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« Reply #165 on: August 14, 2020, 07:48:32 AM »
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Tucker Carlson reveals Kamala Harris's ideal policies on the 2nd Amendment. Kamala will forcibly confiscate weapons from American citizens through "Mandatory Gun buybacks."

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As usual, leftists lie. It's what they do.

It's not a 'buyback' if it's mandatory. It's confiscation. Offering a pittance in recompense doesn't help.

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« Reply #166 on: August 14, 2020, 09:35:39 AM »
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As usual, leftists lie. It's what they do.

It's not a 'buyback' if it's mandatory. It's confiscation. Offering a pittance in recompense doesn't help.

You notice how the current goings on in Melbourne are getting zero MSM coverage here in the States...

I don't suppose that has anything to do with the general populace finding out what happens after confiscation.
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« Reply #167 on: August 14, 2020, 10:53:07 AM »
Honestly, there is nothing that Kamala or any other politician, can do that will disarm me.

They'll just make me and a whole lot of other people become scofflaws. And being in TX... among other places, enforcing such edicts isn't going to go easy or well.

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« Reply #168 on: August 14, 2020, 11:48:58 AM »
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Glad to see feral hog hunting has its fans...a 62 grain .223 will kill anything with proper shot placement. So will a .22LR for that matter, but I'd prefer centerfire for anything over 50 pounds or so. However, my buddy has a .17 HMR that goes in super clean (could barely see the entry wound on a deer) and comes out the backside like it was a .45ACP. Giant exit wound. He has taken 150+ pound bucks with it, nice rifle.

Also, September last year Texas made feral hog hunting legal without a license, so shoot them to your heart's content. They cause so much damage and aren't native, but taste absolutely delicious. Win-win for everyone.


Even so, if you are going to hunt those vicious pigs, I'd pick something a little more robust than 223... I'll stick with my Henry Big Boy, chambered in 45-70 Government. They are all over Oklahoma and are a bane to farmers here, especially Pecan farmers...
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« Reply #169 on: August 14, 2020, 04:32:10 PM »
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Even so, if you are going to hunt those vicious pigs, I'd pick something a little more robust than 223... I'll stick with my Henry Big Boy, chambered in 45-70 Government. They are all over Oklahoma and are a bane to farmers here, especially Pecan farmers...

I agree. I know I could perfectly well go after a boar with a .223 and why would I use a .223 when I could use a 5.56? (and before anyone chimes in and says "they're the same thing!" -no they're not.) There are certainly advantages to hunting with an AR15 - it's much lighter being the big one.

But my thoughts are simple, boar, big ones, are dangerous and tough. I want to make sure I kill as cleanly and humanely as possible and do so as safely as possible. So my thoughts are the new sexy 6.5 Creedmoor is going to be perfect. Bigger and heavier with superb ballistics it certainly seems to be the right tool for the job.

But we'll put it to the test.

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« Reply #170 on: August 14, 2020, 06:18:24 PM »
Solid choice. It's an excellent round by all accounts.
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« Reply #171 on: August 15, 2020, 03:58:09 PM »
Missed this earlier, but just read the entire thread.


Surprised that there was no mention of our minor victory in the People's Republic of California.

https://apnews.com/11a1e49886a3143f2db3fbf5b10c5069



I am always a little baffled about these runs on guns and ammo. Seems like poor planning to wait until you see an imminent need to buy guns and ammo. I don't expect everyone to have a stockpile like that scene in the matrix but I've been adequately set up with modern firearms for several decades, and always keep a few hundred rounds for each on hand. While others fret about finding 9mm and ARs I've decided this is a good time to get into black powder. Just picked up one of those DIY kits for a Colt 1851 percussion revolver (really it is just a finish it yourself kit, it is fully functional out of the box just rough finished). Nice thing is since nobody has any respect for percussion guns, there are practically no hoops to go through (except for poor New Jersey). If we are all running around with mohawks and leather chaps in 10 years the way some seem to fear (or in some cases is seems, hope), percussion firearms are going to be the way to go once the ammo dries up.  

Just before Corona hit I finally got off my ass and got everything needed to start reloading which was a bit of good timing. Haven't got a bench set up yet, but I'm getting there.


As far as the age old 9mm or .45 there is a right answer. .357 Magnum. :D
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« Reply #172 on: August 16, 2020, 12:16:17 AM »
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Missed this earlier, but just read the entire thread.


Surprised that there was no mention of our minor victory in the People's Republic of California.

https://apnews.com/11a1e49886a3143f2db3fbf5b10c5069



I am always a little baffled about these runs on guns and ammo. Seems like poor planning to wait until you see an imminent need to buy guns and ammo. I don't expect everyone to have a stockpile like that scene in the matrix but I've been adequately set up with modern firearms for several decades, and always keep a few hundred rounds for each on hand. While others fret about finding 9mm and ARs I've decided this is a good time to get into black powder. Just picked up one of those DIY kits for a Colt 1851 percussion revolver (really it is just a finish it yourself kit, it is fully functional out of the box just rough finished). Nice thing is since nobody has any respect for percussion guns, there are practically no hoops to go through (except for poor New Jersey). If we are all running around with mohawks and leather chaps in 10 years the way some seem to fear (or in some cases is seems, hope), percussion firearms are going to be the way to go once the ammo dries up.  

Just before Corona hit I finally got off my ass and got everything needed to start reloading which was a bit of good timing. Haven't got a bench set up yet, but I'm getting there.


As far as the age old 9mm or .45 there is a right answer. .357 Magnum. :D

As victories go, it's thin. California will most certainly appeal to have the case heard by the whole 9th Circus, which is unlikely to sustain the ruling. Which dumps it on SCOTUS, who will not take the case because the conservative judges haven't got the grip on Roberts that the left does.

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« Reply #173 on: August 16, 2020, 04:11:57 AM »
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Missed this earlier, but just read the entire thread.


Surprised that there was no mention of our minor victory in the People's Republic of California.

https://apnews.com/11a1e49886a3143f2db3fbf5b10c5069



I am always a little baffled about these runs on guns and ammo. Seems like poor planning to wait until you see an imminent need to buy guns and ammo. I don't expect everyone to have a stockpile like that scene in the matrix but I've been adequately set up with modern firearms for several decades, and always keep a few hundred rounds for each on hand. While others fret about finding 9mm and ARs I've decided this is a good time to get into black powder. Just picked up one of those DIY kits for a Colt 1851 percussion revolver (really it is just a finish it yourself kit, it is fully functional out of the box just rough finished). Nice thing is since nobody has any respect for percussion guns, there are practically no hoops to go through (except for poor New Jersey). If we are all running around with mohawks and leather chaps in 10 years the way some seem to fear (or in some cases is seems, hope), percussion firearms are going to be the way to go once the ammo dries up.  

Just before Corona hit I finally got off my ass and got everything needed to start reloading which was a bit of good timing. Haven't got a bench set up yet, but I'm getting there.


As far as the age old 9mm or .45 there is a right answer. .357 Magnum. :D

Greetings!

Hi Toad! Colt 1851 revolver? SWEET! That's awesome! I have fired a few black powder weapons in the past--very fun! How much does the gear and powder for that all cost?

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« Reply #174 on: August 16, 2020, 04:14:33 AM »
Greetings!

I was recently looking through some comparisons of Etools and Special Forces Axes, by Cold Steel. Anyone have any particular favourites for a wilderness shovel and axe?

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« Reply #175 on: August 16, 2020, 04:28:16 AM »
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Missed this earlier, but just read the entire thread.


Surprised that there was no mention of our minor victory in the People's Republic of California.

https://apnews.com/11a1e49886a3143f2db3fbf5b10c5069



I am always a little baffled about these runs on guns and ammo. Seems like poor planning to wait until you see an imminent need to buy guns and ammo. I don't expect everyone to have a stockpile like that scene in the matrix but I've been adequately set up with modern firearms for several decades, and always keep a few hundred rounds for each on hand. While others fret about finding 9mm and ARs I've decided this is a good time to get into black powder. Just picked up one of those DIY kits for a Colt 1851 percussion revolver (really it is just a finish it yourself kit, it is fully functional out of the box just rough finished). Nice thing is since nobody has any respect for percussion guns, there are practically no hoops to go through (except for poor New Jersey). If we are all running around with mohawks and leather chaps in 10 years the way some seem to fear (or in some cases is seems, hope), percussion firearms are going to be the way to go once the ammo dries up.  

Just before Corona hit I finally got off my ass and got everything needed to start reloading which was a bit of good timing. Haven't got a bench set up yet, but I'm getting there.


As far as the age old 9mm or .45 there is a right answer. .357 Magnum. :D

Greetings!

You know, I have spent many years living in California, before moving to Idaho. I am always encouraged by every little pro-gun victory, so I hope that it generates more in California. Over the years, however, as California became more anti-gun and anti-Constitutional, it just gets exhausting. California politicians routinely violate the Constitution and peoples rights, and nothing ever changes. Guns outlawed, ammunition restricted, more and more background checks, waiting periods, fees, and bureaucracy.

I have had enough. It is so refreshing living in a state that actually embraces the Constitution, and doesn't assume *I* am a criminal. Here in Idaho, virtually everything is legal, with none of the bullshit fucking Communism from California. My weapons don't have to have bullshit modifications to please the Marxist tyrants in California. No waiting periods, no ammunition restrictions, all kinds of legal firearms are available. *AND* I don't need permission to open carry weapons, or even conceal carry. I'm *assumed* to be a law-abiding, responsible citizen. I don't need to beg or justify to anyone why I want weapons, of whatever kind. It's so awesome enjoying *true* freedom!

I hope you are ok there, Toad, and stay armed up good, man!

.357 Magnums are excellent, too!:D

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« Reply #176 on: August 16, 2020, 02:26:30 PM »
Okay stupid question from somebody outside of the whole gun thing. Does ammo go off? Is there a shelf life and what storage do you use?

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« Reply #177 on: August 16, 2020, 06:57:00 PM »
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Okay stupid question from somebody outside of the whole gun thing. Does ammo go off? Is there a shelf life and what storage do you use?

Depends on how it's stored, though most ammo manufacturers do not guarantee their loads beyond a ten year shelf life.

The NRA (love 'em or hate 'em) has a pretty good thumbnail explanation here: https://www.nrafamily.org/articles/2019/10/28/can-ammunition-go-bad/

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« Reply #178 on: August 17, 2020, 12:28:46 PM »
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Depends on how it's stored, though most ammo manufacturers do not guarantee their loads beyond a ten year shelf life.

The NRA (love 'em or hate 'em) has a pretty good thumbnail explanation here: https://www.nrafamily.org/articles/2019/10/28/can-ammunition-go-bad/

Cool. Interesting for post-apocalypse rpg, themselves for that.

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« Reply #179 on: August 17, 2020, 12:38:59 PM »
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Cool. Interesting for post-apocalypse rpg, themselves for that.

So Fallout was wrong about ammo (and food) being good after 200+ years on the shelf? Of course, I was always more astounded that it hadn't already been scavenged by those people that emerged in the decades before my Vault Dweller arrived on the scene. Fun games, but that one bit really bugged my sense of verisimilitude.