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by AmBraCol
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We need AOL help
Replies: 14
Views: 4173

We need AOL help

Several folks here are on AOL. Many of them seem to experience problems with the forum which appear to be related to refusal of cookies. I've no way to check out what would be necessary to do to enable cookies within AOL. So anyone have enough expertise in this area you can help us out? Other than s...
by AmBraCol
Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WE HAD A POWER OUTAGE - ATTENTION FOLKS WHO'VE E-MAILED
Replies: 2
Views: 1194

And another thing: YOU MUST ALLOW COOKIES! No cookies, no worky. ALSO You MUST allow Javascript No javascript, no worky We do NOT use cookies or javascript to do weird things to your computer. The cookies are ONLY too make sure that the same person is posting as opened the session. So you can allow ...
by AmBraCol
Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WE HAD A POWER OUTAGE - ATTENTION FOLKS WHO'VE E-MAILED
Replies: 2
Views: 1194

WE HAD A POWER OUTAGE - ATTENTION FOLKS WHO'VE E-MAILED

We just got power after some contractors did something yesterday and we were out of power for around 30 hours There's over 50 e-mails in my webservant e-mail inbox. I'll get to them ASAP, but that'll be sometime within the next 24 hours as we get caught up on all kinds of stuff. In the meantime, CHE...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From the Leverguns moderators to the forum denizens
Replies: 4
Views: 2059

From the Leverguns moderators to the forum denizens

Over the past week or so as people come drifting in to the refuge, several folks have experienced difficulties of one kind or another. We've also had to implement some anti-spam/anti-spammer features to keep the bottom feeders at bay. These measures have caused problems for some folks. Now, we want ...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: September, time for a leverguns challenge update.
Replies: 20
Views: 5435

I don't recall the details of the challenge nor do I have access to a levergun, much less 1,000 rounds of ammo, down here. Still, this year I've made an effort to spend more range time with what I DO have. Since I picked up a little Crossman 1377 last year and managed to get it through TSA's idiocy ...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ammo storage
Replies: 22
Views: 7145

Paul, That's absolutely correct. You can see my cans are labeled on the "front" but also are labeled on top. The 2X4 Basics shelving set-up can handle the weight of the cans. I really need to re-do it as I didn't build the shelving wide enough. I need to add two cans width. That's a nice ...
by AmBraCol
Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Question for church people
Replies: 11
Views: 4359

Howdy PPPDon. Greetings from Colombia's Coffee Country. It's great to see you posting here. :-) We currently are only working with Bible study groups with an evangelistic outlook at this time. However, in the future we're looking to expand into all the "Seven Cultural Mountains" areas as m...
by AmBraCol
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your camping woods sidearm question.
Replies: 73
Views: 14950

Camp "gun"? How can you have only one camp gun? :-) Of course, it depends on where camp IS. If camping out of a vehicle (our usual scenario) then when in the US of A I've usually got a wide variety with me. Everything from a Model Of The 1911 A1 45acp to an Old Model Single Six 22 with eit...
by AmBraCol
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You have to be willing to experiment a bit.
Replies: 15
Views: 4967

Those are shot in Bignose Kate, right?
by AmBraCol
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT ammo storage
Replies: 22
Views: 7145

Like mentioned by Junior, humidity can be a problem if you live in certain parts of the world. Whatever cabinet you choose, I'd suggest you use surplus GI ammo cans to store ammo in. Mine are painted with chinamart cheap rustinhibitting rattle can paint. Then calibers are marked with stickon numbers...
by AmBraCol
Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15724

OK. So far I THINK we've got everyone up and running that has set up a new account. We've received notices from a few for problems ranging from "I can't see the confirmation code image" to "I can't sign in" Guys, this forum requires cookies. We're benign. That cookie ONLY serves ...
by AmBraCol
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorable Deer Hunt
Replies: 14
Views: 5963

So that's the story behind the head. I've seen him there in your office, it's neat to know the story behind the mount.
by AmBraCol
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More signup stuff on this forum - sorry guys
Replies: 0
Views: 1707

More signup stuff on this forum - sorry guys

Between the May and the end of August a huge number of spammers found this site and set up a bunch of usernames with links to porn and other objectionable sites. Now, what you do on your own time and what not is your problem, but we WILL NOT tolerate the use of this forum for the promotion of web co...
by AmBraCol
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: versatile handgun
Replies: 9
Views: 4141

Re: versatile handgun

I want a handgun that will fill several roles...home defense, farm gun, fun gun, etc. Cost needs to be in the $400 neighborhood. What say you? Mark Well, Mark, It all depends on what you want to do with it within the specifications you mention. Take a good look at the Taurus 3" - 4" five ...
by AmBraCol
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6674

Hobie wrote:Filled, glazed, sprinkles...

And maple bars. Don't forget the maple bars. And cinnamon rolls. Oh rats, we're outta cherry pie...
by AmBraCol
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - what no politics???
Replies: 11
Views: 4314

KirkD wrote:Hillary is not going to win, but if she did, it would be time to pack up your guns and send them up to Canada for safe keeping. :P

Now THAT"S funny, I don't care who you are!!! (In a sad sort of way) The best humor is based on the truth - and that hits too close to home for comfort...
by AmBraCol
Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - For Single-Shot Loonies
Replies: 9
Views: 3674

Pete44ru wrote:Boy - I kin sure tell, that you guys don't extend yore pinky-finger, when sipping tea ! :wink:
'Course not! You'd lose your grip on the Mason jar!
by AmBraCol
Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - For Single-Shot Loonies
Replies: 9
Views: 3674

Rusty wrote:Yea but my handi rifle comes in more calibers. nanny, nanny, boo, boo!


Rusty <><
And many more calibers can be included - for the same price!

8)
by AmBraCol
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 58
Views: 25635

Been busy with the rest of life and didn't realize how severe the problems at the other site were. Thanks for this refuge, and to Hobie and anyone else working to keep thinks going. Manny Paul is really the one responsible for this site. I just work here. :wink: Me? I just hold the keys. The http:/...
by AmBraCol
Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6674

I've another forum that I go to for H&R ideas, that houses a resident troll or two. I've posted topics there, where people will only reply to me via p.m. because a certain troll is in disagreement with something as trivail as shooting 75gr .224 cal bullets in a 1-9 twist barrel. The only thing ...
by AmBraCol
Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 58
Views: 25635

Been busy with the rest of life and didn't realize how severe the problems at the other site were. Thanks for this refuge, and to Hobie and anyone else working to keep thinks going. Manny Paul is really the one responsible for this site. I just work here. :wink: Me? I just hold the keys. The http:/...
by AmBraCol
Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6674

Sadly, these levergun forums seem to be one of the last bastions of politeness, being populated by some real gentlemen & gentlewomen. Other forums I frequent certainly have some polite gentlefolk, but most are, more and more, infected with potential trolls. This is true. I believe a lot has to ...
by AmBraCol
Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6674

It's too bad there's not a separate section for political posts - for those that partake in such. But, then - I'm one of those who were raised to never discuss religion or politics. (sigh) On the other hand, I was raised to discuss anything - politely. The problem with discussing religion or politi...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie, suggestion for the regular forum
Replies: 22
Views: 6674

Me either, Hobie. I can do it HERE! :-) Could lock it down and put up a big "Go To Leverguns.com" sign up. But as folks can see, I didn't even remember to do that back in May following the last great leverguns meltdown. So much for that idea. It'd have to run through JimT or Joel Cosby to ...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15724

Any valid e-mail address should work. I've never heard of a yahoo.net address before and suspect the user is attempting to "shroud" his e-mail address or something. Anyway, if it's NOT a valid address it bounces to my inbox, creating yet another e-mail I must take a look at to see WHY it b...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15724

For folks signing up on this forum - updated

If you goof up your e-mail address, it bounces to me. Each new user (on the temporary forum) should receive a confirmation e-mail. If you didn't, you probably got the e-mail wrong. I just got a couple of those. One was from a "yahoo.net" address and the other escapes my mind. Anyway, pleas...
by AmBraCol
Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to the TEMPORARY Leverguns refuge
Replies: 7
Views: 2775

Well, I guess it's good I got too busy back in May and it slipped my mind to set up a redirect on this directory. So I guess I'll just leave 'er set for "emergency use" and what not. "In case of Leverguns Emergency, Post Here".

Welcome back to camp!
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks very much...
Replies: 8
Views: 3609

Re: Thanks very much...

mod71alaska wrote:for this Temporary LeverGuns Refuge these past weeks!

The LeverGuns Forum is up and running again!!!

It's been a pleasure. :)
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to the TEMPORARY Leverguns refuge
Replies: 7
Views: 2775

The regular leverguns forum is back online. This one will be closed to public use on or around May 15, 2007. At that point it will become a signpost pointing to the leverguns forum.
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on the Leverguns Forum
Replies: 13
Views: 6422

The regular leverguns forum is back up and running. This one will become a signpost site on or around May 15, 2007.
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the minister to the range today
Replies: 9
Views: 3974

Way to go, KirkD. Now have your pastor drop by http://www.pistolpackingpreachers.us so he can see that he's not the only minister in the world who enjoys firearms. By the way, what does it take to obtain a handgun in Canada? I just jumped through a bunch of hoops to renew my license on my PPPPPP. Ho...
by AmBraCol
Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Remember To Stab & Twist
Replies: 9
Views: 3818

The author posts anonymously on the http://www.violentacres.com/ blog. A quick glance through other posts of hers is interesting, to say the least. Language alert for those sensitive to such things.
by AmBraCol
Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NO MORE gun/ammo sales on Graybeard. UPDATED and I'M BANNED!
Replies: 36
Views: 12244

After I quit I got a PM saying I was trying to tell Bill how to run his site, and that I was "part of the problem"! Now I'm not sure how my resignation because they instituted this antigun policy got from a simple resignation to me telling him how to run the site, or being "part of t...
by AmBraCol
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ABC News shouldn't have to look far
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Griff wrote:Here's some more info on Miss America site about Venus Ramey.
"first redheaded Miss America" - seems like that red head hasn't cooled off with age. :-) She's not one to mess with, to say the least. :shock: 8)
by AmBraCol
Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ABC News shouldn't have to look far
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Re: ABC News shouldn't have to look far

for their factual events where someone legally used a gun to thwart a crime. :lol: Former Miss America stops thieves . :P Yep. That'd make QUITE a segment! I hope they use it. Let senior citizens know they DON"T have to stand by and be victimized. That is one tough cookie! :shock: :D 8)
by AmBraCol
Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12142

Smok'um, I feel you are unrealistic in your expectations of safety. Locking down that school would be akin to sealing off the city of Cheyenne. A task I fear even the National Guard of WY is incapable of doing on 30 minutes notice, let alone the city police or ? Okay, you guys think my opinion is s...
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - People don't stop killers. People with guns do...
Replies: 2
Views: 1728

Do you mean that crazy people on a rampage won't stop shooting people if you ask them nicely? :oops: Kind of a weird thought, isn't it? I mean, SURELY if you say "Pretty please, with icing on it!" they'll lay their weapon down and stop! Or if you offer them a bouquet of posies they'll be ...
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12142

Thanks for you comments. It appears you and I will always remain at odds over the issue so I will withhold any further comments. I can only hope you are wrong. Respectfully, Smoke’um And I can only hope that no one starts shutting down the whole country each time there is a murder. Not only that ...
by AmBraCol
Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12142

The only thing the school did wrong was let them folks get killed. Nothing more nothing less. If they allowed them to protect themselves they'd have no culpability. Once they disarmed them they took responsability for their saftey & let them get killed. I think theyre directly responsible. They...
by AmBraCol
Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A request for AmBraCol
Replies: 3
Views: 2031

Re: A request for AmBraCol

When the regular Leverguns.com forum comes back up, don't delete this forum right away. There are several threads here that we might want to close out and save as text files. Just give us some time to do this. Thanks, Joe We'll make sure that there's ample notice given. I just don't want this to be...
by AmBraCol
Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12142

Sir, Please point out ONE fact I alluded to that is not absolute! Respectfully, Smoke'um Sir, you said • Fact: The killer exercised more intelligence than the President or Chief in that he at least tried to secure the building that he last entered. Something the President & Chief should have ...
by AmBraCol
Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (Virginia School Campus)Gun bill gets shot down
Replies: 33
Views: 12142

smoke'um, I believe YOU are the one speaking from the heart and not from the facts. Yes. There was a double homicide. BUT there was NO indication that this was NOT an isolated event, nor was there any indication that the killer had remained in the area. To lock down ANY community of over 20,000 peop...
by AmBraCol
Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is shooting grounds for gun control? Poll on ABC
Replies: 3
Views: 2121

Is shooting grounds for gun control? Poll on ABC

I don't know if this link will work for you or not. If it doesn't, try the second link and look for the poll in the middle of the page.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/BeSeenBeHeard/popup?id=3046132




http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=3045900&page=1
by AmBraCol
Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decisions...decisions..
Replies: 7
Views: 3071

aussie wrote:All three carbines shoot well. The area I will be hunting will be fairly scrubby. Doubt that there will be a shot over 80 yards.
aussie.
I'd be tempted to take the 45 Colt. 'Cause it's more gun than a 44 Mag and I've already killed deer with a 30-30. 8)
by AmBraCol
Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ABC’s "20/20" Seeking Armed Citizen Stories
Replies: 11
Views: 5007

The guy running it, John Stossel, wrote a very interesting article on the subject of "gun control" . It's on this page, just scroll down a bit. http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/795.cfm
by AmBraCol
Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 22 Ammo Recall Notice
Replies: 0
Views: 1878

Winchester 22 Ammo Recall Notice

Powder Load Concerns Lead to Ammunition Recall Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of its WILDCAT® 22 (Symbol Number WW22LR) and XPERT® 22 (Symbol Number XPERT22) 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition. Lot Numbers containing Letters: XN, YA, YB or YC Through ext...
by AmBraCol
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Copied the Winchester ad (PICS)
Replies: 11
Views: 6444

meanc, Doesn't the safety engage by being pushed from left to right? I've never used a Winchester with the CB safety. But my Marlin engages from left to right. The add is dark enough on my monitor, I can't really tell. Joe The receiver is dished out on the right side so me thinks that's where you'r...
by AmBraCol
Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Beer and taxes
Replies: 1
Views: 1727

OT- Beer and taxes

Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing. The fifth would pay $1. The sixth would pay $3. The seventh would pay $7. Th...
by AmBraCol
Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguner 1000 Challange
Replies: 10
Views: 2494

Anyway, right now I'm in Colombia. Long guns are difficult to obtain. Ammo is limitted to 100 rounds per six months per weapon. Can you aquire brass & reload? If so, a Rossi in .45LC will serve you nicely. I don't know what hoops you have to jump through to get the rifle, but with .45LC brass a...
by AmBraCol
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguner 1000 Challange
Replies: 10
Views: 2494

What part of South America? We have an occasional poster from Brazil who has a .357 Rossi that he shoots .38s out of. Still kills a pig with the right load. In Brazil they sell the Rossi as a .38 spl - but many have been known to "fudge" a bit and ream it out to .357. I was raised down th...