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Boomerite Testing Continued
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:29The alternative post title is "In Which I Don't Think Things Completely Through".
Saturday I went out with Joe and did some Boomerite testing to try and get to the root of a detonation problem. Here's the video from the testing. I was slightly mistaken in that there was one other target that kind of popped, but it was still nothing like we normally see.
Yes, I do something not so bright, but not nearly a full Ry. Joe and Ry did some work the other night and it in fact does appear there is a size difference. It hasn't been determined to be the cause. It would explain half the targets from 2011 not working as well.
Sometimes making things go boom is hard to do!
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 23:01So I went out to help Joe with some testing today. Last weekend there were some problems with boomers and testing needed be done to figure out the exact cause of the failures.
Joe and I stopped by the Taj and picked up some equipment however Joe forgot the keys to the magazine and we had to leave the targets that were stored to test how they react over time.
Once over at Mecca we began to mix explosives. I noticed but didn’t think anything of it that the dust from the bin of KClO3 was less than usual. Our first experiment was 4 control targets using our standard production methods and baggies with 8 other targets using different packaging methods. We laid out the first 6 targets. Two of each. Loaded up with 62 grain JHP and started on the right.
Bang, dead center, nothing. Move to the next one.
Bang slightly off, bang it’s low, bang it’s high, bang dead center, nothing.
Bang dead center, nothing.
Bang dead center, nothing. Now at this point we’re moving on to the normal production control targets.
Bang dead center…. Nothing. I’m thinking, “what the hell is going on!”
Bang dead center, again nothing.
At this point Joe and I inspect the targets, they didn’t even begin to detonate. We talk and think well maybe the ethylene glycol absorbed moisture, the bottle is almost empty. We also realize it’s pretty cold and maybe that’s a problem.
The Season for Giving
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 18:16
Linoge is putting on a raffle with great prizes and the funds going to a great cause.
For those who have never discovered Soldiers’ Angels, they do a lot to help support troops. Not only do they help support troops in the field through the soldier adoption program but also have programs to help those who need it the most, our wounded warriors.
Every year at Boomershoot Joe there is a dinner. At the dinner is a raffle with the purpose of supporting Project Valor-IT of Soldier’s Angels.
Why do we raise money for Project Valor-IT? Well when the soldier and affected family moves from being an abstract face, to being a family you know and personally spend lots of time around, the good they do takes on a whole new level of meaning. Seriously, click that link fellow gun bloggers. They helped the family of one of our own and if that’s not a good enough reason to dig in your pocket and help I don’t know what is.
I know times are tight for many of us. Things are still exceptionally tight around my house from the last unemployment stint. For every 5 bucks sent to Soldiers’ Angels you get a raffle ticket. Instead of putting that extra gift under the tree this year, you can put something under someone else’s who could really use it. There is no way to loose in this raffle.
There are other projects and ways you can donate if you’re interested. It doesn’t just have to be a monetary donation*. The Minutemom I know is working on blankets when she has time.
*Talk to Linoge first with regards to the raffle, I’m talking in general.
Mecca Is Growing with the Quote of the Day
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 18:23Joe, Ry, Caleb, and I all headed out to the Boomershoot site today to do some work on Mecca.
Normally I take pictures, but this time posting them falls upon Ry as I didn't take a single one.
It was productive, we assembled the new tables. Drilled the holes for the input feed for the solar panel and WiFi. Mounted the solar charge controller and the transfer switch. Mounted the pole for the WiFi and started getting the brackets put together for the solar panel. Joe has decided to mount the panel in a couple weeks. I'll need to head out with him with some of my tools so I can take care of re-crimping his Ethernet cable.
Overall it wasn't a bad day other than by the end it was freezing cold since the first solid winter storm of the season is rolling in. We actually left at a perfect time given we arrive in Moscow with snow accumulating and visibility becoming limited.
Our day started however with one of Ry's famous statements:
Joe: Want me to get out and check the field?
Ry: Yeah you probably should, (drives out on to the field without stopping all the way up to Mecca)
It's on video:
We didn't get stuck, though it did get a bit hairy at the end though it still wasn't much of a problem. Expect pictures and video hopefully in the near future.
Let There be Light
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 14:10For those who have worked manufacturing explosives at Boomershoot. You already know how miserable the elements can make that situation. Even at the end of April, snow and sleet are not unheard of, high winds are common, and it can make manufacturing just down right miserable.
Well yesterday we took delivery of the new manufacturing facility and put it in place.
Joe oversaw the delivery of the container. It took us a bit of figuring out of how to get it in place so we could finish leveling it properly. After the containers was put in it’s temporary location we headed to town for lunch. We had some other business to take care of in tow (which I’m sure Joe will explain later). Let’s just say yesterday murphy’s law was in full force.
Friday Gun Porn–(07/29/2011)
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 20:30Now Washington Legal.
Some would complain about the modifications that make operating the slide easier, given I know the owner I don’t blame him for doing it one bit. It’s not about looking pretty, it’s about being FUNCTIONAL.
Friday Gun Porn–07/21/2011
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 03:30
Dave does have some very sweet toys.
Friday Gun Porn–07/15/2011
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 06:30The Microsoft Object Embedding Tool.
Seriously, I’m not kidding!
Getting Ready for Tomorrow
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 12:32I’m finishing up the last of the prep work on the boat and am working on some MP3 playlists for the boat tomorrow while I cool off. Any recommendations of must have music for the water? I listen to just about anything but pop. Forecast for tomorrow is 90s, water temps approaching 80, it should be a blast, just need a good soundtrack for it. Drop your suggestions in the comments!
I picked up the tie’s for Joe for Mecca. My truck bed is currently full of creosote packed timber.
That’s going to be dropped off on my way to the lake. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend. Send me any ideas you have for music for the boat.
Friday Gun Porn–7/8/2011
Submitted by Barron Barnett on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 06:00I never really bothered to pay attention before, but there’s a LOT of Remington 700’s at Boomershoot.
Seriously, I just walked down the line taking pictures and I’m finding that most of them are 700’s.
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