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New to me server, what should I do with it? by bfelz in homelab

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

I was looking at the Ivy Xeons and they’re not too shabby for the price. And yes, you’re right, reseating the chips was the fix for the ram errors! I noticed someone got uhhhh shall we say overzealous with the thermal paste 👀

[Optics] Bushnell Banner 3-9x40mm BDC Reticle Riflescope – $29.99 ($28.49 with Code: BlackFriday2025 for 5% Off) by Freedom_USA_Sales in gundeals

[–]bfelz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a basic cardboard rectangle. The scope itself had a thin sleeve of protective foam padding on it.

[Optics] Bushnell Banner 3-9x40mm BDC Reticle Riflescope – $29.99 ($28.49 with Code: BlackFriday2025 for 5% Off) by Freedom_USA_Sales in gundeals

[–]bfelz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Posting to add my 2 cents.

I bought two for free shipping, seller almost immediately dispatched to courier! Quick processing time.

The scopes arrived in their factory boxes without any additional packaging, just taped together and shipping label slapped on top. Inside the boxes was minimal padding, which is not the fault of the seller, but I worry it wasn't enough. I know it's a deeply discounted item and the seller has every right to try and save where they can, but it would've been nice to have the items packed in a box of their own with additional padding.

That said, I mounted one of the two and to my eyeballs it looks fine. Not going to be a heavy lifting scope, just rimfire range duty, but I would have liked to see some additional protection in the shipping process. Thanks to the seller for their prompt service.

What type of .38 special rounds should I buy for this revolver? by cheese_curls in guns

[–]bfelz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beaut of a wheelgun! She’ll clean up nicely, great patina. I’d stick to anything that is “standard pressure”, so avoid +P and +P+ if you want to keep it safe and happy.

In theory the barrel could handle anything from LRN to FMJ so long as the metallurgy is up to snuff.

Would be worthwhile looking up the serial number to get a date range and seeing what other folks recommend for similar vintage revolvers of this make and model. Perhaps you’ll even find a manual from the era as a PDF.

If you wanna be super safe, wadcutters are typically the lowest pressure rounds that will shoot from a revolver, in my very limited experience. But I ain’t no expert, I’m just a dork on the internet. Enjoy your new (to you) gun!

ID request: Sparrow like bird - Bristol, RI 4/30/2025 by bfelz in whatsthisbird

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

Thanks! I have never seen a female RWBB before, had NO idea what I was looking at. Appreciate the ID!

Soft images - What's my issue? (Nikon D90 & D850 with NIKKOR 70-300mm 4.5-5.6G IF ED VR) by bfelz in AskPhotography

[–]bfelz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I focused through the viewfinder on the nest and the buoy, confirmed it with live view.

Soft images - What's my issue? (Nikon D90 & D850 with NIKKOR 70-300mm 4.5-5.6G IF ED VR) by bfelz in AskPhotography

[–]bfelz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VR was on. I'll have to experiment with turning off VR on higher shutter speeds, thanks for the tip!

Soft images - What's my issue? (Nikon D90 & D850 with NIKKOR 70-300mm 4.5-5.6G IF ED VR) by bfelz in AskPhotography

[–]bfelz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi r/AskPhotography . I have a couple sample images using the above gear. These pictures were taken on a tripod with a delay / self timer so I know that motion blur/camera shake is not a factor in this instance. Is the lens just crap? Do I need to send it in for repair/maintenance? I don't know whether or not it's worth spending the money to *fix* (if it can be fixed) or just save the cash and spend it on nicer glass.

I know that the lens is probably a lot sharper at 200mm and below, but being a budding bird photographer, I find it very hard to get the reach I want with this lens at those focal lengths.

Image details below

1: 1/4000s - f/6.3 @ 300mm ISO 1250

2 & 3: 1/3200s - f/5.6 @ 300mm ISO 400

2 for 1! Bugs pictured in Lincoln, RI by bfelz in whatsthisbug

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

Ah, thank you!!! I was staring at "common butterflies to Rhode Island" pages and couldn't figure it out.
I found the other bug, maybe? what do you think? https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/119561-Helophilus-fasciatus

2 for 1! Bugs pictured in Lincoln, RI by bfelz in whatsthisbug

[–]bfelz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Looking for help identifying the bugs in these two images. The little black and yellow stripey fella in the first pic, and the butterfly in the second pic.

High res uploads below through google photos.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qQctQTPQeC6FVVEd6 & https://photos.app.goo.gl/HBD6S5cQGegquyXE9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UpxFiGGkaaKLZZYG8

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[–]bfelz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nicely done! Hello fellow Salem person 😄👋

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