The post whore thread.

[bogie]

I'm gonna jump on the two wheeler and knock out a few miles before Mr Moosehead and I start conversing during the game.

Hi!


Laterzzzzzz

Bye!

[bogie]

G'mornin fellow PWTers!

im thinking that I can definitely go lighter on my loads and get more accurate shooting.........

260 loads? Based on what you've shown, your only shaving hairs by messing with your powder at this point.

[bogie]

FUK itunes... locked me out this morning.

[buffalobo]

Have you ever listened to the classic Art Bell episodes on youtube?

Oh yea, loves me some old school Art Bell. Especially the reptiods and lizard people from underground. :D

Sent from my electronic ball and chain.

[buffalobo]

She's a min pin, a distant cousin to Didi.

Damn, wife was right.

Sent from my electronic ball and chain.

[buffalobo]

We are going to a friends house for the game. Think I will take my gear and sneak away to the range. I can always listen to the radio between drills.

Sent from my electronic ball and chain.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Howdy, howdy...

Too late for pre baked pics, but I can get some post heat action. One tray done, the other two are gonna be done pretty soon. I'm glad I cut everything up last night ahead of time.

Whatever the hell ya'll are gonna do today, hope you enjoy, and I'd like to see the Donkeys win........move on and play...........







San Francisco in the Stupid Bowl, where.................







Donkeys win again.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I used to listen to AB all the time, he was entertaining.

[UrbanWolf]

Here, knock yourself out, literally.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/12034702813_083ffc1ac3_o.jpg

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hot Wings.... I kinda jacked up the pan on the right, forgot to spray the foil with the goo.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k419/otterbatcat/th_IMG_1769_zps3318c254.jpg (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/otterbatcat/media/IMG_1769_zps3318c254.jpg.html)

[waxthis]

Hot Wings.... I kinda jacked up the pan on the right, forgot to spray the foil with the goo.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k419/otterbatcat/th_IMG_1769_zps3318c254.jpg (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/otterbatcat/media/IMG_1769_zps3318c254.jpg.html)

Sweeeeeet!

[OtterbatHellcat]

They have a little zip to 'em.. :)

You got that Moosehead conversing yet?

[waxthis]

I'm ready!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/va7ery5u.jpg

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hell Yeah!!!

I was gonna put my jersey on, but I don't wanna jinx anything.

[OtterbatHellcat]

..or get ranch dressing on it.

[waxthis]

..or get ranch dressing on it.

That's a given!

[OtterbatHellcat]

All this pregame crap....just get it started.

[brutal]

This is an obvious reference to working the corner, right?

But of course.

[brutal]

Hot Wings.... I kinda jacked up the pan on the right, forgot to spray the foil with the goo.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k419/otterbatcat/th_IMG_1769_zps3318c254.jpg (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/otterbatcat/media/IMG_1769_zps3318c254.jpg.html)

We always use Release foil. Pre-lubed.

[buffalobo]

We always use Release foil. Pre-lubed.

Huhuhuhu, You said pre-lubed.:D:D:D:D

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[mcjhr]

Obc I'm coming over!!!!

[mcjhr]

SSS. Life is good!

[waxthis]

Bring it!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/y3ebe3av.jpg

[HoneyBadger]

Dude, HB, its like 8:45am, and you ALREADY went on a hike today. What the HECK is wrong with you?!

I mean sure, back in my younger days, I would go on midnight hikes up the flatirons, in the dead of winter, but not anymore!
Naw, it was yesterday. Left the house around 10 and we were home by 2

[HoneyBadger]

Did anyone else just lose the game? I have DirecTV and it just froze on a picture of Tom Brady.... [pileoshit]

[mcjhr]

Games on up 3

[HoneyBadger]

Did anyone else just lose the game? I have DirecTV and it just froze on a picture of Tom Brady.... [pileoshit]
Just got fixed... It was a problem with KKTV.

[HoneyBadger]

Annnnnd I missed a field goal. :(

[mcjhr]

Annnnnd I missed a field goal. :(

Looks like its gonna be an air game. Both sides.

[HoneyBadger]

Looks like its gonna be an air game. Both sides.
Passing games are always more exciting I think.

[HoneyBadger]

No Hos around?

[HoneyBadger]

GO BRONCOS! [WooHoo]

[jerrymrc]

GO BRONCOS! [WooHoo]

Don't quit. Keep going............. [word]

[mcjhr]

GO BRONCOS! [WooHoo]

HERE WE GO BRONCOS!

[HoneyBadger]

[Beer]

[HoneyBadger]

Game isn't even worth watching!

Tom Brady is a WANKER!

[ROFL1]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah, Baby !!! Super Blow....bring on the 49er's.

Good looking wings there, Wax.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Huhuhuhu, You said pre-lubed.:D:D:D:D

Sent from my electronic ball and chain.

LOL.....

I didn't know it came that way.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Man, it really is beauoooooootiful outside today. Pretty neato.

[mcjhr]

Obc.....got wings?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah...if I ate any more today, I'd probably puke. I killed off the smaller tray.

[jerrymrc]

Yeah...if I ate any more today, I'd probably puke. I killed off the smaller tray.

Since I have a um, procedure tomorrow I got nothing today but time on the throne. [panic]Last meal was last night so I will be good and hungry by the time I get to eat about 1pm tomorrow. [Rant1]

[TheBelly]

What's your regimen for cleaning out the ole clogged arteries?

Ummmmm....... Water and Gatorade.

[TheBelly]

260 loads? Based on what you've shown, your only shaving hairs by messing with your powder at this point.

I can still have the reduced recoil of a softer shooting load. Right now, I'm shooting at about 2850 fps (based on the drop at 750 and 1k yards).

If I can have a smaller group, then any edge I can to get it might be worth it.

I DO think that I've reached the edge of the big returns on investment, so now it'll be a game of inches, not yards.... Or more specifically, a game of millimeters, not centimeters.

[TheBelly]

I'm limited by the twist of the barrel..... 'Limited'........

[TheBelly]

So....who won the football match?

[TheBelly]

Today I really started to see the limitation in some of my optics....

[OtterbatHellcat]

Seahawks and 49ers are still playing 10-3 9er's...figured you already read that Denver won.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Today I really started to see the limitation in some of my optics....

Does that mean you're going to have to step up a level in optics?

[bogie]

Today I really started to see the limitation in some of my optics....

Lol next level up is $3K!

Going S&B?

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[bogie]

Since I have a um, procedure tomorrow I got nothing today but time on the throne. [panic]Last meal was last night so I will be good and hungry by the time I get to eat about 1pm tomorrow. [Rant1]

Good luck! I don't think I want to ask what you're having done...

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[bogie]

The wings looked really good OBC and wax. I'm hungry for wings now. I may head over to the Wing Stop for dinner.

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[bogie]

Tom Brady may your wanker rot off in your hot wife tonight...

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[TheBelly]

Does that mean you're going to have to step up a level in optics?

Maybe....perhaps......possibly......probably...... ...

*sigh*

this is a pretty expensive ordeal.

[bogie]

Lucky me I'm off work tomorrow! Anybody else get the day off? Not sure what ima do at this point.

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[TheBelly]

Good luck! I don't think I want to ask what you're having done...

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My guess is a butt-scoping.

[TheBelly]

Lol next level up is $3K!

Going S&B?

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well.... I'm more of a 'bang for the buck' kinda guy. I've never looked through an S&B......

[bogie]

My guess is a butt-scoping.

Exactly my thoughts.

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[bogie]

Once you get beyond where you are, german optics are the only worthwhile improvement imo.

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[bogie]

Wish I could drop 3K....

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[bogie]

Well shit... wings are out.. Looks like we're having pas-ghetti instead. I'll make up for it with a half stick of butter on my garlic bread.

[bogie]

Heyyyyyyyyyy NSA [fag]

[bogie]

I can still have the reduced recoil of a softer shooting load. Right now, I'm shooting at about 2850 fps (based on the drop at 750 and 1k yards).

If I can have a smaller group, then any edge I can to get it might be worth it.

I DO think that I've reached the edge of the big returns on investment, so now it'll be a game of inches, not yards.... Or more specifically, a game of millimeters, not centimeters.

I've never shot a 260 so I'm not sure what to compare recoil with. I'm thinking recoil is something like a 308 reduced recoil load??

[TheBelly]

Once you get beyond where you are, german optics are the only worthwhile improvement imo.

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I used/borrowed a Steiner 4-16x50 during a course in September. It was pretty nice....

[TheBelly]

I've never shot a 260 so I'm not sure what to compare recoil with. I'm thinking recoil is something like a 308 reduced recoil load??

Yeah, it's fairly mild. Even less when the gun weighs 15pounds+.

[brutal]

Since I have a um, procedure tomorrow I got nothing today but time on the throne. [panic]Last meal was last night so I will be good and hungry by the time I get to eat about 1pm tomorrow. [Rant1]

Name and address lookup?

Doc gets after me every 6 months for the past three years for not getting it done yet.

[TheBelly]

I've never shot a 260 so I'm not sure what to compare recoil with. I'm thinking recoil is something like a 308 reduced recoil load??

The neat part is that it has the flight characteristics of 300WM, just without the energy....

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm not looking forward to the butt scope program, getting old enough that I should be due though.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Bogie has tomorrow off.... I think you should go shooting, of course.

[bogie]

The neat part is that it has the flight characteristics of 300WM, just without the energy....

That would be the best part. If only I could swap barrels like somebody else...

[bogie]

Bogie has tomorrow off.... I think you should go shooting, of course.

Better than getting my butt scoped, for sure. I may go. A friend told me of an indoor pistol range that I didn't know about. I may check them out.

[bogie]

Bogie has tomorrow off.... I think you should go shooting, of course.

You're gonna be on the shitter tomorrow after all those wings [LOL]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Heyyyyyyyyyy NSA [fag]


[ROFL1]

[bogie]

Time to make some garlic butter.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I *do* have some decent gas going on, I think it's a wing/bean dip combo.

[TheGrey]

WE WENT SHOOTING!!!!!!

[waxthis]

I *do* have some decent gas going on, I think it's a wing/bean dip combo.

Nice

[OtterbatHellcat]

Enjoy your dinner, Bogie.


Anyone else watching this game notice that both Carrol and Harbaugh both stand on the sidelines like they're trying to take a dump in their pants?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Heya Wax and Grey....how'd you do at the range, Grey?

[TheGrey]

Hiya, OBC. Hi Wax.
I did well with one gun, but I need a lot more practice with the others. We joined a new range today. :)

[waxthis]

Hiya, OBC. Hi Wax.
I did well with one gun, but I need a lot more practice with the others. We joined a new range today. :)

What range?

[bogie]

Hey Grey! Nice job at the range. Which one did you join?

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[TheGrey]

Centennial Gun Club.

WOW, is it nice! The people were incredibly polite and cordial, the place is huge and well-lit, and there are a lot of amenities.

[bogie]

Garlic butter is so damn good, I could drink it...

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[TheGrey]

Hey, bogie!

[bogie]

I submitted my app to the Golden gun club, but missed the cut for this year. Anybody know somebody that could pull strings pour moi?

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[bogie]

Okay dinner is smelling good. Talk to you hose later.

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[waxthis]

Centennial Gun Club.

WOW, is it nice! The people were incredibly polite and cordial, the place is huge and well-lit, and there are a lot of amenities.

That's a nice range, glad you had a good time. Seems like most the peeps around here just got fat today...:p

[TheGrey]

Bummer, bogie. I'm afraid I don't know anyone that could help you.

[TheGrey]

That's a nice range, glad you had a good time. Seems like most the peeps around here just got fat today...:p

We had a great time! :)

I guess there was some sort of football game or something today, huh?

[OtterbatHellcat]

49er went down with a significant knee injury, not pretty to watch....and on top of it, he recovered a fumble that didn't count, not a reviewable play.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Cool ya had a great time, Grey.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

[Wave] Hey Kids. Happy MLK Day tomorrow!! [Beer]

[TheGrey]

That's a shame!

[TheBelly]

What kind of guns did you shoot today, Grey?

[TheGrey]

Howdy, DSB! Thanks. :) We're hitting the stock show tomorrow.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hey DSB

[TheBelly]

What did you have problems with?

I haven't made a video in about a day... It's about time!

[TheGrey]

A Colt .357 Magnum (Uberti replica of a Colt Cattleman's, single action)
.45 ACP Baby Eagle
.380 Walther PP

[TheGrey]

I had some problems with the .45 and the Walther. I was incredibly rusty. Gotta start going there on a regular basis.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Howdy, DSB! Thanks. :) We're hitting the stock show tomorrow.


Hey DSB
Howdy Brothers!!!! Just checking in. I to have dinner waiting. To many beers for the Broncos. I'll check in a bit. [Beer]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Bonapatit

[TheBelly]

I gotta get loading.... 250 rds of .260 Remington aren't going to load themselves....

[OtterbatHellcat]

49er's need some miracle bullshit to happen now.

[OtterbatHellcat]

So, it's Broncos vs. Seahawks in two weeks.

[TheBelly]

Broncos vs Seahawks, huh?

not quite a clash of the titans. I mean, really......

Who thinks the Seahawks even resemble a 'titan'?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Belly, in your opinion, what's the furthest reasonable distance an accomplished shooter can reach with an AR platform .223/5.56, with premium optics and normal shooting conditions, with either a semi or bolt set up?

[OtterbatHellcat]

..and what optic would you recommend for said rifle in semi form?

[TheBelly]

Long question....

i built mine. I can get a hit on an ipsc torso at 750. I have hit a prairie dog at 417. This was with hand loads...

as far as having any punch left on the round, I honestly wouldn't go past about 500, depending on the barrel length.

[TheGrey]

See ya, guys! Have a good night. :)

[OtterbatHellcat]

Okay, that's a little further than I thought, cool, thanks.

I don't need a 3K scope for that gun, what would you recommend?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Goodnight, Grey..nice ta see ya.

[TheBelly]

My precision AR-15 rifle is this:

Spikes tactical built lower
geisselle 2-stage trigger
Magpul ctr stock
Spikes st-t2 buffer

Colt upper
rainier arms ultra-match barrel, 16" mid-length gas. It's a .223 wylde chamber, 1/8 twist.
used charging handle
random bolt and carrier
carbon arms 15" hand guard (which I love)
gemtech trek suppressor (permanent resident of this gun)

leupold mk4 LR/T 3.5-10x40 w/ M3 knobs
LaRue SPR-S (LT158) mount.
i share this optic between this gun and the larue PredatAR.

[TheBelly]

Okay, that's a little further than I thought, cool, thanks.

I don't need a 3K scope for that gun, what would you recommend?

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-elite-tactical-3-12x44mm-rifle-scope.html

this, with the G2 reticle. Folks have been shooting other folks dead with 10x for a very long time. FFP, fancy reticle, mil/mil, good company, etc.

[TheBelly]

Oh... The load: 23.6gr of TAC behind a 75 Hornady BTHP....

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm wanting a better scope for my AR, but not one that is better than the rifle is capable of.....is why I'm asking.

Thanks, brother.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Oh... The load: 23.6gr of TAC behind a 75 Hornady BTHP....

Thanks, I was curious about what you were doing in that department as well.

[TheBelly]

OBC what do you think you can get done with an AR?

[OtterbatHellcat]

I'm just trying to get better with it period, and better further out with it. Trust me, I don't want to just throw money at stuff for no reason.

I think my biggest problem, I think, is not being able to see well enough.

[TheBelly]

Do you have corrected vision (glasses)?

or do the current glasses not really work that well?

[OtterbatHellcat]

You're going to make me go to the lasek doctor, aren't you.

[TheBelly]

That scope I linked you to has both diopter (reticle) focus and target focus (parallax adjustment).

thos are the two most important aspects for seeing well through a magnified tube.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Oh, I bookmarked it....$800 is still slightly less than getting both eyes done.. :)

[TheBelly]

You're going to make me go to the lasek doctor, aren't you.

I wore glasses for 25 years. I also shot and killed lots of critters with those thick glasses.

i even did it when I was mostly blind.

[TheBelly]

Oh, I bookmarked it....$800 is still slightly less than getting both eyes done.. :)

Dude, mine was about $6500.... PER EYE.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Well in that case, I can get a few $3K scopes before I get it done.

btw, I'm glad all your eye stuff has worked out. You went through a lot, man.

[bogie]

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-elite-tactical-3-12x44mm-rifle-scope.html

this, with the G2 reticle. Folks have been shooting other folks dead with 10x for a very long time. FFP, fancy reticle, mil/mil, good company, etc.

+++++

[BuffCyclist]

Finite Element Analysis while drafting for work is MUCH more enjoyable with a working knowledge of statics and dynamics.

The beer might also be helping... [Tooth]

[bogie]

Dude, mine was about $6500.... PER EYE.

Damn.

[bogie]

Finite Element Analysis while drafting for work is MUCH more enjoyable with a working knowledge of statics and dynamics.

The beer might also be helping... [Tooth]

speaking of correction, BC has on his beer goggles..

[OtterbatHellcat]

LOL Bogie....

..and howdy BC

[OtterbatHellcat]

Bogie, did you have one of those spaghetti moments with the Mrs., ....eating the same noodle until ya kiss?

[brutal]

I have both a Leupold MK-IV LR/T 3.5-10x40 and a SWFA 3-9x42 (and a 3-15x42 FFP I still haven't mounted) and for the money, the SWFA gives the Leupy a run for its money and is what I run on my AR platforms.

That said, Leupold warranty and customer service can't be beat. The Mark 4 is staying on the .308 bolt gun I use for hunting. I wouldn't mind going to the M5 turrets to get off the MOA/MIL setup into a MIL/MIL, but I know my holdover when needed.

[bogie]

Yes, it was in the magic kingdom castle, with fireworks bursting in the sky!

[OtterbatHellcat]

Heya Brutal

[OtterbatHellcat]

Uh Oh.

*runs to the can*

[brutal]

Don't eat free Gummys

[OtterbatHellcat]

$1600 for the MK IV...spensive.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Naw, it was a fart that almost got out of control.

Everything's good now.. ;)

[OtterbatHellcat]

Where'd Fire Crotch go?

[HoneyBadger]

WE WENT SHOOTING!!!!!!



[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]
[WooHoo]

[BuffCyclist]

I went back to work.

Not enough reinforcement (ie too much displacement where the load will sit. Time to rethink this.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Alright, if I order that scope, is it gonna fit in the mounts I already have?...Optics Planet isn't giving specs on the o.d. of the tube or mount options....that I see anyways.

[brutal]

$1600 for the MK IV...spensive.

That's gotta be for the FFP or illuminated model.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/mark-4-lrt-riflescopes/

Knock probably $400 of MSRP.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Geeze HB.........you a little happy about shooting?

How'd ya do? give us the low down.

[brutal]

Alright, if I order that scope, is it gonna fit in the mounts I already have?...Optics Planet isn't giving specs on the o.d. of the tube or mount options....that I see anyways.

what scope?

[OtterbatHellcat]

BC.......we're counting on you. We know you're gonna figure it out.

[BuffCyclist]

Oh I'll figure it out, I've got another 2 months to work on it, and I'm not even working full time yet... [WooHoo]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Brutal, the bushnell in Bellys link. I can do 800 right now, but I think that's probably my limit for that gun. If I had a high end gun, I could justify high end money for optics.

1200 is too much for that AR I think.

[Great-Kazoo]

Well in that case, I can get a few $3K scopes before I get it done.

btw, I'm glad all your eye stuff has worked out. You went through a lot, man.


Alright, if I order that scope, is it gonna fit in the mounts I already have?...Optics Planet isn't giving specs on the o.d. of the tube or mount options....that I see anyways.

30MM. I have an Elite 6500 if you'd like to take a peek down the tube.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Bogie got a new scope recent, but I forget what it was...and I think he had to wait for mounts or some shit.

He's pretty damn good with his .308

[brutal]

Brutal, the bushnell in Bellys link. I can do 800 right now, but I think that's probably my limit for that gun. If I had a high end gun, I could justify high end money for optics.

1200 is too much for that AR I think.

I know Belly and Bogie are all gaga about that scope, but you should take a look at the SWFA 3-15x42 FFP with the Mil-quad reticle for that kind of money.

[HoneyBadger]

Geeze HB.........you a little happy about shooting?

How'd ya do? give us the low down.
I didn't go shooting, I just get excited when anyone gets to have a good day at the range. I like to live vicariously through my "internet friends" as BC would call them.

[OtterbatHellcat]

30MM. I have an Elite 6500 if you'd like to take a peek down the tube.

Yes, I would.

My mounts are 25.5...so I do need new mounts as well.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I didn't go shooting, I just get excited when anyone gets to have a good day at the range. I like to live vicariously through my "internet friends" as BC would call them.

Smart ass.....funny though.

[OtterbatHellcat]

This one, Brutal?

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-P62238.aspx

[Great-Kazoo]

I didn't go shooting, I just get excited when anyone gets to have a good day at the range. I like to live vicariously through my "internet friends" as BC would call them.

Make sure your hands are clean before typing.

[brutal]

This one, Brutal?

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-P62238.aspx

That's the one.

If you want to peek through one, PM me.

[HoneyBadger]

Smart ass.....funny though.
I wish I got to go shooting today... Instead I was at the in-laws.

[HoneyBadger]

Make sure your hands are clean before typing.
I keep them extra dirty, just for you.

[BuffCyclist]

Apparently its late and time for bed. Will be spending most of tomorrow drafting for class with a friend and all I will be thinking of is doing FEA [Tooth]

Goodnight Hos, try not to make OBC spend too much money [LOL]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Good to see ya BC.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Thanks Brutal.

[buffalobo]

Young Frankenstein on HDNMV. Laughing my azz off.

[Great-Kazoo]

Young Frankenstein on HDNMV. Laughing my azz off.

that's Franken STEEN. Class Dismissed.

[GilpinGuy]

Young Frankenstein on HDNMV. Laughing my azz off.

Hump? What hump? LOL

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hey...its GG

Yo Lobo

Thanks Jim

[OtterbatHellcat]

"just hold it until the tip glows"

Great movie.

[TheBelly]

Alright, if I order that scope, is it gonna fit in the mounts I already have?...Optics Planet isn't giving specs on the o.d. of the tube or mount options....that I see anyways.

Gotcha covered on the specs! (30mm tube)

http://www.bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/elite-tactical/lrs-3-12x-44mm-illuminated-mil-dot#

[TheBelly]

Lotsa folks love the swfa scopes. I've never looked through one, so I can't comment.

the G2 reticle makes the bushnell worth it (Horus-like reticle without the added licensing fee). If it wasn't available, and all I could get was the mildot (btr2) reticle, I'd probably think harder about swfa.

truth be told, my first bushnell was a gift from my wife. I told her what a scope should have, and she came home with it one day.

shes a pretty good woman.

[TheBelly]

OBC: lots of good advice on here. Being able to look through a bunch of different scopes is a golden opportunity. Regardless of the cost of the gun, get the best glass you can. When the rifle dies, the scope can then be put on a new gun.

Expensive scopes and mounts are where a lot of the cost should be.... Shit, I've got a $550 rifle with a $1200 optic setup.....

BUT, I can (and do) take that scope between several rifles.

[TheBelly]

Brutal is just jealous because he got swfa and not bushnell. All the cool kids (ok, so just me and bogie) use bushnell.....

[TheBelly]

Also, 30mm is fairly standard these days for a 'tactical' scope.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Mrs. Belly...........You Rock.

It's okay to pass that on. .:)

Thanks you guys, I've got some things to think about, and think I will.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Also, 30mm is fairly standard these days for a 'tactical' scope.

That Nikon 2 8 32 is 25.5 tube...and my AR has a fixed carry handle.. :(

[Great-Kazoo]

That Nikon 2 8 32 is 25.5 tube...and my AR has a fixed carry handle.. :(

Change the A2 to an A-3 / flat top. With the carry handle you're 4" above the bbl, from go.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yep, 4".. that means getting a whole new lower, right?

[HoneyBadger]

Yep, 4".. that means getting a whole new lower, right?
No, just the upper receiver. You can keep your barrel, hand guards, stock, and all other accessories, just get a different upper receiver to build your gun around.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hell, I figured the whole barrel part was the upper, and everything else was considered the lower part.

FNG

Thanks.

[TheBelly]

Yeah, it's like $90-up for a new upper... Add in about a half hour of skill with a torque wrench, and all is well.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Sweet, I never liked that damn carry handle anyways, but it was the deal I got at the time, for that gun, blah blah.....$90 to get rid of that ain't bad.

[HoneyBadger]

Sweet, I never liked that damn carry handle anyways, but it was the deal I got at the time, for that gun, blah blah.....$90 to get rid of that ain't bad.
Yep, piece of cake!

[OtterbatHellcat]

Right on, Brothers, thanks again for your help on stuff.

The alarm goes off in about six hours from now, so I'd better get my butt to bed.......not that I really want to start the work week all over again.

Later ho's, hope we have a good week.

[TheBelly]

Pm me your address, OBC.

[brutal]

Brutal is just jealous because he got swfa and not bushnell. All the cool kids (ok, so just me and bogie) use bushnell.....

haha

Truth be told, I got a little screwed on the first SWFA 3-9x42 FFP I got second hand. Thinking it was the mil-quad reticle and it turned out to be the older mil-dot reticle. When the 3-15x42 FFP came up on Cyber Monday for $535 I pounced.

I actually got a a little screwed on the Mark 4 as well. When I bought the rifle/scope package off ARFCOM, it turns out that while the Scope is packaged/marked as a Mark 4, it was an early model that apparently has the older Mark 3 glass, some say - better - glass, but doesn't have the screw threads on the eyepiece and objective bells so I can't use the cool Leupold magnetic covers I bought for it. The worst part is that I could probably sell the pair but misplaced one of them.

I wasn't aware of the Bushnell at the time, or certainly would have considered it as well. Sometimes you go with what you know. I know the SWFA is solid and I know what to expect of it given my abilities.

[TheBelly]

Really? No late night hose around?

[buffalobo]

Just early ho's in for breakfast.

Sent from my electronic ball and chain.

[TheBelly]

So, I turned off my alarm and closed my eyes for just a second.......

two hours later, I wake up...

[Great-Kazoo]

Yep, 4".. that means getting a whole new lower, right?

We're talking guns, not sex change

[Great-Kazoo]

Also, 30mm is fairly standard these days for a 'tactical' scope.

IIRC, the new burris XTR2 series will be a tad larger. dia.

[Great-Kazoo]

haha

Truth be told, I got a little screwed on the first SWFA 3-9x42 FFP I got second hand. Thinking it was the mil-quad reticle and it turned out to be the older mil-dot reticle. When the 3-15x42 FFP came up on Cyber Monday for $535 I pounced.

I actually got a a little screwed on the Mark 4 as well. When I bought the rifle/scope package off ARFCOM, it turns out that while the Scope is packaged/marked as a Mark 4, it was an early model that apparently has the older Mark 3 glass, some say - better - glass, but doesn't have the screw threads on the eyepiece and objective bells so I can't use the cool Leupold magnetic covers I bought for it. The worst part is that I could probably sell the pair but misplaced one of them.

I wasn't aware of the Bushnell at the time, or certainly would have considered it as well. Sometimes you go with what you know. I know the SWFA is solid and I know what to expect of it given my abilities.

I've usually purchased based upon what another board member or someone in my local has they're looking to sell. Luckily most of the glass has been (for me) higher end. Or something cool, like an old redfield 4x, that came with a 77/22 package from Ruger way back.

If you're going to play the LD game, save the pennies. The optics game is like AR acc. Someone, somewhere, wants to "upgrade" and if you act fast usually score something worthwhile.

[bogie]

Lotsa folks love the swfa scopes. I've never looked through one, so I can't comment.

the G2 reticle makes the bushnell worth it (Horus-like reticle without the added licensing fee). If it wasn't available, and all I could get was the mildot (btr2) reticle, I'd probably think harder about swfa.

truth be told, my first bushnell was a gift from my wife. I told her what a scope should have, and she came home with it one day.

shes a pretty good woman.

Please tell me you used the white board to explain to her what you wanted.


OBC: lots of good advice on here. Being able to look through a bunch of different scopes is a golden opportunity. Regardless of the cost of the gun, get the best glass you can. When the rifle dies, the scope can then be put on a new gun.

Expensive scopes and mounts are where a lot of the cost should be.... Shit, I've got a $550 rifle with a $1200 optic setup.....

BUT, I can (and do) take that scope between several rifles.

You can look through mine since I'm closer than texas.


Brutal is just jealous because he got swfa and not bushnell. All the cool kids (ok, so just me and bogie) use bushnell.....

And jim is a cool kid too


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[bogie]

Change the A2 to an A-3 / flat top. With the carry handle you're 4" above the bbl, from go.

This is a must. You can buy a flat top upper and ask Bert to swap it out for you. Or sell your complete upper and buy one that's freefloated.

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[Great-Kazoo]

And jim is a cool kid too


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https://sp1.yimg.com/ib/th?id=H.4813663160893473&pid=15.1

[bogie]

We're talking guns, not sex change

Bwahahaha [rofl1]

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[bogie]

This is a must. You can buy a flat top upper and ask Bert to swap it out for you. Or sell your complete upper and buy one that's freefloated.

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Apparently thus was already answered. Fukin tapatalk..

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[bogie]

Who's got the day off?

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[Great-Kazoo]

Who's got the day off?

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[pick-me]

[bogie]

Maybe I'll catch you at the parade lol

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[jerrymrc]

Who's got the day off?

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Kind of. I have a Dr's appt in an hour. Will see daylight around noon. [LOL]

[HoneyBadger]

Will see daylight around noon. [LOL]
So what part of town should we avoid while you are out finding daylight after your operation? There's a reason they call it "the place where the sun doesn't shine". [Shake]

[HoneyBadger]

Who's got the day off?

[pick-me]

[BuffCyclist]

I didn't go shooting, I just get excited when anyone gets to have a good day at the range. I like to live vicariously through my "internet friends" as BC would call them.

Hey, I've got 250 "internet" facebook friends and am only really friends with a couple in real life. Would you say you're actual friends with all of your facebook friends?


Who's got the day off?

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I'd say I do, but I always have the day off, yay shift work! But, I'm glad that my wife has the day off!

[BuffCyclist]

And OBC, I have a SWFA 10x MilQuad MRAD with 0.1 mil clicks and it is by far my favorite scope EVAHHHH!!!

Granted, I just got it, but it is a beefy hunk of metal/glass, is very clear to look through and I love the reticle! Will definitely look at the SWFA brand for future scopes.

[HoneyBadger]

I should add... I have the day off from my usual job, but I am watching a few friends' kids for a few hours as something new we are trying: basically, instead of struggling to find babysitters, we just use each other when we need to. Today I'm building up some babysitting time for HB Jr for whenever Mrs. HoneyBadger and I need some alone time or want to go out without dragging a toddler along.

[HoneyBadger]

Hey, I've got 250 "internet" facebook friends and am only really friends with a couple in real life. Would you say you're actual friends with all of your facebook friends?

I have about 40 Facebook Friends. I have a whole bunch of Facebook acquaintances.

[HoneyBadger]

I have about 40 Facebook Friends. I have a whole bunch of Facebook acquaintances.
I actually have my Facebook friends and acquaintances separated by their access to what I post.

[BuffCyclist]

Well fine, would you rather I call you hoez acquaintances than internet friends? [Abused]

Gotta say, it feels like I'm married to you hoez, I say one thing that you take incorrectly and BAM! You throw it back in my face for days! [LOL]

[bogie]

Apparently there is a new indoor range close to me. I'm going to check it out today, if they are open.

[bogie]

Well fine, would you rather I call you hoez acquaintances than internet friends? [Abused]

Gotta say, it feels like I'm married to you hoez, I say one thing that you take incorrectly and BAM! You throw it back in my face for days! [LOL]

Thats what mcjunior is for... Deflect to the whipping boy!

[HoneyBadger]

Gotta say, it feels like I'm married to you hoez
If only you were so lucky...







[LOL]

[wax_job]

I'm trying to have a dream, like MLK wanted me to... But my boy won't let me sleep in

[wax_job]

So, I turned off my alarm and closed my eyes for just a second.......

two hours later, I wake up...

You had a dream!

[TheBelly]

I dreamed that this match ammo ain't gonna load itself.

i started with 50 rounds this morning, and I'll need another 200 before the match in February.

[TheGrey]

Just bopping in to say 'howdy' before heading to the stock show.

I'm still all keyed up about finding a decent range and shooting yesterday... :)

[TheGrey]

Eee. Thread killer? Sorry, guys.
Catch ya later.

[HoneyBadger]

Eee. Thread killer? Sorry, guys.
Catch ya later.
"It's not you darling, it's me" [ROFL1]


Have fun at the show!

[waxthis]

Who's got the day off?

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[pick-me]

[bogie]

"It's not you darling, it's me" [ROFL1]


Have fun at the show!

[flamingo]

[bogie]

I'm feeling like a lazy shitbag today. I finally just took a shower. I had to make myself presentable before going to.....well I don't know exactly...

[waxthis]

Nice!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/uzeqaten.jpg

[bogie]

38 agents...

[HoneyBadger]

Nice!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/uzeqaten.jpg
This was one of my favorites.

[TheBelly]

Who's got the day off?

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your mother, Trebek!!

[bogie]

Much better..

[bogie]

I finally got down to it and turned off the default tapatalk signature.

[buffalobo]

Need options for a cheap bipod for one of the minions .22 Savage. Harris and Atlas too expensive. Anybody got experience with Caldwell bipods?

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[brutal]

OBC,

Maybe Bogie and I can show off our scopes at Tanner Saturday?

[HoneyBadger]

I finally got down to it and turned off the default tapatalk signature.
Thank God... Those are super annoying.

[Ridge]

Need options for a cheap bipod for one of the minions .22 Savage. Harris and Atlas too expensive. Anybody got experience with Caldwell bipods?

Sent from my electronic ball and chain.

Rock Mount bipods are ~$20-30 and are basically Harris clones. They work fine. It's not like you're prying open fire doors with your bipod.

[mcjhr]

Hello hosers! Great day today. I actually BBQ'd!

[bogie]

OBC,

Maybe Bogie and I can show off our scopes at Tanner Saturday?

Hmmm, a contest. Race for pinks?

I'm traveling early Sunday, but if I have my ducks in a row, I may be able to hit up Tanner Saturday morning.

[bogie]

So did anybody hear from Jerry yet? He should be clean as a whistle by now..

[Toile2][Doctor][GasM][bad-banana][rockon]

[Ridge]

This was one of my favorites.

http://i.imgur.com/flf7Yrv.jpg

[mcjhr]

I think I liked seeing Brady loose more than seeing Denver win.

[Ridge]

https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1545715_581543651926586_2046451651_n.jpg

[brutal]

So did anybody hear from Jerry yet? He should be clean as a whistle by now..

[Toile2][Doctor][GasM][bad-banana][rockon]

I hollered at him earlier, but all I heard back was an echo.

[waxthis]

Still no word on roberth....???

[bogie]

Somebody said Robert was taking a break from the forum and would be back soon.

[waxthis]

Ahhhhhh shit.

[mcjhr]

2 eggs over easy. Corn beef hash....in the broiler. And tater tots!

[waxthis]

2 eggs over easy. Corn beef hash....in the broiler. And tater tots!

I lovvvve corn beef hash!

[TheBelly]

Home made pizza for dinner.

[mcjhr]

Yes I am overweight. But still sexy!

[BuffCyclist]

Home made pizza for dinner.

Leftover homemade pizza for dinner on my signature honey wheat crust... its delicious!

[OtterbatHellcat]

Howdy fellers..

That morning tanner thing works for me, I can make it down there early.

Where you headed now, Bogie?

[TheBelly]

Big Bang theory marathon right now. Bazinga!

[OtterbatHellcat]

We're talking guns, not sex change

Oh, naw dude, you had that all wrong....it was a Penis Reduction procedure. I was tired of wearing out what under ware when I could actually find it, kept freaking out all the chicks because it's the wrong color for being that large, it was hell man.

Pretty simple, 12 down to a respectable 8....all good now. :D

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hey Belly.......good show.

All caught up now, and need to get to practicing, lesson tomorrow.

[TheBelly]

Mrs. Belly got me two new video cameras. Looks like I will now be able to have multiple angles in 1080 @ 30fps or 720 @ 60 fps (which is better for slow motion.