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Of the wild west?
wolram said:of the wild west?
turbo-1 said:Colt's Single Action Army pistols were very good for their time (and still are), as were Remington's offerings. For long-guns, Winchester lever-actions were pretty accurate and had impressive firepower (fast repeating action). Best of all were the long-barreled single-shots, but they were best used on game that could not shoot back.
Jimmy Snyder said:Guns were more accurate back then than they are now. You used to be able to hit a California Condor, or Spotted Owl from 50 yards, but not any more.
Jimmy Snyder said:Guns were more accurate back then than they are now. You used to be able to hit a California Condor, or Spotted Owl from 50 yards, but not any more.
Mentallic said:I'm going to go on a limb here and guess those birds are extinct now? Or else I'm totally missing the joke
Mentallic said:I'm going to go on a limb here and guess those birds are extinct now? Or else I'm totally missing the joke
They are not extinct, but bag-limits are very restrictive.Hepth said:Neither are extinct though both are threatened... I'm not sure I get it either...(let me finish my cup of coffee and re-read this...)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Condor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_Owl
turbo-1 said:They are not extinct, but bag-limits are very restrictive.
Mentallic said:I'm going to go on a limb here and guess those birds are extinct now? Or else I'm totally missing the joke
Hmm. Violating the Endangered Species act by killing a condor can send you to jail for a year AND a $100,000 fine. A bit more than $500.Danger said:Time to drag out the DNA-targeting micro-nukes! Kill 'em all with one shot, it's just one fine... what $500 or so? I can live with that.
turbo-1 said:Hmm. Violating the Endangered Species act by killing a condor can send you to jail for a year AND a $100,000 fine. A bit more than $500.
turbo-1 said:Hmm. Violating the Endangered Species act by killing a condor can send you to jail for a year AND a $100,000 fine. A bit more than $500.
FlexGunship said:How do you type responses with your arms around that tree, hippy?
I am an avid hunter and I cut down trees to burn in my wood-stove.stevenb said:He sounds more like a good lawyer than a tree hugger.
Many of you may remember the Sahara Forest before turbo-1's trip to Africa.turbo-1 said:I am an avid hunter and I cut down trees to burn in my wood-stove.
stevenb said:a good lawyer
That wasn't me. I had something to do with the Gobi Forest though.Jimmy Snyder said:Many of you may remember the Sahara Forest before turbo-1's trip to Africa.
Danger said:Isn't that an oxymoron? :tongue:
The appellation "hippy" is no insult to me whatsoever. Despite my home of Alberta being touted as the "Bible Belt" of Canada, it has nothing at all compared to southern Ontario. I was stuck down there for 13 years. When I was 16, my hair started to creep down to almost the tops of my ears. I received death threats, from not only fellow students but also their parents, if I didn't get a haircut. I was a "hippy". Didn't matter that I didn't drink, take drugs, party, and had a perverse attraction to astrophysics... my hair was more than 1/2" long, so I was an evil influence.
Danger said:Isn't that an oxymoron? :tongue:
The appellation "hippy" is no insult to me whatsoever. Despite my home of Alberta being touted as the "Bible Belt" of Canada, it has nothing at all compared to southern Ontario. I was stuck down there for 13 years. When I was 16, my hair started to creep down to almost the tops of my ears. I received death threats, from not only fellow students but also their parents, if I didn't get a haircut. I was a "hippy". Didn't matter that I didn't drink, take drugs, party, and had a perverse attraction to astrophysics... my hair was more than 1/2" long, so I was an evil influence. Needless to say, I never cut my hair again until the end of Grade 12. For one reason or another, those who threatened me slipped off of the map.
encorp said:I grew up in Southern Ontario. I had longish hair when I was younger.. one my way home I used to pass by a Barbour shop that was owned by a family friend of something like 60+ years, his grandfather was my grandmothers good friend etc etc
One day while walking past I got grabbed by my shoulders and one ear by the older guy and his son, dragged into the shop and held down while they shaved my head short - then sent me on my way but not before telling me my father had instructed them to "cut his damned hair off". lol
turbo-1 said:I am an avid hunter and I cut down trees to burn in my wood-stove.
Danger said:How far south? And when? I was 2 miles north of Ruthven, 5 miles out of Leamington, 35 miles SE of Windsor/Detroit. I was there from '65 to '78, and the hair thing (meaning high-school days) occurred from '70 to '74.
DaveC426913 said:Ah. Land of latex rubber gloves...
Danger said:How far south? And when? I was 2 miles north of Ruthven, 5 miles out of Leamington, 35 miles SE of Windsor/Detroit. I was there from '65 to '78, and the hair thing (meaning high-school days) occurred from '70 to '74.
encorp said:I wasn't even born until 82' LOL!
Danger said:
DaveC426913 said:My wife and I spent very little time speculating as to why so many Leamingtonians needed late night access to the perfect size, quality and grip of a pair of latex rubber gloves.
Danger said:How far south? And when? I was 2 miles north of Ruthven, 5 miles out of Leamington, 35 miles SE of Windsor/Detroit. I was there from '65 to '78, and the hair thing (meaning high-school days) occurred from '70 to '74.
The accuracy of guns during World War II varied depending on the type of gun and the conditions under which it was used. Generally, rifles and machine guns were more accurate than handguns and were capable of hitting targets at longer distances. However, factors such as weather, terrain, and the skill of the shooter could also affect accuracy.
In general, the guns used during World War II were more accurate than those used in previous wars. This was due to advancements in technology and improvements in manufacturing processes. However, there were still variations in accuracy among different types of guns and among different models within the same type.
Soldiers were trained to properly aim and fire their guns to achieve the best accuracy possible. They also had to consider factors such as wind speed and direction, distance to the target, and the type of ammunition being used. In addition, regular maintenance and cleaning of the guns were important to ensure their accuracy.
Yes, the accuracy of guns played a significant role in the outcome of battles during World War II. The ability to accurately hit targets at a distance gave soldiers an advantage in combat. In some cases, a single well-placed shot could take out multiple enemy soldiers, making accuracy a crucial factor in determining the outcome of a battle.
The accuracy of guns has continued to improve since World War II due to advancements in technology and manufacturing processes. Modern guns are more precise and have longer effective ranges compared to those used during the war. Additionally, the use of advanced targeting systems and computer-aided aiming has further improved accuracy in modern firearms.