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Started by The Troll, March 09, 2011, 05:50:22 PM

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The Troll

#1215
July 30, 2012, 09:09:44 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on July 30, 2012, 05:25:05 PM
Before I had surgery, I was considered legally blind, too.

But, without corrective lenses, I could shoot extremely well. Still can.

  With a telescopic sight?  They are using then of pistols.  :yes:   :rifle:

Henry Hawk

#1216
August 03, 2012, 09:16:45 AM
This is great!
71-Year-Old Man Shoots Would-Be Robbers at Ocala Internet Cafe...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eowwq1DV3J0
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

followsthewolf

#1217
August 03, 2012, 01:10:38 PM
Quote from: The Troll on July 30, 2012, 09:09:44 PM
  With a telescopic sight?  They are using then of pistols.  :yes:   :rifle:

Not back then, as well as now.

Open sights.
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Palehorse

#1218
August 03, 2012, 01:18:58 PM


This right here is why I do not traipse around the family farm. This Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake was killed not too far from where our farm is located. . . (according to my sister who lives there). :spooked:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

The Troll

#1219
August 03, 2012, 01:19:52 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on August 03, 2012, 01:10:38 PM
Not back then, as well as now.

Open sights.

  It must be good eyes :eye:   :yes: :yes:  :thumbsup:

The Troll

#1220
August 03, 2012, 01:22:51 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on August 03, 2012, 01:18:58 PM


This right here is why I do not traipse around the family farm. This Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake was killed not too far from where our farm is located. . . (according to my sister who lives there). :spooked:

  Do rattlesnakes rattle before they bit?  No, not if your standing oh their rattle.    :smile:

Palehorse

#1221
August 03, 2012, 01:24:39 PM
Quote from: The Troll on August 03, 2012, 01:22:51 PM
  Do rattlesnakes rattle before they bit?  No, not if your standing oh their rattle.    :smile:

Whether they rattle or not, I do not want to be anywhere near a rattler that large without a sidearm with which to kill it. (I would skin it and a couple of it's friends in order to make myself some new meadow muffin kickers though).
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#1222
August 03, 2012, 01:34:39 PM
That thing is huge!  :spooked:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

followsthewolf

#1223
August 03, 2012, 01:37:14 PM
Quote from: The Troll on August 03, 2012, 01:19:52 PM
  It must be good eyes :eye:   :yes: :yes:  :thumbsup:

Started shooting when I was ~ six years old on the farm.

Have continued to do so all my life -- through the military, etc., with many, many weapons, both long guns and hand guns.

Just a few years ago had lens implants and got a new lease on sight.

I recommend it to anyone at any age who may be suffering from cataracts.

By the way, Troll. It isn't as hard as you might think. You do not need to see the distinct outline of each area of a target, you just need to set the sight picture on the color you want to shoot. Breath control, a steady hold, and an easy, steady trigger squeeze will do the rest. (Of course, a little bit of luck won't hurt.)
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Henry Hawk

#1224
August 03, 2012, 02:30:41 PM
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Henry Hawk

#1225
August 03, 2012, 03:31:57 PM
Quote from: Locutus on August 03, 2012, 01:34:39 PM
That thing is huge!  :spooked:

thats what she said!!


badda bing!
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Bo D

#1226
August 03, 2012, 03:36:57 PM
WOOHOO! Stock market is HUGE today!

Hooray 401(k)!

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Locutus

#1227
August 03, 2012, 03:47:42 PM
Quote from: Olias on August 03, 2012, 03:36:57 PM
WOOHOO! Stock market is HUGE today!

Hooray 401(k)!



:yes: :big grin:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Troll

#1228
August 03, 2012, 04:29:46 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on August 03, 2012, 01:37:14 PM
Started shooting when I was ~ six years old on the farm.

Have continued to do so all my life -- through the military, etc., with many, many weapons, both long guns and hand guns.

Just a few years ago had lens implants and got a new lease on sight.

I recommend it to anyone at any age who may be suffering from cataracts.

By the way, Troll. It isn't as hard as you might think. You do not need to see the distinct outline of each area of a target, you just need to set the sight picture on the color you want to shoot. Breath control, a steady hold, and an easy, steady trigger squeeze will do the rest. (Of course, a little bit of luck won't hurt.)


   Tell me about "lens implants"  I really don't know much about them.  Like you I started shooting at an early age.  In fact I had a Remington hexagon barrel, 22 , pump rifle that I shot out the rifling's.  I got to where I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with it.  I took it to a gun shop and the man who ran it said, "son you shot out the rifling's.  Those were the days.   :smile:

  I shot expert with the M-1 rifle and Marksman with a very worn out carbine.  I had to adjust the sight with a rock at the range and they only gave us 3 round to zero it in.  The first shot didn't hit the target.  :laugh:

  In the last few years I have developed a black spot right in the middle of shooting eye and unless I learn how to shoot left handed my real accurate shooting days over.  But I have shot enough to hit the target from the hip.  :cowboy:

  But, I am interested in the lens.  I know nothing will help my right eye but a real dangerous operation.  The spot will have to get a lot bigger before I take that chance.   :yes:  :salute:

Locutus

#1229
August 03, 2012, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 03, 2012, 03:31:57 PM
thats what she said!!


badda bing!


See?  This is what I was talking about on that other thread about why we come here.  I almost anticipated someone was going to go there as soon as I posted that.   :rotfl:  :biggrin:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
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