Search found 5898 matches

by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What fired this round???
Replies: 22
Views: 1589

Re: What fired this round???

Man, that thing kinda looks like an OLD CS.3 artillary shell. I would be VERY careful around that thing.Might Blow-up????? That thing could be quite valuable if old enough. BUT Use extreme caution!!!!!!!!!!! Base or point detonating fuse?????????? Schrapnel shell with defective timer/dont bang it /m...
by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just watchin' Quigley on AMC...
Replies: 14
Views: 1252

Re: Just watchin' Quigley on AMC...

That should be a hoot (er)
by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Microwave the Little Bugers
Replies: 27
Views: 2139

Re: Microwave the Little Bugers

And their tasty too!
by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Microwave the Little Bugers
Replies: 27
Views: 2139

Re: Microwave the Little Bugers

They actually didnt really splatter so much as after about 10 seconds
they stopped moving, turned all blackish and shriveled all up.
If they got into the popcorn you might just think it was peppercorn!! :D
Size 2.2 CF Important--Do not turn, no oill!!!
by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Microwave the Little Bugers
Replies: 27
Views: 2139

Re: Microwave the Little Bugers

OK,sometimes I might have a little popcorn or melt some cheese
for nachos etc. using the little bug frier :D

Just when the friends are over though!!!!!!
by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Microwave the Little Bugers
Replies: 27
Views: 2139

Re: Microwave the Little Bugers

:D :lol: :roll: man oh man I knew writing this I was going to get ribbed on this one. 8) I have alot of clothes but there is certain ones I usually wear for hiking.Now doing actual work, getting dirty thats different, Man I am getting myself in deeper and deeper,I just better shut up? Hobie, ya I am...
by madman4570
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Microwave the Little Bugers
Replies: 27
Views: 2139

Microwave the Little Bugers

I have found a way to prevent deer tick problems for myself at least. I use some Cutter Advanced spray , but what I do is when I am done being in the woods,I have 200 acres of woods (so I am in them alot), I come into the mudroom after doing a quick visual check of myself then carefully remove my br...
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2563

Re: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!

No, really you guys make a Great looking couple. I love the picture where the girls are frowning with the all business faces.(dont mess with me look) I use to say to my daughter when she was little,"OK SHE IS GETTING MAD, GIVE ME THE LOOK" and she would do that frown. Enjoy the time with t...
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2563

Re: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!

Awesome looking family!
Also this is meant with the "deepest of respect" and hopefully
the dad doesnt get ticked but I have to say that gun totting
pic of Cynthia on the wooden deck is HOT!!!!!! :shock:
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CRS Leverguns Safari Pictures
Replies: 18
Views: 1953

Re: CRS Leverguns Safari Pictures

Awesome animals guys, CONGRADS!!!
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!
Replies: 58
Views: 3643

Re: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!

I want the gun AND scope!!!!!!! :D
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Easter with more bad news
Replies: 15
Views: 1784

Re: Happy Easter with more bad news

Dear lord,
I am so sorry for your loss, You two have really been put through
a rough time and lord willing things from now on will get much better.

Take care!!!!!!
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

Don, Come on now,lets shake hands(I mean words) with Bear 45/70 He is a good guy. Besides someone that has 50 years experience and has not blown up anything has my vote. PS check out the last sentence above the picture of his cool gun. which is his wisdom statement of each thread :shock: Not me,I am...
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Easter with more bad news
Replies: 15
Views: 1784

Re: Happy Easter with more bad news

Hopefully she does not have what the Vet "possibly" thinks. It is at all possible she is mourning over the loss of your yorkie?? Dogs will do that and the timing issue seems like a possibility. along with the symptoms she shows. Hopefully the Vet is truthful with you guys. If she shows no ...
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!
Replies: 58
Views: 3643

Re: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!

I would love to have that gun/scope.
It looks really sharp.
by madman4570
Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!
Replies: 58
Views: 3643

Re: I want your opinion on a post i made elsewhere!!!

Here is the way I look at it. Is there a chance in the near future of some major gun law changes that will be attempted to be made? I say--YES Will the laws pass and go through Congress---VERY GOOD CHANCE Will the gun owning people stand for it----NOT SURE,DONT THINK SO, meaning will something be do...
by madman4570
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero
Replies: 31
Views: 6406

Re: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero

SWEET GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great info!!!
by madman4570
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: value of a model 1894 made in 1923
Replies: 4
Views: 538

Re: value of a model 1894 made in 1923

I would say $750-$800
that is what a place like Cabelas gets.They have one listed
I believe presently!!
by madman4570
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

GOOD POINT!!!!!!
by madman4570
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scimitar Rodeo from Leverguns Safari
Replies: 22
Views: 1460

Re: Scimitar Rodeo from Leverguns Safari

86er, Man, I love reading the things going on with you/clients. Imagine the Book you could write if you ever get the time,(bestseller) but, we are luckly you spend it on this site with us. Where else can you almost daily converse with a great PH. I feel like were almost at the campfire, when you tel...
by madman4570
Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

Ya right, tell him to go for it if HE thinks its safe . :shock:
and I am talking with the 7ft Easter Bunny too.
I will stand back 50ft behind a tree and watch the fireworks!!!
by madman4570
Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

86er, Thanks for clearing this up.(at least for myself) So we know that definetly there was a weak load.(I dont care what else needs explaining now at this point)some could say power/primer etc but we do know there was not enough force to push the first round out the tube.It was too bad the shooter ...
by madman4570
Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless steel guns are plated?
Replies: 22
Views: 2050

Re: Stainless steel guns are plated?

Steve,
Interesting info--Thanks!!!
by madman4570
Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless steel guns are plated?
Replies: 22
Views: 2050

Re: Stainless steel guns are plated?

Some of your higher end guns do use a type of plating process in where the stainless is dipped(degreased)then dipped in a iron/nickel coating impregnated with fibers that electrically conduct. I believe they usually use Nitron fibers. A good example of this are your Sig Sauer guns. A friend of mine ...
by madman4570
Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero
Replies: 31
Views: 6406

Re: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero

PaulB, That left and far low,it shoots that way when even using a pistol bench rest? How does it shoot when a couple other competent shooters try it? Not saying you are not, and you tried the grip changes like stated above? Man those freedom arms are the cream of the crop. If its shooting that way f...
by madman4570
Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero
Replies: 31
Views: 6406

Re: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero

Mergus, Are you serious? smacking the gun against a table for sight-in. Holly cow, I never heard of that one!!!! It seems that would not be a suitable/stable fix because after shooting it awhile I would think the gun might not hold on target due to even just the repeated recoil force,compared to a m...
by madman4570
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT FREE TICKETS anyone?
Replies: 9
Views: 875

Re: OT FREE TICKETS anyone?

Only 1000?????? :mrgreen:
by madman4570
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero
Replies: 31
Views: 6406

Re: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero

INTERESTING STUFF !!!!!!!
by madman4570
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One more down
Replies: 10
Views: 787

Re: One more down

Nice work,that looks really good !
by madman4570
Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

Man oh Man !

I think I will be using my H&R synthetic Handi Rifle for a while :D

Break it open after each shot look down the barrel!
Yep, its clear--OK to try another one!!! :shock:
Good Lord !!!!!!!
by madman4570
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero
Replies: 31
Views: 6406

Re: Adjusting Windage On Fixed Sight Vaquero

One option you might try is what I am going to do this month. Send you gun to BOB MUNDEN ,you know the world champ Bob Munden. He does all the work himself and he is extremely reasonable. I am having him do option 1 also honing the forcing cone and personally adjusting/sighting in my gun(1994 SS .45...
by madman4570
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Re: Big cats

Danny, Man it must be stunning where you live.Being in Pa I have some Big black Bear on my property last one weighed (650lbs) alot of deer/turkey and such but man I cant imagine having 200 pumas/bigger bears-- the brown kind/ and all the other stuff out there.Must be unreal. Now thats living the goo...
by madman4570
Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Relentless calls from the NRA
Replies: 21
Views: 2577

Re: Relentless calls from the NRA

MikeD, I know its getting a little ridiculous with all their calls! I had the same problem but 3 fold,because of me/my wife/my daughter all are members. We were each getting phone calls like every other day.If fact because I switched magazines, we were getting two 1st freedoms they even had me down ...
by madman4570
Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big cats
Replies: 29
Views: 1968

Re: Big cats

BigSky56.

The second picture with the guy holding the cat.
How much did that bruser weigh? That looks like
close to a 200 pounder or more ????????????
by madman4570
Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

Charles.

Point well taken, and thanks for your thoughts on this!!
See ya,
by madman4570
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin
Replies: 126
Views: 18424

Re: Bad Reload = Blown Up Marlin

I have a hang up on Hot 45-70 Loads for my Ruger#1/H&R Handi

I guess the 405 gr buffalo bore is enough for me for a while.
I was really getting some Hot loads in that ruger but I am content
will the Buffalo Bore/Grizzly stuff as my Hot stuff for awhile????

I want to keep my fingers and face!
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've got to stop impulse buying .22's
Replies: 27
Views: 2986

Re: I've got to stop impulse buying .22's

Nice gun, would buy that in a heartbeat !!!
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2690

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

Sorry Goat,
Kind of got off the topic here!
Anymore of my discussion on the Blown Up Gun will be on
the other Blown Up Gun post.

Again sorry for getting off track!!!!
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2690

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

I would like to hear right from the horses mouth what went on. The closest thing so far I actually know of is from 86er which has some communication through the friend of his.He stated a possible Undercharge.He being a PH I would think its a good possibility. I am sure we will hear more on this. Cou...
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Boys with a little deer
Replies: 15
Views: 1161

Re: Little Boys with a little deer

Awesome Brandon, and good job to Joe for providing backup!!
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2690

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

Ya, if the guy is just using open sights and dont want to use the gun to its fullest potential sure thats fine!!! this case it wasnt so much about using a match bullet compared to a PSP,but comparing a RN to a pointed ballistic tip the first of its kind for the 30-30.I guess because I shoot at alot ...
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2690

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

For your info go on the new posts(BAD RELOAD) and check out the BLOWN UP
Marlin that someone had a reload undercharge and lost 2 fingers.

Not to say it could not happen with Factory Loads, but their is
much less of a chance!
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2690

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

What the???????????????????? 80% more ?, I was going by buying a box at like a cabelas. $16.99 verses $20.99 Compare the Hornady with the other stuff and its not even close. If you want to handload the stuff yes you can do it cheaper but you still will give up ALOT in the performance/ballistic secto...
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?
Replies: 40
Views: 2690

Re: 150s or 170s in the 30/30?

I would use the new Hornady revolution 160gr. Wolfs Sporting Center--Manheim Pa almost always has it. 717-665-6089 All Other Lever Loads are Pointless! LEVERevolution® is the most exciting thing to ever happen to lever gun ammunition. Hornady, the leader in ballistic technology, brings you an innova...
by madman4570
Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on Cat & stuff...
Replies: 40
Views: 2920

Re: Update on Cat & stuff...

Thats great news,now try and get some good sleep!!! :D
by madman4570
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Dog is gone
Replies: 19
Views: 2245

Re: Little Dog is gone

Tom,
Thought about you and your wife today.
Took my mini schnauzer for an extra long car ride today.
My sympathy/prayers got out to you two.
by madman4570
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I'm still kicking. Gun shop update.
Replies: 56
Views: 5368

Re: OT-I'm still kicking. Gun shop update.

Nice gun shop!!!!!!!!!!
I am in love with that 1895 Browning 30/40 Krag
I need a towel to stop the drooling!!!!!

Regards!
by madman4570
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: input on Ruger #1 B
Replies: 27
Views: 2535

Re: input on Ruger #1 B

Oh my gosh that is a awesome rifle, It looks mint! Figure you got that about half price, that wood is defiintely a supreme grade and the bluing also looks fantastic. That is a gun you s/b proud of. WHAT A DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK!!! BUT IF ALL THESE TERRIBLE SHOOTINGS KEEP HAP...
by madman4570
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun
Replies: 36
Views: 3533

Re: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun

KirkD, Ya, those brownings are pretty darn nice,it seems like they just spend more time/or have a better process or somthing. Most all the Brownings that I have seen are really nice. It least the ones I have seen.I ordered a fairly inexpensive new 12ga Browning BPS upland special a few years ago for...
by madman4570
Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun
Replies: 36
Views: 3533

Re: Need recommendations for a modern 357 Mag Levergun

Check out Gunsamerica they have a rare Browning B92 (357mag) that is in as new condition/box/booklet etc. for $695 They are usally at least $800-$975 from what I see and are really pretty levers! Everything I have read say they are VERY RUGGED!! Should be one to gain in value!!!!! I believe they wer...