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Don't try that at my church.

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Has anyone fulfilled any "bucket list" items, even if at the time, you didn't consider them as such? My son & I were talking last nite about accomplishments and/or regrets. I have a few. But, probably the best one is that I got to ride in the Goodyear blimp out of San Pedro, CA on one...

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Interesting comments on the corrosivity of Pyrodex. I suppose if I lived a 170 years ago and didn't have an easy means of cleaning BP firearms it would be a concern. But since I clean mine after each use it simply isn't an issue. My preferred method of cleaning BP revolvers is to break them down, pu...

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Walt wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 6:12 am VERY nice looking Land Cruiser, Paladin!! Thanks for the pictures.

I'll second that. Pretty much the same color as my Jeep.

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I like Pyrodex, but have to admit I only use the pellets. Being lazy I like the pellets, especially in revolvers. They don't make pellets for anything smaller than 44/45 caliber. Never understood that, there are lots of .31 & .36 shooters out there, not to mention .32 rifles.

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The Li Ion packs are more powerful than the NiCd, but keep them dry or they want to imitate a bomb. Lithium ion batteries can get wet. Heck, you can drowned the darned things. They only become a problem when you spray water on them "while" they are burning. In that case it actually uses t...

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OH! I thought you were getting ready to jump out of an airplane. :wink: I don't do airplanes. I do un-retarded drops from HH-43 Husky helos. Of course mine resulted in a stint in the base hospital. Why do you think we called that "Dope on a rope!"? Glad you are OK. We have a couple of tho...

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I have to confess, the reason I need a new jump pack is all my fault. I don't drive my '78 Ford that much, and I usually keep a battery maintainer on it. But, I took it off to use on my Jeep. So battery went low and I went to use the pack. It was flat and wouldn't charge. Then again, if I hadn't nee...

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JimT wrote: ↑Fri Jan 16, 2026 10:55 pm OH! I thought you were getting ready to jump out of an airplane.

I don't do airplanes. I do un-retarded drops from HH-43 Husky helos. Of course mine resulted in a stint in the base hospital.

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Even with a slight marine layer, last nights SpaceX launch was quite spectacular. I came up in the usual position but because it was going into a different LEO (this launch was for the NRO so not as much info as usual) it actually had the 1st stage separation closer than usual and just above the hil...

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Mine's getting old. Doesn't hold a charge. So any recommendations. Not looking for one with inflaters, lights, etc. Just a good hi amp unit.

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Prayers continuing.

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Today,

This weekend,

Usually,

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I haven't bothered to dig into it but I'm wondering if anyone knows. Is it legal to build your own now?

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I think you were given a line of BS. I have AT&T. My service never went off line. A local outage, possibly. A nationwide outage nope.

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4t5 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 12, 2026 5:34 pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udd-SHNIHoc

Apples and oranges. Shoot the .45 acp out of a 16" barrel and hit the tires at the same point and angle.

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I really like the way bullets cause tires to explode with a great deal of flame. Perhaps the bullet hits the rim on the way in and the tire is filled with hydrogen to make it lighter. Or, bullets sparking when it hits wood and such.

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I prefer adjustable sights because they are generally easier for me to see. As to needing the adjustability, I pretty much find a load that does what I want, and stick with it. I am not someone who makes up different loads just for stuff and giggles. So once I settle on a load and adjust the sights ...

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So, I have an ECV, handicap scooter. It's three wheel, all wheel drive. And this ain't your grandma's scooter. It's max speed is 25 mph. But the rear tires never really worked well in loose stuff. So I decided to get something more aggressive. I looked for so BFG KO3's, but they don't come that smal...

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Though not recent, this is by far my favorite sunset picture.

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Gotta go with AI. He's leaning forward, not bending and his cane is in totally the wrong position to support him.

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There are several phone apps I've found useful. ISS Spotter shows when it will be passing overhead and lets you set alarms. NextSpaceFlight shows when launches will occur and again lets you alarms. SkyView can identify all of the "satellites", including all of the junk floating around up t...

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4t5 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:29 am Those things have a face only a mother could love.

Did I ever tell the story of my wife trying to kiss one. She really should wear her glasses all of the time.

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Blackhawk.

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We get mountain lions through here from time to time.
https://neighbors.ring.com/n/VglYrbLc4z

jeepnik · Re: SUNSET 1/10/2026 ON THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER, TEXAS A few of days ago.

A few of days ago.

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Just wondering if there were any other sky watchers among the group. Just watched the ISS go over. Quite bright and watched it from over the Pacific Ocean to the Four Corners.

I'm also in a great position to watch a lot of the Vandenberg launches.

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I feel like a slacker. I only load the 45-70, 30-30 and 30-06. Although I have loaded some 30-03 for a friend a few times. The 30-03 is pretty hard to find. Harder to find are rifles like his, an unmodified 1903 Springfield.

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My first deer was taken with a .243. It's a family rifle and now in the hands of my nephew for his kids to use. Very capable cartridge, less recoil than a .270 and you already have a .270.

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Bill did he fly the Piper L-4 or the Stinson L-5? Those guys saved a lot of wounded guys lives. They set the stage for air evac during Korea and Viet Nam. They could only get out one at a time, but they made sortie after sortie, often into enemy held territory. They landed at hand cleared "stri...

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Basically to dare the libs to not find him guilty.

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Continuing to pray for Harper.

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Looks like things in Venezuela are starting up.

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Perhaps something like this to get it close and finish with the trimmer. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1262125649/dremel-cutting-bench-sanding-bench-flex?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dremel&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&sr_prefetch=0...

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That should be mandatory in service training for every police officer.

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Lassiter wrote: ↑Thu Jan 01, 2026 8:16 pm Just one more reason that I wouldn't live in California if they gave me half of the state...

Trust me, we wouldn't want you here. We have enough issues as it is. In fact we are so aware of our issues we don't need outsiders commenting on them.

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Frankly I think the homeowner just wants attention. The bear is coming out nightly. After it does, get a bunch of folks to make noise as they block the hole. When the bear finds the entrance blocked, and too much noise and distraction to work on getting it open (though done properly he won't be able...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_O%27Donnell_Jr.
Not what you thought was it.

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I pretty much always have a "small" gun in addition to my regular carry. Most often it is https://i.imgur.com/vthFbdJ.jpeg Sometimes when my wife isn't carrying it as her backup https://i.imgur.com/nLp0gBe.jpeg And for any sweaty or beach/salt water fishing https://i.imgur.com/zAst0jI.jpeg

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I only own one .308. I grew up with the 06 and for a go to bolt gun it will be a leftie 700. That said, I use a 7.62 NATO for a bit and found it both accurate, and more importantly, reliable. That was an M-14. And while I have a Garand the 06 just really isn't suited, for me, for a semi auto. Hence ...

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Can't get to my door without me letting you through the gate. But I do have a door bell out there for folks that want admittance. If I do let you up to the door, you can rest assured I'm reasonably prepared for any eventuality.

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The little hole in the back of glock grips is a lanyard hole. I used to keep a lanyard on the g19 when camped on the mountain, I could grab it and hang it around my neck and shoulder to step out to look at the stars and water the nearby countryside when camping, I didnt need clothes or belt or what...

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As far as actually strapped on. A few times but that was fifty odd years ago. I suppose if one spent a lot of time in big bear country it might make some sense. But darned that would be awfully uncomfortable.

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Merry Christmas all.

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I'm not much a fan of pistol caliber long guns. I figure if you're going to carry a rifle, carry a rifle. Still quite a attractive piece.

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After decades of working with my hand and being exposed to all sorts of nasty stuff, not to mention injuries, I have no fingerprints. And that's not me talking. That's The USMC, USA, NASA, Federal Bureau of Prisons, State of California and numerous private companies. All you get is a blob. Just for ...

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Sorry, I can't get past his five minutes or so of telling me why he's the most expert of experts. I guess I could counter that I'm close to twice his age so I automatically know more than he does, but I'm not an expert. Frankly most of these types of videos are mostly guys or gals that pick a subjec...

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I'll keep them coming.

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As tactical as I'll go.

If I feel I need something more in the line of a combat arm.

45-70 and 7.62. Both actual rifle rounds.

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Did he seriously toss that rifle down on the bench? I know it's ugly and "tactical", but come on throwing firearms down?

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