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Today I enjoyed the outdoors. I chose to carry......

WisBorn said:
So you went to UWSP?
They have a great Natural Resource program!
Gun related I miss J Fuller Sports on the square. I bought a few rifles from them.
One was a Model 70 classic pre 64 (limited edition) left handed 30-06. Beautiful looking rifle, but I look at function. Never shot better than 2" groups. It was really heavier than a rifle should be, and I never warmed up to the 3 position safety. If I was a collector I would still have it.
Sorry a little off topic. I need to add a model 94 for a walkabout rifle :thumbup:
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460Shooter said:
Been curious about the CSX. My primary carry is a Sig P938, and the CSX looks nearly identical.
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It feels really good in the hand and shoots well once you get past the trigger. Mine started out at a crunchy 8lb and after some cleanup it's just over 5. Zero malfunctions with maybe 700-800 rounds? I prefer manual safety guns for carry.
 
I went for my normal walk (2 miles out back of the house) this afternoon and took my new to me Dan Wesson Vigil, a .45 lightweight Commander 1911. It's a really nice gun and in excellent condition. I put some factory 230gr ball and some 200gr XTP handloads through it and it ran great. The little tree is about 6" tall and I've been watching it grow for the past two years. I thought sure it would die in the winter but it keeps going. I bought a used Marlin 336 JM in 30-30 about 8-10 years ago. A lever gun was on my list almost all my life probably from watching The Rifleman and Winchester 73. Not gun related but I picked up a spring rocking horse my wife found for our 15 month old Granddaughter, $25 bucks from a second hand store. I think it's from the late 60s or early 70s. Going down to the 20's here tonight but warming up during the day.
Have a good day and stay safe all.
David

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Not exactly enjoying the outdoors being outdoors, but enjoyed scenery through a seven-state road trip. We had a mission, so not much time to stop and enjoy the outdoors or take photos.
Illinois (recomend the Route 66 Diner in Dwight, IL)
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Missouri

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Kansas

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Oklahoma

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Texas

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New Mexico

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Arizona

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Since I had to pack the pistol in my checked bag to Chicago, I decided to travel light, SIG P-365 XL in a Ritchie OWB with a 12 round mag and two 15 round spares. Inexpensive knife (Cold Steel Recon Tanto in S35VN) and a few Streamlight ProTac HL-1s. To be honest, if it weren't for the signage (well, and some big river and the arches going into St. Louis) mostly Southern Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas looked pretty much the same this time of year and it was hard to tell what state we were going through.
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Old Dog said:
30 hours of driving, my daughter's great playlist (lots of '70s rock and roll) and a butt-ton of coffee!
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70s rock music is THE BEST Era ever imho. Cranking CCR and Skynard can take you deep into the night.
Another trick I use to stay in the saddle is audio books. I am currently using the 'Audible App'. I may look into another provider with a more conservative base. Having an interesting book being read over your vehicles speakers can keep you bright-eyed and awake(not woke) all night.
 
WisBorn said:
Not sure of a good way to keep my carry dry and easy to draw
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Short answer: rain poncho.
Short story: my dad was in the usmc during Korean Conflict. He was with an officer, preparing to relieve the night guard and begin his watch in the middle of a thunderstorm. The guard had his m1 slung under his poncho. The officer rebuked him for not having his weapon at the ready.
"What if I had been here trying to steal or sabotage some of thus equipment belonging to our beloved Corp?
"I would have shot you with this sir!" lifting his poncho to reveal a 1911 in his hand at port arms against his chest.
"Very well private, carry on!"
 
The weather this weekend has been fantastic here, and I had a chance to hike in Kettle Moraine State Park. We had a tornado touch down in the area about a week ago and had winds of 80-100 MPH in other nearby areas. Large trees were blown over, roots and all. Fortunately I'm not aware of any injuries or fatalities here. I had my Wilson Combat EDC X9S with me, the gun I carry daily now.



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TomJ said:
The weather this weekend has been fantastic here, and I had a chance to hike in Kettle Moraine State Park. We had a tornado touch down in the area about a week ago and had winds of 80-100 MPH in other nearby areas. Large trees were blown over, roots and all. Fortunately I'm not aware of any injuries or fatalities here. I had my Wilson Combat EDC X9S with me, the gun I carry daily now.



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That looks like straight line winds.
 
I hope all of you had a happy Easter weekend and remembered it's significance 20230409_193124.jpg .
We had a sunrise service followed by breakfast and church services. Then it was home for Easter dinner for the family compliments of Mrs F and myself.
About an hour before sunset I grabbed my flyrod to check for the Kentucky bass that run up our little river in April. I didn't think to snap any pics of that, I didn't have any takers on the flyrod. After I gave up on the fish, I made a lap around the woods looking for morels. No luck there either.
I did pause my Honda at a nice vantage point to watch for deer and read a few verses of Scripture from The Good Book.
If @WrongHanded is doing a 'gat on a hat'....then I have a 'Hellcat on a Honda'.
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The Hellcat spent the day in my holster, so it became my "outdoorsman " gun for the evening adventure.
 
Armored farmer said:
I hope all of you had a happy Easter weekend and remembered it's significanceView attachment 1145152 .
We had a sunrise service followed by breakfast and church services. Then it was home for Easter dinner for the family compliments of Mrs F and myself.
About an hour before sunset I grabbed my flyrod to check for the Kentucky bass that run up our little river in April. I didn't think to snap any pics of that, I didn't have any takers on the flyrod. After I gave up on the fish, I made a lap around the woods looking for morels. No luck there either.
I did pause my Honda at a nice vantage point to watch for deer and read a few verses of Scripture from The Good Book.
If @WrongHanded is doing a 'gat on a hat'....then I have a 'Hellcat on a Honda'.
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The Hellcat spent the day in my holster, so it became my "outdoorsman " gun for the evening adventure.
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Sounds like a great way to celebrate Easter. Both time with family and friends and time alone with our Lord in the beautiful world he created.
 
Nuke8401 said:
Beautiful country. I don't think I would cover much ground because I would just stand there looking at the mountains.
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No idea if you have visited RMNP, but from my short time there, as awesome as the photos are, they do not do justice to the in person greatness of the area. It is a place a person needs to see to full appreciate.
 
Southerner up North said:
No idea if you have visited RMNP, but from my short time there, as awesome as the photos are, they do not do justice to the in person greatness of the area. It is a place a person needs to see to full appreciate.
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Lets go my friend!!!!
We'll swing by and pick up @WrongHanded for your Tour Guide :thumbup:
Anyone else want to go :D
 
Southerner up North said:
No idea if you have visited RMNP, but from my short time there, as awesome as the photos are, they do not do justice to the in person greatness of the area. It is a place a person needs to see to full appreciate.
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We were there last July. The view from the top of the Rockies is amazing.

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