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Canuk · August 11, 2012, 01:30 PM

Hello to everyone. I am close to retirement and have the time to get back into an old hobby of re-loading. I have a Lyman Tmag II press, RCBS Kit with scales lube kit and a shell vibrator (which I've never used). The area I live in is mainly farmland that is being over run with coyotes. I have been asked on several occasions to go out to different land owners but have had no time. I have called them back have been welcomed to use their land anytime I wish.
I have ordered the new Lyman reloading manual. Mine are outdate. Newest one I have is from 1992. I am about to buy a varmint rifle but haven't made up my mind which calibre (22-250 or 223). I already have dies for 308 and 30-06 which I use for deer. So again hello to all.

USAF04 · August 11, 2012, 06:12 PM

New here. Found you mentioned on the USCCA site. USAF vet; Retired County Veteran Service Officer; Very partial to my 1911; Wisconsin Concealed Carry - Certified Instructor. I believe a Right not exercised is a Right lost.

joerowlands · August 14, 2012, 02:46 PM

Hi everyone, glad to be a member. I am an AF vet, 1968to1972. I am interested in m1 carbines. Inland div. in particular. Thank you.

Andrew Leigh · August 14, 2012, 03:31 PM

Hi,

I live in Johannesburg S.A. I currently own a CZ550 30-06 and have more recently acquired a CZ550 6.5X55mm Swede. My interests are reloading, messing about on the range confirming loads and then using these to hunt Springbok, Impala, Kudu .... you get the picture.

I bought the 6.5mm Swede for the reduced recoil as I plan on taking my grandbuddies hunting and this calibre. Due to the longwinded licencing process in this country I will probably only take possession of the 6.5mm in 6 weeks time.

I enjoy reading technical articles on rifles and loading and keep good records on what I do.

Paul M · August 14, 2012, 05:51 PM

My name is Paul Mauritson and I live in New Mexico and I like weapons and have begun to learn reloading. I am a former Marine and married to a lady that loves shooting also (although she doesn't like to clean her 38 Ruger)
I am somewhat a pain in the keester when asked about political topics because I am pretty much a strict Constitutionalist and won't even consider anyone's view that it can be interpreted to fit the modern times. It is what is and that is all I need.
My friends consider me a "hard*ss" but I'm not arrogant about it and enjoy get-togethers with our neighbors.
I like the desert and dislike snow.

TheQueen · August 14, 2012, 09:29 PM

Hi. I'm new and really glad I found this site. I am currently waiting on my FFL so I can expand my business into selling new guns as well as the private sales I already do. I am also learning how to duracoat and have recently become a cerified firearms instructor. I have long been into guns but have just this year turned that into a business. My main love is the AR-15 platform but I am also very into handguns and all things concealed carry related. From the few threads I have read through I know you folks have a lot to offer in the way of new knowledge and skills so thanks in advance!

jidavies · August 15, 2012, 06:48 PM

Hello My name is Jason and Im from Calif. My interests are shooting and Hand loading. I chose this forum because of the wide variety of information available.. I look forward to great discussions and great people..

Thanks

jidavies

Aircraft Mech · August 19, 2012, 02:04 PM

Hello everyone. My name is Al & I have various interests which include everything from a 110 year old .22 rifle to a .50 Beowulf AR. I also enjoy studying ballistics. I'm a USAF vet (1967-1971) and I spent most of my adult life in Africa, Asia and the Middle-East. working on airplanes. I'm disabled now (lungs gave out) but still enjoy anything related to guns & hunting.

St8LineGunsmith · August 19, 2012, 02:24 PM

Hello Aircraft Mechanic And welcome to the Forum!

I love Scratch Bilding R/C Aircrafts almost as much as building rifles.

Thank you for your service to this Great Nation in order to preserve and defend our constitutional freedom that the politicians are trying take from us every day

I salute you sir and God bless!

coalbed · August 19, 2012, 08:18 PM

Hi im a new member, Im an industrial electronics tech, and my main hobby is shooting and reloading. I have a fascination with mechanical devices of all kinds, and really love Czech and German designed firearms and militaria. (not that I dont own and enjoy others). anyway glad to be a part of a like minded group of freedom loving people.

Aircraft Mech · August 19, 2012, 10:12 PM

ST8LineGunsmith,

Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I think I've found a home here.

Best Regards,

Al (Aircraft Mech)

bigmouth · August 20, 2012, 12:32 AM

Hey, A&P living in St. Maarten/St. Martin for 21 yrs. Shoot BP mostly as my others are really not legal. We actually have more gun freedom than you Yanks. We quit listening to the states propaganda about your freedom yrs. ago.

bigmouth · August 20, 2012, 12:34 AM

Like your style.

TrueTexan · August 23, 2012, 01:48 PM

I am a semi retired RN after 20 years hospital (ICU and ER) and home health enjoy target shooting and reloading also shooting photographs

johndee293 · August 23, 2012, 02:18 PM

My name is John, retired after 32yrs service in the Army. Gun laws are tight (and prices expensive) in Ireland so my guns are all .22 calibre; CZ Kadet, Ruger 10/22 and CZ 452 Magnum. Not fanatical, but have a great interest in rifled firearms.

RoosterUSMC · August 23, 2012, 08:11 PM

Sorry guys. Think bsdass pastrami sandwich

Dapper160 · August 24, 2012, 12:18 AM

Hi guys. Richard here, 25 years AD US Army. Interested in learning about reloading .40 S&W.

u.s.dan · August 25, 2012, 04:48 AM

New here. A discussion here on "why businesses don't use USPS" is how I found your site. I am Customer Connect Coordinator with USPS and I will connect you with a Business Specialist within 48 hours for any shipping help. Just PM me. That's part of the Service you get for free from your USPS. It is your Postal Service and we will deliver your supplies.

kev7017 · August 25, 2012, 02:41 PM

Hi, I just got back into shooting.
about twenty-five years ago i had ruger 77 in 308 cal, sako 6mm ppc. rem XP-100 in 7Br.
S&W model 29 with the 8 3/8 barrel, Hi-Standard Citation .22lr Hartford model.
and i sold ALL except the S&W 29.
i am now getting back into reloading and have Rem 308 Tactical with 24x leupold
another sako 6mm ppc for benchrest shooting and S&W 22lr handgun, Sig 250 in 40 S&W.
i need loading data for the Sig 40 and the model 29. for the Sig i'm using 180gr JHP.
and the 29 i'm using 240gr. SWC. not sure what powders to use. i still have my RED DOT,
HODGDON T32, WINCHESTER 748 AND HERCULES 2400. i don't have any data for the sig. can some one help with a good starting point?

Mosbyranger · August 25, 2012, 07:26 PM

Hello all. I live in Western Colorado and enjoy the excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Frankly, I'm looking forward to finding a flame free firearms board.
MR

Harukichi · August 25, 2012, 07:46 PM

Hello, I just joined today. I am relatively new to this compared to many of you. I have been shooting a few years but only started to get interested in this topic within the last couple of years. I am looking for a conceal carry handgun and thought here was a good place to look. My husband (Axellarson), has been a member here for years and pointed me to this site for advice.

Tahitian.Ted · August 26, 2012, 12:04 AM

Hi new to the club. But I have been following as many threads as I can. They are all very interesting. I am a new owner of a S&W 642, got mine a couple of weeks ago. My other revolver is a mod 10-8 4" Smith. I lover that gun! I have never fired a snub-nose 2" or less,and am looking forward to trying my new 642 soon.
I am a NRA member and a 24 year retired Army& Air force retiree. (Tahitian.ted)

michael85 · August 26, 2012, 08:48 AM

Good morning HighRoaders,

New guy here. Not just to the forum, but to shooting in general. I started with Ruger 10/22 to become comfortable with guns, as I wasn't fortunate enough to be around them in my youth. After much research, including reading up here, I am pleased to say I have graduated to my first handgun a Beretta Nano. I plan to take CCW courses and carry the gun concealed in a responsible way.

codypage76 · August 26, 2012, 11:16 PM

new member here, amature gun smith and collector. I have built and dramatically customized several guns so far including sks ak ar15 1911 870 whatever i can get my hands on. I consider myself a budget or practical collector because of my pitiful teacher's salary.

jaysmav · August 28, 2012, 04:20 PM

So greetings from the buckeye state. I'm thirty somthing, with a wife and three children. I joined this site to gain knowlegde mostly. Being a father, and owning firearms carries a lot of forethought, and well...safty to say the least. The firearms I own are a bit diverse,..there is a 1953 win. model 52 heavy bbl, which I badly need sights for. A 9mm HI-Point 995, a SA stoger/ubriti .357 1873 Cattleman, a Savage 1917 .32 auto, a .32 Secrect Service Special (unknown manufactorer), and a saiaga ak-47. I found this sight when i googled, "how to improve the accuracy of an ak-47".The next firearm i wish to purchase would be a 1911 Springfield in .45 acp. Im thinking probably the XDs single stack. That seems like it would fit my wifes hands very nicely. Or if i get my way,.. the Range Master

Thank you, J.D.W.

August 11, 2012, 01:30 PM	#7926
Canuk Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1	Renewing old hobby Hello to everyone. I am close to retirement and have the time to get back into an old hobby of re-loading. I have a Lyman Tmag II press, RCBS Kit with scales lube kit and a shell vibrator (which I've never used). The area I live in is mainly farmland that is being over run with coyotes. I have been asked on several occasions to go out to different land owners but have had no time. I have called them back have been welcomed to use their land anytime I wish. I have ordered the new Lyman reloading manual. Mine are outdate. Newest one I have is from 1992. I am about to buy a varmint rifle but haven't made up my mind which calibre (22-250 or 223). I already have dies for 308 and 30-06 which I use for deer. So again hello to all.

August 14, 2012, 02:46 PM	#7928
joerowlands Member Join Date: August 14, 2012 Location: Moscow, Pa Posts: 12	Joe Rollie Hi everyone, glad to be a member. I am an AF vet, 1968to1972. I am interested in m1 carbines. Inland div. in particular. Thank you.

August 14, 2012, 05:51 PM	#7930
Paul M Member Join Date: August 14, 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2	FNG My name is Paul Mauritson and I live in New Mexico and I like weapons and have begun to learn reloading. I am a former Marine and married to a lady that loves shooting also (although she doesn't like to clean her 38 Ruger) I am somewhat a pain in the keester when asked about political topics because I am pretty much a strict Constitutionalist and won't even consider anyone's view that it can be interpreted to fit the modern times. It is what is and that is all I need. My friends consider me a "hard*ss" but I'm not arrogant about it and enjoy get-togethers with our neighbors. I like the desert and dislike snow.

August 14, 2012, 09:29 PM	#7931
TheQueen Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3	New member Hi. I'm new and really glad I found this site. I am currently waiting on my FFL so I can expand my business into selling new guns as well as the private sales I already do. I am also learning how to duracoat and have recently become a cerified firearms instructor. I have long been into guns but have just this year turned that into a business. My main love is the AR-15 platform but I am also very into handguns and all things concealed carry related. From the few threads I have read through I know you folks have a lot to offer in the way of new knowledge and skills so thanks in advance!

August 15, 2012, 06:48 PM	#7932
jidavies Member Join Date: August 15, 2012 Posts: 1	Newby Hello My name is Jason and Im from Calif. My interests are shooting and Hand loading. I chose this forum because of the wide variety of information available.. I look forward to great discussions and great people.. Thanks jidavies

August 11, 2012, 06:12 PM	#7927
USAF04 Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Cameron, WI., USA Posts: 3	New here. Found you mentioned on the USCCA site. USAF vet; Retired County Veteran Service Officer; Very partial to my 1911; Wisconsin Concealed Carry - Certified Instructor. I believe a Right not exercised is a Right lost.

August 14, 2012, 03:31 PM	#7929
Andrew Leigh Member Join Date: August 14, 2012 Location: Johannesburg S.A. Posts: 307	Hi, I live in Johannesburg S.A. I currently own a CZ550 30-06 and have more recently acquired a CZ550 6.5X55mm Swede. My interests are reloading, messing about on the range confirming loads and then using these to hunt Springbok, Impala, Kudu .... you get the picture. I bought the 6.5mm Swede for the reduced recoil as I plan on taking my grandbuddies hunting and this calibre. Due to the longwinded licencing process in this country I will probably only take possession of the 6.5mm in 6 weeks time. I enjoy reading technical articles on rifles and loading and keep good records on what I do.

August 19, 2012, 02:04 PM	#7933
Aircraft Mech Member Join Date: August 19, 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2	New Member Hello everyone. My name is Al & I have various interests which include everything from a 110 year old .22 rifle to a .50 Beowulf AR. I also enjoy studying ballistics. I'm a USAF vet (1967-1971) and I spent most of my adult life in Africa, Asia and the Middle-East. working on airplanes. I'm disabled now (lungs gave out) but still enjoy anything related to guns & hunting. __________________ Start every day off with a smile and get it over with. - W. C. Fields Last edited by Aircraft Mech; August 19, 2012 at 02:11 PM. Reason: correct name

August 19, 2012, 02:24 PM	#7934
St8LineGunsmith Member. Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: In Teh Garage (Rossville, GA USA) Posts: 424	Hello Aircraft Mechanic And welcome to the Forum! I love Scratch Bilding R/C Aircrafts almost as much as building rifles. Thank you for your service to this Great Nation in order to preserve and defend our constitutional freedom that the politicians are trying take from us every day I salute you sir and God bless!

August 19, 2012, 08:18 PM	#7935
coalbed Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Collinsville Al Posts: 99	Hi im a new member, Im an industrial electronics tech, and my main hobby is shooting and reloading. I have a fascination with mechanical devices of all kinds, and really love Czech and German designed firearms and militaria. (not that I dont own and enjoy others). anyway glad to be a part of a like minded group of freedom loving people. __________________ Ohio Ordnance Works Vz 2000 Tactical

August 19, 2012, 10:12 PM	#7936
Aircraft Mech Member Join Date: August 19, 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2	ST8LineGunsmith, Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I think I've found a home here. Best Regards, Al (Aircraft Mech) __________________ Start every day off with a smile and get it over with. - W. C. Fields

August 20, 2012, 12:32 AM	#7937
bigmouth Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Location: St. Maarten, N.A. Posts: 53	Hey, A&P living in St. Maarten/St. Martin for 21 yrs. Shoot BP mostly as my others are really not legal. We actually have more gun freedom than you Yanks. We quit listening to the states propaganda about your freedom yrs. ago.

August 20, 2012, 12:34 AM	#7938
bigmouth Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Location: St. Maarten, N.A. Posts: 53	Like your style.

August 23, 2012, 01:48 PM	#7939
TrueTexan Member Join Date: August 23, 2012 Location: Fort Worth "Cowtown" Texas Posts: 73	Howdy I am a semi retired RN after 20 years hospital (ICU and ER) and home health enjoy target shooting and reloading also shooting photographs

August 23, 2012, 02:18 PM	#7940
johndee293 Member Join Date: August 23, 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	My name is John, retired after 32yrs service in the Army. Gun laws are tight (and prices expensive) in Ireland so my guns are all .22 calibre; CZ Kadet, Ruger 10/22 and CZ 452 Magnum. Not fanatical, but have a great interest in rifled firearms.

August 23, 2012, 08:11 PM	#7941
RoosterUSMC Member Join Date: August 23, 2012 Location: El Paso,Texas Posts: 8	Sorry guys. Think bsdass pastrami sandwich

August 24, 2012, 12:18 AM	#7942
Dapper160 Member Join Date: August 24, 2012 Posts: 1	Hi guys. Richard here, 25 years AD US Army. Interested in learning about reloading .40 S&W.

August 25, 2012, 04:48 AM	#7943
u.s.dan Member Join Date: August 25, 2012 Posts: 1	hello New here. A discussion here on "why businesses don't use USPS" is how I found your site. I am Customer Connect Coordinator with USPS and I will connect you with a Business Specialist within 48 hours for any shipping help. Just PM me. That's part of the Service you get for free from your USPS. It is your Postal Service and we will deliver your supplies.

August 25, 2012, 02:41 PM	#7944
kev7017 Member Join Date: August 25, 2012 Posts: 1	Hi, I just got back into shooting. about twenty-five years ago i had ruger 77 in 308 cal, sako 6mm ppc. rem XP-100 in 7Br. S&W model 29 with the 8 3/8 barrel, Hi-Standard Citation .22lr Hartford model. and i sold ALL except the S&W 29. i am now getting back into reloading and have Rem 308 Tactical with 24x leupold another sako 6mm ppc for benchrest shooting and S&W 22lr handgun, Sig 250 in 40 S&W. i need loading data for the Sig 40 and the model 29. for the Sig i'm using 180gr JHP. and the 29 i'm using 240gr. SWC. not sure what powders to use. i still have my RED DOT, HODGDON T32, WINCHESTER 748 AND HERCULES 2400. i don't have any data for the sig. can some one help with a good starting point?

August 25, 2012, 07:26 PM	#7945
Mosbyranger Member Join Date: February 13, 2012 Location: Occupied Colorado Posts: 77	Hello all. I live in Western Colorado and enjoy the excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Frankly, I'm looking forward to finding a flame free firearms board. MR

August 25, 2012, 07:46 PM	#7946
Harukichi Member Join Date: August 25, 2012 Location: Northwestern Vermont Posts: 12	Hello, I just joined today. I am relatively new to this compared to many of you. I have been shooting a few years but only started to get interested in this topic within the last couple of years. I am looking for a conceal carry handgun and thought here was a good place to look. My husband (Axellarson), has been a member here for years and pointed me to this site for advice. __________________ "A friend is one to whom one can pour out all the contents of one's heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keeping what is worth keeping, and, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away." -Arabian Proverb

August 26, 2012, 12:04 AM	#7947
Tahitian.Ted Member Join Date: January 7, 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 20	New Member! Hi new to the club. But I have been following as many threads as I can. They are all very interesting. I am a new owner of a S&W 642, got mine a couple of weeks ago. My other revolver is a mod 10-8 4" Smith. I lover that gun! I have never fired a snub-nose 2" or less,and am looking forward to trying my new 642 soon. I am a NRA member and a 24 year retired Army& Air force retiree. (Tahitian.ted)

August 26, 2012, 08:48 AM	#7948
michael85 Member Join Date: August 26, 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 12	Good morning HighRoaders, New guy here. Not just to the forum, but to shooting in general. I started with Ruger 10/22 to become comfortable with guns, as I wasn't fortunate enough to be around them in my youth. After much research, including reading up here, I am pleased to say I have graduated to my first handgun a Beretta Nano. I plan to take CCW courses and carry the gun concealed in a responsible way.

August 26, 2012, 11:16 PM	#7949
codypage76 Member Join Date: August 26, 2012 Location: texas Posts: 3	new member here, amature gun smith and collector. I have built and dramatically customized several guns so far including sks ak ar15 1911 870 whatever i can get my hands on. I consider myself a budget or practical collector because of my pitiful teacher's salary.

August 28, 2012, 04:20 PM	#7950
jaysmav Member Join Date: August 23, 2012 Location: East Coast Posts: 2	So greetings from the buckeye state. I'm thirty somthing, with a wife and three children. I joined this site to gain knowlegde mostly. Being a father, and owning firearms carries a lot of forethought, and well...safty to say the least. The firearms I own are a bit diverse,..there is a 1953 win. model 52 heavy bbl, which I badly need sights for. A 9mm HI-Point 995, a SA stoger/ubriti .357 1873 Cattleman, a Savage 1917 .32 auto, a .32 Secrect Service Special (unknown manufactorer), and a saiaga ak-47. I found this sight when i googled, "how to improve the accuracy of an ak-47".The next firearm i wish to purchase would be a 1911 Springfield in .45 acp. Im thinking probably the XDs single stack. That seems like it would fit my wifes hands very nicely. Or if i get my way,.. the Range Master Thank you, J.D.W. __________________ "stay the course"