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by Alan Wood
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .444 Marlin fired from .410 Shotgun
Replies: 22
Views: 5714

Re: .444 Marlin fired from .410 Shotgun

This channel seems almost as interesting as hickock45's . Though they do seem rather adventurous!
by Alan Wood
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Keep On Rolling Along
Replies: 16
Views: 1188

Re: Just Keep On Rolling Along

While it does look funky it apears to be in great condition. I think you've got a winner there.
by Alan Wood
Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paging Kimwcook
Replies: 17
Views: 1321

Re: Paging Kimwcook

Pitchy wrote:Hope the bandits didn`t get ya bro.
Chime in if ya can.
Er Pitchy did you here about some issue the rest of us didn't? I just checked and he hasn't posted since the 1st of march!
by Alan Wood
Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What the Hex?
Replies: 36
Views: 2076

Re: What the Hex?

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by Alan Wood
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What the Hex?
Replies: 36
Views: 2076

Re: What the Hex?

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by Alan Wood
Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What the Hex?
Replies: 36
Views: 2076

Re: What the Hex?

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by Alan Wood
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?
Replies: 110
Views: 12109

Re: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?

Griff wrote:It needs an "extended magazine".
:lol:
by Alan Wood
Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “Armed Robbery, just occurred….”
Replies: 20
Views: 2451

Re: “Armed Robbery, just occurred….”

I assume "zombies sighted, request backup" will never come across the radio, but just in case, Mossberg has you covered. Don't think too many self respecting officers would go that route tho :p http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Mossberg_464_SPX_01.jpg...
by Alan Wood
Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about TC's new offering
Replies: 11
Views: 1500

Re: How about TC's new offering

My two imediate questions are how many locking lugs does it have and how accurate is it. I admit that it is rather on the homely side but it has it's attractions to me.
by Alan Wood
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?
Replies: 110
Views: 12109

Re: Have all y'all missed these new Mossbergs?

"Outside the box" my maiden Aunt Maude...! The folks at Mossberg are thinking Outside their Brains.. The customers who might buy it are NOT the kind I want for neighbors.. Drive-by, gang-banger, bad-ankle Cowboy-wannabes would not be welcome in the places I frequent... :? Bother must edit...
by Alan Wood
Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ro power trip
Replies: 26
Views: 3240

Re: ro power trip

Well in my experience the only range officers I have had a problem with are the ones who were to lax to the point of I no longer use that range but instead drive 1/2 hour further to what is a nicer range to begin with! Really I feel reasonably safe at the range I use but there is a much closer one I...
by Alan Wood
Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 99E
Replies: 24
Views: 2562

Re: Savage 99E

I'm with those that think you ought to inspect it and if those are the only issues buy it!
by Alan Wood
Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Operating steam powered saw mill
Replies: 15
Views: 2064

Re: Operating steam powered saw mill

Wow now that was an interesting episode! Didn't know that they had that show online! Thank you!
by Alan Wood
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
Replies: 75
Views: 8623

Re: What guns have you let go? That you miss.

Olger I certainly understand the Heartbreak! Was this a factory job or custom?
by Alan Wood
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
Replies: 75
Views: 8623

Re: What guns have you let go? That you miss.

ollogger wrote:the ones that Haunt me are mostly savage 99s
22-250
243
250-3000
284
300
308
303 375H&H mod. 70 But I still have my long horn dbl. 9

ollogger
Are you saying that you had a 99 in 22-250?
by Alan Wood
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it possible to design a more ugly revolver!!!!
Replies: 44
Views: 6315

Re: Is it possible to design a more ugly revolver!!!!

I'm a thinkin that I have been a gun nut for too long now. When I read the name dardick I began wondering if it was the tround revolver. Talk about obscure trivia!
by Alan Wood
Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I took a drive this afternoon
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: I took a drive this afternoon

Agreed Mike. By the way glad to see that you are in shape to make the trip! :D
by Alan Wood
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who has a Win.1876 and willing to take measurements?
Replies: 14
Views: 1160

Re: Who has a Win.1876 and willing to take measurements?

Griff wrote:
kimwcook wrote:I can't (wait) to see this one given your past expertise.
+1
+2
by Alan Wood
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I took a drive this afternoon
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: I took a drive this afternoon

Wouldn't be quite so frustrating if they were only driving the jobs out of state. But when they leave they also start looking oversees and to Mexico. Considering leaving the United States altogether!
by Alan Wood
Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not a lever...
Replies: 7
Views: 736

Re: Not a lever...

Pitchy wrote:Deer stand gun. :lol:
Hey Pitchy are you looking for venison or venison burger? :lol:
by Alan Wood
Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, my day just got more interesting...HOT DIGGITY!
Replies: 38
Views: 3769

Re: Well, my day just got a little more interesting...

AWP101 What industry is this store in? Perhaps one of us knows of openings in your field.
by Alan Wood
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Was there a plane crash ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1722

Re: Was there a plane crash ?

Pitchy, I have been in two mishaps. In one three of us totaled a plane but walked away unhurt. This was over 35 years ago. They say when you arent scared to quit flying. Far as smaller single engine planes go, most will stall out at 47 to 55 mph. Even if your engine quits you should be able to keep...
by Alan Wood
Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back from the hunt
Replies: 16
Views: 1320

Re: Back from the hunt

Mike it is great to here that you are out and enjoying life again under the circumstances! Best of luck with the chemo.
by Alan Wood
Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh that .308 Winchester is big!
Replies: 22
Views: 2722

Re: Oh that .308 Winchester is big!

+2 to the recoil pad! First and so far only time I shot my savage 99 in 308 I shot less than 30 rds and was pretty beat up by the recoil.
by Alan Wood
Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accident at the Reno Air races
Replies: 103
Views: 13279

Re: OT-Accident at the Reno Air races

I too mourn the loss, humans are imperfect & produce imperfect things. Having made a few mistakes myself I can emphathize. In Hobie's photo I noticed two holes at the left wing rear wing root with the vapor trailing. As I have come to understand, they redesigned the cooling system including rel...
by Alan Wood
Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- 9-11-01; What were you doing?
Replies: 45
Views: 5714

Re: OT- 9-11-01; What were you doing?

I found out when I got to work that Day. :( ... It was just a few weeks after hearing that I had won the battle with lymphoma. So few that I wondered if I would have died if It had happened sooner.
by Alan Wood
Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Irene update pictures on Pg. 2
Replies: 38
Views: 4028

Re: OT: Irene

El Chivo wrote:can you sit in a tank all night?
More to the point can the family sit in a tank all night?
by Alan Wood
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They Have Named The Earthquake
Replies: 20
Views: 2795

Re: They Have Named The Earthquake

I was sitting at a trafic light in Sacramento when the 89 Loma Priata quake hit . Got worried as to what in ZE heck is wrong with the car! Later learned that the quake had hit the bay area.
Alan Wood
by Alan Wood
Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite diameter?
Replies: 42
Views: 5303

Re: What is your favorite diameter?

Well if it is one caliber for both pistol and rifle 357 it is. If not 308 for rifle 429 for pistol!
by Alan Wood
Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report....not a good one
Replies: 24
Views: 3132

Re: Range report....not a good one

I quit going to a range that is fully half an hour each way closer than the one I now use after a coworker told me about a similar experience at the closer range! Forget the details but it was pretty bad.
by Alan Wood
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT .... recycling to create an upscale hunting camp
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: OT .... recycling to create an upscale hunting camp

I've seen this photo posted to the net before and as I recall this is actually the set to a play of some kind!
by Alan Wood
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just introducing myself!
Replies: 27
Views: 2968

Re: Just introducing myself!

Welcome to the camp fire!
by Alan Wood
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: 121 year-old Winchester '86
Replies: 35
Views: 5968

Re: Range Report: 121 year-old Winchester '86

Since when is it unusuall for Kirk to hit Gold! Congratulations on yet another fine find Kirk!
by Alan Wood
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New members for July 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1325

Re: New members for July 2011

Hobie,
Thank you for your work on this issue.
Alan Wood
by Alan Wood
Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi/Puma "Night Scout" is now finished...
Replies: 18
Views: 17538

Re: Rossi/Puma "Night Scout" is now finished...

No one that puts together a proper working gun for there situation will get any flack from me. Sounds like just the ticket for your needs!
Alan Wood
by Alan Wood
Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A couple of pics from today's hike
Replies: 14
Views: 1894

Re: OT- A couple of pics from today's hike

Great to here that you are feeling up to at least tagging along there Mike!
by Alan Wood
Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The dreaded "C" word
Replies: 78
Views: 10252

Re: The dreaded "C" word

Excellent news indeed Mike!
by Alan Wood
Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Forum...
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Re: Memorial Forum...

Hobie:
I think that it is a great idea! Hope it doesn't add too much to the workload.
by Alan Wood
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Meeting the Challenge
Replies: 41
Views: 5304

Re: Meeting the Challenge

Steve prayers up! As far as them knowing what you should expect that is exactly the experience I had 9 years ago when I had non hodgkens lymphoma. Told me that my hair would start falling out on a certain date and it did. For those who have not face the big C before a bit of advice if you ever have ...
by Alan Wood
Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: July Membership Statistics....
Replies: 20
Views: 3131

Re: July Membership Statistics....

Hobie etc your efforts at keeping this place clean are apreciated! While it has taken over 10 years my work email account is getting spammed! The lack of spam in this forum is very welcome indeed!
by Alan Wood
Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Speaking of Making Things ....
Replies: 5
Views: 857

Re: OT-Speaking of Making Things ....

Very nicely done Steve. Looks good and very practical too!
by Alan Wood
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Funny Commercial
Replies: 7
Views: 1323

Re: OT Funny Commercial

Bullard4075 wrote:This one always knocks me out of my chair.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT86iWiH ... re=related
I'll see that and raise you a.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8Wa7DCMoVZc/R ... -girls.jpg
by Alan Wood
Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on
Replies: 9
Views: 1195

Re: OT - Forum won't automatically log me on

What browser are you using? I suspect that you are blocking cookies. Good idea but it is likely the cause of this. Computer security sucks somtimes and I suspect that you are experiencing one of them. :(
Alan Wood
by Alan Wood
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Ruger 77/357
Replies: 24
Views: 6185

Re: OT- Ruger 77/357

Wonder how accurate they are?
Alan Wood
by Alan Wood
Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who needs gun powder?
Replies: 49
Views: 7891

Re: Who needs gun powder?

One thing to be aware of regarding pump up air rifles is that those that rely on what apear to be bicycle pumps are running at least 10 times higher pressure than your bicycle air pump. And that for a couple of air rifles that Crossman has put into production. Most are 15+ times higher pressure than...
by Alan Wood
Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "You might be a gun nut"
Replies: 2
Views: 617

Re: "You might be a gun nut"

Good one!
Alan Wood
by Alan Wood
Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very OT: “TV” Fixed It Myself And Saved $$$
Replies: 20
Views: 2357

Re: Very OT: “TV” Fixed It Myself And Saved $$$

Now for the not so good news about that repair. Expect to have to replace other capacitors in that TV for just the same reason. Turns out a Chinese industrial spy in Japan stole the formula for the electrolyte too soon as in before the research had been completed. End result millions of Consumer Ele...
by Alan Wood
Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 33 WCF caliber - Help me
Replies: 9
Views: 5104

Re: Winchester 33 WCF caliber - Help me

I don't know if anyone shoots 33 winchester regularly. Amunition is available at http://ows-ammo.com/store/index.php?mai ... ucts_id=11 but rather expensive.
by Alan Wood
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Bear Traps
Replies: 39
Views: 5011

Re: OT--Bear Traps

Looked like hot sparks flew in the video when the spikes collided! Thanks Jeff. :) Alan, yep it gets pretty powerful when the jaws get up higher. Little slow out of the gate but considering i`d never seen a trap like this other than the picture it works pretty good. Tomorrow i`m going to set my bow...
by Alan Wood
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: This question was asked of me in a private email.
Replies: 12
Views: 1910

Re: OT: This question was asked of me in a private email.

Being a computer programer I have to warn you that what admins can see is up to the programers who wrote the forum software! As in even if the software used by www.levergunscommunity.com won't let admins read private messages other forum software might. Second warning it is almost always possible to...