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by Old Ironsights
Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using a Bore Snake
Replies: 10
Views: 3643

I use them on ALL of my guns, including the Muzzleloaders with removable breeches. I really HATE getting crud down in my actions, and it seems silly to completely disasemble a gun to properly clean it from Breech to Crown. Sure, if I HAVE to scrub (and I've never had to yet), I'd disasemble & ro...
by Old Ironsights
Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rumor is Henry will bring out a 30-30 in 2008
Replies: 14
Views: 4385

Probably be Solid Brass, with a High Shine and weight 4,000 lbs. :wink:
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trial Poll
Replies: 21
Views: 7380

Volcanic. :twisted:

I can't even answer that poll within Winchester, much less between the lot. :roll:
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Single Round Of 30-30 VS. The Washing Machine
Replies: 14
Views: 4591

I've only ever had one round act oddly from immersion. That was a Fiocci 60gr SJHP in the .32 NAA Guardian I go SWIMMING with. I dunno how many times I went swiming with that particular magazine/round loaded, but 1 of 7 (don't remember which one) squibbed. It still exited the 1.5" barrel, but w...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT. What next? Suggestions welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 5019

Sadly, I have to agree with Perry. A good friend (and one time landlord) of mine was here on an extended Visa. Owned property, a Business, everything. But because he wasn't Brown or from a country that has a propensity to shoot its' ExPats, he was FORCED by INS to leave. Sad really. OTOH, You could ...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FS - Takamine Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/extras
Replies: 9
Views: 2575

Hang on. I'll see if I can get through to him. I thought the same thing.
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 31
Views: 6939

Sounds like God was answering prayers early.

Better to have the Dr. find them than to have them find you.

Six bypasses is no big deal any more (relatively speaking).
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surprised more people didn't make the jump over here.
Replies: 29
Views: 6320

Not that I know how to geek it, but somebody should be able to change the "It's Broke" splash bage over at the homestead to include an "auto redirect". That way they get thrown over the fence - sort of like stepping on a mine. :twisted:
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT reloading stuff need advice
Replies: 6
Views: 2098

Looks like a Lyman Turret "T-mag" type press.

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by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AUCTION ALERT - Three Screw SB .44 on GunBroker 2 bbls too!
Replies: 9
Views: 2388

Dunno. Just reporting. Looked like a good deal (for now) to me.
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Woodworker Safety
Replies: 5
Views: 2374

They are cool. Been out for a little while but have always been $$$.
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Airport Security - not available in the US of A
Replies: 7
Views: 2184

Country?
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT. kinda
Replies: 2
Views: 1466

http://www.guncite.com/gun_control_gcbogus.html

The "Hitler" Quote That Wouldn't Die: "1935 Will Go Down In History!" "This year* will go down in history! For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the futu...
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How to spot a hunter with with too many DWIs...
Replies: 14
Views: 4234

OT - How to spot a hunter with with too many DWIs...

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:shock: :D

(my uncle believes this is a pic from Spooner, WI...)
by Old Ironsights
Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CNN: Time to scale back large observances on 9/11?
Replies: 20
Views: 4921

PPpastordon: I don't completely disagree - mainly because of the Islamic principles of "taquiyya" and "tu-quoq" (essentially "righteous lying/disembling") BUT, that said, Kamal is the only "public" Muslim going head to head against CAIR, and that can't be a ba...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CNN: Time to scale back large observances on 9/11?
Replies: 20
Views: 4921

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I think this is a fairly accurate, precient, and tactically sound POV: ------------------------------- Last Chance for Iraq By Kamal Nawash Recently, several reports by various military experts have painted a grim picture of Iraq. The assessments differ in key conclusions, however all the experts, i...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CNN: Time to scale back large observances on 9/11?
Replies: 20
Views: 4921

Amen Jeeps.
by Old Ironsights
Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CNN: Time to scale back large observances on 9/11?
Replies: 20
Views: 4921

There is a difference between Total War, living down to the MoveIslamoOn Radicals opinion of the US, and Genocide. Total War will not stop tribalisim. Never has, never will. Only thing to ever stop tribalisim is Societal Enlightenment/Religious Reformation. The only other solution is Genocide... Tri...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CNN: Time to scale back large observances on 9/11?
Replies: 20
Views: 4921

I think we should simply obliterate the home town of every one of them. No warnings, just do it, and then tell them they can expect this every time they attack us. Joe Maybe I misunderstand the idea of blood debt (which they live by), but this kinda sounds good to me.... That whole concept assumes ...
by Old Ironsights
Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CNN: Time to scale back large observances on 9/11?
Replies: 20
Views: 4921

I suppose there's "large scale" and then there's "large scale". Having a tasteful, short, non-political tribute each year, as we do for Pear Harbor, is appropriate. Having these nine-hour media-circus political screaming hissyfits is not appropriate. So, yes. Scale them back. Sca...
by Old Ironsights
Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Worst Generals -vs- Brilliant Newpaper Editors
Replies: 32
Views: 7423

Just like I always say--"Stinkin liberals" Eric Well, the majority of Americans want us out of Iraq yesterday... That may be true Junior, or is at least a point for debate. But what is not up for debate is the disgraceful behavior of those self appointed and otherwise "Liberals"...
by Old Ironsights
Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - British Train Travel
Replies: 9
Views: 4064

Like most countries, the COUNTRY of France, along with the country folk/towns was lovely.

It's the Cities that suck.

Then again, when I was in England I had a ball in London.

Dunno why, but I somehow found all the "bad" areas of Paris but didn't see Chav One in London. Go figure.
by Old Ironsights
Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trapper In Scotland 07
Replies: 28
Views: 7376

IIRC it's Finland that requires Moderators...

Nath, I'm looking for a pic of me in a similar pose, but Tycer & 86er ought to verify that we've accomplished 2 continents of ugly. :P
by Old Ironsights
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Trapper In Scotland 07
Replies: 28
Views: 7376

Nath, you and I look rather unfortunately alike... (I showed the pic to my mum, and she had to look twice...) You about 13 stone too? :wink:

Would be fun for me to come across the pond to visit the Maternal homestead (Loch Lomond/Clan Buchanan) and annoy the Yard by going shooting with you. :D
by Old Ironsights
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your camping woods sidearm question.
Replies: 73
Views: 14919

Depends.

If I have no rifle, then it is my .357 SP101.

If I have a long arm it can vary significantly.

But for general hiking, (where it's planned and I'm not already packing the G27) the SP101 and a couple of different types of ammo on Bianchi strips is what's in the fanny pack.
by Old Ironsights
Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT WASP/Yellow Jacket REMOVAL
Replies: 11
Views: 4394

My wife got into one under out deck on LaborDay Sunday. Hit her 13 times. Not a good idea to pour volitiles under a deck... My fire insurance won't cover it. After much consultation what I did was: #1 Spray at the underground nest entrance with 20' yellowjacket/wasp spray. Do this until you have tim...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BFS Biggest Finest Smelter
Replies: 10
Views: 4104

You know, I really hate you. :? I spent all of Laborday Sunday smelting over a propane stove in a couple of stock pots... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/MrMisanthrope/IMG_0283.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/MrMisanthrope/IMG_0279.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/MrMisanthr...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .308 win levergun
Replies: 13
Views: 4248

I like the Savage m'self...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Class 2 and 3
Replies: 2
Views: 1679

Same as purchacing a Handgun.

You just have to get the forms, pay the Tax and get the rectal exam.

After the Exam, you just have to get the forms and pay the tax.
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun sales freedom ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3955

Answer:

Have Laws prevented FTF sales of narcotics?

There you go.
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Annual Fallow Deer Cull in PA....
Replies: 11
Views: 3413

If I zero out in November with my Inlaws &/or don't get drawn/zero out in Indiana too, ya think there will be anything left for later?

If that happens I might be able to get "pity" money from the Domestic Accountant... :oops:
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AUCTION ALERT - .357 Trapper on GunBroker
Replies: 7
Views: 1662

AUCTION ALERT - .357 Trapper on GunBroker

Auction over on 9/11.

A bit steep maybe, but would make an excellent .357 Maximum platform.

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=79630513
by Old Ironsights
Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma 357 mag
Replies: 15
Views: 5894

I probably have seen it, but never was even curious about the import levers. I also noticed it was a rebounding hammer, not half cock. I don't think Rossi would do that... It would require too many changes in their production line. The Puma at my pusher's is a new one and it's not rebounding... Ste...
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You are all cordially invited
Replies: 15
Views: 5616

So, will you get to ask the Good Doctor to get you a beer? :wink:

Tell her congrats from Chi Town.
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - We need a new single shot!
Replies: 42
Views: 10309

If I get another single shot, it will be an undehammer muzzleloader... probably in the .45 range.
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloaders Auction Site - DEATH TO EBAY!
Replies: 6
Views: 2919

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DEATH TO EBONEhead! GO RELOADERS AUCTION!!
by Old Ironsights
Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloaders Auction Site - DEATH TO EBAY!
Replies: 6
Views: 2919

Reloaders Auction Site - DEATH TO EBAY!

http://www.reloadersauction.com/index.php

A place to buy and sell your Ebil "bullet tips", "shell cases" and "clips".

Easy setup. Has links to Bid Pay so you can opt out of the PayPal system too.
by Old Ironsights
Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember the ABC "gun violence" Poll?
Replies: 4
Views: 2253

Remember the ABC "gun violence" Poll?

The results were spiked. Why am I not suprised? ------------------------------------------------ Poll Finds Twice as Many Blame Culture as Guns, But ABC Spikes It ABC News polling chief Gary Langer, in a posting buried on ABCNews.com, revealed that a poll taken Sunday discovered that when "aske...
by Old Ironsights
Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NO MORE gun/ammo sales on Graybeard. UPDATED and I'M BANNED!
Replies: 36
Views: 12124

No great loss Mod71.

About the only thing that Greybeard does that interests me is hosts Veral's site.

Otherwise, I have no use for his stuff.

JMO.
by Old Ironsights
Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Marlin jammed today ....... I guess it was my turn.
Replies: 15
Views: 6082

To misquote Johnny Cochran...

No Marlin, No Jam! :wink:

+1 for the 1892... :P
by Old Ironsights
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone help me with this?
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/about/rules.html Administrative Rule (Regulation) Changes RIFLE PROPOSAL The public comment period for the proposal to allow rifles with pistol cartridges is now over. At this time, the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) and DNR are reviewing all of the public comments...
by Old Ironsights
Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone help me with this?
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

Indiana's Pistol Caliber Carbine Rule

The Rule Change is 99% passed. We will know for sure after the meeting on May 22 to finalize the 2007 Regulation book. Mike: here is the Indiana DNR's proposed rule change. I would suggest forwarding it to the MN DNR. SECTION 1. 312 IAC 9-3-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 312 IAC 9-3-3 Hunting deer...
by Old Ironsights
Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Redneck SOF in "IRAK"
Replies: 1
Views: 2320

HUMOR - Redneck SOF in "IRAK"

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Dunno who Photoshopped that, but it's DANG funny... :mrgreen:
by Old Ironsights
Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ABC’s "20/20" Seeking Armed Citizen Stories
Replies: 11
Views: 4966

IF, and only IF Stossel has editorial control would it be a passibly fair show...
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's have some fun with names
Replies: 142
Views: 169042

While I am not particularly Old, I do only use Iron Sights.

The Old bit is just because I'm relatively "punny"... and it fits with my generally Revolutionary (pre-mercantilisim/anti-federalist) attitude... and ties in to an Avatar well.
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:45 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 Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguner 1000 Challange
Replies: 10
Views: 2494

I don't have a levergun handy and b. don't have a way to obtain 1,000 rounds of centerfire ammunition in less than five years anyway. By gum!!! Where do you live .... Antarctica? :shock: Old Ironsights, I enjoyed your post and the photos. South America. Weapons and ammunition are highly controlled,...
by Old Ironsights
Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ABC’s "20/20" Seeking Armed Citizen Stories
Replies: 11
Views: 4966

I'm not sure this will be a good thing. They will find the most outlandish, irresponsible (while still being "legal") "self defense" stories they can and run that... and allow "the public" to make up their own mind whether or not "they" should allow that sort ...