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Comment Re:just wondering (Score 1) 257

The problem with subsonic ammunition is that is is low powered and has ballistic characteristics that are very different from normal ammunition; as well there is usually not sufficient power to cycle a semi automatic gun. With silencers...well they need to be cleaned about every 10 shots to maintain effectiveness, let us also not forget that most combatants will not be worried about noise!

Comment Re:Not getting any cheaper either (Score 2) 618

Often it is about coverage. I live in south Dakota and Verizon is the only one with coverage dang near everywhere so if we want cell coverage out in the sticks we are stuck. however I agree to a point with if you pay it they will charge. 30 bucks a month for unlimited data. Data is digital, is 1 or 0. Voice is digital, is either 1 or 0. Difference?

Comment Re:Common practice (Score 2) 113

Umm, you know that there were very few (less than 10?) ship to ship battles in WWII right? And even fewer had battleships exchanging gunfire. Oh don't forget radar helped quite a bit with targeting. The women did trajectory tables, something that applies on land or sea. For a given angle and velocity a parabolic arc will be described given all variables are the same (a rocking ship just makes it a little tougher).

Comment Oh the fun to be had (Score 1) 344

So if I do as they say to get my pic on an ad for Starbucks does that mean my profile pic will go up? Oh I do hope it is some computer randomly picking without human eyes checking. I got a buzz lightyear and some sexual innuendo, perfect for reminding you to get &^cked and go to Starbucks!

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