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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-29-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By The Joker
Re: Finally got the tracers in. Is this right?

What kind of paint is used to color the tips? I want color code some of my other rounds.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-29-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By The Joker
Re: Finally got the tracers in. Is this right?

Thank you.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-28-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By The Joker
Finally got the tracers in. Is this right?

I ordered a while back some 62 orange tip mil surplus "tracer" rounds for reloading. About half of them have a nice solid orange tip on it while the other half it was barely showing if anything at...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-28-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

Mine didn't come with any instructions, I kinda bought it in parts in pieced it together. It never had any issues so I never looked for a manual. But I admit for a second there, there might of been...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-28-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

Thats the thing, there is nothing around here to really learn. Iv been into firearms for some time now and learned everything on my own. Iv been out and shot the AR many times, shot it with live ammo...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

Ok I finally got it, just need to better manipulate the rifle. I didnt want to experiment with life fire.
Thanks for the help
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

No I have no removed it, nor tried to. I might be having some issues with my AR because I have never been able to use the bolt release. I just tried it using empty mags but no clicking sound nor any...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

That is honestly amazing, I don't know why it took me such a long time to stumble upon this. Anyone know off the top of their head what size punch is needed?
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

Is there any cons for doing this? I would much rather have the slide release instead of using the charging handle every time.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

I am sorry if I am getting the terminology wrong
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Re: Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

So is the pin in there permanently? Or is it just used to punch out the pin making that switch into a "slide release" kinda like semi auto pistols?
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 888
Posted By The Joker
Possibly dumb question about the AR15s

Watching this ridiculous video posted here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQpfQd1397E&feature=player_embedded#!


I have seen other videos where they do the same. After firing 30 shots the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-20-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By The Joker
Re: Why is this required?

Aww perfect. Thank you for the response.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-20-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By The Joker
Why is this required?

I stumbled upon some "orange tip" 62 grain steel core tracer bullets. I was thinking about picking them up for reloading but it also says requires a 1:7 twist. Why is that and what happens if I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-13-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By The Joker
Re: Beretta and lead bullets

So it seems like the Beretta 92 would be ok. Is there any way I can tell if my other guns are ok? No one has really said anything about the polygonal barrels
Forum: The Pre-Ban Forum 02-13-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,044
Posted By The Joker
Re: Romainian ak 47

Oh man this prices made me hard
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-13-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By The Joker
Re: Beretta and lead bullets

I would have to refer to my loading manual, but as long as I stay in specs of what they have listed and their velocities I should be fine then I am guessing?
If you don't mind me asking what 9s do...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-13-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By The Joker
Re: Beretta and lead bullets

Question, why to watch out for velocity?
From what I am understand and please if someone can correct me if I am wrong. The biggest thing to watch out for the rifling in the barrel? Like there are...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-13-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By The Joker
Beretta and lead bullets

I am thinking about loading some lead cast bullets because I can actually find some. I know with my glock if I use the lone wolf barrel I can shoot through it but I couldn't really find an answer...
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 473
Posted By The Joker
Smart Gun Opinions

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/offduty-plus/2013/01/27/push-for-smart-guns-builds-on-embattled-past/#.UQYliIVw3UU

How you do you guys feel about this?
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-13-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,328
Posted By The Joker
Re: In your opinion, what company makes the best custom 1911

Desert Eagle, something about it being from Israel I like
Forum: Feedback Forum 01-09-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By The Joker
Re: Magpul cuts out CTD

Good for magpul
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-04-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 567
Posted By The Joker
Re: Sheriffs called out to fight the law - a good read

I would stand with the Sheriffs
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-04-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 940
Posted By The Joker
Re: Dennys doesn't want armed customers - even cops

Wow I hope they go out of business.
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 528
Posted By The Joker
Re: Remember me? Been a long time.

Hi
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-03-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By The Joker
Re: Car SHOT FULL OF HOLES_Newtown

**** that webpage, they have a petetion to sign to ban "assault weapons?" **** them
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-01-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 372
Posted By The Joker
Re: The top priority according to Obama

Must be nice to have that executive order privilege.
Forum: The Pump House Saloon 01-01-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 354
Posted By The Joker
Re: A few more stupid lawyer questions

Some of these do amuse me, but I can see where some of them were going. There are many tactics in the court room and usually the simplest of questions is to get someone into saying something that...
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-01-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,105
Posted By The Joker
Re: LETS STOP assuming the worst and READ THIS

Even if the ban does not go through, what is stopping Emperor Obama from signing an executive order?
Forum: General Discussion 12-30-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 680
Posted By The Joker
Re: My heart goes out to her NOT!!!!!

Finally some good news.
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 12-29-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By The Joker
Re: Fiscal Cliff Looms, Obama issues Pay Raises.

I suddenly get the urge that I dont want to live anymore.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-29-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By The Joker
Re: Self Defense Reloads

I appreciate all the input everyone.

Thank you
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 300
Posted By The Joker
Re: Three cops reportedly shot inside New Jersey police station

I am with you guys
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-28-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,083
Posted By The Joker
Re: GUN BAN!

I second this
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-28-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By The Joker
Re: Self Defense Reloads

Ok so your everyday carry rounds that never get stored, should I need to worry about them?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-28-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By The Joker
Re: Self Defense Reloads

I keep all my reloaded ammo in ammo cans, some in the garage some in the house.
But what I carry usually just stays in the mag and is outside whenever I walk outside the rest of the time its in my...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-28-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By The Joker
Self Defense Reloads

I have lately been carrying my guns with hollow points that I have reloaded myself. I heard today from another reloader that it is not a good idea because reloaded ammo doesn't have a long shelf life...
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 289
Posted By The Joker
Re: Stormin' Norman has passed

The only good I see out of this, is he wont have to witness the downfall this country is going for.

May he RIP
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-17-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By The Joker
Re: Oh oh....

Good advice, thank you.

WD40 considered to be a penetrating oil/fluid?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-17-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By The Joker
Re: Oh oh....

How will I get it in the deprimer tho? Its stuck in one of the hand held priming shell holders. Wont fit in the press.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-17-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By The Joker
Oh oh....

I was priming some casings and got a primer stuck kinda sideways in the primer hole. Its also at this point kinda deformed. It sticks out enough to where I cannot slide the case off the holder. I am...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-17-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,553
Posted By The Joker
Re: What justifies .40 S&W?

Same reason why the .357 Sig is bad ass. It works.
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 12-16-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 632
Posted By The Joker
Re: Texas school district to allow teachers to carry

Yea that was a great idea 4 years ago.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-14-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 533
Posted By The Joker
Different mothod for different rounds?

I noticed on some of my .224 diameter bullets for my .223 were a little different. I have some FMJs that have a "crimp" in the middle of the bullet while the vmaxs are a smooth bullet.

Does this...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-14-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By The Joker
Re: 40S&W

I personally use HP 38 in all my pistol ammo.

But then again I am not super educated in all the differences in gun powder yet
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-07-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,376
Posted By The Joker
Re: What went wrong? (pictures inside)

I think I may have found the problem. I am almost embarrassed to post this.
All the deformed looking ones actually ended up being from the same manufacture of brass. I was using assorted brass but...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-07-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,376
Posted By The Joker
Re: What went wrong? (pictures inside)

Yes Obviously not trying to actually press them together, just to test fit them. That is why I know I am over flaring.

As I said before the dies are .38 special but it is also labeled as "can do...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-07-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,376
Posted By The Joker
Re: What went wrong? (pictures inside)

After expanding the case, I still cannot easily put it by hand into the seating die. (not using a press just holding each in my hands). Thats why I felt it harder then usual when I was trying to load...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-06-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,376
Posted By The Joker
Re: What went wrong? (pictures inside)

Yea I am doing it step by step. I do think there might be something with my die now. It seems that backing up the die is not changing the flare at all. I am trying different cases and it seems that...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-06-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,376
Posted By The Joker
Re: What went wrong? (pictures inside)

Yea thats what I dont understand, I am doing everything exactly like in the papers that came in the die sets and I have done other calibers and never had this issue.
I do have a stainless Rockford...
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