What happened to Lyman Muzzleloaders?

[springfield art]

and a range that was called a CALORIC, it lasted for over 20+ yrs back in 1950, don't remember who made it ,I was only 10 yrs, old. I think the name meant heat?

I recall that trade name, too, but I think we had the Sears Kenmore gas stove. Still have one, but newer.

 

[user 53891]

The emperor of China, Xi, is an absolute one man dictator for life. Just got appointed such by the kow-towing "representatives" of their "government" over there.

Exactly what is transpiring here.

 

[springfield art]

Yes, the modern Dem party would love to have every city, town, county, and state permanently controlled by one party so everything could be like Chicago, Philadelphia, etc. The daily car-jackings and shootings in Philly are mind-boggling. They'll not just take your car, but shoot you as well. They're emboldened by the policing policy that eliminated stopping cars for minor "lights out" or registration issues and the current pro-criminal DA.

 

[user 53891]

Yes, the modern Dem party would love to have every city, town, county, and state permanently controlled by one party so everything could be like Chicago, Philadelphia, etc. The daily car-jackings and shootings in Philly are mind-boggling. They'll not just take your car, but shoot you as well. They're emboldened by the policing policy that eliminated stopping cars for minor "lights out" or registration issues and the current pro-criminal DA.

All cities are getting like that in the blue states. Look at Illinois, they decriminalized Domestic Violence and a slew of other crimes. Seems anarchy is on it's way....but, what they don't realize is, that will bite the politicians in the butt.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

So, you wish to pay $1700 for one?

Not sure what the Accusporters are up to, but I am fairly sure they are the last traditional production muzzle loader made in us. website says $950. RMC Accusporter Flintlock Muzzleloader – RMC Ox-Yoke Muzzleloader Supplies All US made with premium parts and tuned lock for about a grand. I am sure an out fit with volume manufacturing experience could shave a hundred or two off that price. I bet Henry could make a reproduction of the original Henry muzzle loader rifles of the 1830's and sell truck loads.

 

[robertwnbrg]

She ordered hot coffee, the key word here being hot, not cold, not warm, not lukewarm...Why should McD pay for her clumsiness??

I don't disagree with your reference to McD’s decision however paying her ER bill might had been good PR

 

[SOLANCO]

There is no reason it would be $1700.

Regulations. Insurance. Lawyers. Our various legislatures seem to be in a race to strangle private initiative.

 

[stikshooter]

There is no reason it would be $1700.

Yup for sure and according to the chickens no reason for $7.00 a dozen eggs ,got it straight from the chickens south end ! /Ed

 

[SOLANCO]

I had no idea TC went because of lawsuit. There are too many idiots and jury's willing to award them today.

"First thing, let's kill all the lawyers." - Shakespeare, CA 1590. Guessing lawyers have never been popular.

 

[Jedidiah]

"First thing, let's kill all the lawyers." - Shakespeare, CA 1590. Guessing lawyers have never been popular.

Nope, not popular until YOU need one.

 

[FishDFly]

Thought this post was about Pedersoli, it sure wandered off.

 

[vintovka]

Only 3 rifles in stock and no pistols. 99% out of stock.

Now seems 100%. Should add i was going to list a Flint GPR and some others on the trader here but have NO idea what they are worth in current dollars at the moment or tomorrow. Getting scary.

 

[SOLANCO]

The coffee was kept at 180 degrees instead of the maximum of 140 that was permitted. The McD had been repeatedly warned by the local restaurant inspectors. They kept it excessively hot so that it could stand for a longer period of time, if necessary, before being served. (This was from a friend who was a lawyer and antique gun collector.)

Generally the restaurant hot plates for pots of coffee have no temperature control. They are either on or off. The persons responsible for making coffee need a modicum of common sense. Making extra pots after the breakfast rush tends to lead to stale, burnt tasting coffee being served. It is easy to deal with sitting in a diner. Complain and get a fresh cup. Not so easy when you find the coffee sucks and you are already a mile down the road from McD's.
"They kept it excessively hot so that it could stand for a longer period of time". Makes no sense. Keeping it excessively hot, IF they had the capability, would just ruin it quicker.

 

[SOLANCO]

Nope, not popular until YOU need one.

I personally know the lawyer I would get if needed. He is smart and, I suspect, rabid.

 

[Spartan64]

She ordered hot coffee, the key word here being hot, not cold, not warm, not lukewarm...Why should McD pay for her clumsiness??

The fact that so many people believe that case involved regular "hot coffee" like you'd get at a diner is an example of how crooked the media was even back then, and how easy it is for big corporations to mislead the public. The food and beverage industry spent millions to push the narrative that this was a frivolous lawsuit about clumsiness and minor injuries.

The jury had the facts: McDonalds was serving coffee at 190 degrees, hot enough to cause third degree burns in two to three seconds on exposed skin and 20 to 30 degrees higher than most restaurants serve coffee. The woman suffered third degree burns to six percent of her body and required skin grafts. And most importantly: McDonalds knew of at least 700 scalding incidents in the previous ten years, but did nothing to make their product safer, either by improving the design of the cup or reducing the temperature of the coffee.

So the jury found the woman 20% responsible, because she did spill the coffee on herself. And they found McDonalds 80% liable, because they recklessly ignored the danger of serving a liquid that hot in a paper cup at a drive through window. But as soon as the story broke, big corporations like McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and their industry trade groups did a media blitz to shape a narrative that this was a frivolous suit and McDonalds was the victim of a greedy lawyer.

 

[Spartan64]

Yes, the modern Dem party would love to have every city, town, county, and state permanently controlled by one party so everything could be like Chicago, Philadelphia, etc. The daily car-jackings and shootings in Philly are mind-boggling. They'll not just take your car, but shoot you as well. They're emboldened by the policing policy that eliminated stopping cars for minor "lights out" or registration issues and the current pro-criminal DA.

Larry Krasner is a menace to society. Let's pray his upcoming impeachment trial before the State Senate goes well this month.

 

[Jedidiah]

The fact that so many people believe that case involved regular "hot coffee" like you'd get at a diner is an example of how crooked the media was even back then, and how easy it is for big corporations to mislead the public. The food and beverage industry spent millions to push the narrative that this was a frivolous lawsuit about clumsiness and minor injuries.

The jury had the facts: McDonalds was serving coffee at 190 degrees, hot enough to cause third degree burns in two to three seconds on exposed skin and 20 to 30 degrees higher than most restaurants serve coffee. The woman suffered third degree burns to six percent of her body and required skin grafts. And most importantly: McDonalds knew of at least 700 scalding incidents in the previous ten years, but did nothing to make their product safer, either by improving the design of the cup or reducing the temperature of the coffee.

So the jury found the woman 20% responsible, because she did spill the coffee on herself. And they found McDonalds 80% liable, because they recklessly ignored the danger of serving a liquid that hot in a paper cup at a drive through window. But as soon as the story broke, big corporations like McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and their industry trade groups did a media blitz to shape a narrative that this was a frivolous suit and McDonalds was the victim of a greedy lawyer.

Yes, and all the "anti" everything, know it all types jumped right on it, ready to blame the woman for trying to get $$, instead of reading, researching and getting the complete story and facts.

 

[Spartan64]

I've been in this game for 10 years now. The above is accurate. When I got in, you could buy a brand new Armisport M1842 for $800+. Today, if you can find one, they are $1200.

I think the Italians got hammered with Covid. None of their companies seem to have come back online with proper inventory yet. EMF Company is the storefront for Pietta in the USA. Nearly everything is out of stock and has been for some time.

I also think there are other forces at work. "Supply Chain Issues" has been the default excuse for a year now. Baby formula, dog food, meat, tampons, ammunition - empty store shelves everywhere. Something is going on.

Just in time manufacturing is the main culprit. Most industries are running far to lean on their inventory of materials, with only enough kept on hand to cover needs until the next shipment arrives. They're all trying to copy Toyota, but failing to understand two huge parts of the Toyota model's success: 1) Trusting that engineers and line workers know the product better than administrators and using their input to determine inventory. 2) Whenever possible, keeping enough stock not only to cover the next shipment, but the time to source a new supplier if the original source can't deliver.

What other companies are doing isn't lean inventory, it's anorexic inventory. And one missed shipment will send ripples of delays down the supply chain.

 

[Jedidiah]

Just in time manufacturing is the main culprit. Most industries are running far to lean on their inventory of materials, with only enough kept on hand to cover needs until the next shipment arrives. They're all trying to copy Toyota, but failing to understand two huge parts of the Toyota model's success: 1) Trusting that engineers and line workers know the product better than administrators and using their input to determine inventory. 2) Whenever possible, keeping enough stock not only to cover the next shipment, but the time to source a new supplier if the original source can't deliver.

What other companies are doing isn't lean inventory, it's anorexic inventory. And one missed shipment will send ripples of delays down the supply chain.

Japanese companies worked in unison and had the suppliers as part of their total production chain. This was govt supported, and no one stepped out of line in typical Japanese fashion. They had control of virtually everything from raw material to every part they needed to build their vehicles.

• A vertical "keiretsu" is a partnership of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors that work cooperatively to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

 

[Spartan64]

Japanese companies worked in unison and had the suppliers as part of their total production chain. This was govt supported, and no one stepped out of line in typical Japanese fashion. They had control of virtually everything from raw material to every part they needed to build their vehicles.

• A vertical "keiretsu" is a partnership of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors that work cooperatively to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

That's absolutely true, but I'm speaking in particular of Toyota's system that goes beyond the usual Japanese conglomerate approach. After the 3/11 disaster shut down production at several main plants, Toyota overhauled its supply chain management. They now actively track and anticipate disruption in literally everything. Not just the supply of vehicle parts and subsystems, but their subcontractor's suppliers and so on all the way down to the raw materials stage. It's why they did not suffer the microchip shortage like other auto manufacturers; they realized how delicate the microchip supply chain was years ago, and stockpiled accordingly.