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I know quite a few of the female persuasion that shoot better than most men. But your tauntage is excellent this morning. [Coffee]
If precision rifle was easy, where would the challenge be, right?
Headed off to CCW class here in a bit. Would have been nice if the weather accommodated.
Pretty much.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
What's funny is that I've made at least half those shots @ that same venu/group/match with a 1-6 bdc reticle & a gas gun. Thought I was being limited from the distance shots by the rifle, scope & ammo capability... blah blah words & more words...
I drove my new rifle well enough, no misfeeds or manipulation issues. Really felt comfortable with it's mechanical operation & on the clock no less. It was a little frustrating because my wind correction was near perfect, just couldn't get the elevation by dialing the data from my calculator. Sucked.
The floating platform was a blast & one of the stages I managed to hit on... go figure.
I need to get back into some sort of competitive shooting discipline.
I'm just getting too old for anything that requires too much speed or movement these days.
I need to figure out which discipline is popular with old guys these days and maybe get into that.
Perhaps IHMSA or something? Or maybe some slow paced rifle discipline of some sort? Even something rimfire maybe?
It seems if I do some sort of competition it get me out shooting at least once a month for the match.
Of course it would cut into some of the time I dedicate to other hobbies so maybe I won't.
the people running the local range here are doing some casual shoots every month. Low entry fee and moderately simple fof. Really curious if they start a 2 or 3 gun up this spring. As for something slow[er] moving. Youngest shooter i've seen at these events, is maybe early 50's.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
If elevation was off then either you drove the gun differently or your data was wrong, or a combo of both. Have you confirmed the data at distance from the calculator?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
Thanks. I would not mind too much if I could find good parts at reasonable prices locally. But the power steering pump fiasco has turned me off on all local parts stores. They carry crap and don't even list OEM vendors as options.Quote:
Originally Posted by GilpinGuy
So it's dealer prices and markups on list prices locally or wait a week for the part to come in.
It feels like the lack of decent afternarket repair support is making cars disposable. Maybe I'm just cranky... ehh.
Thought I had, yes. I was shooting 1/3 moa at distance with data from my calculator just last week. Im certain something was changed in my base numbers/settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by CS1983
Ancillary lesson is that I won't let someone else 'help' & touch my calculator again. Soon enough I'll understand & be able to spot the trouble.
Air density?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
I appreciate the suggestions folks.
Not sure it matters as everything about my setup will change for class. Trying out a couple different optics/reticles/ring heights while I'm down there. Plus the Razor I'm currently using is a loaned item as well. I wanted to have more experience with different optics before making a decision & purchase.
Also kind of over it, least for today.
Have you hopped into a vehicle board to find out where everyone else is getting their parts?Quote:
Originally Posted by Erni
I have. But I would rather not wait on this part if I can help it. If I cant find it locally I will fast ship it and have it hopefully by next Sunday. If I find it locally I will just pay the man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
With 2 kids driving I am out if spare cars, so waiting on parts is not good.
Today another (5th) front page article in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel detailing the county's conduct to hide it's unlawful actions from the taxpayers. A five-day jury trial is scheduled for June in Denver federal court. Payback is coming.
After another couple years for that county to burn even more $ on appeals, I think those people will have some decent retirement options in the future. [Awesom]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hummer
Yes, while the lawyers make the money, it's the county employees and taxpayers who lose. Taxpayers will end up paying attorney fees for both plaintiff and defendant, now close to a $million, all to keep the county commission from being labeled a serial age discriminator. But the evidence is overwhelming against them and most everyone who's ever worked for the county knows some history of it. The commissioners posture to party insiders that they save money by not spending it but conservatism demands efficient government, not dysfunction and chaos. Ignorance, incompetence and corruption is their administrative hallmark now. The public will never fully know how much they're doling out to their buddy lawyers to hide from their legal and ethical responsibilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by OxArt
Tickets to Monster Truck Jam for the 5 year old Grandson's Birthday treat $95.
Parking $20.
Food and beers $56.
Sliding into a pole exiting the parking lot, Priceless*
* = $500 insurance deductible.
Couple more & you can be an ace pilot.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
If he keeps sliding onto poles, he might get a few singles from a certain type of crowd, I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
Hallmark of every county, city and state anymore. I wonder if it's technically an insurance policy that's paying for it. What's ridiculous is that when legitimate injustices do occur, the process to rectify them is so damaging and lengthy that by the time you do get compensated, you've shaved off about a decade.. literally and figuratively. E.g. county isn't going to pay up, they'll motion for reconsideration first, then appeal it to the tenth. Probably stop there. If your unlucky, they'll get it remanded back to the district court over some technicality (e.g. judgment forgot to label what the damage type was, so it's invalid, or some minor error in the beginning of the case) and in many cases, you'd be back at square one doing an entire trial all over again, then they'll motion for reconsideration again, then another appeal..... System is f'ed in every possible way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hummer
First time in 39 years and I'm pissed at myself for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
Last time I hit something was doing +100 on the Autobahn in 81 and a small group of us rolled through some black ice with the one in the lead braking. [panic]
Have a new truck due in too, so this sucks.
I don't read everything but... if you want OEM, have you thought of a junkyard?Quote:
Originally Posted by Erni
For me the options are junk yard, or Japan (when the ONE guy on all the internet can't get a hold of the part).Quote:
Originally Posted by OxArt
So for Valentine's Day, I told my daughter that she would be making a gift for her mom. We watched a video on YouTube to get the idea. I coached her through, but she did ALL the work, cutting, grinding, bending, and even the welding. I have videos and stuff, but that's for elsewhere. Here is the short version. All photos are vertical because of Instagram. :/
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Np...J=w352-h625-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tP...5=w352-h625-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7K...H=w352-h625-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qa...l=w352-h625-no
Lovelovelove it.
At some point, a dragon fly made out of butter knives will get made.
Ive made those before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Copper wire is a fun embellishment.
Running for Dad of the Year, are ya? Nicely done!
So speaking of different metals, after I bought all the spoons from the *thrift shop, I realized that they are all "stainless" and I only have carbon steel stuff. So I ordered a little roll of 308 stainless wire. I wasn't going to run out and get tri-gas but have access to 75/25 and 100% argon. Watched a couple YouTube videos and looked up some opinions on discussion forums. Changed to the stainless wire and left the 75/25 on the welder. Using the settings on the side of the welder (4/30) just exploded a hole right through my practice spoon. I turned stuff down to 2/20 and it still wasn't working. I put the mild steel filler wire back in and it worked just great. Now I've got a roll of stainless if I ever need it I guess.
I'm maxed out on how much I can work on that fish as well since I need to get the patina to color the scales. Problem is I haven't worked significantly in a few weeks and things are getting pretty tight right now so I really need to shop for the best deal so I don't have to go spend another $100 for the stains if I can avoid it.
After she did the last weld, I took the dog and threw it on the floor to see if the welds held. After it bounced around and didn't fall apart, she gave me a legitimate high five. It was a good moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fentonite
Not only a nice job, but another family bonding moment, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
All my daughter wants to do when she visits is, look through the gun safes.
You could just krylon the fish and call it good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Or stick it outside and just let mother nature patina it over time.
Wife likes the raw metal look, but once she sees my vision, she'll appreciate me taking the time to complete what I have in my head.
You should chrome it.
If it don't go, chrome it!
Chrome don't get ya homeQuote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Primer it and call it good?
That'll be all my car projects.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Thanks for the smile Irving need it. Weilding is on my to learn list for sure. Building the wife a desk out of reclamied trailer flooring and looking at legs on different sites like etsy is nuts, most decent legs are running around (see what i did there) $300+.
Just did dishes, fed the boys and made spaghetti for dinner. Waking up at 0230 some shit gets accomplished.
Hope all the ho's have a great day!
Dang, that's early even for me, 4am wake-up here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazin
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