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ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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  1. I do get emails, all but classifieds.... that's what I stated. David, I understand this is frustrating. It's frustrating for you and us. However, if not for this thread and the occasionally update, how would you know if you got the classifieds email working again? I offered to be a guinea pig and will try whatever you suggest. As per your earlier post in this thread, I am currently following each of the classified forums. -Jon
  2. Ditto you guys. Classifieds were my favorite feature as well. -Jon
  3. Thanks for working on this David. For the record, I am using Gmail. Also, I have been through my settings numerous times. I am pretty tech savvy and I don't think, after all these months and now seeing other chime in, that the issue is on my end. Having said that - you are welcome to remote in and check everything. I can also switch to another email if I need to for the purpose of testing. I really want notifications (well, actually - I will end up buying more....) and I seem to get alerts for everything BUT classifieds. -Jon
  4. Yup - what DHF said.... is there a thread for the "Not getting email since the move to the new forum hosting software" topic. I will gladly post and update in there. I didn't mean to "thread-jack" this thread.
  5. David, I just checked the again.... all turned on.
  6. Not concerned about my ranking, in regards to number of posts and/or likes, just wondered if I could edit the title. I see some pretty witty ones out there...
  7. David said earlier that this issue was likely caused by the recent upgrade. Mystery revealed!
  8. LOL - it's not important per se. I've just been a member for more that 5 years and I'm curious. I don't "feel" like a TGO Newcomer.
  9. Yup - I don't have that field... so, maybe you don't get it until you have "x" of posts?
  10. Just checked, I don't have a "Rank" field under edit profile... is it called something else?
  11. Well, I've been a Benefactor since before the switch and can see no way to edit the "Rank" field. It's vexing...
  12. Yeah, I read a lot on the forums... but, like you, rarely post. I'm just wondering how the ranking system actually works.
  13. OK - thanks for the lighting fast response. Any idea what the levels are? In other words, how many posts give you what rank? Also, how does one make a custom rank?
  14. How does a member's "Rank" change? I have "TGO Newcomer" and I've noticed other variations of this... I also noticed some folks have "custom" ranks. I have searched this forum and couldn't find anything about this topic and would appreciate an explanation. -Jon
  15. I also seem to no longer get email notifications for classifieds. Oddly, I do get thread email notifications.
  16. I found this article: The Coloring of Brass by Royce W. Beal written on 17 March 1995 specifically for the readers of the rec.guns newsgroup. questions should be directed to me at SLQZ4~CC.USU.EDU Read this entire essay before attempting any one treatment. If you choose to just "cut and paste" part of this, please make sure you get the safety instructions and warnings after the recipes. Under no circumstances do I consider myself liable for any accidents which occur while using any of these chemicals. Also, I do not consider myself an expert in this field and am still doing research for the FAQ. This will be a temporary article. Because I am still experimenting, I cannot vouch for all of these colors. Concentrations and conditions Do matter. (Concentration is more important than actual volume, so if you want to use less, make sure that you use proportionately less of each ingredient) If you want good results follow the recipes closely. Above all it is important that the brass surfaces be clean. This means an extra hour or so in the tumbler for the cases and then touch them only sparingly. I have tried to collate recipes which will require the acquisition of the more common chemicals. I have also tried to steer clear of the really hazardous arsenic and cyanide salts (which you probably can't get anyway) If you feel that you've been cheated by this, please refer to the references section of this report and find the books for yourself in any well stocked library. It is my understanding that these are all surface coatings and should not damage or weaken the brass. obviously you will want to do this treatment with unprimed brass. Do NoT USE METAL UTENSILS (ok maybe stainless steel) Glass or Plastic containers are the preference. If you are really worried about what this is going to do to your brass, refer again to the reference section below. TIFFANY GREEN: Copper Sulfate................. 8 ounces Ammonium Chloride......... .....4 ounces Sodium Chloride........... .....4 ounces Zinc Chloride............. .....l ounce Acetic Acid............... .....2 ounces Water..................... .....l gallon VERDE: Copper Nitrate................. 16 ounces Ammonium Chloride.............. 4 ounces Acetic Acid.................... l quart Water.......................... l gallon GREEN: Iron ( ferric) Nitrate......... 2 ounces ( Fe(III)(No3)3) Sodium Hyposulphite............ 8 ounces Water.......................... 1 gallon (use at boiling temperature, brass can be immersed or the solution may be "painted" on) HARDWARE GREEN: Iron (ferric) Nitrate.......... l ounce (Fe(III)(No3)3) Sodium Thiosulfate............. 6 ounces Water.......................... l gallon (use at 160F) RED: Iron (ferric) Nitrate.......... 6 ounces (Fe(III)(No3)3) Sodium hyposulphite............ 6 ounces Water (use at 170F will speed up this reaction) BLUE: Sodium Hyposulphite............ 8 ounces Lead Acetate................... 4 ounces Water.......................... l gallon (use at boiling temperature) or Lead Acetate................... 2 to 4 ounces Sodium Thiosulfate............. 8 ounces Acetic Acid.................... 4 ounces Water.......................... l gallon (use at 180F. This color will change if not lacquered [Do NoT LACQUER FIREARM CARTRIDGES] Take your chances with the color change.) BLUE BLACK: Copper Carbonate............... 1 pound Ammonium Hydroxide............. l quart Water.......................... 3 quarts (Add the water after the carbonate and hydroxide have been mixed. There must be excess Copper Carbonate. Use at 175F. This color can be fixed (made more permanent) by quickly dipping in a 2.5% Sodium Hydroxide solution.) BLACK: Ammonium Hydrosulfide........... 2.25 ounces Potassium sulfide............... 1 ounce Water........................... 1 gallon (use at room temperature or COOLER for best results) BROWN: Potassium Chlorate.............. 5.5 ounces Nickel Sulfate.................. 2.75 ounces Copper Sulfate.................. 24 ounces Water........................... 1 gallon (use at boiling temperature) SAFETY: 1. NEVER taste any of these chemicals. 2. Keep very far out of the reach of children. 3. Most Nitrates are good oxidizing agents and should not be stored with anything flammable. 4. Acetic Acid has a VERY strong pungent odor. Use in well ventilated areas. This acid can be airborne in vapor form. If you feel that you have breathed enough of it to feel uncomfortable, leave the area and drink a carbonated soft drink. "Have a Coke" Do not underestimate this chemical. 5. Many of these chemicals may stain your skin or clothing. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing including glasses of some sort. 6. Steam can cause serious burns. Solutions of salts can actually exceed the boiling point of water. The steam from these solutions can be very dangerous. BE CAREFUL WITH STEAM AND BoILING SoLUTIoNS. 7. Feel free to change concentrations for experimentation purposes but do not change the ingredients in any one recipe. 8. Always be fully awake and alert around chemicals. CONVERSIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Ounces are assumably troy ounces, even when dealing with liquids or solutions. Do not use fluid ounces. 1 ounce = 31.103 grams = 480 grains 1 quart = 0.25 gallon = 946.4 mL 1 gallon = 3.78S L REFERENCES: Meyer, Walter R. title: Plating and Finishing Guidebook ninth edition - 1940 pp.72-75 (cited) Metal Finishing Guidebook-twenty-eighth edition - 1960 article by Hall, Nathaniel Title: Coloring of Metals pp. 477-479 (cited) Krause, Hugo title: Metal Coloring and Finishing Hiorns, A. H. title: Metal Coloring Field, S and Bonney, S.R. title: Chemical Coloring of Metals (not cited)
  17. I have several Bushnell TRS-25 red dots and a BSA red dot. I haven't received my charger and extra batteries from Amazon yet - just ordered today.  I'll let you know how it works out with the red dots.   -Jon
  18. It has always bothered me that, while it was easy to find rechargeable batteries in almost in "flavor", it wasn't until recently that a charger for CR3032 (worth buying) was made available.   http://www.amazon.com/Zackees-Rechargeable-Charger-Batteries-batteries/dp/B01BA1CLN6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461972051&sr=8-1&keywords=CR2032+charger   Now my red dots that run this battery can be charged via solar power.   :hyper:   -Jon
  19. That's great!!  You have one of the good ones. 
  20. They seem to be affiliated with Freedom Munitions, see here: http://www.xtremebullets.com/Employment-Opportunity-s/48396.htm and here:https://www.freedommunitions.com/Employment-Opportunity-s/57317.htm Both are under the HMT banner.   That being the case, I would have to think this is a quality product having used Freedom's products for years with zero issues.  Looks like the general public now has the opportunity to purchase the same primers they use in the manufacture of their new and re-manufactured ammo.
  21. http://www.tnwfirearms.com/product-p/asrx-cplt-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx.htm "The Aero Survival Rifle, famous for its removable barrel and easily convertible caliber changes, is a winner in home defense, backpacking, boating, and back country flying. The Aero Survival RifleTM is available in hard black anodize, two variegated finishes (pink, and green), OD green, and tan. The ASR can be ordered in 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 calibers and the newly available 10mm and .357SIG. The ASR is also coming soon is .22 LR, .22 MAG, and .17 HMR. The ASR is equipped with a 4x scope, quick change barrel, and AR collapsible stock. The Aero Survival Pistol is also available in similar colors and calibers. GLOCK MAGS!" I own several 9mm carbines. The Marlin Camp 9, the Beretta Storm and the TNW Aero. They are all a blast to shoot, but the Storm is by far the easiest to clean.... I just think it's damn ugly.

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