NWI INGO General Post - Part 8

[Snapdragon]

Snowing now in CP. *sigh*

 

[Andy219]

No snow in cedartuckey!

 

[melensdad]

Snowing now in CP. *sigh*

No snow in cedartuckey!

No snow at the state line 6 miles outside of Lowell. Its sunny here with clear blue skies. But temps are dropping. Supposed to be -16 F tomorrow at 5am-6am, wind chill roughly -35 at that time.

Tri-Creek Schools just cancelled school for Tuesday.

 

[Andy219]

It's supposed to be cold here in cedar lake too, however I haven't ventured further then the back door to let the dogs out. And to my surprise they have been staying out for more then 5 minutes, running and tackling each other in the snow. Last polar vortex, they walked down the porch, did their business then right back up and in the house.

so it must not be too bad right now. We'll see as the temps drop what they do and how they react.

 

[xfrostybeersx]

8hrs in St. John today...... not too bad outside. Got the occasional headache from the cold but I survived...tomorrow is a different story. I'm south of Winfield out near Stoney Run. Bring it.

 

[actaeon277]

I volunteer at St. anthony, and most of the volunteers called off today, so I'm working a double for free.

Tried to rep you for volunteer work. Apparently I've given you too much.

People at work now think I'm on something, the way I'm laughing at WD & melensdad.
Thanks guys, totally worth it!

You mean you're not on something.
I guess I lose the $5 bet.

Yeah, went to the clubhouse, smoked an excellent cigar that I'd never tried before and traded my NAA Mini for this beauty:



Got the truck started just now, had block heater plugged in for almost an hour and she started right up.

Gonna go out and run errands, pick up some groceries, probably stop in again at the cigar lounge.

Nice. Whatcha got there?
And for a NAA?

Just got word another 2 hrs delay for work 2morrow.

Guess I'll blow another personal day...
But I really need to get out of this house!

If you need to get out of the house, you could, I don't know, maybe GO TO WORK.
See. You get out. And you make money.

 

[Bill B]

Just got word another 2 hrs delay for work 2morrow.

Guess I'll blow another personal day...
But I really need to get out of this house!

go to work you nancypants. Even gg went to work you pu...wimp.

 

[KLB]

Dr says I have acute Bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection. Oh joy! More anti-biotics and rest.

 

[jedi]

remeber boys and girls when i go to work i spend YOUR money.
i'm bored just did another 125 cases of .223. need to let the drill battery re-charge before i do another batch.
just need 87 for cases at the 1.749 lenght to have 200 for my testing.

 

[jedi]

Dr says I have acute Bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection. Oh joy! More anti-biotics and rest.

nniiicceeee so when can we pick up the supressor.

 

[Wild Deuce]

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[Bill B]

remeber boys and girls when i go to work i spend YOUR money.
i'm bored just did another 125 cases of .223. need to let the drill battery re-charge before i do another batch.
just need 87 for cases at the 1.749 lenght to have 200 for my testing.

But you're costing me money by staying home and the money you will spend at work is already gone because there is not a single federal agency that gives back budget money at the end of the year.

 

[actaeon277]

Dr says I have acute Bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection. Oh joy! More anti-biotics and rest.

Need me to come over clear your driveway?

 

[chef larry]

The 5 P.M. news on channel 9 said if anyone goes out tonight and gets stuck will be on their own and not to be rescued.

 

[melensdad]

Dr says I have acute Bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection. Oh joy! More anti-biotics and rest.

Should have listened to me. A nice cigar would have cleared that right up. And if you had done that you would have saved your deductible and co-pay.

 

[KLB]

Need me to come over clear your driveway?

Why? You want to drive the heated tractor?

I did the drive Saturday, and won't do it again unless it looks like the car won't make it through the snow on the driveway.

 

[KLB]

Should have listened to me. A nice cigar would have cleared that right up. And if you had done that you would have saved your deductible and co-pay.

OR, I would have had a coughing fit that killed me. Hmm...

 

[jedi]

@ you or anyone that can answer ... The cases are trimmed to spec and the OAL is set later during bullet seating, which can be a set standard or specific OAL if you have a specific rifle you are loading for, correct?

Correct during the trimming process cases are trimmed to within a range of spec. For instance the .223 REM that can be anywhere from 1.760 (MAX) to 1.740 (MIN). The goal is to get to 1.750 or as close as possible. My LEE trimmer does 1.749 and 1.748 more than anything else so I have been sorting cases 1.750, 1.749 and 1.748 and the rest are getting toss in the 'plink' pile.

The OAL is set during the bullet seating process. Reloading books will give you the MAX OAL for the caliber you are doing. LEE gives 2.260" as the maximum COAL. However depending on your rifle it can and will vary from this. I plan on getting some match grade .223 ammo and measuring it's OAL and going with that number once I get more bullets/powder. I only plan on plinking with this ammo in a Ruger Mini 14 so no need to measure the OAL of the rifle at least not for me.

You on the other hand I can already see counting each grain of powder as you long each case.

But you're costing me money by staying home and the money you will spend at work is already gone because there is not a single federal agency that gives back budget money at the end of the year.

I would cost you even MORE if I did go to work.
Not fully true, GSA has a nice 'racket' going on by running the federal excess program.

 

[actaeon277]

The 5 P.M. news on channel 9 said if anyone goes out tonight and gets stuck will be on their own and not to be rescued.

Oh no!
What will I do?

Oh, that's right. Same thing I've done my whole life.
Drive home.
Take my time
Be prepared for emergencies with proper clothing, blankets, shovel, tow strap, ropes, emergency compressor, jumper cables, and the list goes on.

 

[actaeon277]

I would like to add a winch to the front.
But, where/how would I mount it?
Front tow hitch taken by spare tire holder.
Maybe I can get someone to weld a winch mounting plate to the tire bracket. At the bottom so it doesn't stress the bracket and snap the arm with the tire?