Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Deer Cartridges from Bad to Good

Not the most exhaustive list, but a good selection to consider.
https://www.chuckhawks.com/bad_deer_cartridges.htm

Some training videos from Walther

Here is a quick video explaining the proper way to align your handgun red dot sight.
https://www.facebook.com/WaltherArms/videos/1384260301758797/

This video breaks down how to properly pull the trigger. A good trigger pull is essential when it comes to accuracy. If your sights are properly aligned and you "break" the trigger without moving your sights, your shot will hit the target where you are aiming.
https://www.facebook.com/WaltherArms/videos/2842161335895730/

Here is a quick rundown of Dry-Fire Practice. There are some major benefits to dry-fire practice that will transfer over to live-fire once you get back on to the range.
https://www.facebook.com/WaltherArms/videos/263348768098463/

Monday, July 6, 2020

Signal Private Messenger

What Is Signal Private Messenger – How to Use the Signal App:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/apps/a25736/signal-app-guide-how-to-use/

Signal (software): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_%28software%29

Signal - Speak Freely: https://www.signal.org/

Signal for Windows: https://signal.org/download/windows/

Signal - Private Messenger (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669

Original article:   The Pros and Cons of a Truly Private Chat App - Signal, the encrypted messaging app
(requires subscription) https://www.wsj.com/articles/signal-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-truly-private-chat-app-11592127002?mod=e2fb




Privacy Tools, software, etc.

Recommended by Forbes - includes a list of Open Source Software built to protect privacy:
https://www.privacytools.io/index.htmlian Payne

Of Course Your Phone Is Listening To You

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Comparing the 40 S&W for self defense

Why the .40 Is Still Kicking:  https://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/40-still-kicking/

"I have seen many .40 S&W handguns come through my concealed carry classes. Those firing service-size platforms in .40 have done well, while those using subcompact pistols have not.
...
The goal of the .40 wasn't to produce a weapon that is as controllable as the 9mm, because we had the 9mm.

The goal was to offer superior wound ballistics. The .45 ACP is always an answer, but the size, weight and perhaps more importantly grip width of full-size, service-grade .45 ACP pistols was deemed too much."

"At present, there are a number of quality police trade-ins in .40 S&W at a bargain. It isn't unusual to see GLOCK pistols — and sometimes the SIG P-series — on the used shelf for less than 400 dollars.

In new handguns, the Taurus G2C, an improved version of the original compact pistol, features a proper recoil spring for controlling the .40 and is priced just a bit over 200 dollars.

I recently picked up a full-size Beretta PX4 Storm for less than 250 dollars. The .40 is a fine defense cartridge, increasingly affordable, and may even be effective in animal defense."

Jeep V8 Engines

Don't Ditch That AMC V-8! - The mighty AMC V-8s are unique, powerful, and worth keeping—here's how to build them right!
https://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/1905-dont-ditch-amc-v-8/

Howell EFI (works well on Jeep V8s):
 https://howellefi.com/
https://howellefi.com/product-category/general-motors/gm-tbi-products/complete-tbi-kits/universal-tbi-kits/
https://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/1912-bolt-jeep-cj-howell-fuel-injection-dui-ignition-upgrades/
https://www.4x4xplor.com/TBI-2.html

AMC 360 w/401 Crank build up:
 http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=141096

http://www.bulltear.com/forums/showthread.php?10019-360-Block-401-Crank
"A 401 crank in a 360 block is a good combo. It resembles the Chevy 383 set-up. But a little bigger, 385, without boring, and 390 at .030 over. But needs special made pistons or bushed pin holes in the rods.
The various overbore capabilities allow the use of many different pistons.
ie. Chevy 305 pistons fit in a 304 block to give you 311 ci. Chevy 400 pistons fit in a 360 block, and while this only gives you 367.7 ci., this combination with a 401 crank gives you a 393.4 ci. Many more combinations are available. Please note that these combos are with machine work, and are not just drop in."

"A 360 with a 401 crank and .040 overbore works out to be a 392 Stroker.
Connecting Rod Length:
360 - 5.875
401 - 5.858
Difference - 0.017 (401 being less)

I know in the 4.7L I6 Stroker you use the shorter 4.2 rods with the larger stroke of the 4.2 crank so you don't have clearance problems with the head as well as compression that is way out of sight and you use stock 4.0 pistons (you can dish them to lower compression even more). I am thinking it would be the same with the 360, use 401 Crank/Rods and standard 360 compression overbore pistons. I was told with a 4.7L Stroker that you had to use custom pistons also but never had to using the 4.2 crank/rods
Deck height:
360 - 9.208
401 - 9.208

Cylinder head volume:
360 - 5.792 cc
401 - 5.792 cc

Deck clearance:
360 - 0.012
401 - 0.002
Difference - 0.010 (401 being less)
If you take the connecting rod length difference Deck clearance becomes a .007 difference, making the Deck Clearance 0.009 closer to stock 360."