The Firearms Forum - Gun Community  
TheFirearmsForum.com
FOUNDED: February 9, 2001
If you prefer to make a donation by check,
send an email to Support for the mailing address.

Go Back   The Firearms Forum - Gun Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Chat Room

Notices


Showing results 1 to 19 of 19
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: silvertip44
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-22-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,504
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Basic Training M-1 vs M-16

I too did basic at Ft. Leonard Wood with the M 14 in 1965. Got my invitation from LBJ a week after graduation at Georgia. I wasn't issued an M 16 until 1967 with 17th Arty.
Forum: Competition Shooting Forum 01-22-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,281
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Millet LRS-1 VS. Night force scopes

Grizz, I agree with reynolds 100%. I have seen guys competing in our sniper challenges at ranges up to 1000 yds with less than quality scopes including the one you mentioned who ended up less than...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-22-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,476
Posted By silvertip44
Re: NightForce Rifle Scopes

I am sure there are plenty of good and or serviceable scopes available. However, I have become addicted to Nightforce and have just ordered my fourth one.
I have other scopes Burris and Leupold,...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 09-30-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Berger VLD in .223?

I load Berger 168 VLD Hunting for my .300 Win Mag. It is a super accurate bullet but know nothing about its killing ability since I have only punched holes in paper with it. I do plan to take it...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 07-25-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,091
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Rifle scopes in general

Of the scopes I have had and still have including Leupold and Burris, Nightforce has become my favorite and I now have three of them.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-12-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,148
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Full Metal Jacket - why?

I shoot cast bullets as well from tire weights. The .45 mold is a 230 gr. rn and those for the .44s are 215 and 255 gr. swc. These are Lee molds and I run all bullets through a Lee sizing die.
The...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-31-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Barnes & Berger

you may be stuck with having to load to magazine specs for a hunting rifle. I could not use the Berger bullet in my .308 Milspec 5R because it had to be seated too deeply for it to fit in the...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 05-16-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Vortex Viper Scopes

I had placed the order with Optics Planet and was informed it was out of stock so I changed to Nightforce NXS .35-15X50 with NP-R1 reticle instead.
Since I already have one NXS and love it, the only...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 05-15-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By silvertip44
Vortex Viper Scopes

Just ordered a Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 FFP scope and plan to switch the Nightforce NXS with bencrest reticle from my .308 to the .223 and put the Vortex on the .308. Both rifles are Remington M700...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-08-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By silvertip44
Re: M-14 & M1A Optic Base Mounts

Check out the Sadlak scope mount. It's a little pricey, but you won't regret it a bit. My Springfield mount finally went into the trash a couple of years ago.
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-05-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,330
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Which Stainless 1911?

I went with the Kimber Ultra Carry II stainless.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 02-05-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By silvertip44
Re: deer hunting with a handgun

I used a scoped Ruger Redhawk 7 1/2" .44 Mag about 15 years ago and took several deer with it. I did limit myself to 50 yards and always had some sort of rest with me that I could use.
My loads...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-05-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,272
Posted By silvertip44
Re: why did you pick the powder you use?

I have used IMR 4895 for the last 35 plus years in all rifle ammo. I load .308, 30-06 and .444 Marlin with it and get excellent results especially since I also am loading for M1A and m1 Garand. ...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 08-30-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,055
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Your choice weapon in a pinch?

I would want one of my M14s for power and long range and a .45 on the side.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-20-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Lake City 223 brass question

I had the same problem and the small base die solves it.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-20-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Cast boolit loads for mil-surp rifles

This really is a good article. When I first read it I tried the Alliant 2400 with 180 gr. round nose gas check for .30-06. This load shoots exceptionally well in my M1903s. I don't shoot...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-20-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By silvertip44
Re: Lee Perfect Powder Measure

Mtn is right, just dispense thru a funnel. I have a Lee Perfect and for pistol I dispense from the measure through a funnel to load .44s and .45s. For rifle loads I dispense into the powder pan and...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 08-20-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,289
Posted By silvertip44
Re: long range rifle question

Swamp, you might want to take a look at the Remington 700 Milspec 5R rifles. They are a little more pricey than $600 but are excellent shooters. I have one of each caliber they are made in: .223,...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 08-10-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,227
Posted By silvertip44
Re: when and where was your !st encounter with the m1 garand

Fort Jackson, S. C. shot it for qualification and then within a week or so was switched to the M14 shich i always loved and wanted. I have three of them now.
Showing results 1 to 19 of 19

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:02 PM.

STILL SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING? TRY THE TFF "GOOGLE" SEARCH ENGINE BELOW!
Google
Contact Us - The Firearms Forum - Gun Community - Archive - Top

Copyright ©2002 - 2013, TheFirearmsForum.Com