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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: Tyler Durden on May 06, 2011, 02:27:33 AM
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Hi everybody,
I have been really super busy with work, so I have been away for a while. Just curious, what have I missed?
The Cliff's note version for me is I have been able to buy some toys...an ELCAN (fancy scope), an AR chambered in 7.62X39mm, a wire welder, a plasma cutter, and a MacBook Pro.
And the really big thing I got was a Weimaraner puppy. This is back in February.
(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/gryphon1994/PupsBlueEyes.jpg)
I won't bore ya'll with all the details, but he is/was off of Craig's List.
Oh, yeah, I became the match director for a new USPSA club.
Soooo....what have I missed out on around here?
Any good threads?
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I think you started the most important one. He's a sweetie. Are you going to hunt him or run him in NAVDA trials?
FQ13 who is always a sucker for a bird dog pup.
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I got him from an animal shelter in Springfield, MO, actually. His brother was actually posted up on St. Louis Craig's List. I waited a few days and emailed the folks via Craig's List saying basically, "that is such a good looking pup I bet he is already taken." They replied back with, "yeah, he is taken but he has a brother who is being fostered right now." So I had to jump through some hoops and have my old veterinarian give me a good reference. On Feb 13th, I drove the 4 or 5 hours one way down to Springfield, MO to look at him, fill out the paperwork, pay the fee, etc...etc...to complete the "adoption".
Sooo...I have no idea if he would actually be allowed to compete considering he didn't come with any papers/is not AKC registered. And he'll be getting neutered soon.
I guess he is about 5 to 6 months old, and probably close to 50 pounds now. I have him...errr...me enrolled in a puppy obedience class through PetSmart. We meet once a week for 6 weeks.
And I gotta tell you, there is just something about a dog trainer's personality or vibe that they put out that just makes a dog pay attention, respond, and learn. It is amazing to watch.
I don't have any hunting land, and I don't know anybody that has any hunting or farmland, but yeah, ideally I would like to have him trained well enough to take him out to the field and have him not embarass me.
I'm not really a shotgun'er either.
The other dog I had before (1995-2005) was a Vizsla that I also picked up at a shelter.
for those following along at home, if you're looking for a particular breed of dog (or cat or horse...whatever) then you can go to www.petfinder.com ....register, login and have it set up so that you get email updates when a particular breed puppy, or even adult dog becomes available in your area.
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Tyler, wonderful pup! I had a friend who raised Weimaraners. Wonderful dogs. Enjoy.
Richard
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Hey welcome back. Sorry you've been so bored ;)
All very neat toys.
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I got him from an animal shelter in Springfield, MO, actually. His brother was actually posted up on St. Louis Craig's List. I waited a few days and emailed the folks via Craig's List saying basically, "that is such a good looking pup I bet he is already taken." They replied back with, "yeah, he is taken but he has a brother who is being fostered right now." So I had to jump through some hoops and have my old veterinarian give me a good reference. On Feb 13th, I drove the 4 or 5 hours one way down to Springfield, MO to look at him, fill out the paperwork, pay the fee, etc...etc...to complete the "adoption".
Sooo...I have no idea if he would actually be allowed to compete considering he didn't come with any papers/is not AKC registered. And he'll be getting neutered soon.
I guess he is about 5 to 6 months old, and probably close to 50 pounds now. I have him...errr...me enrolled in a puppy obedience class through PetSmart. We meet once a week for 6 weeks.
And I gotta tell you, there is just something about a dog trainer's personality or vibe that they put out that just makes a dog pay attention, respond, and learn. It is amazing to watch.
I don't have any hunting land, and I don't know anybody that has any hunting or farmland, but yeah, ideally I would like to have him trained well enough to take him out to the field and have him not embarass me.
I'm not really a shotgun'er either.
The other dog I had before (1995-2005) was a Vizsla that I also picked up at a shelter.
for those following along at home, if you're looking for a particular breed of dog (or cat or horse...whatever) then you can go to www.petfinder.com ....register, login and have it set up so that you get email updates when a particular breed puppy, or even adult dog becomes available in your area.
Best advice I can give you is to get the NAVDA Green Book. Its about the best common sense bird dog training book going (its cheap too, a xerox spiral bound special). I never did trials seriously, but at least in Virginia, they didn't care about pedigree, just getting participants. I had a half Brit, half pointer and no one said me nay. Anyway, good luck with the little guy, and do buy the book. You won't regret it. (google NAVDA for ordering info). If you want a pro trainer try Jarret Thompsom at Old South Pointer Farms in Rosankey Tx., or Clarence Gambel at Great Basin Kennels in LV Nv. They are both amazing bird dog guys. FWIW.
FQ13
FQ13
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Had a friend who was much enamoured of weimers. He claimed they were puppy-stupid until they turned 1 1/2 years old. Then, as if by magic, they turned into Advanced Placement Students. He said the trick is living through that first 18 months without losing your mind or taking the dog to the pound.
Don't know how true that is, but he had a brace of 4 on leashes when he told me. When he stopped to talk, two of 'em properly sat just behind him. The other two struggled and strained at their leashes. He said, "Guess which two are just a year old."
Still, he told me he'd never have any other breed. Says sum'pin. And your boy is really a good lookin' pup. Enjoy him.
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thanks for all the input/advice fellas!
I have been kicking around the idea to reload the 7.62X39mm Russian. Then the idea hit me that I should look into getting some more mags.
Pffftt!!!!
I might as well have been asking for the Holy Grail or hen's teeth.
I guess C Products went out of business...kinda...sorta ???
I thought there was one guy on gunbroker selling 5 of the AR 7.62X39, 30 round mags. I called up the store and the guy who answered the phone said nope those were .223 mags.
Uggh...HUH! ERR!!! I know my eyes weren't deceiving me. The gunbroker ad specifically said 7.62X39 C-products mags for the AR.
So with all my calling around one place said that they expect C products to start shipping those mags again come June 1st.
Which made me scratch my head some more.
anywhooo... I picked up an Argon/CO2 bottle today for my welder. And I guess tomorrow I will pick up some steel. from the cast boolits forum, there are some guys there jones'ing for the Mark III version of my ingot moulds.
I guess if C products doesn't come through on June 1st, why! heck! I might look into making my own mags.
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Oh, I forgot to mention one of the reasons why I came back here.
I was looking for a thread on the ATF's "Operation Gunwalker/Gunrunner" scandal.
I am surprised nothing has been pinned or stickey'ed yet.
I did look in the Politics and RKBA section and I didn't see anything there either.
weird!
???
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Welcome back Tyler. That's a beautiful dog. What have you missed? Everything. ;)
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Rush Limbaugh quoted a "Tyler Durden" article regarding the skewed unemployment numbers on Fri. ::)
Welcome back Tyler. That's a beautiful dog. What have you missed? Everything. ;)
There are posts about Project/Operation Gunwalker here, of course we cover a lot of ground and is probably a page or two back in the listings.
Here's the REAL blogger that broke the story,....not some CBS hack.
http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/
Even the Daily Kos can't avoid it,..... ::)
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Glad to have you back, Tyler. As far as what you missed, overall not much. Most still discuss the usual stuff. As for me, I've been working a bunch too and shootin' L10 in USPSA (C class now). I went to Area 6 and had fun though "Mike" seemed to hang around too much....I currently have a G35 on layaway which will become my Limited/L10 gun. The Spartan will go SS and G17/G34 will be for Prod. Like you I am interested in a 7.62X39 rifle - Sig 556R. I looked at one at the local shop and I really liked it. But I also want a Ruger GSR too. Too many wants and not enough cash....
And by the way, congrats on your buddy! He's a smart lookin' pup!
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Good looking Pup!
Don't worry about the lack of AKC paperwork. The AKC isn't about anything other than control, another worthless organization who's outlived their usefulness.
BTW, cut down on the violet diet, your dog is purple.....
;D
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Good looking Pup!
BTW, cut down on the violet diet, your dog is purple.....
;D
Hide him from M'lette! ;D
FQ13
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Oh, I forgot to mention one of the reasons why I came back here.
I was looking for a thread on the ATF's "Operation Gunwalker/Gunrunner" scandal.
I am surprised nothing has been pinned or stickey'ed yet.
I did look in the Politics and RKBA section and I didn't see anything there either.
weird!
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Welcome back.
Here's a few related to the subject:
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=15701.0
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=16135.0
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=15813.0
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thanks for all the input/advice fellas!
I have been kicking around the idea to reload the 7.62X39mm Russian. Then the idea hit me that I should look into getting some more mags.
Pffftt!!!!
I might as well have been asking for the Holy Grail or hen's teeth.
I guess C Products went out of business...kinda...sorta ???
I thought there was one guy on gunbroker selling 5 of the AR 7.62X39, 30 round mags. I called up the store and the guy who answered the phone said nope those were .223 mags.
Uggh...HUH! ERR!!! I know my eyes weren't deceiving me. The gunbroker ad specifically said 7.62X39 C-products mags for the AR.
So with all my calling around one place said that they expect C products to start shipping those mags again come June 1st.
Which made me scratch my head some more.
anywhooo... I picked up an Argon/CO2 bottle today for my welder. And I guess tomorrow I will pick up some steel. from the cast boolits forum, there are some guys there jones'ing for the Mark III version of my ingot moulds.
I guess if C products doesn't come through on June 1st, why! heck! I might look into making my own mags.
Why are you worried about C mags? There are plenty of com bloc 7.62x39 mags out there. Try Classic Arms. They had (last I checked) TAPCOs, Yugos, and NK mags at a reasonable price.
FQ13
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Why are you worried about C mags? There are plenty of com bloc 7.62x39 mags out there. Try Classic Arms. They had (last I checked) TAPCOs, Yugos, and NK mags at a reasonable price.
FQ13
FQ, he wanted AR mags.
"I thought there was one guy on gunbroker selling 5 of the AR 7.62X39, 30 round mags."
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thanks for clearing that up for me.
I just cut up some steel tonight. I'll be welding up a drop turner target tomorrow.
Anywhoo...I think I will go post a new thread over in the tactical rifle/carbine section...a range report of sorts on my AR in 7.62X39mm Russian.
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man does my welder make pretty welds. ;D
it's so easy....even a caveman could do it. :P
an idea popped into my head for a collapsible fold down drop turner target.
for those that don't know, this is what a drop turner looks like:
(http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/large/131/131417.jpg)
that one is made by Mike Gibson Manufacturing (aka MGM), and it is available at MidwayUSA.com :
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=131417
for $294
cha ching$$$
I am working on my first drop turner target, which won't be the collapsible/foldable variety...but for that first one I spent $57 in steel, and I will end up with plenty of steel left over.
I guess I am going to have to learn how to spray paint or powder coat. :P
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Tyler, try POR-15 as a great metal coating.
http://www.por15.com/
http://www.por15.com/SUPER-STARTER-KIT/productinfo/SSKB/
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cha ching$$$
I am working on my first drop turner target, which won't be the collapsible/foldable variety...but for that first one I spent $57 in steel, and I will end up with plenty of steel left over.
I guess I am going to have to learn how to spray paint or powder coat. :P
How much in time, equipment, and supplies will you have in making the first one? Whether you realize it or not the first is always the most expensive....Good luck and show us how it all turns out! :)
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I got the first drop turner done.
I've got primer on about 98% of it. I have one little piece I have to grind grind down a little bit and then I'll spray some primer on it.
I will post a pic here once I get some cell phone camera to email hiccups ironed out.
I went shooting yesterday with my AR15 and the AR7.62X39. The 7.62X39 is still wearing the 3 to 9 power Nikon. Me and some buds were shooting kind of an IDPA style informal tactical match.
Anywhooo...I thought shooting on the move wouldn't be so hard, but MAN! looking through the scope really amplifies any movement at all in the gun.
Yeah, I know, DUH! Surprise!? Right?
but having shot countless IDPA and USPSA matches with a pistol...jeesh... a pistol is so much easier.
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[snake oil salesman/carnie voice on]
OKAY! OKAY! FOLKS WHAT WE HAVE UP FOR SALE IS ONE DROP TURNER TARGET SYSTEM! OKAY FOLKS?! THIS IS THE FIRST OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE AND IS GUARANTEED TO BE A COLLECTOR'S ITEM...one day... IT CAN BE YOURS FOR THE MEASLY SUM OF JUST THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
[/voice]
just kidding....
here is a pic:
(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/gryphon1994/2011-05-17215104.jpg)
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I have him...errr...me enrolled in a puppy obedience class through PetSmart. We meet once a week for 6 weeks.
Back in 2000 when we got our Golden Retriever pup we enrolled him in a Pet Smart Obedience Class. It's a great way to teach your dog the basic commands, and get him used to other dogs. Be sure to stick with it. Many don't. By the time the "course" was over there was only us and one other dog left in the class. All of the others, (7 dogs), dropped out. It's sad, but a lot of people don't want to take the time to spend with their animals, then get frustrated when the animal won't behave, and develops a lot of bad habits. That is the main reason so many rescue shelters are full.
I had to have "Sam" put down a year ago, just short of his 10th birthday. Not a day goes by we don't think about him. Most people don't affect me the way he did. Bill T.
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Agreed! It is amazing how quiet the house is without a dog in it. :(
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Sorry to hear that Bill.My advice though is don't buy another pup too soon. Grieve for awhile, and yes I made that mistake,. I bought a new pup less than 12 weeks after my buddy died. I thought it would help. It just made it worse. It wasn't fair to me or him. Of course, he got hit by a car less than three months later and that was the capper on it. I didn't get a new dog for almost three years.
Tyler, for a run and gun course, lose the scope or get a red dot. With the AR sight system, I can't reccomend eotech enough. That 6 mil circle is a two eyes open, center of mass no brainer. Save the 3x9 for varmints. In fact, for 7.62x39, just leave it home. Get a 1x4 or a red dot or shoot irons. Just my .02.
FQ13
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Sorry to hear that Bill.My advice though is don't buy another pup too soon. Grieve for awhile, and yes I made that mistake,. I bought a new pup less than 12 weeks after my buddy died. I thought it would help. It just made it worse.
I doubt we'll get another dog. It gets to be just too much work the older you get. I do miss not having one, but if we ever do it won't be for at least a few more years until I retire. Then perhaps, but right now I'm leaning against it. Bill T.
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