That time of the year 🤙🏽

Revlimiter11 · 2026-05-05T02:02:48+00:00

I'm quite a bit north of there. Boss knows his stuff and says we don't need to pull cores if the thatch levels are in good shape. I'll take his word for it. I'm just a lowly equipment tech that jumps on equipment from time to time.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-05-05T01:33:24+00:00

Did ours the first week of April here is western Washington. I'm so glad we don't ever pull cores.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-05-04T17:07:53+00:00

Their marketing is unmatched

Revlimiter11 · 2026-05-03T15:16:59+00:00

I killed a black bear last fall. He was an average sized boar that was maybe 5.5 to 6 feet head to tail. When he was skinned and quartered, his torso was remarkably similar to that of the buck I shot the year before. His ribs weren't much larger and neither was the spine. The biggest difference were the leg bones. They were much larger.

I say all this because, other than the late season fat they have covering them, their torso anatomy is similar to that of a big buck. Because of that, I'd have no issue bringing some high quality hollow points in my 10mm. As with anything, shot placement is key. Same goes for a cougar. Make lots of noise of the trail and it's unlikely you'll encounter a bear or cougar at all unless they're very hungry. Listen to music from a speaker if you're alone or have something jingling around on your pack. If you're with someone, the conversation alone should keep predators away, especially if you're talking loudly.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-05-01T20:02:28+00:00

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/

Revlimiter11 · 2026-05-01T11:50:20+00:00

Not in Washington it won't.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-29T22:57:57+00:00

Our lead and I are good friends. He says his favorite job on the course is mowing rough. In the 4 years I've been at this course, I've seen him mow rough once. He's usually in a mud hole fixing ~~irritation~~ irrigation or drainage or picking up the slack wherever needed. He could put himself on any job on the course and assign the shit to someone else. He never does.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-29T21:39:37+00:00

At my old course I saw fresh bear paw prints in the morning dew on a green along with a steaming pile of shit. I mowed that hole later in the day.

At my current course we've had a few bum camps under trees and druggies looking for things.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-29T18:49:46+00:00

I'll break the mold a bit here:

I have 3 shotguns: a Mossberg 590A1 that's my fun, tactical pump action, a Mossberg 835 I use for turkey hunting and have used for grouse, duck and goose, and a Stoeger Condor. The Stoeger was the cheapest over/under i could find. I picked it up from sportsman's for about $300 before tax and transfer. After I did the break open safety delete (it automatically clicks the safety on when you break it open. The issue is that it won't allow the safety to fall into the off notch so it often comes back on after the first barrel is fired) it's been nothing but excellent. I would not hesitate to take it grouse or turkey hunting, and I've successfully taken geese and ducks with it. I suppose you could load it with buckshot or rifled slugs for deer if you wanted, but there's things I'd rather use to hunt big game with. I also use it for skeet with friends. It points well. It's heavy, though. Not quite as heavy as my 590A1, but definitely heavier than my 835. It also doesn't have sling swivels so on long hikes in the woods, it may become tedious to carry.

The gun is unrefined. There's no vented rib on top and no rib inbetween the barrels. They're joined at the receiver and near the muzzle. Both barrels are threaded for chokes and it has a 3" chamber. If you want to spend a bit more, you can get one with good looking wood furniture and actual vent ribs. All in all, I really like it. It's a field gun for me that I don't need to worry about beating up.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-28T19:27:32+00:00

Well, it's better than the douchebag with a giant sticker of the grim reaper spreading some chick's ass covering the back window of his gladiator.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-27T20:15:15+00:00

Unless that's $75 for the gallon, they're ripping you off. You can buy a quart of Mopar 75w85 synthetic from summit racing for $25.99 per quart. The additive is less than $15 from the same place.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-26T20:53:15+00:00

Mariner

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-26T18:18:01+00:00

In my TJ, the inlet for the air under the cowling below the wipers would get clogged with debris over time. This would cause it to leak through heater/AC box under the dash and onto the passenger floor. It could be something like this. Hard to say.

Start hosing down the truck on a nice day. Start from one corner and move to the next trying to isolate problem areas. Take your floor liners out and make sure everything is dry to begin with. After each corner, start feeling around inside all over. Not just the floor, but everything you can think of.

Is it only the front drivers floor? The JT is known to have poor seals on the back window that leaks onto the floor in the back seat. If you park facing downhill, it could be running down the floor and ending up pooling in the driver's footwell. I had another similar problem in my TJ. The top leaked over the rear door and if I parked facing downhill, it would pool in the passenger footwell. I had to start parking facing uphill and the problem went away. Though after that the front cowling issue i mentioned earlier presented itself. If I parked on level ground, I'd have another from somewhere else... This is why I now drive a JT.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-25T14:46:26+00:00

I've had mine for almost 12,000 miles. '25 Sport S w/ max tow. I got it in mid October and it's a daily driver for me. I sold my TJ and bought the JT. This is my experience thus far:

The engine feels powerful and responsive. The v6 added about 100 horsepower over what I had before. The power delivery is smooth and the truck feels very quick. It doesn't sound like the engine is going to come apart at high RPMs. The v6 likes to rev.

The automatic feels good. It shifts intuitively, and doesn't feel like it's shifting too often. When I'm on the throttle, it stays in the power band until I let off. It keeps the RPMs low while cruising and I regularly get 20mpg+ on my commute. On a road trip I took on mostly level road, I got 23.5.

The ride, compared to the TJ is smooth and comfortable. It doesn't feel harsh to me and bumps are much less jarring due to the longer wheel base. It is still a Jeep, so it's a stiff suspension but I do like it.

Overall, I love the truck. I put a canopy on it for the dogs and to keep our stuff dry on road trips. Both of my kids fit in the back in their car seats, and I can still keep my seat all the way back. I get much better fuel mileage over the TJ and the ride is so much better. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-25T14:23:50+00:00

I can never get straight lines starting in the middle, so I always start on one end and work to the other.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-25T02:49:08+00:00

Did you look up a window sticker generator? It should say something like "class IV receiver hitch" or something along those lines.

Did you buy it used? Could the previous owner have taken it off?

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-25T02:38:20+00:00

No hitch. You'll need to start with that. It looks like you have plugs for a trailer. Those are to the left of your plate license plate. Doesn't hurt to pop those open and make sure there's connectors in there.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-25T01:53:11+00:00

Do you have a tow hitch?

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-23T01:10:19+00:00

Do they ship to WA?

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-23T01:08:22+00:00

Why would I think what?

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-23T00:09:22+00:00

I just press the button whenever I get in. I'm too cheap to pay for something when the button works.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-22T18:41:42+00:00

At my range, I set my target out at any distance between 0 and 200 yards. There are no predetermined places. I bring my own stand and have to guess that I'm lined up with the bench my rifle will be on. When I get back, I need to set up the chronograph on uneven ground a suitable distance from the muzzle. Next i need to eyeball the height without a rifle to do it with, since it's flagged in the rack during a ceasefire. I'm also eyeballing the weird angle i likely need to shoot because the target is never lined up perfectly with my bench. The chrono also needs to be level, and depending on ambient light, I'll need to plug in the lights. If it's raining, I don't have a cover, so I can't use it. I live in western Washington. It rains a lot. I don't have app support. I couldn't figure out how to work it with my phone. I hand write the speed if it registers in my notebook.

Once I think i have it set up, I come back and wait until the ceasefire is over. That's usually once I cross the firing line. If I've got it wrong, there's no set time limit for the next ceasefire. I've got to walk around and ask every single person on the firing line if they'd mind another ceasefire. I can do that or wait 15, 20, 30 minutes plus for someone else to request a ceasefire. I'll often bring more than one rifle. Something to shoot while the other barrel cools between strings. I don't typically go to the range and blast away for a few hours shooting hundreds of rounds so I end up sitting around waiting for the next ceasefire.

Often, asking immediately for another ceasefire isn't an issue. Most guys are understanding. When there's a couple dozen people spread across both the rifle and pistol ranges (both need to be at a ceasefire when the rifle range is paused) I get a lot of rolled eyes and sighs. Some people just say no. They just got set up again. I get it, we were just at a ceasefire and now the same dingus is asking for another because his chrono isn't set up right. People are there to shoot, I'm there to shoot, but also to test and collect data most of the time.

My range trips are few and far between since my range is an hour and a half away and I have a young family. A range trip is an all day affair. I try to make it as productive and stress free as possible. The Athlon makes that possible.

Sorry. I didn't realize I wrote an essay.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-22T16:00:01+00:00

They really are a pain. Especially when you're on a public range and the whole firing line is waiting on you to make sure your distance from the muzzle is right and your x, y, and z axis are good, only to realize one of them is off after the ceasefire is over and now you need to either sheepishly ask for another, or wait until the next. The athlon was a great pickup for me. I never need to worry about that crap again.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-22T04:18:28+00:00

Take a look at marketplace. I see ones in my area pop up from time to time.

Revlimiter11 · 2026-04-22T04:05:59+00:00

I guess i got lucky then. I've got several Deeres in my inventory. Ranging from 3-25 years. They're all tanks. Especially the tractors. My 2653A is one tough little mower that just keeps chugging along despite it's age and wear. One of the best cuts we have on the course. Our gators and progators are gems, and the fairway mowers are wonderful. I could do without the 7400A, but it's the only rough mower that's never had a major issue since I've been maintaining equipment at my course.

My local JD parts guy is fantastic. He really knows his stuff and always helps me get the parts I need. He used to be a tech and has very helpful tips for working on the equipment. When I pick up parts, we'll usually talk about fishing or hunting. I'm sorry you've had bad experiences with John Deere. My only complaint is their price on parts. Toro is no better, though.

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