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by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - But sure important to me!
Replies: 21
Views: 3271

OT - But sure important to me!

I do not have all the information/details yet, but here is what I know from a too short phone call: Alexzander Kenneth Austin Spencer Hurst has just weighed in at 5 1/2 pounds. Mother and son are doing fine - but prayers are still appreciated. "Alex" also has the distinction of being my fi...
by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun hide-outs ... just in case
Replies: 86
Views: 11695

I have a bumper sticker that reads "They'll take my BANJO when they pry it out of my cold, dead fingers". Don't have one for my guns. Sorry you don't have one for your guns. My favorite example of the one for guns is in Men In Black. What makes it so good is the response it gets! Grace an...
by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - !#^&#&@#! Car Dealers....
Replies: 27
Views: 5248

Re: OT - !#^&#&@#! Car Dealers....

My little wagon died the other day. Just 184K old and just barely starting to burn oil and the dash catches fire. :shock: SO I'm out car shopping. :cry: I know exactly what I want, and I know how much I can afford (not much, but not unreasonable... after selling some stuff I can probably get into $...
by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daughter in Hospital UPDATE GOOD NEWS
Replies: 43
Views: 4870

Prayers are sent for your daughter and your family.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--way off but my niece and gangrene problem
Replies: 43
Views: 6197

Re: OT--way off but my niece and gangrene problem

I hesitated to be this far off topic but it's so important to me and family members. My neice was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 12 with pneumonia. For several days it was 50/50 whether she'd survive. Tube down her throat for oxygen, dialysis machine due to her kidneys shutting down and other &qu...
by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Who'da thunk? Guns best crime deterrent...
Replies: 11
Views: 2150

Ha, I could live with 18, that ain`t but another year and a half. As far as drinking, I couldn`t possibly care any less about that - but the thought of being able to buy a six gun in as little as one more year and a half does sound mighty nice. The law is such a strange thing, isn't it? Here in Ind...
by PPpastordon
Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Military Losses
Replies: 16
Views: 2608

Dastook; Did you notice that only whites (Europeans) and Native Americans have fatality figures larger than their percent of population. Why, how can that be? :roll: Makes a man feel real good about being made up from a little of each! I do not feel at all confused. The difference was that I am surp...
by PPpastordon
Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 31
Views: 4503

Scott64A;
Prayers for you and yours are sent. May the vows you made to each other come alive within each of you - as alive as God intends them to be.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - Having a Rough Week!
Replies: 20
Views: 3028

Your prayers are my pleasure. I know the feeling of having kids move away, and I know it is only reasonable that they take the grandkids with them. At one time only one grandchild lived less that about 575 miles away (3 grandchildren). The other 6 lived in south Florida; IIRC, about 1250 miles away....
by PPpastordon
Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor- A not so true story
Replies: 11
Views: 1902

It is like this:

"It ain't true? Well, it should be!"

Grace and Peace,
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - prayer request- UPDATE
Replies: 31
Views: 4814

Mike;
Always have time for a quick prayer. It is already done.

Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: your opinion--red dot or scope on a lever
Replies: 32
Views: 5179

Scope is better than a red dot - IMHO. I have used both and still have a red dot, but am not currently using it. I find scopes work better for me.

Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures from the TX hog hunt
Replies: 18
Views: 3361

No wonder my hog hunts are all failures. Ain't never seen no hogs that looked like those! Didn't even know they had horns. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Good pics. Enjoyed seeing the hunters and the game. Obviously those "OT" hogs are easier to find than the regular versions.

Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primer strikes
Replies: 8
Views: 1141

Yes, there is a difference. I like CCI, but they seem to be the hardest, the most difficult to ignite. My past response has been to make my firearm hit harder - or get a different firearm.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where do you live and what do you do for a living?
Replies: 106
Views: 14907

Five days out of the week I work for INDOT on a survey crew. I get to work out in God's world and love it. Well, maybe it isn't so fun when the temp is zero or less; but summer will come back! Seven days out of the week I work for Jesus. That is good work (if you can call it work) no matter what the...
by PPpastordon
Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What you hope to do when you retire...
Replies: 72
Views: 9588

If you read this far you also read JimT's post. He travels more than I do, but aside from that my life is about like his. I also like it!

The closest I want to ever come to retirement is one of my favorite sayings; "I got tired yesterday and am retired today!"

Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pop Psychology
Replies: 10
Views: 1855

Well - I gotta tell ya - I never was too certain what something called pop-psychology might be like. Well, I have to tell you, this sure ain't what I expected! :D :D :D
Grace and peace.
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally get to go Hog Huntin'!
Replies: 33
Views: 3225

otteray; First; Hope that ain't your whole lifetime! :D :D :D While in no way an expert on the .41, I am sure those loads should do fine. I am also sure that hotter loads are possible. However, since what you have is accurate and will kill them dead, more powerful loads could what; make them more de...
by PPpastordon
Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which gunsmith for this?
Replies: 15
Views: 2647

Terry wrote: "AND I HAVE NOT EVEN MENTIONED YET THAT THE 32MAG IN THAT PARTICULAR SIXGUN WILL DO WHAT THE 327 CAN DO IN THE SMALLER GUNS, IF YOU ARE A HANDLOADER." I agree. I also am sure it will do at least a little more with a little creative loading, like seating the bullet to a longer ...
by PPpastordon
Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Range Report: Spy Satellite Shoot-Down
Replies: 14
Views: 2083

Go Navy!
by PPpastordon
Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A word of thanks.
Replies: 32
Views: 4545

Sorry to hear about your family's loss. Prayers will continue for you and yours.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy and HOOORRRAAAA!!!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3037

Welcome aboard. And, where are the pics? Like you never heard that before! :roll:

Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Bald Eagle neighbors.
Replies: 26
Views: 4022

Rusty; I have noticed over the years that predatory birds have begun showing up at recent road kills. Here in IN, I used to never see hawks near the roads. Now I cannot drive anywhere, it seems, without seeing a hawk close to the highway. This seems to be especially true along the expressways. randy...
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Prayer request UPDATE
Replies: 19
Views: 2587

Prayers are sent.
Family? Terrible happening for all! :cry:

I know some individuals do not want to heal; but I also know the refusal of healing leads to a life of unhappiness and bitterness. I pray they find the way to heal from this.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: Mexican Matricula Consular vs Minutemen
Replies: 18
Views: 3700

JReed wrote:Thanks OI that is only 20Mins. up the freeway some how the news here didnt cover it.
"some how?" Could that be "intentionally how?"
Grace and Peace,
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Don't mess with Old guys
Replies: 9
Views: 1710

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Grace and Peace from the OLD
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not OT! A lever love story + Valentine's Day
Replies: 6
Views: 978

Rexster;
Great post! :D :D :D
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357/39 wildcat in lever?
Replies: 45
Views: 8408

Blaster;
Great info. Thanks.
Actually, I believe (I would have thought?) better ballistics are available with H-110. However, I do not have proof. Thought you might know as you seem well informed in this area.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It Ain't Rocket Science
Replies: 22
Views: 3407

Jim;
1. Well spoken. 2. Theologically sound. 3. Politically incorrect.
Three strikes - and three home runs! What more could one ask for?
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357/39 wildcat in lever?
Replies: 45
Views: 8408

homefront; Wow; I am flattered by the question! (I hope? :wink: ) I am NOT a lever expert, however: To make the B&D conversion, it would seem to me the easy way would be to begin with a .44 instead of a .357. This would be using everything from the original firearm except the barrel - and miss t...
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally cought up to the guy in the Brown truck!
Replies: 16
Views: 2360

2ndovc, It looks like that barrel is not marked Winchester 94AE. Am I seeing right? My 85 vintage Trapper is marked with the AE after the model number. I like that rifle, let us know how it shoots. Joe That is the same thing I noticed. Mine is marked exactly like your. Now I am really curious. Can ...
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357/39 wildcat in lever?
Replies: 45
Views: 8408

While the B&D might be a little more powerful that the .357X39, it would be a more expensive and possibly more difficult conversion (IMHO). Either a .44 would need re-barreled to .357 or a .357 would require a lot of changes to feed the .44 case. I would think the .357X39 might be real interesti...
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Valentine's Day
Replies: 21
Views: 3018

I haven't decided just what to get yet. I have it narrowed down between a brand new steam iron, or a bathroom scale that squeals like a hog when you step upon it. I just get all romantic over these holidays I guess! Don't forget about a vacuum cleaner... What about a broom? crs - I know how to earn...
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Call off the Search Teams - We are home!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4474

Nice crystal varnish on everything!

Glad you are home safe and sound. And, nice shooting on that deer.

Grace and Peace,
Pastordon
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surprise! Another Final Post.
Replies: 50
Views: 8634

Re: Surprise! Another Final Post.

The responses to my tread "Nearly time to take a bow--OUT. Forum is changing. EDITED" has served to illustrate some of what I had attempted to bring light to in my post. People here are not reading the words toward an understanding of others' ideas. Instead, they are gleaning what they wo...
by PPpastordon
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Pot Explosion! An Innocent Mistake....
Replies: 29
Views: 5270

PLEASE NOTE Many years ago an old timer told me that if bullet casting lead had any kind of a opening in it, one could rest assured that moisture would gather there if it was stored where it could got cool enough for moisture to condense on it. Around here, that can be as much 60 - 65*F in the summe...
by PPpastordon
Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - last carpenter job
Replies: 13
Views: 2886

Well, I have seen more than a few "2 holers" in my day and they always had the same size hole on each side. I have always wondered why it had 2 holes because I know nobody ever ventured to join me sitting on the other side's hole (thank goodness) and I sure never tried to join anyone else....
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun factory assembly line sabotage.
Replies: 35
Views: 5076

Joe;
Enjoyed the story - and what it revealed about you. But don't worry, You don't need to keep it a secret. I sometimes enjoy watching House with his "cut and try" medicine, also. I actually thought House seemed appropriate in/for your story! :roll:

Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Where did that word come from
Replies: 18
Views: 3397

Dunno if it is true or not but I like the theory!! Given the military's love of acronyms, it would not surprize me if it wasn't a navy term lol. Fuel for thought? When Pastordon remembers his Sailordon days he has to say, "Golly gee? I thought it was a navy term??? :? I sure used to hear it a ...
by PPpastordon
Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has ALL they NEED? NOT want, NEED?
Replies: 74
Views: 10421

For .22; A standard auto, single six and a 10/22.
For centerfire handguns; a .44 Super Blackhawk and a 1911.
For long guns; a .44 lever and an FR-8 .308.
A SXS .20 ga. for my wife and one for me.
Grace and Peace.
by PPpastordon
Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 410 Shotshells in the 45/70?
Replies: 16
Views: 3989

I have heard of doing this for what seems like all my life - or at least from back in the '60's. Have heard several persons tell me the worked pretty good in the slow twist barrels for the .45-70's. Personally, never tried it. Found the 410 difficult enough in a smooth bore. Why make a marginal perf...
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Shootin in MO
Replies: 14
Views: 2353

I don't care how many parking tickets this idiot got, that doesn't warrant going in and blowing 5 people away, starting with LEO officers. There is no rest of the story. It's fools like this that get everyone riled up about guns, shooters like this are the biggest threat to gun ownership. I pray I ...
by PPpastordon
Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeff Quin is awesome
Replies: 16
Views: 3561

Your site is awesome, indeed. I know that many others think so, also. How do I know? I have been trying to log on - again. My computer is stopped so effectively - it is like it just quits! Yes; your site is awesome. And it is with good reason. It is the best gun article read on line! Uuhhh - at leas...
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hog Hunt Notice............
Replies: 6
Views: 1411

JJ,
Sorry to hear about Maggie. Hope she heals well - and quickly!
Grace and Peace,
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 arrived
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Where are the pics??????
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: That's it, I'm outta here...
Replies: 16
Views: 2586

Safe travel, my friend. Prayers are already up for traveling mercies, for a joyful bundle of visits, for meeting great new friends and maybe a few loving, eager converts! God bless.
Grace and Peace,
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ricochet
Replies: 22
Views: 3421

First Experience: In early 1970 I had to drive myself over 70 miles to a hospital to get several bullet fragments removed from my head. (Safest place for me to be hit? :) ) I fired the shot at a can, lying on the ground and about 20 - 25' away. I thought at first I had finally blown up a gun. But af...
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Marine
Replies: 8
Views: 1376

Ysabel Kid;
I can't say anything better than what has already been said. However, just need to know if there is enough salt in a few tears to screw up my keyboard.


If there is any such thing as being, "Too good," that is it!
Grace and Peace,
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why we wear boots in Texas
Replies: 42
Views: 6867

Hope you eat 'em. If not, thats a lot of good meat to go to waste. :D I must confess, I usually do not shoot snakes, even poisonous ones, unless they are way too close to the house. But I also realize that for some that translates into, "If they are alive they are way, way too close- already!&q...
by PPpastordon
Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IF it were you, what would have and why???
Replies: 22
Views: 3822

rjohns94; I use a .44 Mag. stainless SBH with 4 5/8" barrel or a 4 1/2" stainless SRH for my handgun. I use a 96/44 for my long gun. I like the 96/44, but wish I still had my .44 carbine barrel for my Contender. I liked it better! I also like stainless for traveling when all kinds of weath...

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