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Rifle Build-party
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AndyC »
Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:39 am
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A few guys I know got together yesterday afternoon for a build-party with their rifle kits - 1 Romanian AK kit and 2 FN-FALs. Quite a lot of fun,...
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In the meantime, you can learn from one of the best:
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:58 pm
Become a "true" Rifleman at Appleseed
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Paladin »
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:52 pm
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The Appleseed Program is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. All throughout American history, the rifleman...
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+1 for applesed I and my BIL and his youngest went to an AS in Millican back in April and we're hooked!
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Last post by big 54r
Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:03 pm
Bought my first Can Yesterday
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getnit1 »
Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:44 pm
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I have been wanting one since I started walking or so it seems. I decide to do a 22lr since I have a pistol already threaded and my 8 year old...
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This is another case where law abiding citizens are prohibited or restrained from freely owning something that criminals find easily.
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Last post by TLE2
Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:44 pm
Left Handed AR-15
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TDDude »
Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:14 pm
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Any left handers out there with a left handed EBR? I'm looking to build one and was wondering if there are any gotchas that I need to know about.
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I've promised myself that if I ever buy an AR-10, it will be a left handed one; so I guess that limits me to Stag. All I know is that after years of...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:57 pm
To sling or not to sling?..that is the question
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Kevinf2349 »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:30 pm
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I have a Mossberg 500 (18.5 barrel) and I am in two minds whether to put a sling on it or not.
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Yep. Ultimately, we all gotta do our own research, figure out what we think works best for us, and practice what we choose.
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Last post by Skiprr
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:20 pm
Tactical Solutions AR-22 dedicated upper
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Chuck TX »
Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:57 pm
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A few weeks ago I finally bit the bullet ( :mrgreen: ) and decided to pick up a dedicated .22LR AR upper for cheap practice with the AR platform and...
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I used to get a nice puff in the face when shooting with the stock collapsed. Do you get a lot of blow back through the back of the charge handle...
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Last post by Chuck TX
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:12 pm
NH 63 y.o. man shoots self w/.50 long gun on rope
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:53 pm
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True, I haven't hunted there since 1991, but it was the only choice I had at the time.
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Last post by jimlongley
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:47 pm
The new Ruger AR style SR-556
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Crapshoot »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:07 pm
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Is it worth the money? Nearly 2 grand.
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+1 to that.
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Last post by Chuck TX
Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:44 pm
Benelli for HD gun
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txbirddog »
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:33 am
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Seems like the majority use the Rem 870 for HD. Anyone like the Benelli Nova? It has a nice short stroke for cycling and I like a black gun. I don't...
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I have had a Benelli Super 90 beside my bed for 15 years. Mine shoots buckshot great. :thumbs2:
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Last post by retrieverman
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:23 am
Pawn Shop find
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tboesche »
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:51 am
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I was browsing in a local pawn shop Saturday and found a Rem 700 in .270 with a Simmons scope mounted. Blued with a black synthetic stock. Asking...
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Simmons scopes are not that great IMO. I wouldn't trust it if I were going on an expensive hunt therefore I wouldn't even factor the scope in the...
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Last post by TDDude
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:49 pm
Hornady LeverRevolution Ammo in 30-30
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RiverRat »
Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:12 pm
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Has anyone used and have any reports on the Hornady Lever Revolution Ammo in 30-30? Is it worth the money for the extra 50 yards? I've read about it,...
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Heck your in Austin...The Bass Pro is just a tad bit down from Boerne on I10 West. You could go 290 to 281 to 46 to 10....
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Last post by The Sarge
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:26 pm
AR-15 .22 conversion report and ??
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TDDude »
Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:53 pm
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I bought a CMMG .22 conversion kit and man, is it fun to shoot.
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The only problem I have is when I use brass washed .22 that has a slight tarnish.
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Last post by texasag93
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:08 am
New to the AR platform, questions also san antonio specific
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Texas Bulldog »
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:53 am
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So I have the AR itch and am looking at just about everything and anything. I went to Texas guns and although their selection was good their prices...
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No problem. Now is actually a great time for getting an AR. A lot of manufacturers are doing some pretty sweet deals right now. Some of them are:
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Last post by Chuck TX
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:31 pm
Small bore rifle competition
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Papabear37 »
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:43 pm
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I'm interested in small bore silhouett shooting. Does anyone give lessons on shooting techniques, etc.?
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Check onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; for lots of info on silhouette competition.
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Last post by mgood
Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:49 pm
.308 Semi-Auto Rifles
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Skiprr »
Sat May 03, 2008 1:22 pm
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It dawned on me that a few of us were kinda sorta hijacking the Topic after LCplMustafa first wrote that he'd been considering buying a , a rifle I...
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I am looking forward to reading your range report and seeing the pictures! This has been a longtime in coming!...
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Last post by longhorn_92
Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:28 pm
Optics question on a Marlin 336 in 30 30
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lawrnk »
Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:34 am
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I recently aquired this rifle and am looking to hunt some white tail at sub 120 yards. I think I have decided on the Leupold 3x9x40 rifleman scope. I...
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I would suggest scrapping the Leupold Rifleman idea and looking for a good, clean used Leupold VariX II or VXII instead (they are usually pretty easy...
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Last post by retrieverman
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:25 am
Texas law and long guns
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beretta-neo »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:02 pm
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I believe Texas law allows a person to have a long gun in their vehicle - even concealed, correct?
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Movie theaters don't allow you to bring your own coffee.
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Last post by juggernaut
Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:59 pm
semi-auto tactical shotgun <$600
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Stupid »
Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:05 pm
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What would be a good semi-auto tactical shotgun that is less than $600 and barrel length is <= 18 inch?
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3 or less when hunting migratory birds, on Federal lands or in some states like Missouri. Upland has no limit in most states, so you can use what...
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Last post by txbirddog
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:51 am
Must be 21 to buy "Black Rifles" at Academy
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KFP »
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:38 pm
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I stopped in Academy today to look around and noticed large tags hanging from all of the hi-cap rifles. Apparently Academy requires the buyer of such...
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This is true. You still have to fill out the form, the FFL just doesn't have to call to get approval with a current CHL.
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Last post by txbirddog
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:38 am
Current sale at Big 5
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quidni »
Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:44 am
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Went in to Big 5 this afternoon to renew my hunting license. Happened to notice one of in the display. I've been wanting a shotty with the shorter...
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Congrats as well. Too bad the sale's over. :cryin
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Last post by txbirddog
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:12 am
Recommendation for a decent first hunting rifle
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lawrnk »
Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:33 pm
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I've been invited to go hunting, and I know little about hunting rifles. I'd like to stay around 400ish, new or used, and saw some sub 400 dollar...
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The 30-30 is a fun gun to shoot. I've got a few hogs with mine.
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Last post by ExMarlboroMan
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:48 am
Self Defense Shotgun Storage for Quick Access
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by 9mmfish » Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:19 pm
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Went to the big show at Reliant stadium in Houston today and came home with a really nice Remington 870 12 ga. 18.5 barrel shotgun. It's the new...
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You could mount it to the back of the closet door or on a series of hooks mounted to the underside or inside of the bed frame. With a bed skirt it...
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Last post by RECIT
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:47 pm
Rifled choke tubes for deer?
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UpTheIrons »
Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:42 pm
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I've got a friend looking for advice on rifled choke tubes. He's in Illinois, which only allows shotguns for deer season. Rather than spend his XD...
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In a rifled barrel sabots are usually more accurate at a longer range. Regular slugs with good sights are good out to around 75 yards sabots to 100+....
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Last post by MoJo
Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:28 pm
AR-15 Made from a plastic cutting board, and works well
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lawrnk »
Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:09 am
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Can't see how in the world this is legal though.
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Nah...ingenious if you ask me!
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:47 pm
New AR15
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MoJo »
Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:19 pm
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I just ordered a new AR. It's an M&P MOE (Magpul Original Equipment) It should be at my FFL in about a week.
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Fine looking rifle! I am really starting to get the AR bug....... :evil2:
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Last post by mblud
Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:00 pm
Trade in your "built" AR?
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Tallinthesaddle »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:21 pm
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Has anyone out there ever traded-in your AR that you built? I have a DPMS that started out as a bare lower receiver and I installed a lower parts kit...
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Sell it, don't trade it. You'll only cheat yourself out of money if you trade it.
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Last post by Chuck TX
Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:10 pm
Tactical double
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AndyC »
Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:26 pm
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I just knew someone was going to tacticool-ize a double sometime:
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That's just plain crazy. Nothing says tactical like 2 rounds. rlol
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Last post by Chuck TX
Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:06 pm
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Last post by HankB
Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:23 pm
i'm buying a shotgun and need advice
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longhornmike »
Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:53 am
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okay fellas , i need a little advice.
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First of all I want to say ( and this is not brag, just want you to understand where my opinion is coming from) that I shot competitive Skeet for 5...
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Last post by STI Shooter
Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:37 pm
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Last post by Chuck TX
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:08 pm
In Trouble Again - Market Hall Gunshow
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QB »
Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:20 pm
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I had my last FNH FS2000 up for sale because I was going to get a cheaper .223/5.56 rifle (I hardly ever shoot .223 but wanted to have at least one...
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All of my .223 ammo is 55 gr so it looks like I need to go buy some different ammo for the M77. I hope to get to the range sometime in October and...
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Last post by QB
Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:17 pm
Lets see those evil SKS and AK Variants!
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lawrnk »
Fri May 09, 2008 1:09 pm
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Ok, the AR-15 Guys have a thread. I'm a big SKS and AK guy.
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only exception on norinco is the soft wood
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Last post by lawrnk
Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:45 pm
SIG 522
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tateb24 »
Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:11 pm
Has anyone heard when the Sig Sauer 522 will be out? I have been waiting patiently since the summer to see one.
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Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:11 pm
M1 Garand and M1A Commercial Ammo Question
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RiverRat »
Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:36 pm
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Sorry. Dumb question time. Ammo is ammo, correct? ;-)
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I will leave the Garand stock, as from the factory. Just won't use commercial ammo and keep a lookout for some more Greek stuff in the clips.
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Last post by RiverRat
Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:05 am
Knox Spec Opps Stock Help
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Keith »
Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:53 pm
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Just installed mine on my Winchester 1300 defender shotgun. Ive owned the gun for 15 years and it shoots great. My issue is I have been told that the...
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No power pack on mine. Thats the other issues is that with the old stk I could carry extra shells now I cant, unless I use the power pack but def...
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Last post by Keith
Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:36 pm
Help with my evil black rifle :-)
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tllstaco »
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:01 am
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I recently bought my first evil black rifle. :hurry: It has a SI Defense 308 upper and lower with a DPMS bolt, barrel, and other parts. It's shoots...
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I think it is just the gas tube. It is not centered in the hole in the upper receiver. I need to find the punches and a barrel wrench so I can take...
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Last post by tllstaco
Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:39 pm
'nuther EBR special...
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AndyC »
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:10 pm
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(note that there's no rear-sight)
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I just looked at Gunbroker and there was:
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Last post by TDDude
Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:27 pm
Remington Model 7615 Tactical or Ranch Carbine
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QB »
Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:36 pm
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Anyone have a Remington pump action .223 rifle? I ran across the Remington Model 7615 Tactical and Ranch Carbine on the internet and thought they...
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IF memory serves (and it may not), the theory behind the 7615 was that it would fit with LE agencies that did not authorize the AR platform. Other...
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Last post by Afff_667
Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:39 am
ar and scopes
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smyrna »
Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:02 pm
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I've actually researched this a little and talked to a few folks but I've gotten conflicting opinions, so I'm hoping some of the experts here can...
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Cool!
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Last post by smyrna
Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:51 pm
The new SR-22 from Sturm, Ruger & Co.
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LaserTex »
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:36 pm
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Here you have a gun built like the AR-15, takes AR-15 accessories, has the AR-15 ergonomics and shoots the inexpensive and wildly available .22 Long...
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you're just mad it's not an Ultra Carry... :lol::
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Last post by DoubleJ
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:37 am
Latest edition to the cabinet
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john L »
Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:04 pm
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I'd just like to thank the president for staying of the TV long enough for my stocks to finally make the $18.00 sale I had ordered. I had decided to...
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Edited for language; bare in mind I did 24 years in the military and now work in the oil fields, so I can and do easily fall off the cussin' wagon.
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Last post by john L
Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:28 pm
Shotgun for Sporting Clays?
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pims14 »
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:16 pm
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What do you think would be a good shotgun for Sporting Clays in the $600 to $800 range?
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ck your PM's.
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Last post by gemini
Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:56 pm
Advice concering hunting stuff
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Crapshoot »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:45 pm
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I am fairly experienced when it comes to handguns and have a novice's knowlegde when it comes to tactical rifles. But I am getting the caveman itch...
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Did Remington replace the 710 with the 770? I have a 710 in .30-06 and its downed quite a few hogs and deer. This year I decided to treat myself to a...
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Last post by asleepatthereel
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:58 pm
What is the current Japanese battle rifle?
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gringogigante »
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:21 pm
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I had a student ask me if I knew what the Japanese military currently uses as their battle rifle. i confessed I did not, but would find out.
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Sounds like another country not to far from here, doesnt it? :txflag:
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Last post by asleepatthereel
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:54 pm
Rifle POA vs POI at Close Quarters
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AndyC »
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:04 am
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We were having a discussion at another forum on the use of firearms for self-defense in and around the home, and a few fellows said that rifles would...
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:iagree:
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Last post by asleepatthereel
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:39 pm
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by Carrots » Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:32 pm
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Worked it out for myself
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You might want to glance over:
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Last post by joe817
Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:32 am
12ga recommendations?
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Seburiel »
Mon May 11, 2009 2:58 pm
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Hey, there, all. I'm in the market for a 12ga shotgun, and I want something that's not gonna kill me on the price, but isn't a 'throwaway' either....
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Thanks!
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Last post by Mike from Texas
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:55 pm
Can LEO's use full auto M4's/M16's? Or just AR-15's?
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:14 am
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Here's something I've wondered about for while, and I thought I would toss it out to the crowd.
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I haven't played with a M16A4 before, but Colt lists them and M4A1 (newer model) as select fire: safe, semi, full auto.
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Last post by battalion74
Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:23 am
Determining fixed chokes
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pbwalker »
Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:54 am
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I picked up an SKB Ithaca Model 500 12ga. O/U in a trade about a year ago and love it. My only gripe is that information about the Shotgun is...
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Yeah, there's no ironclad standard. You have to research the issue.
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Last post by seamusTX
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:37 pm
I need help mounting a sling to a flattop AR
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TexasComputerDude »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:13 am
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hey yall,
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Do you have railed handguard? If so, try something like this
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Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:15 pm
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