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Discussions about firearms. (Moderated)
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Black powder - patch or lube or both?
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I've been reading conflicting instructions on how to load a bp revolver. Some suggest using a patch/wad over the powder followed by the ball. Others suggest the ball should sit directly on the powder and then you should cover the ball with lube, Crisco, whatever. Others suggest using both, further... more »
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Range membership, NC
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Hi Folks, Just wanted to let shooters in Eastern and Central NC about a good deal at a local shooting range. For a one time fee of $475, up to two family members get a life time membership to the range. This includes their own key allowing them 24/7 access to the facilities. This deal is good through the end of the month. Other than being a member... more »
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wtt/wtb rem 870 barrel?
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HELLO ALL I recently got a Rem 870 Express, It came with a 28" barrel with a screw in choke, I intend to use this Gun as a Home defence tool, so I need a shorter barrel, I'd trade mine 28" Scew in choke for a used decent condition 18 1/2-20" harrel with bead or rifle type site, or buy the short barrel outright or trade for gear, let me know, OK?... more »
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Independence Day Colt sale, AR/1911
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All, Up for sale, my Colt 6920 with all the usual accessories and a Stainless Commander ( with Novaks) Trades/offers considered. [link] Thanks, Andy [link] rifle slings and holsters. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --... more »
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Reloaded 45 ACP Ammunition
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Quick question: A friend of mine has 1,000 rounds of reloaded 45 ACP for sale: 1) What's a fair price for it? 2) What's a good way for him to sell it? The particulars include; Remington 185 Grain Full Metal Jacket Truncated Cone, Hodgdon Titegroup, Federal primers and once-fired brass. Thanks! -Courtney (another satisfied rec.guns user)... more »
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History Channel's Sharp Shooter programs - wow!
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If you receive the History channel on cable or by other means, check out the late, late night series on modern day sharp shooters. They do many of the amazing shots made famous by Annie Oakley and others from the past, as well as some new tricks. One of the best is Tom Knapp, who does many amazing shots and is... more »
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Would it be possible to just scare a bear with a gun?
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OK, here's the question. I'm getting a black powder revolver, and was wondering if I could put a really small load in the chamber so that it would hit a plywood backstop and bounce off? The reason I ask is that we have a lot of black bears around here, and I was wondering if I could shoot one without harming it, but hurt it just enough... more »
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New Remington at WalMart
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I was in the local Wal-Mart looking over the gun counter and noticed a matte finished 12 gage automatic. I took a look at it and it was a Baikal chambered for 12 gage 2 3/4", 3", and 3 1/2" for (IIRC) the high $300 range. Next to it are two camo 1187s that haven't moved in months for about twice... more »
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Slightly OT, but if you like movies and Thompsons ...
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We just saw "Public Enemies" with Johnny Depp playing the part of John Dillinger. It was especially interesting for us because we had lunch last year at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, the site of a shootout with the FBI. The bullet holes are still there in interior and exterior walls,... more »
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