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by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jackalopes aren't real...but Mousealopes ARE...!
Replies: 3
Views: 143

Re: Jackalopes aren't real...but Mousealopes ARE...!

Are they going to be reintroduced into the wild places they were not in previously?
by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Pushing the limits of ‘science’…
Replies: 2
Views: 48

Re: Pushing the limits of ‘science’…

Poor acience if you look at it. No attempt to find out why.
by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Irish Aviator
Replies: 8
Views: 224

Re: The Irish Aviator

Why not just let a joke be a joke? Could it be that even some on here are too sensitive?
By the way? I was married when I got my bachelors degree. Shouldn't it be called something else?
by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAPSTICK
Replies: 19
Views: 410

Re: CAPSTICK

Tink Nathan, of Tinks doe pee deer scent, has stated that Capstick was the friend who helped him get his guide license for bow hunting in South Africa. He staunchly defends Capstick. Take it as you wish.
by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever Wonder Where The Term 'Dum Dum Bullet' Came From?
Replies: 5
Views: 114

Re: Ever Wonder Where The Term 'Dum Dum Bullet' Came From?

Also, Dum Dum has become a derisive term for someone with nothing inside his head.
by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long forgotten WWII history story.....
Replies: 6
Views: 200

Re: Long forgotten WWII history story.....

That P38 pilot was William Sells. He was the first plane in the air to stop a massed Japanese attack which was intent on wiping out the base. The Japanese credited him with 7 Zeroes and 3 bombers before he ran out of ammunition. 1 more bomber when he caught the windshield of the bomber with a wingti...
by piller
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
Replies: 43
Views: 810

Re: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”

Not comparing 16 inch to 20 or 24 inch barrels on my part. I was comparing a 7.5 inch revolver to a 20 inch rifle. Quite a difference there.
by piller
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Back to Anthrax....
Replies: 2
Views: 89

Re: Back to Anthrax....

No surprise at all.
by piller
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Death statistics
Replies: 12
Views: 337

Re: Gun Death statistics

I happen to be a genetic dead end. My reactions to medicines are not what is expected in most cases. Midazolam puts me into a total rage. Not quite sure why. Other than the 3 or 4 dozen on this planet like me, midazolam makes most people calm down and go to sleep. It is effective to calm people down...
by piller
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Shopping at Cabela's"
Replies: 7
Views: 377

Re: "Shopping at Cabela's"

It has been 5 or 6 years since I went there. Too expensive for sure.
by piller
Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The Democrats LOVE to call out 'fascists'...... but....
Replies: 2
Views: 71

Re: The Democrats LOVE to call out 'fascists'...... but....

If DeMerriICK Garland starts wearing a monocle and carrying a swagger stick, do not be surprised.
by piller
Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”
Replies: 43
Views: 810

Re: Myth of the .357 Mag Not Benefiting from a Barrel Longer Than 16”

Years ago, I was told by a gentleman with a Petroleum Engineering degree who loads a bunch of things, that I should use a slower burning powder in my .480 Ruger leveraction carbine. I followed his advice, and accuracy as well as velocity has been more than expected. That seems to be in line with Ste...
by piller
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Women need to learn how to fight well...
Replies: 7
Views: 344

Re: Women need to learn how to fight well...

If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck and your mindset will get you killed. Last fight I was in was a long time ago, but I still would be willing to try everything to hurt anyone who attacks me.
by piller
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 1022.
Replies: 11
Views: 259

Re: Another 1022.

Someday at lunch, I should skip eating and walk over to Shilen to buy a barrel for my 10/22. I have left it totally factory stock so far. I don't shoot it much. Maybe 200 rounds in the last 5 years. I probably should do a little to it and see what it is really capable of. Funny, but Shilen is a ston...
by piller
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard to find Blackhawk
Replies: 15
Views: 435

Re: Hard to find Blackhawk

I agree with Sixgun.
by piller
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone use Hodgdon online data
Replies: 15
Views: 255

Re: Anyone use Hodgdon online data

No help here. I use Firefox and have no rrouble with Hodgdon's site.
by piller
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: WAY more than just 'Dilbert'...
Replies: 4
Views: 99

Re: WAY more than just 'Dilbert'...

I had not thought about most of that.
by piller
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning A5
Replies: 15
Views: 311

Re: Browning A5

My Dad had an A5 12 Gauge he bought at a PX in Germany in the 1950s. He still had the receipt for (I think) $89. A ridiculously low price now. His only failed one time ever. Back in the 1980s it fired when he pulled the cutoff lever to let it put one in the chamber. We were out hunting pheasant, and...
by piller
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jumping Jack Splash
Replies: 6
Views: 212

Re: Jumping Jack Splash

Looks as if he is having a great time. Once my Wife's dog gets his cone off and the stitches out, I will let him outside again. I better have my camera ready because he will be going over the fence at full speed. He is about 2 foot tall, and at full jump is over 7 feet in the air. Nearer to 8 feet. ...
by piller
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I decided to post this since I posted my .357 article ....
Replies: 20
Views: 557

Re: I decided to post this since I posted my .357 article ....

I cannot remember where I read it, but years ago I read something about a .38/44 that some police officer was using back in the day. He was telling how the loads for it had wrecked a regular .38 Special pistol of some kind. The extra steel allowed for the .38/44 to be loaded up enough to punch throu...
by piller
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Blackhawk grip frame
Replies: 25
Views: 521

Re: Super Blackhawk grip frame

Every hand is indeed different. That is part of the reason why there are so many aftermarket stocks made. Colt grips have always felt uncomfortable to me. I won't own a Colt because they are uncomfortable. Passed up a chance in the 90s on a Python for $500 in really good shape. No sense buying a Fer...
by piller
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:44 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Duelist1954 Needs your Help!
Replies: 5
Views: 140

Re: Duelist1954 Needs your Help!

Some jerk got elected and is using a tiny position to abuse others is what it sounds like. May that zoning board official have a stroke a day for an entire month.
by piller
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:24 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: LOL....I'm ALREADY 'shunned'...
Replies: 3
Views: 116

Re: LOL....I'm ALREADY 'shunned'...

Fetterman looks to me like a mangy sasquatch that just didn't quite grow to full size.
by piller
Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got rats or snakes ?
Replies: 19
Views: 489

Re: Got rats or snakes ?

50 cal browning should take out a weather baloon. Might be good target practice, too.
by piller
Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)
Replies: 11
Views: 262

Re: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)

I have had problems with my teeth. Every root canal eventually ended up in a broken tooth being totally removed. I trust the antibiotics more.
by piller
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got rats or snakes ?
Replies: 19
Views: 489

Re: Got rats or snakes ?

AJMD429 wrote: Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:18 pm .
...or child molesters...
Careful there. Quite a few Judges and Politicians could feel threatened.
by piller
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: paratrooper knife
Replies: 5
Views: 180

Re: paratrooper knife

Saw a few of those when I was in.
by piller
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: So... Has Speaker McCarthy shown his True Colors...???
Replies: 2
Views: 74

Re: So... Has Speaker McCarthy shown his True Colors...???

It would be difficult to be a good and honest person in DC for very long. He has been there a while. I don't trust him.
by piller
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 legacy downs deer.
Replies: 32
Views: 523

Re: 94 legacy downs deer.

Good job.
by piller
Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To TedH
Replies: 4
Views: 57

Re: Happy Birthday To TedH

Happy Birthday!
by piller
Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HIGH PRESSURE LOADS by John Linebaugh
Replies: 20
Views: 505

Re: HIGH PRESSURE LOADS by John Linebaugh

The science might seem to change, but it really doesn't. What changes is the variables. Lots of fun to read things like this.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Raquel Welch
Replies: 11
Views: 430

Re: RIP Raquel Welch

I have never heard anyone who knew her say even one bad word about her. Seems as if her beauty went all the way through.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a short plains bow and arrows. new arrow added.
Replies: 40
Views: 776

Re: Made a short plains bow and arrows.

Very cool, Lenn.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ... because the .45 does not shrink ....
Replies: 12
Views: 557

Re: ... because the .45 does not shrink ....

Smart kid. She knows what she is doing, and she speaks well. She is on a great path.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reminder for Travelers and Truck Drivers
Replies: 10
Views: 517

Re: Reminder for Travelers and Truck Drivers

Parts of Dallas that I refuse to go without at least a pistol and half a dozen loaded magazines. I don't care what an employer's policy is. My life is valuable to me. Their products can be stolen. I don't care. I am not going to be shot in the parking lot. It has happened to others.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: South Park does Meghan and Harry aka "The Harkles"
Replies: 6
Views: 290

Re: South Park does Meghan and Harry aka "The Harkles"

South Park is a guilty pleasure of mine. They are rude, crude, socially unacceptable, and right on point.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT's fault
Replies: 14
Views: 405

Re: JimT's fault

Soon to need electro-cautery in the valves of my leg veins. Too many years of standing in one place for 8 to 14 hours on the job.
by piller
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lunch time
Replies: 12
Views: 372

Re: Lunch time

Only time I sound like that is if you record and amplify what I sound like if I try to run.
by piller
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
Replies: 14
Views: 427

Re: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"

Glad you had fun.
by piller
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: So his excuse is "he's Italian"....
Replies: 4
Views: 106

Re: So his excuse is "he's Italian"....

Roid rage. Sort of hemorrhoid rage.
by piller
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seen Flying Over Chinese Airspace...
Replies: 6
Views: 290

Re: Seen Flying Over Chinese Airspace...

The great communic- uh, you know, the thing. Gooble goo.
by piller
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco
Replies: 25
Views: 833

Re: Paco

Born left handed, neither eye dominant. I can shoot left handed just as well as right handed. Was beaten into being a right hander as a toddler.
by piller
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry "Homesteader"
Replies: 9
Views: 329

Re: Henry "Homesteader"

10 mm, if +P capable, would be interesting to me.
by piller
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THIS could make me a 5.7 fan...
Replies: 8
Views: 323

Re: THIS could make me a 5.7 fan...

I would need to hold one of those 5.7 pistols. The Rock Island 22 TCM sounds fun.
by piller
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on my wife Genie
Replies: 37
Views: 762

Re: Update on my wife Genie

Prayers up. Joe, I cannot understand what you are going through. I am still praying for you.
by piller
Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:24 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Click here for "graphic violence" (according to TWITter)
Replies: 2
Views: 107

Re: Click here for "graphic violence" (according to TWITter)

Someone out just looking for an excuse to turn someone else in was the one who caused the problem.
by piller
Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: A good reason to have/get a CAMERA in and outside of your home
Replies: 4
Views: 228

Re: A good reason to have/get a CAMERA in and outside of your home

The official Police statement just doesn't smell right on this one.
by piller
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strange sculpture
Replies: 7
Views: 349

Re: Strange sculpture

Usually the bulls have lost their antlers by the time the fawns are that apparent age, haven't they? Something just looks too much like fantasy of someone who has never seen them other than in pictures on the internet.
by piller
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: I wonder what this pretty young skater was thinking...
Replies: 3
Views: 169

Re: I wonder what this pretty young skater was thinking...

Other than the color, that reminds me of the slimer ghost from Ghostbusters.