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by ddouglas
09 Aug 2015, 19:13
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Appropriate humor v2.0
Replies: 1961
Views: 1861063

Re: Appropriate humor v2.0

Crazy-Hot Dating Matrix. All guys should watch this and take notes, as needed:

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by ddouglas
28 Jul 2015, 19:53
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Sen. Ted Cruz
Replies: 1
Views: 15206

Re: Sen. Ted Cruz

A sad lament, Blue, but you are not alone in having become almost numbed by our "leaders" ignorance of what made America great, and seeing how rapidly the fire of our destruction is spreading or content with direction we're taking. But without hope...? In 1823, Evgeny Baratynsky said, "Providence ha...
by ddouglas
23 Nov 2014, 07:58
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Early Testing With Hex Boron Nitride
Replies: 9
Views: 10775

Re: Early Testing With Hex Boron Nitride

I'd never heard of hexagonal boron nitride so I Googled it. I got page after interesting page of scholarly papers about it's structure and properties, but I saw no citations identifying where one could buy some to try it. I drew a blank on that. Where did you find it and what's the brand name of the...
by ddouglas
09 Oct 2014, 06:43
Forum: Classifieds Feedback
Topic: Discussions from Classifieds
Replies: 114
Views: 178225

Re: WTS/ New Unfired Five Seven IOM With LEO letter PRICE S

How does a LEO 5.7 differ from a non-LEO version?
by ddouglas
11 Sep 2014, 18:20
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Anyone in Oregon?
Replies: 3
Views: 5574

Re: Anyone in Oregon?

Scott...I live in Bend and I've been loading for the 5.7 for about 5 years. If you're anywhere around Bend, PM me with your phone number and we'll set something up.
Dennis
by ddouglas
04 Sep 2014, 18:54
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Appropriate humor v2.0
Replies: 1961
Views: 1861063

Re: Appropriate humor v2.0

...and a rabbit is a vector? You're right: "bad math joke".
by ddouglas
13 Jul 2014, 17:25
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Massive influx of children across the Texas border
Replies: 23
Views: 27584

Re: Massive influx of children across the Texas border

Teflon, If I could fence my town in, I would. It would be for the better. I don't like to disagree with folks, Teflon, but I've got to do that in the case of your post. Sure, life is tough in Equador and Guatemala and Mexico. But life is tough in many places. Chicago, Detroit, Oakland, Pittsburg...y...
by ddouglas
11 Jul 2014, 09:16
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Massive influx of children across the Texas border
Replies: 23
Views: 27584

Re: Massive influx of children across the Texas border

How much things have changed in the last decades.... In 1974, I worked at Stanford Research Institute. We wanted to hire a PhD physicist who lived in Montreal, Canada. Before he would be allowed to emigrate to the United States and allowed to work here, the US Immigration folks required SRI to prove...
by ddouglas
09 Jun 2014, 20:13
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Anyone have any data for CFE Pistol?
Replies: 23
Views: 25283

Re: Anyone have any data for CFE Pistol?

Using a powder's burn rate is not a good criteria to use, by itself, to load a cartridge. I don't know enough about interior ballistics to offer an alternative, but that very question about using True Blue for use with a .17 Hornet load came up. I asked Hornady if True Blue would be OK for .17HH bec...
by ddouglas
29 May 2014, 20:16
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: The Missing History of Obama.
Replies: 59
Views: 58367

Re: The Missing History of Obama.

Not true. We ARE listening....
by ddouglas
08 May 2014, 15:20
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: SS192 white box
Replies: 3
Views: 7401

Re: SS192 white box

Ship UPS, with a labels marked "ORD-M" prominently placed on package. (You can find some of these online, or you can make some up yourself. No problems, no extra charge.

Cannot comment on value.
by ddouglas
05 May 2014, 18:59
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: ELITE AMMO
Replies: 15
Views: 16547

Re: ELITE AMMO

I've ordered from EA a couple of times and, once, there was a problem...with the go-nogo gauge. I found Jay easy to talk to and he told me that I likely needed a different case sizer, I was determined that mine was OK and that I couldn't use their gauge. When I asked for a refund, it was promptly cr...
by ddouglas
17 Apr 2014, 18:37
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Pretty damn depressed and had a weak moment
Replies: 11
Views: 14021

Re: Pretty damn depressed and had a weak moment

SnK... I've got a safe full of various arms. Rifles of all calibers from .17 to 45-70, and handguns from 4.25mm (a "Lilliput") through the Dirty Harry .44Mag to .45 Colt, and almost a continuum in between. At various times, I muse about selling one or more, followed by which one(s) would I sell. In ...
by ddouglas
13 Feb 2014, 21:48
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?
Replies: 27
Views: 29577

Re: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?

I've been married to an English woman for 38 years. I captured her in the UK from her home in Claygate, Surrey. (That's about 30 miles SW of London.) She's as English as they get. And believe me, if you speak "American", you ain't speaking English. We are fortunate, however, that there is enough sim...
by ddouglas
03 Feb 2014, 20:39
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?
Replies: 27
Views: 29577

Re: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?

Blue! Facebook? Really?
by ddouglas
03 Feb 2014, 11:19
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?
Replies: 27
Views: 29577

Re: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?

Today's edition on Breitbart.com carried an article by Michael Leahy, entitled "Why Coca-Cola's Multicultural 'America The Beautiful' Ad Was Offensive." He hit it on the head, I think. In one paragraph he wrote, "As far as the executives at Coca Cola are concerned, however, the United States of Amer...
by ddouglas
03 Feb 2014, 06:12
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?
Replies: 27
Views: 29577

Re: SuperBowl, Coke, WTF?

I also thought the Coke commercial was disrespectful of America and American values. I attempted to tell them so via their "contact us" link on their website. But that link provides a contextual-reply computer to respond to queries. It doesn't seem to understand negative comments.
by ddouglas
27 Jan 2014, 08:39
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Appropriate humor v2.0
Replies: 1961
Views: 1861063

Re: Appropriate humor v2.0

Ah Ha! You found the pivotal moment marking the beginning of the demise of the intelligentsia.
by ddouglas
11 Jan 2014, 09:40
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: Post Sample P90 Gun Range
Replies: 11
Views: 27007

Re: Post Sample P90 Gun Range

Thank you Cyber, thank you Rapier. The thread makes sense to me now. I might have to check this out. I did get to shoot an H&K MP-5 at an indoor range in Scottsdale (AZ) a few years ago. The training consisted mostly of how to operate the action, warning us that the muzzle would rise and to hold it ...
by ddouglas
10 Jan 2014, 19:55
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: Post Sample P90 Gun Range
Replies: 11
Views: 27007

Re: Post Sample P90 Gun Range

Can someone exposit on this topic a bit? What is a "Post Sample P90 Gun Range"? Where does one find one?
by ddouglas
24 Nov 2013, 10:19
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Need help with my shooting
Replies: 19
Views: 15784

Re: Need help with my shooting

I'm not an accurate shooter with any firearm, but I'll tell you what others will tell you: The lighter weight of the 57 contributes and also the 3,000 versus 150 rounds contributes. Gotta' get used to it.
by ddouglas
23 Nov 2013, 19:57
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Shell case damage
Replies: 14
Views: 14847

Re: Shell case damage

Ain't normal.
by ddouglas
23 Nov 2013, 19:32
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Shell case damage
Replies: 14
Views: 14847

Re: Shell case damage

Think maybe they were scratched when you put them in the magazine? I have a hellofa time loading my mags. But 'vent seen the scratches.
by ddouglas
19 Nov 2013, 17:07
Forum: Accessories For Sale
Topic: WTB a brass catcher ps90
Replies: 2
Views: 5421

Re: WTB a brass catcher ps90

A bottle of Crown Royal comes in a velvet bag that, using velcro stick-ons, works great. Cheaper than one from FN, if you don't need the tacticool look.
by ddouglas
23 Oct 2013, 15:36
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: GS custom HV bullet
Replies: 6
Views: 5777

Re: GS custom HV bullet

Good response, and very informative. Thank you.
by ddouglas
22 Oct 2013, 17:32
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: GS custom HV bullet
Replies: 6
Views: 5777

Re: GS custom HV bullet

Grimmond, I ordered 100 of the 224039SP192--the ones you described on July 18th. What is your sense of the utility of these bullets? What I mean is: a) How did they shoot for you? 2) What kind of accuracy did you see? 3) Would you buy and load more of them? 4) Do you find them useful or just an inte...
by ddouglas
08 Oct 2013, 13:58
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Do you trust electronic scale/trickler combos? Which one?
Replies: 16
Views: 12704

Re: Do you trust electronic scale/trickler combos? Which on

Before anyone loads any cartridge, but especially the 5.7x28, they should understand the "accuracy" and "precision" of their scales, and how those two terms affect their powder charges. Let's be specific to weighing scales. Accuracy is the measure of how closely the weighed quantity is, on average, ...
by ddouglas
19 Sep 2013, 20:24
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Guns on military bases
Replies: 18
Views: 21680

Re: Guns on military bases

I find it a bit disturbing that this sort of conversation is taking place. I was in the Navy in the late 50s and early 60s aboard a carrier and ashore at Naval airbases. On the carrier, our division officer retired and we gave him a retirement gift of a Winchester 94 in 30-30. He was delighted and s...
by ddouglas
11 Sep 2013, 20:18
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Payback has begun in Colorado
Replies: 15
Views: 18486

Re: Payback has begun in Colorado

Has there been any discussion in Colorado about rescinding the new gun laws by any of the legislators? Unless and until those are rescinded, they remain the laws of the State.
by ddouglas
06 Sep 2013, 05:44
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Yelraek's first batch
Replies: 9
Views: 9017

Re: Yelraek's first batch

Yelraek...for a funnel, try a piping bag tip. You wife will know what that is, if you don't. The funnel does help you keep from losing those few granules of powder when you empty the pan.
by ddouglas
18 Aug 2013, 17:56
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Winchester Super Magnum Pics in OP
Replies: 15
Views: 19507

Re: Winchester Super Magnum Pics in OP

Stitches1974 (or anyone else): what is your experience with the Savage B-Mag and the 17WSM cartridge? By some accounts, the combo is the greatest thing since sliced bread. By one account I heard today, the Savage is junky. I'm fascinated by the varmint potential for this round and I've started looki...
by ddouglas
15 Aug 2013, 09:35
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: True Blue under 40grain V-Max, big differences in load data
Replies: 7
Views: 9082

Re: True Blue under 40grain V-Max, big differences in load d

DoubleJ: I typically load 6.0gn to 6.1gn of TB under both the Hornady and the Nosler 40gn V-max. I did try some 6.8gn ONCE and I decided that the blowback slammed the slide back so hard against the frame that I didn't want to chance any more of that load. It didn't "sound good", either, so I figured...
by ddouglas
03 Aug 2013, 17:58
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Loading the PS90 Magazine
Replies: 25
Views: 28477

Re: Loading the PS90 Magazine

I'll try that and let you know.
by ddouglas
30 Jul 2013, 15:58
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 396
Views: 269742

Re: What are you reading now?

"Unintended Consequences" by John Ross. With 18 pages of posts describing "What I'm Reading Now", I'm not sure if this book has been commented on or not. This book is 861 pages, so it takes awhile to get through. The book got interesting--to me--after about 150 pages. The story chronicles the histor...
by ddouglas
24 Jul 2013, 19:32
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Most Accurate Handloads for FiveseveN
Replies: 4
Views: 5786

Re: Most Accurate Handloads for FiveseveN

Wiki...wiki...wiki...
by ddouglas
23 Jul 2013, 18:08
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation
Replies: 1
Views: 5267

Re: Neck Separation

dfostland...I use Lee dies and I've never had a problem. I think many of the folks here that use the Lee dies recommend them, favoring them over dies from other manufacturers. I had the same problem with the Elite case gauge and after exchanging emails with Jay, I had to send it back. I have loaded ...
by ddouglas
19 Jul 2013, 18:35
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Zimmerman found not guilty in shooting death of Trayvon
Replies: 24
Views: 22729

Re: Zimmerman found not guilty in shooting death of Trayvon

At a certain point in the mental evolution of an ideologue, the accepted doctrine becomes absolute and immutable. It becomes impossible to accept any notions that lie outside the ideologue's belief system. Thus, any injury to an individual within the ideologues's sphere of interest must be caused by...
by ddouglas
19 Jul 2013, 06:04
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Gun Control: The Final Solution?
Replies: 53
Views: 56864

Re: Gun Control: The Final Solution?

I saw the story the other day on Daily Caller or some such site. The reader's comments were almost unanimous in condemning the guy and calling him an idiot. But I think the reader's missed the point and I agree with Greenberg: the guy did it with a sense of humor and to make a point. He should deman...
by ddouglas
15 Jul 2013, 16:10
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: NSA
Replies: 8
Views: 10581

Re: NSA

Duh...dark ages life, I guess. I still don't know who or what "4Chan" is....
by ddouglas
14 Jul 2013, 19:50
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: NSA
Replies: 8
Views: 10581

Re: NSA

I don't get it. What's "4Chan"?
by ddouglas
01 Jul 2013, 21:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Electronic Powder Drop
Replies: 17
Views: 15185

Re: Electronic Powder Drop

ouchthathurt...how do you know that the (actual) weight "can be off as far as 0.0499 grains either way..."? From the manufacturer's specification of "accuracy: 0.1 grain"? If that's the source of your belief, then you should know that the dirty little secret they don't tell you is that it could be o...
by ddouglas
01 Jul 2013, 17:14
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Loading the PS90 Magazine
Replies: 25
Views: 28477

Re: Loading the PS90 Magazine

I see that back in January of 2009, I posted my problems with loading the PS90 magazine--the same as others are having. IFire's video made it look simple, but it was then, and remains, a pain in the a$$. The other day, I decided I'd try loading it from the base end, then compress the spring and lock...
by ddouglas
01 Jul 2013, 17:02
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Electronic Powder Drop
Replies: 17
Views: 15185

Re: Electronic Powder Drop

A friend has the Lyman DPS 1200 that he uses for 70-90 grain loads of black powder. Thinking about purchasing one, I took my jewelry scale into his shop and compared the Lyman DPS to my electronic scale at weights of 6.4, 6.6 and 6.8 grains. There was a spread of up to 0.3 grains over 10 trials for ...
by ddouglas
27 Jun 2013, 06:00
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Has the recent panic killed interest in the 5.7x28, forum?
Replies: 19
Views: 15238

Re: Has the recent panic killed interest in the 5.7x28, foru

Lonestar50...I have a slightly different take on the change in activity on this forum. When I joined, the 5.7x28 was relatively new. Like any new thing there was a lot of curiosity. After I purchased the pistol and, later, the PS90, I wanted to load for it and this forum was ideal for that since the...
by ddouglas
19 Jun 2013, 10:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New guy needs a hand on 5.7 reloading
Replies: 13
Views: 12362

Re: New guy needs a hand on 5.7 reloading

Blockaiderunner: I second Rapier's comments and I'll also note that iFire and Grantness have a whole bunch of loads here on this site, together with a lot of discussion of their experiences and recommendations. Others have posted loads here, too, of course, but the volume and quality of data they've...
by ddouglas
16 Jun 2013, 06:26
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Fun anti-gun poll (their side is LOSING!)
Replies: 30
Views: 37390

Re: Fun anti-gun poll (their side is LOSING!)

I went to their website's "Contact" page and sent them an email asking them, "...given the overwhelming support for NRA's policies, how will you respond to the poll results? What will you tell your members?" If I get a reply, I'll post it here.
by ddouglas
14 Jun 2013, 09:50
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: So tell me about this PS90 thing….
Replies: 34
Views: 26751

Re: So tell me about this PS90 thing….

Attach the Crown Royal bag with Velcro "spots". They sell them in fabric stores (my wife bought 'em for me, guys) and perhaps elsewhere. They have adhesive on the back of each of the two sides. Attach a spot in front of and another behind the ejection port on the bottom. Attach the two mating spots ...
by ddouglas
12 Jun 2013, 15:47
Forum: Reloading
Topic: 37mm reloading
Replies: 19
Views: 29571

Re: 37mm reloading

Those folks are here in Bend, Oregon. I saw their products at a gun show a couple of months ago and I was impressed. Pretty neat stuff. I have been remiss in that I haven't tried anything from them yet. But seeing it here, I figure I better get down there and buy some stuff before you guys grab it a...
by ddouglas
08 Jun 2013, 11:18
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Fun anti-gun poll (their side is LOSING!)
Replies: 30
Views: 37390

Re: Fun anti-gun poll (their side is LOSING!)

As of Saturday, June 8th at 14:14 CST, 28402 have voted. 66.5% agree with NRA, 33.5 disagree with NRA. A 2-to-1 vote in favor of NRA.
by ddouglas
06 Jun 2013, 21:18
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Cross country stops for ammo
Replies: 2
Views: 5754

Re: Cross country stops for ammo

Would to care to enlighten us with your route? Maybe a hint? Even a "starting here, ending there" route gives at least some information to folks who might be inclined to provide you with potential sources.
by ddouglas
05 Jun 2013, 09:40
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Cool FN related license plate :)
Replies: 11
Views: 12264

Re: Cool FN related license plate :)

No...not a Mustang. Lisa's photo makes me think she's more of a Ferrari girl. Yes...she's just right for the Ferrari. Maybe a red "California" for everyday use.
by ddouglas
02 Jun 2013, 14:29
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Survival location
Replies: 21
Views: 20891

Re: Survival location

"When" is correct, according to many geologists. And many of those--after studying the size of the magma pool beneath Yellowstone--think that when it blows, it could be an "extinction event", meaning that the ash in the air would block the sun's heating for many decades and the earth would grow cold...
by ddouglas
07 May 2013, 07:49
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Stainless steel tumbling is the real deal
Replies: 26
Views: 40088

Re: Stainless steel tumbling is the real deal

Fair enough. If you get any positive results, let us know.
by ddouglas
06 May 2013, 17:15
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Stainless steel tumbling is the real deal
Replies: 26
Views: 40088

Re: Stainless steel tumbling is the real deal

So what say you, Beecher Tool? You've got several long-time and knowledgeable members of this forum who say "don't tumble!" What interest do you think tumbling will serve? Do you think stainless steel tumbling will make a better mousetrap. I'm not trying to argue with you Beecher but, rather, to fin...
by ddouglas
05 May 2013, 13:48
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Stainless steel tumbling is the real deal
Replies: 26
Views: 40088

Re: Stainless steel tumbling is the real deal

I'm a little confused about the attraction of tumbling 5.7x28 brass. Early on in the life of this forum, the early adopters all said "don't tumble" because it erodes/removes the lacquer coating on the brass. I followed the then-recommended Simple Green cleaning methods and that works just fine, it s...
by ddouglas
18 Apr 2013, 09:51
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Completely unrelated
Replies: 445
Views: 519241

Re: Completely unrelated

Probably caused by those right-wing extremists that CNN and Osama Obama are always complaining about. Couldn't just be an accident, could it?
by ddouglas
18 Apr 2013, 09:45
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Two huge blasts rock Boston Marathon finish line
Replies: 22
Views: 21930

Re: Two huge blasts rock Boston Marathon finish line

I was thinking about sending this to my representatives to Congress: Sirs: Following yesterday's tragic incidents in Boston, where several people were killed and more than 100 injured, it was revealed that a pressure cooker was used as the containment vessel for the explosive charge. The carnage ren...
by ddouglas
13 Apr 2013, 13:35
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Sentate Vote-UPDATE
Replies: 25
Views: 24030

Re: Sentate Vote 4/11/13

No "bad" from Idaho. Everyone knows that. No weepy, soft-tushied, girlie-men liberals there. That's why we weren't worried about Idaho.
by ddouglas
12 Apr 2013, 08:26
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Sentate Vote-UPDATE
Replies: 25
Views: 24030

Re: Sentate Vote 4/11/13

Here in Oregon, we have state laws that prohibit immigration from California, Colorado, New York and Massachusetts. In the past, applications for immigration were summarily denied. No one worried about the threat from the north, because the Columbia River is too wide and too fast to swim across. And...
by ddouglas
30 Mar 2013, 09:58
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Brass trimming
Replies: 16
Views: 13262

Re: Brass trimming

My reply to Cwc was unclear, but I think he interpreted it correctly. The right way to do it is to trim after re-sizing, no question about it. And, as he wrote, Cwc is doing it that way. I was--unclearly--trying to point out that he could be seeing the problems he described if he did it the other (w...
by ddouglas
29 Mar 2013, 20:13
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Brass trimming
Replies: 16
Views: 13262

Re: Brass trimming

Seems to me that you should mic the pilot to see if it is larger than, say, 0.220". If so, then go for the diameter reduction. Mine measures 0.219" and I have no problems. Are you trimming after re-sizing? If you trim before re-sizing, there may be cases that have reduced diameter necks. I checked 1...
by ddouglas
24 Mar 2013, 09:35
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Appropriate humor v2.0
Replies: 1961
Views: 1861063

Re: Appropriate humor v2.0

This was a movie? People actually watched this movie? The dialog must've been pretty easy to learn. Not many words there, eh? But, boy! I can sure see the humor in there! (Sorry guys...just a grumpy old man...getting older and grumpier by the day.)
by ddouglas
24 Mar 2013, 07:20
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Appropriate humor v2.0
Replies: 1961
Views: 1861063

Re: Appropriate humor v2.0

Uhhhhhhh....I am evidently missing something here. I don't recognize the quote and I see no humor in it. Someone want to enlighten me, so I can share in the laughter, too?
by ddouglas
18 Mar 2013, 20:39
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: anyone seen this?
Replies: 10
Views: 11486

Re: anyone seen this?

What's "dyfs"?
by ddouglas
12 Mar 2013, 21:10
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Help reloaders!
Replies: 21
Views: 15470

Re: Help reloaders!

When I first began loading the 5.7, I too was meticulous. But in addition to FTEs, I had FTFs. Going here and asking why that could happen, someone observed that if I didn't ensure the case interior was thoroughly dry before loading, that could do it. I thought about what I had done and "bingo"...da...
by ddouglas
12 Mar 2013, 21:01
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Gun Control: The Final Solution?
Replies: 53
Views: 56864

Re: Gun Control: The Final Solution?

Also in the California news today: a bill to ban all lead-containing bullets was introduced in California legislature. The environmentalists say that it is needed to protect the predators who feed on shot carcasses from lead poisoning. This is in spite of the acknowledgement that: "... incidences of...
by ddouglas
24 Feb 2013, 19:12
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Florida is OUTSTANDING!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 7239

Re: Florida is OUTSTANDING!!!

Just hope they stick to their word, if or when the time comes. Jeesh.
:)
by ddouglas
15 Feb 2013, 09:25
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Colorado HB13-1224 & HB13-1229
Replies: 8
Views: 10125

Re: Colorado HB13-1224 & HB13-1229

Irish...can you document those statements? I'd like references for archiving purposes.
by ddouglas
13 Feb 2013, 07:59
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: ps90 Brass Catcher
Replies: 3
Views: 6652

Re: ps90 Brass Catcher

Smithy...earlier in this thread I showed a pix of the catcher I made using a velvet Crown Royal bag and some Velcro. Works well, costs about the same, and you get to drink the scotch.
by ddouglas
29 Jan 2013, 18:47
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Impending Doom
Replies: 10
Views: 10622

Re: Impending Doom

If you want a clear picture of what's ahead, read or listen to Glen Beck's book, "The Overton Window". Impending doom, indeed. The book will frighten you.
by ddouglas
29 Jan 2013, 18:43
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Green Berets sound off
Replies: 2
Views: 6092

Re: Green Berets sound off

Good read but, as you wrote, "...too long to post". All of our politicians should read the article, but politicians only respond to "sound bits" and one-liners. They do not take the time to understand both sides of a position. This is the most disturbing aspect of our politics today...that "we have ...
by ddouglas
22 Jan 2013, 15:49
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: 1982 Senate Subcommittee on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Replies: 3
Views: 5695

1982 Senate Subcommittee on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

I found this today: http://www.joebrower.com/RKBA/RKBA_FILES/GOV_DOCS/1982_Congress_RKBA_report.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I recommend that everyone on this Forum take the time to read the report in it's entirety. It provides a comprehensive history of the Second Amendment an...
by ddouglas
20 Jan 2013, 10:16
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: 2013 Shot Show
Replies: 63
Views: 44926

Re: 2013 Shot Show

Yes..9mm.... my bad.
by ddouglas
20 Jan 2013, 08:47
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: 2013 Shot Show
Replies: 63
Views: 44926

Re: 2013 Shot Show

What's the deal with Boberg? A couple of years ago, I saw the ads for his new .380, with that interesting-looking cartridge-from-magazine extraction cycle and I sent him an email asking to be notified when the pistols would be available for sale. Since then, I've received a couple of offers from him...
by ddouglas
19 Jan 2013, 19:26
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: new york made a special note to ban fnh guns
Replies: 6
Views: 8207

Re: new york made a special note to ban fnh guns

Isn't this an "infringement" on your right to bear arms? Have lawsuits been filed?
by ddouglas
18 Jan 2013, 20:39
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: There never would have been slavery if Blacks had guns
Replies: 10
Views: 9299

Re: There never would have been slavery if Blacks had guns

For those among us having trouble reading "huddleston101's post, the English translation is as follows:

"You're so right, and the liberal dems also told them they did not need to depend on the church, either, and that the government would take care of them. Well, look where that got them."

Jeesh.
by ddouglas
18 Jan 2013, 20:26
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Nosler says no more shipments to New Yuck
Replies: 5
Views: 6833

Re: Nosler says no more shipments to New Yuck

I live in Bend...Nosler is 10min away........
by ddouglas
15 Jan 2013, 20:03
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Oregon Sheriff Says "No" to 2nd Amendment Abuse
Replies: 1
Views: 3881

Oregon Sheriff Says "No" to 2nd Amendment Abuse

The sheriff of Lynn County (Oregon) sent the letter linked below to Vice-President Biden. On the Lars Larson talk radio show today, Sheriff Mueller confirmed the authenticity of the letter and he said that he had sent a copy of the letter to all the other sheriffs in Oregon and that he knows that ma...
by ddouglas
12 Jan 2013, 20:51
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: I've got wood!
Replies: 15
Views: 12411

Re: I've got wood!

Oh....sorry to hear about that. It one of those "old ones", you know. Hardly wanted by anyone, because it's considered "vintage"...so sad. You don't want to embarrass yourself shooting that old thing...think of what your friends will say seeing you with that antique. Being the generous, good fella' ...
by ddouglas
09 Jan 2013, 21:56
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Concealed carry - smaller gun
Replies: 66
Views: 43840

Re: Concealed carry - smaller gun

There are sources for the Lilliput ammo. $35/round seems to be about average. It's obviously not for plinking...bragging rights only.
by ddouglas
08 Jan 2013, 18:24
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE BAN for WHAT?
Replies: 7
Views: 7356

Re: HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE BAN for WHAT?

"Yes,", "DON'T", "capacity", "I", "rights", "bear" "Communist", "bastards".
Other than those things it seems to be correct.

Sorry...I don't mean to be a prig, but there were just so many things wrong in those short two sentences I couldn't help myself.
by ddouglas
07 Jan 2013, 17:17
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?
Replies: 541
Views: 479399

Re: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?

"...fix it"? Removing a live primer? I've never done that because I'm afraid that the primer may ignite in the de-capping process. Is my concern misplaced?
by ddouglas
07 Jan 2013, 17:01
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Concealed carry - smaller gun
Replies: 66
Views: 43840

Re: Concealed carry - smaller gun

Want small? How about this one: A Lilliput 4.5. 7-round magazine. Shoots great. And it boasts a staggering 17 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.
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by ddouglas
05 Jan 2013, 18:12
Forum: Lounge
Topic: My kind of guy!
Replies: 5
Views: 4771

Re: My kind of guy!

Sigh...I've tried that also....
by ddouglas
05 Jan 2013, 17:17
Forum: Lounge
Topic: My kind of guy!
Replies: 5
Views: 4771

Re: My kind of guy!

"...tell them." ???? Have your tried that? It's like talking into a hollow log. They don't have to listen to you or me, they don't listen to you or me. They do listen to the folks that give them BIG bucks, because those folks have the same agendas. "We the People" are losing this nation, if we haven...
by ddouglas
04 Jan 2013, 17:43
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE NEWS FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS...
Replies: 13
Views: 10073

Re: IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE NEWS FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS...

Cyberfly...I think your paranoia is about the same as many of us suffer. And well-placed. Many of us want to tell them to "go to hell" with some additional choice words so that even someone of Joe Biden's intellectual capabilities can understand. But we're "just a little bit reluctant" to actually g...
by ddouglas
02 Jan 2013, 09:54
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?
Replies: 541
Views: 479399

Re: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?

Just before Christmas I was in Sportsman's Outdoors here in Bend, Oregon and they had two or three cases of 5.7x28 ammo, marked (as I recall) at $27.95/box. I went back in there just after Christmas and ALL of it was gone. The guy behind the counter said that one guy came in and bought all they had....
by ddouglas
01 Jan 2013, 15:45
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Mags
Replies: 10
Views: 9558

Re: Mags

PM sent
by ddouglas
01 Jan 2013, 10:32
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Mags
Replies: 10
Views: 9558

Re: Mags

If they are FN magazines, the price is OK, but if they are the ATI Korean-made magazines, skip them.
by ddouglas
31 Dec 2012, 19:20
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: powder measurment ?
Replies: 18
Views: 12669

Re: powder measurment ?

I would definitely recommend that you NOT use a gram scale for any reloading task. The scale might have sufficient accuracy and significant digits to make the conversion to grains adequately, but the conversion method will increase your chances of making an error. You want to avoid errors in powder ...
by ddouglas
29 Dec 2012, 14:01
Forum: Lounge
Topic: I need your help... on reading.
Replies: 13
Views: 7292

Re: I need your help... on reading.

I've just finished reading Stephan Greenblatt's non-fiction "The Swerve -- How the World Became Modern". If you have an interest in ancient Greece and Rome culture and society, it is an excellent book. The book describes how, in 1417, a fella' named Poggio discovered an ancient (~200BCE) manuscript ...
by ddouglas
26 Dec 2012, 16:52
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Deport Piers Morgan
Replies: 48
Views: 44739

Re: Deport Piers Morgan

I just read that the British have started a petition stating that they don't want him back.
by ddouglas
25 Dec 2012, 15:55
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: White House Petition - Gun Control
Replies: 26
Views: 21000

Re: White House Petition - Gun Control

I'd seen it before, but it IS powerful and worthy of another round on the internet. The faces of the pompous [expletive deleted by author before posting] Congress-folks are revealing...they look sooooooo interested.
by ddouglas
21 Dec 2012, 07:42
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Ban Gun-Free Zones to Halt Mass Shootings
Replies: 19
Views: 19536

Re: Ban Gun-Free Zones to Halt Mass Shootings

Just after the Connecticut shooting I began receiving emails from folks saying things like, "see...this is what guns do and this is the reason why we should ban them". In putting together a response to them I came across a really interesting Harvard Law Review article, entitled "Would Banning Firear...
by ddouglas
17 Dec 2012, 21:36
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: White House Petition - Gun Control
Replies: 26
Views: 21000

Re: White House Petition - Gun Control

The petition is a waste of time. Lanza's despicable actions, together with the other recent shootings, have served as the catalyst that will initiate a series of knee-jerk reactions by self-serving liberals. Those actions will be widely supported in the general population because emotion always wins...
by ddouglas
12 Dec 2012, 18:11
Forum: Site Info
Topic: Complaining
Replies: 20
Views: 28096

Re: Complaining

Santa...you have gotten off to a bad start with this group. Well...any group, really. Most of the folks here are very helpful and always willing to give you information if it's asked in a civilized way. It's usually pretty good advice, too. For example, launching an attack on someone is not really c...
by ddouglas
19 Nov 2012, 19:09
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Ammo availability in November
Replies: 30
Views: 27645

Re: Ammo availability in November

FN197is selling for $27.99/box at Sportsman's Outdoors here in Central Oregon.