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by 2ndovc
Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Earlmck
Replies: 6
Views: 218

Re: Happy Birthday To Earlmck

Happy Birthday, Earl!

Jason 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More work to do with this one
Replies: 18
Views: 428

Re: More work to do with this one

Only thing I shot yesterday was a nail gun, and not for groups! Jason, I put together a tote that holds my sandbags- it stays on my truck 365. Not that I shoot much during the winter but if I need sand for traction I always have it. That's the irritating part. I have one as well w/ my spotting scop...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I needed a laff. Rodney gave it to me.
Replies: 14
Views: 493

Re: iIneeded a laff. Rodney gave it to me.

:D :D :D

Loved that guy!

If you haven't, while you're on gooftube, look up the Dean Martin Roasts. I don't know if I've ever laughed so hard in my life. Especially the ones with Rodney, Rickles and Foster Brooks!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More work to do with this one
Replies: 18
Views: 428

More work to do with this one

Had the day off for a CT scan. I'd had such a severe allergic reaction to the dye the last time, I figured I wouldn't be getting anything else done today if it happened again. My Docs came through though, a few doses of prednisone and Benadryl and all is well. It was such a perfect day here, 78 degr...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Normas mom please
Replies: 20
Views: 476

Re: Prayers for Normas mom please

That's tough one, Lenn. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jason
by 2ndovc
Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Of Squirrels, Dogs, and Men
Replies: 15
Views: 483

Re: Of Squirrels, Dogs, and Men

Our Great Dane ruled the squirrel battlefield for the ten years she was with us. The Terriers and my, not so bright, lab mix would tear off after a fox squirrel at high velocity as Lucy would trot out and let the others drive the squirrel right to her. She would snatch it from the ground, fling it i...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern 250 Savage
Replies: 23
Views: 970

Re: Modern 250 Savage

Nice Shootin'! I'd started reading about that cartridge and had to stop myself. I already have too many cartridges to reload for. My grandfather was a huge fan to the .250-3000 and .257 Roberts. jb 8) There's always room for 1 more. 🙂 I'm a big fan of the Roberts too. A buddy had one of mine that I...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 RF Rifles of the 40's 50's and 60's
Replies: 11
Views: 431

Re: .22 RF Rifles of the 40's 50's and 60's

Some of my best days shooting have been with a vintage .22 LR and a brick of ammo. I have several that would fit into the '40s-'60s time frame. A Winchester 63 and a 75. Marlin 39 from the '50s. A couple of old Savage rifles, and several military trainers. My first rifle was (still have it) a Steven...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern 250 Savage
Replies: 23
Views: 970

Re: Modern 250 Savage

Nice Shootin'! I'd started reading about that cartridge and had to stop myself. I already have too many cartridges to reload for. My grandfather was a huge fan to the .250-3000 and .257 Roberts. I have his Model 70 in .250 and a custom Arisaka he'd made into a .257 Roberts, I can can easily see why....
by 2ndovc
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To.......
Replies: 11
Views: 330

Re: Happy Birthday To.......

Blaine wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:37 pm
JimT wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:02 pm Feliz aniversário, meu amigo.
De Nada, Patrón
I've seen this somewhere before. :D

Happy Birthday again, Big Guy!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix
Replies: 34
Views: 909

Re: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix

It's 110 right now here in Sweetwater with a breeze. Not too bad, but I did my errands earlier in the day, and I cooked a nice pizza outside, on a stone on the Traeger. Mother Powell didn't raise a complete idiot ... :lol: I don't want to even think about what 110 feels like. I thought 83 this afte...
by 2ndovc
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope
Replies: 14
Views: 495

Re: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope

Very nice! Some of the Wolf ammunition is surprisingly accurate.

Have fun!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jul 09, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 14788

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

Looks like they're doing great! Really diggin' all the pictures.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spent time on the Range both yesterday and today.
Replies: 9
Views: 343

Re: Spent time on the Range both yesterday and today.

Got out fairly early while it was still cool. Today was cloudy so it never heated up all that much ... or didn't feel like it anyway. Shooting the .22 rimfires for awhile .. working on both accuracy and point shooting. I shot paper at 20 yards and clay pigeons at 15 and had a hoot! You can burn a l...
by 2ndovc
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 5.7 x 28 thread got me wondering
Replies: 13
Views: 435

Re: The 5.7 x 28 thread got me wondering

I've been wondering which would be better, the Rock Island 9mm/22 TCM conversion or the new Springfield Prodigy. Not trying to be rude or negative , but if it isn’t a 1911 platform in usually not intrested . Rock Island from all I’ve seen makes a good product for the amount of scheckels you have to...
by 2ndovc
Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new guns
Replies: 4
Views: 406

Re: new guns

Cool!

I shot up thousands of handloads in the '70s and '80s that my grandfather made in the '50s&60s. Most of them fired without issue, though the light loaded .45 ACPs taught me how to clear a jammed 1911 very quickly. :D

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 5.7 x 28 thread got me wondering
Replies: 13
Views: 435

Re: The 5.7 x 28 thread got me wondering

That one is in interesting little round. I'd been looking for one of the bold action carbines, then couldn't find one.

I think Doc AJ has one.

jb

Just did a quick search on gunbroker and it looks like they've gotten some new stuff out. Going to have to look at this again. :shock:
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new .22 (Bearcat)
Replies: 50
Views: 1662

Re: A new .22 (Bearcat)

Neat little revolvers. I have one of the blued ones that, along w/ the LCP .22 it spends a lot of time in my pocket while working outside around the yard.
The trigger on mine isn't the best either, but it's not terrible.

Image

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 5.7x28 fans here?
Replies: 18
Views: 526

Re: Any 5.7x28 fans here?

JerryB wrote: Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:18 pm are there any 32-20 fans here I have an1892winchester
I have three of them. How about, you start another thread and tell us all about it?


jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Definitions For The I.T. Challenged
Replies: 9
Views: 382

Re: Definitions For The I.T. Challenged

As one who has a very mean electronics curse, I completely agree! NO ONE at work will let their computer or phone anywhere near me. If they do, the device always goes down. It is uncanny! I think I have a similar curse. One of our IT gals knows it's me when my number comes up on her screen. She jus...
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 5.7x28 fans here?
Replies: 18
Views: 526

Re: Any 5.7x28 fans here?

I was wondering if that would be a bottom eject action. Pretty cool. I stopped at a local shop this afternoon and fondled a PS90 again. Just couldn't do it. Besides, I'm kinda obsessed with the .308 ARs lately and I'd still like to have one of the H&K MR762s.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of mass casualties . . .
Replies: 10
Views: 501

Re: speaking of mass casualties . . .

Alcohol related deaths per year on the US runs between 95,000 and 1.15 million. Approx. three million worldwide. That's one statistic they like to leave out of their argument. Then add in prescription ODs and illegal drugs that seems to fluctuate daily. There's a whole lot more things out there that...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 5.7x28 fans here?
Replies: 18
Views: 526

Re: Any 5.7x28 fans here?

I'd never planned on reloading this one. My hands don't work well enough anymore to fumble around with the tiny cartridge, The empty cases that I have found, about twenty out of a few hundred, don't look deformed though. The little Ruger launches them into the tall grass on purpose, I think. It wil...
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you do something for long enough…..
Replies: 35
Views: 846

Re: If you do something for long enough…..

I don’t know if I could do that again tomorrow. But I’m getting much better. Here’s the funny thing….I used to shoot these SAAs low and to the left. Now they tend to shoot to the sights. But it took some concentration on the basics. I tend to shoot high and left, no matter what I'm shooting if I do...
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 5.7x28 fans here?
Replies: 18
Views: 526

Re: Any 5.7x28 fans here?

I'd never planned on reloading this one. My hands don't work well enough anymore to fumble around with the tiny cartridge, The empty cases that I have found, about twenty out of a few hundred, don't look deformed though. The little Ruger launches them into the tall grass on purpose, I think. It will...
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 5.7x28 fans here?
Replies: 18
Views: 526

Re: Any 5.7x28 fans here?

I've been enjoying the little round too. I shot a friends PS90 and was quite taken with it. When Ruger brought out the LCC, I ordered one and have about 300 rounds trough it so far. I stuck the little Sig Romeo on it and this was the first offhand mag ful, just after sighting it in. I'd still like t...
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grail Gun Marlin Cowboy .45 Colt
Replies: 23
Views: 780

Re: Grail Gun Marlin Cowboy .45 Colt

What are you shooting in 5.7? A Rock I forgot about the Rock, the last one to catch my eye was the S&W. I'm curious about them but not from a tactical or defensive standpoint, more of a .22 Hornet you can hang on your belt thing. Those 5.7s are fun. i bought the Ruger carbine last fall and as m...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 24, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grail Gun Marlin Cowboy .45 Colt
Replies: 23
Views: 780

Re: Grail Gun Marlin Cowboy .45 Colt

Nice rifle!

I never knew how much I'd needed a long gun in .45 Colt until I bought a Miroku '73 last year. I've been having a blast with it.

Enjoy yourself!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14 Years Ago Today.....
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Re: 14 Years Ago Today.....

That's pretty cool, Andy. Like Griff said, thanks for sharing that with us.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14 Years Ago Today.....
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Re: 14 Years Ago Today.....

That's pretty cool, Andy. Like Griff said, thanks for sharing that with us.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added rare one to 375 collection
Replies: 17
Views: 580

Re: Added rare one to 375 collection

Cool!
There was a No.1 at a recent show for $550. Once I realized what it was, it was gone before I got back to the guy's table. :shock:

Have fun!!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kathy shooting her new sixgun
Replies: 27
Views: 973

Re: Kathy shooting her new sixgun

She seems pleased with it. Glad it shoots to point of aim. Hope it never lets her down. You can see it from the smile on her face. This is her first firearm of any type. That's great! They are a little rough, but the oldest has probably run 5-600 rounds through his already and it seems to be gettin...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, we did it.
Replies: 11
Views: 435

Re: Well, we did it.

Good for you!

Lots of time and patience, but always worth it.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brotherhood Of The Traveling 1858
Replies: 16
Views: 537

Re: Brotherhood Of The Traveling 1858

That's pretty cool and a very nice looking revolver too.

Have fun!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shootist Holiday 2023
Replies: 6
Views: 291

Re: Shootist Holiday 2023

Good stuff!!

Love the picture of the '95s. And the others too!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Shootists—- the beginning
Replies: 18
Views: 760

Re: The Shootists—- the beginning

Scott, I happened to read this post before I left this morning. I your question about what to bring gave me something fun to think about between inspections today. Though it really didn't take long to come up with the answer. These three may also be the "fanciest" firearms I have, but I al...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I made it to The Whittington Center this morning.
Replies: 21
Views: 643

Re: I made it to The Whittington Center this morning.

High Desert Hunter wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:33 pm
Scott Tschirhart wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:14 pm We just crossed the Concho, horses are tired but we are making good time.
Now this is an awesome post!
Sure was!

Have a great time everyone!!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New gun day.
Replies: 18
Views: 612

Re: New gun day.

Kid# 1 has one. Great little shotgun that's had 4-500 shells through it now without a single issue.

Have fun!!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 handguns
Replies: 44
Views: 1409

Re: .22 handguns

These three get the most use, but the Rugers get more outside time these days. I have one or the other in my pocket when I'm outside working around the house. I have a Ruger MKII, but don't shoot it a lot and my dad and I are always trading a Colt Match Target back and forth that's been in the famil...
by 2ndovc
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Wishes For Old No7 & Piller
Replies: 9
Views: 284

Re: Birthday Wishes For Old No7 & Piller

Happy Birthday!

Have a good one guys!

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 584

Re: So Proud Of My Daughter

Very cool!

Very pretty too! Ya done good, Big Man!

Jason
by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Writing on a stock.
Replies: 15
Views: 516

Re: Writing on a stock.

What about a spare stock? I think Boyds makes one for the Ruger. That way the signed one can stay safe, play hard with the spare without worry.

Just a thought.

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: K frame .22s
Replies: 29
Views: 914

Re: K frame .22s

First handgun I'd ever bought is a 1959 vintage K22 for all of $250. I had gone to a couple of shows with my dad, looking for a Ruger Single Six and all the $ I had in the world in those days. I stopped at a table with the S&W and made a deal with the guy. My dad came up behind me and said to th...
by 2ndovc
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Day of Days
Replies: 8
Views: 352

Re: The Day of Days

Jay, thanks for posting that. Throughout Ambrose's books, and others I've read when a veteran is being interviewed, many of them would say something similar to "the bravest man I ever saw was, ", and would go on to mention the name or nickname of the company medic. When I was younger worki...
by 2ndovc
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Day of Days
Replies: 8
Views: 352

The Day of Days

I've been fascinated by D-Day since I saw "The Longest Day" on tv as a kid. Since then I've been any book I can find on the landings. Plans to visit the beaches were put on hold for the last few years. Hopefully, I will get there in the next year or so.

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by 2ndovc
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
Replies: 30
Views: 954

Re: 35 Remington fans here?

No issue with the front sight as is, but I haven't really shot it any farther than that. The areas I would be hunting with it, are the thick woods of PA. A fifty yard shot up there is a long one. If we were able to use the .35 Rem. here in OH, if would be a different story. I shoot it more often the...
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 875

Re: 41 years

That's pretty awesome.

Have a great day!

Jason
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Remington fans here?
Replies: 30
Views: 954

Re: 35 Remington fans here?

Big fan of the .35 Remington and it's certainly no oddball in the MI or PA woods. I've had several pass through my hands, a couple of which I wish I had kept, but the most recent find is a keeper. Here's a picture, 336 SC and with the Lyman 66 on it I can get around an inch at 100 yds if I'm doing m...
by 2ndovc
Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
Replies: 20
Views: 467

Re: My son Jaeger graduates today

Outstanding!

What was his major?

jb 8)
by 2ndovc
Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 14788

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

20230531_064845.jpgWell nothing like 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep! Being her first litter Parker has been a bit anxious but that is subsiding as the days go on. Of course I'm doing everything I can to reinforce calm. Last evening when she was eating I got in the box opening and blocked all but he...