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Been a long time since I have been on BF! I live in the Philippines most of the year now and rarely on BF. As a foreigner it is illegal to even carry a knife there 😔. Hope all is well and happy to report I got to use my old fk1 in the woods of Northern AZ last weekend. Forgot how great it feels in my hand, truly an amazing design!
 
I went straight to the range after work on Friday with the new 500 mag. They weren't having any of me shooting it there and even asked to hold my ammo while I shot a little 10mm.

I found an outdoor range 30 miles away that allows it, and made it there this afternoon. They gave me a lane set at 10 yards. I shot a couple groups at 1" stickers with the 10mm, which is zeroed at 20 yards and hitting a bit low at 10. I tried to hold high on the second group. I was more focused on testing the 500.

Then time for the 500 mag. Turns out it won't make a practical pocket pistol for strolls with the dog. I also quickly remembered that I haven't shot anything bigger than 10mm in quite a few years. The kick slammed me, literally making me let out an Oof. I put two cylinders through it, but it's pretty nuts. I was not tempted to break their "no rapid fire" rule. I only shot double action as I was too nervous to handle it with the hammer back. I felt like I threw a few of the shots, the hole furthest to the right had two bullets through it. I don't feel like I got enough info to go adjusting the sight anywhere.

Anyone at the shindig who wants to develop a flinch is welcome to shoot it.

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adluginb said:
I’ve just got roof vents. Been thinking I need the fan as well. It’s always been hella hot in my attic during summer.

I do know the insulation has compacted down and is just at ceiling joist level so only about 5” deep now.
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When you compact insulation you lose the R value. Attic insulation settles over time and definitely with people walking through it. There are times we have to have the insulators come back and "fluff". Typically my insulators blow it an additional 4-6" to help with having to come back.
 
Richard338 said:
I went straight to the range after work on Friday with the new 500 mag. They weren't having any of me shooting it there and even asked to hold my ammo while I shot a little 10mm.

I found an outdoor range 30 miles away that allows it, and made it there this afternoon. They gave me a lane set at 10 yards. I shot a couple groups at 1" stickers with the 10mm, which is zeroed at 20 yards and hitting a bit low at 10. I tried to hold high on the second group. I was more focused on testing the 500.

Then time for the 500 mag. Turns out it won't make a practical pocket pistol for strolls with the dog. I also quickly remembered that I haven't shot anything bigger than 10mm in quite a few years. The kick slammed me, literally making me let out an Oof. I put two cylinders through it, but it's pretty nuts. I was not tempted to break their "no rapid fire" rule. I only shot double action as I was too nervous to handle it with the hammer back. I felt like I threw a few of the shots, the hole furthest to the right had two bullets through it. I don't feel like I got enough info to go adjusting the sight anywhere.

Anyone at the shindig who wants to develop a flinch is welcome to shoot it.

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I've traveled all over the southeast/midwest for work and have shot at quite a few ranges and never did they tell me no you can't shoot that and we are holding on to it. I usually get the we don't allow that in here please go put in your truck. Maybe I misunderstood but sounds weird. Most inspection I get is when I take an AR to an indoor range to test or sight in and they have me open up everything and want to see all my ammo which is confusing for them as I keep all my ammo loose in ammo cans so when I go to the range I just grab some and put in a zip lock back like a homeless guy. Had one guy ask me where the boxes were and I told him probably about 30' underground in the landfill.

Nice shooting by the way. I miss my 500. It wasn't one I shot alot but it sure was a range stopper. One day shooting at my local indoor range there was a couple guys in there that yelled at everyone for shooting without giving a notice. They would shoot then take off hearing protection then yell at the next one that shot which happened to be a young lady that was shooting next to me and she was nervous enough without retards yelling at her. I had to be me. I grabbed the 500 out of the bag and waited until they removed protection and let her ring. Needless to say they didn't do that anymore. Yes I did give her a warning what I was going to do. Good times.
 
abraves said:
I've traveled all over the southeast/midwest for work and have shot at quite a few ranges and never did they tell me no you can't shoot that and we are holding on to it. I usually get the we don't allow that in here please go put in your truck. Maybe I misunderstood but sounds weird. Most inspection I get is when I take an AR to an indoor range to test or sight in and they have me open up everything and want to see all my ammo which is confusing for them as I keep all my ammo loose in ammo cans so when I go to the range I just grab some and put in a zip lock back like a homeless guy. Had one guy ask me where the boxes were and I told him probably about 30' underground in the landfill.

Nice shooting by the way. I miss my 500. It wasn't one I shot alot but it sure was a range stopper. One day shooting at my local indoor range there was a couple guys in there that yelled at everyone for shooting without giving a notice. They would shoot then take off hearing protection then yell at the next one that shot which happened to be a young lady that was shooting next to me and she was nervous enough without retards yelling at her. I had to be me. I grabbed the 500 out of the bag and waited until they removed protection and let her ring. Needless to say they didn't do that anymore. Yes I did give her a warning what I was going to do. Good times.
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No, you read it correctly, they asked to hold that box of ammo. I was momentarily annoyed and thought about arguing or taking it out to my vehicle. I put it down to one RO who was dealing with a full set of lanes including some beginners having trouble staying on target. I was a little surprised about them not allowing the 500 since they allow rifles on that range.

Every range is a little different. The outdoor one has a large bear holding a Bible on the roof of the building and quite a different vibe than the more commercial indoor one I was at.
 
Richard338 said:
No, you read it correctly, they asked to hold that box of ammo. I was momentarily annoyed and thought about arguing or taking it out to my vehicle. I put it down to one RO who was dealing with a full set of lanes including some beginners having trouble staying on target. I was a little surprised about them not allowing the 500 since they allow rifles on that range.

Every range is a little different. The outdoor one has a large bear holding a Bible on the roof of the building and quite a different vibe than the more commercial indoor one I was at.
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I have to say, one of the benefits of being here in the sticks is how uncomplicated the range thing is (compared to CA in particular, where I had access to two outdoor ranges an hour away, and with a maximum range length of 100 yards). I've joined a club, got a key, drive 5 minutes and play ... last week, 8am in the morning, there was just me and a Pronghorn. We have 2 handgun ranges and a ~1 km long rifle range. Come to think of it, I have to shoot my rifles more :)
 
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