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Here's a good discussion about the difference between "nefr bars" and "rock sliders." https://www.roundforge.com/articles/rock-sliders-and-rocker-guards/ Those Westin nerf bars folded up under the weight of the truck 'cuz they're not designed to hold the weight of the truck. Most...

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I'd agree that there's something more involved than just not wiping the thing down. I have guns in my safe that I KNOW I haven't oiled in more than 2 years. No problem. Those little Goldenrod heaters in a safe are terrific, and they don't use much electricity. Shame about the Marlin - I wonder what ...

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The big retailers are trying to get us to use these self checkout lanes more and more. I simply refuse. Not only are you taking someone's job away, they don't sanitize those things between customers. And they always, always, always have problems. The fastest way to check out is cash. Exact change is...

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Yep - let's rewrite history so that those idiots who neither understand nor have read any history aren't offended.

This PC nonsense is beyond ridiculous.

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They're built to be ridden, Pitchy! I've heard tell that the first trip down a gravel road on a newly restored bike doesn't hurt that badly.......... One of the cool things about old iron is that it IS repairable, repaintable, and restorable. Some the modern plastic bits and coatings are simply not ...

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In a previous post on this board, there was a link to Jerry Miculek busting
a balloon at 1,000 yards with a 44 Magnum sporting a red dot of some sort.

Your mileage may vary.......

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I almost did that with Desitin in my 20s.

The smell fortunately warned me in time.....

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I'm wearing my 1941 Indian 441 T-Shirt right now. :D https://ride-ct.com/oberhauser-originals-capture-motorcyclings-past/ This lady makes great stuff. My son and I got some at the Owl's Head Motorcycle Show last labor Day weekend. If you're ever down on Mid-Coast Maine that weekend, there are hundre...

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Related Quote: “A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.” ― Bob Dylan And there's A LOT to be said for woods loafin'...... fishermen in particular understand this. :lol: -Stretch

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So I put my money where my mouth is and bought younger son a Henry 22.

He loves it!

So does Dad.....

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A crow mag in the boiler room and squirrels dont go more than 25 feet Those Crow Magnum pellets are excellent. I also like the RWS pointed pellets for hunting. They penetrate really, really well. I nailed a woodchuck right behind the ear with one of them a coupla years back. DRT - only twitched a l...

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Man, there are many other things I'd worry about. If you're really worried, use a little nail polish to seal around the primer pocket and the case/bullet juncture. You could store your ammo underwater after that............ I've shot Korean surplus 30-06 which worked just fine. I'd bet A LOT of mone...

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I'm 59.

Compared to most of you, I got into the shooting game VERY late in life - 38 or so.

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....but as with all things that are old like ourselves breakdowns seem to happen more often.

Man, ain't THAT the truth!

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This pandemic hasn't changed my behavior all that much, I've found. I tend to dislike crowds and traffic anyway, so social distancing - which along with hand washing is the most effective defense against this virus - isn't a major problem for me. The only REAL change is cancelling motorbike trips. W...

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...... and their gals ain't all that kissable anymore......some are OK but most are downright well...not what they used to be...... Wow - Sixgun, you ain't usually noted for your diplomacy - but I detected a wee bit here! :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: -Stretch

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Wow! 103...

She was a HUGE morale booster during WWII for those across the pond.

My favorite Vera Lynn video......

I just love those snarling Merlins as accompaniment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUx3MU9iM6c

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I always liked the lines of the RM conversion - particularly with the longer barrel.

And with Uberti's Charcoal Blue finish. Not so durable perhaps, but a very pretty
revolver.

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In many cases it's not an issue of shopping around till you find something made in America. There is nothing made in America to replace it with That's true. Try to buy running shoes made in America. Or a light bulb. With very few exceptions, it's now illegal to manufacture an incandescent light bul...

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In a previous life, I made and repaired high-end musical instruments. We used - I am not kidding - Miss Clairol! Boxwood, some rosewoods, and maple reacted pretty well to this treatment. One dye, (#45?) approximated a nitric acid stain, which is very traditional. Nitric acid fumes give a beautiful c...

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I think it has more to do with reloading technique than anything else. It may work harden more than regular brass, but if you bell to the absolute minimum to start bullets, that's enough, IMO. I'm inclined to agree. Bell JUST enough so that it doesn't shave lead, or to start your jacketed/plated bu...

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Wow!

Don't have to be too particular about the load with that thing, now do ya?

Take out half the neighborhood with your first shot, though.....

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Henrys are made in AMERICA. You're right! :D I alluded to that, but didn't explicitly state it..... They used to source all of their walnut from Missouri. Don't know if they still do. Mr. Imperato makes a huge effort to keep things in this country and keep Americans employed. I'm sure the rifles co...

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Yeah, Joe - that Browns thing is disturbing.....

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Henry's probably so popular for a couple of reasons. 1. They're interested in making guns. Their primary focus is not making shareholders a 10% return in a 2% economy. 2. They make really nice guns at reasonable prices. 3. Their customer service is terrific. They're interested in their customers and...

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"Had one of the big food service cans of baked beans that had expired. I decided to shoot it with a 45/70. Was only about 10 yards away when I fired. The can disappeared in shreds, I had time to think "Wow! How cool is that!" when the contents started raining down on me. Had to clean ...

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Snow hasn't all melted from yesterday yet.

Cloudy and 40 with a raw, gusty breeze out of the WNW here in central Maine.

They're threatening sun later with a high near 50, but we'll have to see.

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Hey, thanks for all the replies! (I never really realized how many badly mismatched, screwed up folks were on this forum...... :o :lol: :lol: :D ) But seriously, I think I'll just hand him a couple of 22s and point him in the right direction and see what's comfortable for him. There seems to be no r...

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Good Morning, All! A beautiful Maine spring morning with about 2 inches of heavy, wet snow, and a nice, raw breeze out of the north-west. Still coming down at a pretty fair clip. My youngest kid is right-handed and left-eye dominant. Anybody have experience with that situation? Do we have him shoot ...

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I've always had great luck with Tecumseh in the old Craftsman self-propelled mowers. About 5 years ago, I was given an old one, got it running, and now use it as a brush cutter in ditches and the woods. Works great! Change the old frequently, especially when new. My "good" Craftsman is pro...

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Free Admission? Sounds fishy...

On the other hand, it could be a whale of a deal.....

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$3K to $4K anyway.

Like many (most?) folks, I picked it up a little bit at a time over many years.

Some of the stuff is older than I am. The only set of 30-06 dies I own is probably
70 years old. Still work fine, too.

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A GP-100 in .44 Special. I can't think of one thing wrong with that phrase.

The 44 special is still one helluva cartridge....

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Yeah, that well pump bogs the little generator when it kicks in. It always starts it, though. I just don't want either it or the well pump to die in the middle of a power outage because the genset's too small. You're right - pumps and motors can REALLY draw power when they start - especially under l...

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Jay, your setup doesn't sound much different than in terms of electric loads. At my old house I used to backfeed from the garage after hitting the main breaker. AT this house the previous owner had the hookup done for the generator with the correct plug and breaker that isolates the house from the g...

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Cool chair - almost looks like a throne!

The cobbler I use still uses a treadle sewing machine.
Gives him lots of control over what he's doing and
how fast he's doing it.

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That looks like a fun afternoon at the range.

And he IS entertaining!

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Why are people who are still fully employed getting checks from the Government? Sounds like election year
politics to me.

Ya think?!

That and corporate welfare.....

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I don't like anybody in my bank account.

I'll believe the check when I see it.

Is this gonna be taxable as well?

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Most of the stuff I buy works pretty well - new or used. And I've gotten some terrific stuff used at good prices, including a Bonanza press. There have been some notable exceptions, though. A Rossi revolver and a late-model Hi-Power are two that come to mind. Both needed significant work to be usabl...

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Yeah Tycer, that little generator just sips fuel.

The big ones guzzle the stuff in comparison - even at a light load.

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Stretch, The data you have is from the old Winchester loading data pamphlets as far back as the early 1970s. 4.3grs was the standard load and 4.5grs was the +P load. I have loaded pounds of 231 in 38 Spcls with both lead and plated bullets at both levels with great results. Joe Close, Joe! Old Hodg...

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Thanks for the info, gents. OldWin, I'm thinking about 4.5 - 4.6 gr. of 231, ('cuz I've got lots of it!), which would give about 900 fps - not too different than your Unique load. I carefully trimmed all of the test cases within a thou or two, and I'm thinking I'll crimp just enough to take the flar...

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Anyone have any pet loads for 38 Special with these?

I'm looking at +P loads.

Thanks!

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Good Morning! Yet again, we lost power for a few days after a storm. This is always a pain in the neck, and it happens with distressing frequency these days. I have a small Champion portable generator - 3500 Watts. Its' just about big enough to run the well pump if nothing else is on, and maybe the ...

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We had 8-10" of heavy, wet snow here in Central Maine on Thursday. Power was out until Saturday night. No major damage here, but lost a maple, a spruce, and a bunch of limbs. So it's not all bleak - we have some more firewood for next year. :lol: 50s today with rain and supposedly some high win...

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Natchez is a GREAT company to deal with.

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Have you got a batch of REALLY soft bullets?

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Now having said that, I will NEVER learn how to hang wallpaper.....!!!

I hear ya, Doc!

Wallpaper is EVIL. And the whole mess is made so much worse by the fact that NO HOUSE
EVER BUILT is square and plumb.

-Strerch

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Who the heck is that old guy looking back at me?!?

Ain't it the truth. That mirror thing can be brutal.....

"Wow, that guy's old....$&*^%*! - That's ME!!!"

I'm glad that I don't feel as old as I look, though.

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