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While that type surgery is getting to be routine, it's still a major undertaking, wish @bersaguy good luck with the procedure, and quick a recovery.

Unless you had something readily visible, I doubt anyone would take the time to break in. Most likely the clip holding the lock in worked itself loose when you had issues with the lock. That or the NSA had to replace the listening device

Didn't say, it was forwarded to locals for action. So, dark web, illegal activity, surface web legal...sounds about right.

Yea, possible I suppose but even when most calibers were in short supply, I was able to buy 5.56, .308, and 9mm and many times it was pretty cheap.

I survived the .22 shortages, mostly by subbing 5.56 instead, but I had...have plenty. 7.62x39 is ok to shoot, but it does nothing another caliber can't do better. Of course that doesn't stop me from acting against those that would try and ban them just because they're guns. I will fight against any attack on our gun rights, but I just don't see this as one, if it even happens. If Ruger was found to be supplying weapons to gang members, drug dealers, and other banned persons I would not see a concerted effort to shut them down as an attack on the 2A. I do agree that our representatives need to do more, specially now that they can, but that doesn't mean we should do a 180 degree turn, no, it means we need to hold their feet to the fire. We have the rest of Trump's term to pressure them to act on our behalf, hopefully maybe even an another term after that, but we need to make sure we want them meddling in what we ask them to meddle in.

I wasn't going to comment on the politic side of things because, well, it's politics but...There is a difference between R and D, D wants to ban guns and ammo because it's guns and ammo, while this is putting pressure on companies that deal with the Russian Government, whether its IT stuff or weapons makes no difference. I don't mind foreign made weapons, and I'll buy and shoot import ammo, but have no problem finding and using alternate sources if the manufacturers get sanctioned because of their connections. Just like with the NFL, I have found alternate sources for my entertainment due to their support of causes I don't support, the Government can do the same with foreign companies and I'll find alternate sources there too.

You know, on a quick reading of the actual wording I can't say I'm against it. While it sucks that we will lose access to "cheap" ammo because the manufacturer gets tied up in this, the action in and of itself has merit. And with as much ammo that is already here, there will still be a good supply of it around. And when the industry sees the decline in export sales, maybe it will spark more new companies to start producing to fill that void, heck it may even get some US companies filling in the gap.

I liked it, but I watched it as a "seperate" movie, not depending too much on my SW knowledge. While there were several things to nit-pik about, it was an overall good movie. Much better IMHO than the force awakens.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, may it be better than last year.

I've only owned the Winchester, not a fan of 30/30 anymore, but here my views between the two. If you are going to use iron sights only get the Winchester, if you want a scope, get a Marlin. The side mounted scope works, but it does make it a bit awkward. Either one will do it's job within its capabilities, one thing though, if you intend to extend your range out beyond 150 yards, get something else.

I used one of the store bought refill valves a few times, but put my own together with a shutoff valve. It's L shape makes it much easier to refill the bottles, and the shutoff valve is much better than the regular valve. Most propane exchange places are around $20 bucks, which makes it more expensive than a refill. But when your tank is old, it's worth it to exchange them. Both my travel trailers had old tanks, they didn't even have the new connectors on them. As to batteries, I'm fixin to replace my trailer's battery to one that will last longer, probably an AGM out of walmart since the one for my boat lasted a decent time.

I refill my 1lb bottles from my 20lb tank, so far no issues with leaks even though I manipulate the pressure relief valve when I refill them. Though on occasion I have to wiggle it a bit to get them to seat well. I have only left them sit for a year though, so no track record past that, though I have read that they will eventually need to be discarded.

I've seen a few now and then on Craigslist but the recert always made me hesitant. I do ok with two tanks now, but they do get spent if I use the heater more.

Yea, I exchange my old tanks too. Didn't know amerigas would test for free, I may just get a bigger one now.

Yea, and some like this thread remind me of things I meant to do, such as that darn snorkel I meant to get. @bersaguy : have you looked into the date of manufacture/inspection date on some of your tanks? I was going to buy a larger tank than my two 20lb tanks on my travel trailer, maybe a 30 or 40lb to use out at my hunting property but the inspections kind of changed my mind. Right now, I refill my tanks until they won't refill them due to the date, then I exchange them. I save about 1/2 when I refill vs exchange.

We have a bunch of drones already in operation, from the smallest to some of the largest in existence. So far, as far as I know, only the larger platforms are weaponized, the smaller ones are relegated to surveillance duties, which IMO where they are best used. Currently, all our weaponized drones have a human element controlling them, and multiple levels of human authorizations needed to engage a target. I have seen where some of our smart bombs are programed with targeting algorithms to adjust trajectory in-flight, so it's not a stretch to think they can also be programed to be autonomous. But a certain target does have to be programed, and it is not going to deviate from its programming, so humans will be involved for the foreseeable future.

I like this guy, he's about right in line with my way of thinking on most things.

This is a 2 year old regulation, what site before this regulation was blocked? What particular infraction was prevented with this regulation? I have had various providers in the past, never had an issue accessing any site, including torrent sites. I've been with AT&T during the whole regulated period, never did anything for or against my access, so no issues here, so all I have to fall back on is my feeling that anything Obama related was crap, and so far I see nothing to change my sentiments any.

I never had a problem before this, and I doubt killing it will change anything. So like I said above, if Obama and Co was for this, then there must be some hidden poop sandwich being fed to us. I wonder if they will reverse the ICANN decision as well http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37527719 Obama tried his best to give up as much US control over to the U.N. as he could, we need to get as much back as we can.

If Obama and Co wanted this, then it must be a poop sandwich for us.

I think he is referring to the fact that in TN, the signage has force of law. If you go into a posted business, you can be arrested if you are carrying, the business does not have to trespass you. In other states, the business has to ask you to leave, and you have to refuse before being arrested.

I've been asked if there was anything that I would change if I could about my past, and the answer is always no. Though my past is not comparable to yours, it too shaped who I am, and I'm comfortable with that. You did a good thing, take pride in that; you seem to of overcame many difficulties, that is something to be proud of as well.

Can you tell where they milled it? And is it smooth or is it still rough? It may need some stoning to smooth it up, you may want to send it back if it needs more work; though it would of been nice if they did all that back at the factory the first time.

Nice, congrats! Only seen one buck on my property that nice, but that was years ago, sure he's gone by now. Most this year have been smaller racked ones, 6 or more points but small based.

Yes, though it took a few years to find out it's name. We were taught that due to higher incidents of enemy using body armor. And with many stories of perps surviving even large caliber hits to the torso gives me incentive enough to continue the drills today.