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by mikld
Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you had just one .44 mold ...
Replies: 23
Views: 4519

Re: If you had just one .44 mold ...

I used a Lyman 420421 for many years until I got a Puma and had feeding problems. I discovered Ranch Dog's design molds (via Lee) and bought 2, one 240 gr. RNFP and a 265 gr. RNFP. Very good, accurate shooting in all 5 of my 44 Magnums. My Rossi 92 seems to "prefer" the 265 gr bullet (cast...
by mikld
Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolits?
Replies: 21
Views: 3787

Re: Cast Boolits?

Twodot wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:22 pm Do you guys that are successful accessing the site have Mac's?
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No, just a 4 year old HP with windows 10 and Google Chrome. Same here as Marlinman, down just one day...
by mikld
Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great New-shooter Video
Replies: 1
Views: 371

Re: Great New-shooter Video

She's good! At first I was thinking, "just another youtube "expert's" video", kinda like "internet wisdom", then I saw her last name (Miculek) and kept watching. She could teach me a LOT!.
by mikld
Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast Boolits?
Replies: 21
Views: 3787

Re: Cast Boolits?

Closed for upgrading server. Should be open now...
by mikld
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How did they miss this one?
Replies: 6
Views: 1498

How did they miss this one?

I watched an old movie tonight that the BLM and NAACP, and far left democrat politicians, etc., must have missed. It is "Tarzan of The Apes" produced in 1932. It shows African natives (also with newsreel film clips from the 1930s) that were not college graduates nor politicians, pro athlet...
by mikld
Wed Jun 17, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scouting is dead to me
Replies: 20
Views: 4368

Re: Scouting is dead to me

I tried scouting, and it wasn't the program that bothered me, it was the "scouts" that were always acting up that turned me off. The Scout Master couldn't control as the meetings were a waste of time. Don't know about other areas but here in So. Oregon there are TV ads for legal services f...
by mikld
Tue Jun 09, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which would be funnier....?
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: Which would be funnier....?

I'm with wannabe. Same guy just the first pic he had a haircut...
by mikld
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those Henry Big Boy Metal Buttplates
Replies: 12
Views: 2198

Re: Those Henry Big Boy Metal Buttplates

Blaine wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:57 am
mikld wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:56 am Once was enough... :oops:
Once of what? Inquiring minds want to know. :? 8)
A faux pas (screw up) on my part and posted twice. One post wuz 'nuf...
by mikld
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those Henry Big Boy Metal Buttplates
Replies: 12
Views: 2198

Re: Those Henry Big Boy Metal Buttplates

Once was enough... :oops:
by mikld
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Those Henry Big Boy Metal Buttplates
Replies: 12
Views: 2198

Re: Those Henry Big Boy Metal Buttplates

I don't have a Henry, but my Puma was in need of something. So I added a leather, lace on butt pad. Kinda kept the essence of a lever gun... The Carbine model here; https://www.buffaloarms.com/shooting-supplies-accessories/recoil-shields-and-cheek-pads/slip-on-lace-up-butt-pads/competition-butt-tame...
by mikld
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighten Up Francis
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Re: Lighten Up Francis

:lol: Thanks Jim, good way to start a day... :lol:
by mikld
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 13
Views: 2208

Re: Prayer request

Yes sir. Prayers for speedy recovery...
by mikld
Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SNAKE!
Replies: 14
Views: 2339

Re: SNAKE!

Good shot! Looks big enough for maybe two tacos... :D
by mikld
Wed May 27, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sure hard to get away from China
Replies: 18
Views: 3083

Re: Sure hard to get away from China

It's all about the dollar. Americans normally don't/won't spend any more money than necessary and vendors here save money by buying from China, even when shipping halfway around the world. If a vendor or manufacturer can save on parts, even a few cents per unit helps "the bottom line" whic...
by mikld
Wed May 27, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern Levergun review by IraqVeteran8888
Replies: 2
Views: 895

Re: Modern Levergun review by IraqVeteran8888

Excellent. But he didn't put 30 rounds down range in 7.95 seconds... :roll: Good to see a levergun review.
by mikld
Sat May 23, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Explains A Lot
Replies: 12
Views: 2123

Re: This Explains A Lot

All a "minority" of any sort needs to do get preference is just threatening a lawsuit. I worked for the City of LA and saw it happen more than once...
by mikld
Fri May 22, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty Harry 44?
Replies: 39
Views: 5205

Re: Dirty Harry 44?

FWIW; I got my first 44 Magnum really cheap. A feller bought a 629, fired mebbe one box of factory loads and couldn't handle the recoil/muzzle blast. Late '80s and I still have it and shoot it...
by mikld
Fri May 22, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 14
Views: 3014

Re: Oh Heck Yes!! I Want One Of These!!

I used to have some old Mechanic's Illustrated mags from the '30s and '40s and there were a few articles on Flying Cars, and a couple of home made ones that actually worked. I guess the country isn't ready for idiots on the roads and in the air... :wink:
by mikld
Thu May 21, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty Harry 44?
Replies: 39
Views: 5205

Re: Dirty Harry 44?

The ones I saw looked like my large, "N" frame S&Ws. IIRC in one scene he mentioned he used 44 Specials (on the combat course/town)...
by mikld
Tue May 19, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back open?
Replies: 18
Views: 3071

Re: Back open?

I think many/most of the "shut downs" are politically motivated. There are precautions that should be used, but the most restrictions are "look at how well I'm taking care of you" moves with little thought. In our small town the largest gas station stopped pumping gas for the cus...
by mikld
Fri May 15, 2020 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 in .357 lever leading question
Replies: 17
Views: 2594

Re: .38 in .357 lever leading question

I shot my first 38 Special in '68 and started reloading for it in '69. I got my first 357 Magnum in '71. I had way more brass, handloads and even some factory ammo in 38 Special than 357 (and at that time was on a very tight budget), so naturally I fired 38 Specials in my 357 Magnum. I reloaded main...
by mikld
Mon May 04, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder for 45 colt clone
Replies: 14
Views: 2740

Re: Powder for 45 colt clone

I've used a lot of Unique and Universal under a 250 RNFP. I'm good with lower loads for around 800 fps...
by mikld
Sun May 03, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 24
Views: 3345

Re: Why They Can't Get Covid-19 in Jacksonville?????

Hey, I be a beeliber. She seem like she be putdy smart woman and she got that sky in tifik stuff behind her repord...

I'm surprised that video is still on line. :roll:
by mikld
Sun May 03, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 1507

Re: Rationing Out My . . . . . . . . . . Reloading Fun

I too soon ran out of room for my finished ammo so at 500rds I had to stop.
Oh, the problems of abundance, I feel for ya brother... :D
by mikld
Sat May 02, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tiny Tim.
Replies: 4
Views: 826

Re: Tiny Tim.

Thanks gamekeeper, I needed a good laugh this morning... :lol:
by mikld
Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 4
Views: 1067

Re: I Just Couldn't Help Myself!!

Shame on you man! No self control? Typical addictive behavior. You are in need of a 12 Step Program to help you overcome your addiction. (Nah!, jes go shootin' and then you will have a bunch of empties to re-stuff :lol: ).
by mikld
Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PrayersUP please
Replies: 31
Views: 3993

Re: PrayersUP please

Praying for your brother, and for comfort for the family...
by mikld
Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SKS 'Truck Guns' are back...
Replies: 21
Views: 2720

Re: SKS 'Truck Guns' are back...

I got my Russian way back when they were $79.00. I really like it after I put a Ram-Lie "sporter" stock on it, it fits me much better. With receiver sights and imported ammo I was able to keep groups around 2" on a good day, to more common 3" at around 60-75 yards. For some reaso...
by mikld
Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer pocket thingy?
Replies: 14
Views: 2821

Re: Primer pocket thingy?

K.I.S.S.! For a bit over 25 years I have been using an plain counter sink. When I first encountered primer crimps, I immediately thought of a countersink (lifelong machinist/mechanic). I have no count on military crimps removed, but I have had zero problems, quick, easy and inexpensive. (9mm, 5.56, ...
by mikld
Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAM
Replies: 20
Views: 3046

Re: SPAM

The only equal of a fried Spam sandwich is a fried baloney sammich...
by mikld
Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW VIRUS TOPIC
Replies: 21
Views: 2651

Re: NEW VIRUS TOPIC

So far my only source of info it the news media, which has a tendency to spin things to meet their democrat, leftist agenda. I haven't believed anything I read in the papers and see on the TV news in a few decades, from personal experience (observing something taking place then reading about it in a...
by mikld
Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY GLORIOUS RESURRECTION
Replies: 12
Views: 1521

Re: HAPPY GLORIOUS RESURRECTION

Happy Resurrection Day! One Church I used to attend mostly called it that, Resurrection Day a bit more then Easter, but no big deal. God Bless...
by mikld
Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The paperback version of SURVIVAL RELOADING is now avaiable
Replies: 8
Views: 1500

Re: The paperback version of SURVIVAL RELOADING is now avaiable

Shameless self promotion! (J.K., I ordered both :lol: )...
by mikld
Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What About That Stimulus Check?
Replies: 16
Views: 2973

Re: What About That Stimulus Check?

At first I thought "new gun!", but second thought was "I'll believe it when I have the check in my hand". But, I'll probably have an unselfish moment and give it to our Church. Our Church keeps a large pantry stocked with food and essentials that are given to anyone in need (and ...
by mikld
Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just a sittin here and browsing for my next gun. need advice
Replies: 22
Views: 2685

Re: Just a sittin here and browsing for my next gun. need advice

In '96 I got a Ruger Mk II (my first semi-auto), 6" bbl. In all the rounds fired since IIRC, I have had one or at the most 2 FTFs (and that was with some Remington hyper 22 lr). I have had reflex sights and now it is wearing a scope (2x Bushnell) and it is waaaay more accurate than I can hold, ...
by mikld
Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a chuckle or two? Might as well laugh as cry ...
Replies: 10
Views: 1887

Re: Need a chuckle or two? Might as well laugh as cry ...

Hmmm. I agree with the conclusion being the best choice, but I would have chosen an old floozie over a hooker. But with my age creeping up on me, a new pistol looks pretty good... :roll:
by mikld
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 16
Views: 2513

Re: Prepared to Shelter In Place.

I need a sheet of plywood to build the divider wall between trunk and passenger compartment, but can't go to the Home Depot unless it's a "necessity" so I'm stuck not moving forward. Tough to stay home, and keep busy when you need materials, but aren't supposed to go buy them! I'd say tha...
by mikld
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quarantine Choice
Replies: 5
Views: 717

Re: Quarantine Choice

Yep.Some people around here are getting crazy; fear. Some are saying out of state auto should not be allowed in town! (state border is less than 10 miles away and many folks from CA shop here). But, Psalm 46 comes to mind "Be still and know that I am God"...
by mikld
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help - Bullets shaving.
Replies: 9
Views: 2357

Re: Help - Bullets shaving.

but the inside of the cases is pushing the lead up as the bullet goes down. This is the interesting part. Gundownunder mentions bullet is not shaving as in the normal meaning of the term, but perhaps swaging. My questions are where do the "shavings" appear, if and and when is the damage d...
by mikld
Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: City folk are a comin
Replies: 12
Views: 2225

Re: City folk are a comin

Ex-city boy here. Spent first 60 years in LA county. But you fellers need not be concerned. City folk's knowledge/lore is too different than rural folks and the invasion is of no concern (I was able to make the transition because my father was Okie and my mother was Texan, so my blood was rebelling ...
by mikld
Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DoD Pulls An MRE Selection
Replies: 2
Views: 522

Re: DoD Pulls An MRE Selection

Ummm! 'guana meatloaf! Yum... :lol: Wondering, tail meat or drum stick meat? :(
by mikld
Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New "tactical" item
Replies: 5
Views: 627

New "tactical" item

We have all seen the proliferation of "tactical" equipment these days and today I saw a new "tactical" item we all "need". A tactical paper clip... :lol: https://www.superessestraps.com/collections/survival-and-tactical-supplies/products/tactical-paper-clip-heavyduty-12...
by mikld
Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a day I had ...
Replies: 8
Views: 802

Re: What a day I had ...

Several years ago I had a CA DMV test done by a female DR. The "turn your head and cough" test was handled (!) quite nicely with her gloved hand and reaching under my gown (but still bothered/embarrassed me). Then just a few months ago I had the old "bend over and place your elbows on...
by mikld
Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All nighter !
Replies: 8
Views: 830

Re: All nighter !

By September everything will be all right. Either we'll all be dead or the virus will be gone and things will be back to "normal"... :D
by mikld
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waxahachie declares state of emergency.
Replies: 8
Views: 1370

Re: Waxahachie declares state of emergency.

Was there a run on Dr. Pepper? :o

I lived in Duncanville for a while in the early eighties and delivered Dr. Pepper in Ennis. I really liked the area but I missed the ocean...
by mikld
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CTD at it again
Replies: 13
Views: 2032

Re: CTD at it again

I'm not justifying their pricing/time factors, but does anybody know what the price for that case was last month? What they "normally" charged for the same item pre-"shortage/panic"? I don't know current pricing mainly because know I don't buy factory ammo anymore except for a ne...
by mikld
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plan "A" : Social Distancing...
Replies: 12
Views: 1713

Re: Plan "A" : Social Distancing...

Gone for a week, 10 days? Did you remember to bring 6 months worth of toilet paper? :wink:
by mikld
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lesson From The Past
Replies: 8
Views: 639

Re: Lesson From The Past

GunnyMack wrote: Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:15 pm That is so simple these millennials could understand it!
They couldn't comprehend. How many millennials have seen a real live cow, other than on their cell phone?
by mikld
Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When they say to wash your hands ...
Replies: 17
Views: 1625

Re: When they say to wash your hands ...

Years ago I worked in a hospital. The Pharmacist in charge of the IV room got some test kits. We had to wash our hands and then place our hands on this gel. Palms and backs of the hands. They were placed in an incubator for a week. Our names were on them. After a week, we saw the results. One stude...
by mikld
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If the coronavirus is present and there are no more facemasks
Replies: 19
Views: 1710

Re: If the coronavirus is present and there are no more facemasks

FWIW and sorta-not-quite-on-topic; I understand a virus is smaller than a bacteria (smallest known 400 nanometers, virus is 20-400 nanometers diameter) So are the masks available for "protection" able to filter out something as small as a virus? I think the "pores" or "holes...