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Post by stevewhr on Jan 11, 2018 9:32:35 GMT -5
I've only been under one tree with a lion in it. Even today, 20 years after the fact it's a vivid memory. That cat stared with such an intensity, such hatred. Couldn't help but think it was humiliated to be up a tree due to some noisy dogs and men. Someone said it was about getting there, chasing the sound of dogs up and down steep mountains, over snow covered dead fall. That sums it up, and we didn't kill the cat but that's another story. Would I do it again? No, the memory of that is enough. I'm just not mad enough at cats to go to all the trouble. I walked away from that experience thinking that lion wanted another chance at us, only on his terms and timing. At the time there wasn't any fear on my part, even when he jumped the tree. He jumped from at least 25' up, right into the dogs. It happened so fast that the dogs didn't even get in a bite, and then he was gone. Like a ghost, like it had not happened. Left only the howling dogs and 3 men looking like we were trying to catch lightening in basket.
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Post by stevewhr on Mar 9, 2017 21:32:54 GMT -5
Thank you Paul for the generous remarks. I'll add to this, if for some reason you are unhappy with the tool, return it. Include a note explaining why and I'll return your money. Simple. I believe in the tool and have used it on a Shiloh Sharps rifle, and on the other end a North American Arms little .22 Mag. Between there I used it on .380 Colt Pocketlite. The Colt gave me fits, I used the hammer and punch method and even after whacking the snot out it nothing ever moved. After I developed this tool, by leaning the gun against a fence post and then using the tool, viola. The rear sight moved over to where I needed it to go. Typically the gun needs no support like a vice or cradle. If you're out in the pasture like I was, you take advantage of what's available. As Paul suggested I have a Facebook page, Wyoming Sight Drifter. There are some pictures and more details, and you should find my contact info. Or you can reach me at 307-421-2127. Hope you folks have a good evening.
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Post by stevewhr on Mar 1, 2017 11:48:20 GMT -5
David I have Older Blackhawks with the sweated on front sights.I would just like a sliver more light around the front sight. The Blackhawks as you know have a wide front blade which now tries to blend in with the rear. The gun I shoot the most is a 4 5/8 barrel and I want just enough light to give definition to the front. Why not open up the rear notch?
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Post by stevewhr on Feb 2, 2017 12:10:43 GMT -5
FYI, early last May I ordered an RTIC cooler. Mid June and still no cooler. They ran my card in May when I ordered but no cooler and no update about when I'd get it. Several emails and calls later and eventually it's mid July and no cooler. The only communication was when I would instigate it. Eventually in July or August I got my money back and decided I didn't need the brain damage involved to try and do business with RTIC. YMMV
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Post by stevewhr on Jan 30, 2017 16:18:07 GMT -5
Sent you a PM
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Post by stevewhr on Jan 4, 2017 23:50:37 GMT -5
My favorite Ruger! Insanely accurate and balances great! A man of your status should really have some nice grips on that gun. I'd consider taking those off your hands if that would help.
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Post by stevewhr on Dec 8, 2016 16:17:14 GMT -5
Kindly add me, I'd love to have this book. Merry Christmas!
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Post by stevewhr on Dec 5, 2016 19:43:30 GMT -5
pick me, pick me.
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Post by stevewhr on Nov 5, 2016 21:54:55 GMT -5
The more people I meet the better I like my dog.
People are dumber than anybody.
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Post by stevewhr on Nov 5, 2016 10:55:22 GMT -5
Time flies unless you're miserable
It's a small world unless you have a flat.
Sharp as a marble.
Smarter than a tree full of owls.
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Post by stevewhr on Nov 4, 2016 12:22:03 GMT -5
Got a new model large frame you'd trade for one?
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Post by stevewhr on Oct 17, 2016 23:27:05 GMT -5
Geez what a fun thread! My first exposure was watching my Grandad with what was probably a Colt Buntline .22 shooting bullfrogs. That was pretty cool when your about 8 years old. Then fast forward to about 10 years old and Mom bought my Dad a new whiz bang gun, a Ruger semi auto. He and I had more fun with that gun. We didn't know you couldn't shoot jackrabbits past 50 yards. As such he'd kill jacks out around 100 yards and occasionally much further. When I was all of about 14 Mom found another used Ruger semi auto. That gun went everywhere with me, feral cats, jackrabbits, cottontails, squirrels and even a pheasant or so. Nothing was safe. Eventually I moved on to bigger and better which was usually double actions. At the time double guns were the whiz bang equal of what is now plastic. Still I had a fondness for the single action. Remember those ads for a new Ruger Blackhawk with an advertised price of $87.95 or some such? Finally in the very early 90's when I was outfitting, a .44 Super Blackhawk followed me home. I still recall a conversation with my cook over why a .45 with a bigger case than a .44 wasn't more capable than a .44? Wasn't much after that and I became an avid .45 Colt fan. Several .45's later and I'm still a .45 fan. Today though I don't hot rod them like I did. More importantly, I'm still a Blackhawk fan. Dad still has his semi auto and I still have mine but the single action Ruger is what I reach for when I want to get something done.
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Post by stevewhr on Sept 4, 2016 9:41:56 GMT -5
There's a great little museum in Buffalo, Wy that is themed around the Johnson County war. Worth your time, and there's a nice little gun shop in Buffalo. South of Casper is Shirley Basin, a lot of antelope and damned few people. Sort of nice to drive thru just for the seeing of it. Then when you get to Medicine Bow, there's a nifty little Hotel. The Virginian is worth seeing, dinning, or spending the night. From there are several routes that would include some spectacular scenery in Wyoming and Colorado. Going over Trail Ridge road is something for the bucket list but the time of year might make that a no go. Or if you get to Cheyenne, I'd buy you a cup of coffee. Oh, and Big Timber, Montana is home to both Shiloh Sharps and C. Sharps Rifles. Little bitty town with both great rifle builders. On that vein, Cody is in Linebaugh's backyard...Have a great trip, fall sure is a nice time of year to travel.
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Post by stevewhr on Sept 4, 2016 8:25:19 GMT -5
I have some ideas you'd like in Wyoming and Colorado but they can be seasonally challenged. What time of year are you planning this trip?
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Post by stevewhr on Jul 27, 2016 22:31:45 GMT -5
The C. Sharps is a respected rifle but I believe the Shiloh is somewhat better in overall quality. Fit and finish being on some measure better. The only C. Sharps I've handled wasn't as nicely put together as either of my Shiloh's. Shiloh just does it right. That's not to say C. Sharps isn't a fine rifle. It is just saying the Shiloh is nicer in my humble opinion.
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