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    Shave with Straight razor shavette

    I shaved with a traditional Dovo straight razor for about 25 years before switching to a Dove Shavette maybe 20 years ago. It was always a struggle to keep the traditional razor sharp, and I never got it as sharp as the razor blade in a Shavette. One thing I found after trying many different...
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    Pacemaker & Rifles

    Make the cardiologist aware that you shoot long guns and ask them to place the pacemaker pocket on the side opposite the one you shoulder your rifle on.
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    Euro mounts

    My thanks to everyone for the good advise!
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    Euro mounts

    Any recommendations from the Minnesota guys for Euro mounts in the Twin Cities area?
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    Lies, Darn Lies and Statistics ... about Guns

    I had a friend years ago who grew up in India where his parents were missionaries. He said the people in the bush would follow a herd of elephants and shoot them up the rear end with a .22 rifle when they defecated. They would then follow the elephant until it expired from peritonitis (sepsis).
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    Springfield Emmisary .45 squid with unburned powder

    I have been chamber checking all my .45 rounds with the actual Emissary barrel, but granted I am thinking now that it is likely I missed one. Am using Missourri bullets. My OAL is 1.270, the same as the factory rounds I have. Have been reloading for about 8 years, mainly .40 and 9 mm. This is...
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    Springfield Emmisary .45 squid with unburned powder

    Good morning. I have a Springfield Emmisary that is giving me troubles. Using mixed brass with a 200 grain RN bullet, 147 grains of BE and CCI SPP. About every other range trip I get a squid with a slightly dented primer and unburnt powder spilling out of chamber and brass when I am able to get...
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    Thread inserts for wood

    Epoxy can act as a lubricant, but usually I have had no problems with screw inserts backing out. I use them for furniture builds and for holding my reloading equipment to my bench.
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    Thread inserts for wood

    It helps, especially with a brass insert, to use wax or bar soap on the threads. Woodworking stores sell a dedicated screw lube. Also, if using brass, sometimes it makes it easier to tap the thread with a steel wood insert, then insert the brass insert.
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    Questions on bending wood/Spear shaft

    This technique might work: 1. Soak bent staff in water for a couple of days. A piece of rain gutter capped at both ends would work as a receptacle. 2. Construct a caul out of 3 pieces of 3/4" x 4" boards, cut to the length of the staff. Cut the middle piece of board 1" narrower than the others...
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    Pay it Forward in Reloading

    You’ve got them.
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    Pay it Forward in Reloading

    I have a few Berry's copper plated .40 caliber bullets I will send to whomever picks up the shipping. 1st batch: 300-40 S&W 180 gr round nose. 2nd batch: 600-40 S&W 155 gr flat point round shoulder.
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    Straight Razor for Shaving?

    I can send you a few Astra’s to try out, save you from ordering a big lot when they might not work out for you.
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    Straight Razor for Shaving?

    If you keep getting nicks with the Feather blades, try Astra’s. They are not quite as sharp as a Feather and might cut down on the nicks. Everybodies face is different.
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    Straight Razor for Shaving?

    I am 65 yo and have been shaving with a straight razor since I was 18 yo. My first razor was a hand me down from my Grampa. Eventually I picked up some $100-200 Dovo's that I shaved with for 25 years or so. I felt like I was never getting my razor sharp enough, initially using a black Washita...
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    Any ideas on how to stay warm when on blood thinner

    ILook into the IWOM hunting suit. Best money I ever spent. I no longer get cold sitting on a deer stand in Minnesota.
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    Multi-use work station?

    When my boys went to college I took 2 pieces of MDF and glued them together. I then edged the MDF with oak and laminated a piece of Formica on top. Then used a router to trim the Formica and oak edges. The finished surface sat on 2-2 drawer file cabinets. Easily transportable and you could size...
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    Pop up ground blind recommendations

    I have had pinholes like that in the ground blinds I have used.
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    Pop up ground blind recommendations

    On a crossbow sight I read where one guy used an adjustable shower curtain rod.
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