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    Hunting trip you take with a little extra $$ and some frequent flyer miles?

    Let's say you found a little $$ in your couch cushions, clothes drier, or old extra savings account you forgot about. Coupled with your bank of frequent flyer miles, what sort of domestic US hunting trip would you take? I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on preferences and time(s) of year...
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    Beretta Silver Pigeon PUMP

    I just inherited one of these seldom seen firearms from my dad. Considering it's a 50 year old gun, it's in pristine shape. Sounds like it'll do alright for a trap gun until I save enough $$ for something better suited to busting clays. I'm going to pattern it and wring it out tonight.
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    Question - what if you've never hunted before?

    I have never hunted before, however I'm game to learn and to do it the right, safe and (of course) legal way. I live in Delaware and the state requirements are fairly straightforward. I own the equipment for field shotgun for upland birds, and a .308 which I'm told would be a fine deer rifle...
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    How do you spend $4,000?

    I'm in the process of selling one toy in favor of some new ones! The liquidation should yield about $4K - maybe a little more but that's a nice round number from which to work. Wish list - Ruger Mark III or Buckmark (for cheap plinking) 1911 in 9mm Used SemiAuto Shotgun for a beater trap gun...
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    Can you help me with a shopping list?

    Folks - I will be getting 4 rifles that are all older and in need of some cleaning. I haven't laid eyes on them in some years, but I'm sure they are going to need some love. Maybe a little light rust on barrels, full cleaning, etc...:eek: Could you possibly help me with a shopping list for...
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    Anyone know what happened to SHOTGUNWORLD.COM?

    The board has been off for two days...
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    Modular (temporary) Reloading Bench - Pictures?

    A quick question for you reloading folks… I am looking into reloading and the one thing I lack is the room or “space” to devote specifically to that task. With two ankle biters (i.e. – future shooters) under foot and our basement set up as dedicated playroom space, I do not have a secure place...
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    Where's the line between fix it "myself" or "smithy"?

    I am getting a hold of a Beretta shotgun that's been my dad's for years. I haven't seen it in years, and I have no idea what kind of maintenance condition it's in. Where is that magical line between fixing a problem yourself and running it to a gunsmith? I'm not incredibly competent yet I'm...
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    Surprise phone call with Dad

    My father's guns have been in storage for a while. I've recently taken up target shooting again after a long time away, and he told me all of his long guns are now mine: Winchester 88 .308 w/scope Beretta Silver Pigeon 12 ga Marlin 39A Golden Browning BAR-22 Not too bad for a Friday surprise! :D
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    Question: Interstate Transfer - NJ to DE

    I'm looking for answers in terms of the legality of a S&W 14-3 dating back to the early 70's (I believe) in .38sp. It was my deceased father-in-law's who died in 1989. Since then it's been in my mother-in-law's home. I do not believe there are papers or box with the gun, however I'm told...
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    Suggestions and help - 9mm 1911 high capacity

    Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction? I have looked closely at a Kimber Stainless Target II at my local shop. I love the feel of it, but I am curious about whether someone makes a nice hi-cap 1911 in 9mm?
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    Question about .45 ACP Recoil Control

    I just returned from a range session (on my lunchbreak). For the hell of it I rented a S&W 1911. The ammo is $$ but I figured it would be fun. It was unbelievably fun, however I noticed one troubling thing: - I set up in the range with a 25yd Bullsye target set to 7 yds (just to get comfy)...
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    Any Feedback on the RIA 9mm?

    http://www.centerfiresystems.com/AC-MAP1FS.aspx Anyone order up one of these and have any hands-on intel on them? Is this new or lightly/slightly abused?
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    Going to be coming into some money...what to do?

    I have recently gotten back into shooting - grew up shooting rifles quite a bit. I joined a local range and my membership entitles me to free rentals, so I've shooting a bunch and trying my hand at several calibers. Eventually I would like to give bullseye or competative shooting a try. I...
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    Gun Show Purchases for an Out-Of-State resident

    Folks- I live in Northern Delaware, and I am a short drive from MD, PA, an NJ. I am in the market for a handgun, and while the purchase is not a must-have right at the moment, I fully anticipate owning my first handgun by the end of the year. RIght now I am firing at the range using their...
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    Could you help me formulate a list of American Firearm Manufacturers?

    Out of curiosity, I'd like to see a list of firearm manufacturers with US operations. I'm looking for stuff made here in the US of A... If a list is available on the web, any help would be appreciated - I've looked for it but came up empty.
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    XD9 versus S&W 9VE

    Could someone give me opinions and comparisons between these two items. I have fired the XD and love it. I have not fired the S&W but plan to. All things in terms of size and weight seem to be about equal. Is there anything I'm missing?
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