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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 11-05-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By swanshot
Re: Martini Henry with a difference ?

Here ya go: This was built on a Greener cadet action.
It's calibre is 30 Herrett. Shortened 30/30. I love this little rifle
Forum: General Discussion 10-22-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 967
Posted By swanshot
Re: A Question About My Book

A huge undertaking, good luck.
My first thought is the internet, because here we have a worldwide community.
People sharing experience, fears, information, encouraging each other, inciting...
Forum: General Discussion 10-20-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 728
Posted By swanshot
Re: Another fatal accident

There is another issue here. Legal responsibility.
I don't know how it works over there, but here in Aus a court
ruled in a case a few years ago that a firearm owner is legally
obliged to fully...
Forum: General Discussion 10-20-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 728
Posted By swanshot
Re: Another fatal accident

Because no one hears about the guys who do it right.:o:confused:
Forum: General Discussion 10-17-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,746
Posted By swanshot
Re: My motto

Never get into a fight that you know you can't win.
Forum: General Discussion 10-16-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,674
Posted By swanshot
Re: I think i might be a tennis fan...

To reduce inertia??:rolleyes:If those tits got up to a good speed, it would require considerable strength to stop the inertia carrying her clear off court:eek::D:D:D:D
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-14-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,911
Posted By swanshot
Re: .22 a killer?

Yes i take your point, and it is valid, but isn't that why we all learn to keep on shooting the basket till he's down? Now I wouldn't like to be shot with a 22, but I'm sure I would find being shot 5...
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2009, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By swanshot
Re: Hunting 09

Ok Ugly, explain this to me please. You say you got these states. What does that mean. Some sort of lic I presume?
Forum: General Discussion 10-14-2009, 03:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,674
Posted By swanshot
Re: I think i might be a tennis fan...

Ya know; If womens tennis was played naked----Think about it.
It would be the most watched sport on the planet.
Forum: General Discussion 10-13-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,157
Posted By swanshot
Re: New shooter 2nd time

An exercise I use when teaching people to control a handgun is to get them to hold AN EMPTY gun in a shooting grip. Then I start gently pushing the muzzle a little this way and that and tell them...
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By swanshot
Re: Unbelievable slow-motion Videography

That is just so cool. Thank you.
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,250
Posted By swanshot
Re: New shooter-mistake

When I was first taught to shoot a long, long time ago it was drummed into me over and over again. "The gun is always loaded, and the horse always kicks"
Now when ever I pick up a firearm that...
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2009, 06:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,248
Posted By swanshot
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 777
Posted By swanshot
Re: Damn this smoking habit!

It's a right bastard, isn't it mate?
I'm facing the very real possibility of emphysema, and i still kid myself.
It's bull shite, but I still keep doin it. And I still keep promising my self;...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-09-2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By swanshot
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,236
Posted By swanshot
Re: This is horrific. Scary stuff

Well--there ya go. I had it sent to me as posted. I took it at face value:o:o
Forum: General Discussion 10-08-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 83,722
Posted By swanshot
Re: TFF family photo album...

Good thing you wern't catchin, or you wouldn't have made it.
Forum: General Discussion 10-08-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,236
Posted By swanshot
Re: This is horrific. Scary stuff

Looking at it again I'm wondering if it (knife) wasn't a box cutter type.
Forum: General Discussion 10-08-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By swanshot
Re: Big Ugly Vs The Canadian Goose

Bad buggers, aren't they mate?:eek::D

Glocknut: Those emu's are bad tempered critters. That beak could be made of iron, and they use their head like a hammer. Then when you're down they kick the...
Forum: General Discussion 10-08-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,236
Posted By swanshot
This is horrific. Scary stuff

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From: Ian Britten
Sent: Thursday, 1 October 2009 12:30
Subject: Why Cops Shoot Guys with Knives - Not for the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 10-06-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,757
Posted By swanshot
Re: cleaning pistol

If you owned a Mk1 ruger, you would not ask this question:D:D:D

Rod, brush, Hoppes and patches. Finish with a oil patch. Bore chamber, and bolt every time I shoot. Or bore and cylinders with the...
Forum: General Discussion 10-05-2009, 04:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,037
Posted By swanshot
Re: Why do we have toes?

You scare me---You truly scare me:eek::eek::eek:
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-02-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By swanshot
Re: Cost of reloading

I've heard the same thing. I've also heard that some of the Alliant powders are ADI as well. ADI "Australian Defense Industries" are a big Manufacturing corporation that sell god knows what to God...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-02-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By swanshot
Re: Cost of reloading

This very morning I paid $52 for that 500gram can of 2209. I kid you not.
It cost me $158 to walk out of that shop with a can of powder and 200 projectiles:(:(

Just for interest The ADI powders...
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2009, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 895
Posted By swanshot
Re: DING DONG! May I come in please?

We come, we go. A bit like a grown family. Good to see you around again.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-02-2009, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By swanshot
Re: Cost of reloading

Mine, about 86 to your 100
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-01-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By swanshot
Cost of reloading

I've just got through loading 100 6.5x55 rounds and did my sums: I wish I
hadn't:(
Sierra 140gn Match kings
ADI 2209x42 grns each
Remington mag primers
All adds up to $0.94/rnd.
How does this...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-01-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By swanshot
Re: To drill or not to drill....

If it's a shooter. Drill it.
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By swanshot
Re: Sometimes it takes a few beers to figure things out...

I agree with Ponycar here. It is the law of supply and demand at work, and demonstrates the weakness inherent in capitalism.
Unless those with the capital are willing to show constraint, a cycle of...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,120
Posted By swanshot
Re: Roman Polanski-what should happen?

Yeah, I reckon hydrochloric acid would do it.
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,120
Posted By swanshot
Re: Roman Polanski-what should happen?

He's done the crime, now he can do the time.
He will plead age, and I'll just bet illness, but it should make no difference.
To rape any woman is disgusting, but a 13 yr old is heinous and must be...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2009, 02:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By swanshot
Re: Three steps to nirvana

Ok thanks. This is gonna keep me reading for a bit.
Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By swanshot
Re: Three steps to nirvana

Ok, who was Peltier? Did a google and got lots of stuff about thermal reactions. That doesn't seem right.:o:o
Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,122
Posted By swanshot
Re: Now, here's something to puzzle your mind

G'day; Strewth!!! I dunno what you blokes are on about. The H is always silent
and arse is spelled arse. But I always have trouble in deciding between lead and lead.:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-29-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By swanshot
Re: Got me a new project rifle

Pinecone: That last response was actually meant for you, but I quoted myself instead of you:o:o:oTime I went to bed:cool:
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-29-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By swanshot
Re: Got me a new project rifle

Yeah---It'll keep me off the street, and out of the pub for a few weeks:D:D
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-29-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By swanshot
Got me a new project rifle

A new member at the club asked me to check out his 30 yr old TIKKA T55 223 for him because it was grouping poorly. I had a look and the barrel is pitted internally, and the crown is bashed to hell...
Forum: General Discussion 09-28-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,112
Posted By swanshot
Re: Heatstroke and a trip to the hospital...

I'm with Suwannee on this one mate. Been knocked down by heat and dehydration a couple of times myself. BUT, the chest pain, get that checked out. Trust me on this. I've been there, done that, and...
Forum: The Pump House Saloon 09-28-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,941
Posted By swanshot
Re: Picture Competition

Ok. try this one then
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 09-28-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,384
Posted By swanshot
Re: Fox hunting

It's cool mate. or in Australian. She'll be right mate.:D:D:D I didn't take offence.
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,313
Posted By swanshot
Re: Touchy Subject... Your Thoughts?

Thank you MT. Food for thought indeed.
My thought was for a very specific condition (Bi-polar) and was colored by my own unfortunate personal experience. I take your point.
Forum: The Pump House Saloon 09-27-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,941
Posted By swanshot
Re: Picture Competition

There's always one
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 83,722
Posted By swanshot
Re: TFF family photo album...

Ok Suicide Ride: Don't ask; Yes that's me.
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1,352
Views: 83,722
Posted By swanshot
Re: TFF family photo album...

That is quite some view you got there. I love it:):)
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,313
Posted By swanshot
Re: Touchy Subject... Your Thoughts?

My mother was bi-polar, so I speak from a lifetimes experience.
NO he should not have a firearm. because even if he is able to remain fairly functional while having an "episode" There is no...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 09-26-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,384
Posted By swanshot
Re: Fox hunting

Stay cool Catfish:cool:It was meant as an affectionate insult:D:D
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 09-26-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,384
Posted By swanshot
Re: Fox hunting

I don't boubt you for a minute, But you're a gross bastard:D:D:D
Forum: General Discussion 09-25-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 916
Posted By swanshot
Re: I'VE DONE IT!!!

See my latest post in the Pumphouse Saloon
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 09-25-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,384
Posted By swanshot
Re: Fox hunting

Yep, I know exactly what you mean. It's what I use, and never found a reason to try anything else, because they work every time.
Try This: Hold it in your lips, in front of your teeth (no hands) and...
Forum: General Discussion 09-25-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,401
Posted By swanshot
Re: Cuthbert Gathering 2010

I would seriously like to try, but I'd be strechin it for money. Would someone be willing to put me up? I don't need anything fancy. If ya gotta trailer in the yard, or something. that would be fine.
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