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- Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Malamute - Have you been to Guns West?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 726
Re: Malamute - Have you been to Wild West Guns?
I thought "Wild West Guns" was in Anchorage. I bought a 45-7-/457WW Mag from them...but it ain't the same fella you folks are talking about...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I think this would make a sweet Groundhog rifle - pic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1282
Re: I think this would make a sweet Groundhog rifle - pic
Wow, what a beauty! And has a Long Tang....sweet!
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ARMY VET (A Marine Story)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 589
Re: ARMY VET (A Marine Story)
I have always felt the intersevice name-calling and "my service is better than your service" is a fun thing for the Junior High boys out on the playground or the old drunks down at the Legion hall. Those of us who have experienced the situation know that when it's time to knuckle down, we...
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two Veterans Day Stories
- Replies: 5
- Views: 682
Two Veterans Day Stories
BOTH TRUE - and worth reading!!!! Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago .. Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder. Capone had a lawyer nicknamed 'Easy Eddie.' He was Capone's l...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ARMY VET (A Marine Story)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 589
ARMY VET (A Marine Story)
God Bless all my Brothers...to include the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force. We all had a job to do and a contract to honor. I saw combat with some Army and Navy brothers and will never forget thier professionalism. I was walking the streets of San Diego on Thanksgiving Day with a fellow Marin...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - The Old Man (a Marine story)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 699
Re: OT - The Old Man (a Marine story)
Once a Marine Always a Marine. :D +1 God Bless all my Brothers...to include the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force. We all had a job to do and a contract to honor. I saw combat with some Navy brothers and will never forget thier professionalism. I was walking the streets of San Diego on Thanksg...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Venison Marinade Request
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3977
Re: OT - Venison Marinade Request
DW444, this is great for all game and beef too. danny Meat for 2 1/2 cup redwine vinegar 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 to 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning ,taste? If you dont have redwine vinegar use apple cider vi...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Venison Marinade Request
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3977
Re: OT - Venison Marinade Request
I love Venison and always cook mine in a little butter and red cooking wine. I do it in an old black cast frying pan and then make gravy out of the drippings to pour over the meat and potatoes. Never have used marinade, but after looking at this thread...I may have to try it. Just for kicks...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GAME - TuRkEy sHooT (YeeHaa)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1358
Re: GAME - TuRkEy sHooT (YeeHaa)
What a Kick hehehe...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nov 10 1775
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1700
Re: Nov 10 1775
Happy belated Birthday Brother...hope you enjoyed. Congrats on picking up Gunny :) Well I havent pinned yet should be March April time frame. You want to hear something funny? We did a small cake cutting last night only 6 active duty Marines and about 30 old Marines. Out of the active ones I was th...
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nov 10 1775
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1700
Re: Nov 10 1775
Happy belated Birthday Brother...hope you enjoyed. Congrats on picking up Gunny
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- Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT... fn 30/06
- Replies: 8
- Views: 719
Re: OT... fn 30/06
Very nice...30-06 is my Favorite.
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God Bless All Veterans
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1569
Re: God Bless All Veterans
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and to those who are doing it now. God Bless all of you...
Thanks Jim...
Thanks Jim...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: good find
- Replies: 8
- Views: 638
Re: good find
Cool
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Humor: Happy Thanksgiving to all y'all!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 830
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Trains, history channel.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3285
Re: OT Trains, history channel.
Cool...I like trains. I have a 1956 American Flyer S Gauge...Owned it since 1956
Here's a PIC of the Alaska Railroad heading south bound out of Anchorage...you might get a kick out of it.
Here's a PIC of the Alaska Railroad heading south bound out of Anchorage...you might get a kick out of it.
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USMC BIRTHDAY CARD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 438
Re: USMC BIRTHDAY CARD
Jarhead, That was neat. It made me feel so patriotic, I was ready to drop everything and join up. I just don't think they take 54 year old "wannabes" ---------------------------Sixgun Sixgun, I'm too old myself to join back up, but like you, I still feel patriotic. You ain't no "Wann...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USMC BIRTHDAY CARD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 438
USMC BIRTHDAY CARD
Enjoy Brothers Stand tall and turn up the volume! Marines! Ohhra!
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- Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy Birthday Marines!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 954
Re: OT - Happy Birthday Marines!
SEMPER FI !!! :mrgreen: Happy Birthday Doc! And thanks again for saving the lives of our Marine Brothers in Korea. Recieved an e-mail from one of our Navy Docs this morning...made my day. Navy Docs are the best!! Thanks, Jarhead. Believe me - it was clearly my privilege !!! Tell me honestly - if, i...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy Birthday Marines!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 954
Re: OT - Happy Birthday Marines!
OJ wrote:SEMPER FI !!!
Happy Birthday Doc! And thanks again for saving the lives of our Marine Brothers in Korea. Recieved an e-mail from one of our Navy Docs this morning...made my day. Navy Docs are the best!!
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Deer season success w/Pics
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1603
Re: OT Deer season success w/Pics
Congrats on a successful Mule Deer Hunt! Hey, you fellas were about 20 miles or so from my Property...my place is south of Canyon City, OR...
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Lever!! 1886 / .33WCF Update: She's a Keeper / Photos
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2664
Re: New Lever!! 1886 / .33WCF Update: She's a Keeper / Photos
Congrats on your new/old Winchester...mighty fine looking rifle
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy Birthday Marines!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 954
Re: OT - Happy Birthday Marines!
Happy Birthday Brothers
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- Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .243
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1743
Re: .243
Sounds like a cool 8) Rifle. Great story my friend. I have a Belgium .243 BLR 1971 Vintage...haven't used it that much due to having so many other options. But I hope to start hunting Coyote with it again...Great Caliber :) I've had the rifle since new. I have a 2-7 Vari-X-II Leupold on it. Got any ...
- Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - semi-auto rifle
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3231
Re: semi-auto rifle
I have one and love it. I trained and used one in the Corps. I have an "Improved" Springfield with some 20 round clips and a Springfield 6X Govt. scope. She can reach out and touch....and do it well
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Marine
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1370
Re: RIP Marine
Rest in Peace Marine...
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester '92 Limited Series, Advice Sought
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2523
Re: Winchester '92 Limited Series, Advice Sought
I too picked up a Winchester 1892 "1of 500 Limited Series" in a 45LC Trapper #145. I've put 50 rounds through mine. A very high quality rifle and fun to shoot. Not a collectable like the originals...use it for sure. If the rebounding hammer is an issue, you can do something about that: htt...
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks for my first gun!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6161
Re: Thanks for my first gun!
Congrats Lindsay...enjoy and be safe.
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-reduced recoil .270 for deer: What do you think
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3875
Re: OT-reduced recoil .270 for deer: What do you think
I find that reciever sights/open sights don't work as well (old age) as they used too...but I still use them. Glass..are you talking scopes? Don't want to steal this fella's thread, so PM might be in order Bro...
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-reduced recoil .270 for deer: What do you think
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3875
Re: OT-reduced recoil .270 for deer: What do you think
Jarhead, I shoot a .257 Roberts, and you are right it will do for the girls just right. With your permission , of course! :D Permission granted Bro...I hunted with a fella in Alaska who hunted with a really nice Pre 64 .257 Roberts and I got to shoot it! Sweet :) I really liked it. We used it on Ca...
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-reduced recoil .270 for deer: What do you think
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3875
Re: OT-reduced recoil .270 for deer: What do you think
If I were setting up a rifle for my wife or daughters primarily for deer, I'd probably buy her a .257 Roberts or perhaps a .243.
The .270 is a mighty fine caliber (30-06 necked down to .270) so it kicks a bit for a Lady.
The .270 is a mighty fine caliber (30-06 necked down to .270) so it kicks a bit for a Lady.
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made some meat yesterday
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2446
Re: Made some meat yesterday
Nice Buck...should be good eating
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunt Report-Back from Montana with meat in the freezer
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2276
Re: Hunt Report-Back from Montana with meat in the freezer
Congrats on a nice Buff! Mighty fine...
- Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: upcoming auction, model 71 in its original box:
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1607
Re: upcoming auction, model 71 in its original box:
I'd say 4-5K and 8-10K if it were a "short rifle." Long Tang of course. I saw a nice short tang in a "short rifle" go for 6K on Gunbroker...
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers
- Replies: 102
- Views: 8839
Re: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers
Best wishes...Keep the Faith.
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spider Elk !!! photo
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7296
Re: Spider Elk !!! photo
Nice Elk.... I'd put that one in my Trophy Room for sure!
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3912
Re: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC
+120cows wrote:Seeing the "Entering the State of Califonia" sign in your rear view mirror.What's on the "gotta see" list for Kalifornia?
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 348 winchester rifle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1632
Re: 348 winchester rifle
Welcome...
Looking forward to your Pics and additional Info. Sixgun knows his stuff and he ain't kiddin'
Looking forward to your Pics and additional Info. Sixgun knows his stuff and he ain't kiddin'
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OTish - Deer hunting question.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1999
Re: OTish - Deer hunting question.
+1marlinman93 wrote:I've never had to leave one out over night, but I sure would rather get them gutted as soon as possible. I've had to search for a hour or so for deer, and in daytime temps of close to 80, I've found the meat is a bit stronger tasting. I don't want to find out what it's like if left over night.
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3912
Re: OT - I'm not too happy with the USMC
I wish I could give you better news, but I can't think of anything worth seeing in Southern, CA...I too was stationed at Camp Pendleton, and have never been back. Perhaps the San Diego Zoo...or a trip south of the Boarder to Mexico for some shopping. The USS Midway is there to go aboard...that would...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How about some deer pictures?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1389
Re: OT - How about some deer pictures?
Dang Jarhead, what is that on top of that deers head? Well, I did not get the big one, but I did get a nice 160-170 lb. six point that needed to go. Took him around 9.30 am and from the total lack of shots in the area, I think I might have been the only lucky person this morning. My eight that I am...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How about some deer pictures?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1389
Re: OT - How about some deer pictures?
mescalero1 wrote: That my friend is poetic justice
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How about some deer pictures?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1389
Re: OT - How about some deer pictures?
I did not realize you bought the place where you grew up, thats cool. I did not buy the old place, but real close to it. Will have to sell Mother's place when she goes, she wants my brother to have most of the money. Didn't buy it...Inherited it from my Folks...Will pass it on to my Daughters...Loo...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How about some deer pictures?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1389
Re: OT - How about some deer pictures?
Mescalero,mescalero1 wrote:Jarhead,
I thought that was the one you were taking about earlier.
After hanging him in the Barn, I saw three more in the head lights on the way back to camp.
However, the Deer population isn't as good as it was 40 years ago...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: upcoming auction, model 71 in its original box:
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1607
Re: upcoming auction, model 71 in its original box:
+1 It's nice, but not new in the Box..Mike D. wrote:Why in the world do those idiots put on those tie wraps? Absolutely rediculous.
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How about some deer pictures?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1389
Re: OT - How about some deer pictures?
The Story behind the Hunt...If you can call it hunting. I own 30 acres adjacent to a Wilderness Area in Eastern Oregon...Same farm I joined the Marines from many, many years ago. Anyway, I've been watching this big buck for about three years now. Heck, this big fella had been walking through my camp...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How about some deer pictures?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1389
Re: OT - How about some deer pictures?
I'm having Venison steaks tonight for dinner. Taken Oct 14, 2008....
He's a 6 PT Western Count and 12 PT Eastern count...
He's a 6 PT Western Count and 12 PT Eastern count...
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scout Scope Recommendation?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1576
Re: Scout Scope Recommendation?
I have a Leupold Scout Scope on my Wild West Guns "Alaska Guide." Love it
- Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colorado Elk
- Replies: 8
- Views: 829
Re: Colorado Elk
Great job! Mighty fine...man, I can hear those "Back Straps" cooking already. Nothing better than Elk on a fella's plate.
Congrats...
Congrats...
- Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear Defense in Alaska
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8141
Re: Bear Defense in Alaska
Probably a good thing I wasn't there to respond...mescalero1 wrote:That lummox of a Range Officer really think that girl would let her Dad's rifle go?