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by LeverBob
Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2850

Re: New Camera!

O.K. Pards ....here's the stats on the camera: 14.1 mega pixels 28mm lens,3.0" LCD, IS ( internal stabilization 12X zoom, HD1080 video, etc. After I read the instructions (that'll take some time), I practiced & learned how to shoot the pics & video. Since my cat Philo Bedoe was handy (h...
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Camera!
Replies: 26
Views: 2850

New Camera!

O.K....I've been dragged kicking & screaming into the space age. Bought a new Canon SX150IS. Got the camera, case, mini tripod & 4GB card for $231 from Gordon's in Carson city. Anyone have any suggestions for an old coot about how to use this infernal contraption? They will be welcome, belie...
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Women: no sense of humor
Replies: 30
Views: 3300

Re: Women: no sense of humor

What Kid is not telling is that his eyes might be open the Thursday after New Years & will be out of traction by April. The Photos prolly where made by Y2K as he speaks out of his breathing tube. With my wife I make sure I keep my distance when pulling a prank. Sleeping that close to a she bear ...
by LeverBob
Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife's surgery - UPDATE
Replies: 26
Views: 2047

Re: Wife's surgery

Thanks for bringing us up to date GG....great news indeed! 8)

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is the Ruger No1 guru around here?
Replies: 5
Views: 652

Re: Who is the Ruger No1 guru around here?

Rimfire McNutjob wrote:I know 6pt-sika has way too many No.1's. Or, perhaps it's his father. In either case, he seems pretty knowledgeable concerning No.1's.
The pard is amazing...I agree.

lB
by LeverBob
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday DBL!
Replies: 9
Views: 772

Re: Happy Birthday DBL!

+1 :D

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How can I put crossbolt safety on an old Marlin 336?
Replies: 30
Views: 3567

Re: How can I put crossbolt safety on an old Marlin 336?

U get UR Makita and drill a hole all the way through the Receiver just in front of the Hammer. 1/4 in hole works best. Use a machine screw with course threads not fine threads, stick it through the hole with hammer cocked and install the nut. Finished. PERRY Merry Christmas. Use a 5/8" bolt wi...
by LeverBob
Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor dog!
Replies: 26
Views: 3236

Re: Poor dog!

Nath...do what works for you! :wink: The results speak for themselves....Wyatt Earps admonition works just fine here. "Speed is fine, but accuracy is final". Find it out & do what works for YOU my cousin. :) Gadzooks! You are one fine hunter...and, we can all take a few lessons from yo...
by LeverBob
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Santa, Merry Christmas
Replies: 26
Views: 2006

Re: Early Santa, Merry Christmas

Pitchy...er, Santa, you're an american original. glad I know 'Ya Lennie...

G-D bless you & yours & a Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

LB & the Mrs.
by LeverBob
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting old Colt and holster
Replies: 26
Views: 2721

Re: Interesting old Colt and holster

Good gravy marie...Chuck... the workmanship runs the pucker factor off the scale. It's beayootiful.

Again...there's more talent on this site than anywhere else.

lB
by LeverBob
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An old cowboy...
Replies: 15
Views: 1520

Re: An old cowboy...

Count me in too Mie Amigo...gotta have my animal friends too....well said! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why does the kick on a cresent butt feel more harsh?
Replies: 39
Views: 4260

Re: Why does the kick on a cresent butt feel more harsh?

KirkD put the lasso on that nag years ago on this site. If'n y'all want a couple of mother stabers then go ahead, but don't say you haven't been warned. Sharps offered a shotgun butt as an alternative in about 1870 for the pards that had common sense. Just think...masochism just may be your bag! :sh...
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor dog!
Replies: 26
Views: 3236

Re: Poor dog!

Weidner...I would definitely like to meet you. You have the most deliciously devious mind. Out of the box completely... 8) Nath...to take care of the eye, try using the lines of your living room ceiling. Take your shotgun & set a stance in the center of the room....mount the shotgun & swing ...
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday 31drfl
Replies: 7
Views: 599

Re: Happy Birthday 31drfl

Happy birthday Lad. :D

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thank you for your prayers!!
Replies: 8
Views: 629

Re: thank you for your prayers!!

Great news Rusty! :D :D :D

The effectual prayer of an upright Saint availeth much! Will continue to pray for the lads success.

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news / bad news
Replies: 13
Views: 1314

Re: Good news / bad news

Time to get real mean....maybe the other shoe has already dropped.

What say you?

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattling forend on Win M71
Replies: 6
Views: 859

Re: Rattling forend on Win M71

A solution for a a fore stock fix came for me from Steve Regwell on the .303 site. I tightened up my No.4Mk1* enfield forestock using strips from a business card. I was able to register 7 lbs. of forend pressure without any permenant changes (to keep it match acceptable) using his methods. Seeing th...
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news / bad news
Replies: 13
Views: 1314

Re: Good news / bad news

Ysable...you're as tough as wang leather, just like all of us. Bear the pain & work through it Pard. Make Mr. Pain your friend. He'll wake you up real fast and make you sharp as a razor. A dear friend of mine just had a house fire in Carson City & it burned to the ground. Lost it all. He loo...
by LeverBob
Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is why you kill coyotes (Bloody)
Replies: 29
Views: 3984

Re: OT-This is why you kill coyotes (Bloody)

Pitchy wrote:
AJMD429 wrote:
BlaineG wrote:Mother Nature can be a rough old whore sometimes.
Good quote... :D
Father God, evidence of the corrupt and fallen world from Adam, wasn`t supposed to be this way. :roll:
Someday it won`t. 8) :D

As far as the yotes i`ll shoot everyone i can.
Amen Brother....

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for my family in Cagayan de Oro City PLEASE
Replies: 37
Views: 3873

Re: Prayers for my family in Cagayan de Oro City PLEASE

Been out in the field for a couple of weeks after a load of small game & birds-have to stock the larder, so....came home & laid up some prayers for that fine country & you're family. Been there several times & adored it. Still have old slides & pics of Manilla & Subic incl. t...
by LeverBob
Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor dog!
Replies: 26
Views: 3236

Re: Poor dog!

A good working dog in the woods is a true joy eh? Good hunting is always better with a friend. Mine was a half English/Irish Setter that would hunt anything from butterfly to buffalo! You have fun with your dog in the woods! Oh, and Nath? Your steering wheel is on the wrong side!! :lol: :lol: (coul...
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Higginbotham Dead.
Replies: 43
Views: 7212

Re: Dave Higginbotham Dead.

Dingdangit, another fine man meets his Maker due to negligence. This drives me crazy. This was not an accident...handle a firearm like you would a rattlesnake. Not to come across as harsh, but this is pure negligence by familiarity. I liked him too, however, why was the chamber loaded with a cartri...
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Higginbotham Dead.
Replies: 43
Views: 7212

Re: Dave Higginbotham Dead.

Dingdangit, another fine man meets his Maker due to negligence. This drives me crazy. This was not an accident...handle a firearm like you would a rattlesnake. Not to come across as harsh, but this is pure negligence by familiarity. I liked him too, however, why was the chamber loaded with a cartrid...
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another buck harvested by the MEDIOCORE 30-30!
Replies: 50
Views: 5535

Re: Another buck harvested by the MEDIOCORE 30-30!

After 3 or 4 years of eating tag soup, I finally harvested a nice buck. I finally decided that I was tired of shooting small deer and decided to never shoot at another 6 point. I took this buck with my 1st and only deer rifle, a Marlin 336 in 30-30 Win. which has always managed to do the job for 30...
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why does the kick on a cresent butt feel more harsh?
Replies: 39
Views: 4260

Re: Why does the kick on a cresent butt feel more harsh?

Nice Pythons KD & still a pretty good farmers tan! :mrgreen:

LB

p.s. ....exactly right Pard....
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Flexi Sidecar project
Replies: 70
Views: 6487

Re: The Flexi Sidecar project

The wife sits on a creeper and there is a door on the nose of the car, to unload her if she gets cranky i just release the latch on the door and hit the brakes. Off she goes on her own inside car. :lol: :lol: Pitch...just remember that you have to sleep at night. :? :? :? :? :? Call you later Pard....
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: which receiver sight do you like for .....
Replies: 27
Views: 3204

Re: which receiver sight do you like for .....

I like, own, & use Lyman 48's, 57's & 66's. Redfield 70's, 80's & their international sights. One of my favorites is a PH-5C for the Enfield No.4Mk.1*....which I don't have & want. Anyone want to sell me one? Please!!! :cry: :cry:

Favorite? Lyman peeps.

Peep's rule...

LB
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!
Replies: 38
Views: 3824

Re: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!

Not to worry A-Double-U...G-D will make a way for you. :D :D :D And, it will be better than before...just wait in faith Pard.

LB
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy birfday to me!
Replies: 18
Views: 962

Re: Happy birfday to me!

Happy Birthday TD...hope you have many more....& a higher post count! :mrgreen:

LB
by LeverBob
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday JohnB & Rube Burrows
Replies: 15
Views: 926

Re: Happy Birthday JohnB & Rube Burrows

Happy birthday Pards! :lol: Hope Y'all get a bunch more.

Skoal!

LB
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They`er at it again !!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 1916

Re: They`er at it again !!!!!!!

After seeing this I need to repair my wall above the 'puter from the holes put in it by the velocity of the tea droplets fired at high velocity from my mouth, just before I hit the floor chocking & laughing. I'm glad I started falling or I would have pulverized my monitor. (Didn't know I had it ...
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Bigahh.
Replies: 11
Views: 1404

Re: Happy Birthday Bigahh.

I'll add mine to the brethren. :D :D :D :D

LB
by LeverBob
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas came early and it arrived today !!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 2263

Re: Christmas came early today !

Go gettum' son...my Pa was like yours. Nice score Pard & I think the future misses (congrats!!!) will sink into that rifle like a fat man in quick sand. Phillipinos love to fight! Check out Manny Pachecho (sp?) the fighter. He's a monster, just like the ones in P.I.'s when I was there or in Thai...
by LeverBob
Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back after being gone awhile...
Replies: 26
Views: 2224

Re: Back after being gone awhile...

Was wondering where in tarnation you were.

Listen up to what Pitchy said...

Glad your back & O.K.

LB
by LeverBob
Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting Knife that is carried with your LeverGun - Buck 119
Replies: 21
Views: 3395

Re: Hunting Knife that is carried with your LeverGun - Buck 119

I use a Kabar 50th anniversary, that replaced the one I used in 'Nam, for the big stuff....a Camillus Stockman & a Buck bird knife #924 for the small stuff. My main knife is a Gerber folding hunter that also went through 'Nam. All those blades have serviced thousands of game animals over the yea...
by LeverBob
Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early B-day present...
Replies: 8
Views: 735

Re: Early B-day present...

That must be the purtiest Rem I've ever seen 8) My pap did the same thing for me when I was a young gun. That is one fine outfit Pard. :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kaferhaus: A real straight shooter!
Replies: 0
Views: 777

kaferhaus: A real straight shooter!

Had some dealings with the Pard involving a new FP-39tk aperture sight for my Marling 39A. He's a fine man to deal with & trusty. Got the sight today in the mail...it's already on the rifle, now I need to rebuild the front blade into a sourdough. I'll do that Sunday. Deal confidently with Steve....
by LeverBob
Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Old Ironsights
Replies: 14
Views: 696

Re: Happy Birthday Old Ironsights

G-D bless your soul pard...with age comes wisdom & her handmaidens: knowledg & understanding. You have a surplus my friend.

Happy Birthday :D

LB
by LeverBob
Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanks Giving
Replies: 24
Views: 2163

Re: Happy Thanks Giving

Hiss....Hiss from an old lever rattler...Happy Thanksgiving spittin' out atcha. Hiss...Hiss...buzz...buzzz.

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 Again
Replies: 5
Views: 1278

Re: 30-30 Again

30 WCF...the finest, one of the most versatile middle ground rifles a gunner could have in his or her hands. I am so glad you rediscovered it & have hopes that you pursue the knowledge that it contains.

Well done Levergunner....

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She finally showed up:pictures added
Replies: 22
Views: 1852

Re: She finally showed up

Hooray Pard! :D A cowgirl that you can teach to out wrestle, out shoot & out ride the local boys.

Congrats to you & Mama.... :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 356 Win. sighted in today and almost wrecked the barrel.....
Replies: 5
Views: 847

Re: 356 Win. sighted in today and almost wrecked the barrel.....

AF...levergunners are too valuable to lose. You just had a real close call. Glad that it was the last one. The rifle is rare, just like you. I ask that you pay more attention next time? Can't afford to lose you Pard, gotta watch out......always.

Best to you & yours....

LB
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by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good ole' air rifle, well it's not that old,,,
Replies: 13
Views: 1074

Re: Good ole' air rifle, well it's not that old,,,

Nath...you & Tia are my heroes pard...small game hunting with air is one of the master keys to survival. You & yours will never be hungry. I hunt iwth my Gamo as well...maybe i'll be getting a camera for Christmas & show off like you.

Well done! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Pete44ru.
Replies: 20
Views: 1638

Re: Happy Birthday Pete44ru.

+2 :D

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorry Honey
Replies: 19
Views: 1922

Re: Sorry Honey

Go outside & check if there's smoke rising from northern Minn.

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REALLY bad hunt
Replies: 11
Views: 1262

Re: OT - REALLY bad hunt

Just now got up & back in the chair I was laughing so hard. Congrats on a successful hunt! :wink:

LB
by LeverBob
Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 336ss does it again.(Warning Graphic)
Replies: 11
Views: 1613

Re: Marlin 336ss does it again.(Warning Graphic)

That deer prolly took a look a you two & died of fright. 30 WCF's bullets bounce off of toilet paper, just like the gun rags say. You guys just toted them smokepoles just for show. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Congrats...it was a successful hunt and a real good time.

LB
(Teasing is fun!)
by LeverBob
Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Bis..
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Re: Happy Birthday Bis..

+1 Pard & hope the candles don't set the barn on fire. Gotta take care of the Nags now...

LB
by LeverBob
Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to 400short !!
Replies: 10
Views: 1290

Re: Welcome to 400short !!

Welcome pard...from another westerner in Nevada... :D :D :D

LB