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mescalero1 wrote:Always target shooting, never hunting.

Same here.

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I think you're close to correct. Isn't it still OK and legal to do a face to face sale of a SAA that's antique? (1898 or older) Yes - antique or not, private party sales of a handgun that did not pass the "drop test" are still legal, providing that the handgun was in legal possession of t...

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I've had good service from all three sources; Brownells, Oregon Trail, and USPS! Same here. For a while, I had problems with our local Postal Service, but apparently there has been some reorganization and they do what they are supposed to do, now (deliver the mail in an undamaged and timely manner)...

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In California, one can no longer buy a single-action .45 Colt of any kind. Ruger, for instance, sells a fine .45 Colt SA in their Super Blackhawk line, but apparently they did not want to hassle with the testing requirements for sales in California; so that particular model is not "approved&quo...

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...As for the "stupid" title, it is one of Fleming's own. The title was from a short story in the collection called "For Your Eyes Only" and had nothing to do with the "adventure" at hand - it was about a lost love; nothing else. It didn't fit the movie, even though th...

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How do we even know that he was dealt the last card? Consider, if you will, that the game was interrupted. I suspect that since this was such an important event that even the cards were recorded in history, this is what happened - the fifth card would have been recorded, had there been one. Wikipedi...

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Who or what is Dunblane? (Edited here) Never mind, I found it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunblane_massacre Basically, a sex pervert who should have been locked up shot up a school with 9mm and .357 Magnum pistols, the worst massacre of its kind in the British Empire. I'll curtail further commen...

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1) Consider taking up reloading! Even a Lee Loader will do it, one shell at a time, and it is ultra cheap. Then, you can load mild rounds to your heart's content. 2) I let my fingers do the walking via Google and found several posts from Puma 454 owners that talk about .45 Colt loads, so "yes&q...

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Better than driving to a gun store! Nice collection. Thanks!

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What ever happened to James Bond? Who kidnapped him? Because he wasn't found in the latest Bond installment, "Quantum of Solace" (whatever that means). Stupid title; I should have known. OK, OK - this ain't about leverguns. But let's face it - I'm talking primarily to a baby boomer or olde...

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Griff wrote:I tossed out the last of my .38Spl brass that used Large Pistol primers cause I finally got tired of changing out the priming mechanism.

Are they still in your trash barrel? I hand-prime everything...

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Thank you to everybody who posted here. This highly relevant information helps me to consider my next series of purchases as I stock up for possible hard times ahead.

Well done, all!

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A prayer of thanks for the surgery approval and prayers that the surgery will go well with a quick and comfortable recovery!

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My favorite load - Hornady 55 gr. .223 V-Max, #22271; 26.6 gr. BL-C(2), WIN WSR Sm Rifle Primers; R-P brass; COAL 2.250 inches Est. 3100 fps, not yet chrono'd Accurate, hard hitting - took out a coyote in a quartering shot with one hit. This works well with my son-in-law's Ruger Mini-14 Ranch rifle ...

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Old Ironsights wrote: Show me a .38 I can adequately conceal in bicycle shorts/swim trunks (like I can with my NAA Guardian .32) and I might agree.

Sure... a .32 might work with bicycle shorts. But what can I carry for my speedo?

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arjunky wrote:Our state, North Dakota, already said they only animals that can be donated had to be shot with a bow. I guess their not bright enough to know who Barnes is.

Byron

Cedar wood (arrow shaft wood) is hazardous to your health!

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Sweet deal! Nice piece!

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Old Ironsights wrote:Anybdy got $100,000? I've got a business proposition...

I'm good for $10 or so... I just checked my investment losses thanks to Freddie Mae and Fannie Mack! But that's another thread.

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I don't see the ban spreading to other states. Kommiefornia is wacky about everything! I look forward to putting some of these to work in a .307 winchester, a 35 whelen and some other chamberings Quite to the contrary, several states are indeed now considering an outright ban on all lead ammunition...

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Uh-huh - now that the lead bullet ban is operating and threatens to spread nationwide, and bullet makers are desperately trying to unload their inventory at reduced prices. Otherwise, I sadly observe, I don't think our friends at Hornady would have let go of their golden goose so soon. As excited as...

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hahahaha!

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While Mescalero1 was submitting his answer, I was working on a suggestion for peep sights, too. I use a popular 4x scope on my Model 336, and it does a good job at the range. There are several good brands out there; I'll leave that discussion to the many true "expert" hunters, guides, gunw...

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OK - I've got the movie sitting here and watched it once (and wasn't all that thrilled). I'll run it again before I send it back - maybe I just need a another martini. :D Slick, "you had to be there," perhaps. Perhaps you are too young to have watched Don Adams portraying Maxwell Smart on...

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Agreed. Great. Laughed out loud, a lot. Saw it via Netflix rental yesterday!

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Good stuff - going to my archives. Thanks!

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OK,
#4 birdshot = .130 inch;
and .130 X 2200 = 286 (yards) maximum.

But how can we arrive at the true distance, not necessarily the absolute max, using the muzzle (initial) velocity as a factor?

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I mentioned the special wrapper and tabs, as sold by Brownell's, because I worry about the temperature changes and the resultant rust from condensation. I once left a shotgun in the trunk of my car (by mistake) and it started rusting over a winter weekend.

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Ya got me. I was just kiddin' ! I would never dream that somebody would try to make a levergun into a full auto. I learn something every day on this site.

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Thanks - I'll add "removing the cover" to my list of things to do.

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Added to my Netflix "Save for when released" bin!

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Griff wrote:Thanks, may have to upgrade for my 94s.

er... How do ya make a '94 full auto??

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I think in a vibratory type case cleaner BBs would tend to work harden (peening) your brass.. I've read that on certain size cases the ceramic media will roll the case mouths slightly inward, but I don't recall what type of tumbler that happened in. Ben, The person who told me about the ball bearin...

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Just be wise. I concur that these posts are extremely easy to "mine" and can therefore be archived and used against you. Look what happened to Joe the Plumber, an innocent citizen with a legitimate question, by proponents and their conspirators of a certain political machine. "Fair&qu...

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Operation Eldest Son is alive and well!

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How about Rice. It does a pretty decent job with a bit of polishing compound added. It sure doesn't taste as good after using it to clean up a bunch of dirty cases however. :lol: Of course I have only used white rice haven't tried brown rice,might make a difference. It isn't that expensive so give ...

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Please read this stuff, for quite obvious reasons! Long term storage of guns - relatively short, MUST READ. Mentions Brownell's Triple Tough Bags and Rust Blox combination for great long term protection of firearms in storage. Where to get long term gun storage bags and tablets If the above link doe...

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Aloha for the moment; prayers to you and your surgeons and their staff!

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I found the ceramic media, metal media, corn cob and walnut husks (the latter two of which we are most familiar with) at: http://www.kramerindustriesonline.com/tumbling-media.htm It is an interesting site. But how about rice, H_Talon? It is certainly commonly available. How does it work? Does it lea...

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300 yds max sounds about right for your load. A .410 bore with a 2 3/4" shell generally launches its payload at about 1200 fps; and the diminutive, round #4 birdshot is only 3.30mm (.130") in diameter; so it won't retain its speed for very long; and it certainly has a poor ballistic coeffi...

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I have heard about one reloader who makes good use of ball bearings for the really tough tumbling jobs. I personally use a vibrator drum with walnut husks and a dab of polish, which usually does the job. I have previously used a vinegar/detergent/lemon juice soak for heavily stained brass; but I'm w...

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If you are using a 'puter, there is a good chance that you also "burn" CD's or DVD's. If you use CD's or DVD's, there is a good chance that you buy them in bulk, inside the plastic containers with the spindle. If you reload, you will appreciate the significance of a handy container for sor...

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I don't have time to read all of the posts; so I just read this one. I am deeply sorry for your loss, and have prayed for the family, friends, and you, Doc. May our loving and caring God lift all of you up and provide some meaning to this tragedy, and give you the grace to find solace in remembering...

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Anyone here own and use a Springfield M1-A ? A new standard rifle in Walnut and .308 is going to cost about $1600.00 The Match Grade is over $2000.00 . You can have a wonderful shooting rifle, a tad more powerful than the .308, for less than half of the above listed prices. And its brass is abundan...

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OK - true humor. Hallowe'en, when I was a kid, consisted of the fun of usually making up a costume, with the help of parents and sometimes siblings. There were kids that showed up with store bought costumes, but the kids who "did themselves up" were the ones who got the most comments, and ...

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Found 'im at the range, eh?

How 'bout "Bolo?"

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Congrats!! That sure beats the tire weight that I found on the street two days ago!

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Thanks, all. I'll probably just find the Remington "new" style, but now I know what I'm looking for. And I am forewarned that the tipped rounds in two or more brands have some lead in them. I looked at some of the comments, and I see where one person claimed that the Federal Premium Barnes...

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Here is certainly a topic that I know nothing about - shotgun slugs. Outside of firing them as a matter of yearly practice for work related duties, I have never used them for anything, including hunting. Now, I am considering hunting around a lake in California that only allows slugs due to the area...

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Affirming above - may God bless the donor(s). And may God bless you, Lindsay, for showing the good sense and putting forth the effort to get those A's! The schooling and discipline involved in learning will both stay with you for the rest of your life; and that rifle will allow you to enjoy an Ameri...

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Disneyland!

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