Luckydog
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Loc: Huntin' In Colorado
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This is the slowest moving site I've ever seen. If it wasn't for the quality of the site, I'd bag it in a minute, How could we get a some more members, or get the existing members to post more often? I'm sure glad hunting season starts Saturday!!!!
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Make Sure You Vote, And Make Sure Your Friends Vote!!
When they outlaw guns...I'll be an outlaw! Reese
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kamilaroi
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This is the slowest moving site I've ever seen. If it wasn't for the quality of the site, I'd bag it in a minute, How could we get a some more members, or get the existing members to post more often? I'm sure glad hunting season starts Saturday!!!!
It's called engage brain before opening mouth. 
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ChrisPer
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Loc: Australia
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Relax mate. You said it yourself - the quality of the site is why you are still here.
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weedypigeon
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Reged: 26/03/08
Posts: 60
Loc: australia
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Sometimes it seems as if nothing is happening on NE, being retired I check several times a day. If anyone ever needs a reminder about the quality of NE just check some of the dross that's posted on You Tube.
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Nakihunter
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Loc: New Zealand
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I agree 100% with last 2 posts. The quality of this site is an educational experience - (& I can have a few letter after my name if required.)
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DoubleD
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Posts: 2481
Loc: Retired in Oklahoma
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Seems to load pretty fast for me but I have DSL. Have you cleaned out the cache, defragged the disk or maybe compressed some files to speed things up .... 
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DD, Ret.
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JabaliHunter
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Reged: 16/05/07
Posts: 1958
Loc: England
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Perhaps Sinner and Dave could be persuaded to return
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NitroX
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This is the slowest moving site I've ever seen. If it wasn't for the quality of the site, I'd bag it in a minute, How could we get a some more members, or get the existing members to post more often? I'm sure glad hunting season starts Saturday!!!!
The easiest way to big a big bad site is to encourage arguments.
Look at "fight" threads here and especially elsewhere. Always have a multiple of ten or twenty of views and posts to more constructive threads.
One 'big' forum built itself on trolls who 'dropped in' whenever the posting activity slowed down. Strange coincidence that was, hey!?
Personally I would love to see more of our members posting their hunting stories and photos which are always enjoyable.
Most of the regular members here are vintage rifle and double rifle enthusiasts and many of them have incredible knowledge and share it here. Thanks to these members.
However, ladies and gentlemen, when someone posts a story or interesting comments on their rifle/gun/whatever, JOIN IN. The site is free, but contributors get their kicks from the responses and following discussions. A small 'payment' for the story, photos.
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John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"
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WyoJoe
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Loc: Cheyenne, WY USA
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John I reall don't think you want me to post any pictures of my prairie dog hunting. Have you ever seen what a 270 gr bullet out of a .375 H&H does to a 3 pound critter. It is a bit gory. But in answer to your question before you ask. It is a whole lot of fun.
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There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor polite, nor popular -- but one must ask, "Is it right?"
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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hoppdoc
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Reged: 02/03/06
Posts: 1791
Loc: Southeastern USA
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Personally I would love to see what's in the gun safes of Sinner and Dave ONE by ONE with pictures.That would be real fun!!
I always enjoy comments from all but 400 nitroexpress info is always superb as is Curl and others!!
The huntreports are always great!!
Keep the trolls away!!
Nice folks here!!
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An armed man is a citizen of his country, an unarmed man just a subject.
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Paul
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Posts: 1031
Loc: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Yes, we need a bit more snooty discussion about rifles I can't afford. Talk about Remington/Baikal doubles and red-neck rantings about Barak Obama are lowering the tone. On the other hand, Ripp, Mickey Mouse does have big ears.
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500Nitro
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Reged: 06/01/03
Posts: 7244
Loc: Victoria, Australia
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Well I've been on NE for years and it's still one of the best forum around.
If you want lots of activity - AND no end of arguments, sniping and "Post counting", go to AR.
And if and when we do have heated disagreements on NE,
it all blows over and everyone seems to get back together
unlike some forums where grudges seem to be held for years.
I prefer less posts of quality and a heap of rubbish anyday.
Keep up the good work John
Edited by 500Nitro (31/08/08 04:09 PM)
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NitroX
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Yes, we need a bit more snooty discussion about rifles I can't afford. Talk about Remington/Baikal doubles and red-neck rantings about Barak Obama are lowering the tone. On the other hand, Ripp, Mickey Mouse does have big ears.
Paul
Topics on NE that get discussions going include the merits of Blaser double rifles including the bolt action model - hopefully I will be able to post some photos soon of one if they are still available  - the Fuchs double rifle, the Baikal double rifle, the merits of the .45/70 as a true dangerous game rifle, Mark Sullivan, and ....
More obscure ones over time have included what solder is suitable for DR barrels and ....
Enjoy, have fun and when debates get heated, forget about them afterwards. 
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John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"
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hoppdoc
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Loc: Southeastern USA
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OBama is a legitimate topic.
And as far as redneck rantings, If directed at me??
So sorry if I am not a refined writer--
Hint, In my country and among my friends-
You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe and why you believe it. You aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening and how sophisticated they may be.
You might be a redneck if: You stand and with respect place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.Our Creator, the Constitutions principles and Founding Fathers efforts merit that respect.
You might be a redneck if: You treat our armed forces veterans with great respect, and always have. You give thanks who gave their lives to give us our freedoms.
You might be a redneck if: You've never burned an American flag, nor intend to.
You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, 'One nation, under God.'
You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and raised your kids to do the same.
You might be a redneck if: You still say ' Christmas' instead of 'Winter Festival.'
You might be a redneck if: You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places in a country founded on Judeo Christian principles.
You might be a redneck if: You try to assist others in need becuase someone assisted you when you were in need.
You might be a redneck if: You want to make this world a better place for your children to live in.
If this suggests I am a redneck then I am privileged by such a name.
God Bless the USA!
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An armed man is a citizen of his country, an unarmed man just a subject.
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500Nitro
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Reged: 06/01/03
Posts: 7244
Loc: Victoria, Australia
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"And as far as redneck rantings, If directed at me??"
My comment about "when we do have heated disagreements on NE,"
was directed at MYSELF when I take issue with something or someone, no one else.
I like your Redneck descritions. Too many Soft Cock, Latte sipping, do nothing do good poofters in this world.
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tinker
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Reged: 12/03/05
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Loc: Nevada
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** Tinker enters the room from behind the bar, towel over shoulder. He pours the crowd a round of pints then returns to stocking the booze and wiping the glass down...**
Anyone here have a early mid-1860's conical mould for a Purdey breech loading 20b rifle?
Cheers!
--Tinker
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"It IS a dangerous game, and so named for a reason, and you can't play from the keyboard. " --Some Old Texan...
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NitroX
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Hint, In my country and among my friends-
You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe and why you believe it. You aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening and how sophisticated they may be.
You might be a redneck if: You stand and with respect place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.Our Creator, the Constitutions principles and Founding Fathers efforts merit that respect.
You might be a redneck if: You treat our armed forces veterans with great respect, and always have. You give thanks who gave their lives to give us our freedoms.
You might be a redneck if: You've never burned an American flag, nor intend to.
You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, 'One nation, under God.'
You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and raised your kids to do the same.
You might be a redneck if: You still say ' Christmas' instead of 'Winter Festival.'
You might be a redneck if: You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places in a country founded on Judeo Christian principles.
You might be a redneck if: You try to assist others in need becuase someone assisted you when you were in need.
You might be a redneck if: You want to make this world a better place for your children to live in.
If this suggests I am a redneck then I am privileged by such a name.
God Bless the USA!
Hell I think I am a Redneck too then.
But I have been called both a redneck and a latte drinking pansy. A Zionist and a Jew-hater. A racist and a non-racist. A religist extremist and an atheist. A communist and a fascist. A nationalistic patriot and a traitor to my country. An expert and a keyboard expert. Probably everything in between.
Personally I think I am a individual.
Not bound or dictated to by ideologies or dogmas.
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John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"
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Paul
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Reged: 28/08/07
Posts: 1031
Loc: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Sorry guys, I was only 'stirring the possum' as we say around here. We are all rednecks up to a point: when Little Johnny was bending the barrels in Oz, I got a bit hot under the collar myself.
Strangely, we don't even have a bill of rights in this country - unless protestants can claim one under law that came out of the Glorious Revolution in England in 1688. Shooters generally are wary of even getting one, 'cause if we did the first clause would probably be:
Citizens and wildlife shall not be tormented by firearms.
Cheers
- Paul
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NitroX
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OK guys, if your computer is frozen and the posts are not enough for you, one of our members, Nickudu, has provided you with a year's supply of reading. Or many of your slow work day afternoons:
Nickudu Files - Vintage Books and Articles
Tell us when you have read all of them and we will send you a trophy. 
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John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"
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