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- Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moustache in November anyone?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1665
Re: Moustache in November anyone?
AWP: I had a 'stache for about 30 years, and shaved it two years ago. So I'm welcoming back an old friend ...
- Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moustache in November anyone?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1665
Moustache in November anyone?
Hadn't heard of this before, but I'm going to grow one in honor of my best pal's father, who died of prostate cancer.
http://us.movember.com/about
http://us.movember.com/about
- Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2461
Re: Thanks
Pitchy, seeing what you are up to is like that first cup of coffee in the morning, with the dogs scattered around in front of the fire: one of life's pleasures. Stick around, my friend!
- Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A couple odd spinning wheels
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2494
Re: A couple odd spinning wheels
Pitchy, not being the brightest bulb in the light store, I'll need to see that accordion spinner actually making yarn before I can figure out how it works. Looks way cool though!
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I assumed (ass-U-Me-d) I had a 303 Savage
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2967
Re: I assumed (butt-U-Me-d) I had a 303 Savage
Earl: I feel your pain. Nothing wrong with a .35, but that .303 Savage is a sweet number, especially when you can find 190-grain slugs for it ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A couple odd spinning wheels
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2494
Re: A couple odd spinning wheels
Pitchy, you are a blessing to the world. That's all there is to it.
- Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2881
Re: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
Update: Took her to the range, and the short version is that the firing pin is not functioning. Not hard to repair, but it means a delay until I can actually shoot this baby ...
- Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ranch Hand continues to impress me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1608
Ranch Hand continues to impress me
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b356/BillOregon/IMG_1684.jpg The Rossi Ranch Hand gets more friendly the more I shoot it. I had some mild 200-grain cast loads and 25 rounds of heavy hunting loads: the Hornady 300-grain XTP atop 19.0 grains H-110, CCI 350 magnum pistol primer in Starline .44 Magnu...
- Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price of 94s
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1331
Re: Price of 94s
AWP: It was a full-sized rifle, still in original military configuration, manufactured by Loewe, so pre-1898.
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2881
Re: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
Here's the takedown on the Model 8: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b356/BillOregon/IMG_1676.jpg Removing the forend exposes the screw with the lever handle. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b356/BillOregon/IMG_1677.jpg Unscrewing this large screw allows the stock/receiver to be pulled from the b...
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price of 94s
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1331
Re: Price of 94s
A pre64 with Lyman sight for $345?!!! That's nuts! Buy it!!!
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Price of 94s
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1331
Price of 94s
When I was in the pawn shop buying that Model 8 yesterday, I was looking at the sale rack and noticed two post-64 Model 94 carbines, both in .30-30. One had some rust freckling on the receiver; price was $260. The other was in 90 percent shape and was $285. These struck me as very reasonable prices ...
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: video - 44-40 @ 300 meters - steel javelina
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2521
Re: video - 44-40 @ 300 meters - steel javelina
That's some very fine shooting indeed. More details on your rifle please.
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2881
Re: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
Don: I've seen them with the hard rubber butt as well as the steel crescent plate. I'd rather have the hard rubber in .35, and the crescent butt in .25! Earl: Those are Hornady factory loads (the horror!) with the new 200-grain gummy tips. I went to buy brass, bullets and dies yesterday and couldn't...
- Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2881
Not a lever gun, but a Browning design ...
I just happened on a nice old Remington Model 8 in .35 Rem, complete with peep, for just over $300 at a pawn shop. The bore is nearly excellent, and the four-digit serial number shows it was manufactured during the last year of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. Now I know an autoloader ain't no "...
- Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conceal Carry Gun?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10917
Re: Conceal Carry Gun?
Kim, OJ, thanks for sharing personal experience on a difficult subject.
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conceal Carry Gun?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10917
Re: Conceal Carry Gun?
Kim: Thank you for your service in law enforcement. Even one autopsy is too much for many folks.
Considering your experience, would you say a non-LEO civilian is well defended on an everyday basis with a concealable 9mm with the best available bullet/ammunition?
Considering your experience, would you say a non-LEO civilian is well defended on an everyday basis with a concealable 9mm with the best available bullet/ammunition?
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tough Rifle Scopes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2537
Re: Tough Rifle Scopes
I used to be a manager in the hunting department at a Sportsmans Warehouse and have seen a lot of scopes come and go. Three years ago I would have said the Nikon Pro-Staffs were among the best buys for the dollar and they still are, but they appear to be sensitive to recoil. I would not have one on ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4230
Re: Prayer Request
Griff, prayer offered from southern Oregon for your friend. Please let me know if I can help in some other way.
I'm about to have a second MRI on L5, and am hoping for surgery myself.
I'm about to have a second MRI on L5, and am hoping for surgery myself.
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
- Replies: 235
- Views: 69718
Re: 40 Caliber Volcanic Rifle,
When a man has a vision, and the skills and patience to execute that vision, miracles can happen. Thanks Charlie. You're blessed.
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: unknown Aircraft saw....
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3692
Re: unknown Aircraft saw....
Dirty: Where are you at? Could it have been a C-5A Galaxy, or that huge Russian Antonov transport? The Russian behemoth occasionally stops here in Medford to pick up a load of Ericson Air-Crane helicopters for distribution around the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-225
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-225
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Owners dot com not accepting new registrations?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3295
Re: Marlin Owners dot com not accepting new registrations?
Hobie: What is it about gmail that makes it an issue for moderators and registration? From a user's standpoint, gmail is great.
And believe me, I appreciate this site!
And believe me, I appreciate this site!
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Owners dot com not accepting new registrations?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3295
Re: Marlin Owners dot com not accepting new registrations?
Scarville: At least Marlin Owners is not as ridiculous as the Ruger forum, which will not accept registration from anyone using Gmail because they are too cheap to buy decent anti-spam software.
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short or no throat in your levergun
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2173
Re: Short or no throat in your levergun
Fox: I recently bought a Ruger No. 1 in .45-70, and found the throat so short that I cannot chamber cartridges loaded with the Hornady 500 or 350-grain round noses seated to the cannelures. Needless to say, I was stunned. I do intend to have the throat relieved.
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 35 Remington for short range Elk hunting.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3980
Re: Marlin 35 Remington for short range Elk hunting.
RJF: I have no first-hand experience with the .35 Rem. on elk, but would not hesitate to use one in the lodgepole thickets and dark timber we have here for shots under 100 yards. I'd use the 200 or 220-grain pills, handloaded, on elk or moose. Look up Earl's recent posts on the .35 and LeveRevolutio...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunshot sound levels
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1070
Re: Gunshot sound levels
Guys, I think I'm legal to shoot here; safety is of course the primary focus. But when it took three rounds of 16-gauge out of the Auto 5 to kill my turkey last spring, the local phones started ringing. I could ask ODFW about dealing with a nuisance bear, but it chafes my tookas that I've paid good ...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunshot sound levels
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1070
Re: Gunshot sound levels
FW: I have a bow. I'm just concerned Mr. Bruin would not be cooperative enough to expire inside my property line, even if double lunged ...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunshot sound levels
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1070
Gunshot sound levels
I've been curious about this subject recently for good reason. We live in a rural area on five acres, but the homes on larger parcels around us are inconveniently near our property line for best relations to endure much if any gunfire, even if directed in a perfectly safe way. It turns out that most...
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conceal Carry Gun?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10917
Re: Conceal Carry Gun?
Slow: I just purchased an LC9 for concealed; at 5'10" and 160 pounds, I'm just too "compact" to comfortably conceal an XD45! I'm real happy with it so far. Ran 100 rounds of Winchester bulk 9mm through it like grease, and it is accurate with the Hornady 147-grain TAP. The long trigger...
- Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LeverRevolution powder in the 35 Remington
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1644
Re: LeverRevolution powder in the 35 Remington
My gosh, Earl, you sure do have some classics in your stable!
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "LVRevolution" powder and the 32 Spcl
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1360
Re: "LVRevolution" powder and the 32 Spcl
Earl, that is a mighty handsome 141 if you ask me. Love the scope and mounts, too. I tend to think of pumps and lever rifles as cousins -- and American classics.
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "LVRevolution" powder and the 32 Spcl
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1360
Re: "LVRevolution" powder and the 32 Spcl
Earl: Would that .30 Remington be a Model 8?
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My .44 Special
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2707
Re: My .44 Special
That's a handsome sixgun in a great caliber.
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ON Topic -- "Poor Man's Model 64"
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2887
Re: ON Topic -- "Poor Man's Model 64"
Noah, I had one of these and let it slip away. A very fine 94 variant. Folks who've only fooled with the little carbines just don't realize what a 26-inch barreled .30-30 can do.
Great find!
Great find!
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1895 .30-40 Krag Does It Again
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3047
Re: Browning 1895 .30-40 Krag Does It Again
Wow, that's a lovely lever gun. Nice job on the venison!
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideal reloaders
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1532
Re: Ideal reloaders
Pitchy, where DO you find all these goodies? There is a nice write-up on the .38-55 Ideal tool in the most recent issue of SPG Blackpowder Cartridge News. Just having that tool justifies you getting a .32-40 to go with it!
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soooo, which dog got into the trash?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2927
Re: Soooo, which dog got into the trash?
Dogs are better at confessing sin than many humans ...
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-first snow
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2004
Re: OT-first snow
Had snow here Wednesday morning above 5000 feet. I'm in the Siskiyou mountains just north of the California border in Oregon ...
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What levergun would be best for hunting these...?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3769
Re: What levergun would be best for hunting these...?
Daisy Spittin' Image Model 94 ...
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Skinning Walnuts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3597
Re: OT- Skinning Walnuts
Well now dang it Pitchy, you've got more cool old contraptions around your place than anyone I ever heard of. The other day it was an antique brass governor, and now this!
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Juan Perales
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1265
Re: Juan Perales
Thanks Charles. What a poignant tale. Poor little fella had to grow up way too soon.
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-- The mighty caterpillar can crusher
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3038
Re: OT-- The mighty caterpillar can crusher
Pitchy, that thing is mesmerizing. You're a national cultural treasure!
- Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bond Arms 410 / 45 Colt Derringer (pics)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1417
Re: Bond Arms 410 / 45 Colt Derringer (pics)
That is a nice outfit Casa. I've always been curious about the accuracy potential with .45 LC loads. Obviously, the thing is a snake (and snake-in-the-grass) killer with the various .410 loads.
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2 Bore + BP = A Very Cool Night Pic :-))
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2432
Re: 2 Bore + BP = A Very Cool Night Pic :-))
CASA: You're going to tease us with that photo and not share the details? Looks like a punt gun from here ...
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
- Replies: 97
- Views: 10736
Re: OT--Steam Engine build
Pitchy, you never cease to amaze! Can't wait to see how this turns out.
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Ever seen a baby porcupine??? (Pix included)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3614
Re: OT: Ever seen a baby porcupine??? (Pix included)
Cute little rascal indeed. Love those ears. A biologist told me porcupines are among the filthiest animals because their quills prevent them from cleaning themselves during their lifetimes. As a result, their coats and skin harbor untold numbers of bacteria, viruses and parasites. It's the price the...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman. Sold $1005.00
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4118
Re: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman.
If he was born in 1853, he's likely in his mid-late 20s or early 30s there, so the image is likely circa 1876-85, you think?
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- The Crosscut Saw
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2625
Re: OT- The Crosscut Saw
Pitchy: I've wrassled with chronic depression for decades now. I can't let up my guard or I end up in the hole. Get a good doctor who'll fit you with the right meds -- and there a lot better ones now -- and you'll be right as rain.
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Texas headstamped brass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 739
Re: OT - Texas headstamped brass
I have a few dozen of these cases, nickle-plated, in .44 Magnum. Good brass. I think I got it from Midway years ago. Always assumed it was made by Starline.
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- The Crosscut Saw
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2625
Re: OT- The Crosscut Saw
Pitchy that's crazy talk. I've seen your stuff here and on other boards, and most of us would give our left ... er ... eyes to have the skills you possess.