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by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First post ever - in Classifieds? Big red flag.
Replies: 12
Views: 559

Re: First post ever - in Classifieds? Big red flag.

LeverGunner wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:48 am Thanks for all the hard work. Off-topic for me is "bolt actions"!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY EASTER
Replies: 15
Views: 444

Re: HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter to All! HE has risen!!! I worked two shifts at church today. We had four Masses this morning, sunrise through 11:30am, with the last three having overflows in our parish center. We filled the church (capacity 1200) each of those Masses and filled the overflow (another 500 seats) at the ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY EASTER
Replies: 15
Views: 444

Re: HAPPY EASTER

I hope everyone has a pleasant Easter Sunday wherever you may be, however Mr Biden has decided that today of all days is now Transgender Visibility Day, how much sadder can that old fool get... :roll: He did that just to further enrage traditional Christians. The man is a dementia-addled buffoon. :...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ny police officer shot
Replies: 5
Views: 282

Re: Ny police officer shot

Another example of what they do not being against the law - but about as morally corrupt as one could get. :evil: :evil: :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Timely Message From The Past
Replies: 9
Views: 350

Re: A Timely Message From The Past

Amen!

Thanks for sharing Jim!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
Replies: 17
Views: 619

Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I love those funny ones!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody use Rimrock bullets?
Replies: 10
Views: 542

Re: Anybody use Rimrock bullets?

Never heard of them. Looking forward to the range report! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Did I miss a memo or something?
Replies: 2
Views: 314

Did I miss a memo or something?

Since when does the US accept insults and demands from... Mexico? I mean, I can remember when we wouldn't accept them from a superpower. But Mexico? That narco-state run by a corrupt commie? Just when you thought Biden couldn't be any weaker, he goes ahead and says "hold my... you know the thin...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Maybe VA Governor not that bad after all...
Replies: 2
Views: 287

Re: Maybe VA Governor not that bad after all...

Agreed on both counts!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: RFK did NOT pick Gabbard - - - so now what...???
Replies: 6
Views: 517

Re: RFK did NOT pick Gabbard - - - so now what...???

44shooter wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:16 pm I don't think he should pick any of his primary opponents for VP
Agreed!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blued steel and walnut
Replies: 15
Views: 758

Re: Blued steel and walnut

All beautiful! 8) :D :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pulling bullets
Replies: 29
Views: 953

Re: Pulling bullets

AJMD429 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:13 am Just be sure to cut a good-sized 'vent' facing away from you in case the round detonates.
VERY true! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pulling bullets
Replies: 29
Views: 953

Re: Pulling bullets

I got a bunch of .45-120 Sharps rounds once, which I wanted for the brass. No way I was going to risk shooting a case with that much volume and unknown powder and charge in them! Problem was that my kinetic puller wasn't long enough for these 3.25" cases. So I made one out of pipe. This worked ...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading Setups
Replies: 22
Views: 813

Re: Reloading Setups

I started on Lee Precision equipment over 40 years ago, and have mostly stuck with it. Started on a turret press, but essentially use it as a multi-die single stage. Granted, it is not as fast as a turret set up properly, and certainly not as fast as a progressive, but I have never needed to crank o...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: RFK did NOT pick Gabbard - - - so now what...???
Replies: 6
Views: 517

Re: RFK picks Gabbard and.... Checkmate ..?

If Trumps wants to put it away, he'll ask Tulsi first. The balance she'd pull for that ticket would be unreal. She hasn't been shy about dropping the hint that she'd serve if asked.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns of the Old West
Replies: 24
Views: 1013

Guns of the Old West

I write very few checks anymore, but one of the ones I did write back in December was to renew my subscription of " Guns of the Old West " magazine. It's been driving me crazy that they haven't cashed it (I catch it each week when I balance my checkbook, and yes - I still do that manually!...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For the Horse People ... you know who you are ...
Replies: 9
Views: 545

Re: For the Horse People ... you know who you are ...

I really, really, really missing riding. I'm still hoping I can do so in the future, but with my back the way it is, its not in the cards right now. :(
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum
Replies: 16
Views: 871

Re: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum

I have an older model 1894 in .44 Magnum, bought second hand for $150 back in Indiana in the early 1980's. Wonderful gun. I am dismayed that firearms (and a lot of other things) aren't better inspected, and better built, and we've all become accustomed to problems with new items. Sad state of qualit...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drugged as a kid
Replies: 6
Views: 477

Re: Drugged as a kid

:lol:

I remember those days... twice. Once for myself and once for my kids with me and Mrs. YK doing the dragging! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron AZ Ranger
Replies: 7
Views: 465

Re: Cimarron AZ Ranger

Congratulations! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 brass
Replies: 6
Views: 676

Re: 32-20 brass

Went to DiamondK Brass, for the first time, after the reference earlier. Went ahead and bought two (2) 200-packs. Great price and the brass arrived two days after I ordered it! :D Only issue was that 20 of the pieces were for M1 Carbine. Granted, I can see sorters, automatic or manual, missing this....
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 559

Re: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles

Mine is in .44 Russian. It is extremely well made and a hoot to shoot.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scotland and anti-hunting laws...
Replies: 5
Views: 435

Re: Scotland and anti-hunting laws...

Didn't Queen Elizabeth love to hunt in Scotland?
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scotland and anti-hunting laws...
Replies: 5
Views: 435

Re: Scotland and anti-hunting laws...

wvfarrier wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:55 pm William Wallace would be cutting throats by now
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: Howdy Ya'll!

Welcome to the fire!

Watch out though - we are all a bunch of enablers here (as in we'll always encourage you to buy more leverguns!). :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scam alert
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: Scam alert

Yep, surefire scam. I got one similar last week. :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 1804

Re: New member sign up issues?

LeverGunner wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:53 pm I hate to sound stupid, but what's a spammer and or what do spammers do?
Someone attempting to join that has no real interest in the topics we discuss, but rather, is usually running a scam, pushing porn, or pills, or the like. :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAMMERS
Replies: 26
Views: 953

Re: SPAMMERS

I just wish you could literally zap each and every one with a high-voltage charge! :twisted:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member sign up issues?
Replies: 33
Views: 1804

Re: New member sign up issues?

Approved a new member myself today. The more the merrier - as long as they are not spammers!

John, put on your "spambot zapper" cape! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing my sixguns
Replies: 19
Views: 1000

Re: Missing my sixguns

jeepnik wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:34 pm Your photos seem to prove that DC is truly upside down. :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 622

Re: Armor on a budget

As much as I love the Abrams, I've always loved the German tanks of WWII...

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by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armor on a budget
Replies: 16
Views: 622

Re: Armor on a budget

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1730

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Very cool! Thanks for the range report! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That Adams percussion repro ...
Replies: 3
Views: 328

Re: That Adams percussion repro ...

I'd love one... but not at 1000 Euro!

Oh well...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 12
Views: 810

Re: Sad Day

:evil: :evil: :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ya gotta laugh!
Replies: 3
Views: 257

Re: Ya gotta laugh!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: My 'pronouns' are ...
Replies: 5
Views: 392

Re: My 'pronouns' are ...

Spot on!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Replies: 13
Views: 988

Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!

Our previous dachshund crawled under the sofa one night when she was a puppy. Little did we know she decided to chew on a lamp cord. Well, she got into the wire itself, got zapped, and let out a yelp you wouldn't believe. I had visions of the cat from "Christmas Vacation". Fortunately she ...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
Replies: 7
Views: 689

Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips

I bought a set about a year ago and got the same message. I was in no hurry, and the wait was worth it - same high quality as always. The company I work for has the same issue with our contractor work force. That I don't blame on those employees at all. If they get a better gig, especially with medi...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: New Security Fence around White House - the REAL reason...
Replies: 6
Views: 767

Re: New Security Fence around White House - the REAL reason...

lthardman wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:46 pm
Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:27 pm
COSteve wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:43 pm That would be funny if it wasn't so close to the truth. :(
+1

Actually he'd be doing the country a big favor if he wandered off never to return...
Not so fast Jay. I think I want Harris even less.
You are absolutely correct! :o
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a Kimber 1911
Replies: 37
Views: 2979

Re: Looking at a Kimber 1911

Streetstar wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:57 pm Dogs are not nearly as impressed as i imagined them being
Doug - Rub some bacon on it and I bet those pups will be impressed! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 54
Views: 3213

Re: Good old flattop

I have an early flattop, low 1,000's SN. Frame has turned the pleasant plum color a lot of these do. Was my Dad's, then my brother's, and now mine - and someday, Y2K's! :D

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by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
Replies: 9
Views: 792

Re: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)

Sorry for your loss, Doc. Sounds like a great man. I hope I am remembered for touching others' lives positively when I am called home.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Guns for newbies
Replies: 22
Views: 1651

Re: First Guns for newbies

I love a happy ending to a story. Thanks Jim.
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

Re: I lost my willie

Very, very sorry for your loss. I have never lost a horse, but I have suffered through the loss of many other four legged friends. People sometimes refer to animals as being 'dumb.' If 'dumb' leads to showing unfailing loyalty, unwavering love, and a dedication to please those they hold most import...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Amish' handgun sights
Replies: 3
Views: 482

Re: 'Amish' handgun sights

I guess I'm flexible. I don't like them on most guns. But on a modern one designed for them to be used, such as my P320, they certainly can be helpful.
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whatever it takes.
Replies: 18
Views: 1378

Re: Whatever it takes.

Looks right to me.
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1556

Re: I lost my willie

Warms my heart that you brought joy to that horse. Sorry for your loss.