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by Hagler
Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on Steve Young
Replies: 5
Views: 1155

Update on Steve Young

Gentlemen, I just got a message from Steve Young. He will be back to our campfire, just as soon as he is caught up on his work. He is backlogged, due to rotator cuff surgery. Also, Steve wanted to know if we will be returning to the old forum. I told him I did not know. I really miss the old forum, ...
by Hagler
Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/EMF forearm removal - ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1736

Gents,

Tycer & I were talking about a Rossi CARBINE, from the Interarms days. Yep, the RIFLE is a different animal.

Shawn
by Hagler
Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/EMF forearm removal - ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1736

Tycer, "Fused" is close! Judicious application of a rubber mallet is a good persuader! :D ...and some firm, careful twisting & pulling of the mag tube from the wood is helpful, too. Of course, this is after the tube & wood combo is removed from the rifle! :oops: :lol: :shock: :D Se...
by Hagler
Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need info to rent Trvl Trailer or RV in TN
Replies: 9
Views: 2206

BlaineCGarverakaTubbyTuba wrote:**Bump**

Try AAA or Google the topic.....
Well, TTT, that could take awhile. You know, the 12-step program, and all. :lol:

Tycer,

I wish I could help you. I have not been to TN in over 30 years, and in a brand-new Pontiac LeMans Saffari station wagon, too!

Shawn
by Hagler
Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Vet Cuts Down Mexican Flag Flying above US Flag (Reno)
Replies: 39
Views: 7090

...this shortened link may work better for some of us:

http://www.krnv.com/global/video/popup/ ... D1=1800823

It is a video, though, and will still take a little time to load up.

Shawn
by Hagler
Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They're coming after Blackpowder now boys
Replies: 8
Views: 2683

...don't forget cars, auto batteries, and GAS-O-LINE! :evil: :cry: :( :shock: :evil: :!:

Shawn
by Hagler
Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas guys - what is required for a private handgun transfer
Replies: 20
Views: 4524

Gentlemen,

In Louisiana, a private, face-to-face transaction, between two private Louisiana residents, is legal.

Shawn
by Hagler
Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Current Events
Replies: 18
Views: 4047

TTT, This is what I have read: "Posted on Thu, Sep. 20, 2007 Lessons from Jena, La. By JASON WHITLOCK Now we love Mychal Bell, the star of the 2006 Jena (La.) High School football team, the teenage boy who has sat in jail since December for his role in a six-on-one beatdown of a fellow student....
by Hagler
Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry .22 lever
Replies: 27
Views: 4487

I liked what I saw, but the triggers have always been pretty rough.. Blaine, How many Henry H001s have you seen with a rough trigger? Were they rough after an initial cleaning? Were they then rough after shooting them? My trigger has a small amount of creep in it, but it was never rough, or hard, o...
by Hagler
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry .22 lever
Replies: 27
Views: 4487

kooz, I got an H001L in late 2003. I have run at 5,500 rounds through it, and it is a pleasure to shoot. Its action is smooth, and working the lever is sooooooooooo easy. My problem with the rifle is ME. The Henry shoots where I point it, and I need to work on my trigger/ breathing technique. I just...
by Hagler
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - concealed carry laws Louisiana?
Replies: 10
Views: 2591

Tycer, RSY is right. House to car; drive around; from car to wherever your destination is (if they let bring in your gun); then back to your car; then driveback to your house. ...but, concealed is concealed anywhere else. Remember: when transporting your gun around in your car, out of sight is out o...
by Hagler
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Somewhat OT- Trivia-minded Essoteric Winchester Information
Replies: 0
Views: 1247

Somewhat OT- Trivia-minded Essoteric Winchester Information

Gentlemen, While looking for pictures of the Eiffel Tower, I found this page with a very interesting look at the "derelict" Winchester factory: http://www.elevatorbobs-elevator-pics.com/ ...about a third of the way down the page: http://www.elevatorbobs-elevator-pics.com/images2/Pic%20of%2...
by Hagler
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - concealed carry laws Louisiana?
Replies: 10
Views: 2591

Tycer, I know a little about the CCW law, but will let the State Police speak: http://www.lsp.org/handguns.html Reciprocity: http://www.lsp.org/handguns.html#recip http://www.lsp.org/images/chmap2.gif Snipettes of wisdom: "Act 4 of the First Extraordinary Session of the 1996 Legislature amended...
by Hagler
Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What the hey?!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3438

20cows,

I wondered if you were putting together puzzles!

Shawn
by Hagler
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Presidential Candidate thinks like you?
Replies: 41
Views: 8559

...well, that test says I share 86.93% of Tancredo's beliefs. Thompson is in fourth place, with 73.37%.

Shawn
by Hagler
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FA It's back,
Replies: 6
Views: 2545

Gentlemen, One of the photographs in that listing gives me the oportunity to ask a question that I have been wanting to ask for a long time. Why do so many Marlins have "pry marks" on their breechbolts, like these: http://san1.atlanta.gbhinc.com/GB/080465000/80465543/pix2586115984.jpg I ha...
by Hagler
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rumor is Henry will bring out a 30-30 in 2008
Replies: 14
Views: 4214

Gentlemen, The rumor was posted by someone who remained silent on his reason for saying what he did. He said that Henry will produce a BLUED, STEEL rifle in .30-30. He did not specify the type of action, nor did he say if the rifle would be a repeater. Henry already offers stainless steel single-sho...
by Hagler
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Texas Levergunners, etc.
Replies: 5
Views: 1856

OT- Texas Levergunners, etc.

Gentlemen, I want to ask everyone to remember our Texas brothers during this time of "bad weather". I just heard on my local news broadcast that someone was killed by his carport falling on him. He lived outside of Port Arthur, where our own Steve Young lives. Texas Levergunners, are you a...
by Hagler
Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Woodworker Safety
Replies: 5
Views: 2272

Gents, "Ask This Old House" showed us how that thing works. They used a hotdog, too. It does save your body parts, but if you are accident-prone, you pay something like $70.00 to replace the blade & brake assembly each time you trigger it. Nice invention. What's next, a better mousetra...
by Hagler
Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 31
Views: 6591

Done!

Shawn
by Hagler
Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally made the switch!
Replies: 5
Views: 2626

Hobie,

Are you quoting Roy Batty?

Shawn
by Hagler
Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dennis posted in his blog that "Junior is going in for
Replies: 12
Views: 4059

Tycer,

Prayers are always good, however, look at the date of the request: April 26, 2007! I get fooled, too! :D

Shawn
by Hagler
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ABC News shouldn't have to look far
Replies: 5
Views: 2347

by Hagler
Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Attempt at Making a Pancake Holster
Replies: 1
Views: 1603

My First Attempt at Making a Pancake Holster

Gentlemen, Here are pictures of my leather pancake holster: http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/hagler1966/PancakeHolsterFrontStrap.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/hagler1966/PancakeHolsterFront.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/hagler1966/PancakeHolsterRear.jpg Although I wet...
by Hagler
Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ithaca 72 Review; See "Henry's Family Roots"
Replies: 0
Views: 2036

Ithaca 72 Review; See "Henry's Family Roots"

Gentlemen, I photographed a two-page article about Ithaca's Model 72. This is from an old "gunsmithing"-type book: http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/hagler1966/Ithaca72ReviewPart1.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/hagler1966/Ithaca72ReviewPart2.jpg I hope you enjoy it. I also...
by Hagler
Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magnafluxing Article Scan
Replies: 1
Views: 1633

Magnafluxing Article Scan

Gentlemen,

I photographed an article from an old "gunsmithing" book. This one is on MagnaFluxing:

Image



I hope you enjoy it.

I posted this on the backup forum, too.

Shawn