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I imagine he is referring to microwaves and electricity makes things easier in our lives . "Making Things Easier" !

Sportsman's Guide has a 3000# Grip-On Tools winch for $100 . It has the handlebar toggle switch as well as a remote . I could only find POSITIVE reviews on the winch . Does anyone own a Grip-On winch ? My son paid some big bucks for a Warn winch and it is a piece of crap . Saw some bad reviews on Talon , Super Winch , Warn and ProMark winches .

Nice pic ! http://www.downsouthhuntingforums.com/images/smiles/thumbup.gif[/img]

My take on this whole thread is ------- ......

So , what's your point ? You want to change your choice , do so ......

FORMULATED E-10 ETHANOL ENHANCED GASOLINE [/size] The gasoline we buy for our boats and cars is in the process of a major reformulation. Ethanol, an alcohol derived primarily from corn, is both a domestically produced, and renewable fuel. E-10 (10% ethanol) has become a critical component of our fuel infrastructure, but it requires better housekeeping, especially in the boating industry. Ethanol is being phased into the fuel supply across the country. The problem is all alcohol’s are hygroscopic. That means it likes water, and it attracts and couples with moisture in the air, resulting in greater amounts of water collecting in the fuel tank. Since water is heavier than gasoline, the water and ethanol mix settles to the bottom. This is referred to as "phase separation", and eventually the water/ethanol phase is drawn into the fuel delivery system. If there is no water separator in the line, the water goes into the injector/carburetor and the engine does not run properly. In extreme cases, the engine will stop running. For automobiles, this is not a common problem in that an entire tank of fuel will most likely be used up within one week, well before a water/ethanol build up takes place. Also, automobiles have smaller gas tanks, leaving less air space for condensation to accumulate. Boats usually do not use up their fuel for many weeks, if not months, and their large gas tanks, when left low in fuel, readily form condensation. This presents a problem for most boaters. An additional problem boaters will face is loss of octane, which is critical to an engine's performance. Ethanol is over 100+ octane, and provides the fuel with much of its octane rating. Once water reaches about a .5% level, it will phase separate. With the ethanol drawn to the bottom along with the water, the fuel will lose octane, and this can cause a loss of performance, including pinging and engine knock, which can damage your engine. It also severely worsens fuel economy and power. There are other problems with E-10 fuel. Ethanol is a powerful solvent and readily breaks up tars and organic sediment found in many marine fuel tanks. The ethanol/water mix also makes a potent stripping agent for old varnish and gum accumulated from years of gasoline sitting in the tank. These organic contaminants, once loosened from tank walls, can plug filters and injectors quickly, disabling your boat’s engine. In cold weather, the water/alcohol phase can also freeze, turning into a syrupy mix that plugs filters. To assist boaters, Star Brite has introduced Star Tron, a revolutionary fuel additive based on enzyme technology that can prevent these water-related fuel problems. The enzyme package in Star Tron disperses water derived from normal condensation into microscopic clusters, and allows the water to pass through the fuel system and engine harmlessly, preventing the buildup on the tank bottom that can contribute to poor performance, fuel gelling and corrosion. This de-watering effect prevents potential phase separation. If large amounts of water are already present it will be de-emulsified and drop out of the body of the fuel, improving overall fuel performance. Over a period of time, with fresh gas loads treated with Star Tron, even large accumulations of water will be totally eliminated. Star Tron can also counter the effects of lost octane, greatly improving the combustion performance of E-10 fuel that has had water contamination. Star Tron can also prevent filter plugging from old gum and varnish. The enzymes help break down the dislodged sludge and other deposits into sub-micron-sized particles that usually pass through the fuel filter and are burned away as part of the combustion process. Tank deposits that would cause gelling are solubilized so that fuel flows uninterrupted through the filters. Star Brite Star tron is available in 8 fl. oz, 16 fl. oz, 32 fl. oz. and bulk sizes at most marine supply retailers. One fluid ounce of the additive treats 15 gallons of gas.

I looked up the Srartron additive and 16 ounces treats 256 gallons ...... http://www.starbrite.com/sproductdetail.cfm?ID=1537 It seems pretty stupid to pay more for a product that will give you less and then buy something that will make it better .

Black Robe is a good movie . I think I saw that about 15 years ago . Didn't the Jesuits live with the Huron community ?

I called up our local Tractor supply and Al told me the name of the additive is "Startron" and that a 16 oz bottle is now $4.99 and will treat 48 gallons . Here is a link to the product ; http://mystarbrite.com/startron/

That's what they do on the radio and TV . Leave a little tease and then leave the folks hanging and anticipating the report . That way , they will come back again .

Give a call to Tim at Iron Mike's Military Exchange in Canandaigua ( 585-394-2960 ) ( E MAIL: [email protected] ) . Tim has just about everything and if he doesn't , he can usually get it for you . If he has a sling or can get one , he might give it a try . Give Tima a call !!!! http://stores.ironmikesmx.com/-strse-template/about/Page.bok Not trying to Pimp for him but I have bought several items at Iron Mike's and my oldest son has bought several pair of wool trousers from Tim that he couldn't find elsewhere without paying an arm and a leg .

I am 99 percent sure that the web slings we had for the M1's were 1 1/4"

Maybe there should be an added forum called " Pimping Products " .......... :

HHC1 --- Thanks for posting . I was going to wait until later to do it . Wanted to let the guys wonder for a while !

I have a 1.5 X 4.5 shotgun scope on my Huntsman . The front blade was cutting the protector so I removed the front sight . I know ---- you can't do that .

The gun has been sold !

You guys are S.O.L. !!!

Mallards have some beautiful color to them !

There is an interesting article on Trail Cams in today's Rochester D&C . Back page of the sports section .

This is the 1st winter that I didn't shoot in the basement ( 11 yards ) bu I am ready to shoot outdoors as soon as it warms up a bit and the yard dries out so I can clean it up .

An October 1st opener sure would be sweet !

Anything north of the Bronx is "upstate" . Where are you located . I thought I would check with my youngest son to see if he might be interested . Is it a 50 cal ?

The government has mandated that a certain amount of Ethanol ( a biofuel ) be used as an additive in the gasoline we purchase . Ethanol plants are subsidized by the government to produce this product from food sources ( corn , sugarcane , etc ) . The addition of ethanol to gasoline cuts back on the mpg you get from your vehicle . Ethanol also gums up lawn mower , ATV and other engines . I saw a pint can of a product at tractor supply today that helps to keep small engines from being damaged . $8 a pint . Aren't we taking a big step backwards by using this biofuel ???

Interesting post Wooly . The pics made the story .......

That's a heck of a deal for someone who is on a limited budget !