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jjames

The best deal I ever found out of a gun show was a local FFL that decided to be profitable through volume. His prices were such that I probably bought 20 or more new guns through him. He would also place guns I wanted to sale in his booth, sale them, hand me all the proceeds, handle the transfer and...

jjames

I quit going to the Del Mar gunshow a long time ago to look for guns. I have gone a couple times for powder and primers over the last year, and found they generally don't have what I want. After parking and admission there is no deal on those unless you can buy a lot of what you need. I'll get my je...

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I have a Sportman's safe manufactured in Carson, California. I bought it in the early 80's from the factory. They were manufactured in Carson and their claim to fame was their steel had no seams. S&G combination lock. Never had a bit of problems with it in 25 years.

jjames

I do my taxes tomorrow. I still have my deduction at home and have a pretty good idea of my refund though I may just get an IOU from my fine state government. Happened across one of my guns on the list for this year on AA this morning. Bid but did not meet the reserve. The owner initiated a haggle a...

jjames

I would say if it isn't going to cost you anything why not send it to an FFL unless the FFL requires you to be an FFL and you are not. If that were the case make the buyer pay for any extra costs associated with the transfer. As a Californian I am very sensative about all the people who now refuse t...

jjames

I can attest to Front Sights emphasis on safe dry fire practicing. No ammo in the room, checking and double checking magazines and chambers, no distractions, and having a specified target that is put up for practice and taken down after practice are key. They stressed it on a daily basis during my 4...

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I love my Ruger revolvers. Didn't/don't particularily like the 10-22, 96-44, or Mini-14 long guns I have or have owned. Probably just me but I doubt I will try any other Ruger long guns though I have lusted for a Red Label in the past and most recently a Frontier. In terms of pump guns never had an ...

jjames

I use Longshot in my Winchester 1901 10 ga 2 7/8" using a recipe out of Precision Reloading Inc manual. High velocity and low pressure

jjames

The way I figure it is unless it was on Your land not much room for complaint unless they stole or broke it, or sued you for falling out of it. If it was on someone else private land and you were paying for exclusive hunting privileges maybe you have a legit complaint with the land owner. I have nev...

jjames

My dealer says I can't get one in California. I guess it is considered a sawed off shotgun.

jjames

As mentioned I don't presently reload these calibers and don't intend to unless everything goes south. As such I do not have the inclination to develop loads for all these calibers in all the possible variation of bullets powders etc. in order to select different powders. When I hunt with these rifl...

jjames

Thanks for the input.

jjames

I currently don't reload my less expensive ammo (243, 270, 308, 30-06) for various reasons and hopefully won't need to. However, given the current political environment I am preparing for the possibility of said ammo becoming either unavailable or becoming expensive. I would like to buy 8# of powder...

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I read the book last year while I was in Malaysia. It tears you up some too. My hunting partner Ranger is almost 12 now and my brother just had to put his 13 year old GSP down last month so it is pretty close to home. That being said, Ranger had his best year out of the last three seasons this year,...

jjames

I hate reserve auctions and with very few exceptions will not bid on one unless the reserve is already met. I can't figure those sellers out. By the same token I can't figure out buyers that will bid $200 on a Reserve auction when there is a Buy Now price of $3,000.

jjames

Any pistol cartridge smaller than .44 except those that are 1/2 the size of a .44. Also mad at 9.3x72R these days for being anemic, obslete, and utilized in so many old school drillings.

jjames

A hammer drilling, an old Savage 99 (C, B, or A in that order of preference), a Browning A-bolt 12 ga rifled barrel.

jjames

Recently got my Charlton Heston tribute knife from the NRA for a contribution. The thing won't stay closed. I am guessing China. As for me, I wish the NRA would stop wasting my contributions on this kinda of stuff. I don't need or want fake cartridges, lapel pins, or tribute knives and they do nothi...

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No one fussin up to vernier calipers? My boss insisted I have a cell phone. Company pays the bill and I carry it. Doesn't work most places where I don't want to be disturbed anyways.

jjames

All I have to say is I like my 9422M but the fit wasn't great and I had to return it because the forestock was constantly loose no matter how tight, without stripping the screw, I tightened the barrel band. I also wasn't too impressed with the fit and finish of my 38-55 Legacy. I bought both of them...

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I don't know about a Cash Flow problem at Midway thats where a lot of mine goes

jjames

Well I am giving up on BH209 in my Austin Halleck for Montana deer hunting. Tried to sight in the new scope I got with a 100gr BH209 and TC 350 gr maxi-hunters. Montana doesn't allow sabots. Anyway key-holing at 50 yards. Talking to a gentleman at I believe Precision Bullet he indicates I need a hea...

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Another place Graf and Son seem to have it in and out of stock Search by keyword or item #... Comparing Prices? Remember, Graf & Sons pays the freight! Learn More Dealer Login 303 Savage Show all vendors Precision Cartridge Alphabetical: A-ZAlphabetical: Z-APrice: Lowest FirstPrice: Highest Firs...

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Sorry it was Reed's Ammunition and Research.
http://shop.reedsammo.com/searchquick-s ... 303+SAVAGE

jjames

I have a different experience. When I buy something after months of searching the same item appears much cheaper within weeks. Drives me crazy but what are you going to do, wait forever. Life is too short and I need to stop looking after I make a purchase. Yeah good luck with the later inquiring min...

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I am jealous. Dove season is only two weeks long (first half) in California. I had a great opener. I went down to the Imperial Valley with three friends. I was shooting my 28 ga Franchi Veloce, my buddy whom I have hunted with for a good forty years was shooting a 20 ga Browning O/U, the other two g...

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Reeds Custom Cartridge loads Savage 303 ammo and it is reasonably priced. The folks there have been very helpful and easy to work with.

jjames

I recently bought three cans of BH209 in preparation for deer hunting with my Austin Halleck. At this point, I consider BH209 to be a BP substitute with a lot of cavets. You can't use pecussion caps of any type, they don't recommend bullets over 350 gr, and my A/H 209 primer conversion kit is not re...

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I just bought a Drilling and the new California law didn't seem to make much difference. My FFL has all the info required on his form. Didn't seem to delay anything or cause any consternation for the two FFL holders involved in the transaction. I am indeed glad I have few firearms on my wish list no...

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Thanks Gents you're the greatest. I'll see where your clues take me.

jjames

I am looking for a metal butt plate for my 1901 Winchester Shotgun. I spoke to the folks at Precision Gun Stocks and they said they lost theirs in the fire. The gentlemen said a guy name Rodney Story cast them but he had no contact information on him. He thought Rodney was in Oklahoma, had something...

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I can't wait to get out of my native state. It used to be such a great place until everyone decided to move here with their politics. Was just looking at AA and saw an H&R Buffalo Classic 45-70 at a decent price. Read the ad which ended with No Sales to California. CDNN won't sell here. Two more...

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The 15 minute rule automatically allows auctions to continue after the posted close time. The close time will continue to be extended by 15 minutes everytime a higher bid for an item is placed until a bid stands for 15 minutes. I saw a Browning A-Bolt 12 gauge auction go on for well over an hour aft...

jjames

Thanks gentlemen. A couple of these loads look like what I was hoping for.

jjames

Has anyone seen any reloading data on using lighter 41 mag bullets in a 405 Winchester?

jjames

Thanks, the LTR was the way I was leaning as it seems to have better stock, bedding and free floating barrel. I read the reviews on the sniper**.com website and while the VTR did not seem quite as good Sub-moa was possible out of the box and the barrel shape and " muzzle brake" are a bit d...

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I have checked and just re-checked Buffalo Arms and Ballistic Products and neither of them have 10 ga brass hulls. Magtech seems to make every ga. from .410 through 12 ga and they run under a $1.00 per shell. The only brass 10 ga I have been able to find are from Rocky Mountain or Gad Custom Cartrid...

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http://www.rockymountaincartridge.com/page10.html Rocky Mountain Cartridge has instructions and reloading kits for brass shotgun shells starting at $35. Lefty Dude are you sure Magtech makes 10ga brass shells. I sure have not been able to find any from them. The ones I have found from two other comp...

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I am considering buying a 223 tactical rifle. I believe I will pick up a Remington but I find there are three in the price range I would consider. The LTR, SPS, and the new VTR. I don't have much use for a 223 but I figure everyone should have one and I have a ton of ammo acquired over the years whi...

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Thanks Tutt. 350 gr also rules out any 1887 loads. I just wish someone would make a good BP substitute with minimal fouling, good ballistics and NO smoke. I think they did back in the late 1800s but then there's the problem of pressure.

jjames

Saw Blackhorn BP substitute at Midway. Anyone use this in BP cartidges (45-90) Any thoughts on using it in my 1887?

Been thinking about buying a drilling any advice on a good resource for making a good decision would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

jjames

Jason the barrel selection is for which barrel is fired first on a single trigger double barrel allowing you to chose which choke you wish to use first for a given shot. The switching between the hammer that just dropped to the second hammer is automatic if things are working correctly; But then the...

jjames

I would go with a twelve. You can download (even with cheap 7/8 oz factory ammo) a 12 to 20 gauge load but you can't upload a 20 to a 12 gauge heavy load. Like others I shoot from .410-10ga and like them all. Most recently picked up a 1901 it is my favorite this month. I can't wait for phesant seaso...

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Antony's Fish Grotto has had an excellent reputation for Seafood for as long as I can remember (native San Diegan 53 years old). There are quite a few pay for parking areas as it is close to downtown and as previously mentioned close to several Ship museums. If you want to head to north county there...

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I also had some interesting spiritous frementi in a Rastafarian type bar in Japan. The bottle I believe contained a cobra, scorpions, and some other scary looking arachnid. Amazingly the stuff tasted pretty dang good and with no ill-affects noted. After blow fish, cod testicles, raw horse, nothing s...

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I am down in Poway. I am a native San Diegan and grew up in what was call the back-country behind Del Mar. Up until the the late sixties used to hunt Dove, Quail, and Rabbit out of my back yard with my Dad. Boy have things changed. I have been doing most of my paper punching skeet busting up on Palo...

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Thanks Chad, I didn't get to chat with many. Maybe next year. I spoke breifly with John. I had hoped to meet some more shooters from down in the San Diego area I have a few friends who shoot down here but for the part shooting to them means shooting my guns and ammo. Not that I am complaining it is ...

jjames

I had fun shooting as well, though I didn't meet many folks as I had limited time and was directed by the Range people to the silouette area where everyone was pretty well occupied in a match. Got to touch off a box of .405s out of my new 1895 and was managing to drop most targets at 200M. My 308 BL...

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I was wondering if the inclimate weather would forestall the gathering. Appears it is on. I would hate to drive 300 miles roundtrip and be the only Lever gunner. Barring unforeseen circumstances I plan on being up with my Win 1895 405 which was just this evening rescued from 10 days in California pe...

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As reported I am pretty happy with my 1887 10ga. I would like to start reloading some 2 7/8" shells as it hurts paying $1.10 each time I pull the trigger. I have all the necessary hardware, now I just need a recipe. Nobody is publishing data comensurate with the old girl. While Black powder wou...

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Re: Local CA "gunshow"

Re: Sportsman's Safes

Re: OT: Sent Off My Taxes & Bought a New Gun

Re: Must I ship muzzleloader to FFL?

Re: Rule number one

Re: OT- They don't make it

Re: Powders - who uses Hodgden Longshot?

Re: OT: Hunter ethics

Re: Who has a Taurus Judge 45/410

Re: One powder for reloading.

Re: One powder for reloading.

One powder for reloading.

Re: OT: Movie warning Marley and Me

Re: Question about online auctions

Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge

Re: what new gun are you planning on buying this year

Re: Christmas shoot disappointment

Re: Digital Caliper question for you machinists

Re: Browning BL-22 vs. 9422

Re: Midway's Clearance Sale...

Re: Blackhorn 209 BP Sub: Back Label Photo

Re: savage mod 99 303

Re: savage mod 99 303

Re: Not a lever gun but interesting...I think

Re: OT- Did a little Dove hunting this morning.

Re: savage mod 99 303

Re: Blackhorn 209 BP Sub: Clean up (after almost 2 wks)

Re: Gunbroker auctions and selling to California buyers

Re: Anyone heard of a Rodney Story in Oklahoma?

Anyone heard of a Rodney Story in Oklahoma?

Re: Interesting Email from a $$$$$$$$ gun dealer

Re: OT - Won my first gunbroker auction

405 Winchester reloading

OT: If I buy a Remington Tactical rifle which one?

Couple of ?: Blackhorn BP substitutes. Drillings do's&do

Reloading for my 1887