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by Grizz
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: I guess Russians ARE smarter than Democrats ..
Replies: 2
Views: 208

Re: I guess Russians ARE smarter than Democrats ..

. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/russians-react-tucker-carlson-visiting-moscow-video/ ...but so are rocks and earthworms.... :roll: You are impugning rocks and worms ? At least they are good for something! Where would we be without them? Rock and earthworm fans Unite! etc. :wink:
by Grizz
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of ballistics sticks and stones version
Replies: 7
Views: 507

Re: speaking of ballistics sticks and stones version

think the bow and arrow are a bit more complicated than the atlatl and the atlatl is so much larger than the bow/arrow, unless you talk of english longbows. An atlatl would be tough to use on horseback. I think so. This article says the atlatl can travel 100 mph and hit at 100 yards, which may be o...
by Grizz
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of ballistics sticks and stones version
Replies: 7
Views: 507

Re: speaking of ballistics sticks and stones version

thanks Guys. I was wondering if someone camped around here is experienced. I know there are bow hunters here, but perhaps we have all ignored the first 120,000 years of our hunting heritage. If there are 120000 years. :) deep dives into "primitive" weapons today. How primitive can they be ...
by Grizz
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of ballistics sticks and stones version
Replies: 7
Views: 507

speaking of ballistics sticks and stones version

I always thought that the "hunting scenes" in museums based on anthro-ignorance was suspect. I even went so far as to point out, from a hunter perspective, what was wrong with the expert's diorama, to no avail... Turns out that an atlatl will put a clovis point clean through a bison. "...
by Grizz
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Would the Military turn against the Citizens...???
Replies: 3
Views: 242

Re: Would the Military turn against the Citizens...???

they already have, haven't they? their leadership is woke, which is to say they are insane and they don't know right from wrong and they call evil good, and they call good evil. other than the arty, haven't they already turned on us? they saw a phony stolen election and sided with the thieves agains...
by Grizz
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 too little for any game you say?
Replies: 39
Views: 1832

Re: 410 too little for any game you say?

GunnyMack wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:07 pm I dont load for the 45 Colt...
But I can get 2 .430 round balls into a 28ga wad- gotta try that next !!
Oh for Pete's sake, I've been downsizing to 20 and this pops up! [ i don't know Pete ]
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:lol:
by Grizz
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 range report
Replies: 16
Views: 978

Re: 32-20 range report

That's fabulous and lots of smiles, thanks
by Grizz
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rapid response strategy
Replies: 9
Views: 637

rapid response strategy

Thought you didn't have an officer available.png
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your turn :lol:
by Grizz
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...
Replies: 10
Views: 638

Re: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...

Let's not forget Lyme disease, another US Army creation! Developed from syphilis. If covid was a natural thing why hasn't it been common knowledge? Saw something about how global warming is going to unleash zombie viruses released through the poles melting. the 'common cold', which we don't hear an...
by Grizz
Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armadillo in the kitchen
Replies: 5
Views: 447

Re: Armadillo in the kitchen

that sounds like a rather complicated recipe, it exceeds my attention span by 3 innings, AND it would set my teeth On Fire :!: :!: :!: this chicken recipe from an Alaska fisherman is reasonable. 1. remove chicken from wrapper 2. place chicken in oven 3. eat when done I often asked this guy over the ...
by Grizz
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...
Replies: 10
Views: 638

Re: CWD article - prions are pretty scary...

First smartypants messed with the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, how did that work out?

Now self-identified experts are tampering with the Tree of Life.

We'll see where that will go . . . as in the days of Noah . . .
by Grizz
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: MSN is such GARBAGE...
Replies: 1
Views: 170

Re: MSN is such GARBAGE...

. I got a new 'Windows' computer, and the default page is some sort of 'MSN curated news'. I need to figure out how to change that or my blood pressure will go up... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-assassinations-at-jenin-hospital-should-not-surprise-anyone/ar-BB1hByrH? Those poor, poor, b...
by Grizz
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Even your home WiFi is under attack.
Replies: 5
Views: 480

Re: Even your home WiFi is under attack.

. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/chinese-hackers-infiltrated-home-wifi-routers-to-attack-infrastructure-fbi-warns/ar-BB1hza67 Pretty creepy. did you notice that the ever truthful and always honest and never dishonorable "agent" asserted that the fbi deleted all of the hack attacks ...
by Grizz
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: toying with the AR .22 WMR
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: toying with the AR .22 WMR

1894cfan wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:09 am Another alternative is looking into the KaliKey.com. Turns an AR into a straight pull bolt action. I've got both the original and the LoPro. Like the LoPro LOTS better since the charging handle is lots smaller. HTH
thank you, I'll check it out.
by Grizz
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: toying with the AR .22 WMR
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: toying with the AR .22 WMR

10.5 inch upper.png No, but it makes much more sense than 22LR, since 22WMR is .224! On the other hand, why not just download 223 to 22WMR velocities and change the buffer/spring to accommodate the change in pressures? THAT'S A GOOD IDEA . . . I was thinking about just using the 556 pistol, but it'...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: toying with the AR .22 WMR
Replies: 6
Views: 458

toying with the AR .22 WMR

Anyone doing this? I am thinking of getting a 10.5 inch 22 wmr upper for a pistol that I can mount a scope on at a price I can afford. Next month... . If that comes together I might find a reason to need a silencer, and wonder what the best option for that would be, dollar wise as well as performanc...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this veeery interesting
Replies: 14
Views: 987

Re: I found this veeery interesting

The Super gets discussed frequently on the Handgun Hunters International forum. 8) OK, on my way! :wink: Here's a relatively relevant link -> https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295175 . I had strayed into .50 GI ballistics and it illustrates some interesting information that compares...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 964

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:58 am I’m headed to Eagle Pass in the morning and I’ll be in Del Rio on Friday. This mess seems to just be getting worse.
Prayers UP for wisdom and knowledge and patience and everything you need for the battles . . . and safe travel.
by Grizz
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Woo Hoo!!!

That really is a great record, Congrats! And hoping you surpass yourself again, :)
by Grizz
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this veeery interesting
Replies: 14
Views: 987

Re: I found this veeery interesting

Bill in Oregon wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:26 pm The Super gets discussed frequently on the Handgun Hunters International forum. 8)
OK, on my way! :wink:
by Grizz
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God lifted the burden for both ...
Replies: 12
Views: 882

Re: God lifted the burden for both ...

I had an uncle that had a stroke, his left side was paralyzed from it. I was 8 or 9 when it happened. He survived many more years and I remember saying to myself what a horrible thing to live with. I've known quite a few people with alzheimers, it's very sad to see and it's very hard on the familie...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this veeery interesting
Replies: 14
Views: 987

Re: I found this veeery interesting

30 cal is 30 cal. one reason 30-30 is such a great hunting round is that it doesn't send it at hyper-warp velocity. 300 win mag has 30-30 ballistics at the business end of its range. at some point you have hand-gun ballistics, just before it hits the dirt. one if the benefits of the gel-test data is...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Replies: 15
Views: 911

Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound

Ray, thanks for that link. I absolutely was on the edge of my seat waiting for the next Jeremy Brett Holmes adventure when first broadcast. He was the best Holmes ever! I keep a volume containing all the short stories plus "The Hound of the Baskervilles" near at hand. 8) And by the way, J...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Grizz, it is eye-watering just imagining the recoil of the BFR snubby and the Garret 540-grain Hammerhead ... :shock: That's True. O Man that's something I'm not going to try. And the derringer ! I don't have the structural strength to try it. Scott at Kentucky Ballistics is the only one I can thin...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: A great example of ZERO self-awareness...
Replies: 1
Views: 208

Re: A great example of ZERO self-awareness...

. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/to-beat-trump-we-need-to-know-why-americans-keep-voting-for-him-psychologists-may-have-the-answer/ar-BB1hpoxG "....Orange Man BAD...!!!!" That is the 'intellectual' level of the Left... :roll: exhibit 10101010.png . a perfect self-portrait ! . anot...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Texas!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 964

Re: God Bless Texas!!!!

We need him right here. I’m defending three cases that involve Operation Lone Star. The left is doing everything they can to shut it down. I don’t know if he would do any good in DC until we get the swamp drained. This!!! But... someone needs to call out Biden camp on their treasonous acts, or lack...
by Grizz
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If y'all love a dog like I do ...
Replies: 1
Views: 292

Re: If y'all love a dog like I do ...

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:28 pm ...this'n will get ya. Been listening to Burl sing this for more than half a century.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2jfdIjV1xs
makes me miss them all at the same time, and cherish the short timer more aaargh
by Grizz
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for
Replies: 10
Views: 629

Re: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for

we discovered that the quickest way to find something that's missing is to buy its replacement. works every time it seems . :lol:
by Grizz
Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: free movie
Replies: 0
Views: 406

free movie

It's a beautiful thing . . . this is a video by a ministry that is reaching and changing millions of lives, and how it came about, and what the ongoing results are. Warning, there is a request for funds at the end, but no worries, it's free to watch. Nothing political. No lies. Imaging that! No lies...
by Grizz
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?
Replies: 25
Views: 1882

Re: What is the round-nosed lead pistol bullet good for?

The 38 Special round nose lead did pretty well in Paul Harrell's meat target. Better than the hollow points that didn't expand. Seems I remember when Bianchi cup shooters used to shoot the round nose 158 grain 38 bullet because it was easier to load with speed loaders than other styles. I have alwa...
by Grizz
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

I've never owned an old model Ruger. I made meat with a 10 inch New Model Super Blackhawk 44, and picked up a 5-1/2 inch RedHawk because I reckoned that in certain situations, with a bear sitting on me, I might really need a double-action trigger! I have a couple of stainless smiths, the one I start...
by Grizz
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1218

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

The 'light dusting' of maybe a 1/2" of snow predicted for our valley SW of Denver last night at 10 pm has turned into a full on snow with at least 3" on the ground and still snowing with about 2+ more hours before it moves out. That's enough snow that the snow plow just went down our stre...
by Grizz
Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of stainless lever guns . . .
Replies: 0
Views: 424

speaking of stainless lever guns . . .

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-TrapperSeries/ . Here's a proper 45 caliber tool, Just right for the skiff rides, for the guard timber, and the wild animal neutralizer. Might lose a hundred fps to the guide gun, but it's a good trade. I would have to change the lever back to normal, but...
by Grizz
Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Blatant political gaslighting and slander
Replies: 4
Views: 319

Re: Blatant political gaslighting and slander

satan is a liar and the father of it..... the liars are the servants of satan...... this isn't hard to understand, it's in the Book
by Grizz
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags
Replies: 15
Views: 1021

Re: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags

AJMD429 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:00 am .
I think they also make them for a couple other popular handguns.

https://mechtechsys.com/

Glock and XD.
There is also a shoulder stock and 16 inch barrel to fit to a govt 1911, and a holster for the rig, and 15 round mags . . .
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Screenshot 2024-01-25 195530 1911 kit.png
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grizz
by Grizz
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357
Replies: 8
Views: 617

Re: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357

Here's a companion piece I got to go along with my Marlin 1894 Cowboy, also in .357 Mag. I've had a couple of Uberti SAAs before, but I always moved them along when someone at the range took a shine to them -- buying low ("used"), and selling higher has always worked out in my favor. This...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

Walt wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:29 am Are there no more proof readers?
Just us. the rest is ai . . . :)
by Grizz
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags
Replies: 15
Views: 1021

Re: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags

. .... :oops: "...someday..." I know it was accurate enough when I shot it a bunch of first getting it, that I thought about a low power scope. Cloverleaf 5-shots at 25 yards with ball ammo. sounds good. Maybe I can troll up something on the toob..., 4_45 ACP ballistics compr.png . the 45...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

Grizz wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:14 am no lawyer safety? ? looks identical to our 94/22 xtr . . ., same take-down system... it looks good to me.
by Grizz
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags
Replies: 15
Views: 1021

Re: 45 ACP carbine with 20-round mags

. "... Will it take regular 1911 magazines ...?" HERE is the original post - explains the 'single-stack' issue - basically whatever 1911 you put in it will determine magazines. I had a 'spare' double-stack RIA and it was very heavy vs my alloy P-14 CCW gun, so I figured why not put it to ...
by Grizz
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

no lawyer safety? ? looks identical to our 94/22 xtr . . . it looks good to me.
by Grizz
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Hey! 45/70 IS a pistol caliber . . . . 4_BFR 45-70.png . We shot my 525 Gr PileDrivers out of Blaine's scoped BFR. It's a Hoot to Shoot :) P.S. Here's a snubbie version for anyone who can't hold a 10 inch barrel steady LOL . https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-magnum-research-thunder-snu...
by Grizz
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1218

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

Bill in Oregon wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:51 pm More gloom and drizzle here, neither fish nor fowl. :(
Ya But, we don't have to shovel it!
by Grizz
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Where did they come up with "1854"? the 1854 relates to when smith and wesson bought out the volcanic lever action arms company, i think My question too, Bill. Thanks Harold! here's some more info from American Rifleman https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/i-have-this-old-gun-new-have...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Where did they come up with "1854"? the 1854 relates to when smith and wesson bought out the volcanic lever action arms company, i think My question too, Bill. Thanks Harold! here's some more info from American Rifleman https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/i-have-this-old-gun-new-have...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie
Replies: 9
Views: 682

Re: Aging a Confederate D Guard Bowie

Yes, I'm curious as to why a Yankee is carrying a Rebel Bowie knife...... :? but then lots of WW2 GIs had Luger's..... :D Why?? 'Cause it wasn't of any use anymore to the dead Rebel!!! :wink: Old No7 It's a good looking knife to my eye, I logged it into the MAKE This Folder. Thanks for the photos, ...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 42
Views: 2545

Re: S&W Lever gun

Huh. I like it. 1:20 rifling means it might accomodate my 405 gr hc pistol load! I would shed the big grip, and put the wood furniture on the stainless rifle, after the ceracote bakes. I'm waiting for the trapper version to get here. The Ruger 1894 has 1:20 rifling. But OTOH there isn't anything tha...
by Grizz
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Freezing weather has gone on past but
Replies: 21
Views: 1218

Re: The Freezing weather has gone on past but

Same here, constant "falling rain" sound track. The upside? Very Low UV Index :!: :wink:
by Grizz
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
Replies: 14
Views: 1089

Re: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research

I get all kinds, but I never notice when I'm not hearing it. As with traffic noise, I am training my mind to consider all the input as breaking water on the shore line . . . I love the sounds of water when the sounds of silence are unavailable . . .
by Grizz
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's official: I'm a grandpa
Replies: 29
Views: 1799

Re: It's official: I'm a grandpa

My kids asked me what I wanted my grandson to call me, I told them I didn’t care as long as he calls me. To us kids , it was nana and grampy, what did you guys and girls call your grandparents ? Gramma and Grampa on one side, and GM and GP on the other side. My first grand child named me TPa before...