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Now that makes perfect sense. I’ve never used a progressive press.

That is some very sound advice, Grayfox. Farm labor provides some mighty fine life lessons. It is a shame all kids don’t get the privilege of growing up on a farm.

I guess I’ve been lucky as I’ve never used or felt the need to use a small base die. I can’t help but believe that a properly made sizing die should size a case back to SAAMI specs if adjusted properly. This should then work in a properly chambered firearm, just like factory ammo should. An AR is a battle rifle, designed for battle conditions, and is in no way “finicky”. I doubt seriously your AK would chamber an out of spec round either. I not sure how many ARs are laying around here, probably 8 or 10, and I assure you any of them will chamber, fire, and eject any in spec 223 or 556 round that’ll fit in a magazine. Perhaps your particular rifle has a really tight chamber, or perhaps you need to screw your sizing die into the press further. You’d really need to do some measuring to know for sure.

Got the peppers and tomatoes planted today. Now that t’s time to let Mother Nature do her thing…and to fight off critters and weeds.

I've never seen one of those. That's creepy!

A lizard has dug himself living quarters in the pot where I planted herbs. Maybe that’s it?

I got my garden in the ground this morning, except for the pepper and tomato plants. I get them from my neighbor who has a greenhouse and he hasn’t said they are ready yet.

Congrats on the new truck and impending retirement. Your old Tacoma is still running like a song.

Weather permitting, I’m riding a Harley Davidson now. 50MPG and much more fun than a truck.

Two of the last three trucks we've bought came from the classifieds here on TGO. The third one came from a bank repo auction. Screw a dealer! Have some patience and watch Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, and LSN.

Nice day for sure, sir! Hopefully your bike will come along shortly. Not exactly what you wanted, but my kid is about to sell a Suzuki S40 Boulevard with 4k miles. A spectacular beginner street bike that I still enjoy riding. A 650cc 1 cylinder engine is certainly unique.

I’ve become accustomed to it. A full faced helmet does seem to help.

Nice riding weather today. Wife was a skeptical at first, but now she’s started to ask if we can go riding. We’re really enjoying the FatBoy now. We’re going to try to do a 2-3 day trip on it this summer. I sure hope it goes well.

It’s just a one time deal. I’m not going into the babysitting business.

Nephew and wife had to go back to work this morning, and didn't have a babysitter. So far, so good!

Dang! He didn’t have two did he?

I don’t understand the concept of consolidating calibers at all. If I want a rifle, I buy it. Every gun guy should have at least one Garand. After all, it is the greatest battle implement ever devised. It really isn’t a big deal to buy ammo or reloading components/dies for another caliber. Having a diversified armament may well pay dividends in the future. If it’s a decent rifle, and the price is realistic, buy the damned thing! Furthermore, you’ll be helping out a widow. I think I remember reading something in the Bible about that.

I agree completely. That’s why I value Erik’s information. I don’t know where else to get it.

You have a somewhat unique insight into the trucking situation. This is something I never see reported in the media. I appreciate you sharing with us.

Correct. Yet the inflation rate is being reported as 8.1%. Isn't that odd?

That isn't good. It does seem weird, however, since store shelves are pretty bare.

I don’t think I’ve seen a single primer for sale anywhere in the last two years.

Ground floor of course. I’m a weenie.

Well, today was a disaster on Wall Street. Should I jump out a window, or wait and see what tomorrow holds?

We’ve not always had the, at best incompetent, or more likely evil leadership we see today.