Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
05-22-2013, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 278
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
05-22-2013, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 342
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-21-2013, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 2,239
Re: Do you reload?
Hi, I'm Rogeritall and I have a reloading addiction... :) I started this hobby/obsession only about a year ago. So far I've just been reloading .223 Rem, .44 Rem, 9MM, .380 Acp, and .38 Spl/.357...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
05-07-2013, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 278
Re: Finally, made it to the range.
Thanks everyone... If things work out the way I hope today, maybe, just maybe I can sneak out to the range again today. If I can produce a better group then my last one by some miracle I'll post it...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
05-02-2013, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 278
Finally, made it to the range.
I finally after months of delays got to take my new left handed Savage Axis bolt action rifle to the range for some shake down shooting. Sadly everything you've ever read about the trigger is...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-10-2013, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 583
Re: Problems at the range
A lot of people accuse one of the clubs I belong to of being overly picky and political, because it's difficult for new members to get in. They have to go through a background check, and interview...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-21-2013, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 1,252
Re: I think I'm giving up on this hobby
I've been shooting something it seems since I was old enough to lift the weapon. My parents have home movies of me pulling a little metal gun out of a diaper pin holster and pointing it at the...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-14-2013, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 986
Re: Tell us about your first shotgun
Mine was a Savage Stevens 59A .410 Bolt Action. It had belonged to my Grandfather, who had won it on something called a "Tip Board" (a form of gambling) at a job he worked at for the Veteran's...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
03-09-2013, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 297
Re: Feinstein losing it?
"over hyped"... Congratulations, those are the magic words, in the media of today!!! If they can't "over hype" it, then they won't report it. You gotta keep the masses stirred up ya know. That's...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-06-2013, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 559
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-03-2013, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 536
Re: 223 savage axis 3x9x40
That's really not as simple of a question as it sounds... There are too many variables to give an accurate answer. Like bullet weight, and velocity, what yardage you have it zeroed at, and even...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-01-2013, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 741
Views: 29,936
Re: who's reloading tonight?
Did up another 50 rounds of .223 Remington this evening... I haven't had a chance to do any shooting lately due to weather, but I hope in about two more weeks I get a chance to. I certainly wish...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-01-2013, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 536
Re: 223 savage axis 3x9x40
Accutrigger is one way to go, and there are a couple others. Timney Triggers, and Rifle Basix make a couple triggers for the Edge/Axis. Many Axis owners are reworking or replacing the trigger...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-01-2013, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 536
Re: 223 savage axis 3x9x40
Accuracy varies from rifle to rifle of course, but from what I have experienced with my wife's Savage Axis in .223, and have read in reviews and owner testimony, they are very capable rifles. There...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-23-2013, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,227
Re: 300win VS 308
I don't remember if the O.P. said he would be reloading or not... But, if it were me (I do reload) given only those two, I would go with the .300 win over the .308 win simply because the amount of...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-22-2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 466
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Forum: General Discussion
02-22-2013, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 783
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-21-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 227
Re: Savage Axis
For the money my wife paid for her Savage Axis in .223 Rem. I have been very impressed by how accurate it is, so far anyway. So much so that I have now bought one of my own in a left handed model. ...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-21-2013, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,118
Re: Left handed Rifle shooters...
Strangely I've noticed that being a natural "Right Handed", but left eyed person, I can work a Right handed bolt action rifle Left Handed, much easier then my naturally "Right Handed" friend can work...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-21-2013, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 290
Re: Savage Axis Barrel
I don't know about a grading system per si... But, generally the more expensive usually means, the more ornate and better finished the barrels are. And, of course you have different thicknesses and...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
02-11-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 446
Re: A Democrat's Perspective
As much as I would love to believe that this article was indeed a "Spoof", one need go no further than some of the Liberal talk radio shows, such as the Stephanie Miller show to find callers who...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-08-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 761
Re: .223 accuracy of bolt vs semi-auto
A buddy of mine built an AR from scratch starting with a new lower about eight years ago, and he has replaced and improved parts on his AR over the years. It is an all out tack driving machine. I...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
02-08-2013, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 345
Re: Killing them back
My wife and I had a conversation about this awhile back. I'm surprised being a profit driven company that more insurance companies don't support Deer hunting in States that have a high incident of...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
02-07-2013, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 564
Re: High power scope?... or not.
Just a quick update... I decided to go with the 6x24x50 scope. I found a really good deal on one online and ordered it this evening. Once I get it and get it mounted up I'll post a photo, and do...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
02-06-2013, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 564
Re: High power scope?... or not.
Well, having done what I posted earlier, with no scared neighbors or dog related shootings. Although some of the neighbors may have secretly been rooting for me to shoot the dog, I don't know. The...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
02-06-2013, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 564
Re: High power scope?... or not.
Ya, I know exactly what you guys are saying... I've hunted long enough to know that even a 4x scope can be the devil to keep on target if your target starts running around. I suppose a compromise...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
02-06-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 564
High power scope?... or not.
I've got a Savage Axis in .223 Rem, and I'm wanting to Coyote hunt with it, and do some target shooting as well. I've got a 4x12x50 scope that I could mount on it, but I also have access to a...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
02-06-2013, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 848
Re: deer rifle under $500
If you get a Savage Axis XP series they come with a (I believe) 3x9x40 scope already mounted and bore sighted. The regular Axis does not come with any sights... My wife and I both own Savage Axis...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-30-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,143
Re: Universal Background Check?
Well, after watching over 4 hours of debate hearings on C-Span this afternoon, I would say that it's a pretty good chance (for better of worse) that there will be change made to the "Back Ground...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-30-2013, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 471
Re: Well, I done did it...
I've been tracking my rifle on the computer, and it is getting close. It's kind of frustrating, its only 50 miles away and I can't go get it. If all goes well I should be able to pick it up...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2013, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 500
Re: All of these years I've been using this wrong
Oh come on guys, you can not argue with results... Drive by Bayonetings and Grenade launcher related attacks fell off to an almost insignificant level after the passing of the 1994 "Bad bad gun...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-28-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,143
Re: Universal Background Check?
Sadly the thing that most of these Firearms Hating proponents of "Universal Background Checks" tend to forget is the fact that the Nutbag scum that shot those kids in CT. killed his own mother and...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-27-2013, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 471
Well, I done did it...
I've pulled the trigger (pun intended) on getting a Savage Axis in .223 Rem, in a left handed version. I had to order it of course, since everyone knows that no South paw ever walks into a Local Gun...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-27-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 514
Re: Philadelphia - WTF?
Yep, my wife has family that lives in Southern Illinois, and it's a whole different world there then in Northern Illinois, yet they get all their laws dictated to them because of Chicago. They hate...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 941
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 911
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Forum: General Discussion
01-22-2013, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 559
Re: tempeture check
Woke up this morning to 1 degree, but now at 1:30pm it's up to a balmy 7 degrees... Woohooo.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-22-2013, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 347
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-19-2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 642
Re: 7.62x54R ammo
I've had pretty good luck just using warm soapy water first to swab the bore, and then just clean as normal. I read where it is a salt like compound that is left over after the powder burns that is...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2013, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 275
Anyone here remember, I'm sure you do...
The "Tales of the Gun" series on History channel. I really do wish someone would bring that back in re-runs. I've seen several of them available on YouTube, but it seems like one of the hunting...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2013, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 518
Re: How to stop mass shootings
That man makes a lot sense to me, but then again I've felt the same way for a long long time. Go all the way back to why that nutbag that shot President Reagan for fame and notoriety, and it all...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2013, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 657
Re: Hello from The Netherlands
Welcome to the forum from the Midwestern United States, Indiana to be exact. I find it interesting and sad at the same time that you are drawn to firearms but yet you can't experience what it's like...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-13-2013, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 741
Views: 29,936
Re: who's reloading tonight?
I am... sort of. I loaded 50 rounds of .223 rem this evening. I'm not loading big amounts simply because I'm not doing much shooting due to weather, health, and the fact that I'm now starting to...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-12-2013, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 470
Re: Single shot guns only
I've had several "Liberal" friends that can figure things out with a little help, but it seems that "Liberal" politicians can take Stupid to an entirely new level, and seem to be proud of it.
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-10-2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 1,684
Re: Alex Jones vs Piers Morgan
In my humble opinion... This thread points out exactly why Peirs Morgan invited Alex Jones on to his show. Not only to most who are unaware of Mr. Jones style, and are anti-gun, or just on the...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-09-2013, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 1,684
Re: Alex Jones vs Piers Morgan
I'll fully agree with that... Personally I would have loved (right or wrong) to see Alex Jones, or anyone stomp the smug right out of the S.O.B.
But, I still feel that the way Mr. Jones handled...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
01-08-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 1,684
Re: Alex Jones vs Piers Morgan
Sorry, I don't agree with any type of new gun ban or useless new law, they are a waste of time and effort, but the way Alex Jones behaved in my opinion played right into the hands of those who would...
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