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Compact or Youth Stock for Ruger American in .270 Winchester
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Crash »
Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:33 pm
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Does anybody know where I can buy a compact- or youth-length stock for a Ruger American in .270 Winchester? I like the rifle, but the LOP is just too...
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Flechero
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a shot.
Crash
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Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:38 pm
Armalite AR history
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Grayling813 »
Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:36 am
Interesting history of Armalite and the AR rifles
ARMALITE RUN DOWN: JUST WHY WAS IT THE AR-15? WHAT DOES AR EVEN STAND FOR?
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Last post by Grayling813
Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:36 am
20 ga slugs
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bbhack »
Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:55 pm
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Anyone shoot 20 ga slugs with a smooth bore? Is there a difference between a smooth and rifled bore for 50 yard shooting? I don't own either one yet.
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Whatever happened to 16Guage shotguns? They were very popular when I was growing up in New England. My inlaws let me use their Belgium made Browning...
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Last post by Liberty
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:35 am
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Last post by ghostrider
Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:12 pm
The Much-Maligned, Under-powered 30 U.S. Carbine
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jul 09, 2019 2:45 pm
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Interesting. It appears the M-1 Carbine would be a good self-defense firearm.
Chas.
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Hopefully for a long time, my wife wants to buy just as many if not more guns then I do. Guess I got lucky in that department, only complaint she...
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Last post by narcissist
Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:04 am
18.5" Barrel for Mossberg 500 in 20 Gauge
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Crash »
Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:50 pm
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Anybody know where I can get an 18.5 barrel for my Mossberg 500 in 20 gauge? Mossberg used to have them, but I don't see one on their website now....
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I talked to Mossberg today and they do have the 18 1/2 barrel, but the extended magazine is not compatible with it. In fact, the standard 6-round...
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Last post by Crash
Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:07 pm
#RattleCanMafia
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AndyC »
Sun Aug 25, 2019 8:36 am
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Played around with some Rustoleum yesterday - the Flat Brown has a redder tone than I wanted/expected, but it'll do for now:
Anyone else?
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I got the FS2000 in 2013 when ARs were going for nearly triple what they sell for now. I figured at the time that if I was going to be spending that...
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Last post by AdioSS
Thu Sep 05, 2019 2:32 am
BCM vs DD
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newTexan »
Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:11 pm
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Hey guys,
So I'm interested in getting a nice AR15. I've had my eye on Daniel Defense and BCM as candidates in that category and I'm doing my...
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I have some high end components from Spikes (receiver sets, buffers, etc.) and they’re pretty nice, but they’re VERY expensive.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Aug 28, 2019 11:57 pm
What Shotgun and Choke for Sporting Clays
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Crash »
Tue May 14, 2019 12:18 pm
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I haven't fired a shotgun in years and have probably fired only a couple of hundred rounds in one in my life. With that in mind, what would be a good...
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That is a good deal. Nice buy.
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:02 pm
Recommendations for LH Bolt-Action Rifle?
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Stick_Shift »
Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:12 pm
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I get one firearm purchase per year, per SWMBO (and family budget...). This year's is going to a new EDC gun that I've already picked out.
However,...
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Savage 110 Storm $684 at GrabAGun.
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:19 pm
Soft locking rifle case?
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Interblog »
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:48 am
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Can anyone recommend a rifle case which is small / slim, canvas or similar, and which has some kind of a locking mechanism on it? Analogous to a...
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Don’t be fooled. Your design is nice. However, a determined thief with the correct tools will defeat your mechanism in about 10 to 15 seconds. Also,...
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Last post by WTR
Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:45 pm
SBR or pistol
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LDB415 »
Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:25 am
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I'd like to have something in 5.56 that is shorter and more easily transported than an AR rifle/carbine. Looking at the SA Victor line as...
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There is also the Sig 556 pistol
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Jul 05, 2019 5:21 pm
New SBR: VZ 61
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74novaman »
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:20 pm
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Something a little different for y’all.
.32 ACP isn’t exactly your typical rifle ammo, but the govt says this is a “rifle” so I’m putting it in this...
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Thanks. :biggrinjester:
It's a really interesting gun, from a design perspective. Well made, good trigger.
Of course, the short stock with no good...
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Last post by 74novaman
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:36 am
Help me decide: 1-4x Scopes
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Iaoriseis »
Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:55 am
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Okay, looking to put a 1-4x scope on my SGL31, and I was wondering what the people thought would be a good choice. I'm looking for something simple a...
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I really enjoyed my Millet DMS while I had it.
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Last post by uthornsfan
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:04 pm
AR Barrel Replacement
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Hack Job »
Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:06 am
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I'm upgrading my 300Blk pistol with a new barrel and muzzle device and I have a question with the required tools. I have an upper receiver vice block...
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That turned out really nice!
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Last post by Havens
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:12 pm
Shotgun Smith Recommendations
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Iunnrais »
Thu May 16, 2019 11:39 am
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Hi folks,
I brought home the family shotgun recently. It’s just an old Stevens pump so worth more sentimentally than financially. That said, it’s...
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Feland is exceptional, but he may be more than what you need.
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Last post by MaduroBU
Fri May 17, 2019 5:32 pm
1952 Marlin 336 RC
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ml1209 »
Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:11 pm
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Also referred to as a waffle top - found one at a pawn shop yesterday. Looks to be in excellent condition. What is a reasonable price for one of...
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It a 1980 model.
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun May 12, 2019 8:50 pm
Reliability: Lever Action vs Pump Action Rifles
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Crash »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:38 pm
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Which, in general, is more reliable, a lever action or a pump action rifle? And, if you had a misfeed in one or the other due to a short shuck or a...
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I have 3 lever action rifles, and one pump action shotgun. The lever actions are a Henry .22LR, a Remlin Marlin 30/30, and a JM stamped Marlin...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Apr 20, 2019 2:34 pm
Marlin Glenfield 15 Build
Replies: 15
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Deltaboy »
Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:02 pm
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I got this Rifle for 100 bucks . Made in 1978 , Looked like a closet queen with some spots of Surface rust that I removed with a green scotch brite...
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It got some of the richest bluing I ever seen on any Marlin! It almost black! :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:58 pm
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Last post by PBratton
Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:51 pm
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Last post by joe817
Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:24 pm
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:21 pm
New pew
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Odinvalknir »
Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:13 pm
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Bought the rifle from a buddy of mine a couple days ago for $500 and it came with a red dot sight and some extra upgrades. Proceeded to sync another...
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:tiphat: Nice!
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Last post by Lynyrd
Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:33 pm
.44 Special O.K. in Browning M 92?
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Crash »
Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:36 pm
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I have a Browning M 92 marked 44 Rem Mag on the barrel. Is it O.K. to use .44 Special in it, i.e., are .44 Special cartridges long enough to feed...
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I can confirm that a .44 mag loaded using Trail Boss makes for a heck of a plinking load in a lever gun. :fire
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Last post by Iunnrais
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:58 pm
First build completed, AR15
Replies: 9
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Jago668 »
Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:44 pm
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Just finished my first AR15 build today, 300 blackout. I tested it today at the range, and got it zero'd in. Ran great and right on target. Just...
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Nice looking build! Time for a .300 BO range day! There must be quite a few here now in N. TX! :fire
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:39 pm
Build AR 6.5 Grendel
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Teamless »
Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:52 pm
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My brother in law and I are looking into making a foray into building an AR 6.5 Grendel
Having never built any AR’s before we haven’t bought any...
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The 6.5 Grendel is more like a 5.56, the 6.5 creedmore is the bigger cartridge, to complete with the 308
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Last post by NordicTexan
Sat Dec 29, 2018 12:24 am
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Last post by ninjabread
Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:37 pm
JM 1894 in .357 Mag
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ml1209 »
Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:08 am
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Older one with JM stamp on barrel. Is $600 a good price?
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I looking at getting one since Dad's pre ,64 still pretty nice. :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:27 pm
Best Position for the Support Hand Shooting from the Bench
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Crash »
Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:33 pm
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What's the best position for the support hand when shooting from the bench? I've seen shooters put it underneath the forend, on top of the scope, and...
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If you are on a bench with sand bags, the only hand that has a job is the trigger hand. I use the same technique when I can in the woods hunting....
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Last post by Lynyrd
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:15 pm
Shotgun suggestions
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TexanVeteran »
Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:46 am
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As I have recently gotten into guns, I have also recently become interested in hunting. I have never been hunting before, and I don't have a truck....
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:iagree: :biggrinjester:
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:46 pm
New 6.5 Creedmoor.
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glock27 »
Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:07 pm
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Ruger American predator
Vortex viper pro high rings
Nikon prostaff 7 5-20x50
Precision armament m4-72 muzzle brake
Love the rifle shoots real soft....
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Love the external ballistics of the 6.5 Cr. I prefer the AR platform over a bolt action and have run my seekins ar-10 out to 800 yards virtually...
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:30 pm
Remington 870 not locking up?
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mm3815 »
Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:46 am
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I have a Remington 870 super mag that is not fully locking up when you cock it unless you slam it way harder than I believe you should need to it...
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I just got my replacement extractor from Volquartsen in and it fixed the problem thanks everyone!
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Last post by mm3815
Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:34 am
USAF pilots' ejection seats to have M4 variant & 120 rounds.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:47 pm
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Up until now, AFAIK, US Air Force pilots, if they have to eject over enemy territory, have only had
a sidearm with some unknown limited amount of...
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Tomcat A models: same same.
When over the box, my squadron was issued 1911s and two magazines. A rifle would certainly give a hiding airman a better...
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Last post by F14Scott
Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:08 pm
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Last post by cmgee67
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:39 pm
Choate stocks
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bblhd672 »
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:46 am
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Anyone have a Choate rifle/shotgun stock? I'm looking at getting one of the folding stocks for a Mini-14, curious what their quality is like.
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I got mine for my 870 back in 1986. :tiphat: They are great!
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:17 pm
Need your wisdom - DL etched on gun
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DXer »
Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:38 pm
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I bought a Winchester Ranger in about 1980 and it has graced my closet most of the time since, but for whatever reason-perhaps it was a friendly and...
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“I bought a Winchester Ranger in about 1980...but for whatever reason...I used one of those electric vibrating engravers to add my Texas DL”
I think...
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Last post by 6L105
Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:33 am
Now I want a Barrett
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spectre »
Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:05 pm
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Now I want a Barrett, but...
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An IED is a lot cheaper.
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Last post by Nutcracker
Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:30 pm
Scored a hunting trip. What rifle
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RPBrown »
Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:30 pm
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I scored a hunting trip to Alaska for next year. Primarily for moose but possibly bear too.
I need to pick up a new rifle but what caliber. I was...
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Have a great hunt.
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Last post by WTR
Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:58 pm
Stoeger Double Defense O/U shotgun. Any good?
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K.Mooneyham »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:50 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with this particular shotgun? I'm thinking about purchasing one if I can find it, in 20 gauge, for HD, primarily for...
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Generally, probably not. The thing is, with the ATFE, you have no way of knowing. They have authority to issue Regulations without notice, and...
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Last post by Rob72
Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:57 am
Trying to buy a Ruger 10/22 is very trying!
Replies: 31
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puma guy »
Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:16 pm
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I have a substantial Wal-Mart/Sam's gift card given to me by my daughter from when we put her on our cell phone plan. I have many .22 rifles, bolt...
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Took the 10/22 to an indoor range to try to zero the TRS-25 Red Dot. I had it centered at 7 yards so I moved to 50 ft which is maximum range at the...
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Last post by puma guy
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:30 pm
Mc Brides-Austn
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WTR »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:55 am
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Went to Mc Brides gun shop while in Austin. Great selection,a bit proud of the prices I saw and paid but be friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Joe McBride also is big on supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife. He helped start the Operation Game Thief and supports it to this day. Good guy and...
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Last post by berettadave
Thu Sep 27, 2018 12:50 pm
New AR sight in
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Medley86 »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:00 am
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So I just got a new AR put together, I mounted a vortex red dot but haven't had time to sight it in yet. I have never had a red dot on anything yet,...
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I sight in at 50 yards, but I do the same of starting off with my iron sights. Then it is easy to set the dot on top of the front sight post and be...
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Last post by Jago668
Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:54 am
i want an AK underfolder
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aaangel »
Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:45 pm
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why are they soooo expensive nowadays? can anyone direct me to a mid price point. im not looking for arsenal. TIA
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One of the best, first, things ti do is mount a real muzzle device. I like the old Phantom-style(pretty good, before there were many options) Still...
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Last post by Rob72
Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:56 pm
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:26 am
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Last post by mrvmax
Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:52 pm
Mc Brides-Austn
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WTR »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:19 am
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Went to Mc Brides gun shop while in Austin. Great selection,a bit proud of the prices I saw and paid but they were friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Big thumbs I guess.
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Last post by WTR
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:47 pm
I Want to Build A Rifle.
Replies: 23
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Liberty »
Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:31 am
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I'm thinking of building an Ar 15. I own a Ruger AR 556, ad have had a lot of run with it. It's as close to a do anything rifle that I can imagine....
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I own a Ruger Ar556 outfitted with Magpul MOE furniture. It's a fine shooter and I like it a lot. It didn't set me back much money either. I am not...
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Last post by Liberty
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:53 am
Perfect Match for a Like New JM Marlin .45-70 Guide Gun
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puma guy »
Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:23 pm
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Surely someone with a Like new JM Marlin .45-70 Guide Gun , hint, hint, needs this to go along with it!
Li
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If I buy one of these, does it make my 18 Marlin .45-70 a pistol caliber carbine?
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Last post by ELB
Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:11 pm
new rifle selection choices UPDATE
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glock27 »
Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:15 pm
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ive got a savage 110 in 30.06 , love the gun. however with age my wrist has issues making the 3006 not so fun, i have a prostaff 7 5-20x50 on it......
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:iagree: Giving Dick's/Field & Stream any business hurts the 2nd Amendment. And their policies deny 18-20 year olds their legal right to purchase a...
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Last post by bblhd672
Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:29 pm
Shoot it before you return it!
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Lena »
Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:00 pm
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Sharing an experience I had, I like Rem 788's and sometime back bought a 7-08 carbine 16-1/4 barrel, the seller said it had been hunted with a lot...
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I also have a 6mm my favorite caliber in anything also my cleanest rifle it still has an original Leatherwood ART scope on it.
There are not many as...
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Last post by Lena
Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:22 am
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