Rednecks, pickups, guns and such (lots of photos)

Roadkill · 04-25-2005, 04:49 PM

Title says it all, went shooting with my buddy Ken yesterday.

Entry to farm 15 minutes from house

Overall view

Yours truly with DSA FAL & 14X Springfield Combat Scope

Buddy Ken with same

Colt Sp2

1944 Garand

1941 Mod 39

Be kind, hey, I wear glasses and am doing the best I can, you can guess which groupd were from the scoped guns.

Edward Tinker · 04-25-2005, 06:19 PM

hmmm, do I delete this, cuz, he insisits on posting it at hunt.com (rather than the pictures just here

..... no, cuz, I am going to Chattanooga in a couple of months and want some more home-made bread!

Roadkill · 04-25-2005, 06:28 PM

Be nice Ed, I couldn't get the photos to upload here, kept on stating that they exceeded the size limit. Granted, being that I've done this a whopping whole two times I'm no expert, but I can read. But, being the person I am, I will try again. Maybe if the weather cooperates and you get down here early enough we can go shooting. You were in the Army long enough so you might could disguise your northern accent and fit in with us southern heathens.

rk

Edward Tinker · 04-25-2005, 06:31 PM

no worry, I kin fit rite inn

Seriously, you are doing good at the pictures. Nice shots, nice and clear, etc.

I can show you or send you a program to downsize them if you want.

Ed

Jack Lawman · 04-25-2005, 10:39 PM

RK,
When I first saw your pic, I was surprised to see you with a Finn. Then I thought about it for a half-second and realized it shouldn't surprise me at all. I really like my M39... great shooter. Nice pics.

Jack

G.W. Gill · 04-26-2005, 01:33 AM

Looks like you had a great afternoon. Keep on! Have fun! I miss it. There is nothing more pleasurable than doing some target shooting.

Roadkill · 04-26-2005, 06:29 AM

Sure Ed, Ill try it. Jack, GW, I've never claimed to be a collector, shooter stuff is what I occupy my time with. I love the history in military guns, The Finn Mod 39 was made in 1941, VKT, and (gasp gasp, get out the glycerine capsules) is import stamped. It has an action smooth as glass, trigger breaks clean at about 5 lbs, I can still see the sights, even with cheap Russian milsurp it is very accurate. It with the AK are about the only two I don't reload. The Finns knew/know the true value of a skilled marksman with an accurate high powered rifle in defense of his country.

rk

Edward Tinker · 04-26-2005, 11:32 AM

I've always thought it funny how an "import" stamp freaks out collectors. I think it should lower the value, but why would it lower the value to a "shooter" status ONLY???

Ed

Edward Tinker · 04-26-2005, 11:40 AM

RK, here is a micrsoft tool that is free, it works ok, although I prefer to shrink pictures myself;

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

Roadkill · 04-26-2005, 11:44 AM

Ed, I'm not a collector, I don't know. I guess its beccause when they are imported there are hundreds of thousands imported and the infamous stamp isn't always placed in a discrete manner. We have all seen historical guns defaced by a stamp placed in a prominent location wich could have easily been applied in a less interrupting location. I never have figured out the value hierarchy of guns anyway. If I like it and can afford it I get it. Then next time out it will be on the range with me.

rk

Jack Lawman · 04-26-2005, 02:39 PM

Jack, I apoligize, I was trying to reply with a quote and deleted your posting!

Damn, I am sorry...

Ed

Roadkill · 04-26-2005, 03:05 PM

"RK,
You being such a highly regarded member of the LF, I had you stereotyped as a "My-eyes-shall-never-fall-upon-the-sights-of-a-lowly-$175-milsurp-rifle" kind of guy."

What in the hell are you talking about? I'll take your comment as sincere but believe me, not so. Member yes. Simply because their requirements are so liberal and the feared/fearsome/fearless moderators haven't been PO'd at me all at the same time. I don't can't won't collect high end guns cause I can't afford it. Its sort of like every bachelor at the dance hitting on two or three high maintenance beauty queens. Fine. I'll lower my standards and have some fun with the rest of them. I respect the skill and knowledge of the true collectors, I appreciate their knowledge and the investment they have made, but its not for me. Thank you for the kind but undeserved words.

rk

Jack Lawman · 04-26-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Roadkill:
"You being such a highly regarded member of the LF, I had you stereotyped as a "My-eyes-shall-never-fall-upon-the-sights-of-a-lowly-$175-milsurp-rifle" kind of guy."

What in the hell are you talking about?
rk

Good question, please allow me to clarify...
What I meant by "...it only took about a half-second to get over it" was it only took about a half-second to get over my stereotype of you. It was meant to indicate that I was the one holding you (and other LF members) to a ridiculous standard. In my defense, my realization hit after more like 1/10 of a second, but I rounded up

. We are of like mind, my brother collector/shooter (as I'd imagine all but the stuffiest of LF members are).

How do you think I feel? I'm a redneck with no trailer park in sight. I would actually get in trouble for marrying my sister around here

.

The whole "My-eyes-shall-never-fall-upon-the-sights-of-a-lowly-$175-milsurp-rifle" thing was meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but it turned out to be more foot-in-mouth. The last thing I wanted to do was get you all bunched up over it.

Please allow me to wipe the slate clean and start over...

Hey RK,
I like M39's too. Yours looks nice. I agree, they shoot great. Nice pics

.

Jack

Roadkill · 04-26-2005, 05:22 PM

Thanks Jack, we'll both just suffer indignantly with a smile while shooting those less than stellar uncollectable misbranded war horses. Something else, when you claim Alabama as your home a certain amount of deserved disrespect is both implied and expected. Good to get to know you

rk

Herb · 04-26-2005, 07:44 PM

Great photos RK. To solve your problem uploading them here dig out that owners manual and look up image size, size, quality, whatever it is and figure out how to reset the size of the photo. Go for the lowest size (quality) in my case its VGA or 640x480 (Nikon). Most all of the digitals come preset at the higest quality (size) which would require a monitor screen 36" wide to see it all even if you could get it to load up. Give that a try and see what happens, you won't need any photo editing program either. But then that higher setting would make a better portrait of that prom queen!

Edward Tinker · 04-26-2005, 09:24 PM

Hey Jack, I was trying to be funny, and say;

Hey, those $175 mil-surps are tooo expensive!

fg42 · 04-26-2005, 10:46 PM

My Sky 1940 Finnish will shoot great groops. It shoots much better than I do, but hell my Liberator pistol probably does too. Bob Benson

wterrell · 04-26-2005, 11:21 PM

Wonder what is on the other side of them woods, there.

I think my kids was playin' over there.

Russ · 04-26-2005, 11:46 PM

Looks Like Good Time To Me

wterrell · 04-27-2005, 12:51 AM

My brother-in-law bought a cow that way. Didn't get much milk out of her, though, bein' dead and all.

04-25-2005, 04:49 PM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Rednecks, pickups, guns and such (lots of photos) Title says it all, went shooting with my buddy Ken yesterday. Entry to farm 15 minutes from house Overall view Yours truly with DSA FAL & 14X Springfield Combat Scope Buddy Ken with same Colt Sp2 1944 Garand 1941 Mod 39 Be kind, hey, I wear glasses and am doing the best I can, you can guess which groupd were from the scoped guns.

04-25-2005, 10:39 PM	#5
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	RK, When I first saw your pic, I was surprised to see you with a Finn. Then I thought about it for a half-second and realized it shouldn't surprise me at all. I really like my M39... great shooter. Nice pics. Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

04-26-2005, 02:39 PM	#11
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Isn't there a little redneck in all of us? Jack, I apoligize, I was trying to reply with a quote and deleted your posting! Damn, I am sorry... Ed

04-26-2005, 07:44 PM	#15
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rednecks, etc Great photos RK. To solve your problem uploading them here dig out that owners manual and look up image size, size, quality, whatever it is and figure out how to reset the size of the photo. Go for the lowest size (quality) in my case its VGA or 640x480 (Nikon). Most all of the digitals come preset at the higest quality (size) which would require a monitor screen 36" wide to see it all even if you could get it to load up. Give that a try and see what happens, you won't need any photo editing program either. But then that higher setting would make a better portrait of that prom queen! __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

04-26-2005, 09:24 PM	#16
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Hey Jack, I was trying to be funny, and say; Hey, those $175 mil-surps are tooo expensive! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-25-2005, 06:19 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	hmmm, do I delete this, cuz, he insisits on posting it at hunt.com (rather than the pictures just here ..... no, cuz, I am going to Chattanooga in a couple of months and want some more home-made bread!

04-25-2005, 06:28 PM	#3
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Be nice Ed, I couldn't get the photos to upload here, kept on stating that they exceeded the size limit. Granted, being that I've done this a whopping whole two times I'm no expert, but I can read. But, being the person I am, I will try again. Maybe if the weather cooperates and you get down here early enough we can go shooting. You were in the Army long enough so you might could disguise your northern accent and fit in with us southern heathens. rk

04-25-2005, 06:31 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	no worry, I kin fit rite inn Seriously, you are doing good at the pictures. Nice shots, nice and clear, etc. I can show you or send you a program to downsize them if you want. Ed

04-26-2005, 01:33 AM	#6
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like you had a great afternoon. Keep on! Have fun! I miss it. There is nothing more pleasurable than doing some target shooting.

04-26-2005, 06:29 AM	#7
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Sure Ed, Ill try it. Jack, GW, I've never claimed to be a collector, shooter stuff is what I occupy my time with. I love the history in military guns, The Finn Mod 39 was made in 1941, VKT, and (gasp gasp, get out the glycerine capsules) is import stamped. It has an action smooth as glass, trigger breaks clean at about 5 lbs, I can still see the sights, even with cheap Russian milsurp it is very accurate. It with the AK are about the only two I don't reload. The Finns knew/know the true value of a skilled marksman with an accurate high powered rifle in defense of his country. rk

04-26-2005, 11:32 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	I've always thought it funny how an "import" stamp freaks out collectors. I think it should lower the value, but why would it lower the value to a "shooter" status ONLY??? Ed

04-26-2005, 11:40 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	RK, here is a micrsoft tool that is free, it works ok, although I prefer to shrink pictures myself; http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

04-26-2005, 11:44 AM	#10
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Ed, I'm not a collector, I don't know. I guess its beccause when they are imported there are hundreds of thousands imported and the infamous stamp isn't always placed in a discrete manner. We have all seen historical guns defaced by a stamp placed in a prominent location wich could have easily been applied in a less interrupting location. I never have figured out the value hierarchy of guns anyway. If I like it and can afford it I get it. Then next time out it will be on the range with me. rk

04-26-2005, 03:05 PM	#12
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	"RK, You being such a highly regarded member of the LF, I had you stereotyped as a "My-eyes-shall-never-fall-upon-the-sights-of-a-lowly-$175-milsurp-rifle" kind of guy." What in the hell are you talking about? I'll take your comment as sincere but believe me, not so. Member yes. Simply because their requirements are so liberal and the feared/fearsome/fearless moderators haven't been PO'd at me all at the same time. I don't can't won't collect high end guns cause I can't afford it. Its sort of like every bachelor at the dance hitting on two or three high maintenance beauty queens. Fine. I'll lower my standards and have some fun with the rest of them. I respect the skill and knowledge of the true collectors, I appreciate their knowledge and the investment they have made, but its not for me. Thank you for the kind but undeserved words. rk

04-26-2005, 05:22 PM	#14
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks Jack, we'll both just suffer indignantly with a smile while shooting those less than stellar uncollectable misbranded war horses. Something else, when you claim Alabama as your home a certain amount of deserved disrespect is both implied and expected. Good to get to know you rk

04-26-2005, 10:46 PM	#17
fg42 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Sky 1940 Finnish will shoot great groops. It shoots much better than I do, but hell my Liberator pistol probably does too. Bob Benson

04-26-2005, 11:21 PM	#18
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wonder what is on the other side of them woods, there. I think my kids was playin' over there. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

04-26-2005, 11:46 PM	#19
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Looks Like Good Time To Me __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

04-27-2005, 12:51 AM	#20
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My brother-in-law bought a cow that way. Didn't get much milk out of her, though, bein' dead and all. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------