Search found 772 matches

by Birdman
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I seldom buy factory ammo
Replies: 11
Views: 958

Re: I seldom buy factory ammo

I say buy if you can swing it.
by Birdman
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a new sight for my Ruger SP 101 .22
Replies: 11
Views: 813

Re: Made a new sight for my Ruger SP 101 .22

That looks real good.
by Birdman
Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went with my son to get a home protection pistol.
Replies: 18
Views: 2150

Re: Went with my son to get a home protection pistol.

That's a great way to spend a day with yur son. One of my proudest days was in Dec of 2011 when my son turned 21. On his birthday him and I went to the LGS and he made his first official purchase. It was a Springfield XDM 9mm. Of course that's not what I would have chosen but that is what made it so...
by Birdman
Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Banjo Boys!
Replies: 18
Views: 1560

Re: Banjo Boys!

When you look at the crowd at that festival there was A LOT of young people. Bluegrass crosses all ages. Those boys got talent!
by Birdman
Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Review: Henry Repeating Arms 30-30 H009 and H009B
Replies: 35
Views: 29132

Re: Review: Henry Repeating Arms 30-30 H009 and H009B

I wasn't involved in the shoot but I have to add my Henry opinion to the conversation. I have a very early Golden Boy 22LR, my brother has a Golden Boy, and the Big Boy in 357 and 44. Those Golden Boys are as smooth as can be and I have run several thousand rounds through mine with nothing but great...
by Birdman
Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tough time at Cabelas
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: Tough time at Cabelas

I'll bet we all pass that one along. Thanks
by Birdman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cut a barrel or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 821

Re: Cut a barrel or not?

It's yur rifle. If you want to cut it, go for it. Looking for what you want may take awhile to find.
by Birdman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SWC safe for a levergun tube mag?
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: SWC safe for a levergun tube mag?

Great in the tube and they cycle fine in my Marlin.
by Birdman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new Marlin GBL or SBL?
Replies: 7
Views: 3369

Re: A new Marlin GBL or SBL?

I looked at a SBL last fall at a Sheels store in Springfiels Illinois. It was a good looking gun. Me and the ol boy I was with gave it a good look and decided maybe Remlin was turning things around. They had a zip tie around the stock and through the loop so I couldn't cycle it and I wasn't planning...
by Birdman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little Sharps Porn.
Replies: 25
Views: 1349

Re: A little Sharps Porn.

That's a good pic. Enjoy yurself.
by Birdman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Latest Levergun Had A Slight Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 1871

Re: My Latest Levergun Had A Slight Problem

That's a good looking rifle and good service. I hope all goes well from here.
by Birdman
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy :) just saying hello
Replies: 25
Views: 1801

Re: New guy :) just saying hello

Welcome Vash, mighty good place to hang yur hat.
by Birdman
Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunset... After "The Blizzard of 2013"
Replies: 7
Views: 467

Re: Sunset... After "The Blizzard of 2013"

That's a bunch of snow and with the wind you had it's gotta be mighty pretty and a big problem at the same time. Hang in there. I'm hoping for a 12-15 inch storm here in Central Illinois before winter is over. I do like an occasional blizzard. It keeps people a little bit humble knowing thay have no...
by Birdman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun snap.
Replies: 23
Views: 2073

Re: Levergun snap.

Great pic and write up. I hope you enjoyed stew that night.
by Birdman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The problem with Kids
Replies: 9
Views: 505

Re: The problem with Kids

We'll proudly except being called a neandrathal Mom and Dad for what we have put our 22 year old son through. He has been at his current job for two years now after working at his previous job for three years. When he was running and swimming in school he was working a part time job, doing all right...
by Birdman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dinosaur Hunter
Replies: 7
Views: 575

Re: Dinosaur Hunter

I don't think these are posers. Although I'm not sure about the shoes the ol boy in the front row on the right is wearing.
by Birdman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess what I saw ?????
Replies: 20
Views: 1242

Re: Guess what I saw ?????

Can't wait to see the pics. Good luck and keep an extra close eye on that fine lab!
by Birdman
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris Kyle among Victims @ Tx Event
Replies: 21
Views: 1347

Re: Chris Kyle among Victims @ Tx Event

I read his book and have heard a few interviews. America last a great man. My prayers for his wife and daughters.
by Birdman
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Collection (photos)
Replies: 48
Views: 4868

Re: Levergun Collection (photos)

Ya both are looking pretty good from Danvers.
by Birdman
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I can't do this again - update.
Replies: 21
Views: 1876

Re: I can't do this again - update.

I know what you mean about this cold streak. A box and a bag at a time. Rome wasn't built overnight.
by Birdman
Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Oklahoma Territory U.S. Marshal doc. mystery solved!
Replies: 24
Views: 3615

Re: 1895 Oklahoma Territory U.S. Marshal doc. mystery solved

Those are some good pics and a great history lesson. Yur right Sixgun about how we have made the villan out to be a hero. I believe the town folks handled things right that day. 21 dead in a small town like that would have had a mighty bad effect, but they were probably more able to bounce back than...
by Birdman
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for AWOL brother UPDATE IN OP
Replies: 36
Views: 1732

Re: Need prayers for AWOL brother

Prayers sent.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A couple of nice old cabinet photos with levers.
Replies: 24
Views: 2165

Re: A couple of nice old cabinet photos with levers.

Good photos. I'd guess they're staged like everyone else, but it's still fun to look at how it was done. Keep-um coming.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bike
Replies: 18
Views: 971

Re: New Bike

Could you imagine me riding around Illinois on that? I doubt I'd go too far.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked Up Sharps Today - With Pics
Replies: 51
Views: 3012

Re: Picked Up Sharps Today - With Pics

That is some kind of fine! Enjoy.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 52
Views: 2638

Re: Greetings!

Welcome from Danvers Illinois.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Warning - Do not patronize Hyatt properties UPDATE PAGE 4
Replies: 74
Views: 8161

Re: Warning - Do not patronize Hyatt properties

Sorry to hear about the trouble you all went through. This is some good conversation and we're all picking up some good ideas about how to handle these issues. Ain't nuttin simple these days.
by Birdman
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: blonde joke
Replies: 11
Views: 810

Re: blonde joke

That blond has the logic of my lovely red headed bride of 32 years.
by Birdman
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's Something to Make ya Smile!
Replies: 10
Views: 869

Re: Here's Something to Make ya Smile!

Good stuff.
by Birdman
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swapped for a 1895 Marlin .45-70
Replies: 8
Views: 559

Re: Swapped for a 1895 Marlin .45-70

Don't seem like anyone has a bad thing to say about that big ol 45-70. I don't shoot mine much but I sure do like it!
by Birdman
Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Italian Boy's Confession
Replies: 6
Views: 969

Re: Little Italian Boy's Confession

good one.
by Birdman
Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mining
Replies: 87
Views: 4987

Re: mining

I wish you the best. Keep yur protection handy.
by Birdman
Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns that mean the most to you?
Replies: 75
Views: 5348

Re: Guns that mean the most to you?

Mescarlo, if you have no one to leave them to, I'd say sell them and donate the funds to a gun rights orginization of your choice. I have one for sure and for certain keeper and that's my Marlin 1894CSS. I asked my son a few months back what are some of my guns that he would really like to have afte...
by Birdman
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small prayer request
Replies: 30
Views: 3299

Re: Small prayer request

I know what yur going through. Prayers sent. Every day down is one day closer.
by Birdman
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those in Illinois...action needed!
Replies: 19
Views: 1863

Re: For those in Illinois...action needed!

I posted this in the politics section but I figure I should copy it here too. The bills were pulled from the floor so there would not be a vote today. A few Dem/Communist senators were out of office today and they were afraid they would not have the votes to pass this. Plus, there was a HUGH grass r...
by Birdman
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Recent Gander Mountain Experience
Replies: 18
Views: 1870

Re: My Recent Gander Mountain Experience

We're reading some good stuff about Cabela's and Gander Mountain tonight. I like to hear good customer service stories. To often it's all bad stuff we read or write about.
by Birdman
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My experience with Cabela's AND Pedersoli
Replies: 12
Views: 1720

Re: My experience with Cabela's AND Pedersoli

Sounds like Cabela's did their part.
by Birdman
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger does it again!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 788

Re: Ruger does it again!!!

Can't argue with service like that.
by Birdman
Thu Jan 03, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: annoucement
Replies: 44
Views: 2733

Re: annoucement

I wish you the best and I sure hope for a lot less drama that the Gold Rush boys have in Alaska.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Experience
Replies: 3
Views: 421

Re: New Experience

Last year was a bad year for me in Central Illinois but I made up for it this year. We'll be eating good all year for sure this time around. You luck to ya next year.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Range story
Replies: 2
Views: 349

Re: More Range story

That's a peice of family history that I sure hope he keeps.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Post For Pitchy
Replies: 20
Views: 1268

Re: A Post For Pitchy

I sure say that Pitchy has brought a lot of laughter to Danvers Illinois.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DRC or Big Horn Armory updates ?????
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Re: DRC or Big Horn Armory updates ?????

I'd like to see then both make a go of it. I agree that my 45/70 will do all that's needed, heck my 357 lever will do all "I" really need but if we can get another gun company going we're all better for it.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 hunting stories
Replies: 21
Views: 2486

Re: .357 hunting stories

You needed something else all right, a revolver to match it. I can't deer hunt with a 357 rifle in Illinois but I have killed deer with my 357 revolver. Great round!
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greetings. New to this community
Replies: 24
Views: 1616

Re: Greetings. New to this community

Welcome Treeman 72. The fires feelin extra good tonight. It's cold outside so pull up a rock.
by Birdman
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A small anniversary
Replies: 24
Views: 2147

Re: A small anniversary

Congratulations on fighting a good fight. Stay strong.
by Birdman
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A very Merry CHRISTmas to all
Replies: 12
Views: 971

Re: A very Merry CHRISTmas to all

Ol Savage is talking about a knife in a picture that you don't notice, and now you're talking about coffee grinders. I'm not sure what any of it has to do with lever guns but I'm not complaining.
by Birdman
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Savage
Replies: 16
Views: 958

Re: Old Savage

Knife, does anyone else see a knife? Maybe you'd better post another view of that just so I can double check that knife story.