Cunuckgaucho

He put in a lot of living in a short time.

Welcome from BC

The electonic ear muff work great for pistol but not so good with rifles. When you place you cheek on the stock it pushes up on the ear muffs breaking the seal. A bought a pair of stealth 28BT, the foam plugs seal better than the silicone ones but doen't last as long or clean as easily as the silicone plugs. Good news is replacement foams are cheap.

A great feel good story. Of course I'm waiting to hear how the armed robber was a great guy, he was turning his life around and there was no need for the gentleman to shoot him.

My sister and I have worked out a plan for Christmas and Birthdays( we're 4 days apart )She buys herself something and I buy myself something. She then lets me know what I 'bought' her and I let her know what she 'bought'.

Welcome from BC

Sometimes it's worth being your own Santa.

Not spotted owl?

Sorry to hear about your cousin, I'm glad you had the chance to spend time with her in Nov.

The world would be a better place if we followed some if not all of the 10 rules listed

Corporal Tony Stein United States Marine Corps Reserve For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-Eighth Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, in the Volcano Island, 19 February 1945. The first man of his unit to be on station after hitting the beach in the initial assault, Corporal Stein, armed with a personally improvised aircraft-type weapon, provided rapid covering fire as the remainder of his platoon attempted to move into position and, when his comrades were stalled by a concentrated machine-gun and mortar barrage, gallantly stood upright and exposed himself to the enemy's view, thereby drawing the hostile fire to his own person and enabling him to observe the location of the furiously blazing hostile guns. Determined to neutralize the strategically placed weapons, he boldly charged the enemy pillboxes one by one and succeeded in killing twenty of the enemy during the furious single-handed assault. Cool and courageous under the merciless hail of exploding shells and bullets which fell on all sides, he continued to deliver the fire of his skillfully improvised weapon at a tremendous rate of speed which rapidly exhausted his ammunition. Undaunted, he removed his helmet and shoes to expedite his movements an ran back to the beach for additional ammunition, making a total of eight trips under intense fire and carrying or assisting a wounded man back each time. Despite the unrelenting savagery and confusion of battle, he rendered prompt assistance to his platoon whenever the unit was in position, directing the fire of a half-track against a stubborn pillbox until he had effected the ultimate destruction of the Japanese fortification. Later in the day, although his weapon was twice shot from his hands, he personally covered the withdrawal of his platoon to the company position. Stouthearted and indomitable, Corporal Stein, by his aggressive initiative, sound judgment and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of terrific odds, contributed materially to the fulfillment of his mission, and his outstanding valor throughout the bitter hours of conflict sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Harry S. Truman President of the United States

Tony Stein (September 30, 1921 – March 1, 1945) Stein was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 30, 1921, to Steve (formerly called Istvan) and Rose née Brandulek, immigrants from Erdevik, Austria-Hungary (now Serbia), and attended Kiser High School there. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve on September 22, 1942.[1] He knew they were the first sent into battle and he wanted to defend his country. Stein was a member of the elite Paramarines from the end of his recruit training until the Paramarines were disbanded in 1944. Assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Parachute Battalion, 1st Parachute Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Stein fought in the Vella Lavella and Bougainville Campaigns, shooting five snipers in a single day during the latter operation. A toolmaker prior to the war, Stein customized a .30 caliber AN/M2 Browning machine gun from a wrecked Navy fighter plane into a highly effective personal machine gun he nicknamed the "Stinger". After the Paramarines were disbanded, Stein returned to Camp Pendleton, California, where he was promoted to corporal and assigned as an assistant squad leader to Company A, 1st Battalion, 28th Marines in the newly formed 5th Marine Division. On February 19, 1945, he took part in the amphibious landings which began the Battle of Iwo Jima. As his unit moved inland, he stormed a series of hostile pillboxes using his "Stinger" and made eight trips back to the beach to retrieve ammunition, each time taking a wounded Marine with him. It was for his actions on this day that he was later awarded the Medal of Honor. The 28th Marines next helped capture Mount Suribachi itself, culminating in the raising of the U.S. flag on the mountain's peak on February 23. Stein was wounded during the fight for Suribachi and evacuated to a hospital ship. Meanwhile, his regiment advanced up the west side of the island until reaching the strongly defended Hill 362A, where they took heavy casualties. When Stein heard of this, he left the hospital ship and returned to his unit. On March 1, he was killed by a sniper while leading a 19-man patrol to reconnoiter a machine gun emplacement which had Company A pinned down. Stein's Medal of Honor was presented to his widow on February 19, 1946, during a ceremony in the office of Ohio Governor Frank Lausche. Stein was initially buried in the 5th Division Cemetery on Iwo Jima. Following the war, his remains were returned to the U.S. for reinterment in his native Dayton. Stein, Dayton's only World War II recipient of the Medal of Honor, was buried with full military honors on December 17, 1948, in Calvary Cemetery following funeral services at Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

I just love the idea of a suppresed 12ga, honestly not something I ever considered but now that I know they exsist I'm intrigued.

Talk about being forged in the crucible of war

I didn't realize Boxing Day wasn't also celebrated in the USA. Just assumed all countries celebrating Christmas did it.

Man shoots down 4 planes that came looking for a fight but the navy brass is worried it might upset the commies if it gets out...

Merry Christmas all and here's to putting 2022 in the rear view mirror.

In the quiet pauses between engines I could hear the anguish laments of the eco whinees

Badass wishes it was Plumley In a world were most read history this man lived

It might happen, looking into Apex Rival, Canadian built with Japanese glass scope. Still pretty new so trying to get my hands on one physically and talk to people using it I think I prefer the aprs1 over the aprs 6 reticle , the aplr5 might be dangerous as it's my understanding that shooting MOA increaces ones ability to procreate. Granted it's a small study sample but... The nicest scope I currently have is a Nikon Black FX 6-24x50

Unless it's super cheap, it's easier to buy up here. Single item export permit and ITAR is a pain on serialized goods. Didn't think about the Trijicon so thanks for that tip. The Chassis is from MDT made here in BC. MDT also makes various accesories such as scope rings and bipods. The barrel is made by International Barrel Inc just down the road from MDT. The Trigger Tech trigger comes from back easy in Ontario. The action is made for EM Precision( Canadian gun builder) by Curtis out of Texas to EM's specs. EM makes pretty much most of the Canadian King of the 2 Mile guns and for guys like Rob Furlong( held record from Mar 2022- Nov 2009 for 2475M[2706yds] confirmed sniper kill)

Still haven't so open to suggestions on scopes to research and see what's availible up here.