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    Reliability: Ruger LCP vs S&W Bodyguard

    I have owned both. I sold the LCP and bought a BG380, and miss the LCP sometimes. The LCP was totally reliable, which seems to be the general consensus. The BG is good, but had a few reliability problems that a trip back to S&W hopefully fixed. This also seems to be the general...
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    My analysis of handgun cartridge ballistics

    In response #9 above I explained how this might be used. I never claimed this was anything except a way to see the general power levels of various pistol cartridges, and how they stack up to each other. I repeat, GENERAL. I have many interests and hobbies, but for some reason, gun...
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    My analysis of handgun cartridge ballistics

    Guys. Take a deep breath. This chart and post aren't about the debate between velocity and weight. It has been done to death. It's not about bullet placement and expansion and penetration. Very important stuff, but this chart doesn't claim to address that. It's not about nitpicking...
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    My analysis of handgun cartridge ballistics

    I have been an enthusiastic student of external ballistics for many years. I am currently evaluating and adapting my handgun choices, and, once again, am deep into looking at the performance of various handgun rounds. I put together a graph in Excel where I have plotted the bullet weight vs...
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    What is the lowest caliber you will carry

    I think about it like this. A serious martial artist probably feels safe in almost any situation, knowing that he could defend himself under most circumstances with just his brains and bare hands. In the rock/scissors/paper hierarchy of the dangerous world out there, 22 LR beats Bare Hands. So...
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    Help me lease my land for hunting

    Hi, Neil. Thanks for inquiring. I sent you an email. David
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    Help me lease my land for hunting

    Thanks for the suggestions, so far. I'm pretty comfortable drawing up a lease and liability waiver, and has insurance arranged. I like the article that ZeroJunk refers me to, and may use part of that lease agreement for my own. My main challenge is getting qualified people to commit to this...
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    Help me lease my land for hunting

    I own 250 acres of land that the taxes are killing me on (New York!). I don't hunt anymore- just lost interest in it. But I appreciate hunters and am still a gun enthusiast. The land hasn't been hunted in probably 40 years, unless someone poached it, which is doubtful, since it has very...
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    Getting ready to be a new dad.

    ArmedLiberal Was this it? http://www.corneredcat.com/TOC.aspx#Kids Hey- That's it! Thanks! David
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    Getting ready to be a new dad.

    I saw a web site maybe a year ago which gave a very detailed step-by-step method for gun-proofing kids. It was a long read, but seemed to be very well thought out. It wasn't just a list of safety rules, but more of a program you would work through with your kid over a period of time which...
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    Where to buy used Lyman Orange Crusher?

    Thanks for the responses, everyone. It looks like I'll just have to look around for a bit. Cochise- I may take you up on your offer. I'm going to search my basement one more time looking for mine. What sort of condition is your in? David
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    Where to buy used Lyman Orange Crusher?

    Thanks for the responses, everyone. It looks like I'll just have to look around for a bit. Cochise- I may take you up on your offer. I'm going to search my basement one more time looking for mine. What sort of condition is your in? David
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    Where to buy used Lyman Orange Crusher?

    I'm looking for the old Lyman Orange Crusher single stage press. I had one years ago that I can't seem to find. Probably loaned it to a friend and since forgot about both it and the friend. I want another just because I'm familiar with it. I figured these things would be all over the place-...
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    Help me justify a rifle

    Good points, again. The M1 Carbine I just never really bonded with. I've had some jamming/stovepiping problems with it, which I'm hoping may have been solved by my tearing it down and completely cleaning/lubing it. I'll have to run it through its paces at the range at soon as the temperature...
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    Help me justify a rifle

    Man! This is NO help! It’s like I have a little angel on one shoulder, saying things like Clint C: “Your bolt rifle is plenty for your scenarios, and in my opinion is better than a semi.” And a little devil on the other, we’ll call him CrankyOldGuy, whispering such temptations as: “1.)...
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