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Post by Ken O'Neill on Feb 19, 2013 10:45:42 GMT -5
A few years ago, I told Lloyd Smale I need an Elmer too. He said "There's only one Elmer". I'm glad to see your photos prove him wrong ... yours looks exactly like his, too.
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Post by COR on Feb 19, 2013 12:49:17 GMT -5
Well MT, the coon was named Pancho Villa due to his numerous farm garbage raids... He defeated many defensive measures. The raids stopped for a year after this.
Elmer is the pup
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Post by stevemb on Feb 19, 2013 12:56:01 GMT -5
An I was thinkin', dang ! Squirrels sure are ugly down ta P-burg ! stevemb
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Post by mt on Feb 19, 2013 14:56:05 GMT -5
Well MT, the coon was named Pancho Villa due to his numerous farm garbage raids... He defeated many defensive measures. The raids stopped for a year after this. Elmer is the pup Lead is very well thought of around here for 'coon control. Elmer look's satisfied with his catch. My Lab, Tex, recently got spanked by a big old tomcat. I notice now when he chases that particular cat, he gives him enough of a lead to get on over the fence or up a tree. One of life's little lessons, don't push too hard if you don't mean it. mt
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Post by COR on Feb 19, 2013 15:52:58 GMT -5
When he took after ol Pancho I was really hoping that big boy was dead cause even against 80lbs of farm mutt those coons can put up a fight. He absorbed 3 or 4 250's running around 900 fps before lettin loose of the big straight cherry tree he was in. I shoulda skinned the hide as he was the biggest I ever trapped or shot, nice coat too except for having a few 44 cal holes in it.
Elmer is the same with cats, he got clawed on he nose by a small barn cat and he gives them a wide berth now if they dont spook, those barn cats have no fear or sense and while they do scatter he only gives a half hearted chase like yours.
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Post by COR on Feb 19, 2013 15:56:57 GMT -5
A few years ago, I told Lloyd Smale I need an Elmer too. He said "There's only one Elmer". I'm glad to see your photos prove him wrong ... yours looks exactly like his, too. Well Ken, he was my fifth dog...my #5 that is.
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Post by WASATCH CHARLIE on Feb 19, 2013 18:21:15 GMT -5
I don't believe that for a second!! thought ticks were blind,. must have been a tick heading AWAY from STEVEMB, THEN i could understand the confusion. but that would present a much larger target . WASATCH CHARLIE
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Post by mic214 on Feb 20, 2013 13:21:20 GMT -5
My main "Ranch" handgun is a stainless 5-1/2" Ruger SBH. I also carry a Ruger Bearcat loaded with snakeshot for the rattlers that tend to show up once in a while. My SBH is carried in either a Guide's Choice rig by Diamond D Custom Leather or a pancake holster by Lobo: My Bearcat gets carried in a simple Hunter holster and is usually thrown in my backpack or saddle bags on the ATV:
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Post by KRal on Feb 21, 2013 20:45:10 GMT -5
Thanks to all you gentlemen that has replied, so far. To elaborate a little on my original post; it's kinda two fold. First I was wondering how durable the custom finishes are on the fine revolvers many of you have. I hunt with all my guns (stainless) and was seeing how many of you hunt; for hunting is a good field testing of the finish, but not quite as good as competition shooting. Second, I wanted to get some ideas on some custom features and smiths; I'm planning a custom build in the future. I've always loved the looks of a case colored receiver. Of course I want the most durable finishes I can afford, because I will hunt with it also. I was hoping there was a lot more that hunted with theirs, cause I like seeing pics of trophies and revolvers. please keep the info and pics coming.
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Post by desertrat on Feb 21, 2013 21:03:47 GMT -5
Have done everything....targets, small game...big game...cowboy shooting....always have a Blackhawk or SBH with me in the field. Taken 2 elk and 9 mulies with the .44 Mag...and numerous smaller deer, coyotes, cougars and vermin with the .44 Special. It's all good....
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Post by KRal on Feb 23, 2013 13:20:49 GMT -5
Have done everything....targets, small game...big game...cowboy shooting....always have a Blackhawk or SBH with me in the field. Taken 2 elk and 9 mulies with the .44 Mag...and numerous smaller deer, coyotes, cougars and vermin with the .44 Special. It's all good.... Nice! You wouldn't happen to have some pics, would ya? ;D
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Post by KRal on Mar 24, 2013 14:56:54 GMT -5
Hello gentlemen! This thread seems to have fizzled out, so I'm bringing it back for a while. I was hoping to get a little more feedback on the use of your custom revolvers. I'm planning a custom in the future and just searching for ideas and your experiences with yours in the field. What blueing technique seems to be the most durable for field/hunting use and who would you recommend doing it? I'm looking, for not only beauty but durability. I'm purdy set on CCH for the frame but undecided on barrel and cylinder. As you can prolly tell, I'm not very experienced with blued guns. Thanks for your input.
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Post by cat1870 on Mar 24, 2013 15:20:45 GMT -5
How do you post pictures on this forum?
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Post by Markbo on Mar 26, 2013 11:38:45 GMT -5
Thanks to all you gentlemen that has replied, so far. To elaborate a little on my original post; it's kinda two fold. First I was wondering how durable the custom finishes are on the fine revolvers many of you have. I hunt with all my guns (stainless) and was seeing how many of you hunt; for hunting is a good field testing of the finish, but not quite as good as competition shooting. Second, I wanted to get some ideas on some custom features and smiths; I'm planning a custom build in the future. I've always loved the looks of a case colored receiver. Of course I want the most durable finishes I can afford, because I will hunt with it also. I was hoping there was a lot more that hunted with theirs, cause I like seeing pics of trophies and revolvers. please keep the info and pics coming. Well there's a lot to be said for stainless. After Alan Harton prettied up my .32 I started carrying it afield all the time instead of a .22 Single Six: Not a primary hunting arm usually though for Jacks, coyotes and smaller game, it's the shizbits! That being said, any blued finish is subject to wear and scratching. Keep in mind that the Color Case Hardening is not only pretty - it is hard. While very, very thin, it is quite durable except that UV light fades the colors. The more you wear them outside, the more muted those colors become over time. There are other finishes that are more durable than the standard rust blue. Some even look stainless. Just keep reading here and you will get a sense of which Gunsmiths are most popular with these fellahs. There are about 1/2 dozen that are mentioned over and again. We'll steer you in the right direction once you decide what you want.
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Post by Robster on Mar 26, 2013 20:02:13 GMT -5
This gun: O.M. .357 bored to .44 special, Octogan barrel, #5 gripframe, CCH frame, black powder chamfer............. All done by Alan harton More $ than I care to think about Does this on a 5 day, 20 mile per day horseback Mountain Lion hunt. It even got to fly in a plane. Then comes home and does this in one of my hnting spots. Point is, I had it made to use and use in the field. Yes the bluing is starting to wear, but that adds to the character of the firearm in my opinion.
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