Scorpio64

Okay, so I did a little reading about nitrogen in tires, which is much better than guessing. I have to admit, I do see a benefit. 1) air molecules are smaller and can escape the tire. it's like how a helium balloon stays inflated longer than an air filled balloon. 2) There is water vapor in air, most compressors do not have an air dryer. When atmospheric air heats up it will have a greater effect on tire pressure. Also, the moisture may corrode the rims. So there you have it. I'm still using plain old air. I check my tire pressure regularly and my rims are not of the $1,000.00 each variety.

It has to do with the volume of the chamber. You know how it's fast to pump up a spray tank thats full but as the tank empties it takes more pumps to pressurize the tank. When regular air heats up in a smaller chamber, it will create a greater pressure. I'm not putting nitrogen n my tires.IMO it's a ridiculous gimmick marketed towards a certain younger crowd.

I would think that nitrogen filled would be beneficial to the people that drive around on rubber bands for tires as there is less volume and the pressure in the smaller space would matter more than on a larger Tire like a truck tire

Yep, Costco. Cash and carry, I have a guy to mount and balance them.

I need a new set of sneakers for my Toyota Camry (05). I know we got a bunch of car guys here, your input will be appreciated. My Costco options are ... BF Goodrich Advantage TA Sport Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus Michelin-X Tour A/S T + H Bridgestone-Blizzak WS80 Michelin-Premier A/S

I imagine busting one would be extremely difficult. First, the obvious, you can't really line up a shot easily. I have seen a longer strap used on the forestock that acts similarly to a vertical grip and a sort of wrist strap attached to the sling stud of the birdshead grip. Second, it's a cylinder bore so the shot will spread very quickly, you really gotta get on the bird fast and pop it inside of 20 yards. On a regulation field I think it would be virtually impossible since the trap house is already 15 yards out, but at least with the thrower right on the firing line you have a decent chance. A shell with a flight control wad would probably help too.

Did anyone manage to bust a bird with a shockwave? I was really looking forward to trying out the shockwave I bought at MONMOUTH ARMS from STEVE conveniently located on Rt9 in Marlboro Twp, just minutes away from Rt 18. I also wanted to try out the rest of the flash targets I made.

Well, this is just dandy. Car battery croaked. I guess the cold snap put it over the edge.

Honestly, pistol caliber carbines are crap for anything over 100 yards, and 100 is really pushing it. I loved the Tommy gun but my dad, a WW2 vet, told me they were shit for anything other than city fighting. Most of the deer hunters I know that hunt with 357 or 44 mag usually wont take a shot past 75 yards. Pistol caliber carbs are great for a very specific role, but, like a golf club, you have to use the right caliber for the job. I was kinda surprised to see a boat tail bullet for a pistol caliber. But, like I said, it could be interesting to mess around with. With hand loads, half the fun is load development. Pushing a bullet to it's max performance.

Seems like a 14.5" bbl with a comp would be ideal. Was looking at some 9mm Luger bullets, interesting, there are heavy for caliber boat tail bullets available. 9mm carbine could be a lot of fun for experimenting with load development but as a practical matter it defeats the purpose of being able to share ammo between carbine and pistol. A slightly slower burning powder would keep those pills accelerating all the way out.

If you are looking for a high BC 9mm round for a carbine, I don't think they exist. Otherwise, +P+ ammo is pretty hot. A carbine chamber will probably handle the extra pressure but you should confirm with the barrel/gun maker.

I think the last thrower was packed up around 1:30 at the previous shootout.

This should eventually go to a new thread but..... http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/10/here_are_some_of_the_gun_control_measures_murphy_w.html There is also this from NJ2AS

Sunday's weather forecast. High of 52 mostly cloudy with a slight chance of pumpkin showers.

Ha! Did that last Sunday at the trap club.

I may be bringing another two people, new shooters. Also, I tried a few of the clays from the first batch of flash targets I made and they performed nicely. I made up another batch, so I will be bringing about 65 flash targets all together. The recipe for the flash targets is 6oz of pulverized chalk to about 5 fluid oz of isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Mix the two until it is just a little thinner than pancake batter and pour into the top of the clay until about 3/4 filled. Gently shake the target in a flat surface until the mixture is evenly spread. Let dry for about 4 to 6 hours. Make sure to use a level surface to dry the targets. 6oz of pulverized chalk makes about 40-45 targets.

Sounds sexy. I'm in!

No, but there is another WMA range just 200 yards away where you can shoot buck or slugs. EDIT: btw, the firing line at the clay range is at least 400 yards from the water with 100 yards of trees buffering between the open field and water. I know the clay range is restricted to 7.5 or smaller but shooting buck would not be unsafe. Just say'n.

Is anyone that is bringing a shockwave going to brave (or foolhardy) enough to try a 3" magnum load?

Yanno, I don't really consider a 9# rifle to be terribly heavy. Of course, I've never had to march 30 miles with one. I think the longest distance I marched with a M1903 (9.2Lbs) was maybe 2 or 3 miles (no, I'm not the last survivor of WW1, just a survivor of a military academy) . I get why hunters want light rifles and all but shaving off 2# does not seem like a significant lightening of the burden.

Now, this I agree with. Our in ground pool had lights. They went out/bad/malfunctioned, whatever. Never gave trying to fix them a second thought. Scary shit there. They attracted biting flies at night anyway. pool lights are stupid.

Damn, didn't see this one. I turned a 6x8 utility closet in my parent's basement into a "boy cave" when I was 10. I wired a light switch, light socket and an outlet for my radio and tapped into a phone line It was my first solo wiring project. I didn't get electrocuted but I did stab myself in the hand with a tack when I was hanging a poster of Farrah Fawcett though. That really hurt bad.

On the same river I hunted alone when I was in my 20's, I used to swim and seine for bait fish alone when I was 9. However, we had a 20x40 in ground pool and I learned to swim when I was four. Who's to say that one time I declined to go duck hunting with one of my friends, that was the time I would have had my head blown off when he tripped over a branch.

Did I st-st-st-stuuuu-ter maggot?! You heard me right. Now get down and start kissing the ground Marine! Show mother Earth how much you lover her and the United States Marine Corps!!!

There's a reason Marines learn to field strip guns while blindfolded. It's not just a macho thing, but it is pretty macho, I guess. I have a habit of "fondling" a new firearm for days, sometimes weeks. First, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but secondly (and more importantly) I become intimately familiar with every aspect of it. The feel, the weight, the balance, the mechanics. Snap caps are a great training aid too. Now drop and gimme 20 maggot! The more you handle your firearm, the more you shoot it, the more you train and become familiar with it, the more natural it will feel when you are handling or shooting it.That will build self confidence, confidence leads to trust.