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The environmental factor is HUGE.
This is shot ( 55 M / 13 gr Zan slugs) in the daytime, with not horrible bad wind force, but not at all minding them / trying to read them.
Also at any given time +4 different wind directions indicated by flags, some times apparently a strong gust coming strait up out of the earth CUZ some times a flag would point strait up.
The remaining 4 dots on the same target shot 5 hours or so later when wind died down some, not completely gone though but A LOT less aggressive, and more of the wind indicators in the field pointing the same way.
Again here not minding wind or trying to read it, just shot from the zero,and then putting enough shots on each target to rule out the luck factor.
As usual shooting my Epic airguns Two.
same weather today, and you can generally hold your shots on the black dots, but you damn well better pay attention to the wind.
If not, well your shot would easy be pushed 50 - 70 mm off course.
This is shot ( 55 M / 13 gr Zan slugs) in the daytime, with not horrible bad wind force, but not at all minding them / trying to read them.
Also at any given time +4 different wind directions indicated by flags, some times apparently a strong gust coming strait up out of the earth CUZ some times a flag would point strait up.
The remaining 4 dots on the same target shot 5 hours or so later when wind died down some, not completely gone though but A LOT less aggressive, and more of the wind indicators in the field pointing the same way.
Again here not minding wind or trying to read it, just shot from the zero,and then putting enough shots on each target to rule out the luck factor.
As usual shooting my Epic airguns Two.
same weather today, and you can generally hold your shots on the black dots, but you damn well better pay attention to the wind.
If not, well your shot would easy be pushed 50 - 70 mm off course.
22 Condor Handicap Hunter Slug Slinger.. Thanks for all the help of AGN friends.. She is light, powerful, quite..39 grain at 1050 in 17 inch LW hand lapped barrel...
I know you put in some work with that build. Drop by the "Slug Life" thread and tell us more about this slugger.
I got my whole field planted in Wildlife Sorghum and Millet... About 2 acre's.. First time I got the whole field planted... Hopefully feed a lot of critters and provide privacy...
@RM.510bigbore I’m actually experimenting with a few black oil sunflowers. I feed them to my chickens as treats. Good to know about the sorghum and millet‘s ability to grow in poor soil. Do they need good draining soil or can they tolerate low-lying areas?
R
japenese millet is the only variety for wet soil...All other millet and sorgham like a well drained soil..will toletate dry conditions better than corn..Buy a bag of birdseed and find a area and cultivate or kill with chemicals..A hand spreader is all you need..Bird seed from store will grow and feed chickens turkeys and deer...
J
If you plant it, they will come. John
Going to order some mini sd cards and learn to upload vidoes here..I have a Sightmark Wraith Mini 4k mounted up on my custom 22 condor 22 high power..Have a few ground hogs around the homestead to take care of..I need to vidoe and upload...Thanks for the support of AGN friends...
If all else fails you can upload videos to YouTube and post a link here.
I am distancing myself from this forum as there are incompatibility issues, but i will of course continue dispensing lead and having a good time.
I understand. I've never seen a forum more devoted to marketing. They used to be about sharing knowledge. I miss that.
I have visitors.
Forrest doves or as they are also called here ring doves, prancing around on my car roof with their dinosaur feet.
The distance is just 20 M or so, so very high chance of a bang on shot if i would take it.
But alas, it is just a stupid little car, though here as any car, a very expensive car.
But not something i am going to spill blood over.
On the other hand any hoomans with ill intentions in regard to my car, and i would spring into action like a jack in box as the law here could not be bothered with such small stuff.
But i can,,,,, be both judge / jury and executioner
Forrest doves or as they are also called here ring doves, prancing around on my car roof with their dinosaur feet.
The distance is just 20 M or so, so very high chance of a bang on shot if i would take it.
But alas, it is just a stupid little car, though here as any car, a very expensive car.
But not something i am going to spill blood over.
On the other hand any hoomans with ill intentions in regard to my car, and i would spring into action like a jack in box as the law here could not be bothered with such small stuff.
But i can,,,,, be both judge / jury and executioner
Peri and I finished a few more, both are for sale and available if anyone is interested. Free shipping to AGN members.
Peri looking at axe, and i think thinking ( if i had thumbs and paws better for grabbing things i could make something better for my hooman )
My other hobbies are collecting and re-hafting vintage axes (particularly Tasmanian pattern axes) and that got me into leather work, making masks for the bits. I love to see other people fixing up old tools. Very nice work!
@rcari have a tassie going on a custom handle, would love a custom mask for it , love to see others enjoying the same hobby
Added a new member to the fun family... this will get us down the trails where we can find lots of targets of opportunity.
While shooting, as usual one of the girls came prancing past the shed, today solo which is strange this time of the year a guy is usually close by.
They absolutely do not at all mind us shooting, even my friend with a not that quiet Snowpeak rifle.
Some times,,,, okay often you have to mind your shooting as they will gladly pick stuff out of the field behind where your papers are hung, so big chance of a unfortunate pass through which would of course be bad.
I had to suspend my 30 M stick pruning shortly after i filmed this. CUZ she was right there behind the stick.
They absolutely do not at all mind us shooting, even my friend with a not that quiet Snowpeak rifle.
Some times,,,, okay often you have to mind your shooting as they will gladly pick stuff out of the field behind where your papers are hung, so big chance of a unfortunate pass through which would of course be bad.
I had to suspend my 30 M stick pruning shortly after i filmed this. CUZ she was right there behind the stick.
Just sitting here drinking coffee and planning my world domination...
About two years ago I decided that at 61 years of age I’d better stop tempting fate and scratch my board sports itch in a way that was less likely to involve injury incompatible with life. I absolutely loved my electric skateboards, but the activity of riding them can be very unforgiving. My Kaly (the one with red wheels) was a legitimate 40 mph board and I often exceeded our neighborhood’s 35 mph speed limit when I took it out. I never crashed at speed, but did go down twice on pavement at just over 20mph and I knew it was just a matter of time before something more serious was going to happen. It was time for a lifestyle change. E-foils had been a fascination for years and since we live on a lake, I pitched the switch to my wife Heidi. She was onboard (no pun) with the idea, but understandably nervous over the expense involved. I sold all of the eskates but one (kept the AWD full suspension board) and bought our Lift3 Cruiser 5’4” efoil in the late summer of 23. I taught myself to ride on that board pretty quickly and took it out often.
Heidi wasn’t very interested in giving it a go and though she was glad I was less likely to die riding, she wasn’t happy about the injuries I did sustain. I somehow broke the little toe on my right foot, and was hit by the wing on two separate falls causing some pretty ugly bruises. But considering that I was just learning, refusing to take it easy, and falling multiple times per ride, the injury to fall ratio was astoundingly low. I tried to keep the bumps low key, but it’s hard to hide a toe being taped up when you’re barefoot, and/or purple marks on your legs when you wear shorts 7 days per week. After a couple of session, the crashes became less frequent and less severe. Heidi was appreciative of this fact, but still skeptical of the endeavor as a whole.
Fast forward to mid summer of 24 and our annual family house boating trip on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. We do this every year (only skipping 2 years of the last 15) and it’s something we all look forward to. There are typically about a dozen of us there, but we have had twice that many. Last year was the first year an efoil was present for people to try. I was the only one who had ever been on one. During the five days on the lake, all but 1 person had given it a go and they all loved it. I finally got Heidi to try and she had a blast. Only a few tried to stand up with most just riding prone or on their knees doing touch and go maneuvers with short hops on the wing. It was such a hit, Heidi said “we need another foil” and started shopping before we got off the boat. We found our second board (a Lift2 Pro) in Austin and detoured In the RV to pick it up on the way home. Since then, my brother in law and my nephew both bought brand new Lift4 efoils, and Heidi and I replaced the Lift2 Pro deck with a Lift3 Pro deck. This year’s Cumberland trip will consist of a minimum of 3 efoils and possibly as many as 5!
Heidi wasn’t very interested in giving it a go and though she was glad I was less likely to die riding, she wasn’t happy about the injuries I did sustain. I somehow broke the little toe on my right foot, and was hit by the wing on two separate falls causing some pretty ugly bruises. But considering that I was just learning, refusing to take it easy, and falling multiple times per ride, the injury to fall ratio was astoundingly low. I tried to keep the bumps low key, but it’s hard to hide a toe being taped up when you’re barefoot, and/or purple marks on your legs when you wear shorts 7 days per week. After a couple of session, the crashes became less frequent and less severe. Heidi was appreciative of this fact, but still skeptical of the endeavor as a whole.
Fast forward to mid summer of 24 and our annual family house boating trip on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. We do this every year (only skipping 2 years of the last 15) and it’s something we all look forward to. There are typically about a dozen of us there, but we have had twice that many. Last year was the first year an efoil was present for people to try. I was the only one who had ever been on one. During the five days on the lake, all but 1 person had given it a go and they all loved it. I finally got Heidi to try and she had a blast. Only a few tried to stand up with most just riding prone or on their knees doing touch and go maneuvers with short hops on the wing. It was such a hit, Heidi said “we need another foil” and started shopping before we got off the boat. We found our second board (a Lift2 Pro) in Austin and detoured In the RV to pick it up on the way home. Since then, my brother in law and my nephew both bought brand new Lift4 efoils, and Heidi and I replaced the Lift2 Pro deck with a Lift3 Pro deck. This year’s Cumberland trip will consist of a minimum of 3 efoils and possibly as many as 5!
Nice. Both skateboards and foils.
With the latter i assume you land softer, and if there is one thing i have learned, the soft landings of ones youth they are all gone.
In the late 70ties / early 80ties i drove a skateboard while wearing roller-skates.
My last hobby was a quad bike, but even if i was about 20 years younger back then i soon learned that the race track thing was not for me, also compounded of i was the only one there with a quad so as i was not allowed to drive with the 2 wheel dirt bikes i was all alone out there for the 3 laps i had stamina to complete fairly safe.
So turned to stunt driving it, nice and east stunting, pretty much always in the #1 gear.
I do miss those shots of dopamine / adrenaline, but need lotto money to execute on anything to calm that thirst.
PS: Turn 59 this year.
With the latter i assume you land softer, and if there is one thing i have learned, the soft landings of ones youth they are all gone.
In the late 70ties / early 80ties i drove a skateboard while wearing roller-skates.
My last hobby was a quad bike, but even if i was about 20 years younger back then i soon learned that the race track thing was not for me, also compounded of i was the only one there with a quad so as i was not allowed to drive with the 2 wheel dirt bikes i was all alone out there for the 3 laps i had stamina to complete fairly safe.
So turned to stunt driving it, nice and east stunting, pretty much always in the #1 gear.
I do miss those shots of dopamine / adrenaline, but need lotto money to execute on anything to calm that thirst.
PS: Turn 59 this year.
Slowing things down definitely prolongs life. On the eskates I started to ride my Lacroix Prototipo more and more and learned to really appreciate a slower pace with music playing and more carving, than the berserker Valkyrie experience that was the Kaly at 40mph. Traded the dopamine hit for a more relaxing zen-like ride. Still, the pavement comes up fast at even 20-25 mph when you’re in your 60s. The suspension boards on our equestrian trails were even slower and dirt doesn’t remove skin as quickly, but the uneven terrain and relative lack of traction results in more crashes. Water is cushy, our lake devoid of obstacles, and once you learn to bail clear of the board falls are mostly consequence free. I ride without a prop shroud or guard, but when Heidi is riding I put the jet on so there is no risk of a prop strike. Also, I bought a device called the “Blowfish” which straps to the Cruiser and not only adds floatation, but provides a nice soft bumper for her to fall on if she gets out of sorts. She’s now at the stage of touch and go maneuvers on her knees with little fear of injury.
I made a living for a while on the 7 seas, in spite of me not really being that good of a swimmer even if i did take night class swimming lessons in the early 70ties during the oil crisis.
But spent most of the time just chilling, so i never really met anyone that can not out swim me, i generally say i can stay afloat,,,,, for a while.
Getting certified to join the merchant marine, you had to pass a few safety courses, one thing was jumping overboard from 10 M high, that for someone that only been to the 3 M dive bord to look down and then go " O hell no and turn around " was a mental challenge, but really wearing the survival suit your floatation are so high even from up there you barely go under water, so i made that jump like 5-6 times CUZ it was pretty cool.
I have a fear of heights, so of course if something need fixing up high, my arm go up,,,,, and boy have i regretted that a few times.
But i never chickened out.
Also like the mandatory smoke diver class that fortunately had to be refreshed every 3 years or so, sendt me strait into hero mode.
Other people there would suck dry a 12 L bottle in minutes they sucked air so fast that there was ice on their bottles.
I was fine in spite of in the late 80ties after been smoking both this and that for a long time my stamina was already pretty bad, but i was still young enough to buck up and soldier through with a much smaller air usage.
Some of the rooms you enter, so hot that without the full smoke diver kit, one breath of the super hot air and you would be gone, the worst challenges are so hot you first have to cool down the room before you enter it to put out the fire.
If i got a chance to try one of those foils, or other modern water leisure equipment, i would for sure jump at it. CUZ life is too short to say no.
But spent most of the time just chilling, so i never really met anyone that can not out swim me, i generally say i can stay afloat,,,,, for a while.
Getting certified to join the merchant marine, you had to pass a few safety courses, one thing was jumping overboard from 10 M high, that for someone that only been to the 3 M dive bord to look down and then go " O hell no and turn around " was a mental challenge, but really wearing the survival suit your floatation are so high even from up there you barely go under water, so i made that jump like 5-6 times CUZ it was pretty cool.
I have a fear of heights, so of course if something need fixing up high, my arm go up,,,,, and boy have i regretted that a few times.
But i never chickened out.
Also like the mandatory smoke diver class that fortunately had to be refreshed every 3 years or so, sendt me strait into hero mode.
Other people there would suck dry a 12 L bottle in minutes they sucked air so fast that there was ice on their bottles.
I was fine in spite of in the late 80ties after been smoking both this and that for a long time my stamina was already pretty bad, but i was still young enough to buck up and soldier through with a much smaller air usage.
Some of the rooms you enter, so hot that without the full smoke diver kit, one breath of the super hot air and you would be gone, the worst challenges are so hot you first have to cool down the room before you enter it to put out the fire.
If i got a chance to try one of those foils, or other modern water leisure equipment, i would for sure jump at it. CUZ life is too short to say no.
Ready for a wedge, shall I go purple heart? or walnut?
J
The purple heart is definitely the harder, more durable of the 2.. unfortunately, the purple heart will brown with age . Either one should do the trick. Looks great! John
Yes it will, hopefully the BLO keeps it from doing so for quite some time!
I vote Purple Heart… In honor of those who serve and sacrifice in the American Armed Forces. Every swing of that axe in remembrance and honor of the wounded and particularly, those who sacrificed it all. God Bless America…
A week s worth of casting. 12.5 lbs of 39 grain .225 for my condor
J
Wow! Someone’s been busy. I used to do a lot of casting with my Dad…mostly Keith style bullets for the 357s and 44s. Brougot back some great memories. Thanks for sharing. John
That’s a lot of shootin right there.
It came out pretty good so far!, not done yet, touch ups and wedging to come after I get back from vacation
R
Impressive craftsmanship!!! Job well done!!!
Thank you sir! I am still green when working with wood but I will definitely hone this skill !
I think it is a shame that people think they have to immediately apologize at the end of a post because they think they may have said something that might offend someone or be interpreted to infer something said offends someone in some way .
Maybe their should be an APP one could download to install a "statement of Apology " at the end of every statement ?
Maybe their should be an APP one could download to install a "statement of Apology " at the end of every statement ?
I agree.
Sad indeed.
You can say anything to me, and most i wouldn’t even respond to.
BUT ! if it is very personal and negative in a way i dont immediately agree with, i would probably ask for a explanation.
You can say anything to me, and most i wouldn’t even respond to.
BUT ! if it is very personal and negative in a way i dont immediately agree with, i would probably ask for a explanation.
I don't even worry about it any more. I'm going to offend someone pretty frequently. This isn't some politically correct type of thing or racial thing. I'm talking simple words that offend people. Sometimes it's me questioning something that someone may have typed and posted.
Refinished a 3 pound plumb, gave it a new edge, forced a patina on it, and today the custom handles from Space Cadet Axe Works showed up , the straight handle with laminate palm swell is what I'll be using on it.
Not done with this one, still need to profile the handle and thin it down , however shes hung and sharp!! I didn't realize I was bleeding till I looked at the handle lol
It look like it would be able to give one that Paul Bunyan feeling.
Very much so, and this is a smaller one! 2.6 pounds its called a cruiser, typically cruising along holstered on the saddle of a horse!
I remember getting my Maverick.
It came set to 90 BAR and would shoot 13.43 gr MRD pellets at 570 FPS at MAX hammer wheel setting.
The rifle is still the same aside for a dual transfer port, and micrometer hammer spring adjuster, even Hammer spring and hammer weight is the same.
But now
The regulated pressure are 40-50 BAR and i shoot 10.43 gr heavy pellets at 870 FPS
You can call me Mr. Low pressure
It came set to 90 BAR and would shoot 13.43 gr MRD pellets at 570 FPS at MAX hammer wheel setting.
The rifle is still the same aside for a dual transfer port, and micrometer hammer spring adjuster, even Hammer spring and hammer weight is the same.
But now
The regulated pressure are 40-50 BAR and i shoot 10.43 gr heavy pellets at 870 FPS
You can call me Mr. Low pressure
Pro tip. Dayclock for the win.
IYKYK
IYKYK
Peri and I finished up another one last night, and this one is available so if you are interested in it, PM me
Vintage 3 Line True Temper Flint Edge Kelly Works Connecticut pattern 3.5 lbs
Home made handle has some heartwood in it , two tone. Nicely wedged. 29" Oal length
Profiled, sharpened , and refinished by me.
Its a chopper.
Vintage 3 Line True Temper Flint Edge Kelly Works Connecticut pattern 3.5 lbs
Home made handle has some heartwood in it , two tone. Nicely wedged. 29" Oal length
Profiled, sharpened , and refinished by me.
Its a chopper.
I do so like your dog.
Seem so mellow and content.
Seem so mellow and content.
Hung this little guy over the weekend
J
Nice!…looks like you trued up the edge too! Did you make the sheath? That pattern is super handy…took one with me to Somalia, had a longer handle..the only axe in the country. Got a lot of use pointing and driving stakes, clearing brush and other assorted tasks. John
Yes sir I did true that edge up but no I did not make the sheath but Id love to start learning how to, this one is so tiny , the head was a mere 14 ounces that I reprofiled it to carve, really only meant for small kindling. OAL is only 12" . Perfect tool to keep in a pack or on your hip in a holster.
Bit & Bark had a good haul this week!!
I would like a broad axe.
What my people would have brought when we discovered the Americas, 100s of years before the Spanish peacock that is normally granted that feat.
With the long handle of course so it would be a Dane axe or if you like battle axe
What my people would have brought when we discovered the Americas, 100s of years before the Spanish peacock that is normally granted that feat.
With the long handle of course so it would be a Dane axe or if you like battle axe