Recent content by Templehall

source unknown M2 Ball spec's are 152 gr FMJ flat based bullet, 2740 fps at 24 meters from the muzzle. Unfortunately, I didn't note the source when I tool the note on the velocity. I think it might be "The Springfield 1903 Rifles" by Brophy.

Irony When I printed my copy of the forms the Certification of Citizenship form was a two page document. The only thing on the second page was a statement about how this particular document was in compliance with the Reduction of Paperwork Act. Why did they need a second piece of paper to...

TimH, It's called an otoscope. A package by Welch-Allyn that includes the power handle, rechargeable battery, otoscope and ophthalmoscope heads, and a stylish black vinyl case can cost several hundred $. They make a quality product. There are other options. Like this...

I agree ... nothing smaller than your elbow. Seriously, first try the Murine system, with gentle flushing from a bulb syringe. An alternative product is debrox. I do not recommend full strength hydrogen peroxide, or contact abrasives (Q-tips). It seems odd to consider Q-tips abrasive...

my solution Horsesense, I can only give you the solution I found for my own version of the same question. My wife is pregnant with twin girls. I wanted to get them something they could learn on early. They had to be sized right and easy to use. I wanted soething that wouldn't be too...

hunting rifle I have two suggestions: 1) Ruger M77 mark II, available in stainless and synthetic. Your first choice of calibre is a very good one. I use an M77 (original tang safety) in .270 Win. That cartridge has a lot of history behind it as a very good round for flat shooting deer...

Everything is going great so far. My one disappointment, however, is that my wife won't be able to shoot with me for a while. We had one session planned with our neighbors very early on (~6 weeks). The idea was that she would sit on the porch of the gun club clubhouse, while we shot. Some...

Congratulations all around Duckslayer and Duck hunt, Congratulations to you both. My wife is also "with child" ... or is it "with children" since there are 2 in there :D ? We're expecting them between mid May and June. My wife has already decided that "Winnie" & "Chester" (temporary names...

I have bought my last gun at GM I was christmas shopping close to the local GM, so I decided to stop there for my brother's present ... Rem 870 Express. The price was comparable to other places I'd seen. So i got it there. While filling out the paper work, I noticed they had a "Ruger 50th...

S&W Swap My wife got me a 3 inch S&W 624, 44 spl, round butt. I 'm all excited that I'm already set up to reload 44 spl. I have 100 rounds already made up to take to the range tomorrow and try her out. I gave my wife the S&W 3913 LadySmith she's been dreaming of for months.

Several gifts I gave a friend a 1916, partially matched, elm stocked CG Swedish mauser. Surprised the pants off him (figuratively of course). My brother received from my wife and me a Rem 870 express 12gauge. Now he can retire to occassional use our father's Winchester model 12. I gave...

one piece rod I prefer the Dewey rod, hands down.

frustrated USP, I don't blame you for getting rid of the defective gun. I'd want to have absolute confidence in a home defense arm. I don't blame you for for buying Norinco. It's your money. I think my personal choice would have been a Rem 870 platform, but that's just my preference...

Similar problem thorazine, I went through a similar process with my wife. We spent a long time with my inventory. First, she wanted to learn how to shoot her late husband's service pistol (Beretta 96 DAO), and that's all she wanted to shoot. She wasn't interested in hearing anything about...

Safes in basements Fish, A couple of thoughts. First let me say that the basement is where I put my Browning safe, because it's a biggun, and the basement is the only place we could have the burial vault crane lower it into. I didn't feel like getting the upstairs floors reinforced to...