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by sureshot
Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixing cracked wrist on stock?
Replies: 6
Views: 1477

Re: Fixing cracked wrist on stock?

A length of surgical tubing wrapped tightly around the wrist works better than clamping and won't leave any marks on the wood. I have used a good marine grade 2-part epoxy with this method and it has given very good results. I get as much epoxy in the break as I can and then wrap it tightly with the...
by sureshot
Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Western.
Replies: 15
Views: 3280

Re: New to me Western.

I just finished Longmire also.
Ol' Walt shot the bad guy, got the girl , and rode of into the sunset.
A pretty good ending I thought.

Steve :D
by sureshot
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday sureshot.
Replies: 5
Views: 1093

Re: Happy Birthday sureshot.

Thanks for the well wishes guys.
I had a great day yesterday at the range with my new to me CPA 44 1/2 single shot in .22lr . A wonderfully accurate rifle!

Steve :D
by sureshot
Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-35
Replies: 31
Views: 3424

Re: 25-35

No, I have not. I've also never poured 60 grains of Bullseye in a 50-100-450 Winchester case and topped it with a 450 gr. bullet for the sake of experimentation
I see you've heard how "Shrapnel" got his nickname.

Steve :D
by sureshot
Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP: Greg Lake of "Emerson, Lake and Palmer"
Replies: 8
Views: 1556

Re: RIP: Greg Lake of "Emerson, Lake and Palmer"

I wish you a hopeful christmas
I wish you a brave new year
All anguish pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'll be snow at christmas
They said there'll be peace on earth
Hallelujah noel be it heaven or hell
The christmas we get we deserve
by sureshot
Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady offering 25-35 in 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 1471

Re: Hornady offering 25-35 in 2017

Cabelas has the brass in stock;

http://www.cabelas.com/product/shooting ... _112555980

Steve :)
by sureshot
Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taters.........
Replies: 13
Views: 1267

Re: Taters.........

At least it didn't end up a "Tubby Tuber" :shock: :lol:

Steve :)
by sureshot
Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Sam blunders again
Replies: 25
Views: 3961

Re: Uncle Sam blunders again

I know who will be the most incensed.....

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"Say yer prayers, varmint!!!!!"
by sureshot
Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Canadian Ranger rifle.
Replies: 11
Views: 2069

Re: New Canadian Ranger rifle.

Orange IS the new black. :D

Steve :)
by sureshot
Sun Mar 13, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Canadian SBR in 30-06
Replies: 8
Views: 2030

Re: Ruger Canadian SBR in 30-06

I think I like my Gunsite Scout better also. Great little rifle and surprisingly accurate. Not sure why they went with 30-06 instead of .308, can't see any advantage to the 30-06 in a 14.5" barrel. Plus a modern military round would make sense. I kind of like the orange camo stock though. Hunte...
by sureshot
Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Western Movie Feb. 2016...
Replies: 29
Views: 4095

Re: New Western Movie Feb. 2016...

Keifer should have grown a beard or something. He looks just like a western version of Jack Bauer from 24.
Looks like a good movie though.

Steve :D
by sureshot
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite bad guy?
Replies: 56
Views: 6375

Re: Favorite bad guy?

I liked Jack Elam. He could be funny and evil at the same time.

Steve :)
by sureshot
Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Wayne shooting cyclists.
Replies: 44
Views: 5006

Re: John Wayne shooting cyclists.

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Steve :D
by sureshot
Sat Aug 22, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off duty American Servicemen disarm terrorist in Europe
Replies: 13
Views: 2085

Re: Off duty Marines disarm terrorist in Europe

Lafayette, we are (still) here.


Steve :)
by sureshot
Mon May 25, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Six seconds
Replies: 9
Views: 1644

Re: Six seconds

What today is all about;
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by sureshot
Mon May 04, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday sureshot.
Replies: 4
Views: 536

Re: Happy Birthday sureshot.

Thanks you guys!!! :D :D :D

Steve :)
by sureshot
Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Springfield M1A
Replies: 16
Views: 1834

Re: Springfield M1A

Pretty sure it refers to Flat Dark Earth but don't have a photo.


Steve :D
by sureshot
Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man Cave Art - Winner Pending Notification
Replies: 50
Views: 5030

Re: Man Cave Art

lucky 13 :D

Steve
by sureshot
Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What evers handy
Replies: 37
Views: 4322

Re: What evers handy

My "bed knife" is a Mosin M44 with fixed bayonet. I can shoot 'em,blind 'em and stab 'em all at the same time.
:D :D

Steve :)
by sureshot
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ATF Has Shelved The Ban On Green Tip
Replies: 17
Views: 2096

Re: ATF Has Shelved The Ban On Green Tip

It doesn't take much to set off the ammo hoarders these days. The local Cabelas said they sold nine pallets of .223 last week, and very little of it was actually of the green tip variety. Guys were just filling shopping carts with anything .223. Hoping to make a killing at the next gun show I suppos...
by sureshot
Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well...no more eggs for the dogs...
Replies: 33
Views: 2990

Re: Well...no more eggs for the dogs...

Maybe fat people should have a quarter-pounder tied around their necks.........

:shock: :D

Steve
by sureshot
Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Duplex Loading the .44-40
Replies: 38
Views: 8531

Re: Duplex Loading the .44-40

I have used my Uberti '73 in 44-40 for silhouettes using Swiss FFFG and just run a slightly damp boresnake through it between relays. I tested it once to see how many shots I could fire without cleaning before accuracy started to fall off at 100yds and had 29 rounds go in a 3" group and the 30t...
by sureshot
Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who does restorations on old Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 3435

Re: Who does restorations on old Marlin

That's no Cub. That's my Grandfather's 1941 Farmall A Model and my dog Wolfy (RIP)

Steve :)
by sureshot
Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 build questions. Tang sights, stocks etc.
Replies: 119
Views: 12375

Re: What tang site and front site for 1894 Winchester

I have an 1886 Winchester that had the rotary dovetail buggered up by someone trying to drive it out like a regular dovetail. I used a small hammer and carefully peened the deformed metal back in place as much as possible, then seated the hanger back in with a little Acraglas bedding compound and le...
by sureshot
Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Picture Question.
Replies: 13
Views: 1808

Re: Vintage Picture Question.

Looks like a Marlin '93 TD to me too, but Brent is right, there's something not right about the forend cap area. Maybe just the light.

Steve :)
by sureshot
Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custommade cat-fur coats
Replies: 30
Views: 2623

Re: Custommade cat-fur coats

A bunch of black cats strayed into Seattle this weekend.
Didn't end well for 'em.....
Probably make a nice coat.... :lol:
by sureshot
Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jim Taylor's Story
Replies: 4
Views: 1008

Re: Jim Taylor's Story

Sounds kinda like the part of Lonesome Dove where Deets gets killed?

Steve :)
by sureshot
Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY FESTIVUS!
Replies: 12
Views: 1791

Re: HAPPY FESTIVUS!

A little holiday chuckle;

http://youtu.be/R60z_7vZ0YI


Merry Christmas and Happy Festivus to all.

Steve :D
by sureshot
Sun May 04, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '94 AE, SRC, 45 Colt Trapper, unfired condition
Replies: 14
Views: 2412

Re: '94 AE, SRC, 45 Colt Trapper, unfired condition

Those are neat little leverguns! I have one just like it in 44 Mag.

Steve :)
by sureshot
Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-40 Krag 30-30
Replies: 5
Views: 681

Re: 30-40 Krag 30-30

The Krag has a little more get-up-and-go but the bigger difference is the Krag can use a much greater selection of bullets since they can shoot the pointy ones while the 30-30 is mostly used in tubular magazines so only flat-nosed bullets are allowed with the exception of the new Hornady "Lever...
by sureshot
Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Here and already feel welcome
Replies: 35
Views: 2537

Re: New Here and already feel welcome

Welcome from a Chevy/Marlin/Farmall guy! :D :D

Steve :)
by sureshot
Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call
Replies: 30
Views: 2225

Re: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call

Huckleberry is an 80lb Yellow Lab. The owl came and landed on a tree branch about 6ft over his head. He was so focused on his ball he didn't see the owl until the owl saw me and flew up to a higher perch and just watched us for a while. I think it was a young owl and was just very curious, not aggre...
by sureshot
Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call
Replies: 30
Views: 2225

Re: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call

My dog Huckleberry once called in a Barred Owl with his squeaky ball. 8)

Steve :D
by sureshot
Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost a 4 legged friend.
Replies: 20
Views: 2242

Re: Lost a 4 legged friend.

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by sureshot
Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navy Arms Henry 44 RF
Replies: 4
Views: 1191

Navy Arms Henry 44 RF

I was in a local gun shop the other day and spotted what I thought was a Uberti Henry in the used gun rack. I went over and took a closer look and found it was marked "Manufactured by Navy Arms Co." on the top flat of the barrel and "cal 44 RF" on the side. Does anyone here know ...
by sureshot
Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The SeaHawks' Shoes
Replies: 25
Views: 3208

Re: The SeaHawks' Shoes

Is that Elway's picture???


Steve :D
by sureshot
Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The SeaHawks' Shoes
Replies: 25
Views: 3208

Re: The SeaHawks' Shoes

The Seahawks and Broncos will be playing on artificial turf.

The fans will be on grass...... :D

Steve
by sureshot
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New family member!
Replies: 13
Views: 948

Re: New family member!

What a cutie!
He'll be a big fella when he grows into those ears and paws. :D

Steve :)
by sureshot
Thu May 17, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII in color
Replies: 9
Views: 1833

Re: WWII in color

My Mom was a "Rosie the Riveter"
She built gun turrets for B-17's.

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by sureshot
Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 Mag or 25-20?
Replies: 17
Views: 5703

Re: .22 Mag or 25-20?

Marlin did make the Levermatic 57M that was a 22 WMR. Not the most traditional looking lever gun but they are good shooters.
A couple of the local lever action silhouette shooters use them in the pistol cartridge class.

Steve :)
by sureshot
Sun May 22, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most important gun in American history...
Replies: 45
Views: 6582

Re: Most important gun in American history...

I've always thought that one of the most important guns in American history is the one that fired the shot in the poem that begins..... By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. St...
by sureshot
Mon May 02, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN MEMORIAM
Replies: 19
Views: 3597

Re: IN MEMORIAM

The vast majority of soldiers in the French Foreign Legion.............are not French.

I thought everyone knew that. :roll:


Steve :)
by sureshot
Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-1953 Ford Jubilee-Pics
Replies: 27
Views: 6142

Re: OT-1953 Ford Jubilee-Pics

Here is my Farmall A and my dog Wolfy (RIP) . My Grandfather bought it brand new in 1941.

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RED POWER!


Steve
by sureshot
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT a little. Stevens .44 Shot Tip up? What is it?
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Re: OT a little. Stevens .44 Shot Tip up? What is it?

That is a Stevens "Lightweight" Model 101 shotgun, made from 1914-1916.
They are fairly scarce and could be worth a good bit depending on the condition.


Steve :)
by sureshot
Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another vintage large gun room photo!
Replies: 16
Views: 2724

Re: Another vintage large gun room photo!

Someone emailed this to me yesterday. You may have heard on the news about a southern California man that was put under 72-hour psychiatric observation when it was found that he owned 100 guns and allegedly had (by rough estimate) 1 million rounds of ammunition stored in his home.... The house also ...