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    Swat magazine WC 3 gun roll call type thing

    WHo all is going to attend the swat WC 3gun match, in what capacity will you be there, and Would anyone be interested in a TFL get together some time during the match?
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    Neostead US availability update

    Last night, i emailed neostead asking when their shotgun would be available in the US. this was their response. >Dear Andrew, > >Thank you for your interest in the Neostead shotgun. > >Regret, the Neostead is not available in the USA. > >We do not have a BATF classification and therefore...
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    the perfect field holster

    I've found what is quite possibly the best field holster for the 1911, browning hi power, glock and similarly sized pistols. (the holster needs some modifications to fit a glock) The british pattern 37 two flap hi power holster is the best field holster i've seen. It protects the gun completely...
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    how to build a 50 dollar HK type sling for somewhat less than 50 dollars.

    for this project, you'll need: five plastic 1 inch slides (strap adjusters) one six to 7 foot length of 1 inch tubular nylon webbing First off, you'll need to burn the ends of the webbing slightly so the webbing doesn't unravel. then, thread everything through according to the drawing...
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    bronze .45 ACP projectiles

    Has anyone tried using solid bronze projectiles in 1911's? I'm interested in coming up with a "hard off the muzzle" load for my 1911 for use against large angry beasts and an adaptation of the monometal solid design used in some africa rifles seems appealing. A 230 grain semi-wadcutter design...
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    mossberg persuader 8-shot sling mount annoyances

    I don't know if anyone else is having a problem, but i figured i'd toss this up here anyway. Mossberg uses the same sling attachment method for both their 6 and 8 round tube guns. (the bottom of the take town screw support is drilled and tapped for a QD swivel stud) on their six round guns...
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    .45ACP hunting legal backup gun load

    I did some research propr to going pig hunting earlier this year, and i found out that ball ammunition is not allowed to be used in pistols even if the pistol is not the weapon you're hunting with. lead and hollowpoint/softpoint ammunition is allowed. Does anyone make a hardcast lead .45acp...
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    someone needs to make....

    Someone needs to make a built from the ground up lever action in .45 acp with an action length specifically for .45ACP. With something like that, a 20 inch barrel could hold 15 or so rounds, and muzzle velocities would be somewhat higher. the throw on the lever could be really, really short...
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    Would anyone be interested in this other thing?

    I was doing some thinking on things the industry needs to produce, and I came up with an idea. THe industry needs to produce a straight pull or lee style (cock on closing) bolt action carbine with a short barrel, about 16-19 inches long. it should weigh no more than 7pounds in .308, or 6 pounds...
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    .45-70 barrel length

    I'm rebarrelling a remington rolling block saddle ring carbine in .50-70 to .45-70, and I'm vacilating on the barrel length to use. The current barrel length is 22 inches, and the whole package is about as long as a 16 inch barrelled AR with an A2 stock. I do not want to go longer than the...
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    Remington rolling block

    I have a remington rolling block saddle ring carbine in .50-70. the bore is horribly pitted, and i'm in the middle of rebarrelling it in .45-70. my question concerns the strength of the action. with a good modern steel barrel, am i limited to using the springflield trapdoor loads or can i go...
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    T&E of shotgun slugs

    I'm going to Do a comparitive test of several different kinds of shotgun slug sometime soon, and I (being but a recent shotgun owner) don't have a clue about which slugs are most popular/most representative of the different types. I'll chronograph each load in the shotgun, then I'm going to...
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    Fin stabilized discarding sabot 12 gauge slugs

    Has anyone used the Fin stabilized discarding sabot slugs from Sauvestre? http://www.sauvestre.com/index_us.htm I'm interested in their reliability and accuracy and if they're a better choice than a brenneke slug. (i currently use remington slugs because i have them.they're also green, which...
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    How do you approach competetion?

    I was just kinda curious about how people view rifle,shotgun and pistol competetion.
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    mossberg stock adaptor for enfield rifles

    WOuld anyone buy an adaptor that makes mossberg shotgun rear stocks fit enfields? it would allow people to use readily available folding shotgun stocks with their jungle carbines, or their full size rifles, in addition to letting the shooter use a pretty wide variety of stocks. I know such a...
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    Mossberg Magazine disconnect button a la a benelli nova retrofit

    Would it be possible to retrofit a benelli nova esque magazine disconnect button to a mossberg or remington pump shotgun?
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    .45 ACP on hog?

    i've recently taken to carrying my 1911 while hog hunting here in california, and I was wondering if the winchester silvertips I use when i'm hunting (hardball is not legal, even in backup guns while hunting) is adequite to the task. my colt is not my primary weapon, I either use my m-1a or a...
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