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by Mojo
Wed May 28, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - White Buffalo
Replies: 7
Views: 1478

One has been living in Jamestown, North Dakota since 1996. http://www.buffalomuseum.com/whitecloud.htm http://www.buffalomuseum.com/whitecloudcalf.htm There are countless stories about the White Buffalo and almost every tribe has their own version of the legend. In Lakota legend, the return of The W...
by Mojo
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - H&R MODEL 929 22 CAL PISTOL
Replies: 6
Views: 2624

Would this work? http://cgi.ebay.com/H-R-TOP-BREAK-REVOLVER-MODELS-999-925-REAR-SIGHT_W0QQitemZ160229345744QQcategoryZ73944QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWINQ3aPOST0Q3aRECOQ3aBIDQQcmdZViewItem Believe it or not, looks like Brownell's may have them. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=708...
by Mojo
Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do You Guys do it?
Replies: 82
Views: 11271

You really have to work at not anticipating the shot. The next time you are at the range have somebody else load your rifle using a few empty cartridges mixed in with the live rounds while your back is turned and you might be surprised at how much you are flinching. There seems to be an overall tend...
by Mojo
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And so it begins......
Replies: 3
Views: 969

So where will those items be manufactured? I don't know. When I first read the article I thought they were closing up shop completely but now realize they are just closing a facility and consolidating the product line. I hope they are able to keep it alive. H&R makes shooting affordable for a l...
by Mojo
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And so it begins......
Replies: 3
Views: 969

And so it begins......

Remington Announces Manufacturing Consolidation Plan MADISON, N.C., April 7, 2008 – Remington Arms Company, Inc. ("Remington"), the United States’ largest firearms manufacturer, today announced a strategic manufacturing consolidation move that will result in the closure of its Gardner,...
by Mojo
Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - CCW? Yes or no and why?
Replies: 76
Views: 10342

I've had a CCW for about 20 years but have only started carrying on a regular basis during the past year. Where I live it really hasn't been too much of an issue but within the past few years our local population has experienced somewhat of an explosion. With so many people moving in to my area from...
by Mojo
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - AK-47
Replies: 49
Views: 6836

Mojo, tell me about that scope mount. It was manufactured by ACE Ltd. ( www.riflestocks.com ) but was discontinued about three years ago. It was called the AKSMS. I was fortunate enough to catch a guy on akfiles.com that was able to buy some of the last remaining stock from them. It's really too ba...
by Mojo
Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - AK-47
Replies: 49
Views: 6836

This one isn't mine, but I built it's twin a couple of years ago when the Hungarian AMD-65 kits hit the U.S. market. The scope mount has a see-through peep inside and the 20 round magazine just looks right on that short barrel AMD frame. The extra long muzzle break was drilled and pinned to bring it...
by Mojo
Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - AK-47
Replies: 49
Views: 6836

sore shoulder wrote:AK-47,

Everyone should own at least one.
At a bare minimum. It should be made into a law or something.

I remember when you had your choice of a Norinco or Polytech, either of which were only $329 in local gun shops back 1989. The Steyr AUG was the same price. If only I would have known.......
by Mojo
Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Are We All Too Fat?
Replies: 45
Views: 6058

I tend to agree. I believe a lot of it is false affluence. How much of that is actually owned in some form of credit? Many people have sold their souls, so to speak, in order to keep up with the Jones. You hit the nail on the head. Our entire economy is built on credit and one day the whole thing w...
by Mojo
Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compare powders H4895 to H4198 and 3031
Replies: 25
Views: 7032

H-4198 all the way in my .45-70's. I prefer it because of it's low sensitivity to temperature changes making it very consistent.
by Mojo
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Credit crisis....
Replies: 22
Views: 3843

Keep it simple, compact and portable. There have been countless people that have lived their entire lives with nothing more than a .22 rifle, a single shot shotgun, a couple of good knives, scant little fishing tackle. A handful of cable snares would be nice too.
by Mojo
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-another preparedness thread, if I can't afford gold . . .
Replies: 41
Views: 6038

Coffee. I believe that unroasted beans will keep for quite some time provided they are protected from moisture. Sugar. Raw, unprocessed would be best. Rice (not instant) and dried beans. Kept in an air tight container or vacuum sealed bag will keep almost indefinitely. Powdered milk. Knives. High ca...
by Mojo
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning to Squirrel Hunters...
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

At least you don't have this fella stalking you.

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by Mojo
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rifle cleaning .... accuracy of those first 1 or 2 shots
Replies: 18
Views: 3784

All of my Marlins will string shots a good eight to ten inches with a clean bore and will not settle down until at least five fouling shots have been fired. My bolt actions aren't that bad but will still string a bit. When going into the field to hunt I never, ever take a clean rifle. The bore needs...
by Mojo
Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawn shop perusing---what are they worth--99 & 336's
Replies: 9
Views: 1602

A Marlin 336 in .35 Remington for $249 wouldn't sit on the shelf long around my part of the country. It would certainly have come home with me.
by Mojo
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BREAKING NEWS: Marlin Slashes MSRP 50% Under New Owners
Replies: 23
Views: 4468

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That was just plain cruel! :wink:
by Mojo
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- ACCADENT ON I-95
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

True story; in 1978 when I was eighteen a couple of buddies and myself headed off to the mountains of North Carolina for a week of camping in the mountains after our last day of high school. We headed out at midnight in an old 4-door '68 Malibu. About an hour into our voyage we came upon a wreck. To...
by Mojo
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally get to go Hog Huntin'!
Replies: 33
Views: 3225

Just remember that a pigs anatomy is a lot different that say a deer or whatever. They live in their necks so forget about the standard shoulder shot and focus anywhere in the area of the neck below and/or behind the ear. Drops them in their tracks every time.
by Mojo
Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She has returned (heavy graphics)
Replies: 47
Views: 6954

Thanks guys. The wood was what blew me away. I have never seen anything like that on a factory Marlin. Not a 336 anyway. All of the metal components soaked for a solid six or seven months in Kroil which really helped loosen up the gunk and there was LOT'S of gunk. Some sort of weirdo grease (not cos...
by Mojo
Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She has returned (heavy graphics)
Replies: 47
Views: 6954

She has returned (heavy graphics)

Well, it's been almost one year since I walked into that dusty old pawn shop looking for a beater .30-30 to use as a truck gun. I found exactly what I was looking for and walked out with a 1970 Marlin 336 that was as crusty a rifle as I have ever seen. It looked like it had been in a flood or someth...
by Mojo
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - can't happen here, right?
Replies: 46
Views: 6420

Katrina triggered a total breakdown of society as we know it (yes, even military and law enforcement) and it should serve as a lesson to us all. When such a total breakdown occurs, whether it be caused by natural disaster or whatever, human beings revert to their most basic instinct, that being surv...
by Mojo
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Any pipe smokers out there?
Replies: 43
Views: 5948

I will, on occasion, smoke a brier or clay pipe filled with Watson's blend. It's described a mixture of favors from the original Craven’s recipe. Vintage tobaccos specially blended to “Dr. Watson’s own specificationsâ€
by Mojo
Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - A good read on the Angry White Man
Replies: 38
Views: 6407

Angry White Man, yeah that pretty much sums me up right there. I've always thought myself as a rebellious nonconformists and in all actuality, I have been a demographic. Who'd thunk it?
by Mojo
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Know Europe?
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

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by Mojo
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MARLIN DISCONTINUES MODEL 39-A !
Replies: 16
Views: 3196

Perish the thought! I have two, an older '57 model and a newer one with the rebounding hammer thingy. Both are fantastic shooters. I really wish they would make a .22WMR model again.
by Mojo
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Giants WON!
Replies: 19
Views: 2928

I'm not a big fan of any sport that isn't associated with a firearm but that game was great. I found myself riveted to the TV and standing in the middle of the living room yelling with 35 seconds left in the game which is so out of character for me that I cannot even begin to describe. That one will...
by Mojo
Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What dog are you?
Replies: 47
Views: 8079

Maremma Sheepdog, whatever that is.
by Mojo
Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Desert Camo Mosin-Nagant for nemhed & JReed
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

pricecw, what kind of scope mount is that?
by Mojo
Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nate Kiowa Jones
Replies: 11
Views: 2311

EMF will be in booth #137 in the Central Exhibit Hall. You can download a .pdf version of the Central Hall and others at http://www.shotshow.com/app/homepage.cfm?appname=100300&moduleID=2698&LinkID=28639&campaignid=61346980&iUserCampaignID=35626297 . My company has a Sales Rep. that ...
by Mojo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T.- .410 hunting
Replies: 16
Views: 3089

Absolutely! The .410 is one of my all time favorites. I sometimes still use an old Savage bolt action .410 for squirrel and rabbit and keep a single shot H&R nearby during the summer months as a snake gun. I love that little cartridge but only wish the prices weren't so steep. I have always want...
by Mojo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sweet Sixteen.
Replies: 19
Views: 4134

The 16 is ideal for dove and other upland game birds. Many, many dinners of dove smothered in gravy served over a bed of white and wild rice have been served in my home since I was a child with the assistance of a 16ga. I would really hate to see it disappear but it certainly looks like it may be go...
by Mojo
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Voted against China commerce with my pocketbook yesterday
Replies: 27
Views: 4103

As a bit of icing on the cake, the U.S. Gubmint is supposedly borrowing the money for the proposed tax rebate. Guess who they are borrowing the money from. China. All in hopes that Americans will use their rebates to purchase more goods that are made in China so who really benefits from the rebate? ...
by Mojo
Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Looking for help buying a metal detector
Replies: 8
Views: 1753

I used to have a Fisher m-scope Model 1236-X2. It was a fine detector in the price range which you mentioned. Take a look at http://www.kellycodetectors.com .
by Mojo
Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, as far as it gets, Headbangers around the world, United
Replies: 25
Views: 4002

That was just too weird, yet at the same time very cool. I live in fear of hearing the music from my generation being played in a grocery store or elevator and this is getting pretty doggone close. The day I hear When The Levee Breaks by Led Zepplin transformed into Muzak is the day I'm cashing in m...
by Mojo
Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Hosting Drive
Replies: 42
Views: 7063

Done.
by Mojo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Marlin Guide Gun advice
Replies: 10
Views: 2041

Personally, I like the ports on my 1895GS and haven't noticed any increase in noise as I usually tend to stand behind the rifle when firing it and not off to one side. I'd wait on a .45-70. They can be loaded up to .450 velocities and don't require a special case. I shy away from any firearm that re...
by Mojo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 , 170 gr, Federal Power-Shok RN SP $10.57
Replies: 8
Views: 1640

I hit one of the local Wally Worlds here in GA about two weeks ago and bought all they had at the same price plus a few boxes of .270's. I will probably go to one of the other ones over the weekend and do the same there. That's a good price for sure on some excellent ammo. One thing is for certain, ...
by Mojo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much ammunition?
Replies: 50
Views: 7642

Whatever I have on hand I need to have at least two more boxes of each. One thing I am negligent on keeping a good stock of is shotgun shells. I don't know why but somehow I always overlook this important commodity.
by Mojo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The lever Action - a hunter's rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 6457

You make a very good point. Those that hunt with leverguns seem to be more attuned to the hunt rather than the kill. I really find no joy in sitting in a tree and waiting for something to walk past and then shoot it. I have taken a bunch of stuff from fellow hunters for still using the outdated (to ...
by Mojo
Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If your smart enough to carry a big bore....
Replies: 9
Views: 2331

The firearms safety rules towards the bottom of the page in the link are words to live by for sure.
by Mojo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home made snap caps.
Replies: 16
Views: 2649

What a great idea!
by Mojo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How Sudden has the Change (in our culture) been?
Replies: 67
Views: 9077

Scott64A wrote:Ron Paul for President.
Amen brother!

Good observations and comments by all on this cloudy subject. Bob, I believe that you are dead-on.
by Mojo
Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 to .410?
Replies: 5
Views: 1604

The 1895 is a rifle, hence, it has rifling which will swirl the shot as it leaves the muzzle creating less than poor accuracy. Plus, the wad will not seat properly and will vent gases along the lands and grooves of the rifling significantly degrading velocity of the shot. A .410 shell can be fired f...
by Mojo
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Carved Up..!
Replies: 42
Views: 6775

It's not for me but I can appreciate the work that went into it. I'd like to hear the story behind it. I can see where it could be worth a considerable amount of money one day and this one should be looked at from an investment perspective not for the firearm itself but for the Native American artwo...
by Mojo
Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swift Riflescopes
Replies: 13
Views: 2452

I have one on a Weatherby Vangurad .270. It's been sitting on top for about four years now and so far it's clear, bright and holding up just fine.
by Mojo
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - I have been moved to act
Replies: 63
Views: 7933

Imagine what would happen if all the people that believe in Ron Paul's message would pony up and vote for him despite their fear that he doesn't have a chance. Our best chance at turning this country around is to send a STRONG message to the career politicians in D.C. that we are sick and tired of t...
by Mojo
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: **OT** Diets For A Particular Blood Type
Replies: 24
Views: 4195

I knew a fellow that was a health freak of sorts always ensuring that he had plenty of antioxidants and only ate organic foods. He exercised regularly and had no body fat to speak of. He was a picture of perfect health throughout his entire life. Sunday morning he got out of bed to walk to the bathr...
by Mojo
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bad experience with .45-70
Replies: 58
Views: 9471

Hmmmm, I've never had that happen with a 350 gr. FNSP. Nope. Not even once has anything ever attempted to run, walk or drag itself away.
by Mojo
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Secrets of Paco Kelly's FreeChec
Replies: 6
Views: 1896

jhrosier wrote: Where?
+1.

Just point me in the right direction.