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Message |
Topic: My Wife |
Gil Martin
Replies: 35
Views: 13212
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 12:41 pm Subject: Re: My Wife |
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife.
Gil |
Topic: New (used) Rifle being considered |
Gil Martin
Replies: 73
Views: 19816
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:00 pm Subject: Re: New (used) Rifle being considered |
| Good catch! I have a Stevens Model 200 and several Savage Model 110 rifles and really like them. When paired with Hornady bullets, they really perform well and deserve more respect than they current ... |
Topic: New 308 |
Gil Martin
Replies: 63
Views: 13397
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 5:35 pm Subject: Re: New 308 |
Sorry to hear about your brother and your ordeal. Hang in there.
When you can, give an update on the new .308 and the range testing. All the best...
Gil |
Topic: Left Behind Rifle |
Gil Martin
Replies: 13
Views: 4966
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:54 pm Subject: Re: Left Behind Rifle |
Folks,
We used to have a famous newscaster from Chicago who would say "... and now for the rest of the story..." The fellow who left his rifle behind did return three hours later and picked it up. ... |
Topic: Left Behind Rifle |
Gil Martin
Replies: 13
Views: 4966
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed May 22, 2024 4:32 pm Subject: Left Behind Rifle |
| I was working as a Range Safety Officer yesterday at our large gun club. During my four-hour shift it was possible to interact with members and guests. One fellow was having trouble sighting in his ... |
Topic: Big Black Dog |
Gil Martin
Replies: 19
Views: 9794
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Forum: General Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 11:11 am Subject: Re: Big Black Dog |
So sad to hear of these things. Take care.
Gil |
Topic: Sad day |
Gil Martin
Replies: 10
Views: 4426
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:44 pm Subject: Re: Sad day |
Sorry to hear of your loss. It is important to make every day count. All the best...
Gil |
Topic: Holidays |
Gil Martin
Replies: 17
Views: 7173
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:14 pm Subject: Re: Holidays |
Well said. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! All the best...
Gil |
Topic: Melting Lead |
Gil Martin
Replies: 10
Views: 4604
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:19 pm Subject: Re: Melting Lead |
| I prefer to use a Lyman electric furnace to melt lead. The whole casting outfit was on sale and I snapped it up. In the past, I used a gas camp stove, but it was hard to maintain consistent temperat ... |
Topic: Old Sniper rifle |
Gil Martin
Replies: 4
Views: 3042
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:03 am Subject: Re: Old Sniper rifle |
Interesting picture, thanks for sharing. Just curious if any other related items were found with the rifle that might shed some addition light on this discovery. All the best...
Gil |
Topic: Primers |
Gil Martin
Replies: 40
Views: 13140
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:03 am Subject: Re: Primers |
Vince,
I like a story with a happy ending. Glad your primer stash is okay. All the best..
Gil |
Topic: Primers |
Gil Martin
Replies: 40
Views: 13140
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:49 pm Subject: Re: Primers |
| It depends. Primers do show up from time to time at some of the online sites. The vary widely in price and what is available. Then one usually has to pay hazmat charges, shipping charges and sales ... |
Topic: that gun you shouldnt have sold |
Gil Martin
Replies: 16
Views: 7680
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 9:04 am Subject: Re: that gun you shouldnt have sold |
There have been a very few guns that did not work out and ended up being traded or sold. What remains are on hold and in my will. All the best...
Gil |
Topic: Turkey Hunt |
Gil Martin
Replies: 3
Views: 2383
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Forum: General Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 8:57 am Subject: Re: Turkey Hunt |
Well done! Glad to see that outdoor skills are being passed on to young folks. All the best...
Gil |
Topic: January 106th |
Gil Martin
Replies: 14
Views: 5921
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:38 am Subject: Re: January 106th |
That is some impressive snowfall! Hang in there as we all deal with global warming or whatever. All the best...
Gil |
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