Forum: Vietnam Memories Photo Album
04-12-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,576
Re: C-130s - a history
My big battle during my tour was a 3-month long seige at An Loc in 1972. The C-130's paid a high price during that fight performing the re-supply drops at An Loc due to the severe AAA threat. At...
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Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum
04-12-2013, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 926
Re: AR Trigger
When I put together my lower I used a RRA LPK with the single stage trigger and all the contact surfaces of the the trigger and fire control group were highly polished and smooth as a baby's butt. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-08-2013, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Re: 60's -70's muscle cars
Yep, of course I was never satisfied that my Road Runner's 383 had enough horsepower and it was so easy to work on the cars in those days. I put a big Holly dual-line 4-barrel on top of and...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-07-2013, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Re: 60's -70's muscle cars
I had a new candy apple red '69 Plymouth Road Runner. It had no A/C or power equipment, just raw horsepower. It was one mean machine. Who cares that it only got 9 mile per gallon, gas was between...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-05-2013, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 403
Re: Old Ruger Mini 14 vs New
I still have an old 183-series Mini-14 that I bought back in 1982. It has the thin barrel profile that is prone to barrel whip and shot stringing. These cause the groups to open quite a bit...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-04-2013, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 827
Re: What's the Reasonable and Prudent...
In Florida a hammer is considered a deadly weapon and once such weapon is presented and you are attacked by the holder, you're pretty much good-to-go with a viable self-defense case.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-04-2013, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 502
Re: Look what they made me do
IMO, the AR's with a full A2 stock are MORE deadly because the gun is more likely to survive being used with a butt stroke than those having a collapsible stock. :eek:
I doubt that a rifle with...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-04-2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 502
Re: Look what they made me do
Nice rifle, it'll still shoot & perform just the same as the rifles that have the features you mentioned. The restrictions are "feel good" measures that have nothing to do with controlling gun...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
04-03-2013, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 781
Re: CO Grants Arrest Powers to Secret Service
Cycloneman agreed! The citizens of Colorado will have to decide for themselves whether they want to serve on bended knee as subjects to the tyrants or take a forceful stand against their tyranny. ...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-30-2013, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 267
Re: Magpul Accessories for AR-15???
I always use JoeBobOutfitters.com for my AR parts. They carry a full line including Magpul stuff with great prices! Always free shipping over $99 (easy to do) and they ship supper fast. BTW, if...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-30-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 781
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-30-2013, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 432
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Forum: VMBB General Discussion
03-29-2013, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 347
Re: T'WAS NOT OUR FINEST HOUR.....
I was still in Vietnam in late January '73 when the Paris Peace Accord was signed between the U.S. and North Vietnam ending the hostilities and bringing us "Peace with Honor". None of us there at...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
03-27-2013, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 709
Re: Colorado shoots self in foot - again
We used to go up to Colorado with the family skiing each year, but no more. There's plenty of other gun friendly states like Wyoming & Montana that we can go to. I hope everyone will join in and...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-23-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 636
Re: Winchester Model 94 - 495850
Here's the rear sight on my old '94 saddle ring carbine with serial no. 596XXX from a couple of years later. Mines in .30 WCF too and still shoots great.
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-18-2013, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 315
Re: Reply from Sen Bill Nelson (D) FL
...............and yet when the time comes, he'll do what Obama tells him to do and vote to deny the People of the very rights he claims to defend. Sad POS!!!
I sent him an e-mail last week too...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,041
Re: At what age did you move out?
Yeah in hindsight, it was the best job we ever had. If I'd been smart, I would have learned more about how to take'em apart and put them back together. Airframe, Avionics and Engine Mechanics do...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2013, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,041
Re: At what age did you move out?
Yep, Uncle Sugar paid for my way through college too! I only had about $3,000 in low-cost VA Loans to pay-off when I graduated. It's the best way for a young person to earn a way through school...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 757
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2013, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,041
Re: At what age did you move out?
I grew up during the age of rebellion in the 60's, so I couldn't wait to move out and be my own man without my parents always telling me what to do. When I graduated from high school in the spring...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
03-13-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 597
Re: I NEED HELP WITH THE ID OF THIS RIFLE
Wow, I thought I'd seen them all, but that's one I've never seen before. We have some real experts around here that know way more than me, they'll be along shortly to identify it.
Is it a bolt...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-12-2013, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 260
Re: Quick question on AR 15 Mag.
Kristie, for comparison, just a couple of months ago before the chaos & panic in the gun industry, I bought new D&H metal 30-rnd. AR mags., that are as good as they get, for around $9.25 / ea..
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Forum: General Discussion
03-12-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 346
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-06-2013, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 511
Re: Just joined the AR-15 club
Congrat's. on joining the AR-15 Club. I resisted the urge for many years, but finally yielded about a 1 1/2 years ago. I've been thrilled with my AR ever since. They're good shooters.
BTW, I...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
03-06-2013, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 597
Re: I NEED HELP WITH THE ID OF THIS RIFLE
7 X 57 was a popular caliber in Europe in the late 1800's and early 1900's, so you're probaly looking at some kind of a Mauser rifle. Post some pictures of the rifle so we can get a better feel for...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-04-2013, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 904
Re: adding a scope - no mounting holes/brackets
I agree with Zane, I took my old Remington 512 .22 rifle, that I've had since I was 10 y.o., and had my local & trusted gunsmith drill & tap the receiver for a set of Weaver Scope Bases built for my...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-25-2013, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 275
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-23-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 374
Re: Old ammo and armed forces ammo pouch
Nothing special about that ammo. It's 70's or 80's vintage. I have some just like it.
The ammo pouches are nice, but not especially valueable.
I also see a couple of .22 blanks and a snap cap
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
02-23-2013, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 416
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Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 790
Re: License plate question
Ha! Here in Naples they're currently removing the damn red-light cameras as they were found to be unconstitutional. The people like myself who got nailed by the POS's are getting $6-8 of the $160...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-21-2013, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 485
Re: Why is this required?
If marked by the military, orange tips indicate they are tracers. Not desirable in most cases. Shoot them at any of our ranges down here and you're out for good. The 1:7 was initially designed...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-17-2013, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,603
Re: folly of arming oneself to combat government
I guess every man needs to know his limitations....................while many will run and hide, many will stand their ground and defend America & the Constitution to the bitter end. Truthfully, the...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-17-2013, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 585
Re: Missouri gun laws proposed
My wife & I are both from Missouri and all of our family members are still there. Every one of them is a gun owner who believes in the 2nd Amendment and is willing to die to prove it. If those St....
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Forum: General Discussion
02-15-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 484
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-14-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,355
Re: Colt AR-15 what's it worth?
Very nice, it brings back many fond memories of the M16A1's we used in Basic Training. They were very good rifles even with the 1:12 twist barrels. I can't recall that I ever had a failure with it...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-13-2013, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 595
Re: DoD's new Distinguished Warfare Medal
At least they created something new for the award rather than the Air Medals and Distinguished Flying Crosses they were originally considering for the computer jockeys. I don't get that its higher...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-13-2013, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,308
Re: CTD out of control!
I quit buying from them back in 2008 too. What they really need to do is get rid of their silly company name that mocks buyers with some of the highest prices in the industry. :mad:
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Forum: TFF Technical Support Forum & Suggestion Box
02-11-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 357
Re: The pop up ads
As I recall, there are a couple of places that also use the same identical pop-up ads in their website for advertising, so it may not be a malware while you're inside those sites, just the same style...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
02-03-2013, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 364
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-31-2013, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 306
Re: anyone hear Beck today?
Anybody who thinks the .gov isn't prepared to kill innocent women & children to achieve their goals of control needs only to look at what happened at Ruby Ridge & Waco.
Randy Weaver was totally...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 478
Re: Women in combat question
I know I’m an old dinosaur with old fashioned ideas, but the idea of women fighting and dying in combat is not something I can support. I know women can do it and have every confidence in their...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2013, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,064
Re: Picture of our Dads
I will, thanks! He's so funny, he's old but he's still full of piss & vinegar and is ready to join up to fight the commies we have running this Country right now. Once a patriot, always a patriot....
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2013, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,064
Re: Picture of our Dads
My dad graduated from high school and turned 18 in 1941, so shortly after Pearl Harbor, like most other Americans guys of age at that time, he joined the service.
He spent his time in the Navy...
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