“Sola Experientia: any claim to knowledge, any support for opinion, must come from experience; experience trumps all”
This series of threads is meant to bring the history and the early culture of the ‘Campfire to the present. It is for both new and older members but especially the new.
Currently, the search function on the board goes back in only 24 month increments. This is to save server capacity. The decision was made by 24hourcampfire originator and webmaster, Rick Bin. However, there is a wealth of information stored in the archives that, IMO, needs to be accessible for, at least, the newer members. There are great and some not so great discussions that beg to be permanently accessible. Hopefully, you will read subjects that have been debated over decades in the “gun” world, subjects on ballistics, subjects on cartridges, subjects on reloading, subjects on writing, subjects on politics and philosophies etc. And, if you compare those past subjects to current threads, you may notice the same topics appear again and again. Subjects seem to cycle about every 18 months and the “old-timers” have gotten tired of answering the same-old-same-old. Without access to the original in-depth discussions, the newer member is generally left wanting or just flamed and then ignored. That is no way to pass knowledge and experience! Thus, these “catalog” threads.
There are some rules/hints to this section:
1. Most links will not lead you to the start of the thread. Scroll to the top to get the thread context.
2. Do not post comments on the “catalog” threads. This section is only for archive “catalogs”.
3. Do not post on the older threads. If you want to comment or have questions, post on a new thread in the appropriate forum.
4. Some of the information is out-of-date. Some of the links within the old threads no longer work, some websites/companies no longer exist and some of the posters are no longer on the board.
5. If some of the old threads seem to be in the wrong “catalog”, if there are dupes or if you believe something is missing, please forgive us. Stuff happens.
6. For experienced ‘Campfire members: If you have the inclination, develop a “catalog” of your interest(s) from the archives and post it here. Get to the archives through the “watch lists” or cycle through the search function 2 years at a time. Send a PM to me if you want help.
Enjoy!
Last edited by Bend; 04/25/08.
