Loading my Own

 I'm one of those weird people that actually enjoys loading my own ammo. Back around 1980 I purchased a RCBS single stage press and associated equipment to load 357 Mag ammo. Other than a 22lr rifle and 20ga for hunting, the 357 revolver was the only gun I owned. I justified the reloading gear based on saving money for ammo. I was wrong. I spent more time shooting instead. Decades late I'm still using the same gear.

I started as a small game hunter like my father, but guns became a hobby, and over the years I acquired several more. One of my favorite things is to find the right bullet, powder, velocity combination that is the most accurate in a particular weapon. Sitting at the loading bench is relaxing, whether building something new or assembling a tried and true combination.

The other day I said that I was good as far as ammo and components are concerned. While that is true, it bothers me that I only have 200 large pistol primers and can't find any more to go with the 500 45acp bullets.  That really shouldn't bother me sine I have 650 45acp cartridges loaded. When the inventory gets cut in half, I'll just have to shoot more 9mm, long guns and revolvers.

Tattered Flag

 For a couple of decades I've flown our flag in the front yard.  When it got tattered from the wind I would replace it.  The flag takes more of a beating, due to wind, where I live today.  The red and white stripes keep getting shorter. Right now they're almost to the blue field. I have decided to not replace it for a while, because it represents the state of this once great country.

Fire the Government

 Years ago I had a sign on the back of my truck that said "Fire The Federal Government". Back then the Fed was doing things it was never intended to do, and not doing what justified it's existence. There is a written contract, called the constitution, between the people and government. The people have honored the contract. The government has not.

Since then, with Trump as president, I had hope.  Not much hope left.

A New Declaration Of Independence

Our last check on Tyranny, which are free and fair elections, is nothing but a charade. Outcomes are predetermined, fraud is rampant, and there is no recourse.

Keep your powder dry.

No Vaccine for me

 Went to see the Doc today because of an elbow issue. Seems I have bursitis. No big deal.

I asked him about the vaccines coming out, and he recommended I not get it. He said the NRA type is new and has not stood the test of time. There is a risk there because no one knows how it might effect the body in the long run.

He told me that the older type uses dead viruses. The body ignores dead viruses, so in order to be effective other chemicals must be added to kick the immune system into gear.  Those chemicals are what causes adverse reactions in some people.

He also said the the whole pandemic chinavirus publicity is mostly a sham.

I'm a month away from 70, so the 'experts' will say I should get vaccinated.  Not going to happen.

To Vaccinate or Not

About half of my family members insist they will not get the Chinavirus vaccine because it's too new.  I've been on the fence because there has to be some adverse initial and long term side effects that have not been disclosed. And now I read this.