What's the deal with all the Clowns?

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Would not be shocked to find out if it was a silly promo for the new "IT" and pennywise the clown.
 
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IT hype on top of American Horror Story on top of the Joker.

One or two nuts start it and it strikes a chord with other nuts.
 
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I thought I read that somewhere up NE banned clown masks this Halloween season. They said the clown masks were a symbol of terror.:laugh:
 
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Achilleslastand said:
Ya tell me about it, one of these fools scaring people in a clown mask is going to come upon someone carrying a firearm and its going to be game over.
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When trick or treaters come to my door, I usually answer it wearing a really creepy clown mask and have done so for the past 12-14 years. Since I live in Texas, I am going to forgo that tradition this year because I don't want to get shot. lol
 
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Hearing a lot about clowns lately...
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Nothing...... Sometimes, depending on range, you can have significant dirft on your shot when using black powder is all. You don't have this if you are using standard jacket loads typically, or way less I should say, but if you are like me and you enjoy Muzzleloaders, then you kinda have to be a good judge of distance and windage. You figure, and some people will argue this point, but 200 yards is about the best you are going to see from a Muzzleloader. The closer you get, the better the shot obviously but sometimes your stuck in the inbetween, so to speak. At 100 yards, you basically have a little over 2 inches of drop off, in perfect conditions, depending on the load etc. Velocity is a key factor here and so, you really have to understand the role of Gravity because its very pronounced according to how far out you take the shot. Figure another inch at 150 yards and maybe 9 to 10 inches at 200, just depending. Factor in wind and it becomes very challenging indeed. At 200 yards with a 10 mph wind, you figure maybe 10 inches drift, give or take. Anything further out then that, the numbers start getting a little difficult. Ideally, you are shooting for a 6 inch zone so all these things must factor into your shot with a Muzzleloader. Never mind that the wind changes direction, never mind that you must be able to judge angels, never mind that the further out you are, the harder it is to know if the wind is consistent all the way to target and we haven't even started talking about temperature variations and how that effects loads.

In short, I recommend you try and get to a point, as close to 100 yards as possible, when using a Muzzleloader. If you can do this, then them Clowns are no trouble at all. Now, getting them mounted, thats a whole nuther discussion right there.

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If one looks up the "Great Airship Scare of 1897" you'll see some similarities.
 
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It was a bye week for Philadelphia. Players had off.

Srsly, I agree with @BrAinPaiNt and it wouldn't surprise me if it was some viral marketing scheme for a tv show or movie. Or some attempt at youtube ad clicks.

If you've seen the evil clown pranks on youtube, though funny they also seem like a good way to get shot or beat up by someone who thinks their life is in danger.
 
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ABQCOWBOY said:
Nothing...... Sometimes, depending on range, you can have significant dirft on your shot when using black powder is all. You don't have this if you are using standard jacket loads typically, or way less I should say, but if you are like me and you enjoy Muzzleloaders, then you kinda have to be a good judge of distance and windage. You figure, and some people will argue this point, but 200 yards is about the best you are going to see from a Muzzleloader. The closer you get, the better the shot obviously but sometimes your stuck in the inbetween, so to speak. At 100 yards, you basically have a little over 2 inches of drop off, in perfect conditions, depending on the load etc. Velocity is a key factor here and so, you really have to understand the role of Gravity because its very pronounced according to how far out you take the shot. Figure another inch at 150 yards and maybe 9 to 10 inches at 200, just depending. Factor in wind and it becomes very challenging indeed. At 200 yards with a 10 mph wind, you figure maybe 10 inches drift, give or take. Anything further out then that, the numbers start getting a little difficult. Ideally, you are shooting for a 6 inch zone so all these things must factor into your shot with a Muzzleloader. Never mind that the wind changes direction, never mind that you must be able to judge angels, never mind that the further out you are, the harder it is to know if the wind is consistent all the way to target and we haven't even started talking about temperature variations and how that effects loads.

In short, I recommend you try and get to a point, as close to 100 yards as possible, when using a Muzzleloader. If you can do this, then them Clowns are no trouble at all. Now, getting them mounted, thats a whole nuther discussion right there.

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Ahhhhh. The 'ol smoke pole.

My favorite weapon to shoot.

However, I would never judge an Angel.................. ;)
 
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Ahhhhh. The 'ol smoke pole.

My favorite weapon to shoot.

However, I would never judge an Angel.................. ;)
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LOL..... That's wise. However, you know us Rednecks. If it has wings, there's a pretty good chance we will try to hunt it.

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I know that out here in Norther Ca we have had clown sightings that are trying to scare people. The other day two guys in clown masks chased an 8 year old home from school, scaring the poor little guy. Police have issued a warning to people who are wearing clown masks not to go around doing this because you might not know if the person will retaliate with violence. as some are doing. Today a bunch of people chased a person in clown mask across a park.
 
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