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  1. SmileMaker

    It's just a Mask...

    When I wear a mask in public, or decline an invitation to a party or to come inside, I want you to know that: 🔵 I am educated enough to know that I could be asymptomatic and still give you the virus. 🔵 No, I don’t “live in fear” of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution, not the...
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    And back to the masks

    You can't fix stupid but you can remediate uneducated and ill or uninformed. Here are the current CDC guidelines on who and why someone should be tested for Covid 19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/testing-overview.html
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    Southwestern PA beyond 500yd range?

    http://mcdonaldsportsmen.com/
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    And back to the masks

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    And back to the masks

  6. SmileMaker

    Keto Weight Loss Plateau

    5-6 days of fat fast will help break the plateau " A Fat Fast is short, 3 to 5 day cycle when you follow a strict weight loss meal plan to induce ketosis and break through any metabolic stalls. When used in addition to your regular low carb healthy diet plan, your Fat Fast jump starts weight...
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    Trump Poll Numbers

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    Sidearms & Scatterguns First Microtech

    Congrats, few of mine with a Protech Godfather thrown in. Hawk auto was my first and my most used,
  9. SmileMaker

    John Bolton

    Doesn't matter what the Trump loyalists think its the swing voters in the swing states that will decide this election.
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    Confederacy snowflakes

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    Heavy sand

    https://www.harborfreight.com/5000-lb-black-aluminum-oxide-70-grit-abrasive-media-61870.html works well for a substitute
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    338 Lapua Magnum H1000, 300 grain berger, load data?

    AX338 27 inch seated 0.015 off the lands. OAL 3.850. I use 88.25 grains. Lapua brass (neck turned) & Federal 215M primer. This load gives me 1/2 MOA IN MY RIFLE single feed with no excess pressure signs. Provided for informational purposes only. You should develop a safe load for your rifle.
  13. SmileMaker

    1000+ Yards without a Spotter?

    It holds it snug. You have to remove the rubber eyepiece. Then a split ring adapter fits over the eyepiece and fits in the groove where the rubber eyepiece fit. The part holding the cell phone fits over that and locks in place with a camlock...
  14. SmileMaker

    Ear pro

    I use the Sordin Ear Pro and 3M peltor TEP-100. Given a choice I prefer the convenience and ease of cheek weld with the Peltors. However I have had some issues with them after three years and the charge life is realistically 4-5 hrs and not the 16 claimed.
  15. SmileMaker

    1874 Sharps 45-90 reloading questions.

    I pour with a ladle also and run my lead (usually 20:1) hot at around 850 - 900 F
  16. SmileMaker

    Digital Scales???

    Sartorius Secura 124 but your still near $700. If it doesn't have to be digital Ohaus makes a mechanical balance with the same sensitivity for less than$300 https://www.scalesgalore.com/ocentdl.htm
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    1874 Sharps 45-90 reloading questions.

    Collection of bullets from 45 cal molds I have accumulated over the years: Paul Jones Creedmoor, NEI Gunn 349c, 349C nose pour, PJ Money & PJ Money paper patch. I had Brooks make a mold for a paper patch with two diameters so that when patched it can be both bore & groove diameter. Just a long...
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    1874 Sharps 45-90 reloading questions.

    45-90 paper patched, Paul Jones "Money " bullet. My only qualm with paper patch and black powder is wiping between shots.