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  1. desertrat1979

    Straight From The Twilight Zone

    I am sure that is true. When civillians had no restrictions, it probably coincided with a time when criminals were hung for stealing horses. Again, grasping at straws to try and turn this into a conversation that is as redundant as it gets. This incident happened now, 2013. The original comment...
  2. desertrat1979

    Straight From The Twilight Zone

    Not sure if that "Elitist" and "Bigot" comment was aimed ay me (propbably was) or not. But I will address that response to the best of my ability. First, I am not addressing a civillians right to carry or not to. That was not the topic. I am using current facts that, as of now, that...
  3. desertrat1979

    Straight From The Twilight Zone

    Just to clarify something, if the officer is in uniform, then he is not armed because its his right. Most departments mandate that if you're in uniform, your duty equipment is a part of that uniform. Plus, some asshat with an ax to grind against cops sees a uniformed officer and no gun, can...
  4. desertrat1979

    Help me ID this mystery case.

    So I found a piece of brass at the range that has me scratching my head. Its got the excact came dimentions as a .223 Rem, except the length. I measured it at 1.545" and the headstamp says 270 and 82. I am sure the 82 is the year, but the 270 is screwing me up. What is this cartridge?
  5. desertrat1979

    Herters J9

    I have an opportunity to pick up a scoped Herters J9 in 300WM. It's in good shape, crown is good, stock shows use, but no cracks, and the price is $200. I did some research, its listed as a generic rifle, based off of the Yugo Mauser action. I am going to keep doing some research, and I was...
  6. desertrat1979

    LETS SEE your reloading setup

    Just moved into a new house. Master bedroom closet is more like a panic room. So I put my half to good use. Use to have it all in my garage, so I would load based off of the weather. Now, I just sit my ass down whenever.
  7. desertrat1979

    Shooting cinder blocks from 1000 yards away! 338 Lapua

    Thats gotta be the most accurate I have seen someone get with one of those rifles.
  8. desertrat1979

    Magpul moe+ fde grip quality control

    Its something with how they mold or cut it. I just looked at mine (FDE too) and the verticle section that follows behind the trigger is straight and if it weren't for the color difference, it would be seamless. There is a bevel at the lower section that none of the others have. Also, the...
  9. desertrat1979

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Ontario Rat-7

    The choice of steel that Ontario uses is another reason that attracted me. D2 is ok as long as the heat treat is done right, which is not an issue for major companies. I prefer 1095 for working blades. It doesn't do much in the way of corrosion resistance, but it holds a wicked edge real good. I...
  10. desertrat1979

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Ontario Rat-7

    This particular series has caught my attention. (Like I need another knife) Anyone here have a Rat-5 or 7? Pros/Cons? Is the 7 like a small machete or is it a useful size.
  11. desertrat1979

    Hunting & Fishing Did a little fishin'!

    MMMM, haven't had grouper in years. Bake it in olive oil, garlic, parmesean, minced green olives, and basil, light spray of lemon juice, brown rice and some steamed veggies was the typical way to go for us. Had a bunch of ways to do it, but that one really stuck.
  12. desertrat1979

    Recovery from Cervical fusion.

    Thanks a lot. I appreciate the responses. I try to limit the use of pain killers. The tend to not agree with my stomach at times. I do feel like I can do back flips when they are working, but that just helps me get a few hours of sleep.
  13. desertrat1979

    Recovery from Cervical fusion.

    Well thats good news. No, I was not given a brace either. I was considering getting a soft-collar because I have a habit of looking down. It just doesn't feel right keeping my head straight and I dont want to have any issues. Gonna cut back on the pain killers tomorrow and let nature take its...
  14. desertrat1979

    CORE 15 trigger reset

    I picked up my first AR a few months ago, and having experience with other AR's and other SA rifles, the reset on mine is odd. It feels more like a dull clunk as opposed to a clean click. Is this something thats common on these rifles? (or other AR's in general), and aside from a new trigger, is...
  15. desertrat1979

    Recovery from Cervical fusion.

    I wish that my recovery goes that well. So far, been a fair amount of pain. I didn't get cadaver bone. He used a plastic shim, shaved bone around the nerves and used the bone dust to pack and fuse the vertebrae, plus the titanium plate. The pain reminds me of the pain mending bones tend to have...
  16. desertrat1979

    Recovery from Cervical fusion.

    This was going to be a follow-up on a thread I posted just over a year ago (Chiropractors), but I guess that thread was included in the downsizing, so its gone. Background on the issue: Constant neck and shoulder pain for 4 years. Considered using a chiropractor, but went and consulted my doctor...
  17. desertrat1979

    Effective Immediately, No Politics Period !

    Wow. I am impressed. It took to the end of the second page. Dude, SH is not going to become "obsolete" because political crap and 2A topics woven with politics have been banned. Honestly, who was drawn here simply because of the 2A subforum? Who has been held captive by what that subforum had...
  18. desertrat1979

    Effective Immediately, No Politics Period !

    In the 7 years I have been on this forum I have learned a great deal from nearly every forum on here. Not so much the 2A forum. Why? Because in all the categories on the hide, I can get the info the 2A forum from a million other sources. If it wasn't for the change in appearance I don't know...
  19. desertrat1979

    Effective Immediately, NO POLITICS PERIOD !

    Hey LL, do you think you could post any hate mail you will be getting (or have gotten)? Thats always good for a hoot.
  20. desertrat1979

    Gunsmithing .22 magnum and split cases

    I might already have the answer, but I dunno if I have missed anything. A while back my friend's dad gave him his old .22 magnum Marlin. We were out shooting one day and it started to fail to grab the case. Had to work it out with the tip of a knife. Each round after that was the same, and split...
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