Strut10 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Here is a re-do of a post I made some time ago. Once again......my PM box is flooding with querries as to the nature of the beast we so fondly refer to as "the OTPG". Hope this clears up many of the FAQ's. __________________________________________ Lately, the term "OTPG" has generated much interest (and mail in my PM box). As new members join the forums, they may not be privy to some of the site's most valuable information. This post is meant to enlighten the confused as to the purpose of the OTPG. The OTPG (Off The Porch Gang) is a fraternal (but girls can join too) society of the Realtree.com forums' most hardcore and serious shooters. Members of the OTPG insist upon living their shooting lives on the cutting edge of ultra-high firearm performance rather than sitting on the porch or in leather recliners, sipping hot cocoa and wishing to be there (we refer to them as "wannabes") . OTPG members embrace the magnum and live life among fire-breathing, mudhole stomping, foot/lb, velocity monsters each and every day. To qualify for OTPG membership is really quite simple: 1: You must be a registered member, in good standing, of the Realtree Forums. 2. You must own and shoot any centerfire, magnum rifle cartridge or centerfire pistol cartridge (in a handgun and .429" or larger). Some exceptions without formal "magnum" designation will be considered i.e. Rigby, Nitro Express, etc. 3. You must have a dislike for hot cocoa. 4. All members must agree to semi-memorize and fully embrace the Gang Creed: "If a gun can do it......a magnum can do it faster, flatter, harder and farther and better!! Bigger, faster, better, more!! 5. (The previously "Unwritten Rule") Before any member takes this whole thing too awfully serious, he must bear in mind that any previous rivalry between the OTPG and any other person or group was all good-natured and in fun. No such rivalry exists any longer. NOBODY is/was serious here. All memberships are contingent on the ongoing review by the board of directors. Public displays of "hot cocoa" are strictly forbidden!! So.........you see......there is really not a cloud of mysticism surrounding our highly esteemed group. Just a simple code of raised shooting standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'd really like to join, but I'm assuming if the highest caliber I have is a .30-06 then I'm not qualified? Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 No gobblerbane08 a 30-0 stick just ain't enough. But when the new members do join the group they (if Strut has any more left) can look great in public with one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry, Dakota...........the '06 doesn't make muster. But we at the OTPG always encourage upgrade. Nice pic, Spiker. There's a decent number of hats left........although they've been seemingly in more demand as of late. The T-shirts are about done.......ony a very small handful of XXL left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 What about my 300 win mag? -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 slughunter said: What about my 300 win mag? -shane 2. You must own and shoot any centerfire, magnum rifle cartridge or centerfire pistol cartridge (in a handgun and .429" or larger). Some exceptions without formal "magnum" designation will be considered i.e. Rigby, Nitro Express, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I've been a member here for over 6 years, and I never had a clue what the OTPG was...lol I guess my shortened and braked 45/70 Encore doesn't qualify either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 tedicast said: I guess my shortened and braked 45/70 Encore doesn't qualify either. Sweet/nasty looking rig!!!! But...........sorry.......... not OTPG eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 3. You must have a dislike for hot cocoa. Public displays of "hot cocoa" are strictly forbidden!! What's up with that? If I may be so bold, I sometimes add a dash of vanilla to my "oh so warm N toasty tasty cup of choclate flavored dariy delight":rolleyes: I'll give up cocoa when they pry, peel or remove my cold dead fingers from around my mug of swissmiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 doubleA said: 3. You must have a dislike for hot cocoa. Public displays of "hot cocoa" are strictly forbidden!! What's up with that? It stems from one of the old, originating posts of the OTPG and its one-time rivalry with an unmentioned, and now defunct counter-organization. I had at one time revived some of the posts from the "good old days". Try putting in "mosquito cannon" in the search feature for the Rifles forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 tedicast said: I've been a member here for over 6 years, and I never had a clue what the OTPG was...lol I guess my shortened and braked 45/70 Encore doesn't qualify either. Trot that out in a handgun version and you'll be an OTPG demi-god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 So when I get my 44 Remington mag rifle, I can apply for membership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Oh wait, I see. It must be a handgun. I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ok so I am not as smart as alot of people in here but what about my 1911 side arm? Not for sure about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Matt Fadler said: Ok so I am not as smart as alot of people in here but what about my 1911 side arm? Not for sure about it. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any 1911's chambered in an OTPG qualifying round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Dang!! I always miss out on the fun stuff! Ha Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Matt Fadler said: Dang!! I always miss out on the fun stuff! Ha Ha We at the OTPG always encourage upgrade. If you find yourself coming into posession of a qualifying weapon at any point.......give me a holler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) How about a L.A.R Grizzly in .45 Win Mag? huh? huh? huh? would it huuuh??????? Edited February 17, 2009 by doubleA added magnum question marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 What about my .300 WBY mag? Also i do despise hot chocolate, I even get PO'd if somebody puts sugar in my coffee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 doubleA said: How about a L.A.R Grizzly in .45 Win Mag? huh? huh? huh? would it huuuh??????? Yes it would. But you're a conscientious objector......aren't you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 redkneck said: What about my .300 WBY mag? Also i do despise hot chocolate, I even get PO'd if somebody puts sugar in my coffee!! Sounds like your entrance into the hallowed halls of OTPGdom is merely a PM to the founder away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Strut10 said: Yes it would. But you're a conscientious objector......aren't you?? I was just asking for a friend of a guy that cuts a neighbor's grass that knew of someone that used to have one but lost it in a dominoe game down at the local elks lodge that was friends with Kevin Bacon's hairdresser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 doubleA said: I was just asking for a friend of a guy that cuts a neighbor's grass that knew of someone that used to have one but lost it in a dominoe game down at the local elks lodge that was friends with Kevin Bacon's hairdresser. Gotcha!! Well you tell Kevin that the next time he's getting a perm to tell his hairdresser that the next time there's a dominoes match over at the Elks lodge, your neighbor needs told to tell his lawn guy's friend that he's in if he wishes to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared264mag Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Well I got a .264 Win Mag and a .300 Weatherby Mag and a strong dislike for Hot Cocoa. So I recon I qualify, as long as yall let Texas boys in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Is a 7mm remington mag o.k. or pistols in .44 magnum,.41 magnum or .357 magnum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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