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  1. Saul

    The NIH and ivermectin

    But does he have COVID?
  2. Saul

    Politics

    I am one of the staunchest critics of Trump and I do not believe even half of what Woodward has claimed about him over the last two years, so forgive me for not jumping at another shocking "revelation" from this man as he publicizes his latest book.
  3. Saul

    Politics

    With regard to the newest revelations from the upcoming Woodward book, I would not waste too much time and energy thinking about it. It seems every month now he drops an even more salacious tale to hawk his latest book. What are we up to now, 4 in the last three years?
  4. Saul

    1st rifle for grandson

    I also love my 6mm AI. Let the kid carry the heavy rifle, he is young and can manage it, plus it will be good exercise and keep him from becoming adverse to heavier guns.
  5. Saul

    1st rifle for grandson

    I am late to the discussion, but I am of the opinion that a pellet gun followed by a .22 is always the best place to start. For hunting, a 6mm Rem would be a good choice. Another option could be finding the heaviest rifle possible. Something like a M40A1 should weigh 12-15 lbs which would make...
  6. Saul

    Would you like a Cigar?

    Hopefully I will be able to find a cigar that will completely replace cigarettes for me. I just do not think I can pull off a pipe. I have been dry for the past week, but I had a craving for a Rob Roy and cigar, so that is what I enjoyed watching the bats fly overhead tonight.
  7. Saul

    Best barrels?

    Weatherby has been using Krieger barrels on some special Accumark models.
  8. Saul

    Politics

    As Sestoppelman said, cleaning house is a common and acceptable practice for the new administration.
  9. Saul

    Politics

    When I say extreme, I am referring to political positions that are more in line with fringe support than mainstream. But you are correct, my word choice here was poor. Lowering the tax burden for all is the goal, but creating a tangled mess of tax codes is not the way to do it. Rather, we...
  10. Saul

    Best barrels?

    Lilja and Krieger seem to always be mentioned in the same breath during discussions of the best barrels for custom builds, with Bartlein, Douglas, and Shilen close seconds.
  11. Saul

    Politics

    And that is why I do not vote third party. I just wish it were a viable option.
  12. Saul

    Politics

    I feel that there are millions of Americans such as myself who have always voted with one party and now feel out of place in that party, but see that the other party has become too extreme, and so we are left politically isolated. If only third parties could be competitive.
  13. Saul

    Best barrels?

    This is quite interesting, I will have to look into this. I have always been partial to cut rifling.
  14. Saul

    Politics

    I wish both parties would actually become serious about lowering government spending and close tax loopholes.
  15. Saul

    300 grain A-Frame verses 300 grain Nosler Accu

    I was going to enquire about seating depth too.
  16. Saul

    COVID vaccination required by Safari Company or not, your suggestion

    For those who have said that you would not hunt with an outfitter that required you to be vaccinated, does your opinion change if vaccination is required by the airlines?
  17. Saul

    .45 ACP recommendations

    Unfortunately, it looks like S&W has stopped making their 45 ACP revolvers.
  18. Saul

    Best barrels?

    Krieger makes some very nice barrels.
  19. Saul

    Help me justify another rifle! .338 Lapua

    While I do think that there are a lot of admirable qualities to the 338 Lapua, I think there are just better options for hunting cartridges that will come close to or match its capabilities. While you could go with a 338-378 Wby or 338 Edge, I would encourage you to take a look at the 340 Wby...
  20. Saul

    Politics

    I do wonder how much equipment was abandoned by our troops vs how much was turned over by the Afghani army.
  21. Saul

    404 Ruger

    That is a very nice option and I am intrigued by the fact that they make so many uncommon diameters. I want to get a 475 NE which uses 0.483 bullets instead of 0.474, but I do not want to be limited to using Woodleighs so I have been looking at Hawk.
  22. Saul

    .45 ACP recommendations

    The one handgun I have never been able actually like is Glock.
  23. Saul

    404 Ruger

    @Capt_Oscar what has been your experience with Hawk bullets? I have read some say that they tend to be too soft while others report high weight retention.
  24. Saul

    Politics

    Thank you very much for taking the time to write all of this out. I am sure you get tired of talking about it but for us civilians, it is quite illuminating to have someone of your considerable expertise and life experience willing to talk about these issues.
  25. Saul

    Music

    It sure is nice to see such diverse tastes on here. I love metal, punk, grunge, and rock. I have learned to appreciate some rap and I am trying to learn to appreciate jazz. There is also a special place in my heart for Barbra Streisand. The one genre of music I simply cannot stand is modern country.
  26. Saul

    Political contribution limits- what's the deal?

    The wealthy donate through PACS instead of as individuals.
  27. Saul

    Politics

    I interpreted his remarks has a humorous complement to you being a humorous and cultured gentleman. @Red Leg if I may ask, could you provide some insight as to why there was such a sustained failure by our military to understand and adapt to the cultural landscapes of the Middle East? I do not...
  28. Saul

    In memoriam - Prayer request for Chuck Hawks

    This is very sad news. I always enjoyed reading his site.
  29. Saul

    Mag na port & muzzle blast opinions please

    My hearing is bad enough as is that I am not willing to accelerate its decline by using a muzzle brake. My wife complains enough about the volume of the tv now.
  30. Saul

    Politics

    In all my years, this is something I have never considered! What an incredibly interesting insight.
  31. Saul

    Politics

    From what I understand (and I very well may be incorrect), the US can sign on to UN treaties but that any part of that treaty that violates the US Constitution is void. Still, this is not a good development for gun rights.
  32. Saul

    Politics

    Very good to know. I was thinking more of the post-WWII Stalin-era USSR.
  33. Saul

    Politics

    The fact that we never invaded Russia and saw it for ourselves could be part of the reason why we do not seem to talk or even fully comprehend the true scale of murder, and I doubt we will never truly know. The best we can do, as with all atrocities, is to never forget.
  34. Saul

    Politics

    I would just add that the Soviets also persecuted Jews.
  35. Saul

    COVID-19 Coronavirus UPDATES, BANS, CLOSURES, ADVISORY, etc.

    All of which are preferable to catching cat scratch fever from Ted Nugent.
  36. Saul

    Politics

    Obviously I am not speaking of extremists. They are just the loud minority being amplified by social media. As a society, we need to stop seeing each other as the enemy and letting the political fringes color our perceptions of each other. Again, social media seems to have conflagrated all...
  37. Saul

    My Amazing Double Date!

    What a beautiful rifle! I hope you have a hunt planned soon so you can put it to work.
  38. Saul

    Politics

    We need politicians who can work together and treat those of different opinions with respect. Enough of the partisan brinksmanship and tribalism in government.
  39. Saul

    Politics

    I agree, we cannot continue to bounce back and forth between political extremes. We need to either see more candidates toward the center, or we need to make a serious push for third party candidates. While I was initially against ranked choice voting, it might be what is required to do so.
  40. Saul

    Politics

    That make more sense. Thank you. Do you believe that since Trump had negotiated a ceasefire with the Taliban contingent on US troop withdrawal in May, and that Biden had already delayed withdrawal, that keeping forces in any longer would have endangered the ceasefire and likely put even more...
  41. Saul

    Politics

    https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-bolsonaro-says-everyone-should-buy-rifle-2021-08-27/ At least one thing on which Bolsonaro and I agree.
  42. Saul

    sxs shotguns: 20 vs 12 for game?

    If you can shoot a short barrel as well as a long barrel, then you are a better shot than I. It can certainly be done, but I find that using a longer barrel especially on smaller bore shotguns to increase my hits without costing me too much in weight or maneuverability.
  43. Saul

    Politics

    You give the President far too much credit. Presidents delegate, they do not get their hands dirty planning things like military strategy.
  44. Saul

    Politics

    I think Russia and China will be even more happy to sell them their own equipment instead.
  45. Saul

    Politics

    Putting aside strategy, withdrawal, Trump, etc. for a moment, I think that the real story here is that Biden has lost the support of the corporate press. It seems to me that of all things to get the press to turn on you, ending a war is at the top of the list.
  46. Saul

    sxs shotguns: 20 vs 12 for game?

    My vote is for a 12. It seems that every mass-produced 20 gauge double these days comes with 28" barrels, while in my opinion nothing under 12 gauge should come with under 30" barrels.
  47. Saul

    Politics

    I did answer your question. As others have stated multiple times, Biden did not use whatever plan Trump may have developed. To be clear, are you saying that Biden personally planned the military exit strategy? From my reading of your posts, it sounds to me like you have said that Biden's...
  48. Saul

    Politics

    I am unsure as to the specifics, but others here have suggested that Biden did not use Trump's plan. Nevertheless, I doubt those are specifics we will ever truly know. Your assumption seems to be that the military was monolithically opposed to Biden's plan and yet they were overruled. Frankly...
  49. Saul

    Politics

    My intent in pointing this out was to illustrate that there is at least some continuity between presidencies. Trump negotiated a withdrawal agreement with the Taliban. I cannot speak to the semantics of Trump's withdrawal plan, if he even had one, but I highly doubt that the end result would...
  50. Saul

    Politics

    Biden is following through on Trump's plan, albeit delayed by a few months. Our allies have been well aware of this withdrawal for some time now.
 
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