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by Batman1939
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove 1989
Replies: 41
Views: 4870

Re: Lonesome Dove 1989

Gday all. Just finished watching this mini series. I enjoyed it. Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones were fantastic in it. I see there are further episodes. What did you blokes think of it? I was 4 when it first came out Chris Chris, I watched the "Return" episode last night and enjoyed it....
by Batman1939
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here feeding hummers?
Replies: 45
Views: 5697

Re: Anyone else here feeding hummers?

Those of you that think they have just a few pair might be fooled by how many individual birds are actually using your feeder. A quart of liquid feeds about 160 birds per day. Watching how much liquid disappears is the best way to tell how many hummers you actually have feeding in your yard. We go ...
by Batman1939
Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Road right-a-way ?
Replies: 58
Views: 4718

Re: Road right-a-way ?

My property line goes to the south edge of the road which is his side of the road. If he is mowing it just so it looks nice no problem but if he is doing it to make a claim that`s a issue. Should i call the cops now and ask him what his intent is or talk to a lawer. Pitchy, You might save yourself ...
by Batman1939
Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Litte Whining (Sorry)
Replies: 15
Views: 1032

Re: A Litte Whining (Sorry)

Yeah, don't skip any of the meds, even if you do feel better. Look at it this way. Go check the obituary page in the paper. See your name? Then you're good. And I'm guessing you'll qualify for unemployment. I'd not think bad of you for taking it, you paid into it enough. Regarding the obituary page...
by Batman1939
Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Ranger Joaquain Jackson on "American Guns".
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

Re: Texas Ranger Joaquain Jackson on "American Guns".

There's a lot of lying and BS show business happening on that show. It's useless. Oly How can that be!!!!! It is reality TV right? :lol: Another case of the "drama" involved in "reality TV" is the series called: American Colony--the Hutterites. While I have no personal ax to gri...
by Batman1939
Mon Aug 06, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yard Deer
Replies: 20
Views: 2557

Re: Yard Deer

I'm rather fed up with the deer eating the fruit in MY orchard and yard. They come into the yard at night and eat the cheeries, and often get on their hind legs and with their front legs pull the tree branches down, breaking them off. On younger trees, that can totally ruin the tree. Each fall the ...
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AZ Hunt Draw Results
Replies: 11
Views: 501

Re: AZ Hunt Draw Results

congrats and good luck! I am assuming thats for muley or coues deer, or is that to far north? That would be for White-tailed (Coues) Deer--hence the WT on the hunt number. Original Poster: Be sure to check your "loyalty points" statement if any. I have a friend who is zealous about checki...
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I did an OOPS.....
Replies: 11
Views: 784

Re: I did an OOPS.....

Old Ironsights wrote:Better a squib than a Kaboom...

Yep, that could have been an ugly scenario with the wrong powder in those shells. I'd never take such a chance with "mystery" reloads. Glad it worked out OK for you.
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converted lead shot!
Replies: 8
Views: 640

Re: Converted lead shot!

Those look like pretty lean burgers to me. Do they hold together when you cook them? Do you put them in a pan or on a grill?

Looks like a fun hunt! Or should I say shoot?
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions Wanted
Replies: 16
Views: 1328

Re: Opinions Wanted

Prices seem quite high to me too.
by Batman1939
Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage horseshoeing equipment?
Replies: 14
Views: 1751

Re: Vintage horseshoeing equipment?

A few iconic horseshoe nails added to the project might be nice. They're hard to confuse with anything else, as are the knife and nippers.
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you clean gun parts in a vibrating tumbler?
Replies: 13
Views: 3167

Re: Can you clean gun parts in a vibrating tumbler?

Okay. Then, for chemical cleaning, what about I substitute for dicro 909? I don't think I need the whole 8 pounds of the stuff. Someone on another site said it basically a detergent. Any thoughts? I have Birchfield Casey rust and blue remover, and I have some acetone, but the directions say acetone...
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AZ Hunt Draw Results
Replies: 11
Views: 501

Re: AZ Hunt Draw Results

congrats and good luck! I am assuming thats for muley or coues deer, or is that to far north? That would be for White-tailed (Coues) Deer--hence the WT on the hunt number. Original Poster: Be sure to check your "loyalty points" statement if any. I have a friend who is zealous about checki...
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VERY TIMID MOUNTAIN GOATS
Replies: 29
Views: 4012

Re: VERY TIMID MOUNTAIN GOATS

Anybody read about the Colorado Goat Man? Apparantly there was a bit of a stir with people seeing a "man in a goat suit" hanging out in/near a bunch of wild goats. After a bit of investigation by thhe fishygame cops it turns out it was a guy "practicing" his bowhunt stalking tec...
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VERY TIMID MOUNTAIN GOATS
Replies: 29
Views: 4012

Re: VERY TIMID MOUNTAIN GOATS

Bighorn sheep ! Those appear to be ewes =though the littlest one could be a ram-in which case he would be expected to develop massive curled horns. Ovis canadensis --bighorn Neat animals. Mountain goats typically are whiter in color, have short dark horns and show a beard on their chinny chin chins...
by Batman1939
Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VERY TIMID MOUNTAIN GOATS
Replies: 29
Views: 4012

Re: VERY TIMID MOUNTAIN GOATS

Bighorn sheep ! Those appear to be ewes =though the littlest one could be a ram-in which case he would be expected to develop massive curled horns. Ovis canadensis --bighorn Neat animals. Mountain goats typically are whiter in color, have short dark horns and show a beard on their chinny chin chins....
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firestarter stuff - product recommendation
Replies: 30
Views: 2754

Re: Firestarter stuff - product recommendation

We've tried all sorts of primitive type fire starters over the years as back up to lighters on our canoing/camping trips. Best we've found?....... a handful of additional BIC lighters. Can't have too many of them boogers and decided it was time to stop acting like it was 1870. Today for my primary ...
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 and 225gr Hornady FTX leverevolution bullets.
Replies: 14
Views: 3055

Re: Rossi 92 and 225gr Hornady FTX leverevolution bullets.

Old Ironsights wrote:Howdy & welcome.

Can't answer #1 or #2, but #3 is a big Yep...

+1 on what he said. Good luck with them !
by Batman1939
Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote on the trailcam
Replies: 31
Views: 3003

Re: Coyote on the trailcam

I agree, that isn't a coyote. May be a cross, but looks more wolfy than coyote. I'd have to agree. Muzzle area and forehead area seem too "heavy". Coyotes give impression of being more "foxy". Coyotes are known to hybridize with domestic dogs also. Coydogs show intermediate char...
by Batman1939
Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Wilderness canoe recon (photos)
Replies: 19
Views: 1223

Re: Quick Wilderness canoe recon (photos)

Nice adventure and photos Kirk. What a great day to spend time with your son and he will recall it forever!! Thanks.
by Batman1939
Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Under lever project
Replies: 141
Views: 7315

Re: Under lever project

Dang !!! Nice work Pitchy. That looks like it would work for small game for sure--and probably deer as well.

I think he "rocked back" because Pitchy rocks !!
by Batman1939
Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seeing as Muzzle,,,,,
Replies: 10
Views: 724

Re: Seeing as Muzzle,,,,,

Nice hunt Nath and the Tia looks happy as well.

What's with all the green in the picture?? We're still pretty dry here in MT and at my alternate "home" in AZ. Your moisture must be quite adequate !!
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FINALLY! Rain in Arizona!
Replies: 6
Views: 816

Re: FINALLY! Rain in Arizona!

I remember when I used to live in Tucson during the early 60's that you really didn't need bridges over the dry washes most of the year. Then, when the rains came they often washed out the bridges---just when they WERE needed. Then all the idiots decided to try to get across the wash by driving thro...
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting anvils for Independence Day
Replies: 49
Views: 3686

Re: Shooting anvils for Independence Day

I'm waiting for that human interest story with pics of a boy with an anvil stuck in his head. For some reason that reminds me of an old cookout favorite, lawn darts. These were huge pointed darts with fins that you picked up and tossed across the yard for points, sort of like horseshoes. Haven't se...
by Batman1939
Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More levergun opinions needed
Replies: 33
Views: 3594

Re: More levergun opinions needed

Since the gun shoots so well, and you like it as is and aren't so concerned about collector value. And don't have $100 bucks to just "throw at it" for some reason--I'd say Leave it Alone. But that's just me.

Nice rifle by the way-congrats !! :wink:
by Batman1939
Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quiet shooting, don't wake the neighbors.
Replies: 10
Views: 740

Re: Quiet shooting, don't wake the neighbors.

I sometimes shoot out of my shop door which provides a wider field of view than your set-up. Even though I warn my wife that I'm shooting and tell her to stay inside and keep the dogs there, I worry a bit about visitors who arrive unannounced and might cross my field of fire. I'd worry more in your ...
by Batman1939
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's HOT!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 2072

Re: It's HOT!!!

Steve, Its big news here in the East. I see you guys have a real mess. :( One thing that always puzzled me about Colorado. While visiting my son we would be cruising around in the mountains and checking out the houses, etc. I could not believe that so many houses in the mountains have pine trees gr...
by Batman1939
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating the Fourth of July
Replies: 18
Views: 2567

Re: Celebrating the Fourth of July

A couple upriver from us have a son (about 50 yrs old) who drives truck and the 4th is his favorite holiday. He buy several huge boxes of fireworks (probably amounting to a couple of thousand bucks at least) and a big potluck is held in conjunction with shooting them off with all the neighbors bring...
by Batman1939
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A MILESTONE
Replies: 21
Views: 1265

Re: A MILESTONE

Congratulations and continued blessings to you and yours !!
by Batman1939
Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does Ur Garden grow ?pics
Replies: 29
Views: 1699

Re: How does Ur Garden grow ?pics

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/Perry1943/IMG_9177-1.jpg The wife's gone away for the weekend. She told me she doesn't want that hedge to be there when she gets back on Sunday. I'm thinking weedkiller doesn't work that fast! Perry--diesel fuel and a couple of matches will get it out before s...
by Batman1939
Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old shotgun shells
Replies: 12
Views: 956

Re: old shotgun shells

I think throwing them in the river doesn't just "sound" like littering; it is littering. Surely, a better place could be found to dispose of them. Why junk up another aquatic system??
by Batman1939
Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice levergun cabinet photograph. Photos added.
Replies: 21
Views: 1741

Re: Nice levergun cabinet photograph.

I think he was likely just another Texas cowboy with a predisposition toward developing a limp in later life. That habit of resting the muzzle on your foot makes no real sense to me. :)
by Batman1939
Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alliant Powder, Federal primers -- stupid packaging
Replies: 19
Views: 1655

Re: Alliant Powder, Federal primers -- stupid packaging

I wonder if some of this may not be related to a marketing ploy. That is: to "fool" the undiscriminating buyer into thinking he/she is getting more for the money than a competitor might offer. If you see a big canister of powder for sale at a certain price sitting on the shelf next to a sm...
by Batman1939
Tue May 29, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!
Replies: 35
Views: 4600

Re: New (to me) 25-35 - *lots* of pictures added - finally shot!

I've had jackrabbit that was crockpotted until the meat shredded easily and then added to taco fillings. It was good; but there are always some folks who don't like certain foods.

I'd suggest you try it and find out for yourself. Always can spice things up with some salsa too !
by Batman1939
Sat May 12, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Respect for 22 snake shot
Replies: 35
Views: 2642

Re: New Respect for 22 snake shot

Not the way I learned it in college. Evolution is the the genetic change in a population of organisms over time/generations. It is not random but can be affected by random events. Both natural selection and mutations are mechanisms that drive evolution. Evolution also does not have to always mean s...
by Batman1939
Fri May 04, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A 45 Colt can't beat a 44-40....
Replies: 18
Views: 2747

Re: A 45 Colt can't beat a 44-40....

Buck Elliott wrote:
Take a little extra care loading the bottle-necked numbers, and all will be well... Get careless, and you'll have crumpled necks and collapsed shoulders -- not a pleasant circumstance..
Kinda sounds like I've felt when stepping off a curb unexpectedly Buck :D
by Batman1939
Tue May 01, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
Replies: 74
Views: 8156

Re: Your smoothest, most reliable gun

Pitchy wrote:
Not my favorite gun but my Henry 22 lever by far has the smoothest action.

I agree with you on both counts Pitchy--not my favorite, but likely my smoothest.
by Batman1939
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: to get you thinking about elk hunting
Replies: 11
Views: 2173

Re: to get you thinking about elk hunting

I've got roughly 25 cow elk right across the road from my house as I type this. They really tear up the remaining aspens we have on our place, except for inside a couple of half-acre exclosures with 8 foot sheep fence. Inside these exclosures many young aspens are coming up--outside the fence you ca...
by Batman1939
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA & Win 92--38-40--
Replies: 10
Views: 1645

Re: Colt SAA & Win 92--38-40--

Perry,

Look like a couple of fine guns there. I'm :mrgreen: with envy--but happy for you !
by Batman1939
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting sticks, opinions and experiences please?
Replies: 18
Views: 2689

Re: Shooting sticks, opinions and experiences please?

Anyone ever use one of these sling/bipod combos - http://www.slingstix.com/ http://www.slingstix.com/images/guy_header.jpg Doc, I have never used the slingstix personally, but was amazed once when I viewed a TV ad on them--they looked like about 3 disassembled flyrods falling awkwardly out of a tub...
by Batman1939
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weird string instrument
Replies: 13
Views: 1261

Re: Weird string instrument

[quote="Pitchy"]Another redesign, much louder. :D

Image

+1 Pitchy---"loud is good" That's for sure. :D
by Batman1939
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: first person charged under Wyoming's new felony poaching law
Replies: 24
Views: 2733

Re: first person charged under Wyoming's new felony poaching law

Short of having to seriously feed his family he deserves everything he gets. A mans got to do what a mans got to do to feed his family. But, if'n he's just lazy and won't get a job. Then throw the book at him. It doesn't sound like he was feeding his family since he was cutting the heads off and le...
by Batman1939
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886
Replies: 23
Views: 2444

Re: 1886

Nothing original here:: That is a beautiful rifle Mike. :mrgreen:
by Batman1939
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reached a Milestone
Replies: 67
Views: 6673

Re: Reached a Milestone

Ji, Been missing your posts; stay in touch. Meanwhile, congratulations on the milestone with your bride. :D
by Batman1939
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new 92 mag spring... where to cut?
Replies: 9
Views: 883

Re: new 92 mag spring... where to cut?

Pete's suggestion is likely OK, but the length of spring needed may vary with overall length of the magazine and "strength" of the spring. Wouldn't hurt to approach this project carefully; it's probably hard to lengthen a too-short spring !!
by Batman1939
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dishonest dealer
Replies: 47
Views: 4205

Re: Dishonest dealer

You could try posting it in the Classifieds Section here. There seem to be a bunch of fellers here that like those Brownings. Good luck !
by Batman1939
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photos from back home, some with leverguns
Replies: 35
Views: 3718

Re: Old photos from back home, some with leverguns

Very interesting photos Kirk. Thanks for sharing them. A couple of neighbors have those tractor-mounted buzz saws and they are scary !! I cut all our winter wood with a good ol' chainsaw. I need all my appendages and feel that it's a safer way to go.
by Batman1939
Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Down and out for a while....Prayers please
Replies: 37
Views: 2592

Re: Down and out for a while....Prayers please

Hope that you recover fully soon!
by Batman1939
Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Family tree
Replies: 4
Views: 604

Re: Family tree

If you try Google Earth (free downloads available) you could just "fly" to your point of interest and then go down to ground level to see the details. Very interesting application if you've never tried it. And fairly simple--I'm no computer whiz by any means. Enjoy (and beware for this app...
by Batman1939
Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's In The Box ? (humor)
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Re: What's In The Box ? (humor)

Blaine--No, the turd time she wanted Charmin !! :D


Puns-the lowest form of humor :wink: