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by jeepnik
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Replies: 60
Views: 1581

Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.

Like many I received my first knife as s kid. A three bladed “trapper”. It’s still in a box of stuff well used sharpened many times. Somewhere along the way I got knives for hunting and fishing, both fixed and folding. When I enlisted I carried the same Buck 110 as above. I kept it on my belt often ...
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Replies: 21
Views: 788

Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed

Prayers up.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1410

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Don’t know about where you live but here the live aboards are usually very protective of their neighbors boats.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1410

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

in those scenarios, the complete fragmentation of society, I would target a marina and harvest the Smallest seaworthy boat of the lot. after that i could trade it in for a better one if that need arose. small boats can be managed on beaches and up rivers, they can carry provisions for months at sea...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2727

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Let’s understand the history of the M16. It wasn’t designed as a replacement for the M14. It was designed to replace the M1/2 carbines. That’s why the USAF originally looked at it. The USAF received some small arms from the USA when they became an independent service. Mostly M1/2s and handguns. A fe...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving away from the AR-15
Replies: 84
Views: 2727

Re: Moving away from the AR-15

Amazing! Since first posting here I have maintained that the M16/AR15 is the worst firearm forced on the American military. I have been chastised for my views. Now people seem to be waking up. It’s interesting that it coincides with a movement to replace the 5.56 with a 6.8 caliber cartridge Seems t...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This needs to change
Replies: 14
Views: 608

Re: This needs to change

One advantage of being retired is that no one can fire me for doing the right thing. I might get arrested, but I can't be fired.
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1410

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Where I live the only serious threat is earthquake. I suppose wild fire could be but historically it hasn't been an issue. I live in a tsunami zone but again we've never had one in recorded history. Same with flood. In the zone, never ever had one. So earthquake it is. Now assuming my house doesnt's...
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one gone, Ontario Knife Company
Replies: 9
Views: 544

Re: Another one gone, Ontario Knife Company

The name may well live on. But like many names it will be followed by made in china.
by jeepnik
Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1410

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Not an EMP expert, but most pre electronic ignition vehicle still had electrical components (condenser, alternator, voltage regulator, etc.) that would suffer during the pulse. About the only thing I could think of is to store all of those types of components inside a Faraday cage then install them ...
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This Would Be Funny If It Wasn't So True . . .
Replies: 10
Views: 427

Re: This Would Be Funny If It Wasn't So True . . .

My solution to early morning math is Keurig. My wife's is Nespresso. Add in the Espresso machine and we are going to need a bigger kitchen one of these days.
by jeepnik
Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading issues with Rossi 92
Replies: 26
Views: 1886

Re: Loading issues with Rossi 92

Highly complicated. It’s new. Solution is to shoot, clean, repeat.

Now that you have re-engineered it don’t complain if either spring fails later.

Two of the biggest mistakes shooter make is to alter a firearm before it’s broken in and failure to keep it clean.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated and Improved Python
Replies: 21
Views: 643

Re: Updated and Improved Python

blackhawk44 wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:04 pm At least they didn't use the terrible Trooper Mk V action.
That is exactly what they did.
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CB Radio...?
Replies: 20
Views: 713

Re: CB Radio...?

Depends on the radio. But having a simplex set you know it will transmit further should the repeaters go off line. Back when I got my license one of the things was to see who you could reach and how far. Today with digital sets and satellites it’s almost not radio anymore. Simplex sets are getting h...
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CB Radio...?
Replies: 20
Views: 713

Re: CB Radio...?

No code Technician rating is still available. Much better than CB or GMRS.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated and Improved Python
Replies: 21
Views: 643

Re: Updated and Improved Python

I've been offered some pretty amazing amounts for my two, one blued and one stainless, at various ranges. There is a differenc in the feel between those, buth there is also a number of years difference in their manufacutre date. Now I'm more of a Smith guy. In truth it comes down to the cylinder rel...
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Pickett
Replies: 14
Views: 595

Re: Joe Pickett

I started it. But when he surrenders his weapon I figured it was another bit of hollywood BS.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Normas mom please
Replies: 20
Views: 476

Re: Prayers for Normas mom please

Prayers up.
by jeepnik
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated and Improved Python
Replies: 21
Views: 643

Re: Updated and Improved Python

Typically when a manufacturer "improves" a firearm they build it more cheaply by reducing quality. They changed the heart of the Python by changing the action to that of the Trooper Mark V. An easier to build (read cheaper) action that completely removed the feel of an original Python. Col...
by jeepnik
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big tree went down….sell the wood?
Replies: 11
Views: 464

Re: Big tree went down….sell the wood?

It’d be some work, but you could do it at your pace. But, I’d cut it in manageable rounds for firewood. You might know of some folks in your area that could use some free firewood for winter.
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix
Replies: 34
Views: 909

Re: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix

I always get a kick out of folks that complain it's too hot, cold, wet, dry and whatever is inbetween. With the exception of the military no one is forced to live in an area they don't like. If you live there it's because you want too. Me, I live in SoCal on the coast. Rarely are we in triple digits...
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old ammo I found around the house
Replies: 15
Views: 603

Re: Old ammo I found around the house

When I learned to reload I learned a very valuable lesson. “Don’t shoot someone else’s reloads”.

Following that rule I’ve never had an issues. I’ve known others that didn’t follow it and had some problems.
by jeepnik
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self-Confessed Nut/Fanatic.....
Replies: 8
Views: 339

Re: Self-Confessed Nut/Fanatic.....

Acetylene is your friend when you’re 12 and dad has a gas welding setup.
by jeepnik
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: List of Must-read books for young’uns
Replies: 4
Views: 223

Re: List of Must-read books for young’uns

Near as I can tell schools no longer require kids to read books. And I doubt any could write a book report. Most kids want rapid entertainment that requires no thought or contemplation.

Frankly it won’t be long before the written word is forgotten.
by jeepnik
Sat Jul 01, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Campfires, Wet Dogs, and Old Stories
Replies: 4
Views: 246

Re: Campfires, Wet Dogs, and Old Stories

Man now you've done it. Lots of memories just came flooding back. While I grew up in an urban/rural area and spending time outdoors camping, fishing, hunting and just enjoying myself I went to school with lots of kids who did not.Some even had dads that grew up in rural areas but demands of job and ...
by jeepnik
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lever guns in general
Replies: 12
Views: 758

Re: lever guns in general

Yes, leverguns do work well for southpaws. But leave it to lawyers to mess up a good thing by mandating safeties suited to right handed shooters. Thankfully those can be either eliminated or ignored. Oh by the way left handed bolt guns, really any sort of firearm, have always been more expensive tha...
by jeepnik
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does your wife put ‘Garden Gnomes’ in the flower garden…?
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: Does your wife put ‘Garden Gnomes’ in the flower garden…?

My wife has put all sorts of stuff in the yard and flower beds. But until recently she avoided gnomes. Said she didn’t like them. But she found a “cute” one. Now they seem to be magically appearing everywhere. Next March I intend to salt the earth with leprechauns and let them go at it. Winner takes...
by jeepnik
Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
Replies: 13
Views: 547

Re: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?

I was taught to clean from the chamber forward if possible. So that’s what I do. One piece rod if I can access the breach. A pull through if not. I used homemade devices until bore snake came along. That’s what I use now. The exception would be for serious fouling where the bore snake doesn’t cut it...
by jeepnik
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honoring ancestors
Replies: 18
Views: 536

Re: Honoring ancestors

Scott, you must be so proud of your heritage. It's surely no wonder where the LEO bent came from, but do you still favor a Lone Star? 8) I don’t drink much but yes, I still favor Lone Star beer. I question your Texan heritage. Now don't get upset, let me explain. Eons ago I was stationed in Spain a...
by jeepnik
Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rough side out holster ?
Replies: 11
Views: 394

Re: Rough side out holster ?

Only plus is appearance. Harder to keep clean and tends to both show dirt & stains. Also darkens regardless of cleaning product used.

You pretty much have to suede line them to protect blued guns.
by jeepnik
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would this hurt a bullet mold?
Replies: 7
Views: 305

Re: Would this hurt a bullet mold?

I'm with leave the last ones in the mold group. Again, just the way I was taught. Like cleaning and sighting I haven't found any reason to alter what I was originally taught. In other words, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
by jeepnik
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honoring ancestors
Replies: 18
Views: 536

Re: Honoring ancestors

His story is so like many others. My paternal grandfather was also gassed in France. With damaged lungs he was hospitalized at Fort Leavenworth. Fort Leavenworth was ground zero for the Spanish flu. He died in early 1919. Wounded and in some cases already dying men were no match for the flu. They di...
by jeepnik
Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another DNA damager >
Replies: 1
Views: 177

Re: another DNA damager >

At what dosage levels?

Remember even baby aspirin is bad. Or was that good? No wait it’s bad. But then they said good. Darn statistics.

Or as the man said. There are three types of lies. Lies, darned lies and statistics.
by jeepnik
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?
Replies: 24
Views: 940

Re: Do you clean your guns after each time you shoot?

Yes. That’s the way I was raised.

To add fuel to the fire, I sight in with a cold bore. It takes longer but the first shot is the one that counts.
by jeepnik
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type
Replies: 30
Views: 852

Re: Handloaders: Are You the Organized or Random Type

Somewhere in between. Some frequently used items are on the bench. But I tend to group tools in calibers. Then again, while I load a number of calibers ranging from .25 acp (yesI am a semi crazy) to 45-70 I don’t experiment much. I find a load that works and stick with it. I guess I look at reloadin...
by jeepnik
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
Replies: 20
Views: 466

Re: My son Jaeger graduates today

Congratulations to him. And yourself for doing s fine job raising him. Plans?
by jeepnik
Tue May 30, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
Replies: 27
Views: 912

Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?

Then there is the legal quandary- you give cpr but the brain dies, or broken ribs that lacerate a lung, now the family sues and you have to defend your actions in the hopes of being a decent caring human- and who wins? The lawyers!! Nope! Every state has "Good Samaritan" laws that prevent...
by jeepnik
Tue May 30, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CPR propaganda or fact ?
Replies: 27
Views: 912

Re: CPR propaganda or fact ?

My percentage is well above the figures listed. Remember what the man said “There are three types of lies. Lies, darned lies and statistics”. So you can take the numbers quoted with a grain of salt. By the way 150,000 out of the entire population is statistically insignificant. Does it work? Sometim...
by jeepnik
Mon May 29, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Crosses Grow on Anzio
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Re: The Crosses Grow on Anzio

I’ve never read that before. And the writer would know. Thanks for posting.
by jeepnik
Sat May 27, 2023 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ain't this the truth?
Replies: 9
Views: 364

Re: Ain't this the truth?

Well, I didn’t get kilt but it was a very painfully learnt lesson.
by jeepnik
Sun May 21, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2179

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

No one seems to be questioning the fit and finish or he reliability. But, they are butt ugly. Even H&R's were pretty ugly with the exception of the 999. Btut they weren't priced in the same realm as S&W's.
by jeepnik
Fri May 19, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: human genome getting updated
Replies: 9
Views: 479

Re: human genome getting updated

Hmm. Where are the follow the science folks on this one? Oh wait, it doesn’t fit their agenda.
by jeepnik
Thu May 18, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gotta love ratchet straps!
Replies: 8
Views: 419

Re: Gotta love ratchet straps!

I have used all of the items mentioned for repairs, emergency trail repairs and extrications. But a long time off roader gave me a bit of advice many decades ago. “A 4x4 without a winch is like a condom with a hole in it. It might look good but sooner or later you’re going regret using it”. It was a...
by jeepnik
Mon May 15, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Henry revolver ...
Replies: 48
Views: 2179

Re: The new Henry revolver ...

they definitely looked hard at H&R revolvers. I'd like to see the lock works.
by jeepnik
Thu May 11, 2023 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
Replies: 15
Views: 883

Re: I'm free .... sort of.

Waffles are okay. But French toast smothered in butter and coated in powdered sugar are my all time favorite breakfast food.
by jeepnik
Thu May 11, 2023 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here I sit all broken hearted...
Replies: 16
Views: 828

Re: Here I sit all broken hearted...

Geesh! You guys seem to be cursed. I still daily drive my’68 Ford and off road my ‘82 CJ-8. And other than things I broke off road I haven’t had these types of failures. But I also check my fluids at every fill up, tires at least weekly and change oil religiously at 3000 miles. Trannys get regular f...
by jeepnik
Mon May 08, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2251

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

In the spirit of what the OP ask, .357 mag. However I would prefer in in my Desert Eagle over any of my wonderful S&W revolvers. The DE has a higher capacity and more rapid reloading.
by jeepnik
Mon May 01, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The great MSG Hoax of 1968
Replies: 10
Views: 630

Re: The great MSG Hoax of 1968

Not all was a crock. I have a sensitivity to MSG. It causes my tongue to swell to a point it presses painfully against my teeth, even leaving indentations on my tongue.

Like pretty much everything, there is someone out there that can’t tolerate it.
by jeepnik
Sun Apr 30, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 971

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)

Prayers up. Waiting to know if you’ll see is hell. Hang in there and know folks are pulling for you.