Monday, January 31, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022
Subsonic .308 Win Handloads – Testing & Understanding
Probably better in a bolt action than in a semi-auto ...
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Monday, January 24, 2022
Easiest ways to connect your smartphone to your TV
Virtually anything you can do on your phone can be cast to your TV. Here's how.
https://www.komando.com/smartphones-gadgets/connect-your-smartphone-to-your-tv/823065/
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Monday, January 17, 2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Navy's Fusion Plans Could Produce a World-Shattering Weapon
Science fiction speculations showing up in the Navy's patent applications?
https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/navy-team-floats-idea-for-a-spacetime-modification-weapon-more-powerful-than-nukes/
https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/navy-team-floats-idea-for-a-spacetime-modification-weapon-more-powerful-than-nukes/
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Friday, January 7, 2022
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Bug-Out or Go-Bag: Homemade Survival Kits
Bug-Out Bag: Homemade Survival Kits:
"A go-bag should include everything you and your family might need to sustain yourselves for a short time.""If you decide to stay, you still need provisions to last for several days and up to two weeks. I can't think of any natural disaster, in which it would be possible to stay home, that's gone two weeks before basic services were restored."
"Communication tools should be a top priority. A crank-powered radio to hear emergency news, a cell phone and even a satellite phone are all good ideas. A set of walkie-talkies is a good idea as well.
You'll need a "boo-boo kit" for small cuts and nicks, and a properly put together trauma kit with a tourniquet and combat bandages.
Food should be dried or canned. Include multi-vitamin packs and high-energy bars.
... I keep an AR with a Trijicon 4X ACOG ready to go with eight spare magazines carried in an Eagle plate carrier.
I also keep a Springfield Armory 1911 ... along with six spare mags ... a Glock 9 mm with three spare mags ... a S&W Model 60 with Crimson Trace LaserGrips.
Nighttime is most dangerous, so I have a set of BNVDs (binocular night vision devices) with the latest pinnacle tubes (the best I-squared tubes available). My AR has an ATPIAL infrared laser, which is the hot ticket for shooting at night while wearing the BNVDs.
... I have a SureFire LX2, the variable output LED that's the size of MiniMag Light, but about 18,000 times brighter."
"On my wish-list is an integrally suppressed Ruger 10/22 from Gemtech."
"A Leatherman Wave, Glock shovel and Strider BT combat knife round out my tools, and I keep a compass and GPS in a side pouch and a CamelBak hydration bladder is clean and ready to be filled."
"I also have a small bag with nothing but magazines for my guns and a backpack with several changes of socks and underwear, lightweight wind shells and my wife's clothes."
How To Clean And Whiten Yellowed Pillows
https://www.simplemost.com/diy-how-to-clean-and-whiten-yellow-pillows/
Ingredients
- Very hot water (boil some on the stove if your hot water heater doesn't get that hot)
- 1 cup chlorine bleach
- 1 cup powdered dish-washing detergent
- 1 cup laundry detergent
- 1/2 cup borax
Directions
- Fill your machine 1/3 way with very hot water. Add the cleaning solution.
- Turn on your washing machine and let it agitate for a few minutes (so the mixture dissolves fully).
- Put your pillows in (two at a time works best so your machine is balanced).
- Fill your washing machine the rest of the way with water.
- Wash in a full cycle (make sure you have the second rinse cycle turned on).
- If you have a top loader, Jill recommends turning the pillows over halfway through the cycle so both sides get fully washed in the solution.
To Dry
- For down and feather pillows, be sure to dry on air-dry mode.
- Synthetic pillows should be dried on low-temp setting.
- A tip from Jill: to help keep the fluffiness in your pillows, add a tennis ball or dryer ball in the dryer.
S&W CSX - metal 9MM single action micro-pistol:
S&W CSX - mostly metal 9MM single action pistol: https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/csx?sku=12615
An aluminum frame with interchangeable polymer back straps ...
Micro sized, but still in 9mm, the CSX holds 12+1 rounds and includes an additional 10 round magazine for more concealment.
Flat faced trigger with integrated safety, Ambidextrous thumb safety, slide stop, & a Reversible magazine release.
Single action, external hammer.
New For 2022: Smith & Wesson CSX: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/new-for-2022-smith-wesson-csx/
"Suggested retail pricing on the Smith & Wesson CSX is $609."
S&W CSX: An Improved Micro 1911: https://aliengearholsters.com/blog/s-and-w-csx-review/
"The CSX is a new spin on the micro 1911, which might make the format a little more relevant."
"The micro 1911 is nothing new; Colt originated the concept with the Mustang back in 1983, although that gun was (obviously) chambered in .380 ACP and was never a strong seller. The format had a resurgence with guns like the Sig Sauer P238 and Kimber Micro, which were then scaled up for the 9mm cartridge.
Springfield Armory, of course, followed suit with the 911 series of pistols, offered in .380 and 9mm."
"The slide is steel, with an aluminum frame with a polymer grip insert."
The Smith & Wesson CSX Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/01/06/smith-wesson-csx-2/
"I was happy to discover that you can rack the slide with the thumb safety engaged."
"It is well made, small, light, and has a modern ammunition capacity. The trigger is beautiful and I enjoyed shooting it ..."
Smith & Wesson Delivers the CSX Pistol: https://www.guns.com/news/2022/01/03/new-smith-and-wesson-delivers-the-csx-pistol
"Holding true to internet leaks that circled the globe, then were corroborated by trademark filings and patent applications, the CSX is a single-action-only 9mm that is hammer-fired and emulates the old CZ 2075 Rami or Star Model Firestar M43 but with better magazine capacity, shipping with both 10+1 flush-fit and 12+1 extended magazines."
"It has both a blade-in trigger-shoe safety and a frame-mounted manual safety."
An aluminum frame with interchangeable polymer back straps ...
Micro sized, but still in 9mm, the CSX holds 12+1 rounds and includes an additional 10 round magazine for more concealment.
Flat faced trigger with integrated safety, Ambidextrous thumb safety, slide stop, & a Reversible magazine release.
Single action, external hammer.
New For 2022: Smith & Wesson CSX: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/new-for-2022-smith-wesson-csx/
"Suggested retail pricing on the Smith & Wesson CSX is $609."
S&W CSX: An Improved Micro 1911: https://aliengearholsters.com/blog/s-and-w-csx-review/
"The CSX is a new spin on the micro 1911, which might make the format a little more relevant."
"The micro 1911 is nothing new; Colt originated the concept with the Mustang back in 1983, although that gun was (obviously) chambered in .380 ACP and was never a strong seller. The format had a resurgence with guns like the Sig Sauer P238 and Kimber Micro, which were then scaled up for the 9mm cartridge.
Springfield Armory, of course, followed suit with the 911 series of pistols, offered in .380 and 9mm."
"The slide is steel, with an aluminum frame with a polymer grip insert."
The Smith & Wesson CSX Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/01/06/smith-wesson-csx-2/
"I was happy to discover that you can rack the slide with the thumb safety engaged."
"It is well made, small, light, and has a modern ammunition capacity. The trigger is beautiful and I enjoyed shooting it ..."
Smith & Wesson Delivers the CSX Pistol: https://www.guns.com/news/2022/01/03/new-smith-and-wesson-delivers-the-csx-pistol
"Holding true to internet leaks that circled the globe, then were corroborated by trademark filings and patent applications, the CSX is a single-action-only 9mm that is hammer-fired and emulates the old CZ 2075 Rami or Star Model Firestar M43 but with better magazine capacity, shipping with both 10+1 flush-fit and 12+1 extended magazines."
"It has both a blade-in trigger-shoe safety and a frame-mounted manual safety."
250 Savage in the Remington XP-100R
The 250 Savage was chambered in the Remington XP-100R (repeater) handgun by the Remington Custom Shop in the early 1990s.
"The cartridge has a pressure limit of 45,000 CUP set by SAAMI. It lacks the power of the bigger .25-06 Remington but provides less noise and less recoil. Performance is very close to the .257 Roberts. Arguably it is a better overall cartridge for hunting than the more popular .30-30, but in recent years has lost ground to the .257 Roberts and flatter-shooting 6mm cartridges such as the .243 Winchester."
"Some varmint hunters use the improved version of this cartridge, known as the .250 Ackley, .250 Improved or .250 Ackley Improved as a dual-purpose intermediate-range cartridge. The .250 Ackley is the same basic cartridge with a steeper shoulder and with the sides blown-out or straightened to increase powder space."
The .250 Savage: well-mannered and accurate, this vintage quarter-bore hotshot still fulfills its deer/varmint dual role as well as ever:
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+.250+Savage%3a+well-mannered+and+accurate%2c+this+vintage...-a0226477193
"... once in a pinch I necked up Hornady (Frontier) .22-250 cases and they worked perfectly."
"A dual varmint/deer role has always been a hallmark of this cartridge, and indeed the lightweight 75- to 90-grain bullets intended for varmints can be pushed to high velocities. While there are probably better caliber choices for such game, included in the data table is one load for the 90-grain Sierra HPBT. Over 34.0 grains of H-4895, it registered 2,963 fps and grouped into an inch with boring regularity. "
"The .250 Savage is often compared to the .243 Winchester and 6mm Remington. Both of these 6mms were introduced in 1955 and are widely credited with the precipitous decline in the .250's popularity. And indeed, the .250 is similar to them. What sets apart the .250 is its ability to use 115 - to 120-grain bullets. This is the basis for bigger big-game versatility. "
.250 Savage — Trailblazing Hunting Cartridge:
https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/250-savage-trailblazing-hunting-cartridge/376580
Remington Model XP-100: https://www.remarms.com/firearm-history/model-xp-100
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_XP-100
.250 Savage / .250-3000 Savage in a Remington XP-100 and Ruger Int'l:
https://loaddata.com/Cartridge/250-Savage-250-3000-Savage-in-a-Remington-XP-100-and-Ruger-Intl/5599
Remington XP100 Bolt-action Pistols: The godfather of hunting handguns?
https://www.guns.com/news/2014/03/24/remington-xp100-godfather-hunting-handguns
"The action in question for this experimental pistol came from the company's Model 40X rifle. The short-action 40X was (and still is if you can get one) a tack driving target grade gun ..."
"Manufactured to tighter tolerances than the already-accurate Model 700, the 40X shot so well that it soon became the most sought after American bench rest action of its day."
"The XP100 came in two main variants. There is the original single-shot version that had a dogleg bolt at the rear of the gun with its grip mounted in about the center of the frame. Then, from 1990, the company also produced a XP100R version. With a small internal box magazine that held a few extra rounds, the 'R' stood for 'repeater'. To allow the shooter to better work the bolt to reload, the grip was moved to the rear of this variant and it was fitted with a DuPont Kevlar stock."
"There was a recall on these guns done in 1979 by Remington to correct an issue with the trigger that could cause accidental discharges. Should you have a Remmy XP, check your serial number to see if it's one of these recalled. To tell if you have a pre-79 gun, all XP100s with serials below 7507984 – except those beginning with an "A" or "B" before the number – were subject to the recall. Those that came back were fixed for free and will have an "O" (approximately 1/4 inch high) stamped on the left side of the receiver tang opposite the letter "S" on safe position."
A Look Back at the Remington XP-100 Pistol:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-look-back-at-the-remington-xp-100-pistol/
"A bolt-action pistol is a clumsy gun—heavy, rather unwieldy and difficult to operate quickly. Remington answered many of these criticisms by utilizing its short-action 40X receiver, a target-grade action manufactured with very tight tolerances developed in 1955."
"The pistol was introduced to the shooting public in 1963 as the Remington XP-100 Long Range Pistol—the XP-100 standing for "experimental pistol number 100." It came with its own special carrying case, adjustable iron sights and drilled and tapped for optical sights. With an initial MSRP of $99, the XP-100 was clearly not a conventional sporting arm. It targeted the hunter with a bent toward the unusual. Handgun hunting was finally blossoming, and varmint or pest shooting provided an ample environment for testing and experimenting. Almost immediately handgunners began wildcatting cartridges for the pistol and stock makers started making stocks from exotic woods in even more glamorous styles."
"In 1990 the Custom Shop offered an XP-100R, a repeater with a blind-box magazine and chambered in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .250 Savage, 7 mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., .35 Rem. and .350 Rem. Mag."
"In 1993 Remington offered an XP-100 Hunter Pistol, featuring a 14 1/2" barrel and chambered in .223 Rem., 7 mm BR, 7 mm-08 Rem. and .35 Rem."
Remington XP-100 XP (very similar, current production? - part of Remington XR 100 line?):
https://www.gungenius.com/firearms/pistols/single-shot-pistols/remington-xp-100-rmngt-7nba7z4d/
Remington XR-100 thoughts: http://looserounds.com/2012/05/26/remington-xr-100-thoughts/
.250-3000 Savage (also known as the .250 Savage):
"... a rifle cartridge created by Charles Newton in 1915. It was designed to be used in the Savage Model 99 hammerless lever action rifle. The name comes from its original manufacturer, Savage Arms, and the fact that the original load achieved a 3,000 ft/s (910 m/s) velocity with an 87 grain (5.6 g) bullet.""The cartridge has a pressure limit of 45,000 CUP set by SAAMI. It lacks the power of the bigger .25-06 Remington but provides less noise and less recoil. Performance is very close to the .257 Roberts. Arguably it is a better overall cartridge for hunting than the more popular .30-30, but in recent years has lost ground to the .257 Roberts and flatter-shooting 6mm cartridges such as the .243 Winchester."
"Some varmint hunters use the improved version of this cartridge, known as the .250 Ackley, .250 Improved or .250 Ackley Improved as a dual-purpose intermediate-range cartridge. The .250 Ackley is the same basic cartridge with a steeper shoulder and with the sides blown-out or straightened to increase powder space."
The .250 Savage: well-mannered and accurate, this vintage quarter-bore hotshot still fulfills its deer/varmint dual role as well as ever:
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+.250+Savage%3a+well-mannered+and+accurate%2c+this+vintage...-a0226477193
"... once in a pinch I necked up Hornady (Frontier) .22-250 cases and they worked perfectly."
"A dual varmint/deer role has always been a hallmark of this cartridge, and indeed the lightweight 75- to 90-grain bullets intended for varmints can be pushed to high velocities. While there are probably better caliber choices for such game, included in the data table is one load for the 90-grain Sierra HPBT. Over 34.0 grains of H-4895, it registered 2,963 fps and grouped into an inch with boring regularity. "
"The .250 Savage is often compared to the .243 Winchester and 6mm Remington. Both of these 6mms were introduced in 1955 and are widely credited with the precipitous decline in the .250's popularity. And indeed, the .250 is similar to them. What sets apart the .250 is its ability to use 115 - to 120-grain bullets. This is the basis for bigger big-game versatility. "
.250 Savage — Trailblazing Hunting Cartridge:
https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/250-savage-trailblazing-hunting-cartridge/376580
Remington Model XP-100: https://www.remarms.com/firearm-history/model-xp-100
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_XP-100
.250 Savage / .250-3000 Savage in a Remington XP-100 and Ruger Int'l:
https://loaddata.com/Cartridge/250-Savage-250-3000-Savage-in-a-Remington-XP-100-and-Ruger-Intl/5599
Remington XP100 Bolt-action Pistols: The godfather of hunting handguns?
https://www.guns.com/news/2014/03/24/remington-xp100-godfather-hunting-handguns
"The action in question for this experimental pistol came from the company's Model 40X rifle. The short-action 40X was (and still is if you can get one) a tack driving target grade gun ..."
"Manufactured to tighter tolerances than the already-accurate Model 700, the 40X shot so well that it soon became the most sought after American bench rest action of its day."
"The XP100 came in two main variants. There is the original single-shot version that had a dogleg bolt at the rear of the gun with its grip mounted in about the center of the frame. Then, from 1990, the company also produced a XP100R version. With a small internal box magazine that held a few extra rounds, the 'R' stood for 'repeater'. To allow the shooter to better work the bolt to reload, the grip was moved to the rear of this variant and it was fitted with a DuPont Kevlar stock."
"There was a recall on these guns done in 1979 by Remington to correct an issue with the trigger that could cause accidental discharges. Should you have a Remmy XP, check your serial number to see if it's one of these recalled. To tell if you have a pre-79 gun, all XP100s with serials below 7507984 – except those beginning with an "A" or "B" before the number – were subject to the recall. Those that came back were fixed for free and will have an "O" (approximately 1/4 inch high) stamped on the left side of the receiver tang opposite the letter "S" on safe position."
A Look Back at the Remington XP-100 Pistol:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-look-back-at-the-remington-xp-100-pistol/
"A bolt-action pistol is a clumsy gun—heavy, rather unwieldy and difficult to operate quickly. Remington answered many of these criticisms by utilizing its short-action 40X receiver, a target-grade action manufactured with very tight tolerances developed in 1955."
"The pistol was introduced to the shooting public in 1963 as the Remington XP-100 Long Range Pistol—the XP-100 standing for "experimental pistol number 100." It came with its own special carrying case, adjustable iron sights and drilled and tapped for optical sights. With an initial MSRP of $99, the XP-100 was clearly not a conventional sporting arm. It targeted the hunter with a bent toward the unusual. Handgun hunting was finally blossoming, and varmint or pest shooting provided an ample environment for testing and experimenting. Almost immediately handgunners began wildcatting cartridges for the pistol and stock makers started making stocks from exotic woods in even more glamorous styles."
"In 1990 the Custom Shop offered an XP-100R, a repeater with a blind-box magazine and chambered in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .250 Savage, 7 mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., .35 Rem. and .350 Rem. Mag."
"In 1993 Remington offered an XP-100 Hunter Pistol, featuring a 14 1/2" barrel and chambered in .223 Rem., 7 mm BR, 7 mm-08 Rem. and .35 Rem."
Remington XP-100 XP (very similar, current production? - part of Remington XR 100 line?):
https://www.gungenius.com/firearms/pistols/single-shot-pistols/remington-xp-100-rmngt-7nba7z4d/
Remington XR-100 thoughts: http://looserounds.com/2012/05/26/remington-xr-100-thoughts/
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury MEL big block motor
Lincoln's from the 60s had 430 and then 462 cubic inch MEL motors.
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/fords-forgotten-big-block-the-1958-68-mel-v8/?fbclid=IwAR1AghahafiOX5TzxQIxXWo3Wine84XdbGz4lzlZPc4bl3Vxv7ZYudGJAh0
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/fords-forgotten-big-block-the-1958-68-mel-v8/?fbclid=IwAR1AghahafiOX5TzxQIxXWo3Wine84XdbGz4lzlZPc4bl3Vxv7ZYudGJAh0
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
1964 Lincoln design proposal
There are some interesting details that could be incorporated into custom work on many vehicles (like the drawers in the trunk, etc.).
http://www.deansgarage.com/2021/geroge-walker-and-the-lincoln-continental-mark-ix/?fbclid=IwAR1F-2W0NnqX3LSjyCmOH8ZogSaLIHjFILPeaxMQ-NxLqxfAdy8FtXrmlu0
http://www.deansgarage.com/2021/geroge-walker-and-the-lincoln-continental-mark-ix/?fbclid=IwAR1F-2W0NnqX3LSjyCmOH8ZogSaLIHjFILPeaxMQ-NxLqxfAdy8FtXrmlu0
Monday, January 3, 2022
Sunday, January 2, 2022
The Jeepster Commando
The Jeepster Commando:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/jeepster-commando-vs-early-ford-bronco/
Jeepster Commando: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeepster_Commando
"... first produced by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 to compete with the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Bronco. Four different models were available: a pickup truck, convertible, roadster and wagon. The Jeepster remained in production after American Motors Corporation (AMC) bought the Jeep line from Kaiser in 1970. After AMC's acquisition, the Jeepster Commando C101 (101" wheelbase) steadily grew in popularity. In 1972, AMC shortened the vehicle's name to Commando C104, extended the wheelbase to 104", and changed the front-end design to accept the AMC I-6 and V8-304ci, similar to the Ford Bronco. The new configuration, formerly an AMC best seller, quickly caused the line to drop in popularity and was taken out of production in 1973"
Jeepster Commando: https://historygarage.com/jeepster-commando/
https://www.motortrend.com/features/jeepster-commando-vs-early-ford-bronco/
Jeepster Commando: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeepster_Commando
"... first produced by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 to compete with the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Bronco. Four different models were available: a pickup truck, convertible, roadster and wagon. The Jeepster remained in production after American Motors Corporation (AMC) bought the Jeep line from Kaiser in 1970. After AMC's acquisition, the Jeepster Commando C101 (101" wheelbase) steadily grew in popularity. In 1972, AMC shortened the vehicle's name to Commando C104, extended the wheelbase to 104", and changed the front-end design to accept the AMC I-6 and V8-304ci, similar to the Ford Bronco. The new configuration, formerly an AMC best seller, quickly caused the line to drop in popularity and was taken out of production in 1973"
Jeepster Commando: https://historygarage.com/jeepster-commando/
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Loading Mossberg .410 Shotguns for Home Defense
Some good defense loads are now available …
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/loading-mossberg-410-shotguns-for-home-defense/
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/loading-mossberg-410-shotguns-for-home-defense/
Mossberg 590 Shockwave Now in .410 Bore
This may be a good choice for home defense - try one at a range before buying …
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/mossberg-590-shockwave-now-in-410-bore/
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/mossberg-590-shockwave-now-in-410-bore/
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