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Posted: 9/18/2021 11:00:40 PM EDT
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Goofed around with an AR and had a blast teaching my daughter how to engage targets from barricade positions. She was busting pieces of clay pigeons at 104yds with the .22 with a very high hit percentage. Easily one of my best days at the range.
Not sure if any of you view the AR precision thread, but the Vortex Venom is an interesting option for a sub 500$ optic. The optical clarity certainly won’t hold you back for group shooting at 100-300yds. Thanks Scott for the recommendation. 
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Posted: 9/19/2021 1:45:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Goofed around with an AR and had a blast teaching my daughter how to engage targets from barricade positions. She was busting pieces of clay pigeons at 104yds with the .22 with a very high hit percentage. Easily one of my best days at the range. Not sure if any of you view the AR precision thread, but the Vortex Venom is an interesting option for a sub 500$ optic. The optical clarity certainly won’t hold you back for group shooting at 100-300yds. Thanks Scott for the recommendation. https://i.imgur.com/QnA6akx.jpg I've read part of that thread so far, very interesting and informative. I haven't gotten to the most recent stuff yet. Nice shooting! I'm a big fan of Vortex because of their value vs price ratio as well as their warranty. I've been very impressed with their customer service as well. I can see why that particular scope has been so well received but I try to avoid Chinese made products as much as possible. I really wish Vortex would move all their lines to their other manufacturers in the Philippines and Japan. My new but not new anymore Grendel build sports a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50. Got it marked way down when they introduced the Gen II. Still waiting to see how well it performs. |
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Posted: 9/19/2021 6:19:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've read part of that thread so far, very interesting and informative. I haven't gotten to the most recent stuff yet. Nice shooting! I'm a big fan of Vortex because of their value vs price ratio as well as their warranty. I've been very impressed with their customer service as well. I can see why that particular scope has been so well received but I try to avoid Chinese made products as much as possible. I really wish Vortex would move all their lines to their other manufacturers in the Philippines and Japan. My new but not new anymore Grendel build sports a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50. Got it marked way down when they introduced the Gen II. Still waiting to see how well it performs. I've got the same scope on a 6.5 creedmoor bolt gun and I've been pretty happy with it. It's a great value at the discounted price for sure. |
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Posted: 9/19/2021 10:23:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can see why that particular scope has been so well received but I try to avoid Chinese made products as much as possible. I really wish Vortex would move all their lines to their other manufacturers in the Philippines and Japan. If other manufacturers did it, they likely would as well. To compete in the affordable market, outsourcing to China is required. But, with them having varying tiers, you can get an optic from them that is manf. in China, Philippines, Japan or USA. |
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Posted: 9/28/2021 5:28:16 PM EDT
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Went camping and canoeing over the weekend with my daughter and some friends at Raysville campground towards Augusta. What a great spot. People running it were very nice. Bathrooms were clean.
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Posted: 10/1/2021 4:59:44 PM EDT
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Just got back from a 10 hour drive. Ready for bed already....
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Posted: 10/1/2021 9:01:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/1/2021 9:04:35 PM EDT
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Pain in the ass, but quick fix for a locked bolt.
  Damn popped primer!!! 
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Posted: 10/2/2021 8:09:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just got back from a 10 hour drive. Ready for bed already....https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/85183/20211001_165845_jpg-2113774.JPG I know the feeling, sleep well |
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Posted: 10/2/2021 8:25:34 PM EDT
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Spent most of the day and part of the evening at Stone Mountain. Sister's son was visiting from OK so we've been doing the tourist thing for the last week.
Pricey but fun. Interesting and fun Halloween laser show. Absolutely wrecked my spine but it was fun. Probably go back for the Christmas celebration. |
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Posted: 10/3/2021 4:56:44 PM EDT
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Finally............got some good arrows for my new recurve and got to shoot it Saturday.
I had forgotten how fun shooting a recurve is. I still need a lot more practice to get my skill level up there but I can at least keep most of them in the bag at 25 yards. It's nice to be able to shoot in your own yard. We couldn't do that back in OKC. |
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Posted: 10/3/2021 6:31:37 PM EDT
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It's crazy how much of a difference marinating comes out better than just seasoning. This blows the pork tenderloin I made a couple weeks ago out of the water.
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Posted: 10/3/2021 11:49:32 PM EDT
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What marinade did you use?
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Posted: 10/3/2021 11:53:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What marinade did you use? It was just whatever I had on hand. Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, minced garlic, onion power, chili powder, and some hot sauce I got from Cola Classic. |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 2:54:03 PM EDT
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Can't let this thread die. Anyone doing anything special over Thanksgiving? I just got back from the liquor store, I can't tolerate the in-laws without it
 I'm off from today at noon through Sunday. Other than doing Thanksgiving with my family tomorrow and Thanksgiving with my wife's family on Friday I plan on doing some reloading during my time off. Although it's hard to find time to myself with a 20 month old running around and a pregnant wife yelling at me all the time 
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Posted: 11/24/2021 4:41:45 PM EDT
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I got the rest of the week off starting today. Watched YouTube videos on bushcraft skills and shelter building all day. Planning to make stuff to take to Thanksgiving at my aunt's this evening while drinking bourbon.
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Posted: 11/24/2021 5:53:02 PM EDT
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I'm out in the yard shooting my bow and getting really frustrated at my progress.
 Some days I'm amazed how well I'm doing and then days like this I'm just plain irritated with myself for how terrible I'm doing. Should probably just give up for today and try again tomorrow. |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 6:59:39 PM EDT
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Another hour of work left then lighting the grill. Friend's birthday so we're celebrating a bit. Like I needed an excuse to cook out.
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Posted: 11/24/2021 8:01:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm out in the yard shooting my bow and getting really frustrated at my progress. Some days I'm amazed how well I'm doing and then days like this I'm just plain irritated with myself for how terrible I'm doing. Should probably just give up for today and try again tomorrow. If it makes you feel any better I just got my first modern bow and have no clue what to do with it yet. Been watching some YouTube videos though so I should be a pro by Sunday .
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Posted: 11/24/2021 8:29:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/24/2021 8:43:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhere's the rest of them? |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 9:28:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where's the rest of them? In my belly |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 9:38:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If it makes you feel any better I just got my first modern bow and have no clue what to do with it yet. Been watching some YouTube videos though so I should be a pro by Sunday .You'll get the hang of it pretty fast. Shooting a compound with sights is really just a matter of getting it set up and tuned correctly. Once you have that part done you're just about ready to hunt with it. Traditional archery has proven to be a whole new critter. When my shooting stinks I'm always fighting the urge to go back to a modern bow Once you master your modern bow you'll get the itch for a traditional bow....heh heh heh... |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 10:05:05 PM EDT
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Finished off some old Maker's, looking forward to this Four Roses Small Batch
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Posted: 11/24/2021 10:13:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finished off some old Maker's, looking forward to this Four Roses Small Batch I'm currently working in some Rebel. |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 10:57:01 PM EDT
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Just got home from work after a brutal 12 hour day. Sitting in my chair drinking Elijah Craig Small Batch Cask Strength.
Watching the best Thanksgiving movie: Planes,Trains and Automobiles. |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 11:03:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryDefinitely tis the season, this reminds me I've only had stone crab once this season But I guess bbq works too  |
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Posted: 11/24/2021 11:55:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNever had those. Now I want some. |
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Posted: 11/25/2021 12:47:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never had those. Now I want some. They’re great. One of the benefits of going to visit family in Miami for the Holidays. |
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Posted: 11/25/2021 9:12:41 PM EDT
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Ate turkey all day, drinking wild turkey all night.
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Posted: 11/25/2021 9:56:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Finished off some old Maker's, looking forward to this Four Roses Small Batch |
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Posted: 11/25/2021 10:00:22 PM EDT
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Fried two turkeys in oil less fryer. Now drinking some bourbon. Sitting by a bon fire by myself enjoying sound of crackling fire n crickets n music playing.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Hope everyone is full n happy!! |
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Posted: 11/25/2021 10:08:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've had some wild adventures with Four roses Small batch. In Alaska of all places! My wife wishes I was in Alaska right about now, lol Had some good Cabernet Sauvignon with dinner earlier, sipping on the Four Roses now |
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Posted: 11/25/2021 11:06:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fried two turkeys in oil less fryer. Now drinking some bourbon. Sitting by a bon fire by myself enjoying sound of crackling fire n crickets n music playing. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Hope everyone is full n happy!! Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Posted: 11/25/2021 11:09:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My wife wishes I was in Alaska right about now, lol Had some good Cabernet Sauvignon with dinner earlier, sipping on the Four Roses now As far as the wines go...try some Nederberg or Simonsig...always found them to be very smooth and full of flavor. |
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Posted: 11/26/2021 1:11:12 AM EDT
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Met my possible son-in-law for the first time today. Got his doctorate from GA Tech, is now doing post doctoral research in Boulder, CO and really seems like a good kid. I was impressed. My daughter is headed to Paris France to meet his parents at Christmas cuz yeah, he's a Frenchy.
 I'll be seeing him again on Saturday, and plan to feel him out on the whole "gun thing"....... Gotta know how much sense I might need to knock into his head. Just cuz he's got a fancy title from a durn good University doesn't mean that he's got a lick of sense. But, I think that can be fixed in his case. She could do FAR worse, from what I could tell. 
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Posted: 11/26/2021 10:41:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Met my possible son-in-law for the first time today. Got his doctorate from GA Tech, is now doing post doctoral research in Boulder, CO and really seems like a good kid. I was impressed. My daughter is headed to Paris France to meet his parents at Christmas cuz yeah, he's a Frenchy. I'll be seeing him again on Saturday, and plan to feel him out on the whole "gun thing"....... Gotta know how much sense I might need to knock into his head. Just cuz he's got a fancy title from a durn good University doesn't mean that he's got a lick of sense. But, I think that can be fixed in his case. She could do FAR worse, from what I could tell. As long as he's got more sense than my wife's first cousin you'll be fine Ga tech really screwed him up, he got a master's in aeronautical engineering but turned down jobs because he refuses to work for anyone with military contracts, got a PhD and did the same thing. I preferred to put my PhD to work instead |
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Posted: 11/27/2021 1:50:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As long as he's got more sense than my wife's first cousin you'll be fine Ga tech really screwed him up, he got a master's in aeronautical engineering but turned down jobs because he refuses to work for anyone with military contracts, got a PhD and did the same thing. I preferred to put my PhD to work instead Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Met my possible son-in-law for the first time today. Got his doctorate from GA Tech, is now doing post doctoral research in Boulder, CO and really seems like a good kid. I was impressed. My daughter is headed to Paris France to meet his parents at Christmas cuz yeah, he's a Frenchy. I'll be seeing him again on Saturday, and plan to feel him out on the whole "gun thing"....... Gotta know how much sense I might need to knock into his head. Just cuz he's got a fancy title from a durn good University doesn't mean that he's got a lick of sense. But, I think that can be fixed in his case. She could do FAR worse, from what I could tell. As long as he's got more sense than my wife's first cousin you'll be fine Ga tech really screwed him up, he got a master's in aeronautical engineering but turned down jobs because he refuses to work for anyone with military contracts, got a PhD and did the same thing. I preferred to put my PhD to work instead Dafuq? 
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Posted: 11/27/2021 4:25:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll be seeing him again on Saturday, and plan to feel him out on the whole "gun thing"....... Gotta know how much sense I might need to knock into his head. This sounds like it might be interesting. |
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Posted: 11/27/2021 6:28:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/27/2021 10:04:22 PM EDT
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Today. Went to a tactical rifle match. Scored like crap. Got home and found my factory mounted base was loose on the red dot sight I used. Put some blue loctite on the mounting screws after finally finding a metric hex wrench that fits what must be a 3.5 mm or something. Check the match scores and it has me listed as a super senior lady. What the hell. Guess I woke woke this morning. Went to order replacement ammo for what I shot during a range trip last week sighting in and this match and my card got declined. Find out it was shut down today for fraud when I called after it got declined on my ammo purchase. What a day and it is not over yet.
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Posted: 11/28/2021 2:32:50 PM EDT
[#42]
Tonight we’re going to be hopefully getting our Malnigator settled into her new home.
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Posted: 11/28/2021 10:30:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Giving y'all a chance to grab before I put it on EE. $350 OBO. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/495981/50E24BD5-926E-4F81-9C03-93B69A5E5E03_jpe-2183311.JPG I'm sure we can patch that dryer up and get another $50 out of it... |
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Posted: 1/9/2022 12:13:10 AM EDT
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Thread resurrection.
Walked a few miles tonight with NODs for fun. Even ran a little. Trying to stop being fat, again. Burned 2744 calories today. No pics from tonight but obligatory NV pictures because reasons.   
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Posted: 1/9/2022 11:56:51 AM EDT
[#45]
I made and printed a battery holder thing for one of my AR's last night. Took 3 iterations. Well 4, but I messed up on v3 so that doesn't count.
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Posted: 1/9/2022 6:42:16 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I made and printed a battery holder thing for one of my AR's last night. Took 3 iterations. Well 4, but I messed up on v3 so that doesn't count. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/495981/IMG_2749_JPEG-2234162.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/495981/IMG_2750_JPEG-2234163.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/495981/IMG_2752_JPEG-2234164.JPG Cool idea! |
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Posted: 1/9/2022 9:26:03 PM EDT
[#47]
Watching Dirty Jobs and drinking Basement IPA.
 
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Posted: 1/9/2022 9:56:09 PM EDT
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I just binge watched all 8 episodes of Invincible on Amazon Prime. It's great if you want to see a dark and twisted superhero series.
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Posted: 1/9/2022 10:18:19 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I just binge watched all 8 episodes of Invincible on Amazon Prime. It's great if you want to see a dark and twisted superhero series. I'll have to check that out. Tomorrow, I'm binging Season 4 of Cobra Kai |
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Posted: 1/9/2022 11:05:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll have to check that out. Tomorrow, I'm binging Season 4 of Cobra Kai Wife and kids are at Disney World all week. I'll be binging Cobra Kai starting tomorrow. |
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