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    Range Finder Discussion Thread

    A family member as expressed a desire to have a nice rangefinder. Since I know nothing about them, I turn to you. What do you like or not like about the ones you've used? What's a best pick up to about $250+/-? Thanks. Jay
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    Help Me Get Up To Date On Maryland Gun Laws

    My uncle is moving from Texas back to Maryland soon and I am helping him understand the current state of affairs concerning his possessions. It's a family issue, so comments to not move there are unhelpful. :neener: A web search led me to a tangle of cryptic and outdated web pages, so I...
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    Need help- Enfield No2Mk1 revolver

    Hello, wheel gun people. I'm a bolt action rifle guy and well out of my zone here. I just picked up this revolver and have been unable to find good disassemble/reassemble resources online. Any help would be welcome.
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    Another petition, this one for Milsurps

    This one is off to a slow start. Didn't see it posted here yet. Please go sign! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-us-citizens-purchase-obsolete-military-rifles-pistols-and-ammunition-repealing-executive-order-13637
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    7.62x51 Question

    Pardon me for a minor thread derail, but I have a relevant ammo question. I'm a bolt action surplus guy and have several relics requiring 7.62 NATO ammo and not .308. (some may disagree, but that is not the focus of this question) With these modern AR style weapons, is this still an issue or...
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    Tell me about the SKS, Uncle High Road....

    I usually stick with bolt action milsurps but recently found an unmolested Norinco SKS and put it on layaway. I'd like to hear everyone's pro's & con's, as well as lore and actual experiences. Thanks. Jay
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    Motley Fool compares AK price performance to stock market

    Interesting short read. Comments? http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/11/29/ak-47-rifle-price-drops-is-this-gun-a-good-investm.aspx
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    Ammo production/availability article

    This write up seems about as reasonable as any I've read so far: http://www.chuckhawks.com/column92_ammunition_shortage.htm
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    Marking unserialized guns?

    I was just reading through the "Do you have an inventory?" thread. I picked up an old Mossberg 20GA from the 50's recently with no serial number. Does anyone bother to mark these, maybe a discreet stamp or engraving under the wood or something? Seems like a good idea in respect to...
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    8 mm Mauser fever finally contracted

    I've been thinking of adding a Mauser to the milsurp fold. I'm leaning most heavily towards the Yugo 24/47 but am open to other options. Mainly, I'd like a period correct shooter. (not a sporter) Other considerations: Yugo M48 Turkish models Various 7mm models (not as much...
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    Fake petitioner gets CA people to sign up to repeal the 2nd and 1st Amendments...

    Interesting and frightening: http://news.yahoo.com/video/clueless-californians-sign-away-second-225605427.html
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    We now must outlaw assault farm tractors!

    The thread title was taken from the reader comments pertaining to the linked article. Forgive me if this seems too far OT, but it could lead to THR related discussion, if we tried hard enough... Synopsis: Dude, angry with local PD for his arrest for weed possession and resisting arrest...
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    Help me choose entry level 1911

    I saw these on Bud's: ATI Firepower Xtreme .45ACP caliber 1911 $389 Delivered Rock Island Armory Officers 1911 45acp $402 Delivered My 1911 experience is limited to familiarization with GI models while enlisted in the army. Please tell me the pros and cons of these two options. I am...
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    My final word to Credo

    Found this email in my box today: President Obama & Governor Romney: Ask Congress to reinstate the federal assault weapons ban. Clicking here will automatically add your name to this petition to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney: "President Obama and Governor Romney: Issue...
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    Scenario, question. Texas carry.

    Three of us riding motorcycles. Two have concealed permits. Meeting friends at pool hall. Upon arrival, pool hall is posted "51%". Motorcyclist with no carry permit has locking hard luggage on his bike. The other two bikes have no secure storage. I propose securing weapons in locking...
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    Help me ID 7mm Mauser headstamp

    I just got some 7mm Mauser surplus for my uncle and would like to decipher the headstamp: .....7 R...O...D ....57 I imagine the 57 is year of production, as there are a few rounds with the same top and side markings, but with a 56 or 55 on bottom. By the way, if you need 7mm Mauser...
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    Help ID 7mm Mauser Headstamp

    I just got some 7mm Mauser surplus for my uncle and would like to decipher the headstamp: .....7 R...O...D ....57 I imagine the 57 is year of production, as there are a few rounds with the same top and side markings, but with a 56 or 55 on bottom. By the way, if you need 7mm Mauser...
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    Interesting observation buying ammo online

    Today, I helped my uncle order some ammo online. The company required a statement to be read, signed and sent stating the following: I affirm that I am at least 18 years old.....to buy rifle ammo. I affirm that I am at least 21 years old.....to buy pistol and 7.62x39 ammo. Has anyone...
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    Cash America Pawn in Texas: 30.06 signs up

    I stopped at a CA pawnshop in San Marcos, TX last weekend to look at rifles and was surprised to see the infamous "30.06" sign on the front door. I called the shop from their front step and explained why I would not be purchasing the lever rifle I could see through the window. When I got back...
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    Show & tell: your M39 Mosin scopes and mounts

    I have an "unfired" M39 B barrel from Pat Burns. I'm finally getting the itch to put it in use and I'm thinking of mounting optics via a "no gunsmith" style mount that pins in place of the rear sight. I know there's a few options out there, some recommended and some not, so please show and...
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