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by Mokwaw
Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for J Miller - headed to ER Update at end.
Replies: 91
Views: 4452

Re: Prayer Request for J Miller - headed to ER Update at end.

Hey Joe, if you would rather go natural instead of the drug route....try eating a can of SPINACH....works for me when things are backed up a bit....sorta like grass thru a goose :shock:
by Mokwaw
Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AJMD429
Replies: 4
Views: 463

Re: AJMD429

Very serious.......we almost lost our son when he was 14, body poisons itself from the inside by not being able to pass waste.
by Mokwaw
Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally! Gots me a Job!
Replies: 45
Views: 1901

Re: Finally! Gots me a Job!

Congratulations OI.......come Oct 1st I will be unemployed....company says downsizing by 25% and my services are no longer needed.....but they are giving me early retirement and serverance pay.......so not as bad as it could have been........so at 58 yrs old and 35 yrs of employment, once again I'll...
by Mokwaw
Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Noises in the night
Replies: 36
Views: 2199

Re: OT Noises in the night

I never answer a night time knock without gun in hand behind my back unseen. I live on a dead end road in the country, road ends at lake in summer & river in the winter (controlled level reservoir). It was a very popular place for druggies, "witches", back seat bangers, one fellow even...
by Mokwaw
Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).
Replies: 22
Views: 1715

Re: ot- Got a kinda neat old shotgun ( More Photos).

Jason...........nice gift. Those are good shotguns, I've had 2 of them thru the years. They slick up real nice. I took both of mine apart, cleaned thoroughly, then polished the action bar on all sides and made sure it was straight, also check the mag tube for tight spots where the action bar ring sl...
by Mokwaw
Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New aquisition, EBD - no lever
Replies: 14
Views: 1175

Re: OT - New aquisition, EBD - no lever

How about TAZ, the first picture reminded me of a Tazmanian Devil.

And then there's DAMMIT.....................c'mere DAMMIT..... I'm sure the kids would like that.... but maybe not the Missus...................... :twisted:
by Mokwaw
Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-2001 Chevy Malibu coolant question
Replies: 11
Views: 1801

Re: OT-2001 Chevy Malibu coolant question

My wife's car was doing the same thing. One day it sputtered and died. Turned out to be the intake manifold gasket letting go. GM 3800 V-6.....$800 repair bill. He should probably get it checked out soon.
by Mokwaw
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Whatever Happened to Small Bore Muzzle Loaders?
Replies: 22
Views: 1443

Re: OT-Whatever Happened to Small Bore Muzzle Loaders?

Just off the phone with my Illinois friend, he says he would rather wait until sometime next year after he retires before taking on any new rifle building. He has one in the works now that he is doing for someone and doesn't really want to start another until after hunting season is done for the yea...
by Mokwaw
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Whatever Happened to Small Bore Muzzle Loaders?
Replies: 22
Views: 1443

Re: OT-Whatever Happened to Small Bore Muzzle Loaders?

My friend in SE Illinois uses .32 flinter that he built himself for squirrel hunting. Very nice piece of work, he has built several for others who ask. If anyone is interested I will call and get permission to post his name and contact information. He is talking retirement in 2010 from the regular j...
by Mokwaw
Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what is the one
Replies: 20
Views: 1007

Re: what is the one

Colt 1917 Army .45........from my Dad.
S&W 27 .357..........also from my Dad...........now they're gone and so's my Dad.

..............sometimes you do stupid things when you're young..............
by Mokwaw
Sun Aug 02, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. Yard Sales..... Buying opportunities?
Replies: 27
Views: 1872

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

I've never been lucky enough. Usually around here if they advertise a sale with guns, they're gone as soon as sale opens or are so high priced you'd think they had solid gold butt stock. Occasionly find good buys on old knives and a sword now and then, but seems like mostly clothes, used shoes or ba...
by Mokwaw
Sun Aug 02, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was your dad a hunter and gun collector?
Replies: 72
Views: 4590

Re: Was your dad a hunter and gun collector?

He hunted rabbits and squirrels and occasional pheasant, one gun man Stevens model 77 20 ga pump. He started me out with a borrowed Savage model 24 22/410 on squirrels and rabbits, then gave me own 22 a Hamilton #51 boys rifle (I still have), then at around age 12 he let me buy a Rem. 48 20 ga auto ...
by Mokwaw
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Does anyone use Wildblue...
Replies: 10
Views: 2490

Re: OT - Does anyone use Wildblue...

We have Wildblue at our Church office, anytime it rains or is overly cloudy....no internet.
by Mokwaw
Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving advice needed!
Replies: 16
Views: 798

Re: Moving advice needed!

Do you have a trustworthy friend or relative at your present location? When I moved from Illinois to Michigan, I left my guns with my trusted shooting buddy. Then after getting settled in Michigan made the 8 hour trip back to get the guns, spent the night and drove back strait thru the next day. Whe...
by Mokwaw
Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what lever guns are on your want list ?????????updated
Replies: 45
Views: 3710

Re: what lever guns are on your want list ?????????updated

1. Win 95 SRC 30/40 or 30/06........... 2. Marlin 1894m .22 mag................... ...the rest I will take as I stumble across them when I have the dollars to spare.....which is coming to an end real soon......the company I work for is restructuring and streamlining...now I'm getting early retiremen...
by Mokwaw
Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69349

Re: Faces !!

20 Cows, congratulations, seen on here some where that you were dropping some #'s. I myself have gone from 325# to 285# since last September, still working on some more.


OS, Mescalero......nice pics...........................
by Mokwaw
Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer lever-guns.
Replies: 32
Views: 2401

Re: Deer lever-guns.

Savage 24D 20 ga. shotgun slug, TCHawken .45 cal maxi ball, Jonathan Browning Moutain rifle .50 cal round ball, S&W M29 .44 mag 250 gr. Keith......................
by Mokwaw
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Obama and the DAR women
Replies: 12
Views: 1351

Re: Obama and the DAR women

+1.........What Blaine said.......................................... :!:
by Mokwaw
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is a Pull Rope a Lever? / Always Carry a Gun - always.
Replies: 12
Views: 946

Re: Is a Pull Rope a Lever? / Always Carry a Gun - always.

Once again, it just proves "YA DON"T MESS AROUND WITH A MARINE"........... 8)
by Mokwaw
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69349

Re: Faces !!

One thing I noticed looking at these pics......alot of us older guys are getting "robust" in the mid-section.................... :roll:
by Mokwaw
Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24 k Gold or Blued???
Replies: 18
Views: 899

Re: 24 k Gold or Blued???

Gold
by Mokwaw
Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your vacation plans?
Replies: 35
Views: 2394

Re: Your vacation plans?

Well, the last real vacation the wife and I took was spending a week in the surf and sand of Gulf Shores, AL. we also drove over to Pensacola, FL. and took in the Naval Air Museum. But, since you live in Florida, surf and sand probably doesn't appeal to you so much. I think our next trip will possib...
by Mokwaw
Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Independence Day = please take time to protest!
Replies: 12
Views: 659

Re: OT - Happy Independence Day = please take time to protest!

HAPPY FOURTH.....there is a TEA PARTY here in Huntington today....unfortunately I'm working and can't be there.
by Mokwaw
Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy; went to the range today.
Replies: 14
Views: 955

Re: New guy; went to the range today.

Hi Bob, welcome to the forum, from another NE Indiana guy.




Rich
by Mokwaw
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Favorite pocket knife and why?
Replies: 75
Views: 7513

Re: OT - Favorite pocket knife and why?

My favorite is a "Primble" 4-blade that my Dad gave me about 40 years ago, but I don't carry or use it much anymore, keepsake. My all the time carry right now is an "Uncle Henry" 2-blade that my daughter gave me for a birthday gift about 8 years ago, it's getting worn down, but s...
by Mokwaw
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Remington 700 questions (722/788 added as well)
Replies: 20
Views: 4978

Re: OT- Remington 700 questions (722/788 added as well)

Back in the late 60's thru the 70's I had a 722 in .222 Rem mag with Weaver K6, a 700 ADL in .222 Rem with Weaver K8, and a 700 BDL in 22-250 with Bushnell 3x9. The 722 .222 mag was accurate enough for shots on groundhogs at 300 yds. very plain jane and utilitarian. The 700 BDL 22-250 was very prett...
by Mokwaw
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...
Replies: 36
Views: 2785

Re: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...

I'm with you YK. When I lived in Illinois, I worked at the Heath Candy company as a wrapping machine mechanic. Nothing like picking up a Toffee bar fresh from the belt as they come down to the wrappers. But have to watch now since being proclaimed diabetic last year after my physical.
by Mokwaw
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Darned Kids sure burn up the ammo!
Replies: 10
Views: 838

Re: Darned Kids sure burn up the ammo!

I burned 120 rds thru the SKS, 60 rds .38 spec, 50 rds .32 acp, and about 200 rds .22 lr..........plus 2 shots from OI's Howda. Made a lot of noise at least. 2ndovc.....you should have borrowed one of my .22's. Had three there to choose from, Marlin 39 Mountie, Ruger 10/22 Mannlicher, and Rem Nylon ...
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Did You Do Over Father's Day??
Replies: 14
Views: 780

Re: What Did You Do Over Father's Day??

On Friday, spent the day with my daughter in Ohio. She took me to a couple of pawn shops in Defiance, O. where I bought some old coins. Then to lunch at MOM's Diner in Archibold, O. a really nice retro 50's place. Then we hit an antique store where the price's were way too high. Sunday went to Churc...
by Mokwaw
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington slides
Replies: 19
Views: 2670

Re: Remington slides

The only 760 I have delt with was from a co-workers son. It is a .223 caliber that he inherited from his Granddad. The problem was he couldn't get the action to open far enough for the bolt to pick up a cartridge. He brought it to me and and I popped the trigger-hammer group out, and inside the acti...
by Mokwaw
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some help.
Replies: 51
Views: 3275

Re: Need some help.

Done
by Mokwaw
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody missing a set screw?
Replies: 11
Views: 863

Re: Anybody missing a set screw?

I didn't loose one there this time, but I did back at the November shoot. It was round head with allen wrench socket and small plastic washer. Came out of the scope mount for my SKS. No big deal, I pulled the scope off, and after shooting this past Sunday with the irons, I don't plan on putting the ...
by Mokwaw
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indiana Get Together after action report.
Replies: 54
Views: 5578

Re: Indiana Get Together after action report.

Had a great time at the shoot on Sunday. I couldn't make it Saturday, my wife has been very sick last week. I almost canceled going Sunday, but she insisted that I go. Is she great or what..???? I guess I should apologize for having that nasty SKS there, but it is so much fun to shoot I couldn't lea...
by Mokwaw
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT need advice on Selective Service problem
Replies: 44
Views: 4673

Re: OT need advice on Selective Service problem

Got my card back in 1969 when turned 18. Still have and carry it 40 years later.
by Mokwaw
Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An open letter to the forum.
Replies: 49
Views: 5058

Re: An open letter to the forum.

Been off here for a couple days. Just catching up. Glad you have decided to stay. I was very saddened when I read your "Goodbye" post. Now joy has returned.
by Mokwaw
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Pooter questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1168

Re: OT: Pooter questions

We have the same problem at our house. DSL not available cause we is country folks, and like ceb said I refuse to pay $60.00 bucks a month for wireless. We just got a new pc about 2 months ago it has VISTA and when we hooked it up the first time it would not log on to the net. A call to HP help and ...
by Mokwaw
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Replies: 147
Views: 11411

Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together

Silverbuzzard, If I remember correcty you said you live near Lake Michigan, so just go down to US 30 head east toward Plymouth, In.......turn south on SR 39 go about 7-8 miles and look for the bright yellow signs that Old Ironsights is putting out. I think Old Iron said he will be there around 0800 ...
by Mokwaw
Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Can you shoot on your Property
Replies: 37
Views: 2754

Re: OT: Can you shoot on your Property

Yes, I have a bullet stop made up of old railroad ties. If any bullets miss the back stop they have to travel 400 yards across an open field and then about 500 acres of mature government owned hardwoods to be dangerous. Although during deer season I don't shoot, due to that same woods being full of ...
by Mokwaw
Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Replies: 147
Views: 11411

Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together

Ok guys, one more week.
This is the head count I have as of today 6/5/09

Old Ironsights
JReed and son
2ndovc and son
JMiller and wife
Eric65 and wife
myself

dz86...maybe
Silverbuzzard...maybe


Have I missed anyone.....??????? let me know.
by Mokwaw
Wed May 27, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TAKE THE GUN POLL
Replies: 55
Views: 4231

Re: TAKE THE GUN POLL

1. Marlin Mountie, I could get by pretty good with it.

2. Colt Detective Special, I think the revolver would be more reliable, although I presently carry a 9 mm auto.

3. My Dad's Colt 1903 .32 acp, he always had it close by.
by Mokwaw
Sun May 24, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What your you doing for Memorial Weekend? Pics encouraged!
Replies: 53
Views: 3862

Re: What your you doing for Memorial Weekend? Pics encouraged!

Working (6p-6a), sleeping (630a-2p), spend couple hours with the wife then start again. Most of the relatives, both living and passed on, are in South. Illinois....the Son and Daughter are doing their own thing with the my grandkids. So, more or less just another working weekend.
by Mokwaw
Sat May 23, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PHOTO: Granny with her lever gun
Replies: 14
Views: 1490

Re: PHOTO: Granny with her lever gun

She reminds me of a lady in our Church. Mary is 80 years old and lives alone in the farm house her late husband built for them. One day her son, Ron, stopped in to check on her and found blood all over the yard. He ran inside looking for Mary and when he found her she said "I need you to reload...
by Mokwaw
Fri May 22, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd annual Indiana get together
Replies: 147
Views: 11411

Re: 2nd annual Indiana get together

I will be there Sunday morning 6/14. I am bringing pork steaks, I will go back thru the thread later to get a solid head count. Also, bringing large charcoal grill, charcoal etc., tomatoes, couple loaves of bread. Folding chairs, couple rolls TP. Other stuff as I think of it. Holy Moly...!!!! I neve...
by Mokwaw
Thu May 21, 2009 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT- Ammo from a fire
Replies: 25
Views: 1961

Re: Slightly OT- Ammo from a fire

When I was taking training for NRA Certificates, the instructor put on a demonstation. He placed a 30-06 round on a hot plate and placed a cardboard box over the whole thing, when the round cooked off nothing penetrated the box, did the same thing with a 12 ga round, same effect.
by Mokwaw
Mon May 11, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excuses, Excuses.
Replies: 23
Views: 1817

Re: Excuses, Excuses.

I had just the opposite experience. I took a Herter's .401 powermag, all together in a pistol case, to a recomended gunsmith working in a gun store. It needed new hammer and trigger account the guy I bought from liked to fan it for fun, broke the sears off. After 2 weeks I went back, he handed me th...
by Mokwaw
Sun May 10, 2009 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who would let their little child shoot a gun at an old car?
Replies: 20
Views: 1568

Re: Who would let their little child shoot a gun at an old car?

Back in early 70's I had an Oldsmobile that threw a rod, that car sat in the yard for a couple of months before I called the salvage yard to come and get it. By the time they came it was full of .44, .45, .41, .38, .22, and even a few shotgun blasts, that it looked like a Bonnie & Clyde special....
by Mokwaw
Wed May 06, 2009 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Virtual Age Calculator
Replies: 32
Views: 1568

Re: OT - Virtual Age Calculator

My biological age is 58. My virtual age came out to 58.5
by Mokwaw
Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first "High-Powered" rifle
Replies: 68
Views: 6920

Re: My first "High-Powered" rifle

A "sporterized" SMLE #3 mk I.....got it for $20 when I was about 15 yrs old. Killed lots of groundhogs, feral cats, and floating sticks on the river with it.
by Mokwaw
Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Win 1200 pump
Replies: 14
Views: 1360

Re: OT- Win 1200 pump

I have one, they are a good shotgun. Have no idea how many rounds have gone thru it but it just keeps on ticking. I keep it accessable and loaded with #4 buck shot just in case. I wish I had been awakened the night my dog was killed by 2 Rotwilers, I think the outcome would have been very different.