Recent content by bobelk99

Sam: Thank you for taking time to do updates.

Question for your to answer to yourself: Why have you chosen a 1911 instead of a striker fired (M&P, Springfield or whatever). I own one or more 1911, so am not knocking them. You have a number of responses that emphasize the difficulties of proper maintenance if the weapon is not...

I believe the info in the page link below is credible to help in understanding Parking. http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/02/parkerizing-truth-vs-tales.html

I cast another vote for the Decelerator. I have had excellent results with them.

Have you considered used scope. Leupold VXIII or better can be had at a substantial savings.

Don't reuse the powder. While it is not 'dangerous', the results are unpredictable.

I don't know brl150, but that is a generous offer. Are you http://store.premiumnutrition.net/StoreFront.bok ?

After 50 years, I still say Bullseye too.

You are locking the bolt back when you are 'cocking it again'. The bolt is not locked back in normal fire. It is very tricky to manually eject a dummy round and allow loading of the second one without locking the bolt back. You need to bring the bolt back about 98% and release it, and it's...

What position/rest gives the 8"? If you are shooting standing unsupported, the 8" is not substandard. It will get some better. Just be positive. I own a 36, and I don't know if I can do 8" with it. I shoot maybe 3k a year (for 40 year or so), so I guess I am not a newbie:D. But I still...

Congrats on your progress. 'Been there, done that'.

You could buff out the India stamp and make it a family conversation piece.

Link should be www.army.mil/usapa

They are usually near the valley. Just one 'hill' from where you want to be. I prefer to kill high and pack downhill. The pack out thing is best done with two guys and a ladder. Try it. The furthest I ever packed a hind quarter is 53 yards.

I second Kodiak's input.