Recent content by fatelk

It's fun when you have a mixed bag of empty 9mm, .380, and Makarov brass (9x19, 9x18, and 9x17). Sometimes I'll shoot all three in one outing. I just stand them all up on end and pick them out by length. Don't throw the Mak brass away; buy a Makarov instead. :)

If you're wanting to sell quick, in one lot, and not bother with too much sorting or counting; do a rough estimate of quantity for a fair market price estimate. Cut that price in half and it might sell.

This is what a lot of people seem to think when they hear "AR15": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RbL4PwTDsQ I think it's good to dispel that myth.

This, I believe, is the whole point of this thread. Not whether they are technically "high power" or effective for deer or not, but to simply inform ignorant folks of the facts. An AR really is just a rifle that shoots an "intermediate" cartridge (something between a .45 pistol and a...

The term "High Power" in military rifle marksmanship competition, I believe, is really only to differentiate it from .22 rimfire marksmanship competition. The terminology may be the same as that used by the anti-gun media, but the meaning is quite different. The 5.56 round was widely criticized...

I think it's very important to know what the other side is saying, and just as important to try to understand why they believe it. It might challenge your own beliefs and cause you to dig into the foundations of what you really believe yourself. That said, Moore is a propagandist along the...

I think I understand what you mean by "commonly used", as in recognizable to the average hunter? I really would not consider .218 Bee, .17 Rem, or even .22 Hornet to be commonly used in that sense. Yes, .223/5.56 is rather anemic by deer hunting standards. Most non-gun people have no idea...

If you read closely the statements by some gun owners who say they think certain restrictions are inevitable, you will usually see that those making the statement generally support the particular restriction. I'm not trying to pick on any one person here. I have seen similar statements on...

That has been my experience. I've carried a Leatherman Wave nearly every day for many years. The company gave me one when I started. It broke once when I loaned it to a coworker who promptly broke the pliers trying to pry something. The secretary sent them in and Leatherman sent a replacement...

Thanks for sharing that. All too often we hear rants about cops behaving badly; it's great to hear about a couple of true professionals.

How in the heck am I depriving anyone of anything by only contacting those likely to vote pro-rkba???? I hope you're joking! That is just about the most ridiculous thing I've heard lately. If Aunt Mildred hates guns because they are SCARY, do you really feel the need to call and remind her to...

Here's a specific challenge that everyone can do: call at least five people you know and encourage them to vote. Offer to drive. Take the day off work if you can. It's that important. You would be surprised at how many people forget or just don't bother. If we would all do this, and ask them to...

What type of shotguns are we talking about? Waterfowl (steel shot/magnum capable), personal defense, tactical, or just a good old classy shotgun to have around, maybe shoot some clay targets with once in a while? If the latter, I really like the old Ithaca 37's. I've found three of them in the...

I was thinking the same thing. That was pretty good!

I've got one of those too, except it's a pre-12 model 12. I got it for $25 from an estate (nobody else wanted it). Now that I've cleaned all the rust off and put the butt-stock back together with epoxy, it's one of my favorites. It will never be a tack driver due to bore condition, but it drills...