Forum: General Discussion
11-17-2011, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 709
National Right to Carry passes House
I just read on foxnews.com that National Right to Carry has passed the house by a vote of 272-154. We slightly missed the super majority to avoid a veto, but still good news. Go check out foxnews for...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-05-2011, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,405
Re: The Occupy Movement
The OWS movement was started by the reformed ACORN movement. What you see in this clip is a rant. The Wall Street banks did not want bailout money and voted against Quantitative Easing. The Fed...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-21-2011, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,236
Re: Hunting wild hogs
Heading down to Georgia tomorrow for a week of quail and hog hunting! Man I'm excited, wish me luck!! I'll post after next week when I get back with hog pics and stories.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-21-2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 593
Re: I goofed, need advice
It really depends on hot much powder or how close to max you are. If you are loading hot, I would be cautious. If you are on the lower end or towards the middle of a load recipe, you would be fine.
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Forum: TFF Technical Support Forum & Suggestion Box
10-20-2011, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 945
Re: Let's add a "Survival Board"
Instead of calling it a survival board, call it a tactical board. Subjects would be more wide ranging and also include survival.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
10-17-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,710
Re: Sharpening
The best sharpening system I've tried is the Gatco system. Really foolproof and does multiple angles for different usages. As for razor sharp, again, it depends on the application. Too much angle and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-12-2011, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Re: Primer Differences
Thanks everyone for all the comments, really great. I do stay with one primer brand when I reload. Normally CCI. I don't mix and match with batches although I may do a test with different brands...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-11-2011, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Re: Primer Differences
LD, I do remember the Article from the 90s but unfortunately not the conclusions. I agree that all handloads should start with the lowest powder charge listed and work up from there.
I appreciate...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-10-2011, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Primer Differences
Does anyone know if you can mix and match primers in recipes listed in reloading manuals. For example, I mostly use CCI, but I see some recipes in the Hornady manual that reference Federal primers....
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-04-2011, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,026
Re: How many deer tags do you get?
In new jersey we get pretty much unlimited does with bow shotgun and muzzleloader. There are varies tags and permits required. I believe we can take 6 bucks throughout the seasons if all the permits...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-03-2011, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 442
Re: Very light rust on satin finish.
I use mdl rust inhibitor with 0000 steel wool. Rub lightly! I had a similar issue on my smith 645 stainless in the brushed satin area only. Works perfectly. If you don't have mdl use a penetrating...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-30-2011, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 850
Flat base bullet vs boattail
I read that flat based bullets are more stable at shorter distances than Boat tails. I can't remember where I read it, but the basis of the discussion was that boat tails take longer to stabilize in...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-29-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,601
Re: Best long range rifle under a grand
Rommelvon, I agree with a few of the other members in recommending the Savage rifles. Be sure the model you choose has both the accu-stock and accu-trigger. I now have 2 Savages and my friend bought...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-27-2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 2,850
Re: Who makes a quality Rifle anymore?
Just bought the savage bear hunter in 300 win mag. It has the accu stock and accu trigger with compensator. I am so impressed with this rifle. Out of the box with factory ammo I shot under one inch @...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-26-2011, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,983
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
09-26-2011, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,983
Re: What is your favorite caliber
Love the 300 win mag in rifle and 45 ACP in handgun. With the 300 I feel like I can hunt anything in north America. And accuracy is phenomenal.
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
09-20-2011, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,146
Re: Tax Rate Question
Todd51, I like your thought on the consumption tax but one thing to keep in mind is fixed and variable expenses. Just like small businesses or individuals we have fixed expenses (rent for example)...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-20-2011, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 466
Re: Reloading 20 ga slugs
Thanks guys. The sabot loads that I shoot seem to have a roll crimp. I imagine I just swap out crimps on the reloader and use the roll crimp die. I'm going to give it a try at some point. We shotgun...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-19-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 466
Reloading 20 ga slugs
Im toying with the idea of reloading 20 ga slugs. One of mu buddies asked if I did and I gave a resounding no. Then started to think about it!! At 3 bucks a pop for high end sabots it does get...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-16-2011, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 793
Leather Holster for Taurus Raging Bull 44 mag?
Guys,
Tough to find a good leather holster for my new Taurus Raging Bull 44 mag with 6 1/2 inch barrel. Jsut not sure what fits. Seems like there are generic holsters out there but with the full...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
09-15-2011, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,151
Re: How's the 2011 deer season lookin?
I know most people don't think of New Jersey as a deer state, but where I live they are as prolific as rats. Deer season got off to a start last Saturday and one doe down already!! Now I can focus on...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-13-2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 372
Re: to trim or not to trim
I agree with LDBennett, but will add that I don't trim all the way down to the trim to length of 1.750, but do trim ALL cases after resizing to 1.755 which is still below SAAMI specs. My reason is...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-13-2011, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 645
Re: reloading question?
This may sound a bit anal, but I check every case in my loading block with a flashlight before I seat bullets, expecially pistol cases where the charge doesn't fill the case. Powder charges for rifle...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-13-2011, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,416
Re: Now I need a decent .223 Case trimmer
I just got the Hornady Case-prep center about a week and a half ago to solve the same exact issue for 223 cases. It is the best investment I made in reloading equipment. You can fine tune trimming to...
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