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    Don't laugh - Qs about an AR to buy

    Yes, that's me - last AR I owned was 30 years ago; went to my youngest over 20 years ago. My screen name is an international org for sporting clays, so that is where my knowledge lies. So I am in the market for dependable SHTF level AR - I am NOT going to drop over $1K (but up to that is OK); I...
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    Twas The Night Before Christmas (Reloader's Version)

    Twas the night before Christmas, cold, dark and foreboding, as I sat at the workbench, quite busy reloading. The empties from autumn were polished so clear for primers and powder, and bullets from Speer and Sierra boat-tails, and Nosler's Partitions (My bench ain't no place for brand name...
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    latest alert from Brownell's on in-stock powder

    Bullseye in 8# jugs, IMR4350, and 20/28 Be prepared to see $45/lb and $308 for that 8# jug. That said, another company said there is a world-wide shortage on gunpowder and to expect prices to go up dramatically in January Just an FYI and always verify before you buy
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    Ammo, powder increases coming

    Saw this on another gun forum: From Newsweek: Vista Outdoor, a parent company to many firearms businesses, told Newsweek that it will substantially increase its ammunition prices due to "an anticipated global shortage of gunpowder." The Minnesota-based company confirmed the authenticity of a...
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    InLine Fabrication sale going on through 11/27

    15%, sitewide code is blackfriday23 at checkout https://inlinefabrication.com/?mc_cid=2a030133e8&mc_eid=dfc3aeed62 These guys make great press accessories for all major brands - I have no personal interest except as a satisfied customer; I'm a big fan of their press risers and LnL accessories
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    ATF Has NO Authority To Change Rules & Definitions Of Guns Without Congressional Approval

    SAF and partners have filed0 a new brief in the VanDerStock v. Garland case which is litigating the "frame or receiver" rule (popularly known in the media as "ghost guns"). https://www.ammoland.com/2023/08/atf-no-authority-change-rules-guns-without-congress/ Here's the brief...
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    FFL Coalition, joined by GOA leadership, announce lawsuit over Biden ATF overreach

    A coalition of FFLs, who were joined in the announcement by GOA senior vice president Erich Pratt, have announced a lawsuit against the Biden Administration's ATF overreach: https://www.ammoland.com/2023/08/coalition-of-ffls-sue-over-bidens-zero-tolarance-policy/ This comes after abusive...
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    The Right to Carry means a safe and secure community

    Found this on another gun site and found it interesting: There is a new study from Carl Moody and John Lott responding to the shrill lying disinformation from Leftists. Every time we have passed improvements to freedom in our state, we've listened to hours of predicted catastrophe from Leftists...
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    Glock 17 (Gen2) trigger failure

    Haven't fired it in a while, but moving a few things around, I like to cycle and dry fire. Trigger does not set or reset after racking the slide; stays back. Any ideas what might have happened sitting lonely in the safe or what to look for as far something broken? TIA
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    45 ACP suggestions

    Shooting a Springfield TRP Operator (just for grins an giggles, no competition or self defense) I have Win 231, Titewad, Titegroup, Universal, Green Dot, Bullseye and some Power Pistol Bullets are 200 gr CLSWC and 200 gr PLRN Primers are either Win LPP of Fed LPP (150) I have the range for each...
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    Montana Gold - still around?

    Went scouring several sites for some bullets. MG has always made excellent stuff but every item is listed as "Out of Stock". Anyone have any insight? (No, I haven't called because it is Sunday)
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    Suggestions, based on my components, for a 45ACP load for Springfield TRP

    As the title says, I have a new-to-me SA TRP Operator and am trying to shorten the experimental time with components being what they are. I am looking for folks who may have this gun or one very similar, and have used some combination of the following components: Brass - mixed headstamps...
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    Springfield 1911

    have a chance at a used Springfield with a 4 digit CRG serial number. List for new is running damn near 4K; this is about 2500 with 6 mags slightly used. Good deal for a 1911?
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    Question for Dogtown Tom or others re Transfer

    This is the scenario; hopefully there are a few possibilities. I live in Florida Have a friend who lives in PA but is snowbirding in GA for several months Wants to buy my expensive Beretta shotgun Normally, simplest solution is he pays me, I ship to his PA FFL and he does the transfer when he...
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    Federal Champion Small Rifle Primers #205 Case of 5000

    HUH?!?! Federal Champion Small Rifle Primers #205 Case of 5000 $599.00 Free Shipping! https://www.targetsportsusa.com/federal-champion-small-rifle-primers-205-case-of-5000-205-p-112103.aspx DAMN!
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    Wanting to post pics in classifieds

    My photobucket account went away when they started charging and it seems this site does not allow me to post from my computer (or if it does, I do not know how) What is a decent free host site so I can upload pics to it and then to here? TIA!
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    What ammo is this?

    Cleaning things out and found 15 rounds of these in 3 stripper clips Military rounds. Headstamp says 1951, FS, 79, and TOC with the O seeming to have some type. of halfmoon above it. Bullet is FMJ, appears to be .30 caliber. Case is longer than my 7-08. I can try to take and post pics. TIA for...
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    A question for those who recycle spent primers

    What does the recycling center classify them as - steel, aluminum, brass, something else? IDK why I started to collect my spent SP and 209s, but I have. Was just wondering when I bring them in what exactly do I tell them I have? TIA! (and Happy Thanksgiving to one and all)
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    New CZ Model 600 Retires Previous Rifle Lines

    https://sportingclassicsdaily.com/new-cz-model-600-retires-previous-rifle-lines/?utm_source=Sporting+Classics+Daily+Email+List&utm_campaign=e37cf411a3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_14_06_32_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d9203652ee-e37cf411a3-70788495&mc_cid=e37cf411a3&mc_eid=c0f7844ecc Some of...
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    quoting post with author's name in it?

    How to you quote a post with the author's name as well as the post? Example: That first part that shows name and View Post.........thanks!
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