Gun Thread: Post TXMoMe Discussion and Analysis 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! What a party! These MoMe's just keep getting better and better, and a wonderful good time was had by all! Actually, I am writing this from the airport in Washington on my way to the MoMe, but I can safely say based on years of MoMe'n that it's going to be an amazing success! Great people, great food, more great people, lots 'o shooting, ok enough of the people, and perfect weather. As the title indicates, please use this as a thread for discussing your TXMoMe experience as well as the usual guns 'n stuff. It's going to be a slightly content-lite Gun Thread this evening as it's time for me to bring my seat back and tray table to its full and upright position.

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

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FUNdamentals

Note this guy's watch and number of times he mention fundamentals!

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Colt Police Positive Restoration

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Hickok 45 Carves a Pumpkin

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More Fundamentals!

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Musical Interlude
Here are Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards jamming.

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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

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1 First

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:01 PM (GDrow)

2 sr!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 07:01 PM (bFiWi)

3 Good evening gubthreaders and all the ships at sea!

Was busy this past weekend anybody do anything with guns?

Posted by: blaster at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM (wbesy)

4 Guns up!

Posted by: GWB at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM (E8qwH)

5 Fire!

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM (LHPAg)

6 First from a Waffle House in Tennessee

😁😁

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM (GDrow)

7 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM (fwDg9)

8 Godspeed in travels Scuba Dude

Posted by: Skip at October 20, 2024 07:03 PM (fwDg9)

9 I wasn't at the MoMe, and I didn't shoot guns this week. Bummer.

Posted by: GWB at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM (E8qwH)

10 That was the only head-to-head battle for FIRST I've ever contended for. Scuba_Dude and I were both refreshing like, well, retarded locusts across a Waffle House table. He is both faster and a more accurate typist...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM (bFiWi)

11 Yay! Gubs!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM (OpCv/)

12 Loved seeing you all there. Best picnic with some shooting ever!
Changed my handle from Ooohm to JSpicy. (For those of you who read my 4 posts from the last year...)

Hope everyone makes it home safe! J

Posted by: JSpicy at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM (4bHqa)

13 No calls for bail bondsmen. I assume the MoMe was a bust.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM (OKniM)

14 Thanks again for the thread, Weasel!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM (tT6L1)

15 I love the Horde. That is all.

OK there's more. I rang steel at 300 yards with a *very* high end borrowed rifle and scope. A new record for me!

And the Highway Patrolman was much admired!

Miss yall already

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:05 PM (WMMr+)

16 SiD, next year...500 and beyond!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 20, 2024 07:06 PM (OpCv/)

17 Had a great time with all you fellow Morons. And I learned a lot! Thanks, y’all!

Posted by: Caiwyn at October 20, 2024 07:06 PM (Kcw7x)

18 Yay Gun Thread!

Yay TXMoMee!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 20, 2024 07:06 PM (J6S9v)

19 I want to Thank each and every one of you that attended the MoMe. I am more than aware of the commitment of time and treasure to attend. You all make this the highlight of my year and I am so very blessed to call you all my family.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:07 PM (t8vHj)

20 That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Yes. Thanks to Ed L, I got to shoot an MP5. It was a little intimidating at first, but I did okay with it.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 20, 2024 07:07 PM (iZEhM)

21 Made it to Corsicana this time. For first time visitors: the branding iron only hurts for about 24 hours.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 20, 2024 07:07 PM (94u8B)

22 Note this guy's watch and number of times he mention fundamentals!

The lesson is obviously the bigger the watch, the more fundamentals are mentioned.

A subtle, but effective, way to make your point, Sensei.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 07:07 PM (a3Q+t)

23 SiD, shooting your Highway Patrolman was the highlight of my time on the pistol range. I still cannot believe how smooth the takeup on the trigger is.

Second place was Nurse calling me a bad man for introducing her to the KDS9c Kimber 1911. Evidently Nurse wants one, or some such thing.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:08 PM (tT6L1)

24 ... wishing that they would build a Waffle House in west central Wisconsin ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 20, 2024 07:08 PM (J6S9v)

25 ...and I and my Lady are both home safe. Y'all be safe, too.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 20, 2024 07:08 PM (iZEhM)

26 Also shot one of Ed L's primo rifles. Didn't try it past 100 but that fancy scope was the first one that immediately made sense to me soon as I looked through it. Picked up the target right away and blam blam blam.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:09 PM (WMMr+)

27 First from a Waffle House in Tennessee

😁😁
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM

I suspect it's not the first First from a Waffle House.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 07:09 PM (a3Q+t)

28 Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:07 PM (t8vHj)

Thank you! It is very generous of you to allow a group of degenerates like us to congregate.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 20, 2024 07:09 PM (94u8B)

29 Cybersmythe, your Lady is such a dear, sweet person. Congratulations to you both.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:11 PM (t8vHj)

30 Ben, thank you for everything. It wouldn't happen if there wasn't a place for us to gather.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:11 PM (tT6L1)

31 MoMe fun as always.

Our group has all made it home to our respective OK and TX locations.

Posted by: Aviator at October 20, 2024 07:11 PM (HQ9Sl)

32 19 I want to Thank each and every one of you that attended the MoMe. I am more than aware of the commitment of time and treasure to attend. You all make this the highlight of my year and I am so very blessed to call you all my family.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:07 PM (t8vHj)

Right back at'cha, Ben Had! Your gracious hospitality, along with Rancher Bob and CowHorseQueen, is very much appreciated. Y'all are just the best!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 07:12 PM (bFiWi)

33 Yeah yeah, guns are important, but in a pinch there's nothing like a good throwing stick.

Posted by: Yahya Sinwar, Deceased at October 20, 2024 07:13 PM (3iMA8)

34 Aviator, there is no way to thank you enough for all you do.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:13 PM (t8vHj)

35 Scoobs, was your Savage back in action?
And sighted in???

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:14 PM (OKniM)

36 Ben Had, thank YOU and Rancherbob and CowHorseQueen for everything. Much love to all of you putting up with us reprobate.

It was great seeing old familiar faces, missing those that could not make it and met some new faces, some that I would like to get to know better.

Can not wait until the 10th TXMOME next year!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:14 PM (GDrow)

37 Yeah yeah, guns are important, but in a pinch there's nothing like a good throwing stick.
Posted by: Yahya Sinwar, Deceased at October 20, 2024 07:13 PM (3iMA

Never bring a rifle to a tank fight.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at October 20, 2024 07:14 PM (gdO/s)

38 27 First from a Waffle House in Tennessee

😁😁
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM

I suspect it's not the first First from a Waffle House.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 07:09 PM (a3Q+t)
Mrs. E and I were at the WH in Corsicana 0900. Saw a State Trooper. He was packing a G21 with extended mag.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:14 PM (LHPAg)

39 13 No calls for bail bondsmen. I assume the MoMe was a bust.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM
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We reviewed your permanent record while gathered. It was glorious, but your absence created a blemish than can only be remedied with attendance next year.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:15 PM (sdvL7)

40 SiD, next year...500 and beyond!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 20, 2024 07:06 PM (OpCv/)
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I can't believe I hit 300! Still stoked.

Oh and the Garand was fooking awesome even if I couldn't hit shit with it.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:15 PM (WMMr+)

41 I just got home.

Had an outstanding time, thanks for having me!

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 07:15 PM (5p7BC)

42 10 That was the only head-to-head battle for FIRST I've ever contended for. Scuba_Dude and I were both refreshing like, well, retarded locusts across a Waffle House table.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 07:04 PM
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A visual that only a select few can appreciate. Cheers gents!

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:16 PM (sdvL7)

43 So, range report: SiD's Highway Patrolman met and exceeded expectations. Fun revolver to shoot.

Then, on the rifle range, I failed with the Garand where Spawn and Scuba succeeded.

On the rifle side, I failed, but, in looking back, I know exactly where I failed and why. Dumb mistake and, maybe, at some point, I'll get it through my head: Always check zero! Probably should tattoo it on my forehead so it's the first thing I see in the morning, as a reminder. Sheesh.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:16 PM (tT6L1)

44 Blake, I'm so happy you liked it. That makes my day.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:16 PM (WMMr+)

45 RI Red, Disco Doof brought the house down.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:16 PM (t8vHj)

46 >>Aviator, there is no way to thank you enough for all you do.

Posted by: Ben Had

My pleasure.

Posted by: Aviator at October 20, 2024 07:17 PM (HQ9Sl)

47 RI Red, I would prefer not to talk about it.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:17 PM (GDrow)

48 Stinky's Daddy, who has seen a few Smith & Wessons, gave his approval on my Highway Patrolman as well. *feeling smug*

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:18 PM (WMMr+)

49 TRex, don't trust RI Red. He has made promises before.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:18 PM (t8vHj)

50 TRex, I was glancing at my (huge) wrist watch all weekend and thinking about what you all were doing.
But I did get a lot of brass prepped.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:18 PM (OKniM)

51 SiD, glad you liked the Garand. It was my pleasure to have you put a few rounds through it.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:19 PM (tT6L1)

52 6 First from a Waffle House in Tennessee

😁😁
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:02 PM (GDrow)

Food thread is down there Scoob

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:19 PM (QfvaV)

53 Ben Had, you and RancherBob and CowHorseQueen and all the many Hordelings outdid yourselves once again. Eternal gratitude to you all.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:19 PM (WMMr+)

54 Blake, it was such fun, just wish I had done better.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:20 PM (WMMr+)

55 Oh, dear, Scoobs.
Maybe a little northern rifle therapy?

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:20 PM (OKniM)

56 33 Yeah yeah, guns are important, but in a pinch there's nothing like a good throwing stick.

Posted by: Yahya Sinwar, Deceased at October 20, 2024 07:13 PM (3iMA

When you're an Hamas leader and all you've got is a stick to throw at the IDF, you make thrown-stick video appearances immediately prior to death by IDF.

Posted by: Gref at October 20, 2024 07:20 PM (aBgBM)

57 Thank you so much to all I had the pleasure of conversing with at the MoMee, and thanks too to RancherBob, CowHorse Queen and especially Ben Had for their amazing hospitality!

Posted by: Retief at October 20, 2024 07:22 PM (QkrQl)

58 If the authorities had the event tapped, I feel for the analyst working to make sense of the crowd chanting "Dildo! Dildo! Dildo!" in unison. Even more if they had visuals to see the door prize that followed.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:22 PM (sdvL7)

59 Ben Had, sounds like you guys hit it out of the park again.
What about Doof, pray tell?

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:22 PM (OKniM)

60 Mrs. E and I were at the WH in Corsicana 0900. Saw a State Trooper. He was packing a G21 with extended mag.
Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:14 PM

Good choice of caliber. Launcher sus. ;-)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 07:23 PM (a3Q+t)

61 SiD, obviously, I didn't position you for success.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:23 PM (tT6L1)

62 Maybe RI Red. Not this year though. But maybe a trip up before June

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:23 PM (GDrow)

63 One of my high points was after dark on Saturday night, when several of us stepped away from the house and finally found the elusive comet on the western horizon. Too faint for the naked eye, but cameras and binoculars could pick it up nicely!

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 20, 2024 07:23 PM (cV2we)

64 So this is the scope my brother is trying to get me to buy.
The Ocelot.
https://tinyurl.com/yc634nc9

He says they are shipping a bunch at a time since the last shot show. They have a facility in Reno so I could drive to get it fixed or whatever.

Posted by: Reforger at October 20, 2024 07:24 PM (xcIvR)

65 SiD, glad you liked the Garand. It was my pleasure to have you put a few rounds through it.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:19 PM

Everyone should have a chance to shoot one, if just once in a lifetime. Very cool that you provided that opportunity.

Just kickin' back here and enjoying the TxMoMe commentary.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 20, 2024 07:24 PM (mH6SG)

66 Just kidding we got back safe and sound from the TxMoMe where some gun stuff happened!

We are truly blessed to be in such a group of people. What a great time and we did lots of shooting.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:24 PM (QfvaV)

67 I may have exceeded the speed limit upon occasion

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 07:24 PM (5p7BC)

68 And thanks Weasel as always and welcome home to all!

Posted by: Coelacanth at October 20, 2024 07:25 PM (W+ZkI)

69 67 I may have exceeded the speed limit upon occasion

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 07:24 PM
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I think you are permitted to abide by speed limits measured in light years.

Great to meet you in real life. Thanks for making the long trip. Best wishes with your projects.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:25 PM (sdvL7)

70 53 Ben Had, you and RancherBob and CowHorseQueen and all the many Hordelings outdid yourselves once again. Eternal gratitude to you all.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:19 PM (WMMr+)
Mrs. E was talking about all the good food that was left over, so I told her it went to the homeless. Just like the liquor.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:25 PM (LHPAg)

71 Cybersmythe, your Lady is such a dear, sweet person. Congratulations to you both.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:11 PM

She was pretty impressed with all y'all, too.

The wedding is supposed to happen next summer around July 4, in in Jordan61's neck of the woods.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 20, 2024 07:25 PM (iZEhM)

72 Just moped around the past few days, envying the fun being had in Corsicana. Getting familiar with the reloading process, making up a few dummy rounds, and practicing with the powder measure, calipers, and scales. No one told me that math would be involved. Sheesh.

Posted by: That SOB Van Owen at October 20, 2024 07:26 PM (Hdixl)

73 I'm going to echo T Rex, Dave in Fla. thoroughly enjoyed chatting with you.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:27 PM (tT6L1)

74 "That's it for this week - have you been to the range?"

Yes. Two, in fact.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:27 PM (sdvL7)

75 An incredibly heartwarming moment when Spawn was presented a Springfield rifle that was made from parts donated by Redc1c4 ( he is an RSO in heaven) and assembled by our own Jim SND. Jim, we love you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:28 PM (t8vHj)

76 Great MoMe even if I had to bail out early. I can't believe next year will be 10 already. Spawn has literally grown up around y'all.
I had great conversations with Rat, caiwyn, Dave in Fl, among many. Got to meet the beautiful piper and a few others including crotchety old jarhead for the first and hopefully not the last time.
Since next year is a milestone meetup we should get a custom tattoo designed or maybe a branding iron to slap on everyone. Something tasteful of course. 🤗

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 07:28 PM (VCgbV)

77 Oh no!

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I must have intermittent blindness!!!

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 20, 2024 07:28 PM (hovnC)

78 I may have exceeded the speed limit upon occasion
Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 07:24 PM (5p7BC)
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I'm telling!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 07:28 PM (BHZUx)

79 Just arrived home! What a great weekend! And I shot some guns after a an amazingly patient stretch ( did I butcher that?) plus lots of time with Weasel. What a great group.

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:29 PM (p4NUW)

80 SiD, obviously, I didn't position you for success.
Posted by: blake -
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LOL! No, my failures are no reflection on the coaching and instruction I have had.

Sorry I may not be coherent. Typing on phone in moving car. Not driving. Ed is at the wheel.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:29 PM (WMMr+)

81 C’mon, folks! I need all the deets!
Did anyone sleep in the horse trailer?
Or end up on Ben Had’s kitchen table?
Did anyone ring steel at 1000?
Did Nurse pistol-whip anyone?

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:30 PM (OKniM)

82 An incredibly heartwarming moment when Spawn was presented a Springfield rifle that was made from parts donated by Redc1c4 ( he is an RSO in heaven) and assembled by our own Jim SND. Jim, we love you.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:28 PM (t8vHj)
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I think the width and blinding brightness of Spawn's smile is what brought tears to my eyes.

...that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:31 PM (tT6L1)

83 Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:29 PM (p4NUW)
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So nice to meet you!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 07:31 PM (BHZUx)

84 Will somebody please tell Trump to not say stuff like "shit Vice President"?!

Look, there's nothing to be gained by using rough language at an event where everyone there is already voting for you.

All it does is give the media sound bites! I'm sure it's fun for him, but he's not there to have fun, he's there to save this country!! That's what he says, so he needs to act like that!

Talk about foreign affairs. Talk about the economy. Talk about whatever, but don't talk trash! There's no point in giving our enemies ammo to use against us. Just cool it for all our sakes, okay? You sound like you're feeling cocky.. don't feel cocky!

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at October 20, 2024 07:32 PM (gfztU)

85 It was nice to have a few newbies attend - great to meet them and I *think* they had a good time. Hope they return.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:32 PM (sdvL7)

86 Not yet mentioned. weasel made the air all dusty during a ceremony. Someone will correct the details I get wrong I am sure.

Commenter redc14c (sp?) had sent some parts for a 1903 Springfield that he had sent to Jim, Sunk New Dawn. SND had promised to make those parts into a complete rifle and send back - but redc14c unfortunately passed away before this happened. weasel told this story along with some other 1903 stories and employed Spawn of Lin-duh to take the rifle which had been assembled and display it, Vanna White style, to the Hordians in attendance so we could see this tribute to internet friendship.

And then the big reveal - weasel presented the rifle to Spawn (for those who don't know a teenaged young lady who has some real shooting skills!).

A torrch has been passed. It was truly a moment that could only happen at the TxMoMe.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:32 PM (QfvaV)

87 Did anyone ring steel at 1000?
Did Nurse pistol-whip anyone?
Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:30 PM (OKniM)
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I missed the steel. See: lack of checking zero mentioned above. I was not happy with myself when I realized what I'd done.

However, there was another person there who hit steel, multiple times, who's name I cannot remember.

As for Nurse pistol whipping...umm, is this considered a regular occurence?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:33 PM (tT6L1)

88 One of my high points was after dark on Saturday night, when several of us stepped away from the house and finally found the elusive comet on the western horizon. Too faint for the naked eye, but cameras and binoculars could pick it up nicely!
Posted by: Tom Servo
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The spawn and I looked for it Friday but there we clouds.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 07:33 PM (VCgbV)

89 Went to the range yesterday and the Glock reps were there for a demo day. That's definitely only for people who have never shot a Glock because the only thing that's changed in the last 30 years are the grips. And I think they only change them to keep track of each 'generation' .

That said I love all 8 models of Glocks I own.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at October 20, 2024 07:34 PM (D6PGr)

90 maybe a branding iron to slap on everyone. Something tasteful of course. 🤗
Posted by: lin-duh at

Awwwww. Thank you! Next to you, that is quite the compliment, but you just turned 29 with us so you have that in your favor. Also, Lin-duh ‘s spawn is such a neat kiddo! Really, really great and a lover of kitty cats! Always the sign of genius.

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:34 PM (p4NUW)

91 So many people to thank for so many things but I want to make sure that WBG gets a big shout out. He drove, brought a ton of supplies, did engineering and building for the pistol range, shared a ton of knowledge while coaching the steady stream of shooters, etc. THANK YOU!

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:35 PM (sdvL7)

92 79 Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024

There is much to be said about a MoMe. The people there are really special. Next year if you come by the rifle range there will many folks that will get you ringing steel at a 1000.

It was really nice meeting you. 🙂

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:35 PM (GDrow)

93 Retief! Thanks again for showing me your Monster Hunter game. Your minis are off to a great start! Kinda glad I've not unpacked mine yet, what with the corrections in work.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 20, 2024 07:35 PM (ftFVW)

94 Yeah yeah, guns are important, but in a pinch there's nothing like a good throwing stick.
Posted by: Yahya Sinwar, Deceased

Never bring a rifle to a tank fight.
Posted by: G'rump928(c)
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Israel War Room @IsraelWarRoom Oct 18
⚠️Some of the weapons and ammunition the IDF found in the building with Sinwar:

https://is.gd/4o0ogs
4 photos -- weapons [and mag pouches] only shown

The Watchdog @TheWatchdogDBQ Replying to @IsraelWarRoom
You forgot the stick

Ulfberht 75 @Ulfberht75 Replying to @IsraelWarRoom
One of them looks like a Belgian (FN Herstal) FN FNC (5,56x45mm Nato).
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Not meant to be political.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 20, 2024 07:36 PM (hovnC)

95 TRex, I think Piper might be a repeat.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:36 PM (t8vHj)

96 TRex, you are correct and I second that comment. WBG contributes bigly.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:36 PM (tT6L1)

97 My last comment. Hitting the road again. Schnor will be commenting I am sure.
Next stop is Columbus OH in another 7 hours or so.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 20, 2024 07:37 PM (GDrow)

98 Blake, I finally have it in my head to re-zero when I’m done. So many wasted rounds . . .

And I stay away from Nurse when she’s shooting. Especially when she and CBD discuss God’s own caliber versus Euro-Pellets.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:38 PM (OKniM)

99 In the past some of the exchanges I have had with Dave in Fla have been...testy? I hear that's a word.

So, anyway, I had been trying to buy him an adult beverage when I go down to Florida but hasn't worked out. Well I was able to make good on that promise at the TXMoMe (okay, I didn't actually buy it it was from the TxMoMe Socialist Bar but it was good bourbon so it counts!) and found out we had many commonalities. So good to meet morons in person.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:38 PM (QfvaV)

100 Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome. So many people came up to personally say kind words, I was touched ❤️

They all asked THE question too 😂

But it was also fun to talk about other things like work and running. And also a bit of personal instruction greatly improved my shooting. Super thankful for that 😊

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 07:39 PM (5p7BC)

101 95 TRex, I think Piper might be a repeat.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:36 PM
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Perhaps. Will have to check her permanent record. In the meantime, I was thinking about people like RMBS' Range Babe friend and Pillage Idiot's bride.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:39 PM (sdvL7)

102 95 TRex, I think Piper might be a repeat.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20

Absolutely! Between you and CowHorse Queen bribing me with even MORE ponies, how could I not!

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:40 PM (p4NUW)

103 Spawn hit steel at 1000 yds. with a competition rifle.
Her shoulder might be a tad tender today after all that rifle shooting. She said the Springfield has a kick but she still put close to 20 rounds through it. She also shot the Garand, Ed L's AR, the Golden Boy, and a few others on the rifle range.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 07:41 PM (VCgbV)

104 This may be an odd question here, but I am wondering if any of you have experience with a .45 caliber vs. a .50 caliber muzzle loader. I have a .50 that I use for deer hunting, but a friend has an essentially new .45 that he is looking to sell really cheap ($100), and my stepson may be interested. Thoughts on the .45 vs. the .50?

Posted by: jackcoke at October 20, 2024 07:41 PM (EFQuV)

105 Ben Had, TxMoMe is likewise the highlight of my year. So glad to see you again and get my big hug!

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 20, 2024 07:42 PM (ftFVW)

106 @lin-duh, Spawn enjoyed the Garand, Just giving you fair warning.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:42 PM (tT6L1)

107 We also learned a She Hobbit / Piper combination results in a whole lot of trouble. 😂

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:42 PM (p4NUW)

108 TRex, Pillage Idiots bride will come without him if she has to! What a great lady. Range Babe has just found a bastion of sanity.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:43 PM (t8vHj)

109 While I was on a week-long road trip, the local chain department store put 9mm FMJ, and then 45 ACP hardball, on sale. As I traveled along, I would stop at each handy location and pick some up. I won't say how much I got, except to note that the stock clerks now shudder as they tell tales of "The Week of the Spudboy."
Now to get the stuff into ammo cans, suitably labeled, and await the Kumala-clypse.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 20, 2024 07:43 PM (xDZND)

110 We're over a hundred comments and nobody has noted mobile delivery of deep fried bacon and bacon bread via armed guard and John Deere gator? Priorities, people.

Thanks much to the Bacon Wench and Range Babe for pig-related food!

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:43 PM (sdvL7)

111 101 Perhaps. Will have to check her permanent record. In the meantime, I was thinking about people like RMBS' Range Babe friend and Pillage Idiot's bride.
Posted by: TRex at October

They made me eat the bacon. And the brownie.

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:44 PM (p4NUW)

112 76 Great MoMe even if I had to bail out early. I can't believe next year will be 10 already. Spawn has literally grown up around y'all.
I had great conversations with Rat, caiwyn, Dave in Fl, among many. Got to meet the beautiful piper and a few others including crotchety old jarhead for the first and hopefully not the last time.
Since next year is a milestone meetup we should get a custom tattoo designed or maybe a branding iron to slap on everyone. Something tasteful of course. 🤗
Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 07:28 PM (VCgbV)
Frank in NZ says he had AoS Card I gave him tattooed on his tough hide. That may be a good start. It would be #5 for me but hey, I’m never gonna catch up to Bruce Wayne or MisHum.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:44 PM (LHPAg)

113 Piper and Dave in Fla, I enjoyed meeting yall!

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:44 PM (WMMr+)

114 We also learned a She Hobbit / Piper combination results in a whole lot of trouble. 😂
Posted by: Piper

Hahaha, with much more future trouble to be made!

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 20, 2024 07:45 PM (ftFVW)

115 I don't see much trouble from a She Hobbit and Piper combo. I will, however, get nervous if they rope in Jordan.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:46 PM (tT6L1)

116 It was really nice meeting you. 🙂
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October

You as well!

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:47 PM (p4NUW)

117 100 Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome. So many people came up to personally say kind words, I was touched ❤️

They all asked THE question too 😂

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 07:39 PM
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Guilty as charged, but who else could I ask about the nuances of geosynchronous orbits and comparative space launch providers? Amazing to hear that everyone else had the same questions!

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM (sdvL7)

118 Especially when she and CBD discuss God’s own caliber versus Euro-Pellets.
Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:38 PM

She's always on the wrong side of that discussion. Sad!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM (a3Q+t)

119 sra blaster really had a great time even though she is a lurker-by-proxy on this here blog.

We spent most of our time on the rifle range. sra blaster has a Mossberg Patrol which I had outfitted with cheap bipod and scope. It's carbine length barrel and polymer stock are not ideal for distance but she wanted to shoot some distance. What mama wants mama gets.

We had shot at 100 yards with this rifle and it is quite competent at that distance. sra blaster wanted to shoot 200 yards. Then when she shot that, she wanted to shoot 300 yards. That took a lot of time and ammo getting the aiming point right for it but we got it. So of course she wanted to shoot 500 yards.

And she did it!

Now she wants another rifle with a real scope and she wants us to start reloading so she can shoot 1000.

I blame weasel.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM (QfvaV)

120 I will say Piper did pretty well at herding cows.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM (t8vHj)

121 113 Piper and Dave in Fla, I enjoyed meeting yall!
Posted by: screaming in digital at October

You too! You are exactly the super person in real life as you are on here, and I loved that!

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM (p4NUW)

122 RMBS' range babe and Pillage Idiots' lovely bride were a delight to talk to. I appreciate bunny taking over the raffle tickets this year and sponge being the prize wench in my stead.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 07:49 PM (VCgbV)

123 OT: my first sighting of a Tesla cyber truck in the wild today on I 20 in Louisiana.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:49 PM (WMMr+)

124 Got a Ruger Mark II 22LR semiauto pistol?

My bolt assembly, which I had never fully disassembled before, disassembled itself when it fell onto the bench while I was doing the screwball takedown of the weapon for cleaning.

Screwball meaning you gotta fiddle with the sprung lever on the backside of the grip, to be able to rotate the "handle" for the vertical bolt that fixes the inside bolt of the slide bolt.

The bolt assembly popped all its parts and the tiny tiny firing pin spring and its fixer tab end fell onto the floor, which I missed seeing.

I did not even realize I had a missing part until I watched a fourth video on the Mark II full takedown.

Stupidly, I thought I must have lost it long ago and the gun ran fine without it. No, that cannot be, I thought, maybe it just runs OK.

So I found a source for the tiny parts and ordered them.

But tonight, I went down to the bench in the basement and used the phone's flashlight, down on my hands and knees, and LO! There is the spring with its tab part insert.

Tiny parts. Like in a watch.

So the Ruger is now all together, cleaned and oiled. And I'll have some spare parts when they arrive by mail.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at October 20, 2024 07:49 PM (ZtgZZ)

125 120 I will say Piper did pretty well at herding cows.
Posted by: Ben Had at October

That was so much fun. George, he is the best stinker ever.

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:50 PM (p4NUW)

126 Howdy!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by pew pew at October 20, 2024 07:50 PM (sAmhv)

127 89 Went to the range yesterday and the Glock reps were there for a demo day. That's definitely only for people who have never shot a Glock because the only thing that's changed in the last 30 years are the grips. And I think they only change them to keep track of each 'generation' .

That said I love all 8 models of Glocks I own.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at October 20, 2024 07:34 PM (D6PGr)
Only one I’m missing is a G18. Id’trade my original G17 in Tupperware case and two unfired G19 and G17 and $1 K for a G18.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:50 PM (LHPAg)

128 CBD would have been pleased with an oregano plant, however.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 20, 2024 07:51 PM (94u8B)

129 You too! You are exactly the super person in real life as you are on here, and I loved that!
Posted by: Piper
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Thank you. You are a delight!

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:51 PM (WMMr+)

130 Thomas Paine, the batch without the oregano really was better !

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:52 PM (t8vHj)

131 OT: my first sighting of a Tesla cyber truck in the wild today on I 20 in Louisiana.
Posted by: screaming in digital

The first time I saw one I thought it was the most hideous thing ever. The more of them I see the more I'm thinking they are such an abomination that they're kinda cool.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 20, 2024 07:52 PM (ftFVW)

132 Alas, I had to forego any shooting this weekend. But at least I scored a Bullseye with a Springfield!

Good to see everyone there!

Next Year, Amigos y' Amigas!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at October 20, 2024 07:52 PM (Xo+UM)

133 Guilty as charged, but who else could I ask about the nuances of geosynchronous orbits and comparative space launch providers? Amazing to hear that everyone else had the same questions!
Posted by: TRex at October

But when I asked, I did it just like I do on here. I said “okay, Dave. Make me feel better, specifically about the nuances of geosynchronous etc etc”.

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:52 PM (p4NUW)

134 Guilty as charged, but who else could I ask about the nuances of geosynchronous orbits and comparative space launch providers?

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM

Ummm, well, you know someone else who works for a company that does lots of work for all the space launch providers. You could conceivably ask him.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 20, 2024 07:52 PM (iZEhM)

135 I will say Piper did pretty well at herding cows.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM (t8vHj)
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Next challenge: herding Morons

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:53 PM (WMMr+)

136 the batch without the oregano really was better !
Posted by: Ben Had

Every dish served was absolutely delicious.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 20, 2024 07:53 PM (94u8B)

137 Next stop is Columbus OH in another 7 hours or so.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude

Honk as you pass the Crossville Buc-ee's!!

Posted by: Tonypete at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM (WXNFJ)

138 104 This may be an odd question here, but I am wondering if any of you have experience with a .45 caliber vs. a .50 caliber muzzle loader. I have a .50 that I use for deer hunting, but a friend has an essentially new .45 that he is looking to sell really cheap ($100), and my stepson may be interested. Thoughts on the .45 vs. the .50?
Posted by: jackcoke at October 20, 2024 07:41 PM (EFQuV
Next to no experience, but buy it.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM (LHPAg)

139 I watched the FUNdamentals vid and thought, when's he gonna shoot one of the chickens.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM (ZtgZZ)

140 134 Ummm, well, you know someone else who works for a company that does lots of work for all the space launch providers. You could conceivably ask him.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 20, 2024 07:52 PM
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Duly noted. Thank you.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM (sdvL7)

141 The first time I saw one I thought it was the most hideous thing ever. The more of them I see the more I'm thinking they are such an abomination that they're kinda cool.
Posted by: She Hobbit
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It was hauling ass. Or maybe not. We're in a Prius.

I thought it looked like the bastard child of a DeLorean and an Aztek.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM (WMMr+)

142 And then the big reveal - weasel presented the rifle to Spawn (for those who don't know a teenaged young lady who has some real shooting skills!).

A torrch has been passed. It was truly a moment that could only happen at the TxMoMe.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:32 PM (QfvaV)

Wow. I'm weepy. What a beautiful gift to our beloved little 'ette.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 20, 2024 07:56 PM (OX9vb)

143 141 It was hauling ass. Or maybe not. We're in a Prius.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM
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Is the cannon you're towing slowing you down?

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:57 PM (sdvL7)

144 Now she wants another rifle with a real scope and she wants us to start reloading so she can shoot 1000.

I blame weasel.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 07:48 PM

You can't blame Weasel, unless she's also asking for a big watch.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 07:57 PM (a3Q+t)

145 I thought it looked like the bastard child of a DeLorean and an Aztek.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:55 PM (WMMr+)
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That is an apt description.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:58 PM (tT6L1)

146 104 ... 50 caliber vs. 45 muzzleloader ...

A 45 will take deer if that is the purpose. The 50 caliber advantage is slight, sort of extra insurance. For target work either is fine. One advantage of the 50 is .490 round ball is a bit easier to find than than .440. (Typical sizes for each caliber.)

Do you know the make of the 45? Is it inline or traditional? Also, is the ignition reliable? Percussion or flint? I love muzzleloaders but a poor lock in a traditional style can be frustrating. Admittedly, I know nothing about inline styles as they have never appealed to me.

Posted by: JTB at October 20, 2024 07:58 PM (yTvNw)

147 Ben Had, Rancher Bob and Cowhorse Queen ... many, many thanks for being such awesome hosts. This was my first TXMoMe, but not likely my last. Weasel, thanks for letting me play fledgling RSO on both the pistol range and rifle range. Very enjoyable.
The horde was pleasant company, the food (and drink!) was awesome and I even managed to shate a few conversations with other (not always easy for me).
The venue was marvellous, and the only complaint I had was being late on Thursday due to an exploding serpentine belt and damaged idlers.

Posted by: Wingnutt at October 20, 2024 07:58 PM (uYN1I)

148 Jim,
Spawn really appreciates that you think enough of her to pass that rifle along to her. She already shot it and it is resting in a nice hard case. She can't wait to tell her JROTC teachers about it.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 07:59 PM (VCgbV)

149 Jim SND, comment at 75 is for you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:59 PM (t8vHj)

150 104 This may be an odd question here, but I am wondering if any of you have experience with a .45 caliber vs. a .50 caliber muzzle loader. I have a .50 that I use for deer hunting, but a friend has an essentially new .45 that he is looking to sell really cheap ($100), and my stepson may be interested. Thoughts on the .45 vs. the .50?
Posted by: jackcoke
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Late answer but little terminal difference between a 45 and 50 muzzle loader. Depending might be a tad more difficult to find 45 bullet and ball than 50 but that is about it.

Going down to 36, aka squirrel rifles, is a bit of a different matter.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 07:59 PM (ctrM5)

151 Just wanna say I’m pretty jealous of all y’all that got to shoot. I would’ve like to have seen the look on LinDuhs girl when she hit the 1k yard target. I’m looking forward to spending quality time with you guys next year.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 20, 2024 07:59 PM (3Ope8)

152 JTB said it better. He likes smokepoles.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:00 PM (ctrM5)

153 Is the cannon you're towing slowing you down?
Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 07:57 PM (sdvL7)
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Nah, super easy barely an inconvenience

Damn it's hard to type on the phone in the car!

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:00 PM (WMMr+)

154 Back on the road again, after plowing through the exercise in gluttony that is Waffle House loaded hash browns...

Scoob was gracious enough to agree to gunpool to Corsicana this year with me - I agreed to split the driving from Ohio. Made the trip a lot less boring to have such a travel companion - thanks, Scoob!

Thanks also to RMBS and Pillage Idiot for being so generous with their time on the rifle range. My Ruger PCC had a lot of loose shit going on with its zero, but RMBS was able to help the handicapped by getting it zeroed at 50 yards. PI and I then tried to extend out to 100 yards but were maddeningly unsuccessful. Probably need to study velocity and elevation data on my piddly 9mm ammo. Thanks also to WeaselBuddy Geoff for the consultation.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 08:00 PM (bFiWi)

155 Presumably the .45 muzzle loader's barrel twist is fast enough to shoot saboted rounds?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:01 PM (a3Q+t)

156 Duncanthrax, I really missed getting to hug you and shoot with you but mostly the hugs.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:02 PM (WMMr+)

157 123 OT: my first sighting of a Tesla cyber truck in the wild today on I 20 in Louisiana.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 07:49 PM (WMMr
You’ll never see one on I-10, they get in the Atchafalaya Basin, them Cajuns will gut it like a turtle, flip it over, and use it for a jonboat.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 08:02 PM (LHPAg)

158 Heartily agree with S'puppy re: travel buddies. Ed L is the best!

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:03 PM (WMMr+)

159 Duncanthrax, I really missed getting to hug you and shoot with you but mostly the hugs.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:02 PM

Me, too! Here's some virtual hugs ...

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Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:05 PM (a3Q+t)

160 Duncanthrax,
Spawn says she wants her cat back now...🤣

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:05 PM (VCgbV)

161 lin-duh, hahahaha.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:06 PM (t8vHj)

162 154 My Ruger PCC had a lot of loose shit going on with its zero, but RMBS was able to help the handicapped by getting it zeroed at 50 yards. PI and I then tried to extend out to 100 yards but were maddeningly unsuccessful.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 08:00 PM
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That was quite something to see. I'm guessing there was an angry unseen dimensional vortex hiding just beyond 50 yards that took your bullets and scattered them across the universe.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:07 PM (sdvL7)

163 I am here working at a KFC courting the Black Vote. I was told by Tim Walz that Blacks like Fried Chicken.....

Posted by: Kamal Harris at October 20, 2024 08:07 PM (rcLES)

164 I had the pleasure of letting a few folks take my rifle out to 1,000. I'm glad I could add to y'all's weekend!

Posted by: Tacitus at October 20, 2024 08:07 PM (29Lrb)

165 So I guess I have to Hordesource sra blaster's Christmas present. She has given me permission to make this gift gun-related (this after a misguided attempt at a gun-related anniversary gift).

I am looking at a platform for her 1000 yard shooting project. She's not going to be on an F-Class national champion team but she liked the look of a precision rifle that was constantly dinging the 1k target in Corsicana.

Budget for rifle only is going to be about $1000 +/- and want to stick with .308.

Candidates so far:

Mossberg MVP Precision - our other two Mossberg rifles are MVPs and I like the mag interop on the MVP. However I don't think this is a current model for Mossberg.

Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical - current production I think has replaced the MVP. I think it maintains the mag interop of the MVP but need to verify.

Savage AXIS II Precision - have no experience with Savage rifles but weasel recommended the brand and this WEIGHS HEAVILY.

Any votes or suggestions?

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:09 PM (QfvaV)

166 164 I had the pleasure of letting a few folks take my rifle out to 1,000. I'm glad I could add to y'all's weekend!
Posted by: Tacitus at October 20, 2024 08:07 PM (29Lrb)

Tacitus glad you are here! What is your rifle again?

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:10 PM (QfvaV)

167 155 Presumably the .45 muzzle loader's barrel twist is fast enough to shoot saboted rounds?
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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I think you have a decent range of 1:24 to 1:30 barrel twists that work with most sabots that long and heavy enough for good terminal effects.

Traditional modern barrel twist for the 45 was 1:28 to 1:30 I think but newer ones may have a faster twist.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:10 PM (ctrM5)

168 Inspect the bore carefully. Very few know how to clean a black (gun)powder rifle or pistol and it is likely to be pitted.

The main thing to look at is what kind of projectile is anticipated to be used. .45 to .50 the Deer or Elk won't care too much. The law might.

Find out what brand - the number of turns or barrel twist rate may be suitable for a patched round lead ball, or perhaps more suited for a bullet or larger lead projectile. It isn't a show stopper or big deal or anything, you just want to know what you are looking at before buying.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:10 PM (eaua+)

169 A special thank you to Grateful for her more than professional handling of a non gun related injury. I want her in my foxhole.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:11 PM (t8vHj)

170 using a flashlight at floor level to get side-light and cast a noticeable shadow is the way to find even the tiniest part on the floor.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 20, 2024 08:12 PM (J6S9v)

171 Tacitus has helped spawn on more than one occasion get to 1000. Weasel has too. They were not as successful with me. I mean they have done it maybe 2 times with me not the several over the years like spawn though.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:13 PM (VCgbV)

172 162 154 My Ruger PCC had a lot of loose shit going on with its zero, but RMBS was able to help the handicapped by getting it zeroed at 50 yards. PI and I then tried to extend out to 100 yards but were maddeningly unsuccessful.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 08:00 PM
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That was quite something to see. I'm guessing there was an angry unseen dimensional vortex hiding just beyond 50 yards that took your bullets and scattered them across the universe.
Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:07 PM (sdvL7)

TRex, ScubaDude and I both heartily endorse and support the vortex hypothesis, since neither of us could get out past 50 yards with any sort of consistency.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 08:14 PM (bFiWi)

173 Tacitus has helped spawn on more than one occasion get to 1000. Weasel has too. They were not as successful with me. I mean they have done it maybe 2 times with me not the several over the years like spawn though.
Posted by: lin-duh

spawn is a wicked good shot and generally gives me hope for the future.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 20, 2024 08:14 PM (ftFVW)

174 Anyone here fly drones? I just picked one up (Mrs. Red - “Why?”

.
Then I showed her the closeup video of hitting the 550 yard steel today.
Also did area surveillance. Just because.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:16 PM (OKniM)

175 @blaster, I have the Savage Axis II Precision in 30.06. If I'm on my game with the right load, the rifle will shoot under .5 MOA.

However, you will need to buy a muzzle brake and a decent bipod.

My .02

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 08:16 PM (tT6L1)

176 lin-duh, Spawn's first MoMe was when we were still doing at my house, right?

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:16 PM (t8vHj)

177 Spawn says she wants her cat back now...🤣
Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:05 PM

Would it help to remind her that I watched her somewhat-hesitant .22 pistol shooting the year after?

She certainly has blossomed into a fine shooter, and that's from what I saw last year.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:17 PM (a3Q+t)

178 Ben Had. Thank you, ma'am, for your #75.

Lin-Duh. Weasel shared some shootin' video with me. Made my day!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at October 20, 2024 08:17 PM (Xo+UM)

179 The pistol range was fun too!

We got to do the scoot and shoot. And I got to do a little shooting with Steck with our EP9.

I think I made another convert to the Extar.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:17 PM (QfvaV)

180 Oh yeah, and glass. You will need decent glass.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 08:17 PM (tT6L1)

181 bbl people that live with me want something called "dinner"... so demanding. I mean I gave them some food last week I think. 🤔

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:17 PM (VCgbV)

182 Find out what brand - the number of turns or barrel twist rate may be suitable for a patched round lead ball, or perhaps more suited for a bullet or larger lead projectile. It isn't a show stopper or big deal or anything, you just want to know what you are looking at before buying.
Posted by: Common Tater
====
True, for round lead ball you want the older slower twists up to 1:48. You can even just shoot those through smoothbores and achieve the accuracy that our Revolutionary Army did (at least those not shooting rifles).

FWIW, Most deer hunters for blackpowder that I knew shooting blackpowder season either fire sabots or Minie/conicals though that will take a faster twist. But state game laws dictate what you get to use and when.

Want to get sciency-- the Greenhill formula for optimal rifling twist rate gives you a starting point.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:18 PM (ctrM5)

183 Savage AXIS II Precision - have no experience with Savage rifles but weasel recommended the brand and this WEIGHS HEAVILY.

Any votes or suggestions?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:09 PM

Out of those three, the Savage.

Don't forget glass. I'm becoming a believer in Vortex.

And you might, just might, want to consider 6.5CM. It's still diddy-bopping along at 1K yards.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:19 PM (a3Q+t)

184 175 @blaster, I have the Savage Axis II Precision in 30.06. If I'm on my game with the right load, the rifle will shoot under .5 MOA.

However, you will need to buy a muzzle brake and a decent bipod.

My .02
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 08:16 PM (tT6L1)

Recos from weasel AND blake.

Iron in those words.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:19 PM (QfvaV)

185 True, for round lead ball you want the older slower twists up to 1:48.
Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:18 PM

So I better sell my 1:66 .54s? ;-)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:20 PM (a3Q+t)

186 g'night everyone, Mrs Eez is sleepin ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at October 20, 2024 08:21 PM (J6S9v)

187 176 lin-duh, Spawn's first MoMe was when we were still doing at my house, right?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:16 PM (t8vHj
The Night Of The Kidnapped Kitten!

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 08:21 PM (LHPAg)

188 By chance a store I use had these new this week...

Campro 50 Cal (.429 Dia.) 300 Gr TXHP FCP Muzzleloader Bullets Box of 12

Campro 50 Cal (.451 Dia.) 240 Gr TXHP FCP Muzzleloader Bullets Box of 12 [also in 260gr and 300gr]

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 20, 2024 08:21 PM (hovnC)

189 Ben had, yes, she was at the mud me for sure, that was the year of the cat.

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:21 PM (VCgbV)

190 Jim, that was a fine thing you did. Amazing to watch the way Spawn lit up.

Thank you for being able to witness the event.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 08:22 PM (tT6L1)

191 That was also the year of the dead guinea pig, wasn't it?

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:22 PM (t8vHj)

192 Had a great time at the MOME on Friday. Met and talked with AOP and Bruce from Alberta. They may have been the furthest away and they are definitely beer aficionados'. Also learned a bit about reloading from OddBob. The scary part was having to shoot the reloads! Everything went well and I was able to shot a .45acp for the first time. Some things came up at home and I was not able to make it back down on Saturday. I am already looking forward to next year.

Thanks for letting me Lurk!

Posted by: Tom Antram at October 20, 2024 08:23 PM (QYnea)

193 Concur, duncanthrax, on the 6.5 CM. Still supersonic over 1 K. Light recoil, flat shooting. And vortex on virtually everything I own.
With my AR 10 in .308 I’m clearly noticing transonic around 800. And I’d need at least 10 more MOA on the scope base to get to 1 k.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:23 PM (OKniM)

194 169 A special thank you to Grateful for her more than professional handling of a non gun related injury. I want her in my foxhole.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:11 PM (t8vHj)
***
And I'm glad that nobody left with more holes than they arrived with. (To be fair, I don't know what sorcery was going on in the campground in the wee-hours, so caveats apply.)

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:23 PM (sdvL7)

195 TRex, some hair restoration?

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:25 PM (t8vHj)

196 I've a Hawken. Built from a kit. Any cost-savings buy building kits versus factory built was long ago evaporated and this example by T-C was no exception. To be honest looking back, .50 cal is overkill for most things, and has a healthy appetite and tends to be heavy.

A .45 would be nice. I would like a .32 or something like that. Much more sedate. A Hawken with a 375 grain maxi-ball and 110 grains of FFG packs quite a wallop. For just plinking, I betcha the small caliber riffles are bunches of fun, and economical on Goex or Swiss or whatever your favorite genuine Black Powder might be. Because as a regular member of the weekly Gub Thread, you know that ersatz powders like Pyro-dex are unclean and you would avoid like the plague.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:25 PM (eaua+)

197 In fairness, I was forced, *forced* by the 'ettes at the MudMe to take Ace of Spades Ben Had home.

I will also note that the same 'ettes named her.

She got an extra-long brushing this evening in honor of her many fans here, and will get a salmon treat later.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:26 PM (a3Q+t)

198 A special thank you to Grateful for her more than professional handling of a non gun related injury. I want her in my foxhole.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:11 PM (t8vHj)
***
And I'm glad that nobody left with more holes than they arrived with. (To be fair, I don't know what sorcery was going on in the campground in the wee-hours, so caveats apply.)
Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:23 PM (sdvL7)

But did anyone get to use the Stapler?!

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:26 PM (OKniM)

199 191 That was also the year of the dead guinea pig, wasn't it?
Posted by: Ben Had
----
Yup, heck of a mome

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:26 PM (VCgbV)

200 200!

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:26 PM (sdvL7)

201 And you might, just might, want to consider 6.5CM. It's still diddy-bopping along at 1K yards.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

I have to say the 6.5 is appealing. I borrowed one for a hunt, and it was like a laser.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 20, 2024 08:28 PM (94u8B)

202 That was also the year of the dead guinea pig, wasn't it?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:22 PM

Yes. :-(

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:28 PM (a3Q+t)

203 Did anyone ring steel at 1000?
Did Nurse pistol-whip anyone?
Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 07:30 PM

Why, yes. Yes, we did!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 20, 2024 08:28 PM (OpCv/)

204 I enjoyed reading the account of Samson’s end in Judges with OddBob. Good times and within 2 hours saw GOD’s handiwork in the heavens with the comet.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 08:28 PM (LHPAg)

205 (cont.) Food and beverages were exceptional as always. The Bacon Wench must have passed by me with her offerings at least ten times, and it seemed rude to refuse her wares. Thanks Jordan for the bacon and the cool "Live, Laugh, Love" glass, which is hilarious.

Anyway, thanks to Doof, RMBS, Scoob, and Lew for their stalwart support of the rifle range (where there is a hidden artist's signature lurking, awaiting discovery by the curious). Also thanks to Weasel for his Master of Ceremonies work, for being generally an awesome dude, and for letting li'l old me don the orange cap of dorkitude and serve on the RSO team.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at October 20, 2024 08:28 PM (bFiWi)

206 *sigh*

Posted by: The Dead Guinea Pig at October 20, 2024 08:29 PM (mH6SG)

207 OT: my first sighting of a Tesla cyber truck in the wild today on I 20 in Louisiana.
Posted by: screaming in digital

The first time I saw one I thought it was the most hideous thing ever. The more of them I see the more I'm thinking they are such an abomination that they're kinda cool.
Posted by: She Hobbit

When a Pontiac Aztec loves a stainless steel trashcan very much...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at October 20, 2024 08:30 PM (/lPRQ)

208 RMBS, well done. With your .308?
And who did Nurse pistol-whip?

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:31 PM (OKniM)

209 I'm going out early tonight. But I will leave with a shot of 2Gingers and a hearty "Next year in Corsicana!"

Posted by: GWB at October 20, 2024 08:31 PM (E8qwH)

210 Target practice and feats of marksmanship loomed large on the prairie and settlements back in the day. In the Army of the day, commanders would issue an extra Gill of Whisky to the winners of such impromptu shooting events. This was the skill they had to show proficiency at, hunting is tough enough - but to miss, when dinner was almost in the pot - well, better to be a crack shot when the time came in any event.

I don't know if anybody makes one, but a .32 cal "squirell gun" with about a 5 foot rifled barrel would be neat to get zeroed in and plinking. Once you know the "drop", you can put a bullet anywhere you want at quite long distances.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:31 PM (eaua+)

211 Because as a regular member of the weekly Gub Thread, you know that ersatz powders like Pyro-dex are unclean and you would avoid like the plague.
Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:25 PM

Careful, there. Without Weasel's calming presence, you could end up bringing the Glock-disdainers into the discussion, and it will get out of control.

It will get out of control, and we'll be lucky to live through it.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:32 PM (a3Q+t)

212 Made it to Carlsbad NM just now. What a great TXMOME!
thank you Ben Had, Weasel, and all the range safety officers!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 20, 2024 08:32 PM (xTndR)

213 Fundamentals guy is good, but why 2 watches?
The other thing he does multiple times is kind of 1/2 rack the slide which is a thing you do if you don't know if you have a round chambered and need to have a look see.
And he just seems sort of nervous in general.
I guess that's why I watched it twice, LOL

Posted by: newbie has questions at October 20, 2024 08:32 PM (MeG8a)

214 Well, time to wander!

Take care, everyone.

Later!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 08:32 PM (tT6L1)

215 198 But did anyone get to use the Stapler?!

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:26 PM
***
We could sit here all night and talk about who stapled who, but what difference at this point would that make?

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:33 PM (sdvL7)

216 AZ deplorable, the weekend was such a success because of you and your amazing wife. Thank you isn't going to cut it so I have to think of something more.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:34 PM (t8vHj)

217 This may be an odd question here, but I am wondering if any of you have experience with a .45 caliber vs. a .50 caliber muzzle loader. I have a .50 that I use for deer hunting, but a friend has an essentially new .45 that he is looking to sell really cheap ($100), and my stepson may be interested. Thoughts on the .45 vs. the .50?
Posted by: jackcoke at October 20, 2024 07:41 PM (EFQuV

Next to no experience, but buy it.
Posted by: Eromero

With the rise of sabot bullets for muzzle loaders you could replicate performance of 45-70 with the .45.
$100 ?

Do it.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at October 20, 2024 08:35 PM (/lPRQ)

218 There was no need for a stapler and anyone who says otherwise is itching for a defamation lawsuit.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:35 PM (QfvaV)

219 Made it to Carlsbad NM just now. What a great TXMOME!
thank you Ben Had, Weasel, and all the range safety officers!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

It was good talking with you at the MoMe. Have a safe rest of your trip.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 20, 2024 08:36 PM (94u8B)

220 Joe Kidd is on...
Cowboys and Mausers!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at October 20, 2024 08:37 PM (MX2u4)

221 So I better sell my 1:66 .54s? ;-)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Yes, sell them immediately . I would say to me but firearms are a no no for me to use right now due to neuropathy and resulting muscular weakness in arms/hands symptoms.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:38 PM (ctrM5)

222 RMBS, well done. With your .308?
And who did Nurse pistol-whip?
Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:31 PM

Yup...used the Model 70. Tacitus gave me some good firing solutions and calls with the cheap NATO crap, and the next day I had some good spotters when I was using the 175gr stuff. A great couple of days on the range.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 20, 2024 08:38 PM (OpCv/)

223 Thank you Ben Had for #169. Nice to treat a non gun injury
RI Red, you want deets? Then get yourself to TX and see for yourself. We fully expect to include you next year at the 10th TX MoMe.
So very happy to revisit with those I've met before, and many I know from their names, but never met in person. This is the magic of a MoMe. If you've never attended a MoMe, especially the TX MoMe, rethink that decision. It just can't be explained, even if you don't shoot. Wonderful people, which is even more valuable in these times. Great food, conversations, jokes...it is magic, and once you come you'll always want to return.
Sincere thanks to Ben Had, Rancher Bob, and CowHorseQueen for your amazing TX hospitality. I am so looking forward to next year....

Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 08:38 PM (IQ6Gq)

224 Shakedown Street

Posted by: JackStraw at October 20, 2024 08:38 PM (LkLld)

225 Congrats to all who were inducted into the 1000 Yard Club. That's pretty cool, eh?

Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 20, 2024 08:39 PM (mH6SG)

226 A black powder rifle figured in every important event, or milestone, in American history. Why sould that change?

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 08:39 PM (LHPAg)

227 Back to reality here! Learning choreo for tomorrow, will check back in later, but if I can’t, again, thank you, it was so fun meeting everyone, truly a fantastic weekend.

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 08:40 PM (p4NUW)

228 So an actual gun question.

Any reason I shouldn't put the nice scope from my unreliable Ruger 22 rifle on an AR so I can see 100 yard targets?

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 08:40 PM (5p7BC)

229 218/ that's an interesting comment....

Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 08:40 PM (IQ6Gq)

230 There was no need for a stapler and anyone who says otherwise is itching for a defamation lawsuit.
Posted by: blaster
----
Was that Hello Kitty on your band aid though???
😁😁😁

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:40 PM (VCgbV)

231 RI Red, Disco Doof brought the house down.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 07:16 PM (t8vHj)

Ben Had - you're the best!
I'm so glad you enjoyed Disco Doof's antics!

Tonight I'm Cajun Doof. Currently hanging out in New Orleans. At this moment, I'm at the Sazerac Bar - enjoying a Sazerac cocktail with ShellShock (who some of you met at last year's NoVa MoMe).

Cheers, Hordelings!

Posted by: Doof at October 20, 2024 08:41 PM (8WVJx)

232 I don't know if anybody makes one, but a .32 cal "squirell gun" with about a 5 foot rifled barrel would be neat to get zeroed in and plinking. Once you know the "drop", you can put a bullet anywhere you want at quite long distances.
Posted by: Common Tater
====
Sounds like you are talking about something like the really old wheel locks or match lock firearms that used a shooting stick to hold the muzzle.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:42 PM (ctrM5)

233 I don't want to name people, cause I will omit someone and then feel bad. But I got to meet Sponge, the original "FIRST", and his lovely wife Kelli.

Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 08:42 PM (IQ6Gq)

234 "So an actual gun question..."

If has the right mounting gear, go for it.

Posted by: newbie has questions at October 20, 2024 08:43 PM (MeG8a)

235 Congrats to all who were inducted into the 1000 Yard Club. That's pretty cool, eh?
Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 20, 2024 08:39 PM (mH6SG)
---
*sits alone dejected in 300 yard club*

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:44 PM (WMMr+)

236 *sits alone dejected in 300 yard club*

Be proud of it, SiD. That's nice shootin'.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 20, 2024 08:46 PM (mH6SG)

237 sits alone dejected in 300 yard club*
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:44 PM (WMMr+)

Which is a necessary step to bigger things.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:46 PM (OKniM)

238 SID... At least you aren't with me in the 50 yard club 😂

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 20, 2024 08:46 PM (5p7BC)

239 Glad I get to shoot pigs. I let them get within the 10 yard line.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:46 PM (t8vHj)

240 I'm pleased to see the praise for the 6.5 CR here as I got an inexpensive Ruger American bolt-action in that calibre [scope included too] for practicing for my Howa 6.5 CR 'precision rifle' [two 10-rd magazines and a free bipod!]; and also figured using it with its somewhat cheaper ammunition to get used to using a bolt-action rather than learning directly on my WW2 SMLE Mk III.

Posted by: andycanuck (hovnC) at October 20, 2024 08:46 PM (hovnC)

241 Great to see and meet all of you!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 20, 2024 08:46 PM (wk5pJ)

242 Last pitch for attending a MoMe...I was told years ago that most of the world was crazy....that I was to find the very small percentage that wasn't crazy and hold them close (not literally)... that is what a MoMe is. Truly an unconditional family. And I'm fortunate to be part of it.

Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 08:47 PM (IQ6Gq)

243 230 There was no need for a stapler and anyone who says otherwise is itching for a defamation lawsuit.
Posted by: blaster
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Was that Hello Kitty on your band aid though???
😁😁😁
Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:40 PM (VCgbV
I put Hello Kitty stickers on Mimi14 mags.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 08:48 PM (LHPAg)

244 Any reason I shouldn't put the nice scope from my unreliable Ruger 22 rifle on an AR so I can see 100 yard targets?
Posted by: Dave in Fla
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Parallax is usually set at 50 yrds for rimfire and centerfire is 100 yds for a typical scope.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:48 PM (ctrM5)

245 Context: 300 yards is 3 football fields away. And you hit a small target.
Just wait till you can do multiples of that.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:49 PM (OKniM)

246 No, not really. The "Pennsylvania" or "Kentucky" rifle was about as tall as a man. Smaller calibers were common, again because of economics. More bullets to the pound, more shots to the powderhorn. There was no reason for overkill, and a smaller, lighter rifle could have the powder loads adjusted up or down very easily to the size of the game at interest. Something in the .32 range would be perfect for squirrel or rabbit all the way up to large game with a well placed shot.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:49 PM (eaua+)

247 243?

Yet another reminder ...

... next year will be the *tenth* TX MoMee!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 20, 2024 08:49 PM (FnneF)

248 {{{Ben Had}}} Not enough thanks in the world for you and your bossy friend!
Next year, guns AND Commemorative Plates!
What great fun to talk with so many of you and annoy so many others!

Posted by: Some Rat at October 20, 2024 08:49 PM (qN45s)

249 *sits alone dejected in 300 yard club*
Posted by: screaming in digital
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In the East, unless you go down to the coastal plains or something, rare to have sight lines to over 300 yds.

You are already equivalent to what the military teaches soldiers for normal social work.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 08:50 PM (ctrM5)

250 Grateful, you and TRex fit in like you have been here forever. The contributions to not only the blog but the MoMe as well are much appreciated.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:50 PM (t8vHj)

251 >>> 125 120 I will say Piper did pretty well at herding cows.
Posted by: Ben Had at October

That was so much fun. George, he is the best stinker ever.
Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:50 PM (p4NUW)

I thought so too, especially since they are now in my pasture.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 20, 2024 08:51 PM (FnneF)

252 Finally home!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 08:52 PM (RG6z4)

253 Some Rat, my darling.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:52 PM (t8vHj)

254 Or .36 cal makes a lot of sense actually. The 1851 Colt "Navy" type, the Dragoons, etc. Now, you only have to stock one size of round lead bullet or ball. This was a big deal, when everything was shipped by train from them big cities back east all the way to Nevada or someplace like that.

.36 cal with a precision cut rifled barrel, about 5 feet long. Out of a pistol it looks pretty anemic, and has been compared to .380 but Wild Bill or somebody like that killed a man, Davis Tutt, with a Colt Navy revolver from maybe 100 yards away in a duel.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:53 PM (eaua+)

255 Hey, where's the damned bacon I was promised?

Posted by: George the Cow at October 20, 2024 08:53 PM (mH6SG)

256 Weasel, we didn’t break the blog. Yet.

Posted by: RI Red at October 20, 2024 08:53 PM (OKniM)

257 Helena Handbasket, your fence intact?

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:53 PM (t8vHj)

258 Out of a really long barrel, I bet a patched round ball really zips compared to the pistols. I think 1000 is about standard for a 7 inch barrel.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 20, 2024 08:55 PM (eaua+)

259 >>> 257 Helena Handbasket, your fence intact?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 08:53 PM (t8vHj)

LOL

It is currently; will see how it is tomorrow morning...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 20, 2024 08:55 PM (FnneF)

260 Finally home!
Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 08:52 PM

Glad to hear it.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 20, 2024 08:55 PM (mH6SG)

261 *sits alone dejected in 300 yard club*
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:44 PM

1 MOA at 300 >>>>>>>>>>>> Maggie's Drawers at 1000

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:55 PM (a3Q+t)

262 Was that Hello Kitty on your band aid though???
😁😁😁
Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 08:40 PM (VCgbV)

NO IT WAS NOT!!!

It was just a pink and puple hue...

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:55 PM (QfvaV)

263 Thanks to all who made this such a great TXMoMe! I'll probably save my reflections for next Sunday, but for now, suffice it to say all y'all are a pretty special group of Morons.

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 08:55 PM (RG6z4)

264 166 Tacitus glad you are here! What is your rifle again?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 08:10 PM (QfvaV)

It's a stock Aero Precision Solus. You can get barreled actions fairly cheap, or completed rifles. Just don't buy from them directly. They prioritize their distributors so you'll be waiting a month or so before you actually get anything from them.

Posted by: Tacitus at October 20, 2024 08:56 PM (29Lrb)

265 >>> 125 120 I will say Piper did pretty well at herding cows.
Posted by: Ben Had at October

That was so much fun. George, he is the best stinker ever.
Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 07:50 PM (p4NUW)

I thought so too, especially since they are now in my pasture.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 20, 2024 08:51 PM (FnneF
Rustler’s Rhapsody.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 08:56 PM (LHPAg)

266 I was happy to see many returning Morons at the MoMee and at the range as well, not to mention a few new faces / nics. Hope y'all can make it again.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 20, 2024 08:56 PM (FnneF)

267 Sounds like all had a great time at TX MoMe. I'm a bit envious. Saw no news clips about black helicopters near Corsicana, well done, Morons.

Posted by: scampydog at October 20, 2024 08:56 PM (41CYW)

268 Just kidding yall I am pumped about hitting at 300. But all the credit goes to my coaches (and their primo equipment)

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 08:56 PM (WMMr+)

269 The breadth of knowledge, experience, and interests among the horde is astounding. A MoMe is a mini-graduate class of life. A Masters of Morons you might say. It would break the post count meter if I listed all the times I said "really?" or "wow" this weekend. I know it barely scratches the surface too.

Some chats were an inch wide but a mile deep and others were a mile wide and an inch deep. Some were cerebral and others were just irreverent and fun. I wish I could remember all the stuff that I was going to look up later, but I do remember the concrete battleship in Manila Bay which came after a discussion about military tactics around Fort Sumter. Which came after fracking and fossils, the Waffle House menu, home brewing, crochet, CBD's outfit, etc.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 08:57 PM (sdvL7)

270 Enjoying reading the post-TxMoMe comments.

Haven't seen a head-count. If it's not classified info, how many attended?

(Other than health and wealth considerations, I'd consider attending if possible next year, but I do have crowd-a-phobia.)

Posted by: mindful webworker - never met a Moron at October 20, 2024 08:57 PM (OGsvs)

271 Europellet? Was Kim du Toit there?

Posted by: See? Nobody cares at October 20, 2024 08:57 PM (MgADA)

272 Finally home!
Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 08:52 PM

Good thing we just got this cleaned up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3iu1tByMH4

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:58 PM (a3Q+t)

273 I'll leave somebody out if I try to name names, but thank you ever so much, dear Horde, for the highlight of my year. Yall is fambly. No words strong enough for how much yall mean to me.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 09:00 PM (WMMr+)

274 (Other than health and wealth considerations, I'd consider attending if possible next year, but I do have crowd-a-phobia.)
Posted by: mindful webworker - never met a Moron

That's the beauty of the Horde, there's enough room to go off by ones self and just enjoy.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 20, 2024 09:00 PM (qN45s)

275 Mr E, we passed the Corsicana Waffle House at 4am today and it was PACKED! Obviously, second to the MoMe, it was the happening place in town.

Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 09:01 PM (IQ6Gq)

276 Sounds like all had a great time at TX MoMe. I'm a bit envious. Saw no news clips about black helicopters near Corsicana, well done, Morons.
Posted by: scampydog

There may be an fbi plant, but it's just rumor.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 20, 2024 09:02 PM (qN45s)

277 255 Hey, where's the damned bacon I was promised?

Posted by: George the Cow at October 20, 2024 08:53 PM
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George, what happened? You were a horse when we left Texas. Now you're a cow? Must have been quite a day.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 09:02 PM (sdvL7)

278 Doing some youtubing and other internet researh - any thoughts on Howa HCR?

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at October 20, 2024 09:02 PM (QfvaV)

279 >>> 87
==
As for Nurse pistol whipping...umm, is this considered a regular occurence?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 20, 2024 07:33 PM (tT6L1)

*cough* "Disciplinary Range of Shame" *cough*

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 20, 2024 09:02 PM (FnneF)

280 274 That's the beauty of the Horde, there's enough room to go off by ones self and just enjoy.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 20, 2024 09:00 PM (qN45s)
***
Just don't go for a walk DOWNRANGE.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 09:03 PM (sdvL7)

281 George, what happened? You were a horse when we left Texas. Now you're a cow? Must have been quite a day.

I sometimes get a bit confused.

Posted by: George the Cow at October 20, 2024 09:03 PM (mH6SG)

282 262/
No band aid?
Pink and purple hue?

Raises more questions than it answers...

Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 09:04 PM (IQ6Gq)

283 272 Finally home!
Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 08:52 PM

Good thing we just got this cleaned up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3iu1tByMH4
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 08:58 PM (a3Q+t
Never was a Parrothead, but damn that was fun music.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 09:05 PM (LHPAg)

284 For the record, Gub thread posts have exceeded Food thread posts. Mission accomplished. The usual order of things has been maintained. Back to regular programming...

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 09:05 PM (sdvL7)

285 282 comments in, and no mention of the Disco Doof sighting?

You people are becoming jaded!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:05 PM (HlyYF)

286 George, what happened? You were a horse when we left Texas. Now you're a cow? Must have been quite a day.

I sometimes get ~~a bit~~ udderly confused.
Posted by: George the Cow at October 20, 2024 09:03 PM

FIFY.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 09:06 PM (a3Q+t)

287 I sometimes get a bit confused.
Posted by: George the Cow

Teresa from Ft. Worth brought a "childrens" book which may explain your plight.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 20, 2024 09:06 PM (qN45s)

288 Weasel, do you still need an address to send that link?

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 09:06 PM (t8vHj)

289 I'm feeling much better.

Posted by: George the Horse at October 20, 2024 09:06 PM (mH6SG)

290 Never was a Parrothead, but damn that was fun music.
Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 09:05 PM

Same same.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 20, 2024 09:07 PM (a3Q+t)

291 Pillage Idiot, I mentioned it because I am still laughing.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 09:08 PM (t8vHj)

292 I keep one firearm in my bedroom, well beyond the reach of my toddler, but quickly in my own reach.

I keep several more, and a pile of ammo in my office, but now my toddler has figured out how to work that door, so I have to keep it locked.

I wish toddlers could be trusted with guns. It would make my life easier.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 20, 2024 09:09 PM (7oYYI)

293 Something in the .32 range would be perfect for squirrel or rabbit all the way up to large game with a well placed shot.
Posted by: Common Tater

Most of the replicas that I have seen of the old black powder squirrel rifles had 32-36 inch barrel lengths. That might be close to the maximum barrel length before you start having the bullet slow down in the barrel from using black powder.

Flaiderman's Guide to Antique Firearms probably lists other common barrel lengths in the actual antique ones which often vary from the optimal barrel length due to the artisan, material available, and the customer.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 09:09 PM (ctrM5)

294 Teresa from Ft. Worth brought a "childrens" book which may explain your plight.
Posted by: Some Rat
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Spawn wound up with a copy🤔🤔🤔

Posted by: lin-duh at October 20, 2024 09:09 PM (VCgbV)

295 Weasel, do you still need an address to send that link?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 09:06 PM (t8vHj)
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Nope! Took care of that earlier today!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:09 PM (RG6z4)

296 lin-duh, it was that or a flask.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 09:10 PM (t8vHj)

297 Eric and Richard were skooled by a guy named Chuck.

That's some lovely shit.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at October 20, 2024 09:10 PM (bxmU0)

298 Spawn wound up with a copy🤔🤔🤔
Posted by: lin-duh

***Snort!***

Posted by: Some Rat at October 20, 2024 09:11 PM (qN45s)

299 275 Mr E, we passed the Corsicana Waffle House at 4am today and it was PACKED! Obviously, second to the MoMe, it was the happening place in town.
Posted by: Grateful at October 20, 2024 09:01 PM (IQ6Gq)
WaffleHouse at 0400. Where vows are sworn, promises are made, and confessions uttered.
Oh God, if I drink that much again and end up here in this parking lot puking up my anus, please incinerate me for the good of mankind. And to put me out of my misery.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 09:12 PM (LHPAg)

300 Wish everyone a good evening and glad people had fun at the MoMeet.

About the only thing I accomplished this weekend was setting up the new router with all the peripherals, alarm and camera systems, etc.

MoMeet sounds like a lot more fun.

Posted by: whig at October 20, 2024 09:13 PM (ctrM5)

301 There was interest expressed on the Hobby Thread last week about the idea of an Oktoberfest MoMe of some sort next year. Realizing that European-based Hordelings may be sleeping right now, if you are reading this and interested, send me a note.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 09:13 PM (sdvL7)

302 228 ... "Any reason I shouldn't put the nice scope from my unreliable Ruger 22 rifle on an AR so I can see 100 yard targets?"

Only reason I can think of would be if the scope was meant for 22lr recoil but couldn't handle recoil from a hotter cartridge. Might want to check the specs for that scope.

Posted by: JTB at October 20, 2024 09:15 PM (yTvNw)

303 >>There was interest expressed on the Hobby Thread last week about the idea of an Oktoberfest MoMe of some sort next year. Realizing that European-based Hordelings may be sleeping right now, if you are reading this and interested, send me a note.

The meetup sure has come a long way from humble beginnings.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 20, 2024 09:22 PM (LkLld)

304 Thanks to Ben Had for being the hostest with the mostest, yet again for the TXMoMe!

Thanks to Rancher Bob and CowHorseQueen for putting up with all of the crazy Morons essentially in their home.

Thanks to Weasel for being the gun guru that organizes that aspect of the event and teaches precision rifle and safety.

Thanks to Ed L, Lew, and WBG for running safe ranges and managing all of the gun "teachers".

Thanks to nurse ratched for running the shoot and scoot.

Thanks to Stekk for being the new shooter pistol instructor. I watched her quickly convert several people from being "on paper" to tight groups.

Thanks to all of the orange hats for keeping both ranges very safe and ensuring the attending Morons all left with the exact same number of holes that they arrived with.

[part 1]

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:23 PM (HlyYF)

305 [part 2]

Thanks to Grateful for being the onsite medic. (However, since I am an Idiot, I am always going to refer to her as the range Bag Lady from now on.)

Thanks to CBD, Arizona Deplorable, and all of the cooks and prep staff for the wonderful meals.

Thanks to Jordan61 for being the Bacon Wench.

Thanks to SpongeBro for being the DJ.

Thanks to all of the rest of you for the hugs, great stories, support, and love that lowered my blood pressure at least 20 points!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:23 PM (HlyYF)

306 Hi JackStraw.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 09:24 PM (t8vHj)

307 We got home safely, a couple hours ago. Had a great time and wonderful memories.

Next year in Corsicana!

Posted by: Half Dozen at October 20, 2024 09:24 PM (ppfCG)

308 Thanks to everyone for welcoming Bride of PI.

She had a great time. On the drive back she was planning what she was going to bring for next year!

(I hope she remembers to pack her husband before she drives off to see y'all.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:26 PM (HlyYF)

309 VOTE TOMORROW!!!

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 09:26 PM (LHPAg)

310 Funny that a few of you mentioned trying to zero a PCC past 50 yards. I went to the range on Friday and because all of the pistol bays were occupied, I was shooting my Scorpion at 100 yards with a similar lack of success. One of the pistol bays finally opened up and I was able to get it squared away at 25-30 yards. 147gr HSTs and Ranger-Ts had similar POI and according to the LabRadar, similar velocities.

Figured I’d get it ready just in case things get a little sporty around here post-election.

Posted by: Arch Stanton at October 20, 2024 09:27 PM (4AEnH)

311 Hi Ben Had.

Congratulations on what I hear was yet another of your wonderful parties.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 20, 2024 09:28 PM (LkLld)

312 Hello Weasel and all y’all morons, we had a great time hosting the MOME. It’s always good to see each and every one of you. Special thanks to CBD for his efforts in the kitchen. I think he is actually a pretty decent cook. We are already looking forward to next year.

Posted by: Rancherbob at October 20, 2024 09:30 PM (21WHr)

313 VOTE TOMORROW!!!

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 09:26 PM (LHPAg)

Early and often!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 20, 2024 09:31 PM (d9fT1)

314 291 Pillage Idiot, I mentioned it because I am still laughing.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 20, 2024 09:08 PM

I was reading so fast to catch up with everyone that I missed your Disco Doof comment.

I think he left early Sunday morning just to avoid the first 1,000 jokes that were going to be fired his way over coffee in the breezeway!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:31 PM (HlyYF)

315 OK, Weasel are pooped so 9:32pm thank you time!

Thank you!

Such a great time in TX. Thanks everyone. Hope to see you next Sunday!!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:32 PM (Mz0Jz)

316 Stopped for the night in Meridian, MS

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 09:32 PM (WMMr+)

317 Even for those of us who, for whatever reason, couldn't make it, just hearing about the MoMe in the comments warms our hearts.
Good job, everybody!

Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 20, 2024 09:34 PM (f+FmA)

318 Thanks for the Gub Threads, Weasel!

(and everything else too)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:35 PM (HlyYF)

319 Posted by: Rancherbob at October 20, 2024 09:30 PM (21WHr)
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We cannot thank you and CHQ enough for everything. Words simply do not suffice!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:35 PM (Mz0Jz)

320 Evening, all.
Glad to see and hear of everyone enjoying themselves (mostly) safely, especially on the range.

Very glad to hear folks getting home safely.

I was able to have a range day with my shooting buddy who has been ill for awhile. He brought his can and used it on the G42, and then tried it on the Rossi R92. It was fun in both cases.

Posted by: chappyman66 at October 20, 2024 09:36 PM (L3byd)

321 319 Posted by: Rancherbob at October 20, 2024 09:30 PM
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We cannot thank you and CHQ enough for everything. Words simply do not suffice!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:35 PM (Mz0Jz)
***
Amen.

Posted by: TRex at October 20, 2024 09:36 PM (sdvL7)

322 316 Stopped for the night in Meridian, MS
Posted by: screaming in digital at October

You are 2.5 hours away from me!

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM (pZEOD)

323 305/
In your honorI am revising my "name"

Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM (IQ6Gq)

324 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:35 PM (HlyYF)
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Always such a pleasure to see you, PI and to finally meet Mrs. Idiot!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM (Mz0Jz)

325 You are 2.5 hours away from me!
Posted by: Piper
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*Forrest Gump wave*

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM (WMMr+)

326 Night y’all. Thanks again for a great weekend!

Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 09:38 PM (pZEOD)

327 Thanks to Weasel for the weekly gub thread, read in it's entirety. The wisdom is appreciated.

And range report Pt2.....I was able to run several mags through my inexpensive M1911A1. Which is breaking in nicely.

Posted by: chappyman66 at October 20, 2024 09:40 PM (L3byd)

328 Back home from the MoMe. More thanks than I can say for

Ben Had
Rancher Bob and Cow Horse Queen
Weasel

and many others.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 20, 2024 09:43 PM (/y8xj)

329 I don't know whether Weasel-buddy reads the Gun Thread (he should), but if he does...or doesn't...thanks so much for bringing all of those great steels and equipment, and most of all being a wonderful and calm instructor!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 20, 2024 09:44 PM (d9fT1)

330 I had the pleasure of letting a few folks take my rifle out to 1,000. I'm glad I could add to y'all's weekend!
Posted by: Tacitus at October 20, 2024 08:07 PM (29Lrb)
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Thanks for everything this weekend, amigo.

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:44 PM (Mz0Jz)

331 I don't know whether Weasel-buddy reads the Gun Thread (he should), but if he does...or doesn't...thanks so much for bringing all of those great steels and equipment, and most of all being a wonderful and calm instructor!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 20, 2024 09:44 PM (d9fT1)
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Nah, he gets enough of my retarded b.s. in person!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:46 PM (Mz0Jz)

332 The reason we are willing to continue to host is because of the effort everyone makes policing the trash. Leaving our place the way you found it is what the MOME is all about. ( for us!)
Can’t wait for next year!

Posted by: Rancherbob at October 20, 2024 09:48 PM (21WHr)

333 316 Stopped for the night in Meridian, MS
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 20, 2024 09:32 PM (WMMr+)
NAS Meridien. That's where I decided to become a airdale instead of infantry. 1965.

Posted by: Eromero at October 20, 2024 09:48 PM (LHPAg)

334 Stopped for the night in Meridian, MS
Posted by: screaming in digital at October

You are 2.5 hours away from me!
Posted by: Piper at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM (pZEOD)

My 'ol man's side of the family is from the Water.Valley area.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 20, 2024 09:51 PM (W/lyH)

335 No range time this week. Next week will be bow practice before tree sitting. The following week will be rifle time.

Posted by: scampydog at October 20, 2024 09:51 PM (41CYW)

336 Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Thank you so much for everything. I'd pick you as my Gator co-pilot any day!

Posted by: Weasel at October 20, 2024 09:52 PM (idhMh)

337 336/
I do enjoy being your wingman!

Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at October 20, 2024 09:54 PM (IQ6Gq)

338 I hear that Dick Cheney's lesbian daughter has been very tight lipped lately.

Posted by: Erik In Texas at October 20, 2024 09:55 PM (/nAXQ)

339 In your honorI am revising my "name"

Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at October 20, 2024 09:37 PM

Is Trex going to make you sleep on a subway grate tonight?

(Although, I suspect such a suggestion would result in a "medical emergency" on the scale of the asteroid strike that killed all of the other dinosaurs.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 09:56 PM (HlyYF)

340 Get a stapler.

Posted by: chappyman66 at October 20, 2024 09:57 PM (L3byd)

341 339/
Funny you should suggest a subway grate, because at this time Mr TRex is in NYC....so, I guess he gets the subway grate!

Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at October 20, 2024 09:59 PM (IQ6Gq)

342 The reason we are willing to continue to host is because of the effort everyone makes policing the trash. Leaving our place the way you found it is what the MOME is all about. ( for us!)
Can’t wait for next year!

Good people respecting and taking care of each other. Kuddos, Rancherbob.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 20, 2024 09:59 PM (mH6SG)

343 Leaving our place the way you found it is what the MOME is all about. ( for us!)
Can’t wait for next year!

Posted by: Rancherbob at October 20, 2024 09:48 PM

Actually, just as I was leaving this morning, I observed some disreputable looking characters rustling two of your cattle.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 10:03 PM (HlyYF)

344 las, I had to forego any shooting this weekend. But at least I scored a Bullseye with a Springfield!

You did indeed and one that will ring for a very long time.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 20, 2024 10:04 PM (/y8xj)

345 Agree with Oddbob.

Jim SND definitely had the best "shot" of the entire MoMe!

A bullseye from Galveston to Corsicana is VERY impressive.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 20, 2024 10:17 PM (HlyYF)

346 317 Even for those of us who, for whatever reason, couldn't make it, just hearing about the MoMe in the comments warms our hearts.
Good job, everybody!
Posted by: sal, who watches way too much TCM at October 20, 2024 09:34 PM (f+FmA)

Agreed!

Posted by: m at October 21, 2024 04:11 AM (VnUSN)

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