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Can you explain this to me? I thought that in general, AR15's were not allowed in California (possibly unless bought prior to 1989?) -- yet the media are reporting that the AR15's used yesterday were "legally purchased" 3 or 4 years ago.... Am I confused about California law? Are there...

For what it is worth, I think a job well done deserves appreciation. My very well-used pocket carry .380, a Taurus TCP (PT738) all of a sudden would no longer fully cock the hammer on recoil. You could cock it with the slide off, using your finger, but the slide could no longer cock it...

Any comments or advice on Corbin versus RCE for hobby bullet swaging of say .223 through .308 projectiles?

Anyone ever had a 30 Carbine (M1) shave near perfect circles of copper off FMJ bullets? Jams every 2nd or 3rd round. Commercial rounds (I think they are amscor) that appear to be BRASS jacketed -- .308 - work fine. No shavings, no jams. Handloaded rounds Hornady FMJ (exposed lead at...

Presented a departing colleague at work with a gift -- a dummy .50 cal round with a spent primer, sugar instead of powder, and a properly seated FMJ bullet. It was part of several gag gifts several people gave him, each with a story to remember us by. He will be driving from Florida to...

Never loaded this before. Big honkin' 200 grain RN bullet and case with tiny tiny shoulder..... First time thru, fullength sized [fguffey: I used a .010 feeler gauge to put the sizing midway between factory and fired cases to minimize excessive sizing, based on measurements I made of new...

Took two deer over the weekend using 7 mm 08, 120 grain Sierra Pro Hunter, spire point. In both cases, great penetration destroyed organs, broken rib or damage to muscle on exit side, but bullet never left the animal. No exit wound. All energy expended within the animal. One simply dropped...

Okay guys, another chance to educate me! Let's just say that you were involved in a perfectly defensible home invasion defense effort, that resulted in a completely obviously defensible justifiable self-defense shooting. There's a smashed in front door, the 911 call, the shotgun shot, the...

OK, folks, set me straight here. Explain this to me. Private (catholic) university. 2 seniors living in housing owned by University. University student handbook forbids the possession of firearms (see...

Reuters ( and many other outlets ) is reporting that Sanford Florida is promulgating new rules that prohibit Neighborhood Watch members from carrying firearms. Whether it is a good idea or not is for others to debate. My concern is that since the Neighborhood Watch members are not "peace...

Just getting into shotshell reloading. Couple years experience with rifle /pistol loads. Planning to do 7/8 ounce 20 gauge reloads. Using unique powder. Is it safe to reduce the powder charge by say 1/3 to 1/2 to reduce recoil for youth shooters? Any risks to this? Your wisdom greatly...

Financial liability changes behavior. I think we need to get some smart lawyers to advance multiple different lawsuits. Survivors suing the city of Seattle for failure to protect its citizens by enforcing the laws. Suing Hewlett-Packard for failure to properly background check their...

A question for those of you who shoot on very long ranges: I'm going to an 800-yard range soon, never shot that far before. Using online ballistics computers, I've worked out the MOA adjustments for 400, 600 and 800 yards. -- Will end up be two or even three twists of the dials on two of my...

Okay, I just may be particularly stupid, but I can't exactly find what keep and bear arms really means. The preface to the Supreme Court decision heller. suggests that it includes traditionally uses of firearms. However, preface is not written by the court! Here's a reference in case you...

In the past 6 months I've had a tussle with my upscale, gated HOA community. I learned a lot about Florida law as a result. I originally had an idea that I freely admit wasn't too bright -- a 100 yard varmint rifle range using 4 feet of sand backstop, backed by unoccupied structures on my...

Thinking about getting a 50 caliber BMG upper to go on AR15 lower. Any advice for people on inexpensive brands, good or bad points?

I know how to switch savage barrels, adjust headspace and tighten the nut But that sorta requires taking stock off, etc. Someone told me his buddies had 2 different barrels for different calibers (same bolt face) for some non- savage guns and they could change them at the range! (Going...

Right off the bat, if you are a believer that one should never alter an ancient rifle, then now would be the time to STOP READING THIS THREAD!! If you aren't made of money, and are curious just what you can do with very little of it to get a fairly accurate rifle, then keep reading. This...

My "cold" first shot on a 7mm08 Savage is consistently 2" higher than the group that follows, beginning with the 2nd shot. It is very notable, as the groups (4 or 5 shots beginning with the 2nd shot) will be around 1". Handloads, 42 grains Varget, 120 grain spire point Sierra, if any of...

I have been watching to see whether the upstate NY shooter (Myers) used a semi- or a bolt-action shotgun. Does anyone know? Reference?