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by .45colt
Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Travis Letter will return to the Alamo
Replies: 8
Views: 692

Re: The Travis Letter will return to the Alamo

Griff wrote; "Why? The only purpose it'd serve would be to just pee 'em off as none of the cowards have slightest inkling of honor or duty. They can't even uphold the Constitution from the safety of their hallowed offices" That's exactly why they should have to read it just to RUB THEIR NO...
by .45colt
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Travis Letter will return to the Alamo
Replies: 8
Views: 692

Re: The Travis Letter will return to the Alamo

A copy of that Letter should be sent to every member of Congress .
by .45colt
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 62
Views: 3644

Re: OT, post and beam

It's been Great to see this take shape. Thank You for the Ride!
by .45colt
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

Re: Recoil as I age

Nothing wrong with You Scott. At 70 everything has changed again for Me. My Goal is to Age as Well as Jim T. :D .
by .45colt
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Letters from Elmer Keith.
Replies: 14
Views: 1079

Re: Letters from Elmer Keith.

We did the same thing Here Jim, in the late '80's . A shooting buddy had a Lyman 457122 HP mould . We sized them down and shot them thru My Ruger Bisley . We were pretty nervous ,but for no reason . I also read what Keith wrote in Sixguns about the heavy loads. :D .
by .45colt
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Letters from Elmer Keith.
Replies: 14
Views: 1079

Letters from Elmer Keith.

I copied the handwritten letter Elmer wrote when He was selling some Sharps Rifles. 100 years ago. He was 24 years old. Winston Montana Feb 29, 1924 Captain George T. Shank 18th infantry Fort Sumter N.Y. Dear Sir: I advertised four of my ten Sharps. Have sold two of the four advertised. Both were Ca...
by .45colt
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old leverguns can still shoot.
Replies: 17
Views: 1174

Re: Old leverguns can still shoot.

I picked up a Marlin CL .32-20 in '07 after Kirk D did a write up here. Great Gun and caliber. Have Fun.!
by .45colt
Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 8
Views: 575

Re: Happy New Year

A Happy New Year it IS.... :D .!! Especially for a Bunch of Old Geezers . :o !
by .45colt
Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi M59, .22 Mag
Replies: 10
Views: 679

Re: Rossi M59, .22 Mag

I Gave one in .22 long rifle to My Son many years ago . It runs like a barn on fire. One of the "sleepers" in the Gun world. :D .
by .45colt
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evolution of a Levergun
Replies: 18
Views: 1198

Re: Evolution of a Levergun

We have the Henry H001 Youth model here for the Grandkids to shoot. I can find no fault in it. It won't be long and I will have one in .22 mag.
by .45colt
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caliber conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 527

Re: Caliber conversion

Gunny; was this the company?...http://www.thearmsroom.com/id3.html
They do custom caliber conversions.
by .45colt
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
Replies: 25
Views: 1272

Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get

Merry Christmas to You.! We had Christmas & Dinner with the Grandkids yesterday. Everyone ate tooooo much and the Kids were like Pirates opening Gifts. Heat wave here on the shores of Lake Erie Today could be 60*. :shock: :o :lol: . We are going to cook a Rib Roast on the Grill later . In My 70 ...
by .45colt
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas, Guys!
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Re: Merry Christmas, Guys!

Merry Christmas to You Jason! Hope Your feeling better each Day. Merry Christmas to All on Leverguns. :D .
by .45colt
Fri Dec 15, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

I would be totally Nuts over this. If it was true They would at least have nocked on the door. around this rural area if You call the sheriff with a problem at night We get two Sheriffs cars that respond and the local city sends a cruiser out to back them up. I bet they are going to try to get Your ...
by .45colt
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is really incredible
Replies: 42
Views: 1793

Re: This is really incredible

Good For You Scott !! Very Nice. :mrgreen: .
by .45colt
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
Replies: 15
Views: 710

Re: A longtime friend passed away this last week.

Very sorry to Hear this Jim. Good Friends are Few and far between.
by .45colt
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local public range closed
Replies: 11
Views: 558

Re: Local public range closed

I am very Lucky to have a state park three miles away with an Archery Range with 10 big targets , elevated gravel paths to the targets so you never walk in the mud. 10-50 yards. This summer people started leaving trash, some A-hole was shooting an air rifle and left his targets laying around. I pick...
by .45colt
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 566

Re: Unethical hunter

I would think that in Canada He will not only be found guilty of a crime, jailed for along time ,and will have his gun, and car confiscated as part of the crime. and then have to pay for counseling to anyone who may have seen it. :lol: .
by .45colt
Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US
Replies: 17
Views: 891

Re: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US

Went to the Store this morning Jim. Just like in Your picture with the GA address. Last month they had $75.00 off the price. a blued one would have been around $700 with tax.
by .45colt
Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US
Replies: 17
Views: 891

Re: Since Taurus bought Rossi and started making them in the US

Our local Farm store has three on the rack that are really nice. I looked at one in .45 colt a while ago and it was pretty impressive . I'll have to go back and see where they were made. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 16
Views: 622

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Turkey Day to ALL, Everyone stay safe! :D .
by .45colt
Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of our friend Pitchy
Replies: 14
Views: 1094

Re: Thinking of our friend Pitchy

I could not count how many times Pitchy made My Life better by posting stuff He made or was doing. Many, Many times I would call My Wife in the computer room to let Her see what Lenn was up to. I miss Him. maybe He will come around and sit by the fire again. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My great nephew's deer hunt
Replies: 11
Views: 460

Re: My great nephew's deer hunt

Good for You helping Him with the rifle.!! Good to See a Truly Happy Kid who can enjoy the outdoors. Twenty years ago I gave my son-in-law a scope for His CVA muzzleloader. We sighted it in and a few weeks later We were hunting in some second growth early opening day and two does came up a tree line...
by .45colt
Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you hold with intercessory prayer
Replies: 26
Views: 6824

Re: If you hold with intercessory prayer

Prayers Up for this Brave Little Man.
by .45colt
Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting
Replies: 17
Views: 1231

Re: New Winchester/Miruko .357, SRC, stock fitting

Wow!! That stock fit is pretty bad. our local farm store has three Rossi's with better wood to metal fit than that. I had the same thing happen to me with Franchi Al-48 shotgun, it had a big blem in the bottom of the stock . I sent it in for warranty and they replaced it with a Prince of Wales "...
by .45colt
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 gets it done again!
Replies: 25
Views: 11120

Re: 30-30 gets it done again!

Great all around!! :D .
by .45colt
Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyotes pack hunting
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: Coyotes pack hunting

They are a big problem here as well. Behind My house is a couple thousand acres of woods, swamp and second growth from the Amish loggers. there were several Guys running big Walker hounds with GPS collars about eight years ago. One of the Hunters told Me they killed 130 yotes in a year back there. H...
by .45colt
Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
Replies: 16
Views: 1162

Re: Serious injury with a crossbow

I sure hope You can somehow get relief. Back pain is Bad. Good Luck.
by .45colt
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Maine -- and this world
Replies: 23
Views: 970

Re: Prayers For Maine -- and this world

My Heart and prayers go out to the innocent people Killed last night. The shooter had a history and was well known to a lot of professional people who dropped the ball. when people get like this there are usually red flags everywhere . The world is a mess but this is just the beginning . God Help Us...
by .45colt
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up please.
Replies: 19
Views: 806

Re: Prayers up please.

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rossi 92 454
Replies: 5
Views: 306

Re: rossi 92 454

The local Farm store has a bunch of New Rossi 92's, but none in .454.......44mag,.357,&.45colt. I looked at the .45 Colt and they are much improved, well finished and pretty darn smooth to work the lever. stainless are $749.00 and blued are $729.00. they currently have $75.00 off. If I didn't al...
by .45colt
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody
Replies: 9
Views: 584

Re: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody

My favorite is this from the '40's.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2klh2cTa_Q
by .45colt
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good reason to stay strapped
Replies: 11
Views: 727

Re: Good reason to stay strapped

I'd be totin a 30-30 as well. It's very unsettling when You have to look over Your shoulder everyday. If it's a cold winter in the north this year , things in the big cities will really be fun . all the illegals will be freezing out in the cold and the democrat mayors will then have a much bigger pr...
by .45colt
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must be fall
Replies: 6
Views: 265

Re: Must be fall

My Son is a supervisor for a big cable company. He just dealt with a customer who had trouble for months . He had to tell the owner of a newer 400k home that the mice had eaten the cable lines in the walls . His tech who was working on the job all along dropped part of the ceiling in the basement on...
by .45colt
Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Rem ammo available
Replies: 24
Views: 1149

Re: 35 Rem ammo available

I think most production is going into the 360 Buckhammer. I saw it on the shelf at a local store yesterday for $35.00 a box.
by .45colt
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever the idiot
Replies: 21
Views: 850

Re: Ever the idiot

"When in doubt throw it out".....Even thought I'm retired and only work a few days a week I still have to take food safety for my job on the computer. They claim that You have a 2 hour window that food can be left out no more before bad things start. It then has to be chilled below 40*. It...
by .45colt
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fall goose...
Replies: 13
Views: 541

Re: The fall goose...

Good Shootin Nath!! I have the same Gun in 12ga. they are fine shotguns. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.
Replies: 15
Views: 678

Re: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.

Awesome!
by .45colt
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 1884

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Thank You for a Great place to hang My Hat. Happy Birthday!! :D :D :D .
by .45colt
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Time With The .45 - Again
Replies: 8
Views: 344

Re: Range Time With The .45 - Again

The Little Cowboy from Idaho was a Genius.... lights a head of His time. Anybody need to get a picture only need to get a copy of "Shotguns by Keith" or Sixguns" Elmer was and always be My favorite Author.
by .45colt
Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: James William Buffett r.i.p.
Replies: 8
Views: 363

Re: James William Buffett r.i.p.

Jimmy died from complications from skin cancer. According to the news this morning He had one that was wore than melanoma. . I had a stage zero melanoma last year . it took three surgeries and I had a hole in my face the size of a bottle cap to get it All. I am as stubborn as a donkey......... But i...
by .45colt
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of a Relationship.
Replies: 25
Views: 1124

Re: End of a Relationship.

I'm in the same boat Old Pard....cant use a lot of My stuff anymore as it beats Me to death. A mans got to know His limitation's.
by .45colt
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a garden shed
Replies: 20
Views: 795

Re: Building a garden shed

We bought one a few years ago. 16' by 16' a pre made by the Amish. I leveled a place in the backyard shoveled and hauled 6 tons of gravel for the base. they showed up at 7:00 in the morning and it was assembled into major walls and pieces. they put it together like a puzzle and were done by 11:30 AM...
by .45colt
Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....
Replies: 14
Views: 633

Re: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....

We talked about this in PM'S some time ago..... It's been about seven years since my second torn retina surgery . I too had glasses since 1966 and My vision is the best it's ever been in My life. My Retina Specialist Group denied that shooting, lifting , boxing or any other activity had an affect on...
by .45colt
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting the morning started ...
Replies: 7
Views: 288

Re: Getting the morning started ...

Good for You Jim! It's a Blessing to be able to keep doing the stuff around the House and yard that once seemed like nothing. Always lots to do around here grass to mow, four Grandkids several days each week. Stay Strong. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy
Replies: 17
Views: 556

Re: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy

Happy Birthday You Old Coot.... :lol: . I'm one Too.
by .45colt
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1423

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92
Replies: 15
Views: 642

Re: Rossi 92

That is the going price today . hard to believe . the last one I saw on the shelf was that price. :o .