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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:08:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is this one of them cult threads? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Huge thanks to the hosts. That was a well oiled and impressive machine you guys run. Beyond that it was well worth the trip to meet some new folks, see some old friends and down a box of peeps. Things I learned: I can shoot shit Ok. I have made progress but still have more physical development to do. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/219476/Screenshot_20230219_080659_Gallery-2716890.jpg Looking forward to next year's! Is this one of them cult threads? 
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:13:49 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:37:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How cold? Temps ranged from mid teens to mid 30's. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:46:18 AM EDT
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The weight of the snowshoe drag was increased by about 30% this year. We also made it a requirement for the runners to carry it to the point that it is dragged from to make it self resetting.
Even with the added weight and work, only 1 person failed that obstacle.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:47:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is this one of them cult threads? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Huge thanks to the hosts. That was a well oiled and impressive machine you guys run. Beyond that it was well worth the trip to meet some new folks, see some old friends and down a box of peeps. Things I learned: I can shoot shit Ok. I have made progress but still have more physical development to do. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/219476/Screenshot_20230219_080659_Gallery-2716890.jpg Looking forward to next year's! Is this one of them cult threads? Not a cult |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:51:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The weight of the snowshoe drag was increased by about 30% this year. We also made it a requirement for the runners to carry it to the point that it is dragged from to make it self resetting. Even with the added weight and work, only 1 person failed that obstacle. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/Screenshot_20230220-064312_Gallery_jpg-2718104.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/Screenshot_20230220-064404_Gallery_jpg-2718105.JPG Because it got stuck on the stump and I ran out of time. 
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:52:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The weight of the snowshoe drag was increased by about 30% this year. We also made it a requirement for the runners to carry it to the point that it is dragged from to make it self resetting. Even with the added weight and work, only 1 person failed that obstacle. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/Screenshot_20230220-064312_Gallery_jpg-2718104.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/Screenshot_20230220-064404_Gallery_jpg-2718105.JPG Sounds like something is getting even heavier next year 
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:55:38 AM EDT
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I need practice at pushing a big tire.
I think gyroscopic speed would have helped jeep it straighter. Versus me slow roll muscling it. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 10:57:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2023 11:23:24 AM EDT
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The tires obstacle this year was FAR easier and much less time consuming than last year.
This year you just needed to grab the big tire and move it to the other end.  Attached FileAt the far end, the small tires needed to swap posts, and then the big tire was brought back.  Attached FileWe had 5 more obstacle failures on this compared to the one last year. This obstacle was reworked because to many people took more than 5 minutes to complete! There was 1 minute less allowed for the overall obstacles this year, but this obstacle change easily made up for it. I think there were so many more failures this year, because last year, anyone who tried to quit on this one was mocked by the ladies who did the obstacle during early runs. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 12:11:38 PM EDT
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Was awesome seeing APC friends and making new Cola friends. Thanks to the staff for the hospitality and making the range a target rich environment! I surprised myself with how well I shot the rifle at distance-only used 45 rounds.
Sadly I had 5 rifle mags but only 2 pistol and was not allowed to bayonet charge when I ran out of pistol ammo  Lesson learned.The obstacles were great. I had a large crowd of hecklers that make "the suck" much fun. Splat totally distracted me during the plate carry  I look forward to hanging around longer when things wrap up next year to socialize but had to rush home ASAP this time. BTW, the sponsors are amazing-very happy to give them my business |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 12:16:18 PM EDT
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I would like to say thank you to the hosts for use of the property, and to our sponsors for graciously donating items to the event and encouraging the madness. This was the first time running combat for me, and it was mostly not terrible. The addition of choosing your own adventure by carrying whatever ammo you wanted to shoot definitely made it interesting because you could save weight and go bare minimum, or you could allow for being a little faster and tolerate some misses by bringing another mag.
I definitely should have physically prepared better, but I am happy with my performance and I know I need to step it up. Also, that raspberry Bubly or whatever it was, was terrible.  Thank you very much Esstac for the opportunity to do something stupid for a cool piece of gear!  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 12:21:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2023 1:02:58 PM EDT
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I was very impressed with the handgun shooting this year. There were 20 targets and most people made easy work of them! Cola Warriors are getting the right gear, and are getting better at using it!
The first firing position had 7 8" plates. They were spaced every 5 yards from 10 to 40 yards.  Attached FileThe 2nd firing position had a dueling tree at 12 yards that required 6 hits. It also had a MOA Targets Minimo at 20 yards. The Minimo required a headshot, and then a chest shot to reset it.  Attached FileThe third firing position had a Texas star at 15 yards. When I moved the star there, it was in good condition and spinning freely. By staff runs, and for the event, it had begun moving very sluggishly. Most shooters made quick work of it. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 4:31:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Also, that raspberry Bubly or whatever it was, was terrible. Thank you very much Esstac for the opportunity to do something stupid for a cool piece of gear Glad we picked something terrible! |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 5:07:26 PM EDT
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Rifle consisted of 22 targets.
The first 3 were 2/3rds IPSC targets shot standing, unsuported, at 100 yards.  Attached FileThe next 9 targets were shot from an old water pressure tank. A 5 or 6" hostage taker at 100 yards, 3 8" squares and 1 9" plate at 200 yards, and 2 10" and 2 12" plates at 300 yards.  Attached FileThe final 10 targets were shot from the prone and ranged from 325 to approximately 547 yards, and each was spaced about 25 yards apart. Shooters were required to hit the closer one before progressing to the next. These targets consisted of an abominable snowpeep, 3 2/3rd IPSC targets, 14" plate, 16" plate, 18" plate, 2 full size IPSC targets, and a 20" plate.  Attached FileA lot of shooters consistantly hit low. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 5:09:28 PM EDT
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Thank you for another awesome event! I had a ton a fun and it was good to see old friends and make new ones. I definitely liked the range this year! Food was good and the weather was warm. Our sponsors are awesome and never cease to amaze me with their generosity!
Courtesy of S1W...  CWNW4 Puke |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 6:03:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was very impressed with the handgun shooting this year. There were 20 targets and most people made easy work of them! Cola Warriors are getting the right gear, and are getting better at using it! The first firing position had 7 8" plates. They were spaced every 5 yards from 10 to 40 yards. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/Screenshot_20230220-084754_Gallery_jpg-2718262.JPG The 2nd firing position had a dueling tree at 12 yards that required 6 hits. It also had a MOA Targets Minimo at 20 yards. The Minimo required a headshot, and then a chest shot to reset it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/Screenshot_20230220-084828_Gallery_jpg-2718263.JPG The third firing position had a Texas star at 15 yards. When I moved the star there, it was in good condition and spinning freely. By staff runs, and for the event, it had begun moving very sluggishly. Most shooters made quick work of it. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 6:14:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What about the Texas star position made it move sluggishly? And how did the minimo work out for you guys? I generally recommend for competition use to start with the head down. That lets people gauge their misses on the center and make quick work of it. I also like watching them cry when they hit the torso and claim that the target doesn't work right. Texas star issue wasn't due to positioning. Last time that thing was lubed was with CherryBalmz just before West 5... I think I just need to grease it. I didnt realize until the main event that it was having issues and at that point I remembered something from Splats night run that made me think it was sluggish then as well. Thought the most fair thing was to leave as is and fix after the event. Minimo worked great! I think I need to add some more stabilization to the base I built. At least one shooter (running 10mm) was able to hit the body fast enough to cause the head to fall. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 6:54:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I didnt realize until the main event that it was having issues and at that point I remembered something from Splats night run that made me think it was sluggish then as well. Thought the most fair thing was to leave as is and fix after the event. Or I'm just that good of a pistol shooter I made it look easy |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 7:28:33 PM EDT
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Splat being an excellent shooter is the most likely explanation.
We all know that Cherry bombs once every five years is more than plenty lubrication. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 7:43:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Splat being an excellent shooter is the most likely explanation. We all know that Cherry bombs once every five years is more than plenty lubrication. Next you're going to tell me I need to lube my rifle and handgun... Or the U joints on my dodge...  Attached FileMade it most of the way home (about a mile) after the event |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 7:48:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Next you're going to tell me I need to lube my rifle and handgun... Or the U joints on my dodge... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/20230218_144820_jpg-2718771.JPG Made it most of the way home (about a mile) after the event Looks like I'm not the only one leaving things laying around ?? |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 7:53:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like I'm not the only one leaving things laying around ?? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Next you're going to tell me I need to lube my rifle and handgun... Or the U joints on my dodge... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/20230218_144820_jpg-2718771.JPG Made it most of the way home (about a mile) after the event Looks like I'm not the only one leaving things laying around ?? Sending it your way tomorrow! Was going to bring it up at West before doing things to it lol |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 11:23:51 PM EDT
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         Pardon my low quality night vision. It’s what I got. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 11:30:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/20/2023 11:31:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does everyone have the mark of the log upon them? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/25665/20230220_200029_jpg-2719070.JPG No. But it’s a great looking mark. |
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Posted: 2/20/2023 11:34:57 PM EDT
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I’m sad I couldn’t make it this year
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Posted: 2/21/2023 12:47:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does everyone have the mark of the log upon them? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/25665/20230220_200029_jpg-2719070.JPG No, but I have a pretty decent size bruise on my right bicep. I've been wondering what it is from and you've got me doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out if it is from the logs. It's the inside of my bicep, not the top. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 12:54:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, but I have a pretty decent size bruise on my right bicep. I've been wondering what it is from and you've got me doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out if it is from the logs. It's the inside of my bicep, not the top. How did you carry the plate? |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 12:56:01 AM EDT
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Nevermind.
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Posted: 2/21/2023 1:00:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How did you carry the plate? Yes. What is the short dimension on it? I had the edge in my right hand with the fire hose in my palm and the steel leaning against me. Left hand/arm was on the outside of it. However, the bruise location seems wrong. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 1:13:21 AM EDT
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It may be from launching a training grenade from bigstick's AR...
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Posted: 2/21/2023 1:15:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It may be from launching a training grenade from bigstick's AR... Man that reminds me I brought the 40mm and some "foam" non lethals and forgot about them.... Missed opportunities of shooting stoner in the crack ?? |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 1:37:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It may be from launching a training grenade from bigstick's AR... Good thing you didn't launch it from the shoulder. You should post the video. First time that AR has launched a grenade. I think that also may be what caused the issue with the rear takedown pin on the lower. I'm very surprised by how far that grenade went. I was not expecting it to hit the 200 yard berm using 5.56. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 1:54:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man that reminds me I brought the 40mm and some "foam" non lethals and forgot about them.... Missed opportunities of shooting stoner in the crack ?? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It may be from launching a training grenade from bigstick's AR... Man that reminds me I brought the 40mm and some "foam" non lethals and forgot about them.... Missed opportunities of shooting stoner in the crack ?? Did the .mil smokes get deployed during runs? |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 2:00:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did the .mil smokes get deployed during runs? Nope ?? |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 10:12:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good thing you didn't launch it from the shoulder. You should post the video. First time that AR has launched a grenade. I think that also may be what caused the issue with the rear takedown pin on the lower. I'm very surprised by how far that grenade went. I was not expecting it to hit the 200 yard berm using 5.56. Did you try loosening the takedown pin tension screw in the lower? That's the only thing I can think of. It somehow adjusted while the upper was off and caused a slight misalignment.  Training Grenade |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 11:12:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man that reminds me I brought the 40mm and some "foam" non lethals and forgot about them.... Missed opportunities of shooting stoner in the crack ?? 
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Posted: 2/21/2023 11:17:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you try loosening the takedown pin tension screw in the lower? That's the only thing I can think of. It somehow adjusted while the upper was off and caused a slight misalignment.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvWWLolJWAgQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Good thing you didn't launch it from the shoulder. You should post the video. First time that AR has launched a grenade. I think that also may be what caused the issue with the rear takedown pin on the lower. I'm very surprised by how far that grenade went. I was not expecting it to hit the 200 yard berm using 5.56. Did you try loosening the takedown pin tension screw in the lower? That's the only thing I can think of. It somehow adjusted while the upper was off and caused a slight misalignment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvWWLolJWAgOhhh cool, what are you using for grenade launch cartridges? |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 12:57:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ohhh cool, what are you using for grenade launch cartridges? That was @bigstick61 's. He was just kind enough to let me play with it! IIRC, it was a blue tipped blank round. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 5:39:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ohhh cool, what are you using for grenade launch cartridges? New-manufacture M195 grenade launching cartridges from Atlantic Wall Blanks. I had them paint the crimps to help distinguish them from M200s or can launching rounds. They make M195 cartridges to order. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 6:23:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2023 9:45:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Barely missed a true snowla warrior... this was all bare ground this morning. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/20230221_140958_jpg-2719816.JPG Roads were gross coming home. Yall got lucky. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 9:47:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Barely missed a true snowla warrior... this was all bare ground this morning. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/481792/20230221_140958_jpg-2719816.JPG I would have enjoyed this. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 9:55:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would have enjoyed this. Then come back and hang out!
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Posted: 2/21/2023 9:59:04 PM EDT
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Let's all redo it this weekend.
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Posted: 2/21/2023 10:10:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Then come back and hang out! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I would have enjoyed this. Then come back and hang out! On my way! Save my snuggle spot next to Ruby. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 10:29:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: New-manufacture M195 grenade launching cartridges from Atlantic Wall Blanks. I had them paint the crimps to help distinguish them from M200s or can launching rounds. They make M195 cartridges to order. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ohhh cool, what are you using for grenade launch cartridges? New-manufacture M195 grenade launching cartridges from Atlantic Wall Blanks. I had them paint the crimps to help distinguish them from M200s or can launching rounds. They make M195 cartridges to order. Well I'll be damned, that's the first time I've seen those available. I have that same Israeli practice grenade, and I built some adult lawn darts with the same mass but I haven't worked up the nerve to load a bunch of powder in a case and send it. |
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Posted: 2/21/2023 11:01:01 PM EDT
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Pics from Stoner. @johnstoner Pretty cool. Need to run faster so he doesn't have time to time keep and score and take pics.
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