Just put together the boys wagon. 
Gus is a pretty good little elf.
As I said I was going to do a few posts ago I took my old M1 out to shoot yesterday and it was cold, blustery, and spitting rain off and on and it wasn’t so Garand. The only ammo I had handy was some 155gr loads for my AIAT that are probably a little hotter than I would normally shoot in the Garand. The first round struck the steel IPSC silhouette at 100yds with a very pleasing CLANG.
I noticed the brass as it skidded across the deck and into the yard and then looked back for a second shot. I noticed the target swinging side to side instead of the usual back and forth. Well Crap, so I unloaded and walk down and find the bolt on the left side had sheared off about an inch below the head. I smirked at it because I had stopped by the barn and grabbed a replacement bolt on the way down. Yep, momma didn’t raise no fool.
I headed back to the bench.
I carefully load the clip with the seven remaining bullets so not to dump them about and settle down behind the sights. I cringe a little at the cold air blowing up my backside and then let number two rip. CLANG, God I love that sound and as I’m ginning ear to ear, I notice the target swing side to side and the right bolt broke. DANG IT, I stand up pull the bolt back, hit the clip release and watch the clip and six rounds fly out of the gun, off the table, across the deck, and into the yard.
Screw it I picked up my crap and went in the house. Merry Christmas!
I noticed the brass as it skidded across the deck and into the yard and then looked back for a second shot. I noticed the target swinging side to side instead of the usual back and forth. Well Crap, so I unloaded and walk down and find the bolt on the left side had sheared off about an inch below the head. I smirked at it because I had stopped by the barn and grabbed a replacement bolt on the way down. Yep, momma didn’t raise no fool.
I headed back to the bench.
I carefully load the clip with the seven remaining bullets so not to dump them about and settle down behind the sights. I cringe a little at the cold air blowing up my backside and then let number two rip. CLANG, God I love that sound and as I’m ginning ear to ear, I notice the target swing side to side and the right bolt broke. DANG IT, I stand up pull the bolt back, hit the clip release and watch the clip and six rounds fly out of the gun, off the table, across the deck, and into the yard.
Screw it I picked up my crap and went in the house. Merry Christmas!
Hi,
Proof there was no Russian collusion or wrongdoings lol..
Sincerely,
Theis
Proof there was no Russian collusion or wrongdoings lol..
Sincerely,
Theis
My favorite view of the Jersey shore from two minutes ago. Climbing up and away from it!!
Pond ice is ready. Drilled and measured 5+ inches.
i have been traveling between Riverton Wyoming and the Black Hills a lot lately, love the drive, can’t wait to get the Electra Glide out on the route.
Black Ice everywhere this morning. Terrible drive in. But, only one wreck. Not bad, just stuck in the ditch.
Black Ice everywhere this morning. Terrible drive in. But, only one wreck. Not bad, just stuck in the ditch.
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whats that white shit on your truck, looks like that shit that grows in my freezer
whats that white shit on your truck, looks like that shit that grows in my freezer
AND, i think you blew a gasket, theres smoke coming from your truck
Same as the stuff I was laying in this morning. The frozen finger express...whats that white shit on your truck, looks like that shit that grows in my freezer
let me ask you this...
do you have a problem w mirage in that god awful weather. lol
I'm running the saw like a bastard and have a guy on the splitter. we sold out of wood on xmas eve and been selling it,green, directly off of the splitter. but, I'm doing it in the glorious SUN.
All joking aside, mirage from the ground warming, barrel, and can...yup. Not as bad as a summer day, but it’s there.let me ask you this...
do you have a problem w mirage in that god awful weather. lol
I'm running the saw like a bastard and have a guy on the splitter. we sold out of wood on xmas eve and been selling it,green, directly off of the splitter. but, I'm doing it in the glorious SUN.
Be safe on the saw and splitter.
Perfect for sure! Love the lake ice!
Then later today, got to spot for an old friend. Cool out, but we were in the sun, out of the wind.
All good things must come to a end...
It was a great run but our snowless winter is over. Backyard has 2" now, forecast is for 2-4 more. We'll get less than what is forecast south of here, that sounds major. Balmy 25° right now, much better than the -10 on the 24th.
Tomorrow we find out if the new knee likes blowing snow.
It was a great run but our snowless winter is over. Backyard has 2" now, forecast is for 2-4 more. We'll get less than what is forecast south of here, that sounds major. Balmy 25° right now, much better than the -10 on the 24th.
Tomorrow we find out if the new knee likes blowing snow.
I'm pretty sure your guess is correct.Take it easy, my guess is that it doesn't.
Wrap leg ankle to thigh and back again with a 6" ace bandage, take a few E. S. Tylenol 30 minutes prior, warm up with some bends and go real slow. It won't be a lot of snow and the temp will be very moderate. The snowblower has been prepped and ready since early November. Should go well.
I’m always jealous of the postcard vistas you folks have right out your back doors.
I’d like to get a rural spot but my wife wouldn’t have it. She’s scared of Zombies
I’d like to get a rural spot but my wife wouldn’t have it. She’s scared of Zombies
Hey....in all seriousness, if you don’t have one already, consider buying a heated mattress pad. Works wonders on aching joints.
Woke up to this but 99% melted now.
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My wife was all for our move as she didn't like the city zombies. Heck she originally wanted to go off-grid in Alaska.I’m always jealous of the postcard vistas you folks have right out your back doors.
I’d like to get a rural spot but my wife wouldn’t have it. She’s scared of Zombies
Watch the Black Rifle Coffee sci-fi skit about being chased by zombies..... fucken hilarious.
Finally took the hike to restore (paint) all the targets this morning while it was easy walking. Three different guns on three different days on this target. Tracks in the snow. Received another 10” late afternoon into evening.
Haven't bivvied or hunted in snow in a long while.
Me and a buddy will be looking for ‘yotes today. We got similar snow to tnichols.
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