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by OldCannon
Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: Bullet Puller Frustration
Replies: 20
Views: 3444

Bullet Puller Frustration

I _finally_ got my first round loaded correctly (ok, haven't fired it yet). I have a Lee Classic Turret with Lee Carbide dies. I'm loading .40 S&W with 4.7gr of TiteGroup (yes, I know, not really the best "starter powder") and 155gr FMJ Rainier bullets. The first thing I noticed is tha...
by OldCannon
Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Stolen valor in Houston: man arrested
Replies: 47
Views: 3255

Re: Stolen valor in Houston: man arrested

Run the scumbag through basic training, send him to Afghanistan...tell him he can't come back until he's earned all the medals he's worn or he's dead.

Problem solved.
by OldCannon
Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Just got a Gen 4 Glock 22
Replies: 11
Views: 3082

Re: Just got a Gen 4 Glock 22

The RTF grip is a little too abrasive for me personally. I have tried to warm up to it several times already, but I keep thinking I like my 3rd gen better. It would be great for use it competition or on duty with gloves though. Are you speaking about the "RTF2" grip? The original RTF grip...
by OldCannon
Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Jurisdiction
Replies: 71
Views: 10724

Re: Jurisdiction

You could have shortened the entire story to this:

"Duncanville Police Officer"

Andybody that is in or near Duncanville would just nod their head in unity, knowing what you went through.

I mean, those guys make Barney Fife look like Albert Einstein :lol:
by OldCannon
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Books & Videos
Topic: "I, Sniper", a Bob Lee Swagger Novel
Replies: 20
Views: 6691

Re: "I, Sniper", a Bob Lee Swagger Novel

The Annoyed Man wrote:Thanks for the review, and for not spoiling it by revealing the ending.
That would be downright un-Texan if I did that :txflag:
by OldCannon
Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:48 am
Forum: Books & Videos
Topic: "I, Sniper", a Bob Lee Swagger Novel
Replies: 20
Views: 6691

Re: "I, Sniper", a Bob Lee Swagger Novel

Thanks for the review. ...He talks about the movie in the interview, but isn't asked--or comments on--Wahlberg and how the actor seems to be completely contradictory to the values Hunter tries to put into his books. Guys like Wahlberg make you respect even more the Hollywood types--like Charlton He...
by OldCannon
Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Austin Gun Show will have new location in Feb
Replies: 23
Views: 1603

Austin Gun Show will have new location in Feb

Just saw this on the news, "Now the event scheduled for February 20-21 will be held at a building that used to be a Target store off Interstate 35 in Southeast Austin." Here's the link http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Gun-show-relocates-82939552.html . Not much details, I'm sure others will ...
by OldCannon
Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: .223 is altered to fire .50 cal ammo?
Replies: 21
Views: 3138

Re: .223 is altered to fire .50 cal ammo?

AndyC wrote:Perhaps I shouldn't expect the truth from journalists - I wouldn't be continuously disappointed by them.
A professional journalist is defined as "Somebody who never lets the facts get in the way of a good story"
by OldCannon
Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: Red's North in Austin/Pflugerville?
Replies: 35
Views: 5833

Re: Red's North in Austin/Pflugerville?

I like Red's North more than Red's South. The shooting area has more "elbow room". For an indoor yard range, ESPECIALLY with a 100 yard rifle range, it's a damn good deal. I don't go there often, but I'm glad it's there. The range people are friendly and professional, and I've noticed (at ...
by OldCannon
Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: Books & Videos
Topic: "I, Sniper", a Bob Lee Swagger Novel
Replies: 20
Views: 6691

"I, Sniper", a Bob Lee Swagger Novel

By page 2, Jane Fonda takes a sniper bullet to the chest. Ok, not really Jane Fonda, but one "Joan Flanders", the pseudonym Jane Fonda in Stephen Hunter's latest Bob Lee Swagger novel, "I, Sniper". Thus begins a fun journey into the world of Bob Lee Swagger, and a high-action nov...
by OldCannon
Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Min power spotter scope to see from 1000 yds?
Replies: 15
Views: 1996

Re: Min power spotter scope to see from 1000 yds?

Thanks for the offer...I shoot my own .50, but it uses black powder and is fired with a flintlock. A far more "interesting" hobby...although I'll never be accurate beyond 150-200yds with it :lol:
by OldCannon
Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: .223 is altered to fire .50 cal ammo?
Replies: 21
Views: 3138

Re: .223 is altered to fire .50 cal ammo?

They're likely referring to an AR lower that's macthed with a new upper that shoots .50 (Beowulf), or .458 SOCOM, or any other "thumper" caliber.

It's just the press being stupid. Tell me something new.
by OldCannon
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: Closed Items
Topic: WTB: FN PS90- DFW
Replies: 6
Views: 1152

Re: WTB: FN PS90- DFW

You can find them on gunbroker.com in the $1500-$1800 range. I'll leave the "Why would you want one of those things?" for a separate thread :lol:
by OldCannon
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:16 am
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Min power spotter scope to see from 1000 yds?
Replies: 15
Views: 1996

Re: Min power spotter scope to see from 1000 yds?

If you have some flexibility on the range, consider a remote camera (FAR less than a very high powered scope, and more flexible). Here's an example
http://www.6mmbr.com/targetcam.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by OldCannon
Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What's the Origin of Your User Name?
Replies: 1516
Views: 270312

Re: What's the Origin of Your User Name?

mine's horribly lame...my blog (and gamertag) is letskilldave. I've had it for many years and use it for several logins (like thehighroad.us), somebody once asked me if I was paranoid that people wanted to kill me, so I decided to use the shorter "lkd". That and it makes my typing requirem...

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