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by dr walker
Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O/T: Cool 460 Fireball Pics
Replies: 38
Views: 3358

Re: O/T: Cool 460 Fireball Pics

Wow, nice fireworks.
by dr walker
Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day Book Drawing: NEW WINNER REDRAWN
Replies: 43
Views: 5135

Re: Free Father's Day Book Drawing: PLAINS INDIANS

Include me in this drawing please.
by dr walker
Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Methinks this ones a shooter (338MX)
Replies: 10
Views: 1093

Re: Methinks this ones a shooter (338MX)

Nice group and write up.
by dr walker
Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Blackhawk, Restored RANGE REPORT ADDED!
Replies: 23
Views: 1887

Re: Old Blackhawk, Restored

Looks great. I am a fan of the 6.5 inch barrels on Blackhawks.
by dr walker
Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Kathe -- 4-15-52 / 6-07-2010
Replies: 102
Views: 10267

Re: OT: Kathe -- 4-15-52 / 6-07-2010

You have my deepest sympathy, prayers to God for you and your family.
by dr walker
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good day practicing gun control
Replies: 15
Views: 2528

Re: A good day practicing gun control

Nice looking group.
How do you like the Skinner sight?
by dr walker
Sun Jun 06, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any trailer park residents?
Replies: 30
Views: 3828

Re: any trailer park residents?

El Chivo, I have a relative who is selling her mobile home. I believe she owns the lot it sits on as well. It is in a small trailer park in Long Beach. PM me if you would like any contact info.
by dr walker
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Mossberg 30-30
Replies: 9
Views: 1019

Re: New Mossberg 30-30

Yep Walmart has Federal for $12 or so. I havent seen any for less in years.
by dr walker
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traditional Archery
Replies: 24
Views: 2579

Re: Traditional Archery

Yah, those boys at Black Widow know once you start handling and trying 'em out, you're gonna have to get one.
by dr walker
Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Sheriff's model 44 cal arrives from Cabelas...
Replies: 19
Views: 1659

Re: 1860 Sheriff's model 44 cal arrives from Cabelas...

Nice looking gun and hard to beat at that price.
by dr walker
Sat May 29, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!
Replies: 14
Views: 1049

Re: OT - Happy Birthday salvo!

Happy birthday!!!
by dr walker
Sat May 29, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Warning: Soda bottle bombs - good Lord.
Replies: 23
Views: 2630

Re: OT: Warning: Soda bottle bombs - good Lord.

It only lays there for about 30 seconds and then it pops.
by dr walker
Wed May 26, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sort of OT: Anyone use a truck camper shell for travelling?
Replies: 16
Views: 1963

Re: Sort of OT: Anyone use a truck camper shell for travelling?

Sliding side windows with screens and a lil fan makes a huge difference. Much more comfortable with plywood down on the floor. For me parking on a level surface make s a huge difference in comfort.
by dr walker
Wed May 26, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Fishing with "Tornado"
Replies: 11
Views: 1745

Re: OT: Fishing with "Tornado"

Yep, what Sandy said, cherish these days. Tornado sound like a perfect nick-name.
by dr walker
Sun May 23, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Browning Hipower ???
Replies: 11
Views: 993

Re: OT- Browning Hipower ???

I am assuming 9mm. I would guess 123 gr. At usual handgun ranges 115gr up to 147gr all shot close to point of aim for me.
by dr walker
Wed May 19, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Hey, Tutt.....*Updated* Got The Avons...WOW
Replies: 15
Views: 1952

Re: OT: Hey Tutt & Other Scoot Riders...

The last set of tires on my older Yamaha were Avon Roadriders. I liked them just fine.
by dr walker
Tue May 18, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22lr vs. 22mag
Replies: 28
Views: 3967

Re: 22lr vs. 22mag

I have shot a few coyotes with both lr and mag. All of the shots were less than 50 yards. The magnum creates a greater wound than the lr. I would guess it is because of better bullets going faster. As far as shooting lil ground squirrels and prairie dogs, it is easier for me to make good hits past 7...
by dr walker
Thu May 13, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from Mozambique
Replies: 10
Views: 653

Re: Hello from Mozambique

:D
by dr walker
Thu May 13, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My packing pistol (photo)
Replies: 27
Views: 2744

Re: OT: My packing pistol (photo)

Kirk, That is great! Have you ever been stopped by law enforcement while carrying that out in the wilds? I wonder if they would get a kick out of a great old gun or frown on it.
by dr walker
Tue May 11, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Moving
Replies: 16
Views: 1496

Re: OT-Moving

I always like exploring new areas. Good luck to you!
by dr walker
Sat May 08, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sighthunter has a 3.0 GPA
Replies: 11
Views: 616

Re: OT Sighthunter has a 3.0 GPA

Way to go!
by dr walker
Wed May 05, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ROA Loads
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: ROA Loads

I dont know if that is too much.
I settled on, my lil powder measure set on about 35, using 3f. It was the most accurate load I tried. I never shot over a machine, so I have no idea the speed.
by dr walker
Wed May 05, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ROA, AGAIN
Replies: 10
Views: 676

Re: ROA, AGAIN

I only use them over the powder. I experimented with crisco and other greases over the ball, but ended with just a wonder wad over the powder and the ball squashed on top.
by dr walker
Tue May 04, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie that loves leverguns say's Howdy
Replies: 24
Views: 2132

Re: Newbie that loves leverguns say's Howdy

Welcome to the forum.
by dr walker
Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Open sights - targets vs hunting
Replies: 21
Views: 3322

Re: Open sights - targets vs hunting

I use the XS front sights on most of my rifles. They take some getting used to, but work great against both light and dark backgrounds.
by dr walker
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT gotta brag/shout to the world!
Replies: 21
Views: 2363

Re: OT gotta brag/shout to the world!

Way to go!!
by dr walker
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H1N1 Piggie Flu
Replies: 16
Views: 982

Re: OT: H1N1 Piggie Flu

A close friend was diagnosed with H1N1. He had 3-4 days of achy, nausea and fever. Sore throat and stuffed nose lasted about 10 days, but his Dr said it was not related to H1N1, just concurrent. He has wife and kids at home. Everyone in his house got sick, but no one else in his house tested positiv...
by dr walker
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like
Replies: 19
Views: 2024

Re: OT - A couple of 80 year olds you guys might like

Beauties for sure, look at all that steel, very nice collection.
by dr walker
Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand
Replies: 19
Views: 2412

Re: Trapper M94 and Tanker Garand

Nice, I really like that Garand.
Thanks for that link to Shuffs, they have some cool stuff.
by dr walker
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - fishing treasure trove found!
Replies: 17
Views: 1738

Re: OT - fishing treasure trove found!

CRS, What a treasure, I hope there is still some good stuff in there. Yes pictures would be great.

Bulldog great pictures of a beautiful place.
by dr walker
Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)
Replies: 26
Views: 2784

Re: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)

That rifle is a beauty and looks like it can still get the job done. Nice write up and photos.
by dr walker
Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR's in the Rainforest
Replies: 26
Views: 3377

Re: BLR's in the Rainforest

Great stag! Thanks for sharing.
by dr walker
Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1/2 OT: Won a little contest
Replies: 12
Views: 1127

Re: 1/2 OT: Won a little contest

Congratulations and good shooting.
by dr walker
Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perfect revolver/pistol??
Replies: 103
Views: 13919

Re: Perfect revolver/pistol??

NIce looking guns everyone.
My perfect revolver is a Smith an Wesson 19.
Image
by dr walker
Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my rifle to the optometrist (UPDATE)
Replies: 30
Views: 2660

Re: Took my rifle to the optometrist today

That sounds great. I am looking forward to hearing how it works for you.
by dr walker
Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning; Long post. "Son of the South"
Replies: 16
Views: 2348

Re: Warning; Long post. "Son of the South"

Great post Goat.

It got me thinking about roots and family. Something I should do more often.....
by dr walker
Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Knife - She's a beauty
Replies: 22
Views: 2197

Re: OT: New Knife - She's a beauty

Modoc, that is a beauty you got there. GEC makes some great knives. I have been buying a few and putting them away, and buying a few for users. Very nice, well put together classic pocket knives.
by dr walker
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Lil Huntress' academic achievements!
Replies: 35
Views: 2874

Re: OT Lil Huntress' academic achievements!

Congratulations! That all has got to make you feel good.
by dr walker
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paella -- It's what's for dinner
Replies: 31
Views: 2195

Re: Paella -- It's what's for dinner

That looks great.
I dont know what I thought Paella was, but not that.
I just printed out your recipe and will give it a try soon.
by dr walker
Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 'new' vintage Winchester Model 53 (photo)
Replies: 25
Views: 2547

Re: My 'new' vintage Winchester Model 53 (photo)

Beautiful rifle. I look forward to your range reports.
by dr walker
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off off off topic but I gotta share!
Replies: 37
Views: 2443

Re: off off off topic but I gotta share!

Congratulations! Overeating is a struggle for many of us. Glad to hear of your good check up.
by dr walker
Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Happy Birthday Hobie
Replies: 38
Views: 1901

Re: OT Happy Birthday Hobie

Happy Birthday!!!!
by dr walker
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for you guys that scope your leverguns
Replies: 14
Views: 1538

Re: Question for you guys that scope your leverguns

That leather work looks real nice. It does not look like it would slide around at all. I mostly have straight stocked rifles and the butt cuffs seem to slide up on them and get under the lever. Just to clear up the problem I have with scopes, my eye is .5-.75 inch below where it needs to be to look ...
by dr walker
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Any lawn gurus in the house???
Replies: 5
Views: 458

Re: OT - Any lawn gurus in the house???

I am with Rusty on this. On my own lawn and on customer lawns I always recomend keeping the grass properly fed as the best preventitve for weeds. A thick health lawn makes it difficult for weeds to grow.
I have never had as much luck with the weed and feed products.
by dr walker
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for you guys that scope your leverguns
Replies: 14
Views: 1538

Question for you guys that scope your leverguns

Even when using low rings I have never been able to get my eye possitioned correctly behind the scope with out lifting my cheek off the stock. Do you guys use a cheek pad or some other attachment to the stock or as Hobie jokes in another post do you just have long faces? I have tried one butt cuff w...
by dr walker
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to me Marlin 39a
Replies: 15
Views: 1505

Re: new to me Marlin 39a

Thanks for all the compliments. No I didnt sell an old model Ruger. I have scoped lever guns before, but I can not shoot with much consistence when I have to lift my head up off the stock. I have tried using those padded cheek pieces and they just dont stay in place. I have a couple of scoped bolt g...
by dr walker
Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- I need to find the perfect holster
Replies: 16
Views: 1408

Re: OT- I need to find the perfect holster

Rob Leahy also makes a Threeperson style holster patterned after the Lawrence 120. I have a couple of the sourdough pancake holsters and love them, but The next one I will order is going to be his 120.
by dr walker
Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to me Marlin 39a
Replies: 15
Views: 1505

new to me Marlin 39a

A local gunshop had its bi-annual parking lot swap meet a couple of weeks ago. I set up a small table and ended up selling off a Ruger Super Blackhawk. A couple of tables down I noticed a Marlin 39. I was pleasantly suprised to find an early 1960's 39a in excellent condition. We settled on a price a...
by dr walker
Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - show us your long knives!
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

Re: OT - show us your long knives!

Nice knives guys.
I have a few, but my usual one is a Case 323-6. If I need a longer blade I go with one of my machettes.
Image
by dr walker
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Busse Knife has come home.
Replies: 15
Views: 1109

Re: OT - Busse Knife has come home.

I like the after pictures much better. Looks like it is ready to serve you well. What is the sheath like?