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by Old Savage
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 85
Views: 6637

Re: So hows your weather?

Regular late fall - high 30s to the low 50s overnight and 50s, 60s may be 70s in the day. Bright and clear. :P
by Old Savage
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Got me a 308.
Replies: 35
Views: 2901

Re: OT Got me a 308.

Nath - I would be interested in any of your posts/pics - certainly more so than many of the OT threads we get. We could always start separate leverguns section. :) Just kidding! I know we have been up and down this road and I start some of the OTs myself. :o That should be a fine accurate rifle. All...
by Old Savage
Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: FEAR PURCHASING....
Replies: 87
Views: 126774

Re: FEAR PURCHASING....

At a certain point 60 - 80 million gun owners will likely express their displeasure in various ways the controllers may not like.
by Old Savage
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Some People Are Never Satisfied
Replies: 20
Views: 1927

Re: OT - Some People Are Never Satisfied

You are OK Jim! :mrgreen:
by Old Savage
Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My million dollar Marlin
Replies: 15
Views: 2112

Re: My million dollar Marlin

That is a great one. Hard to do that kneeling.
by Old Savage
Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: still miss my buddy but we adopted
Replies: 30
Views: 2533

Re: still miss my buddy but we adopted

He looks like a fine fellow.
by Old Savage
Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 167791

Re: Let's have some fun with names

And how do YOU pronounce it?
by Old Savage
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 25-06 Remington
Replies: 26
Views: 3495

Re: OT 25-06 Remington

Excellent long range caliber - my hand loads have taken deer and antelope at 350 yds +. Now the kicker is not by me or in my guns. I never owned one but loaded for a couple of other fellows. 120 gr Speer BT and 50.0 gr IMR 4831 - 3020 fps. One rifle was Ruger #1, the other was a custom Remington 700...
by Old Savage
Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - First father-daughter deer hunt
Replies: 17
Views: 1301

Re: OT - First father-daughter deer hunt

Lovely girl!!!
by Old Savage
Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I already have a .45-70...
Replies: 15
Views: 1728

Re: If I already have a .45-70...

I decided if I wanted big I would go with big after having both and selling both I bought a 45-70. Then ---- I bought another 444 because ---- I like the rifle. :)
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VIRTUES OF THE 44 MAG...(UPDATED)
Replies: 33
Views: 4439

Re: VIRTUES OF THE 44 MAG...(UPDATED)

Sounds like you have made a total avocation of using this one cartridge - what is it you do to be able to spend so much time afield? When I was a kid I spent some part of every day in the fields, woods or at some stream - then came sports and girls.
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VIRTUES OF THE 44 MAG...(UPDATED)
Replies: 33
Views: 4439

Re: VIRTUES OF THE 44 MAG...(UPDATED)

86er, I always enjoy reading for the benefit of your experience. You always make sense.
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy 1000th Nath!
Replies: 22
Views: 1156

Re: OT - Happy 1000th Nath!

Nath - you are one of the guys I most enjoy hearing from.
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any one got 444 45-70 win 94BB
Replies: 16
Views: 1349

Re: any one got 444 45-70 win 94BB

Paco also thinks highly of it - though many new members won't have read his posts.
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old Marlin 1894 comes through again
Replies: 15
Views: 1326

Re: Good old Marlin 1894 comes through again

Congratulations!
by Old Savage
Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any one got 444 45-70 win 94BB
Replies: 16
Views: 1349

Re: any one got 444 45-70 win 94BB

Big Bore 444 is great! One of the best - nothing quite like it.
by Old Savage
Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Attn: Jim T, Paco, Paul- Leverguns Cookbook?
Replies: 11
Views: 779

Re: OT- Attn: Jim T, Paco, Paul- Leverguns Cookbook?

Heat and meat - that's my cookbook. If you like spices add them. :D
by Old Savage
Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No 454 Pumas for 2009
Replies: 46
Views: 5956

Re: No 454 Pumas for 2009

99 did not get off on a tangent but realized it's potential. 250, 300 etc - 243, 308, 284, 358 - all levers don't have to be pedestrian.
by Old Savage
Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ruger only loads
Replies: 6
Views: 1145

Re: ruger only loads

Win 94 is stronger than the Marlin according to the tests these fellow have run.
by Old Savage
Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING
Replies: 79
Views: 9570

Re: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING

I have been watching them - thought one was the mothership.
by Old Savage
Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING
Replies: 79
Views: 9570

Re: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING

The most challenging position from a logic point of view is saying what isn't.
by Old Savage
Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No 454 Pumas for 2009
Replies: 46
Views: 5956

Re: No 454 Pumas for 2009

Jeff, now watch where you are pointing that thing. This is my attorney - she does probate, and - I don't want to use her services YET!

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by Old Savage
Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING
Replies: 79
Views: 9570

Re: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING

Ganji, I probably believe the same things you do. The "Star" that stopped over Bethlehem obviously wasn't a star in the sky - they don't stop over anything. Whatever they followed in the desert was a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. That doesn't attach to anything that we can iden...
by Old Savage
Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gut Pile Chilli with BEANS (Sorry)
Replies: 10
Views: 1186

Re: Gut Pile Chilli with BEANS (Sorry)

The turkey is outside in the roaster - 43 degrees tonight - no room in the fridge but there will be tomorrow.
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING
Replies: 79
Views: 9570

Re: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING

Ganji, standard Baptist interpretation but, even though you may not be, doesn't begin to address the evidence. How about the Star the wisemen followed and the "craft" the Israelites followed in the desert for 40 years - too simplistic.
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No 454 Pumas for 2009
Replies: 46
Views: 5956

Re: No 454 Pumas for 2009

Sign me up - no sense, no feeling :D .

But, I am with 86er, bigger is better here and with likely less punishment but Tutt, you are young and frisky -enjoy it - right Sixgun?
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Colt vs 480 Ruger in a rifle?
Replies: 18
Views: 3835

Re: 45 Colt vs 480 Ruger in a rifle?

Heavy critter shoot off - 86er's place - 480 vs 454. Tonnage talks __ walks.

Call it Keith Plus!
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No 454 Pumas for 2009
Replies: 46
Views: 5956

Re: No 454 Pumas for 2009

You 454 guys should be shooting a real gun - 480 Ruger! :D
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Pics From WA
Replies: 15
Views: 1205

Re: Hunting Pics From WA

Wow - looks great.
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion
Replies: 68
Views: 4364

Re: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion

Just had rains here over an inch last night and before - portends for a wet year. Last year was dry and the forests are over managed by the lady ranger who thinks they are hers. Have to see what they are up to then.
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
Replies: 18
Views: 1754

Re: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.

6pt, I had two old friends who each summer would as they said pack the high country, the Sierras, with horses and mules. Back then they each carried a sixgun - one a 22 mag 3 screw and the other a 44 mag three screw - one for bear if need be and the other for small game.
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
Replies: 18
Views: 1754

Re: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.

Thanks Joe, I wondered if that might be the case but the boys at the gun shop are steadily busy all the time and hadn't gotten around to calling what with cousin barry driving gun sales and this opportunity came up because somebody had to have something new and the boys tell me about the new stuff b...
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
Replies: 18
Views: 1754

Re: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.

Good pics Scott, interesting comparison.
by Old Savage
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
Replies: 18
Views: 1754

Re: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.

I think they are a run and in 4 5/8" and 5 1/2".
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING
Replies: 79
Views: 9570

Re: WAY OT: UFO SIGHTING

Plenty of reliable people have witnessed craft/??? doing things way beyond our capability. None of the attempted explanations address that in any realistic way. This includes a few I know but none myself.
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
Replies: 18
Views: 1754

Re: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.

Hobie, I went in to order one of the 44 Spls but this was there at a great price and it seems very well fitted - the cylinder/barrel is quite close and the grip/frame fitting is very well done. Cylinder lock up is tighter than most Rugers. I'd like to know how that 44 Spl is when you get it. My favo...
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.
Replies: 18
Views: 1754

OT 50 Anniversary 357 Ruger flat top.

Anyone have one - opinions? Just signed up to get one.
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion
Replies: 68
Views: 4364

Re: 2nd Annual SoCal Levergunner's Family Reunion

Can't count on March weatherwise but sign me up. :)
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - do I want my daughter doing this?
Replies: 12
Views: 1165

Re: OT - do I want my daughter doing this?

25 miles to the range there New Pig - up and down hill - a lot - warped my rotors - come on up to Lancaster some time and we'll take the 375s out there. :)

AND, it's 25 miles back :!:
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ballistics, 32-20
Replies: 38
Views: 7348

Re: Ballistics, 32-20

A broadhead and a bullet are quite different. An arrow without a broadhead is more analogous.
by Old Savage
Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Twist rate vs. barrel life??
Replies: 4
Views: 508

Re: Twist rate vs. barrel life??

It doesn't seem to be friction that wears out barrels but gas.
by Old Savage
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas - leverguns style
Replies: 29
Views: 2608

Re: Christmas - leverguns style

Win 9422 Mag.
by Old Savage
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not enough "OT political" posts anymore...?
Replies: 21
Views: 2219

Re: Not enough "OT political" posts anymore...?

I am with you doc. I do it pretty much the same way. You can have it your way.
by Old Savage
Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - do I want my daughter doing this?
Replies: 12
Views: 1165

Re: OT - do I want my daughter doing this?

New Pig, this is Old Fred - it ain't happenin' :) I'll leave that stuff to her. I just keep walkin' the golf course and riding to the range.
by Old Savage
Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best buy on a lever today?
Replies: 19
Views: 1784

Re: Best buy on a lever today?

Marlin in 30-30 or 45-70.
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - do I want my daughter doing this?
Replies: 12
Views: 1165

Re: OT - do I want my daughter doing this?

And you were quite the dance student! :)
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ARMED IN AMERICA - MSNBC 10PM Sunday
Replies: 12
Views: 1057

Re: ARMED IN AMERICA - MSNBC 10PM Sunday

He won't be.
by Old Savage
Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: third Ruger.
Replies: 15
Views: 1264

Re: third Ruger.

Those are good guns. I think Bart Skelton did a 10,000 round report on one. It just got more accurate with time as I recall for more than 7,000 rds.