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    reloading bench in garage with sloping floor

    Thinking of putting a reloading setup in my garage. But the floor slopes downward from the backyard to the garage door. Is this something I need to be concerned about? Thanks.
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    Not sure I made the right choice .308 hunting rifle

    Well I broke down and bought a hunting rifle. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=182835 After some research ended up buying a new tikka lite stainless in .308. I had a really hard time making up my mind between the new(ugly) tikka and a used Kimber 84M with a beautiful walnut stock in...
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    Downside to lightweight sporter barrel?

    II've been hunting a few times and enjoyed it. But it'll be a while before I call myself a serious hunter. At this time too much hassle for me to get seriously hooked. After lugging rifles around in the hills a few times. I can see the appeal for a lightweight rifle. I have the chance to...
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    scope price question matte vs. gloss

    I've noticed something and it's got me scratching my head. In a given model of scope with the same specs except for finish. Why is the gloss model usually cheaper than the matte model? Isn't it more work to produce a gloss finish?
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    Drilling into concrete floor

    Going to bolt my safe to the basement floor with Simpson mechanical anchors. I'm a computer geek not a handyman. So I'm wondering if there's anything I need to be careful of? The safe's in a corner right up against the wall. The bottom 2-3 feet of the wall is also concrete. Thanks for the help.
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    Nice story but...

    post #13 my response post #16 http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?p=181080#post181080 I sold that guy the shotgun and that's MY photo. But he has great story about his great grand pappy buying it in 1924 and putting food on the table through cold winters. At least he got the year right...
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    Meister .38 HBWC confusion

    Starting to think I bought the wrong bullets. I wanted a 148 grain HBWC for light .38 loads. I was planning on trying out 3.0 grains of W231 and seating the bullets flush. I ended up buying the bullets from meister. Should I still seat the bullets flush or use the crimping groove? If I...
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    Broken Weaver K4 options?

    Well I won't bore you with the gory details. But my impulse buy at a gunshow, an old timey Weaver K4 60 . Fell onto my concrete floor from about four feet at 4 AM. Busted a lense. Do I now have an expensive paperweight. Or do I have options? Thanks for the help.
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    which fabric would be more comfortable hunting?

    Well in my excitement on getting a 2006 hunting license, July-June in California. I ordered some camo clothing on impulse. But after some research I've decided camo's aren't needed for pigs. I'm keeping the shirt because I don't have a similar brown/earth colored shirt. I'm thinking of...
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    Gun in Safe, rust on scope rings?

    I have a 10/22 it used to go out every range trip. Last time I took it out was about three months ago. That's when I took off it's scope for another rifle. Left the bottom half of the rings on the rifle. So it's been sitting in the back of the safe for three months. Took it out to reinstall...
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    Time to get out the bullet puller?

    Hi guys, Need your input on whether I messed things up. I went off the Winchester reloading data since I'm using their brand bullet and powder. I think I may have used too much crimp. Was going off the directions for the Lee factory crimp die, instead of comparing with a factory round, as I...
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    Buy the day dream or the one you'll use?

    Well guys, my late night web surfing brought the Savage 14 American Classic to my attention. Beautiful looking rifle walnut stock, blued barrel and action. A classic hunting rifle look. I've already been daydreaming about tromping through the woods chasing after hogs with this rifle. But...
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    CZ .45 vs. EAA Witness .45 same dimensions?

    Hey guys, Checked out an EAA witness in .45 ACP today. Surprised that I really liked how it felt. I've always heard the CZ's in .45 might be too big for people with small hands. I'd rather have a CZ than a Witness but they didn't have any CZ's in stock, I'd have to order it. Since the...
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    Anyone else have guns they like the look of, but don't like shooting?

    Went to the range with my S&W 586 today. A thought popped in my head. I love the look of a blued revolver and cocobolo smooth grips. But I don't really enjoy shooting it that much. I mean it's fun and all, definitely beats a poke in the eye ;) . Just doesn't feel as good as a 1911. But it's...
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    Irregular firing pin mark on primer

    Hi guys, This is from double tap factory ammo. But this still seemed the best forum. Do you guys think this is a problem? Thanks for the help.
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    New 10mm California Approved

    Kimber Stainless Target in 10mm now CA legal:) .
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    Need help addressing the class before a viewing of Bowling for Columbine.

    Hi guys, Recently started attending school again. Taking an English summer class, feel like I'm in a Chinese reeducation camp. Recent assignment reading "Nickel and Dimed" :rolleyes: but hey it's an english class the teacher can make us read what she wants. But I found out we will be...
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    CA gun range

    Sacramento Valley shooting Center is one of the best ranges in CA. Due to the CA DOJ's support of two anti-gun bills. The range has suspended their use of the range :) :) Here's a link containing the letter they sent. Cal guns link
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    Why are ruger red label shotguns so expensive?

    Hey guys, Ruger's revolvers and rifles are inexpensive. Why do their shotguns cost so much? The questions been bouncing around in my head.
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    Wingmaster prices?

    Can't wait till the ten day waiting period is up...Monday....MOnday......Monday :banghead: Want to torture myself some more. What kind of prices are you guys seeing for new wingmasters in 12 gauge with 28" barrels, total out the door?
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