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by OJ
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New puppy - PICS
Replies: 55
Views: 8474

Very good looking puppy - ?consider Katie or Charley for names ??? Mother of this litter was "Charli" :) My Katie (brindle) and bro Charley at 11 weeks of age and 30# http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/DOGS/P9110028AB.jpg And now - little sis Katie at 199# and big bro Charley at 2...
by OJ
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT? - So is your flag flying this JMB birthday?
Replies: 33
Views: 5074

Yep - sure is !!!

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by OJ
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Zoomies... (inter-service rivalry humor/pic)
Replies: 19
Views: 3715

Pockets serve no purpose on military uniform pants. You dont use them or your not supposed to anyways. If your hands are cold, put gloves on, that is if its winter time. The military likes uniformity, everyone looking the same. For an official photo, the position is attention, which means hands in ...
by OJ
Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: global warming fixed
Replies: 24
Views: 4329

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WHERE'S GLOBAL WARMING WHEN YOU NEED IT ?????


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by OJ
Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One last Winchester 94 sight question...
Replies: 10
Views: 1983

I prefer a blade also and got this one from XS Sights to go with my Williams FP 94/36 rear sight -

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It's dove tailed in and easy to replace.

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by OJ
Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best sights for my 94 top eject?
Replies: 30
Views: 8201

Thank you all for the replies. I believe I will go with a Williams peep sight. A scope will take away from the handiness of this rifle, besides I have a couple 336's with straight 4X scopes on em. Thanks again, NRA Note that there are two 94/36 Wiliams aperture sights - the FP series is a little mo...
by OJ
Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best sights for my 94 top eject?
Replies: 30
Views: 8201

I'm with Hobie - Williams FP 94 36 and I remove the aperture and have, in effect, a ghost ring sight - accurate and fast on target. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/RIFLES/ANFP9436SIDE.jpg Did have to replace the front sight with a taller XS sight. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kma...
by OJ
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8725

Re: OT Need help picking the right dog

I'll be in the market for a dog in the next 6 months or so. I'm looking for the perfect dog based on the following requirements: 1. Small. No more than 15 lbs 2. No shedding, short hair preferred 3. Good with young (7 year old) boy 4. Smart enough to housetrain 5. Free I'm having a hard time findin...
by OJ
Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Great bumper sticker!
Replies: 11
Views: 2628

Here's my new favorite: "Life's a Bitch - Don't Elect One" with a picture of Hillary! Darn that woman gives female dogs a bad name!!! :wink: Yep - that's why my new designation is now "DOGESS" instead of the "B" word. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/DOGS/CH...
by OJ
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Great bumper sticker!
Replies: 11
Views: 2628

Here's my new favorite: "Life's a Bitch - Don't Elect One" with a picture of Hillary! Darn that woman gives female dogs a bad name!!! :wink: Yep - that's why my new designation is now "DOGESS" instead of the "B" word. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/DOGS/CH...
by OJ
Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Great bumper sticker!
Replies: 11
Views: 2628

This on the back of pizza delivery car -

DRIVER CARRIES A GUN AND NO CASH

and

MY OTHER AUTO IS A .45

:D
by OJ
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At the range with my 1895 Winchester
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

OJ did your High Grade hit point of aim with the original front sight and the williams receiver sight? Had to raise my front sight. Nope - I had to install a taller front sight. Had a gunsmith do it but didn't like the gold bead so I found this blade on XS Sights and found it wasn't all that diffic...
by OJ
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The TRUE character of Levergunners can't be hid...!
Replies: 37
Views: 5887

Now, if we only had some members proud of their lever rifles and willing to share that with the group - http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/RIFLES/WINCHESTER95.jpg And their bourbon & food - http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/CAMPROBBER02.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25...
by OJ
Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Winchester 74
Replies: 16
Views: 3554

I have a Winchester 74 I bought in 1939 - one year before the model for .22LR came out - mine is chambered for .22 shorts only. That was OK for me since I did all my shooting with .22 shorts - they were two bits a box of 50 and LR ammo cost twice as much. The loading hole in my stock is a little lar...
by OJ
Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At the range with my 1895 Winchester
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

Thanks, guys. It's the top of my line and is as good a shooter as it looks. Only "negative" (this is pulling your legs) is it takes longer to shoot up a box or two of ammo because there are always other shooters at the range who want to stop and admire and hold that 95 in their hands - if ...
by OJ
Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At the range with my 1895 Winchester
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

OJ Your pictures were the reason for a Williams sight on my Winchester 1895. Your gun is a real beauty! Thanks - it was given to me by my wife for 25th anniversary three years ago (OK - so I first located it). All she got was a little ring and she's convinced she got the best of the deal - women - ...
by OJ
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Year's resolutions....How many of you kept them?
Replies: 32
Views: 3734

A year ago, I resolved to not make any new resolutions in 2007. First time in my life I've ever been successful keeping my new year's resolutions.

:D
by OJ
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang Sight for old eyes??
Replies: 22
Views: 4520

Any of you guy's with a 1895 Winchester use a tang or do you just go with the reciever sight? I really like the Williams FP71 on my Winchester 95 & my eyes are over 81 years old. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/RIFLES/AWINCHESTER95-1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/R...
by OJ
Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: At the range with my 1895 Winchester
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

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by OJ
Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If You Loaned a Gun out and it Came Back -Like This?
Replies: 36
Views: 6757

FRIENDS JUST DON'T LOAN FRIENDS GUNS NO MORE THAT YOU WOULD LOAN A WIFE. RIGHT - When I was in college half century ago, the father of the girl I was dating at the time loaned my his lovingly cared for .300 Savage so I could go deer hunting. I didn't fully appreciate how much he trusted me until a ...
by OJ
Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H&R 999 Sportsman
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

OK - I've resisted this as long as I can. Here's a high quality H&R pistol I'll bet most of you have never seen - many haven't even heard of it. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/PISTOLS/P5140020A.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/PISTOLS/P5140021A.jpg H&R Handy Gun m...
by OJ
Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Guns with Mags
Replies: 19
Views: 3512

crawdaddyjim wrote:Yah done good OJ. I would reckon the Missus would say she got the better end of the deal. :D
Yep - she's totally convinced she got the best of the deal - I'm one lucky husband.

Women - gotta love'em

:D
by OJ
Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H&R 999 Sportsman
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

I always wanted one of those w/ a 4" barrel. I picked up this 676 about a month ago and have had a blast w/ it! http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/2ndovc/100_2419.jpg 8) Yep - Buntline Special - have both .22 Mag and .22LR-shorts cylinders. However, the roll mark on mine says 686 http://i...
by OJ
Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Guns with Mags
Replies: 19
Views: 3512

Where is the green with envy smilie? Wow that is a beautiful rifle! Thanks - it's top of my line - my wife gave it to me for our 25th anniversary three years ago (OK - so I did locate and find it - she paid for it) - all she got was a little ring - which she picked out - http://i2.photobucket.com/a...
by OJ
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Guns with Mags
Replies: 19
Views: 3512

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Works for me - 30-06

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by OJ
Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with my BL-22
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

Personally, I use Gun Scrubber and have been happy with it. As for disassembling it, J.B.Wood in The Gun Digest Book of Firearms ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY Part III: Rimfire Rifles (I'm assuming that book is still on the market) describes the how to details. He cautions that it is tricky and, being unable...
by OJ
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 parts and advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2997

If the front sight is dovetailed you can get any number of sights from Midway,Brownells, or Buffalo Arms. If your front sight is pinned in place then you might have to make one. I dunno about that 95 but, on my Winchester 95 30-06 made by Miroku in 1995 (I would expect them to be the same) the fron...
by OJ
Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang I want a 1895 in 405
Replies: 19
Views: 3727

OJ, how do you like that Williams on it? I have been thinking of adding one to mine. I like the Williams just fine - I have williams FP rear sights on my Winchester 94 and BL22. The Winchester 95 was the only one that required drilling/tapping - but it is worth it for me, at least. One click gives ...
by OJ
Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang I want a 1895 in 405
Replies: 19
Views: 3727

Well, it's not a .405 caliber but it sure is a Winchester 95 in 30-06 (one of 10,000 made in 1995 by Miroku under license - only 3,000 were in this Hi Grade). My wife gave it to me for our 25th anniversary nearly three years ago - http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/RIFLES/WINCHESTER95.jpg T...
by OJ
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When did your shooting interests start, got proof?
Replies: 26
Views: 5861

While I can't compete with all those fetching photos, I can show results from my interest in shooting with the typical .22 single shot bolt action rifle I got for my 6th birthday in 1932. Here I am with my "trophy" rabbits in the very rural western Nebraska sandhills in about 1934. Note th...
by OJ
Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Sights
Replies: 23
Views: 5824

Our preferences differ which I think is good. Personally, I like the Williams FP apertures but I leave the aperture out to get a ghost ring sight - faster on target but just as accurate. Got the idea from Jeff Cooper's writing. On my Winchester 95 - http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/RIFLES...
by OJ
Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Williams FP-94/36 Peep Sights for Win 94
Replies: 5
Views: 2629

You're welcome - glad to be able to share experiences that might be helpful and this is a terrific forum particularly for lever guns. I feel sure you'll be happy with the Williams FP 94/36. Here's a pic of a similar sight on my Winchester 95 (which did require drilling and tapping) showing the left ...
by OJ
Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Williams FP-94/36 Peep Sights for Win 94
Replies: 5
Views: 2629

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I saw on another post about the Williams FP-94/36 peep sights do not need drilling and tapping for the Winchester 94. Is this true? Mine was made in '75 and it does have two small screws on the left side of the receiver...
by OJ
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Rudy changes gun views
Replies: 22
Views: 3999

It was reported in our paper that, in the middle of his presentation to the NRA, his cell phone rang and HE TOOK THE CALL!! It was from his wife and he explained what he was doing, told her he loved her, and then got back to his presentation to prove he really wasn't anti-gun. I would think any poli...
by OJ
Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We need AOL help
Replies: 14
Views: 4174

I was on AOL for years and the "service" got worse every year. I complained to "tech support" and got a canned response which had nothing to do with my complaint. I complained about that and you might be able to guess how she (the tech support rep who sent the first canned answer...
by OJ
Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: front sight upgrade on older Rossi lever
Replies: 5
Views: 1786

I also upgraded to a Williams FP 94/36 sight. "IF" I remember correctly the front sight I ended up with was around .400" tall. I don't have the rifle any more, and I didn't write that info down. Close enough - when I installed the Williams 94/36 sight on my Winchester 94, I also upgr...
by OJ
Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman 66 or a Williams 5D? Which should I get for my 30-30?
Replies: 21
Views: 9404

I copied this from the Williams web site - sounds like the aluminum alloy they use is pretty strong and knobs are available for the FP sights "if desired". I believe the FP 94/36 was available in 1968 when I got my Winchester 94 but, at age 81, my memory isn't so good any more and I can't ...
by OJ
Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman 66 or a Williams 5D? Which should I get for my 30-30?
Replies: 21
Views: 9404

Personally, I like the Williams FP94/36 - rugged with precise 1/4 MOA click adjustments. Here's mine on my Winchester 94. I remove the aperture and use it as a "ghost ring" sight (even though it's still in here). http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/kmastf/RIFLES/BUFFALOBILL94A.jpg Works f...