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Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:47 pm

You guys see what someone else posted on another thread....a kick A 1886 and the pictures came right off the Internet....a man has every right to brag about a fine gun like that but it sure would be more believable if the individual posted a picture with her holding it......

https://www.gunsamerica.com/984818454/W ... ms-inc.htm

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:49 pm

I won! Maybe I can win the pictures of that 1886!!!-.........na, I can go downstairs and take my own pictures or stop at Jays for some pictures of Colts.

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Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:54 pm

Naw, Six, we'll have to agree to disagree, in your analogy parlence (1st Ladies), that comparison would between a Red delicious and a horse apple!

Call me old fashioned, but... I'd demand the 1928 Thompson. Or, preferrably, a suppressed SBR!

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:08 pm

OK Griff....

Junk is junk and always will be junk

Jay Bird · Post by **Jay Bird** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:06 pm

Hey! Where'd everybody go?

wvfarrier · Post by **wvfarrier** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:59 pm

Dang thats a purdy rifle!!!

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:10 pm

junk is junk and always will be junk

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:13 pm

Well, Mr. Six... It's like this... us working stiffs can't necessarily afford nice Winchester 1892s... and have voluntarily taken ourselves out of your market... ergo, reducing by however many the number of potential buyers of those same nice Winchester 1892s. In theory, keeping your price for your Winchesters down.

So... I have 3 Rossis, all bought new... and any wear and tear on them is of my own making. They are all in chamberings that Winchester never bothered with... the 1st of them was slicked up using a method that NKJ doesn't approve of... But, that was 34 years ago, and being young, dumb, and not knowing any better are my only excuses. The 2nd was purchased and slicked up a couple of years later, using very much nearly the same method that NKJ used in developing his method... tho' probably not to the skill level he exhibited! The 3rd, using the same method as the 2nd.

I have owned one Winchester 1892, a 24" octagon bbl'd .32-20. It was very smooth, a great little shooter... but SWMBO, decided it was one too many, and adding another cartridge to the stable didn't suit her ideas of frugal. And she was already enamored with her, very personalized, little 20" Rossi carbine.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:38 pm

That's a NICE ONE Griff! Can I have it? I need some reinforcing metal for some concrete I'm pouring next week.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:16 am

Yes, the internet is quite a tool for any pics you want for a fantasy collection.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:30 am

Since a certain member doesn't want to here about our daily lives I'm not going to bore any of you about what's going on.
So F I .

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:50 am

GunnyMack wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:30 am Since a certain member doesn't want to here about our daily lives I'm not going to bore any of you about what's going on.
So F I .

It's your thread, post what you darn well like.....

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:09 pm

Ooooooooo

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:27 pm

Because this country is so wussified, the vast majority of people today are incredibly insecure. On top of this, they are incessantly told how special they are.
As such, most fall into two categories.

One group thinks everyone has to be exactly the same. That's why they are communists.

The other thinks they should be king of everything. They love rules for everyone but themselves.

Keep it wired tight boys. You can count on very few people.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:52 pm

Work today- check
Cut up tree that fell during snow storm- check
Not telling you I shot 6 birds over the weekend- PRICELESS!!!

wvfarrier · Post by **wvfarrier** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:48 pm

Spent the day staring at our smoking hot babysitter.....check

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:58 am

2020, the year that makes you WISH Y2K really
happened ...

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:32 am

Guess I wasn't the only one. Not much activity here.

After last weeks mess, I should run up to the lot today. I have a lot of work clearing roads and trails. The trail I made last fall looks like it'd never been there. At this rate, in a few years there won't be a tree upright on the whole 200 acres.

I went up and did a recon the other day. Got some major work ahead. At least none of the trees with stands came down I guess.

Post by **Old Savage** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:59 am

Storm?

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 3:28 pm

Old Savage wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:59 amStorm?

Yeah. We got a bunch of wet, heavy snow. It stuck all over the trees and bent em over. Then we had high winds.
Not good.

Just got home. Got a fair amount done but there is a lot more. The snow is gone now. Hopefully it will stay like this. I can get a lot of work done and get around with the four wheeler.
I'm beat. Glad I don't work in the woods.

Post by **Old Savage** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:36 pm

Not easy living in the northeast.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:43 pm

Old Savage wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:36 pm Not easy living in the northeast.

That is very true, my friend.

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:22 am

Have had good visits up through all the states but living there would be different. Iowa and NE PA both had there times also. But, that was only for colleges, not daily work.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:45 am

Old Savage wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:22 am Have had good visits up through all the states but living there would be different. Iowa and NE PA both had there times also. But, that was only for colleges, not daily work.

While the wife and I haven't traveled extensively, we were quite taken with South Dakota, Wyoming, and of course, Alaska. We could most likely live in these places, but we do love Maine, and we are just old to make a big move.

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:53 pm

To clarify "all the states" really just was referring to New England. Don't like bugs humidity or cold anymore so SoCial hot, dry , no bugs is fine.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:14 am

Jay does your son have EXTRA long johns? Weather Channel says the most powerful BOMB CYCLONE ever is pounding Alaska/Alutian islands!

piller · Post by **piller** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:19 am

Bomb Cyclone? Sounds like as extreme of a weather event as possible.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:01 am

GunnyMack wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:14 am Jay does your son have EXTRA long johns? Weather Channel says the most powerful BOMB CYCLONE ever is pounding Alaska/Alutian islands!

Wow man! I'd never heard of such a thing. I had to look it up. Guess I'll have to check in on that boy.
He don't kick much of a fuss over anything so it's hard to tell sometimes.
Thanks for the heads up buddy!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:41 am

Couple pics from cutting up blow downs at the lot the other day. Notice there is NO snow.

Weather is whacked this year!

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:26 am

Little birdy tells me you are going to see some frozen precipitation very soon !!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:30 am

GunnyMack wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:26 am Little birdy tells me you are going to see some frozen precipitation very soon !!

Oh goody. I absolutely hate winters like this. I'd rather it 10 below and 12 feet of snow than this.
Maybe I can get some work done at the lot though. Got a fair amount done the other day, but there is a lot more to do.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:00 am

Those blow downs are a mess. When is the last time you started a year without snow?

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:14 am

Old Savage wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:00 am Those blow downs are a mess. When is the last time you started a year without snow?

This is the entrance of the trail I cut in September. You'd never even know it was ever there.

I can't remember when it was like this last. It has been quite awhile I think.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:58 am

I recall how thick the Maine woods are. Told someone recently, you walk 50 feet in, turn around three times you might not know where you are.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:18 pm

Old Savage wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:58 am I recall how thick the Maine woods are. Told someone recently, you walk 50 feet in, turn around three times you might not know where you are.

Haha yeah. I will admit, a good sense of direction......or a good compass, is of high value. Walking a straight line is impossible.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:16 pm

It's still morning here gents... so Good Morning & Happy New Year! Glad to see all in fine pickles, as we had nearly 2" of rain and I'm flooded... well... as much as I ever like to see. Puddles all over the place, and hopefully a couple of days of sun will dry us out.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:23 pm

OW wide open desert here.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:51 pm

Haha yeah. Here not so much. I do wish to see it someday. Like to get a look at the southwest.
Guess we got snow coming tonight and tomorrow.

Happy New Year Griff!
That must be a fair amount of rain for you guys.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:15 am

OW, here we see something I am sure your are familiar with. These mountains at about 40 to 80 miles rise to over 8,000 ft. The valley floor here is at about 2350'. So, here, whether we get snow depends on how low the snow level comes down. 3,000' is pretty common and probably what you see here.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:32 am

Wow! Beautiful OS. Thanks for the pic.

Hey! What happened to Six? Someone lock him in his gun safe?

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:23 am

Was wondering the same thing?

How much snow ya get?

Claro had a fun morning! 3 in the bag.
Might take my 870 for a walk later, been a few years since it last got some fresh air. Of course it coughed really loud when a big fat doe showed up!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:50 am

We have maybe 8" so far. Still snowing hard.

Good for you both!
If the weather isn't bad, seems like a good day for a fine double.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:08 pm

Yeah if my back wasn't giving me fits I'd be more enthusiastic about sending some 00 buckshot down range!
Is that snow heavy wet snow or nice powder? I hate that heavy wet stuff!!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:11 pm

Sorry bout the back, buddy.
No. It's light and fluffy. It's in the low 20s. I hate wet snow too. Makes a mess.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:34 am

Ice to snow to rain here today- I don't like ice!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:32 am

GunnyMack wrote: ↑Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:34 amIce to snow to rain here today- I don't like ice!

This is why I like winter in Texas... I'm going to a cowboy shoot today, supposed to get 65ºF here..

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 1:07 pm

Well it started to snow about 0800, weatherman said it was supposed to be freezing rain- ill take the snow!
Anyhow I loaded Parker and we went bird hunting. With the wet conditions I opted to take my 'BIG' gun today- the CZ 410 . It cleared its throat 4 times, I needed a second barrel on one bird- thats what I get for trying to shoot the beak off! Parker is really coming along!

fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:35 am

Congratulations Gunny. It was just a crappy day here weather wise. I did some casting( yes I did some round balls for ya Gunny) I did some reloading, I worked on the suspension on the old race car and I then cooked bacon wrapped scallops seasoned with Cajun shake,garlic,butter, and lemon juice broiled in a cast iron skillet. Mmmmmm.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:40 am

Sounds good except for the scallops! That's BAIT!

Not sure yet, but I think I might be out your way on the 24th...

Rain last night turned back to snow. Enough to cover the lawn.

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:05 pm

Where Sixgun? Did y'all trade him in for a Wondernine?