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by Old No7
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi-Lux Scopes
Replies: 20
Views: 892

Re: Hi-Lux Scopes

Griff, there's some good info on this posting of mine (asked the same question) from the ASSRA site: Any Reviews of the Hi-Lux "Short" Malcolm 6X Scope (click for link) The consensus is the scopes are OK, but the mounts need an upgrade -- I went for a used Unertl instead. Be sure to go to ...
by Old No7
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bone knife
Replies: 37
Views: 1676

Re: Bone knife

Awesome work -- as always -- from our friend Pitchy!

The other tools & images are cool too!

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by Old No7
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Replies: 21
Views: 789

Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed

Oh man (and wow...), and thanks for the heads-up (as I'm not on FB). I've had the pleasure of meeting Gunny 2 times -- the 1st when he was living at Camp Pendleton and he gave me a personal tour of the base after which we had an Irish dinner with his wonderful family on St Patty's Day. I got to see ...
by Old No7
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:24 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

Have you ever separated your LR ammo into batches by weight? I have some Aquila Gold Rifle Match that seems to benefit from that. I haven't tried that, but once when we had a 22 LR Match at 100 and 200 yards * I did separate them by rim thickness. That was a chore -- never to be repeated! * That to...
by Old No7
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old tools
Replies: 10
Views: 570

Re: Old tools

Pitchy wrote: Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:15 am Nice tools thanks for sharing, i think i could round up a few around here. :)
And if you couldn't -- you would MAKE ONE from scratch!!! :wink:

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by Old No7
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Taylor's Low Wall DST 22 with 10X Unertl Scope
Replies: 14
Views: 495

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

Here's a range report on my Taylor's (Uberti) Low Wall with Double-set-triggers in 22 L R, setup with a mint 10X Unertl 1.25" Varmint Scope. The scope has no marks on it and the lenses are bright and clear -- and thanks to the seller for spelling "Unertel" WRONG :lol: when he listed i...
by Old No7
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Children and Grandchildren
Replies: 5
Views: 275

Children and Grandchildren

Too late for me...

But maybe this will help the younger levergunners who are just starting families.

(Lots of truth to this!)

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by Old No7
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for real.....
Replies: 4
Views: 402

Re: Question for real.....

wecsoger wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:17 pm Wowsers. That sure is a different question here. (grin)
"What's the difference between a large pepperoni pizza and a professional banjo player?"

This, coming from a keyboard player... And levergunner!

"Only the pizza can feed a family of four!"

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by Old No7
Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new .22 (Bearcat)
Replies: 50
Views: 1662

Re: A new .22 (Bearcat)

Leverluver wrote: Tue Jul 04, 2023 6:30 pm I like that little mini Schofield but WOW $680. :shock:
Trust me. You won't like it any better after you shoot it with a 22 Mag either...

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by Old No7
Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy 4th from Jack Daniels!
Replies: 4
Views: 247

Happy 4th from Jack Daniels!

Have a 5th on the 4th and celebrate a huge WIN!

Wishing all a Happy 4th, from my buddy, Jack Daniels (the Lab, that is...).

Cheers!

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by Old No7
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of mass casualties . . .
Replies: 10
Views: 500

Re: speaking of mass casualties . . .

Ysabel Kid wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 2:41 pm But it is all about power, and an armed citizenry is a free one. The left can't tolerate that...
+1 to that -- Jay nailed it.

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by Old No7
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Definitions For The I.T. Challenged
Replies: 9
Views: 382

Re: Definitions For The I.T. Challenged

Here's a few more good'uns ... Old No7 REDNECK COMPUTER TERMS Backup - What ya do when ya run 'cross a skunk in da woods Bar Code - Them's the fight'n rules down at Joe's bar Bug - The reason ya give for calling in sick Byte - What yur pit bull dun to cusin Jethro Cache - Needed when yur out a food ...
by Old No7
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "I'm So Old..." (Good Character Traits)
Replies: 4
Views: 277

"I'm So Old..." (Good Character Traits)

Here's a good one..

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by Old No7
Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Share photos of locals for the season
Replies: 21
Views: 674

Re: Share photos of locals for the season

Does this count??? I live in... "Alco-Hollis" after all... :wink: Old No7 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQswUgUa2DcBD5JABI_1iOZ3FyiAxKaDZugYQ&usqp=CAU https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR8Wgw3OhG3NXgygcJ8iWLFXx0G5IGqwRHbLg&usqp=CAU Oh yeah....
by Old No7
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, we did it.
Replies: 11
Views: 435

Re: Well, we did it.

wvfarrier wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:51 pm The poor kid doesnt know what has happened to his life.
But now I do -- it just got BETTER!!!!

EnjoyI Hope he returns the "rescue" favor to you & yours in some way.

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by Old No7
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kathy shooting her new sixgun
Replies: 27
Views: 973

Re: Kathy shooting her new sixgun

Give it a burnishing, cock it (unloaded) , putting the end of the tail of the hammer on a solid surface, add some body weight and pull the trigger. Do that a few times and you will notice a difference. Yup, around here we call that a "Poor Man's Trigger Job" -- it usually does help somewh...
by Old No7
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some will remember this...
Replies: 8
Views: 481

Re: Some will remember this...

Gee, I don't... I guess being 13 then was my only excuse...

Coincidentally, that's how many views it had on youtube when I checked it...

Oh well...

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by Old No7
Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rough side out holster ?
Replies: 11
Views: 394

Re: Rough side out holster ?

Here is another page showing a few more rough out holsters https://americanhandgunner.com/gear/historic-holsters/ Wow, some nice looking holsters on that site! There's a photo of a reproduction of the 3 Godfathers holster in the Guns of the Old West magazine Spring 2022.... Thanks Old No7..... :D C...
by Old No7
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keys
Replies: 12
Views: 598

Re: Keys

vancelw wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:59 pm
TedH wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:25 pm That's actually pretty cheap for a new key and programming. Some others I've seen can be $400-$500. :cry:
Yes it is cheap for a dealer programmed key.
Ouch!!! Maybe I should have stayed in my caeer as a (3rd generation) locksmith!!!

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by Old No7
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1885 low wall rimfire
Replies: 3
Views: 318

Re: Winchester 1885 low wall rimfire

Anyone shoot one of the Miroku Winchester1885 low rim fire in 22lr, I m interested in picking one up for rabbit hunting I have one in .17 HMR that is a very fine rifle -- well made, and very accurate (scoped, of course). As for the .22 LR version, a friend at a gun clun had one that he had rebarrel...
by Old No7
Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Second battle of Adobe Walls
Replies: 41
Views: 1620

Re: Second battle of Adobe Walls

For sure, if I was traveling through that area, I'd stop too!

Would be a hoot to stand near where he did and take a gander way out yonder at where his "targets" were! (Not sure just WHAT is the correct noun to use anymore -- so I will just call them that!)

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by Old No7
Sun Jun 11, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Wishes For Old No7 & Piller
Replies: 9
Views: 283

Re: Birthday Wishes For Old No7 & Piller

A belated "Happy" to Piller, and thanks to all!

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by Old No7
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 583

Re: So Proud Of My Daughter

Very cool! Congrats to you -- and to her!

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by Old No7
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carlos Santana "doesn't really have a rock band..."
Replies: 7
Views: 403

Re: Carlos Santana "doesn't really have a rock band..."

One of my favorite bands! I could hear it in the mix but kept waiting for it... Then finally, there it was... Cory Henry rockin' the Hammond B3 organ (THE KING of instruments!) -- what an awesome keyboard solo and performance by all! That's a great song to jam to, and I haven't played it with a band...
by Old No7
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a box of ashes
Replies: 23
Views: 684

Re: Just a box of ashes

Toughest day of a dog owner's life...

...Followed by more tough days afterwards too.

Sorry for your loss.

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by Old No7
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canada smoke
Replies: 11
Views: 444

Re: Canada smoke

GunnyMack wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:32 pm Canada smoke
Watching the news, one does often wonder what the heck they ARE smoking up there...

(No offense intended to any hockey-loving levergunners, of course...)

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by Old No7
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Day of Days
Replies: 8
Views: 351

Re: The Day of Days

As I get older, I keep thinking about how young they were.............

It's a reminder for all of us to: "Earn This"

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by Old No7
Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
Replies: 20
Views: 466

Re: My son Jaeger graduates today

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:21 am With honors, Magna Cum Laude.
Wow, that's quite an achievement!

Knowing what we do about you from your posts here, I'd say he's sure not to let that go to his head. I'd also bet he is street-smart, a great kid and a gentleman, and not just a book-smart nerd.

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by Old No7
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 874

Re: 41 years

That's awesome Lenn -- Congratulations to you and Norma!

Here's to many, many more! :!:

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by Old No7
Wed May 31, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Final Hunts and Unexpected Farewells
Replies: 12
Views: 474

Re: Final Hunts and Unexpected Farewells

gamekeeper wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 11:56 am A lovely post but it brought back so many memories of dogs, friends and family that that I once had the privilege to know.
Well said John. And thanks to Jay for sharing it.

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by Old No7
Tue May 30, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Rats in NC
Replies: 11
Views: 650

Re: Big Rats in NC

Hey there -- read the forum rules! You can't post an image of a levergun like that without details! :wink:

Seriously, nice rifle you've got there -- except for that funky handle up on top! But I'll bet that helps with the hits at longer range.

Details... We want details...

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by Old No7
Mon May 29, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Crosses Grow on Anzio
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Re: The Crosses Grow on Anzio

jeepnik wrote: Mon May 29, 2023 8:27 am I’ve never read that before. And the writer would know. Thanks for posting.
That was a new one for me too -- thanks for posting this.

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by Old No7
Mon May 29, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bore scope
Replies: 13
Views: 512

Re: Bore scope

Many years back, my twin and I went in 50/50 on a 17" Hawkeye which is really awesome -- and costs even more now. But if you're looking at calibers > .25" and you just want to see what's up, one of the < $25 (last time I looked, pre-covid) endoscopy bore scopes off of eBay (connects to iPh...
by Old No7
Wed May 24, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frankly, I am puzzled
Replies: 23
Views: 1046

Re: Frankly, I am puzzled

That's a shame! First thing I would do is contact the seller and let them know your displeasure!! See if they will give you your money back ,or some of your money back OR pay to have it relined? I agree -- that is #1. Don't touch it yet -- until you get some agreement or settlement. But I get it, i...
by Old No7
Wed May 24, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not leverguns...
Replies: 21
Views: 872

Re: Not leverguns...

What the hey???

NO Swedish Mauser ? ? ?

And here I thought you had good taste in firearms...

Very disappointed in you Kid -- you can do better!

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by Old No7
Wed May 24, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Climate Change?
Replies: 11
Views: 541

Re: Climate Change?

Ysabel Kid wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 7:44 pm 99% of the climate change alarmists are just watermelon commies - green on the outside and red to the core. :evil:
Great quote Jay!!!

I recall what Gallagher did to watermelons...

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by Old No7
Mon May 22, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...
Replies: 7
Views: 317

Re: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...

A funny comment about the Swedish ammo belt in this image... I paid $50 for it, if I recall, as it was sold as a "Swedish WWII Ammo Belt" as surplus. But at the time I bought it, if it had been advertised as a "Chewbacca/Star Wars Leather Ammo Belt" .......... ...It would have s...
by Old No7
Mon May 22, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...
Replies: 7
Views: 317

Re: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...

Smart looking outfit Daryl and together with a beautiful rifle :mrgreen: but what is the plaque on the stock ?. Thanks John. Hope all is well over there -- and that you're enjoying a pint or 2! That's the Range Plate they added to m/38 short rifles (different one were used for the shorter m/94 carb...
by Old No7
Mon May 22, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...
Replies: 7
Views: 317

Re: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...

Here's a couple of more from that era...

Old No7

Me and Swedish m38-b WWII Uniform (Medium).jpg

I always liked "Swedish blondes"... :wink:
Swedish Gevar m38-b Short Rifle.jpg
by Old No7
Mon May 22, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...
Replies: 7
Views: 317

"20 Years Ago" at a Military Rifle Match...

I just stumbled across this old image -- 20 years old! -- of me in a Swedish Uniform to match my m/38b Swede at a military match my club was hosting. I still have all the equipment; that is, all the gear a Swedish soldier would have been issued -- except for the bicycle. But haven't worn it in years...
by Old No7
Sun May 21, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long to wait
Replies: 23
Views: 1096

Re: How long to wait

TedH wrote: Sat May 20, 2023 7:43 pm I would have picked up my parts a long, long time ago and went elsewhere, anywhere else.
+1 to that -- spring 2021 would have been my limit, lacking an eye-to-eye firm handshake on the guarantee of a date.

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by Old No7
Fri May 19, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "If Liberal Politicians..."
Replies: 3
Views: 198

"If Liberal Politicians..."

Here's a good one! :wink:

But all the liberal twinkies don't get it...

Old No7

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by Old No7
Wed May 17, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vein procedure
Replies: 20
Views: 678

Re: Vein procedure

Hope the positive progress continues! Heal well!

Old No7
by Old No7
Wed May 17, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Answered prayers
Replies: 27
Views: 991

Re: Answered prayers

Great news!

As a recent recipient of prayers from this gang here, I'd say we have some MAGNUM prayers being sent up by this group. Powerful stuff!

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by Old No7
Sun May 14, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 971

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)

Hope things are improving for You , give Us an Update when You Can............. Thanks for asking -- will do! And thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers -- I DO believe it has helped. :wink: After being legally blind for ~2 weeks, my vision has started to improve as the large gas bubble dissip...
by Old No7
Sun May 14, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vein procedure
Replies: 20
Views: 678

Re: Vein procedure

Wishing you well -- hope you recover with no issues.

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by Old No7
Sun May 14, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2182

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

... is so incredibly, horribly, unforgivably ugly that I can't bear to link to it. :shock: Well gee, Bill, I had to go and take a look... "My eyes! My eyes!" Oh wait -- I'm still recovering from eye surgery... "My eye! Me eye!" :wink: The word FUGLY comes to mind -- makes an old...
by Old No7
Wed May 10, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Threat of AI Addressed . . .
Replies: 8
Views: 367

Re: The Threat of AI Addressed . . .

Intelligence that is artificial is real, and intelligence that is real may, in reality, be artificial. It is within that reality that artificiality can become real." Harris said in something that seemed like a statement. I'd say that comment on AI is lacking any "I" at all -- but loa...
by Old No7
Fri May 05, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers needed (update below)
Replies: 60
Views: 4402

Re: Prayers needed (update below)

Baby Eden went home to be with our Lord this evening. She is no longer suffering. The road for her parents, siblings, and grandparents will be long. Please pray for them. :( Aw gee, so sorry to hear this news Jay -- prayers sent for all. And Bless You for bringing her fight & plight to our atte...
by Old No7
Wed May 03, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Y2K!
Replies: 7
Views: 286

Re: Happy Birthday Y2K!

Happy Birthday to Y2K!

Hope you and the Mrs and kids are all doing well.

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