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And so begins another relay.

Another Bullseye enthusiast recently passed along his formula for “red oil”. (This is *not* the same as the so-called “Ed’s Red” which, by the way, is *not* named after me. I have no connection to either of these concoctions.)

Astronomers tell us there may be as many as 500 billion (500,000,000,000) galaxies out there. Of those, our home, the Milky Way is fairly typical. It is estimated to have 200 to 400 billion stars.

What’s in a Word: Accuracy, Precision, Repeatbility, and Tolerance

We expect that if our scale says a bullet weighs 202.4 grains then that’s it.

Ok, Ok, it’s a boring subject, I know. But it’s gotta be done so let’s get this out’a the way.

Damp and chilly. Brrrr!

The humidity was high and, with the cool 58 degrees, there was a decided chill to the air as we shot the Bullseye 900 last night. Everyone wore a light jacket or a shirt atop a shirt. I “warmed up” with 22 caliber and kept its temperature-sensitive ammunition in my pocket.

To those who have come before and to those now serving, you have my ever-increasing gratitude, and my solemn promise to perpetuate what you have given us.

… for your wadder’s recoil spring.

Here are two 1911 recoil springs, one heavily used and the other brand new. The difference is obvious - the old spring has “taken a set” and is visibly shorter.