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Peddler
Optics God Joined: July/04/2012 Location: Oswego,NY Status: Offline Points: 13526 |
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When you are dead, you don't know you are dead.It is difficult only for others.
It is the same when you are stupid. |
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RifleDude
MODERATOR EVIL OPPRESSOR Joined: October/13/2006 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 16337 |
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Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
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BeltFed
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It's an MP44 built by Hanel or however you spell it according to the manufacturer code, who made more of the assault rifles than any other of the makers. There were about 6 if I remember correctly. The caliber is 8mm Kurtz, which is the 7.92x57 Mauser shortened to 7.92x33 with a 123gr boat tailed bullet. It is a true select fire assault rifle with a rate of fire of 450rpm, and feeds from a 30rd detachable box magazine. It is one of the most controllable shoulder fired full autos I have ever shot IF you shoot it like a shotgun (elbows high). It has a 16" barrel and a muzzle velocity of about 2300-2400fps.
In the photo you will notice ammo in stripper clips, and a stripper clip guide and stripper clip attached to a magazine; they are all original and not some reproduction or 8mm Mauser stripper clips. Everything else in the photo is reproduction except for the bayonet, scabbard, canteen, bread bag, and helmet. Oh, the magazines are also original and come from various manufacturers. They sell for about $400-$450 right now, and there are 7 in the photo. The MP/Stg 43 and 44 rifles are interesting to study because there are so many different variations and manufacturers over the entire life of the series to keep you confused for a life time. Edited by BeltFed - April/02/2015 at 09:14 |
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Life's concerns should be about the 120lb pack your trying to get to the top of the mountain, and not the rock in your boot.
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RifleDude
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Good info, Lynn!
All you guys need to keep participating in the photo contest every month. We've had pretty sparse participation most months. You did a good job, and you might just find that you enjoy the challenge, and learn more about your camera and photography in the process. Having to work within a 1 month time frame to come up with a photo that meets the theme makes you think and plan, and that can force you to go on an adventure somewhere to find a subject. Think of it as kinda like a digital scavenger hunt where you learn new things in the process! |
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Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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He's right.
I have gotten to a point where I keep my camera with me just about everywhere I go now because you never know what you will run into while out and about. I can't wait for the new ideas for April. In Texas we are beginning to get BlueBonnet's popping up and the bugs are coming out in force. Would make for a cool theme " BOKEH "
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bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Online Points: 11201 |
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'Cept us poor folks gots no fancy digital cams. We only use dem new fangled cell phone cams. So sorry!
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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RifleDude
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You don't need a fancy camera.
It's the Indian that counts, not the bow. Good photography is more about good composition, finding a good subject, and managing available light well than the gear you took the photo with. A good camera certainly helps with image quality, but a good photographer can take nice photos with pretty much anything. |
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Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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That's not true.
Case in point, when Ted and I went fishing out of Freeport, guess what I left in Brenham? My wallet and my camera! DOH! However I did have my cellphone and that is what I shot in SEMO Shooter's theme "OT Contest #4 : "Water" " Thread. Now granted a actual camera will be an advantage, but with several cellphone manufacturer's updating their tech, you can get some really cool photos from a camera phone now days.
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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Are you saying that because he's in Seminole country?
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Steelbenz
Optics Jedi Knight ROLL TIDE ROLL Joined: January/03/2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Status: Offline Points: 5153 |
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I like Teds composition AND presentation of subject theme.
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"Don't argue with a fool! From a distance you can't really tell who's who!"
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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Is that a Campari your enjoying there?
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RifleDude
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Thank you! Which reminds me, the other benefit to participating in the photo contests is we learn from each other when folks try different techniques, lighting, composition, etc. Since there are no fancy prizes, it's all about having fun. |
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Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
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3_tens
Optics Jedi Master Joined: January/08/2007 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 7853 |
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Make a theme of the nastiest house. Or the gross-est pool. That would be a win win for me.
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Folks ain't got a sense of humor no more. They don't laugh they just get sore.
Need to follow the rules. Just hard to determine which set of rules to follow Now the rules have changed again. |
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3_tens
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I got these shots next door to one of the properties. It is always a surprise.
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Folks ain't got a sense of humor no more. They don't laugh they just get sore.
Need to follow the rules. Just hard to determine which set of rules to follow Now the rules have changed again. |
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Peddler
Optics God Joined: July/04/2012 Location: Oswego,NY Status: Offline Points: 13526 |
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House & Pool line! |
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When you are dead, you don't know you are dead.It is difficult only for others.
It is the same when you are stupid. |
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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You need to hunt one of those Lile.
Best meat I have ever had.
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RifleDude
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Haha! |
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Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
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3_tens
Optics Jedi Master Joined: January/08/2007 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 7853 |
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Is that Axis ???
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Folks ain't got a sense of humor no more. They don't laugh they just get sore.
Need to follow the rules. Just hard to determine which set of rules to follow Now the rules have changed again. |
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RifleDude
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Yes.
And yes, they are delicious! |
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Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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Yes sir, those are called Chital Stags. A.K.A. Axis Deer. Dan should be harvesting one soon if I can recall correctly. He has a special date coming in really soon.
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