Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-09-2011, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 680
Re: Gun safe problem
Very simple solution. Go to an auto parts store and buy some Driveway Heat. It is used to melt snow and Ice on driveways. It is calcium chloride. It sucks water like a sponge. Put one or two cups of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-14-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,101
Re: Primer Blast
LD, ain't no big deal. You gotta use a light hammer- like a jeweler's hammer and tap lightly and eventually you will develop a feel for it. Just keep it away from your face and hands. If the primer...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,101
Re: Primer Blast
I have had a few primers go off, but I should say that I was using the classic Lee Loader. You know- the one you use a hammer with rather than a press. I was never injured. I learned to tap lightly...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
06-04-2010, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,557
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-26-2010, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Re: Reloading .270 Win Power Points
Do you know what your muzzle velocity is with that load? I use H4831 and
and the same bullet. 56gr. seems like a light load. I've been using 58.7gr with no pressure signs.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-18-2009, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 415
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2009, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 833
Re: I'm scared!!!!! (Photo shoot)
LOL, Ron, I happen to know "professionals" who cant seem to do much better. :D
King, I forgot to mention that I will be using a Nikon DSLR for this shoot, so in the least I'll be able to tweek...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-03-2009, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 392
Re: Stance on Arab Christians
ARB, a slight correction. The government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion. True it is the predominant religion. References upon request.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-15-2009, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,483
Re: Primers for 9mm??
I've been using small pistol magnum primers for my 9mm, but I use starting loads I've had no problems for over 200 rounds.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-01-2009, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 552
Re: MJ not the daddy?
PharmrJohn, you are correct. In fact, we said the same thing. Your explanation is very good. I am too lazy to go into that much detail. Green and hazel eyes appear when the melanin partially masks...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-30-2009, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 552
Re: MJ not the daddy?
A blue eyed child from a white-black cross? Not likely unless Jackson had blue genes which are recessive.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-30-2009, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 545
Re: Pistolenschutze
Pistolshooter, I will guarentee you a molecule of water doesn't weigh or have a mass of 18.01528 grams. A gram-molecular weight does. That is one mole.= formular weight expressed in grams.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-24-2009, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,280
Re: Why do they have to steal!
I used to repair cameras. If a customer did not pick up his camera, after six months I would sell it after numerous notifications of my intentions. I would sell it at very low prices- usually the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-22-2009, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 835
Re: 270 loads
For most rifle cartridges I use a powder that will most nearly fill the case and yet delivers good velocity. IMR4831, H4831, RL22 are all good powders for .270 as are others. I have had good results...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-22-2009, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 836
Re: Lee Loader
Lee makes a sliding scale thingy that tells the weight of powder that each dipper will handle. I use dippers when loading for my .270W and find it accurate to plus or minus .2 grains. Since I use...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-21-2009, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,019
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-21-2009, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 594
Re: Founding Patriot Quotations
"It does me no injury for my neighbor to say that there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg"- Thomas Jefferson.
" The government of the United States is not, in any...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-05-2009, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 941
Re: Component ?
Small pistol primers are essentially non existent in Nashville, TN.;however, small pistol magnum primers are available at Grandpa's in Clarksville, TN. The problem I have is finding 9mm. bullets.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-05-2009, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,019
Re: 9mm crimp question
LD, I heeded your advice and it was right on. I reduced the load by one grain and seated the bullet so that the gun would cycle with normal force. I also tried a different primer. I was using Federal...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-04-2009, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,019
Re: 9mm crimp question
LD, thanks for the advice. I will definitely follow your suggestions. I was using load data from the Lee manual which is usually conservative. I was afraid of going lighter than recommended for fear...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-03-2009, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,019
Re: 9mm crimp question
I have adjusted the die in accordance with the instructions or as I perceived the instructions and the only way I can keep from getting setback when I chamber a round is by using a slight roll crimp....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-03-2009, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,019
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-02-2009, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,019
Re: 9mm crimp question
Thanks gdmoody I was getting setback and badly cratered promers and could not figure out why I assume that as a result I was compressing the load hence getting high pressures so I increased the crimp...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-02-2009, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,019
9mm crimp question
I am new to loading for autoloading pistols and am wondering how much crimp should be placed on the cartridge? If the bullet is deformed slightly where it is crimped is that dangerous and if not,...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
04-23-2009, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,572
Re: Anyone having trouble finding .22 ammo?
Ampaterry, try Tennessee Gun Country on FT. Campbell blvd. I picked up a 550 round bulk box,Federal hollow points, there yesterday for $16.16. They had a wide assortment of pistol ammo. Wal mart...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-19-2009, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 29,224
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2009, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 1,963
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Forum: General Discussion
04-18-2009, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 939
Re: Gun Safe Humitity...or humidity
Those devices sound great. Personally I use a product called Driveway Heat which is available at auto parts stores. The active ingredient is calcium chloride which is hard to beat as a dessicant....
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Forum: General Discussion
04-11-2009, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Re: Tornado Alley
Murfreesboro, TN. over 100 houses destroyed or severely damaged two dead. Numerous touchdowns in other parts of the state.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-01-2009, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,703
Re: Honour?
Before I even entered the barracks at Pensacola, I had to take the honor code: I will not lie, cheat , or steal nor will I tolerate around me those that do . Good enough for me.
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-19-2009, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,337
Re: Thoughts on a Remington 788 in .222
I used to own a 788 in .22-250. Strong action, crappy trigger, bolt handle came off, using factory ammunition, the bolt was sticky and difficult to operate. Imo, it is not worth 299 dollars.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-10-2008, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 990
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-06-2008, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-04-2008, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
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Forum: General Discussion
11-04-2008, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 312
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Forum: General Discussion
11-04-2008, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 384
Re: What are we in for now?
Look on the bright side. I don't think the democrats have enough to overide a republican filibuster. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I just hope the two parties can cooperate to the good of...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
10-23-2008, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,353
Re: Why Obama?
TranterUK, simple one word answer to your original question. Bush.
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
10-22-2008, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,779
Re: Would T. Palin Get Security Clearance?
I don't know. Since as governor she is in charge of the nation's first line of defense against missle attacks which is a national guard unit in Alaska; in fact, it is the only guard unit in the US on...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
10-20-2008, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,779
Re: Would T. Palin Get Security Clearance?
Mrkirker, fyi S. Palin already has a higher security clearance than either of the democratic candidates. She is routinely briefed on highly classified matters such as homeland security and counter...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2008, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 597
Re: Teaching Certificate?
Geez- teach good kids? I wouldn't know what that is like. In the schools in which I have taught, to get the job done I have to assume the personality of a p.o.'ed marine drill instructor and I wasn't...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2008, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 675
Re: Thank God we are Phosphate Free!
Val, I did a little research to help you with your problem. According to Consumer Reports How to clean practically anything dishwasher detergents containing enzymes clean better than non-enzyme...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2008, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 518
Re: The Debate
Note I said if swiftboat tactics are used they may backfire. I did not say that McCain has used them. I do not think he will. He has more honor than that. Many are tired of the mudslinging on both...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2008, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 675
Re: Thank God we are Phosphate Free!
Detergents were invented primarily because soaps do not work well in hard water . Phosphate based detergents were invented to combat this problem. Specifically the phosphate compounds used were...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2008, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 675
Re: Thank God we are Phosphate Free!
... thanks glocknut. I wish I had the hair or any hair. After phoshates were reduced or removed from detergents, the hills of foam disappeared. Phosphates and nitrates cause eutrophication which...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2008, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 518
Re: The Debate
Val, basically I agree with you, but it can backfire also. If McCain tries swiftboat tactics, Obama has enough money to prove McCain wrong and destroy his credibility. After watching the debates imo...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-16-2008, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 597
Re: Teaching Certificate?
I am/was a public school teacher in TN. You should be able to get certified in one year and some of the courses are absolute BS and will do you little good, but that is the way it is in any field...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-15-2008, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 518
Re: The Debate
Imo McCain did far better in this debate than in the previous two. He was more aggressive and I think that he will get a big bump from it. I would have to score this one for McCain.
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