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I am 74 this year. Heart attack and stint 2 weeks ago, pacemaker yesterday. Wrist problems have made me give away everything over 22mag. 20 gauge is just a little more than I can tote or shoot with comfort. I still like to go walking in high desert plateau, 5000'. Being realistic I would like...

I have had to cut back to 22lr and 22mag due to arthritus creeping into wrist and shoulder joints. I have a chance to pickup a Savage Model 42. I was wondering if anyone had noticed increased recoil pushing slugs through them. I understand there are people for and against this caliber. I am...

I have an estate sale Henry AR7 from 2005. I intend to give it away for a bug out bag being put together for a friend of mine. I have 200 rds of federal to run trough it to check reliability. Any one know anything about this era of production I should watch out for? Thanks, blindhari

I am looking at a Ruger American Ranch 5.56, bolt action with a 16" barrel. I have a problem with scopes and need open or iron sights. This rifle comes with a scope rail on top. Has anyone here made a successful open sight transition to this rifle. How??? blindhari

I have been offered a Ruger American Ranch rifle, 16" threaded barrel in 223 at an advantageous price. I do not shoot scopes. Has anyone out there put either iron sights or fire sights on this rifle. I have a Ruger American in 22 mag front fire sight that works well for me out to 100yds which...

I traded a 243 and a bit of ammo to a guy who had bought a Ruger American Rimfire 22 mag long barrel and couldn't find any ammunition. I intend to use this for short range (under 100 yds) varmint up to coyote. I have four two hundred round boxes of CCI 22 mag 40grn hollow points. Any one...

Just on a month ago I started a thread "too much Recoil" after firing my SP 101 357 mag. Three 4 hour round trips and one 12 hour round trip driving and I have some answers. I am right on 70 years old and thought I had never broken a bone. MRI says there are two old hairline fractures in...

Last week, at the range I touched off a standard 357 mag in an SP 101 Ruger and almost dropped the gun. Tried again yesterday and same results. I can still shoot a J frame 38 special but not a hot load. I have an appointment with an orthopedist but I am covering all bases and thinking about A...

Hello HSO Your opinions on a traditional inexpensive folder were appreciated. What would be good recommendations for a gentleman's folder under $75 ? Qualities wanted, 1 carbon steel 2 good fit and finish 3 doesn't tear out pockets 4 good edge retention 5 looks...

Approx value on Iver Jhonson Colt in .380, Border Patrol Commemerative, 90%+ Value sought for family blindhari provenance available

Lets see, I like pocket knives, I like pocket knives, I like pocket knives. The pocket knives I like are the multiblades, jacks, stockman, congress, whittler etc. I have picked up a bunch over the years in poor or unusable condition. I am looking forward to rebuilding some so I can give...

Has anyone used the Benjamin Discover 22 cal on CO2 only/ 1 How loud? 2 How many shots per fill? 3 Velocity? 4 How effective, varmint? 5 how hard to fill? 6 use bulk or small C)2 refills? Any other info you think will help, Thank you for your time, blindhari

I carve and give away canes to vets. I am eliminating firearms as our children live in an anti state and could not inherit without a lot of hassle. Normally I use palm carvers and scandinavium knives. I am looking for a pocket whittler to carry. Best two I've seen so far are Oar Carver and...

The AG Russell catalog came in the mail today. My wife calls this knife porn, maybe she's right. It took me less than two hours to get my order in. blindhari

Last month I got a little maudlin on this forum and my wife said time to go talk to someone. We went to see in-laws in California and drink a little too much with a brother in-law, retired LEO and Chaplain. He and his wife were headed to see family in Ark and evidently they stopped in at AG...

I am in need of advice. Up until two years ago I was a whittler and carver. I developed trigger finger reflex and gave away all my Queen and Kershaw carving knives to people who could use them. I switched to palm carvers and have gotten along fine so far. I used Buck lightnings for everyday...

I am having a senior moment. I believe less than a week ago in this forum I saw examples of holsters made by a member. One that especially struck me was a western style holster and belt both tooled in western style with holster in a right hand drop, about 1-2" on belt. Unusual part was...

I am still looking on this one but here is the problem I forsee: 1 Females were originally defered from Selective Service Registration due to noncombatant status 2 They are no longer noncombatant, thanks to Panetta 3 Males are required to register for Selective Service on a solely...

My father always carried a stainless(?) 2 blade pocket folding knife, about 3" with buffalo horn inserts. After using it for everything for 40 years it became mine when he died. It is still in good shape and the only mark is on the main tang, "Germany K98". If any one has any information I...

I just took a pair of after market grips off a S&W 15-3. They appear to be either stag or plastic glued to oak backing. Only marking I can find is either a W or a crossed set of Vs on a half round metal slug. Any and all help appreciated. blindhari