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by claybob86
Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Are today's criminals more lethal, or is it just
Replies: 34
Views: 3987

[quote="AndrewOn the topic: I don't care much for the media. [/quote]

Mark Twain said, "If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you do read the newspaper, you're misinformed." :?

The irresponsible and biased "news" media is nothing new.
by claybob86
Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Control Poll
Replies: 19
Views: 2642

Just voted:

42% yes
57% no
0% undecided

What happened to the other 1%?
by claybob86
Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: decide for me !
Replies: 40
Views: 5407

cnjarvis wrote:Were it me, I'd go for the marlin.

The marlin is a better looking gun to my eye and has a great reputation.
+1 :D
by claybob86
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: where did the leverguns go?
Replies: 16
Views: 3001

What guns? (somebody had to say it.) :D
by claybob86
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel relining
Replies: 22
Views: 8977

Andrew wrote:What is the advantage of a reline compared to a re-barrel?

Is it the appeal of keeping the original barrel?
That would be the appeal for me for an old gun for which an original barrel isn't available.
by claybob86
Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: How to use the rebate
Replies: 18
Views: 3148

Here's some interesting info about that rebate:

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Ta ... bates.aspx
by claybob86
Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel relining
Replies: 22
Views: 8977

To me, a rifle with a good relined barrel is more valuable than one with a sewer pipe of a bore. I'm not a collector, so "collector value" doesn't interest me.
by claybob86
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OCD -- Got my 1873 Colt clone grip frames sorted out.
Replies: 11
Views: 1562

Re: OCD -- Got my 1873 Colt clone grip frames sorted out.

Noah Zark wrote:OCD is "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder."
Why pay $150 for an ER visit for sutures when there's cyanoacrylate adhesive on the bench? DIY, baby.

Noah
Once knew a lady who used clear nail polish on her kids for the same purpose. :D
by claybob86
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Grrr... private range being attacked
Replies: 19
Views: 2773

You see the same thing with airports. They build 'em way out in the country to avoid the noise issues, then the idiots start building their houses right by the airport that was already there and whiiiiine about the noise! :evil:
by claybob86
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken Shell Holder
Replies: 12
Views: 2032

Never heard of anything like that. But those RCBS people take very good care of their customers. They've gone above and beyond the call a few times for me!
by claybob86
Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me a new lever gun cheap/ Pics
Replies: 12
Views: 2505

Very nice wood! A little glossy for my taste, though... :mrgreen:
by claybob86
Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun Control: Cook County Gun Ban Poll
Replies: 8
Views: 1496

Done! :D
by claybob86
Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Marriage? What a Joke...
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Old Savage wrote:Going on 33 years - marriage is what you make it.
Good for you both! :D
by claybob86
Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: marlinman93 shout out
Replies: 13
Views: 2329

marlinman93 wrote:I'm a little embarassed, but truly appreciate the nice things you guys posted. Thank you!-Vall
Your expertise and generosity are exceeded only by your modesty! :D
by claybob86
Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - My theory with respect to Buck Knives...
Replies: 23
Views: 4196

Only china made stuff I will buy are absolute necessities that cannot be found made somewhere else, preferrably USA. I have a couple of Buck knives, but they were made long before Buck went to china. No more Bucks for me. NRA sent me a "Buck" knife a couple of years ago, it was made in chi...
by claybob86
Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turnbull restoration on the local news
Replies: 12
Views: 2620

That was pretty good. Thanks, Tom! Were you in that video?
by claybob86
Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Macho Shooter !
Replies: 47
Views: 7401

Got some friends who are REAL gun nuts, so I've shot .50 BMG and .458 Win Mag and a few lesser odds and ends. I do like to shoot my .44 Mag revolver, it keeps the .357 from scaring me too bad... :oops:
by claybob86
Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever action speed loader
Replies: 11
Views: 2820

OJ, if you think watching some folks clumsally loading lever actions is surprising, just watch some time when they're loading single action revolvers. Most people just have no idea. Joe Hmmm. I open the loading gate, set the hammer at the notch that lets the cylinder rotate freely, turn the cylinde...
by claybob86
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To Scope Or Not To Scope?
Replies: 12
Views: 2204

Why not try the ghost ring first and if it's not satisfactory, then scope it.
by claybob86
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun case.
Replies: 22
Views: 2831

That looks first class! Good job. :D
by claybob86
Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Signature lines - care to explain?
Replies: 53
Views: 7410

20 - 30 years ago, these bumper stickers were popular that said "Have you hugged your child today?". Always thought they were kind of annoying... Anyway, one day I saw a sticker that said "Have you hugged your truck today?" and thought that was pretty funny, still do, so I adapte...
by claybob86
Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Crosswind (155MPH?) Landing Attempt (Video)
Replies: 26
Views: 4247

"They" still teach cross controlled landings. You never land a transport category aircraft in a crab. I have been under the impression that side slips with swept wing aircraft is a bad idea, because the downwind wing would be unable to produce sufficient lift in that circumstance. (stall,...
by claybob86
Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- I made my bed...
Replies: 21
Views: 3725

Get her one of those nice washboards to wash the towels with, like Ysabel Kid! I notice he's still alive... :lol:
by claybob86
Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daughter in Hospital UPDATE GOOD NEWS
Replies: 43
Views: 4870

Great to hear the good news, Ted! :D
by claybob86
Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT *#@($*%&$&% CAR BUYER'S
Replies: 43
Views: 5997

Re: OT *#@($*%&$&% CAR BUYER'S

HEAD0001 wrote:

Now if anybody want to know how to buy a car the right way, let me know. I will tell you the proper way to get the best deal. Tom.
Yes, I'd like to know. Thanks for the insight.
by claybob86
Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daughter in Hospital UPDATE GOOD NEWS
Replies: 43
Views: 4870

Prayers sent, Ted. Please keep us posted.
by claybob86
Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She has returned (heavy graphics)
Replies: 47
Views: 6954

See there, ya went and ruined a perfectly good truck gun! :D
by claybob86
Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - we take this moment for some Liberal Bashing...
Replies: 14
Views: 1959

Well now. By Griff's definition, I guess I'm a liberal, too. :shock: Now if we're gonna call ourselves that, what shall we refer to that other kind of liberals as? :? I have several well used terms, but nothing I can post here. :lol:
by claybob86
Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - we take this moment for some Liberal Bashing...
Replies: 14
Views: 1959

That's not bashing, it's a scientific evaluation. :wink:
by claybob86
Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many levers in this old photo?
Replies: 22
Views: 3088

I see 6.
by claybob86
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with this gun? Nothing, PICTURES ADDED
Replies: 8
Views: 1561

Glad you're happy with it! Lookin forward to the pix. :D
by claybob86
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skinner barrel mounted peep sights
Replies: 12
Views: 5878

I'm surprised I hear so many good reports really. Theres another barrel mounted peep out the called "one ragged hole" I tried I didn't like. On the barrel you need to try & look thru it much like a standard rear sight. On the reciever I just look thru it & pay it no mind. Dont thi...
by claybob86
Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: RIP William F. Buckley
Replies: 13
Views: 2096

:( A truly great American. :(
by claybob86
Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weaknesses in the Winchester 86, 92 and 94
Replies: 21
Views: 3695

There are no design weaknesses in the 86, 92 or 94, at least in their original form. They do exactly what they were intended to do with as close to 100% reliability, durability and safety as any mechanical device can get. Saying that their inability to handle pressures in cartridges designed 100 yea...
by claybob86
Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A walk on the wild side - dinos
Replies: 20
Views: 3713

I'm thinkin' one of those wire guided anti-tank missiles right down the throat. :twisted:
by claybob86
Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Lesson
Replies: 27
Views: 4041

:mrgreen:
by claybob86
Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Grrrrrr!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Yep, I pay to have mine done too, but it's still a long, painful process getting the info ready for the CPA. Got a farm, I was self employed, now incorporated, kids, one too many houses, etc., etc., etc., AAAIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock: :evil: :shock: :evil: :shock: :evil:
by claybob86
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--6666 RANCH
Replies: 12
Views: 2454

Charles wrote:Claybob... I have been through Paducha many time, having lived in that area of Texas a number of years. I preached a Revival at the Methodist Church there, some thirty years ago.
Yessir, that church has a chapel attached to it that was caused to be built by my great aunt!
by claybob86
Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: leverguns and sub-flooring
Replies: 20
Views: 3053

Great work, Grizz! Looks solid as a rock.
by claybob86
Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--6666 RANCH
Replies: 12
Views: 2454

Charles, I have a farm about 5 miles east of Paducah, which is 30 miles north of Guthrie. I lease it out to a farmer who raises cotton, wheat & cattle. Parts of the place have been in the family over 100 years now. Bought it from my grandmother a number of years ago. The farm house was built in ...
by claybob86
Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT but related - Anything at this auction I should look at?
Replies: 7
Views: 880

And I thought I had too much stuff! This guy was in the pack rat major leagues. :shock:
Anyway, looks like some good stuff there, guns as well as a lot of American made fishing tackle and tools, much of which cannot be bought new anymore.
by claybob86
Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - My wife wants me to take all of these classes!
Replies: 15
Views: 2446

I need to enroll in #10 and #12. :shock: :?
by claybob86
Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry? Why Not?
Replies: 77
Views: 12562

Good links, Ji. Thanks. I would guess that from the point of view of those piggies and crows, those guys might just be bloodthirsty villains! :shock: :D
by claybob86
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Reloading Advice: Crimp on 44 Mag. loads
Replies: 24
Views: 3046

Checked a couple of mine. The sized cases are .448 - .449. Fired cases are .459 - .460. Can't find my dies right now, not unpacked from last move yet.
by claybob86
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone reload .44's ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3376

dr walker wrote:uvasavus.elemensis,
Reloading never saved me any money, I just shoot more.
I resemble that remark... :oops:
by claybob86
Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Getting pictures on
Replies: 5
Views: 744

I think most of the film developing places will do that these days. I know Walgreens and my local grocery store do it.
by claybob86
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with this gun? (I'll tell you in a week)
Replies: 15
Views: 2916

From the pictures and description, what's wrong with it is that it's not mine! :lol:
by claybob86
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Reloading Advice: Crimp on 44 Mag. loads
Replies: 24
Views: 3046

You could call RCBS. The few times I've had issues with their equipment, they've bent over backwards to help me out.
by claybob86
Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The old forum seems to be back up?
Replies: 13
Views: 3258

The old forum seems to be back up?

The old forum seems to be back up?

http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=2
by claybob86
Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Navy Recruit Graduation!
Replies: 14
Views: 2795

Congratulations to the boy and to you! Navy boot camp in San Diego way back when sure made a change in me, too. A change that I both needed and wanted.
So anyway, what's he going to do in the Navy?

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