Conversation Between Tixen and TheZenTraveler
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  1. Tixen
    January 26th, 2014 6:13 PM
    Tixen
    Hmmm good luck with that one then :P I thought you meant sleep wise, so that was what I was referring to, but no, the car did not crash, nor did we crash any party or anything like that :P
  2. TheZenTraveler
    January 26th, 2014 6:00 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    I'm doing good, the last few days have been 23-26 hour days so I'm hoping to just get a normal nights sleep tonight XD By the way what kind of crashing had you done, I assumed vehicle wise, but it had occurred to me you may have meant sleep-wise.
  3. Tixen
    January 26th, 2014 5:41 PM
    Tixen
    No crashing was done here sir, in terms of sleep or otherwise :P How have you been?
  4. TheZenTraveler
    January 23rd, 2014 9:24 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    Ok Be safe, and try not to crash anymore. it's never fun XD
  5. Tixen
    January 23rd, 2014 9:08 PM
    Tixen
    Sorry, been a bit busy (plus I just crashed last night, which was surprising to say the least), and I will be away for a couple of days... I'll chat to you when I get back :)
  6. TheZenTraveler
    January 23rd, 2014 1:35 AM
    TheZenTraveler
    well good evening... still awake?
  7. TheZenTraveler
    January 22nd, 2014 9:49 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    Mmmkay ^-^, as for why they are as common as they are, it's because the mosin nagant was one of the most widely produced rifles in the 20th century XD Russia made A TON OF THEM and then Russia gave its satellite countries the designs and they then made a TON of them as well XD.
  8. Tixen
    January 22nd, 2014 9:44 PM
    Tixen
    I appreciate you using the common names for a noob like me at this kind of topic :P I'll take it you have a strong interest in these rifles to know them that well, is there any particular reason why you like them to that extent? (Wait, I thiknk you answered this already...) Ah, my mistake - I assumed that it wouldn't be overly common due to newer technologies slowly making older ones seem less appealing for various reasons. And yeah, that's sort of what I figured the difference would be, experience, but of course, personal preference has a lot to do with that as well, as the more you like something, the more you tend to use it.

    I'm happy to hear about the history of them if you're interested :) But I'll have to disappear for a little while - I have to go and be a ninja now :P
  9. TheZenTraveler
    January 22nd, 2014 9:16 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    Yep, I knew that footnote was in there somewhere!

    I own quite a few firearms, but my first rifle (and the rifle type I purchase to work on my gunsmithing skills) Is a Russian Mosin Nagant (I like to call it an m91-30 but for the sake of understanding I'll use the common western name for the rifle) I sort of collect them and I know the insides and outs of the rifles well enough to disassemble it and reassemble it blindfolded.

    Where I purchased the rifle:
    I bought it at a local sporting goods store... they are still an extremely common rifle, and I purchased My first one for 89.99 USD. Unfortunately Australian laws prevent the ownership of a mosin nagant due to the fact that the 7.62x54r cartridge is considered a military round...

    Proficiency wise:
    I also own an Ak variant and a chinese sks, though I've owned them for a shorter period of time and I've put fewer rounds down range with either of them to consider myself adequate with them yet... I can pick up any of the mosins I own and shoot at least a 2 inch group at 200 meters, plus I prefer 7.62x54r to 7.62x39 (sks/ak size) because I use my rifle for hunting purposes more than anything, and I prefer the extra effective range/stopping power...
    If you want to know any more, especially the history side of things, let me know... cause I know a TON about these rifles in particular ^-^
  10. Tixen
    January 22nd, 2014 8:47 PM
    Tixen
    Hm, I can see where you're coming from with that, I would just add into the "right training" thing that their personality be checked beforehand, just in case they're giving off any warning signs of destructive tendencies which could lead to some very horrible massacres, as these kind of things have happened in the past. But, if the person can be trusted to not go and use it for murder, then I have no right to demand they don't own one, as then it becomes not a matter of safety, but of personal preference.

    ... And the history nerd in me goes nuts XD I love looking at technologies from previous eras and then seeing how it changed to become what it is today. That sounds awesome - where did you get it? And the difference in proficiency - what would you put that down to?

    *turns to chapter 23* Ah yes, I can see it... they recommend baiting any traps used with balls of wool XD
  11. TheZenTraveler
    January 22nd, 2014 7:54 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    I wonder if they have a chapter in guerrilla Tactics 101 about dealing with mutant kittens sporting machine guns... oh yeah I think that's in the footnotes of chapter 23 XD
  12. TheZenTraveler
    January 22nd, 2014 7:49 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    I support the idea that people with the right training should be allowed to keep firearms with them. It is really based on personal opinion though XD, I keep my DMR (designated marksman's rifle) in my trunk in the case If ever need it, that with 35 rounds of ammunition in the glove box. But My DMR is an old world war 2 era bolt action rifle that I have completely customized to my specs... ^-^ I am more proficient with it than I am with a semi automatic rifle.
  13. Tixen
    January 22nd, 2014 7:42 PM
    Tixen
    I don't mind having strict firearm laws really - I'm paranoid enough as it is. If our laws were like yours, well I don't think I'd feel too comfortable walking around knowing that pretty much anybody could just pull something out and shoot me in the head if they wanted to. Hmm, good point - the effectiveness of guerrilla warfare has been demonstrated multiple times throughout history... Guess I'll have to brush up on my Guerrilla Tactics 101 :P
  14. TheZenTraveler
    January 22nd, 2014 6:51 PM
    TheZenTraveler
    Yeah, sadly I know Australia doesn't have the most relaxed firearm laws either. And you be surprised what you can accomplish using guerrilla tactics XD even without a firearm
  15. Tixen
    January 22nd, 2014 6:15 PM
    Tixen
    Nice :) Sadly, my way of fighting is purely hand-to-hand based, so I would have a fair bit of trouble against a machine gun, even if it is being used by a kitten (that obviously has the intellect to use it).