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by claybob86
Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barn raising, day 1,2 & 3
Replies: 35
Views: 4957

Re: Barn raising, day 1,2 & 3

Exciting stuff! Thanks for sharing! :D
by claybob86
Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And now for something Completely Different
Replies: 5
Views: 1903

Re: And now for something Completely Different

Cool! Always wondered what you looked like. :)
by claybob86
Sun Sep 02, 2018 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 22
Views: 2714

Re: Prayer request

Just saw this. Glad for the positive outcome, prayers for continuing good news sent.
by claybob86
Sun Sep 02, 2018 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 18
Views: 2793

Re: Prayer request

Prayers said for Luis and his family and friends.
by claybob86
Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For My Mother
Replies: 41
Views: 5159

Re: Prayers For My Mother

Sorry to hear that, Blaine. Prayers up for you and family.
by claybob86
Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range time this morning.
Replies: 11
Views: 1222

Re: Range time this morning.

2ndovc wrote: Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:47 pm A bee decided to land on my glasses just as I pulled the trigger. :shock:

jb 8)
Well, you're out of the running for today's Nerves of Steel Award. :P



Nice shooting!
:)
by claybob86
Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 14
Views: 1976

Re: Darned Smoke From California!!

Lookin' better here this morning. We can see the mountains for the first time in at least a month.
by claybob86
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Add A/C to a Truck Inexpensively
Replies: 20
Views: 2339

Re: How To Add A/C to a Truck Inexpensively

My wife and I have had eight vehicles in the four decades I've been driving; two brand-new and six used. Every one had A/C, one after-market in a truck, and the others all new. Only TWO of the A/C' s have worked consistently (one in a 1983 pickup, and one in a 2010 Honda), so I don't have much fait...
by claybob86
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12 Pounder Whitworth Rifle
Replies: 12
Views: 1901

Re: 12 Pounder Whitworth Rifle

Nice!!! 8) Looks like a day well spent.

How far does it shoot? How accurate?
by claybob86
Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who likes stainless?
Replies: 36
Views: 5131

Re: Who likes stainless?

JB wrote: Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:57 pm To me nothing is better looking than a nice deep blue finish with nice wood, but stainless steel and synthetic stocks certainly makes sense on firearms intended for use in harsh conditions.
Me too, but I really like the looks of my 1894SS in stainless/walnut. 8)
by claybob86
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GREAT books - autobiographies of Charles Askins and Elmer Keith
Replies: 18
Views: 5942

Re: GREAT book - autobiography of Charles Askins

JB wrote: Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:16 pm Elmer was a big liar,
:?: :o :?:
by claybob86
Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Real chili
Replies: 34
Views: 4392

Re: Real chili

My stomach's growlin'!
by claybob86
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Real chili
Replies: 34
Views: 4392

Re: Real chili

Can't help with recipes, but my dad didn't think it was real chili if it had beans in it. (We're from Texas) I like it either way. What you have in the pan there looks tasty to me! :mrgreen:
by claybob86
Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (Miroku) 1873 what caliber?
Replies: 34
Views: 6282

Re: New (Miroku) 1873 what caliber?

I'd probably go for the .44-40 just because it's a traditional round for that rifle.
by claybob86
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, well... with charcoal filter. Pre-Pitchy/Stone-age style
Replies: 5
Views: 1273

Re: Well, well... with charcoal filter. Pre-Pitchy/Stone-age style

That was interesting. Those guys looked like they've done that a few times before.
by claybob86
Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Map with Range of Allied Fighters WWII
Replies: 8
Views: 1007

Re: Map with Range of Allied Fighters WWII

Thanks for posting that. I read quite a bit about that stuff and the map is a nice visual reference. :)
by claybob86
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody ever work on a Lapstrake boat? Pics added 7/23
Replies: 44
Views: 5669

Re: Anybody ever work on a Lapstrake boat? Pics added 7/23

Looks like you did a beautiful job! 8)
by claybob86
Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On Living Life to the Fullest
Replies: 1
Views: 438

Re: On Living Life to the Fullest

I thought that was very good. Thanks for posting, Doc! :)
by claybob86
Mon Jul 23, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request - Update 8/1/18
Replies: 24
Views: 3323

Re: Prayer Request

Prayers up! :|
by claybob86
Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: round balls
Replies: 20
Views: 4177

Re: round balls

William Charles Baldwin in his 1863 book AFRICAN HUNTING wrote of shooting alligators and sea cows with a seven to the pound gun which we can infer his meaning was crocodiles, hippopotami and a 7 ga. smoothbore...... seven to the pound sized balls measure .87" and weigh 1000 grains or 2.28 oun...
by claybob86
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Old 99 can shoot!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1148

Re: The Old 99 can shoot!!

Nice! You're very modest giving all the credit to the rifle. :mrgreen:
by claybob86
Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I couldn't help it!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2612

Re: I couldn't help it!!!

Unfired, NIB and your gonna SHOOT it? Good for you! :mrgreen:
by claybob86
Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Claw Extractor
Replies: 12
Views: 2167

Re: Marlin Claw Extractor

Looks like a really nice part. Never had a problem with the stock extractor on mine, though.
by claybob86
Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You wussies need a 'mountain gun'
Replies: 10
Views: 2664

Re: You wussies need a 'mountain gun'

That's some serious teamwork there! :)
by claybob86
Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi .44 Magnum carbine (stainless)
Replies: 13
Views: 2662

Re: Rossi .44 Magnum carbine (stainless)

Welcome aboard, Deaf! Texas, right? 8)

Are the two holes you mentioned on the sight blade itself? If so, maybe the leaf is missing.

I think that safety is more for the manufacturer than it is for us. Liability and all that...
by claybob86
Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An awesome Winchester!
Replies: 10
Views: 2645

Re: An awesome Winchester!

J Miller wrote: Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:39 am Yikes!!!! That price is out of sight ridiculous for a Japanese made copy.

Joe
Hi, Joe!

OK, let's suppose that Winchester had ever made such an item in the U.S. What do you think the price might be for one now?
Just stirrin' up trouble! :P
by claybob86
Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No, no, not "heading out the door...."
Replies: 5
Views: 1193

Re: No, no, not "heading out the door...."

AJMD429 wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:33 pm

Honestly I don't think it's smart (legally or otherwise) to go after a 'fleeing' burglar:
I agree, but if someone's not where they're not supposed to be and not doing what they shouldn't be doing, the issue never comes up. No sympathy here.
by claybob86
Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Fun! (Some 22s at the range...)
Replies: 7
Views: 1209

Re: Levergun Fun! (Some 22s at the range...)

Fine lookin pair of rifles there! 8)
by claybob86
Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alzheimer's Test -- How Will You Do?
Replies: 14
Views: 2502

Re: Alzheimer's Test -- How Will You Do?

I've seen it before too, but didn't realize it until it got me again. Ouch. :oops: :lol:
by claybob86
Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another reason I like Dillon Reloading stuff....
Replies: 14
Views: 2073

Re: Another reason I like Dillon Reloading stuff....

Took some studying and self-discipline, but yes, there does seem to be a levergun in the picture... 8)
by claybob86
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photobucket pics are back up
Replies: 13
Views: 1623

Re: Photobucket pics are back up

Good points. Thanks. :)
by claybob86
Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photobucket pics are back up
Replies: 13
Views: 1623

Re: Photobucket pics are back up

I already deleted all my photos and closed the account. Won't be going back.
by claybob86
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1859 Sharps Reline UPDATE!
Replies: 6
Views: 1773

Re: 1859 Sharps Reline UPDATE!

Great rifle and a really nice write-up on your website! Thanks for posting! :)
by claybob86
Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does 357 magnum at carbine velocities produce 1 shot stops?
Replies: 39
Views: 4332

Re: Does 357 magnum at carbine velocities produce 1 shot stops?

BlaineG wrote: Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:48 pm
guy said to meet him behind the abandoned warehouse on the south side of town, bring cash only.
:shock: :roll:
Sorta what I was thinkin...
by claybob86
Wed May 30, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What To Do Under A Knife Attack
Replies: 22
Views: 3013

Re: What To Do Under A Knife Attack

"Those who live by the sword, get shot by those who don't" Dunno who said that, heard it years ago.
by claybob86
Mon May 28, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To all the fallen soldiers
Replies: 6
Views: 1538

Re: To all the fallen soldiers

God bless them. :|
by claybob86
Sun May 27, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cops need to go back to revolvers
Replies: 52
Views: 9450

Re: Cops need to go back to revolvers

Good post, Griff. My only point in my post that you quoted was that it seems a bit discourteous to tell someone they're wrong in front of the whole world without explaining why.
by claybob86
Fri May 25, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cops need to go back to revolvers
Replies: 52
Views: 9450

Re: Cops need to go back to revolvers

MrMurphy wrote: Fri May 25, 2018 11:38 pm You're wrong.

Not going to debate the rest on an open forum.
Then don't tell someone that they're wrong on an open forum. :roll:
by claybob86
Fri May 25, 2018 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This woke us up this morning ...
Replies: 11
Views: 1889

Re: This woke us up this morning ...

J Miller wrote: Fri May 25, 2018 5:56 pm ... there's been at least 12 maybe 15 shootings in this area since we've been here.

So far we've not been impacted by any of them, but .....

Joe
Good one, Joe! Seriously, though, glad you're OK and hope you stay OK! :)
by claybob86
Sun May 20, 2018 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cops need to go back to revolvers
Replies: 52
Views: 9450

Re: Cops need to go back to revolvers

Seems to me that what you're describing is a training and practice issue, not equipment.
by claybob86
Thu May 10, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any cartridge collectors here?
Replies: 4
Views: 866

Re: any cartridge collectors here?

Don't know if this helps, but I have a box of .357s that looks just like that except "Hi-Speed" is italicized, the part of the end panels where it says the caliber are red with white print, and it's metal point bullets, not mushroom. On the sides of the box where yours says "Ammunitio...
by claybob86
Mon May 07, 2018 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretty big bear.
Replies: 48
Views: 5066

Re: Pretty big bear.

Well now, that puts my prairie dog problem into perspective! :shock: :lol:
by claybob86
Sun May 06, 2018 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Worth a smile
Replies: 7
Views: 854

Re: Worth a smile

:lol: :lol: :lol: Perfect!
by claybob86
Sat May 05, 2018 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Railway Express Agency Colt
Replies: 8
Views: 2085

Re: Railway Express Agency Colt

hightime wrote: Fri May 04, 2018 5:43 pm It's too small for my huge hands.
OK, just send it to me. It would fit my hands just fine! :mrgreen:
by claybob86
Tue May 01, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Act Of Stupidity
Replies: 26
Views: 2869

Re: An Act Of Stupidity

Glad you didn't get hurt worse and are going to be OK! :D
by claybob86
Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REAL 'Space-Guns'......1911-style....!
Replies: 11
Views: 1409

Re: REAL 'Space-Guns'......1911-style....!

Well, I like 'em and as soon as my cash situation reaches a more comfortable point, I'm gonna get 'em! :mrgreen:
by claybob86
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a call from a Dem.
Replies: 5
Views: 1204

Re: Got a call from a Dem.

JNG wrote: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:29 pm Lady called for me to vote for a fellow that was a Dem.

I asked her what was his stand on the 1st amendment, and she ask me to say what the 1st amendment said!!
I told her, but I was lost for words. Just what are they are teaching now??
Joe
Are you sure you're allowed to say that? :twisted:
by claybob86
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Penn & Teller on the Bill of Rights
Replies: 3
Views: 688

Re: Penn & Teller on the Bill of Rights

Yep, they get it! That was great, thanks for posting! 8)