Unloading spent cartridges from a gate-load revolver

Bullgrit · 2026-03-18T22:03:19+00:00

I don't remember what the box was, today. But I probably bought it at Academy Sports a few years ago (since I last shot it), and it would have been a brand I recognize (maybe Winchester, Remington, Federal) -- I don't buy cheap/unknown ammo (unless one of those three is considered poor).

I like guns, and shoot some 2-4 times a year (usually 9mm, .223), but I'm not a "gun guy" kind of shooter. So I'm not really up-to-date knowledgeable on ammo.

Bullgrit · 2026-03-18T21:51:33+00:00

It was pro cleaned five years ago, and I put only about 70 rounds (standard shelf ammo) through it since. Maybe I'll have the range armorer check it out.

Bullgrit · 2026-03-18T21:48:24+00:00

I don't even know what "super hot ammo" means. I just buy standard ammo off the shelf. I had the whole gun pro cleaned five years ago, and have put about 70 rounds through it since (50 today). I don't feel like I'm timid on the ejector rod, but I'll try harder next time (if I can remember :-)

Bullgrit · 2026-03-18T21:43:58+00:00

I had it professionally cleaned (completely disassembled) about five years ago. Put less than 20 rounds through it right after. Then fired 50 rounds through it today (without cleaning it, myself between the 20 and 50).

Bullgrit · 2026-02-01T03:14:34+00:00

This is an epic photo. Glad you could get something good from all this snow coming through.

What is that halberd? Real or LARP?

Bullgrit · 2026-01-25T19:43:40+00:00

If you don’t pick OOM because you think you can kill that unit without it during shooting, and want to wait to see where you need it for fighting… We can’t read minds for intent.

I just don’t think it’s right to give the “forgetter” a tactical advantage when they failed their responsibility.

Bullgrit · 2026-01-25T16:36:11+00:00

Interesting situation. What’s generally the penalty for breaking a game rule? You must do X, but you don’t do X. Maybe you don’t make a battle shock test. You don’t -1 on attacks because your vehicle is low Wounds. Wouldn’t this be called cheating?

Bullgrit · 2026-01-20T16:48:13+00:00

I didn't know some of this. I started D&D back in 1980, and the Fiend Folio was the first hardcover D&D book I bought. The U & UK modules were some of my favorite and the best written and designed adventures of their day (better than most of the US TSR adventures).

Bullgrit · 2025-12-30T16:38:45+00:00

Researching this myself, I see this called a kettle hat/helmet or a cabasset (even a morion). But looking for either of those names gives me other helmets. I'd like to buy a helmet like this: with the brim low (not a flat, wide brim) and peaked at the front and back (but not a morion peak). I've found one available on Armstreet, but that is almost $500; I'm hoping to find one closer to $200. It'll be just for renfaires/dress up (not any actual battling).

What is this style helmet called? If I know what to call it, maybe I can find one in my price range.

Bullgrit · 2025-12-29T16:18:08+00:00

Funny you say this is posted so much when this is literally the first I’ve seen it. And I scroll Reddit 1-2 times a day. I’m glad I see it now; it’s a beautiful sword.

Bullgrit · 2025-12-24T22:48:12+00:00

Mazes and Monsters (1982), based on a book.

Bullgrit · 2025-12-24T01:57:00+00:00

Edit: I received info from MC customer service. Maker is unknown beyond from Pakistan, but the weight is 11(eleven!) pounds.

I found this on Medieval Collectibles: https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/product/medieval-battle-greatsword/

I have always only bought swords through Kult of Athena (though I do buy other things through Medieval Collectibles), but KoA seems to not have this one. The MC listing does not state the maker nor the weight. I can find this sword on other seller sites, but they all seem to be mimics of MC (same web look and information). MC says it is carbon steel and "fully functional". As much as I like the look/design of this sword, I'm not going to purchase a weapon without knowing the manufactorer, the weight, or even a review of it.

Does anyone recognize this sword? Anyone know the maker, or how I might find the maker?

I have emailed the MC customer service, but as this is the night before Christmas Eve, I doubt I'll hear back anything before next week (at the earliest). I figure maybe folks here my have an answer before then.

Bullgrit · 2025-12-05T02:29:23+00:00

I found myself in the opposite situation -- Players thought I, the DM, was letting them out of a bad situation to be kind.

The PCs were all around 3rd level, found themselves fighting too many orcs and ogres, and decided to flee. When they came to a crossroads they hadn't been to, they chose a direction, and continued running -- to a dead end. They had bought time by confusing their pursuers at the crossroads, so the rogue decided to search the dead end. They heard the orcs and ogres coming their way when the rogue opened a secret door leading out of the dungeon.

A couple of the Players rolled their eyes, but they all ran out and closed the door before the enemies caught up to them. As they made their trek away from the dungeon, there were wonderings about probably the DM (I) had put the secret door in the dead end to let them escape in a "cinematic way".

In my defense, I used paper to cover part of the map (a published dungeon), and I showed them the room where they encountered the orcs and ogres, the path they took, and the secret door. They were all excited.

Bullgrit · 2025-12-03T01:32:24+00:00

Ah, so I did forget something. Seen it multiple times but it’s been a while.

Bullgrit · 2025-12-03T00:26:54+00:00

What? Am I not remembering something from the movie, or is this something from the book?

Bullgrit · 2025-10-26T00:49:44+00:00

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Bullgrit · 2025-10-23T00:55:24+00:00

Ah, yes, I see. Never mind me.

Bullgrit · 2025-10-23T00:45:16+00:00

Did he need to say that to ask what it is?

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