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lew-e · January 18, 2012, 10:40 PM

Hey guys, the name is Adam. I am an Illinois resident, but go to school in Ohio. I did some searching on line and this forum continually popped up with my questions. Now I'm skimming it all, and definitely enjoying! Hopefully I'll contribute at some point in the future

cpt-t · January 18, 2012, 10:48 PM

I have just joined and am new to the computer. I have had a love affair with guns my all my life can`t remember when I didn`t feel this way. Came from a family of hunters but my grandfather was not just a hunter, but a shooter, and great story teller. He always had time for and a new story to tell me. He was my mentor and we shot a lot and I still miss him everyday. I was in the Army for a while went to VIET NAM a few times. I shoot rifles and handguns mostly. I am retried and try to shoot as often as I can. I reload for most everything i shoot. I just feel good when i am shooting or just holding a gun or talking guns with some one. Thanks for letting me join. ken

97PSD · January 19, 2012, 06:43 PM

Howdy. Just joined and would like to also say thanks for having me. I own a
Remington 250-3000, Remington Model 10 Shotgun and a few other rifles
along with a .22 and .45 cal handguns.Navy vet 1 tour VIET NAM in country.
Don't shoot as often as I could or should but still enjoying myself. Went pheasant
hunting for the first time about 3 weeks ago. What a kick in the pants. Wayne

Happysniper1 · January 19, 2012, 09:18 PM

Hi, all! Just joined, so hello to all. Been browsing anonymously for about a year now (thanks to Google search results), saw a lot of valid and in-depth technical info and like-minds as well, so here I am, a member.

I am a CCW instructor and beginning pistolsmith, and the rest of the time I am a Network Operations Engineer for Windows-based systems, working freelance.

Seriously into handguns (modern semis mostly) and AR-type rifles (still considered barter goods in Nevada, so I trade or sell as needed).

Unfortunately, I don't hunt (at least not the edible-kind of hunting, not anymore), and have been dabbling slightly with archery.

I reload all my own ammo, and teach the NRA Metallic Cartridge reloading class (pistol and rifle).

I support the 2nd Amendment, but not NRA-ILA (they tend to support incumbents, which I do not personally always agree with), and the Washoe County Republican Party.

Got 2 daughters, one of whom I was able to get into shooting (2-time Nevada State Champion for Junior Olympic 3-Position Rifle Shooting).

It's great to finally be a part of THR! I think for now THR has more to offer to me, but I am hoping I can change that eventually.

S&W657 · January 19, 2012, 09:28 PM

Good evening fellow gun enthusiasts! I've been "lurking" for a few years and learned a lot from here. I figured it was time to share some of my knowledge, opinions, and experiences when I can. I love all guns. They all have something appealing in one form or another. I started reloading a couple years back and recently started casting as well. I live in northern WI (just got my CC Permit), and have too many guns to list, though, still not enough.

...Looking forward to being a part of The High Road

TheSaintMilitia · January 19, 2012, 11:24 PM

Hi all, My names Matt. I live in Idaho and love all sorts of guns, and regularly try to find more info about them and the laws that govern them.
Glad to be here!

Well Now · January 20, 2012, 01:46 AM

Hi everyone. I've been lurking in and out for a bit and tonight I saw a thread I wanted to post in so I joined the forum.

My interest in guns vary from assorted caliber of handguns to AR's.

I'm glad to be a part of the forum and thank you for having me.

Rem 788 · January 20, 2012, 06:18 PM

hey all been gun lover all my adult life. mostly bolt guns! grew up in the city so didnt get to shoot or hunt much as a kid. turned 18 and moved to the country! started hunting woodchucks and deer. when my boy turned 3 i figured it was time to take him woodchuckin with me! didnt let him deer hunt till he was 6 or 7. hes a great huntin partner! we archery and gun hunt. now hes got me buyin a new rifle for varmints. started reloading bout 12 years ago, boy dont want anything to do with it! to boring he says but my little girl love helping at the bench! my wife just gave me are spare room to make a gun room in.(thanks to my boy) thats gonna b great cuz i can work up a load and open the window and test them! i do my own gunsmithing and hav built 4 bolt action rifles.

grayghost5 · January 21, 2012, 12:33 AM

Hi all. I'm Bill from Mississippi. Like anything that shoots but particularly interested in military surplus. I do some reloading, shotgun and handgun mostly. I have a collection of everything from air guns, to rimfire and centerfire rifles and handguns, and several shotguns. I just love to take the Grandchildren out and burn up some powder. The forum is great with so many diverse interests, glad I found you.

darkwater · January 21, 2012, 12:36 AM

Just joined tonight. I currently own 2 sks rifles and a bolt action single shot Winchester 22 lr. Will soon have the Smith&Wesson SD9. I have owned a Smith&Wesson model 19.

Just getting back into gun ownership and shooting. Been around guns most of my life. My father was a police officer and collected single action Colts. Hope to actually have the time to get into hunting and reloading too.

klmmicro · January 21, 2012, 11:36 AM

Hello, Matt checking in. New to the forums. Have a small collection of rifles, pistols and revolvers. I shoot, though not as often as I used to, and reload.

Anglo-Iron · January 21, 2012, 01:11 PM

Hi, been lurking a while and finally decided to join - I am UK based (yes, there's still a good number of us here that shoot!) and have been shooting for getting on for 20 years. I started with clays and air pistol but about 10 years ago took to rifles and pistols too. After a few years of competitive shooting with a Marlin 1894CS underlever (we use them here for many of the competitions that were originally shot with cartridge pistols) I have settled on muzzle loading pistols (these were spared from the 1997 pistol ban) as my main interest. We have to comply with many restrictions here so my collection is not as comprehensive as I'd like, but I have a .31 Colt 49 pocket, a .36 Colt 51 Navy and a .44 58 Remington NMA at the moment. (all modern Italian copies of course)

I guess that will do for an intro, but one last thing - the US TV series 'Top Shot' has just started showing on the Military History Channel here, so at last I have some shooting-related TV to enjoy!

I'm guessing this is series one - is it still running in the US?

mitchell11 · January 21, 2012, 05:20 PM

Hi folks been collecting some pistols my hole life glad i found this site bought a holster and came acrossed this site great.

stevenrei · January 21, 2012, 06:35 PM

My name is Steve, I have several weapons and I am very proud of our right to bear them. I was in the Army 18th Airbourne corp. I look foward to many disscusions.

jonnra17 · January 21, 2012, 09:06 PM

Hi I'm Jon! Long time lurker new poster!

steakndani · January 22, 2012, 09:42 AM

Well, my name is Steve, and I am from Arizona. I came across THR while researching reloading equipment for a friend. I haven't been target shooting since I retired from my police department. I shot a friend's .223 the other day while breaking in a new Taurus .45 and was immediately hooked. So now we are going to start reloading and I have to start looking for a .223. This appears to be a great site and I look forward to learning!

Sniper66 · January 22, 2012, 12:30 PM

Just discovered this site and am happy to contribute in any way I can. Having started shooting as soon as I was old enough to pull the trigger and now age 65, I never fail to learn and seek new info about guns, loading, hunting, and gun people. I have owned dozens of guns, all rifles and shotguns. Got into reloading when I discovered prairie dog shooting and would go thru several hundred rounds in one day. At this point in my life, prairie dogs and coyotes are my favorite targets with squirrels being my most frequent edible target. Recently started buying and shooting pistols. Having been more of a hunter than a target shooter, I didn't gravitate toward pistols. But, wow, pistols are a load of fun to shoot, so I now have 2 semi-autos, a Browning Buckmark and GSG 1911, both .22s. I have been shopping for several more pistols and as with all guns, I'm having a blast. Love gun shows too, especially the Tulsa show. I would enjoy correspondence with some of you. Looking forward to your postings. TOM

Kurth · January 22, 2012, 09:52 PM

I have lurked forever but finally joined to ask a few questions about loading 45-70 for my BFR

scout123 · January 23, 2012, 02:38 PM

Hello all. My name is Sean Parker. I am an owner of a company called Velocity Hydrographics Inc. We specialize in water transfer printing, or commonly known as Cammo-dipping. We dip any weapon from pistols (slides and or frames) to complete rifles, shotguns, bows, hunting equipment, automoblie parts, fourwheeler parts, and helmets. We have our FFL, so you can ship weapons to us. Please check out our website at www.velocityhydrographics.com. Thanks, Sean

SeriousGunBlog · January 23, 2012, 03:34 PM

New member, just pausing to say hello before heading out into the forums.

Lt Col Jack Rat · January 24, 2012, 08:39 AM

I'm a retired USAF Special ops pilot. I've been a bird hunter all my life. My children are out of the house now and I always wanted small arms. I purchased a 92FS which I love and am looking for a high capacity reliable .45. Thanks

Thomas2 · January 24, 2012, 11:49 AM

Hi, new guy to joining, long time lurker and reader! Love this forum and wanted to get in a couple discussions recently so I joined.
I am retired, living near Fayetteville, NC, out in the country! Used to have a Class III firearm manufacturers FFL building mostly AR's, AK's FAL's back when the kits were cheap and available! But now my job is back to being my hobby!
Love Aviation, just gotta figure out how to mount a dealer sample MG42 to an ultralight! LOL then it would be the best of both worlds. Also a protestant minister, who loves the Lord with all my heart. Congregation used to ask me why I carried concealed in the pulpit?... I reminded them that God had David pick up "5 smooth stones".
Thanks for this forum and thanks for groups like this, for socializing, assisting, and sharing information.
Take care
Thomas

Thomas2 · January 24, 2012, 12:09 PM

I just got a GSG 1911 too and Love it! Especially with a threaded barrel and a Gemtech suppressor, if you can get one in your state I would highly suggest checking it out. The most fun you can have with your pants pulled up! Course when you get our age, that ain't a whole lot anymore! LOL Take care, Thomas

bigboy67 · January 24, 2012, 01:33 PM

Hey fellas, new here (obviously), live in Portland Oregon, just picked up my first lever action, Marlin .44 mag, and have been looking around for outdoors public land to shoot on and found this site, its awesome

Bigbore458 · January 24, 2012, 05:10 PM

Hi,my name is David,I´m from Madrid (Spain). I like very much big bore rifles.

David.

January 18, 2012, 10:40 PM	#7301
lew-e Member Join Date: January 18, 2012 Posts: 1	Ohio/Illinois Member Hey guys, the name is Adam. I am an Illinois resident, but go to school in Ohio. I did some searching on line and this forum continually popped up with my questions. Now I'm skimming it all, and definitely enjoying! Hopefully I'll contribute at some point in the future

January 18, 2012, 10:48 PM	#7302
cpt-t Member Join Date: December 25, 2011 Posts: 201	Fng here I have just joined and am new to the computer. I have had a love affair with guns my all my life can`t remember when I didn`t feel this way. Came from a family of hunters but my grandfather was not just a hunter, but a shooter, and great story teller. He always had time for and a new story to tell me. He was my mentor and we shot a lot and I still miss him everyday. I was in the Army for a while went to VIET NAM a few times. I shoot rifles and handguns mostly. I am retried and try to shoot as often as I can. I reload for most everything i shoot. I just feel good when i am shooting or just holding a gun or talking guns with some one. Thanks for letting me join. ken

January 19, 2012, 09:18 PM	#7304
Happysniper1 Member Join Date: January 19, 2012 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 30	Newbie from Nevada Hi, all! Just joined, so hello to all. Been browsing anonymously for about a year now (thanks to Google search results), saw a lot of valid and in-depth technical info and like-minds as well, so here I am, a member. I am a CCW instructor and beginning pistolsmith, and the rest of the time I am a Network Operations Engineer for Windows-based systems, working freelance. Seriously into handguns (modern semis mostly) and AR-type rifles (still considered barter goods in Nevada, so I trade or sell as needed). Unfortunately, I don't hunt (at least not the edible-kind of hunting, not anymore), and have been dabbling slightly with archery. I reload all my own ammo, and teach the NRA Metallic Cartridge reloading class (pistol and rifle). I support the 2nd Amendment, but not NRA-ILA (they tend to support incumbents, which I do not personally always agree with), and the Washoe County Republican Party. Got 2 daughters, one of whom I was able to get into shooting (2-time Nevada State Champion for Junior Olympic 3-Position Rifle Shooting). It's great to finally be a part of THR! I think for now THR has more to offer to me, but I am hoping I can change that eventually.

January 21, 2012, 01:11 PM	#7312
Anglo-Iron Member Join Date: January 8, 2012 Posts: 10	Hi From The UK Hi, been lurking a while and finally decided to join - I am UK based (yes, there's still a good number of us here that shoot!) and have been shooting for getting on for 20 years. I started with clays and air pistol but about 10 years ago took to rifles and pistols too. After a few years of competitive shooting with a Marlin 1894CS underlever (we use them here for many of the competitions that were originally shot with cartridge pistols) I have settled on muzzle loading pistols (these were spared from the 1997 pistol ban) as my main interest. We have to comply with many restrictions here so my collection is not as comprehensive as I'd like, but I have a .31 Colt 49 pocket, a .36 Colt 51 Navy and a .44 58 Remington NMA at the moment. (all modern Italian copies of course) I guess that will do for an intro, but one last thing - the US TV series 'Top Shot' has just started showing on the Military History Channel here, so at last I have some shooting-related TV to enjoy! I'm guessing this is series one - is it still running in the US?

January 21, 2012, 05:20 PM	#7313
mitchell11 Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	Hi folks been collecting some pistols my hole life glad i found this site bought a holster and came acrossed this site great. __________________ Hi fellow gun owners this looks great glad i have become part of the community

January 19, 2012, 06:43 PM	#7303
97PSD Member Join Date: January 19, 2012 Posts: 1	Howdy. Just joined and would like to also say thanks for having me. I own a Remington 250-3000, Remington Model 10 Shotgun and a few other rifles along with a .22 and .45 cal handguns.Navy vet 1 tour VIET NAM in country. Don't shoot as often as I could or should but still enjoying myself. Went pheasant hunting for the first time about 3 weeks ago. What a kick in the pants. Wayne

January 19, 2012, 09:28 PM	#7305
S&W657 Member Join Date: January 19, 2012 Posts: 26	Good evening fellow gun enthusiasts! I've been "lurking" for a few years and learned a lot from here. I figured it was time to share some of my knowledge, opinions, and experiences when I can. I love all guns. They all have something appealing in one form or another. I started reloading a couple years back and recently started casting as well. I live in northern WI (just got my CC Permit), and have too many guns to list, though, still not enough. ...Looking forward to being a part of The High Road

January 19, 2012, 11:24 PM	#7306
TheSaintMilitia Member Join Date: November 8, 2011 Posts: 2	Hi all, My names Matt. I live in Idaho and love all sorts of guns, and regularly try to find more info about them and the laws that govern them. Glad to be here!

January 20, 2012, 01:46 AM	#7307
Well Now Member Join Date: January 19, 2012 Location: The other side of the tracks Posts: 87	Hi everyone. I've been lurking in and out for a bit and tonight I saw a thread I wanted to post in so I joined the forum. My interest in guns vary from assorted caliber of handguns to AR's. I'm glad to be a part of the forum and thank you for having me.

January 20, 2012, 06:18 PM	#7308
Rem 788 Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Location: New london, Oh Posts: 3	hey all been gun lover all my adult life. mostly bolt guns! grew up in the city so didnt get to shoot or hunt much as a kid. turned 18 and moved to the country! started hunting woodchucks and deer. when my boy turned 3 i figured it was time to take him woodchuckin with me! didnt let him deer hunt till he was 6 or 7. hes a great huntin partner! we archery and gun hunt. now hes got me buyin a new rifle for varmints. started reloading bout 12 years ago, boy dont want anything to do with it! to boring he says but my little girl love helping at the bench! my wife just gave me are spare room to make a gun room in.(thanks to my boy) thats gonna b great cuz i can work up a load and open the window and test them! i do my own gunsmithing and hav built 4 bolt action rifles.

January 21, 2012, 12:33 AM	#7309
grayghost5 Member Join Date: January 19, 2012 Posts: 1	Hi all. I'm Bill from Mississippi. Like anything that shoots but particularly interested in military surplus. I do some reloading, shotgun and handgun mostly. I have a collection of everything from air guns, to rimfire and centerfire rifles and handguns, and several shotguns. I just love to take the Grandchildren out and burn up some powder. The forum is great with so many diverse interests, glad I found you.

January 21, 2012, 12:36 AM	#7310
darkwater Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Posts: 3	Just joined tonight. I currently own 2 sks rifles and a bolt action single shot Winchester 22 lr. Will soon have the Smith&Wesson SD9. I have owned a Smith&Wesson model 19. Just getting back into gun ownership and shooting. Been around guns most of my life. My father was a police officer and collected single action Colts. Hope to actually have the time to get into hunting and reloading too.

January 21, 2012, 11:36 AM	#7311
klmmicro Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Posts: 11	Hello, Matt checking in. New to the forums. Have a small collection of rifles, pistols and revolvers. I shoot, though not as often as I used to, and reload.

January 21, 2012, 06:35 PM	#7314
stevenrei Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Posts: 2	New Member My name is Steve, I have several weapons and I am very proud of our right to bear them. I was in the Army 18th Airbourne corp. I look foward to many disscusions.

January 21, 2012, 09:06 PM	#7315
jonnra17 Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Posts: 1	Hi I'm Jon! Long time lurker new poster!

January 22, 2012, 09:42 AM	#7316
steakndani Member. Join Date: January 22, 2012 Posts: 1	Well, my name is Steve, and I am from Arizona. I came across THR while researching reloading equipment for a friend. I haven't been target shooting since I retired from my police department. I shot a friend's .223 the other day while breaking in a new Taurus .45 and was immediately hooked. So now we are going to start reloading and I have to start looking for a .223. This appears to be a great site and I look forward to learning!

January 22, 2012, 12:30 PM	#7317
Sniper66 Member Join Date: January 22, 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 509	New Member from Kansas Just discovered this site and am happy to contribute in any way I can. Having started shooting as soon as I was old enough to pull the trigger and now age 65, I never fail to learn and seek new info about guns, loading, hunting, and gun people. I have owned dozens of guns, all rifles and shotguns. Got into reloading when I discovered prairie dog shooting and would go thru several hundred rounds in one day. At this point in my life, prairie dogs and coyotes are my favorite targets with squirrels being my most frequent edible target. Recently started buying and shooting pistols. Having been more of a hunter than a target shooter, I didn't gravitate toward pistols. But, wow, pistols are a load of fun to shoot, so I now have 2 semi-autos, a Browning Buckmark and GSG 1911, both .22s. I have been shopping for several more pistols and as with all guns, I'm having a blast. Love gun shows too, especially the Tulsa show. I would enjoy correspondence with some of you. Looking forward to your postings. TOM

January 22, 2012, 09:52 PM	#7318
Kurth Member Join Date: January 22, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Hello from Oklahoma I have lurked forever but finally joined to ask a few questions about loading 45-70 for my BFR

January 23, 2012, 02:38 PM	#7319
scout123 Member Join Date: January 23, 2012 Posts: 10	Hello all. My name is Sean Parker. I am an owner of a company called Velocity Hydrographics Inc. We specialize in water transfer printing, or commonly known as Cammo-dipping. We dip any weapon from pistols (slides and or frames) to complete rifles, shotguns, bows, hunting equipment, automoblie parts, fourwheeler parts, and helmets. We have our FFL, so you can ship weapons to us. Please check out our website at www.velocityhydrographics.com. Thanks, Sean

January 23, 2012, 03:34 PM	#7320
SeriousGunBlog Member Join Date: January 23, 2012 Location: SC Posts: 20	New member, just pausing to say hello before heading out into the forums. __________________ JT Serious Gun Blog

January 24, 2012, 08:39 AM	#7321
Lt Col Jack Rat Member Join Date: January 24, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	I'm a retired USAF Special ops pilot. I've been a bird hunter all my life. My children are out of the house now and I always wanted small arms. I purchased a 92FS which I love and am looking for a high capacity reliable .45. Thanks

January 24, 2012, 11:49 AM	#7322
Thomas2 Member Join Date: January 24, 2012 Location: near Fayetteville, NC Posts: 10	Hi, new guy to joining, long time lurker and reader! Love this forum and wanted to get in a couple discussions recently so I joined. I am retired, living near Fayetteville, NC, out in the country! Used to have a Class III firearm manufacturers FFL building mostly AR's, AK's FAL's back when the kits were cheap and available! But now my job is back to being my hobby! Love Aviation, just gotta figure out how to mount a dealer sample MG42 to an ultralight! LOL then it would be the best of both worlds. Also a protestant minister, who loves the Lord with all my heart. Congregation used to ask me why I carried concealed in the pulpit?... I reminded them that God had David pick up "5 smooth stones". Thanks for this forum and thanks for groups like this, for socializing, assisting, and sharing information. Take care Thomas

January 24, 2012, 12:09 PM	#7323
Thomas2 Member Join Date: January 24, 2012 Location: near Fayetteville, NC Posts: 10	I just got a GSG 1911 too and Love it! Especially with a threaded barrel and a Gemtech suppressor, if you can get one in your state I would highly suggest checking it out. The most fun you can have with your pants pulled up! Course when you get our age, that ain't a whole lot anymore! LOL Take care, Thomas

January 24, 2012, 01:33 PM	#7324
bigboy67 Member Join Date: January 24, 2012 Posts: 1	Hey fellas, new here (obviously), live in Portland Oregon, just picked up my first lever action, Marlin .44 mag, and have been looking around for outdoors public land to shoot on and found this site, its awesome

January 24, 2012, 05:10 PM	#7325
Bigbore458 Member Join Date: January 24, 2012 Posts: 4	Presentation Hi,my name is David,I´m from Madrid (Spain). I like very much big bore rifles. David.