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Flyin6 · « **Reply #18900 on:** October 12, 2023, 04:29:59 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on October 12, 2023, 05:36:24 AM

Celebrating 26 years yesterday with my much better half.

Congrats on a strong marriage

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18901 on:** October 12, 2023, 04:30:41 PM »

Quote from: JR on October 12, 2023, 12:50:58 AM

Just got my PGE true-up bill. $3600 and I have solar already. Gotta love Kali.

What is that exactly?

Never heard of this...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18902 on:** October 12, 2023, 04:40:38 PM »

Duane and I are having a conversation about weapons to carry while adventuring outwest. He spends time in Wyoming and there are increasing sightings/encounters with Grizzly bears.
I have run into Black Bear a couple of times this year.
He carries a 5-shot .44 mag pistol on all outings. I have a 12 gage for the campsite.
With two western trips firming up for next year, I want a pistol/long gun combo. Was thinking around something like a Ruger .44 mag pistol and a good lever gun in .44mag. My thought is the same ammo, so no shortage but a pistol for hiking but a reliable long gun for campsite.

My go-to lever gun is Marlin. But Marlins are a big no-go nationwide. That has me looking at another side ejection, the Henry. I really wanted a Marlin trapper with the standard pistol comb and a big loop handle. Henry offers straight-stocked guns like my Winchester 30-30, which I do not like...but does have the bog loop lever.

Also considering .45 long colt for both in lieu of the .44 mag as I used to shoot that as a teenager in a pistol.

Thoughts?

https://www.ammunitiontogo.com/lodge/45-long-colt-vs-44-magnum/

JR · « **Reply #18903 on:** October 12, 2023, 05:47:22 PM »

A true up bill is the electricty you use above the power you make with the solar panel system.

I have had the system for about 8 years now. True up has been around $1200 for the last few years. You still pay for gas and a $10 "grid" fee every month. I have a 7000 watt system and just now adding a 2500 watt system.

Kali has raised there electric rates a lot the last year or so. Rates are the highest from 1600-2100. When you want to run the AC and my wife wants to do the wash.

stlaser · « **Reply #18904 on:** October 12, 2023, 07:08:35 PM »

Don, get a Marlin 45-70 guide gun and a bfr in same caliber….. then we can twin when you’re out here.

I carry a Glock 29 in 10mm which is what all the hunters up here carry with Buffalo bore hard cast bear loads (sorry Charles nobody is carrying a sw 500). Get a good chest rig and then whatever for camp. I like 45-70 but that 12ga is good if not better. We have a bear every sq mile up here.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18905 on:** October 12, 2023, 07:54:05 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on October 12, 2023, 07:08:35 PM

Don, get a Marlin 45-70 guide gun and a bfr in same caliber….. then we can twin when you’re out here.

I carry a Glock 29 in 10mm which is what all the hunters up here carry with Buffalo bore hard cast bear loads (sorry Charles nobody is carrying a sw 500). Get a good chest rig and then whatever for camp. I like 45-70 but that 12ga is good if not better. We have a bear every sq mile up here.

I love a 45-70! But want the pistol to carry the same caliber for commonality of loads. I already carry a 12 gauge with slugs and buckshot which I feel would get the job done.

stlaser · « **Reply #18906 on:** October 12, 2023, 07:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 12, 2023, 07:54:05 PM

Quote from: stlaser on October 12, 2023, 07:08:35 PM
Don, get a Marlin 45-70 guide gun and a bfr in same caliber….. then we can twin when you’re out here.

I carry a Glock 29 in 10mm which is what all the hunters up here carry with Buffalo bore hard cast bear loads (sorry Charles nobody is carrying a sw 500). Get a good chest rig and then whatever for camp. I like 45-70 but that 12ga is good if not better. We have a bear every sq mile up here.
I love a 45-70! But want the pistol to carry the same caliber for commonality of loads. I already carry a 12 gauge with slugs and buckshot which I feel would get the job done.

Bfr in 45-70……..

https://www.magnumresearch.com/bfr-biggest-finest-revolver/

stlaser · « **Reply #18907 on:** October 12, 2023, 07:59:52 PM »

I have a Remington tac 14 too, or I did but the middle daughter has it for home defense atm. You could easily carry that and be one and done.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #18908 on:** October 13, 2023, 08:57:47 PM »

Don, despite Shawn’s ill advice, get a 500 or 460. You may only get one shot so you have to make it count. I have a 44 mag with hot loads and a hopped up G20 10mm that puts a 200grain Hornady XTP downrange at 1350fps and I still would rather have the big bore in Grizzly country.

I’m still browsing waiting on the right price to get a 500. Hard cast 500+ grain is great sectional density which is what breaks bone and puts them down.

200-240 grain is not enough to break the bone.

Or you can just carry a little bell and some bear spray….

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JR · « **Reply #18909 on:** October 13, 2023, 09:42:39 PM »

I vote for the 10mm. With animals you may not get the time to raise a rifle in close quarters. Plus you have more shots.

Not personal experience, I read all the time how the 10mm stopped big animals.

stlaser · « **Reply #18910 on:** October 13, 2023, 09:56:48 PM »

Everyone is a critic……

Plenty of grizzlies dropped with a 10mm & more rounds can’t hurt unless you shoot your buddy in the shoulder during the mayhem. Which happened over in whitefish last month. Two hunters scouting ended up between a momma grizzly and her cub at 15’. They got her put down in the ruckus but one ended up with a friendly fire wound.

From all the recent accounts I’m hearing the bell is a good idea and trying not to startle them. The wife typically carries the bear spray when we’re out.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18911 on:** October 14, 2023, 09:20:41 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on October 13, 2023, 08:57:47 PM

Don, despite Shawn’s ill advice, get a 500 or 460. You may only get one shot so you have to make it count. I have a 44 mag with hot loads and a hopped up G20 10mm that puts a 200grain Hornady XTP downrange at 1350fps and I still would rather have the big bore in Grizzly country.

I’m still browsing waiting on the right price to get a 500. Hard cast 500+ grain is great sectional density which is what breaks bone and puts them down.

200-240 grain is not enough to break the bone.

Or you can just carry a little bell and some bear spray….

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Tex, you just saved me a ton!

I already own a cow bell!

I use it to call the dogs back in!

I'll just go out and buy a nice steak dinner and carry the old cow bell!

Discussion concluded!

Well, not really

I like everyone's ideas including the big bore magnum pistol. That BFR of Magnum research is awesome, but you're talking to "Old Mr. Lucky" here. I probably had more rounds fired at me in a single day than most humans alive over a lifetime! And I flew a couple thousand of those days in "ingin country." So, I have that going for me.

And if I actually run into a griz, and he gets me, I hope I go down with a blade in my hand and an empty weapon. Would be a good death and all that. I do actually look at my current days as "Extra credit" sometimes and am not deserving of them. Should have punched the clock at around 0345 Jan 17th, 1991. One of those SAM's someone fired should have fried my bacon, but I am still here. Should have been heaven bound in Baghdad when I got IED'd, but made it through that one too.

Lucky? Hardly...Prayed over and protected? Absolutely. Love all your ideas as much as I do, but I still feel reasonably strong on the single caliber concept with a long gun and a pistol.

The discussion is mostly academic in nature...
Marlin is not building lever guns.
No one has any stock.
Winchester is top ejection (No go to me)
Henry is also hard to come by in the carbine/big loop configuration

So maybe it is down to a handy .22 rim fire and a cow bell!!!!!!!!!!

Bob Smith · « **Reply #18912 on:** October 14, 2023, 07:43:30 PM »

Don’t know which camp is right but do know if I planned to be in grizzly country I would want as much horsepower as I could get. Old saying says difference between griz and black bear scat is the griz is full of little bells and smells like pepper spray.

JR · « **Reply #18913 on:** October 14, 2023, 09:53:09 PM »

Just thinking outloud again. Didn't think I put down anything?

Henry makes some nice rifles, have a couple and US made.

BobbyB · « **Reply #18914 on:** October 14, 2023, 10:48:29 PM »

Henry makes nice stuff. You already have a 12 ga. Everyone wants new toys but if you can "run what you brung" to the party you're ahead of the game.I'd rather have a 12ga I've used and know and it's all muscle memory when needed that have a new something or other and have a second or half a second brainfart.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #18915 on:** October 15, 2023, 09:37:42 PM »

From a very informed outdoors man

This bear stocked my bosses group for 12 days while hunting moose.
He Carrie’s a 10 mm and his only purpose to pull his hang gun was in hope one of the others in his party would take notice at his gun fire and shot him with an actual rifle, he doesn’t wear any bells and doesn’t bother with spray cans

He’s got more outdoor experience then most I know. I’d trust it

Two moose from the hunt. He wasn’t after grizzly but he found them in Alaska

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KensAuto · « **Reply #18916 on:** October 19, 2023, 09:12:42 AM »

Just curious, 10mm.... is that commie metric or something American?

.500" just sounds less hippie to me.

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stlaser · « **Reply #18917 on:** October 19, 2023, 09:26:28 AM »

Ken, I recon 500 resonates with you as it most likely is your gf’s weight…….

10mm, it’s a favorite of mechanics don’t act like you’re not aware!

Sammconn · « **Reply #18918 on:** October 19, 2023, 01:51:39 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on October 19, 2023, 09:26:28 AM

Ken, I recon 500 resonates with you as it most likely is your gf’s weight…….

10mm, it’s a favorite of mechanics don’t act like you’re not aware!

The elusive and Always lost 10mm…
Sadly a thing, they even sell 10mm socket kits.

As for Grizz I’d have a 12 gauge you know and some big revolver like a 460 or 500.
I have a buddy who is a wildlife protection guy and that is is carry choice.

Frankly, I’d rather not have the encounter as most would.
Me, I’d run what’s comfortable and familiar.

IMO anything small handgun is just going to make noise. And 357 likely is close to that.

JR · « **Reply #18919 on:** October 19, 2023, 03:09:40 PM »

10mm is a great round but to powerful for the FBI (they had their own loads, really) Never a fan of wheel guns.

That dwarfed into the 40cal, now the 9mm is all the rage. Still a 9mm though, I would not think of it for something big, like bear or Kens GF.

I still like the 40. Way heavier than the 9mm, but still not a bear stopper without the right ammo.

Sammconn · « **Reply #18920 on:** October 25, 2023, 10:29:21 AM »

So been busy as heck for the last bit.

Going to see this little guy this week.

He’s his fathers son and will be a handful very soon. So funny how karma works.

Free lumber is always great.
Three trips for the whole lot. Was a full boat. This was a couple weeks ago.

This past weekend was dock move day. With us heading out this weekend it was time before ice shows up.

And speaking of ice…

A lot of the smaller ponds and water holes have formed to hard water. And yes that’s snow…

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #18921 on:** October 25, 2023, 10:57:53 AM »

Lol. 88 here this week. I would welcome snow after the hot summer we’ve had.

Shawn, 500 for Ken’s gf? That’s a bit optimistic.

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JR · « **Reply #18922 on:** October 25, 2023, 12:32:19 PM »

TRN, is that weight or caliber?

88, we had mid 90s, but finally showing signs of fall. Love it.

Yep, they have a few songs about kids becoming like dad, karma?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18923 on:** October 25, 2023, 03:35:18 PM »

Beautiful KY fall weather, lovin' it!

Met with the barn builder today. He is now working up a bid to add on a 20X24X10 with a vaulted ceiling. He will also wrap the existing shed with the same metal as the new addition to tie it all together. Came up with a cool plan with a corner window wall and wrapped on the downhill side with the boulders I quarried. That will be built up into a stone patio. The existing shed will be a master suite on the bottom floor, an additional bedroom on the second floor along with a sizeable storage area for overflow.

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #18924 on:** October 25, 2023, 03:40:16 PM »

Nothing like having a plan.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18925 on:** October 25, 2023, 04:36:10 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on October 25, 2023, 03:40:16 PM

Nothing like having a plan.

Amen and Amen

stlaser · « **Reply #18926 on:** October 25, 2023, 08:53:06 PM »

Made it home late last night with final load, just shy of 18 hours. It’s official shop is out of Colorado! We even beat the winter weather that is finally settling in here between Colorado and Montana. I was able to get items which could freeze unloaded and in heated machine shop and then trailer in big shop which had me working until midnight. First frost came around 5am today.

Then today was build and ship parts then start trying to get organized. Started first fire of the season this evening. I think all of that calls for a big pour of some bourbon…..

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #18927 on:** October 26, 2023, 08:27:37 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on October 25, 2023, 08:53:06 PM

Made it home late last night with final load, just shy of 18 hours. It’s official shop is out of Colorado! We even beat the winter weather that is finally settling in here between Colorado and Montana. I was able to get items which could freeze unloaded and in heated machine shop and then trailer in big shop which had me working until midnight. First frost came around 5am today.

Then today was build and ship parts then start trying to get organized. Started first fire of the season this evening. I think all of that calls for a big pour of some bourbon…..

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So satisfying!

Congrats!

JR · « **Reply #18928 on:** October 26, 2023, 05:47:13 PM »

Sweet, glad the move is over. I here Co is getting as bad as Kali?

stlaser · « **Reply #18929 on:** October 26, 2023, 09:22:50 PM »

Quote from: JR on October 26, 2023, 05:47:13 PM

Sweet, glad the move is over. I here Co is getting as bad as Kali?

Downtown Denver is reminiscent of Portland, the taxes are crazy. We went to Walmart one evening so wife could get supplies to make 200+ cupcakes for wedding along with the cake. The only bags they had were reuseable $$$ bags. Colorado now charges 10 cents per plastic bag but Walmart doesn’t give you that option or even have paper bags. The shop property taxes just jumped again. It’s nuts…..

oklawall · « **Reply #18930 on:** October 27, 2023, 11:11:00 AM »

Been get quotes for a 30x50x14 shop with a 25 ' gable extension. Should have done this years ago when stuff was cheaper. Oh well, you can't take it with you. Along with that, the wife wants new floors and a new master bath. Let us not forget the new Yukon she wants also.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #18931 on:** October 27, 2023, 01:43:15 PM »

Quote from: oklawall on October 27, 2023, 11:11:00 AM

Been get quotes for a 30x50x14 shop with a 25 ' gable extension. Should have done this years ago when stuff was cheaper. Oh well, you can't take it with you. Along with that, the wife wants new floors and a new master bath. Let us not forget the new Yukon she wants also.

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Wives can be expensive!
;-)

oklawall · « **Reply #18932 on:** October 27, 2023, 01:47:18 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 27, 2023, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: oklawall on October 27, 2023, 11:11:00 AM
Been get quotes for a 30x50x14 shop with a 25 ' gable extension. Should have done this years ago when stuff was cheaper. Oh well, you can't take it with you. Along with that, the wife wants new floors and a new master bath. Let us not forget the new Yukon she wants also.

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Wives can be expensive!
;-)

So very true

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JR · « **Reply #18933 on:** October 27, 2023, 03:09:12 PM »

Yep, floors are next here. 1400sf is not bad but that doesn't include the upstairs rooms.

stlaser · « **Reply #18934 on:** October 27, 2023, 05:27:30 PM »

Well, oem’s lasted 5.5 years and this cold snap wiped them out. Thought it started a little weak once last week. Neighbor was in town and grabbed me two new units from City Parts (independent Oreilley) super start 850 cca with 3 year warranty on them. Old ones were only 750 cca Supposedly these are American made in one of two plants here yet and they pro rate them. $380 out the door.

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dave945 · « **Reply #18935 on:** November 05, 2023, 11:35:39 PM »

I think I found Don’s next project for the suburban.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #18936 on:** November 06, 2023, 10:42:41 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on November 05, 2023, 11:35:39 PM

I think I found Don’s next project for the suburban.

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That's a great idea right there!

Not....

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #18937 on:** November 06, 2023, 05:45:49 PM »

I saw that bottom one on my travels through MO

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JR · « **Reply #18938 on:** November 07, 2023, 11:15:18 PM »

Hmm, my wife just got a 500k accidental policy on me and I have a 350 policy. Should I worry at all??

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18939 on:** November 08, 2023, 07:09:05 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 07, 2023, 11:15:18 PM

Hmm, my wife just got a 500k accidental policy on me and I have a 350 policy. Should I worry at all??

Yes, you should worry
and
smile at her over dinner and mention
that
you just purchased a $1,000,000 policy on her...
;-)

JR · « **Reply #18940 on:** November 08, 2023, 10:18:00 PM »

Yeah, but they would need a body to ID her for that. Not going to happen,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Anyway, made a deal for a bridgeport mill today. Guy who bought my LS 5.3 had it. $500, single phase with power drives on X,Y and Z. Needs a little TLC, will post that all in the tool forum.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18941 on:** November 09, 2023, 09:30:06 AM »

^^^^^^^^^^ Darn!^^^^^^^^^^^

oklawall · « **Reply #18942 on:** November 09, 2023, 11:44:19 AM »

Went to va today, and while sitting in the waiting room of all things to have on the tv, they had the view on. I wonder why my blood pressure was up?

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stlaser · « **Reply #18943 on:** November 09, 2023, 08:46:49 PM »

Smoking deal on the bridgeport

Sammconn · « **Reply #18944 on:** November 15, 2023, 12:17:55 PM »

Great score on the mill!

I’ve been in purge mode and cleaning up garage.
No box left un-emptied no shelf ignored.

It’s still in work in progress mode but great strides have been made.

More has since left the chat, and floor i haven’t seen in a decade or better is cleaned out.
Part of this was due to necessity and part because I’m building a cnc plasma table.
Will do a detailed thread if wanted.
Unsure on timeline but parts of it are inbound and parts are being 3D printed as I type this.
Should be $600 ish not counting all the steel.

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JR · « **Reply #18945 on:** November 15, 2023, 07:52:00 PM »

Still waiting to pickup. Guys daughter got real sick and at UCSF. Not pushing it but he said we are still a go.

I've been doing the same to mine Sam, never really finished the last cleanup. Now it looks like yours. I don't have too much stuff, just don't have places to store it all!

I sold my Langmuir for what I paid for it since I have the Arcdroid now. Plus they just came out with a X2 table allowing 48 long parts!

I did just make a deal for this wesco lift though, should pickup tomorrow..

We just scored a nice 3x7 wood bench for him and just finishing the RR on it (basically new wood top).

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #18946 on:** November 16, 2023, 07:30:37 AM »

Got harvest done. No major breakdowns and no injuries. The yields suck. Its going to be another tough year. I will be looking to do some trucking to try to help pay some bills.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18947 on:** November 16, 2023, 09:19:03 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on November 16, 2023, 07:30:37 AM

Got harvest done. No major breakdowns and no injuries. The yields suck. Its going to be another tough year. I will be looking to do some trucking to try to help pay some bills.

If we spent one dime helping out the invaders from the southern border before making income levels right for our farmers and taking care of our military, we are dead wrong...Just my opinion. This farmer provides the very food we (and others for that matter) eat. We should have programs in place to make this a profitable venture for these people. Why do we leave it up to them to work second and third jobs just to pay their bills? And those bills aren't lavish homes and sports cars. No, those bills are expensive machines and the buildings to house them, fuel, and even the seeds that produced a non-yielding crop. It's opposite day when it comes to our own government and its people.
I am dammed mad (angry) about the treatment our nation doles out for the people who sacrifice the most:
Farmers
Warriors
Police

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18948 on:** November 20, 2023, 10:15:07 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on November 20, 2023, 07:57:21 AM

Got together with 2 other troops for a big Boy scout campout at Indian Cave state park. 6 miles of hiking through the woods. Pretty steep trails for Nebraska. People go there to train for backpacking trips to places where they have actual hills. I still cant walk straight. My calves are pretty sore.

We leave tomorrow for Kentucky. Heading back for thanksgiving. My wife has not been back for that since I took her away from the hills in 09. My niece is coming along. Her and Zane both have under 16 hunting permits so if they have good luck we will be bringing 2 deer back with us. My permit cost almost $200. Thiers were $15 apiece. My wifes uncle is a great hunter and loves being in the wood. the kids will have way more fun and learn more from him than being with me so I will let them go. I guess I get to shopping with the women.

Jon, give yourself a couple more decades and do this. I can personally vouch for the pain you will feel, and for a longer peroid afterward
But
Having said that, and knowing better
Never, NEVER give it up!

I do believe that one of the keys to having a full and productive life is to just keep moving...

Sammconn · « **Reply #18949 on:** November 22, 2023, 09:48:09 AM »

So been busy with life’s challenges and blessings.

We called fall early this year as travel ended boating season early.
One of our dogs had a lump start on her lower jaw a few weeks prior.
We were heading to vet on our travels and had it looked at along with some broken teeth.

Mama’s been doing her Christmas hampers thing for the community, helping one of our friends who’s husband suddenly passed, baking for the gravel clubs bake sale, and doing cleanup she’s out off as well.

I’ve managed to get my mess mostly cleaned out of my garage. When I was working on the truck this summer I noticed the gas was not shutting off properly with my mig. Well that started an oil change.
I picked up a new torch assembly and base to go to the euro connection.

Installed socket into welder.

Did a tertiary check and found when I opened the gas valve gas was flowing…
Took the old torch apart to find a mechanical gas valve they the new setup didn’t have.

So into the interwebz to sort out a solution. My welder is deca brand which is fairly well known in Europe and to my surprise and delight there was an abundance of intel for me.
A quick and easy Amazon trip had me set up with a 220 solenoid valve. Will get installed when I get home.
While I was at it I changed out the cable connectors as well.

Crusty and broke when I tried to loosen lug.

And maybe, just maybe ran a touch hot for a bit…

Yesterday Holly had the broken tooth removed. The vet thinks the lump on her jaw is a fatty lipoma and was not overly concerned with it.