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by Batman1939
Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling the years...
Replies: 17
Views: 2210

Re: Feeling the years...

I have been alive in TEN decades. WOW, didn't think that would ever happen. Born March 12, 1939. Don't have the nice figures like previous poster. But, jes saying'.
by Batman1939
Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, who needs a doctor??
Replies: 8
Views: 1257

So, who needs a doctor??

Subject: Who needs a doctor? A simplified urine test that may be relevant for men over 50 Go outside and pee in the garden. If ants gather: Diabetes If you pee on your feet: Prostate If it smells like a barbecue: Cholesterol If, when you shake it, your wrist hurts: Osteoarthritis If you return to th...
by Batman1939
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 14
Views: 2104

Re: Where Do These Phrases Come From?

Going off half-cocked and lock, stock and barrel are familiar phrases. Self explanatory.
by Batman1939
Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suspicious watch capitain on.......
Replies: 11
Views: 1517

Re: Suspicious watch capitain on.......

I actually wondered if some of Trump's people might not have been involved, keeping any stories from getting out to the (fake) media.
by Batman1939
Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting From a Canoe
Replies: 39
Views: 4464

Re: Hunting From a Canoe

Somewhat regrettably I just sold my Coleman RamX 15' canoe a couple of weeks ago. It looks like that's what you have. We used ours for running some rivers and mostly on the Missouri River which runs by my place. Our place is now for sale, so have sold drift boat, kayaks, canoe and several float tube...
by Batman1939
Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of bug is this
Replies: 18
Views: 2271

Re: What kind of bug is this

As Doc has pointed out, poisons have secondary consequences. Poisoning insects may kill birds, which allows more insects to proliferate


There are alternative means of "biological control".
by Batman1939
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Display For The Next Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 2686

Re: Colt Display For The Next Gun Show

Don't want to steal Shrapnel's thread (even if I had the guns to do it :D ), but there may be some misunderstanding about my old revolver. It is an original black powder 1873 Six-Shooter. I don't have gun available to me where I am now, but it was made sometime in the late 1870's or early 1880's as ...
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Display For The Next Gun Show
Replies: 17
Views: 2686

Re: Colt Display For The Next Gun Show

Very nice exhibit Shrapnel. I didn't know you had all those Colts. I have only one, a Frontier Six-shooter in .44 WCF with 71/2" bbl. I plan to sell it in the near future. Since it has the nice etched panel clearly visible, I'd like to sell it to the right person. What would you recommend as th...
by Batman1939
Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love archery season!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1948

Re: I love archery season!!!

Just one question: "How did you get that heart out of there with the arrow in it?" Yeah, I know it was a complete pass through. Nice shot! :D
by Batman1939
Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Moose from BC
Replies: 26
Views: 3293

Re: Another Moose from BC

Boy that will fill a couple of freezers I bet. Lots of good meat there and a great experience. :D
by Batman1939
Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Shasta
Replies: 24
Views: 3053

Re: Hey Shasta

OOPS. (re: previous post) My Bad-haven't posted in a long while. I meant "as you rise from the ashes". Guess that's what I get for being ironic. Still, all good wishes meant.
by Batman1939
Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Shasta
Replies: 24
Views: 3053

Re: Hey Shasta

Shasta- very sorry to learn of your family's misfortune. Seems as though you have a very positive attitude in spite of this event. Best wishes to you and your family and you rise from the ashes. I'm sure you will be back on the firing line before too long.

Regrets Brother.
by Batman1939
Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LASER RANGE FINDER
Replies: 11
Views: 1786

Re: LASER RANGE FINDER

I second the Sig Kilo 2000. I bought mine on the advice of two friends: one builds custom long-range rifles and the other owns a store which mainly deals in reloading equipment and supplies. It cost roughly $350 on Amazon and I have ranged up to 1,000 yards with ease. Haven't really tried any greate...
by Batman1939
Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14.3"- when will it stop?
Replies: 19
Views: 2301

Re: 14.3"- when will it stop?

Piller--where are you getting the figures for the amount of stuff put out by Kileaua? I wonder who has done these measurements; they were sure 'quick' to come up with figures already. I don't know which evolutionary biologists have admitted that the science does not support evolution. To most real b...
by Batman1939
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1897 Bicycle Rifle
Replies: 10
Views: 2070

Re: Marlin 1897 Bicycle Rifle

I've heard they no longer are made because folks have stopped hunting bicycles ! :D
by Batman1939
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14.3"- when will it stop?
Replies: 19
Views: 2301

Re: 14.3"- when will it stop?

I really am convinced that all these weather anomalies we are seeing are because of Climate Change. No, I am not a denier.
by Batman1939
Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday KirkD.
Replies: 20
Views: 3237

Re: Happy Birthday KirkD.

Happy Birthday Kirk. I, too, love to hear those loons. Hope the bass are hitting.
by Batman1939
Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote # ???
Replies: 36
Views: 3477

Re: Coyote # ???

Some coyotes probably need killing. I don't think that all do; they can add a lot to the evening over a smokey campfire. Looks like a full-blood coyote to me.
by Batman1939
Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up an old Winchester Model 94
Replies: 15
Views: 2479

Re: Picked up an old Winchester Model 94

Very nice carbine there Looks to be in good shape.
by Batman1939
Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPS shipping
Replies: 16
Views: 2247

Re: UPS shipping

I've got two UPS drivers, one in AZ & one in MT; both are really great guys and go out of their way to make sure my packages are delivered properly. Guess I've just been lucky, but I sure have no complaints. :D
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old 94
Replies: 23
Views: 3010

Re: old 94

Did Y2K have something to do with the last photo? Seemed to be in his "style".
by Batman1939
Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun ptarmigan, old style
Replies: 25
Views: 3280

Re: Levergun ptarmigan, old style

Those are really good eating birds; I shot a few of them while in AK about 35 years ago. If you check your field guide you will likely discover that they are not ptarmigan but Spruce Grouse. Unlike ptarmigan (there are actually 3 species of them in the US) the Spruce Grouse does not undergo the molt...
by Batman1939
Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spike art
Replies: 47
Views: 6802

Re: Spike art

I suspect that most of us forum members have "been there, done that". I sure didn't have any problem recognizing what that "artwork" was meant to convey. Fortunately, it's been many years since I've prayed to the "porcelain god".

Nice work Pitchy.
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A PROPER WAY TO CALL SOMEONE A BASs TARt
Replies: 10
Views: 1995

Re: A PROPER WAY TO CALL SOMEONE A BASs TARt

Good Joke there Nate! :D :lol: :D
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester .44-40 in the Bush
Replies: 15
Views: 3130

Re: Winchester .44-40 in the Bush

Very nice post there; you've got hunting opportunities that many of us can only imagine. Nice work with the 44-40 and thanks for the photos.
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Citori shotgun question
Replies: 16
Views: 3336

Re: Browning Citori shotgun question

+1 to what Gunny Mack said. I'm sure the 11-87 will work well for you. :D
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Citori shotgun question
Replies: 16
Views: 3336

Re: Browning Citori shotgun question

I'd like more open chokes for a dove gun.
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Montana_Jon
Replies: 4
Views: 660

Re: Happy Birthday Montana_Jon

Happy Birthday Jon; anyone from MT has to be COOL :D 8)
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beautiful Antique Marlin on GunBroker
Replies: 9
Views: 1609

Re: Beautiful Antique Marlin on GunBroker

I agree with a couple of you; it's not the type of gun I would likely buy (assuming I had the money); but it's a pretty ol' thing. Course you could tear the lever and some other "side" parts off and use it for a short fence-post !! :D But then--would it qualify to be mentioned on the lever...
by Batman1939
Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beautiful Antique Marlin on GunBroker
Replies: 9
Views: 1609

Beautiful Antique Marlin on GunBroker

There is a very nice custom order Marlin 1881 up for auction on GunBroker. I have nothing to do with this gun, but thought some members might enjoy looking at the ad. Or maybe (?) even placing a bid.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/660692757


Enjoy-- :)
by Batman1939
Tue May 16, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Banning Lead Ammunition
Replies: 26
Views: 3649

Re: Banning Lead Ammunition

Only problem is that condors and eagles don't regularly check in with their veterinarians to have the lead chelation therapy done. Based upon x-ray work, it seems that there is a virtual "mist" of fine lead particles interspersed throughout much of the meat of a game animal shot with lead ...
by Batman1939
Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does your dog watch TV?
Replies: 10
Views: 1742

Re: Does your dog watch TV?

My bird dogs enjoyed "Hunting with Hank" and "Gun Dog TV". Actually, they DO seem to respond more to wolves howling on TV or dogs barking. Sound seems to be more interesting to them.
by Batman1939
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My New Levergun
Replies: 13
Views: 2912

Re: My New Levergun

Beautiful firearm there; sounds like an even better friend. You must be a very good friend as well!! Congratulations.
by Batman1939
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: logging day
Replies: 22
Views: 2770

Re: logging day

Pitchy, It's my understanding that poplar and aspen, also the cottonwoods, are closely related; they belong to the group (genus) Populus . I believe that poplar makes a decent wood for cabinetry--especially as a secondary wood and I sometimes see it for sale as such in local lumberyards. My neighbor...
by Batman1939
Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: logging day
Replies: 22
Views: 2770

Re: logging day

Well, don't know for sure if it qualifies as "logging" but I began filling the woodshed for next winter. Fortunately, I'm able to cut enough downed aspen on my place so the haul is short. I know, I know--aspen doesn't make good firewood---but it's close, burns clean, splits easily and does...
by Batman1939
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made ice cream
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Home made ice cream

Pitchy, my Grandma from Louisiana made ice cream out of snow one winter, have u done that? Or anyone here have a recipe for it? Todd/3leg Todd, as to an actual 'recipe', I can't help you. I tend to work with whatever's available at the time (more or less). Made some of the snow-cream just a few week...
by Batman1939
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made ice cream
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Home made ice cream

Pitchy, I'd be tempted to buy an engine model if we made ice cream much anymore. But those hand-crank models can make you feel like you've "earned" another helping. Not that we're doing a very good job of watching the calories these days !!
by Batman1939
Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made ice cream
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Home made ice cream

We've never owned one of those fancy plug-in models; always used the wooden bucket hand-cranked type where you'd have to soak the bucket before using to keep all the salt water from leaking out. I've seen my youngest boy when he was about 12 sitting on the bucket in a raging snowstorm while cranking...
by Batman1939
Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Old Widow Lady
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Re: The Old Widow Lady

Enjoyed hearing it again Blainemaster; the first time must have been 50 yrs ago. In that version the guy didn't even have a wheelchair. How did he get up onto her porch?? I suspect you will think of a way.
by Batman1939
Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-war L. C. Smith
Replies: 5
Views: 1300

Re: Pre-war L. C. Smith

I've got a couple of old Remingtons to match your Smith & Corona. That's the trouble with attending some of those ranch & antique auctions in Montana. If you aren't careful you're liable to find one of those old typewriters in a "box-lot" of stuff. I've thought they might make dan...
by Batman1939
Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-war L. C. Smith
Replies: 5
Views: 1300

Re: Pre-war L. C. Smith

I've got a couple of old Remingtons to match your Smith & Corona. That's the trouble with attending some of those ranch & antique auctions in Montana. If you aren't careful you're liable to find one of those old typewriters in a "box-lot" of stuff. I've thought they might make dand...
by Batman1939
Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone shoot 17hmr?
Replies: 17
Views: 3320

Re: Anyone shoot 17hmr?

I have a CZ American model 453--with set trigger. It is very accurate and I've had no issues with split cases. They seem to be very popular on the Rimfire Community Site as well. I've mostly shot the Hornady ammo.
by Batman1939
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A neat old find
Replies: 15
Views: 4141

Re: A neat old find

I agree with Pete44ru that two of those look to be of larger caliber. Can you see if they're different? What might they be? Neat going through old stuff; never know what you will find.
by Batman1939
Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New format?
Replies: 45
Views: 5979

Re: New format?

I appreciate ALL the efforts of the volunteer support staff!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH GENTLEMEN !! :)
by Batman1939
Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giving my Bee the best of me (Sorry Tycer)
Replies: 7
Views: 1425

Re: Giving my Bee the best of me (Sorry Tycer)

Let's go shooting Boys !! You are READY :lol:
by Batman1939
Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 4429

Re: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?

An over-zealous drone "pilot" got himself in trouble very recently, for flying his craft over some elk on the National Elk Refuge in Jackson.. The buzzing whirligig stampeded a couple hundred head through deep snow, nearly clear across the Refuge, adding extra stress to the already-beleag...
by Batman1939
Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 4429

Re: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?

HELP ANYONE? Somehow I managed to "double post" this topic. Is there a simple way to combine the two threads. If not, I'm glad to learn the opinions of others in any event.

SORRY :oops: :oops:
by Batman1939
Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 4429

Re: So, What about the use of Drones in Hunting?

Thanks for that info Sam; this is news to me and I'll bet a lot of guys wouldn't know the aircraft stuff also applies to drones. I was aware of the restrictions regarding aircraft (in the more traditional sense of the word.

I don't hunt much in AZ anymore since I'm in MT during fall seasons.
by Batman1939
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 4429

So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?

I've thought a bit about this issue in the past but haven't read much of anything on the topic; I suspect it will become a "hot button" issue before too long--or maybe it already is for some. As a preface, I recently ran into a retired Regional Supervisor for AZ Game & Fish and during ...
by Batman1939
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, what about the use of drones in scouting/hunting?
Replies: 36
Views: 4429

So, What about the use of Drones in Hunting?

I've thought a bit about this issue in the past but haven't read much of anything on the topic; I suspect it will become a "hot button" issue before too long--or maybe it already is for some. As a preface, I recently ran into a retired Regional Supervisor for AZ Game & Fish and during ...