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Review/Profile - Ruger P345 Semi-Auto 45 ACP Pistol - Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:22:13 +0000
The Ruger P345 pistol.... not so long ago, I didn't even know it existed. Then I ran across one for sale and started doing some research. In the end, I bought the gun, and I'm glad I did. It represents a great improvement over Ruger's previous P-series pistols, and it sure feels good in my hand...
...Review - Shooter's Hearing Protectors - Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:20:06 +0000
Being comfortable at a shooting range or other loud location while saving your hearing and being able to hear normal conversation is always nice. These ear plugs promise exactly that, without electronics... read the review to find out if they live up to their claims.
...Review - BoreSnake Gun Bore Cleaner - Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:18:55 +0000
If you've been paying attention, you've been seeing the BoreSnake gun cleaner thingamabob for years. It's a length of braided rope with embedded brushes and a weighted string for pulling it through a gun's barrel. It does a pretty good job, but don't throw away your cleaning rod...
...Handgun Reviews, by You! - Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:42:38 +0000
We've had short reader reviews for some guns for a while now (see below), but this is the first time you've been able to provide a more thorough handgun review. Ever known a handgun that you loved or hated? Here's your chance to tell us all about it!
...Reader Reviews of Guns - Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:40:08 +0000
Here's a fine chance for you to share your experiences with some of the guns I've reviewed in this site. At the bottom of each of these linked pages, you'll find a "Readers Respond" link. If you have experience with that gun, click that link to tell us all about it.
...A Cap-and-Ball Buck - Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:32:05 +0000
It seems like not so long ago now, but it's been a dozen years since the day I took a nice young whitetail buck with a cap & ball black powder revolving rifle. Known as the "Cattleman's Carbine" by the folks who made the gun (Uberti), it's about as handy a little popper as there is. It was an exciting morning, full of buck grunts, and deer chases, and adrenaline, and it ended with one of the best moments ever.
...User Contributed News
Bottled Water a Growing Eco Threat
posted by: Booner
Bottled water consumption is rapidly growing all over the world with the US leading the way. The beverage is in some cases less scrutinized than tap water for safety. This trend is leading to a much larger trash production as well. Michigan residents should be asking, "Where is our bottle deposit on this growing threat to our ecosystem?"
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Yahoo.com
State Fish and Game Licenses Rising
posted by: Booner
The DNR has formed a group to look at raising fees for hunting and fishing. An 8 million dollar deficit is sited as the catalyst. The state says that inflation and rising costs are forcing Michigan to look at increasing public fee structures, which are currently competitive with much of the rest of the nation.
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detnews.com
Sun Microsystems leads Eco Server Market
posted by: Booner
The computers that power websites like these consume a lot of energy resources. The number of computers worldwide is going to grow considerably in the coming years. Sun Microsystems has developed a line of computers that are tremendously fast yet energy efficient. So efficient in fact that one is touted to use less power and produce less heat than a standard light bulb.
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Sun.com
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
posted by: Booner
President Bush recently signed legislation that limits the amount of liability gun manufacturers have when criminals abuse their products. This article claims that the act prevents the frivolous lawsuits designed to cripple gun makers financially and push them abroad.
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NRA website
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
posted by: Booner
The state in conjunction with MSU researchers have confirmed another case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. This is the seventh occurence and people in Kent and Ionia counties need to be on the lookout for sick or strange behaving deer. Use caution when processing any deer paying close attention to the handling of spinal tissue. The disease is normally transmitted from songbirds to deer via mosquito.
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Michigan DNR
Dove Hunting gets on Ballot
posted by: Booner
It appears the decision of whether hunters in Michigan will get to take aim at doves will go up for a vote soon. Organizations like the humane society have lobbied to have the partial season suspended until the voters decide. They make an emotional plea to keep the birds classified as songbirds as opposed to game birds, despite their high numbers and quick reproduction cycle.
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Humane Society
Consumer's Energy offers Eco Options
posted by: Booner
Consumer's Energy is now offering a program they call the Green Generation. It is based on consumer support of renewable energy resources in MI. Power comes from windmills to landfill gasses. Starting at $2.50, you can buy 150kwh. Good to see considering traditional energy is due to rise in cost this winter.
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Consumer's Energy
Tree Stand Recall
posted by: one_shot
Rivers Edge has reason to believe the strap mounting bracket may, in some instances, be physically moved (rotated) in a position that may cause the tree stand to detach from the tree. This poses a potential hazard, especially if the consumer is not wearing the provided fall restraint device. The consumer should always use a fall arrest system, preferably a full body harness.
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Artisam Inc.
Remington 710 Recall
posted by: one_shot
Remington Arms Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Model 710 bolt-action rifles as a result of its discovery, during routine test firing, that some Model 710 rifles manufactured between July and October 2002 may have been assembled with an improperly made "Safety Detent Spring." Although unlikely, there is a possibility that the manual safety arm mechanism in such a rifle could fail to fully return to the "safe" or "on" position.
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Remington
Pheasant Numbers Climbing
posted by: Booner
It appears pheasant populations are up nationwide this year. Success are being attributed to local chapters of organizations like Pheasants Forever and an especially mild winter.
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Pheasants Forever
Ash Borer Quarantine gets Shot in the Arm
posted by: Booner
The Emerald Ash Borer, a destructive insect imported from China is enough of a threat to the midwest area to bring additional federal funding. It appears several states are getting money to fight the spread including MI which sees 2.1 million dollars from the USDA.
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Dayton Daily News
West Nile Rears its Ugly Head
posted by: Booner
Michigan sees its fourth case of West Nile Virus for the year. The latest being a Wayne County man. While the occurences of the virus have been low as compared to recent years, but experts are still warning the public to use caution.
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Detroit Free Press
Future of the Great Lakes lies in Red Tape
posted by: Booner
One congressman from Dearborn lead a charge recently to get federal action on cleaning and revitalizing the Great Lakes and other wetlands. It appears a council met last week in Detroit and one of the major topics was how to get the feds to spend big cash on the restoration effort. No action will be taken for now.
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Detroit Free Press
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