Wow! Ding, ding, ding. Rifle of the year, right there.
Very, very nice sir.
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- Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 86 comes home
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1587
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Grandpa's 30-30
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1785
Re: Great Grandpa's 30-30
Good spot, Six. I didn't notice the difference in type of wood. Now Dave, don't let ole Six sell you those stories about me. I'm a really, really nice guy. :D And don't even have a buffalo coat! Too bad about those missing Colts.......I will put up some flyers so folks can keep an eye out for em. Yu...
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How 'Bout This 1892
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2271
Re: How 'Bout This 1892
Speakin of hammers......
Any of you guys need any 92 or 94 hammers? I got a ton of em. I hate to sell em, but I have to make room for all these pre war Colts.
Any of you guys need any 92 or 94 hammers? I got a ton of em. I hate to sell em, but I have to make room for all these pre war Colts.
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How 'Bout This 1892
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2271
Re: How 'Bout This 1892
Now hold on Nath. I've been in old Six's secret chamber of the worlds coolest guns. Yup, that's right! :D I've been sworn to secrecy under penalty of death, but I can tell you........there is stuff everywhere! All over the walls, on top of stuff, under stuff, inside stuff, hanging stuff. While my he...
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Grandpa's 30-30
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1785
Re: Great Grandpa's 30-30
Welcome aboard! If you hang out with us, that old 94 will soon have a lot of company. Nice old carbine! I've always liked the ones that have been there and "seen the elephant" best. As others have mentioned, the saddle ring has been removed. That exact method has been seen frequently in my...
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pump drill press
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3473
Re: Pump drill press
Pretty slick Pitchy! It's neat how designs that are hundreds of years old can still work pretty well.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Maine Gun Shop With New Rossi M-92's Galore
- Replies: 5
- Views: 982
Re: A Maine Gun Shop With New Rossi M-92's Galore
I've heard of that place for years, but have never stopped in. I for get we are so close, MH. I will have to take a ride down that way and check it out.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi All. Savage 99 .30-30
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1937
Re: Hi All. Savage 99 .30-30
Welcome aboard! You're in a great place. Good score on that 99!
Nothing wrong with bolts, but they will never have the "cool" and "panache" of a lever.
Nothing wrong with bolts, but they will never have the "cool" and "panache" of a lever.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fordwannabe's Rifle Pics....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1857
Re: Fordwannabe's Rifle Pics....
Tom always gets the nice stuff.......but....what I see in those pictures is that mean car that left smokin' tires on my driveway that the streaks are still there. :D ---6 Good score, Tom. If you did burn that patch........IF......it probably was only cause you were trying to escape with that sweet ...
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A generous gift from 2ndovc
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1348
Re: A generous gift from 2ndovc
Wow, nice!
Happy for you Lenn. That's the kind of thing YOU do for folks.
That's why Jason (another good guy), did it for you.
What we put out, we get back in return. That's why this is such a great forum. Good people here.
Happy for you Lenn. That's the kind of thing YOU do for folks.
That's why Jason (another good guy), did it for you.
What we put out, we get back in return. That's why this is such a great forum. Good people here.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dog died yesterday.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3078
Re: Dog died yesterday.
Sorry for your loss. It's never easy.
Sounds like you gave her a good life.
Sounds like you gave her a good life.
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How 'Bout This 1892
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2271
Re: How 'Bout This 1892
Good plan! But it's a long way to his place.
Not as far as it is to yours, though........
Guess ole FW has the upper hand at your place.
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pump drill press
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3473
Re: Pump drill press
That's cool buddy! I've never seen one of those. Pretty clever, Lenn.
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How 'Bout This 1892
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2271
Re: How 'Bout This 1892
Nice one, bud! Now, a 15" 92 is short enough to stick down your pantleg and walk away with a stiffy. :D My buddy gave me a 15" Marlin baby carbine in 38-40 to play with and shoot a couple years ago. Think I posted pics here. His grandfather got it for four bucks. :shock: I offered him 10 t...
- Tue Jul 24, 2018 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guess it runs in your blood
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7812
Re: Guess it runs in your blood
Nice bikes guys. Love the old FLH's ( you already knew that, Pitchy! ).
Nothing that old or cool, but here is my 08 FXSTC,
Nothing that old or cool, but here is my 08 FXSTC,
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smith Corona O3-A3
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2720
Re: Smith Corona O3-A3
I've got a '43 Smith Corona 03A3 that someone had already taken the collector value from. I built a psuedo scout out of it in 2012. Its a great shooter and a neat rifle.
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who loves a Spitfire?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 550
Re: Who loves a Spitfire?
A beautiful machine. More than the sum of its parts by far.
Good show, Supermarine.
Good show, Supermarine.
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why do old 1894s shoot high?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4692
Re: Why do old 1894s shoot high?
I've had em that shot high, but it's always been carbines with a pinned insert. These sights got filed or worn down and can cause serious elevation problems. The 30wcf should suffer the least cause it's a flatter shooting cartridge than the other offerings of the day. While your rifle wears what app...
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1998
Re: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag
I don't think a 260gr at 1600fps will be all that bad out of the .44. I've always heard what a kicker the 44 is out of a 92 or 94 but just haven't found it to be the case. Some will depend on the rifle. Rifle, carbine, stock configuration. I've driven 240s out of a Browning 92 to those levels and it...
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out with the .44s this morning.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2502
Re: Out with the .44s this morning.
Good stuff! That sounds like great morning.
Thats a pile of quality iron right there.
Thats a pile of quality iron right there.
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stirling Engine reprise
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1336
Re: Stirling Engine reprise
Nice work, Lenn. Gotta love stuff like that.
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No. 8 whistle pig
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3612
Re: No. 8 whistle pig
Good job buddy!
You can pipe engine exhaust in the holes too. Then they get a permanent dirt nap.
You can pipe engine exhaust in the holes too. Then they get a permanent dirt nap.
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ok Guys, you have up to $2000 to spend,
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7532
Re: Ok Guys, you have up to $2000 to spend,
If you can't carry it on your back or in your hand, it will get you killed. Mobility, stealth, and a willingness to walk away from your stuff before it's too late is the key. Dead snowflakes as far as the eye can see will bring on the threat of disease. Game will be very scarce due to survivors hunt...
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I couldn't help it!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2431
Re: I couldn't help it!!!
It's true! How do you think I got outta Six's place with half a pickup load of stuff!
And I got dibs on that Ruger, Six.
I missed the Smith........that's not like me. Must be slippin.
And I got dibs on that Ruger, Six.
I missed the Smith........that's not like me. Must be slippin.
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I couldn't help it!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2431
Re: I couldn't help it!!!
Thanks, Jason! I always said you were one of the good ones!
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I couldn't help it!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2431
Re: I couldn't help it!!!
Well, as you know, I've been quite clear about what I think of your SBH.
I'm so surprised.....and happy, you found a replacement so you can send me the old one!
Thanks, buddy!
I'm so surprised.....and happy, you found a replacement so you can send me the old one!
Thanks, buddy!
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you, Pete! I've got a minty 1915 Stevens Favorite .22. Another in .32rf, and a nice Tip Up pistol. Have a nice Winchester 67 "Boys Rifle" too. Yeah, we are pretty excited. Only down side is our son and daughter in law are so far away. They are both USCG. They are down in Va., but onl...
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you, YK.
The wife and I are gonna be some scary azzed grandparents.
The wife and I are gonna be some scary azzed grandparents.
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ysabel - signature pic.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1793
Re: Ysabel - signature pic.
I got a grand total of 2 Colt SAAs. Both are 5.5".
So, I don't have one as cool as yours.
The 5.5s are ok, but I like the 4.75s the best.
Nice one!
So, I don't have one as cool as yours.
The 5.5s are ok, but I like the 4.75s the best.
Nice one!
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Round Counts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2130
Re: Round Counts
Well......... I definitely DON'T know what I'm talking about. :shock: I keep a record of handloads. But it's usually written on post-it notes tucked in the pages of loading manuals. Oh! And I label all my handloaded ammo boxes, except things like .45ACP. I just pour it by the bucket into ammo cans. ...
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maine + Moose Equals......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1594
Re: Maine + Moose Equals......
All too common occurrence in these parts, unfortunately.
Certain areas have high car/moose incidents. That is looked at when deciding permit numbers for hunts in some if the districts.
You wouldn't think so, but at night, they are almost impossible to see.
Certain areas have high car/moose incidents. That is looked at when deciding permit numbers for hunts in some if the districts.
You wouldn't think so, but at night, they are almost impossible to see.
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old 94
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3053
Re: old 94
Sounds like about 75% of my old Winchesters. Most all of mine have wear and patina. Treat them just like they were new. Keep them clean and oiled. Especially when you return home from field use. Won't hurt em a bit. If you're like me, after a while you were prefer rifles like that over the real mint...
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5727
Re: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered
Tellin' ya! It'd be a time!
Got this spot in the middle of a couple hundred acres. Right in front of my Jeep is this trout stream. Nice and quiet.......well, till we show up!
Got this spot in the middle of a couple hundred acres. Right in front of my Jeep is this trout stream. Nice and quiet.......well, till we show up!
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5727
Re: Finally, The Alaskan Camper Was Delivered
That, to me, is the way to go. No aggravation pulling a trailer/5th wheel along with increased focus on driving. A buddy of mine has one like that...hydraulically lifts up....he loves it. Come on out East Blaine....if you can dodge the bullets near the cities. You can camp out in the yard and we'll...
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Forth of July
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4385
Re: Happy Forth of July
No worries, Lenn! It certainly works for me! Have a great one, buddy!
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New show "Yellowstone"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3105
Re: New show "Yellowstone"
Yeah........I intended to watch this show, right up until Commie Costner got on "The View" and said he isn't recognizing America now.
Done.
Done.
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Forth of July
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4385
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thanks guys!
Well, I do have one Rossi. Bet its lonely!
Hey! I hadn't thought of that, MH! Thank you for the great idea!
My wife sent our son a T-shirt that says "GUN" in big letters. It came with a matching onesie that says "SON OF A GUN" on it.
Gotta start early!
Well, I do have one Rossi. Bet its lonely!
Hey! I hadn't thought of that, MH! Thank you for the great idea!
My wife sent our son a T-shirt that says "GUN" in big letters. It came with a matching onesie that says "SON OF A GUN" on it.
Gotta start early!
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thanks No.7.
Haha yeah. Get him hooked on Savages, and next thing you know, he will be sticking his pinky out when he drinks!
Thank you, my friend!
Haha yeah. Get him hooked on Savages, and next thing you know, he will be sticking his pinky out when he drinks!
Thank you, my friend!
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "100 Years Ago Today", A Great Man Was Born...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2188
Re: "100 Years Ago Today", A Great Man Was Born...
A dad to be proud of and look up to for sure. Looks like quite a guy.
I can see why you miss him so.
I can see why you miss him so.
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you, octagon. Appreciate it.
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you iceman.
I had heard that, actually. Thank you for the confirmation! Though, I don't think my wife needed any.
I had heard that, actually. Thank you for the confirmation! Though, I don't think my wife needed any.
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you to my friends from over the pond!
Don't worry GK, I've already got a good supply in stock.
Can't wait to see him squeeze off his first round.
Don't worry GK, I've already got a good supply in stock.
Can't wait to see him squeeze off his first round.
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thanks old buddy!
He's got some growin' to do before he can heft a buffalo coat! I will keep you posted.
FW,
Thank you sir! An 86 guy? Holy smokes, I'll need another job!
He's got some growin' to do before he can heft a buffalo coat! I will keep you posted.
FW,
Thank you sir! An 86 guy? Holy smokes, I'll need another job!
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you guys!
It's ok Doc. I think I got a couple Rugers kicking around here somewhere.
It's ok Doc. I think I got a couple Rugers kicking around here somewhere.
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
Re: New Levergunner
Thank you all! Much appreciated.
Haha yeah Lenn. But there's a line formed ahead of him!
Well, Blaine......I may be able to scrape one up.
Haha yeah Lenn. But there's a line formed ahead of him!
Well, Blaine......I may be able to scrape one up.
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Levergunner
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3920
New Levergunner
Our first grandson finally arrived. We are pretty tickled.
If you look really close, you can tell already that he is a Winchester man.
Now......I gotta look around and see if I can come up with something for a rifle for him...........
If you look really close, you can tell already that he is a Winchester man.
Now......I gotta look around and see if I can come up with something for a rifle for him...........
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A new challenge update on post #26
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5258
Re: A new challenge update on post #26
Prayers sent. Sounds like you have the right outlook. All the best.
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My first levergun silhouette shoot
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1152
Re: My first levergun silhouette shoot
Glad you had fun!
.25-25 Stevens, maybe?
.25-25 Stevens, maybe?
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made a wood chicken pecker
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2119
Re: Made a wood chicken pecker
Thats really neat. Never saw anything like that before.
I just had a shovel, dirt and a hole to play with when I was a kid haha.
I just had a shovel, dirt and a hole to play with when I was a kid haha.