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EBShooting · November 13, 2011, 01:10 PM

Hi all, newbie here. Been a lurker for a short while. I was in the firearms business business for 8 years and a competitive shooter for the same time. I got out of the industry and shooting for about 3 years and have now gotten back in.

Eric

Phil49 · November 13, 2011, 07:02 PM

Hi, my name is Phil. I was raised up shooting rifles, pistols and and shotguns. My Dad was a police officer and trained me well to respect guns and love to shoot. I still have my J.C. Higgins .22 cal that I got when I was 16. That was 42 years ago. I stumbled upon this site earlier this week and joined immediately.

I live in Georgia and have had my carry permit for about 7 years. My prized possession is my dad's M1 carbine that he purchased from the U.S. Armory at Ft. Bragg, N.C. In 1963 as a backup weapon for his patrol car. I grew up shooting this rifle and still enjoy it. It looks new!

I appreciate all of the advice and information that I get from this site. And I am glad to be a member.

Phil49

muttboy · November 13, 2011, 10:16 PM

Hello from SE TN!
I am new to firearms. I grew up altogether afraid of them, actually. However, I was bitten by the bug when I inherited a 1920 Remington Model 11 12 gauge. Its shoots, but i think it needs some work for dependability and to use as a learning piece (Honestly, I'd like to get it set-up really sweet, but not affect it's current or future value). Most of my coworkers and friends have grown up around guns/hunting and they (guns/hunting) are always around or a topic of discussion. Hence... the bug has bitten and dug in. I'm excited to learn proper shooting techniques, and as a machinist, I'm stoked about learning how the guns work and how to make them perform to the best within their design. I also want to learn how to properly get my wife (she's super uncomfortable about this subject) and my son involved in shooting as time moves on (he's just a year old). Also, I just lost my 13yr old Chocolate Lab and that has prompted a desire to learn proper gun dog handling and fowl hunting so that my son and i can hunt and work a good dog together one day. I have a lot of questions! I will do my best to post them in the proper forums. So bear with me! This forum seems great and I look forward to all of your input and hope that my mistakes and questions help other beginners. So, I'll get to reading and researching!
Thanks!

wirrklunk · November 14, 2011, 12:21 AM

I was sure I created an intro but I keep getting reminders every day to do one.
Love seeing the wisdom displayed and shared by people from all over. Live on an acreage in NSW Australia. Like to fiddle about and make things. Having a second youth shooting a 270 now instead of a 22.

Hans

nybubba · November 14, 2011, 08:42 AM

New member here. I thought I did this once before but I am computer user challenged. I moved to western NY 4 yrs ago and what a wake up call. this part of the state is beautiful but I bet they even tax flatulence here. I like almost everything that has a trigger even a spray bottle. But I am a practical man, I see no use of building a rifle that shoots 1/4" moa when the person shooting it can only achieve 4" groups. I guess they fall under the people with more money then brains category. I'm a double dipped veteran USMC/US Army and have about 9 1/2 yrs of various infantry skills to show for it. I found this forum looking for M1 scout configurations.

MyGreenGuns · November 14, 2011, 04:36 PM

*Stands before the group*
Hello everyone. Its been about 24 hours since I've fired a gun. I have 8 firearms; 3 rifles, 4 handguns and a shotgun. Currently, three of them are "MyGreenGuns". I shoot recreationally, not professionally (yet). I've enjoyed firearms for about 8 years now.
Newish member here. Was going to post this before I got to ten posts, well into 200 now. This is my first ever forum, I am clearly addicted. I'm here to absorb info from those with more experience with me, and share my experiences with others. Thank you THR community and the MODS that keep it running!
I have my concealed permit. Like many of you, I carry a firearm I hope I never have to shoot at anyone. My primary CCW is the one gun I have the most practice with.

NAMVET72 · November 14, 2011, 08:26 PM

Hello All, I am from Pa. I spent 22 years Active Duty Navy. As you can tell from my username I spent some time in NAM..

Clyde

doncal · November 15, 2011, 01:07 AM

Hi. I'm new to the site. I've been target shooting for a number of years now. I have a springfield XD 40 and a Romanian SAR-1, that I've made look a little more modern. Just a personal preference. I am here to learn more about firearms, as it seems there are quite a few knowledgeable people on here. Thanks in advance for the information.

Majes · November 15, 2011, 02:28 AM

Hello everyone, many thanks for all the very valuable information archived in these forums. It has been very informative and enjoyable for me.

I am Majes, thanks for having me!

Strap assassin · November 17, 2011, 07:40 AM

My name is nick. I live in Alabama. I live for hunting. I own a ruger m77 280, ruger 10/22, Remington 870 12, Remington nylon 66, Remington 710 270, marlin 35, marlin 3030, browning A-5 12, deerfield pump 12, Mossberg BA 410, Newport DB 20, Richards DB 20, and a 38 chief special

Jedburgh · November 17, 2011, 09:47 AM

Hello all, new member here. Looking forward to joining the discussions.

Scott

ChickenSpark · November 17, 2011, 04:30 PM

Hi all. Looking forward to having a good time here. Please take care of me hehe..

dkwtzl · November 17, 2011, 09:11 PM

Hi everyone, I'm a new member interested in all things gun related. Find the legal aspects facinating, even though I'm sometimes appalled by the gall of the anti-gun crowd. Love to shoot, clays, rifles, and pistols. Begining to get into some amateur gunsmithing, and considering some competitive shooting, for the learning experience not because I'm a top shot. Have read some very helpfull posts, and decided it was time to join. Looking forward to participating in discussions.

rbl · November 17, 2011, 11:21 PM

I'm new to guns, having grown up in a suburban, mid-western world where guns were what the police carried. I've been a reader of THR for a bit now, originally because it could sneak through my work filter (big shock that gun sites are "bad"), but now it's my go to site for gun/equipment reviews and overall interweb perusing.

Presto50 · November 18, 2011, 07:53 PM

Hello. I am a new member here. I like mostly handguns. I live in Florida, recently moved from Indiana. I have questions that I hope can be answered if I find the right forum. Thankyou.

g_one · November 18, 2011, 10:37 PM

Hello everyone. I've posted a few times but never introduced myself; may as well do so now.

I was born and raised in Savannah, GA, lived there for 24 years. My first gun was a Taurus revolver, .357 magnum with a medium frame (4" barrel) revolver that I bought when I was 20 and didn't know a thing about guns, just had it for home defense in case it ever came to that.
Sold that to a close friend who wanted a new revolver a few years later, never fired a single shot out of it. Replaced it with a 9mm FNH (FNP-9) after I educated myself on firearms/self defense and have had that gun ever since. I love it. It's comfortable, and I've been using and nothing else for so long that I completely trust my life to it (it's in my nightstand when I'm at home and in the center console of my truck when I leave the house). I moved up to Wisconsin to be with my girl, Wisconsin is... interesting. It reminds me of certain parts of Georgia.

RightWing · November 19, 2011, 02:21 PM

Greetings from Alaska,

Father of 3 boys, active hunter and shooter, 5yrs USMC, glad to be a part of your community.

-Tim

SWATentry · November 19, 2011, 03:53 PM

Hello I live in the south and have loved guns all my life. I have been a cop for ten years and a seven year entry team SWAT member. I think ALL law abiding citizens should have the right to protect themselves and others. IF you dont like cops Next time your in trouble CALL a Crack Head !!!

Zor · November 19, 2011, 04:55 PM

I guess I still haven't posted an intro so here goes. I've been lurking for a long time and guess its time to get this taken care of. I'm just a regular dude interested in getting outdoors and hunting. I work at a power plant and coach part time at a strength and conditioning facility. Like I said I've lurked for a long timeand I generally keep my opinions to myself. Thanks for all great info!

Gizards'n'Gravy · November 19, 2011, 07:55 PM

Hello everyone, I am a young firearms enthusiast,as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. I grew up in the woods of North-West Louisiana and I must say it is trully a sportsmans paradise. I am not old enough to buy guns myself but thankfully I have great parents that have disciplined me in firearms safety from a very young age, and because of that trust and discipline, Im allowed to have whatever gun I want as long as I'm willing to work for it

. I love guns, I always have even since I was a small child. I am a handgun fanatic though, I love rifles and shotguns as well but there is just something about a 1911 or S&W Model 10 that just really gets me going. I like to consider myself somewhat knowledgable about firearms, but there is just SO much to know. Ive been reading books and trying to learn everything I can about guns for the last 10 years and all be danged if I don't learn something knew about them everyday. I've been on this site for a few days now and I must say that I've been given a warm reception. Thanks,

lawndart7 · November 19, 2011, 08:14 PM

Hi my name is charles. Im not a hunter nor a competion shooter, i just enjoy reloading and learning all i can from this addicting hobby. Im new to the thr and im from florida.

usmc1980 · November 20, 2011, 02:48 PM

I just inherited 4 rifles and a pistol from my Father -in-Law. I would like information on all of them and not sure how to go about getting information about them. can anyone help? I have a Model 94 Winchester 30-30 rifle #1779xxx, Model 70 308 bolt action #702xxx, winchester arms 357 s&w rifle octagon barrel #948xx, savage arms 22 pump action rifle model 29B, navy arms cap and ball 7960 FNITO XVII 550 60. think this on might be a repro because there is a date 1996 stamped into it. thanks!!!

OT Beach · November 20, 2011, 06:02 PM

Hello All,

Just checking in and tipping my hat to other like minded people.

Respectfully,
OT Beach

IMARMED45ACP · November 21, 2011, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc1980

I just inherited 4 rifles and a pistol from my Father -in-Law. I would like information on all of them and not sure how to go about getting information about them. can anyone help? I have a Model 94 Winchester 30-30 rifle #1779xxx, Model 70 308 bolt action #702xxx, winchester arms 357 s&w rifle octagon barrel #948xx, savage arms 22 pump action rifle model 29B, navy arms cap and ball 7960 FNITO XVII 550 60. think this on might be a repro because there is a date 1996 stamped into it. thanks!!!

First of all Semper Fi Marine, thank you for your service; welcome Home! Squid here Navy Reserve's 2008; medical(<removed>).
The Savage pump, maybe an old gallery gun; reproduction? Best of luck, I'm inheriting a big safe; some I've never seen-but a sbs 12ga Lefevre wanna check that out.

Mike-CA

Ralph Lauretano · November 21, 2011, 06:52 AM

I salute you Marine! Best of luck with your newly inherited gun collection. Here's a site you may find interesting. It has info on nearly EVERY gun. Maybe you'll find something here on your new acquisitions.

Go to: http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm

Hunter..........

November 13, 2011, 07:02 PM	#7027
Phil49 Member Join Date: November 10, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 2	New Member! Hi, my name is Phil. I was raised up shooting rifles, pistols and and shotguns. My Dad was a police officer and trained me well to respect guns and love to shoot. I still have my J.C. Higgins .22 cal that I got when I was 16. That was 42 years ago. I stumbled upon this site earlier this week and joined immediately. I live in Georgia and have had my carry permit for about 7 years. My prized possession is my dad's M1 carbine that he purchased from the U.S. Armory at Ft. Bragg, N.C. In 1963 as a backup weapon for his patrol car. I grew up shooting this rifle and still enjoy it. It looks new! I appreciate all of the advice and information that I get from this site. And I am glad to be a member. Phil49

November 14, 2011, 12:21 AM	#7029
wirrklunk Member Join Date: October 19, 2011 Posts: 6	Hi I was sure I created an intro but I keep getting reminders every day to do one. Love seeing the wisdom displayed and shared by people from all over. Live on an acreage in NSW Australia. Like to fiddle about and make things. Having a second youth shooting a 270 now instead of a 22. Hans

November 14, 2011, 08:42 AM	#7030
nybubba Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Posts: 8	new member New member here. I thought I did this once before but I am computer user challenged. I moved to western NY 4 yrs ago and what a wake up call. this part of the state is beautiful but I bet they even tax flatulence here. I like almost everything that has a trigger even a spray bottle. But I am a practical man, I see no use of building a rifle that shoots 1/4" moa when the person shooting it can only achieve 4" groups. I guess they fall under the people with more money then brains category. I'm a double dipped veteran USMC/US Army and have about 9 1/2 yrs of various infantry skills to show for it. I found this forum looking for M1 scout configurations.

November 17, 2011, 09:47 AM	#7036
Jedburgh Member Join Date: November 17, 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi by way of Atlanta Posts: 5	Hello all, new member here. Looking forward to joining the discussions. Scott __________________ The only failure in training is the failure to train. Scott Watson - Founder Jedburgh Corp

November 17, 2011, 09:11 PM	#7038
dkwtzl Member Join Date: November 17, 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1	Hi Hi everyone, I'm a new member interested in all things gun related. Find the legal aspects facinating, even though I'm sometimes appalled by the gall of the anti-gun crowd. Love to shoot, clays, rifles, and pistols. Begining to get into some amateur gunsmithing, and considering some competitive shooting, for the learning experience not because I'm a top shot. Have read some very helpfull posts, and decided it was time to join. Looking forward to participating in discussions.

November 13, 2011, 01:10 PM	#7026
EBShooting Member Join Date: November 13, 2011 Location: Westminster, CA Posts: 86	Hi all, newbie here. Been a lurker for a short while. I was in the firearms business business for 8 years and a competitive shooter for the same time. I got out of the industry and shooting for about 3 years and have now gotten back in. Eric

November 13, 2011, 10:16 PM	#7028
muttboy Member Join Date: October 28, 2011 Posts: 6	Hello from SE TN! I am new to firearms. I grew up altogether afraid of them, actually. However, I was bitten by the bug when I inherited a 1920 Remington Model 11 12 gauge. Its shoots, but i think it needs some work for dependability and to use as a learning piece (Honestly, I'd like to get it set-up really sweet, but not affect it's current or future value). Most of my coworkers and friends have grown up around guns/hunting and they (guns/hunting) are always around or a topic of discussion. Hence... the bug has bitten and dug in. I'm excited to learn proper shooting techniques, and as a machinist, I'm stoked about learning how the guns work and how to make them perform to the best within their design. I also want to learn how to properly get my wife (she's super uncomfortable about this subject) and my son involved in shooting as time moves on (he's just a year old). Also, I just lost my 13yr old Chocolate Lab and that has prompted a desire to learn proper gun dog handling and fowl hunting so that my son and i can hunt and work a good dog together one day. I have a lot of questions! I will do my best to post them in the proper forums. So bear with me! This forum seems great and I look forward to all of your input and hope that my mistakes and questions help other beginners. So, I'll get to reading and researching! Thanks!

November 14, 2011, 04:36 PM	#7031
MyGreenGuns Member Join Date: July 27, 2011 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 428	*Stands before the group* Hello everyone. Its been about 24 hours since I've fired a gun. I have 8 firearms; 3 rifles, 4 handguns and a shotgun. Currently, three of them are "MyGreenGuns". I shoot recreationally, not professionally (yet). I've enjoyed firearms for about 8 years now. Newish member here. Was going to post this before I got to ten posts, well into 200 now. This is my first ever forum, I am clearly addicted. I'm here to absorb info from those with more experience with me, and share my experiences with others. Thank you THR community and the MODS that keep it running! I have my concealed permit. Like many of you, I carry a firearm I hope I never have to shoot at anyone. My primary CCW is the one gun I have the most practice with.

November 14, 2011, 08:26 PM	#7032
NAMVET72 Member Join Date: November 14, 2011 Posts: 2	Hello All, I am from Pa. I spent 22 years Active Duty Navy. As you can tell from my username I spent some time in NAM.. Clyde

November 15, 2011, 01:07 AM	#7033
doncal Member Join Date: November 15, 2011 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 3	Hi. I'm new to the site. I've been target shooting for a number of years now. I have a springfield XD 40 and a Romanian SAR-1, that I've made look a little more modern. Just a personal preference. I am here to learn more about firearms, as it seems there are quite a few knowledgeable people on here. Thanks in advance for the information.

November 15, 2011, 02:28 AM	#7034
Majes Member Join Date: November 15, 2011 Location: FEMA region 6 - Peoples Republic of Texas - Formerly United States of America Posts: 106	Hello everyone, many thanks for all the very valuable information archived in these forums. It has been very informative and enjoyable for me. I am Majes, thanks for having me!

November 17, 2011, 07:40 AM	#7035
Strap assassin Member Join Date: November 17, 2011 Location: Jasper, Alabama Posts: 16	My name is nick. I live in Alabama. I live for hunting. I own a ruger m77 280, ruger 10/22, Remington 870 12, Remington nylon 66, Remington 710 270, marlin 35, marlin 3030, browning A-5 12, deerfield pump 12, Mossberg BA 410, Newport DB 20, Richards DB 20, and a 38 chief special

November 17, 2011, 04:30 PM	#7037
ChickenSpark Member Join Date: November 15, 2011 Posts: 1	Hi all. Looking forward to having a good time here. Please take care of me hehe..

November 17, 2011, 11:21 PM	#7039
rbl Member Join Date: November 17, 2011 Posts: 1	New member I'm new to guns, having grown up in a suburban, mid-western world where guns were what the police carried. I've been a reader of THR for a bit now, originally because it could sneak through my work filter (big shock that gun sites are "bad"), but now it's my go to site for gun/equipment reviews and overall interweb perusing.

November 18, 2011, 07:53 PM	#7040
Presto50 Member Join Date: November 18, 2011 Posts: 1	Hello. I am a new member here. I like mostly handguns. I live in Florida, recently moved from Indiana. I have questions that I hope can be answered if I find the right forum. Thankyou.

November 18, 2011, 10:37 PM	#7041
g_one Member Join Date: October 24, 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 269	Hello everyone. I've posted a few times but never introduced myself; may as well do so now. I was born and raised in Savannah, GA, lived there for 24 years. My first gun was a Taurus revolver, .357 magnum with a medium frame (4" barrel) revolver that I bought when I was 20 and didn't know a thing about guns, just had it for home defense in case it ever came to that. Sold that to a close friend who wanted a new revolver a few years later, never fired a single shot out of it. Replaced it with a 9mm FNH (FNP-9) after I educated myself on firearms/self defense and have had that gun ever since. I love it. It's comfortable, and I've been using and nothing else for so long that I completely trust my life to it (it's in my nightstand when I'm at home and in the center console of my truck when I leave the house). I moved up to Wisconsin to be with my girl, Wisconsin is... interesting. It reminds me of certain parts of Georgia.

November 19, 2011, 02:21 PM	#7042
RightWing Member Join Date: November 19, 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 2	Greetings from Alaska, Father of 3 boys, active hunter and shooter, 5yrs USMC, glad to be a part of your community. -Tim __________________ Don't spread my wealth, spread my work ethic.

November 19, 2011, 03:53 PM	#7043
SWATentry Member Join Date: November 19, 2011 Posts: 2	New Member Hello I live in the south and have loved guns all my life. I have been a cop for ten years and a seven year entry team SWAT member. I think ALL law abiding citizens should have the right to protect themselves and others. IF you dont like cops Next time your in trouble CALL a Crack Head !!!

November 19, 2011, 04:55 PM	#7044
Zor Member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	New from Phoenix I guess I still haven't posted an intro so here goes. I've been lurking for a long time and guess its time to get this taken care of. I'm just a regular dude interested in getting outdoors and hunting. I work at a power plant and coach part time at a strength and conditioning facility. Like I said I've lurked for a long timeand I generally keep my opinions to myself. Thanks for all great info!

November 19, 2011, 07:55 PM	#7045
Gizards'n'Gravy Member Join Date: November 8, 2011 Location: Sportsmans Paradise Posts: 72	Hello everyone, I am a young firearms enthusiast,as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. I grew up in the woods of North-West Louisiana and I must say it is trully a sportsmans paradise. I am not old enough to buy guns myself but thankfully I have great parents that have disciplined me in firearms safety from a very young age, and because of that trust and discipline, Im allowed to have whatever gun I want as long as I'm willing to work for it . I love guns, I always have even since I was a small child. I am a handgun fanatic though, I love rifles and shotguns as well but there is just something about a 1911 or S&W Model 10 that just really gets me going. I like to consider myself somewhat knowledgable about firearms, but there is just SO much to know. Ive been reading books and trying to learn everything I can about guns for the last 10 years and all be danged if I don't learn something knew about them everyday. I've been on this site for a few days now and I must say that I've been given a warm reception. Thanks,

November 19, 2011, 08:14 PM	#7046
lawndart7 Member Join Date: November 19, 2011 Location: homosassa, florida Posts: 3	Hi my name is charles. Im not a hunter nor a competion shooter, i just enjoy reloading and learning all i can from this addicting hobby. Im new to the thr and im from florida.

November 20, 2011, 02:48 PM	#7047
usmc1980 Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Posts: 21	I just inherited 4 rifles and a pistol from my Father -in-Law. I would like information on all of them and not sure how to go about getting information about them. can anyone help? I have a Model 94 Winchester 30-30 rifle #1779xxx, Model 70 308 bolt action #702xxx, winchester arms 357 s&w rifle octagon barrel #948xx, savage arms 22 pump action rifle model 29B, navy arms cap and ball 7960 FNITO XVII 550 60. think this on might be a repro because there is a date 1996 stamped into it. thanks!!!

November 20, 2011, 06:02 PM	#7048
OT Beach Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1	Hello All, Just checking in and tipping my hat to other like minded people. Respectfully, OT Beach

November 21, 2011, 06:52 AM	#7050
Ralph Lauretano Member Join Date: June 29, 2011 Location: Southwest Ranches, Florida Posts: 24	re: usmc1980 I salute you Marine! Best of luck with your newly inherited gun collection. Here's a site you may find interesting. It has info on nearly EVERY gun. Maybe you'll find something here on your new acquisitions. Go to: http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm Hunter..........