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Izhmash

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  1. Georgia definitely has better receivers!
  2. TIL: UTSA & UH both have grad programs. Huh...
  3. From Sewards Junction… FIGHT!!
  4. Izhmash

    Longhorn Network

    Could go to the Surly Tailgate to watch the game and drink. Might be subject to hazing, but probably worth it!
  5. Holy hell, they pulled Thompson! Edit - nah, just for one play.
  6. I am joyful that Thompson is no longer our QB!
  7. Thompson has a lot of experience going up big, and letting the game slip away.
  8. I really like the fact he seems to be pushing on the side of #28, as if to communicate "Shit or get off the pot, I'm dialed in and ready to hit someone!"
  9. Izhmash

    AMMO THREAD

    Loaded hot is my suspicion. Fired 3 rounds and all three cracked the cases and blew gas out the sides of the Bolt action (where it isn’t supposed to go). Its unsafe…
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    AMMO THREAD

    What's the best way to dispose of some old ammo in Austin? Is it as easy as calling 311 and dropping some off at the police station? Has anyone ever done that? For example: I have some 308 ammo that is not safe to fire. I just got lazy and didn't send it back to the manufacturer a couple years back. Anyhow...could anyone safely disassemble / use the cases? I don't feel comfortable doing something like that. Or, is there a safe place to destroy / recycle it in Austin? I'm cleaning out / organizing my gun cleaning / ammo.... pretty sure I have some more shit (older 22lr, some 5.56, etc). If you had something you didn't want to shoot...what would you do with it?
  11. Hope it's ok to cross-post this. Looking to offload a good piece of gear that I felt this audience might appreciate. Want to make sure it goes to a good home. TacOps Drag Bag
  12. Any long gunners interested in some quality kit for their rifles? I bought this new from TacOps back in 2012 timeframe. It is definitely used, but in amazing shape. I don't have a need for this one anymore and it has been attracting dust for the past 4+ years. This is the short one (my tape puts it at 45" OAL). These things run a pretty hefty price tag new... how does $150 OBO sound? Can meet in North Austin (we live near the Domain). Prefer not to ship.
  13. Any Gen2 Tacos in Austin want a free set of Bilstein Struts (fully assembled) + rear Shocks? I removed them off my 2011 TRD Offroad in 2013 and they have been sitting in my garage ever since. They only have 13K miles on them. Also have original upper A-Arms if any interest in those. Free to a Taco Owner that will use them. I can meet in North Austin (we live near Domain). Message me. You cannot have the rear springs. I want to make some knives out of those
  14. Austin folks - anyone used Appliance Associates for Speed Queen purchases? Are they good peeps / recommended?
  15. Looking forward to this one. Gonna have 3 generations at the game. Looks like a pretty fun lineup of activities for the family....just enough to wear my boy out so I can enjoy watching Ewers have some fun on the 40.
  16. Somebody woke up cranky. What happened, fat chick broke your dick?
  17. I don’t give a shit about contests…but as soon as the cedar retreats, I am gonna join you fellas in culling pork. One of my favorite past times is walking the land in March/April to shed hunt and stalk pork.
  18. Here’s your grinder. No idea about the life…but the quality and control of the grind is second to none. I make pour overs, espressos, and aero press (another gadget I highly recommend for one offs). https://fellowproducts.com/products/ode-brew-grinder
  19. Your username is really paying dividends now. Well done, sir.
  20. Surly discounts? 😍
  21. I was thinking it might be that with all the rain last year, they had plenty of natural graze and didn't need to move around as much? Is that possible in your area?
  22. Taking all my Gene Ingram's to the grave with me. For those of you not inclined to sharpening....I would recommend a Spyderco Sharpmaker. Makes for a pretty idiot proof system. Everyone I've convinced to get one loves them. Not as good as a belt sander / strop, but better than complete free hand if you aren't comfortable with sharpening techniques.
  23. You may already have this...but I have enjoyed sharing "The Way Things Work" with my son. It's not a typical book, more of a reference / coffee table book, but my son really enjoys reading about these fundamentals (he's a few years younger than yours though). That said, like your son, mine is not much of a reader and as such, he is drawn to more graphic novels. I feel like this book is similar to graphic novels, but more technical vs story. I was also going to recommend a slightly more advanced book called "Thinking Physics". Apparently it's only available used and it's crazy expensive now...wtf. Anyhow, if you can get your hand on a copy, it's another great resource for realistic explanations of how science drives the products that we use in our daily lives.
  24. Just dropping in to say "thanks" for recommending Bill's book. I'm only 2 chapters in (started it leisurely this morning) and really appreciating his approach towards application of philosophy. Excited to dive in.
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