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Old .30-30 boxes + brass - any idea of value?
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UpTheIrons »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:16 pm
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I have three boxes of Remington .30-30 brass that is ancient (well, no older than 1959, anyway). Does anyone have an idea where I can find a value,...
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Thanks for the tip about Manion's. I'll check it out. Looks like a fun toy store!
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Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:23 pm
AR .22 Conversions
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KFP »
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:32 pm
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I've been thinking about getting a conversion kit from CMMG to shoot .22 LR from my AR. Does anyone have any experience or feedback on these? Things...
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I have the Ceiner kit. It works good with the CCI Mini-mag ammo. It was a little picky with the 500 pk bulk ammo.
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Last post by propellerhead
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:34 pm
Ammo Price help?
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Luggo1 »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:34 pm
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I found some .223 today, after I was done weeping, I realized I didn't know how bad of a gouged price it was. Any assistance would be appreciated....
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This is the best site I've yet found to compare ammo-prices from tons of ammo-dealers- you can sort it by whatever option you prefer eg...
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:09 pm
My new "Black Rifle"
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135boomer »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:25 am
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Well, I broke down and picked up a new M1A over the weekend. They are getting pretty scarce around here. I have always loved the M14. :patriot:...
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Very nice! I've always wanted one of those, but somehow the money always found another hole to go down. :mrgreen:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:15 pm
Purchase requirements in Texas???
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Rockrz »
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:53 pm
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Been meaning to ask to see if anybody knows fer sure...what's the
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Problem you have is that you are looking for a law that doesnt exist. What law says you can fly kites? Most laws I am aware of on firearms are rules...
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Last post by rm9792
Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:26 pm
Shooting a rifle on private property?
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Omar »
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:31 pm
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I have a semi-automatic AK and I'm 21. A friend of mine owns 30 acres and I was wondering what the Texas laws were in regards to shooting on his...
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But those conditions are met, right? I'm in a ETJ of Houston according to this:
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Last post by Omar
Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:05 pm
Mosins
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mr.72 »
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:00 am
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M44 or 91/30?
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my Mosin non hex should be coming in tomorrow. AIM is out of mosins now :shock:
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Last post by ForTehNguyen
Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:09 am
Is size really important? Even in Texas;-)?
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rmoraes »
Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:52 pm
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B H Thank G-d for today!
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Well, you may have figured this out by now, but I'm pretty sure that the difference is that the ones that were built prior to 1898 are considered...
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Last post by T3hK1w1
Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:46 pm
Mosin 91/30 came in! (w/pics)
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kalipsocs »
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:17 am
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Well the stock was a little more beat up then I expected for a Select grade rifle but all in all it looks great! The trigger is heavy but honestly...
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I don't have a link, I'm afraid - that's just how I was shown to do it by a crusty old gunsmith in Cape Town and have used that technique ever since....
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:45 pm
Long Lead Time on AR Kits
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SC1903A3 »
Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:07 pm
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I bought a Rock River stripped receiver at the Mesquite guns show a month ago. I finally got the green light from my better half to buy the 16 CAR...
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Didn't check with Military Gun Supply. I liked what Model 1 had to offer for the price. The fully assembled upper that's head spaced with a complete...
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Last post by SC1903A3
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:44 pm
Old Marlin 30-30
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ETex2 »
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:16 pm
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I have an opportunity to trade for an old Marlin trapper gun (carbine?). 40+ years old, 90% blue, and has been refinished with blonde wood now. Being...
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Update - I made the trade. Like I said - it's a Marlin Glenfield model 30A built in 1972. He refinished it and left it lighter than the original, but...
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Last post by ETex2
Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:11 pm
Garand clip ejection video
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135boomer »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:53 pm
Well, I got off my dead backside and took the Winchester to the range. What a sweetheart! Bullet after bullet through the same hole. I swapped gas...
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Last post by 135boomer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:53 pm
308 & 22 suggestions
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05kas05 »
Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:56 pm
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i am interested in getting a rifle that i could use for long range taget practice and hunting.i have done neither one so i am looking for a rifle to...
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well i went today and got a savage mark 2 with the accutriger i just liked the fact it was bolt action and had a nice feel to it .it was 159.00 +tax...
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Last post by 05kas05
Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:27 pm
Here ya go CMP fans!
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135boomer »
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:09 am
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My service grade Winchester Garand was delivered at 0845 this morning. I've got some cleaning to do!
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CMP still has some rack grade IBM carbines. Be prepared for a very long wait!
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Last post by 135boomer
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:43 pm
I realize this isn't AR15.com, but...
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DoubleJ »
Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:58 pm
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I have a question about my recently acquired, recently photographed, and newly posted S&W M&P15.
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Also make sure what type of buffer tube you have. It depends on whether you have a Mil-spec tube or commercial type from what I understand. I was...
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:27 am
"Carrying" a Rifle or Shotgun
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Cutter »
Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:59 pm
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I've tried to locate the laws for having a rifle or shotgun in your vehicle, but I'm unable to find them. Does anyone have a link or know what the...
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legally they can be visible, but its not smart due to criminals now days.
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Last post by rm9792
Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:10 pm
Cheap shotguns at Academy
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ml1209 »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:17 pm
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I noticed they had a Maverick 88 and a NEF Pardner pump, both with 18.5 barrels and both pump-action for home defense. The prices were the same -...
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I think the Winchester 1300 has it in the same place, but I still like the Mossberg's position, although somebody said it's a little more cumbersome...
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Last post by fickman
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:20 pm
My new to me Model 60
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flb_78 »
Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:12 pm
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I was out crusin' today and decided to hit up the local gun shop to check out some of those NAA mini-22's. They were sold out. Walked through the...
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I have had a commemorative edition model 60 for over 20 years and shot it regularly. It has always performed flawlessly for me, until the last range...
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Last post by barres
Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:04 pm
shotgun help, rifled slugs or sabot
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TexasComputerDude »
Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:50 am
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hey yall, I finally bought a mossberg 500 JIC.
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awesome, yea I was typing that on my iphone and my browser was being a jerk lol.
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:25 pm
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Last post by longtooth
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:37 pm
Complete AR Kit MINUS Lower $599.00
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anygunanywhere »
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:01 pm
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Has a Stag complete AR kit - upper, stock, parts kit, sight, sling adapter, and 30 rd mag for $599.00. You just need a stripped lower.
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Do you have an email address for essential? Their voicemail is full, and I can't find one on the website.
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Last post by dcphoto
Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:30 pm
Stupid Question but, CC a rifle?
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TexasComputerDude »
Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:35 am
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hey yall,
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Remember a few years back when a certain group of civil rights activists all marched down
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Last post by Rockrz
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:48 pm
Remember the NRA's $20 M1 Carbines?
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doc540 »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:24 am
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Back in the mid '60's, the NRA made available surplus M1 carbines for around $20 as part of their Director of Civilian Marksmanship program, now the...
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Here are 3 carbines from DCM 1968. One Winchester and two Inland Div. GM My Father purchased them by signing up various people to the NRA.
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Last post by Hamourkiller
Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:05 pm
Why is buckshot more expensive than birdshot?
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Captain Matt »
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:30 pm
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I can buy a box of 25 rounds of 8 birdshot for about the same price as a box of 5 rounds of 00 buckshot. The shell, primer and amount of powder is...
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Thanks for the replies. I'll have to keep looking for sales and stock up when it's cheaper.
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Last post by Captain Matt
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:42 pm
As the Years
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pistoleer44 »
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:28 am
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go by, I have seen all sorts of rifles and calibers come and go. It seems they all work to some degree.
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My uncle is in his late 50's and started shooting a lever action .243 for hunting white tail and hogs also. He favors the lighter rifle and less...
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Last post by RECIT
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:51 am
Opinions on Mossberg Model 100 .270
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NTexas_V-Star »
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:39 pm
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I just put one on Layaway Saturday...I'll get it out this friday and sight it in Sunday morning, weather permitting.
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Thanks Kawabuggy
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Last post by NTexas_V-Star
Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:19 pm
Effective range of .22 rifle
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arod757 »
Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:33 pm
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I found my old Remington Nylon 66 I had when I was ten buried in a closet at my mother's house last month. I cleaned it up and took it out to shoot...
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To answer the original post. The effective range of a .22LR rifle is about 50 yards. I always wanted one of those Remington 66 Nylons. ;-)
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Last post by WildBill
Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:54 pm
Marlin 444 question
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flynbenny »
Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:34 pm
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I have been offered a chance to pick up a nice Marlin .444 rifle. However, I am concerned about the recoil- I know my 336 chambered in .30-30 has a...
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Thanks for the input. I just purchased a 1894 44 Mag. Does anyone know whether it will cycle 44 spl?
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Last post by flynbenny
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:21 pm
Rem 700 VS 770
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tboesche »
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:22 pm
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I was walikng around Walmart today and noticed thet they have the Rem 770 with scope for 337.00. I have no experience with the 770 but I have fired a...
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I picked one up a few months ago in .243. I really like it! It's light, seems tough, and you can't beat the price. It's action is a little sticky,...
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Last post by MyNameIsPaul
Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:12 pm
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Last post by justintime
Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:19 pm
Winchester Model 94 field strip guide?
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UpTheIrons »
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:47 pm
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I have my father's 1959 Winchester Model 94 (serial number in the 241XXXX range). This is a great Hill Country deer gun and shoots wonderfully, even...
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Thanks for this link. It looks like it has all I need. I may not try to tear it down this year, but probably next year for sure - there's likely some...
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Last post by UpTheIrons
Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:58 am
Savage MarK II
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AggieC05 »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:39 pm
Anybody know of a shop in DFW that carries the Savage Mark II .22? I need a fun plinking rifle, yes its a bit more than some others but I think it...
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Last post by AggieC05
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:39 pm
One more AR...
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G.A. Heath »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:03 am
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On October 1, 2008 I purchased a stripped Lower receiver. I started planning a rifle around it based on my previous build (I love the ergonomics of...
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Congrats on the new hog blaster. Nice.
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Last post by ScubaSigGuy
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:07 am
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Last post by fredtubbs
Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:43 pm
Remove Bore Sight Before Firing!
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nedmoore »
Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:10 pm
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I got these pics from an email that someone sent me.
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I fully agree with you, it is one of the better shows on TV in my opinion, but to say that they actually prove something when they experiment is a...
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Last post by Pinkycatcher
Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:13 pm
Newbie shotgun question - barrel length
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fredtubbs »
Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:31 pm
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I'm looking to get my first shotgun. I've looked at the Mossberg 500, Remington 870, and Benelli Nova. I want to use the gun primarily shooting clays...
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It's always been my understanding that 20-22 inches of barrel is all that is necessary for complete powder burn with normal modern loadings. Choke of...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:24 am
Winchester 94 30-30 for Home defense?
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by NuBer92 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:13 pm
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What do you think about my old lever action as a viable option for HD? I have it loaded with Winchester 170 grain. i know it sounds like over kill...
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The BoxO'Truth shows handgun bullets penetrating drywall almost as badly as a rifle. Shotgun buckshot was the only round to penetrate significantly...
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Last post by BTin
Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:12 pm
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Last post by Abraham
Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:11 am
Knoxx SpecOps stock
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NcongruNt »
Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:53 pm
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I got out of work early today, so I went down to Cabela's to see if they had a Knoxx SpecOps stock in stock for my Remington 870 HD shotty. Sure...
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That's quite an idea. A thick nylon web belt with velcro would make a quickly-donned and strong belt for support.
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Last post by NcongruNt
Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:33 pm
Got the AR upper kit
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RiverRat »
Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:29 pm
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I ordered an AR upper kit from Model 1 Sales on Nov 8th (5.56 chambered 1/7, 20 , chrome-lined, standard rifle) and received it by UPS today....
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Looks great! Remember, needs and uses are subjective. You don't need to qualify your decision to anyone. ;-) Keep up the good work!
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Last post by kd5zex
Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:32 am
Production Date?
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RECIT »
Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:55 pm
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I have a firearm I bought used and would like to know when it was manufactured. Where would I be able to match the serial number to a production date.
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I will look on the barrel and see what is says, thanx for the info.
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Last post by RECIT
Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:10 am
Low Recoil Buckshot
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kalipsocs »
Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:25 am
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Anyone here used theses? Have read a lot of PDs are switching to these for numerous reasons and I am convinced by what I have read to switch to these...
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I like the reduced recoil, but I also like the magnum rounds! :evil2: A magnum round being shot in close quarters like that will sound like a 16 gun...
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Last post by Furyataurus
Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:53 pm
Hunting w/ military rifles
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longtooth »
Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:47 pm
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Anyone else hunt regular w/ your military rifle? Picture & comments.
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Sweet!
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:34 pm
need help with A-15 DPMS
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my04heritage »
Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:26 pm
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Just bought a new dpms a-15. I have been searching the web trying to get some info on break in,take down,lube etc. and am not able to fine the right...
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Try this:
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Last post by oilman
Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:38 pm
Christmas Gift from Sons!
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tex45acp »
Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:13 am
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You know you've done something right when your sons surprise you in a good way. First, both asked their respective girlfriends to marry them at...
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They did a great job. Congratulations!
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:28 am
New Mossberg 500A Home Defender :: A few questions
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fickman »
Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:37 pm
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I bought a new Mossberg 500A 12 gauge that came stock with pistol grips, a 20 barrel, and a heat shield at the gun show this weekend in Fort Worth...
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In my experience, if it's attached to the left side of the receiver, the extra shells are pretty much balanced at the gun's center of gravity. They...
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Last post by Skiprr
Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:21 am
Doesn't ANYBODY sell .410 2 1/2" "00" Buckshot???!!!
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daddySEAL »
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:47 pm
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I can only find 000 with only 3 pellets.....and #4s
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I've been looking for the same thing for my Judge. Far as I can tell 3 pellets is all you get from a 2 1/2 410 shell. Guess that'll have to do.
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Last post by kimber909
Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:53 pm
National Match Air Rifle
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Lodge2004 »
Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:31 pm
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This looks like an excellent way to practice with an AR. Out of my price range, but perhaps Santa could put it on his list for next year?
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22Lr conversions are $199 from Brownells and 22LR is 3 cents a round.
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Last post by texasag93
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:46 pm
Phoenix Police Dept.
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scootergeek »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:43 pm
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Did anyone catch the news on fox.com yesterday about how Phoenix police high up's are denying their officers the option to have and use ar's....
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You're asking some good questions here. Unfortunately they have uncomfortable answers. Here's the story as I see it:
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:28 pm
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Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:52 am
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