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  1. SmileMaker

    Advise on Caliber for up to 2400 yds

    300NM, 300PRC, 338LM, 338 Snipetac, 33XC are all good caliber choices for 2400 yds. The last two are still supersonic at that distance with 300 grain bullets. Unfortunately splash visibility is going to be dependent on target and terrain conditions. Reliable spotting of hits at that distance...
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    Elon Musk says Austin should stay "Texas"

    Gentrification = Liberalization
  3. SmileMaker

    What’s your coolest firearm?

    No that came from a long defunct company called “Golden Aged Arms” in Delaware Ohio.
  4. SmileMaker

    What’s your coolest firearm?

    The one that I built and will pass on to my grandson
  5. SmileMaker

    Blackpowder cleaning

    Windex with Vinegar (not ammonia) is a good agent to remove black powder residue. A few saturated patches, nylon bore brush, wet patch , dry patch then a rust inhibitor (Bircheood Casey) is all I use on my BPCT rifles.
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    my body

    Now that I have your attention. There are many reasons to terminate a pregnancy. Some perhaps more legitimate than others. The following explains it much better than I. Quoted from an ultrasound technician. Comparing a woman's access to a medical abortion and taking a vaccine is comparing...
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    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Thanks I figured it had something to do with wind direction and that somehow I was getting a headwind solution, (y) Thanks for saving me a lot of head scratching and ammo.
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    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Interesting Observation: Kestrel 5700 Elite Ver 1.42 Gun: 300NM, MV 3004fps, DM Custom, BC 1.000, BW 230gr (Berger OTM Hybrid), BD .308, ZR 100yds, BH 2.20in, ZH 0.00, ZO 0.00, RT 1:10.00in, Eunit mil, Wunit mil Target: TR 1768 yds, DOF 91 deg, Ideg 0, Icos 1.000, TS 0.00, Environment: UPDATE...
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    Vax

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    Vax

    https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/medical-exemption-covid-vaccine
  11. SmileMaker

    Fucked again

    Glad I get mine this year.....Only drawback is being old enough to collect.;)
  12. SmileMaker

    What did you do in the reloading room today?

    Annealing a few 6XC.
  13. SmileMaker

    Just paid for my Auto Trickler V3, what Area 419 goodies should I get?

    Save your money, a decent loading block and powder funnel are all you need in addition to the V3.
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    How much optic is too mich for .22?

    NF 5x25x56 ATACR , 25 MOA Kelbly rings , 54.18 MSR good to 400 yds.
  15. SmileMaker

    Auto Trickler V3 - Is it worth it?

    85 grains H1000 give or take 0.02 grains. A real time save.
  16. SmileMaker

    What cars you fools have?

  17. SmileMaker

    Mil-C or Mil-XT

    I have both in my ELR guns and prefer the MIL-C for the reason you asked. My .416 will be topped with a MIL-C. Although this becomes a mute point if you have a good dedicated spotter.
  18. SmileMaker

    What did you do in the reloading room today?

    Cast a few 535 gains for the 45-110.
  19. SmileMaker

    Bourbon snobs need not enter.

    Not a bourbon but one smooth sipping whiskey.