Chief Rick
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2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:
How about sleeping in the truck. I used to sleep in mine. Air mattress, electric heater, all the conveniences except a toilet, shower, and hot tub. After my wife died I sold my whole rig and stopped traveling altogether, but it worked for a dozen years.
Next best thing - stay in a camper on the range.
I still use a TruckVault.
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2 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:
I like the AK platform, like some others, I think the SKS is a better firearm. I would like to see a 1.5" additional drop in the stock. Make it more comfortable to shoot.
I really know practically nothing of the AK-47 (variants), SKS or any other COMBLOC weapons.
Of the SKS and AK-47(variants), I thought it was an advantage that the AK-47(variants) used detachable magazines while most SKS used a hinged magazine and were designed to be refilled with stripper-clips.
Why do people think the SKS is better?
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7 minutes ago, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said:
I remember someone going to Winter Range and left all their guns and gear locked in bed vault and parked under a security light....someone stole truck and all.
So we shouldn't drive trucks? Or not go to Winter Range? Or?????
If a thief wants something, they'll take it. One has to take considerable caution, especially as a competitor at major events that are advertised nationally.
My goal is to make it as inconvenient as possible.
To some, that means carrying everything inside a hotel room. I'd much rather keep my stuff locked in a TruckVault in the bed of a truck than carrying it inside a hotel room and leaving the room unattended.
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Truck vault is a great product. Have had one since 2018.
Pros:
Secure (I have the Kaba Simplex combination locks - these are the same as I've seen used in certain military applications.
The locks were easy to change the combination.
Cons:
Vehicle specific. The "body" of most are ~48"x64", meaning it will fit between the wheel-wells of most short-bed trucks. You can order them for long-beds as well. There are "wings" that come off the sides of the body to create a completely flat deck. The wings have magnetic latches that hold them in place, yet still allow for some unsecure, yet out of sight, storage to the sides of the box. If you change to another make/model vehicle, or possibly even another year model of the same vehicle, the wings will no longer work as the interior of beds change. Mine does not currently have the wings attached, but my current truck has a camper shell with no windows.
Not waterproof. The standard Truck Vaut is not waterproof and is designed to be mounted inside an enclosed location. For a pick-up, that means either a tonneau cover or camper shell. They do make an Extreme Series All-Weather TruckVault, which they say under most circumstances is waterproof. My last truck had a camper shell with dark tinted windows and it was very difficult to tell there was anything other than a flat bed inside the camper shell.
Takes up space between the top of the Truck Vault and the bottom of the tonneau cover/camper shell. Figure about 12", or the height of the fender wells.
Heavy. If you had to pull it out of the bed, it's a minimum two-person job. Also, it will beat into your payload. Maybe not much, but you need to figure out how much payload you have. The Truck Vaults weigh between 130-265 pounds.
I believe this is one of the best investments I have made for travelling. I have travelled from the MS Gulf coast to AZ, TX, PA, VA, SD and WY on vacations as well as semi-locally to LA, AL and FL. A suitcase for the wife and I, which we kept in the back seat of the truck, is all we took into the hotel room. Never even opened the camper shell except at matches.
There are two drawer heights - 5.625" and 10.125". I have the 5" drawers and have not had an issue carrying everything I need (firearms, ammunition and leather for two people for a 12-stage match, plus side matches and warmups. Our leather stays in the vault unless we are going on a trip somewhere that we won't be using the leather and would rather have extra secure storage.
I have also heard good things about the Decked system but I've never seen one in person to provide a comparison.
You can sometimes find like-new/demo models of various Truck Vaults on their outlet sight.
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I have been wearing Otto NoizeBarrier Micro earplugs for several years.
They are expensive, as noted earlier.
They carry/storage case has a battery and keeps a very good charge. I wear the earplugs twice a month and probably plug the storage case in every 2-3 months.
I also prefer to use the Comply Ear Tips.
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On the way home from work last week.
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13 hours ago, Kodiak Jack said:
I'm interested in getting 4 of them. The sire only allows me to order 2. Please PM me details on how to do it all at once.
Thanks pard. KJ
The site page is set up to order two different designs of blocks.
If you want 4 blocks all set up for the same cartridge, with the same leather cover design, just put that information in the area for block 1. The first field under "block 1" is quantity.
Now, if you want all four blocks to be slightly different, you'll need to send him an e-mail.
Great person to work with.
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28 minutes ago, Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 said:
I still have 2 pair of Lindholm Brothers spurs.
Horace
I wear a pair as well.
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39 minutes ago, Ramblin Gambler said:
Pets must earn their name.
We called our newest acquisition Buddy because we didn't know what else to say when trying to call him.
After having him for a month, we almost changed his name to Chet. If you've ever watched Tim Allan's Santa Clause 2 - he acts about like that goofy reindeer.
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Took him for his annual check-up and found out my Buddy has heartworms. Started the treatment. The wife says it hasn't really slowed him down. Can't wait to get home..
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This Buddy, currently just over 2 yo. We rescued him from the pound when he was a year old - long story.
We can't keep a Kong toy for more than a week before he's destroyed it. He tears them apart and then chews on the little pieces like bubble gum.
String ropes? Gone in a day or two.
We've considered changing his name to Chet. Anyone who's seen the Santa Clause 2 with Tim Allen will understand how he sometimes acts.
Can't let him out of the house off leash. He loves to run and he's FAST! Once the nose hits the ground he doesn't listen.
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Ordered 5/4, received today.
Very nice!
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40 minutes ago, polishcappers said:
Hello, new order from Mississippi state, this is first time from this state. Yes, you will not be the last state in our game ;).
best regards,
Polish Cappers
I'll let ya know when it arrives - if only to let you know it made it.
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My wife and I met Evil Roy and Wicked Felina today! Very gracious folks.
Then we met Charlie Daniels at an autograph session at the Daniel Defense booth (SHOT Show). After the wife and I had our picture taken, Mr. Daniels asked for a picture with just me as he said I reminded him of his late guitar player Tommy Crain.
Over many years in the Navy and a few SHOT Shows I've been fortunate to have met several celebrities Jimmy Buffett, Mac McAnally, Jamie Farr, Trace Adkins, R. Lee Ermey (The Gunny), Craig Morgan, Big & Rich, Lou Ferrigno, Mark Wills, Darryl Worley, Luke Branquinho, and several others. The ones that stick out the most are the band Lonestar. After learning that I bought a pair of tickets to see them for my daughter's 8th birthday they invited us on their bus after the concert.
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There are plans to bring a .357 Magnum to market. I did not get a time frame.
Other than that - all SAA's are coming through the custom shop. 18-24 months estimated.
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Any info on this round?
Saw an add for it in Rifle magazine but there's nothing at the link provided. Supposedly for AR-platform rifles.
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Marlin,
I have my stereo system connected to my TV (surround sound) which allows me to play around with the levels of different frequencies. Truth be told - I still have a difficult time "understanding" spoken words in a lot of movies and TV shows. It's just been easier for me, and more pleasant for my wife & kids, to use sub-titles.
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I like it. Usually watch it at least once a year.
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I'll be there making the rounds and getting my exercise.
Will definitely stop by the SASS booth, as well as several of the other booths dedicated to our firearms. Other than that, will primarily be looking at suppressors and rifle chassis.
Will be staying at the Holiday Inn Desert Club Resort this year - has to be better than where we stayed last year...
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Trying to compare Cajun food to German food is like trying to compare chili to gumbo. Ain't nowhere to start.
+1
Variety is the spice of life!
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I ate German food inFredericksburg while I was at Comancheria. The shoot was great but German food is terrible. Come eat some Louisiana French creole cooking it is delicious. That is the reasonGermany invaded France three times, they were hungry
Pat - I've got so many choices of Louisiana cooking down this way that I sometimes have a hard time choosing which one to go to.
But we don't have any good German sausage/Sauerkraut restaurants.
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Looking for specific recommendations for a place to eat on a Saturday evening that's good and doesn't cost $30+ per plate.
Been reviewing Yelp & Trip Advisor but looking for first-hand experience.
Our hotel is in Kerrville, TX.
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+1 for Taz - I'm sure he has some pattern that will replicate stipling
That's not an AK-47
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