Need Upgrade

So, Rock in a Sea of Chaos and I went to Red's last week for a little end of the year shooting entertainment. I figured that after the success with sighting in the scoped Marlin .44 mag, I'd do the same with the WASR.
It was not to be... :(
Could not get any rounds below the 9-3 line at any distance. Cranked the elevation down 20 clicks at 100 yards but the POI would not drop. Although it is likely a scope issue, it has disappointed me to the point where I am considering using the WASR as *gasp* trade bait. I really want a 7.62 NATO (.308) rifle and I could apply the trade and some cash to secure it. I've looked at converted Saigas and CETME's but narrowed the search down to the DPMS Sportical. It gives the modularity and flexibility that I want without having to learn how to gunsmith. Also, the cost of acquisition is tolerable and might leave enough for a decent optic.

Farewell, My Friend. I'll Tip One for You

It is a sad week around my place, as we had to say goodbye to our dear Shepherd/Chow mix Bingo. He was a playmate, friend and protector for 16 years. He watched over my wife when she was pregnant with both Angels and kept a keen eye on them until the end. When he was younger, we used to sit at the bar at the Gingerman in Austin and watch basketball together; him sitting in my lap and both of us enjoying some Anchor Porter. One night, my wife and I were sitting in a booth at the G-Man with Bingo and a Dallas-type young lady (you know what I mean) walked up and called Bingo "Sugar Biscuit". I thought my wife was going to go over the table for that one (I don't recall her having that kind of reaction for anyone flirting with me).

He will be missed.

I Love Fred Thompson

http://weaselzippers.us/2010/10/14/fred-thompson-on-book-being-thrown-at-obama-during-rally-he-ignored-it-must-have-thought-it-was-the-constitution/

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What Kind of Conservative Am I?

My Conservative Identity:

You are an Anti-government Gunslinger, also known as a libertarian conservative or Tea Partier. You believe in smaller government, states’ rights, gun rights, and that, as Reagan once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’"

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Business Trip

Just got back from a business trip to beautiful Rio Rancho NM. The pic sums it up nicely.

Duke Loves the Pipeline

On Sundays I try to take Duke for a walk along one of the pipelines near our house. Although we have leash-free parks in Austin, they are a bit of a drive and the pipeline areas work just as well. We have a big backyard but the way he runs around, you'd think he'd been in a crate all day. He casts around for scent, letting his nose lead the way. Sometimes, he takes a little side trip to investigate a particularly interesting smell and has to catch up with me.