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Reloading your own ammunition: Dropping gunpowder
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisureThere is a huge difference between black powder and today's smokeless powder. I had this demonstrated to me by someone pouring the two different powders into can lids and igniting them. The smokeless powder burned over a short period of time in a rising flame. The black powder created a sudden and violent explosion.
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Increasing your odds of success during deer season
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIn the United States, the majority of big-game hunters use centerfire rifles during the general deer hunting season. While there are many advantages to hunting with a centerfire rifle, the general deer-hunting seasons are often the shortest and most crowded. Luckily, there is a way around these hurdles: hunting during the archery or muzzleloader seasons.
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Take a scenic drive through Utah’s 5 national parks
Michael Charland Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThis spring, my wife and I traveled through Utah in our fifth wheel to see all five of the national parks. We had not previously seen any of them, so we were excited for this trip — especially with the current TV commercials advertising all the parks.
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Traveling with your pets in an RV: Tips to consider
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisurePets make great companions and provide security. A pet of any kind — cat, dog, rabbit or even a pig — will change your life. Owning pets is like raising children — we care for them and even give them names. In fact, while visiting Florida recently, I passed a lady pushing a stroller. When I stopped and looked inside, I saw puppy instead of a child.
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Hot Wheels opens traveling family exhibit in Indianapolis
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAll roads lead to Indianapolis as the world's largest children's museum opens its latest exhibit — Hot Wheels Race to Win — just in time for the 2015 Memorial Day weekend and the Indy 500. This new interactive family exhibit from Mattel is aimed at revving up interest in all things racing with immersive activities for multiple generations of Hot Wheels fans.
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Reloading your own ammunition: Depriming
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisurePrimers are small inserts in the base of center-fire cartridges that spark the ignition of the gunpowder. Thus, when working with primers, safety is a primary concern. There is always the possibility of a small bang, and safety glasses should be worn when working with these.
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A successful bear hunt in Washington
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureI just got back from an awesome spring bear hunt on the Quinault Indian Reservation of western Washington. Though this was not my first bear hunt, I hoped that it would be my first successful bear hunt in the state of Washington. Fortunately, everything came together and I had a successful hunt.
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Why we decided to travel North America in an RV
Steve and Diane Owens Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was born under a wandering star. The excitement of travel has always been a part of my being. I left college after my second year; I was bored. I had this unrelenting urge. I kept wondering what was over that hill and beyond that river. I wanted to meet and talk with people from unfamiliar places, to appreciate other people's way of life, and to visit far-away cities and towns.
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10 new summer attractions pacing amusement park boom
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf the American economy is faltering, as suggested by certain political pundits, you wouldn't know it by reading a recent report from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). In its 11-page news release, IAAPA compiles a list of nearly 100 new rides and attractions being unveiled this summer at theme and amusement parks across the country.
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Reloading your own ammunition: Polishing the brass
Ken Jolly Recreation & LeisurePolishing the brass is my favorite step in reloading. Since I have not bought any new ammo in years, my brass casings come from range pickups and reusing my own. These are tarnished, dirty and sooty, but they will clean up into treasure.
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