Tax Refund Time!

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I'm currently set up to reload in every caliber I shoot, and several that I don't shoot (along with anyone else I know). As for training, for what it's worth, I'm a 2nd award USMC rifle expert. I'm sure I can always learn more, but I feel that comes with time, not necessarily training. I do like the idea of a Howdah pistol though...
 
If I were you, I'd probably go for the 1895 or the Sig 556. I had a PSL, and they're great for putting cheap ammo into a decent circle at moderate ranges, but ergo's suck and quality is typical Romak. S&W 500's are like Desert eagles; Heavy, expensive to shoot, and very limited practicality. Take it from a DE .50 owner. As for the Norinco, well, I just can't stand any China made products.

I do envy you, though. I remember when I could blow my tax money on fun stuff. This year, I'm gonna be spending mine putting a custody attorney on retainer :cuss:
 
I am going to suggest a Howdah Pistol
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Oh, yeah! Can't go wrong with a Howdah pistol! What a sweet gun that would be! I think most folks who come into a little free space in their shooting budget owe it to themselves to pick one of these up and get in some good practice with it! It's as practical as you make it, no one can accuse you of being "tactical," and great history!

What's not to love?

-Sam
 
What about a use M1A or a PTR91? I have seen M1As go for what you are asking. If you find a PTR used, you can still go out and buy mags for it.

I know you have one, but what about a REALLY nice Garand?
 
most of the time if I have taken $1500 somewhere to buy or it's in my mind to want another gun then it's gone pretty quick. Whether I "needed" a gun or not.

Now I continue tomore or less purchase good ammunition and accessories and put money aside that I take to gun shows or use in shops.

If I see that Python or that Classic Smith that I want then I'll have the
cash for it.

Probably doesn't answer your question. Enjoy the refund and get your
money's worth.
 
I own my own company, I never get a tax refund. On the contrary I need to write Uncle Sam a nice check in the next month or so.:cuss:
 
I had a 500 S&W and loved it but after having it for 2-3 years I probably didn't put more than 50 rounds through it so it became something I took out just to get a wow factor from my friends that wanted to shoot it. I like my 50 and 44 DE better anyway and got rid of all of my revolvers (only had 3) so I'm thinking about getting rid of some things and get all 1911's. (someone here has a thread that had 45 of them and made me want a collection like that)
 
I know you have one, but what about a REALLY nice Garand?
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It'd be hard to beat my Garand, I can almost myself in the stock and it's about as much of a tack driver as I can be.
 
If I get a big chunk, I'd love to get a CZ RAMI in .40,

or I have a 40% off dealer cost coupon from Remington that I could turn into a 30-06 700 or a 20g 870 for the girlfriend if she's interested.

or I could put a Springfield EMP on Layaway

or I could see about getting a 1911 commander

or a .357 revolver

or ammo

or, I could actually be responsible and use it to take a chunk off some debt :neener:
 
I'm breaking with tradition this year and instead of my tax refund going towards a gun I'm using it to pay off a good bit of my credit card debt:(
 
Luckily I'm young enough that I haven't incurred such debts as some other members have. However, I commend your fiscal responsibility. Don't feel bad about it, be proud that you are solving a problem, rather than contribute to it.
 
I'm just hoping we will have to pay in less than $1000 additional this year. Seems like it's been a long time since I got a refund. :barf:

-Chris
 
IMHO. there ain't no basic gun collection complete without one each of the following.

1.) A good bolt gun in the territory of .30 cal. (270,30-06, etc.).

2.) A good pump action shottie.

3.) A quality .357/.44 mag revolver.

4.) A good .22LR auto rifle.

5.) A reliable 1911.

that said, if your reload, the .500 S&W could be fun, if you like hand cannons( I know I do). I recommend shooting a Marlin 1895GS 45-70 before buying one. I too lusted after one in stainless, till a fellow at the gun club I shoot at suggested I shoot his. My next purchase was a lever gun, but it wasn't the Marlin in 45/70.
 
get the psl and lots of light ball ammo. it's nice to have a heavy hitting ak. and throw in a case of mosin nagants for good measure. i have a psl and love it. the scope was super easy to zero.
 
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