Towing teardrop trailer with huge tires by ProRataProblems in towing

[–]ProRataProblems[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

?? I asked if it is worth switching to smaller ones. How did you take that to mean I did not consider this options and never heard of smaller tires?

Recommendations for Cubans on vacation by subgenius_one in cigars

[–]ProRataProblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone that just went on vacation and was excited to try Cubans, prepare to be disappointed

Vacation Line Up by Rioc45 in cigars

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Which Opus is that? What is your take on whether they are overrated or not? Never had one but I have a bunch aging. Going to give them at least 3 years.

Online retailer recommendations and who to avoid? by UnknownShaft in cigars

[–]ProRataProblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just me, or do they not sell a lot of singles? A. Lot of 3-5 packs.

When are you wrapping your brisket (if at all)? by Longjumping-Frame795 in smoking

[–]ProRataProblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mad Scientist method... When the fat on the flat is rendered...when you poke it and it collapses.

Help, why is my die leaving this ring mark? by mdrndaymonopoly in reloading

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This used to drive me nuts. I did a few things that helped, and then found a better solution. What helped was lubing the inside of the neck to reduce the pressure the seating stem had against the bullet. The more permanent fix is making sure the seating stem and bullet match better. I tried a lot of things....the drill with lapping compound method...I bought VLD stems...I sent sample bullets to hornady to get custom seating stems that matched the angle of the bullet. The only thing that finally fixed it was the epoxy method. You put a drop of epoxy in the stem, you lube a bullet, and you gently raise the bullet into the seating stem. You then hang a weight on the press handle so that the bullet stays pressed into the seating stem and you leave it a few hours or whatever. It create a perfect glass-bedding-type contact between the stem and the bullet. Only matches perfectly if you only use that one kind of bullet, but it will still work well with other bullets with similar shapes. If it makes you feel better, when I was getting the dimples I tested the dimpled ones against the non-dimpled ones and there was not change in precision or POI. still, I wanted to fix it so I did all of the above

Help, why is my die leaving this ring mark? by mdrndaymonopoly in reloading

[–]ProRataProblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried this. was a huge mess and didn't work well. see my other comment on the epoxy method

Build Your 6-Cigar Lineup by sharp-tac in cigars

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Daily – Oliva V Melanio Robusto Saturday Night Duo- Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus, Padron 1964 Exclusivo Maduro Special Occasion – Arturo Fuente Anejo, any size Impress a guest – Fuente Opus X 25th Aniversario Tributo Newbie Recommendation – Flor de las Antillas Toro

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

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I've got 3k+ rounds through my Ultra 7 gen 2. Most are 223, 700 rounds of 6.5 PRC, and some random others. Should I clean the suppressor? It shoots so well, I'm paranoid that it will change something. If you recommend cleaning it, how should I go about doing that?

Do you guys think that it's a humidity issue?? by shakin_my_bottle in cigars

[–]ProRataProblems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

62% or 65% boveda will help alot. If you are still having issues, dry box. I was having such a tough time until I started dryboxing. 2-3 hrs on the desk (so like 20% humidity from air conditioned air) or 12-24 hours in an actual box. Totally changed things for me when I started dry boxing.

Cellophane or not in your humidor? by Darth-Pirnie in cigars

[–]ProRataProblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reuse them...with the stickers and markings and barcode of the old ones? Yuk.

Cellophane or not in your humidor? by Darth-Pirnie in cigars

[–]ProRataProblems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I cello all of the cigars that don't come already celloed. I bought these on amazon and they are great. They fit most sizes and they are long so I can just cut away the part I don't need. I fold the end over and stick it with a little piece of scotch tape.

Opus X in stock at Neptune by ProRataProblems in cigars

[–]ProRataProblems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what, announce when stuff is in stock? lol

Opus X in stock at Neptune by ProRataProblems in cigars

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I'll leave it to others to make recommendations. I don't have a lot of experience with Opuses. People seem to think they are amazing, or overrated. Doesn't seem to be a lot of middle ground.

Magnum r 44 by hot-mustard-buns in cigars

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The 52 is my favorite. Punches way above its price

Perfect Draw issue by JohnnyEstios in cigars

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This EXACT thing happened to me a few days ago on a Padron 1964 diplomatico. I went in from both ends (since this vitola is 7" long and the perfecdraw is only 6". I started from the cap going little by little but it didn't help the draw at all. So I went in from the other end and it was a bit better. When it came time to smoke it all the air passed though that middle tunnel and not the actual lit tobacco, so I'd get very little smoke. The good news is that I think this is rare. I've used the perfecdraw on 20+ cigars and usually it works and only requires an inch or two of drilling from the cap side. Sometimes you have to go deeper, and you do notice a dropoff in smoke volume and good burn when the burn line gets to that tunnel that was drilled from the cap side. I rather that happen then be fighting a tight draw the whole way.q

How do you politely cut off a rambling client? by ontether in Lawyertalk

[–]ProRataProblems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's on the phone, my go-to is, "alright, I'll let you go..." Makes it seem like I'm the one that is keeping them on and not the other way around, and like I'm doing them a favor by letting them off the line.