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Hmmm, I want to see the ramifications before we dance in the street…..So what’s to say the state doesn’t pass a law of necessity just like the safe act the all pistol permits require a 100 hrs training? Other possible requirements? Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, noted the limits of the decision. States can still require people to get a license to carry a gun, Kavanaugh wrote, and condition that license on “fingerprinting, a background check, a mental health records check, and training in firearms handling and in laws regarding the use of force, among other possible requirements.”

Danbury is farther away,but up to you. Done fair bit of work from Cornwall Bridge to Kent in general when i had a Ct contractors license. But ranged a few times far as Brookfield. Most Sundays I'm in the area meeting a friend. Sent you a pm

I’ll take it, can pick up on Sunday if that works for you.

A Tesla Model Y dual motor is very sporty off the line, and a hoot to drive. Had a chance to drive one a few times now. I’m not about to trade my slower GR86 or Boxster for one, but its a great drive. Fair amount of places to charge around here in store lots, but cost and long term with a battery is still a non starter for me.

2013, not exactly new…..

Its about 30 seconds. I bought a Milwaukee pole saw/leaf blower combo and was so impressed I bought the 16” chain saw to go with. That thing kicks ass. And for frame of reference I cut between 5 and 6 full cords for myself a year, maybe another 2 for others. I still use my 24” bar Stihl 390 for bigger stuff but the electric is damn good, and I can throw it inside the truck without the stink of gas. I’ll never use my Stihl 2 stroke leaf blower again, its a dinosaur.

these dang kids today with their automobiles and dancing the lindy. why you can see a girls knees now and ladies can vote! back in my day a horse was just fine and it’d plow the back forty; could get me a sassparilla at the country store for a penny.

All speeches are on Whitehouse.gov. Its pretty simple to look up something. On vets, this was today if its what your looking for? “Remarks by President Biden at Signing of Nine Bipartisan Bills that Honor and Improve Care for Veterans” https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/07/remarks-by-president-biden-at-signing-of-nine-bipartisan-bills-that-honor-and-improve-care-for-veterans/

I wouldn’t have guessed many F1 fans here. I have followed forever, was in high school and went to the last F1 race at watkins glen (track management stiffed the drivers of prize money!) Have gone to Canadian GP in Montreal most years. Its a circus and qualifying day is a cool thing to see. Got to meet Niki Lauda in an airport, he was long retired at that point. Rain and a drying track always has thrown teams into disarray and made for unpredictable outcomes like today.

Along those same lines as Sandanona(Orvis), and also in Millbrook, you could inquire at British Sporting Arms. Charles the owner coached the British Olympic team and would think he would know folks in Mid Hudson area in general. I attended a small group session with Vicki Ash (her husband and son also instruct on shotgun) and it was really good. They travel all over holding clinics, but I was out of state when I did that class.

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I’m not sure where this guy is now, seen him in a club in Barcelona; Ben Poole.

Taylor Scott plays guitar solo on this version…..

Warthog is REALLY top shelf. Good stuff.

You want to go cape buffalo hunting in sept? Working on a deal with a fun PH I used last year…..couple days tiger fishing zambezi above kariba lake.

I have a few boxes, maybe brass I have to check, have a set of rcbs dies, used but in good shape. Killed an elephant and sold the rifle, have a 458 Lott now.

FWIW; Midway has Kenetrek gaiters on sale for less then half price right now. I have Kenetrek and OR both high and low, OR’s are a bit loud but I wear the lows the most. OR highs are great in deep snow and shed powder well.

And I’d add its super important to follow directions when using copper solvents as they are aggressive if left in a bore and need to be throughly cleaned out as part of the process.

There’s no reason to be scared of a brass brush in a bore, wont hurt anything. Most smiths will say more damage is done cleaning by using a cheap rod and running it from the muzzle end messing with the crown.

Im scared to own a collector knife, always feel if i have something i should use it. Thats where the trouble would start, i think i have lost damn near every knife i have owned. Doing pretty good with last couple i have made, managed not to lose one so far

Its a hobby like any other, its not always measured on a return of investment. Ive raised beef/pigs/chickens, done maple syrup on a serious scale, restored old tractors, owned no less then 200 rifles most never killed anything but paper, learned to weld, and hunted a fair bit all over the place. In the last month bought 2 fun cars, one old to mess with and one new so i can just drive it. Dont care if how much time ive spent on any of it, its not the point.

FWIW I have a 2moa red dot on a 220. (Aimpoint 9000sc) I’m switching more rifles over to that and taking off low power scopes. I don’t need any magnification for 125yds and in(that distance fits what I need a slug gun for, and many rifles), love the wide field of view both eyes open in the thick woods, give up nothing on accuracy, super fast on a target including when one is moving. But Aimpoint products are not inexpensive. Up side is the battery life is staggeringly good(years), the dot it self is very crisp edges and brightness adjustment is top notch, windage and elevation are precise, mounting is a breeze with lots of options.

IIRC Bear hunted polar bear 3 times with the guide shooting the bear on charges, connecting on the 4th try having the bear succumbing to the bow shot. And thats not a knock, chasing dangerous game with a old school bow takes more balls then I got. Standing there with a rifle makes you feel like a toothpick is in your hands when big game gets serious, standing there with a pointy stick puts it all on the guide. It might not help, but at least I can do something even if its just in my own mind.

Take a ride out I-80 and see Alex Roy at Europtics in PA. He’s the single biggest dealer of Sauer/Mauser/Blaser in the US. (Also Swarovski) He has a 7-08 classic 100 in stock right now. He’ll have a booth at Harrisburg show currently. I’ve owned a couple Sauer rifles. Some from before Blaser bought them ( models 200 and 202) and shot several 101’s and one 100. Right now I have a Dural 3000 Drilling, a 30-06 200, and a 202 with a couple barrels (they interchange on same receiver) New guns have super slick actions, fantastic triggers. Barrels are made in Isny on the same line as Blasers stuff. Very well machined inside and out. One catch is you can’t fit a new barrel ever, the receiver is not threaded, but the average hunter will never shoot out a barrel in a lifetime. Sauer has always been noted for some of the slickest cycling bolt actions around; driven hunts demand quick reloads in much European hunting. For many years I was involved with a group online that used the three brands, and did a couple meet ups and hunts where we shot LOTS of rifles. Much of what I have is European based manufacturers so familiar with in and outs.

I’m supervisory material; I’ll sit in the heated truck and watch.