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    entry/mid level binoculars

    10x42's are a good one size fits all . buy the best you can afford to start with , it'll be cheaper in the end . Blkram has pretty much brought up my thoughts . when glassing for long periods of time cheap glass makes my eyes hurt . feels like my eyes are being pulled out of my head ...
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    What would you do?

    been there , now I use a sharpie and write the powder charge on the brass case . or if testing seating , I'll write the COAL on the brass case . it's gotta be fool proof for me , or yes , I'll goof up . when dumping the charges be careful , powder will stick to the bullet base , the...
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    New girlfriend

    Euro optic is a class act. I wonder how the ATACR compares to the NX6 . the NX6 has more internal travel , if the glass is good . the last I stopped in Euro optics the NX6 was not out yet .
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    Best Tasting Animal?

    all the wild game jerky I've ate has been delicious , no matter the animal . I've never made any . one of my customers would make jerky from the wild turkey he would get .he always gave me some . it was really good too . if you get a chance to try , " Turkey Jerky " don't pass it by .
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    Taxidermy,costs,and the here after

    my son , and grandson have no interest in hunting , and I can probably say little to none for the outdoors . I doubt there will be much thought put into where my stuff goes . as the saying goes ; " one mans junk , is another mans treasure " I live in a small ranch house . I have...
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    Interesting POI changes.

    Harmonics , where the BBL is pointing when the bullet leaves .
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    Winchester WXR Powder

    do you have an idea what cartridge you would like to try it in ? I'll see if I have any data . I've never used it .
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    New girlfriend

    Congratulations Mark , she is a looker , eye candy for sure . I'm sure she'll be giving small groups in no time .
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    Happy 4th of July

    Happy forth of July . hope you all had a great day celebrating with your friends and families . I remember celebrating 1976 , and I'm lucky enough to be celebrating 2026 . there's a lot of history involving our brave veterans , for making America what it is . I wouldn't want to be...
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    For Sale Dan Wesson 357 pistol pac

    I didn't think this would last long . the new owner should be happy with the purchase . I have a Dan Wesson in 41 mag . I have the 6" standard weight BBL . I do like it .
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    To anneal or not?

    my first sign of needing annealed was , I usually saw my shoulder bumps get more random . it's so easy , I feel it's best to do it every time .
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    To anneal or not?

    it depends on how fast ya can say Mississippi or is it , Missississippi . don't stutter ! LOL 4, 5 or 6 should be enough to get the dull red , " just starting to glow " as soon as it starts to glow , remove the heat , this time will vary according to brass placement in the flame ...
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    To anneal or not?

    Thanks Dan , heck I forgot about the molten lead system . probably the least expensive way to go , and as you said you know the temp .
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    Brass selection

    I did find it , starting TODAY . Peterson Cartridge's Cosmetic Seconds Sale is back, and as one of our newsletter subscribers, you're getting a 24-hour heads up notification before anyone else. Beginning Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 PM EST, you'll have exclusive first access until 7:00 PM...
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    Brass selection

    watch , Peterson brass " I got an email a day or two ago , saying they are having their seconds on sale soon . probably for a forth of July sale . I just took a quick look , I don't see it mentioned . https://petersoncartridge.com/
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