The CZickness XLIV Girding our loins for 2022

[Benp]

Every time I look at the driveway it looks lile I haven't done anything. Our tracks in the backyard have all been erased. Looks like we've been inside all day. I wish that was the case.

 

[mcapo]

Is this the house of @jagee ?

 

[mcapo]

Every time I look at the driveway it looks lile I haven't done anything. Our tracks in the backyard have all been erased. Looks like we've been inside all day. I wish that was the case.

Yea. I think I just moved the same snow a second time. Last time until wind dies down.

 

[drillsgt]

7 years was the longest I stayed with an employer, but then I got laid off. In my field, staying with one company too long is actually detrimental to the career. Have to go where the responsibilities and money improve, which more often than not means moving employers. It's a PITA, especially when PTO and things like that are constantly reset.

True, the only way you'll really make more money is either changing positions within a big company/organization or moving, otherwise once you're hired you're just stuck with the 2-3% raises per year if you're lucky. I hear you about the PTO, one month on the new job and everything is reset for me, when I left IU I cashed out 45 days of vacation lol.

 

[RustyHornet]

Back in from the 3rd total and hopefully last driveway plow. Tractor is doing great! Did the sidewalks the length of the street again. I had fun. Hopefully didn’t upset anyone. In for the night, it’s pretty light out there now. Can’t see it adding up to much from here.

 

[Benp]

Back in from the 3rd total and hopefully last driveway plow. Tractor is doing great! Did the sidewalks the length of the street again. I had fun. Hopefully didn’t upset anyone. In for the night, it’s pretty light out there now. Can’t see it adding up to much from here.

I'm done for the night as well. I see a relaxing drink in my future tonight! 2 is 1 and 1 is none, right?

 

[chadm]

True, the only way you'll really make more money is either changing positions within a big company/organization or moving, otherwise once you're hired you're just stuck with the 2-3% raises per year if you're lucky. I hear you about the PTO, one month on the new job and everything is reset for me, when I left IU I cashed out 45 days of vacation lol.

I cashed out about that many days when I left too. It was like getting a hiring bonus at the new job.

 

[Bennettjh]

My Tuf-Cloth and juice are in limbo in St.Louis. I'm patiently waiting as there is stuff i need to wipe down.

 

[wingrider1800]

I looked at chains for the Kubota, over $2K, not sure I wanted to invest that on something I will use rarely.

Make them, may take some time but can't be that difficult.

 

[T-DOGG]

Received a new Arken EP5 5-25x56 scope today, ordered 12/29. Working on getting it compared to my other scopes and figuring out what rifle it's going on. This is interfering with bullet research I was doing. It's a hard life I tell ya.

 

[drillsgt]

I cashed out about that many days when I left too. It was like getting a hiring bonus at the new job.

Yeah, because of that my final check was huge, however the med school is cheap and I was offered a better position almost double the salary.

 

[RustyHornet]

Received a new Arken EP5 5-25x56 scope today, ordered 12/29. Working on getting it compared to my other scopes and figuring out what rifle it's going on. This is interfering with bullet research I was doing. It's a hard life I tell ya.

You should mount it on a rifle that already has a scope. Mount them side by side. One for each eye. You’ll be Revolutionary.

 

[patience0830]

Just in from plowing the driveway and enough of the county rd to free me and the neighbors for work tomorrow. It's cold out there.

 

[MindfulMan]

My Tuf-Cloth and juice are in limbo in St.Louis. I'm patiently waiting as there is stuff i need to wipe down.

Rotten luck !

 

[88E30M50]

It’s Time to go run the snowblower again

 

[Biggredchev]

It can stop snowing anytime now...

 

[T-DOGG]

On tonight's episode of Dr. Skinflint, I walk you through how to convert a standard auto powder die into a manual powder die for a Dillon 550 press.


1) Be a cheap ass. You decided you were tired of swapping your manual powder die from your 223 toolhead over to your 308 toolhead, and also that spending an extra $27 because of this was just too much.

2) Have extra parts from a Dillon auto powder measure system that you aren't using, and that really bothers you.

3) Get the calipers out and start measuring random things around the house that might help connect a black plastic funnel to a powder die that the funnel does not currently fit.

4) Find a 50 BMG bottle opener. Pull the 648gr bullet out of it. Cut the case to length with a tubing cutter. Deburr, chamfer, then polish the inside and outside. Insert the metal 308 powder funnel down into the die. Now tap the 50 BMG case down into the die.

5) Find a rubber cap in your organizer container that contains random plastic and rubber cap thingies of all colors and sizes. Cut the end of the cap off to convert it into a custom one-off rubber connector sleeve. Install the newly made rubber sleeve onto the die, then insert the black plastic funnel.

6) Verify operation and that no powder gets stuck in the die.

7) Pat yourself on the back and go make yourself a drink, you deserve it buddy. All of your friends are going to envy you for your craftiness.

 

[MindfulMan]

Received a new Arken EP5 5-25x56 scope today, ordered 12/29. Working on getting it compared to my other scopes and figuring out what rifle it's going on. This is interfering with bullet research I was doing. It's a hard life I tell ya.

I'll be interested to hear your report on the Arken, Spicy.

It's from an unlikely source, but what's your quick, down&dirty opinion on this scope.
I'm thinking about going to the Greenwood store (when I can dig us out of the snow !), and checking this out !
Link: https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-...e+Scope&utm_campaign=2-3-22-+CustApp+Gun+Sale

 

[T-DOGG]

Man, a 648 grain .50 BMG bullet sure does put things into perspective. The other bullet is a 55 grain from a .223 Rem.

 

[MindfulMan]

Man, a 648 grain .50 BMG bullet sure does put things into perspective. The other bullet is a 55 grain from a .223 Rem.

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