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Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

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Average stopping distance for a vehicle traveling 60mph is 300 feet, and that counts driver reaction time. That's 100 yards, half a mile is 880 yards. Granted the car was a late model Jag so it was equipped with antilock brakes which extends stopping distance by about 10 to 20 feet, given the road surface is dry and the tires are in good condition.
You are correct about the average number, but this was not an average situation. The kid was in panic mode, trying to control the car after a surprise encounter. Also, has the distance been confirmed, or is 1/2 mile an estimate?

Again, he didn't hit them deliberately.
 
If you are attempting to show a vintage comparison to the Barrett 82A1 then put up the Sharps 50-110-500. :oops:
Actually I was replying to the comment about 1874 Sharps. If I had wanted to compare dicks to the Barret it would have been with the Peabody Martini in 44-100 with "Creedmoor" engraved over the chamber and the buttstock mounted rear sight.
 
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Many years ago I broke my collarbone I want. After going to the hospital getting things set I was prescribed Vicodin. Of course has all the little stickers on it which I read in followed direction of course. A week later I had to go back to the doctor to have them check on me and I said " well. Thanks for the party instructions". He was a bit confused at first so I explained look right here it says alcohol will intensify the effect... his response was Sean that's supposed to be a warning ... no sir the warnings on another sticker... LOL"
 
1969 FORD BRONCO 302 CI V8

Unrestored with only 30,398 miles. The auction includes the original 1969 handwritten bill of sale for $3,313.42. More pictures here.

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There is something about the boxy frames of the older model SUVs and pickup trucks that endear me FAR MORE than the designs of the newer ones. Perhaps it is because I practically live off of hunting, shooting, and safari stories from the 1930s to 1970s written by figures like Elmer Keith, Ed McGivern, the Kirklands of Dixie Gun Works, Val Forgett of Navy Arms, etc... These vehicles give off the rugged symbolism of adventure and the outdoors and being able to handle almost anything that Nature throws at it. That said, I much rather pick up an older used model Cherokee, even one that is beaten up, and devote some elbow grease into restoring it. The good news is that so many exist in my region alone with varying prices all in reasonable range it is hard to pick one out...
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Actually I was replying to the comment about 1874 Sharps. If I had wanted to compare dicks to the Barret it would have been with the Peabody Martini in 44-100 with "Creedmoor" engraved over the chamber and the buttstock mounted rear sight.

My bad. But wait for page 1884, the .50-140 Sharps rifle cartridge was introduced in 1884.
 
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