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by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shotgun barrel bending jig... change POI
Replies: 13
Views: 2738

Re: Shotgun barrel bending jig... change POI

Again, a great solution. Before you get to bending that other barrel could you stick it between centers and check how straight it is? I'm curious just how far out it is! What made you pick the mid point to bend? Was that where it out? However I still think recutting the pitch would have been easier...
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What y'all payin' for gas?
Replies: 57
Views: 13118

Re: What y'all payin' for gas?

Amen brother. Sadly the moronic public are too 'busy' with their iphones stuck to their faces to notice what is going on around them, not that they have the brains to try and fix the problems... Just another reason I don't use any of the socialist media krap!
by GunnyMack
Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shotgun barrel bending jig... change POI
Replies: 13
Views: 2738

Re: Shotgun barrel bending jig... change POI

I applaud your efforts but question why you did not change the pitch of the gun? It's much less work to cut wood or install shims to change POI/POA. unless you are talking left- right changes then stock adjustable butt plate works as well. Or add cast on/off to move it. Just for the record I had an ...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures and trinkets from the Great St. of FL!
Replies: 6
Views: 646

Re: Pictures and trinkets from the Great St. of FL!

Stainless Mk2 just like mine except mine is a 10" with muzzle brake, scope and action job. Was my close in pasture poodle plinker. Last time I was in Florida I was tarpon fishing, I was up 32 hours by the time I got on the plane, fell asleep before we taxied and woke up when we reached the gate...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh heck I did it again !
Replies: 27
Views: 2343

Re: Oh heck I did it again !

I'd say it's a keeper!
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What y'all payin' for gas?
Replies: 57
Views: 13118

Re: What y'all payin' for gas?

Here the local station is about 2.85 for regular( 87 octane) up to 3& change for 91 . Of course our new idiot moron governor just added more taxes to pay for illegals ...
by GunnyMack
Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Shasta.
Replies: 15
Views: 2100

Re: Happy Birthday Shasta.

And many more!
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: more stuff i like!..doubles, triples and drillings and?
Replies: 17
Views: 2391

Re: more stuff i like!

Yeah that's a bit over the top but that really shows the imagination and skills of the smiths!
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on Drones (no....not how to shoot them down...)
Replies: 8
Views: 762

Re: Question on Drones (no....not how to shoot them down...)

My neighbor has a higher end drone and he can fly it a good mile or so as the crow flies. This model also has a HOME feature. GPS your HOME and go fly and if the control signal is lost it returns by itself. He can watch/control it from his ipad.
by GunnyMack
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: P-38 (the plane) documentary
Replies: 10
Views: 1273

Re: P-38 (the plane) documentary

There was a P38 that raced at Reno years ago, not sure if it still does or not. I wasnt as fast as the other war birds but it was an awesome platform none the less.

Adm. Yamamoto's transport was shot down by a P38.
by GunnyMack
Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another crack at it !
Replies: 28
Views: 2383

Re: Another crack at it !

16 is the only gauge I've never shot or owned, I have and load for 12,28,410 now. I don't drag my 10 out much, don't load for it. Had 20 years ago. Guess I should look for a 16 someday.
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another crack at it !
Replies: 28
Views: 2383

Re: Another crack at it !

Looks like you have given that 16 a good work out with the slugs!
Have you tried the Federal truball? They shot well out of my buddies win 1200 smooth bore. I'm not sure if they make them in 16 tho.
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh heck I did it again !
Replies: 27
Views: 2343

Re: Oh heck I did it again !

Best of luck making meat with it!
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 15
Views: 2095

Re: You Couldn't Make This Stuff Up!!!!!!!!!

The classic line from Forrest Gump comes to mind-
Stupid is as stupid does.
Or
'I knew it I'm surrounded by azzholes' from another movie.
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 15
Views: 2095

Re: You Couldn't Make This Stuff Up!!!!!!!!!

I too saw this and all I could do is shake my head and wonder just what the "teachers" are teaching in schools...
Like the comedian Ron White says- ya cant fix stupid!
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Animal Husbandry in Southern New England
Replies: 3
Views: 469

Re: Animal Husbandry in Southern New England

Somewhere I have video I took of a buck and a doe , the buck mounted the doe not 50 yards off my driveway. Of course that was when we had a lot more deer. Anyhow it's my feeling that yes there are 2 RUTS but they can and will breed for a couple months nonstop. Just imagine what people capture on tra...
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another crack at it !
Replies: 28
Views: 2383

Re: Another crack at it !

That recoil pad is interesting, orignal butt plate was inlet into the wood. Its nice they didnt cut the stock.
It's a good looking shotgun for sure.
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another crack at it !
Replies: 28
Views: 2383

Re: Another crack at it !

I enjoy still hunting, normally if I'm walking I have my Benelli and 3" 00 . It's good to about 50 yds ,under the right conditions its accounted for many deer. My 870 likes 00 as well but only 2&3/4 Rem nickle plated or copper plated 4 buck. If I'm in a tree I take my Savage 220 or a fronts...
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another crack at it !
Replies: 28
Views: 2383

Re: Another crack at it !

NICE!
Buckshot is much maligned but if you take the time to test ammo and chokes it can be very deadly! I've had very good luck with various flavors over the years.
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh heck I did it again !
Replies: 27
Views: 2343

Re: Oh heck I did it again !

Looks like a keeper!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1892/39 help
Replies: 4
Views: 538

Re: Marlin 1892/39 help

If it is D&T but not by factory just get a 1 piece weaver base and put holes where ever you need them. If I had a mill I'd make custom bases for odd things, cantilever, 2 piece whatever! Sadly I don't have a mill, or room for one!!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another crack at it !
Replies: 28
Views: 2383

Re: Another crack at it !

Ummm PICTURES please!! :D
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Next best thing to a ....
Replies: 19
Views: 1986

Re: Next best thing to a ....

I've said it before, I'll say it again and I've said it for years- PEOPLE SUCK! couple years ago our road was repaved, this road had not been paved end to end in over 30 years. The folks traveling it decided that they could go as fast as they wanted. Few of the neighbors jumped on the police to do s...
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Custom Shop
Replies: 4
Views: 785

Re: Marlin Custom Shop

The term 'custom shop' is not what we would think a custom shop really is. To me a custom shop puts a rifle/ shotgun/ pistol together for an individual. Your stock dimensions, your choice of wood , caliber you choose etc. I don't believe Marlin is offering this. They do have engraving, inlays , mayb...
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday flatnose & 2ndovc.
Replies: 10
Views: 1522

Re: Happy Birthday flatnose & 2ndovc.

And many more!!
by GunnyMack
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Next best thing to a ....
Replies: 19
Views: 1986

Re: Next best thing to a ....

Now that's my kind of scenery Bill! I sure miss the sagebrush country.
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: D&D for Tuba Players:
Replies: 7
Views: 1635

Re: D&D for Tuba Players:

Yeah I think so...
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New old guy
Replies: 25
Views: 2658

Re: New old guy

Glad you have joined us!
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hop, Hop, Hop, Hop... WHAM! (silence...)
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: Hop, Hop, Hop, Hop... WHAM! (silence...)

Had a similar thing happen today, rooster got up, buddy missed it twice and it flew to another field. By the time we got there a hawk had left us a few feathers!
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hop, Hop, Hop, Hop... WHAM! (silence...)
Replies: 11
Views: 1274

Re: Hop, Hop, Hop, Hop... WHAM! (silence...)

Ah the wonders of our natural world! If only the bunny huggers could see the natural world for just how it really is- NOT A DISNEY MOVIE!
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Next best thing to a ....
Replies: 19
Views: 1986

Next best thing to a ....

Ride on a rocket!

Was told about an app, apple or android, it's the live feed fro. The ISS space station.
It's free to boot!
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson First Buck
Replies: 17
Views: 1949

Re: Grandson First Buck

Either way your grandson/ family is using it and doing a fine job of it!
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson First Buck
Replies: 17
Views: 1949

Re: Grandson First Buck

Brian SH, You may be onto something with your stock extension idea. I will definitely look into that. When new, the rifle shot minute of angle for him, his mom, me , his uncle, etc. mmmm ? With the "adult stock", it was not reliably accurate. My son took it back to the youth stock, replac...
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson First Buck
Replies: 17
Views: 1949

Re: Grandson First Buck

Beware the man with 1 rifle! Nothing wrong with 7-08! It's truly an all around cartridge. Your grandson certainly knows how to shoot - good work! Congratulations to you both!
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which one to hunt with....
Replies: 21
Views: 2698

Re: Which one to hunt with....

Well Doc you have 'blooded' one that you have obviously wanted to use, that's great! It's nice to blow off steam in a productive way. I did a similar thing while I was putting the addition on my parents house years ago. Just having a bad day so I threw in the towel, grabbed my roundball gun and went...
by GunnyMack
Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Old Ironsights.
Replies: 6
Views: 548

Re: Happy Birthday Old Ironsights.

And many more!
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A CDC Public Service Announcement
Replies: 7
Views: 882

Re: A CDC Public Service Announcement

Mmmm, pie
by GunnyMack
Thu Nov 22, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlins
Replies: 11
Views: 2117

Re: Marlins

Latest Rifleshooter has an article about Marlin Texan, 30-30, has some engraving, factory receiver sight. Even has some gold inlay.
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Count Your Blessings... "Florida Style"
Replies: 8
Views: 1130

Re: Count Your Blessings... "Florida Style"

And then blame someone else!
by GunnyMack
Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 17
Views: 1323

Re: Happy Thanks Giving

I'll second that!
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Returning home !
Replies: 21
Views: 2267

Re: Returning home !

I hear ya, I figger if& when I go on another elk hunt I'll use it. Or maybe a moose hunt.. bear maybe. Shame it's been sitting so long the recoil pad has kind of oozed wider and flat. It was a sorbathane pad I got real cheap. Apparently that stuff was designed for horse hooves between shoe and h...
by GunnyMack
Tue Nov 20, 2018 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Returning home !
Replies: 21
Views: 2267

Re: Returning home !

It's funny, the last rifle I made for myself while in gummsmiff school was a 375 H&H on a Mauser, extended mag box, English walnut stock- I have not shot it yet! That was 25 years ago. Why not you ask? Just haven't had a need for it... I've got brass dies and bullets but not that high of a prior...
by GunnyMack
Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really thought it was a yearling
Replies: 14
Views: 1882

Re: Really thought it was a yearling

Nicely done! Personally I'd rather hunt a wise old doe than a buck. Doe is a much smarter critter if you ask me. Plus they usually much better table fare!
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SNOWWWW!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1189

Re: SNOWWWW!!!!

Back in '11/'12 ( if memory serves) we had 2 bad winters back to back, our herd took a big hit. It's still down . I would have 20-30 deer in the yard every day then I didnt see a deer for months. No fawns either. Now on occasion I see 6 or 8. Yes we were over populated! Had a doe that I named scabby...
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am getting a new name
Replies: 32
Views: 3126

Re: I am getting a new name

When my buddy's mom announced to his dad that she was pregnant dad went out and picked up an orignal Sharps, came home and she threw a fit- he replied it was for the kid. My buddy still has it.
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am getting a new name
Replies: 32
Views: 3126

Re: I am getting a new name

My neice is due in March. They are referring to Scarlet as an ear of corn now. My sister keeps wondering when they will stop referring to the baby as a vegetable?!
by GunnyMack
Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am getting a new name
Replies: 32
Views: 3126

Re: I am getting a new name

Hey Tom that's great! Congrats to you and your family!
Here's to a happy & healthy baby gun nut :D !!
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front loader range report
Replies: 10
Views: 799

Re: Front loader range report

My TC Encore had a 1:28 twist but i got a 1:48 from Fox River custom shop. I could shoot roundballs or full diameter stuff. I found 245 gr black belts with 2 777 pellets were extremely accurate and put animals down fast. Pellets just for ease of reloading.
by GunnyMack
Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP cases made from Federal 270 Win?
Replies: 18
Views: 3001

Re: 45 ACP cases made from Federal 270 Win?

Ya got me?! I agree that ACP is plenty easy to find.
Guess someone had lots of time on their hands...