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Reagan1k

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  1. That’s a heeluva buck.
  2. Yeah- they splatter.....Just a wounded, infected, pissed off pile of pork still running around.
  3. Big 8's are special. Something about them that is pure and almost regal.
  4. Miiller's Meats in Llano is now shipping their smoked tenderloins....both beef and pork They've stopped all game processing and are 100% focused on retail and wholesale. I had their smoked prime rib in Nov. and it was excellent. I'd try them for the beef tender. They'll package and ship.
  5. Picked these up this week. 10mm has been AWOL at any price but I’m giving these a try as a substitute to my normal Underwood hunting rounds. SG Ammo with this hookup.
  6. I’ve been a big user of Lehigh’s bullets for some time, including the Controlled Chaos. If you’re looking to actually recover hogs then I’d advise CNS shots. Controlled Chaos are very lethal but hogs usually have a lot of run in them if shot behind the shoulder. We don’t choose to recover a lot of our hogs so it’s perfect for us. Very lethal but they usually get a good 100+ yards out before expiring. Gets them out of proximity of feeders and food plots but they don’t suffer / linger like an FMJ or a gut shot. If your hunting them to butcher, the Controlled Chaos is a bit pricy for what needs to be a head / neck shot if you want them DRT and eliminate tracking. If you’re shooting in the ear anyway, save the $ and use an fmj. IMO the Controlled Chaos is more of a self defense round that won’t over-penetrate than a fast recovery game round. They’re in a PCC in my bedroom for home defense, but I only shoot hogs with them if I’m feeding coyotes. Just my real world observations- YMMV Also- love Lehigh Extreme Penetrator and Extreme Cavitator for large bore handgun hunting AND game recovery!!!
  7. LAX Ammunition re-man. has never let me down. I wouldn't shoot someone else's hand loads that I don't know well and trust; As I know plenty of people well......some that I wouldn't trust loading a slingshot for me. A large scale producer of re-manufactured ammo like Gorilla, LAX or any of the others - No worries.
  8. @Brisketexan Color me very jealous. A MAS-49 has been on my list and I've been trying to pick one up at an auction house for a while now, but keep getting pushed over my number. Collectors have been scooping them up. Mind me asking where you found it? I hope the boys doesn't mind the "Never been fired...dropped once." jokes that are sure to follow.
  9. There is a lot of value in numerous Turkish guns if you're looking for something you know will go bang on a budget. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if it fit my need and price point.
  10. Tom being A) Disappointed on a Monday and B) Looking forward to an opportunity to be 1-0 from here ......are more predictable than death and taxes in 2020. Hell, Herman's been the only consistent thing this entire shit show of a year.
  11. Yeah- SG Ammo was sounding the alarms on how cheap stuff was for the past couple of years and kept their prices until all of their inventory was depleted. No profiteering there. Prices only went up when his COG rose. Guy’s honest and up front. As stated above, his newsletter told you it wouldn’t last and to stock up.
  12. Only my experience but when someone is suffering from what many would call low self esteem what I usually see is an overwhelming focus on self, but through a negative lens. If one can focus or be focused on serving others / looking outward, they can’t help but get some relief. It’s moving that magnifying glass that’s concentrating a hurtful beam of light off of self, and flipping it around so the light spreads evenly and comfortably on to others.
  13. @Bogeywon this Daily Meditation made me think of you- Applies regardless of who or what your higher power may be..... “He that has eyes to see, let him see.” To the seeing eye, the world is good. Pray for a seeing eye, to see the purpose of God in everything good. Pray for enough faith to see God’s care in His dealings with you. Try to see how He has brought you safely through your past life so that now you can be of use in the world. With the eyes of faith you can see God’s care and purpose everywhere.
  14. Does the same with dryer sheets. Washes and reuses ziplocks, all foil, and Saran Wrap. Fridge is full of old, tiny pimento jars with nine kernels of leftover corn in one, a bite of mashed potatoes in another, etc. My wife thinks her mom was a refugee in a past life. Last year she did one of the DNA Ancestry kits under the guise of family history but really to determine if she was adopted because my wife (unfortunately) shares zero “savings” genes with her mom. ******Today’s turkey was no doubt bought on sale 364 days ago during the 2019 post T-day grocery clearance sale and kept frozen until last night. If I can find the tag I’d bet my home I’m right.
  15. This is MILs way of fending off impending poverty through paper towel conservation - in spite of a very large net worth and an annual income of which she only spends about 30%. When I got here she was ironing used aluminum foil; smoothing it enough to tent the turkey when necessary. I’m afraid to go see if the toilet paper rolls have also been cut in half.
  16. Is it just me or does Ari Paul remind anyone else of a $9.95 recruiting guru takings bits of public information and turning them into “news” by adding reports from anonymous sources and citing unverified big cigar quotes?
  17. tOSU has its rightful place among the football blue bloods / elite and also as a decent academic institution , but it shouldn’t have a place as a dominant recruiting force - whipping Texas for elite high school talent in this state. Strong and Herman have the been enablers. The entire state of Ohio should give thanks for those two at their meal tomorrow.
  18. You are deserving of good things and love. Feelings aren’t facts, although at times they can feel as such. You’ve done the right thing by speaking up and realizing that you “feel” like that, even though that’s not reality. Just because our mind thinks somethings, that doesn’t make it so- again- feelings aren’t facts. There are numerous things that could be firing in your head, life circumstances or imbalances in your body that might lead to those feelings. What’s important now is to acknowledge them, understand that it’s not the reality, and seek help to identify what’s causing those feelings. It could be physiological or psychological causes, but it’s not true that you are undeserving. A trusted, closed mouth friend at least, and a professional at best would be the important confidants at this point to help deconstruct those feelings and determine the root cause. From there, you’ll have a pathway forward. God speed, and I pray you find some comfort soon, along with the necessary assistance to get some relief from the thoughts that are lying to your heart. Your posting here is proof that your heart knows what your head is doing isn’t factual or the truth.
  19. A youth auto-loader with only one shell in it is the way to start. 410 or 20 ga. would be ideal. 410 autos are hard to come by and tend to be on the expensive end. My kids had killed deer with a rifle from a rest by the time they were 6-7 and started shooting shotguns unassisted around 7-8. A LT-20 1100 was their starter. Weight is important but barrel length is what you want to manage. A 26” barrel would be best... max of 28”. It becomes as much about leverage as it does weight. Auto-loader helps with recoil and loading one shell at a time prevents an accidental discharge if he loses his balance after one shot, or double-taps the trigger by accident.
  20. I tried to score him as well, and I stopped at a shit-load. That’s a beautiful buck.
  21. Round 2 of the CMP 1911 sales are about to begin. (editorial - it is NOT hard to qualify for CMP purchase requirements) Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) · CMP 1911 Update! Round 2 of CMP 1911 orders will officially reopen from January 4, 2021 through March 4, 2021. Every applicant will be treated as a new customer to CMP 1911! Only mail orders will be accepted and customers will be contacted in the sequence provided by the random number generator. Only ONE CMP 1911 order form packet per customer, per envelope, may be submitted! If you have already purchased a 1911 whether from the RGN system or the Auction Site, you are not eligible to purchase another 1911. Find ALL details and information here: https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/
  22. Listening to CB chatter and Bruce Williams on am radio were my podcasts of the 70's and 80's. Miles flew by having that entertainment.
  23. People couldn't care less that I stopped drinking, other than those who were impacted by it and those select people are thrilled. Years later, I still have reasonably close social acquaintances who haven't even noticed. The fact of the matter is that they weren't paying attention to my drinking before, and still aren't - in spite of my ego telling me that everyone is always watching me, judging me, and monitoring my every move. The only people who have every really said anything were a couple of other alcoholics who have come to me asking how I stopped and wanting me to help them. I've come to believe through experience that the only people who judge or monitor others' drinking in a social setting are (as Bear said) problem drinkers or alcoholics who are using others as a measuring stick; Either...."I drink like them and they aren't a drunk so I'm not either." or "I don't drink as much as them so I'm OK." Rationalization at its finest. Once we realize that we aren't the center of the universe and the focus of all attention and thought, the anxiety and self consciousness lifts, both about drinking and the 1000 other things on which we think there is a spotlight in our magnifying mind.
  24. I hunted in Pike County, IL about 15 years ago and seeing deer walking in a field with a softball sized turnip in their mouth with the greens hanging down tripped me out. That image is one of the most prominent memories that I hold from that hunt. Almost all of the cash crops had a 30-50 yard wide strip of turnips planted along the outer perimeter circling the entire field.
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