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  1. Reloadeers, chime in

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    You really should use a primer pocket "uniformer" tool to prep your primer pockets. I purchased hand tool (Lyman?), unscrewed the cutter portion, then threaded a cap screw onto the cutter which I can chuck in a variable speed drill. Works great.

     

    I used to use a small metal hand tool to scrape the carbon out of the pocket before using the uniforming tool described above, but I'm lazy and I just go straight to the uniformer, now. It may dull the cutting surfaces of the uniformer a bit faster, but it saves time and I can always buy another uniformer.

     

    There is no need for stainless steel pin tumbling. I only use corn cob media now, but if you want something more abrasive, go with walnut shells.

  2. what rules for a safe backstop?

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    Great reference!

     

     

    There was a serious issue last year at one of my local ranges. There was a guy shooting a 9mm pistol at a portable target stand which was positioned about 10-15yds. out. A bullet went through the target, glanced off of the ground, cleared the mound at the 100 yd. distance, traveled almost 900 yds. before penetrating one pane of a dual pane window of a lone house behind the range. Needless to say the owner of the house wasn't too happy when he showed up at the range. At first, no one believed that a 9mm bullet from the range could have traveled that far but after some investigation, they determined that the bullet did, in fact, come from the one person who was shooting a 9mm pistol at the time. He ended up paying for the $3500 custom window but it could have been much worse. The window that was damaged was a children's play room.

     

    The range now has increased the height of the backstops considerably and there are no portable targets allowed, now. Every target has to be placed directly in front of the backstop.

     

    Have you guys ever shot tracers? It's a real eye opener when you can see how often bullets ricochet away from even properly constructed backstops.

     

    Here's some entertaining tracer videos, (some a little less responsible than others!):

  3. San Bernardino Attack

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    Yeah...this would not happen in a normal crime scene. This is going to be fuel for the conspiracy theorists for sure. With HUNDREDS of federal agents responding within about 10-14 minutes of the shooting, this would never have been allowed if there was really going to be a true investigation. Very odd.

  4. San Bernardino Attack

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    In case any of you were still thinking all coppers have mad leet gunz tactical training :

     

    http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2015/12/04/waverly-ohio-pike-co.-deputy-charged-with-manslaughter-after-accidental-shooting.html

     

    And in my experience NDs happen in the army pretty regularly too. Hence the clearing barrels everywhere.

     

     

    Sometimes I wonder if it happens more with these groups because they are around firearms so much that they get a little too comfortable and get lazy with proper handling procedures.

  5. San Bernardino Attack

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    I don't think in the last two decade anybody has "stopped" or "prevented" a mass shooting with a firearm in the US. ....

     

    There are at least two situations that I know of. One happened at a shopping mall in the last year or two (three?). The US mainstream media doesn't want to talk about that, though, as it goes against their agenda of pushing more gun control.

  6. *Official* Long gun Picture Thread

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    Here's one you don't see everyday...

     

    Robinson Armament M96 Expeditionary rifle

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/FORSALE/RobinsonArmamentM96/IMG_4202_zpsa1anithk.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/FORSALE/RobinsonArmamentM96/IMG_4198_zpsibzegfsm.jpg

     

     

    AND...you can disassemble the entire rifle with only a .223 cartridge. Pretty neat design.

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/FORSALE/RobinsonArmamentM96/IMG_4142_zpsawubutvb.jpg

  11. Reloadeers, chime in

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    What's everyone using for scales? I just picked up a used Ohaus YJ 103 .001g scale. I hope it reads correct. It was off calibration with the 20gn weight quite frequently but I didn't give it anytime to warm up and the batteries I had died in 10 minutes so I hope that was the reason why. Waiting on the power cord to show up for it.

     

    I'm looking at buying a balance beam scale for double checking but I'm going to look for a used one since I don't think it will get used all the time.

     

    Does anyone use the Dillon Super Swager? I'm looking at getting it and the Frankford Arsenal case prep station.

     

    I read a lot of mixed reviews on the Dillon Swager, especially on mixed brass but I guess you have to learn the feel of it to operate it on mixed brass.

     

    ...

     

     

    Or better yet, sort your brass. Mixed brass is not good for accuracy. Producing accurate ammo is all about reducing variation.

     

    2 scales are better than one for periodic checks against variation.

  13. Reloadeers, chime in

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    +1 on the RCBS dies. RCBS makes very good dies. You can also use the FL sizing dies if you can't find the small base. I've been using the regular RCBS FL .223 sizing die for over 10 years and have made thousands of rounds of 5.56 ammo for a WIDE variety of military semi-autos. Never had any issues with rounds being too tight in the chamber.

     

    Make sure you use the CCI#41 Arsenal primers. I've had a couple of instances where the more sensitive CCI#400 small rifle primers slam fired and doubled in a couple of different rifles. Once I switched to the CCI#41 primers I never had the issue again.

  14. All things scopes

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    Nikon Buckmaster is an excellent scope for under $200. I've been using one for years on my M1A.

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/IMG_1144_zps6iaqvahy.jpg

  15. Military rifles for sale: Czech Mauser, M1 Carbine

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    Russian SKS45, 1954 Tula, un-refurbished original condition - nice collector piece, not the typical shooter.

     

    $595

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/SKS45_1954_Tula/IMG_3331_zps2mc72voh.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/SKS45_1954_Tula/IMG_3295_zpsx9cbr3l8.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/SKS45_1954_Tula/IMG_3282_zpsrxaoiazv.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/SKS45_1954_Tula/IMG_3319_zpsar4pjvrx.jpg

  17. Military rifles for sale: Czech Mauser, M1 Carbine

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    **SOLD**$900 Underwood M1 Carbine excellent condition

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/Underwood/IMG_3128_zpsfpq9h5sl.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/Underwood/IMG_3149_zpsmnilvmnj.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/Underwood/IMG_3151_zpsynzwuxbh.jpg

     

    $225 Czech (BRNO) 98/22 Mauser - one of 10,000 made by BRNO for Turkey in 1927

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/FORSALE/Czech%20Mauser%20Turkish/IMG_3432_zps1b3oos3o.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/FORSALE/Czech%20Mauser%20Turkish/IMG_3439_zpsiv1fuq7t.jpg

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/FORSALE/Czech%20Mauser%20Turkish/IMG_3437_zpsvhfrq1xy.jpg

  18. Insurance on your Guns

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    Our Jewlery Riders aren't very expensive (about $1 per $1k per month), the firearms are about $.75 per $1k per month, but there was a $2500 minimum (as $2500 is covered under your standard contents policy). I have so many discounts with them though that I am unsure of the true cost.

     

    That's about 200% higher than the Historic Firearms rates. I guess if you don't have much to insure it really doesn't make a huge difference, though.

  20. Out Of country importing

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    I 'imported' my '93 MR2 Turbo from Canada. I actually met the seller in Canada, just across the border, purchased it, then drove it home. It was quite the ordeal. The hardest part was getting Toyota to send me the paperwork I needed, stating that the car meets the US safety and Emissions standards. The Canadian MR2s are not marked as such like the US versions. Then there were a couple of US Customs forms to fill out, about $900 duty to pay, etc. I also had to go to the "Canadian BMV" to get a temporary tag so that I could legally drive it on the road to the Customs station. Once I crossed the border into the US, though, I suppose the car was no longer legally licensed. I had my buddy stay behind me so that the weird plate was not too visible. Then there was the fun getting the US title...Canadian cars do not have titles. It was fun trying to explain all of this to the old ladies at the Ohio BMV and that the Odometer was in kilometers, not miles, and how to calculate the miles from kilometers. :0 The first title was incorrect and had to be destroyed and recreated. I guess it was worth the hassle in the end, but it was a hassle.

  21. Insurance on your Guns

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    This is who I use. Very affordable and they have a "blanket" option where you do not have to itemize each firearm as long as they are under a certain value. You insure the entire collection for a specific value. This is helpful for active collectors like myself because it would be impossible to keep the details up to date as I buy, sell, and trade to improve my collection.

     

    https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms-insurance

  22. Ditching U-Verse today for TW..

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    A couple of months ago I switched from AT&T to Time Warner due to internet speed problems and HD TV issues, and the fact that they kept raising the price.

     

    Now that I'm with TW, the internet speed is better, but the TV functionality sucks and I still have occasional problems with the HD TV. Price is higher with TW, too. My wife wants to switch back to AT&T.

     

    Here's what the internet speed test looks like right now with TW:

     

     

    http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/PC%20Pitstop%20Bandwidth%20Speed%20Test_zpslkqgotax.jpg

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