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by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 21, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pfoot!
Replies: 16
Views: 1669

Re: Pfoot!

Yup Oskar is half shi-tzu and half King Charles Cavalier/Javanese. We are pretty fond of the little toot. He is 8 months old. We just added a third guy; little Theo is half Pomeranian and half poodle. Our Aussie, Bella, has her hands full with these two clowns. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b356...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 21, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: :)
Replies: 48
Views: 5009

Re: :)

I've known some fine Marines over the years, and admire the heck out of every one of them. Enjoy your new life in Arizona. Such a beautiful state.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 21, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book recommendation
Replies: 16
Views: 2967

Re: Book recommendation

Well I'll be. I often wondered where your nom de guerre came from.

8)
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 21, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 35 Rem
Replies: 29
Views: 3653

Re: Marlin 35 Rem

These are sure tempting. There's one in a local shop, standard carbine with MicroGroove rifling and a Lyman peep for $400. I'd rather have a Model 8 in .35 though.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri May 20, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

Blaine, I'm not much of a Taurus fan. Their warranty support is very good, but after working part time at the gun counter at Sportsman's Warehouse for two years, Taurus was by the far the most prone to breakage and in need of said service, especially their revolvers.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri May 20, 2016 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If meat-eaters acted like vegetarans...
Replies: 7
Views: 1244

Re: If meat-eaters acted like vegetarans...

His Youtube on reasons why you should become gluten intolerant is a hoot, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oht9AEq1798
by Bill in Oregon
Fri May 20, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blaine
Replies: 8
Views: 1126

Re: Blaine

Which one did you get, Blaine??
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 19, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

Help a pard who is going nuts here. The first time I encontered the Bulldog in print was wither in a Gun Digiest or a Guns Illustrated, probably dating to the 1970s or 80s. Might also have been a Stoeger Shooter's Bible.The article was by an author named McCready, McReady, something like that. I rem...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 19, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pfoot!
Replies: 16
Views: 1669

Pfoot!

Didn't want to hijack Ambracol's thread on the elegant Feinwerkbau with this low-end air gun, but boy these little Crosman 2240 CO2 pistols are fun to shoot and easy to mod. I fitted this one with the steel receiver and carbine stock from Pyramyd, a 14-inch .22 barrel off eBay and a Bugbuster 3-9 sc...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 19, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A different sort of lever gun...
Replies: 3
Views: 573

Re: A different sort of lever gun...

The Feinwerkbaus are works of art. I've been fortunate to have owned both a 300 and a 65, although briefly in both cases.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 19, 2016 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something nice happened to me today,
Replies: 17
Views: 2663

Re: Something nice happened to me today,

A sweet story. Good to see a Viet Nam vet getting some gratitude paid back with interest.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 19, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrel rifle finished
Replies: 31
Views: 3566

Re: Squirrel rifle finished

The rifle and the accoutrements are simply lovely. I am sure you will get that rifle to shoot, Hondo, and it sounds like you have the patience and experience to do so. Really love the stock architecture and the style of the iron furniture.

8)
by Bill in Oregon
Wed May 18, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If meat-eaters acted like vegetarans...
Replies: 7
Views: 1244

Re: If meat-eaters acted like vegetarans...

I need a laugh this election cycle!

:lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Mon May 16, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

Brian, great post, from a fellow Holmes enthusiast. I just ordered Lovette's book.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun May 15, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

Yes, thanks John. Wish the tables were still appended but M.L. gave me a lot of very valuable thoughts there. I am looking at the Lee 200-grain mold very closely.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun May 15, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some tough young marines out there.
Replies: 7
Views: 992

Re: Some tough young marines out there.

A special breed of soldier. They have my complete respect.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri May 13, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

Idahoser, I e-mailed Charter about the durability issue, and their spokesman replied that those made in Shelton, Conn., after 1998 should last and last. These carry a lifetime warranty. That said, I want to handle one first.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 12, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gummint employees
Replies: 13
Views: 1615

Re: Gummint employees

John, relax amigo. It could just as easily have been a Sven and Ole joke ...

8)
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 12, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gummint employees
Replies: 13
Views: 1615

Gummint employees

From a pal: Raymond & Bubba, two government mechanical engineers, were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up. A woman walked by and asked what they were doing. “We're supposed to find the height of the flagpole,” said Bubba, “but we don't have a ladder.” The woman said, “Hand me that wr...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 12, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

Anyone know if the current crop of Bulldogs is more durable? The cited experiences with earlier models are really cooling my jets on this. I found this piece, but have no idea if the author is reputable or just a gun magazine writer earning a paycheck. http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/charter-a...
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 12, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Twyla has "gone home"...
Replies: 54
Views: 7184

Re: Twyla has "gone home"...

Living in a place with inadequate health care infrastructure is just one of the many prices paid by our missionaries. Thank you Jim -- and bless you Twyla.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed May 11, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FBI returns to the 9mm
Replies: 111
Views: 10473

Re: FBI returns to the 9mm

Now to see our police departments return to Smith and Wesson Model 10s and 158-grain RN lead .38 Special ...



KIDDING!
by Bill in Oregon
Wed May 11, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulldog Target 44
Replies: 44
Views: 4697

Re: Bulldog Target 44

I've wanted a Bulldog ever since I read an article about them in a Gun digest from the 1960s or 70s. About as close as you can come today in size and stopping power to a Webley R.I.C.
by Bill in Oregon
Tue May 10, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorry to bear bad news .. we can use your prayers.
Replies: 52
Views: 6782

Re: Air Rescue Card Program Will Not Transport Twila

This is great to hear Jim. Keeping you both in my prayers.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon May 09, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool? Man-cave/Cabin/Bomb Shelter hack....
Replies: 8
Views: 902

Re: Cool? Man-cave/Cabin/Bomb Shelter hack....

No .. more .. Radio Shack ... here ...
by Bill in Oregon
Sun May 08, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorry to bear bad news .. we can use your prayers.
Replies: 52
Views: 6782

Re: Sorry to bear bad news .. we can use your prayers.

Jim, I posted a thread on this earlier this morning not knowing how much computer access you might have, and the prayers are pouring in:

(we've merged all the threads into one to facilitate updates)
by Bill in Oregon
Sun May 08, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorry to bear bad news .. we can use your prayers.
Replies: 52
Views: 6782

Prayers for Twyla and Jim Taylor please

Got an e-mail from Jim that Twyla seems to have had a stroke this morning. They are likely headed for a hospital in South Africa. I know these two loyal servants of "Papa God" would deeply appreciate all thoughts and prayers!
by Bill in Oregon
Sun May 08, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Medical / mental? question
Replies: 26
Views: 2201

Re: Medical / mental? question

Joe, my word order skills have been declining as well. Typical errors are teh instead the, hvae instead of have, etc.
I attribute it to two causes: age and malt beverages.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 07, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .
Replies: 22
Views: 3464

Re: Need Hornady load data

Ted, I have most of a pound of LeveRevolution I'd let you have if you were closer. I have been impressed with it.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 07, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No More Drift Boat
Replies: 21
Views: 2010

Re: No More Drift Boat

Blaine, sorry your circumstances made selling her make so much sense. I recently sold my kayak, as the old back is just not up to it any more -- and then I bought one of these, at a fly-fishing show price of $1500. http://www.davescaddenpaddlesports.com/#!product/prd17/3645987281/outlaw-avenger-x I ...
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 07, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now I know why the bad guys wore black...
Replies: 5
Views: 959

Re: Now I know why the bad guys wore black...

Ya mean to say they let you have those in Southern Cal??

:lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Sat May 07, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
Replies: 21
Views: 3550

Re: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice

Tradervic, a lot of leaf springs were made of 5160, an outstanding knife steel.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 05, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My friend is in the hospital. Prayer request.
Replies: 18
Views: 2140

Re: My friend is in the hospital. Prayer request.

Fresh prayer from Oregon. Hope the clotbuster works its magic.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu May 05, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A funny story on myself
Replies: 18
Views: 3642

Re: A funny story on myself

Been there, done that.

:lol:

:oops:
by Bill in Oregon
Mon May 02, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunt Report -- Sage rat guns 'n bullets
Replies: 10
Views: 1022

Re: Hunt Report -- Sage rat guns 'n bullets

Nice, Earl. Say hi to Butch for me.
by Bill in Oregon
Sun May 01, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring stroll
Replies: 31
Views: 2950

Re: Spring stroll

Gonna be low 80s today. Time to get the tomatoes in ...

8)
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring stroll
Replies: 31
Views: 2950

Re: Spring stroll

Earl, I obviously need to pay a whole lot more attention here. I am happy with the lush foliage of the wet side here, but miss the juniper country still. Wish I could have come along on your walk.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little more work with Lil' Gun and 32/20, also 25/20
Replies: 15
Views: 2172

Re: A little more work with Lil' Gun and 32/20, also 25/20

Earl, my friend, good to hear you are getting out and popping some caps with your smallbores. Hope your knees are fully healed!
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns Of The Old West Gone
Replies: 34
Views: 3845

Re: Guns Of The Old West Gone

I always thought it was a rather expensive magazine for what it contained, and rarely bought it. It could be a sign that the cowboy action fad has seen its peak. With each passing day, there are fewer and fewer aging baby boomers who want to dress up in Gus hats and spotted chaps on Saturday mornings.
by Bill in Oregon
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest photos (hunting and other).
Replies: 25
Views: 3300

Re: Latest photos (hunting and other).

Yes, mend soon, young man!
by Bill in Oregon
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Needed. Update
Replies: 21
Views: 1964

Re: Prayers Needed.

I'm down, too. Praying for clarity for you, literally.
by Bill in Oregon
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a Nice Old S&W 5-Screw Revolver
Replies: 12
Views: 1280

Re: Here's a Nice Old S&W 5-Screw Revolver

That revolver just oozes class. Don't let loose of it again -- unless it is to me.

:lol:
by Bill in Oregon
Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went fishing today.
Replies: 17
Views: 1940

Re: Went fishing today.

Wish we had your striper fishery out here on the Left Coast.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drifter update and shenanigans
Replies: 13
Views: 2054

Re: Drifter update and shenanigans

Ted, my Brittany, the Watson, was an artist at sneaking out for swims, just like Drifter. Miss that rascal.
by Bill in Oregon
Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 94 'Forever In Plaid'
Replies: 17
Views: 2743

Re: Winchester Model 94 'Forever In Plaid'

The .25-35s are such sweet shooters.
by Bill in Oregon
Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading the .380 "for bear"
Replies: 43
Views: 3833

Re: Loading the .380 "for bear"

Size comparison with LCP:

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by Bill in Oregon
Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Truck Campers
Replies: 12
Views: 2705

Re: Truck Campers

JN: Sorry your Oregon Coast tour was so unsatisfactory. Boy it can stay wet over there for days at a time, as you found. I haven't spent much time in a camper, but agree they tend to get smaller by the hour.
by Bill in Oregon
Thu Apr 21, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading the .380 "for bear"
Replies: 43
Views: 3833

Re: Loading the .380 "for bear"

Well, I just brought home the test bed 1911 .380 -- popped $110 extra for upgraded grips and three-dot sights that I can actually see. Ordered brass and dies and a box of the Lehigh Penetrators. Be interesting to see how the little dude performs. I think it is priced a little high, but the fact that...