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  1. mdwest

    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    Love that luminescent material… I might have to try to source something similar to try out…
  2. mdwest

    Politics

    ^^^ this ^^^ Mission statements SHOULD change... they are generally supposed to be short in duration (once you achieve the mission.. you have a new mission.. and thereby you get a new statement).. in this case they didnt even really do that.. they changed some words without changing the actual...
  3. mdwest

    Politics

    Biden is one of Obama's people... We cant forget what Obama said about Biden though.. . "never underestimate Joes ability to fuck things up"... Joe clearly thinks he is in charge at times... at other times he is clearly completely unaware of what room he is even standing in... That puts...
  4. mdwest

    Politics

    I think its likely worse than that.. I think Biden is involved for short periods of time.. when he has both the energy and cognitive ability.. (which likely dont converge often or for much more than a few hours at any point).. inconsistent leadership at the executive level is in my...
  5. mdwest

    Politics

    I do love a good cup of coffee.. but I cant imagine that sort of intake.. I'd be a nervous wreck all day... I used to do 4-6 cups a day (large cups.. probably equal to most other peoples 6-8 cups per day... and would consume that starting at about 0600 each morning and continue until about...
  6. mdwest

    on a lighter note...

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    on a lighter note...

  8. mdwest

    Passport Renewal...

    I’m in a similar situation… I’ve been in a holding pattern for about 11 months… We can afford 80,000 new IRS agents… but can’t seem to afford an additional dozen CBP guys to manage the global entry renewal desk.. The federal government rocks! lol
  9. mdwest

    Passport Renewal...

    I got one as well… Haven’t found a single use for it yet… I suppose I bought into the marketing without fully thinking it through before buying..
  10. mdwest

    this sucks

    Coppersmith at DFW moved my crate from the Turkish Airlines warehouse to their own warehouse within 24 hours. I only got hit for 1 day of airline storage. Which port is your crate coming into?
  11. mdwest

    Advice sought (.358); I think I know the answer...

    @Mark Biggerstaff @R&M FIREARMS hooked me up with a good deal on properly head stamped hornady brass for mine as well as some hornady bullets… I did have a bit of a challenge finding premium bullets for it for a little while but ultimately found some Barnes 225gr that flew really well in my rifle..
  12. mdwest

    One cartridge to hunt dangerous game for the rest of your life and it can't be a 375, what are you going with?

    416 Taylor… Because it’s what I already own :) I can easily load it down to 375 recoil levels and still have it be effective on cats with soft, fast expanding, 350gr projectiles.. Or load it up with also exactly the same ballistics / performance as a 416 Rigby.. with a 400 gr projectile...
  13. mdwest

    Advice sought (.358); I think I know the answer...

    For the part of the country you live in, I think a 358 Win would be spectacular… A bit much probably for a black tail (would still work well…you can’t kill them too much)… but great medicine for everything else you’ve got running around in dense brush areas…
  14. mdwest

    Politics

    I hardly think the centrist right folk that have declared they won’t vote for trump are among the “woke”.. I don’t see many nose rings, green hair, or EVs in the driveways of the people that have made the “I’m a republican but I won’t vote for trump” crowd.. I haven’t heard any of them support...
  15. mdwest

    Politics

    It sounds like a whole lot of people care… The counter question(s) would be… if Trump believes he can win without those votes.. then why would he care (or his supporters)? Why continue to bicker and argue? And if trump supporters believe losing those votes, dollars, and support will cost...
  16. mdwest

    DSC Big Bore shoot

    I haven’t done it in a few years…but it’s a really fun and well executed event… You’ll have a great time
  17. mdwest

    Finally got my Landi!

    I very reluctantly gave in about 18 months ago and conceded to bringing a new QX80 home… I tried extremely hard to get my wife to go for a loaded Toyota Sequoia instead… I thought the QX80 was over priced (albeit over equipped for the price point), and didn’t think it would have the reliability...
  18. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    Sorta… Both DSC and HSC were at one time chapters of SCI.. There was a major falling out with SCI corporate with several of the larger chapters that were contributing the most money, had a large percentage of the overall membership, etc… SCI’s response was to throw some of the chapters out...
  19. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    Typically they do… I’m pretty sure this was a deliberate move by SCI though to take advantage of the opportunity to grab a ton of people from about a 200 mile radius around Dallas that normally attend DSC, but won’t be going to Atlanta (DSC has always been easy, and ATL isn’t worth the effort…...
  20. mdwest

    What tricks to put on light weight 416 rem mag to help reduce recoil

    ^^^ This ^^^ I keep a substantial supply of 4064 on hand for exactly this reason.. and it becomes my go-to for every cartridge I can accurately and safely load with it.. My 308 (caliber I shoot the most by a huge margin) powder is 4064... my 375 H&H powder is 4064.. and you guessed it... my...
  21. mdwest

    Boeing Aircraft

    too soon? :)
  22. mdwest

    What tricks to put on light weight 416 rem mag to help reduce recoil

    A 416 is the sort of rifle that you have the potential to carry A LOT, but shoot very little (walking down an elephant or a buffalo for days/miles, etc)... I think finding the balance between weight and recoil reduction is super important.. while you dont want to develop a flinch or other bad...
  23. mdwest

    Politics

    I thought the exact same thing when I saw the Judges decision.. The state will spend a week building a new draft.. then re-file.. Again, this was never about actually "winning" (although I am sure they would love to).. This was always about eating away at Trumps time, his money, etc.. and...
  24. mdwest

    Love of Shooting in the Age of the 'Rona and The Big Guy

    Component costs have definitely gotten crazy... I focused on reloading for my hunting rifles several years back because the cost of premium ammo was so high.. I could load my own, using the same projectiles, at similar speeds, typically with tighter groups, for significantly less money...
  25. mdwest

    Love of Shooting in the Age of the 'Rona and The Big Guy

    She is already a much better trap and skeet shooter than I am.. unpracticed Im a mid 80s shooter.. if I spend a little time knocking rust off and training I can get into the low 90's, but thats about the best I'll ever do... Im definitely not a "pro", or even collegiate level shotgunner... just...
  26. mdwest

    Politics

    The easy solution there is… to do what they’ve already been doing…. Lie… “We broke up weeks ago your honor… even before that ruling… I hate that man”… Then 36 hours after a final ruling from the court, they will have fallen back in love and be open about their relationship… Fani isn’t exactly...
  27. mdwest

    North Fork producer

    Welcome to AH! You’ve got a wonderful product. Very glad to have you join the community here!
  28. mdwest

    Love of Shooting in the Age of the 'Rona and The Big Guy

    Definitely traded up… but not without a cost… The first one left with both boobs I bought for her… and the paid for SUV as well! :D :D :D
  29. mdwest

    Who Needs 308 Brass?

    Ill shoot you a PM to exchange payment info and get an address for shipping... :)
  30. mdwest

    Who Needs 308 Brass?

    After reading/posting in a couple of recent threads about ammo and reloading supply stockpiles, I took a look at my inventory and realize I have a surplus of a few things WAY beyond what I'll ever need (like a couple of thousand pieces of 308 brass.. in addition to about 200 rounds of factory...
  31. mdwest

    Politics

    this is the absolute center of the issue... hard core trump supporters love to scream about TDS.. but fail to recognize they are just as fanatically "for" (thereby just as deranged.. i.e. unable to think or act in a logical manner) as the opposition is "against".. the name calling is if nothing...
  32. mdwest

    Love of Shooting in the Age of the 'Rona and The Big Guy

    My starter wife (long since replaced) used to get pissed when I'd come home with yet another brick of .22LR.. at one point I think I had close to 40K rounds of it... but at the time it was selling for about $0.021 a round.. you could get a box pretty easily for about $1.09... and a brick of 500...
  33. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    Im not sure who left.. Ive been out of touch with the local chapter and most of the leadership team for a while.. but honestly, based on my interactions with the board back in the 2016-2019 time frame, it needed to be shaken up a bit.. hopefully the people that needed to go got pushed out and...
  34. mdwest

    For Sale Leupold BX4 Pro Guide HD 8x42

    extremely good binos at that price.. BX4 10x42's are my primary binos.. I couldnt be happier with them.. theyve taken a beating, traveled all over the US and abroad... and keep on trucking.. good, clear glass, as well..
  35. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    I sincerely hope youre right... I wish no ill on DSC at all.. they are an important organization that do a lot to help expose the next generation to hunting, assist in wildlife and habitat conservation, etc..etc.. I've been a life member for a fairly long time, and used to be extremely involved...
  36. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    https://ttha.com/ Historically their show is much more focused on local hunting and shooting sports.. lots of "deer" and "hog" and "exotic" hunting focus... but over the past few years (Im guessing since being bought by SCI) there has been a shift and youre seeing more and more "international"...
  37. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    ^^^ This ^^^ Every single person I’ve spoken to about the move (and it’s been many.. the group includes life members, outfitters, vendors, etc… the people that should really matter to the organization…) has expressed a high level of displeasure about how DSC went about making the decision and...
  38. mdwest

    Sub $600 scope for my pre-64 model 70

    At that price point for that rifle I’d be all over the VX3 deal @R&M FIREARMS offers above… Or consider finding a used Zeiss conquest in good shape (might take a while) … they’re typically about the same price…
  39. mdwest

    Love of Shooting in the Age of the 'Rona and The Big Guy

    We drive 35 miles once a week to a school range and about 50 miles once a week to a club range… my daughter averages about 250 shot shells a week on trap/skeet/sporting clays… but I haven’t shot a clay pigeon in months lol… I’m definitely planning on putting a couple of machines in bunkers less...
  40. mdwest

    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    I literally lol’d…
  41. mdwest

    Politics

    ??? Joe clearly isn’t a Trump fan… that’s no secret… But I’m not sure how that makes anyone a Biden mouthpiece… If anything I get the impression red leg is even less enamored with Biden than he is with trump…
  42. mdwest

    Love of Shooting in the Age of the 'Rona and The Big Guy

    I shoot a good bit less these days… but for me it really isn’t tied to ammo or components… I’ve managed to stockpile a very large reserve of both hunting and range ammo across all calibers of pistols and rifles I own… For me it’s really more a matter of time and priorities these days… I still...
  43. mdwest

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    TTHA typically draws a different crowd than the DSC and SCI shows, but presents a nice alternative for folks that aren’t going to make the trip to Atlanta for whatever reason… there’s always at least a handful of international vendors, and typically a good number of US and Canadian outfitters...
  44. mdwest

    Old firearms ad

    mine was an italian carcano that my dad bought for I think $20.. a couple of years later I upgraded to an SMLE that I paid $65 for I believe.. I dont miss the carcano.. but I definitely miss that SMLE.. it was a great shooter and was really well preserved for an old WWII warhorse.. but I was...
  45. mdwest

    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    this is why I handload.. once I acquired 200 pieces of 300 H&H brass (took me a few months after I bought my first 300 H&H).. I never had to worry about whether or not I could find "factory" ammo to feed my wifes 300 H&H again (and have since picked up a 300 H&H of my own and expanded the...
  46. mdwest

    Politics

    This is something Ive found both interesting and very cool in recent years.. Believing that the D party has been the party of the minorities and the working class has never made any sense to me at all... if you just pull back the top layer of that onion and look just slightly deeper it becomes...
  47. mdwest

    Politics

    I honestly think this is the single biggest factor.. the dems dont have to do a great job at ballot harvesting or anything else if no one shows up to vote for Trump in the first place... while a segment of the population doesnt seem to care about what he says/does as long as his intended...
  48. mdwest

    Politics

    Hanlons Razor.. Funny... I cite Hanlons at least once every couple of weeks when talking to my team... and we work with the US Govt daily... lol...
  49. mdwest

    Politics

    For Peters potentiality to be plausible, you have to assume a certain level of competency and capability within the current administration... I submit: Im not sure the Biden Administration is going to go down in history as one that was selected for high caliber personnel capable of...
  50. mdwest

    A time to sell & a time to buy

    Keep up the good fight Lon. Prayers and well wishes for you and your family are inbound.. .
 
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