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by Blaine
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cataract surgery
Replies: 15
Views: 705

Re: Cataract surgery

Ray Newman wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:59 pm Blaine wrote: "VA sends insulin for a very reasonable co-pay and the other supplies are free."

Free? Free? Blaine, you paid for them with 20 years of service.
I could always identify as Honduran, illegally enter TX and get everything for free.
by Blaine
Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cataract surgery
Replies: 15
Views: 705

Re: Cataract surgery

Blaine, I became a Type One diabetic in late 1999. It's a helluva disease. Are you fairly satisfied with your management of your blood sugar? The only problems I have are me :lol: But, for the most part my A1C stays between 6 - 7. VA sends insulin for a very reasonable co-pay and the other supplies...
by Blaine
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Sac
Replies: 1
Views: 77

Happy Birthday To Sac

Have a great day. 8)
by Blaine
Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today's Hunting Tip
Replies: 15
Views: 635

Re: Today's Hunting Tip

GunnyMack wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:13 pm Larson strikes again ! Love it.
I'm in my blind right now with my crossbow.... hope a mammoth walks by :D
Stacy Abrams is staying home these days... :P :P
by Blaine
Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?
Replies: 36
Views: 1173

Re: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?

Shooting those aluminum Blazer .45acps would make my G-36 stovepipe about every 5th round....I don't even think they make them anymore.
by Blaine
Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To cnjarvis
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Happy Birthday To cnjarvis

Happy Birthday, Sir.... 8)
by Blaine
Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?
Replies: 36
Views: 1173

Re: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?

Doc was not saying there was a real Glock or a real LCP....he was using the term hypothetically. :wink:
by Blaine
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a cartridge machinist in the house?
Replies: 26
Views: 811

Re: Is there a cartridge machinist in the house?

Have about 50 .348 cases formed and trimmed to .44-77, but the rims are .076-.077 and they will supposedly fit the Shiloh chambers, but not the C. Sharps chambers, which take a thinner .067 rim. This must have been the reamer my gunsmith used. So I need to find a "cartridge machinist" who...
by Blaine
Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?
Replies: 36
Views: 1173

Re: What if your CCW gun failed to fire 10-20% of the time...?

If you think two or three torso hits from a .38 special, or 9mm at 25 or 30 yards would be effective defense, then two or three, or more, .380 hits at personal defense range is about the same. More if you are using the Good Stuff from Buffalo Bore like the 100 grain flat-nosed hard cast. I'm not try...
by Blaine
Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cataract surgery
Replies: 15
Views: 705

Re: Cataract surgery

It's been a couple of years since my last exam. That's dumb considering my age and diabetes. But, things are dimming and have a yellowish tinge to them. It's getting rough at night. I'd best make an appointment.
by Blaine
Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To 264 Win Mag
Replies: 0
Views: 494

Happy Birthday To 264 Win Mag

8) 8)
by Blaine
Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: J.A.P.P.
Replies: 2
Views: 264

Re: J.A.P.P.

Boge has really picked up the ball and run with it after Jeff left us. 8)
by Blaine
Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The extraordinary 410
Replies: 61
Views: 2656

Re: The extraordinary 410

I didn't own a proper skeet shotty, so at 17 I learned with a Club Gun, a Win 101 410. I always got 20 or better and even ran almost 50 once.
The only 410 I have now is a NEF single shot, full choke that perforates the heck out of a milk jug at 40 yards with high-brass #4s.... 8)
by Blaine
Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Dryhackle
Replies: 2
Views: 112

Happy Birthday To Dryhackle

Eat cake. Buy a gun for yourself. Enjoy your day. 8)
by Blaine
Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt looking for a Ruger Single 9 in 22 Mag
Replies: 22
Views: 980

Re: Tutt looking for a Ruger Single 9 in 22 Mag

I've shot several hundred 22 mags through my Single Six.
It changes the .22LR shooter into an entirely different beast. A horrifically loud beast. :wink:
by Blaine
Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Spaghetti
Replies: 1
Views: 120

Happy Birthday To Spaghetti

Have a wonderful day, Levergunner..... 8)
by Blaine
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting photos and activities.
Replies: 16
Views: 638

Re: Hunting photos and activities.

How's Jess getting on?
by Blaine
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mayday x 3 ineed help.
Replies: 51
Views: 2793

Re: mayday x 3 ineed help.

Don't let her suffer needlessly.
The necessary prayers are the ones YOU should be sending for guidance.
by Blaine
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sacrilege?
Replies: 38
Views: 1230

Re: Sacrilege?

My Springfield Range Officer 1911 in 9mm is a high quality shooter.
But, a Glock 30S (.45acp) is what is on the nightstand.
My embarrassing secret is that an LCP is what leaves the house with me every day.
The important thing is to never leave home without an EDC.
by Blaine
Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Gonna....
Replies: 12
Views: 582

Re: I'm Gonna....

I took out my 629PP with Speed Dot for many years. From a sitting position, elbows firmly supported on knees, I was good out to fifty yards or so. The 629PP was the berries for taking off the head of a grouse.
I had my 1895GS along as well for woods walking.
by Blaine
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Merle
Replies: 2
Views: 131

Happy Birthday To Merle

Have a great day. 8)
by Blaine
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Proud Papa
Replies: 24
Views: 823

Re: One Proud Papa

You certainly have every reason to be proud as punch. Let me add my congratulations. 8)
by Blaine
Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To NavyDMO
Replies: 1
Views: 104

Happy Birthday To NavyDMO

Have a great day Rifleman.... 8)
by Blaine
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These Lazy Young Kids...
Replies: 7
Views: 419

Re: These Lazy Young Kids...

That oak is some quality stove fodder.
by Blaine
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI
Replies: 27
Views: 954

Re: A Word in Favor of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI

As a Catholic (though I do not regularly attend the Catholic Church these days and I have some issues with the current direction of the Church) I was encouraged by the election of Pope Benedict. I was favorably impressed that he took action against homosexuality in the priesthood and against child ...
by Blaine
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who used to live here...?
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Re: Who used to live here...?

Yes.
by Blaine
Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Gabby
Replies: 1
Views: 96

Happy Birthday To Gabby

Enjoy your special day, Young Rifleman. 8)
by Blaine
Sat Dec 31, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Moon Landing, and the Pyramids and Stonehenge, etc...
Replies: 9
Views: 463

Re: The Moon Landing, and the Pyramids and Stonehenge, etc...

Our very own forumite, KirkD, has some excellent thoughts on the subject.
His YouTube page is almost endlessly informative.
Here, he talks about God and religion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFdSEb7_K8k
by Blaine
Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year Levergunners
Replies: 8
Views: 326

Re: Happy New Year Levergunners

Be careful out there, Griff.....Hope you make it out to my AO this year.
And, Happy New Year to ya.....
by Blaine
Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colion Noir should know better...
Replies: 10
Views: 566

Re: Colion Noir should know better...

As long as they're on our side, I don't care too much. :wink:
by Blaine
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Camel73
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Happy Birthday To Camel73

Enjoy your special day, Rifleman. 8)
by Blaine
Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Color contrast
Replies: 6
Views: 362

Re: Color contrast

In my experience, those thin pot metal pans get hot spots that heat up unevenly, stick, and burn stuff. No substitute for quality cast iron.
by Blaine
Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Poohgyrr
Replies: 1
Views: 164

Happy Birthday To Poohgyrr

Have a great day, Young Man 8)
by Blaine
Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Given A Present By A Person That Knows Me Well
Replies: 11
Views: 562

Re: I Was Given A Present By A Person That Knows Me Well

I feel your pain, Brother Jim..... Me, too. 8)
by Blaine
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas to All!
Replies: 8
Views: 241

Re: Merry Christmas to All!

Talking to Jesus brings light into the darkness.
Happy Birthday Jesus.
And Merry Christmas everybody.
by Blaine
Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 acp sixgun
Replies: 26
Views: 837

Re: 45 acp sixgun

I have a S&W 625 4" that I shoot without the moon clips. Never had a FTF. Using standard pressure 230gr FMJs the brass falls out of the cyl with no problem. It's not my EDC so I don't worry about reload speed. One of these days maybe I'll get around to loading up the auto rim brass with the...
by Blaine
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just one powder
Replies: 37
Views: 1343

Re: Just one powder

I've had outstanding results from Blue Dot in .357 and .44 mag.....I decided a long time ago that keeping both below 1200fps is more than sufficient.
by Blaine
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to hear the Old Ways are still known...
Replies: 4
Views: 337

Re: Glad to hear the Old Ways are still known...

That's a fact.
Fathers, it's important to do this for your daughters. Teach them what to expect from a gentleman.
by Blaine
Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Add insult to my recent sad day!
Replies: 7
Views: 425

Re: Add insult to my recent sad day!

Maybe some doggy downers?
I had to do those once when my pup started to open up stitches.
by Blaine
Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Brian King & coyote nose
Replies: 1
Views: 91

Happy Birthday To Brian King & coyote nose

Have a great day, Riflemen.... 8)
by Blaine
Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 15 Years +
Replies: 10
Views: 514

Re: 15 Years +

Why I get to hang out here is often confusing and baffling. But, I try to live up to the standards of the joint and be one of the better denizens. It's good to have such stellar examples in the Forum's leadership! Everyone I've had the pleasure to meet is worthy of admiration! Hard to tell who has ...
by Blaine
Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Walt
Replies: 3
Views: 132

Happy Birthday To Walt

Have a great day, Walt.... 8)
by Blaine
Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction / Andy Larsson
Replies: 49
Views: 2181

Re: Introduction / Andy Larsson

Glad to see somebody with an interest in keeping up appearances take over. 8)
by Blaine
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does concealed carry mean to you?
Replies: 8
Views: 612

Re: What does concealed carry mean to you?

It's a fact:
Stupid Hurts
by Blaine
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery was a success
Replies: 11
Views: 430

Re: Surgery was a success

We are all happy for you. 8)
by Blaine
Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
Replies: 43
Views: 1948

Re: When You're Over 60 Years Old...

A hard, outdoor working life including 20 years in the Army will leave all your joints achy as heck.
Tylenol, Tiger Balm, DMSO, cycling and a LIGHT kettle ball workout while watching TV helps a lot. Motion is lotion, believe it.
by Blaine
Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To CaptainFinn
Replies: 1
Views: 142

Happy Birthday To CaptainFinn

Have a great day, CaptainFinn 8)
by Blaine
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Primers stuck to decapping pin
Replies: 3
Views: 286

Re: Primers stuck to decapping pin

After that it would do it occasionally, but still way too often. I think I got fed up and put it to the bench grinder, but I don't remember if I sharpened it or made it more flat.
This. Had trouble with a Lee Universal decapper. I very slowly took off an iota at time, flattening it.
by Blaine
Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To TxHunter & Molasses
Replies: 2
Views: 131

Happy Birthday To TxHunter & Molasses

Have a great day, Riflemen. 8)