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General Discussion / Kokohead Range Hours
« on: May 30, 2026, 06:32:27 AM »
Weds Thurs Fri....10am to 2pm.
https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/dpr-news/new-weekday-open-hours-for-pistol-rifle-range-at-koko-head-shooting-complex/
https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/dpr-news/new-weekday-open-hours-for-pistol-rifle-range-at-koko-head-shooting-complex/
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Off Topic / R.I.P. George Ariyoshi
« on: April 20, 2026, 07:09:56 AM »
Former Governor of Hawaiʻi George Ariyoshi passed away at the age of 100.
Coincidentally, the largest political rally in Hawaiʻi was for Ariyoshi at the Aloha Stadium. They just started major demolition of the stadium a couple of days ago.
Coincidentally, the largest political rally in Hawaiʻi was for Ariyoshi at the Aloha Stadium. They just started major demolition of the stadium a couple of days ago.
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R.I.P. Larry Price...
Larry Price, former UH football coach and longtime broadcaster, dies
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/03/28/larry-price-former-uh-football-coach-longtime-broadcaster-dies/
Larry Price, former UH football coach and longtime broadcaster, dies
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/03/28/larry-price-former-uh-football-coach-longtime-broadcaster-dies/
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General Discussion / Kokohead closed?
« on: March 11, 2026, 04:07:00 PM »
Range is closed due to bad weather, I think.
That's what I heard.
Not really sure though. Where I live the weather is pretty nice today.
That's what I heard.
Not really sure though. Where I live the weather is pretty nice today.
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General Discussion / What is this?
« on: March 09, 2026, 05:43:43 PM »
See pic
This little sign is attached to a street traffic sign in Waipahu.
What does it mean?
(Stupid answers ok)
This little sign is attached to a street traffic sign in Waipahu.
What does it mean?
(Stupid answers ok)
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General Discussion / Trump assassination attempt?
« on: February 23, 2026, 06:31:20 AM »
Secret service agents shoot a crazy guy yesterday at the Trump estate.
..."he's a good kid"
https://www.aol.com/articles/man-fatally-shot-secret-attempted-140434264.html
The FBI named 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin as the suspect who was shot dead by Secret Service agents at Trump’s Florida residence
..."he's a good kid"
https://www.aol.com/articles/man-fatally-shot-secret-attempted-140434264.html
The FBI named 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin as the suspect who was shot dead by Secret Service agents at Trump’s Florida residence
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Off Topic / R.I.P. Robert Duvall
« on: February 16, 2026, 11:58:31 AM »
He was 95 yrs.old.
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning "
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning "
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Off Topic / Dmv ticket trouble
« on: February 02, 2026, 11:10:33 AM »
Oh no I'm really screwed now
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Political Discussion / The Great Walkout Protest
« on: January 20, 2026, 07:35:50 PM »
I was busy cleaning the yard today so I missed it.
How did it go?
How did it go?
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Reloading / Loading lightweight 45acp
« on: December 29, 2025, 08:36:22 AM »
This was a test project utilizing the old Bullseye powder with some very light cast bullets. More info later....
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General Discussion / Wanted-SIRT training pistol
« on: December 24, 2025, 02:47:37 PM »
Does anyone have one that they don't need? Will pay a reasonable price.
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Off Topic / "Not guilty"
« on: December 22, 2025, 04:54:10 PM »
Why do people even bother to plead "not guilty " ??
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Suspect accused of stealing truck with children inside pleads not guilty
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/12/23/suspect-accused-stealing-truck-with-children-inside-pleads-not-guilty/
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Suspect accused of stealing truck with children inside pleads not guilty
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/12/23/suspect-accused-stealing-truck-with-children-inside-pleads-not-guilty/
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Legal and Activism / Guns & booze insurance
« on: December 06, 2025, 02:55:23 AM »
This document came with the insurance bill.
There was also a disclaimer re alcoholic beverages.
There was also a disclaimer re alcoholic beverages.
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Events / HHAA Turkey Shoot canceled
« on: November 02, 2025, 03:51:07 AM »
HHAA MEMBERS
Turkey shoot canceled today.
November 2, 2025
Due to illness.
Turkey shoot canceled today.
November 2, 2025
Due to illness.
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Legal and Activism / Mail from Rep. Pierick
« on: October 26, 2025, 06:25:46 AM »
Got this from my district rep.
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Off Topic / Scam letter
« on: October 11, 2025, 07:57:35 AM »
I got a letter from "property site" asking for $128.
https://www.orangecountyestateplanningfirm.com/received-a-recorded-deed-notice-do-not-pay
https://www.orangecountyestateplanningfirm.com/received-a-recorded-deed-notice-do-not-pay
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Reloading / Re: Dupont1945-part2
« on: September 15, 2025, 02:02:58 AM »
Dupont#5 part2-45 BALL
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After ascertaining that the 80 year-old powder was still viable, I thought how cool it would be to try and recreate some military-style ball ammo with it since this powder was used to make WW2 era military ball ammo.
I had to obtain some projectiles first.
I placed an order for some 230 gr FMJ from RMR Bullets.
Just for fun, I also ordered some RMR "Idaho Silver" bullets to take care of those nasty werewolves.
For this part of the project, I decided to start really low and work up gradually.
In part-1, I did make some 230 gr JHP loads with 4.7 grains and it was pretty slow.
So I extrapolated that data and came up with 5.7 grains to make mil ball speed.
The test gun was the Colt Gvt with 5.5" Bar-Sto bbl.
Test#1 used 5.2 gr. 230 gr. RMR FMJ LOA=1.260 Taper to 0.468-WW brass
V=697 SD=24
Test#2 used 5.7 gr.
V=802 SD=35
The target velocity was about 820 fps from that test gun, so it was close.
FYI- 820 fps was the speed I got with real 70's era mil ball from that bbl.
There were no signs of high pressure so I can bump up to 820 easily.
The only worrisome thing I saw was the fairly high SD. I noticed this from the initial tests.
I suppose that if I were 80 yrs old, I would be a little erratic too. LOL
In the next part of this test, I'll bump up to 5.8 gr and shoot for accuracy impressions.
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After ascertaining that the 80 year-old powder was still viable, I thought how cool it would be to try and recreate some military-style ball ammo with it since this powder was used to make WW2 era military ball ammo.
I had to obtain some projectiles first.
I placed an order for some 230 gr FMJ from RMR Bullets.
Just for fun, I also ordered some RMR "Idaho Silver" bullets to take care of those nasty werewolves.
For this part of the project, I decided to start really low and work up gradually.
In part-1, I did make some 230 gr JHP loads with 4.7 grains and it was pretty slow.
So I extrapolated that data and came up with 5.7 grains to make mil ball speed.
The test gun was the Colt Gvt with 5.5" Bar-Sto bbl.
Test#1 used 5.2 gr. 230 gr. RMR FMJ LOA=1.260 Taper to 0.468-WW brass
V=697 SD=24
Test#2 used 5.7 gr.
V=802 SD=35
The target velocity was about 820 fps from that test gun, so it was close.
FYI- 820 fps was the speed I got with real 70's era mil ball from that bbl.
There were no signs of high pressure so I can bump up to 820 easily.
The only worrisome thing I saw was the fairly high SD. I noticed this from the initial tests.
I suppose that if I were 80 yrs old, I would be a little erratic too. LOL
In the next part of this test, I'll bump up to 5.8 gr and shoot for accuracy impressions.
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Reloading / Dupont pistol powder 1945?
« on: September 06, 2025, 06:35:44 PM »
This is a test project to see how good or bad this can of 80 year old powder is. This was a new sealed can.
The problem was that I could not find any load data.
Apparently it was discontinued around 1945.
The problem was that I could not find any load data.
Apparently it was discontinued around 1945.