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    Random Object Photographs

    In photography, bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus parts of an image, whether foreground or background or both. Depth of field gets less as lens get longer. 900mm at F 8. Heron is sharp, grass in front of him is not. .
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    Chief James E. Boggs

    Have told the tale of the Win 61 stored in a Sheepskin case. Laying down, apparently. One side nigh on Perfect! Other side pitted end to end! Every Day I want to Cry Some! What is the recommended Grit for Bronze Wooly?
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    Think I got the stocks right for 1959....opinions solicited please

    Back when I was working the Shows, I was an active Grip Grabber.
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    Windows 11

    A 10 to 11 update shouldn’t be a problem.
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    Aluminum Case Ammo

    Have shot some in 9mm, 357 and 38 Special. All Blazer. Don’t recall any problems. Would probably buy some more if it was Cheaper than the Brass Cased.
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    Did a little smithin' on an old Winchester today.

    Way back, bought 3 up in Indiana. Was stationed there. Still have all three, can’t recall which one was first. So I’ll only sing one Song!
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    .22 LR Ammo

    CCI is your best bet. Back in the day, I don’t ever recall having failures to fire with 22 long rifle. But lately, I have some just about every time I go out to shoot, Lately I mostly shoot smaller handguns. The probable weaker firing pin hit vs. the wham bam, thank you ma’am, Of the rifles I...
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    Knifeless Ex-Seal?

    Actually I have one more Issued Knife.
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    Knifeless Ex-Seal?

    Here’s my issued knife that I carried in SEA. Bottom knife. Top Knife is the original Navy Marble Knife. Right now I’m carrying a Bark River PSK.
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    S&W 3" 60-10 .357 magnum

    Nice gun- you do know we need a picture?
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    AND ANOTHER CALIBER WAR !

    When I get mad - And I don’t care- I put Buckshot into the air!
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    Prescription Nonsense

    One of my remaining Military Medical ‘benefits’ is Tricare’s Express Scripts Online Pharmacy. My cheapie generic prescription there is $13. I get it from nearby Smith’s Grocery pharmacy for $1.13. Say What?
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    Another interesting scam

    Also have the Cabela Cult Card. Mostly buy ammo, did buy one gun. Get Vet Discount and Club Cash. Every little bit helps! And I’m always on the look out for economic opportunity! Just the other day I found this Guatemalan 50 Centavos.
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    Which 66 (No Dash) is the better gun?

    Easy for me, not a fan of Magna Porting. And I have grips, sights and triggers.
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    Another interesting scam

    New one to me - Never heard of “we’ll come pick up your card.” My USAA Credit Card folks are in San Antonio or somewhere. When I got taken, they told me - your Card is cancelled and account is closed! Chop that card! New card will be sent! Just saw on YouTube - they wanted the Victim to buy...
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