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by JamesM
Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: The Post Election Wait
Replies: 48
Views: 9028

Re: The Post Election Wait

I mailed mine on 12/12, and the status updated today. Application : Received Fingerprints : Under review Affidavits : Received DL or ID : Valid Citizenship : No documentation required Passport photo holder : Received Photo : Received Proof of Classroom training : Received Proof of Proficiency traini...
by JamesM
Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Illinois county considers 'violence tax' on guns and ammo
Replies: 23
Views: 4598

Re: Illinois county considers 'violence tax' on guns and amm

seamusTX wrote:Every member of the Cook County board is guaranteed a good salary, re-election unless they get convicted of a felony...snip..
- Jim
Felons and politics go hand in hand in Illinois... :lol: I've lost track of how many Illinois politicos are either in prison, out on parole, or recovering from drugs.
by JamesM
Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Illinois county considers 'violence tax' on guns and ammo
Replies: 23
Views: 4598

Re: Illinois county considers 'violence tax' on guns and amm

Gotta find some way to keep buying those votes! :rules: I bet that Illinois county is not the last to try something like this.
This sorta thing could make prices go up for all of us, because most will buy their ammo in another county or state, which causes even more shortages.
by JamesM
Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: steel for brass tumbling
Replies: 18
Views: 4225

Re: steel for brass tumbling

The vibratory type also has many drawbacks, dust, bits of media on the floor and in the press, etc. etc., I've found using walnut media with about a 1/2 cup of paint thinner, a capful of Nu-Finish, and a cut up dryer sheet minimizes all those issues and give a great shine to the brass. I know what ...
by JamesM
Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: steel for brass tumbling
Replies: 18
Views: 4225

Re: steel for brass tumbling

JamesM -- nice first post & WELCOME. Thanks! :cheers2: That's how I am looking at it, except I'll tumble for a couple of hours instead of one. Yeah, I prolly let my first batch run longer also, at least until I get everything set up, primer tubes loaded, etc. The second batch gets pulled when I...
by JamesM
Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: steel for brass tumbling
Replies: 18
Views: 4225

Re: steel for brass tumbling

I have both the vibratory and the Thumlers, and after using both, IMO the vibratory is still the winner. This is just my experience with the unit, YMMV. The Thumlers with stainless pin media, water, soap, and Lemishine, does get brass clean, but, IMO is a big hasle to use. After the brass is cleaned...

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