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- Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: a couple of Depression era guns
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2565
Re: OT: a couple of Depression era guns
My Grandpa had an H&R "Long Tom" 12 ga. with 32 inch full choke barrel and a single shot bolt action Winchester 22 model number I don't remember. He told me stories of feeding six kids and a wife, had no money, used rabbits, squirrels, and chicken eggs to trade for what they needed fro...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone is South Africa?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 853
Re: Anyone is South Africa?
Ok I see. Missonary won't work then, cause he is not a gun person and wouldn't be interested in becoming a licensed collector. Sorry, good luck to your endeavor.
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone is South Africa?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 853
Re: Anyone is South Africa?
What part of South Africa ? What steps would he need to do ? Any gun laws or rules he would need to be aware of ? I know a missionary in South Africa, I could e-mail him and see if he could/would be willing to help you out....can PM me the info and will send on to him.
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .22 Shorts -- i guess i'll take 'em
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2527
Re: .22 Shorts -- i guess i'll take 'em
I always try to keep some shorts in the cabinet. I have an old Remington 572 that loves Rem hi-vel shorts.
- Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
- Replies: 147
- Views: 11536
Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Ok guys, here's what I'm thinking. This looks it's like turning out to be a decent gathering, so let's plan on a cook out on Sunday. If you all can give me a definite head count over the next 2-3 weeks, I will buy some meat, PORK STEAKS, is what I'm thinking, enough for each of us. I will put my cha...
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NRA VHS Giveaway! - APOLOGIES and Explanation coming...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 565
Re: NRA VHS Giveaway! - APOLOGIES and Explanation coming...
My apologies for being impatient. Glad you're ok. Thanks for the chance at the videos.
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NRA VHS Giveaway! - APOLOGIES and Explanation coming...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 565
Re: NRA VHS Giveaway!
............and the winner is.....???????????????
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Norinco ATD .22?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6394
Re: OT-Norinco ATD .22?
I've had one now for about 4 years. Have had no issues with it, feeds everything I have put thru it (Federal, Winchester, Remington and even some CCI blazer) and very good shooter. I don't know about parts interchanging, never needed any. As someone stated above value runs around $150-200.
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NRA VHS Giveaway! - APOLOGIES and Explanation coming...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 565
Re: NRA VHS Giveaway!
That's a fair deal. Please add my name to the hat. Thanks.
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
- Replies: 147
- Views: 11536
Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Ok, June 14 looks good as of now. Will mark my calendar.
How about the rest of the fellers.........?????????
How about the rest of the fellers.........?????????
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
- Replies: 147
- Views: 11536
Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Well guys, I assume we're looking for best weather. I can probably do one of these dates.... MAY/30-31, iffy, have friends coming from out of state, but he's a shooter/hunter too so that's a maybe. June/6-7 working can't make it. JUNE/13-14, JUNE/20-21 should be no problem as far as can tell now.......
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT but it will carry a levergun
- Replies: 13
- Views: 950
Re: OT but it will carry a levergun
Nice boat, I especially like the eletronics (Lowrance), love seeing my name in print, and on something so useful.........
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergunners Safari - Preliminary Report
- Replies: 13
- Views: 913
Re: Levergunners Safari - Preliminary Report
crs,
When you smoke your hams, do you use a pipe or rolling papers..???? ...
Sorry couldn't resist......wanted to get it there before Blaine.....
When you smoke your hams, do you use a pipe or rolling papers..???? ...
Sorry couldn't resist......wanted to get it there before Blaine.....
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Good News
- Replies: 9
- Views: 582
Re: The Good News
Thanks Grizz. I couldn't be at my own Church this A.M. due to working. Nice to "Hear" the Word.
HE IS RISEN
HE IS RISEN
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
- Replies: 147
- Views: 11536
Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Ok, will be watching to see what OI comes up with. Right now I have 5/3, 5/17, 5/31, 6/14, 6/28 off in May and June.....5/31 and 6/28 may not be avail, I'm thinking the wife has made some plans for those weekends, will check her calendar when get home tonite. Rich You guys set a date/time and I will...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a personal "Grail" today!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1959
Re: Found a personal "Grail" today!
I don't know a lot about the H&R. My nephew called me Sunday morning asking about one of the H&R Custer Commemeratives he had found for $700.00. I thought that was a little pricey, told him to offer $500.00. Maybe I was wrong as to value...??? Anyway if anyone is interested it is at the Gand...
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
- Replies: 71
- Views: 107628
Re: OT- "Tom Horn" dvd......
Tom, ok will get it in the mail early Monday morning. Rich
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
- Replies: 71
- Views: 107628
OT- "Tom Horn" dvd......
I finished watching the movie this afternoon. Been many years since I seen it the first time. Still good veiwing. This is the DVD that belongs to 1886, it has traveled all over the U.S. including Hawaii in the last three months. I know it's listed in the classified section, but just wanted to get it...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .45-70 Primer Size
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9853
Re: .45-70 Primer Size
Sounds like a good trade to me. I haven't used any of my fishing gear in 20 yrs, just gathering dust, course no fancy stuff, mostly Zebco bargain mart stuff, bought when my kids were young and still at home. My grandsons live in another state now, and my granddaughters don't show much interest if fi...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Will be quiet for a while
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1982
Re: OT - Will be quiet for a while
Prayers up for you, and those working the project.
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: *OT* Living Near Military Bases
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3317
Re: *OT* Living Near Military Bases
I don't live near a military base, but the Indiana Air Guard has a station in Ft. Wayne. Usually once or twice a month there will be a pair of A-10 Warthogs come scimming the tree tops over my place, I love the sight of these guys and always wave if I'm out in the yard. I suspect they are using the ...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
- Replies: 71
- Views: 107628
Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Thanks Ji, "Tom Horn" arrived in my mail box today. Will watch it in the next day or two.
Who is in line next.....????????
Who is in line next.....????????
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:42 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
- Replies: 71
- Views: 107628
Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
I would like to see that movie again........PM coming with my address......thanks.
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hawken Rifle Suggestions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3412
Re: Hawken Rifle Suggestions
The Lyman Great Plains or if you can find one a Jonathan Browning Mountain Rifle. The BMR I had with 90 gr load and patched round ball would make a 3 shot clover leaf at 50 yds.......
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LEVERGUN AUCTION DONORS - READ
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1447
Re: LEVERGUN AUCTION DONORS - READ
Ok, I think it is listed now. Thanks Ted for the help.
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How much training?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3004
Re: How much training?
My dad taught me at very young age. I took hunter safety course in Illinois and Michigan with my son so he would be able to get a hunting license in those states. NRA certified rifle, pistol, shotgun, safety instructor. Range officer training at the range where I was a member in Michigan. I was BSA ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LEVERGUN AUCTION DONORS - READ
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1447
Re: LEVERGUN AUCTION DONORS - READ
I tried to log in. Says incorrect log in. I am assuming we use our leverguns name and password or do I have to register first.???
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Raccoon Rifle
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2412
Re: Raccoon Rifle
Oh, now I understand. Yes, you are absolutely right. A Marlin 1894 in 32-20 is the only thing that will stop a coon. You must have one to protect youself and others nearby. Do not hesitate any longer, buy one ASAP........
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Today was the day
- Replies: 60
- Views: 3950
Re: Today was the day
Congrats, Jeremy.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Prayer request
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3069
Re: OT - Prayer request
Prayers away, and continuing.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1532
Re: Newbie!
Welcome, enjoy the fire and conversation. Lots of fine people here with lots of gun wisdom.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Raccoon Rifle
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2412
Re: Raccoon Rifle
Whatever you decide to shoot them with, if you ain't cleaning and eating them, your missing some fine meals. Get as much fat off as you can, cook thouroully, they carry tricinosis. Barbecued coon with bacon, baked taters, green beans with onion, and iced tea make a fine meal........Also, if you lear...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Martini Cadet redux-UPDATE!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5519
Re: Martini Cadet redux-UPDATE!
Personally, I would choose .222 Rem. The 3 rifles I have dealt with (Rem 700, Rem 600, Savage 340) have been extremely accurate.
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Neat pictures (one is a levergun)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1710
Re: Neat pictures (one is a levergun)
My Mom always bought my jeans 1 or 2 waist size too large and 3-4 inches too long, built in growing room. Those old Levis seemed to last forever. Always had rolled up cuff and never without a belt.
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3710
Re: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....
Thank you every one for your condolences and offers of help. I stood watch with shotgun most of the night until I could no longer keep my eyes open, hoping they would return. Nothing showed, and there were no fresh tracks when I checked the scene a few minutes ago. We called and warned the neighbors...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3710
OT...I need a compassionate ear tonite....
...went out this morning and found my good bud laying in the snow with his throat ripped out and belly torn open. I'm speaking of my dog, Snuffy. The wife gave him to me for my 50th birthday, that's almost 8 yrs ago. He was a beagle and a friend to me, always met me at the porch when I come home fro...
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Simple Things...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1807
Re: The Simple Things...
I used to use catalyst balls (ceramic balls, the refinery used to just dump them on the ground before EPA) about the size of standard marble, they were fast and accurate. Did the job on squirrels and rabbits.
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4293
Re: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
With 5 star rating being the best, I would give it 2.5 at tops.......mainly for the guns and gun action...and period dress........rest was pretty mediocre
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Salt On A Rabbit's Tail
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3786
Re: Salt On A Rabbit's Tail
I was told this too about birds. They always left off the part that if you were close enough to salt the tail you could catch the bird anyway. I have caught a few rabbits by hand, not that I'm all that sneaky or fast, they were very young rabbits trying to hide in the strawberry patch.
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9282
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
With retirement thoughts now coming up quite often, this question has come to mind. Having lived in the mid-west (Illinois, Michigan,Indiana) my entire life, I'm getting tired of the snow, ice and cold every year. Arizona, New Mexico, Tennessee, Alabama are on the short list. Although my wife says w...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - opinions on Winchester 120 shotgun?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 725
Re: OT - opinions on Winchester 120 shotgun?
Nothing wrong with the Winchester. I've been using one for about 25 yrs. hundreds of rounds thru it from light to heavy with no problems. The Win. and a 20 ga, single shot are the only shotguns I have at present.
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT...Mozilla question.........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 430
Re: OT...Mozilla question.........
Yes, I have it checked to bring up Leverguns as home page. But when I log on to the ISP, internet explorer still comes up first. Then I have to click start, programs, mozilla, then it will come up, then I have to exit IE. I'm wanting Mozilla to open when I log on to the ISP. I have dial up, with my ...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT...Mozilla question.........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 430
OT...Mozilla question.........
...for those of you who have switched over from IE. To get Mozilla Firefox to come up as home page with the initial log on, instead of IE. Do I need to go to Mozilla safe run and check on the boxes that come up...??? Such as replace my defaults etc...........I'm not savy to this PC stuff......thanks...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Since my levers seem to gotten boring!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1558
Re: Since my levers seem to gotten boring!
Looking at the muzzle of that gun, I'm wandering if that is some kind of new choke. Looks like it is suppose to split the slug in half, causing 2 separate wound channels.
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seeking Items - Donations for April Levergun Hunt
- Replies: 66
- Views: 4269
Re: Seeking Items - Donations for April Levergun Hunt
I will put in an RCBS APS HAND PRIMING TOOL, the one that uses the strips. Strips are avail from CCI pre-loaded or the bid winner will need to get an RCBS strip loader. Hurts my arthritic hands too much to use any more, going to replace it with press mounted APS primer tool. Will get it in the mail ...
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Looks like somebody's prayers worked!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2719
Re: OT -- Looks like somebody's prayers worked!
Great news Doc..........best to both of you.
I would like to add, if you haven't seen the movie "Fire Proof", go see it. Relates to your situation.
I would like to add, if you haven't seen the movie "Fire Proof", go see it. Relates to your situation.
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: father dieing
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5361
Re: father dieing
Comfort and safe travel prayers are up for you. Cancer took my father in 1987, he was 57 yrs old......22 yrs ago, I still miss him very much.
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
- Replies: 581
- Views: 416427
Re: PAY IT FORWARD
TedH, grips arrived today, they're great. Makes my old Taurus look good........thanks. Here's my updated list: 1. 5-gun related videos.... A. Dillon RL550B instuction video....VHS format B. NRA AmericanRifleman series....VHS format Guns of Valor The Early Guns Ten Guns That Changed the World C. Knob...
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What kind of lever is this?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2077
Re: What kind of lever is this?
Here's what I think, they are furniture makers. Looking at rangerider picture back row left to right Owner foreman (w/gun) draftsman & measurement front row left to right cabinet maker mechanic lathe operator and I don't know what kind gun it is though looks like long range M/L target rifle :D
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -Until we meat again my friends
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4424
Re: OT -Until we meat again my friends
Awww man... ......prayers are up.