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Sad news but at least closure for the families This is the kind of news that makes the world go still. All 27 girls who went missing during the July 4th floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, have now been confirmed dead. Early this morning, rescue crews found the final bodies in the Guadalupe River. The hope that families had clung to has now faded. Across Texas, more than 104 people have died in what is being called one of the worst disasters the state has ever seen. Grief hangs heavy everywhere. But in the midst of this indescribable sorrow, one voice stood out—not from a stage, but from the heart. Alan Jackson, the country music icon, donated $12.5 million to support the victims’ families and first responders. Then he quietly disappeared into a small recording studio near Austin. No band. No big production. Just his pain, a guitar, and a song. The result: a new version of “Tell That Angel I Love Her”—a raw, emotional country ballad that sounds like it was sung through tears. It’s not polished, but it’s real. And for many, it’s the one thing that’s managed to express what no one else could… Full story below TM

Dang! Thanks for the tip! I’ve got some - might help me sell more of it! Hugs! Scarlett

I have for sale a PAIR of Pietta 1851 Navy US Marshal Revolvers, 44 Caliber. These guns have been extensively customized by Coffinmaker, a fine CAS Gunsmith: *Barrels trimmed to 3-1/4 inches *Custom brass blade front sight dovetailed into each barrel *11 Degree forcing cone cut into each barrel *Premium SlixShot Nipples installed *The bolts have been fitted to the bolt notches on each gun *The Hand Springs have been upgraded to the more reliable Ruger-style coil spring/plunger system *Each gun has been equipped with a hammer over-travel stop *Each gun is equipped with a Lightened hammer spring from VTI Gunparts *Each gun has a properly-fitted barrel wedge Additional features: Engraved frame, hammer, barrel, and backstrap on each gun Semi-Fluted cylinder .451 or .454 round ball (Piettas are more accurate with a .451 round ball) The use of an off-gun cylinder loader is recommended **The buyer has first refusal of a Tower of Power loader for $100 upon purchase** Serial numbers 632508 & 632514 -- very close, but not sequential Barrel bores and cylinder chambers are in very nice condition No cylinder rings on either gun Smooth Pietta walnut grips are in very nice condition Original Hammer springs included These are first-rate guns that are ready-to-rock, and you will be able to depend on them for years All the necessary work described by Larsen E. Pettifogger in his Chronicle Article "Tuning the Pietta Cap & Ball for Competition" has been done (+ more!) Shipped to your door (where legal) fully insured for $1000 USPS Money Order or Bank Certified Check please PM with questions Thanks for looking

That would be for a 9 oz bottle, for a pound it would figure out to $760 each... plus shipping & hazmat.

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Here's one I got off of Amazon.com. They have lots to choose from. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Adapters-Calibers-Multiple-Powerful/dp/B0DFBNRBBQ/ref=sr_1_8?crid=26DVJVEBVHWOH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xsiP8YZfUN4fxBjlIqVzMA7qgn3OxWy0jbRvPep4O4dd7GC9hxyD26htxjoUf-fyNfOXHGTlpSMqmuvMQHPgJulaJfe31aHpSHlfKKfKuEg70DUSd-prUSyGU4c3JoRGaBsG4HerNA3Gd7N2qv-6onefw_XvIR1ZayxyJgoua4muK_4-Ie4ZDw3peJti-CQaAhthOhX9-c3sDqM9W7veJXA9N1Gd5wQFxkD9vznwRH-dsQzx1kJmZAR4Gxe21aVQCd0jycdFqpvkegle4WIuEKNC_FXh8umFWzYFnE91KSg.DVITYkPdAio4qRGsfnu63S0o3j_te9pKS5JU9GU1DjQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=laser+boresighter+kit&qid=1752512663&sprefix=boresight%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-8 Horace

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Shooting a BP match will definitely aid in removing the carbon build up. I do use an old toothbrush to clean smokeless carbon build up with a dab of carbon solvent. It will not remove it completely but to just prevent heavy buildup. Although on occasion, I use Flitz to polish the cylinder face but not to be worried if I didn't get to it. I would be more worried if my firearms are not disassembled for a thorough inside cleaning though and I do this at least twice a year or before a major match. Otherwise will not worry about getting all the carbon residue off.

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There will always be a sky falling somewhere. I would load it up and that way you have ammo, not components.

So I've been getting into ham radio quite heavily over the past six months and have ventured into HF operations (I got my general license at the same time as my technician). Call sign, KF0ROC. For HF, I'm using an Icom 7300. I installed a Comet CHA-250hd vertical antenna outside on the corner of the property with a tilt base made by DX Engineering. The tilt base will allow me to lay the antenna down during the crazy wind storms we get. I even landscaped around the antenna and its associated ground rod so that mowing is easy. Anyway, I have had QSOs all over the country, into Canada, and even Russia. I hunt POTA activations and have earned the bronze, silver, and gold hunter awards. I have heard Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, and a few other DX stations but couldn't break through the pileup. But I really want to improve my DX game. At this point I'm willing to put up a tower. Assuming I have a tower installed (let's say 40 or 50 feet), what directional antennas should I consider? How does a rotator work? Anything else to consider?

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Yes, but when being assisted in finding it the guillotine crew was not helpful. They allowed them a few seconds to look for it on the platform directly beneath them, but the blade slipped and it made it hard for them to see. At that point it was wood, sky, wood, sky, metal chute, sky, metal chute, sky, metal chute, someone else’s face and the odor of blood and stinky breath. Then the lights went out.

What do you consider the best bore sighting kit?? I have a BSA kit, but am not happy with it.

When I first met Ellie, she offered to hard boil me some eggs. She cracked them into a pan of water and left them to boil. Had to throw out the pan!

Ejection failures - things to check Open action briskly ("run it like you stole it") Check ejector (a small 90 degree angle spring on left side of action ) that it is intact and not bent badly Check for both extractors are free to work (not gummed up) and that the tail is not broken off the left side extractor. As for the "action doesn't like to open unless you have fired a shell" - that is what Browning designed the gun to do. The action slide lock was designed to keep a dud shell in the chamber for a second or so instead of the shell deciding to fire as shooter ejected the dud. Back when primers did not fire off every single shell instantly (before 1920), this was seen as necessary. Now, not so much. As you put some wear into the gun by using it, you will find the slide lock opens much more easily. But, if it is getting in your way, a good 97 smith can polish it up and reshape the lock actuator hook to work smoother. good luck, GJ

Hoppes Black will clean carbon very well but... DO NOT get it on brass! You'll get a green funk that is difficult to get off. https://www.hoppes.com/cleaners-and-lubricants/black/hoppes-black-cleaner/P00282.html The "Scotchbrite" Dremel tools used LIGHTLY will clean up the end of the cylinders as well.

Might just have to try it!!

Yep I do that, but I stupidly go away until it starts boiling then forget about it! It’s a bit$& getting old😂

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Ballistol Suppressor Cleaner will clean it right up no scrubbing , will also clean your 73 carrier right up. Scrubby

i'm interested in 30 pounds if its soft lead.

I read this years ago. I'm thinking it was probably Reader's Digest, Life in These United States. Wouldn't swear to where I read it though. Elementary School class. Fourth, maybe 5th grade. And they're doing history and talking about the revolution. The teacher passes out a copy of the Declaration of Independence. It's going around the room. Most kids just glanced at it then pass it behind. It gets to this one little boy. And he read it. And when he got it read all the way through, and read the signatures, he picked up his pencil and he signed it. Then he handed it to the kid behind him.