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by mklwhite
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Son's first Deer
Replies: 22
Views: 1620

Re: Son's first Deer

Congrats!
I like that over-the-shoulder photo shot too.
by mklwhite
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homor- Pray for Obama
Replies: 12
Views: 1390

Re: Homor- Pray for Obama

(sorry...dang computer! or user...I'm going to say computer... double post)
by mklwhite
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homor- Pray for Obama
Replies: 12
Views: 1390

Re: Homor- Pray for Obama

I could sell a lot of those stickers around here... to both sides!
:lol:
by mklwhite
Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blackpowder .22 LR
Replies: 34
Views: 2879

Re: Blackpowder .22 LR

When I was a kid we use to make 22 BP cartridges all the time. Especially "shot shell" types. I'd get my hands on firecrackers and start raiding the powder out of them. You don't need to use any priming material. It will go off by itself if you give it a good wack. Of course at first I use...
by mklwhite
Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you use?
Replies: 64
Views: 8082

Re: What do you use?

Propane (ventless) fireplace and a heat pump.
Northern Arkansas doesn't get too cold for more the a few days at a time and even then it seldom gets too cold.
by mklwhite
Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)
Replies: 95
Views: 10569

Re: OT-"Everythings chicken but the gravy" (forgotten sayings)

For when someone got something right by luck: "Even a broke clock is right twice a day." Advice given when up to 'no good': "Never raise more hell than you can put back down." When asked 'how are you doing': "Fine, so far...but it's still early." One of my favorites was...
by mklwhite
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling all Cranks...Gun, but not LeverGun, question.
Replies: 11
Views: 999

Re: Calling all Cranks...Gun, but not LeverGun, question.

What ammo is he shooting? I checked with him and it's been Winchester White Box from Wally World. He said when he told H&R about the popping open they said to dremel the locking latch a bit to make sure it seated properly. To that he said NO. The first time he sent it in that was all they did t...
by mklwhite
Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling all Cranks...Gun, but not LeverGun, question.
Replies: 11
Views: 999

Re: Calling all Cranks...Gun, but not LeverGun, question.

I checked with him and the results of the most recent round of shooting (last Sunday) involved a second box of ammo... But just the first shot or two and they didn't have any problems. I told him to shoot the new box and report back in if there are anymore problems. Thanks.
by mklwhite
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling all Cranks...Gun, but not LeverGun, question.
Replies: 11
Views: 999

Calling all Cranks...Gun, but not LeverGun, question.

A friend at work recently purchased a H&R Survivor 308 (SB2-608). He took it to the range. Shot it and the casing seemed a little stuck. No problem, he got it out and shot it again. This time he said the rifle "popped open". I believe it was on this shot the primer fell out of the casi...
by mklwhite
Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayers, Please - Surgery
Replies: 71
Views: 4352

Re: OT - Prayers, Please - Surgery

Amen.
by mklwhite
Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: From the animal rescue dept ... turtle - UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 1803

Re: OT: From the animal rescue dept ... turtle

Glad to see that. As my granny use to say "good on you"!
:D
by mklwhite
Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 mag from a handgun
Replies: 22
Views: 1951

Re: .22 mag from a handgun

JimT wrote: Remember, the person with experience is never at the mercy of the person with a theory.
I'm stealing that one. :wink:
by mklwhite
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What is the largest gauge legal in the USA?
Replies: 18
Views: 2430

Re: OT - What is the largest gauge legal in the USA?

In Arkansas the hunting regs it only mentions shot size as limiters (it says "any shotgun" in a couple of places when restricting shot size) not gauge size.
by mklwhite
Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A question about a new (to me) deer call
Replies: 1
Views: 225

OT: A question about a new (to me) deer call

Anyone ever hear/use the Kruncher deer call? I saw it advertised on tv today and question if it would actually work as advertised.
by mklwhite
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 mag killing power compared
Replies: 33
Views: 3583

Re: .44 mag killing power compared

I know it can seem like some folks are trying to pick the original topic of the post to pieces. Under 100 yards and with the right bullet go for the 44 mag. The biggest thing to remember about any caliber comparison is that most bullets can kill. However the bigger and faster tend to give you more l...
by mklwhite
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Now I need some BIG PRAYERS
Replies: 53
Views: 4421

Re: OT - Now I need some BIG PRAYERS

I was running a two-for-one special today on prayers, so it's no problem to pray for you both anyway. :wink:
by mklwhite
Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Elk Antler Grip Inserts for SP101
Replies: 18
Views: 5663

Re: OT: Elk Antler Grip Inserts for SP101

Very nice. I never liked the way the standard SP101 grips looked, but those look good.
by mklwhite
Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An open letter to the forum.
Replies: 49
Views: 5058

Re: An open letter to the forum.

The Board is better for your decision to stay on. Sometimes I tell my wife of something I have read or was directed to fro a post on this sight and when she asks how I heard about it I will sometimes say, half jokingly, from LeverBrothers. I see this site much like a family myself. Sometime we squab...
by mklwhite
Tue May 26, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for 86her
Replies: 32
Views: 2380

Re: Prayer request for 86her

Image
Done.
by mklwhite
Sun May 24, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOUND AMMO
Replies: 25
Views: 2356

Re: FOUND AMMO

Was looking for .380 ACP. Everyone's out, everywhere! Same around here. I've been wanting an nice little "goes everywhere" 380 (p3at/lcp sized), but if I can't find any ammo for it it's worthless. Been thinking about going with a p64 because I can still get ammo (9x18) for it, but it's no...
by mklwhite
Fri May 22, 2009 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curious about CCW Stance
Replies: 58
Views: 3615

Re: Curious about CCW Stance

Here's the problem and it can be rather Zen(ish). It is the illusion of what rights you think you have versus what rights you actually have. "Rights are entitlements or permissions, usually of a legal or moral nature." (Wiki) Legal rights are spelled out. Those are the rights that you have...
by mklwhite
Wed May 20, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ammo
Replies: 22
Views: 1726

Re: ammo

Well, since something like 55 million (I'll post a corrected number if anyone knows it) voters elected our current Messiah, I can only blame the 80 Million gun owners who evidently couldn't manage to either vote for McCain, or a third party candidate. Better yet, they could have gotten off their ar...
by mklwhite
Wed May 20, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Overlooked Levergun Films
Replies: 12
Views: 1675

Re: Some Overlooked Levergun Films

There was a science fiction series that's basically a western in space (really) and a movie that was made later. One of the crew members carries a Winchester Mare's leg and a Marlin makes an appearance in a couple of shootouts. Name of the series is Firefly and the movie is Serenity . All are out o...
by mklwhite
Sun May 17, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star Trek
Replies: 41
Views: 2686

Re: Star Trek

2ndovc wrote:..."The kid that plays Mr. Scott was priceless"...
You should watch him in Shawn of the Dead.
by mklwhite
Fri May 15, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT about muzzleloaders...
Replies: 17
Views: 2148

Re: Another OT about muzzleloaders...

mklwhite, here's a nice looking .40. A little over your bank breaking number, but it looks sharp. http://www.huntingpa.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1164232#Post1164232 Than is one nice looking rifle. Looks like I should have started eating more PB&Js a while back and saved ...
by mklwhite
Wed May 13, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT about muzzleloaders...
Replies: 17
Views: 2148

Re: Another OT about muzzleloaders...

C.Cash Sent the email last night. Let me know if it doesn't make it. Thanks again.
by mklwhite
Tue May 12, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Star Trek
Replies: 41
Views: 2686

Re: Star Trek

No Spoiler area I thought the production was great. Nice choices all around for the crew. I thought that several really carried off the persona of the characters that they would later become and those who didn't so much at least had the seeds of those characters well laid. Warning This post mention...
by mklwhite
Mon May 11, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT about muzzleloaders...
Replies: 17
Views: 2148

Re: Another OT about muzzleloaders...

O.S.O.K. - I'm a round ball kind of guy for the most part. I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment but I do like the "old school" feel. C. Cash - That is tempting, but I don't have the money just yet. (I get an bonus from my job if I keep my continuing education credits up.) So I am loo...
by mklwhite
Sun May 10, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT about muzzleloaders...
Replies: 17
Views: 2148

Re: Another OT about muzzleloaders...

I guess I should have thought about the Green Mountain angle. I had thought about it for my traditions, but when I was told that they don't make a drop in for my Traditions Springfield Hawken I guess I dismissed other possibilities. As far as break the bank... with me it would be about $500. I guess...
by mklwhite
Sun May 10, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another OT about muzzleloaders...
Replies: 17
Views: 2148

Another OT about muzzleloaders...

I'm having a heck of a time trying to hunt down a 40 cal that doesn't break the bank. I was looking at having an underhammer made (blue grouse) but I wrote them a couple of times without reply and now their website seems to be down so they might be gone. Any other leads?
by mklwhite
Sat May 09, 2009 6:16 pm
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?

If shooting at cars (the old junked/abandoned kind) got the shooter hurt or killed then most of the guys I know shouldn't be drawing a breath. I've known far more people hurt by climbing trees than shooting guns.
by mklwhite
Thu May 07, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T.- Regarding Prayers
Replies: 8
Views: 494

Re: O.T.- Regarding Prayers

Modoc ED wrote:I'd say that's ok. Some wear their religion and beliefs on their shoulders -- others in their pockets. No matter what your beliefs, never feel hesitant to practice your beliefs as YOU see fit.
Amen.
by mklwhite
Thu May 07, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wanna be trailer trash.
Replies: 35
Views: 2859

Re: I wanna be trailer trash.

alnitak wrote:..."Of course, you only get about 3 mpg, so I hope you have a large 401k."
How many miles to the gallon does your house get? :wink:
by mklwhite
Wed May 06, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: FAILED Deer Hunting Physical
Replies: 33
Views: 2149

Re: OT: FAILED Deer Hunting Physical

Problem SOLVED!
Image
:D
by mklwhite
Tue May 05, 2009 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Make Your Own Bullet Lube
Replies: 21
Views: 4956

Re: OT-Make Your Own Bullet Lube

How could this be "Off Topic". I love the do-it-yourself tips that pop-up from time to time. I'm looking foreword to trying this out. :D
by mklwhite
Sat May 02, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.
Replies: 34
Views: 2730

Re: OT- Crude forge. Very crude.

If I may... go back to the hardware store and get a 2 inch pot. Clean out your old forge pot and place the 2 inch upside down in the pot. Maybe even glue it in place with the 2 inch pot hole above the other. That way the ashes from your coals will have more room to collect. Also; we use to use walnu...
by mklwhite
Sat May 02, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT; Sad day in Vermont
Replies: 28
Views: 2697

Re: OT; Sad day in Vermont

..."How could this happen? After all, the only legal game is a bearded turkey. You have to see the beard to correctly identify the bird."... I'm afraid that it's because there are a fair number of idiots on the planet and some of them hunt. Never, ever, underestimate the human capacity fo...
by mklwhite
Fri May 01, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Contacting CDNN, Texas
Replies: 5
Views: 594

Re: OT - Contacting CDNN, Texas

Get them to send you a catalog. The downloaded version of doesn't have a lot of the prices listed.
by mklwhite
Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: CAMPING & COOKING
Replies: 33
Views: 2648

Re: OT: CAMPING & COOKING

+1 on the over-the-fire method. Though, from time to time (and with the right supply of flat rocks available) I use to build up a fire ring and on the "back side" of the fire ring I would build a rock oven that would stick into the ring. It would get hot enough to do biscuits and I would u...
by mklwhite
Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: HR 218 and reserve deputies
Replies: 1
Views: 353

OT: HR 218 and reserve deputies

My friend at work is all fired up about getting involved with the reserve sheriff deputy program. Me, being the curious sort start reading on it (what I can find online and so forth) and discovered the following and am now curious about something. In Arkansas volunteer fire and police who "meet...
by mklwhite
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Successful Hunt!
Replies: 26
Views: 1671

Re: First Successful Hunt!

and so the addiction begins.... :o :D
by mklwhite
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Join the NRA & get free Charlton Heston knife made in CHINA!
Replies: 4
Views: 685

Re: Join the NRA & get free Charlton Heston knife made in CHINA!

If you just wanted a free knife, and it upset you off it is made in China mail it back to NRA and tell them to stop spending there money in China. Like I said; "I know that the purpose of joining was not for the knife..." I just thought it was a heck of a nutzy thing for the NRA to do. I ...
by mklwhite
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Join the NRA & get free Charlton Heston knife made in CHINA!
Replies: 4
Views: 685

Join the NRA & get free Charlton Heston knife made in CHINA!

What the heck! My wife and I both joined (multi-year)after the "free year" post and just got our knifes. Now I know that the purpose of joining was not for the knife, but made in China?! What the heck? The NRA wants our money but spends theirs in China. Very nice. :roll:
by mklwhite
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana to challenge federal control
Replies: 13
Views: 1390

Re: Montana to challenge federal control

JReed wrote:Outstanding. Now if more states would follow suit I would feel better about where this country is going.
Amen!
by mklwhite
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Snakes
Replies: 46
Views: 3966

Re: OT- Snakes

With rattlesnakes the trick is to bite them first! :D SOUTHERN FRIED RATTLESNAKE 1 egg salt to taste 1 tsp. minced garlic (optional) 1 tsp. seasoning salt mix 3/4 cup milk 1 tsp. pepper flour 1 rattlesnake Cut snake meat into 4 inch lengths. Beat egg and milk. Mix spices with flour in a separate bow...
by mklwhite
Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Give Up....."They" Won
Replies: 27
Views: 2839

Re: I Give Up....."They" Won

Guns, what guns? You know, those dangerous things silly people used to own. I can't believe how un-civilized our nation used to be. :roll: I know what you mean I am sure glad I saw the errors of my sinfull ways and sold all my evil guns. I'm glad there are people on this site like me. Heck, the onl...
by mklwhite
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT(ish) - Oil and felt.
Replies: 8
Views: 1033

Re: OT(ish) - Oil and felt.

This is my going-to-town hat, not my going to the woods hat. Even then it is my cool/cold weather hat not my warm/hot hat. That one is a breezer. Yep, I like hats. I don't have many many, but I am always looking for the next one. No ball/trucker caps though. They don't look right on me. Neither do t...
by mklwhite
Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT(ish) - Oil and felt.
Replies: 8
Views: 1033

Re: OT(ish) - Oil and felt.

Thank you both for your suggestions. I didn't have the woolite on hand so I tried the talcum powder approach. Worked great. Thanks. :D
by mklwhite
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Makes a Citizen an American
Replies: 18
Views: 1108

Re: What Makes a Citizen an American

I think the Question should be what makes an American a Citizen? I am right there with you I am constantly amazed by the ignorance of my felow Americans :evil: You beat me to it. I read the topic and that is exactly what I thought. One time, several years back, I thought I'd joke around ans be a sm...