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    I'm Suspecious of this Aucion

    Not very likely due to the model, but perhaps this is a Khyber Pass military bring back .
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    Ruger expanding to N.C.

    Anyone ever heard of a firearm company allowing a factory tour? I think it'd be neat if you could watch "your" firearm being built/tested, and either have it shipped to a FFL or walk out the door with it in hand if legalities permit. I know at least one car company used to allow that sort of...
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    Great "Search Engine" for Ammunition

    This isn't a purely scientific observation, but gunbot seems to have been a little slower in refreshing and less accurate the last 10-14 days. There's a thousand and one reasons this may be happening, but just something I've noticed as of late.
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    Local range now unsafe ?

    My range has installed some baffles to mitigate high shots or ricochets, even though the berm is roughly 85 feet at the 300 yard target line. It's my understanding the powers that be are also investigating having engineers design an even more elaborate baffling system as the housing developments...
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    Home range rifle target ideas?

    For some reason, I like the idea of a buffalo shilloutte (plywood) with a vitals area cut out and a plate installed there. I could see that being a lot of fun with cast boolits.
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    Need some Help Explaining a couple of things

    Ditto. Please pass the escargot.
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    They're BAACCCKKKKK

    When I lived in TX back in college, I used to save my lunch money and pay roughly $300/year for the privilege of hunting in Texas. TOTALLY worth it. I sure wish they'd offered a student license at a discount, but several friends' families let me hunt for free so it was more than a good deal for...
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    Dream hunt?

    Me, my two brothers, and my dad in Argentina on a wingshooting extravaganza. 20 ga only. Otherwise, Africa with my friend who spent 9 months down there as a PH's assistant. I don't want to kill an Elephant, but I'd love to get a big 'ol Nile Crocodile and assorted plains game. The big five...
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    This is What it's All About

    A couple years ago I moved out of state due to my bride and me finding work there. I grew up hunting birds and deer with my dad and those are some of our greatest shared memories. Unfortunately, I've had less and less time available to go hunting with my dad since 2008. Today, I called him up to...
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    Nickels & Dimes

    Well done. Distance?
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    Air Rifle (OK, don't laugh!)

    I am going to build a few different scaled versions of this bullet trap: http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3847332/1
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    Finding an Attorney...

    I've found there is usually an attorney serving as an officer or as a member of the board of directors at the local membership ranges. A phone call to the president of the club can get you an introduction to the lawyer, and if they don't specialize in the area, a good attorney will lead you to...
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    I carry around the house does this sound crazy

    It's my understanding most burglaries occur in the daytime--I know my parents' house was hit between 11am and 2pm because my sister was gone during that timeframe a few years ago. Mine was hit at about 1pm in 2009 by my roomie's acquaintance. Nowadays, I even lock up when I walk to dog. I don't...
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    automatic parts cleaner/ gun cleaner

    Northern Tool often has a small parts washing station go on sale for roughly $40. It would be perfect for all but the barrel and receivers attached to the barrel. Not to mention pistols/revolvers and small parts for shotguns/rifles. Be very selective with cleaning solvents, as many are too...
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    Art Quality Exploded Diagrams

    Do web searches for "firearms instructional chart" and/or "firearms wall chart". Here's a classic for the 1911: http://www.brownells.com/shooting-accessories/training-safety-gear/posters/jerry-kuhnhausen-m1911-wall-chart-prod13816.aspx 98k Charts are floating around the web as well, it all...
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