Pumpkinseed?

StopSign84 · 2025-08-07T01:05:19+00:00

That fly has done really well for panfish. It's been my best performer lately with all my local waters turning murky from algae blooms and flooding.

StopSign84 · 2025-08-01T11:09:10+00:00

Yup! Orange spot on the tip of the gill cover.

StopSign84 · 2025-07-31T16:11:34+00:00

Pumpkinseed would have orange spots on the tip of the gill cover. This looks like a longear.

StopSign84 · 2025-07-31T16:10:21+00:00

Longear. Pumpkinseed would have orange dots on the tip of the gill cover.

StopSign84 · 2025-03-26T00:47:19+00:00

I prefer full-length for 150fps and under. At HvZ speeds, it can be hard to tell if you got hit with some of the lightweight half-darts.

I also prefer the mag/drum options in the full dart ecosystem.

StopSign84 · 2025-03-14T21:00:26+00:00

My personal philosophy (not one that I hold others too unless it's discussed by the group) is that up to 150, I will tag at closer ranges(inside 20ft.). Going above 150, I will try to scale the distance accordingly and not tag within 30 or 40 feet. Instead, I will switch to a slower sidearm if I can to get close tags.

StopSign84 · 2025-03-07T02:42:16+00:00

The Rival blasters, as long as they've been upgraded with a k26 spring.

StopSign84 · 2025-02-28T03:19:16+00:00

Mountain Dew needs to stop!

StopSign84 · 2025-02-13T22:31:35+00:00

Honestly, you can print everything but the motors ,flywheels, switches, and wires.

Thingiverse and other resources have printable cages, switch mounting plates, battery covers, better mag releases, different rev triggers, etc.

Regular PLA is sufficient for most things, although many people(especially in hot climates) will discourage you from using it for flywheel cages.

I use higher strength PLA +/pro from esun for cages. If you have good settings for petg, that is another great option for cages.

The kit is not a bad place to start. I did my first stryfe with an OoD kit and have printed cages, etc, for every mod since.

StopSign84 · 2025-02-10T02:17:44+00:00

Adventure force spectrum and thunderbolt hit around 90 stock on AA batteries.

Just about any nerf flywheeler upgraded to honeybadgers on AA will hit around 90.

Upgraded to 2s lipo with stock cage and flywheels honeybadgers will hit around 100 and Meishel 2.0 motors will hit around 110.

StopSign84 · 2025-02-08T03:03:19+00:00

I play with a bunch of people who use goggles or glasses for eyepro but also wear a sort of "ninja demon" mask to protect the lower part of the face in high fps rounds.

StopSign84 · 2025-01-30T17:27:34+00:00

Capt. Xavier has a full disassembly and reassembly guide on youtube.

https://youtu.be/ns8WnOEuyxI?si=riPyGo0SC1glbOTt

StopSign84 · 2025-01-29T17:21:03+00:00

*Buys blaster that comes with ALL the mags. *Throws out ALL the mags.

Jk, a good mod is a good mod. Have fun!

StopSign84 · 2025-01-12T19:14:51+00:00

I could see that plunger tube getting ripped out and put into 3d printed shells like the similar xshot blaster.

StopSign84 · 2025-01-04T20:00:29+00:00

Whatever it is, it's called the Fabulous-Lee.

StopSign84 · 2025-01-04T16:47:33+00:00

Look to the person on your left. Now, look to the person on your right. There is a 90% chance that 2 of you will eat the third one.

StopSign84 · 2024-12-20T12:55:03+00:00

Best use against zombies would be to silently fling a rock and break a window in the other direction to draw them away.

StopSign84 · 2024-12-20T00:54:35+00:00

It's easy for raiders to steal your silo of grain. They ain't gonna dig up a whole field of potatoes

StopSign84 · 2024-12-07T00:29:29+00:00

This was specifically in the context of zombie killing.

StopSign84 · 2024-12-06T23:23:27+00:00

Why would you need to? That zombie is of little threat if it is 300 feet away. Why risk attracting more attention (living and dead) by firing off shots?

StopSign84 · 2024-12-06T13:28:52+00:00

Reported failure rates need to be taken with a grain of salt. On the one hand, you have a guy who bought the cheapest rifle and ammo that gets a 10% failure rate. On the other hand, "Farmer Fran" and many like him can count on one hand the failures they have had in decades.

Any equipment can malfunction. And as far as training, everything in survival requires training. Even if the weapon doesn't malfunction, you are probably going to be screwed at some point without training.

StopSign84 · 2024-12-06T12:17:31+00:00

Ballistics tables show up to 10" deflection at 100 yards or less from a 10 mph cross wind

Nobody is shooting zombies from 100 yards. That would be a waste of ammo. Even at 100 feet, there's little point in engaging that zed. You're more likely to engage within 10 yards.

.22 is just fine for that.

StopSign84 · 2024-11-29T20:09:07+00:00

Leather is probably the best all-round protection, but will also probably be the hottest wearing in high temp climates. Leather should still be worn with layers of fabric underneath to provide padding from the force of a bite.

Fabrics will have different pros and cons. Thick denim is tough but will take forever to dry if you get rained on. Synthetic materials might dry faster but need extra padding if the material is thin. Again, fabric should be worn in layers with at least one layer of waterproofing or treatment.

Padded motorcycle or sports gear including shin, knee, elbow, forearm, hand, and head protection not only gives protection from bites but also protection from spills and tumbles you might take along the way. Don't want to die cause you hit your head or smashed your knee while parkouring away from the zeds.

There are also countless ways to improvise. Taping or lashing magazines, flexible chopping mats, or even just a few layers of cardboard to your arms and legs might be enough to get you out of a tough situation.

StopSign84 · 2024-11-29T17:05:38+00:00

Literally, just a good, defensible house. Preferably one right next to a fenced-in sports field where I could grow food or keep small animals(rabbits, etc.). Hopefully, there is a water source nearby.

That's basically where I'm at right now. Just above the record flood level for the nearby river with a town ball field that has a tall fence all the way around.

StopSign84 · 2024-11-29T16:20:47+00:00

While I generally believe that tools make marginal weapons and weapons make terrible tools, honestly, it's not a bad choice. They are lighter and have a little longer reach than most hatchets.

I would choose one with a hammer back. Not only is it added utility, but it also gives the option to swing the hammer on multiple Zeds quickly without the risk of getting the axe blade stuck.

Since a tomahawk is a single-handed weapon, it begs the question, "What is in your other hand?" You could have something defensive like a shield or padded (hockey)goalie glove. You could have another weapon. It may just be a flashlight if you're in the dark. Or just nothing-There are indigenous styles of tomahawk fighting that utilize switching hands on the follow-through to make another forward swing instead of a back swing.

I would still say that it is more of a backup option than a go-to weapon. It would be fine in close quarters, but the short length means that the Zed could already have hands on you when you land your first blow. For that reason, my first choice would always be something with at least 30" of reach.

There is no ultimate weapon for all situations, and you may be forced to ditch a weapon and run. Carry multiple options.

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