Same for me..., only 40 years with the 47 year old "hand me down" RCBS measure gifted to me by a friend.
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- Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IMR 3031 Replacement
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3778
- Sun Sep 30, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Long day in the sun
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1969
Re: Long day in the sun
Bill, don't know where my mind was on the Carrizozo Creek question, duh! Meant to ask about the location of headwaters of the Rio Tularosa. It's heck getting old!!
- Sun Sep 30, 2018 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Long day in the sun
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1969
Re: Long day in the sun
Bill, I've been following your last few posts..., what a series of adventures you've been having there in southeastern NM! Makes me truly "homesick". I envy you. I spent many, many wonderful years of my life in that part of the world, mostly in Ruidoso and a few years each in Las Cruces an...
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: By volume
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2334
Re: By volume
GunnyMack- thanks for that info re: .410 loads. I have a question regarding .410 reloading presses. I very recently bought a cherry 311C, .410 Stevens SxS, with very strong blue and perfect case hardened receiver. Bought it for hunting the squirrels, an abundance of which I have here on the farm (lo...
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The dirty girl!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3468
Re: The dirty girl!
And the hat? "I'll look pretty stupid in this, yodeling my way across the Alps." [/i] http://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/misc/websize/image_11.jpeg Staglag 17, one of my favorites. Was 11 or 12 when it hit the screen in Dallas. Saw it at the Magestic Theater in downtown Dallas. Went wit...
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I go in tomorrow...
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7623
Re: I go in tomorrow...
This old man is keeping fingers crossed for you, if indeed you want the position.
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: H&R "Expert" - Long-Barreled 22 Top-Break
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1587
Re: H&R "Expert" - Long-Barreled 22 Top-Break
$256.61in today's money.
- Thu May 05, 2016 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are you old geezers getting a little forgetful?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1512
Re: Are you old geezers getting a little forgetful?
jnyork, ...priceless! Thanks for posting "my story".
- Thu May 05, 2016 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday 1894, 2X22 & otteray.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1523
Re: Happy Birthday 1894, 2X22 & otteray.
Happy Birthday you guys! Enjoy your day.
I had mine a few weeks back, haven't decided if it was a day to be celebrated or mourned. Nothing quite like being reminded you're one year shy of being 3/4 of a century old!
I had mine a few weeks back, haven't decided if it was a day to be celebrated or mourned. Nothing quite like being reminded you're one year shy of being 3/4 of a century old!
- Wed May 04, 2016 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4961
Re: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
I was on a Navy boat once. Good food, OOD salute, brass steering wheel, and cramped bunks are all I recall of that afternoon. :D Denis Navy BOAT? :roll: Really now, landlubber, you expected amenities? No FIRST CLASS on the USN "boats" I'm familiar with, ...unless an E6 was at the tiller! ...
- Wed May 04, 2016 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here We Go Again
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2425
Re: Here We Go Again
Very, very good, Pete. The old stereotype of the of the staid, humorless New Englander has just been laid to rest. Good job!
The gauntlet has been thrown, Blaine.
The gauntlet has been thrown, Blaine.
- Wed May 04, 2016 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here We Go Again
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2425
Re: Here We Go Again
Love it!!!gamekeeper wrote:A big hole appeared in Trafalgar Square, police are looking into it.
- Wed May 04, 2016 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3713
Re: Not leverguns at all. Need some advice
Looks like lots of good advice from your fellow levergunners, jnyork. Being an "Old Salt", I wouldn't mind having that USN MK2.
(Oh yeah, sure GoatGuy. Old, yes. Sea salty? ...not so much! )
(Oh yeah, sure GoatGuy. Old, yes. Sea salty? ...not so much! )
- Wed May 04, 2016 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little range time.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2382
Re: A little range time.
JReed wrote:Nice shooting. Hope you continue to heal and get better.
+1. Keep on keepin' on!
- Wed May 04, 2016 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CHART TO DETERMINE RISK OF BEAR ATTACK
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2235
Re: CHART TO DETERMINE RISK OF BEAR ATTACK
Well, that settles it. Gotta start saving up for a seat on the next commercial spaceship. Mars, anyone?
- Wed May 04, 2016 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: (Not a Joke) Medical Error Deaths.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3148
Re: (Not a Joke) Medical Error Deaths.....
A lot to wade through in your post, stretch, ...but certainly undeniable just the same! Don't worry about the "rant", I have at least one nearly every day!
Sometimes I think my daily life would be a lot more mellow if I just passed on turning on a radio, TV or computer.
Sometimes I think my daily life would be a lot more mellow if I just passed on turning on a radio, TV or computer.
- Wed May 04, 2016 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "The Good The Bad The Ugly" music..How Made
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3387
Re: "The Good The Bad The Ugly" music..How Made
rbertalotto, thanks, ... I think! Still whistling and humming that tune as I've been going over my today's "to-do" list. Can't get the song out of my head! Might as well give up, ...don't feel like doing any chores anyhow. One of the benefits to be old and single, ...no nagging to deal wit...
- Wed May 04, 2016 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting story IJ 45 Colt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2516
Re: Interesting story IJ 45 Colt
Thanks for resurrecting that story, OS. A true saga, J Miller. Any follow-up to it? Also, nice pair of single actions you have there, OS.
- Wed May 04, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A funny story on myself
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3742
Re: A funny story on myself
With my luck, it would have sold for 60 bucks. My glee at making a good profit would have been short lived when it dawned on me I was in the hole on that transaction.
- Wed May 04, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Play money gone
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3926
Re: Play money gone
92&94, Please pardon my editing your post. It really hit home for me this time of year! , ....but at least you've got it to spend! I always grumble when my ... SAVINGS funds goes to PROPERTY TAXES, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, or some such, but in the end I'm glad to not have to borrow to pay those bil...
- Mon May 02, 2016 12:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4961
Re: USS Kitty Hawk CV 63
I did a little over 21 months on the USS Saratoga (CVA 60) during the mid-1960's; Aviation Ordnance 3rd Class Petty Officer, assigned to the Guided Missile Division. Sixth Fleet, home port Jacksonville, FL, a 7 month Mediteranean Cruise, Gitmo, Virginia Beach drydock, several Carrier Quals and lots ...
- Sun May 01, 2016 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Doing something I dont want to do.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2360
Re: Doing something I dont want to do.
jnyork, I can relate. Just turned 74 a month ago, and knowing most of my "stuff" will be of little or no great interest to my kids and grandkids, I've told them to take what personal things my daughter's and son's families might want, and have a farm auction for all the rest. Don't know ab...
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Neighbor JerryB
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1218
Re: Calling Neighbor JerryB
Thanks Jerry, ...your help is much appreciated. We need to get together sometime with our 92's and burn some powder. Now if someone could give me the name of some surefire magic elixir that would keep the dadblasted ticks from dining on my body parts every time I step off the porch or walk through t...
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Neighbor JerryB
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1218
Calling Neighbor JerryB
JerryB, wondering how you like the Williams 5D site on your Rossi 92, and which model did you purchase and have installed? Have my 20" barrel.357 Rossi 92 at my gunsmiths and am wanting to have him install the receiver sight while it's there. Read your post from several months back and I'm want...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thought I would stop in and say hi...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2047
Re: Thought I would stop in and say hi...
Welcome Andrew, ...good to see you back. Have wondered these past years where you'd gotten off to.
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: powders for the .357 rifle
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9939
Re: powders for the .357 rifle
Me three, ...and being an old timer and a Keith, Skelton disciple, newer powders hold no real fascination. Why try something new if old standbys have always done what's been needed. If it can't be done with Unique, 2400 or Bullseye I don't much care to fool with it.jackruff wrote:Me too.Nath wrote:2400 for me.
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- Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The way I see it!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2081
The way I see it!
I really like my son-in-law. Great guy, funny Aussie accent, raised in Melbourne, Australian, did our immigration thing the legal, hard way. Super good husband and father, good provider, fun, great sense of humor and comes from a nice "down under" family. Phil really does well by my daught...
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We're back on line finally
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2987
Re: We're back on line finally
Congratulation Joe, on the move AND getting the back on line. We've all missed your company!
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: US to change over to JHP
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4089
Re: US to change over to JHP
I always thought the Geneva Convention made the use of ammo not fully jacketed illegal and in violation of the laws of war. Ji, it was the Hague Convention of 1899 where the issue of banning "bullets which expand or flatten easily in the human body, etc" first reared it's head. Below are ...
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A few Pics of Columbia River Gorge
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2996
Re: A few Pics of Columbia River Gorge
Great photos and a worthwhile trip. Know you must have enjoyed your day!
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The 375 Winchester family grows
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2383
Re: The 375 Winchester family grows
TedH - having (operative word) HAD a Contender chambered in 30-30 years ago I heartily concur, ...and would also recommend a shooting glove!Leverluver wrote:
Plugs and muffs
- Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: T-shirt update
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2787
Re: T-shirt update
Eric, just now saw the notice. Check will be sent by mail today, or tomorrow (Saturday) at the latest. Kinda busy schedule later today. Thank you for your great idea and all your efforts in making this T shirt project happen.
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movie levergun trivia question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2377
Re: Movie levergun trivia question
Ooooops, meant to type "No COUNTRY For Old Men". Still with Tommy Lee Jones though. Sorry 'bout that.
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movie levergun trivia question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2377
Re: Movie levergun trivia question
"No Place For Old Men", with Tommy lee Jones? Fine movie if you haven't seen it yet.
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Over run with Odocoileus virginianus
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1436
Over run with Odocoileus virginianus
The grass in my pastures (paddocks) is almost waist high and I'm having a tough time deciding to mow. Tallest grass I've seen here in many a year. All of our rain this spring has been a boon to these grasses. I don't cut hay here and don't want to let others cut either. Unfortunately, I don't have e...
- Sat May 30, 2015 3:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1817
Re: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...
You need to stay out of those neighborhoods, Rusty. More than likely won't need 17 rounds in your EDC if'n you do!Rusty wrote:I don't think it's a matter of missing. It's just that thugs today tend to travel in packs.
- Sat May 30, 2015 2:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1817
Re: finally settled on a Rotary Single-Stack...
Hey there 1892, ... I kinda like your new "nomenclature" of the revolving designed handheld poppers.
- Sat May 30, 2015 2:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHAT HAPPENED TO...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4696
Re: WHAT HAPPENED TO...
I've also been wondering what happened to 20cows, and the great collector friend of ours who posted all of the great old west photographs and photos of his collections (rangerider?). His location was Whitney. Those are a couple of good contributing Texas members who are missed. Many other of the old...
- Thu May 28, 2015 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up for mod71alaska
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4549
Re: Prayers up for mod71alaska
A BIG + ONE, from GoatGuy!Old No7 wrote:Done!
Get well soon Victor!
Old No7
- Thu May 28, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One for bulldog1935
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1123
Re: One for bulldog1935
thanks for posting - that's a hoot. bulldog, saw the story of the kayaker and his Goliath Grouper adventure. It brought to mind the pics you had posted of you and your daughter on the Gulf coast fishing from kayaks. Thought of you and wondered about any adventures y'all may have had along the same ...
- Wed May 27, 2015 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One for bulldog1935
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1123
- Thu May 21, 2015 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whipsawed at the local gun shop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1940
Re: Whipsawed at the local gun shop
Plus 1.1892 wrote:I think you did real good...but then I'm just another digital enabler willing to cheer you on as you spend the rent money...
- Thu May 21, 2015 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How About A Custom SA Revolver ?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5079
Re: How About A Custom SA Revolver ?
Certainly isn't my cup of tea. If the owner is happy, so be it.
- Thu May 21, 2015 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sucks to get old, don't it
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3984
Re: Sucks to get old, don't it
I don't really feel old, but one look in the mirror confirms that I am old! Oh well, bound to happen to everyone ...if we live long enough.
- Thu May 21, 2015 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Found A Winchester 1904
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1338
Re: I Found A Winchester 1904
Yes Blaine, good for you!1892 wrote:glad you found those two items, it's amazing how cherished family stuff can end up in a neighbor's yard sale...
- Thu May 21, 2015 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remlin quality seems to be on the rise....
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3953
Re: Remlin quality seems to be on the rise....
Nice looking 1895 Marlin. Mine I bought in 1977 is one gun that will be with me until I don't need a gun, or anything else anymore, ..if you know what I mean.
- Thu May 21, 2015 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I could sure use a break from the rain!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1925
I could sure use a break from the rain!!
Need to mow my pastures. The fescue grass is so tall I can't even see my new goat kids. The mama does and buck with them can barely be spotted as they move through slight breaks in the grass. Pastures are so waterlogged my tractor tires are liable to make deep depressions when I bush hog. Rain has a...
- Thu May 21, 2015 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington .22LR,...quality control?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1268
Remington .22LR,...quality control?
Went into town today to run some errands and found myself near the Cabela's store in Rogers late in the afternoon. Been on the lookout for a Remington 20 gauge choke tube wrench, as I've been on a 20 gauge buying jag over the past number of months. Might as well have been in a fabric store looking f...
- Sun May 17, 2015 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1894 32-40 SRC
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1779
Re: Winchester 1894 32-40 SRC
I put a little time on the stock to help the finish with some Tru-Oil and take the rust off the buttplate. This gun had been sitting in about an inch of water for an extended period of time. What a shame, but it still looks pretty good. I hope to be shooting it soon... Fine job of cleaning/restorat...
- Sun May 17, 2015 11:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B. B. King passing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2199
Re: B. B. King passing
Plus 1!2571 wrote:RIP