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BwanaDave

Tools seem to accumulate from various sources. Midway and Brownells are probably the major source. I have a bunch of wood working stuff I use for stock work that I accumulated over time for various projects. I have some Chinese micrometers and dial indicators that I got at harbor frieght for next to...

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Joy sticks on new stuff

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The otherday I mentioned a source for used optics. It is samplelist.com. My buddy the optics junkie swears by them.

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same as above, using safari.

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Those are some good pics, what type of camera is it? My daughter and I have been talking about getting one but we know nothing about which brands and models are good. Your pics are very clear.

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I am away from home right now so I can't give too good of specifics but some of this may help. Up until about ten years ago I was using some Nikons that were pretty good. As I recall the et me back $250.00 way back. About ten years ago I was in Montreal and the dollor was strong and barons was havin...

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I ended up with some of that russian stuff on a gun trade years ago. I guess it was better than nothing but it wasn't too good. One of my sons gave me a scope called a iGEN NV20/20 and it is pretty cool.

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I read something about the Lees using catnip as trap bait back in the 30s. It would be an interesting experment to hang a sack of catnip with a trail cam aimed at it and see what comes in.

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Here is what you can do with the kitty meat (it is at the end): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RoNemjcjGE

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I just received a copy of Onza! The Hunt for a Legendary Cat. Although the book is not specifically on the kitties you are looking for there appears to be a fair amount of discussion on them. There appears to be quite a lot on the Lee brothers too. I have a thing about cats if you haven't noticed. I...

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Frank Hibbon's Hunting American Lions has a chapter about hunting them.

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I think a lot of what you are looking for is in Borderland Jaguars Tigres de la Frontera by David E. Brown and Carlos A. Lopez Gonzalez 2001 University of Utah Press.

Here kitty kitty,

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You are a lucky man. Are you familiar with High and Lonesome press out of Silver City? They are a small publisher that specializes in books on the West, guns and history. They reprint a lot of books on life in New Mexico in the past and a lot of classic hunting books that never saw wide circulation....

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Yes it is a big change. I have my little fortified compound about a half hour's drive out of Magdalena. I only have 30 acres but I am surrounded by NF land so I have a big back yard. We often traget shoot off the deck and people would think we were weird if we didn't. Speaking of people I can only s...

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I lived about 30 miles west of Santa Fe in the Jemez Mtns. I also have a place outside of Magdalena.

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Idahoser, I like that... Memphrica. It has the ring of truth to it.

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I have been living near Knoxville for a little over a year now. Before that I was in New Mexico so I have been spoiled. The biggest change for me is the lack of public land where you can just go out and shoot where you want. I am still learning but so far all the bigger sections I have found are als...

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Done.

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I hope my post above was in the spirit of the discussion. I strongly believe that God helps those that help themselves so I tend to lean toward taking action. After re-reading your initial post I realized the bean counter was in another state so some of my ideas might not work. Therefore I have anot...

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These days improving the top line is number one, you are doing the right thing. In regards to the weasle, I suggest you make amends and invite him out for some social activity. Say plinking. You could start off with something like, "did I ever tell you I collect guns?" followed by "yo...

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I ordered some flush mount studs from Brownells for my 1895 (made in 1905). The wood isn't original and I hate the way sling stud look on a levergun. I also ordered the installation jig. Unfortunately both were back ordered so I am still waiting.

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[quote="Pathfinder09"]Be a man take the 1886. Your grandfather did.

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My favorite post so far.

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My comment on the safety was about my experience with an older Beretta model 70s .380 I had. The safety was weak and easily stripped out. That isn't something you would want to happen when the gun is cocked and it is in your pocket. That gun was a single action. With a double single action such a Wa...

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I carry a PPKs that was made by S&W and worked over by Cylinder and Slide. I like the S&W Walthers because they have a longer beavertail and don't bite. Several companies make defensive ammo for the .380. They due speak with authority with the new ammo. I have had several .380s over the year...

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I knew it was a longshot but I thought I would try. I have a lot of fond memories of Mendo county. I used to camp along the Navarro and on Big River as well as on the beaches. Some friends had a place at Sea Ranch but I think I liked camping better. Fun times.

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I used to hunt Blacktail when I lived in California and I will again this year toward the end of the A zone season. I also know the general area you are going to hunt in. As was stated above, it is hard to come by a shootable Blacktail buck during the season. I would agree with bringing both and I h...

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Great report. Keep us posted as to how it goes from here. I used to live in California and I couldn't wait to get out. Since leaving I have permits in New Mexico and Utah. I have moved from New Mexico so that permit is probably void. I think I have read about the judge you are speaking of. I knew se...

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I have a 686 4" combat model that I bought for my son. He was going to sell it so I gave him his asking price and told him he could buy it back any time. I really like it. I bought my wife a 2" or 2 1/2" 686 and I can really tell the difference between the two with hotter 357 mag load...

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White Punks on Dope

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I don't like pregnant rifles either. Something un-manly about it.

I put a treebone stocl on my 1895.

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Ashley (XS) ghost ring. I find the day glow and glow in the dark stuff distracting and extremely ugly on a traditional firearm. The thin white line on the Ashley front sight is all you need in low light.

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Ed, why did you have to post that pic? Now I have to go change my shorts.

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I also have a thing about 95s. I had been wanting one for well over a decade and then prices shot through the roof. I finally bought a 30-40 a while back. It had been restored and had a funky stock on it. I bought it from Cabelas gun library. Their asking prices always seem high to me but they have ...

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Tell us more about the CCI wrf. I haven't heard about these and I have a 1890 wrf. Are you using the mag cylinder on the single six to shoot them? I have had a single six for 35 years and I shoot LR almost all the time. It is very accurate after all the use and abuse it has seen. A great gun. Dave

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I didn't think it was just concealled carry. Wouldn't it apply to open carry too? It seems like it is just bringing the NF standards to NPs. Another question is what happens in some states like California where you would get hauled away if you open carried in most public places but I open carry in N...

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I am sad to hear of his misfortune. I would watch his show while working out sometimes and I always found it entertaining.

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I think the bill was the result of some of the problems people have been having in Big Bend with illegals and with people shooting across the border. If it was a wildlife problem it would not have gotten anywhere. Applying state law is interesting, I hadn't read that. In regards to state law I can u...

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No matter how you feel about the bill, look what AP says was attached to it: "Included in the bill is an unrelated measure by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., that would allow people to bring loaded guns into national parks and wildlife refuges. The House approved that provision separately on Wednesda...

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Great picture. Unfortunately , today that would be called child endangerment and your life would have be supervised by some DMV butted social worker who's answer to all life's questions is another donut. I wish I had pictures of me learning to drive Bedford flatbed farm trucks in New Zealand at age ...

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Jeepnik, you must be in California. A buddy of mine out there told me that a police officer came to his kid's class to talk about drugs. During his talk he told the kids if they ever saw a gun anywhere they were to call to police immediately. The Brown Shirts have definitely arrived. When I lived in...

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I know that, I just can't resist poking fun of the gov. I find it hard to believe that a transitor radio battery hooked up to a piece of nycrome wire will actually get hot enough to set off the powder. Granted it will get hot enough when plugged into household power but a 9v battery?

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Does the ATF have something against quail and dove? All I want to do is create a water source for quail and dove that would also support some food for them too. The rock is actually rather sandy thus I don't think it is too hard. If I could fracture it a bit the backhoe would be able to do the job. ...

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I would be very interested in this subject since I have some property in New Mexico that I want to dig a tank for water capture to provide water to wild life. I have a spot in mind that receives a lot of drainage but when I tried to dig it with my backhoe I hit rock. I have been thinking about doing...

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The only times I have responded to such ads was once to buy some bulk 303 for an Enfield I was shooting and then it was mostly for the brass and the other time was when I was shooting a Schmidt Rubin and it was the only way to get the brass. That was many years ago. I haven't purchased any ammo but ...

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I have a B. Rizzini shotgun that has clear coat on the case color. It is my only complaint about the gun after about ten years. The clear coat has partially worn through where I carry the gun. At somepoint I will have to get the receiver refinished.

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Don't let that stop you. I used to manage a ranch in Norther California and I did well on Black Tail by heading up a ranch road and taking a stand just sitting on the side of the road with no vehicle visible. I would go out about 3:00 pm and after about an hour of letting things quiet down the deer ...

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First off you need to talk to an attorney in the state they reside in. Look for someone that focuses on eldercare and estate planning. There are things that can be done to help but there can be issues about transfers done to avoid creditors. Assuming there are no fraudulent transfer issues a common ...

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There is a guy in Florida, I believe his name is George Rogaar who does Winchester refinnishing and the following is from his site: WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 Winchester 1894 receivers between 2,770,000 and 5,024,957 (1964-1981) were machined from a graphitic steel casting and will not accept normal blue...

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Purple is what I am trying to stay away from. I have enough problems with flashbacks to the 60s as it is. From your post I am assuming you have seen the purple result on a gun that had the plating removed, is that correct?

Thanks

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In one of my convoluted trades I ended up with a beater win 94. The gun was what we call a "reservation gun" as it was from one of the area indian reservations and looked like it had spent years sliding around in a pick up truck. The gun was made in the early 70s. The receiver had been buf...

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