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- Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 36a bolt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2318
Re: Marlin 36a bolt
Thank you both for the replies!
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Self Defense Shot Placement
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7994
Re: Self Defense Shot Placement
Was trained to shoot center mass to stop the threat,more than likely what I'd fall back on.
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best one liner ever!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3390
Re: Best one liner ever!!!
Had one from working custody but will refrain as this is a family site.
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad news about America's "Gun Culture"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2875
Re: Sad news about America's "Gun Culture"
Wife asked me once how many and to be honest off the top of my head I couldn't come up with an answer.
- Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 36a bolt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2318
Marlin 36a bolt
Does anyone know if the breech bolt on a 1893 is the same as those used in the model 36a's. I have a 36a from around the late 40's , while every thing appears to be in great shape,it has a problem firing.This has a two piece firing pin and I have changed hammer springs but that hasn't cured the prob...
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any day at the range...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2473
Re: Any day at the range...
On the flip side there are those who either were distracted by other guns and life who now wish they had a 300 Savage- ask me how I know!Beautiful rifle.
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Powder for medium 45-70 loads
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5565
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 10/22 Backpacker
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2277
Re: 10/22 Backpacker
Maybe the best money I've spent on the 10-22 recently,mine was collecting dust but this got me interested again. https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/817 Drop in? No fitting? 8) I've been thinking about the Ruger target trigger, but yours is 20 bucks cheaper. Blaine G it is drop in , pa...
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 10/22 Backpacker
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2277
Re: 10/22 Backpacker
Maybe the best money I've spent on the 10-22 recently,mine was collecting dust but this got me interested again. https://volquartsen.com/inventory_configurations/817
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A PROPER WAY TO CALL SOMEONE A BASs TARt
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2068
Re: A PROPER WAY TO CALL SOMEONE A BASs TARt
I was misled all these years when my late father would call them ignorant illegitimates .
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not been up to much.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2702
Re: Not been up to much.
A charmer!
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need a Martini
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4362
Re: I need a Martini
IIRC the 310 cadet had a .321 bore similar to the .32 Winchester Special and not the smaller bore of the 32-20 ( .318 ) so re-chambering to either american cartridge had mixed results because of the bore size and twist.Shooting 32 Winchester in a cadet will get your attention and not be too satisfac...
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poor dog
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3891
Re: Poor dog
Went through the same thing with my Lab years ago,seems they may be prone to it.Mine evidently lost both eyes but still carried on for a fairly long time.Prayers for both of you.
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1745
Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
What loads do you plan to shoot in it?Is it able to handle the Mk 7 303 loads?
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Comments on selling on facebook and craigslist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2687
Re: Comments on selling on facebook and craigslist
My last experience with Craig's list ended with me deciding not to use it again.I put a car up for sale and almost immediately got hit up by assorted scammers . Anything from out of area ones who wanted to use cashier's checks ( not a good idea any more ) to a help you sell online outfit whom I told...
- Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rant on!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3312
Re: Rant on!
Maybe if we put P-lucy on a commercial flight we could lose her! A win -win for everyone.
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Hate To Ask......But
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6764
Re: I Hate To Ask......But
Have been wondering how you are holding up. Laying off the dark fluids like coffee and tea helped me on my Urologist's advice .Hope it is getting better.
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning BLR lever
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8152
Re: Browning BLR lever
Cost, the factories are pumping out all kinds of budget bolt actions. Fads, now a lot of people are caught up in AR s or tactical stuff.Tried to get a younger man to buy one a couple years ago but he found a deal on a Weatherby Vanguard and Redfield scope. He walked away with his go to rifle for abo...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your choice of carry gun?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 16711
Re: Your choice of carry gun?
3" in S&W model 66
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lead good bad OR indifferent
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1546
Re: Lead good bad OR indifferent
Some time ago me and a friend were talking to a rancher about this.Frankly the ranchers in our area cannot believe that all this effort is being put out to save condors while other species die off in the same area. Lead is in the environment naturally without any ammunition being present.Years ago I...
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bruce Jenner In Hospital....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2941
Re: Bruce Jenner In Hospital....
Decades ago as a teen my parents took my sister and myself to Singapore.There was a tourist spot known as boogie street where the trans genders hung out and as a teenager I couldn't tell the difference as they all just looked like bar girls to me.We watched them for awhile then back to the motel, ju...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Bore Is Still Sewer Pipe" Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2230
Re: "Bore Is Still Sewer Pipe" Question
J-b non-embedding bore cleaning compound has worked on a few of my guns. You can get it at Brownells but I found it at the Lgs. It has improved a few frosty bores for me and I doubt I'll use it up as it goes a long ways.
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Has Their Hogs, But... <|;-)~
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1761
Re: Texas Has Their Hogs, But... <|;-)~
Something about this bugs me,is that a state bird some where?
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Has Their Hogs, But... <|;-)~
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1761
Re: Texas Has Their Hogs, But... <|;-)~
That's just not cricket!
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update: I got An AE 94 Carbine With Saddle Ring---W/Picture
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3773
Re: Update: I got An AE 94 Carbine With Saddle Ring---W/Pict
You did good for yourself.Should be very handy.Don't see those too often around here anymore.
- Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Got On The Scales This Morning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2231
Re: I Got On The Scales This Morning
As long as we don't beep when we back up everything is fine! On the serious side have been working on keeping off the weight since retirement.Never ending job but the alternative is worse and a lot of stuff that gets sold in the stores shouldn't be.
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6083
Re: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
I have to stop drooling on Sixgun's BAR pic! Think Hornady's 90 grain GMX might be worth checking out!
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: suggestions for a WOODS GUN?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4606
Re: suggestions for a WOODS GUN?
Dad used to alternate if he was carrying a center fire rifle he would carry a .22 handgun,if he was carrying a ,22 rifle or his shotgun he would carry the 45 colt.Haven't carried both in years but would have no problem with the .41 mag or single six. Don't know if they still sell them but Midway use...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Got On The Scales This Morning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2231
Re: I Got On The Scales This Morning
Bright side at least it didn't say " Get off you are killing me!". Last doctor's appointment I told the Nurse it would say tilt and she said we could skip it.
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6083
Re: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
I bought a couple boxes of Winchester 25-35 at the Commiepornia price of $ 42.00 IIRC then lucked into brass on a trip to Montana.I think that with the lighter new bullets and new powders there is small room to improve especially with a single shot but that is not the norm.Would definitely like to t...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Got On The Scales This Morning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2231
Re: I Got On The Scales This Morning
Scales lie!!
- Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6083
Re: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
Waiting for the components to become available, see the brass listed both at Graf's and Midway but not in stock yet.It will be nice to see what others think of the new load.
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Invented A Sammich
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5460
Re: I Invented A Sammich
Spamich!
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 25-35 Hornady leverrevolution ammo
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2955
Re: 25-35 Hornady leverrevolution ammo
Loaded my 25-35 with Barnes 100 grain bullet seated almost to the lands for my rifle with H380 which while it seemed to work could be better.Think I need a faster powder as I had a fair amount of soot on the necks.Haven't loaded with a case with such a slow taper before so I'm not sure if that had s...
- Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 13836
Re: Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?
Used the Browning BLR in 308 this year.Think I'll upgrade the optics for my eye's sake but it is a keeper!
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Breaking News from Canada!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1459
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heard some bad news about gunpowder
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3900
Re: Heard some bad news about gunpowder
We just hope for the best.Have had to sign for black-powder in the past,not a big deal yet.
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heard some bad news about gunpowder
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3900
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why we don't have Dinosaurs... Blame the Brits!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1678
Re: Why we don't have Dinosaurs... Blame the Brits!
You could dino on that for periods.
- Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Man should have at least one......
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1529
Re: A Real Man should have at least one......
Lever guns check,I miss my old land cruiser with the home made 4" square steel tube bumper.People were a lot less prone to cut me off back then.Think the steel on that was about 3/8s thick.
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4894
Re: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
A game you might try since dogs have such a great sense of smell is hiding high value treats in a room then have him find them,may have to see it done the first time or so but it will get it.
- Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Bought Myself A Birthday Present
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2304
Re: I Bought Myself A Birthday Present
Catch me spank me red!Had the 200 hp v6 version all the power you want and mpg to boot! Congrats!
- Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4894
Re: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
Crate training is great, your dog will have his own space,you will have a place to put him.After a while he will look at it as his. Kong balls,these are chew resistant and you can put peanut butter or other high value (to the dog ) treats in them. Dog has to work for every treat but if he doesn't ge...
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's A Turf, Turf World....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 995
Re: It's A Turf, Turf World....
Other bands were green with ivy!
- Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blaine's Bakery
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3249
Re: Blaine's Bakery
I croissant think of a good reply but donut think the late hour helped.
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3389
Re: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
Wait got it Roquefort and Brie!
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3389
Re: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
Stilton,Limburger,Gouda...........
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3389
Re: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
How ungrateful.
- Thu May 12, 2016 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: :)
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5095
Re: :)
Congrats and a big thank you!
- Wed May 11, 2016 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Serbian mauser
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2241
Re: Serbian mauser
Great looking rifle.The way they did the nose cone and front sight is kind of interesting. The crown of the barrel looks to be in great shape,should be a nice shooter.