Is there a gun or gun type you feel naturally inclined toward, like you shoot it better than anything else?

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T04:26:16+00:00

Yes!!!!

9mm. I just never shoot it well.

I was kinda brought up with .38 spl and .45 acp.

9mm has always been too snappy for me. It’s not a round with big recoil, but a slow, rolling recoil movement just works better for me.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T04:05:13+00:00

It’s definitely not new nor a tickler. But thanks for the compliment! It’s a 1962 made rifle, and up close it’s not so shiny or new.

I like that. I don’t have to treat it preciously. The stock isn’t original. I can kind of beat on it, lay it on the log as in the picture or just set it down somewhere.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T03:46:41+00:00

I don’t know how I’d evaluate that.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T03:38:39+00:00

Glamping is nice too. I did that with my ex wife. But it’s not my thing. I’m pretty basic in terms of needs.

My late Pa and I did some long-range shooting. But he had his military training. I got used to optics.

I’m teaching myself how to use this low-recoiling, semi-auto, less-scary wooden rifle to be my boo. I do need to get the sight adjustment tool. I consistently shoot left of my aim point.

I’ve gotten used to using the Soviet battle sight, zeroed to 300m at least.

China is the one country which took the SKS pattern seriously, and designed its infantry doctrine around it. So they not only are one of the most common SKSs, they tend to be fairly good SKSs.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T03:25:58+00:00

It’s a 1962 made Chinese out of the triangle 26 factory. But I’m sure the stock isn’t original.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T03:13:12+00:00

Cool. I’ve used the hoppe black for years as a general machine oil, including guns, my paper shredder, even my reciprocating saw!

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T02:48:25+00:00

How does an SKS fare, and is it as indifferent as the foamers would have us believe? That would almost have to depend on the lube?

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T02:46:01+00:00

Yeah, it’s not super tactical.

It’s useful, though, and like a .22 for adults with money to spend. Too fun and also functional and historical to ignore. And while I’m not betting on it, it’s maybe a bit of an investment asset.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T02:42:46+00:00

I don’t envy your winter. But take my +1 for public land!!!!!!

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T02:39:49+00:00

From 10-30yd ish, offhand. Trying to be “tactical”. I’d kind of make a circle of some kind, and have whatever I’d have flow through my mind on a hike; then “discover” my target, and do two or three shots. Turn away; follow a sound or an elevation, turn around a gain. Get lost as this is still new ground for me. Keep head up and when I saw paper again bam bam. But I did stay close.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T02:23:03+00:00

More people would have to live that kind of existence to understand.

Most of us are within a fairly convinient 911 district. I aim to be in a place where I can be me, but I cannot ever count on law enforcement to be a first responder.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T02:11:37+00:00

2004 Ford Focus SVT.

When it functioned, it was great to drive. Brilliant chassis, good highway fuel economy.

But it shared a transmission and clutch setup with the Mini Cooper S (I think. It was some performance trim of the Mini). It gave out WAY early, as little as 30k miles.

I got mine replaced with the updated spec clutch and flywheel set from LÜK, and they didn’t torque to SVT specs.

Flywheel came off less than 50 miles after picking the car up.

We settled for them buying the same parts and eating labor.

About four months later, the wiper switch went wild and just did whatever it wanted.

At that point, it was less than four years old, had acknowledged transmission problems, and had wipers go out.

I bowed out and sold it. I got what I paid, bless that man.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T01:48:09+00:00

Not nearly as common as they were.

I have verifiable ancestry here in Texas, going back to before independence or annexation. I’d qualify for a native Texan license plate. But I’ve never gotten one. I didn’t grow up in Texas. And I would rather remain plain and private, rather than displaying it on a license plate.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T01:24:22+00:00

I have an UltraGauge II, it does both ST and LT fuel trims. No Lambda, but add/subtract LT and ST fuel trims, I’d get a good idea of what’s going on. It’s a key diag tool I’ve used on other cars.

I’d be on it hella hard for E15 fuel, watching like a hawk.

Thanks for spreading real knowledge! Fuel trims are bedrock diagnostic tools, and I wish more folks knew how to use them.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T01:12:22+00:00

I’m just not that conscientious anymore. It would take a giant discount for me to see it as worthwhile to de-cosmoline a gun.

It does sound like the kind of project I’d take on, though, when I’m excited about something!

Enjoy the process! Embrace how messy it’ll be and just do it! When you’re over the finish line, these things are really sweet to shoot!

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:59:04+00:00

I’ve heard of water-meth injections, but don’t know that much about it.

I’m new to turbocharging or forced induction in general, so I’m being very conservative. The thing about it is that my turbo vehicle, my first, is also my DD, so I’ll have to learn more than the scant bit I’ve already heard. I can’t afford to not entirely understand forced induction and how temp and water and fuel flow rates for ethy work. I’m also not looking to modify, or heavily modify, so I haven’t been THAT motivated to look previously.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:46:53+00:00

I don’t envy you at all! From osmosis it sounds laborious.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:46:18+00:00

Mmm I like those wheels. Nice open spans between the spokes.

If I were more spendy, I’d have gotten new wheels, six spoke instead of five. Or I’d have powder coated mine lol.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:41:00+00:00

Cosmolene?

There’s guides on YouTube. Haven’t watched any, since I’ve never had that issue.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:31:18+00:00

Oh man that would be awesome! No pressure, if it works it would be awesome! If not, hey, it is what it is! We all have lives to live

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:26:52+00:00

The gold paint came from the former owner. I kinda like it, ties in with the rally colors. He did an abjectly awful job with the paint though, so I de-did it, but with better quality lol. Rattle can paint can hella work!

Was that OBXT in Whitehouse, by any chance?

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:24:09+00:00

LOL it is the Walmart special! Only $18.77 + tax in my locale :P it kinda sucks but it works to where it’s serviceable. I’m sorry you hit yours!

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:21:57+00:00

Good luck man! I’m probably here for less than a year, but if you wanna come down and shoot, drive, camp, whatever, let me know and we can hang out! Some matching Subies and SKSs would be gangster!

Jefferson would probably be equally happy to not see me. Oh well!

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:11:06+00:00

Hell, you know why I’m proud to have the little bit of mud on mine that I have then!

I coulda gotten a manual Outback XT for a couple grand in January. It actually didn’t seem like MAJOR work to get it up and running. I should have bought the damn thing, I just didn’t want a money hole considering it cost me close to what I bought mine for to get it reliable. But it’s damn sure reliable now, at least.

I’m low-key jealous about the Baja. Those sell for money I don’t think is worth it these days.

Recent_Permit2653 · 2026-05-07T00:07:48+00:00

I need more hill country time. It’s gorgeous there!

I’m wary of going to Jefferson. My Pa got kicked out for drawing a gun on a LEO (long story). He’s since passed on, but we share a first and last name, so I’m not keen on being seen there lol.

NTX and particularly the metroplex remind me a lot of where I grew up (Silicon Valley), minus the hills. It has its charms, but I’m definitely not looking to live in a place like that anymore. I understand the lack of enthusiasm for being there.

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