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    1. Mickey the Dragon

      Circling chanuck helicopter

      The Brits affectionately refer to them as the "counter rotating banana of death."
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      Guns with rails Y/N?

      If something happens in my home where I feel the need to deploy my firearm, I would prefer to see what I'm aiming at. A rail mounted light is easier than trying to sleep in NVGs.
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      Upland Bird Hunting in Midwest? (Kansas, Others?)

      My family's from Iowa and we used to go back and hunt pheasants every year when I was growing up. We've made it back a few times more recently, but not as regularly as we'd like. I can't speak to the other species, but a pheasant will only fly as a last resort, it would much rather run on the...
    4. Mickey the Dragon

      Lets see your benches!

      I'm getting ready to move and the new digs are going to require that I move all of my reloading equipment to a closet as well. The good news is that it's a double-door closet, so at least I'll have some elbow room. Glad to see it's possible!
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      Sterno Inferno Backpacking Stove Review

      Here's a link to instructions on how to make an inexpensive stove out of two aluminum cans. I've used it on several backpacking trips and while it won't beat a jetboil, it's also much lighter and you can scale your fuel up or down depending on how many days you'll be out. I built a pot support...
    6. Mickey the Dragon

      Need to buy some Everclear

      Hence the requirement that it not be poison (isopropyl or methanol), got it. Then, like others have already said, I'd probably just go with the approved cleaning solution and avoid the scenario where she's telling an inspector "Oh, we go to Jimbo's Last Stop Liquor Shop over in Virginia to pick...
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      Need to buy some Everclear

      What, exactly, is she using it for? For cleaning electronics, I can understand why they need it to be over 95% because they want it to evaporate quickly and leave as little water as possible. But I don't see why 95% rotgut would be a-okay but 95% isopropyl alcohol would be verboten. Either...
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      Good, remote solo camping spots?

      Agreed on all points. When I went several years ago, Greenridge would allow you to camp anywhere along the trail, just make sure to give yourself some separation from the trail and also separation from the water. The Appalachian Trail is nice, but I've heard that the stretch through Maryland...
    9. Mickey the Dragon

      Need to buy some Everclear

      Not sure what they're paying now (or the going rate of Everclear), but you can get 99% Isopropyl on Amazon for $6.50/pint delivered. Seems easier than driving to an out-of-state liquor store. https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Isopropyl-Alcohol-99-Pint/dp/B001B5JT8C
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      Darknet Gun Sales Exposed!

      Don't bother, they won't ship to Maryland and they always jack the prices up during panic buying.
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      Tikka T3 Scope Mounting

      I just got my new Tikka T3 and a set of Warne Maxima rings to mount my scope. I read the instructions that came with the rings, but there's no mention of whether the recoil lug should be at the front or the rear of the ring when mounted. Does it matter? Additionally, the ring is set over the...
    12. Mickey the Dragon

      Range Bag?

      Another vote for LA Police Gear. I've got two of their bail out bags, one that I use for a diaper bag and the other for a range bag. They're great for a pistol bag but a little small if you're trying to bring multiple handguns or long guns along with you. A Glock 17, 5 mags, a few hundred...
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      Good, remote solo camping spots?

      Greenridge State Forest would be my recommendation. They have established trails, so you won't be bushwhacking, but you can camp anywhere out in the woods and I didn't see any toilets, showers, or parking aprons when I was there several years ago. The dog and I hiked from northern edge down to...
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      Bolt Rifle Suggestion

      The Bass Pro website says that there's at least one .30-06 Tikka T3 Lite in stainless/synthetic at Arundel Mills for $699. They may be willing to price match with Cabela's, which sells them for $650. You can also start a post asking about availability in the Industry Partner page, maybe help...
    15. Mickey the Dragon

      Pick The Color Of My 870

      No idea, I just threw "shotgun gray stock" into Google to get an idea of what it'd look like. Certainly looks like it would be plenty heavy. "Heavy is good, heavy is reliable."
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