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Couple of AK upgrades
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AndyC1911 »
Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:46 am
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New US-made barrel:
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I do have the M-Lok lower handguard with the cheese grater upper handguard. And I installed a Zhukov folding stock.
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Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:09 pm
AR15 Quick Sighting Technique
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Paladin »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:05 am
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For those times when you don't have an EOTECH or red dot:
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HR is putting up some pretty respectable times. Practice matters! The amateurs have trouble even disengaging their safety without looking at it.
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Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:48 pm
what is your preferred zero distance
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allisji »
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:35 pm
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I am asking because my dad was telling me about his trip to the range and he zero'd his AR-15 at 36 yards because of this video.
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After watching the video I believe I'm a convert to the 36yd system. Even if I never shoot beyond 100yds it works and is ready just in case.
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Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:23 pm
Taliban has really cool guns now
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philip964 »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:01 pm
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So I took a photo of the TV to get this photo.
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I think to be fair about it we should send a large supply of cruise missiles to them as well. By air, so they don't have to wait to long for them.
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Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:20 pm
Strelok Pro ballistics calculator
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allisji »
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:42 pm
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Does anyone use this or something similar? What is your experience. What do you use it for and does it work well for you?
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Strelok Pro is an excellent calc.
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Last post by Beiruty
Thu Aug 19, 2021 5:40 pm
A friend scored some 5.56. Did she pay too much?
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philip964 »
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:35 am
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A friend bought 100 rds of 5.56 this weekend at .75 each. Did she pay too much?
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Guys… ammoseek.com -> it’s literally a database of the lowest prices available on ammunition. Sort by case type/bullet weight/new or reman/ a...
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Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:10 pm
Arken Optics
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AndyC1911 »
Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:30 pm
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I'm fairly new to precision rifle but I've been keeping my mouth pretty shut and ears open over the past few years as I've been soaking up info.
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PM'd you.
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Last post by AndyC1911
Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:40 pm
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Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:21 pm
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Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:52 pm
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Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:26 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:48 am
Pistol Caliber Carbine Roundup
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Grayling813 »
Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:26 pm
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Pistol Caliber Carbine Roundup
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This one started out as a rifle, but was converted to SBR configuration in early 2017.
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Last post by SigM4
Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:17 pm
Visiting a CMP Store
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oohrah »
Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:29 am
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Anybody have any experience visiting a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) store? I'm going to have an opportunity next month to visit one of the...
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I visited the Talladega store last year in July. On a Saturday. I was in Birmingham for work and had the weekend off, so thought I'd visit.
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Last post by n5wmk
Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:57 pm
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Last post by bobby
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:36 pm
Which Pistol-Caliber Lever-Action is Most Durable/Reliable
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Crash »
Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:03 pm
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I have a Browning M92 in .44 Magnum and am wondering which of the pistol-caliber lever-actions is most durable and reliable, my Browning, or one of...
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I like the Henry, and have an all-weather 357 on order since August of 2020. It's taking forever.
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Last post by pawn
Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:34 pm
Range time with the KP15 today
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bobby »
Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:51 pm
So I added a MI break to my KP15 and moved the PA Cyclops sight. Zero time! So I did a 25/300 yard zero. Wow did the break make a diff. The chevron...
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Last post by bobby
Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:51 pm
So I searched Lapua and .308 on Google
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philip964 »
Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:37 pm
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I guess I can expect a knock on the door from ATF any minute now.
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I went to the new Collectors Firearms on Westheimer.
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Last post by philip964
Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:13 pm
.410 slug mold from Russia (with love)
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AndyC »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:55 pm
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Likely not a very popular interest, but I ordered this .410 slug mold (aluminum blocks and insert) from Svarog in RU (with DHL delivery for about $75...
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I finally had a little time, so I'm developing the initial .410-bore slug loads and going slowly.
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:41 pm
Offset Iron Sights
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labrat1001001 »
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:56 pm
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I'm looking for offset iron sights for an AR platform. I'm leaning towards Magpul MBUS Pro sights but those are around $190. Any suggestions for...
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Thank you, Rafe. These look good.
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Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:52 pm
Larry Vickers' Delta Force Colt 723 Carbine
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Paladin »
Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:26 pm
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Classic video from Forgotten Weapons with Larry Vickers discussing the history of the AR-15 Carbine:
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Nice - tried it and it works nicely. I just have to remember to keep my index-finger out of the way of the now-empty mag when inserting the fresh.
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:04 am
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Last post by Rafe
Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:07 pm
In Hard Usage Which is most reliable, lever-action or pump action?
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Crash »
Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:06 pm
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I watched a video recently that claimed that a lever-action, because of all the parts moving at the same time and all the small screws, would be more...
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Yeah, the pre-1980 or so guns from Winchester & Marlin are top-tier. :cool: Most newer production is very much a coin toss.
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Last post by Rob72
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:13 pm
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Last post by jrs_diesel
Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:52 pm
Rattle can paint job
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74novaman »
Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:05 pm
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Picked up a used Geissele MK 4 rail a while back. First owner had worn down the finish to make it look battle worn , second owner spray painted it...
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Very nicely done!
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Last post by AdioSS
Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:55 am
stag arms stag -10
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powerboatr »
Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:15 pm
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stag 10s.jpg SO i never thought i would want this style of rifle, but my friend has one and its a sweet bit of steel.
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+3 on the Vickers slings. I have 3 of them—2 padded, and one not.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:35 pm
Rifle Qual - TDSA, TX
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AndyC »
Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:55 am
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I joined TDSA a few months ago, a range just south of Dallas in Ferris - folks will know it as the tire range where Colion Noir shoots.
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roger, that makes more sense. :thumbs2:
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Last post by powerboatr
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:13 pm
Why I REALLY Like the ACSS Reticle from Primary Arms
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Grayling813 »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:16 pm
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Why I REALLY Like the ACSS Reticle from Primary Arms
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I have two 1x6s. One is currently on my AK47 (and about to be switched to my 10.5” .300 Blk), and one is on a 16” AR in 5.56. In their price range,...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:13 pm
AR15 manuals
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Grayling813 »
Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:49 am
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Good info to download and have handy.
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Army FM 24-10 Sniper Manual
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Last post by Grayling813
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:20 pm
Ordered a ShotKam...
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AndyC »
Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:12 pm
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$100 off the regular $650 price (Labor Day sale) and free 2-day shipping via FedEx, it's already enroute.
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That's pretty cool!!
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Last post by flechero
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:41 pm
My New Long Distance Service Provider
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snapcap45 »
Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:21 pm
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I switched from AT&T to Springfield Armory.
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I bought it with that stock for function mostly but I gotta say I love the look too. I like having the adjustable LOP and adjustable cheek rest...
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Last post by snapcap45
Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:40 pm
Say Hello to MAYHEM...
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PUCKER »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:55 am
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A semi-auto assault-type 12 gage shotgun has been on my “acquire” list for awhile...well, it’s been acquired! Say hello to MAYHEM, an AR-12 style...
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Unless suppressed goose hunting is the primary use of the gun, cutting the barrel to the minimum legal length might make it a bit more practical for...
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Last post by Excaliber
Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:01 am
New AR build keyholing
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Weg »
Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:46 pm
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Anyone ever have a brand new AR barrel Keyhole right out the box? Just built and new AR with a DMPS barrel (maybe that's the problem) that keyholes...
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Thanks TAM! Never heard of such a thing, but I just ordered one, and will report back with what I find when it gets in.
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Last post by Weg
Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:53 pm
Recommendations for starter rifle for daughter
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Vol Texan »
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:56 am
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I was asked by a colleague at work today about what would be a good starter deer rifle for his daughter. I'm not a hunter, nor am I much of a rifle...
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I couldn't resist one more response...
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Last post by grim-bob
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:07 am
Older Winchester Super X/Super Speed ammo
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MadMonkey »
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:06 pm
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Is this stuff desirable at all? I've seen some ads selling it as vintage . I ask because I have three ammo cans full of it and really don't need it....
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I might be interested, older ammo, especially shotgun shell, don’t bother me to shoot. I have fired some paper shell shotgun rounds my grandfather...
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Last post by Jusme
Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:38 pm
Suppressor build success
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AndyC »
Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:16 pm
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I'm not sure where else to put this, so here might have to suffice.
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Running some supersonic Brown Bear FMJ through my can on my AK:
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:24 am
Bought my first center fire rifle
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E150GT »
Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:14 pm
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20200701_210644.jpg I've purchased a 22lr and a shotgun but now I've gone and bought my first centerfire rifle. A Springfield M1A scout squad in...
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Got word the rifle is on the way back. Paperwork says they reamed and polished the chamber. Hope that fixes the issue. Got my leather sling and a...
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Last post by E150GT
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:36 pm
Scored a 99
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RPBrown »
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:42 am
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Well won one at least :mrgreen: . Years past my mom gave me her Savage model 99. It was a gift to her from her dad in 1964. She gave it to me in 70...
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:thumbs2: Perfect!
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Last post by puma guy
Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:57 pm
Bergara B14 HMR
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Deitz83 »
Sat May 11, 2019 5:16 pm
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Has anyone shot or own a Bergara B14 HMR in 308. I ordered one today. Next step is choosing an optic.
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Thanks, I put the Vortex 4x25-50 on it. I am getting 1/2 MOA at 200 and 1 over MOA at 300, 400 and 500 yards. My goal is 1/2 to 3/4 MOA at 300, 400...
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Last post by Deitz83
Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:05 pm
Whataburger "AR"
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TimLanders »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:55 pm
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I didn't see this posted elsewhere. I'm sure Whataburger is freaking out.
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Just for clarification, Whataburger was sold last year to a Chicago conglomerate. They are not Texan anymore.
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Last post by LDB415
Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:45 pm
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Last post by bobby
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:06 am
Pasture Gun?
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dlh »
Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:02 am
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The other day I cut some mesquite in a pasture where wild hogs are known to hang out. I was probably about 75 yards from my pickup.
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I’d have both of these with me...
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Last post by Armybrat
Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:53 pm
ATI GSG-16 Rifle
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PUCKER »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:47 pm
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Just picked up this little gem today...looking forward to sending some .22lr down range, soon!
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For modern journalists, GSG means Gigantic SuperGun. They hate it because it's black.
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Last post by iratollah
Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:58 pm
18 1/2" Barrel for Mossberg Model 500 in 20 Gauge
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Crash »
Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:01 pm
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Anybody know where I can buy an 18 1/2 barrel for a Mossberg Model 500 in 20 gauge? I've been checking on the internet for one and can't find one...
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I have run into the same issue trying to find a 18.5 for my Mossberg 500 in 12 gauge. My wife called Mossberg last week and they told her they were...
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Last post by Weg
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:40 pm
Extar EP9 pistol caliber rifle
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philip964 »
Sun Jun 14, 2020 1:30 pm
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Anybody know about this rifle? Should I put rifle in quotes?
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Thanks.
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Last post by philip964
Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:47 am
Battle Optic Grouping
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Medic218 »
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:51 pm
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I recently picked up my first LPVO so not having traditional cross-hairs and shooting super tight groups is killing my OCD and using the tip of the...
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Try these:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:08 am
.44 Magnum Cowboy Action Load for Self-Defense in a Rifle
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Crash »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:32 pm
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I've been reading about HSM's .44 magnum Cowboy Action Load (200 gr bullet, 975 fps mv from a handgun) and wondering if they wouldn't be more than...
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As folks have mentioned, it should be fine.
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Last post by Iunnrais
Thu May 07, 2020 9:22 am
Pictures of your "Brown Guns"
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Scott B. »
Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:40 pm
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If this is a dupe thread, I apologize. I searched but only found the black guns thread.
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I have the regular black tactical version—same features minus the wood furniture and heat shield. It’s a great shotgun, and I have no regrets buying...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon May 04, 2020 9:13 pm
New Saint Edge. Need help with accessories!
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68Charger »
Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:26 pm
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Just acquired a new Saint Edge AR Pistol. It's bare. I'm extremely happy I started making payments on it since early January. Already purchased...
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I can testify favorably to the quality of the . I have one on my Ruger PC9 carbine, and it compares favorably to the Aimpoint T2 Micro that’s one my...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:32 am
Effective Range of a .54 Cal Muzzleloader with Round Balls?
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Crash »
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:06 pm
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What's the effective range on whitetail deer of a .54 cal muzzleloader (Lyman GPR) using .530 balls (about 225 grains). The powder charge will be...
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I have a Lyman GPR .50 with round ball twist, and I added the adjustable peep sight. I get decent groups (pie plate size and less) at 100 yds.
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Last post by oohrah
Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:13 am
Questionable comment in Outdoor Life article on AR accuracy
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Greybeard »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:02 pm
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Toward the end of this, the author makes a comment that the point of impact on the last shot from an AR mag can be different due to the bolt locking...
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There's a high power competition called National Trophy Infantry Team Match (aka Rattle Battle) where competitors shoot 25 rounds in 50 seconds start...
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Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:58 am
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