Forum: General Discussion
10-29-2009, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
Re: "Apocalypse Springs" by Jester King
It seems I will have to re-think the weaponry used in my writing thus far. For some (notably the Anzio-50), I cannot find the specs necessary to write about the weapons intelligently. Suggestions on...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-29-2009, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 365
Re: Snowstorm?
We've already got blowing snow, and everything is shutting down. Even the library closes in an hour. We're supposed to get another 3 inches before midnight, and then it'll be warmer tomorrow. I...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-29-2009, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
I can't find any of the more technical information on the Anzio-50, such as muzzle velocity. Any help would be appreciated.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-27-2009, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 443
Re: A Timely Poem.
I agree with His Honor's message, and I appreciate his poetic ability and use of Scripture. As an ameteur poet myself, it is nice to read a poem wherein I am not distracted from the point by the...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-27-2009, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,014
Re: ACLU
Three beers and cheers for the Anti-Christian Liberal Union...no, wait, I'm gonna need to drink those three beers. Plus the three beers I gave to People for the Eating of Tasty Animals and the six...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
10-27-2009, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 893
Re: Praise the Lord (And Pass the Ammunition)
I don't blame you, and I agree with your "old pastor" friend. It goes back to what is in my signature: all life is sacred, but that also includes my own. If he or she is going to disregard the sacred...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-27-2009, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,068
Re: Another, "what would YOU do" thread
In response to the original post:
I would not shoot the man without a warning. I would draw the handgun, aim it so he could clearly see it (even to the point of firing a shot off into the roof of...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-27-2009, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,674
Re: Shotgun or Handgun?
I don't mind Remington overall from my limited experience, but I don't like the elongated design of the 870. In my home, there are many rooms with tight corners and narrow doorways. I don't want to...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-27-2009, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
Re: "Apocalypse Springs" by Jester King
By the way, I know less about 1970 Chevy Novas than I do about any firearm, so if I make an error in that regard, please correct me! I'm not easily offended!
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Forum: General Discussion
10-27-2009, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
Re: "Apocalypse Springs" by Jester King
Within a few minutes, Jude and Gideon were back in the Nova, headed south on Academy Boulevard. Though some had called it "Apocalypse Boulevard", many others had found it easier to stick with given...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-27-2009, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,674
Shotgun or Handgun?
Which would you rather have for home defense, a shotgun or a handgun? Perhaps you would like to have both? I have personally looked at both options in consideration of buying my first firearms (with...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
10-27-2009, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 893
Praise the Lord (And Pass the Ammunition)
Carl Chinn, a man who has worked in various security capacities for equally various ministries, has been "keeping tabs" (if you will) on church violence since 1999. According to his data, there are...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-26-2009, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 615
Re: Ammunition Types
Thank you for pointing out my mistake; I realize now I was not attributing the term "HE" correctly.
Jester
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2009, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 521
Re: Crazy Green people
Of course, if we start owning "edible pets" like chickens, we have to take into account the resources used to dispose of the non-edible portions (like bones or egg shells). I'm not going to be eating...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-24-2009, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 562
CQB/Self-Defense Handguns
This may fit better under Ammunition, because I would like to discuss not only the handgun, but the ammunition load in the handgun as well. Allow me to preface this discussion by saying that I do not...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2009, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
Re: "Apocalypse Springs" by Jester King
04 July 2013
0600 MST
38 Degrees, 56 Minutes, 35 Seconds North
104 Degrees, 48 Minutes, 23 Seconds West
The raven perched outside of Gideon's window served as an alarm clock as it begged for...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2009, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
Re: "Apocalypse Springs" by Jester King
Characters
This is a description of my characters that I am providing to you as my critiquing audience. The purpose of these descriptions is so that you may help me to keep my characters true to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-24-2009, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 615
Ammunition Types
I have a few questions concerning ammunition types. To get to the point:
1. Is it accurate to say that lead bullets have a habit of leaving deposits in the firearm at higher velocities? If so,...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-24-2009, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 550
"Apocalypse Springs" by Jester King
Apocalypse Springs
by
Jester A. King
(c) 2009 by Jester A. King. All rights reserved.
Synopsis: In a world torn apart by fear and chaos, a small group of people struggle to survive when the...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2009, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 951
Re: A Question About My Book
Apocalypse Springs
by
Jester King
(c) "Jester King" 2009. No part of this work may be reproduced without the express permission of "Jester". This version of Apocalypse Springs is written...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-23-2009, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 951
Re: A Question About My Book
I am still fleshing out many of the characters in my book, but to give you what broad ideas I already have:
The central group of characters range in age from older teens (17 - 19) to mid-thirties....
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 356
Re: High Moose
I don't blame him for being irritated. That's a huge animal!
Jester
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 831
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 951
Re: A Question About My Book
Good replies all, with plenty to consider. I have a few comments concerning a few general things:
I. I do realize that law enforcement and military are not robotic, and will not accept orders...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 951
A Question About My Book
This deviates from the (perhaps many) firearm questions I will have, but I want to get some perspective on how feasible you all consider my actual concept for the whole story to be. The question is...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 640
Re: What's for Dinner?
Yes, it's called the diet of the terminally poor writer. For all its flare and style, the remake of Moulin Rouge! is not far off from a description for a writer's income. We often survive on our...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,145
Re: Spirits - odd occurances?
Red14,
In response to your initial post, I do believe in such things as ghosts (that is, the souls of the dead appearing here in this world). If I had experienced what you did, my personal...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 681
Re: Watch your mouth!
The only thing I'd really like from Obama (perhaps for Christmas?) is his resignation. As far as the man is concerned, I think he'd be a nice person, and I could probably be his friend very easily....
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 668
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 640
Re: What's for Dinner?
Tonight's menu will most likely consist of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a slice of leftover pizza in the fridge, some rice, beans and ham, a glass of root beer, a cup of coffee, a can of...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,306
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 681
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 668
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 901
Re: Just when you think you've heard it all.
This is perhaps too much information, but it is pertinent to the story at hand. I offer that as a forewarning. When I finish with my shower in the mornings that I house-sit for my parents, I often...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 681
Re: Watch your mouth!
I agree that the article is scant on detail, and is therefore poorly written. However, there is a distinct difference between criticizing the President and threatening the President; the article...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2009, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 831
The New Face
Some forums have rules against introduction threads, but I didn't see that rule here, so I thought I'd post my introduction. If this is a rule violation, I apologize.
My name is Jester; I'm a...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
I hear you; when it comes to women, they run to me like Europeans to Bubonic Plague (or Americans to swine flu). Your help thus far has been invaluable, so thank you.
Jester
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
I like the Conquest from Ziess, so long as it can be fitted with nightvision technology and perhaps a digital-display rangefinder.
Jester
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
The Anzio 50 BMG seems like the weapon to fit the bill. Now I just need to find a scope that fits the parameters of what I'm looking for. Thank you all for your help.
Jester
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
I appreciate the help so far. Perhaps it may help you to help me if I provide a more detailed list of the "candidate" I'm looking for.
1. It must be able to make a person's medulla oblongata...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
Will the Anzio sufficiently park a military vehicle permanently?
Jester
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Re: Sniper Rifles
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I'm showing my extreme ignorance here, but like I said, I want to be as accurate as possible. I just did some superficial research very quickly on the M40A3, and it stated that the rounds...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-22-2009, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Sniper Rifles
Any input from actual Scout Snipers would be appreciated, since I'm new to firearms and generally don't know my butt from my buttplate.
1. What is the current favored sniper rifle for the United...
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