Saturday, July 01, 2017
Rained last night, humid today with a chance of more rain later;
guess what that makes this a good time for?
Tab clearing
What happens when the people in charge actually want to win: "We're not going to just push them to somewhere else, we're going to kill them."
Next time someone starts yelling about the awful & bloody Crusades, point this out. Ought to piss them off mightily.
About damned time: a prosecutor going to jail for breaking the law and putting an innocent man in jail. Not for nearly long enough, but at least he's actually being punished for it.
Needs to happen a lot more often to crooked prosecutors and cops.
When you pass a law like this to protect colleges, it doesn't say good things about the college.
As Kevin once put it, 'an American who happened to be born somewhere else'.
No, "Shut up!" is not an argument; but it's different when THEY do it, don't y'know?
And now I have some brass to trim. And so forth.
Next time someone starts yelling about the awful & bloody Crusades, point this out. Ought to piss them off mightily.
About damned time: a prosecutor going to jail for breaking the law and putting an innocent man in jail. Not for nearly long enough, but at least he's actually being punished for it.
Needs to happen a lot more often to crooked prosecutors and cops.
When you pass a law like this to protect colleges, it doesn't say good things about the college.
As Kevin once put it, 'an American who happened to be born somewhere else'.
No, "Shut up!" is not an argument; but it's different when THEY do it, don't y'know?
And now I have some brass to trim. And so forth.
I mentioned once that in black-powder cartridges
you not only cannot have space between the top of the powder column and the base of the bullet, but that black burns more efficiently if it's somewhat compressed. So the procedure for long-range shooters(in particular) is to measure the powder charge, drop it into the case using a drop tube, then to use a compression die* to compress it to whatever degree you're using, then seat the bullet.
That round with the dud primer? Using that bullet set at that depth, takes a little over 2/10" compression of the powder. Pulled the bullet and the over-powder wad, and barely a granule of powder came out; the charge might as well have been a single pellet. Had to use a drill bit to dig it all out. I'd say the process did a very good job of compression.
The primer had a very nice dent, can't really tell if the priming compound was missed on this one or somehow contaminated.
*Basically a expander die with the expander plug replaced with one that's solid and just fits into the case mouth; allows you to set the depth and compress the powder to a very consistent amount.
That round with the dud primer? Using that bullet set at that depth, takes a little over 2/10" compression of the powder. Pulled the bullet and the over-powder wad, and barely a granule of powder came out; the charge might as well have been a single pellet. Had to use a drill bit to dig it all out. I'd say the process did a very good job of compression.
The primer had a very nice dent, can't really tell if the priming compound was missed on this one or somehow contaminated.
*Basically a expander die with the expander plug replaced with one that's solid and just fits into the case mouth; allows you to set the depth and compress the powder to a very consistent amount.
Friday, June 30, 2017
"How dare you point out how violent our side is!
YOU'LL be to blame for future problems!" Etc.
"Not only are you racists, but by stopping funding for sanctuary cities you'll cause terrorist attacks!"
You'd have a hard time making this crap up.
You know you didn't do anything wrong, but the campus police don't seem to be particularly interested in your protestations of innocence. It's clear from the start that the police don't seem interested in right or wrong, only in making sure you get punished.
Sounds terrifying, right? It's also far too likely to happen now that several campuses are adopting something called a "victim-centric" approach to investigating rape accusations.
Can you say 'lawsuits', children? I knew you could.
Seriously, this is such bullshit I'm surprised their legal advisers haven't told them what'll happen. This is going to cost them their ass.
History. And geology. Volcano in a cornfield, seen from Day 1.
"Not only are you racists, but by stopping funding for sanctuary cities you'll cause terrorist attacks!"
You'd have a hard time making this crap up.
You know you didn't do anything wrong, but the campus police don't seem to be particularly interested in your protestations of innocence. It's clear from the start that the police don't seem interested in right or wrong, only in making sure you get punished.
Sounds terrifying, right? It's also far too likely to happen now that several campuses are adopting something called a "victim-centric" approach to investigating rape accusations.
Can you say 'lawsuits', children? I knew you could.
Seriously, this is such bullshit I'm surprised their legal advisers haven't told them what'll happen. This is going to cost them their ass.
History. And geology. Volcano in a cornfield, seen from Day 1.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Go Czechs!
Czech lawmakers have passed legislation in the lower parliament that would see the right to bear firearms enshrined in the country’s constitution in a move directed against tighter regulations from the
European Union.
This pissing the EUnuchs off no end. Worth it for that alone.
... the Czech legislation reads: “Citizens of the Czech Republic have the right to acquire, retain and bear arms and ammunition.” The amendment also notes that the right is there to ensure the safety of the country, similar to the provision of a “well-regulated militia” in the American amendment.
I dug around, can't find an English translation of the full text of the bill. Soon, I hope.
This pissing the EUnuchs off no end. Worth it for that alone.
... the Czech legislation reads: “Citizens of the Czech Republic have the right to acquire, retain and bear arms and ammunition.” The amendment also notes that the right is there to ensure the safety of the country, similar to the provision of a “well-regulated militia” in the American amendment.
I dug around, can't find an English translation of the full text of the bill. Soon, I hope.
Part of the range report Some velocity readings added
Starting off with an unusual thing: the third bad primer. CCI Large Rifle Magnum in a black-powder load. And that's third out of two boxes of 100(so far, still working on the second box). Either I'm doing something that sometimes messes with them, or QC ain't what it used to be.
On to results. I'll throw in two things: windy as the dickens the other day, and I wasn't shooting my best with irons; I may have to go to a bigger target and see if that helps.
Note: I was able to set up the Chrony, but I haven't averaged things out yet, I'll add that later.
In no particular order, tried a couple of loads using a 300-grain flat-nose bullet had from Midway on sale, to use for a light practice load. Over 10.0 of Unique,
I'm calling that vertical probably my fault. Light recoil, but hit roughly the same POI as full-power loads at 100 yards. Average velocity 1098fps. Then, to see if it made any difference, same load with a pasteboard wad to keep the powder down near the flash hole
Damn. I call that a negative result. Reason for trying this is some have reported better results using the wad. Average velocity 1126
Speaking of, same bullet over 11.0 of Green Dot
Fired six here, because I had three tightly grouped and two spread out(again, probably me), so I threw one more in, which landed in the tight group. Average velocity 1240fps.
Heavier stuff
Black load, 68.0 2f (Graf & Sons) under the 500-grain Lee bullet. I could've sworn I had a good hold, but still got this stringing
Average velocity 1107, low of 1097, high of 1113. Very consistent velocity.
On a brighter note, I've mentioned before(I think) that the Lee 405-grain bullet doesn't have lube grooves deep or wide enough to work well with black powder, so decided to try it paper patched. The first try was the last trip to this range, it was so-so but promising, so upped it from 68 to 69.0 grains, the bullet cast of pure lead, sized to .452", two-wrap onionskin patch, then wiped with lube and sized to .459
Considering my shooting that day, that's not bad. This bullet is short enough that with this charge there's very little compression. Average 1126fps. I'm going to try the full 70 grains next time and see if that bit extra compression evens the velocity out, it spread quite a bit more than the 500/68.0 load.
With smokeless using the 330-grain Lyman hollowpoint, my load for it is going to be this: 29.5 A5744, the bullet cast of pure or 30-1 and paper-patched with the same procedure as the 405 grain.
Best group of the day. I did shoot the same load using this bullet without the patch, just sized .459 and lubed; there's no picture because even for that day the group was bloody awful. With the paper-patched, used just enough crimp to barely hold the bullet at the base of the first grease groove, the bare bullet had a heavier crimp. Maybe need to try the bare bullet with the 'barely there' crimp and see what it does.
Oddly, the bare-bullet group averaged 1596fps, but only got one reading for the paper-patched, 1461fps. Apparently the position of the target put the bullet path right on the edge of the Chrony being able to detect it as the other four shots all had an error reading. The one time previously I was able to chrony that load it was ~1530fps, so either an anomalous reading or something strange with that one. I'll be trying it again, and will make a point of getting better velocity readings.
The rest of the shooting that day was zeroing the .338 Federal project rifle after installing the new risers and rings, and some 'just for fun' shooting.
On to results. I'll throw in two things: windy as the dickens the other day, and I wasn't shooting my best with irons; I may have to go to a bigger target and see if that helps.
Note: I was able to set up the Chrony, but I haven't averaged things out yet, I'll add that later.
In no particular order, tried a couple of loads using a 300-grain flat-nose bullet had from Midway on sale, to use for a light practice load. Over 10.0 of Unique,
Speaking of, same bullet over 11.0 of Green Dot
Heavier stuff
Black load, 68.0 2f (Graf & Sons) under the 500-grain Lee bullet. I could've sworn I had a good hold, but still got this stringing
On a brighter note, I've mentioned before(I think) that the Lee 405-grain bullet doesn't have lube grooves deep or wide enough to work well with black powder, so decided to try it paper patched. The first try was the last trip to this range, it was so-so but promising, so upped it from 68 to 69.0 grains, the bullet cast of pure lead, sized to .452", two-wrap onionskin patch, then wiped with lube and sized to .459
With smokeless using the 330-grain Lyman hollowpoint, my load for it is going to be this: 29.5 A5744, the bullet cast of pure or 30-1 and paper-patched with the same procedure as the 405 grain.
Oddly, the bare-bullet group averaged 1596fps, but only got one reading for the paper-patched, 1461fps. Apparently the position of the target put the bullet path right on the edge of the Chrony being able to detect it as the other four shots all had an error reading. The one time previously I was able to chrony that load it was ~1530fps, so either an anomalous reading or something strange with that one. I'll be trying it again, and will make a point of getting better velocity readings.
The rest of the shooting that day was zeroing the .338 Federal project rifle after installing the new risers and rings, and some 'just for fun' shooting.
No, I don't have the full range stuff yet;
I will note that the Garand is still quite fun to shoot, that full-power .45-70, even with a recoil pad, gets tiring, and there are some quite nice light loads for it.
More detail later, I promise
More detail later, I promise
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
When the .gov controls health care, you get what they allow.
And DON'T get what they don't allow. Even if it kills you or your kid.
I will refrain from further comment, as my blood pressure doesn't need the spike.
I will refrain from further comment, as my blood pressure doesn't need the spike.
Still kissing Joe Stalin's ass, I see
Stripped down to its essence, and returned to its roots, socialism is an ideology of radical democracy.
Etc. ad Bullshit.
'Unintentionally misinformed'. For some, sure; for the others it was almost certainly intentional.
The Finkelhor study included a table showing the percentage of kids “witnessing or having indirect exposure” to different kinds of violence in the past year. The figure under “exposure to shooting” was 4 percent.
Those words — exposure to shooting — are going to become a problem in just a minute.
...
The CDC-UT researchers also quoted the “exposure to shooting” statistic from the Finkelhor study, changing the wording — and, for some reason, the stat — just slightly:
“Recent evidence from the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence indicates that 4.2 percent of children aged 0 to 17 in the United States have witnessed a shooting in the past year.”
Go read it all. And remember that this kind of crap is why the CDC got its funding yanked for 'gun violence studies'. And why people don't trust the media anymore.
Etc. ad Bullshit.
'Unintentionally misinformed'. For some, sure; for the others it was almost certainly intentional.
The Finkelhor study included a table showing the percentage of kids “witnessing or having indirect exposure” to different kinds of violence in the past year. The figure under “exposure to shooting” was 4 percent.
Those words — exposure to shooting — are going to become a problem in just a minute.
...
The CDC-UT researchers also quoted the “exposure to shooting” statistic from the Finkelhor study, changing the wording — and, for some reason, the stat — just slightly:
“Recent evidence from the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence indicates that 4.2 percent of children aged 0 to 17 in the United States have witnessed a shooting in the past year.”
Go read it all. And remember that this kind of crap is why the CDC got its funding yanked for 'gun violence studies'. And why people don't trust the media anymore.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Well, that was nice.
Rode the new bicycle to the park, made it through my 'what the body
will tolerate' workout, and on the way home a car slowed down beside me,
window rolled down, and the lady driving said "I'm impressed!" before
driving away.*
As to whether it was A: being out in this temp, B: my manly physique, or C: that I hadn't fallen over dead I don't know; I'm going with A and B.
*I did yell 'Thank you!' after her
As to whether it was A: being out in this temp, B: my manly physique, or C: that I hadn't fallen over dead I don't know; I'm going with A and B.
*I did yell 'Thank you!' after her
Once again: we're supposed to trust ANY of these bastards?
Or the agencies they run?
Why should we?
The Office of U.S. Special Counsel, the government’s main whistleblower agency, is investigating whether FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s activities supporting his wife Jill’s Democratic campaign for Virginia state senate in 2015 violated the Hatch Act’s prohibition against FBI agents campaigning in partisan races.
Bad enough, but don't forget this:
Included in the governor's briefing package was a copy of McCabe's FBI biography. The biography made clear that Andrew McCabe was a senior executive who at the time oversaw the FBI’s Washington field office that among many tasks supervised investigations in northern Virginia.
At the time of the meeting, published reports indicate agents in the Washington field office were involved in both a probe of McAuliffe and of the governor’s close friend, Hillary Clinton’s and her private email account.
But there were no conflicts of interest. Noooo... Because the Very Special Agent says so.
Why should we?
The Office of U.S. Special Counsel, the government’s main whistleblower agency, is investigating whether FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s activities supporting his wife Jill’s Democratic campaign for Virginia state senate in 2015 violated the Hatch Act’s prohibition against FBI agents campaigning in partisan races.
Bad enough, but don't forget this:
Included in the governor's briefing package was a copy of McCabe's FBI biography. The biography made clear that Andrew McCabe was a senior executive who at the time oversaw the FBI’s Washington field office that among many tasks supervised investigations in northern Virginia.
At the time of the meeting, published reports indicate agents in the Washington field office were involved in both a probe of McAuliffe and of the governor’s close friend, Hillary Clinton’s and her private email account.
But there were no conflicts of interest. Noooo... Because the Very Special Agent says so.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Remember: every one of the ATF(and other agency) clowns involved in Gunwalker
got away with it.
Except the whistleblowers. Who've been screwed over.
At a little publicized hearing earlier this month, House Oversight Committee chairman Jason Chaffetz said Congress is still trying to convince the Justice Department to hand over outstanding documents.
Until they start telling people "We're tired of this crap. Turn over the documents, ALL of them, or people are going to go to jail", and MEAN IT, the games will continue.
After all, what's a bunch of dead bodies compared to protecting bureaucrats and politicians?
Except the whistleblowers. Who've been screwed over.
At a little publicized hearing earlier this month, House Oversight Committee chairman Jason Chaffetz said Congress is still trying to convince the Justice Department to hand over outstanding documents.
Until they start telling people "We're tired of this crap. Turn over the documents, ALL of them, or people are going to go to jail", and MEAN IT, the games will continue.
After all, what's a bunch of dead bodies compared to protecting bureaucrats and politicians?
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Training stuff:
Brass in pockets
And think about what McKone did with a .38 Special. For handguns, that's the equivalent of a serious long-range sniper shot.
And think about what McKone did with a .38 Special. For handguns, that's the equivalent of a serious long-range sniper shot.
Cartridge I'd never seen before:
the 6mm Fat Dog. Made by necking down a 6.5 Grendel and giving the case a sharper neck angle.
Because "We can complicate ANYTHING if we just set our minds to it!"
Also, more of the RSO list:
You don't need to make sure that your bullets don't hit other people's targets or parts of the range other than the backstop, because bullets really do stop once they've hit a paper target.
The fact that you just paid a range-fee absolutely means that you shouldn't have to wait a few minutes for a bay to become available - doubly-so if you're someone important at your company. No, I don't know who you are but I can help you find out.
That the bulk of your shots on the target are low absolutely means that there's something wrong with the sights, yes.
A little Bryco, Jennings or Jimenez pistol is a great choice with which to teach your girlfriend how to shoot accurately at 15 yards plus. Bonus points if it's missing the extractor - who needs it?
"It's empty - see, the slide is locked back?" is the perfect counter to accusations of "flagging". So is the statement "It's only a .22" - everyone around you will come away much wiser.
Because "We can complicate ANYTHING if we just set our minds to it!"
Also, more of the RSO list:
You don't need to make sure that your bullets don't hit other people's targets or parts of the range other than the backstop, because bullets really do stop once they've hit a paper target.
The fact that you just paid a range-fee absolutely means that you shouldn't have to wait a few minutes for a bay to become available - doubly-so if you're someone important at your company. No, I don't know who you are but I can help you find out.
That the bulk of your shots on the target are low absolutely means that there's something wrong with the sights, yes.
A little Bryco, Jennings or Jimenez pistol is a great choice with which to teach your girlfriend how to shoot accurately at 15 yards plus. Bonus points if it's missing the extractor - who needs it?
"It's empty - see, the slide is locked back?" is the perfect counter to accusations of "flagging". So is the statement "It's only a .22" - everyone around you will come away much wiser.
Because some people should be food
A guy had a close call with a gator after he strayed from a path to take a better picture.
I can't get the video to play, but the still pretty much gives you the idea.
Speaking of idiots, if you need to waste some time go you YouTube and search 'tourists annoying bison'.
Different kind of idiot, the Racist Moron.
Statement from the college:
The school will be forming a committee devoted to “unity in diversity” with the aim of helping students of all backgrounds to feel welcome, including those who identify as white, he said.
Bleep, these people are nuts.
That's not 'fudging facts', it's either not knowing crap or out-and-out lying.
But it IS MSNBC, so.
Some of these idiots are neither 'proud' nor daring; they're just on the other side.
In this statement, the progressive organizer of Chicago Pride parade says Jewish Pride flags are banned because they're visually threatening
...
The Dyke March Chicago also banned American flags as symbols of oppression.
I can't get the video to play, but the still pretty much gives you the idea.
Speaking of idiots, if you need to waste some time go you YouTube and search 'tourists annoying bison'.
Different kind of idiot, the Racist Moron.
Statement from the college:
The school will be forming a committee devoted to “unity in diversity” with the aim of helping students of all backgrounds to feel welcome, including those who identify as white, he said.
Bleep, these people are nuts.
That's not 'fudging facts', it's either not knowing crap or out-and-out lying.
But it IS MSNBC, so.
Some of these idiots are neither 'proud' nor daring; they're just on the other side.
In this statement, the progressive organizer of Chicago Pride parade says Jewish Pride flags are banned because they're visually threatening
...
The Dyke March Chicago also banned American flags as symbols of oppression.
This should get interesting
Maajid Nawaz announced his plan to sue the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for defamation over its inclusion of his name on their “A Journalist’s Manual: Field Guide to Anti-Muslim Extremists.” The SPLC is an advocacy organization that professes to fight hate, teach tolerance and seek justice.
The list, published in October of last year, accuses him of being a member of the “‘ex-radical’ circuit of former Islamists who use that experience to savage Islam.”
Nawaz, who spent time in an Egyptian prison for his membership in a non-violent Islamist organization, explained that he was conducting a crowd funding campaign to finance the suit, prompting Maher to respond, “I’d like to be part of that crowd.”
Assuming either a islamist or progressive doesn't murder him.
The list, published in October of last year, accuses him of being a member of the “‘ex-radical’ circuit of former Islamists who use that experience to savage Islam.”
Nawaz, who spent time in an Egyptian prison for his membership in a non-violent Islamist organization, explained that he was conducting a crowd funding campaign to finance the suit, prompting Maher to respond, “I’d like to be part of that crowd.”
Assuming either a islamist or progressive doesn't murder him.
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