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    New Glock 40 Question

    So I picked up a G40 yesterday and was wondering at what point do they give you the “Glock Smile”? As a handloader, I prefer rounds on the upper end. I think I’m running 180’s over ~12gr BlueDot. I’m guessing I’ll get the smile from that load won’t I? If I need a new barrel, any...
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    Opportunity knocks….Should I? Would you?

    So my buddy that works at the pawnshop text me yesterday. He has a Wilson Combat Recon in 458 SoCom he is thinking about selling. It’s a full build from Wilson. QD sight set and finished in the burnt bronze. Said I could have it for $2800. The build sheet says it was $3014 in 2016. It now wears...
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    My home invasion last night. What are the odds?

    So this actually happened last night just before I was supposed to go to work at 21:15....I call it a “perfect storm” for many reasons. But I can’t even fathom the odds. First, a little back story. Fair warning: This will be a long post so I can give an accurate representation of the events...
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    The “Average” Hunter..

    I’m just curious what you (the person reading this post) considers the average hunter. I see the term thrown around a lot and it almost appears to have a negative connotation to it. So, what is the average hunter?
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    Rare S&W 64-1....in 357?

    So my old man went to a country auction today. Came home with a “new” unissued S&W 64-1 in 357. Apparently, S&W only made 750 of these in 1973(?). They were a prototype/precursor to the Model 65 and issued to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. I cannot find out a lot of information and haven’t...
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    Are Gun Owners Selfish.....

    In the thread “A Question of Etiquette...”https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/a-question-of-etiquette-leave-some-for-the-next-guy.884262/page-3#post-11838408 I made the statement that people are selfish. Sometimes it’s a good thing and sometimes it’s bad. But I don’t really think my...
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    Ammo For Sale At....——>

    DVOR has ammunition for sale right now. Much of it is obscure stuff. But there are a few more common calibers. I don’t need ammo but I thought I’d pass it on for THR members who might find something they want.
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    I Need Guidance, Experience, and Information

    So a couple weeks ago I bought a Pedersoli Kentucky Percussion .50 cal rifle. According to the date stamp “AH” it was manufactured in 1981. It wears a fairly unique Anvil with “DAV” inside. I can’t seem to find any info about that on any forums. The rifle is in alright shape. Not as nice as the...
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    Talk Me Into A Custom Build....with one caveat.

    I’m the type of guy who always asks “why?” or “for what purpose?”. I know sometimes the response is “because I can” but I’m a frugal person. @LoonWulf has had a thread for awhile about a couple custom builds he’s had going. And it got me thinking. I would really like to do a custom build...
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    My Friend Got Me Again...

    So my friend that works at the pawnshop just called me at work. The one that calls me when he has a deal and wants to drain my bank account. First it was the M-70 Extreme Weather. Then it was the Kimber Montana in 260 with the Leupold. And 30 minutes ago it was a 1975 Ruger Carbine in 44mag...
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    Garand and blanks.....

    So a man I’ve taken care of for awhile passed today. He was a Command Sergeant Major in the Army. A wonderful man that I very much respected. His family and I developed a friendship in the last couple weeks. His son is wanting to have a 21 gun salute for him when all this Coronavirus stuff blows...
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    Friends can sure be expensive.

    So I have a good friend that works at a pawnshop a few towns over from me. He randomly texts me with guns he has for sale that he thinks I might be interested in. The last one was a couple months ago. A Winchester M70 Extreme Weather in 338 WinMag that he gave me an absolute killer deal on...
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    First Bobcat.

    I think the pictures speak for themselves. Wonder if he took it to the taxidermist.
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    Happy New Year THR!!!!

    Wanting to wish everyone here a Happy New Year. Here’s to more victories for the 2A across this great land, and hoping the set backs we’ve had can be overturned. Stay safe, shoot straight, and may this year be filled with many blessing for you all.
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    I Have This Old Gun... No really. I do.

    Now here’s one for the best firearms historians on THR. Around 1900 my great great grandfather was riding a buggy on an old wagon trail in the panhandle of Oklahoma. While taking a break to stretch his legs, he happened upon a pistol. A saw handle dueling pistol. Except this one is different...
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    338 WinMag vs 30-06....?

    As many may know I bought a like new Winchester M70 Extreme Weather in 338 WinMag with aftermarket muzzle brake and 20 MOA rail for $550 last week. I’ll actually pick it up today. But I’m wondering if I should keep it or not. I also have a like new M70 Classic Sporter LT in 30-06. That one I’ll...
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    Thoughts on a Winchester M70 Extreme Weather....

    So last week a buddy text me about a “Sporterized Mauser” in 30-06. As @GunnyUSMC pointed out to me, it was actually a 1903 that had been sporterized. I picked the rifle up for $175 OTD. Picked it up yesterday. Gun is in great shape for its age. Think I did pretty well. Well, today the same...
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    Dang it Armslist....UPDATE:

    So I told you about my Interarms Mark-X Mannlicher in a previous thread here.https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/dang-it-armslist.856116/ And I stated the gentleman also had a CZ 455 for sale. Well, I bought it. $350. Not a steal. But not bad. This gun is literally like new. Not one...
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    Dang it Armslist.

    So I was bored the other night at work. No one was dying or in respiratory distress. All my charting was done. And I still had 8 hours to burn on my 12 hour shift. So, I hopped on Armslist. Figured shopping for stuff I won’t buy isn’t the worst way to kill time. And I’ll be danged if on the very...
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    The stories Mr. Murphy could tell.....

    Well the flooding has finally subsided and I FINALLY got to go out yesterday to chase pigs. So me and Mike loaded up in his truck and headed out. He wanted to stop to sight in his new Stainless Guide Gun in 45-70. No problem. I’ll pop a few round with my AR-47 to verify zero. 5 rounds later I’m...
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