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PROPOSED: DFW Skeet Meet #2
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The Annoyed Man »
Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:21 pm
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Gentle People, AndyC has asked me to post a thread soliciting opinions about gathering together again for another DFW area skeet shoot, perhaps in...
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That's a kill :mrgreen:
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Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:49 am
I found a good deal.....and passed
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Tregs »
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:52 pm
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I stopped by a few pawn shops on my way home from work today with a HD shotgun in the back of my mind. I stumbled across a Mossberg 500A with an 18.5...
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Jeeperbryan,
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Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:24 pm
My M77
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08concours14 »
Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:39 pm
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Several years ago, I bought a used Ruger M77 in .223 Rem from a shop in the town I then lived in. It came with nothing extra from Ruger (no box,...
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Guys,
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Last post by 08concours14
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:48 am
My first Class III adventure
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rm9792 »
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:11 pm
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SBR FN Scar with homemade Suppressor. Was going to put in black rifle thread....but it is Dark Earth.
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What are you getting? Are you going LEO or trust route? I had the local PD put my prints in the computer so on future Class III stuff they can just...
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Last post by rm9792
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:16 am
Open Breech Firing
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maxlib »
Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:16 am
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A while back my 82 year old dad and I were shooting a Remington 597 .22 that I purchased used from an Air Force SGT in Pensacola a few months before...
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I appreciate it guys. I still have the round in question, somewhere. I'll probably just go ahead and contact Remington to stay on the safe side.
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Last post by maxlib
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:58 pm
Best Home Defense
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focusforward »
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:51 pm
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What is the best shotgun for home defense: Most are saying either the Moss 500 or the Remington 870: Any feedback is appreciated.
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I was recently rabbit hunting in Louisiana with a buddy, and he uses a Mossberg 500, and I had a Remington 870. We were hunting in heavy brush with...
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Last post by MojoTexas
Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:34 am
Wooo Hooo My first shotty! 870 Express Magnum
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uthornsfan »
Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:49 pm
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I don't have pictures yet as I put it on layaway at the local pawn shop but it is a nearly new 12 GA Express Magnum for $190 OTD. I put $40 down and...
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:iagree: I agree with regards to the 870...I got one for father's day last year and I have been delighted with how well it shoots.
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Last post by MojoTexas
Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:26 am
Need help sighting a scope
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Pawpaw »
Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:24 pm
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I think I've gotten in just a bit over my head. I have sighted scopes before, but they were ones that had been sighted before and just needed minor...
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Glad to hear all worked out. It can be VERY frustrating to have to expensive pieces of equipment that don't behave properly.
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:43 am
shotgun storage
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by alvins » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:24 pm
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So i bought a new safe which isnt tall enough for my to keep my shotgun in assembled. I have a benelli supersport; it has one of those 100 dollar...
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I had the same problem with my safe and the long Benelli barrel. I finally took out the top shelf so it would fit properly. I have all my wood guns...
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Last post by jeeperbryan
Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:13 pm
Where to buy Ak-47 around Houston area?
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weef »
Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:08 pm
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I'm getting close to buying an AK-47 online from classicarms.us and I've read about some good experiences with them on this site and a few others....
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you might ask that hpd dude that was stealing guns from the properly room. :lol:
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Last post by alvins
Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:31 pm
Accurate Iron Benelli M2
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21CG »
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:05 pm
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I posted this in another section, but just now found the Shotgun forum. Sorry bout that.
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nice to see you got the lifter fixed so no more benelli thumb. i would like to get my supersport modified.
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Last post by alvins
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:18 pm
My first black gun
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zero4o3 »
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:08 pm
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Not the best picture, but my new toy just picked it up from a friend who put it together for me. :mrgreen:
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Whoa, hold on there, Surefire lights aren't junk...
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Last post by PuntoQuatroCinco
Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:39 am
SR556
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jdhz28 »
Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:44 pm
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Anyone have an SR556? I am looking to pick one up, I just don't see them as often as everything else. Sometimes that's a good thing...I have sold...
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Lots of noise about cracked receivers on the Rugers. Buyer beware IMO.
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Last post by gigag04
Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:13 pm
Silly Shotgun Question
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steve817 »
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:22 pm
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Why is it that that pump shotguns seem to be the standard for home defense and law enforcement? Why wouldn't a semi-auto be preferable?
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Oh, how you taunt me. :drool:
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Last post by C-dub
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:00 pm
R flintlocks dangerous? How can U make M safe?
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drjoker »
Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:53 pm
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Thinking about picking up an antique Kentucky flintlock rifle. Are they safe? I mean, it seems that when you're ramming that rod into the rifle to...
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If it is a real antique check it over verry carefully. A real antique I would not shoot. If only parts are original antique then go ahead. If it is...
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Last post by MeMelYup
Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:34 pm
Federal Ammo Recall
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Viffer »
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:49 pm
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Hope this helps ... I just bought 300 rounds from Cabela's and they will not accept the defective ammo back. I have to jump through all the hoops...
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Last post by Carry-a-Kimber
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:59 pm
My first shotgun...
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Slowmaro »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:44 pm
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Ok, so this is my first time post, but I am about to make my most costly gun purchase I have made since I purchased my first handgun. Some guys at...
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I do not know if you have already made your purchase so I will throw in my opinion. I have have an I12, great gun, they can be bought new for 700...
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Last post by jdhz28
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:13 am
FN SCAR 17S
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longhorn_92 »
Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:10 pm
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Ok, it's getting to be tax time and I should be getting a nice refund this year. I need help/advice.
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I like Kel-Tec's ideas, not so much their quality, or lack of it....
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Last post by Zoomie
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:19 am
Century Arms CETME
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maverick2076 »
Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:55 pm
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Anyone have one? I found one at what I consider to be a good price, and I am thinking of picking one up. Does anyone have any personal experience...
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CETME's and G3's are decent rifles.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:37 pm
Cammenga Speed mag
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SecedeTX »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:23 pm
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I went to the Houston gun show today. I really did not have anything to shop for in particular, but I had a few friends who I was meeting there. I...
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It works for unloading, but you could do the same thing with a quarter, screwdriver, etc.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:34 pm
Savage 340 .222 Remington
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firefighter3217 »
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:50 pm
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Ok, so I have a Savage 340 in .30-30, did some work on it, and it is great. After a buddy played with it, he brought me his 340 in .222 Rem and wants...
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Well, I told him that as well, but like I said, his money... I mean, he may realize that the douglass barrel he wants may not fit, and that the...
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Last post by firefighter3217
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:24 am
7mmMag or 300WSM?
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jdhz28 »
Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:21 pm
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I am trying to decide which caliber I am going to buy for my next hunting rifle. I hunt mostly in south Texas, and can't honestly say that I have...
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Thanks for all the advice guys
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Last post by jdhz28
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:20 pm
New Daniel Defense Ar coming Monday...
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mrvmax »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:54 pm
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I sold my Colt to another member here last week. After a lot of decision making I decided to stick with .223. After even more decision making on what...
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So far I like it, I went out this morning when it was in the 20's and shot it with the scope. I ended up getting a Nikon 1-4 scope with a Burris...
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Last post by mrvmax
Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:00 pm
My Tactical(HD) Shotgun Project
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Texas_Tactical »
Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:06 am
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I bought this Mossberg 500 from my brother last summer. he got it at Academy for around 300. it was on sale. I bought it from him for 170.00 a couple...
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Last post by jcarp02
Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:19 am
Effective range 9mm carbine?
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RECIT »
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:02 pm
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I am wanting to build a 9mm carbine either AR or buy an MP5 clone. What do you guys/gals think the effective/accurate range of a 9mm out of a say a...
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I dont know how much I buy that story, I would have asked to take a few shots of my own, you know sense he shouldnt have anything to worrh about......
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Last post by zero4o3
Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:11 pm
Thinking of buying a new gun...can I shoot yours first?
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Blinking Dog »
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:49 pm
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I'm thinking about buying a new gun in one of the following calibers:
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When I sighted in a friends Browning A-Bolt and Remington 700BDL both in 7 mag, the Browning seemed to kick a lot less for some reason. I can't...
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Last post by glbedd53
Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:22 pm
AK-47 Chest rig
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74novaman »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:04 pm
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For those of you who are of the surplus mall ninja persuasion or just think a chest rig would be kind of nice to have if only they weren't so dang...
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rlol rlol rlol
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Last post by 7075-T7
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:29 pm
New DPMS 7.62X39 ! ???
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.45mac.40 »
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:44 pm
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Like I said in the part you left out in my quote. From the guys I know that have had an AR that shoots X39 FTE is not the issue FTF is
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Last post by cajunautoxer
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:08 pm
The new Kel Tec KSG: It makes me happy.
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gregthehand »
Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:30 am
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I love the design, but want two things
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Last post by Zoomie
Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:40 am
Remington 700... .270 to .30-06 conversion?
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rmr1923 »
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:38 pm
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My hunting rifle is a Remington 700 .270, I have a couple other rifles that are .30-06 and someone mentioned to me recently that I should convert my...
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Now if only I could convert a .222 rem mag to a .223... Unfortunately, from what I understand, that particular change in caliber is worth more than...
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Last post by firefighter3217
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:54 pm
AR bolt & carrier ?
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.45mac.40 »
Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:44 pm
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I use Castrol 5W-30 full syn. on my AR. I just dip a Q-tip and rub the BCG rails, slide it into the upper and rack it few times. :coolgleamA:
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Last post by frogbones
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:22 am
Cheap Sig 556 Mags
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Carry-a-Kimber »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:19 am
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Academy (at least the locations at 59/Shepherd in Houston and 1960 in Humble) has Sig 30rd polymer mags in the 2-pack with connector on sale for...
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Should I get 6 or 10? I mean for IPSC and carbine matches?
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Last post by Beiruty
Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:03 pm
Barrel Break in Question
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Bennies »
Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:24 pm
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Well when I get my R 700 all ready to go I realized it will be my first time owning a rifle that does not have a chrome lined barrel. So does anyone...
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What barrel BreaK? Just shoot and clean when done. Use Brass rods with patches and solvent and you are golden (at the range a swipe of bore snake if...
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Last post by Beiruty
Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:18 pm
Kel-Tec RFB 7.62 Bullpup rifle
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AndyC »
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:38 pm
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I'll be building a FAL Para at some point (always wanted one), but a few months ago this pic caught my eye and I thought wow . A Kel-Tec RFB above a...
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From the pictures, it looks like they're ejected well behind the muzzle. I suppose you might hit a bit of brass if you were firing full auto and...
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Last post by Dave2
Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:41 pm
New HD Shotgun!
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maverick2076 »
Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:49 pm
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When to Academy on my lunch break. A buddy was hem-hawing around about which subcompact pistol he was going to get, so I ended up looking at...
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The nice UPS guy brought me a box from Midway today, containing some new rounds to test out in the Escort. I bought 20 rounds each of the 1.75 Aguila...
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Last post by maverick2076
Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:04 pm
Remington 870 or 1100?
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aaronspuler »
Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:49 pm
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Which one of the two to get... and why?
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LifeGuardDude, come on home!
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Last post by Mastodon
Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:21 pm
LaRue Tactical OBR 7.62
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Micky »
Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:47 pm
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I have a new tool for predator control. :mrgreen:
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I took those pictures at my office. Thanks for the compliments.
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Last post by Micky
Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:49 am
Bump-fire AR15 stock...
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AndyC »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:43 pm
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Here ya go - and legal for now, apparently...
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Like Sergeant-Major Plumley said in We Were Soldiers , if the time comes I need one, there'll be plenty lying on the ground.
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Last post by Bart
Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:51 pm
UTG Rail on my Vector AK
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gregthehand »
Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:44 pm
Ok I've had this quad rail for a while and decided to finally put it on on my Vecotr. I'm wanting to attach a Surefire light with GG&G forend and a...
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Last post by gregthehand
Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:44 pm
Stag Arms - Good quality or not?
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EyeToEye »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:53 pm
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I hear alot about RRA, DPMS, Colt, etc. but do not here to much about Stag Arms posted here. Do they make a quality ar15? Would they be a medium or...
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I am a true lefty but have never had a left handed rifle.
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Last post by EyeToEye
Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:56 am
Ok... decided on my first AR...
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Scott in Houston »
Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:57 pm
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I haven't purchased yet, but of all that I looked at, this seemed to fit my needs the best.
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LOL @ rolling it into the mortgage. :smilelol5:
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Last post by Scott in Houston
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:04 pm
Where to buy Mauser 98?
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drjoker »
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:43 am
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Hi,
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Well I have Kimber rifle built on a Mauser 98 action if your interested :patriot:
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Last post by E.Marquez
Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:20 pm
Remington 870 Express w/2-shot extender
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Pop »
Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:56 am
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I recently purchased a Remington 870 Express w/18 in barrel (4+1) 12-gauge. I then purchased a TacStar 2-shot extender at a gun show. I've attempted...
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Love my Remmy 870. A classic. :cool:
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Last post by Mastodon
Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:54 pm
School me on Riflescopes
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Warhammer »
Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:22 pm
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I inherited my Grandad's Remington 721 .30-06. He bought it in 1952 with a Lyman aperature sight already installed. Over the years, he hunted with it...
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Here she is in all here worn blueing and scratched up stock glory:
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Last post by Warhammer
Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:49 pm
NC dad teaches 2 young sons w/ .22, .223, .243, and .410.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:42 pm
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The link above details how a North Carolina man introduced his 2 young sons
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My son's were going to be named Wade Fisher and Buck Hunter. I guess that's why God only gave us daughters! :headscratch
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:29 pm
Son's first rifle!
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ironsights »
Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:09 am
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Boy is about to turn fourteen so i bought him a Mossberg 702 .22lr! of course it has to stay in the safe! I cant wait to see the look on his face! I...
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first rifle my father gave me was a Remington .22lr when i was 11 years old and i loved it, he took me with my grandfather on my first hunting trip...
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Last post by rmr1923
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:47 pm
New (to me) Yugo SKS
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aaronspuler »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 4:33 pm
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Picked up a Yugo SKS 59/66 on Friday. Pics and info can be found at
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I did some upgrades to my SKS over the Christmas break. I installed a TS200 rear peep sight from Tech Sights, and installed a 'target' post in the...
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Last post by aaronspuler
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:43 pm
Budget AR Build: Picture
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doc540 »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:46 pm
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Local guy needed some Christmas money so I bought this DPMS upper, added a low-end Nikon and a WinMart bipod.
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good looking shorty there ! ! !
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Last post by Randy797
Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:30 pm
Anyone own a R700 SPS tactical.
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Bennies »
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:49 pm
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I was just wondering if anyone has owned/shot one? I am looking at a R700 and I do not know which one to buy. I was looking at the adl originally bc...
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It depends on the height and shape of the comb, but on a typical Remington synthetic stock, you'll want the scope as close to the bore as you can...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:53 pm
Rifle trumps handgun again in Houston robbery
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philip964 »
Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:43 pm
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A BG armed with a handgun has again been killed by a Houston resident armed with a long barrel.
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I agree with you 200%. I was simply addressing the word scatter .
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Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:14 pm
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