The Fall of a Republic

How can so many Ds win congressional positions when something like 75% of the country reportedly thinks we're heading in the wrong direction, with Ds in control?

How can so many vote based on lies and/or emotion without understanding the issues?

Why do most news sources favor just one side by what is aired or omitted?

How can state election officials violate state election laws, and it's OK?

How can a D remain in charge of an election and also be one of the candidates?

Seems we're on the verge of being a banana republic.

454 Red Dot

The red dot that worked well on the AR but failed quickly on the 454 lever action has what I consider to be a weak design in the battery compartment. The 3 dimples in the bottom were slightly flattened, maybe due to the recoil. The rectangular rubber ring that I assume is to act as a spring, failed to keep the battery in contact. I put a small dot of solder on the bottom, and it's now functional, though probably only on very light recoiling firearms.

The 454 now has an Ultradot with what I consider a superior battery contact design. Still has the 3 dimples on the bottom, but a better spring to maintain contact. Time will tell if it withstands the recoil.

My AR and Cetme both have PA 1-6X scopes with illuminated, when required, reticles. Sure would like to have the same type on the 454, but with an 8 inch eye relief. So far haven't found one that is slim enough to mount on a top ejecting lever action. 

Finally Scratched the Itch

 Recovery after hip replacement a month ago has finally gotten to the place where I can get around with a cane, though not very far. Before surgery I mounted a 1-6x scope on the AR and a red dot on the lever action 454. Today I drove to the eldest son's house for some trigger time. He did the walking for me to the target stand and manned the spotting scope. 

Zeroed the AR at 100 yards without any issue at all.

The lever gun was somewhat problematic. I need to run groups with the 300gr bullet and compare to the 240gr that I normally shoot in the revolver, and used today. The faster burning powder I load behind the 240gr may be somewhat erratic in the longer barrel, or it could be a twist rate issue. Just theory to be explored. 

It sure felt good to be out for the afternoon fixing my itchy trigger finger. Couldn't happen without his help. Much appreciated.