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Been busy here for quite awhile, just got off duty and wandered here to read up. Got a PM from Riy, saying she had been banned from this site. She explained her reasons for her post and other interesting tidbits. For those who PMed her and got crude, insulting, or just plain stupid =...

Recommendations? [duty use intended]. Qualities i would require, blade length, 3 - 6 inch range, plain blade with partial serrations ok. overall contuction = extremley strong with lockup = rock solid. Willing to spend 200.00$ 12-34hom. Thanks for any replies.

There was a thread some months ago about the possibility of a shoot at Black hawk park near Cedar Falls,Iowa. Anyone still interested? Sound off - nice weather is approaching! 12-34hom.

Thought i would do some slug tests with a used 12 guage pump smooth-bore i bought at Scheels All Sports. Gun is chambered for 2 3/4 or 3 inch shells. Action is tight and lock up is solid. Came equipped with a scope mount that a Simmons scope was attached too. I replaced that scope with a Tru...

Lets have a show of hands for those who can make it. [tentative] Which would be preferred, a 1 day deal or something longer? Any suggestions for a location for said shoot. [2 - have been suggested] Hardin County - Pine ridge - Hawkeye wildlife area - Near Iowa City. 12-34hom.

This is my last post on THR. Recent activities by a moderator who acted in my behalf without my permission have led me to this decision. To Derek Zeanch, Sir it was never my intention to call into question your faith or patriotism. To the members of the TFL & THR, I know we have had...

While listening to a radio talk show host Jan Michealson on Des Moines, Iowa - AM - radio station - WHO, he made the comment that the NRA was bankrupt. This comment was made at the very end of this show and i did not get time to call in and confirm this comment that he made. Does anyone...

Went to fairly large show yesterday in Des Moines, after @ 2 hrs i saw a Bushmaster [used] that was in mint condition. Price was 669.00$ I had taken my H&K compact [variant #1 - 357sig] to maybe trade on something that caught my eye. This gun is in 99% condition. I go up to the guy...

Here is a technique i use when hunting varmints for reading wind speeds. http://www.ics.uci.edu/~truesdel/beaufort.html 12-34hom

After attending a local gun show this weekend, i was looking for a riflescope to replace the exixting one i have mounted on it. I wanted to by a high magnification scope for exclusive taget shooting off a bench. I found a Tasco 10 to 40 power scope that was priced reasonable. [This model...

For those here who hunt waterfowl; What is your prefered shot size on large ducks such as mallards, and or geese, snows - blues - canadian. Most of my shooting consists of pass shooting - i have shot over decoys but not very often as of late. My gun of choice is a 12 guage Berreta AL 390...

ATF agent - Jon Petersen - 42- went on trial in Warren county for an incident that occured on September 16 2002. In opening statements from his attorney, several teens threatened him that evening and "he was scared" at the time of this alleged incident. Mr. Petersen is charged with...

These are my two current varmint rigs for crows & the like. The rifle is a Remington 700 smithed by Gordy Gritters, chambered in 6mm Ackley Improved. The pistol is a Savage Stricker, chambered in 22-250. The only modifications were [trigger worked] by Gritters. It has a Burris 2 to 7...

Having bought a Savage Stricker pistol chambered in 22-250, i was interested in getting the best performance from it as possible. I had the trigger worked on it by my gunsmith and topped it off with a Burris 2 to 7 variable powered scope. The bullets i'm currently working with are 52...

Went to a family reunion today, conversation drifted to the upcoming pheasant season with a relative of mine. During this conversation, he asked to borrow a shotgun of mine [i only own one currently]. Because i work alot and don't normally hunt pheasants much anymore, he wanted to borrow...

Does anyone here varmint hunt with this caliber? I read a article in the VHA magazine that got me interested. My current varmint rig weighs in a 15 lbs and i have been using it a "target" rifle as of late. I was looking at getting a sporter type gunn with maybe a # 5 contour barrel that...

Vic's thread on what folks around here do to earn a living and support thier hobbies got me wondering.. What would you consider as your "dream" job or profession? Mine, PGA touring pro would be a excellent way to make a living. How bout you? 12-34hom.

I have seen and read much debated issue of shooting of domestic & wild dogs here and at TFL since my being a member of both sites. While i lived in southern part of the state i now reside in;[Iowa] i had many chances to hunt packs of dogs that had staged and roamed in rural areas where i...

From particapating in several gun related boards over the last several years i have developed a overview of gun owners as they relate to internet sites devoted to those who enjoy owning and using all types of firearms. Is the reason for the ownership of your personal firearms - Need vs...

What's the correct location??? 12-34hom.