Football season is upon us

It's college football time!

thanks AthlonSports

Range day

  Spent a couple hours at the range this morning. Sorted some things out with my deer rifle and tried a new load in my 1895 Marlin cowboy .45-70. I also played with my little pocket gun. Without getting into a rant I picked up left over trash and brass that other shooters decide to leave laying. I was also able to recover easily about half pound of lead. Without digging the berms or sifting dirt. I don't cast, but I am going to investigate doing so this next few months.


   The .30-30 loads I made earlier I found a chamber problem with due to improper sizing. I have shot the last of them now and can start over. Performance wise there is nothing wrong with them.  The .45-70 loads were some 550 grain cast loads I picked up at the Gunshow. I had been loading some 405 and 390 grainers, with both Black Powder and smokeless. Finding smokeless run about equal to slightly better in this gun. These 550 grain slugs were supposedly made to run around 1400 fps, I did not have access to a chrony so can only go by what the dealer told me.I can attest, they are at the my threshold for recoil. I am certain Rogue elephants and bison should beware of them. The remainders will be stored for such targets.

  My little project pocket pistol "Little E" out performed me today. I love the way it handles.

  This is the second consecutive time I have gone to the range and picked up other trash. I don't get it! Pick your shit up and place it in the barre. Better yet take it home with you.

  So get the week started right here's what most of you come here for.

Just some random crap.

Here's just some random crap to share.

  First spent some time at the range today. Most of all the weather here in Virginia and especially in the lower right corner was perfect. Days like today are too few. I spent some time playing with some of my favorites shooting at Steel targets with cast ball rounds form the 45's and cast lead bullets from the Glock. Holy crap did he say, cast lead from a Glock? Yes I did! It preforms better than I do. Things I learned the same identical round from a 1911 is 200fps slower than it is from a Hi-point carbine. That 230 grain round at over a 1040 fps is just awesome.
  I also learned if I want to shoot like "Hickok 45" I need to take more ammo to the range. I was able to ring "Evil Roy" at 50 yards and many of my misses hitting the target directly behind it at a 100 yards.Using my 3rd gen Glock 22. So using a Glock at longer distances is not out of the question.

BTW the 1911 was doing it's job at 25 yards. I can't always say that about my eyesight.

This is from the Marlin Forum and thought I share it. It's  pretty interesting History lesson

http://www.marlinforum.com/entries/The-Marlin-Machine-Guns.html

I said this would be random crap. I have been trying to avoid Political stuff but sometimes get sucked in. Any that know me know I would not piss on either candidate if they were on fire. However this was in my inbox today, and thought I would share it.  If you like it thank Jeffie for it, if not just pretend you didn't read it.

One sunny day in January, 2013, an old retired Marine approached the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue where he'd been sitting on a park bench. He spoke to the U.S. Marine standing guard and said, "I would like to go in and meet with President Obama." The Marine looked at the man and said, "Sir, Mr. Obama is no longer President and no longer resides here." The old man said, "Okay," and walked away. The following day the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, "I would like to go in and meet with President Obama." The Marine again told the man, "Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is no longer President and no longer resides here." The man thanked him and again just walked away. The third day the same man approached the White House and spoke to the very same U.S. Marine, saying, "I would like to go in and meet with President Obama. "The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, "Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I've told you already that Mr. Obama is no longer the President and no longer resides here. Don't you understand?" The old man looked at the Marine and said, "Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it."  The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, "See you tomorrow, Sir. As you know if you follow my BLOG I love the ladies. All of them. I have my personal favorites and even though I have been married to a Blonde, I wouldn't say they are my favorites. However I seen this little gal today at Domai and had to share her. Then it is Thursday so some Tatts might be in order. Get out to the range this weekend weather forecast is more of this great weather. Be safe in what ever you do.  Stripper (Rock fish not girls on a brass pole) season is less than 2 weeks away.

Rainy afternoon

Share some treats for all of you. This rainy afternoon. Hope the readers in the Mid West are getting some of this weather.

I know I can't count worth crap

How about some Pizza for lunch?

Still plenty of NASCAR left for the year.

and just cause I couldn't resist

Thanks for stopping by

A share from The Firearm Blog. .700WTF

Yeah it's the .700 WTF. Just what you think it means. This is some awesome design work check it out.


http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/12/01/the-700-wtf-for-hunting-dinosaurs/

Labor Day Weekend

   The official end of summer 2012 is upon us. Buffett played at the "Lube" Saturday. The highway near here is packed with Northern States license plates. As they scurry back to places no one really wants to vacation at. Yesterday spent some time in the Heat and Humidity shooting and stopped for some local flair on the way home. Today I spent working on projects and doing my housework and cooking. It's only September and there's plenty of good weather still to come before the dark of winter.
   I recently needed to make a decision on vehicles. Fix or replace? I decided to downsize somewhat and replace. The engine in my beloved F150 had 250K and finally expired. It looks nice yet and with someone with skills they should be able to have it back on the road in a couple of days. So now it has sat in the driveway for a month. Today I placed an ad at Craigslist. literally in minutes I had responses to the ad. Of course he was a dealer, like a Horse dealer they want to grab as quick as they can to maximize their profits and keep the next dealer from getting it. Sorry Amigo it's not my first Rodeo. You want pictures look at the ad, I placed several. Not too worried about him had 4 calls the first hour of the ad. To maximize response I also offered to trade. Besides cash and horses <( I don't need one thank you) there are only two other things I like. Liquor is not one of them. Think title of BLOG. At work, I have openly stated, that my Supervisor were just Used Car Salesman. Like lawyers and many cops and congressmen, are they all that blatant, that you can pick them out of a crowd. We use to call horse dealers "Pen Hookers" or "Gypsies" always had a trick up their sleeve and should never be trusted. Now a days you need to habla a second language to keep them from trying to sneak up on ya. That's enough bitchin'.
  The past few weekends have been hot and humid and  as I mentioned earlier. With some thunderstorms thrown in just to stir it up. However it had not deterred this old man from getting out to the range. I don't know if I will be able to say that in January or Feb.We will see. In the meantime I have been setting some projects up for then. Keeping the dust outside. What kind of projects. For one I have a Frankengun I am working on and I hope to have finished and range results by the years end. Along with some video taping, couple other things as well.  Keep an eye on this space.I'm kinda of a tard when it comes to uploading so I am learning.  In the meantime enjoy the eyecandy. See ya at the range.

 SMILE!

  

Tuesday treats

I have been neglecting Tuesday updates and I hope I am forgiven by all. So to help make it up I will post them this evening. Since I have other things to tend to tomorrow.

2 of Kate upton

1 in each hand =2

  yes there is 2 here

Enjoy

How old is your Italian made gun

Here's  a handy chart to help you determined how old that 1860 Colt by Uberti really is. Save it print it stick it in your wallet to take to Gunshow s etc. "Indy" at the Gunslingers Gulch had a few more years on his than mine did so I am using his. Thanks "Indy"!.

Year   =   code 
1945   =   1          1952  =  8           1959  =  XV
1946   =   2          1953  =  9           1960  =  XVI       
1947   =   3          1954  =  X           1961  =  XVII
1948   =   4          1955  =  XI          1962  =  XVIII
1949   =   5          1956  =  XII         1963  =  XIX
1950   =   6          1957  =  XIII        1964  =  XX
1951   =   7          1958  =  XIV         1965  =  XXI


1966   =   XXII      1973  =  XX9       1980  =  AF
1967   =   XXIII     1974  =  XXX       1981  =  AH
1968   =   XXIV      1975  =  AA        1982  =  AI
1969   =   XXV       1976  =  AB        1983  =  AL
1970   =   XXVI      1977  =  AC        1984  =  AM
1971   =   XX7       1978  =  AD        1985  =  AN
1972   =   XX8       1979  =  AE        1986  =  AP


1987   =   AS        1995 =  BF          2003  =  BT
1988   =   AT       1996  =  BH         2004  =  BU
1989   =   AU       1997  =  BI          2005  =  BZ 
1990   =   AZ       1998  =  BL          2006  =  CA
1991   =   BA       1999  =  BM        2007  =  CB
1992   =   BB       2000  =  BN         2008   =  CC
1993   =   BC       2001  =  BP          2009   =  CD                   
1994  =  BD         2002  =  BS          2010  =  CF
                                                        2011  =  CH



The letter or number code is usually stamped on the receiver along with Armour's stamps. I had just shits and giggles looked at a older Rossi clone Winchester I ave they also used these codes.

Movie Time

Like a Western every few years a Period Gangster Movie comes out. (Last Man Standing) This movie looks like a must see. It has all the elements that an action movies needs. Plus Tommy Guns, how much better could that be? The whole movie just belongs in this Blog. From the title to the plot. It goes with the bad boy or girl in all of us.

http://youtu.be/4Zl7S1LaPMU

Ballistic Jell DIY

Cleaning out some files and favorites tonight ran across this. I acquired a pile of Phone books and still have a few to use up.  When I am done with them,  I think I'll give this shot. I can't remember where I found the info so I am sorry I can not credit them.


http://www.gelatininnovations.com/PDF_Files/fbi_mix.


BALLISTIC GELATIN MIXING PROCEDURES PRACTICED BY THE FBI
In December 1988, the FBI Academy Firearms Training Unit (FTU) designed and implemented the FBI Ammunition Tests. The test designs are based on research and consultation with experts in the fields of wound ballistics, forensic pathology, wound research and medical research. The tissue simulant utilized in FBI ballistic tests is Vyse Ordinance Gelatin.
The mixture is 10%, by weight. The mentioned research shows that properly calibrated 10% ordinance gelatin is a reliable tissue simulant. Calibration of ballistic gelatin is verified by firing a .177 steel BB at 590 feet per second (fps), plus or minus 15 fps, into the gelatin, resulting in 8.5 centimeters (cm), plus or minus 1 cm, penetration (2.95" – 3.74"). During FBI tests, any gelatin blocks, which fail the calibration test, are discarded. Calibration results are not published due to the Pass/Fail nature of the test.
Mixing Gelatin
The gelatin is mixed in the following manner (assuming a twenty-pound block is desired)
1) Weigh out two (2) lbs. of gelatin powder and place aside
2) Weigh out 18 lbs. of hot 60° C (140° F) water in a plastic bucket. (Note: The FBI utilizes a scale, which weighs to the nearest .01 lb)
3) Place 2.5 ml of Foam Eater in water
4) Place approximately .5 ml. of oil of cinnamon into water (prevents fungus growth)
5) While utilizing a battery-operated drill with a mixing paddle attached, mix the water to the point of forming a whirlpool, without introducing air into the mixture
6) While the water is being mixed, slowly add the gelatin powder
7) Pour the mixture into a clean mold pan
8) Allow to stand at room temperature for approximately 4 hours
9) Write date on small square of cardboard and place on top of mixture
10) Place pan with mixture into refrigerator set at 4° C (39.2° F)
11) Allow curing for 36 hours (note: larger blocks require longer cure time. (e.g. an 80lb block requires 96 hours to cure)
Blocks, over time, deteriorate and are temperature sensitive. Former FBI publications advocated utilizing blocks within 20 minutes of removal from the refrigerator, a general statement pertaining to ambient temperature indoors). Allowable time outside the refrigerator is, however, relative to the temperature of the test environment (e.g. a block removed from a refrigerator and maintained in a room at the same temperature as the refrigerator will retain its calibration significantly longer than one placed outside on a hot summer day).
Note: Some authorities believe mixing procedures may vary the consistency of gelatin. FBI studies indicate, however, that a block, which displays the required level of penetration, within the required velocity range, is a “valid” tissue simulant. The FBI Ballistic Research Facility conducts its tests in an environmentally controlled shooting laboratory. The blocks of gelatin are removed from the refrigerator and checked for calibration. Only valid blocks are used for test.
Blocks used in testing of conventional pistol ammunition are approximately 6.25" X 6.25" X 16". The initial block of gelatin used in a test is referred to as “The Primary Block”. Each Primary Block is utilized for a maximum of five shots, one in each corner, approximately 1.75" from the nearest edge, and one in the center.
Tests conducted by the FBI indicate this placement of shots results in substantially the same penetration as single shots into virgin blocks of gelatin. Any shots, which cross the wound path of previous shots, are re-fired. Primary blocks are not utilized for more than five shots, to include any shots, which are re-fired.
Because some shots may penetrate more than one block of gelatin, one or more “stopper” blocks are placed behind the primary block. The stopper blocks may be utilized for more than one test, if the wound channels are not crossed. At the end of each test, the stopper block is placed back into the refrigerator while another stopper is utilized with an unused Primary block.
Stopper blocks may receive more than five penetrations; if no wound channels are crossed, (e.g. a stopper, which has five penetrations of 3” into one end, can be flipped over and used as a subsequent “stopper.”)
The FBI does not reuse gelatin. Used blocks are discarded.
FBI PENETRATION TESTING
The purpose of the FBI Penetration Test is to determine the following information regarding a particular cartridge:
1) The penetration performance of the cartridge’s projectile, throughout the series of eight tests (depth of penetration to nearest .25 inch, expansion of projectile, retained weight of the projectile).
2) The average velocity both from A test barrel and a service weapon.
3) The average accuracy both from A test barrel and a service weapon.
4) The test medium utilized is 10% ballistic gelatin, by weight.
Tests one through six are shot at a distance of 10 feet from the muzzle to the first barrier.
Seven and Eight are shot at a distance of 20 yards from the muzzle.



1) Test One - Bare Gelatin
2) Test Two - Heavy Clothing - The gelatin block is covered with four layers of clothing. One each of the
following:
A) cotton t-shirt material (approx 48 threads per inch & 5.25 ounces per square yard)
B) Cotton dress shirt material (approx 85 threads per inch & 3.5 ounces per square yard)
C) A down comforter (500-550 fill power) in a cambric shell (approx 232 threads per inch)
D) Denim (approx 50 threads per inch & 14.4 ounce per square yard)
The shots are fired to not impact on a stitch line of the comforter. Tests 3-6 utilize light clothing (e.g. the cotton
t-shirt and dress shirt materials above), in addition to the mentioned intermediate barrier.
3) Test Three - Steel - Two pieces of 20 gauge, hot-rolled steel with a galvanized finish are set three
inches apart. The clothing covered gelatin block is placed 18 inches behind the rear most piece of steel.
This test event simulates the weakest part of a car door.
4) Test Four - Wallboard - Two pieces of ½-inch standard gypsum board are set 3.5 inches apart. The
gelatin block is placed 18 inches behind the rear most piece of gypsum. This test event simulates a
typical interior building wall.
5) Test Five - Plywood - One piece of 3/4 inch “AA” fir plywood is set 18" in front of the gelatin block.
This test event simulates the resistance of typical wooden doors or construction timbers.
6) Test Six - Automobile Glass - One piece (15" X 18") of A.S.I. 1/4 inch laminated automobile safety
glass is set at an angle of 45° to the horizontal and 15° to the side, resulting in a compound angle. The
gelatin block is placed 18 inches behind the glass. This test event simulates a shot taken at the driver of
a car from the left front quarter of the vehicle.
7) Test Seven - Heavy Clothing at 20 yards. This test event repeats test event 2, but at 20 yards.
8) Test Eight - Automobile Glass at 20 yards. This test repeats test event 6, but at 20 yards and without
the 15° horizontal offset. This simulates a shot at the driver of a car bearing down on the shooter. Close
Quarter Battle (CQB) testing is designed to provide information regarding the performance of
projectiles fired from commonly used carbines
The CQB testing consists of tests 1-7 and the following: Bare Gelatin at 100 yards Exterior Wall at 10 feet
- This test assesses the effectiveness of rounds fired into lightly clothed gelatin through a common exterior wall
(2" X 4" studs covered by 5/8" gypsum board and 3/4" plywood with 3.5" of fiberglass insulation and vinyl
siding).
Body Armor - This test assesses the performance of the projectile when fired against a subject wearing Level
III-A Body Armor. If the III-A panels stop the projectile, it is retested against Level II-A (both test results
would be published). The penetration shots are conducted with a test barrel.
When practical / available, in order to allow for more consistent comparison of the AMMUNITION, the results
received from a test barrel might be the same, or different than, those from a service weapon.
A service weapon is utilized during velocity and accuracy tests in order to show a perspective of the deviation,
if any, from the test barrel. It is important to note that a cartridge should not be chosen solely due to its
accuracy from a service weapon, unless that accuracy is compared to other cartridges fired from the
same EXACT service weapon. Results may vary somewhat from firearm to firearm, including functional
characteristics. One pistol may be substantially more accurate, or produce higher velocity than another of the
same make and model produces. Each test report will clearly specify the weapon used for testing.
CRITERIA FOR WHICH THE FBI WILL CONDUCT PENETRATION
TESTING FOR OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Ammunition must conform to the voluntary standards recommended by the Sporting Arms & Ammunition
Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).
1) Ammunition must be “Newly Manufactured” and consist of no previously used or loaded components
2) Ammunition must be currently utilized, or being strongly considered, as a duty round by the requesting
agency
3) Ammunition must be currently available to the Law Enforcement market
4) Ammunition must be substantially different from other ammunition previously tested by the FBI.
(Identical projectiles at the same velocity from different companies will generally not be tested)
5) Request must be made on Official Agency Letterhead Stationary, signed by a supervisory level or higher
officer. Two hundred rounds of ammunition must accompany request from the same lot number. No
ammunition will be returned.