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by Blaine
Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now Malamute Gone and Dunnit, Winnies vs Marlins
Replies: 13
Views: 1250

Re: Now Malamute Gone and Dunnit, Winnies vs Marlins

My 1886EL is wonderful, but a crappy trigger. I had a 94 Wrenchchester, but the new car came with a jack handle, so I got rid of it :twisted: My 1895CB, with the Happy Trigger and a P.Pad is the nicest rifle I have. In all honesty, I wish my two 39s cycled as smooth as my 9422mag, but the 9422mag ha...
by Blaine
Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GROUSE LOADS
Replies: 7
Views: 649

Re: GROUSE LOADS

**bump** :wink:
by Blaine
Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15192

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Old Time Hunter wrote:If you have a question as to why you should buy a H-D....then please don't buy one, 'cause then you don't get it.

Rice burners are nice for those that aren't into it, at least it is riding.
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
by Blaine
Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm very frustrated about things happening here.
Replies: 27
Views: 2643

Re: I'm very frustrated about things happening here.

:lol: Take a deep breath......you should have known that issuing a challange is throwing chum in the water.....I'm sure no one means you personal disrespect.... I was going to answer Why the heck settle for Wrenchester 94s when you can have Marlin 336, 1894, 1895 and 39s..... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Blaine
Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15192

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Blaine & All, I just spoke with the Honda dealer and he stated that the VTX was made in Japan and assembelied(sp) in America. He said he has 07 VTX 1300 models for $7500 which would fit closer to my payment plan. Hmm...may need to go over there at lunch. Johnny My bad, I thought they were 100% ...
by Blaine
Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Email from a $$$$$$$$ gun dealer
Replies: 10
Views: 1289

Re: Interesting Email from a $$$$$$$$ gun dealer

I hear the queen's haveing a tough year, too....Oh well.... :|
by Blaine
Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't like the new format?
Replies: 27
Views: 2809

Re: Don't like the new format?

Sincerely: Thank you very, very much......that other style was blinding me :mrgreen:
by Blaine
Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15192

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Blaine & All, I just spoke with the Honda dealer and he stated that the VTX was made in Japan and assembelied(sp) in America. He said he has 07 VTX 1300 models for $7500 which would fit closer to my payment plan. Hmm...may need to go over there at lunch. Johnny My bad, I thought they were 100% ...
by Blaine
Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15192

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Paul, EtAl, a small one is dandy, but on an all day trip, or even on a half day, the extra weight and comfort is priceless on this old, achy butt :mrgreen: There is a TW200 in my future for hunting, around town and such. BTW, Honda is closing down the USA Gold Wing/VTX plant soon.....get your Americ...
by Blaine
Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15192

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Most of the Scoot makers have their act together these days. I bought an American Made Honda VTX1300 and could not be happier. 42-52mpg.....Nice, solid, heavy, fast and handles swell (I scrape the floorboards LONG before reaching the limit).....The little HD you're thinging of is just fine around to...
by Blaine
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Is 38 special fading away?
Replies: 24
Views: 2360

Re: OT- Is 38 special fading away?

WallyWorld has 100 round Win WhiteBox for cheap.....a truncated FMJ that shoots pretty good in mine and about the same POI as the Win 130gr STX +P.
by Blaine
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good
Replies: 27
Views: 1820

Re: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good

Grizz - I see the dreaded "red x" in your avatar as well! :shock: Well that proves it ! I'm a MARKED MAN !! was it something I said about a politician? did I offend cultists? have I outraged obama? wait, that's a non-sequetir (sp) is it camel drivers? did I fail to genuflect on time? what...
by Blaine
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good
Replies: 27
Views: 1820

Re: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good

I will work for BudLite :idea:
by Blaine
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New pistol from S&W
Replies: 31
Views: 4302

Re:

Nothing sillier than an adjustable rear sight on that type of gun. That's a urban myth/sterotype. If you want to hit something, you have to aim and adjustable sights are more useful in making a gun accurate. There, it dosen't seem so silly now does it? :D 8) Sights have a place, but not on that one...
by Blaine
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good
Replies: 27
Views: 1820

Re: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good

Blaine, I'm not saying anything that hasn't been said before by Ambracol in previous posts. Its not the off-topic posts par se. its the way people handle them. I don't particpate in most political threads as I said. Doesn't mean that the same code of conduct shouldn't apply to those threads. When p...
by Blaine
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good
Replies: 27
Views: 1820

Re: A Letter to the Forum: So Far, So Good

Lofty goals, but disagreement is impossible to avoid in an exchange of information. When it became apparent that rules were being applied equally, some left. I'll continue to follow the rules set by the owners: Most anything can be discussed politely. Straight out, CBTutt: Why are you insisting that...
by Blaine
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -- I want to know
Replies: 39
Views: 5069

It certainly is nothing to get worked up about......History precluded people with even one drop of black blood the right to particapate in the American Dream...can't blame them for feeling sore about it... YoMama is a sorry individual because he's a muzzlim commie, not because of his color.... I di...
by Blaine
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -- I want to know
Replies: 39
Views: 5069

It certainly is nothing to get worked up about......History precluded people with even one drop of black blood the right to particapate in the American Dream...can't blame them for feeling sore about it... YoMama is a sorry individual because he's a muzzlim commie, not because of his color....
by Blaine
Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your next firearm purchase???
Replies: 90
Views: 10159

I really should NOT be buying any guns this year......I need some glass and mounts and reloading stuff and mostly, a VACATION that I badly need......Someday, there will be a mandatory Shilio Sharps, and there are always targets of opportunity in the classified ads here that call to me every so often...
by Blaine
Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--JMiller
Replies: 18
Views: 2003

Getting old ain't too bad......consider the alternative :(
by Blaine
Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Oh the Irony, Anti Gunner stabbed to death
Replies: 20
Views: 5700

:( T'aint funny McGee........ Ironic, probably.....
by Blaine
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost Ready to Leave
Replies: 17
Views: 3240

Please watch your butt....."we're" not all that appreciated around the world these days.
by Blaine
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--JMiller
Replies: 18
Views: 2003

I don't know.......A rose by any other name is just as stinky.... :lol:
by Blaine
Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--JMiller
Replies: 18
Views: 2003

Oh.....Hmmm.....Lens wasn't smeared or anything?
by Blaine
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--JMiller
Replies: 18
Views: 2003

OT--JMiller

Is that you in the avitar?
by Blaine
Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: chilling insinuation
Replies: 11
Views: 1845

These days, "Republican" = "Democrat Lite" :evil: Which is why they are going to get shellacked this fall. "Compassionate Conservativitism" has been an absolute failure... :evil: :evil: If we lose, it's due to misguided people spliting the vote against McCain..... :evil:
by Blaine
Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 45-70 405gr JSP
Replies: 21
Views: 4807

Can you "re-groove" bullets with some sort of cannelure making tool reasonably easily/inexpensively? It seems like it would be a fairly easy thing to do with a relatively simple tool/device. :?: A Lee Factory Crimp Die will make that unnecessary....I can't do without one of these for each...
by Blaine
Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best way to lengthen LOP?
Replies: 10
Views: 1682

If it's mounting the weapon, you can choke up or back on the forearm and be surprised at the big difference....it saved me a ton on my SxS 12 :!:
by Blaine
Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington 45-70 405gr JSP
Replies: 21
Views: 4807

My OAL for my loads are 2.55 with Rem 405s and it usually lands right in the top crimp groove.....Cycles in my 1895GS and 1895CB just fine and dandy...
by Blaine
Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Obama resigns church membership in Chicago.
Replies: 15
Views: 1977

The Turd is willing to pitch his Religion and Values under the bus for votes.....And people around the Klintons had and prolly will continue to be dead or thrown under the bus.....nice people, them 'Rats...
by Blaine
Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT - Favorite Caribbean Resorts?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Not a vacation, but 2 weeks TDY in Belize City and played all over the country....nice people, great sights, the Mayan temples and ruins are wonderful and the beachs are great. There are several little Keys you can transport to for scuba, snorkle, fishing.........I was there in early 90s, so I guess...
by Blaine
Sat May 31, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- For you Old Salts in the Forum
Replies: 63
Views: 5923

Beautiful craft, Bro......is it stable in rough stuff without the outrigger? Easy to cartop? Appox weight? I'm going to need a light, one man (with a crappy back) rig someday soon.
by Blaine
Fri May 30, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Letter to my state rep about FLDS
Replies: 25
Views: 3830

WE don't know........ I can't trust either side not to tell the story as to make themselves look good....you can bet the PR guys are working both sides of this hot and heavy for CYA......Let's let it play out.... If they were forcing little girls into early marriages so dudes could get some, I wish ...
by Blaine
Thu May 29, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP RB Consideration
Replies: 7
Views: 923

:lol: I should have known that if it ain't being done, there is a good reason....thanks!! 8) Oh, it's being done. The folks that are doing it are largely using them in Smooth-Bore Trade Guns though. Oh, Brother....I saw one of those in an ancient Herter's catalog......19.95.....percussion cap and a...
by Blaine
Thu May 29, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin guru needed, please
Replies: 16
Views: 1441

Don't ya love it when it's easy? Anything I work on usually just quietly dies.... :lol:
by Blaine
Thu May 29, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP RB Consideration
Replies: 7
Views: 923

:lol: I should have known that if it ain't being done, there is a good reason....thanks!! 8)
by Blaine
Thu May 29, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BP RB Consideration
Replies: 7
Views: 923

BP RB Consideration

Should RB always be pure lead? Wraped in a patch like they are, I've always wondered how my .54 Renegade would penatrate with hardcast or WW RBs........ :idea:
by Blaine
Thu May 29, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday to me and a gift to someone out here
Replies: 23
Views: 2683

Happy Birthday, Bro..... :!:
by Blaine
Thu May 29, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin guru needed, please
Replies: 16
Views: 1441

Ejector is loose and catching it?
by Blaine
Wed May 28, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Mag reloading questions
Replies: 14
Views: 2384

Blue Dot = almost H110 and no blowtorch effect..... I prefer it over 2400 by a long shot....
by Blaine
Wed May 28, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy "444" bullets
Replies: 17
Views: 3148

Grizz is loading and shooting a CP (I think) 405gr in his RedHawk........It's not so much not being able to go big, but most .429 based arms are not built to handle the size (length) of the ammo with that long of a bullet...and you already mentioned the twist.....
by Blaine
Wed May 28, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *OT* Aussie petrol prices
Replies: 24
Views: 3028

World domination/OneWorldGubment??? Ruin it and save us... :evil: :evil: :evil:
by Blaine
Wed May 28, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *OT* Aussie petrol prices
Replies: 24
Views: 3028

Seattle/Tacoma, up and down I-5, really, it's over four for Reg and Diesel is at or just below five....... I wish the worst possible Doom on those blocking drilling of our own resources ; we have enough natural gas and oil to last for hundreds of years....take a small amount and work on clean nuclea...
by Blaine
Wed May 28, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue Wildebeest hunt in TX LOWER PRICE
Replies: 14
Views: 1589

I can not possibly do something like this very soon, if at all....but: what would it cost to ship meat to the Tacoma area? How much meat would be on a beast like that? Just ignorant and asking..... :?:
by Blaine
Wed May 28, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Politics - Obama's Memorial Day Gaff
Replies: 12
Views: 1867

DemRats always are parading their imaginary people and family........they think we are stupid......
by Blaine
Sat May 24, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Help needed to disseminate and identify a military unit
Replies: 11
Views: 1992

Re: OT - Help needed to disseminate and identify a military

or individuals. I know there are a bunch of interested individuals here, many with military backgrounds. I found some photos which I think were taken in Northern California of a military unit. I posted all that I know in my non-shooting blog and I hope that some of you will pass this around. There ...
by Blaine
Thu May 22, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Community action request Re: fleabay
Replies: 8
Views: 1665

Edumacate me.....I thought EBay had dropped all gun related items........We even talked about that here......
by Blaine
Thu May 22, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Honeymoon 56k warning
Replies: 12
Views: 2008

My very best thoughts and prayers to the both of you.......
by Blaine
Thu May 22, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with a 45-70?
Replies: 30
Views: 4411

sore shoulder wrote:Accurate Reloading Forums has an African forum where there are a bunch of nice fellows who can tell you all about how great the 45-70 is on Cape Buffalo, you might go over there and post. 8)
BAD Frank....BAD, BAD :P

(I'm glad the twister didn't knock you off)