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Toby
@smithlabs
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Husband, Father, Christian, Inventor, Electrical Engineer, Prepper, Homesteader, Solar Nut, gemstone collector, and Ham Radio operator
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2017-12-02 19:17
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RE: Promised update on the Canadian Geese on golden pond.
Thanks, I am happy to see you here! Hoping to get a computer running this weekend, so I'll have more ability soon.ππ₯΅π€π₯Άπ I forgot to add the pictures on steemit...I sure wish their editor still worked
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5y
RE: Promised update on the Canadian Geese on golden pond.
They were very cute...hadn't learned to walk well yet. π£π£π£π£ But they are doing well, I'm not sure what a normal hatch rate is; but this pond will support the family well! πππ€ ππ¦ Stay safe! ππ€ πππ
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5y
RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
9mm is a good basic round to start with! Pay special attention to the crimp die, it will make or break a reload in a semi-automatic round. π₯π₯π₯π I look at reloading as a backup for purchased rounds,
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5y
RE: Some thoughts on a backup concealed carry firearm!
Absolutely spot on! Also, I've been known to train new shooters with a .357 loaded with 38 special. This gives them a low recoil, until they are more confident. π₯ππ₯π I sometimes force better firearm
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5y
RE: Today was a prepping day on the road, pulling this!
We looked at several, and this was the best buy; being mostly ready! That way he doesn't have to do much with it.π₯Ίππππ― He intends to build a house, while living in this, and then resell the unit when
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5y
RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
Saves cash in the long run, you need the best possible ammunition all the time!π₯π₯π₯ I'm glad you lube!π’οΈπ’οΈπ’οΈ ππ€ ππππ€
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5y
RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
I decided years ago that I would purchase as long as I can find ammunition, with the exception of development of 'best loads' for each firearms first. ππ€ πππ―βπ
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5y
RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
Looks like it is fast enough to need gas checks on the reload, unless you go to heavy (500 grain) slugs. π₯π₯π₯ Die sets will include a sizer does. Be sure to lube it! I prefer carbide die sets, they wear
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5y
RE: Unfathomable, a Freewrite
I understand, I just get stuck in tech writing, which is where I came from. That and patents, where every word is critical! π₯΅π€ But I enjoy your writes! Are you still on steemit any more? Pretty lonesome
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5y
RE: Today was a prepping day on the road, pulling this!
Good ones sure have! That's why we had to drive 90 miles.... ππβ½ But some we looked at were trashed out! So look first. ππ€¬π₯Ί Stay safe! Wonderful to see you here!!!!! πππ€ πππ
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RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
I can pour brass, but it melts at a much higher temperature π‘οΈ and the danger is significant! π₯Ίπ€ But copper is higher temperature, so it may be a good option. The molds will have to be steel, as aluminum
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5y
RE: Unfathomable, a Freewrite
I Need that beastie! Maybe I wouldn't kill everything I plant.... I have to write slowly, with measured words, and some corrections; to arrive at understanding, and get my point across! But I enjoy your
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5y
RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
Yes, they sunk a cruiser! That had to sting a little...the Russians pulled back their other ships. π’π’ππ The Ukrainians are impressive, and I wish everyone would get out of their country, and let them
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5y
RE: Some times our local Native American names are fun.
As soon as I get the well dug anyway, LOL! ππ€ ππππ
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5y
RE: Some thoughts on a backup concealed carry firearm!
That's cool, they are best when handy! The long ones need to be shaved some to get them to work well. ππ€ ππ₯π
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5y
RE: Some times our local Native American names are fun.
They say to check for water before you buy a homestead...I guess I'm fine, LOL πππ€ ππ¦π£
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5y
RE: Some thoughts on a backup concealed carry firearm!
My insurance covers any weapon used. π‘οΈβππ I have never jammed this one, although I bought another revolver that needed work. It's fixed now of course.... πππ€ But the speed loaders do need practice,
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5y
RE: I take over beds.
Sadly mine are dachshunds, and we're trained by my daughter to chase cats away! They took it a step further.... π½οΈπ½οΈ They are territorial little monsters and keep the yard clear. This includes raccoons,
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5y
RE: Some thoughts on a backup concealed carry firearm!
So true, criminals hate K9 officers! πβπ¦ΊπΎπβπ¦ΊπΎπβπ¦Ί But revolvers are pretty basic, and Intuitive; yet still hits like an express train.π―π―π― πBee safe! π
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5y
RE: Russia advocating for genocide? And civilian traps by Russian forces.
Brass is pretty hard on rifling, unless it uses sabots; but it penetrates well. I have considered machining copper shells, and dipping them into lead alloy with flux. Then a simple press sizing, and you've
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