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OK ,, CALLING all Super Sleuths,,, What in the world made these tracks?? Each track is two to three feet long, and 2 to 3 inches wide,, I could almost understand it on the slope, but, it is also on an almost level section of lawn,, The tracks come across the yard, then stop abruptly at the...

I got a $30 Helios caliper off of eBay today,, The caliper works great,, but, it came with a half dozen accessories,, The two black pointy things clamp to the caliper jaws,, so I could see using those. The four stainless steel things got me stumped,, any idea what they would be good for?? (...

This is the headline on AOL right now,,,,,, "2 people killed in reported tire explosion at Delta facility in Atlanta airport" Why does an airplane tire have so much pressure in it?? NASA did tests back in the 1960's, They found that a tire would hydroplane on water at ten times the square...

Does anyone have a Galaxy 5 watch that successfully connected to a separate mobile plan via NumberShare on Verizon Wireless?? My wife has been dealing with the phone for over a month. The only way it will work is Bluetooth, she has to be within 30 feet of her phone. The purpose of the watch...

I started to put this in the Smithing section,, then I figured here might be better. Our home was built in 1977-1979 time-frame. The windows, IIRC, are Anderson, wood frames in aluminum tracks. There is aluminum on the wood window, and another aluminum track in the window opening. The...

I got an Uncle Mikes shoulder rig off eBay for $10,, My 617 with Leupold EER optic is a perfect fit,,, I want to convert it to a UTV/Golf Cart mount, as I frequently take a revolver with me when roaming the woods,, Before I start, I thought it would be best to see if anyone has done such a...

It is 617 decision day,, Do I shoot the ten-holer,, or the six holer?? 6" or 4"?? Decisions, Decisions,, What did you decide!!?? :D I am in REAL trouble 12 days from now,, What are you gonna do on THAT Day,,,???

Well, I guess there will not be a "Vanishing Point - 2 " Barry Newman passed at age 92,, He made one of the best gear shifter movies,, EVER!

I am now at age 73,, and have always had a slight weight issue,, I saw weight mentioned in the other wellness exam thread, and it reminded me of my weight concern. Typically, rather than number of pounds, my doctor, like other doctors I have visited, converts weight into BMI. Body Mass Index...

Valentines Day is just around the corner,, I was sweating,, as usual. THEN,, my wife saw a Facebook ad for baby chicks!! So, we ran today, and got a dozen chicks,, over a week old,, perfect baby age. I got off easy, probably spent as much as two dozen roses,, BUT, the wife is HAPPY!!,,, :D

I just got an email showing this "new" pistol.. If it is legal, the ten inch barreled AR pistols with an "arm brace" must be legal? OR, is the law selective,, based on ,,,,,,Hmmmmmmmmm,,,? It is an ENV-HMR from Volquartsen,, you can read about it at their site,, I just don't get it,, The...

I was looking for some bullet casting stuff I remembered having,, and, what should I find,, but, some VERY unique gun lube.. I used to go to manufacturing trade shows back in the early 1990's, and earlier, I would bet that is where it came from. Research shows BRAYCO had some ties to...

I have not been much of an "AR Guy" but, a few years ago, I saw a guy at a gunshow trying to trade his AR for a new Ruger 10/22 rifle,, Well the dealer said "NO WAY!!" As the guy started to walk away, I asked if he would like to sell it for the cash he needed to get the 10/22,, $325,, IIRC...

Do you have one gun, (more than the others!) that you wonder why you bought it? I bought a Glock G17, and liked it so much, that I bought a Glock G34,, I (now) wonder why I EVER bought that gun,, (the G34) I have had the gun way over a decade, and it only comes out when some novice wants to...

I was at a LGS (while waiting for my wife, who was at the dentist) but, found no non-lock S&W's to look at. :mad: As I was leaving, there was brochures for most anything near the door,, I decided to pick up the US Navy Recruiting brochure. I thought it would be a hoot to see what had changed...

I bought a "beater" AR 15 at a gunshow a couple years ago,, well I thought it was a beater, the real issue was that the FDE Magpul furniture was mostly just dirty,, I took all the plastic off, and washed it with Dawn diswashing liquid, and water, A toothbrush was deployed vigerously,, :D It...

Please follow all Forum rules and post an "I'll take it" followed by a PM or Email I have been asked many times to sell my 617 Mountain Guns, especially by those wanting to complete a collection. From what I have been able to find out, around forty some of these 617 Mountain Guns were made, and...

OK, the heck with holding up my pants,, (I guess that would work?) But, I want a holster with this as the belt,,, Who is gonna step up and develop it? :rolleyes: Will it be a success on "Shark Tank",,? :confused: Shark Tank - Wikipedia

I found this box mixed in with my handgun boxes,,, I have never owned a 7 inch Model 41,,, I am trying to figure out how long I have owned the box. If I remember correctly, the Product Code is really a date code?? :confused: or,,, is it the Spec. Ord.?? Could someone jog my memory as to how...

They dreamed up a new reason to close the public schools today,,, The temperature was 31 degrees F.,,, wind gusts up to 20 MPH,,, The wind chill was "SO SEVERE!!", that they closed school ALL DAY!! :eek: We need to help these school systems,, they need new reasons to close for the day, Has...