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by brucew44guns
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am a firearms anachronism. RANT
Replies: 52
Views: 3323

Re: I am a firearms anachronism. RANT

Joe, I'd hate to be around if you really got on the engine about something :lol: :lol: But truth is, everytime I take out my old original 71, long tang deluxe made in 1937, I realize I could do without a lot of the iron I have around here. Seems like those factories of old sure could make some goodi...
by brucew44guns
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Humor: Bottle of Wine
Replies: 7
Views: 526

Re: OT- Humor: Bottle of Wine

Thought I saw that one coming, but didn't till the punch line!!
by brucew44guns
Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: getting a Concealed Carry permit
Replies: 40
Views: 3247

getting a Concealed Carry permit

I know for a fact that many folks carry a loaded firearm in the glove box or the console, maybe under the drivers seat, of their car or pick-up, just a little insurance, that if you were out on the road with a water pump out, a fan through the radiator, or a blown tire, you might have a better set o...
by brucew44guns
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A little ethical dilemna...
Replies: 18
Views: 1532

Re: OT: A little ethical dilemna...

For 5 years now I have been planting new trees, and working with smaller volunteer trees that have come up on their own, here on my place in Kansas. The deer around here just use my place as a freeway to get someplace else, I'm hopeful that some fine year they will be more comfortable in staying her...
by brucew44guns
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--My Redwing Died
Replies: 27
Views: 2457

Re: OT--My Redwing Died

Fuel Transport drivers are always spilling a few dribbles of diesel and gas on the boots when you disconnect the loading arm, hard on the stitching around the soles. But I have had great results with Redwings in all other uses around my farm---cutting wood, muddy situations, wetness etc. Good to pay...
by brucew44guns
Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos of an old Winchester Model 1876
Replies: 21
Views: 1831

Re: Photos of an old Winchester Model 1876

Photos like that can make a guy want to do some shopping Kirk. Very nice post to share.
by brucew44guns
Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-The stupidest thing I have ever done while hunting!
Replies: 26
Views: 1812

Re: OT-The stupidest thing I have ever done while hunting!

Anyone less than a "Rangerider" might not have survived that one, boy---quite a wake up call out there at 11 pm in the rain.
by brucew44guns
Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Topics, Posting and Personal Reactions
Replies: 78
Views: 5693

Re: Topics, Posting and Personal Reactions

The forum is a place I go to in order to escape business, work, boredom. I'm glad for all the civil dudes here, I sure witness a lot of uncivil ones on TV everyday, called democrats. Thanks Hobie.
by brucew44guns
Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prayer Request for J Miller
Replies: 58
Views: 4968

Re: OT: Prayer Request for J Miller

Im almost 65, finally had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago. Didn't really like the idea that a few young girls would be in that room while a doc ran a snake up the pipe, but I figured that they probably seen worse. Don't worry about it Joe, the outcome will be based on prayers answered, and good treatm...
by brucew44guns
Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot ugly but somehow drawn to her
Replies: 15
Views: 1303

Re: ot ugly but somehow drawn to her

Just remember, that many a good man found an ugly woman, and looked too long, and got her. That situation is far more serious than an ugly handgun, and actually this one you're looking at ain't all that ugly, you better grab her.
by brucew44guns
Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer request for my Dad...
Replies: 39
Views: 1852

Re: OT - Prayer request for my Dad...

prayers do wonders for a "live" dad, thankfully he stayed that way, I'm glad for you. And him too!!!
by brucew44guns
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
Replies: 109
Views: 12269

Re: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?

I have some .348's, a 300 win, several 45-70's. They all seem powerful to me, but the real surprise of all to me was my fairly new Marlin in 44 mag, a thumper to be sure.!!
by brucew44guns
Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30WCF - What's so great about it?
Replies: 132
Views: 10543

Re: 30WCF - What's so great about it?

For quite a few years, I was of the notion that it had to be a .348, or maybe a 45-70, or just forget about hunting. A 30-30?, you gotta be kidding me using that small cartridge. But I finally acquired a like new 336-A 20 years ago, for 125 bucks at a shop in Oregon. I killed quite a few deer with t...
by brucew44guns
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Insurgents blow themselves up
Replies: 16
Views: 1263

Re: OT - Insurgents blow themselves up

I hope they just let the buzzards clean up the trash here, no need to deny them their fill.
by brucew44guns
Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is/was the most unusual firearm you've ever shot?
Replies: 78
Views: 7706

Re: What is/was the most unusual firearm you've ever shot?

Last spring I shot 3 clips through my son-in-laws mint 1918 Browning A2 (Browning Automatic Rifle) He gave 25,000 bucks for that rifle, it fired 20 times in just a couple seconds, awesome.
by brucew44guns
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Gran Torino
Replies: 11
Views: 1055

Re: OT - Gran Torino

I just wrote a vendor on E-Bay to chew their butt, my copy of Gran Torino has been paid for a week ago, no movie yet. Heard a lot of good about it, and hoped to see it this week-end. Maybe Monday.
by brucew44guns
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A little nervous?
Replies: 9
Views: 1277

Re: OT- A little nervous?

I never had any sons, and I'm glad I never came up with one like this.
by brucew44guns
Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer Request - Updated
Replies: 61
Views: 4540

Re: OT - Prayer Request - Updated

Griff, I just went through about the same scenario with my dad. Heartfelt and warm regards to you, as you care for your mom and take on a more important role as patriarch of your family. God bless.
by brucew44guns
Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Two Year Anniversary
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: OT - Two Year Anniversary

I got retired from a full time job 21 months ago myself. Drove a gasoline transport 42 years. I never been so busy doing things I really enjoy. Glad you got retired Steve.
by brucew44guns
Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pics from our Labor Day camping trip
Replies: 8
Views: 742

Re: Pics from our Labor Day camping trip

Could you do as well if you camped out in the High Cascade range of Oregon? Finding a stream full of oversized trout, maybe an elk that was tired of living?, a couple mule deer?, those could go on the grill too :lol: . If we are going into survival mode soon, I want to be near you!!, I'll look for m...
by brucew44guns
Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer Request - Updated
Replies: 61
Views: 4540

Re: OT - Prayer Request

Not good when dad's get old, but it sure happens. Sorry Griff, prayers offered.
by brucew44guns
Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT wanting to build a gunroom/closet/safe
Replies: 25
Views: 2003

Re: OT wanting to build a gunroom/closet/safe

I didn't hear much about the cieling, or roof for this safe room. It sounds to me like you may have not considered the total cost for the various ways this project can become a reality. I hate to hire a contractor on many projects I can do myself, if I am pretty sure I can get-er-done. But you might...
by brucew44guns
Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Religious question
Replies: 48
Views: 3676

Re: OT - Religious question

Romans 6:14, "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace." You are under grace, not under any law. Still, don't get drunk and disorderly because then the alcohol is controlling you instead of you controlling the alcohol. If I understand "g...
by brucew44guns
Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semi-OT: FIL's dementia; why I don't shoot rifles much.
Replies: 21
Views: 1188

Re: Semi-OT: FIL's dementia; why I don't shoot rifles much.

It's a sad situation, when a "Giant" in our life becomes somewhat of a fallen giant. It's such a common thing, happening all the time, yet when it's close it really gets to us. My smpathies to you and your wife at this time.
by brucew44guns
Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pray/Think good thoughts for me...
Replies: 25
Views: 1155

Re: Pray/Think good thoughts for me...

I'm on the same page as you are, it's coming real soon with a 13 years old cat we have, my wifes baby. Sympathies to your wife O,.I.
by brucew44guns
Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Reasons to Carry 24/7
Replies: 15
Views: 1913

Re: OT: Reasons to Carry 24/7

A few years ago near Abilene, Ks., 3 thugs on the run from the law ran out of gas on a county road out in the country, and began walking to the nearest house on that road. The people were not at home so they broke in to the house and ransacked the place just as the young couple returned home. They g...
by brucew44guns
Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GunBroker win 71 question
Replies: 17
Views: 1125

Re: GunBroker win 71 question

Anyone who ever went into the big woods of Oregon, and had hopes of a nice Mule deer, or an elk, always knew the rifle would do it's job, if it was a model 71. Something about the feel of one, the heft, and the sure knowledge that the round is lethal on that kind of game, made things interesting. To...
by brucew44guns
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just what I needed another holster!
Replies: 9
Views: 598

Re: Just what I needed another holster!

Rangerider, I bet you could come up with some good old holsters for my naked and non holstered bunch of 6 guns. You seem to have a good sniffer to find these jewels.
by brucew44guns
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - LONESOME DOVE
Replies: 56
Views: 5573

Re: OT - LONESOME DOVE

My dad bought me the entire 4 movie box when LD first came out on VHS over 15 years ago I suspect. I probably watched it 15 times through the years. Funny how I seem to catch some little something I missed in all the times before as I watch it again. I watched most of the TV rerun this week, still e...
by brucew44guns
Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best reloading how to book
Replies: 25
Views: 2302

Re: Best reloading how to book

Thanks for coming by Gabby, I think I will order me one of those Lyman manuals too. That's how it is around here, you're just trying to mind your own business, then BAM!! You read a post to someone else, and off you go to follow the advise that was given. Good place to be!!
by brucew44guns
Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Luck RKrodle!
Replies: 15
Views: 647

Re: Good Luck RKrodle!

Sounds like he's going down there to haul fuel, ---12 to 16 hours is a normal day for that!!
by brucew44guns
Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Could use a prayer or two...(update)
Replies: 40
Views: 2653

Re: OT - Could use a prayer or two...(update)

I never saw this post Jay, but glad that you prevailed over the bean counter. Some guys couldn't sell love on a love starved troup train, but they sure think they run the credit department well, maybe we need them, but we need sales guys with talent to go out and deal with mean spirited tough people...
by brucew44guns
Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-2001 Chevy Malibu coolant question
Replies: 11
Views: 1800

Re: OT-2001 Chevy Malibu coolant question

maybe he could get 4500 for it, let the govt help buy a new car?? :roll: probably a bad idea
by brucew44guns
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest Ammo. Purchase.
Replies: 6
Views: 434

Re: Latest Ammo. Purchase.

I would think any of those cartridges would tip over about any deer, with a decent placed shot. I'd hate to be a deer, and bet against any of them.
by brucew44guns
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Marlin joins the herd
Replies: 21
Views: 1379

Re: New Marlin joins the herd

I finally bought the same gun about 2 years ago now, but up until then I naively thought of a .44 rifle such as this as a useless toy. I shot a factory round the day I got it, I think my shoulder is still smarting, unbelieveable power and a fine little gun to hunt with and use for targets. Looks lik...
by brucew44guns
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forgive me, for I have sinned.
Replies: 15
Views: 883

Re: Forgive me, for I have sinned.

What's it say in the book of James?---"there is a sin not unto death", this is probably one of those.
by brucew44guns
Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.
Replies: 98
Views: 7667

Re: OT: Too much pain, too many tears.

Joe, I just read your post, and thought of that old saying, If it wern't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all", but this stuff you're going thru isn't funny. I think the Mescalero is on the right track, you need something radically different in your life to completely bury the past and Illinoi...
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Yard Sales..... Buying opportunities?
Replies: 27
Views: 1872

Re: O.T. Yard Sales..... Buying opportunities?

My father-in-law went to a garage sale in 1970 in Pittsburg, Calif, and spotted a 1912 Win shotgun in 16 ga. standing in the corner of the garage that was not part of the sale. He asked the woman if he could buy it, she said 15 bucks. It was made in 1912, serial # 40XX, first year and in good shape ...
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lost my last uncle
Replies: 29
Views: 1423

Re: OT: Lost my last uncle

When you stand in front of the casket, and gaze down upon the face of your lifeless dad, or your mom, or anyone that was once close to you, you can't help but be refreshed in the knowledge of your own mortality. My dad died in March, and it was a tremendous wake up call, that human life is indeed sh...
by brucew44guns
Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was your dad a hunter and gun collector?
Replies: 72
Views: 4589

Re: Was your dad a hunter and gun collector?

My dad wasn't much of a hunter, but in 1948 he acquired a like new 71 long tang deluxe from a friend. Dad gave me the rifle in 1962, soon will be 50 years ago. It's killed several mule deer, black tailed deer, and one elk. My dad got more joy in knowing I cherished the rifle than he himself owning f...
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now we know how much it takes-470 report
Replies: 26
Views: 1910

Re: Now we know how much it takes-470 report

Ought to take off the head of a Rhino, or was I thinking of rino?
by brucew44guns
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-20 or 32-20??
Replies: 12
Views: 1619

Re: 25-20 or 32-20??

Hi Tom, I really like Raccoons. Not that we have any downunder... But they seem a funny creature. I've read that some people manage to domesticate them - that right? On my recent holiday to the USA, the only raccoons I saw were roadkill... :( Regards, Kirby I have a lot of corn stealing raccoons ar...
by brucew44guns
Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Win 71 wisemen
Replies: 11
Views: 842

Re: Question for Win 71 wisemen

My LT deluxe, #40XX, has on the left side of reciever in front of hinge the number 7 stamped in the metal, nothing on loading port side. It stands for the number of elk you are supposed to kill with the rifle before you die, I am not there yet :lol:
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A pleasant evening
Replies: 13
Views: 857

Re: A pleasant evening

Ysabel Kid wrote:Looks like serious conversation! :wink:


I think they are discussing how to sneak in and steal about 5,000 of your posts, spread the wealth and post those numbers to others accounts Jay. They don't want to get caught, so it takes serious talk :lol:
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy Checking In
Replies: 42
Views: 3192

Re: New Guy Checking In

Thanks all. Sorry for my faux pas. I didn't realize that you'd want to see my lever guns. My Rossi 357: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/Coloradoglocker/100_0492-1.jpg My Henry H001: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/Coloradoglocker/100_2993.jpg It may have sounded like some of us wanted...
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Humor - It's Gonna Get UGLY !
Replies: 11
Views: 868

Re: OT: Humor - It's Gonna Get UGLY !

Where does all the financing come from for these imports to come to America and in the first few days they are here to own a nice business? Across the street from my business is a nice convenience store, they sell a transport load of gas every day, people in there all day long spending money. Nice A...
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much will it take to stop a 470?
Replies: 32
Views: 3282

Re: How much will it take to stop a 470?

If that bullet will penetrate 5 feet of wet phone books, I'd think of the headache a Rhino would have taking a hit between the eyes!!
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- Confuser ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1935

Re: OT -- Confuser ?

Computers-----once they get screwed up, it's like the world is screwed up. I easily admit I enjoy going to "Leverguns", but almost wish I didn't have a computer some times. Sure hope you clicked on some friendly buttons to get straight again.
by brucew44guns
Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - chainsaw
Replies: 45
Views: 4278

Re: OT - chainsaw

I like Stihls. Just bought a new MS 660, the next to their biggest. That baby will outlast me for sure. It's so powerful that it may just cause my demise :lol:
by brucew44guns
Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-How's your summer been?
Replies: 46
Views: 3351

Re: OT-How's your summer been?

Seems here in Kansas, you always have too much of a bad thing. In winter, it's freezing, and the crud on the roads eat up your car. In the summer, the horny toads crawl in the campstove to cool off, and the insects pile up on your car. Cars can't win in Kansas, neither can people who just want a nic...