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This was a post on the AK forum from a member named "DamascusKnifemaker": "Ironhandjohn passed away today (Jan 1st, 2023) which was a real shock to me as I saw him yesterday at the gun show in Murfreesboro, TN. Apparently he fell down some steps at his apartment and suffered a fatal injury. I just now heard about it from a mutual friend. I know some folks here liked to bust his balls but I knew him in person and he was a really good guy. Rest in peace to him and prayers for his family." Then his passing was separately confirmed by a co-worker of his @ Barrett (see attached from post on AR forum today.) From what I've read, he was in his early 50s & of the Sioux Indian Nation. He seemed well respected on both the AR & AK forums. There is no funeral planned but his family will have a wake for him (date? time? Unknown...) So much life ahead. Who thinks of stairs as a high risk activity?! Apparently he had bad knees & that was a longstanding problem for him. I don't know if that was a contributing factor or not. Sad to lose a member of our community. I'm reminded once again tomorrow isn't promised to any of us. Godspeed ironhandjohn

I'm in for a TCU miracle over Georgia. I'd like to see the underdog get the win. Go Horned Frogs!

I would agree with that assessment. It kicks less than the .30-06, too, which is a plus as we 'mature' & recoil becomes more bothersome.

Voted yes because it took place at the wife's Christmas party & John McClain gave Hans the greatest gift of all - the gift of flight!

Classic rifle & cartridge combo; congratulations! Remington 700s are very strong actions with a super quick locktime. The .270 Win is the perfect combination of flat shooting & hard-hitting without being too punishing to the trigger puller. As for advice, sight in 1.8" high at 100 yards and you can hit exactly at your point of aim (plus or minus 2 inches) out to 250 yards. Merry Christmas to you!

My wife is a lifetime Steelers fan & cried at the news Franco had died. He meant something to the fans & by all accounts he was a funny, standup, decent man. God bless him & his family. As I write this we are only two days away from the 50th anniversary of his "immaculate reception". It would have been great if he could have made it to see & celebrate the day with all the fans. Thanks for the memories Mr. Harris.

Good to know. I appreciate you posting on these topics. It is really helpful.

Man's best friend? I think not!

Sad. I can't believe she was 71 y/o. Time is just slipping away & the birthdays keep coming. Until they don't. God speed Ms. Alley.

Georgia. They are good everywhere (offense/ defense/ special teams.)

Limbsaver makes a nice slip-on pad that would be just the ticket for trips to the range. https://limbsaver.com/products/airtech-slip-on-recoil-pad

I think this makes the most sense to me. USC looked dominant against Notre Dame. They look like the 3rd best team to me. Alabama won the iron bowl against Auburn, but all that game did was highlight how (relatively) weak Alabama's defense seems this year. And I still believe offense sells tickets but defense wins games. 'Bama needed a more dominant performance to have a chance @ sneaking into the CFP . USC looked like the winner (comparing the two against each other.)

So...Alabama breaks back into top 4 to make CFP? LSU lost. Clemson lost. Ohio State lost. Could it actually happen?

I had an electric hot water heater with a leaky t&p valve that cost me $350 in electricity one month when normal bill was $125 a month. Electric company offered no help in figuring out what changed to jack up my bill. Then I heard water running in garage one night. Touched the t&p drain pipe & burned my hand. Valve was continuously leaking hot water! New hot water heater & bill dropped to $105 the next month. Just a thought for something to chk. $750 is a monster of an electric bill. Doesn't seem right.

It looks like someone lost a bet, lol!

So...Georgia wins it all this year? Clemson didn't look like a top 4 team against unranked Notre Dame. Tennessee was like a beautiful sports car that just lost all four wheels while going 100 mph. Alabama just can't get it done against fired up, determined opponents. I don't see anyone (Ohio State?) touching Georgia at this point. Let's hope TN & AL can pull it together between now & playoff time & hope for a glorious rematch for the ages.

I love me some GP-100! But the S&W 686 stirs my soul, too. My first reaction to your 'end-all-be all' comment was "Colt Python" (new one) but then you clarified you wanted simple with easy take down & few parts...getting us back to...Ruger GP-100!

Savageshooters say "ejector bent & needs tweaking". See attached for relevant conversation.

Google translates thusly: gyaitmfhrnbibya = Get your a$$ in the m f house right now before I beat your a$$. Used in a sentence: "You had better gyaitmfhrnbibya."

That is a sharp looking gun.

Failing to process rape kits is beyond my comprehension. Just do it. Allocate the resources & get it done. With the DNA database growing daily, more & more violent predators can be caught & locked away. Yet...it isn't happening. The world feels "broken".

@Rob112o, that is quite the transformation on the BMW! I do like the more simplified look, but the seat on the original pic looked pretty comfy. Looks vs practicality is always a balancing act. That '82 Honda FT500 strikes a cord with me. Those old, light, simple air-cooled bikes were just the ticket for casual days exploring the backroads. Looks good, too.

Well dang, that gun is a shooter! You have to be pleased with those results after all the work you did. If you can't find a cape buffalo nearby, a trip to Texas to shoot some hogs could be a good initiation.

I test rode a Zero electric street motorcycle & I liked it a lot. It was light, quiet, and simple to maintain. It handled well. It was simple to ride (just gas & brake; no clutch or shifting gears.) If I was just commuting back & forth to work with short 30 to 45 min rides on the weekend, I could see getting one. But as a streetbike the way I like to ride, their range is just too short for me. But as a dirtbike, like @Erik88 is getting, I think electric is a perfect entry level ride. The range is adequate, maintenance is minimal & it will be quiet. It will also be fun & that's the real point of having one. It's going to get his foot in the door with riding w/o freaking out the wife. It seems like a solid plan. I had friends test ride some KTM dirtbikes in CO & they were really impressed with them. These were hardcore ICE-type guys who came away wanting the electric KTM if there was a way to swap battery packs or do a rapid recharge like over a lunch period. They liked to ride a lot when they went out & needed just a little more range but they were not "average" riders either. Electric dirtbikes make sense to me if you aren't doing the Pan-American trail or something like that. I look forward to hearing how it goes @Erik88.

That does look good. Nice work.