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- Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT / HUMOR: "When Insults Had Class..."
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1012
Re: OT / HUMOR: "When Insults Had Class..."
What I like about the insults listed is that they require the listener to think. Modern education has a great many sins to answer for.
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - The Definition Of Acceleration
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2277
Re: OT - The Definition Of Acceleration
About 15 or 20 years ago, I seem to remember Don Garlits racing a fighter jet, and I don't remember which one, and outrunning it until it clawed its way into the air. After that he was beaten, but for most of the quarter mile, he was in the lead. I don't remember any other details. Does anyone else ...
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Explosive power by weight or volume?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 522
Re: Explosive power by weight or volume?
Power is mostly a function of how much volume of byproduct the material produces when the chemical bonds release. The speed with which they release gives the shattering effect, or brisance, and that is part of why faster burn rate powders are used in smaller volumes. The brisance of TNT is 1, and th...
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Army/military MOS
- Replies: 68
- Views: 7468
Re: Army/military MOS
11B1P and later after an injury crosstrained to 11HE9.
- Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MARK TWAIN ON FIREARMS
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1837
Re: MARK TWAIN ON FIREARMS
Old Two Fathoms deep had quite a way with words. Mark Twain was the call when the man on a Riverboat was checking the depth of an area in which they weren't sure of enough water to stay afloat. Mark meant 6 feet, or one fathom, and it was about the minimum necessary. Mark Twain meant 2 fathoms, and ...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tools
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2562
Re: Tools
I recommend Midway and/or Brownells for the tools, and a Dremel tool or the Black & Decker version because the rotary tools are great for fixing things. Always get one which has the adjustable speed control and go as slow as possible. You can always remove more metal later, but it becomes diffic...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Reloading question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 729
Re: OT Reloading question
I have some Lee dies, 1 Hornady die set, 3 sets of RCBS dies, and have replaced the locking rings on the RCBS dies because I can't stand theirs. I bought some replacements from Midway which are the split ring with a screw to tighten them to the ring, and not the smash the lead ball type. That is my ...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Pepper Spray
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1713
Re: OT - Pepper Spray
I think AJMD429 makes a lot of sense. My wife trusts 147 grain 9mm in an XD, and my 19 year old daughter is counting the days until she can take the class to carry her Kahr. My daughter likes the looks of those new Hornady rounds with the plastic in the nose.
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Prayer request
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1632
Re: OT -- Prayer request
Prayers sent.
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT (Humor): Baptist Shampoo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 920
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hot loads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 909
Re: hot loads
You can also try the Speer manual. It lists loads for a 300 grain JFP at around 1100 fps. That is starting to get noticeable in a handgun. In a carbine, I'd try some recipes for H4227 as it is listed in most tables and is a little slower than H110/WW296 and L'IL Gun. Get a chronograph and check the ...
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Swine Flu Symptoms
- Replies: 6
- Views: 464
Re: OT Swine Flu Symptoms
Yeah, but a good strong cup of coffee will fix everything right up. I just don't want whatever he has been drinking.
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: 2 Levergunners + 2 Kids Fishing today
- Replies: 14
- Views: 539
Re: OT: 2 Levergunners + 2 Kids Fishing today
Where is the fun if everything works right. Looks like a couple of kids had a good time, and that is what makes life worth living.
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Religious question
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3571
Re: OT - Religious question
This is the first time anywhere that I have seen religion discussed so politely. My hat is off to y'all for being able to state your ideas and not give or take offense.
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Semi-OT: FIL's dementia; why I don't shoot rifles much.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1159
Re: Semi-OT: FIL's dementia; why I don't shoot rifles much.
That is too bad. Just shows that Alzheimers disease doesn't respect anyone. Many of the people who were living in Europe during WWII had some amazing stories, and it sounds as his was one of them. May he be filled with peace, and may you and your wife have the strength and wisdom to continue.
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - I'm Hurtin.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2107
Re: OT - I'm Hurtin.
Mescalero1, for most people the side effects are non-existent or mild. The unlucky people are the ones we hear about. Unfortunately, everything can have side effects. Tylenol can kill you if taken in too big of a dose, so can Aspirin, so can water. The reason that patients have to have their blood t...
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Put my foot down last night at home
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3462
Re: OT-Put my foot down last night at home
Mescalero1, are your fingers moving faster than your thoughts? It happens, and if you see what is on some of the comments to news stories on Yahoo, some folks thoughts seem to take several days to catch up. You are far from the worst.
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - I'm Hurtin.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2107
Re: OT - I'm Hurtin.
The active ingredient is called Silymarin. I learned of the Milk Thistle in Pharmacy School. It was the one and only natural herbal which was taught to us as being effective. I didn't keep my notes from most of my classes due to several moves. From what I remember, Silymarin simply triggers the live...
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's BACK
- Replies: 16
- Views: 760
Re: It's BACK
And newspaper editors wonder why circulation is down.
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Happy Birthday alnitak.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 319
Re: OT Happy Birthday alnitak.
Happy Birthday.
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Put my foot down last night at home
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3462
Re: OT-Put my foot down last night at home
Can you put up a window type airconditioner in the garage?
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - I'm Hurtin.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2107
Re: OT - I'm Hurtin.
As a Pharmacist, I can tell you that there is something better to help heal the liver from the damage caused by the statin. Take an herb called Milk Thistle. It does more good to straighten out the liver enzymes than anything which I can dispense with a prescription. In addition, take more vitamin D...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Loud Muisic
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2438
Re: OT - Loud Muisic
I knew there were more reasons which would show up as to why I like this site. Maybe they should have Eddie carry a Winchester sometime.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally got my daughter shooting! Need help though.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1394
Re: Finally got my daughter shooting! Need help though.
Both of my kids are cross dominant. Right handed, left eyed. For my son, I put a sticky dot like you put on your target on his shooting glasses on the left side and he can do fine. My daughter has overcome the difference by sheer determination. The sticky dot covers enough of the vision out of his l...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Doctor murdered at his ranch near Bellville UPDATED
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2033
Re: OT - Doctor murdered at his ranch near Bellville
There is also the public perception that Doctors are rich and keep money on hand at all times. Having known a few Doctors, this does not hold true in my experience, but the perception remains. Without knowing any more, I will hold to my guess that this was a case of mistaken Identity or that the per...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT The distant pheasant,,,,
- Replies: 14
- Views: 598
Re: OT The distant pheasant,,,,
Neat story. I like pheasant as that is what I grew up hunting on the Western Plains of Kansas. They are a tougher bird than most people think.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Binoculars TEST RESULTS ADDED ON PAGE 2
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2031
Re: OT- Binoculars TEST RESULTS ADDED ON PAGE 2
No information, but thanks for the information. I know what I will have by the time I can get to hunt Africa.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Loud Muisic
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2438
Re: OT - Loud Muisic
I am very familiar with the "audio invasion" as I work in a very bad area of sacramento. And sometimes the standard country and classic rock tunes just don't cut it when combating the rap music, may i recommend my favorite rap combating bands, Metallica, Slayer, and my personal favorite I...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT !! Grandson took CCW class today
- Replies: 11
- Views: 479
Re: OT !! Grandson took CCW class today
The latest issue of The American Rifleman lists the Colt 1911 as the number 1 handgun of all time. I have a clone of it, and that is what is closest to hand at night. I want the reliability, and it fits my hand well so it is comfortable to use. Using one in a CCW, or as they are called in TX---CHL, ...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range report- OT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1020
Re: Range report- OT
I just simply don't like the way Glock pistols feel in my hand, but there is no way to deny the quality and dependability. There was one model which had problems, but that has happened with each and every manufacturer that I have ever heard of. Hope your son makes a fine Lawman. In times like these,...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Great Cape Buffalo + more pics added 8-27-09
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1275
Re: OT: Great Cape Buffalo taken by Levergunner
Thanks for correcting me, Joe. I now know two words for that big, dangerous, and tough critter. Some day I'll get my chance at one in Africa. When I do, you can bet it will be with you guiding me.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Loud Muisic
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2438
Re: OT - Loud Muisic
Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries is also good to use. It is good when played loud, just don't get any flashbacks about loving the smell of napalm in the morning.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Great Cape Buffalo + more pics added 8-27-09
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1275
Re: OT: Great Cape Buffalo taken by Levergunner
Nice looking Mbogo there. I bet Jim is still grinning.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- A little Karma jumped up and bit me(Update)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1756
Re: OT- A little Karma jumped up and bit me
My oldest is driving, and she is having a tough time remembering to look around. So far no wrecks, but she likes to climb curbs.
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Doctor murdered at his ranch near Bellville UPDATED
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2033
Re: OT - Doctor murdered at his ranch near Bellville
My Aunt and Uncle in Topeka, KS were the victims of 2 drug users who went to the house 2 doors away from where they thought they were a few years ago. The 2 perps thought my Aunt and Uncle's house was where someone they had sold or bought drugs from (or something like that) lived. Within one hour of...
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Acu'rzr help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 717
Re: Acu'rzr help
I am pretty happy with my Acu'rzr, and a rawhide mallet like the ones used by leatherworkers to tap their instruments to make the shape in the leather is what I use. I had some fun learning how to make it work without overdoing it, but I learned how to not tap too hard. A gentle touch on the mallet ...
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: do you think there is enough new cartridges?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4661
Re: do you think there is enough new cartridges?
I have a .40 cal pistol for concealed carry, sort of new round, a Ruger .480 caliber Puma, a sort of new cartridge that is gasping for air and on life support, and everything else is something that has been around for 50 years or more. I like that .480 Ruger as it carries a heavy load at a moderate ...
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tampa P.D. Officer KIA
- Replies: 14
- Views: 998
Re: Tampa P.D. Officer KIA
Rexster, I heard about that one near Katy. One of the Highway Patrolmen on the S.W.A.T. team is the husband of a co-worker. Jorge is an ex-Marine, and a good man, and he had to go there. Bad situation.
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question about bullet brand interchangeability.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 724
Re: Question about bullet brand interchangeability.
Sounds like a bunch of good advice to me. Cautious reloaders get to keep their guns and fingers.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Whatever happened to the 6.8mm SPC?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 961
Re: OT - Whatever happened to the 6.8mm SPC?
From what I can see, the 6.8 SPC suffers from the drawback of needing an obsolete caliber brass as its starting point. It uses the old and obsolete 30 remington brass, if I remember correctly. The sources for it are not easy to find, and therefore the costs will probably stay high. The 6.5 Grendel s...
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Photos of holster rigs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 817
Re: OT- Photos of holster rigs
It appears some very fine beef made the ultimate sacrifice for that fine collection. I must give the beeves credit for contributing to excellent craftsmanship. That leather appears to have been well cared for.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--One Less Coyote
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1618
Re: OT--One Less Coyote
The head looks to be salvageable for use in a mount. I would think that not too many people are ever good enough to kill a coyote with one shot while in a 190 mph car.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trail camera picture.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1690
Re: Trail camera picture.
You mean there is another way than to eat everything in gravy? Have you ever put gravy on your gravy? Mighty good. Seriously, whatever it is, it seems built like a carnivore of some sorts.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor --- Alabama boys
- Replies: 10
- Views: 809
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 243 or 257 ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2006
Re: OT 243 or 257 ?
I have never shot a .257, but my Daughter owns a .243. If someone wants to loan me a .257, I'll try to be objective and test both rounds on something. Any takers. If I take a long time and shoot a bunch, well, it is just for scientific accuracy.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ot Happy Birthday KirkD
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1784
Re: ot Happy Birthday KirkD
Happy Birthday. May you truly enjoy this day.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Calling All Texans
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1690
Re: OT -- Calling All Texans
Where I grew up, we had Yuccas. Southwest Kansas is slightly wetter than a desert, but not much. I love most everything about Texas, and what I don't love, I can still live with. No place is totally perfect, but for me and my family, Texas has been great. If you spend the time to see everything wort...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More fishin from Ji
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1152
Re: More fishin from Ji
Ji, I'd like to hunt with you again if you ever come back and go to Hondo again. Stay well.
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- The Guns of Star Trek
- Replies: 10
- Views: 722
Re: OT- The Guns of Star Trek
I was a little too young for the first series, and the next ones came out while I was either in college or had little kids. I sorta missed a lot of TV for several years. I got back into it recently and got a satellite dish, and it is overwhelming. I wish for simpler TV schedules again.
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Skunks - Polecats (this not a politcal post!)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1509
Re: Skunks - Polecats (this not a politcal post!)
Population swings and natural cycles, say it ain't so. Why that goes against all I have been taught in school. I thought we humans were responsible for all that. :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry, I couldn't stop myself. I seriously hope that you don't get a rabies epidemic running through your area. With a p...