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Shooting Traditional Firearms and Weapons => General Interest => Topic started by: Riley/MN on April 23, 2014, 05:20:41 PM

Title: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on April 23, 2014, 05:20:41 PM: But I told myself I can't open it until I get done makin my syrup! If'n I hafta wait - so do you guys! Story to follow....
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Post by: greyhunter on April 23, 2014, 08:17:39 PM: Aaaaaaaaauuuuuurrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh!
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Post by: Roaddog on April 24, 2014, 06:53:40 AM: Dadnabit!
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Post by: Stormrider51 on April 24, 2014, 10:53:38 AM: You are a harsh and cruel man!

Storm
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Post by: gunmaker on April 24, 2014, 11:09:31 AM: I never did like you....Tom
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Post by: sse on April 24, 2014, 11:14:45 AM: That's just wrong, Riley...
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Post by: Hanshi on April 24, 2014, 01:48:22 PM: How can people be that hateful. Recon ridjrunner would send me a similar package iffin I said "please"?
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Post by: Riley/MN on April 28, 2014, 11:33:32 AM: Syrupin' was CRAZY this year (again)! We thought we were about done 3 weeks ago after collecting 410 gallons of sap (our average is roughly 1200). Everything shut down with the warm temps, but we hoped there would be another freeze before the buds open. Well about 2 weeks ago our wish came true. we gathered another 850 gallons in just a couple-three days! problem is it started warming up again, and we had no snow to keep the sap cool! So we boiled whenever we could, finally got the last of it done this weekend. We still have to finish it all in the house, but it is basically all syrup now...

Now about that box....
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Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: gunmaker on April 28, 2014, 12:52:40 PM: Thats IT !!! he sent you a box ??? Maybe you should open it--might be something in there ????
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Post by: Riley/MN on April 28, 2014, 02:38:28 PM: I don't know. He's got it all screwed shut. It looks like he wanted people to stay out.....
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Post by: rollingb on April 28, 2014, 05:29:22 PM: Forward it on to me,.... I've got a screwdriver!
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Post by: Roaddog on April 29, 2014, 06:15:49 AM: I know ya got some gunpowder so just blow it open.
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Post by: Riley/MN on April 29, 2014, 11:35:39 AM: Ya know, sometimes I wait until New Year's Eve to open my Christmas presents.....
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Post by: prairie dog on April 29, 2014, 11:48:58 AM: I had a girlfriend like that for a short time.
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on April 30, 2014, 12:22:50 PM: Finally broke into that box this morning. Lo & behold there was some stuff in there! Looks like some 12 ga. wads and some bubble wrap....

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Now it looks like there could be sumthin inside them bubbles. I will have to check when I get home, if I get a chance.
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Post by: Two Steps on April 30, 2014, 12:28:51 PM: Take it off!!! Take it off!! Heck, Uncle Russ will slide a dollar in there somewhere
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Post by: sse on April 30, 2014, 12:35:33 PM: Somehow, I messed up...was just trying to quote and add a LOL...didn't come out that way...???

(OK, I think I accidentally hit edit instead of quote, sorry...I'm outta control)
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: sse on April 30, 2014, 12:37:44 PM: Quote from: "Two Steps"
Take it off!!! Take it off!! Heck, Uncle Russ will slide a dollar in there somewhere

LOL
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on May 01, 2014, 05:36:45 PM: HA - Well I found out I gotta haul Scouts, and the Scout trailer this weekend. The trailer wiring on my old Jeep is in tough shape, so I went out and worked on it (in the rain) last night. About 10:30 in the pee em, I got frustrated enough that I tore the whole works out. So tonight I will wire the Jeep, load the trailer, and pack up for a weekend of camping. I am not sure when I will get the next layer of wrapping unwrapped.....
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Post by: ridjrunr on May 01, 2014, 06:42:12 PM: Riley, Mike Fink also needs done now :peace
However, you wait too long them gobblers are gonna be laughin instead of gettin cooked
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 01, 2014, 07:36:40 PM: If'in that pilgrim ain't already opened that package he ain't natural. Somethin' wrong here.

Storm
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Post by: sse on May 02, 2014, 11:01:27 AM: Heck, might as well just put the whole thing in the barn and let it sit in there a few years, or more...
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Post by: Hanshi on May 02, 2014, 03:00:06 PM: Since you have little interest in the gun you might as well ship it to me. I love them and will shoot and care for it like it deserves.
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on May 02, 2014, 04:50:26 PM: Quote from: "Hanshi"
Since you have little interest in the gun you might as well ship it to me.

GUN?? You guys think there might be a gun in there?
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Two Steps on May 02, 2014, 07:45:06 PM: Quote
GUN?? You guys think there might be a gun in there
Well...From the looks of the box...plus what ridjrunner posted...it's either a gun or the worlds biggest wing bone call!
Al
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Hanshi on May 03, 2014, 02:31:21 PM: Whatever's in that package I'll take it!
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Post by: sse on May 03, 2014, 02:41:47 PM: Quote from: "Riley/MN"
Quote from: "Hanshi"
Since you have little interest in the gun you might as well ship it to me.

GUN?? You guys think there might be a gun in there?
After due consideration, I conclude yer weird, Riley...
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: ridjrunr on May 03, 2014, 09:49:23 PM: I really wasn't shure if I should let cat out of the bag or not, being as though I am not shure if I had sent Mr President pictures of said smoothbore.
So I will keep them to a minumum just in case.This is during the "build".
No breech plug and the makers marks weren't filed off yet.
I tried to show the inside of the muzzle as "smooth", but the flash may hinder this.
The muzzle protector and barrel bands are from the Possum Lodge in Canada,perhaps a few are familiar with this,it's kind of universal.
Hope ya'll enjoy the sneak peek. :toast
Ridjrunr
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Post by: Roaddog on May 04, 2014, 06:58:24 AM
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Post by: greyhunter on May 04, 2014, 07:05:55 AM: :shock:
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Post by: snake eyes on May 04, 2014, 12:39:24 PM: Quote from: "Riley/MN"
GUN?? You guys think there might be a gun in there?

If there is, it's rusted all to heck by now. Hmm ain't no rust on that gun.....I was hoping you
got one just a little bit more fancy....Lord knows you deserve it :applaud Remember:"What goes around................... Comes around"

snake-eyes
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on May 04, 2014, 04:42:09 PM: Quote from: "ridjrunr"
I really wasn't shure if I should let cat out of the bag or not, being as though I am not shure if I had sent Mr President pictures of said smoothbore.
So I will keep them to a minumum just in case.This is during the "build".
No breech plug and the makers marks weren't filed off yet.
I tried to show the inside of the muzzle as "smooth", but the flash may hinder this.
The muzzle protector and barrel bands are from the Possum Lodge in Canada,perhaps a few are familiar with this,it's kind of universal.
Hope ya'll enjoy the sneak peek. :toast
Ridjrunr

:hairy

ridj, can you tell me the pressure specs on that bbl?
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: ridjrunr on May 04, 2014, 05:28:57 PM: Manufactory says 200 psi water at 73 deg.F,so they must test with water. ( strange)
I do believe however,that the barrel bands increase this to the point of catastrophic failure, plus a little.
Good luck.
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: gunmaker on May 04, 2014, 06:25:34 PM: Evidently the "Wise Guy" factor has increased by 100 % mean--just plain mean. This is in violation of the Geneva convention on unusual punishment and or torture of non-combatants...REALLY....Tom
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on May 05, 2014, 11:58:08 AM: Hey, I unwrapped that package from Dan, and that ain't the gun that's in there at all!
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Uncle Russ on May 05, 2014, 09:17:38 PM: Dangblast it this just ain't right!
Cruel, unusual, and flat out mean hearted.

Dontcha dare make me come over there!

Uncle Russ...
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 05, 2014, 09:22:31 PM: Russ...let's just get us up a lynch mob!

Storm
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Post by: Uncle Russ on May 05, 2014, 09:47:55 PM: Storm, ya may onto sumpin there!

Uncle Russ...
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Post by: Roaddog on May 06, 2014, 06:53:55 AM: I got a rope
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 06, 2014, 09:37:11 AM: That's it! I'm saddling up and riding North!

Storm
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Post by: Hanshi on May 06, 2014, 04:08:45 PM: Come on! Don't cop out on us now. I made a reasonable (to me, anyway) offer. Pony up or call the honey wagon.
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Post by: Riley/MN on May 19, 2014, 04:55:09 PM: I confess, I still haven't shot this gun. Except with my camera
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MN has over the counter tags for the last several seasons. I picked one up for the last season, running 5/23-5/29. There may be hope for me yet.... (plus I gotta shoot a cup off'n that dude's head...)
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 19, 2014, 05:39:01 PM: Mighty fine looking gun! Guess I'll have to turn around and ride this mule south now. Made it almost to Dallas.

Storm
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on May 19, 2014, 05:52:02 PM: Tried ta catch ya 'fore ya got too far....
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 19, 2014, 07:26:49 PM: Well, if you feel bad about my sore a... uh I mean Mule ya could ship that gun to me and I'll try it out for ya! I'll be home in about three days.

Storm
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Post by: Thunder Bay on May 19, 2014, 08:47:29 PM: Nice looking trade gun ya got there!
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Post by: Uncle Russ on May 19, 2014, 10:19:37 PM: Very nice!

Uncle Russ...
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Post by: Roaddog on May 20, 2014, 05:51:47 AM: Looks like ya done good.Now go get a big o'l turkey
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Post by: Riley/MN on May 20, 2014, 10:41:19 AM: Just for clarification, this lil gal is still on loan/speculation from ridjrunnr. I need to take her out to see how we get along. This darn work week shure cuts inta a guy's courtin time....
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Post by: Stormrider51 on May 20, 2014, 01:34:26 PM: Oh, so now you are going to tease us by suggesting that one of US might get to buy her if you don't get along!

Storm
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Post by: Uncle Russ on May 20, 2014, 02:34:51 PM: Quote from: "Stormrider51"
Oh, so now you are going to tease us by suggesting that one of US might get to buy her if you don't get along!

Storm

Storm, I have always heard that "It's the prettiest girls that's the hardest to please", if that should hold true then I would suspect this pretty girl is going to drive him completely nuts!

Patience grasshopper, patience.
We may still have a chance, plus we may not have to ride that dadburn Mule to the hangin!

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Stormrider51 on May 20, 2014, 03:04:06 PM: Russ,
This man is a hardcase. Just plain mean! Have you noticed that he hasn't even told us any vital statistics yet? Wants to dribble that information out a little at a time too.

Storm
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: Riley/MN on June 01, 2014, 10:00:42 PM: Well, I went ahead and bought the thing, even though I didn't get a gobbler in close enough to try it out. She's a 37" long 12 bore, and ridjrunr couldn't tell me who built it. The lock is marked Lott, & Dan said it was marketed by Pedersoli a few years back. The half-cock notch does not work as a half-cock safety, which I hope to get worked on. Am trying to decide whether to send the barrel off to get jug-choked or not...

Dan said it don't shoot balls for beans, but I hope to try it at some point anyway....
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Post by: Stormrider51 on June 01, 2014, 10:12:27 PM: Well, it's about danged time you fessed up and told us the details!

Storm
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Post by: Riley/MN on June 01, 2014, 10:23:18 PM: I been busy tryin ta connect with a gobbler. I have never hunted this late in the season. I called in hens left & right, but the toms stood out in the middle of the fields and gobbled. They nailed me from a 1/4 mile out.....
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Post by: Stormrider51 on June 01, 2014, 10:50:06 PM: Wishing you the best of luck next season! Turkeys are smart and have incredible vision. There's an old saying that goes "Deer think every hunter is a tree. Turkey think every tree is a hunter." That has proven to be true in my experience.

Storm
Title: Re: Got a package from ridjrunner....
Post by: sse on June 03, 2014, 10:36:02 AM: Quote
"Deer think every hunter is a tree. Turkey think every tree is a hunter."
Good one...