Did a long mountain bike along Switzerland Trail above Boulder, pretty aggressive for us this early in the season. Big fun! Then my Sweetie and I went to Home Depot and bought a new kitchen faucet. Well, slightly less exciting than Winchester Highwall, but necessary nonetheless. Did you know there's about a gazillion faucet choices? I almost had to lay down for a few minutes...finally, I was able to spell "Kohler" and managed to survive to fight another day.
I've put together all the reloading pieces for the 45/70, which is putting the cart before the horse, of course. Have even getting expert advice from "Happy Jack," who routinely shoots his Highpower at 1000 yards ( and actually hits things!). He's recommending a 535 gr. Lyman bullet from Montana Bullet Works for the longer range stuff, using XMP5744 powder. I also want to work up a 100 yard load with the 405-gr Laser Cast bullets and maybe Trail Boss powder.
Now all I need is a gun...and some sights...and maybe some talent....
6 comments:
Michael, have you the Tour Divide race? I just watched a documentary on it, and it seems like something that might interest you. It is a mountain bike race from Banff to the Mexican border on the continental divide.
I found some short clips on youtube. I want to see the whole film.
Man, I suspect those kinds of races are pretty much permanently in my rear-view mirror! Mostly because of the sheer amount of training time any kind of ultra requires.
mb
about that faucet, stay away from wal-mart. my wife bought a new kitchen sink faucet there in january, we've just replaced the third set of washers in the "new" faucet. next payday we're getting a new set from a local hardware shop.
Mike, I would definitely add a good shooting jacket or a separate shooting pad for your shoulder. For those long practice session you know!
If you want to see the whole movie. It is available on Netflix.
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