Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-22-2012, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 648
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 4,112
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 4,112
Re: Walking Dead
Great show. I guess if you look beyond the obvious points mentioned above, what makes the show great is the over-all theme, WTF would we do if the end of civilization should happen? Does make you...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2012, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,134
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
02-06-2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Re: Ithica 49 receiver...paint??
Check out the Henry thread at Rimfirecentral for some ideas on refinishing the receiver cover. Similar (if not the same) gun and materials.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-26-2011, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 509
Re: Savage and ATI questions
Welcome to the forum. I can't help you with reviews on the GSG-522, but I'm sure someone here will know something about it. You can try www.RimfireCentral, they might have more info as it is a...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
12-26-2011, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,716
Re: Henry Lever Action .22LR
I paid $269 for mine, metal sight and band. Outstanding shooter, beautiful wood, good trigger. Just a fun gun! I've seen some advertised (Christmas/Holiday Specials) for $249, so I think you are...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-16-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,708
Re: Range Report - Ruger LCR 38
Happy to share my albeit limited, knowledge. I contemplated the LCR for almost a year before finding the right time/deal. Could not be happier with the gun. NOW, I see Ruger has come out with a 22...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-15-2011, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,708
Re: Range Report - Ruger LCR 38
Great report. I have the same gun and my experiences are similar. A good up-close and personal gun for SD. I found that Hornady Critical Defense 38spl 110gr, (not +P) gives me the best compromise...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-21-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,018
Re: TV Shows You Like
"Justified". "Sons of Anarchy", "The Walking Dead", "Falling Skies". Still love the oldies; "Combat", "12 O"clock High" when I can find them. Almost all the shooting and fishing shows, now.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-08-2011, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,212
Re: first batch AAR & questions
I found that with my Lee 4 die set, it was easier to adjust the seater/crimp die to just seat the bullet and then do the crimp with the FCD. Makes for one less adjustment to keep track of in one die.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-27-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,453
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-28-2011, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,185
Re: hi points? any good?
Have owned 2 C-9's. Both worked very well and were acceptably accurate. Sold both at a profit and the new owners are still using them with great satisfaction. I agree, they are not pretty nor...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-08-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,533
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-03-2011, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,606
Re: 38 special
Try Clay's Universal. Meters a lot like Unique and burns cleaner.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-24-2011, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,384
Re: digital caliper problems
Got my digital form Harbor Freight. Thought the battery was weak when the display kept jumping. Found out that ti was due to the unit getting cold in my basement. If I warmed the battery first or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-20-2011, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,690
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Forum: General Discussion
01-20-2011, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 669
Grab Your Glock!
Probably not the correct place for this, but I find it a fun distraction from all the BS that we normally have to endure in our daily lives. Plus, its cheaper on ammo!:cool:
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-10-2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,165
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-09-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,165
Re: "What do you tell people..."
I can't agree more with you. I firmly believe in the 2nd ammendment and what it stands for. And you are right. Sometimes its best to just walk away from some discussions.
I was just trying to get...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-09-2011, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,165
Re: "What do you tell people..."
The more I pondered this question, the more I discovered my own reasons.
Like you, not a big hunter, but that is one part of it.
I guess for me, it encompasses so many components: from the sheer...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
01-09-2011, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,829
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-09-2011, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Re: The Bill of Rights.
No matter what some people say as to the validity of the words, no greater set of documents ever penned by man!
All of them, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-09-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Re: Range report for Citadel 1911
Sounds like a good deal! It goes to show you that not everyone needs a $2000 Les Baer to enjoy a gun and that for a lot of people (me included) most guns outshoot the shooter.
I always believed...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-09-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,165
"What do you tell people..."
During a family discussion about the shootings in Arizona, the question was raised as to why I like guns. To clarify, my family is for the majority pro-gun. Those that don't feel the same way are...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
10-27-2010, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 8,689
Re: Your favorite war movie?
I broke mine down by my own catagories:
WWII era: Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, They Were Expendable, Bataan, Destination Tokyo
Post WWII: Twelve O'clock High, The Bridges At Toko-Ri, Pork Chop...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-23-2010, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 22,708
Re: Why does everyone hate Taurus?...
I'll second the notion that I don't know why everyone hates Taurus. When I was looking for an affordable 1911, my gun shop had all their models in one showcase, except the PT1911. It was in the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-29-2010, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,400
Re: Lee Bulge Buster
Sorta got it figured out after doing some research. Has anyone had a problem with the "bulge" that is described in the ad's? I occasionally see a slight bulge on some brass I bought from a friend...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-28-2010, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,400
Re: Lee Bulge Buster
Rec'd this from Lee today:
Thank you for considering Lee Precision. Currently the Bulge Buster is only available in 40 S&W, but if it proves to be popular we will make it in other calibers. They...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-26-2010, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,400
Re: Lee Bulge Buster
Could not get ahold of Lee on the phone today. I e-mailed an inquiry and will post the answer when available.
Supposedly a die to remove the slight bulge at the base of straight wall pistol...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-26-2010, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,400
Lee Bulge Buster
Saw an add for Lee Bulge Buster kit in the latest Guns and Ammo, Was wondering if anyone has seen or is aware of this kit.
Lee doesn't show it on their web site and neither do Midway, Cabelas or...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-25-2010, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 595
Re: Employment and Fridays
For years, Saturdays were part of my normal work week. I used to joke with people that Friday was my Thursday. Now that I'm laid-off, I don't know what day it is!
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2010, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 707
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-21-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-21-2010, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 11,323
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-21-2010, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 11,323
Re: Taurus PT92... all junk or just mine?
Man, sorry to hear about your Taurus experience. I have the same gun, about 1000 rds through it and have had no problems. Mags a little hard to load when new but do better after break-in. ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-06-2010, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,408
Re: Dies- Lee or RCBS?
Alot of good info here, and some great reasons for each brand. My personal experience is the Lee dies seem to be easier to set up, the RCBS take a bit more time (but not excessively). I have both...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-06-2010, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,690
Re: Help with bullet seating die
Just my .02. I had the same type of experience with my RCBS die set for 38spl/357mag. I, too had little experience and only observed reloading on a Dillion, not the Rock Chucker I have. I also...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-06-2010, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Re: ammo prices
Pretty much supply and demand. The current administration and majority party in Congress have floated the "Assault Weapon Ban" reinstatement, ammo serialization, microstamping, talk of ammo...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-06-2010, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,578
Re: 38 Special, 9mm, 357 Magnum
If you have the option, go with the 4-die set. The "taper crimp" die for auto rounds or the "roll crimp" for revolver takes the guess work out of the crimp (which can be done on the seating die). I...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-02-2009, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,303
Re: Never buy American cars... NEED HELP
A possible alternative for your repair(s) might be the local vocational school. Ours does the work, you pay the parts. Has worked for many of the females in my family, (I can't fix everyone's car!)...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-16-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,829
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-16-2009, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,071
Re: I recieved a letter from Barack today....
Funny, I got the same kind of letter from my Senators and a very similar one from George W.
Did get a letter from my VERY liberal senator regarding how the health care overhaul might affect my...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-16-2009, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,829
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
09-21-2009, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,539
Re: Which canidate can you rely on?
The problem with this line of thought is that unless an individual has Millions to spend, he or she is going to get run over by the campaigns of the candidate that is the "front" for all the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-20-2009, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 921
Re: Primers
Just my .02. When ammo was cheap, I really didn't give much thought to reloading. I thought it was just for the "fringe" who just had to try to get another 5 fps from whatever they were shooting! ...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-20-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
Re: States That Require Permits
Ohio--Need certificate from certified instructor that you passed the required course, i.e, NRA basic pistol, live fire exercise and instruction on laws. Go to Sherrif's office, give $55 for...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-18-2009, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 950
Re: Please Help. Primer Problems.
You must buy the Lee hand primer shell holders. A bit more cost, but as with all brands they have their own ideas as to what works the best. Personally, I have had no problem with the need for the...
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