[If I wanted a 45-90 to shoot the Quigley Match...]

the 45 90 is an express round shooting a lighter bullet than the 45 70.  I had a Lever gun rebarrelled with a twist rate and chamber cut for 500 grain spitzer bullets.  If having a barrel made for long range, you might want to think about this

[today's weird question]

We had a furniture store when I was a young teen.  Couches were covered and secured the same way with a thick long rubber band.

 

Broken lamps have a hollow threaded rod inside them

 

Upholstery needles in the back were nearly a foot long and about 1/10 of an inch in diameter

 

Leather samples were abundant.   So imagine a contraption duck taped together like a slingshot with a barrel..

 

Did you know a needle a foot long will go clean through a fence board when propelled by 8 strands of heavy rubber bands when utilized by a 13 year old imbecile?

[I wonder how that would have played out in court?]

Google does too!  https://fija.org/library-and-resources/library/jury-nullification-faq/what-is-jury-nullification.html

 

When I retired, I promised to not use big lawyer words if at all avoidable.  I guess nullification fits.  My apologies

 

[I wonder how that would have played out in court?]

Escaped murderer tracks down witness and is alone with her.  Witness shoots him before he says or makes a threatening gesture. (it could be argued that being escaped and in the same elevator is adequate threat) DA could charge with 1st or 2nd degree Murder, manslaughter ... or... not be charged at the discretion of the DA. Different locales use different terms and the outcome would be very dependent on where you are.

 

And then there is Jury nullification....

[I wonder how many people routinely carry two guns?]

I almost never carry two guns, but I'm usually at least carrying a knife.

[I just had a profound thought]

I take advantage of the fact that you are "a peaceable man"

 

and I've seen you shoot

 

[The Three Amigos go to Tombstone:]

thank for the laugh

[a question for motorcycle riders]

so, the answer is no.  There are a number of bikes that require more knowledge of starting procedures than I have.  I do understand engines though and given time, I believe I could get most running.

 

Try kick starting a Honda 305 Superhawk.  professional tip, get a soccer shin guard for your right leg.  When your foot slides off during the forward kicking motion, it will drive the pedal and bust you in the shin!

[I just had a profound thought]

"I just had a profound thought"

 

I seriously doubt that

[will vegetable oil prevent rust?]

IIRC Ballistol is used for food production machinery as well as about a gajillion other things.  It is a mineral oil with various addatives.  I hate the smell, but it does its job well

[Lawyer ads]

Lawyer advertising is a large part of why I have retired early.  Years ago (late 90's) I had a discussion with a retired Judge about the legal decision allowing lawyers to advertise and I took the position that it was legally correct, but unfortunately lawyers being who and what they are, it would be ripe for abuse and would destroy small firms and solo practitioners.  

 

Morgan and Morgan's advertising budget is believed to be between 500 and 600 Million dollars annually.  Better lawyers abound, but who can afford to make their presence felt against such spending?

 

[annealing question]

Got a little over a hundred I can spare.  Good condition, but not all is once fired.  PM me

[annealing question]

I don't have that much to spare, but I'll take a count and see what I can do.

[Dazzle Ships]

I've been wearing dazzle camouflage to matches for the last decade or so, no one's seen me yet!

[annealing question]

I have some Savage 300 brass, How much do you need?

[Could freshwater fish live in a swimming pool?]

It will kill the fish, but not instantly, might have time to attack if they were so inclined.

[Anyone know of such a gun?]

Yes, I have a high standard that is built that way

[People confuse me]

Peanut Butter confuses you Alpo. 

[Black powder shotgun shells]

clean STS Hulls and wipe the chambers every few stages

[I need everyone to wish me luck]

I wish you...never mind.

[In the words of Mark Twain....]

If I started posting again, we'd potentially be seeing a zombie revolution.

 

More targets, more better! 

 

Welcome back.

[Toyota Rav4 anyone own one?]

My son had one, it was decent until the transmission failed. Repair cost was beyond value of the vehicle.  Transmission service is crucial before 100,000 miles.  This is a known weak point

[Abandoned Railroad]

You'll never know the thrill of running across an "abandoned" trestle when a train comes along until you've been caught unaware.  Happened to me when I was 14.  It was thrilling and terrifying at the same time.  

 

I didn't make it.

 

[Rib question possibly broke]

Keep a pillow handy in the event you have to sneeze cough or laugh. Hope you feel better soon but Rob injuries can take a couple months to heal

[How to Build a Supersonic Trebuchet]

That's one tall Pole.