The Great Divider

So, Obama continues another bus tour...this time to paint all opposition as supporters of the 1 percent of Americans at the top of the economic ladder to the detriment of the rest of us. As if his policies have benefited the rest of us. He fails to tell, and the media fails to discuss...how he supported the bail out of Wall Street, Big Banks, Big Motors etc.

This Obama....prostitutes himself continuously...and will proceed to lower the office of the Presidency by playing divide and conquer.

Obama has no other weapons - the great divider - history will call him -

He promised so much...delivered so little....destroyed so effectively....and will leave a lasting legacy of distrust.

A man so small that few who witnessed the 2008 campaign would ever predict he would fall so low....and diminish the term leadership....to this extreme.

Sadly, too much of America supports this masochistic perspective - one that says....If I can't have the best that America offers...than those who do must be inherently evil, racist, malicious etc....but of course these deluded followers of the left, of socialism, of anti-capitalism....have nothing positive to offer. They would poison the well of a cohesive society....one where all boats could be lifted by prosperity...transforming the promise of hope and opportunity into a dark mantra that paints all opposition as without merit.

Thank you Mr. President - your place in history is now well assured.

Lets Drink Some Beer

Yesterday, the Commander in Chief, drank beer with some unemployed guys...as a feigned show of solidarity with their pain.

Such staged attempts at empathy are too laughable to even comment...but I will offer the following comment.

Pathetic attempt to appear as one of us.
He is an alien....if not physically from another planet, then in all other respects....he is alien to American values and culture. He is a child of the left, forever lost in his own narcissism, blind to the reality of what the average American feels and thinks, guided only by his fellow alien advisers who have no clue.
Do us all a favor, resign now, or at least tell us that your not running for a second term.

Obama is an aberration in American political experience. The perfect storm was created that allowed this incompetent fool to get elected. We can only hope it is the last time Americans fall prey to their own willingness to suspend critical thinking. Of course we could not expect better from the media....but lets us pray that we average Americans have learned a painful lesson...which is ....leadership is more than skin deep.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/11/obama-joins-unemployed-men-for-beers-as-jobs-bill-is-defeated/#comment#ixzz1aZ0ipEkA

Uberti Winchester 1873 Range Results

Got a chance to take a Uberti 1873 Winchester to the range today and try out some experimental loads. Results were achieved at 75 yds and 100 yds from a bench rest position using the open buckhorn sights, while I am still awaiting delivery of a Pederosoli Tang sight.



At 75 yds a 10 rnd group measured around 4.25 inches. At 100 yds things opened up to 6.5 inches for 13 rnds, and I had two fliers out of the black.

Results were obtained using Hornady 225 gr FTX bullets, 8.7 gr of Unique, Starline Brass, Winchester Large Rifle primers. 5 shots at the yd target included 8.0 gr of Unique...a softer load with all shots hitting in the black.

Here is a look at the targets. This is the 75 yd target.












This is the 100 yd target.
So, am I satisfied with the load and the rifle?

Well, yes.

Using the stock open sights is a challenge. The trigger is still a bit heavy at around 7 lbs...but it is getting smoother and is crisp in let off.

I suspect the load can be altered a bit...I will try 8.4 gr of Unique for the next round of testing.

Final conclusions on the best load will await the installation of the tang sight. But overall, what an enjoyable gun to shoot.

Why Not Perry for President

Support for gun control is not Perry's problem. He is the most pro-gun of the current crop of GOP candidates. His support for benefits for illegals is his poison pill.

Perry can't defend the indefensible - not while he is seeking broad support from fiscal and social conservatives and even the middle of the road independent.

No one argues that an educated illegal is better than one on welfare.

Conservatives would argue and I agree, that any illegal should get no government benefits. They should be deported...unless they sign up for a path to citizenship that includes paying fines, paying taxes, learning English etc. etc.

Independents won't go for giving illegals in state tuition rates.

They should be barred from attending state supported colleges period.

The simple issue is - providing any benefits simply attracts more illegals, who then compete for a shortage of good jobs.

The pathway to legal immigration is open to those who follow it.

Perry will not get the nomination until and unless he disavows this law - and agrees to work toward preventing such state laws from being enacted.

Romney, Cain, or even Christie are starting to look like a much better alternative.

Chris Christie for President?

Why would anyone who cares about their Second Amendment rights want Chris Christi to be President. He is not a great supporter of Gun Rights. He takes the position that what is on the books is OK, no new laws are needed. But gun owners know there are still many over bearing laws in effect, and NJ is one state which stands out.

The only reason to advocate for Christie -is fear that all the other GOP potential candidates could not win against Obama.

That fear is an unrealistic one. The other day, Christie spoke of an American exceptional-ism, that doesn't dictate to the world....he sounded much like Obama. He spoke of seeking compromise - but compromise of core principles lead to the mess we are in.

So, in my view - he is not a good choice - for the sake of the Second Amendment and for America and I hope he stays out of the race.

Our Next President

For the moment, as we are a little early in the election campaign for President, not too much is being focused upon the Second Amendment Position of the GOP front runners.

Gun owners already know that nothing "bad" has happened under Obama - yet most know that he would reduce gun ownership by hook or crook if he could get away with it. The latest ATF fiasco on the Mexican boarder - shows the real nature of this administration. It was designed to set up a scenario where the DOJ could prove that Mexican drug crime was fueled by American guns. It failed in that, at great cost in human life. When will those accountable for this injustice be brought to justice. Don't expect anything will happen until after this Administration is kicked out of office.

So what about Romney and Perry on the Second Amendment.

We know Romney has waffled on the Second Amendment. Just do a Google search on Mitt Romney Second Amendment - and the record will be evident. In general he is supportive. But he is not a promoter of Assault weapons - or increased registration - but as some believe, his RINO nature - compels him to stay on the "right" side of the Second Amendment - we can assume....that he would be a "safe" canidate - meaning he would not advocate for more gun control while running for President.

Perry is more likley to never waiver on Second Amendment issues - yet he is so far ineffective in explaining why Illegal Aliens get educational preferences in Texas.

From the narrow perspective of just gun rights, Perry would be the better candidate, but so far - and it is early he has not demonstrated a command of specifics that clearly explain a firm grasp on all the key issues of the day - nor an ability to garner the Independent vote.

So the current front GOP prosepective candidates have some real weaknesses. These are minor compared to Obama.....but still the question will continue to resonate in likley voters seeking a change - who is more electable - and who in general will better unite us.

So far my personal view is that Perry looks too much like Bush. Mitt Romney needs to show that he is done waffling on issues. If Perry can get beyond his immigration history - get more specific, and less defensive - he could be the one.

He has to appeal to the Independents....and so far the fear campaign against his desire to reform Social Security has taken a toll.

He has time to overcome these weaknesses.

It is going to be interesting - Either way - the likley GOP candidate will be far superior to the ineffective President we now have.

Hopefully Americans have learned a lesson.

East German Makarov

It has been a while since I grabbed my East German Makarov in 9x18 Makarov and went out to the range to put it through its paces at 25 yards on a Bullseye target.

These are still available but the price may now be a bit above the $325 I paid for it some years ago.

This one was in excellent condition, and using ammo from Russia (Barnaul) as you can see from the picture it did very well using a two hand hold, standing unsupported...and considering the tiny front sight on this gun.

What can I say except that both the gun and the shooter excelled.