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3-509_JPOF · April 10, 2009, 01:12 PM

Ray here. Here to read technical discussions and mix with likeminded individuals. I am active duty Army, stationed in Alaska and about to deploy to Afghanistan. Looks like there are some great folks around here! Thanks for this forum. It looks great.

Some Beach · April 10, 2009, 02:20 PM

Hey everyone!
I just got my 1st rifle, a Mossberg 100 ATR .270 win. I live in NW Houston and had an appreciation for guns starting with my Co2 BB gun when I was a kid, .22 when I was a young Boy Scout, all kinds of fun guns when I was in the US Army (82nd Airborne Div, 407th S&S Bn. '84-'87).

I've been married to a wonderful wife for 9 years and we have 2 kids, a 2.5 year old daughter and 4.5 year old son. I hope to raise them around guns, hunting, outdoors, and more importantly safe and responsible gun ownership.

I found THR by doing research on low-end, entry level rifles. There's a lot of discussion about the Mossberg 100 around the net and I was able to make an informed decision as to how to spend what little money I had to get a halfway decent rifle.

I look forward to a lot of reading on here and getting to know more of you!

XCastleX · April 10, 2009, 04:37 PM

ive been lurking on THR for a long time now but just recently decided to register. i didnt see this thread when i first registered but i guess its better late than never!

my name is michael. im 19 and live in colorado. i missed out on alot of shooting opportunites due to my dad passing away when i was six, but my uncle and grandpa did what they could for me.

my first gun was a WWII army issue colt 1911 with silver grips with gold plating that i inherited from my dad. my first purchase was a 12g Maverick 88 that i bought in october of 08 and since then i have also bought a 12g mossberg 500, XD-9 sc, a DMPS AP4, and an M-16 (eagle arms lower and 20" dpms upper) with my next purchase to hopefully be either another 1911 or a remington 700 in .308.

im into just about all "gun stuff". i usually just lurk the forums and learn as much as i can, but you'll see me chime in every now and then.

EvanWilliams · April 10, 2009, 09:51 PM

Hi, new to THR. Gun and knife lover. Politically Conservative. Want to learn more and become a better person.

drtee · April 11, 2009, 02:50 AM

Welcome gentlemen.

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Pack · April 11, 2009, 04:29 AM

Hey all,

Just joined up. I'm finishing school and will be sitting for the SC Bar in July, so I need something to alleviate the drudgery.

I've also come to realize - and I'm overstating it a bit - that I basically have the equipment, but not the knowledge.

My main interests off the bat will be rifle marksmanship and getting my reloading setup going. Pistolcraft will follow later.

I've found my way here many times via random Googlery, so joining up is long overdue.

For other guys in the Midlands of SC, I'll be joining Mid Carolina Rifle Club at the Monday meeting.

southwest1 · April 11, 2009, 10:40 PM

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for having me. While I am new to this board, I am not new to blogging. Cut my teeth on political and college football forums. I am a proud card carrying member of the NRA and and active Republican. I am a long gun type of guy that enjoys target shooting with my family. Nothing fancy or too competitive, just shot on the range for fun. Look forward to engaging conversations with the other members to learn something new each day.

lilhumper · April 12, 2009, 01:02 AM

Hey everyone. I'm new to the highroad and new to the gun world. Well I should say new to the up close and personal gun world. My friend tinman 357 has turned me on to the wonderful world of weaponary and i love it. Am anxious to learn all I can and have fun so lets kick this pig and get started.

Treeclimber · April 12, 2009, 08:20 AM

My name is Brian I live in Farmington Mo.with my family which includes 3 horses,4 dogs,25 chickens and more cats than I'd care to mention.I have been hunting and shooting all of my life and am constantly looking for like minded people with which to share ideas and information.I served in the U.S. Army Alpha battery 2/18 field artillery(that's why I don't hear so good ain't always time to put in earplugs when a fire mission comes down) I served from 86-89.

fit83 · April 12, 2009, 11:10 AM

Hi to everybody
My name is Paolo and I am an Italian boy (mechanical engineer) of 25 years and I love the weapons
I am happy to participate to an American forum
I love the USA

DRZinn · April 12, 2009, 11:34 AM

Benvenuto, Paolo.

HomeGuard · April 12, 2009, 01:02 PM

Hy

I am new member from Croatia,
you have a great forum,hope it will be great company!

I got all the licences,will buy some guns this week
and probably post some pics.

Happy Easter to all of you!

Trigger Happy · April 12, 2009, 06:38 PM

My names Kyle.
And I like to shoot stuff. Im really a gun nut but im only 15 so I dont own any guns but my dad and I love to go shooting, hunting, and to some gun shows.

And for anyone who can help.
I am planning on making a career out of sniping... But I dont know who I want to work for. Im going between the FBI and the SEALs. But im open to any advise so if you would send me a pm and give some advise.

jwhite3 · April 12, 2009, 10:22 PM

Hi, I have been reading here off and on and decided to join so I can post. I am a college student trying to build my armory before it becomes illegal. I have a pretty good start, and am looking to add an "assault rifle" (by liberal definition for lack of better description) to my collection.

I currently live in NC and VA (school). I have taken my Concealed Carry class, and am applying for the permit next week.

-Jwhite3

army_husbandky · April 13, 2009, 02:09 PM

hi, been coming to the site for a while looking for answers to some questions that I had, finally decided to sign up so I could include some of my knowledge on shooting and reloading. In the ARMY, so most of collection has to stay in KY, but with me I have a Taurus PT-145 Mill-Pro, Taurus M85UL, and Steyr M40. working on loads for the 85UL, but got loads for other two down to 1/4 " group at 25 yards for PT-145, and smaller grouping with Steyr M40. Here to accept advice, also here to give advice. see yall in the forums.

BamaBob · April 13, 2009, 08:27 PM

Hi everybody I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Robert I am from Alabama and I love to shoot, just don't get to do it as much I want money and time holding me back mosty. I have a question but i am new to this if i get a handle on this format i will jump right in with it.

TheMerryMortician · April 13, 2009, 08:44 PM

Hi! I'm kyle. I have always had an interest in firearms and ballistics. I live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We enjoy rather relaxed gun laws here which I came to discover after living in Ohio. I'm an embalmer & funeral director and realize the immense respect we should have for guns, the need for them, and the real damage they are capable of in the wrong hands.

lgjhn · April 13, 2009, 10:37 PM

Hi...
New here....lurked for quite awhile and took advantage of some great data and info posted on here. Finally decided to sign up.
My interests are both handguns and bench-rest rifles and the reloading for both. Favorite pistol is a recently purchased CZ PO-1 and favorite rifle is a Rem. 700 varmint in .308 Win. I live way out in the country in SW Louisiana where its still not against the law to like and use firearms...

drtee · April 13, 2009, 11:18 PM

Welcome to The High Road.

scott4282 · April 14, 2009, 10:22 PM

My name is Scott, from New England, and I enjoy all sorts of guns. I just became a NRA Pistol and Home Firearm Instructor, believe strongly in the 2cnd amendment and self defense

Gunner2122 · April 14, 2009, 11:47 PM

How you guys doing? I am from Kentucky and am interested in all things gun related. I own a Chinese AK clone, a Chinese SKS,A Mossberg 500 Tactical Cruiser,an Arcus DA 98 Hi-power clone,and a third Gen Glock 22.I love this site and always read up on it so I thought I would join.

sniknah · April 15, 2009, 09:46 PM

Hi! New member from the great Northwest! This sight ROCKS~ Just started to scratch the surface here! I think im going to be spending some time here....lol

LoneRider · April 16, 2009, 03:42 AM

Greetings. New member from the State of Florida. I'm currently with the US Navy on an Individual Augmentee assignment in the Sandbox where I carry an M4A1 and M9 everywhere I go.

My personal weapons at home are a Marlin .22LR bolt rifle owned since the age of seven, and two handguns a H&K USP .45 compact and an IMI Jericho 941F in 9mm. I've got the .45 and 9mm for home defense. I usually load hollowpoints for the .45 for stopping power and maximum damage for the unwary attacker.

My next weapon I'm thinking of buying is an M1A supermatch with a Sage Arms stock (I'm still trying to figure on a telescopic sight) or modifying an AR-15 to as close to SPR specs as possible.

spoonbender · April 16, 2009, 10:32 AM

Newbie to this site, looks like a great place to gather more gun and shooting knowledge. Lifetime shooter, hunter, reloader. I'll be pestering you folks for centerfire handgun tips, plan on working up to competitive shooting within the next couple of years. Thanks for the opportunity to join!

Neocode · April 16, 2009, 10:33 AM

Welcome!

April 10, 2009, 09:51 PM	#3754
EvanWilliams member Join Date: April 10, 2009 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 223	New Member, Texas Hi, new to THR. Gun and knife lover. Politically Conservative. Want to learn more and become a better person.

April 11, 2009, 02:50 AM	#3755
drtee Member Join Date: March 17, 2009 Location: Peidmont, North Carolina Posts: 80	Welcome gentlemen. t __________________ For the preservation of the 2nd amendment and firearms, JOIN THE NRA NOW! May the happiest day of your past, be the saddest day or your future. Today is the very first day of the rest of your life! :-]

April 11, 2009, 04:29 AM	#3756
Pack Member Join Date: April 10, 2009 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 198	New member in South Carolina Hey all, Just joined up. I'm finishing school and will be sitting for the SC Bar in July, so I need something to alleviate the drudgery. I've also come to realize - and I'm overstating it a bit - that I basically have the equipment, but not the knowledge. My main interests off the bat will be rifle marksmanship and getting my reloading setup going. Pistolcraft will follow later. I've found my way here many times via random Googlery, so joining up is long overdue. For other guys in the Midlands of SC, I'll be joining Mid Carolina Rifle Club at the Monday meeting.

April 12, 2009, 01:02 AM	#3758
lilhumper Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 1	Introduction Hey everyone. I'm new to the highroad and new to the gun world. Well I should say new to the up close and personal gun world. My friend tinman 357 has turned me on to the wonderful world of weaponary and i love it. Am anxious to learn all I can and have fun so lets kick this pig and get started. __________________ "Lilhumper is the name of my S&W 649 357 magnum"

April 12, 2009, 08:20 AM	#3759
Treeclimber Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Posts: 4	New member here just saying hey. My name is Brian I live in Farmington Mo.with my family which includes 3 horses,4 dogs,25 chickens and more cats than I'd care to mention.I have been hunting and shooting all of my life and am constantly looking for like minded people with which to share ideas and information.I served in the U.S. Army Alpha battery 2/18 field artillery(that's why I don't hear so good ain't always time to put in earplugs when a fire mission comes down) I served from 86-89.

April 10, 2009, 01:12 PM	#3751
3-509_JPOF Member Join Date: April 10, 2009 Posts: 1	Ray here. Here to read technical discussions and mix with likeminded individuals. I am active duty Army, stationed in Alaska and about to deploy to Afghanistan. Looks like there are some great folks around here! Thanks for this forum. It looks great.

April 10, 2009, 02:20 PM	#3752
Some Beach Member Join Date: April 10, 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 5	Hey everyone! I just got my 1st rifle, a Mossberg 100 ATR .270 win. I live in NW Houston and had an appreciation for guns starting with my Co2 BB gun when I was a kid, .22 when I was a young Boy Scout, all kinds of fun guns when I was in the US Army (82nd Airborne Div, 407th S&S Bn. '84-'87). I've been married to a wonderful wife for 9 years and we have 2 kids, a 2.5 year old daughter and 4.5 year old son. I hope to raise them around guns, hunting, outdoors, and more importantly safe and responsible gun ownership. I found THR by doing research on low-end, entry level rifles. There's a lot of discussion about the Mossberg 100 around the net and I was able to make an informed decision as to how to spend what little money I had to get a halfway decent rifle. I look forward to a lot of reading on here and getting to know more of you!

April 10, 2009, 04:37 PM	#3753
XCastleX Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 20	ive been lurking on THR for a long time now but just recently decided to register. i didnt see this thread when i first registered but i guess its better late than never! my name is michael. im 19 and live in colorado. i missed out on alot of shooting opportunites due to my dad passing away when i was six, but my uncle and grandpa did what they could for me. my first gun was a WWII army issue colt 1911 with silver grips with gold plating that i inherited from my dad. my first purchase was a 12g Maverick 88 that i bought in october of 08 and since then i have also bought a 12g mossberg 500, XD-9 sc, a DMPS AP4, and an M-16 (eagle arms lower and 20" dpms upper) with my next purchase to hopefully be either another 1911 or a remington 700 in .308. im into just about all "gun stuff". i usually just lurk the forums and learn as much as i can, but you'll see me chime in every now and then.

April 11, 2009, 10:40 PM	#3757
southwest1 Member Join Date: April 5, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 25	Hey Everyone, Thanks for having me. While I am new to this board, I am not new to blogging. Cut my teeth on political and college football forums. I am a proud card carrying member of the NRA and and active Republican. I am a long gun type of guy that enjoys target shooting with my family. Nothing fancy or too competitive, just shot on the range for fun. Look forward to engaging conversations with the other members to learn something new each day.

April 12, 2009, 11:10 AM	#3760
fit83 Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 1	Hi to everybody My name is Paolo and I am an Italian boy (mechanical engineer) of 25 years and I love the weapons I am happy to participate to an American forum I love the USA

April 12, 2009, 11:34 AM	#3761
DRZinn Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: In a pot of water, 200 degrees and rising slowly.... Posts: 3,991	Benvenuto, Paolo. __________________ "...there's always somebody else out there that needs to be whacked"... MajGen James Mattis, to Co G, Third Battalion, Twenty-Third Marines, in Al Kut, Iraq, July 2003 What I do.

April 12, 2009, 01:02 PM	#3762
HomeGuard Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 15	greetings all of you! Hy I am new member from Croatia, you have a great forum,hope it will be great company! I got all the licences,will buy some guns this week and probably post some pics. Happy Easter to all of you!

April 12, 2009, 06:38 PM	#3763
Trigger Happy Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 6	My names Kyle. And I like to shoot stuff. Im really a gun nut but im only 15 so I dont own any guns but my dad and I love to go shooting, hunting, and to some gun shows. And for anyone who can help. I am planning on making a career out of sniping... But I dont know who I want to work for. Im going between the FBI and the SEALs. But im open to any advise so if you would send me a pm and give some advise.

April 12, 2009, 10:22 PM	#3764
jwhite3 Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 7	Hi, I have been reading here off and on and decided to join so I can post. I am a college student trying to build my armory before it becomes illegal. I have a pretty good start, and am looking to add an "assault rifle" (by liberal definition for lack of better description) to my collection. I currently live in NC and VA (school). I have taken my Concealed Carry class, and am applying for the permit next week. -Jwhite3

April 13, 2009, 02:09 PM	#3765
army_husbandky Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Posts: 60	hi, been coming to the site for a while looking for answers to some questions that I had, finally decided to sign up so I could include some of my knowledge on shooting and reloading. In the ARMY, so most of collection has to stay in KY, but with me I have a Taurus PT-145 Mill-Pro, Taurus M85UL, and Steyr M40. working on loads for the 85UL, but got loads for other two down to 1/4 " group at 25 yards for PT-145, and smaller grouping with Steyr M40. Here to accept advice, also here to give advice. see yall in the forums.

April 13, 2009, 08:27 PM	#3766
BamaBob Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: West Alabama Posts: 106	just wanted to say hello Hi everybody I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Robert I am from Alabama and I love to shoot, just don't get to do it as much I want money and time holding me back mosty. I have a question but i am new to this if i get a handle on this format i will jump right in with it.

April 13, 2009, 08:44 PM	#3767
TheMerryMortician Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: Gdańsk, Poland Posts: 15	Hi! I'm kyle. I have always had an interest in firearms and ballistics. I live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We enjoy rather relaxed gun laws here which I came to discover after living in Ohio. I'm an embalmer & funeral director and realize the immense respect we should have for guns, the need for them, and the real damage they are capable of in the wrong hands. __________________ Any day above ground is a wonderful day!

April 13, 2009, 10:37 PM	#3768
lgjhn Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 16	Hi... New here....lurked for quite awhile and took advantage of some great data and info posted on here. Finally decided to sign up. My interests are both handguns and bench-rest rifles and the reloading for both. Favorite pistol is a recently purchased CZ PO-1 and favorite rifle is a Rem. 700 varmint in .308 Win. I live way out in the country in SW Louisiana where its still not against the law to like and use firearms...

April 13, 2009, 11:18 PM	#3769
drtee Member Join Date: March 17, 2009 Location: Peidmont, North Carolina Posts: 80	Welcome to The High Road. __________________ For the preservation of the 2nd amendment and firearms, JOIN THE NRA NOW! May the happiest day of your past, be the saddest day or your future. Today is the very first day of the rest of your life! :-]

April 14, 2009, 10:22 PM	#3770
scott4282 Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 3	My name is Scott, from New England, and I enjoy all sorts of guns. I just became a NRA Pistol and Home Firearm Instructor, believe strongly in the 2cnd amendment and self defense

April 14, 2009, 11:47 PM	#3771
Gunner2122 Member Join Date: October 21, 2008 Posts: 31	How you guys doing? I am from Kentucky and am interested in all things gun related. I own a Chinese AK clone, a Chinese SKS,A Mossberg 500 Tactical Cruiser,an Arcus DA 98 Hi-power clone,and a third Gen Glock 22.I love this site and always read up on it so I thought I would join.

April 15, 2009, 09:46 PM	#3772
sniknah Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Posts: 36	Hi! New member from the great Northwest! This sight ROCKS~ Just started to scratch the surface here! I think im going to be spending some time here....lol

April 16, 2009, 03:42 AM	#3773
LoneRider Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Posts: 155	Greetings. New member from the State of Florida. I'm currently with the US Navy on an Individual Augmentee assignment in the Sandbox where I carry an M4A1 and M9 everywhere I go. My personal weapons at home are a Marlin .22LR bolt rifle owned since the age of seven, and two handguns a H&K USP .45 compact and an IMI Jericho 941F in 9mm. I've got the .45 and 9mm for home defense. I usually load hollowpoints for the .45 for stopping power and maximum damage for the unwary attacker. My next weapon I'm thinking of buying is an M1A supermatch with a Sage Arms stock (I'm still trying to figure on a telescopic sight) or modifying an AR-15 to as close to SPR specs as possible. __________________ "We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be; we shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills. We shall never surrender …" -Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, United Kingdom, addressing the House of Commons, 1940. Last edited by LoneRider; April 16, 2009 at 03:58 AM.

April 16, 2009, 10:32 AM	#3774
spoonbender Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 16	Newbie to the site.. Newbie to this site, looks like a great place to gather more gun and shooting knowledge. Lifetime shooter, hunter, reloader. I'll be pestering you folks for centerfire handgun tips, plan on working up to competitive shooting within the next couple of years. Thanks for the opportunity to join!

April 16, 2009, 10:33 AM	#3775
Neocode Member Join Date: March 9, 2007 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 75	Welcome! __________________ In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti