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Whatever happened to staying in school. The last I heard unless your a sure fire bet to be a first round pick, you should stay in school. With that being said, here goes another athlete destined for the European leagues or the CBA when another year or 2 in school might have helped him achieve his dreams not to mention the education that could never be taken from him. It's too bad. I only wish I would have had that type of talent and options, in closing 13 ppg. and 5 rpg. is good but not NBA 1st round draft numbers. Should of stayed in school. Good luck!
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With only two rounds in the NBA Draft, a handful of talented graduated seniors and second round hopefuls are annually passed on and left to sign as undrafted free agents, play overseas, or start their post-basketball lives. Scouting reports of ŌĆ£He canŌĆÖt create his own shotŌĆØ or ŌĆ£undersizedŌĆØ or a recent injury often scare teams off. There was no shortage of undrafted talent this year. Jordan Taylor leaves an indelible legacy on Wisconsin basketball ŌĆ" but where will the next stage of his basketball career take him? (Image credit: Inside The Hall) Scott Macahado-PG-Iona Machado lead the Iona Gaels to a 25-8 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament as a 14 seed. He averaged 13.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and an NCAA-leading 9.9 apg. If his assist numbers arenŌĆÖt enough for a point guard prospect, Scott Machado shot 49.5% from the field and 40% from behind the arc. According to the New York Post, Machado has heard from the Bobcats, Raptors, Cavaliers, Hawks, and Rockets. The Atlanta Hawks ar...
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Holy hell, you are unbelievably stupid. These players were SENIORS. They GRADUATED college. Are you incapable of reading? Your tirade has absolutely no relevance to this article, seeing as how these players did not leave college early.
Also, it's "should have," not "should of." Maybe you SHOULD HAVE stayed in college, huh?
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2012: Competed in the distance events for the Crusaders during both the indoor and outdoor seasons ... finished with a top team time of 11:36.90 in the 3,000m steeplechase ... recorded a team best 4:49.9 in the 1,500m run ... finished with a time of 2:28.07 in the 800m run ... earned Horizon League All-Academic Honors.
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Aviation Research:
Airport Cooperative Research Program Addresses Many Needs but Could Enhance Transparency and Clarify Scope of Research Role
GAO-10-729: Published: Jul 15, 2010. Publicly Released: Jul 15, 2010.
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Airports are a vital part of the nation's air transportation system and face many similar challenges. In 2003, the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) was authorized to conduct applied research to help airport operators solve shared challenges that are not addressed by other federal research. As requested, this report addresses (1) the extent to which ACRP's processes reflect criteria for conducting a high-quality research program and (2) ACRP's results to date and their usefulness for the aviation community. GAO reviewed ACRP documentation and compared ACRP processes to criteria previously developed by GAO that can be applied to research programs. These criteria identify three phases of the applied research process and steps to help produce high-quality results. GAO also reviewed ACRP projects and publications and interviewed ACRP stakeholders and airport officials.
In each of the three phases of applied research that GAO has identified, ACRP conducts its research with processes that align with many of GAO's criteria for producing high-quality research, but some gaps exist. (1) Selecting projects: ACRP has established a governing board, the ACRP Oversight Committee (AOC), which is composed of airport executives and other key industry stakeholders, and processes to determine the research needs of users and to select specific projects for funding. However, one organization that participates on the board--the Airport Consultants Council--and the consensus approach used to make project selection decisions are not included in the program's documented operating procedures. ACRP stakeholders commended the council's participation and the consensus approach, but their omission from documentation potentially diminishes program transparency. (2)Implementing projects: ACRP's processes for establishing a project panel to manage research projects, selecting a researcher, and overseeing projects are well documented and include quality control steps. However, product dissemination efforts may miss some potential users, particularly staff at smaller airports and mid-level staff. The AOC has initiated a project to improve research dissemination to better serve these groups, although the project's scope and time frame is still being determined. (3) Evaluating projects and the program overall: ACRP maintains considerable information on ongoing and completed projects that are used by program managers and the AOC to review project progress. The program, however, does not currently have a systematic process for evaluating the impact of individual projects or implementing continuous improvements to the program's overall performance. Two initiatives--the dissemination project and a project initiated to review ACRP processes--could address current gaps in project and program evaluation, though the scope and time frames of these projects are still being determined. Through 2009, ACRP approved 169 projects, about half of which have been completed, and published 66 products on topics such as environmental impacts, policy and planning, and administration. Airport operators and other ACRP stakeholders consistently told GAO that the program provides the industry with useful and unique research that individual airports, particularly smaller airports, have neither the time nor budget to conduct. However, ACRP's role in conducting security research is unclear. ACRP materials, such as its annual solicitation of project ideas, include security as a potential topic within the scope of the program. However, the AOC has not recently funded security projects, in part because of differing views about whether ACRP should do this research. The Federal Aviation Administration, as a member of the AOC, indicated that the Department of Homeland Security is a better venue for such research. Conversely, other AOC members told GAO that ACRP could address some unmet security research needs. The AOC has the authority to determine what role, if any, is appropriate for ACRP in this area. By not doing so, over time, user satisfaction with the program could decline. GAO recommends that the Secretary of Transportation (1) ensure ACRP documentation reflects all participants and governance practices and (2) clarify ACRP's role in conducting security research. The Department of Transportation generally agreed with the report, provided technical comments, and is considering the recommendations. The Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Research Board did not provide any comments on the draft report.
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Recommendation: To better align key program documentation with ACRP program practices as implemented and to increase the transparency and stability of the program over time, the Secretary of Transportation should take steps to revise the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Transportation and the National Academy of Sciences, and other appropriate documentation, such that (1) all organizations, including ex-officio members, that are involved in ACRP Oversight Committee (AOC) proceedings are included in program documentation, and (2) project selection procedures documented in the MOA are supplemented to include, as an option, a consensus-based approach in addition to voting procedures, and a more explicitly defined role for ex-officio members in project selection.
Agency Affected: Department of Transportation
Status: Open
Comments: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has updated program documentation, such as its annual report, to clearly indicate the membership and role of ACRP oversight committee (AOC) members. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Transportation and the National Academy of Sciences has not been revised; there are no current plans to do so. Additionally, in fiscal year 2010 and 2011 funding decisions, the AOC held a formal vote to record its decisions, in accordance with the procedures set out in the MOA. According to program staff, this change has helped ensure all voting members have an explicit voice in funding decisions. The changes described above stem from GAO's recommendation, according to program staff.
Recommendation: To clarify the role of ACRP in conducting security research, the Secretary of Transportation should take steps to encourage the AOC--in collaboration with other key federal agencies and stakeholders--to clearly articulate ACRP's role, if any, in conducting security research and, subsequently, to ensure that ACRP's program documentation clearly and accurately reflects this role, such that airport operators and others can readily understand what to expect of the program in this area.
Agency Affected: Department of Transportation
Status: Open
Comments: In response to GAO's recommendation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) facilitated conversations with research staff at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the role of DHS in TRB's cooperative research programs, including Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). As a result: (1) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has formally joined TRB as a sponsor and has participated in several projects; (2) a new memorandum of agreement between FAA and TSA explains that ACRP will continue to accept and review security research proposals, but will forward these proposals, with a positive or negative recommendation, to the National Safe Skies Alliance for completion. The changes described above will be operationalized for fiscal year 2012. In late 2011 and early 2012, ACRP staff anticipates revising program materials, such as project solicitations, to explain the new approach for handling security research.
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Maritime Infrastructure:Key Issues Related to Commercial Activity in the U.S. Arctic over the Next DecadeGAO-14-299: Published: Mar 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2014.
Apr 8, 2014
Aviation Safety:FAA Should Improve Usability of its Online Application System and Clarity of the Pilot's Medical FormGAO-14-330: Published: Apr 8, 2014. Publicly Released: Apr 8, 2014.
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Aviation Workforce:Current and Future Availability of Airline PilotsGAO-14-232: Published: Feb 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2014.
Aviation Workforce:Current and Future Availability of Aviation Engineering and Maintenance ProfessionalsGAO-14-237: Published: Feb 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2014.
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FAA Reauthorization Act:Progress and Challenges Implementing Various Provisions of the 2012 ActGAO-14-285T: Published: Feb 5, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 5, 2014.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety:Modifying the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program Would Improve the Ability to Identify High Risk CarriersGAO-14-114: Published: Feb 3, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 3, 2014.
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Federal-Aid Highways:Federal Highway Administration Could Further Mitigate Locally Administered Project RisksGAO-14-113: Published: Jan 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 16, 2014.
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Officer Survival, Really?
Recently a former police commander and criminal justice commander sent an email to Kevin Davis expressing her thoughts on today's police officers and training. She what she had to say and how Davis responds.
What do you think about the following statement?
Today's officer is isolated within a patrol car, emboldened with body armor, quick to draw a Taser or firearm, and slow to engage people skills to resolve everyday issues.
This comment written in an email really ticked me off. It was penned by a college professor who facilitates law enforcement classes for several universities in response to an interview I had done with police journalist Chuck Remsberg and his subsequent column. She claimed that law enforcement trainers like me focused entirely too much emphasis on the tactical or use of force aspects of the J-O-B and not enough on critical thinking and communications training. She said, "Neanderthal man became extinct on the tactic of brute force alone..."
Although my critic, or rather this critic, claimed no law enforcement experience I was to find out later that she is a retired police commander with 35 years in LE. To say I was disappointed by a retired member of my profession making such damning statements about active duty police officers today is an understatement.
She goes on:
Fewer can adequately write, spell, read, or effectively construct a decent police report, let alone resolve a crisis without using violence.
Now let me pick my hairy knuckles up off the floor and see if I can think of a response and effectively communicate that to you.
This pretty much sums up my feelings on her comments. My response was and is that I find her comments about my Brothers and Sisters in Blue condescending as well as insulting. From an over-educated academic with little exposure to the real world you might, just might, understand the comments but from someone with time on the job?
I'll tell you what I essentially told her: "I am insulted by the comments as would street police officers be. There are enough non-LE people who attack law enforcement officers as unthinking thugs and brutes as well as Monday morning quarterbacking them from the safety of an office."
Further I explained, "I will assume that your passion lies with mine in saving officer lives on the street through proper training. I'll never make an apology in my passion for that mission or for sticking up for the troops who, now more than ever, are forced to do more with less under more scrutiny and second guessing."
Funny, I thought the patrol car and computer aided dispatch meant that a smaller patrol force could cover more territory? Try a park and walk nowadays and you better be prepared to run back to your car when the next priority call goes out. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't agencies laying off? If they aren't they certainly aren't hiring to replace officers that have retired. What's the result? A patrol force that is doing more with less people...
Call me crazy but hasn't the advent of concealable body armor saved lives? Emboldened with body armor? Emboldened? Are you kidding me? Regardless of wearing a Level IIA vest or IIIA vest while on SWAT I'm not and neither is any other officer I know looking to get shot or actively sticking our derriere out there to get shot. And haven't Tasers reduced officer and suspect injuries? Yes, there has developed the tendency of Taser "over dependence or over reliance" which even Taser International has described and warned against. That said, there are plenty of agencies throughout this country because of the fear of litigation who tell their officers not to go hands on, just taze 'em. As far as not talking to suspects or citizens, I completely disagree. If you have any kind of street experience you know the dangers of engaging in a physical confrontation with a suspect. Most veteran street warriors I know consider an arrest without a confrontation to be a win and will attempt to verbally diffuse or dissuade a suspect rather than look for a physical confrontation.
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Attack the person in some way. For example:
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PRIOR TO LAMAR: Earned all-district and defensive player of the year honors at Garland High School ... Ran track at Garland High School, helping her team win district titles as a junior and senior ... Qualified for District 10-5A regional championships in the hurdles ... Played club soccer for the Dallas Sting.
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Credible draw as football has its wicked way at the Liberty
Sometimes, football cannot be fully explained, and there is futility in even trying. High-tech televisions and digitalised analysis from men in shiny suits and tight ties are not sufficient enough to appreciate 90 minutes of mind-melting surrealism; no heat maps or pass-completion rates can clarify why what happened actually happened. It can be surmised thus: That's football.
Such was the case Monday at the Liberty Stadium -- to a degree, at least -- as Swansea and Liverpool played out a breathless and brilliant 2-2 draw, one that defied most prematch predictions and piled every word written on paper or otherwise onto a mile-high blazing bonfire. Liverpool's record of no league goals conceded evaporated within 90 seconds, flailing limbs and last-gasp efforts not good enough this time to stop Jonjo Shelvey from scoring. The tone was set.
-Battling Swansea hold Liverpool
-Shelvey apologises for mistakes
It would be easy to focus on Shelvey, for it was his lack of focus that typified the game. Of course it would be him, bursting out of Steven Gerrard's shadow and into Liverpool's penalty area, to put Swansea into the lead; of course it would be him, with his mind still celebrating the opening goal, to provide a better pass to Daniel Sturridge than he ever managed in a Liverpool shirt. That's Shelvey. That's football.
There is rarely any reasoning to Shelvey's actions, just a lot of doing. At 1-1 after three minutes, it was inevitable this would be the pattern the game adopted in the first half. Surely it was not supposed to be like this; surely, it was never intended to be this open. Liverpool played expansive football in the first half of the three previous league games, but this was at a different level.
It was reckless, but also gleefully so, a revisiting of the sort of football that saw them brutally dispose of teams away from home last season.
But it also left them exposed more than they had been at any point this season. Mamadou Sakho did not struggle -- indeed, it would take bravery to look him in his soul-grasping eyes and tell him that -- but the furious pace of a Monday night on the South Wales coast was something he won't experience again for a while. The midfield were not as relentless as they have been with Gerrard and Lucas Leiva both troubled with and without the ball, such was the running of the home side.
Analysis be damned; back to the curious case of Shelvey. The midfielder was to be dispossessed by Victor Moses, whose run and finish exemplified what he could provide on Liverpool's left-hand side. The cocktail of power, pace, directness and confidence in front of goal is four things previous incumbents of the wide positions have lacked; not so this 22-year-old, his braided plumage fluttering ever brighter with each further touch of the ball.
Football's wicked character would show again in the second half, so too Shelvey's spontaneous style, with the midfielder's deft header setting up Michu for the equalising goal. Liverpool had begun the second half in the manner of the others; it was not defensive, but rather a conscious decision to stop playing football, and dragging Swansea to their level.
For 15 to 20 minutes it worked, with the game frequently interrupted by fouls and stoppages -- though the shoulder injury of Philippe Coutinho will be of some concern. Watching him trudge off with his arm limp was like witnessing a glacier break in two. After the Brazilian's departure, and after Michu's goal, Swansea would be unfortunate not to win, pinning back Liverpool and forcing them to cling to their point.
Yet when Brendan Rodgers thinks of this game, his conclusion may be the same as many: That's football. Having spent time at Swansea, he will be familiar as to how hard that magical little stadium, tucked away in its own little confinement of wonder and optimism, can be to visiting teams. Rodgers will also be aware that two of his back four from the 1-0 win over Manchester United were absent through injury, and that a key component of his attacking setup would eventually fall to the same fate.
Most of all, the Northern Irishman will know that football can be sometimes inexplicable, and a player such as Shelvey can make it even more so.
There will be other, tangible aspects to the draw Rodgers must examine -- by all means file it as one of those evenings -- but also recognise the trends that persist over the first four league games. The second-half drop in intensity remains worrisome despite Swansea's impressive spell toward the end -- Gerrard commented earlier this month that this preseason was the hardest of his career, something those heavy legs, perpetually moving up and down but not backward and forward, may be testament to.
In a performance that drew upon similar ones last season, the same questions remain of the midfield and its balance, of how Jordan Henderson will be expected to run 38 marathons this season. More positively, questions about Martin Skrtel and his ability against power will subside after an excellent performance against man-mountain Wilfried Bony.
This was only one game however, and one that defied logic at that. Inquisitions should not be too stern, nor should celebrations be too raucous. Liverpool are a side that will reveal more of their strengths and weaknesses with every further 90 minutes. They will hope for more of the former, especially as they are in prime position, albeit only four games in.
Liverpool had over two weeks to ruminate upon topping the Premier League table for the first time since 2011. It would be nothing more than hyperbolic flimflammery to suggest this was on the minds of the players, particularly those tasked with helping their international sides reach next year's World Cup. But for the manager and, most notably, the supporters, it will have prompted a few longing looks at coffee cups and windows, daydreams and nightmares of what could be at Swansea and beyond.
Is it too early to dream? This is a club, and a fan base, that have been repeatedly splashed by the ice-cold water of reality recently. The arrival of Rodgers in June 2012 was possibly the biggest splash of all.
Appointing Rodgers acted as confirmation, and acceptance from the hierarchy, that Liverpool's problems would not be solved with some sort of Istanbul-like miracle. Their restoration to former heights is not guaranteed, and it will not just happen because that's how the story should conclude. There had to be industry and change, masses of it, both on and off the pitch. The rhetoric of Manchester United knocking them off their perch ignores two key components: that it didn't happen instantly, and that Liverpool jumped anyway.
If that restoration is to ever happen -- and it is far too early to even contemplate such things with no Champions League football -- then it will be an onerous process. Results like Monday's draw may be eventually frowned upon. Right now, it represents a side that are learning how to get results when not playing well for 90 minutes, when missing key players in their team, and when tossed to the fiendish game of football in all its ridiculousness and instability.


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Monday, January 31, 2011
Henry IX
We're both enjoying it, lots of political intrigue and character building (and a bunch of good-looking naked people). Wow, can't imagine what would have happened when someone brought gonorrhea to court. Wildfire. Anyway, it's the story of Henry VIII, and his court, and his wives (we're still on wife number one).
In a recent episode, Henry's bastard son, Henry, died suddenly, at age 4. They showed him, pale and bathed, gently lying in bed. The parallels were uncomfortable (but have happened often enough by now that they were tolerable.) The scene was first of his mother, and her seeing his body, and then of the king's grief.
Even as we spend time in a cancer sibling support group, it's often that we are the only bereaved family. Childhood leukemia, thank goodness, has cure rates over 90% these days. 90%! Forgive my apathy, but it doesn't seem that should be in the same category as advanced neuroblastoma, or the various brain tumors, or the soft tissues cancers that require surgeries and extensive chemo with long term side effects.
Anyway, back to The Tudors...I found myself strangely jealous that this mother of Henry would be in the company of so many other women who had lost a child, due to the era. That she wouldn't be the only one. Having a child die is so isolating today. It just doesn't happen to people.
Unsettling to find myself wishing for more bereaved parents in the world. Guess I'm still struggling with the "why him?" of this, though I try to convince myself that I'm not.
I think I can understand more the attachment to community and place that people have after experiencing a disaster. I've always thought that if I went through a community tragedy (ie Katrina) that the impulse would be to get away. No one would understand as well as those who have lived through it too. I guess that's my pining, still feeling somewhat alone in this journey. The last thing I want is more childhood death, from any cause...but I wish for that unspoken understanding a little more often.
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- webhill said...
You are not alone. I have lost none of my beloved children, thank heavens - but I know four real, flesh and blood, local families who have lost children under the age of five. Two babies under six months, one four year old with a brain tumor, and one neonatal death that remains unexplained. You are not alone.
- February 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM
I stumbled accidentally on your blog. I could have just moved on but I know your grief too well. My sons Angus and Timothy died a long time ago now well 15 years, 8 months and 23 days for Angus and 16 years, 6months and 3 days for Timothy to be precise.
I am happy, I rejoice In my remaining children and pray to a god I don't believe in every night that they will wake in the morning. Apart from that life goes on, adjustment comes eventually but the sense of certainty you lose is never regained.
In our job - I'm a doctor too- we face tragedy every day, I think I'm a better doctor for what I went through but I'm not sure I'm a better mother. I take great comfort in a poem by ben Johnson it's last lines are particularly apt - he too lost a son
In small proportions we just beauties see
And in short measures life may perfect be.
It's from a Pindaric ode.
- February 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Seems not to have been "accidental" that Blonde Welsh Doc stumbled onto this blog.
Very sensitive and personal parallels.
- February 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- ...tom... said...
hey there...
Bwd said...
"I think I'm a better doctor for what I went through but I'm not sure I'm a better mother."
Hmmm. There is a thought to ponder.
. . .and a link to the full poe-em...
The Noble Nature by Ben Johnson
- February 5, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- ADB said...
Coming to terms with a loss is not something that you're ever finished with, even more so when you've lost a young child as you have. Wishing you continued strength as you climb further up that hill.
- February 9, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Trust me, you are not alone. I lost my first-born daughter to SIDS when she was 6 months old. Even though I went on to have 4 additional daughters who are all healthy and growing, I can't get over why that baby, my first, just never woke up from her nap. It will never make sense to me. I am, however, extremely grateful that she was a part of my life. Having her and knowing her changed me in so many ways. It has been 21 years since she passed, and I still think about her every day. Trust me, you are not alone. PattyB
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peter griffin's spouse in the comedy tv show family guy.as well as peter,she is in her early 40's.she is a stay at home mom,that has had occasional jobs.she has the southern new york/new jersey accent which sounds almost like fran dresher's accent,though alittle more mellow.tends to be quite attractive,even having brian,the family dog drooling over her.
my ex girlfriend's mom sounded exactly like lois griffin due to her accent.
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The 40 year old wife of Peter Griffin from Family guy. She is a stay at home who also teaches piano lessons. she is often the target of death of the youngest member of the family Stewie Griffin. She aslo has two more children Chris Griffin and Meg Griffin.
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The mashups will combine the Tinie Tempah track 'Pass Out' with the noises made by the new Mercedes E63 AMG saloon. Participants will be able to share the mashup on Twitter using the #soundwithpower hashtag.
The activity fits into Mercedes' continued attempt to connect with a younger audience through social media, which it kicked off early last year.
Mercedes has previously undertaken social media activity through its Fashion Week tie-up, but it is now making a concerted effort to integrate social platforms into its long term strategy.
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This is a discussion on 22/250 - Reloading within the Reloading forums, part of the HUNTING EQUIPMENT, FIREARMS & AMMUNITION category; ...I have a Tika 22/250 it shoots fairly good. I have tried - AA2230, H335, IMR 4064, Win 748, and ...
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...I have a Tika 22/250 it shoots fairly good. I have tried - AA2230, H335, IMR 4064, Win 748, and H414 for powders. I am using 55 Gr Rem Sp bullets, as I don't see spending a fortune for Prairie dogs as a neccessity. Most of these loads are shooting 10 shot groups at 1 1/4". some 5 shot groups go just under an inch. Any one have any ideas on a good powder or load? For the most part it's probably good enough for them.. but a reloader always tries to get better results!!
.....I read about all these great sub 1/2 minute of angle loads & I think they are full of themselves. I always said anyone can get lucky & shoot a 3 or 5 shot group tiny as heck once... and say the gun can do it all day! 10 shot groups don't lie and it takes a damn good shooter & gun to achieve those kind of results. One little wiggle and!!!
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I shoot foxes in England with Hornady 50 gr V-Max bullets propelled by 36.0 gr of Vihtavuori N140 powder. The bullets come out of my Blaser rifle at 3,600fps and give a pretty effective group, usually half an inch at 100 yards.
The range is generally less than 200 yards, more likely to be nearer 100 yards. I would only occasionally take the 300 yard plus shots that the 22-250 excels at.
I've been thinking of changing back to a 223, because I just don't need the range, but then I end up keeping the 22-250, because...I like it.
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Ditto on the N-140 Powder as I run this with Nosler 55 G BT's. Usually when shooting groups with these I am just having to much fun and pull the 5th. Definately a one hole powder/bullet combo.
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I've had good luck with H380 powder (0.3 grain under max) and 53gn Sierra MatchKing hollow points (stock number 1400). At first, the load only grouped about 1 inch. When I got the headspace down to 0.002", groups tightened up to about 0.5 inches.
Headspacing seems to be critical with this caliber. I've seen the same type of results with other bullets and powders.
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I have used varget and H4895 with very good results. You don't see H4895 used in very many manuals but some of the old folks I used to hunt with were pioneers with the 22/250 before it was standardized. They used 35.5g of H4895 behind a 55g bullet. In some rifles I have had to back down to 35g. It might not have top velocity (3500-3550) but usually very good accuracy.
For bullets I have had very good luck with Sierra 55g SBT or HPBT and the price is better than the new plastic tip bullets.
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I have a load that I have used for years and shoots extemely well out of my Rem. 700 varmint 22-250.
38 gr. H380 and 50 grain Nosler ballistic tips. This load shoots sub MOA. I have shared this recipe with others who also had success with it.Tim Farren
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I have a Tikka as well , using AR 2209 - 39 grains , Hornady V max 55 gr projectiles. 3/4 inch groups @ 100 yards. Good luck they a good caliber for the small stuff , even tho have dropped 2 Red spikers with it at 85 yards.Simon Darling
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