Recent content by Drewtam

I'm not convinced bolt actions are inherently more accurate. It seems more like a self fulfilling prophecy... People want a bolt action because its more accurate... its more accurate because the market demands an accurate bolt action and the company makes what the market demands. Another...

Were you using iron sights or scope for that 3/4" group? I went shooting with my (new to me) K31 just yesterday with iron sights on a bench rest, using GP11. The best I could do at 50yds was ~1.5" group. After reading many people claiming <=1MOA accuracy, I was disappointed with the performance...

I've got a WASR that I enjoy shooting, but mine has a full wood stock. I don't understand those folding stocks, they look PAINFUL! Is it bearable? Is it not as bad as it looks? ... reminds me, I haven't cleaned mine in a few months, I should probably do that. Maybe tomorrow.

Yeah, I like it that even concrete block walls are only temporary cover. Until they kill me, then I hate it. AC-130 Spectre for the win.

My thesis: Revolt, Rebellion and Revolution. Call it what you will, depends on several factors but ultimately on an unmeasurable "sense" of empowerment, or more accurately, the lack of empowerment. In turn, the level at which empowerment is felt can be affected by any number of sources. But...

+1 When it comes to voting with a country split nearly 50/50 for the party, and a voter turn out below 50%. Its all about who gets the base motivated to vote. Thats what Nov 2006 was about too. Much of the GOP base is disgusted and feels betrayed by the Congress they roared in just in the past...

If it fell fast enough, it would curve slightly left or right from the spin, but not up or down. But wind would have a much more significant effect on direction. A bullet can only have a significant angle of attack if the center of pressure is different from the center of mass. For a bullet...

Took about 4 weeks for my first, and received it about 3 weeks ago.

I would like to add one comment to stir the pot; The idea that 2nd is only concerned with small arms, is something I dont find any basis in history. Consider the situation faced by the founding rebels :) . Having no navy, they employed the ARMED merchant ships of the day. "The 13 Colonies...

Close but no cigar for all of you. What you feel is force. Force can be determined in two different ways. Option 1. Transfer of momentum, but not the momentum itself. Force = mass * delta_<velocity>/delta_time Transfer of momentum is distinct from momentum itself, example: a 3000lbs oldsmobile...

The above responses are true... but the first thing they would notice: why are women wearing pants? why are they wearing only underwear in public (shorts, t-shirts and bikinis)!? Everyone has such vulgar and foul language? HOW many illegitimate children are born each year? The...

I bought a Ruger 10/22 at Dick's today! My very first rifle and very first gun period. Also bought 500rds, ear muffs (28db), s-glasses, and a cleaning kit. I'll pick up the rifle tomorrow, and buy a case then as well. I didn't know illinois had a 24hr waiting period, I thought that was just...

hey Illini I just graduated from UoI in December. TAM was my department, its so sad they're closing it down. I guess I wasn't specific, I'll be sticking to rifles for the most part. Pistols just don't do much for me. So far the 'to get' list is: GUN soft case ammo safety glasses ear...

Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for quite a while but just got my FOID card (IL) in the mail today. So I feel like a whole new member. No one from my family shoots, so everything I know about shooting I've learned here with little practical experience. Got hooked while on a vacation...

links dont work either, tells me I dont have permissions to view?:(