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Advice concering hunting stuff
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Crapshoot »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:45 pm
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I am fairly experienced when it comes to handguns and have a novice's knowlegde when it comes to tactical rifles. But I am getting the caveman itch...
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Did Remington replace the 710 with the 770? I have a 710 in .30-06 and its downed quite a few hogs and deer. This year I decided to treat myself to a...
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Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:58 pm
What is the current Japanese battle rifle?
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gringogigante »
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:21 pm
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I had a student ask me if I knew what the Japanese military currently uses as their battle rifle. i confessed I did not, but would find out.
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Sounds like another country not to far from here, doesnt it? :txflag:
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Last post by asleepatthereel
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:54 pm
Rifle POA vs POI at Close Quarters
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AndyC »
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:04 am
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We were having a discussion at another forum on the use of firearms for self-defense in and around the home, and a few fellows said that rifles would...
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:iagree:
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Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:39 pm
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by Carrots » Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:32 pm
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Worked it out for myself
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You might want to glance over:
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Last post by joe817
Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:32 am
12ga recommendations?
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Seburiel »
Mon May 11, 2009 2:58 pm
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Hey, there, all. I'm in the market for a 12ga shotgun, and I want something that's not gonna kill me on the price, but isn't a 'throwaway' either....
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Thanks!
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Last post by Mike from Texas
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:55 pm
Can LEO's use full auto M4's/M16's? Or just AR-15's?
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:14 am
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Here's something I've wondered about for while, and I thought I would toss it out to the crowd.
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I haven't played with a M16A4 before, but Colt lists them and M4A1 (newer model) as select fire: safe, semi, full auto.
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Last post by battalion74
Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:23 am
Determining fixed chokes
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pbwalker »
Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:54 am
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I picked up an SKB Ithaca Model 500 12ga. O/U in a trade about a year ago and love it. My only gripe is that information about the Shotgun is...
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Yeah, there's no ironclad standard. You have to research the issue.
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:37 pm
I need help mounting a sling to a flattop AR
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TexasComputerDude »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:13 am
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hey yall,
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Do you have railed handguard? If so, try something like this
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Last post by dlcrouch
Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:15 pm
Newbie looking for a shotgun
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mclovin »
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:04 pm
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Title says it all. I'm actually looking for a side by side. I have not idea what I am going to do with it but I always wanted to own one. Would like...
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the Stoeger may be fine, if you don't plan on volume shooting. From what I understand from a couple of friends that bought them 5-6 years ago, and a...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:05 pm
Been busy building AR's!
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age_ranger »
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:20 am
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Been a busy guy.....just completed a few lower receiver builds and wanted to show 'em off. I picked up the following multi-caliber lowers to put...
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Flint:
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Last post by sneedb82
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:53 pm
Remington 700 XCR .308 26"
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KinnyLee »
Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:54 am
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I have my eye on this guy, but others have told me that $1200 is a bit steep for a Remington 700. Thoughts?
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I guess the XCR is greek for Super Tricked Out . It does look nice.
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Last post by TDDude
Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:24 am
AR15
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StevenB »
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:23 pm
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In the past I have been a pure semi-auto pistol guy, but have recently gotten intereted in the AR15. However, I'm having trouble distinguising...
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I guess modifying your AR-15 doesn't count as building. I like bolt-on/add-on stuff as I am probably not discriminating enough to tell a finely built...
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Last post by Purplehood
Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:10 pm
Pink AR, has anyone painted one?
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RiverRat »
Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:09 am
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AR sickness has come to my house. I made the mistake of building one.....somehow they have multiplied to several. I recently built one for my wife,...
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Ok, got the parts and here it is..the Mrs. RiverRat EPG (Evil Pink Gun).....It's a Colt LE6920.
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Last post by RiverRat
Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:25 pm
SAXET GUN SHOW, more normal pricing yet?
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RiverRat »
Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:14 am
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The SAXET GUN SHOW is going to be in Austin this weekend. I haven't been in several months because of the grossly adjusted prices after the...
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The Saxet rotates between the Freeman Coliseum ($5 parking in addition to entry fee) which is next to the AT&T center and the Alzafar Shrine temple...
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Last post by TexasFlash
Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:26 am
Mosins available in Houston?
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quoheleth »
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:26 am
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Any Houston area gun shops stocking milsurp Mosins? I'm kind-of interested in one - I figure for the price of the gun and ammo, it's cheap to own,...
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I got mine thru J&G sales
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:39 pm
Why an AR?
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by GrayHawk » Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:02 am
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Several months back I asked the same question about a HD shotgun. After reading all the replies and considering all the reasons presented, I...
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...not to mention that when you switch uppers and keep the same lower, the trigger feel is constant- like having a .22 upper for your 9 mm or .45...
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Last post by BobCat
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:44 am
"Sniper" log book or shooting log
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Tactical_Texan_CHL »
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:40 am
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Well, my brother's birthday has come around again, and I'm trying to find something really cool for him. He's gotten into long range shooting, well,...
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Have a look at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;.
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Last post by Bob Wolff
Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:44 pm
6.8spc AR
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gringogigante »
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:25 pm
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I just shot my 6.8spc AR this weekend....my gosh! I shot 2 boxes of ammo and left wondering why I even had the .223 upper. WOW! What a round.
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I'm seriously looking into one as well - 110gr bullets sound like just the ticket, and I know of a guy who took an elk with the thing quite easily...
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:48 pm
Ruger 10/22
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pbwalker »
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:17 pm
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I, finally, picked up one of the Ruger 10/22's today up in Austin on a trade...base model I believe. Wood stock and filthy interior. :lol:
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That is a pretty stock. Is it one of the TALO editions? I have seen some of the Ruger Mark III pistols in that color scheme.
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:45 pm
Hunting Rifle Value Questions
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roman3667 »
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:42 am
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Hi everyone. I am not much of a hunting rifle guy but I have 2 rifles with good scopes and I don't know how much to sell them for? The first is a...
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Pictures of the Sako.
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Last post by roman3667
Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:28 pm
Marlin 1894C in .357 Mag
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ml1209 »
Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:13 pm
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Anyone have one? How's this for a handy little lever-action rifle. I love mine. Can shoot .38 Spl bulk ammo in it and makes for a good home defense...
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I love my scout 45-70. Fun fun guns. And that 45-70 put down an 800lb buffalo at 100 yards. Nice.
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Last post by roman3667
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:22 pm
Ruger 10/22 need to be shipped!
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by DONT TREAD ON ME » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:22 pm
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I was not sure exactly where to place this thread.
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Excellent advice. Just did this. Took a little while but the post office finally got it. :banghead:
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Last post by roman3667
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:20 pm
Vintage Weatherby Pron: Mark V
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doc540 »
Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:20 am
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It's my dad's Mark V in .270 Mag made in Howa, Japan sometime around 1986.
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I think you should sell it to me. rlol Very nice. I have several from the 80's and love em. I would buy it in a heart beat. :thumbs2:
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Last post by roman3667
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:16 pm
Cadillacs of ARs
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sneedb82 »
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:38 pm
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Not trying to find out who is an AR snob in here... but I'm interested to know who shoots what (We know GA Heath is a snob and has the FN AR 308...
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Wilson Combat Urban Tactical-15. Won't let you down.
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Last post by roman3667
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:11 pm
3 Concealed Shotguns
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Locksmith »
Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:24 pm
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No longer valid
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Actually, lamps like that were not unusual to see back in the 50's & 50's. Mostly you saw them made out of old Remington rolling blocks, 12 ga double...
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Last post by joe817
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:00 pm
Prized shotgun stolen
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baseballguy2001 »
Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:01 am
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A great story about a kid going to a national skeet shooting competition with a loaned shotgun. Wish I could help the kid out, but I have all 870...
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Gang. This guy was the victim here and we shouldn't blame him. Vehicle was locked and that is that. BG needs to get the brunt of our anger and blame.
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Last post by roman3667
Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:45 am
22 rifle question
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troglodyte »
Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:12 pm
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I'm looking for a used .22 that will handle S (specifically CBs) and LR. I have a single shot Remington from the early '30s that is a dream to shoot...
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The Henry .22 lever action rifle is available brand new from Academy for $259, and there is one of those stores in Amarillo.
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Last post by Texas10X
Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:18 pm
any experience with the GSG-5
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solaritx »
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:50 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with the MP5 knock-off called the GSG-5 in .22LR?
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They look really cool. I have held a few at the local gun shows and they feel very cheap for the 450-600 price tag I have seen on them. I just don't...
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Last post by RECIT
Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:58 pm
243 vs. 270 vs. 30.06
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tboesche »
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:26 pm
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I am about to buy my first bolt gun this weekend. A Rem. 770. All three calibre's are available at walmart for 334.00. I will use this gun for range...
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I didn't have any trouble at all finding components or dies. I found them all on Midwayusa and Natchez with no problem. Ordered them right up.
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Last post by gringogigante
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:18 am
EBRs & Ammo....
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Afff_667 »
Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:47 pm
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Having put off an attempt to acquire an EBR last fall after the election, it looks like prices are starting to come down to rational levels. However,...
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For the evil ammo, I bought 1k rounds of Fiocci honaday tip at 41 cents per round at academy. You have to buy in 500 rounds plus to get that price....
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Last post by texasag93
Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:26 pm
Sight suggestion for a Mossberg 930
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Stupid »
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:19 pm
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I bought a 18.5inch barrel for home defense gun - Mossberg 930. What would be a good sight to put on? The barrel comes with bead sight which is not...
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Marbles makes a good Tritium sight for shotguns. I go mine from Brownells. The Tru-glo fat dot bead is also nice.
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Last post by fm2
Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:13 pm
mossberg and weatherby shotguns
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longhornmike »
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:20 pm
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i'm looking for a semi-auto 20 guage synthetic new shotgun .
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Get both! Problem solved! rlol
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Last post by Kevinf2349
Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:30 pm
H&R .223 and other single shot break open rifles
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mwadibe »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:58 pm
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i have a couple mosin nagants and an sks. i want a cheap target rifle in .223. i have looked at the Rossi and H&R break open rifles. they run almost...
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next time I take it to the range I'll go ahead and work the scope back to center, and shoot off sand bags rather than the bi-pod. I'm really trying...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:13 pm
Trying to refinish a rifle
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Isimanica »
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:38 pm
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I need some advice and thought why not post it here.
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on the topic of the duracoat
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Last post by Isimanica
Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:32 pm
Upcoming S&W 22LR-cal AR15
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AndyC »
Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:10 pm
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MSRP = $499
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Has anyone seen one at stores or a consumer gun show yet? This would be a good Independence Day holiday purchase.
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Last post by boomerang
Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:08 pm
A couple optics questions for AR gurus
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txfireguy2003 »
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:24 pm
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Okay guys, I just bought a new Bushmaster AR, carbine length, 16 bbl, colapsible stock etc. It's a flat top and came with the removable carry handle....
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Perhaps I misunderstood. That would be too bad, because I used to be skeptical until I finally put up the money for one; but I'm really sold on them...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:34 pm
Rifle case
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Papabear37 »
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:14 pm
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Can anyone recommend a good rifle case that won't break the bank? Also, a source would be appreciated.
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That's the spirit! We have a couple of grand invested into each of our varmint rifle/scope combos, and a $200 case seems worth the investment - as a...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:25 am
Hearing protection recommendation?
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Dave01 »
Thu May 14, 2009 1:22 pm
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I currently have a pair of Browning ear muffs that I have been using for a long time. These have been adequate for pistol shooting indoor and out....
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How about the form fitted ear plugs that cancel impulse noise but pass ambient sounds, like the muffs discussed above? Anybody had any made and...
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Last post by Papabear37
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:38 pm
M4: long distance shooting
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travclem »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:49 pm
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What a blast! My dad and I went to the range on saturday with our M4s and handguns. We wanted to see how the ARs would do at longer ranges so we...
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I think my major issue was the fact I wasn't using an Eotech Red Dot.... :cryin
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Last post by super8neon
Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:39 am
FN FAL vs. FNAR ?
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TexasVet »
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:08 am
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Hi All,
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I recently traded a CETME rifle that I acquired in a prior trade. I really liked how tough the G3 design is. Like Andy said the FAL is a battle...
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Last post by RECIT
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:52 am
New(to me) Mossburg 835
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74novaman »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:33 pm
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Mossburg 835, with a 30 smoothbore and a 24 rifled barrel. an 18 smoothbore for home defense duties is in the plans. Picked it up used with both...
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First addition to the Mossy. Still looking for a shorter (18 ) barrel, a way to mount a flashlight, and a mag tube extension. But for now, the...
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Last post by 74novaman
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:24 pm
Economical Single Shot .243
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Abraham »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:10 pm
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I was very interested in the Remington SPR18 - until I read many discouraging negative reviews.
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Cool. Keep an eye on Davidson's Gallery of Guns. If you are not familiar with them they are a wholesaler but you will be able to search for dealers...
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Last post by T45Rex
Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:10 am
Remington ISP 12Ga. SBS
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T45Rex »
Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:30 am
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Does anybody own or know anything about the quality of the Remington ISP side by side line of shotguns. They are made by Baikal Arms of Russia to...
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Thx! Yea, I agree and as a general rule don't go cheap on a gun. I saw these on sale at a really good price and I enjoy occasionally taking a double...
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Last post by T45Rex
Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:23 pm
recoil of 12 gauge vs 20 gauge
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mdek »
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:06 pm
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How does the recoil of a 20 gauge shotgun typically compare to that of a 12? I've never shot a 20 before so I don't know how they compare to typical...
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shooting out of the same platform, i.e. 12 ga 870 vs 20 ga 870, there is a noticable difference ... obviously the 20ga being more tolerable. Now,...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:50 pm
Anyone own a DPMS flat top Sportical?
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age_ranger »
Sat May 09, 2009 6:00 pm
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I picked up one of these baby's the other week and I can live without an ejection port cover and no forward assist. Kinda makes it very simple and...
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Solved this problem.............now I'm waiting for the MBUS sights to drop in price so I can add a railed handguard and the BUPS (back up plastic...
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Last post by age_ranger
Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:50 am
Transporting A Rifle
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TrueFlog »
Fri May 08, 2009 10:19 pm
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I recently purchased my first rifle, and I'm headed out tomorrow to pick it up. My question is this - what is the law in Texas regarding the...
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They do not want to get stopped for poaching :smilelol5:
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Last post by texasag93
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:34 pm
FN AR
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G.A. Heath »
Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:43 pm
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I am one of three people in my operating area who managed to get his greedy hands on an FN AR. The action cycles so smooth its not even funny. The...
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A recent acquaintance posted .5MOA w/his, and he was ecstatic. Mags ARE the downside, at $75 each, or thereabouts.
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Last post by pneuby
Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:39 pm
remington 1100 20 guage used ??????
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longhornmike »
Fri May 29, 2009 4:11 pm
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anyone know where i might find one of these fairly fast ?
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The 20ga 1100 will also have a gold trigger! :coolgleamA:
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Last post by AEA
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:36 pm
Springfield Shotgun
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GlockFan »
Sun May 31, 2009 6:08 pm
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Any of y'all know anything about them? It's a .410 bolt action single shot. I think it says model 591 or maybe 597? I looked on gun broker and didn't...
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Thats what I thought. I remember having a 16 gauge when I was a kid.I think it was a Stevens But it had a mag to make it a 3 shot.
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Last post by GlockFan
Sun May 31, 2009 7:31 pm
Saiga 12 Converted
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Tireshred »
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:03 am
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This is my Saiga defensive 12 gage, I installed the Tapco G2 double hook trigger set, Tapco folder stock, Tapco SAW grip, SaigaTech USA trigger...
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Yup, I've shot light birdshot loads, magnum loads and slugs, all fed great, there's a gas regulator on the Saiga's that must be switched when going...
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Last post by Tireshred
Tue May 26, 2009 8:03 am
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