ArmyBrat61

.....when "3 on the tree" meant something other than Obama, Pelosi  and Reid........ :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:

Petzel....and beer...make me see red....

...when you tell someone to roll up the window and they start pushing buttons..... ...when you tell that same someone that the high beam switch used to be on the floor board...

......your favorites tunes are now Muzak in the grocery store.

Omaha Steaks is the way to go...never had any problem in all the years I've ordered from them...abit pricey but very well worth it....and that's no bull!

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From me and mine to you and yours...Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Cold....and rain  cold...and rain  no snow yet but a big mass of something is headed up from Knoxville....must be more cold...and rain.....

$10,000 bounty......is that for one or both? Hmmmm

Mahoney's in Johnson City does.....good folks too....

    Aw come on Spots tell you how you really feel    :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:

Lots of great info......thanks gents...... :up:

Wow...Thanks Joustin....I can really use that.  :up:

Thanks MusicMan....that's what I was needing....all that is in my missing notebook....where are you finding Zip?

 I just started reloading 9mm, after a 2 year hiatus, and cannot find my notebook anywhere. I have always used Ramshot ZIP as my powder and went to their website and printed out the load data. I use a Lee Turret Press and usually start out dipping the powder into cases in a loading tray using the supplied Lee dipper (.5cc) The question/problem I am having is the load data and the dipper grain weight are coming up vastly different. The Ramshot data for ZIP shows a starting grain weight of 3.2  (lead round nose 124gr)  and a max of 3.7   while the Lee .5cc dipper weighs out at 6.1 according to the slide scale....actual dipping from the container I use is between 5.6 and 5.9 consistently. The powder fills the casing to where the bullet sits after final seating/crimp so there is no excess space. I am not sure how to proceed from this point. I cannot remember my receipe, I have shot several hundred rounds of 9mm with ZIP and 124gr but do not remember the grain weight used and cannot find my notes anywhere. What would be the best move to procede? Contact Ramshot? Contact Lee?  Once I use up the ZIP I will be looking for a more available powder. Thanks for any help and input.

You are not a dupe....you are Army.....you sound alot like my old man, E6 and damn proud of it. No hand out but a hand up to those that are genuine and repentant. "You made your bed now lay in it, then fix it up behind you....your mess, your consequences......"  I remember him helping alot of his soldiers....but those that lied or shafted him....a two war SFC can really f*&k your life over when you get on his bad side. I am glad you heard them out. Good on you. :usa:

Looks like a Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet.....hmmmm

Spent today in the man cave sorting and organizing. I try to keep to one powder, one receipe per caliber but my choice of powder (Ramshot) is very difficult to find....having to find alternates.  IMR 3031 instead of TAC, Bullseye instead of ZIP....gets frustrating....but keeps me honest at the press. I have found a bunch of odd brass I have no use for...once I get the numbers up I'll be putting them in the Classifieds......

It's not the fall but landin' That alters social standin'

For me the weight is a non-issue....I like the feel of steel...seems I have traded off most of my polymer pistols for steel frames....they just feel like a sidearm is supposed to........

I have had to school my wife in that as well..."If you are going to pull your gun, then shoot....when you shoot, shoot to kill (the bad guy) or more aptly shoot to live (yourself)." We have her scheduled for the carry class in Nov. She should be way ahead of the curve.

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I just picked up a Smithy 4506 .45ACP in a trade.  This is a tank, from the heft and the handling but it fits my hand fine....plus it's a .45 American steel! :usa: Anyone familiar with them? Are there things to look out for? I love the decocker feature and adjustable sights...can't wait to shoot it. I will post picks after coffee and biscuits...gotta recharge my battery too.......

Looks alot like a FAL.......very nice.  :up:

The only real cure for Blackrifleitis is one or more shots of AK......worked for me!