Monthly Archives: September 2015

Feeding the Savage Rascal

Two things make it better. 1)Rings of appropriately low height. 2)Some way to carry spare ammunition. And, of course, it’s an even better rifle when handled by a shooter of Alexis‘ caliber.  

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Natasha

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Remington ACR in 300BLK, suppressed

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Good craftsmen merit better tools

The RMR is a loaner, pending a more permanent solution. Extended, sprung floorplates are made by TK. Preferred ammunition.

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Laser training for kids

The smaller circumference of the blue trainer is just right for her hands, but she still needs to remind herself to get a higher grip on it. Besides marksmanship practice, she’s getting more used to just handling the pistol safely.

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Magazine commonality

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“I am not Charlie!”

It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier. (Robert Heinlein)

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Skin retouching tutorials?

Please advise on the most clear tutorials for working with skin textures? I’ve read several rather unclear guides on working with specific texture frequencies, would like to find something that’s easier to follow and implement.

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US made AK cometh.

Rifle | Magazine | Eye Protection  

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Zombie green rifle

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How to add CSS style sheet to a WordPress page?

Amie needs to embed a form but the form comes with an external style sheet link which needs to be put in the head of the page. I am not see where the formatting of an individual WordPress post ban … Continue reading

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Need contact info for MetaBones

I am using their adapter to run Canon EF lenses on Sony body. The locking between the body and the adapter is slightly loose and leads to loss of electrical contact from time to time. I emailed their support address, … Continue reading

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Happy dance

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Magnum Lite .22WMR: new on American Shooting Journal

A brief review.

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Waste not

Human parts aren’t generally used for crafts, but they make fine temporary display stands for arms.

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Why not a longslide?

Nighhawk T4 in 9mm: 3.8″ barrel, 5″ height, 1.32″ width. Compact, with light recoil and good accuracy. Great for concealed carry. But it’s not being concealed here, which brings me to a practical question: “Why not a longer pistol?” Much … Continue reading

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.45 caliber rifles

  45LC | 45-70Govt

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What’s the situation in Puerto Rico now?

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Socializing with native troops

 

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Superhuman senses.

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