Gun Thread: Sunday Before Christmas Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the Sunday before Christmas? Have you finished your Wish List and distributed it to all of your gift givers? What are you hoping to find under the tree come Christmas morning? Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals
No Gun Thread would be complete without a focus on fundamentals, now would it?

Q: Weasel, may we please get a break from your stupid fundamentals for Christmas?
A: No. No you may not.

No watch, but this guy is a professional shooter! whatever that means.

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More one vs. two eyes open.

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Christmas Memory Lane

Here's a fun look back at the guns of Christmas from yester-year.

Thanks Santa!!

Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun

Introduced in 1940, the Daisy Red Ryder BB gun quickly captured the imagination of red-blooded American boys and girls across the country. Developed and marketed in conjunction with Dell Comics and the Western hero by the same name, the Red Ryder fires a .177 cal BB at 350 fps with a maximum range of approximately 195 yards. Careful! You'll put an eye out!

In the era before electronic distractions and overly protective parents raising impossibly overprogrammed children, the Red Ryder was often at the very top of a young person's Christmas wish list. A mainstay of backyard ranges, the BB gun was frequently their first introduction to shooting; teaching responsibility, safety and marksmanship. These were the days when stay-at-home moms told their kids to go outside and play in the morning and to be home before dark, never worrying about life-changing social injustices suffered on the playground, or worse. The fact that the Daisy Red Ryder is still in production today is frankly a little surprising, having somehow not yet succumbed to the rabidly hysterical anti-gun mob and toy fun-police.

For nearly 140 years, the company now known as Daisy Outdoor Products has been manufacturing air guns. Originally a steel windmill manufacturer, the company began making air guns in 1880 as a premium offered to farmers purchasing a windmill. Eventually the rifles were in such demand the company discontinued its main product line to concentrate on the air gun business. Today, the company actively promotes gun safety through a series of online programs and printed material and has an extensive competitive shooting program holding matches since 1966.

Daisy is but one of many manufacturers offering these types of programs. Do you know a young person who might benefit or otherwise enjoy participating?

Did you have an air gun, and was it a Daisy Red Ryder? Was it a surprise from Santa, or did you have to beg Mom and Dad for it? Were you allowed to roam with it at will, or were you more closely supervised?

Do you still have both eyes?

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New Red Dot?

How they're made for those of you who need to know this kind of thing.

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Gun Shop Ettiquette
First time gun owner? Our pal SEH Gal on not being stupid at the gun shop.

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NORAD Tracks Santa
Another Christmas favorite!

Want to track Santa? The official Santa tracking site of the North American Aerospace Defense Command has you covered.

Origins of this annual service (wiki)

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Our Pal the Flush Rivet

Bonus FUNdamentals!!!!!

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Holiday Madness!

Fun Size Joe and Gertie in Holiday Madness!

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The 27th Day!

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Musical Interlude
The Peanuts gang with a Christmas favorite.

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
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GunBot - online ammo search tool
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Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at December 22, 2024 07:00 PM (fwDg9)

2 bang

Posted by: Eromero at December 22, 2024 07:00 PM (LHPAg)

3 Christmas Gub!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 07:01 PM (mH6SG)

4 Somebody said there would be trifle.

Posted by: bluebell at December 22, 2024 07:01 PM (79pEw)

5 Good evening Horde. Thanks Weasel!

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 07:03 PM (9tvFd)

6 HO HO HO

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVE EVE TO ALL!!!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 22, 2024 07:03 PM (0XVad)

7 Bluebell showed up to trifle with our esteemed host?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:03 PM (tT6L1)

8 (Democracy by FSJ and Gertie)

Two wolves and a lamb voting about what's for dinner!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:04 PM (HlyYF)

9 Twas the gun thread before Christmas

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 22, 2024 07:04 PM (GDrd7)

10 Bluebell showed up to trifle with our esteemed host?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:03 PM (tT6L1)

She's going to rifle through Weasel's gun safes?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:04 PM (VNX3d)

11 Twas the gun thread before Christmas
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 22, 2024 07:04 PM (GDrd7)
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On, Kimber, on Ruger on Colt, Glock and Browning...

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:05 PM (tT6L1)

12 I see Santa as more of a lever gun kind of guy.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 22, 2024 07:06 PM (Rcnd3)

13 Weasel, I think the doggoh's are wise to you. They see you filming and they know they have to be on their best behavior lest it goes onto their permanent record.
Sadly RI Red never remembers that part. LOL

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at December 22, 2024 07:06 PM (0XVad)

14 What guns would Santa's reindeer bodyguards carry in high crime areas?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:07 PM (VNX3d)

15 Evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a rousing HO HO HOration to our host Weasel!

FSJ and Gertie are an acceptable substitution for Highway Patrol, but only because it's Christmastime.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 07:07 PM (v23vE)

16 Red Ryder? Hell, we got my now 17 year old knucklehead a fully automatic Thompson M1A BB gun a couple years ago. Too much fun.

Posted by: tRusty Hudson at December 22, 2024 07:08 PM (ScW81)

17 What guns would Santa's reindeer bodyguards carry in high crime areas?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:07 PM (VNX3d)
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GAU-8

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:08 PM (tT6L1)

18 Just finished watching that great Christmas movie, Die Hard.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at December 22, 2024 07:09 PM (Hdixl)

19 Not a lot of sharing going on in the FSJ/Gertie vid. Papa Weasel may need to sit those two down and go over the rules.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 07:10 PM (mH6SG)

20 Scuba Dude That's what I thought
Us, we ain't no trouble

Posted by: Skip at December 22, 2024 07:10 PM (fwDg9)

21 Question for our experts about first shot accuracy with a REALLY cold barrel.

I sight in my deer rifle on a nice day in October when it is 60F or more, and then stay off the land as much as possible coming into deer season.

I might then take a shot in January at first light when it is 12F.

Do our precision shooters note a predictable difference of strike point for a very cold barrel first shot, or is the variation almost completely rifle dependent?

(I think my best option is to actually go out and shoot on a very cold day after deer season and compare the result to the October results.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:11 PM (HlyYF)

22 Yay! Gubs!

Weasel, give FSJ and Gertie All The Scritches!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:11 PM (Wnv9h)

23 I am not as accurate or quick with a red dot vs a good pair of metal sights on a hand gun.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at December 22, 2024 07:12 PM (/U5Yz)

24 I had a BB rifle as a yute but, sadly, it was not a Daisy Red Ryder.

I had some sort of removeable magazine that fit into the barrel. (You had to remove it to load your BBs into it). It too was lost during a untimely canoe accident.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 22, 2024 07:12 PM (WXNFJ)

25 Just finished watching that great Christmas movie, Die Hard.
Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at December 22, 2024 07:09 PM

You asked for it...

https://youtu.be/WBLO7oVjjpE

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:14 PM (Wnv9h)

26 14 What guns would Santa's reindeer bodyguards carry in high crime areas?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:07 PM

I don't know about the gun type, but I am pretty sure that Rudolf would be using a red-dot sight.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:16 PM (HlyYF)

27 Little brother and I both had Daisy BB guns. We used to shoot pop cans from the attic of the detached garage in the summer, and targets in the basement in the winter (with a thick cardboard backstop, but it was only partially effective, and we were forever finding those little golden BBs with our bare feet thereafter).

Good memories.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 07:16 PM (v23vE)

28 No range time this week - the range I like is closed during Deer season.

Whomp whomp.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 22, 2024 07:17 PM (WXNFJ)

29 We used to have a Christmas Shoot at the outdoor range where I once was a member. Lots of fun had by all.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 07:17 PM (mH6SG)

30 Though I would have saved thousands rejecting semi automatic handguns, I would not have wanted for power keeping that Model 13. Go, Horde!

Posted by: Deplorable Minion at December 22, 2024 07:17 PM (QSrLX)

31 Bluebell showed up to trifle with our esteemed host?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:03 PM (tT6L1)

She's going to rifle through Weasel's gun safes?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:04 PM

She's after the katana. Bluebell and a katana.

Be afraid. Be very afraid!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 22, 2024 07:18 PM (a3Q+t)

32 26 14 What guns would Santa's reindeer bodyguards carry in high crime areas?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:07 PM

I don't know about the gun type, but I am pretty sure that Rudolf would be using a red-dot sight.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:16 PM (HlyYF)

For some reason, I was thinking either Uzis, or Tommy guns with 100 round magazines. The GAU-8 would be on the sled.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:18 PM (VNX3d)

33 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:11 PM (HlyYF)
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Clean/cold. Absolutely different! My LR gun took two fowling shots to calm down, but those two were predictably about 1 MOA high and right.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:19 PM (1BE4H)

34 So is Santa's MAC for the good kids or for the bad kids. I can't help but notice that he only has one.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 07:20 PM (/y8xj)

35 Good evening and a happy Christmas/Hanukkah week to all. I am no expert, but it looks like the two darling doggies are dutifully waiting for a treat, or two.
Did someone say trifle. I haven't had that in years, and now I'm craving it. Not gonna happen as we are on the road.....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 22, 2024 07:20 PM (9tvFd)

36 28 No range time this week - the range I like is closed during Deer season.

Whomp whomp.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 22, 2024 07:17 PM

From The Far Side:

"Bummer of a birthmark, Hal."

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:20 PM (HlyYF)

37 Picked up a Ruger RXM yesterday. $409 at Cabelas. With my Cabela's club points and some gift cards it cost me $6. Waiting for a Holosun 407 to arrive then some range time.

Posted by: jj at December 22, 2024 07:20 PM (wGDHr)

38 Bought ammo today.

3 boxes of Sellier & Bellot .303 BR [for the SMLE MkIII; WW2 manufacture]
4 boxes Remington HTP 9mm 115gr JHP [for the PCC]
5 boxes Federal PD Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm 135gr JHP [ditto]

Unless a change in government sees me able to use the 9mm High-Power.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:20 PM (hovnC)

39 My LR gun took two fowling shots to calm down

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:19 PM

Not cool, man...not cool.

Posted by: The local waterfowl at December 22, 2024 07:21 PM (Wnv9h)

40 Drum magazines are now available for your Barrett rifles!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 22, 2024 07:21 PM (a3Q+t)

41 "A: No. No you may not."

That's hard, but we will try to be worthy.

But then you reward us with Peanuts and Vince Guaraldi, the true spirit of 60s USA Christmas not that Latin stuff. Thank you ! Merry Christmas to you and the Horde !

Posted by: Next2Nothing at December 22, 2024 07:22 PM (tA1/w)

42 33 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:11 PM
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Clean/cold. Absolutely different! My LR gun took two fowling shots to calm down, but those two were predictably about 1 MOA high and right.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:19 PM

I definitely do NOT clean after my sighting shots in the fall. (I learned that bit of info from that Weasel guy.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:22 PM (HlyYF)

43 Drum magazines are now available for your Barrett rifles!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 22, 2024 07:21 PM

Because 'Murica.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:23 PM (Wnv9h)

44 Damn, it's a tad chilly outside this evening.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 07:23 PM (mH6SG)

45 38 Bought ammo today.

3 boxes of Sellier & Bellot .303 BR [for the SMLE MkIII; WW2 manufacture]
4 boxes Remington HTP 9mm 115gr JHP [for the PCC]
5 boxes Federal PD Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm 135gr JHP [ditto]

Unless a change in government sees me able to use the 9mm High-Power.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:20 PM

How were prices compared to your previous ammo purchase visit?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:25 PM (HlyYF)

46 Howdy!

Merry Christmas 🎄 🍺

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 07:25 PM (RCueb)

47 Pillage, funny you should bring that up. Range report, 1,000 yard match.

I spent some time working out some new loads, trying to see if I could find a load which would help me reclaim some accuracy until the new barrel comes in. Surprisingly, I found a load which seemed to be just what I needed.

However, the load appeared just a tad hot, due to cartridge extraction issues which showed up when I was running my new loads through a chronograph. Well, I didn't have time to really do a work up, so, took 2 tenths of a grain off the load, put together some ammo then headed to the match. First shot, cold bore, right down the middle of a target @1,000 yards, 10 ring. My thought was, "this isn't good, because it's not that easy." Second shot, though, was high, ridiculously so. I looked and realized I'd not set the rifle up on the bench in the same way as the first shot. I shrugged, declared myself ready to go after two sighters and went for it.

Finished with 1X ring, 4 in the 10 ring, 5 in the 9 ring, for a match total of 95, with 100 being the top score one could get. Tied for 3rd in score, dropped to 4th, as the other guy had 2 in the X ring.

I was happy with the result.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:26 PM (tT6L1)

48 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:14 PM (Wnv9h)

A classic of its own!

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at December 22, 2024 07:26 PM (Hdixl)

49 40 Drum magazines are now available for your Barrett rifles!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 22, 2024 07:21 PM

Just what my 29 y.o. right shoulder needs - rapid fire of 100 rounds of .50 BMG ammo!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:27 PM (HlyYF)

50 You asked for it...

https://youtu.be/WBLO7oVjjpE
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:14 PM (Wnv9h)

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing, RMBS!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 07:27 PM (v23vE)

51 What weasel said, I was shooting a cold but appropriately fouled barrel yesterday morning.

By the way, my rifle load is still a bit too hot and need to take just a bit more off, but, it's close, really close.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:28 PM (tT6L1)

52 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:26 PM (tT6L1)
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Congratulations!!! Do you think competition is making you a better overall shooter?

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:28 PM (1BE4H)

53 Late. I admit it.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:28 PM (PMlgG)

54 Nice shooting, blake!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:29 PM (HlyYF)

55 Those eye patches would be better if they were Red Ryder themed. Can you imagine your kid needs to go to the eye doctor and he/she walks out with an eye patch with a cowboy and a BB gun on it? How cool would you think THAT eye doctor was?!

Yes, I'm a bit late. Putting lights on the tree.

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:30 PM (WlvCt)

56 I need to pay closer attention. I didn't know Weasel got another weasel dog. Congrats.

I had a BB gun as an older youth. Begged my mother for it. Amazingly accurate. It finally wore out. I have now replaced it with a .177 air rifle. Great for getting rid of Cottontails borrowing
under my Morton building.

Posted by: Ronster at December 22, 2024 07:30 PM (n36E5)

57 That was awesome! Thanks for sharing, RMBS!
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 07:27 PM

I can only imagine the fun they had making thar. The behind the scenes video of that was great, too.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:32 PM (Wnv9h)

58 https://www.americanthinker.com/ghost guns and hunky assassins
https://tinyurl.com/ybmx82e9

Read this today and thought to link it here.
He has brought up before sn are useless anyway

Posted by: Skip at December 22, 2024 07:32 PM (fwDg9)

59 Originally a steel windmill manufacturer
So there IS hope for all those flailing "green" energy companies! Of course, those windmills were intended to actually do work they had done for hundreds of years. So the company actually knew how to make something.

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:33 PM (WlvCt)

60 Congrats Blake! That's outstanding.

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 07:33 PM (9tvFd)

61 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:26 PM

Nice shootin', blake!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:33 PM (Wnv9h)

62 On the deck smoking a cigar and it's 27F headed to 17F. Last night I ordered an ice fishing shelter, a propane heater, lights and an exhaust fan.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:34 PM (1BE4H)

63 How were prices compared to your previous ammo purchase visit?
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Exact same for the .303 and slightly higher for the Federal H-Shok [and I can't find another bill for the Remington even though I know I have a few boxes of it too[.

So, no; prices aren't dropping here yet as I understand they're dropping in the US in anticipation of PDT in January.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:37 PM (hovnC)

64 Fun Size Joe and Gertie are party animals, aren't they?

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:37 PM (WlvCt)

65 Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:37 PM (WlvCt)
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Pretty much!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:38 PM (1BE4H)

66 Range Report!
Yes, I went to the range.
Yes, I shot.
It may have been just video. From my drone.
But taking in the entire 1100 yard range which has been recently scoured of vegetation!
I wish I knew how to edit video.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:38 PM (PMlgG)

67 Somebody said there would be trifle.
Posted by: bluebell at December 22, 2024 07:01 PM (79pEw)

Somebody get Bluebell some trifle! Before she gets ... twitchy! We do not want blood on the Christmas tree.

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:39 PM (WlvCt)

68 My Camco Olympian catalytic propane heater has earned its place as much as any firearm in the “cold dead fingers” category. Catalytic is the only way to fly

Posted by: Common Tater at December 22, 2024 07:41 PM (uBmgH)

69 Scoobs: “best behavior” and “Permanent Record” do not belong in the same sentence.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:41 PM (PMlgG)

70 What guns would Santa's reindeer bodyguards carry in high crime areas?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 07:07 PM (VNX3d)

I don't know about guns, but Santa's sleigh carries twin napalm pods, a rocket pod, and a couple of Hellfires on each runner. Because there are places....

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:41 PM (WlvCt)

71 Congratulations!!! Do you think competition is making you a better overall shooter?
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:28 PM (1BE4H)
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Definitely. Only way to get better. Plus, I'm shooting with people who have a ton of experience who are more than happy to answer questions.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:42 PM (tT6L1)

72 So, no; prices aren't dropping here yet as I understand they're dropping in the US in anticipation of PDT in January.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:37 PM

Thanks for the report andyc.

I wonder what your ammo prices will do post-Trudeau?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 07:43 PM (HlyYF)

73 Have to say, Weasel, you missed an opportunity for a Mystery Click behind that pic of Santa:
http://tiny.cc/5ui2001

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (WlvCt)

74 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:42 PM (tT6L1)
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Keep it up amigo. You're getting there quickly!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (1BE4H)

75 Where is Santa's bottle of Coca Cola?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (63Dwl)

76 Picked up a Ruger RXM yesterday. $409 at Cabelas.

First impressions? I've been wanting a G-19 for a while but the RMX looks pretty good at 20% less.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (/y8xj)

77 On the deck smoking a cigar and it's 27F headed to 17F. Last night I ordered an ice fishing shelter, a propane heater, lights and an exhaust fan.
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:34 PM

Nice. A nippy 12F here. No cigars, because stupid condo rules. 😔

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (Wnv9h)

78 Blake, what weight and type of .30 cal bullet are you using for such fine shooting?

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (PMlgG)

79 Speaking of cold, yes, it was a single digit temp at the range this morning with the drone. A single digit that begins with “1”.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:48 PM (PMlgG)

80 You asked for it...

https://youtu.be/WBLO7oVjjpE
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:14 PM (Wnv9h)

Is that Brandon Herrerra? That's great!

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:49 PM (WlvCt)

81 79 Speaking of cold, yes, it was a single digit temp at the range this morning with the drone. A single digit that begins with “1”.
Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:48 PM (PMlgG)
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I have my big rooskie ushanka on and my head is getting hot.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:50 PM (1BE4H)

82 Time to get outta here, very long day tomorrow
Hope everyone has a great evening

Posted by: Skip at December 22, 2024 07:50 PM (fwDg9)

83 Yesterday it was 16 degrees when I took Drony McDrone face to the range. I did a complete shoot, to discover that I was turning the record button off instead of on.
I discovered that at home, of course.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:50 PM (PMlgG)

84 @ RI Red, 174 grain Hornady ELD VT. However, I'm pushing it down the barrel @ 2900 FPS.

It appears the bullet likes to be between 2890 and 2900 fps. I'm running just over that, but not much. My ES is running around 10 to 15fps. Needs to get better but I'm getting there.

For what it's worth, even though there are heavier bullets which are more efficient, I'm making up the difference through speed.

Of course, everything I just said will probably become meaningless once I get a new barrel.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:51 PM (tT6L1)

85 Cottontails borrowing under my Morton building.
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Forging your signature on mortgage papers, eh?? Little buggers!

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:51 PM (hovnC)

86 Thanks, TRex, RMBS.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:52 PM (tT6L1)

87 Holy Shitballs?
Is that the mouth you sing Christmas carols with?

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at December 22, 2024 07:52 PM (nQDRM)

88 Is that Brandon Herrerra? That's great!
Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:49 PM (WlvCt)
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Hail to the king.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:53 PM (tT6L1)

89 85 Cottontails borrowing under my Morton building.
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Forging your signature on mortgage papers, eh?? Little buggers!
Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:51 PM (hovnC)
They're after your salt stash.

Posted by: Eromero at December 22, 2024 07:53 PM (LHPAg)

90 OT
Disney parks Christmas Day parade, the first gay parade of the coming new year.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at December 22, 2024 07:54 PM (nQDRM)

91 Burrowing. Sorry, I'm old and stupid.

Posted by: Ronster at December 22, 2024 07:55 PM (n36E5)

92 I was happy with the result.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:26 PM (tT6L1)

Great job, Blake!

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:55 PM (WlvCt)

93 Did you have an air gun - Yes
and was it a Daisy Red Ryder? No. I had a Daisy 917, multipump pellet rifle (rifled barrel).

Was it a surprise from Santa - Yes, my brother got the 880 model.

Were you allowed to roam with it at will, or were you more closely supervised? - We were mostly closely supervised.

However....the neighbor bully who used his Red Ryder on me through the bushes between our houses learned a lesson when I could reach him across the yard......and I did.

Many rabbits and squirrels were taken by that 917.

Do you still have both eyes?

Posted by: chappyman66 at December 22, 2024 07:55 PM (L3byd)

94 But we really are making progress at the club now. In addition to mulching most of the Long Range, we are completely re-doing our outdoor Action Bays.
Got rid of one side because the beaver dams usually turned them into ponds or ice rinks. Put the dirt on the other side making 15 yrd bays into 25, and adding two more.
We also widened our 100 yard jungle walk to make it more user friendly.
IDPA will really benefit. Can’t wait until spring.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:56 PM (PMlgG)

95 Unless Santa is preparing for the annual Reindeer Cull, he should get his finger off the trigger.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 22, 2024 07:58 PM (dDmld)

96 I wonder what your ammo prices will do post-Trudeau?
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If the Canadian dollar improves then, say back to the ¢80 to ¢85 area, then it should come down somewhat.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 07:59 PM (hovnC)

97 RI Red, that sounds great. One you figure out the on/off recording thing, make sure to make a link available.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 07:59 PM (tT6L1)

98 Blake, I have to imagine that is a barrel burner.
And a shoulder shaker.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:59 PM (PMlgG)

99 Perusing the gun thread, drinking a fine English ale, watching A Christmas Carol with George C Scott. Joanne Whalley was quite the fetching lass.

Finally purchased a S&W FPC 9mm. Haven't shot it yet. I'll test it out at next month. Got it online from Buds Gun Shop. A pleasant online shopping experience.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 08:00 PM (RCueb)

100 On the deck smoking a cigar and it's 27F headed to 17F. Last night I ordered an ice fishing shelter, a propane heater, lights and an exhaust fan.
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:34 PM (1BE4H)

For the deck?!

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 08:00 PM (WlvCt)

101 91 Burrowing. Sorry, I'm old and stupid.
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We're only funning.

We're old and stupid too!

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 08:01 PM (hovnC)

102 For the deck?!
Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 08:00 PM (WlvCt)
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Yep!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:02 PM (1BE4H)

103 @RI Red, want something that will thump the shoulder? I put together some loads that were pushing a 208 grain bullet down the barrel @ just over 2700 fps. I decided, "nah, that's okay."

The 174 aren't bad and I've added weight to the rifle just for that reason.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 08:03 PM (tT6L1)

104 “make a link available”
Hmm. I have not graduated into this realm of high tech.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 08:03 PM (PMlgG)

105 Did You Know?

They are always on “Parade”.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 22, 2024 08:04 PM (nK972)

106 watching A Christmas Carol with George C Scott. Joanne Whalley was quite the fetching lass.
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 08:00 PM (RCueb)

Patton is the best Scrooge!

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 08:06 PM (WlvCt)

107 “make a link available”
Hmm. I have not graduated into this realm of high tech.
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That is something the DILIT can help you with....or else, just find a 12 year old.......

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 22, 2024 08:07 PM (9tvFd)

108 Damnit. Not only did I forget to include a Highwayman Patrol episode, I forgot How the Grinch Stole Christmas too!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:07 PM (1BE4H)

109 RI Red, sorry, should have explained. I was hoping you'd upload the video and share a link to the video so we could admire the club range you frequent.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 08:07 PM (tT6L1)

110 60 Minutes is on. Talking about how Mexico's cartels are all the US' fault, because we give them guns. And now Mexico is suing.

Posted by: our man in Fairfax at December 22, 2024 08:08 PM (sDWtc)

111 Patton is the best Scrooge!
Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 08:06 PM (WlvCt)

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Word. Mr. Magoo never greased the skids of his sled with the guts of dead German soldiers.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 22, 2024 08:08 PM (dDmld)

112 Is that Brandon Herrerra? That's great!
Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 07:49 PM

Why, yes. Yes, it is.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:09 PM (Wnv9h)

113 Posted by: our man in Fairfax at December 22, 2024 08:08 PM (sDWtc)
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Howdy neighbor.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:09 PM (1BE4H)

114 Well, I must wander, thanks to everyone for the congratulations.

There's a slice of fresh baked cake calling my name.

Later!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 08:09 PM (tT6L1)

115 Thanks again for the thread, weasel!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)

116 I have a big piece of mixed berry pie waiting in the kitchen but I'm pinned on the couch by two doggos.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM (1BE4H)

117 110 60 Minutes is on. Talking about how Mexico's cartels are all the US' fault, because we give them guns. And now Mexico is suing.
Posted by: our man in Fairfax at December 22, 2024 08:08 PM (sDWtc)
Fast and Furious. That was ubama and holderman.

Posted by: Eromero at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM (LHPAg)

118 110 60 Minutes is on. Talking about how Mexico's cartels are all the US' fault, because we give them guns. And now Mexico is suing.
Posted by: our man in Fairfax
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Change the channel or turn it off. Lying trash pyrsons don't deserve the views.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM (RCueb)

119 94 But we really are making progress at the club now....Can’t wait until spring.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 07:56 PM
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Congrats and well done!

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM (9tvFd)

120 So, on my Christmas wish list, I have:
1. A Garmin Chrono (very expensive. I only hope they love me that much).
2. A Geissele 2 stage trigger for my AR 10.
3. World Peace.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM (PMlgG)

121 Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at December 22, 2024 08:10 PM (tT6L1)
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You bet!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:12 PM (1BE4H)

122
60 Minutes is on. Talking about how Mexico's cartels are all the US' fault, because we give them guns.

Also the demand for fentanyl and cheap labor.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 22, 2024 08:12 PM (63Dwl)

123 “ upload the video and share a link”

I know those words. But not how to do them.
Grateful probably knows best.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 08:13 PM (PMlgG)

124 Merry Christmas and Hanukkah to all. Hope to get to the range with one of the flintlocks. The aroma of black powder smoke goes well with cold air. Especially when shooting is followed by good coffee from a Stanley thermos that is almost an antique and (once the powder is put away) smoke from fine pipe tobacco.

Posted by: JTB at December 22, 2024 08:16 PM (yTvNw)

125 I grew up with a Crossman Pump and had it in my hand every weekend. So I bought another a few years and actually shot it today. We had a bunch of balloons leftover from a party last week. I hung them from a nearby tree and plinked away at them. A few of them were filled with confetti which added an extra effect when popped. Was a lot more than I thought it’d be.

Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at December 22, 2024 08:17 PM (8cPKb)

126 Love the video of FSJ and Gertie. Those ever wagging tails and so expressive ears are adorable. Weasel, thanks for sharing that.

Posted by: JTB at December 22, 2024 08:19 PM (yTvNw)

127 Enroll Santa IMMEDIATELY in the 'Safe Gun Handling' course - that idiot has his finger INSIDE the trigger guard. Has Santa been hittin' the schnapps early again ... ?

Posted by: Dr_No at December 22, 2024 08:19 PM (ayRl+)

128 Just got a late Amazon delivery -- A Desantis Gunhide holster for my new Heritage Rough Rider. The holster model is called "The Wild Hog", and it's a very nice two-tone leather. Merry Christmas to me! I also managed to finally find a Stoeger Coach Gun in .410, so things are looking very good under the constructive Christmas tree.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at December 22, 2024 08:19 PM (Hdixl)

129 The Aimpoint factory tour, showing all the detail that goes into their red dot sights, was in-depth and fascinating!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:21 PM (v23vE)

130 OT again, sorry.

The mid 80s version of A Christmas Carol is my second favorite. George C Scott, Edward Woodward, David Warner, Angela Pleasance, Susannah York. Hell of a cast.

My favorite version is A Muppet Christmas Carol!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 08:23 PM (RCueb)

131 129 The Aimpoint factory tour, showing all the detail that goes into their red dot sights, was in-depth and fascinating!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:21 PM

Are you going to post the pirated video you made of the tour?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:24 PM (HlyYF)

132 Are you going to post the pirated video you made of the tour?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:24 PM (HlyYF)

And get the Swedes mad at me? No, thank you, sir! I'm married to one, so I need to stay in the good graces of her ancestral homelanders.

(was referring to the tour video Weasel posted above, but betcha you already knew that ...)

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:27 PM (v23vE)

133 Holy Shitballs?
Is that the mouth you sing Christmas carols with?
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at December 22, 2024 07:52 PM (nQDRM)

Only the "Santa Claus is xxxing up your butt" one from the video a couple of nights ago.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 22, 2024 08:28 PM (wNu9z)

134 “60 Minutes is On ….”

How did that happen?

Posted by: Common Tater at December 22, 2024 08:28 PM (X2eOe)

135 Also, in non-gub content yet oddly relevant: as of my last, we were 111 comments from catching the Food Thread.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:28 PM (v23vE)

136 I have smoked cigars on the deck in my past life. Now it is too cold and dangerous out there.

Posted by: Ronster at December 22, 2024 08:29 PM (n36E5)

137 120 So, on my Christmas wish list, I have:
1. A Garmin Chrono (very expensive. I only hope they love me that much).

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM
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I bet AOP can make one out of a spare typewriter, a VW Beetle, and a damaged transistor radio (all of which he just happens to have on hand).

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:31 PM (9tvFd)

138 Fast and Furious. That was ubama and holderman.

Mexico is currently suing S&W in US federal court. The last I heard was that S&W was asking SCOTUS to decide whether they should be allowed to do that but I don't know if cert has been granted.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 08:31 PM (/y8xj)

139 On the deck smoking a cigar and it's 27F headed to 17F. Last night I ordered an ice fishing shelter, a propane heater, lights and an exhaust fan.
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 07:34 PM

Nice. A nippy 12F here. No cigars, because stupid condo rules. 😔
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 07:45 PM (Wnv9h)
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Raining here and I'm down to my last test cigar. Maybe Christmas day?

Posted by: Diogenes at December 22, 2024 08:32 PM (W/lyH)

140 135 Also, in non-gub content yet oddly relevant: as of my last, we were 111 comments from catching the Food Thread.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:28 PM
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Are you warming up to claim post #300?

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:32 PM (9tvFd)

141 "Now I have a machine gun. Ho, ho, ho."

Posted by: Another Anon at December 22, 2024 08:33 PM (QNMaY)

142 TRex, that would be probably better. I have been known to shoot my chronos.
V Dubs are practically bulletproof.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 08:34 PM (PMlgG)

143 (was referring to the tour video Weasel posted above, but betcha you already knew that ...)

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:27 PM

A smart guy probably would have picked up on that ... but alas, I am just an Idiot!

I was excited because I thought you personally did a tour.

D'oh!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:34 PM (HlyYF)

144 Are you warming up to claim post #300?
Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:32 PM (9tvFd)

{cracks knuckles} You know it, sir!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:35 PM (v23vE)

145 Mexico is currently suing S&W in US federal court. The last I heard was that S&W was asking SCOTUS to decide whether they should be allowed to do that but I don't know if cert has been granted.
Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 08:31 PM

Cert granted. Arguments set for 4 March. Should be a smackdown for the narco state.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:36 PM (Wnv9h)

146 Howdy Weasel! All you other pew pew morons too!

Posted by: Doof at December 22, 2024 08:36 PM (RFPHU)

147 I bet AOP can make one out of a spare typewriter, a VW Beetle, and a damaged transistor radio (all of which he just happens to have on hand).

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:31 PM

Yes, but can he make a radio out of two coconuts?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:36 PM (HlyYF)

148 Hola Doof!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:36 PM (1BE4H)

149 138 Fast and Furious. That was ubama and holderman.

Mexico is currently suing S&W in US federal court. The last I heard was that S&W was asking SCOTUS to decide whether they should be allowed to do that but I don't know if cert has been granted.
Posted by: Oddbob
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Mexico using lawfare to attack an ideological enemy. It should be tossed out and burned at the stake. Ridiculous.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 08:37 PM (RCueb)

150 Also, Mexico can kiss my butt.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:37 PM (1BE4H)

151 138 Mexico is currently suing S&W in US federal court. The last I heard was that S&W was asking SCOTUS to decide whether they should be allowed to do that but I don't know if cert has been granted.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 08:31 PM
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Cert was granted on October 4, 2024. Docket No. 23-1141.

Briefing underway now.

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:37 PM (9tvFd)

152 Disco Doof!

I assume you spread some holiday cheer on the dance floor either Friday night or Saturday night?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:38 PM (HlyYF)

153 Doof!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 08:39 PM (mH6SG)

154 147 Yes, but can he make a radio out of two coconuts?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:36 PM
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African or European?

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:40 PM (9tvFd)

155 Let Your Aim Be...
...to do your Christmas shopping early
https://bit.ly/let-your-aim-be

Filler ad for 1912 Nov 21.

Posted by: mindful webworker - ready aim polka at December 22, 2024 08:40 PM (YwGrT)

156 Disco Doof!

I assume you spread some holiday cheer on the dance floor either Friday night or Saturday night?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:38 PM (HlyYF)

That may or may not have happened last weekend.

Posted by: Doof at December 22, 2024 08:40 PM (RFPHU)

157 African or European?
Posted by: TRex

Laden or unladen?

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 08:42 PM (PMlgG)

158 154 147 Yes, but can he make a radio out of two coconuts?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:36 PM
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African or European?

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 08:40 PM

I was thinking more of the "Ginger or Mary Ann" realm.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:42 PM (HlyYF)

159 Doof!
Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 08:39 PM (mH6SG)

Mister Deal!

Posted by: Doof at December 22, 2024 08:42 PM (RFPHU)

160 That may or may not have happened last weekend.

Posted by: Doof at December 22, 2024 08:40 PM

Nice. A little pre-holiday cheer!

There is a drug ad on TV right now that shows the poor suffering people happily taking a "swing dance" class.

My wife looked over at me and said, "We should take a swing dance class!"

I hate commercials.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:46 PM (HlyYF)

161 Yes, but can he make a radio out of two coconuts?
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Or a bra!!

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at December 22, 2024 08:46 PM (hovnC)

162 Ok...something's eating my comments.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:47 PM (Wnv9h)

163 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:47 PM (Wnv9h)
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Not me. New hash?

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:47 PM (1BE4H)

164 Merry Christmas Weasel! Safe and Happy Holidays.

For those of you hanging out here, I make , again, my tiresome suggestion of FBCRadio.com opened in a seperate tab. Great traditional carols and hymns. Play list for last 30 min. or so:
20:45 We Three Kings
20:40 What Is This Lovely Fragrance?
20:38 So Blest a Sight
20:36 When Christ Was Born of Mary Free
20:33 Sinfonia (From Handel: Messiah)
20:30 Once in Royal David’s City
20:29 Phebe Christmas Greeting
20:25 O Holy Night
20:23 Of the Father’s Love Begotten
20:20 When Christmas Morn Is Dawning

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 22, 2024 08:49 PM (XeU6L)

165 I saw where Joe Burrow (Cincy QB) gifted period-authentic katanas to his offensive line for Christmas. Pretty cool gesture.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 08:49 PM (mH6SG)

166
There is a drug ad on TV right now that shows the poor suffering people happily taking a "swing dance" class.

My wife looked over at me and said, "We should take a swing dance class!"

I hate commercials.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot

Tell her yes, if you start taking the advertised drug.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 22, 2024 08:50 PM (63Dwl)

167 162 Ok...something's eating my comments.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:47 PM

Well it is a Gub Thread, and you do live in a state where the government minions would gladly censor your views on that topic ... if they thought they could get away with it.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:50 PM (HlyYF)

168 My wife looked over at me and said, "We should take a swing dance class!"

I hate commercials.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:46 PM (HlyYF)

Same reasoning why I hate pharma commercials. Big Pharma is trying to get customers hooked, while making the new patients think it was their own idea.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 22, 2024 08:50 PM (v23vE)

169 Ok...something's eating my comments.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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Grinch.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 22, 2024 08:50 PM (XeU6L)

170 Also, Mexico can kiss my butt.
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:37 PM (1BE4H)

I would love to see a crotchety Alito or Thomas write in that opinion that "Mexico can go suck eggs!" or similar. THAT would let me know our Republic is coming back.

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 08:50 PM (WlvCt)

171 What are you burning on the cold deck, Weasel?

Just finished a very nice Montecristo Espada Oscuro out back (where it was getting cold, but not east coast cold). Nice cigar. I believe it was reviewed here by some annoying moron.

Oh - and so you're entering the "cigar tent" world? There's a store/video channel from Phoenix called Cigars Daily, their Facebook group has had a thing going for a few years on winter cigar tents/shelters. Worth checking out. Sounds like you have the essentials lined up - tent, heater, fan. Presumably whatever digital device you're using now on the deck for comms/entertainment.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 08:51 PM (1m82a)

172 165 I saw where Joe Burrow (Cincy QB) gifted period-authentic katanas to his offensive line for Christmas. Pretty cool gesture.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 08:49 PM

Excellent plan.

It should probably buy him a little extra time in the pocket.

Unless of course, they are playing the Raiders.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:52 PM (HlyYF)

173 I would love to see a crotchety Alito or Thomas write in that opinion that "Mexico can go suck eggs!" or similar. THAT would let me know our Republic is coming back.
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Unfortunately Scalia has passed....his written words would have welcomed such a sentiment....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 22, 2024 08:54 PM (9tvFd)

174 Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 08:51 PM (1m82a)
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$2 Robusto maduro.

Can't wait to set up the hut! I'll make a little video of it

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:55 PM (1BE4H)

175 Forget who up above had the Garmin chrono on their list for Santa. From indirect experience, a sound choice, er, wish.

The SEAL sniper instructor was at the range again this week. With his Garmin chrono. He raved again about 6 Dasher, clearly his favorite competitive caliber (for PRS matches). He was mostly testing loads for another rifle, 6 Creedmor I think.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 08:56 PM (1m82a)

176 Tell her yes, if you start taking the advertised drug.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 22, 2024 08:50 PM

No matter what horrible affliction you are suffering from, all of the new drugs make you so happy that you run around singing and dancing.

All of the junkies should quit taking meth and heroin, and instead just take the new meds for psoriatic arthritis!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 08:56 PM (HlyYF)

177 I keep having to talk myself out of buying one of the new Garmin chronos

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:58 PM (1BE4H)

178 Not me. New hash?
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:47 PM

Beats me. Same old hash.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:59 PM (Wnv9h)

179 I keep having to talk myself out of buying one of the new Garmin chronos
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:58 PM

I'd love to splurge on one, but, nah. Sticking with the old chrono for now.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 09:00 PM (Wnv9h)

180 Not me. New hash?
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:47 PM

Beats me. Same old hash.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 08:59 PM (Wnv9h)
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Well that's odd. Don't seem to be disappearing now. Could be CBD behind the scenes screwing with us.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:00 PM (1BE4H)

181 Range report of sorts, I guess. Finally got to pull a trigger on my duty day. For some time it's been too busy/too many ranges taken by military. Military doesn't do training or qualifications this time of year, so smaller ranges were open. Was carrying the 1911 so just emptied some brass with that.

A stunning discovery was made - fundamentals, especially ensuring a straight-back trigger pull and a firm grip, produced very accurate shots. Whoda thunk it?

No New American activity visible, again. Didn't get to chat much with BP, but at the checkpoint on the drive home I said to the young officer - "just another month!" with a wink and a smile. He laughed and said "oh yeah!". I imagine morale is about to do a SpaceX from its current nadir.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:01 PM (1m82a)

182 Friendly fire.

2 US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident, US military says

"The F/A-18 shot down had just flown off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, Central Command said. On Dec. 15, Central Command acknowledged the Truman had entered the Mideast, but hadn’t specified that the carrier and its battle group was in the Red Sea.
"“The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18,” Central Command said in a statement."

https://is.gd/uznozn

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 22, 2024 09:01 PM (L/fGl)

183 Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:01 PM (1m82a)
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Fundamentals FTW!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:02 PM (1BE4H)

184 Garmin Chronos....Learned yet another new term and device...the things I learn on this site....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 22, 2024 09:03 PM (9tvFd)

185 Weasel desist from talking yourself out of it and get the Garmin. 100% extreme satisfaction rate from my unscientific sampling of owners at the range. And just watching them, you can see how easy it is to use. Think you're out of the long distance game but the complement to that is of course those electronic targets. Guys with both at my range just come up on their elbows (shooting prone), check one screen, then another, and basically have all their data and results.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:03 PM (1m82a)

186 Eh, I had one of my comments deleted on a thread yesterday. It was OT but harmless. Oh, well.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:04 PM (mH6SG)

187 I keep having to talk myself out of buying one of the new Garmin chronos

Labradar has a new one that's comparable in size and features to the Garmin. Same price so it seems pretty much like a Ford/Chevy, Coke/Pepsi kind of choice.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 09:05 PM (/y8xj)

188 Tonight's fortune cookie:
"time is precious, but truth is more precious than time"

What the hell is that? It snot a fortune, that's for damn sure.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:06 PM (1BE4H)

189 Oddbob, that's interesting.

It's almost like, say, a market, where innovation and competition lead to advances and keep prices down.

Good to hear. I don't actually have much use for a chrono but if the prices come down over time, who knows.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:06 PM (1m82a)

190 Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:03 PM (1m82a)
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I have one of the Silver Mountain Solo models in the box.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:07 PM (1BE4H)

191 Weasel been a while since I had Chi-neee or opened a fortune cookie, but for some time many of them have not had fortunes, but inane or confused bits of pseudo-wisdom in them. Some could have been written by Kamal.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:08 PM (1m82a)

192 Thank you, Weasel, for another great year of Gun Threads.
Thank you, all the 'rons and 'ettes, for your great knowledge, funny quips, and good questions.

For those who celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas!
For those who celebrate Hannukah, may your lamps ever be filled with oil!
For those who just wanna tree with lights and some presents, well, I hope you have a Beautiful and Happy Holiday and are gifted with what you desire.

And may all of you shoot straight in word and deed!

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 09:08 PM (WlvCt)

193 Kamala, I meant to type, obviously.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:08 PM (1m82a)

194 I think Garmin shocked Labradar with the new chrono.
Now, capitalism shows that it works. Labradar price comes down and a new model shows up.
I should probably wait a year, but …
Nah.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 09:09 PM (PMlgG)

195 187 Eh, I had one of my comments deleted on a thread yesterday. It was OT but harmless. Oh, well.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:04 PM

I think Gertie probably ran across Weasel's keyboard when he went out to smoke a cigar.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 09:09 PM (HlyYF)

196 189 Tonight's fortune cookie:
"time is precious, but truth is more precious than time"

What the hell is that? It snot a fortune, that's for damn sure.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:06 PM

Sounds like something Kamala would say ... right before telling us a whopper of a lie.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 09:11 PM (HlyYF)

197 I absolutely hated match shooting on electric targets. Adding the electronics to my scan was very distracting.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:12 PM (1BE4H)

198 You could definitely see your enthusiasm within the work you write.
The sector hopes for more passionate writers such as you who
are not afraid to mention how they believe. All the time follow your heart.

Posted by: transfer old tapes to digital at December 22, 2024 09:13 PM (LPzZt)

199 Weasel,

Just got a question from a friend. Do you know of a good gunsmith in northern Virginia? A buddy just received a Browning 1922 pistol. It hasn't been fired in over 60 years and he wants it checked out.

Posted by: JTB at December 22, 2024 09:13 PM (yTvNw)

200 Thanks for the Gub Thread, Weasel.

Gotta run. FIL's second wedding anniversary since his wife passed away.

He has the sads. (Very understandably.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 22, 2024 09:14 PM (HlyYF)

201 I think Garmin shocked Labradar with the new chrono.

Labradar was not very long after Garmin, two or three months I think, so it had to already be in development. Garmin did force Labradar to drop the price of their legacy unit. IIRC, you can get one new for ~$450 now.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 22, 2024 09:15 PM (/y8xj)

202 Posted by: JTB at December 22, 2024 09:13 PM (yTvNw)
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Not really. The one guy I would have recommended sort of let his work start sliding and is probably retired by now. I can ask around and let you know.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:15 PM (1BE4H)

203 I spent a goodly chunk of my time today loading Garand clips. Always enjoy that.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 22, 2024 09:17 PM (ER9HB)

204 Competent gunsmithing seems to withering on the vine, eh?

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:17 PM (mH6SG)

205 203 ... "The one guy I would have recommended sort of let his work start sliding and is probably retired by now. I can ask around and let you know."

Thanks. If you can think of someone qualified, it would be helpful.

Posted by: JTB at December 22, 2024 09:18 PM (yTvNw)

206 Posted by: Muad'dib at December 22, 2024 09:17 PM (ER9HB)
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Hey there!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:18 PM (1BE4H)

207 Weasel, your dogs have remarkable ears.

(I have a thing for doggie ears.)

Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:19 PM (Sf2cq)

208 Thanks. If you can think of someone qualified, it would be helpful.
Posted by: JTB at December 22, 2024 09:18 PM (yTvNw)
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Will do. Remind me next Sunday if you don't hear from me sooner.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:20 PM (1BE4H)

209 Howdy Weasel! I was thinking of you all while I was loading clips and cleaning all the gubs.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 22, 2024 09:20 PM (ER9HB)

210 187 Eh, I had one of my comments deleted on a thread yesterday. It was OT but harmless. Oh, well.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:04 PM (mH6SG)

Stolen for my nick (for a while, anyway)!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:21 PM (v23vE)

211 Santa with a chopper! This is like some goddamn John Wick shit, isn't it?

Let's roll!

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 22, 2024 09:21 PM (/MR36)

212 So Caldwell has jumped into the high tech chrono market now too. They call theirs Velociradar and it's $500. It looks pretty good . Labradar owned the market for a long time uncontested, then Garmin got less than a year before Caldwell.

Posted by: ck at December 22, 2024 09:21 PM (nMOLw)

213 OK, 9:22 thank you time.

Thank You!

Thank you for being here and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM (1BE4H)

214 I know we've never met and that I don't really know any of you nor you I, but I consider you my friends and I need to lean you all for a moment. I am trying to be strong and face life but its so hard this time of year.

I lost my mother this year and my closest best friend and brother two years ago. Christmas just brings back wave of memories and sadness and it is so hard to just go through each day. I lost my father at age 21, and then my oldest brother about eight years ago. Most of my family is dead, its just me and my older brother Jonathan left.

I think back on the beautiful sweet memories of Christmas together, then year after year fewer and fewer of us. I remember especially one year we were so poor my parents could not afford to buy us any presents. We all wrote down something we would do all year for each other person and put little notes on the tree. Now I am surrounded by ghosts and tears and I am sorry but i have nobody else left to cry to.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM (RsS92)

215 Weasel, your dogs have remarkable ears.

(I have a thing for doggie ears.)
Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:19 PM (Sf2cq)
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Thanks Emmie! They're very expressive!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:23 PM (1BE4H)

216 208 Weasel, your dogs have remarkable ears.

(I have a thing for doggie ears.)
Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:19 PM (Sf2cq)

I should submit a pic of Bocephus, the Baby Basset Hound, for the next Pet Thread. He's 9 months old and still has yet to fully grow into his feet and his long, floppy ears.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:23 PM (v23vE)

217 195 I think Garmin shocked Labradar...

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 09:09 PM
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Labradar? Isn't that when your Lab smells food in the kitchen from several rooms away and shows up promptly with expectant eyes in search of a morsel? Found in most dogs, so not limited to Labs.

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 09:23 PM (9tvFd)

218 Thank you for being here and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM

And the same to you, amigo. You are very much appreciated here at the HQ.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:25 PM (mH6SG)

219 Muad'dib, do you use the 5-round technique when loading Garand en blocs? I mean start with 5 rounds, makes it easy to hold them down with one hand while you then feed the next 3 with the other hand? I have found that works well.

Years back I saw for sale online a Garand clip loader, original item from WWII days. Looked like it worked well, I assume something like this was used in government arsenals. A tall skinny press, sort of looked like a juice squeezer, just place the clip down below, the rounds into a little holder, pull down, and viola!

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:26 PM (1m82a)

220 I lost my mother this year and my closest best friend and brother two years ago. Christmas just brings back wave of memories and sadness and it is so hard to just go through each day. I lost my father at age 21, and then my oldest brother about eight years ago. Most of my family is dead, its just me and my older brother Jonathan left.

I think back on the beautiful sweet memories of Christmas together, then year after year fewer and fewer of us. I remember especially one year we were so poor my parents could not afford to buy us any presents. We all wrote down something we would do all year for each other person and put little notes on the tree. Now I am surrounded by ghosts and tears and I am sorry but i have nobody else left to cry to.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM (RsS92)

So sorry to hear it, CRT. Lost my mom this past year as well, although she was already deep in the throes of dementia and we had already said goodbye gradually. I've come to accept that the holidays just won't be the same any more.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:27 PM (v23vE)

221 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM

I can relate, most definitely. God bless.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:28 PM (mH6SG)

222 Lost my mom this past year as well, although she was already deep in the throes of dementia and we had already said goodbye gradually

Same with my mom. In a lot of ways I lost her months before she died but... still. Now she's gone home and Christmas will never be the same.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:29 PM (RsS92)

223 In lighter news, 20 comments to tie the Food Thread!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:29 PM (v23vE)

224 And Weasel you burning one out in the cold with your ushanka (and head getting hot) reminds me of very fond memories of puffing on a pipe (with aromatic tobacco) outside, wearing my ushanka, on x-c ski trips to Quebec and New Hampshire. At night of course. Very cold.

Those hats are amazingly warm. Mine is muskrat, bought for (?? 30?) rubles at the big department store in Leningrad years ago. The pipe would keep one hand warm, the hat was like stepping indoors. Good times.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:29 PM (1m82a)

225 And I apologize for being so violently off topic and sad. Maybe if I got one of those suppressed Ingrams for Christmas it would cheer me up. I could wear an eye patch and play Snake Plisskin for the new year.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:32 PM (RsS92)

226 Mexico is currently suing S&W in US federal court. The last I heard was that S&W was asking SCOTUS to decide whether they should be allowed to do that but I don't know if cert has been granted.
Posted by: Oddbob

Cert was granted on October 4, 2024. Docket No. 23-1141.
Briefing underway now.
Posted by: TRex

Hopefully the briefing will be followed by a pantsing.

Posted by: mikeski at December 22, 2024 09:32 PM (DgGvY)

227 Hey Weasel have an idea for a bit of content, will see if it checks out and send it to you.

Did you get the thing about watches I sent? That seems like it would fit here too.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:32 PM (1m82a)

228 Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:29 PM (1m82a)
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*headbump*

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:32 PM (1BE4H)

229 Now I am surrounded by ghosts and tears and I am sorry but i have nobody else left to cry to.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

Prayers. And a one-armed bro hug.

Posted by: mikeski at December 22, 2024 09:34 PM (DgGvY)

230
Did you get the thing about watches I sent? That seems like it would fit here too.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 09:32 PM (1m82a)
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I did and will check it out soon! Thanks as always

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:35 PM (1BE4H)

231 Emmie - Ears? check out “Norman the Wiener Dog” on YT. Trust Me.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 22, 2024 09:35 PM (X2eOe)

232 I've come to accept that the holidays just won't be the same any more.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless

After hubby passed a little over a year ago I accepted that the holidays would not be the same anymore. They would be different but never as they were.

Story you've experienced so much loss CRT.

Posted by: Tuna at December 22, 2024 09:35 PM (oaGWv)

233 My mother is in pretty bad shape right now. She was to undergo another surgery tonight due to complications from a procedure last week and I'm waiting to hear back from my father. I'm currently fearing the worst while I pack to go visit them.

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at December 22, 2024 09:35 PM (DTX3h)

234 I just learned something - the furry hat I used to wear in winter when the wind came howling across the Great Plains is called a ushanka.

I purchased a Soviet-era Great Northern Fleet pin for that hat many years ago, to better emulate Sean Connery in the opening scene of The Hunt For Red October, at The World's Largest Truckstop, but I'll be damned if I can find where it got to after our trip.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:36 PM (v23vE)

235 God Bless, CRT

Can't think of anything else to say.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at December 22, 2024 09:36 PM (RCueb)

236 @233

Story=sorry

Darned auto cucumber.

Posted by: Tuna at December 22, 2024 09:37 PM (oaGWv)

237 I should submit a pic of Bocephus, the Baby Basset Hound, for the next Pet Thread. He's 9 months old and still has yet to fully grow into his feet and his long, floppy ears.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:23 PM (v23vE)

Basset ears are particularly amusing. Please do submit a photo!

Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:37 PM (Sf2cq)

238 I'm currently fearing the worst while I pack to go visit them.

God go with you and give you the strength you will need. I am glad you can spend time with them.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:37 PM (RsS92)

239 I have a big piece of mixed berry pie waiting in the kitchen but I'm pinned on the couch by two doggos.
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 08:11 PM (1BE4H)

Weasel, you need to make some holsters for them. How cool do you have to be to have dogs holstered, especially if they attack your enemies?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 09:38 PM (VNX3d)

240 Weasel, you need to make some holsters for them. How cool do you have to be to have dogs holstered, especially if they attack your enemies?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 09:38 PM (VNX3d)
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Now THAT would be pretty awesome!!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:39 PM (1BE4H)

241 Basset ears are particularly amusing. Please do submit a photo!
Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:37 PM (Sf2cq)

Roger that, ma'am. (That is, if I can avoid his Puppy Mandibles of Death chewing through my Ethernet cable long enough.)

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:39 PM (v23vE)

242 Thanks for another great Gub Thread, Weasel.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 09:40 PM (Wnv9h)

243 After hubby passed a little over a year ago I accepted that the holidays would not be the same anymore. They would be different but never as they were.

I am so sorry for your loss. For all the pain I have never had to feel the agony of losing a spouse or a child. I cannot imagine. God be with your and keep you through these weeks into the new year.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:40 PM (RsS92)

244 I forgot How the Grinch Stole Christmas too!
Posted by: Weasel

https://youtu.be/yjJRkIt9j5E

Posted by: mikeski is helping! at December 22, 2024 09:40 PM (DgGvY)

245 Weasel, you need to make some holsters for them. How cool do you have to be to have dogs holstered, especially if they attack your enemies?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 09:38 PM (VNX3d)
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Now THAT would be pretty awesome!!
Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:39 PM (1BE4H)

Got the idea from here. https://tinyurl.com/Attack-dog

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 09:42 PM (VNX3d)

246 232 Emmie - Ears? check out “Norman the Wiener Dog” on YT. Trust Me.
Posted by: Common Tater at December 22, 2024 09:35 PM (X2eOe

Another great set of ears!

Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:42 PM (Sf2cq)

247 Something seasonal and epic

https://youtu.be/qOOaH6BAwvY

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:43 PM (RsS92)

248 OK, having done my bit to direct the 7am Monday morning Zoom call to CBD rather than Weasel, I shall bid you good folks a fine evening and a Merry Christmas! Thanks Weasel as always for hosting this merry band of misfits!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy - OT but harmless at December 22, 2024 09:43 PM (v23vE)

249 Christopher, hugs to you from me, friend.

Posted by: Emmie at December 22, 2024 09:43 PM (Sf2cq)

250 Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 22, 2024 09:42 PM (VNX3d)
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Ha! Exactly what I had in mind! Their little harnesses have loop handles and I could clip them to my belt one per side!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:44 PM (1BE4H)

251 Now I am surrounded by ghosts and tears and I am sorry but i have nobody else left to cry to.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM (RsS92)

We're here. We always have an extra bit of food at our table, and room for at least one more chair. And I, for one, would listen to your stories if you wanted to tell them.

I hope your home is filled with love and warmth this year, Christopher. And, if not, then I hope something is kindled in the new year to bring you peace and hope.

I will put you on the prayer list for this year.

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 09:46 PM (WlvCt)

252 Christopher, hugs to you from me, friend

Thank you. Thanks everyone and I wish you all the best of the Holiday season. I understand that Hanukkah starts the same day a Christmas this year so we can all celebrate together.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:47 PM (RsS92)

253 I could wear an eye patch and play Snake Plisskin for the new year.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:32 PM (RsS92)

That would be extra fun if you were neighbors to Scoob (in NYC).

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 09:48 PM (WlvCt)

254 Merry band of misfits.
Yes.
Thanks, Big W.
May you and WW and W dogs have a merry Christmas.

Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 09:50 PM (PMlgG)

255 Posted by: RI Red at December 22, 2024 09:50 PM (PMlgG)
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Thanks Bro. Same to you!

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:51 PM (1BE4H)

256 Santa is the tip of the spear, making entry into housing projects to deliver presents to the beleaguered good children of cities like Baltimore, so I figure the MAC-10 is a good enough gun for the close-quarters stopping power he'll need to remain safe and jolly. And that seems to be one of those South African BXPs, from the look of it.

Nice choice, Saint Nick.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 22, 2024 09:51 PM (BI5O2)

257 And that seems to be one of those South African BXPs, from the look of it.

It appears to be festive in brass color as well

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:52 PM (RsS92)

258 Thanks Horde and thanks Weasel! Appreciated as always.

Posted by: TRex at December 22, 2024 09:53 PM (9tvFd)

259 In the last few minutes I want to take the opportunity to say how much I appreciate each and every one of you.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 09:54 PM (1BE4H)

260 And, we you, Weasel-san.

Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 09:56 PM (WlvCt)

261 261 And, we you, Weasel-san.
Posted by: GWB at December 22, 2024 09:56 PM (WlvCt)

True dat!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 22, 2024 09:57 PM (hOUT3)

262 Thanks for everything you do, Weasel.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 22, 2024 09:57 PM (Wnv9h)

263 I've asked hubby for refreshment lessons. It will make him happy.

Posted by: Scarymary at December 22, 2024 09:58 PM (X3Ct6)

264 In the last few minutes I want to take the opportunity to say how much I appreciate each and every one of you.

Right back at you, doubled.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 22, 2024 09:58 PM (mH6SG)

265 Probably late, but backatcha Herr Weasel! Merry Christmas! And thanks for gubs!

Posted by: rhomboid at December 22, 2024 10:00 PM (1m82a)

266 By the way, thank you for the beginner gun shop visit tips, I knew most of it but I haven't ever been in one and I want to visit the local range and get more familiar with a pistol some time next year.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 10:01 PM (RsS92)

267 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 10:01 PM (RsS92)
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My pleasure. Hang in there brother.

Posted by: Weasel at December 22, 2024 10:04 PM (1BE4H)

268 My mom was afraid of guns and made dad sell his service 1911. It would have been really cool to have around but knowing my oldest brother probably best it wasn't around. I would have liked to grow up more familiar with weapons, to this day a gun make me nervous to be around. Maybe it should.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 10:05 PM (RsS92)

269 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 22, 2024 09:22 PM

I respectfully second GWB's words, written so much better than I could have...Cherish your memories and hopefully next year will permit you the opportunity to make enjoy new traditions, perhaps incorporating some of your earlier memories. I will pray that you have peace and comfort this Christmas.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 22, 2024 10:05 PM (9tvFd)

270 I am looking to finally buy a new semi-auto 12-gauge shotgun for myself for Christmas. Any recommendations on this? Right now, I am looking hard at a Benelli Montefeltro. Not cheap, but it will most likely outlive me. What do you all think?

Posted by: jackcoke at December 23, 2024 08:47 AM (EFQuV)

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