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by samb
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robert L. Boden 1946-2014 Obituary added.
Replies: 22
Views: 3077

Re: Robert L. Boden 1946-2014 Obituary added.

You and your family are in our prayers.
by samb
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack trip
Replies: 110
Views: 14419

Re: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack tr

Very typical "choose one gun" topic applied to a realistic situation. I am looking for your opinion on which rifle to carry on a 90 day pack trip into rough terrain. This rifle will be used for hunting small to medium game and (hopefully not) possible protection against smallish black bea...
by samb
Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!
Replies: 39
Views: 3407

Re: Prayers for wife's Father- Urgent!

Prayers sent.
by samb
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UK Visit (photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 1096

Re: UK Visit (photos)

Wonderful pics, congrats on your first Grayling. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Welcome home.
by samb
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good week !
Replies: 12
Views: 685

Re: Good week !

Wonderful News!
by samb
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: to our Canadian friends
Replies: 10
Views: 974

Re: to our Canadian friends

Gosh we nearly went out to Banff on Canada, but hung around the house to watch team USA play soccer. If your passing back thru Calgary drop me a line.
by samb
Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday rossim92.
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Re: Happy Birthday rossim92.

Happy Birthday!
by samb
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a lever gun.
Replies: 12
Views: 838

Re: Got a lever gun.

Griff I am switching insurance companies! :D
by samb
Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'New' vintage 38-55 with range report (photos)
Replies: 28
Views: 1807

Re: 'New' vintage 38-55 with range report (photos)

Beautiful find! Welcome home.
by samb
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a lever gun.
Replies: 12
Views: 838

Re: Got a lever gun.

My insurance agent paid 90 cents on the dollar for new replacement prices. She said if you want the firearm back when it is recovered just refund the original pay out amount. I basically said call me if you recover any of them and I will decide item by item. I will call her and discuss the damage to...
by samb
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday RIHMFIRE & KiwiKev.
Replies: 4
Views: 256

Re: Happy Birthday RIHMFIRE & KiwiKev.

Rest well. Happy Birthday.
by samb
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a lever gun.
Replies: 12
Views: 838

Got a lever gun.

Local LEO called they had recovered my Rossi 45 LC. Went down and retrieved it. It has quite a few bumps and dents and the front sight was missing, swung by my favorite small gun shop on the way home and Chuck, quickly put a new front sight on. Metal was in good shape. After the B&E I did not re...
by samb
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My wife could use some help !
Replies: 53
Views: 4060

Re: My wife could use some help !

Like Uncle Buck said "prayers for both of you". My wife has had a very successful recovery after being diagnosed with BC. Battling this disease is very trying for the patient and her loved ones. Our Surgeon was a real comfort when he said, " Breast cancer is 98 % curable these days &q...
by samb
Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody heard from Pitchy?
Replies: 50
Views: 5643

Re: Anybody heard from Pitchy?

Nice to hear from you Pitchy.
by samb
Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A most unusual 1873 Winchester
Replies: 14
Views: 1519

Re: A most unusual 1873 Winchester

Wow and I thought all I inherited from my Grandfather was a 22 Lr. :P

Good eye Ted.
by samb
Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hanging with Sheepdogs on Farher's Day...
Replies: 7
Views: 570

Re: Hanging with Sheepdogs on Farher's Day...

Spent the day in Kalispell Mt. Played in the pool at the hotel for about 2 1/2 hours with my six year old son. He was swimming a couple feet by the time we finished, met two great kids from CO and two from HI. Had a great weekend. Happy Father's Day to ya'll.
by samb
Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Karma drawing, 1911 holster
Replies: 38
Views: 4395

Re: Karma drawing, 1911 holster

Please put my name in the hat. What a nice thing to do for the members of this forum.
Samb
by samb
Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII Beach Landings
Replies: 11
Views: 2327

Re: WWII Beach Landings

Thank you for sharing.
by samb
Thu May 22, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOOHOO! Doc was good!
Replies: 30
Views: 2730

Re: WOOHOO! Doc was good!

Get well soon. Sounds like those two wounds hurt. Here's hoping the headache disappears soon pard.
by samb
Sun May 11, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My lab Daily needs your thoughts...UPDATED May 11, 2014
Replies: 52
Views: 5436

Re: My lab Daily needs your thoughts...UPDATED May 11, 2014

Feeling your pain. So sorry your good friend is terminal. I remember loosing our last pet. He lay on my wife's lap and she petted his head for hours on the last day. She finally switched places with me for a bathroom break. When she came back in the room, i was petting his head and he breathed his l...
by samb
Sat May 10, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&B Primers any good?
Replies: 11
Views: 835

Re: S&B Primers any good?

Used the S & B LP primers in 45 LC. They work like a charm.
by samb
Wed May 07, 2014 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sig Sauer 1911/45
Replies: 10
Views: 869

Re: Sig Sauer 1911/45

Very Nice Bday present. I don't think you can go wrong with a Sig or a 45.
by samb
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tactical Pens... ?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337

Re: Tactical Pens... ?

AJMD429 wrote:In all my experience as a warrior, spy, and bodyguard, I've never had to use one. . .
Thanks for the chuckle. I have often wondered about buying one.
by samb
Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wishing Everyone a Very...
Replies: 5
Views: 330

Re: Wishing Everyone a Very...

Thank you! Had a wonderful day, Church, Dinner and a nap.
by samb
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Single Actions
Replies: 51
Views: 7079

Re: Favorite Single Actions

I have never had the pleasure of owning a Colt SAA. My favorite single Action was a Beretta Stampede 4 3/4 " barrel in 45 LC. Light handy and well timed. My second favorite is a Ruger 50th Anniversary 44 Mag flat top. Least favorite was a Pietta in 45 LC, had a lot of cylinder play and timing i...
by samb
Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New World Record Alaskan-Yukon Moose
Replies: 19
Views: 1620

Re: A New World Record Alaskan-Yukon Moose

Makes me want to move back to the prettiest place on earth.
by samb
Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday GoatGuy.
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Happy Birthday GoatGuy.

Happy Birthday!
by samb
Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandaughter now
Replies: 21
Views: 1608

Re: Grandaughter now

Wonderful news!
by samb
Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.
Replies: 24
Views: 2297

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.

Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day.
by samb
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re: Recent Forum Issues and post "funny business"...
Replies: 34
Views: 3546

Re: Recent Forum Issues and post "funny business"...

Thanks for your hard work. I missed ya'll.
by samb
Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Productive day with a Marlin and two snakes
Replies: 14
Views: 1034

Re: Productive day with a Marlin and two snakes

Biggest walk away regret was a Marlin 27S in 25-20. Still watching for another. I spent the day cleaning three Winchester Model 1906's.
by samb
Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday M.M. Wright.
Replies: 10
Views: 1480

Re: Happy Birthday M.M. Wright.

Happy birthday to both you Gents!
by samb
Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Kiddo
Replies: 11
Views: 1796

Re: Happy Birthday Kiddo

Happy Birthday to your Daughter!
by samb
Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Paladin
Replies: 7
Views: 680

Re: Happy Birthday Paladin

Happy Birthday!
by samb
Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having a BLAST at work
Replies: 11
Views: 1564

Re: Having a BLAST at work

Griff wrote:Hmmmm... the weak spot seems to be right under or just behind the driver...
Too funny!
by samb
Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca mod 37
Replies: 17
Views: 2536

Re: Ithaca mod 37

Saw one the other night used for $ 400 CDN with a 2&3/4 inch chamber, 16 Ga with two spots of surface rust on frame.
by samb
Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drawing WINNER for A Folding Knife !
Replies: 54
Views: 5178

Re: Drawing WINNER for A Folding Knife !

Congrats Harry! Thanks for a little excitement Pete.
by samb
Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Snoozed---I Won
Replies: 27
Views: 3319

Re: You Snoozed---I Won

Love that Rifle! Love the picture of you two huntin even better!
by samb
Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My wife thinks I'm nuts
Replies: 20
Views: 1499

Re: My wife thinks I'm nuts

Gorgeous range pic Shasta!
by samb
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My wife thinks I'm nuts
Replies: 20
Views: 1499

Re: My wife thinks I'm nuts

Way to go my tough Canadian brother! I had not fired a gun all winter until last week. Took my new short barreled shotgun out on my birthday, it is a great way to fight cabin fever!

I hope you had fun, thank goodness no wind! :D
by samb
Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Paladin
Replies: 7
Views: 680

Re: Happy Birthday Paladin

Happy Birthday Paladin! Hope you have a great day.
by samb
Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not bad....
Replies: 17
Views: 1311

Re: Not bad....

Way to go! Going to go try for some rabbits next week.
by samb
Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday rbgfishboy.
Replies: 4
Views: 341

Re: Happy Birthday rbgfishboy.

Happy Birthday!!!
by samb
Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 28
Views: 2948

Re: Prayer request

Prayers sent. Praying you get to rest.
by samb
Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday okdee.
Replies: 4
Views: 289

Re: Happy Birthday okdee.

Happy belated birthday!
by samb
Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 380 ACP Bullet Gel Test- pic heavy
Replies: 51
Views: 6458

Re: 380 ACP Bullet Gel Test- pic heavy

Thanks for the write and test. Really enjoyed reading it.
by samb
Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's been a long winter
Replies: 7
Views: 938

Re: It's been a long winter

-20 F tonight with a good wind -34 F windchill. Swabbed out a 22 LR barrel today. Nice job on those stocks!
by samb
Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you own an SKS?
Replies: 45
Views: 4871

Re: Do you own an SKS?

Yes, I have Chinese one. Terrible trigger! Reliable gun. Once you get used to the trigger it shoots okay.
by samb
Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday cjensen.
Replies: 4
Views: 300

Re: Happy Birthday cjensen.

Happy Birthday!
by samb
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drawing WINNER for A Folding Knife !
Replies: 54
Views: 5178

Re: Anybody Interested In A Folding Knife ? (free drawing)

Putting my hat in the ring. Thanks. Sam