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Graham Smith

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  1. Another place where it gets confusing. Too many numbers... 220 a medium strength (blue) wicking formula designed to used on preassembled parts. Works just fine for guns. 242 and 271 are high temp, mil-spec, designed to go onto parts prior during assembly
  2. Depending on what the tech was using, it's possible to get false hits which can lead you down the wrong path. That's why it's important to eliminate other things. A problem on one smart tv and not another points to the TV, not a computer.
  3. While people are used to using color as a reference, take care to know what Number you need. "Blue" Locktite is #242 and comes in a red tube with a blue stripe. "Red" Locktite is #271 and comes in a nearly identical red tube with a red stripe. You can find similar looking tubes in an automotive store but with different numbers used for different things.
  4. Turn off and disconnect EVERYTHING that accesses the network, including all cell phones, tablets, game boxes... Everything. Absolutely everything. Even unplug the TVs just to be sure. Unplug the internet router and let it sit for about 10 min. Plug it back in and let it set for about 5 min. Turn on the one TV that's got a problem and let it connect to the network, then check Netflix. If it doesn't work then the problem is with the TV. If it works, the problem is somewhere else. Turn on one thing at a time and reconnect them then retest everything. Keep doing that until the problem starts. The last item added is probably at fault.
  5. One of the most important things to learn about reloading is to develop a rhythm and work without distractions. When I first got a 550, it seemed awkward, but after a few hundred rounds I found the rhythm and now feel like I'm a part of the machine.
  6. If you have used brass with military crimped primers, then you may want to deprime and swage the primer pocket before tumbling. Otherwise, no. Precision rifle is a different story.
  7. I believe that the new Microsoft OneDrive works that way if you're using Windows 10, not sure about 8 or 7. It's possible that DriveHQ can work that way as well.
  8. Malwarebytes can usually remove an infection on a PC. https://www.malwarebytes.org/ After that, you need to be sure you have good anti-virus software. The two top rated programs are Bitdefender and Kapersky.
  9. N320 + 180gr is one of the most popular combinations for G35's. I'm surprised you have had a problem finding load data.
  10. Priming systems are frequently the Achilles heel of a reloading system and it really pays to have replacement parts on hand.
  11. I like brunch. I really, really like brunch. A nice fat omelet and a Bloody Mary and I'm a happy guy. My favorite place on Sunday is a restaurant/bar near me that has a great breakfast menu and a huge make-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar. http://www.thestarboard.com I've been a regular at this place for about 25yrs now and have learned the hard way that one bloody is never enough and 2 tends to lead to 3 and the rest of the day starts to slip away. I've tried using beer instead of vodka and that's pretty good too, but my favorite bartender gave me a tip, just substitute club soda for the alcohol. It's great and makes driving a lot safer, particularly since I'm usually on my scooter during the summer.
  12. Yup, the shooter is more important than the rifle. Practice first, upgrade later.
  13. Thanks. Like I said, getting prices is tough because the implant itself is only a part of it and when you add it all up, it's about 3-4x the cost of the implant alone. I'm looking at roughly the same price for the same thing, including a bone graft. Then there's the removal of the old cracked tooth plus the x-ray/ct scan which brings it up to about $5500 - OUCH!
  14. This got me curious about just what the NRR claims are and here is what I found regarding the Etymotic. From the web site: The Ghost Stryke claims 30db with the foam tips. Your guess is as good as mine as to what this means in a real world situation.
  15. Was that all inclusive? IOW, does that include all the necessary X-Rays, bone graft, implant, abutment, crown, and office visits?
  16. The numbers game, particularly when it includes the words "up to" is always hard to follow. I haven't tried any in-ear electronics because of the price but one of the most recommended in the bench-rest and F-class forums are the Etymotic. Personally, my custom molded plugs work well and my Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs do an excellent job when I need electronics.
  17. What's difficult about pricing this is all the individual pieces and how that effects things. --CT scan of the entire jaw --Extract the old tooth --Build up the bone --Implant the stud --Attach the abutment --Add the crown Each step may require several visits and the parts are expensive. From start to finish can take several months and end up costing in the neighborhood of $6000. Trying to get a cost from another dentist requires being able to ask the right questions. Assuming they will even tell you a price without an actual visit.
  18. Since this topic has been posted to again... I met and spoke with both our regular USPS driver (who always brings packages to the door and rings the bell) as well as a UPS driver who works in the area and here is what they told me. They both said that official policy is to bring packages to the door and ring the bell and wait to see if there is a reply. If not, then leave the package unless a signature is required. However, there are areas where packages should never be left due to a high rate of theft and these are well known to the drivers. The unofficial policy is to work as fast as you can. There are areas that are considered safe and where drop and run is common practice. Not delivering a package to these areas because no one was home is almost never done, even in cases where signatures are required. Time is money to these carriers and complaints are a cheap price to pay. Here is what I have picked up from other people I have spoken with or seen comments from. As long as they get their package, few people will complain to the carrier or the shipper, even if it's left without a signature.
  19. Considering that the Etymotic Research GunPro sells for less than these, SportEar is going to have to up their game to compete.
  20. Just so any newer shooters reading this know, Glocks and other polymer guns frequently have completely different requirements than all metal guns like the STI. They are often run nearly dry with only a drop of CLP (or other) being used.
  21. I agree with the rest. The Classic Turret is a good place to start. Works quite well as a low volume rifle press as well.
  22. That's what I'm doing and so far I'm getting pretty much the same answers.
  23. This seems to be rather more complicated than comparing prices between Walmart and Target. It's tough to get a "price list" from a dentist office without being seen. But I am trying. Just out of curiosity, if anyone has had an implant done recently, could you tell me the cost? Feel free to PM me if you want. If it didn't take several trips to get this done, I'd be tempted to fly to Mexico and stay with friends for a week. Dental work where they live is good and about 1/3 of what it costs here.
  24. Not sure why it got started where it did... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218954
  25. Everyone seems to be saying the same thing... Except my financial counselor who would rather have that money to invest. <sigh> Well, there goes the trip to Hawaii.
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