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Luggo1 »
Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:16 pm
Anyone recommend a gunsmith to do some sights installation on a Mossberg 590? It will require some silver solder. Lubbock, Amarillo, Big Spring, San...
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Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:16 pm
savage customer service/warranty?
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smyrna »
Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:31 pm
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I recently purchased a .243 Win youth bolt action rifle to put back for my son until he's ready to hunt. I bought it through an online dealer and did...
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No offense taken...Here's the rest of the story. I called Savage this morning and they suggested I fire it and see if the accuracy suffers, or take...
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Last post by smyrna
Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:19 pm
Help w/ AR build
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android »
Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:18 pm
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Alright, I'd like to get an AR and I've been reading AR forums and internet articles all over the internet. What a great wealth of confusion!! :???:...
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Congrats! I'll be joining you with my first in a few months.
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Last post by karl
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:02 pm
Slugs in a smooth bore 12 ga?
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rthillusa »
Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:55 pm
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This is no doubt a DA question (and that DA is not Double Action). I may have a chance to hunt feral hogs. I would have to shoot slugs. All I have at...
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Yup - rule-of-thumb is, if the projectile has rifling (eg Brenneke), shoot it in a smooth bore; if it's smooth (eg sabot), shoot it in a rifled bore.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:38 pm
remington 870 wingmaster question
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longhornmike »
Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:20 am
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hey fellas
i saw an old 870 20 ga wingmaster yesterday at a houston pawn shop.
mechanically it seems to be fine , but at some point i will want to...
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Another thing to check is the smoothness of the action. An old Wingmaster is good mechanical shape should be smooth as butter with no grittiness or...
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Last post by CWOOD
Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:35 am
Magpul ASAP Plate installation question
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dklag37 »
Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:07 pm
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Hello guys/gals,
I have an Magpul ASAP plate that I need installed on my Colt LE6920. I don't have the castle nut wrench so I haven't been able to...
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FWIW, my M&P15 was staked as well - it broke a DPMS cheapo wrench, but the beefy spanner wrench I picked up from a friend works great.
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Last post by Syntax360
Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:30 am
recommendations for mag tube flashlight?
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pbwalker »
Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:34 pm
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I'm looking for an integrated mag tube flashlight (i.e., the flashlight replaces the cap at the end of the mag tube)
I've seen them before (in...
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Not so much on your OP, but I've seen a few people mount a short piece of rail on the reciever and run the light with the hand on the stock rather...
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Sat Jan 16, 2010 2:21 pm
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Last post by jimlongley
Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:27 pm
CGW Saiga Shotguns (And a rifle or two)
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ShotgunLobotomy »
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:56 pm
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Hi there thought Id pop in and post some pics of what my friend Tom Cole is doing with the Saiga shotguns .The are some super cool shotguns. If you...
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Cool stuff, I have a Saiga 12 I converted myself, love it and it's always at the ready for home defense.
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Last post by Tireshred
Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:50 pm
Rem 870 Vs Mossberg 500 Combo
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Clutch »
Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:46 pm
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I did a search and couldn't find any previous post, maybe didn't look hard enough as I got hung up reading about a guy that failed to show his CHL in...
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I don't think you can go wrong either way. I have a remington, a mossberg, and a couple of winchesters and they are all good. I think that the...
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Last post by karder
Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:15 pm
WOW!!
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Bonc_CHL »
Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:22 pm
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Hell of a rifle!
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There are a whole lot of experienced deer hunters who would drop that rifle. A .577 T-rex produces almost 11,000 pounds of muzzle energy (almost four...
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Last post by chabouk
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:03 pm
Remington 870 Express
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joe817 »
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:23 pm
Was just poking around Bud's gun shop website and ran across this, Remington 870 Express 12g 18 blued, black-synthetic; 6+1 $328.00 delivered....
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Last post by joe817
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:23 pm
Rifle Review:.458 SOCOM
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by 57Coastie » Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:52 am
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A one-shot AR-15.
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Jim
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Morn' :tiphat:
This makes me :drool: . The problem is ammo for the beast. If I could find ammo and reloading cases, it would be in the gun safe....
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Last post by old farmer
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:42 pm
thanks for the tip on the $159 H&R 12ga...
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mr.72 »
Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:31 pm
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Just picked up one of these over lunch at Academy.
Will grab some ammo and head out to the range with it this weekend. This should solve the HD...
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The Pardner Pump & Hawk 982 both made by Hawk Ind in China. They are the same shotgun with a different style receivers and the 982 has ghost ring...
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Last post by Max100
Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:19 pm
Henry Golden Boy .22
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flb_78 »
Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:35 pm
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I picked one of these up Wednesday at a great price. It's been a great shooter so far. Not a pic of mine, just a stock photo.
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Took the Golden Boy out this weekend. What a great shooter. I shot 22lr and 22shorts through it. The 22shorts were quieter then Corey's bb gun that...
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Last post by flb_78
Fri Jan 01, 2010 2:52 am
Inventory liquidation help needed
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Tass »
Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:55 pm
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A friend whose father lives out of state has alzheimer's and his wife is planning on selling off some of the guns he has collected over the years....
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I know several of the children and I think they would have already put in a request for those with sentimental value. There was another list of the...
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Last post by Tass
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:09 pm
Bushmaster AR-15 Gas Piston Uppers on Sale
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Tallinthesaddle »
Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:06 pm
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Today I got an email from Bushmaster with Christmas specials. Listed is a Bushmaster AR gas piston upper assembly for $499 (carry handle) or...
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Once you put the item in your cart, it will give you options.
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Last post by Tallinthesaddle
Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:08 pm
Escort Semi-Auto Shotguns
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Crash »
Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:18 pm
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Does anybody have any experience with Escort semi-auto shotguns made in Turkey? Will they digest just about any kind of shells or are they restricted...
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New to me. Some of the guys that keep up w/ the imports better than I will be along shortly.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:54 pm
1964 Rem. 870 20 ga. barrel question
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by
UpTheIrons »
Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:41 pm
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I have taken possession of a Remington 870 Wingmaster in 20 ga. that was built in 1964. This is when they were still building them on 12 ga. frames,...
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Nope. Choke tubes are installed on cylinder bore barrels to reduce the end of the barrel to a smaller diameter and 'chokes' the shot pattern.
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Last post by Keith B
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:39 pm
Legal to have AR-15 in my Truck?
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by
TexasComputerDude »
Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:47 pm
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I'm pretty sure its legal but I was stopped the other night while leaving my office at 3:30am. I had just started
my truck and went back inside to...
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Nationally famous!
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I'll make a note
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Last post by Rex B
Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:49 pm
buying 12ga buckshot...
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mr.72 »
Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:33 am
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I didn't think this was going to be so tough.
When I bought my new shotgun at Academy, I intended to also buy a couple of boxes of reduced-recoil 00...
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Got a Special sale flyer from Ammoman to day. Federal Tactical 00 $199 per 250.
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Last post by lrb111
Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:58 pm
Inexpensive bolt action rifles
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MadMonkey »
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:09 pm
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I have a friend who is looking to buy his first rifle. He's still a kid (15) but can handle heavy recoil with no problem, so that's not an issue....
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Heh! The armourer's manual says to use boiling water, though. ;)
Looks like the OP has settled on a 91/30. I was going to suggest a Lee Enfield No1...
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Last post by chartreuse
Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:26 pm
Marlin 1894SS in .44 Mag
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ml1209 »
Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:13 pm
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You had me at hello.
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It depends on the loading. I have a 9 mm carbine, and from the numbers I've seen, you get negligible improvement (less than 5% increase in muzzle...
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Last post by jordanmills
Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:18 pm
cycle carry?
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etxshadow »
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:46 am
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Can any one tell me if its legal for me to Holster my rifle/shotgun on my Bike for a ride out to the ranch?
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Yah one anti gun granny bird and a cell phone call later and you wonder why the red and blue's are behind ya
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:34 pm
Just ordered the new LMT MRP piston 16
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gigag04 »
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:43 pm
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Even with LE priority it will take until 4.10.10 to get it in.
For specs and drool info:
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May I ask, why the vertical front grip?
The most ergonomic grip while aiming is 30 to 45 degree grip.
Is it a personal preference?
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:17 am
1-4x scope advice
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RECIT »
Tue May 05, 2009 12:15 pm
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I have a new RRA LAR-8 that is a flat top receiver and I NEED optics for it. I am looking at taking shots from 100-400yrds and I am looking into a...
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I like the look and value of the Millett DMS. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:48 am
Shotgun Input ...
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TraCoun »
Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:33 pm
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I'd appreciate any input any of you would care to give me on a shotgun.
It is a Browning semi-auto, made in Belgium. 26 barrel, Special Steel, 12...
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Keith B and couzin,
Thanks for the input. It helps a lot.
Thanx,
TraCoun
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Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:28 am
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Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:39 pm
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Mhoward »
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:00 am
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Last post by Mhoward
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:00 am
My new AR-15
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MoJo »
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:31 pm
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M&P MOE sweet shootin' rifle!
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I can't either but I'm still building one :evil2:
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Last post by karl
Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:08 pm
AR-15 Help: Trigger Guard
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karl »
Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:02 pm
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Hello, just finished assembling my stripped lower this afternoon but ran into a problem: my trigger guard pin is stuck. Everything I have is mil-spec...
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What LPK are you using? If it's DPMS, aside from being low end, their roll pins are typically out of spec (i.e. slightly too large) from my...
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Last post by Chuck TX
Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:13 pm
Video: Pregnant Houston woman kills burglar w/ 20 gauge
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:06 pm
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In Houston, an 18 year old woman, 8 months pregnant, saw a burglar breaking into
her boyfriend's car....
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After spending a good deal of time deciphering this video I think that
#1: this man knows a little bit about Mr X
#2: MR X is is not a very good...
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Last post by Mikel
Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:34 am
Springfield M1A or FNAR?
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RocTrac »
Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:09 am
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Within $50 of each other and can't make up my mind. What do you think? I am more interested in reliability and accuracy. The weapon will be serving...
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Money being no object, I'd say heck yeah!
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:44 pm
Optics on an A1
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southboundp »
Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:40 am
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Is there any way to mount optics on an A1 upper? I have read differing articles, and have yet to find a place to order an adapter or rail or whatever...
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:tiphat:
I love this optic by Burris. :thumbs2: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; I have mounted it on my
Stag Arms model 2l carbine...
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Last post by old farmer
Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:33 am
Practical and Tacticool Shottie
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iratollah »
Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:06 am
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Here is a pic I found on another forum. I may have to make these mods to my HD shottie. I especially like the BUG.
Duct tape, is there anything...
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Thats sum fine gunsmithin there, wher'd ya git that dun?
Some guys just so over accessorize.
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Last post by TEXASGIANT
Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:40 am
Inhereting Full-Auto Rifles
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C-dub »
Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:51 pm
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As I read here about the difficulty to obtain the permits or licence to possess fully automatic weapons, I'm wondering about my dad's weapons. I...
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shall not be infringed :headscratch
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Last post by Dudley
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:06 pm
Colt LE6920 prices...
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Afff_667 »
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:24 am
Due to family commitments, I didn't make it to the Dallas Market Hall gun show this past weekend to price and very possibly acquire a Colt LE6920. I...
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Last post by Afff_667
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:24 am
Stoeger stage coach or Mossberg persuader 20 guage
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by 9mmfish » Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:32 am
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Trying to decide between the two.
Which one will I get the most use out of.
looking for home defense and something I can maybe skeet shoot with....
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Really good info. Thanks.
Looks like i'm going to make my way to Texas City sometime soon.
Yeah I've heard pretty negative things about Baily's as...
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Last post by 9mmfish
Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:47 am
Street Sweeper
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Chickenman »
Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:39 pm
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I KNOW I DON'T NEED THIS---BUT someone I have known for several years just called me and said that things were not going well. He had a sweeper to...
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They are considered destructive devices by BATFE and require a $200.00 tax to be paid to be transferred.
If the gun is in state then there is no...
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Last post by ddurkof
Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:38 pm
New Remington hunting shotshell
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seamusTX »
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:00 pm
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Remington is introducing a new shotshell for migratory bird hunting that fires steel shot at 1,700 feet per second. This is an unprecedented speed...
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Thanks for the update.
Apparently, federal law defines the species that must be hunted with non-toxic shot as the family Anatidae and coots. Coots...
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:56 pm
Taser's latest: Wireless, 100' range, fired from 12 gauge
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:08 am
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American ingenuity shows itself again.
I don't quite understand how you can shoot the XREP (Extended...
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I saw a demonstration of it on tv once. I think it only shocked the target for 20 seconds and was done. There are no wires connecting it to the gun....
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Last post by mrpesas
Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:53 pm
I found a Ruger 10/22 for $169.99
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ml1209 »
Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:53 pm
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I was at the pawn shop last night (Cash America) and saw a stock older10/22 for $169.99. It looked to be in pretty good shape (I'd say 90% or...
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Not a bad deal at all
Most Ruger 10/22 go for around $200 so even if it is a bit dinged, plus for just a few hundred more you can turn it into a 100...
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:28 pm
CSAT AR sight ?
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Piney »
Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:47 pm
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Anyone had the opportunity to try one of Howe's CSAT sight ? Comments ?
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I have not tried one, but plan on getting one on my AR build when I finally get around to it. I have read nothing but good things about this product...
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Last post by Lumberjack98
Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:30 pm
Firearm and caliber wars - an amusing analysis
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AndyC »
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:53 am
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This was stolen outright from another board - but it’s just too good to let it pass by.
Original thread is at:
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Yes - butt-honey guns.
But honey, I don't have the one yet that will stop trees... or mice... or...
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:11 pm
AR build
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southboundp »
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:00 pm
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Have been thinking about building at AR for a while, but just got the bug BIG TIME after reading through some of the posts on here. I have found some...
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Make absolutely sure to put the flared end of the disconnect spring down. I learned this the hard way. I had several AR's that would only fire 1-3...
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Last post by rm9792
Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:25 pm
Recommendations on an AR upper
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karl »
Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:59 am
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Hey all,
I've decided to begin on my AR endeavor, I'm buying a stripped lower from Spike's Tactical and a parts kit, along with a telescoping stock...
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Dont see them now, maybe was the one that is $409. Model1 sales has them at $450 complete.
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Last post by rm9792
Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:20 pm
How's this for a a problem arises shotgun?
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ml1209 »
Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:23 am
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It's the Mossberg 590A1 with marinecote and 18.5 barrel. I handled one at the gunstore and this is one handy, sturdy, and rust-resistant gun.
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I thought his sales pitch was kinda (ha,ha) funny at first, but then I realized this joker was trying to make a buck on potentially dangerous...
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Last post by baseballguy2001
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:04 pm
Legal classification of stock-less rifle?
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dude »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:29 pm
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I bought my first rifle a few weeks ago, a Remington 597. After disassembling it for the first time, it occurred to me that after removing the stock...
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Rifles with folding, and collapsible stocks are measured with the stock in the position that gives the rifle its greatest overall length. Just like...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:33 am
Sights Q
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Tass »
Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:23 pm
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It's been suggested that I get better sights for my Mossberg 500 (20g). Any suggestions? Use is for home defense, and need to keep it as inexpensive...
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Try Impactzone.
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Last post by fm2
Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:21 pm
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Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:12 pm
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