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- Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Projects
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1605
Re: Projects
There was a time when a rifle was a once or twice in a lifetime investment for many people. The work and care that went into constructing a single rifle demanded relatively high prices and even the plainest rifles were usually works of art in their construction and fitting. PM me if you want some ad...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A lot of Bull
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9582
Re: A lot of Bull
Don't tell me I need to have a better fence its 6 wire already You need a better fence. Just kidding. I'm glad you were not badly hurt. Those things can tear you up. We never kept a bull if it started to act aggressive, but we had the advantage of a good supply of good young stock for replacement.
- Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4336
Re: Just For Argument's Sake....
I know I get shredded every time for this. But for situation like this, or most defensive situations, I am not big on shotguns. They have some merit as a survival firearm, but I still think there are better. Don't care for them at all for home defense. There was a time when they were a much better c...
- Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4336
Re: Just For Argument's Sake....
7.62, just for argument's sake, how would defend against the squad of 06 hunters? let's stipulate that the old guys with the 06's could pick the point of engagement and also be networked to cover each other's location. and let's say they operate in pairs. and let's say there are a lot of them. and ...
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4336
Re: Just For Argument's Sake....
I like the scout rifle, especially if built on a mauser or '03 Springfield and using stripper clips.
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just For Argument's Sake....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4336
Re: Just For Argument's Sake....
If I was't worried about ammo supply, my 18" Grendel with a 1-8x optic. I can hit anything I need to in a sniper role, and it runs just like a 5.56 AR at CQB ranges with better terminal performance and better barrier penetration at all ranges. If i had to worry about ammo supply, mainly, have t...
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wood scribe
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3171
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .45 Colt in a Rossi 92 - feeding heavy bullets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5097
Re: .45 Colt in a Rossi 92 - feeding heavy bullets
I have found that .45 Colt bear loads with 360gr hard cast feed exceptionally well, but in a .454 Rossi! I think Rossi has adjusted their rifles for different loads over time, don't know if that will be the case with .45 Colts or not. In the .454s, I have found that the earlier .454s feed heavy-bull...
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Haven't posted in a while - prayers requested
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3236
Re: Haven't posted in a while - prayers requested
There are always happy circumstances in the midst of anything. Sometimes we just forget to look for them.gamekeeper wrote:I have missed your posts, glad to see you back again but wish it was happier circumstances.
Prayers sent .
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Haven't posted in a while - prayers requested
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3236
Haven't posted in a while - prayers requested
Hey guys. I have been kind of out of touch for a while. Have been through some rough times in the last 2 years. Things are getting better now, though, but a few things I'm still dealing with. Could use some prayers on a current situation: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/2017/02/09/herrera-sues-gun-su...
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A new way to fight a war ...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2839
Re: A new way to fight a war ...
You guys have never seen combat,you never have killed anybody,you never have seen people you served with ripped up ,blown apart and not been able to find all the parts . . . I have my own opinions about this as well, but I try to be careful not to make assumptions about the experiences and backgrou...
- Sat Aug 06, 2016 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Best Gun-Friendly States according to G&A
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2944
Re: The Best Gun-Friendly States according to G&A
Their rankings are bogus, always have been. When they have been called on it before, for ranking states that are less free over states that are more free, their answer was that certain states, like AZ, have better weather for shooting, or more gun stores with ranges, or more firearm manufacturers, o...
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Defense style pump shotguns. Interesting twist.
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8059
Re: Defense style pump shotguns. What's your preference?
Several people mentioned controls. One thing to think about is what type of stock you want. The controls work differently with traditional stocks than with types with pistol grips. The particular stock can make a difference too. It changes the ease of safety manipulation, so stock design can be a de...
- Thu May 19, 2016 12:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear Protection Handguns
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4768
Re: Bear Protection Handguns
Also, statistics tend to be handled by earth muffin types. The standard propaganda has long included claims that people have never successfully defended themselves with certain firearms, and that there have not been cases of unprovoked bear attacks. A couple years ago, while my friend, who killed a ...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On the gas.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2247
Re: On the gas.
Always liked the look of these: http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Walther%20Rifles.html https://www.all4shooters.com/en/specials/trade-shows-2015/IWA-2015/rifles/UMAREX-Walther-Lever-Action-Duke-Air-Rifle/UMAREX-Lever-Action-Duke-2.jpg?resize=1230x570%3E http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Walther/LeverAc...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some help from all you photographers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1545
Re: Need some help from all you photographers
I'm looking for photos you already have, I have seen some great stuff on this site in the past, but no way I'm taking anything without permission. However, the time will hopefully come when I may request certain photos of specific rifles. I also cannot pay yet, but in time I hope to be able to compe...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your 9x19mm carry ammo?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3701
Re: What is your 9x19mm carry ammo?
Compacts: 147 gr. Hornady XTP......seems like an odd choice but my compacts don't like the slide velocity of the lighter bullets and the perceived recoil is actually less with the heavier bullets. This is generally a good idea with the smaller pistols and their tight springs and different slide/bar...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your 9x19mm carry ammo?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3701
Re: What is your 9x19mm carry ammo?
I stay away from any designer or gimmick cartridges, like frangibles, or light, super-velocity bullets. It is a good practice to see look at what law enforcement is using commonly in your area - most of those decisions are based on good research, though there can be exceptions. Remington Golden Sabr...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 95 .45-70 & the Henry .45-70
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2777
Re: Marlin 95 .45-70 & the Henry .45-70
Henry is a copy of the Marlin design, so about the same gun in how they work. For a Marlin I would personally buy a used one from pre-Remlin days. I have yet to see a good example since that time. Others say they have. Marlin has a stupid cross-bolt safety that needs to be disabled. Fortunately it i...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some help from all you photographers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1545
Re: Need some help from all you photographers
. My best pics are usually the ones taken in indirect lighting, outside on an overcast day, or inside under a window sill with my camera's flash setting on "backlight". Of course, ANY pics posted here, by right, should include yer toes /shoes. ;) . Like, Uhh, Digital pictures?? Those are ...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some help from all you photographers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1545
Re: Need some help from all you photographers
Should have clarified - I am looking for photos to use, not advice on taking photos (which I also need, unfortunately) and especially not photos that include toes, though the most epic I have seen was a photo of someone's new AR-15 on the floor by his unmade bed next to his bare toes and a dirty pai...
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some help from all you photographers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1545
Need some help from all you photographers
Some of you guys shoot some great photos of leverguns, and other vintage rifles. I am working on a project, and need some good photography. Also, if any of you have any stories or reviews or anything that you have written concerning vintage or modern leverguns or even single-shots rifles, revolvers,...
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In New Zealand
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3437
Re: In New Zealand
Shoot as many hobbits as you can. The little bastards breed like rabbits. I have a .222 set up just for them. Yeah, if enough of them aren't shot to keep the population down, they have to drop poison for them. Best to hunt them with dogs, though, dachshunds, because they go underground when you cha...
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9mm v. 45acp: Let The Melee Begin
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6659
Re: 9mm v. 45acp: Let The Melee Begin
7.62, I hope you realize, my comment was strictly in light of the title of the topic. Being the 1st respondent, I'd hoped to set a tone... See if we could get some liberal responses... those that rely strictly on emotions, nothing bearing on facts!!! That's how I took it. I think I know you well en...
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Elk kill in wyoming???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1999
Re: Elk kill in wyoming???
Also, when we mess around with nature, we get unexpected results. This has been proven over and over. Wolves had very low populations in most of the western US, but the native wolves were starting to make a comeback in many areas. But because the animal rights organizations have other agendas beyond...
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry announced thier BLR-esque rifle
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7534
Re: Henry announced thier BLR-esque rifle
I guess my earlier post didn't post? Anyway, I have always liked Henry as a company. I dislike their lack of loading gates on their center fires, I love their rimfires, I respect their company philosophies and quality of their products. I like the looks of this rifle, for the most part. I like it a ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9mm v. 45acp: Let The Melee Begin
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6659
Re: 9mm v. 45acp: Let The Melee Begin
9mm vs .45 arguments are almost always based on gun-counter mythology, junkyard testing, and ammo/gun company marketing. There was a time when all we had was arguments based on the above. Those were the days when a guy could be excused for thinking that 9mm zipped right through a guy without slowing...
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midway email Winchester has discontinued 32 Special Brass
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3487
Re: Midway email Winchester has discontinued 32 Special Bras
But if you look at the numbers, the .32 SPC is still heavily used. No one talks about it much, but a ton of ammo is still sold for that caliber.
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In New Zealand
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3437
Re: In New Zealand
Where are you in New Zealand? How long are you here for - the roar is starting. You need to be hunting. I am in Rotorua. Dong my best to do as much hunting's possible, don't have my own vehicle here yet, so that limits me a bit, but I have several publications that need articles, and manufacturers ...
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Midway email Winchester has discontinued 32 Special Brass
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3487
Re: Midway email Winchester has discontinued 32 Special Bras
Having worked for companies that sold to Midway, I know for a fact that Midway often, for a number of reasons, will list a product as discontinued by manufacturer, when they just decided not to carry it, or they are slow getting it from the manufacturer, have too many backorders, or whatever. They c...
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In New Zealand
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3437
Re: In New Zealand
The last post may sound complicated, but is pretty simple. The other alternative is the 30-step process I chose to use: 1. You have a ton of Alaska Airlines miles. AK Air is partners with Air New Zealand, so a lightbulb lights up above your head . . . 2. You check and you can't use AK Air miles to f...
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In New Zealand
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3437
Re: In New Zealand
Piece of cake. You contact the NZ police and give them all the information for a temporary firearms license and information on make, model, and serial number of any rifle you are bringing. If you are bringing an A category firearm, that is all, if you are bringing an E cat firearm (Military Style Se...
- Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In New Zealand
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3437
In New Zealand
After a crazy trip (running into all kinds of issues with foreign law conflicting with TSA regulations, injuries, sunburn, stuck on an island in the pacific for a while, no internet) things are finally sort of settled down. Have a couple weeks that I need to hunt like crazy so I can write some artic...
- Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uncle Sam blunders again
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3940
Re: Uncle Sam blunders again
You have to understand that this is normal, to protect IP rights. The company, which is running the concessions, has to protect their merchandise. If they do not, another company would register trademarks and they bring a lawsuit against them and they would be unable to sell t-shirts and mugs and fr...
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: strange story from WWII
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3310
Re: strange story from WWII
And on another note, relatives often get it wrong, I have seen it personally, many times, and memory tends to alter specifics sometimes. I used to run the prepress department at a printing company that did all the funeral programs for two funeral homes, among other clients. I read lots of obituarie...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage Colt AR 15 Advertisement...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2948
Re: Vintage Colt AR 15 Advertisement...
The original M16 had ammunition with wrong powder, long pencil barrel, slow twist rate, light projectiles, no chrome lining in bore and chamber, no cleaning supplies. This caused issues. These issues were dealt with long ago and are no longer an issue. It ain't 1965 anymore. Yet in every discussion ...
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 2:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving To Chicago......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1290
Re: Moving To Chicago......
When I first saw your title, I was filled with deep empathy for you . . .
Glad to see it was a joke!
Glad to see it was a joke!
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barry's Ex. Orders On Who Is A Dealer, Or Not
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1368
Re: Barry's Ex. Orders On Who Is A Dealer, Or Not
These don't answer the question but may ease your mind: http://www.snopes.com/obama-three-guns-eo/ http://www.snopes.com/politics/satire/elderly.asp http://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/ammoban.asp http://www.snopes.com/obama-bans-confederate-flag/ Didn't look at your links, but remember that the pe...
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MacBook v 45-70...update....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4369
Re: Coming soon....MacBook Pro meets 45-70...
If I was closer, I'd help you fix it. Sometimes there can be some weird security stiff, depending what the last guy did, too.
How old is it?
How old is it?
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New lever gun came my way.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5075
Re: New lever gun came my way.
Nice! Can't think of an AR that I wouldn't trade for those two guns.
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need ideas for fake case hardening
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3932
Re: Need ideas for fake case hardening
Oh, and the vaqueros are done with a chemical bath. I have a method to do it by hand, but haven't tried it on a sintered receiver yet.
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need ideas for fake case hardening
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3932
Re: Need ideas for fake case hardening
The idea of the brass black or a cold blue on the brass is interesting to me. I don't know what kind of effect you could get. Antiquing the brass might look cool. Anything else other than a coating would require removal of the plating. I was told by several people who do CCH that if the plating is r...
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6545
Re: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
Yes, but it doesn't actually go to that position, which would be especially fun with a .50 Beowulf . . .piller wrote: I assume that the Bear Shirt marking on the selector means Auto.
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YIPPEE WINCHESTER 9410- USE OF SLUGS
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4838
Re: YIPPEE WINCHESTER 9410- USE OF SLUGS
A .410 lever gun with slugs could be an incredibly great firearm for places where people can't hunt with rifles, except . . . All the .410 slugs are super light, hollow base slugs to deal with the usually non-removable chokes in .410s. But if a guy could get rid of the choke and use a well-designed,...
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEW Japan 1866 Winchester ...$3200.00
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5874
Re: NEW Japan 1866 Winchester ...$3200.00
I'll never own one.. I own three. I own them for one reason. They are rifles models that I love, but that I cannot practically buy originals of and use hard like I do these three. They are of the highest quality, better than most Italian clones, while falling a bit short of the fine hand-polish of ...
- Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6545
Re: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
forget the m16 I like the swords & axes after 5 mins they will still work. danny Like one of the old guys that taught me: "A sword is for show. An axe is for dough!" The coloration is kinda steampunk though. - Brian Brown and aged. Wood and unblued/blood rusted metal. Like I said, it ...
- Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6545
Re: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
Bronze and steel existed long before steampunk!BrianSH wrote:Like one of the old guys that taught me: "A sword is for show. An axe is for dough!"BigSky56 wrote:forget the m16 I like the swords & axes after 5 mins they will still work. danny
The coloration is kinda steampunk though. - Brian
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Rifle, not lever
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1516
Re: New Rifle, not lever
Nice! Always liked the style.
- Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6545
Re: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
Yes. https://scontent.fphx1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12294848_203889496613168_7510579471987136209_n.jpg?oh=f4e1d2280fa4df902431602da7b71151&oe=57114DAF https://scontent.fphx1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12316596_203889499946501_5501944210691474975_n.jpg?oh=d379164377b06741...
- Sat Jan 02, 2016 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6545
Re: Because . . . .VIKINGS!
Easy! Selector markings are:JohndeFresno wrote:Stunning piece - even though I'm leery of carrying around something that I can't read!
GEYMA, SLOTRA, BERSERKR
Right side receiver:
FIM : TIGR : BAWULF
Left Side of upper:
ALEKSANDR : GIRTHI : MIK