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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Affordable Health Care (DirectPay)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 969
Affordable Health Care (DirectPay)
. At 26:45 they discuss the concept of 'DIrectPay' medical practices, and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (https://aapsonline.org/aaps/) and the difference between DirectPay versus 'concierge' practices. https://odysee.com/@FrontlineCovid19CriticalCareAlliance:c/WEEKLY_WEBINAR_MA...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1723
Bridge Collapse (video shows how fast it happened)
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Hard to imagine the sudden fear of being on this bridge just driving along, then. . . WHAM...!!!
https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status ... 5790477667
Just goes to show how instantly life can go chaotic.
Hard to imagine the sudden fear of being on this bridge just driving along, then. . . WHAM...!!!
https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status ... 5790477667
Just goes to show how instantly life can go chaotic.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More ammo-maker trades and such...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 598
More ammo-maker trades and such...
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a ... r-BB1kvbqp
I wonder what the behind-the-scenes story really is with all this...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a ... r-BB1kvbqp
I wonder what the behind-the-scenes story really is with all this...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloading Setups
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1717
Re: Reloading Setups
. I have a Rockchucker for one-time stuff or larger calibers (can even do 338 Lapua if I ever accumulate enough brass to reload, if I remove the insert), and I do have a Dillon RL550B, but for most reloading I actually just use my Lee Turret press, as it is strong enough and stable enough to do the ...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2291
Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
He may have been friends with Bill and Killary and was coaxed by the left to exploit gun laws so that they could justify closing the "Loop Hole" as they like to call it. Now that's some real conspiracy stuff right there! And they certainly don't have to worry about him rattin' out their p...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:13 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The completely deranged individuals who want to run things
- Replies: 1
- Views: 803
The completely deranged individuals who want to run things
. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/why-nearly-all-of-america-s-400-million-guns-have-got-to-go/ar-AA1ahkCx But check out this interview - I always thought Alex Jones was 'crazy', and I still tend to, but a lot LESS crazy than before watching Tucker Carlson interview him. https://youtu.be/zKHaa...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: RFK did NOT pick Gabbard - - - so now what...???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1141
RFK did NOT pick Gabbard - - - so now what...???
. Just speculating, but she is an attractive candidate for the Dems who are 'moderates' and have TDS. https://youtu.be/eUgtKxwexbs?si=fwyCSUdO0yHFMsg1 I'll bet RFK Jr picks Tulsi Gabbard for VP. Then the 'moderates' who hate Trump cuz he said '*****' or they think he's a 'homophobe', or clubs baby s...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Marlin 1894 44 Magnum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1497
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:43 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Laughable Ignorance (from 'Progressives', of course)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1160
Laughable Ignorance (from 'Progressives', of course)
. They can't define what an 'assault weapon' is, even though they want to ban them. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-nominated-judge-supported-assault-weapons-ban-but-cannot-define-them/ar-BB1ks90D But then that's no surprise, because they can't define what a 'woman' is, even though the...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2291
Re: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
. More coming out... https://www.youtube.com/live/VH1oYJvWMf0?si=O4qJz6d6c4i2vaTN ...a very redacted warrant, but at least it has some added info. Sounds like he: > bought a lot of guns (not a crime). > selected them online and had them shipped to a local FFL (not a crime). > bought multiple firearm...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Skinner Sights on Marlin 1894 CL.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1404
Re: Skinner Sights on Marlin 1894 CL.
. I use tang sights on leverguns kind of like glass magnifying optics; great for precision and yet there is a 'fragility' tradeoff. The most rugged sights are things like the rear sight on the old Mini-14's, but for leverguns when I want 'rugged' I do love the Marbles 'Bullseye' sights - they are se...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: 'They' are watching to see what you watch...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 832
'They' are watching to see what you watch...
. This is pretty creepy. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/03/22/feds-ordered-google-to-unmask-certain-youtube-users-critics-say-its-terrifying/ No wonder people get VPN and other stuff; innocent curiosity could easily be (mis)used to create a 'pattern' to incriminate whoever poses a ...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: AI, 3-letter agencies, and firearms....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 599
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2291
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now THIS is one wild dog…!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 968
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Skinner Sights on Marlin 1894 CL.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1404
Re: Skinner Sights on Marlin 1894 CL.
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I really prefer the aperture sight in the form of the Williams FP, due to the reasons you cite. Mounted on the front two receiver holes of a Marlin 1894, they are quite compact and durable.
I really prefer the aperture sight in the form of the Williams FP, due to the reasons you cite. Mounted on the front two receiver holes of a Marlin 1894, they are quite compact and durable.
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scotland and anti-hunting laws...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 815
Scotland and anti-hunting laws...
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Sliding downhill - they abolished Freedom of Speech last week, now this - https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-l ... l/overview
Sliding downhill - they abolished Freedom of Speech last week, now this - https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-l ... l/overview
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2116
Re: one shot with a 44 or 45 lever, whats you load
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Dunno but the BULLET would definitely be a hard-cast lead with the heaviest weight I could toss out at around 1,000 fps. That velocity seems to be the magic one for deep penetration with hard-cast lead. Probably 300 grains or more.
Ideally a load I could use in Redhawk OR Marlin 1894.
Dunno but the BULLET would definitely be a hard-cast lead with the heaviest weight I could toss out at around 1,000 fps. That velocity seems to be the magic one for deep penetration with hard-cast lead. Probably 300 grains or more.
Ideally a load I could use in Redhawk OR Marlin 1894.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2291
Wonder what the ATF was after this guy for ...
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/airport-exec ... 16972.html
Kinda creepy, given the 'overkill' so often politically motivated...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/airport-exec ... 16972.html
Kinda creepy, given the 'overkill' so often politically motivated...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here was a gal with "true grit"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 797
Re: Here was a gal with "true grit"
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These women are WAY ‘hotter’ than the plastic-lipped, silicone-breasted, blue-haired, lip-pierced ‘woke’ ones current society seems to worship.
These women are WAY ‘hotter’ than the plastic-lipped, silicone-breasted, blue-haired, lip-pierced ‘woke’ ones current society seems to worship.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here was a gal with "true grit"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 797
Re: Here was a gal with "true grit"
Hash, Louis l’Amour would say, “one to ride the river with”.gamekeeper wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:21 am Quite a woman, I for one wouldn't want to mess with her.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1972
Re: Howdy Ya'll!
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Welcome.
Most of us here don’t do Facebook’, but we do ‘Gunbook’ as in this site.
Welcome.
Most of us here don’t do Facebook’, but we do ‘Gunbook’ as in this site.
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1249
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is a cool design for a handgun...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 429
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Missing my sixguns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1725
Re: Missing my sixguns
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...dunno about the 'case', but wish you luck, whatever it is.
I always feel like Pa Kettle or Jed Clampett when I visit 'the big city'....
...dunno about the 'case', but wish you luck, whatever it is.
I always feel like Pa Kettle or Jed Clampett when I visit 'the big city'....
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SPAMMERS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1930
Re: SPAMMERS
. Ya mean we're missin' out on all those cool porn sites...??? The first time we hooked onto the internet (about 1993) we didn't know what to type in the 'URL thingy' because we didn't know any websites, so we typed in "genealogy" since we knew friends who used the internet for that. The s...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1249
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady 250gr RN bullets in 35 Remington
- Replies: 7
- Views: 919
Re: Hornady 250gr RN bullets in 35 Remington
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...good excuse to buy another gun...
...good excuse to buy another gun...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:20 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Handgun in Chicago ..OK if you're an illegal alien ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 750
Handgun in Chicago ..OK if you're an illegal alien ...
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https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment ... itutional/
...just not if you're an American citizen....
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment ... itutional/
...just not if you're an American citizen....
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 45 ACP Loads
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1038
Re: 45 ACP Loads
I was going to do some shooting today to see if I could do better with the Unique load, but the weather has other ideas - blowing 30+ mph with a bit of rain now and again. That's the kind of weather I prefer for shootin' pistols; I can always blame the wind for me missin'.... (...course people don'...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: article ...... Marlin 1894 Classic receives 2023 Editor's Choice Award
- Replies: 7
- Views: 649
Re: article ...... Marlin 1894 Classic receives 2023 Editor's Choice Award
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Agree on the "-20" cartridges.
Would like 45 Colt too...
Agree on the "-20" cartridges.
Would like 45 Colt too...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies - 'action' type
- Replies: 2
- Views: 220
Movies - 'action' type
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Interesting list but I like 'westerns' more - https://rumble.com/v4j4xx9-the-25-great ... -time.html
Interesting list but I like 'westerns' more - https://rumble.com/v4j4xx9-the-25-great ... -time.html
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 623
Re: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
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Except the Canadian part is not satire.
Trudeau is a cancer on society.
...but the Canadians elected him, just like 'we' allegedly elected Biden... So perhaps the problem is societal.
Except the Canadian part is not satire.
Trudeau is a cancer on society.
...but the Canadians elected him, just like 'we' allegedly elected Biden... So perhaps the problem is societal.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home defense without a firearm IS possible...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 623
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheapie AR….
- Replies: 4
- Views: 501
Cheapie AR….
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But did pretty well…!
https://youtu.be/cHGtjx_2qbQ?si=z4PpSncnKUX824oE
Full-auto is a real torture test.
But did pretty well…!
https://youtu.be/cHGtjx_2qbQ?si=z4PpSncnKUX824oE
Full-auto is a real torture test.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1965
Re: First Guns for newbies
. Another interesting option for frail-handed people is the KelTec PMR-30 Pistol. Screenshot_20240313-095139-390.png Easy racking, very light weight, little recoil, and a bunch (30+1) of 22 WMR rounds. Not a CCW gun for most ( I'd do it, but then again I carried a Super Blackhawk for awhile :? ), bu...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Buckhorn sight screw size?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 580
Re: Marlin Buckhorn sight screw size?
. You should have Marbles send out a Bullseye rear sight for you to try. Both fast (like a ghost ring) AND accurate (like a peep). Compared to a regular 'open' sight (drawn in on the lower photo) you see MUCH more of your target that's not obscured (and even more is obscured by the high 'buckhorn' s...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Assault Rifle
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5952
Re: Cowboy Assault Rifle
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Tactical Levergun writeup - the Marlin 1894 CST
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/gun-ma ... lever-gun/
Tactical Levergun writeup - the Marlin 1894 CST
https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/gun-ma ... lever-gun/
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2982
Re: are Rossis getting better?
. The Marlin CST's are in fact 16.5" (measured mine yesterday)... https://media.mwstatic.com/product-images/src/Primary/855/855591.jpg?imwidth=680 https://marlinusarifles.com/marlin-1894cst-lever-action-rifle-70438-357-magnum-16-5-laminate-black-stock-stainless-steel-finish-7-rds/ https://www.m...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1965
Re: First Guns for newbies
. One thing with revolvers is that there are manhy petite women who just don't have enough hand strength to fire one double-action, and the single-action use is awkward enough they need LOTS of practice. Also, one of the first things I teach a revolver owner is how to 'de-cock' a cocked revolver saf...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2982
Re: are Rossis getting better?
Well, I've been thinking about a 357 carbine for a while, and would prefer a 16" barrel for sure. I was looking at the 16" henry's but they seem to be non-existant. They pop up on gunbroker sometime, but they go for $1200 - $1500. The new marlins are at least $1200 and don't come with a 1...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1965
Re: First Guns for newbies
I had some friends who just had their first baby come to me for advice on a "home defense" gun. Knowing them I talked very seriously about taking a human life. Then I asked them to go home, think about it, talk about it, pray about it and get back with me. A couple days later they got wit...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good old flattop
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5413
Re: Good old flattop
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A classic that is pretty hard to beat…!
A classic that is pretty hard to beat…!
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1761
Re: I lost my willie
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“…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 important, then I hope we all can be blessed with a little less intelligence in our lives…”
So true.
“…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 important, then I hope we all can be blessed with a little less intelligence in our lives…”
So true.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2982
Re: are Rossis getting better?
I'd like to handle a current production Rossi side by side with the new GForce Huckleberry steel version. The Huckleberry is just a bit lower in price. I ordered one maybe 30 years ago in .44-40 when Interarms of Virginia was importing the Rossi brand. The gunshop owner in Medford and I were astoni...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 917
Lost a Good One (taught me how to shoot)
. When I was a kid we lived in a rental in town, and my dad had put a down payment on an old farmhouse to use for a medical office, then promptly died, without life insurance. We got evicted within a week of his death for rent owed, moved to the old farmhouse, and widow mom worked herself to the bon...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Guns for newbies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1965
First Guns for newbies
. I have many patients who have had an ‘instance’ (ranging from burglary to rape) or just read the news, and decide to purchase a firearm. They often ask “what gun should I get?” I tell them that’s like a new golfer asking “What kind of golf club should I get?” - you kind of need more than one to pl...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Shooter training.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1003
New Shooter training.
. A few good videos: Handling a firearm - https://youtu.be/WOnjl0KC-s4?si=j7EVjU_bkXv9fr98 Sighting in - https://youtu.be/mDnBuX5APcA?si=9lZPlV5or2IB_xmG Basic rifle and pistol drills - https://youtu.be/-UWkBEWPPXs?si=uk6ztROcW31Im8W7 For skittish folks, especially females, the stuff by SheEquipsHer...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whatever it takes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1518
Re: Whatever it takes.
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Matt did good.
Kind of disappointed in Kitty that she just stood there looking why the guy was crawling towards a gun; she should have either got in control of the gun and shot the guy or at least got the gun out of his reach.
Matt did good.
Kind of disappointed in Kitty that she just stood there looking why the guy was crawling towards a gun; she should have either got in control of the gun and shot the guy or at least got the gun out of his reach.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: are Rossis getting better?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2982
Re: are Rossis getting better?
. Sixgun's quietly been tradin' in all his vintage Winchesters and Ballards for Rossi's, so they have been hard to find, but there's a few he hasn't bought up yet. Once he starts sellin' em off the market should open up. :D We have had bunches in our family and friends circle, mostly 2010's producti...