
Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: process vegetables
Replies: 4
Views: 930

Re: process vegetables

I prefer venison but same principle. Now if I could just figure out how to process all this asparagus coming up in my asparagus bed.
by MS 9x56
Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?
Replies: 61
Views: 11540

Re: What's currently your best hunting rifle for your area?

Short answer is the one in my hand. If choosing it depends on a few things. If still hunting in decent weather my Mannlicher Schoenauer model 1905 in 9x56 made in 1921 with 250 grain round nose. If less than decent weather my remington model 14 in 30 rem made in 1920. If bear are also on the menu my...