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Look at Freedom Gunworks for your powder needs too. Forum sponsor and a HUGE supporter of those of us struggling in LR rifle.
Rich
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So I found a shop with 3k CCI BR2 primers, but they don't ship as they're trying to save supply for their locals.
I would like to get 1-2k primers and will happily pay for them, shipping, gas & lunch for whomever can go over there and get them for me. They're a little pricey, but need them for the next couple of months.
Anyone wanna hook a brotha (BE'er) up?
Rich
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In practice, push as hard and as fast as you can, but working your way up to it trying not to sacrifice results for speed. It will happen, but then you just back it down a bit. Later, during the SAME, practice session, push it back up again until you start getting sloppy or compromising results. Basically, you're trying to re-establish YOUR 100% speed/performance.
Then...at a match, go 85-90% so that you know you're not compromising results, but YOUR speed will be faster than it once was. Trust your speed and you will be fast.
Rich
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147's and N350 is the heat for accuracy in 9mm's.
Rich
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Cardboard box (i.e. about the size of a 6 pack) with a lid. Toss a handful into the box. Spray 2-3 pumps of the Dillon lube (after shaking the bottle liberally, and then close the lid and shake the brass around. Maybe another spray for good measure, repeat shaking it and then toss 'em in the hopper and go.
Tumble after loading and then case gauge.
Rich
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Susan - Your mission is to sell Stefanie. I still need you two talk as she's trying to figure out what she's gonna do there while I'm in school and/or shooting.
Rich
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Exactly. The scope is fine for what you're looking for, but the reticle is going to kill you.
Rich
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What's the rifle gonna be used for?
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I whole heartedly agree with XRe in that you get the standard Trubor. As for caliber, it's about six of one and half dozen of the other. Factory 38 Super is a little tough to find but is manageable. Atlanta Arms & Ammo probably loads the best stuff out there with regards to 38 Super and our game, and it's affordable.
For the pistol itself, look at purchasing from one of our forum sponsors:
- CPWSA
- Freedom Gunworks
- Triangle Shooting Sports
- Brazos Custom
Rich
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Try being in the healthcare industry in the US and add in extreme obesity. Yep...that was last week.
Rich
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My NCO has one and drove it for a few years before giving it to her daughter. It's a nice ride and roomy. At 6'-3" and 225-ish (Army weight, not now) I had no problem getting in or out. Like most Nissan trucks they seem to be pretty indestructible in most uses. Depending on the intended use, give a hard look at some of the smaller Ford's (like the View I think?).
Rich
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I have a feeling they were busy dealing with people complaining about McDonald's being out of chicken nuggets. True story for those that don't know.
Rich
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NICE! Give me a rifle range and then 1-2 pistol matches a month, I'm good.
Rich
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The driving is the part that I have to make my piece with. Bobby tells me I'm spoiled. I say I'm just fortunate.
Rich
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Maybe the Californians aren't nice to the new states that they go to?
I'm not worried about that. With as much traveling that I've done and never changing my state plates, I think we'll be just fine. Remember...attitude gives you latitude.
Rich
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Ditto. I'm not a fan of that stock to begin with, but if you got one, put it on the "long" rifle. That is unless you plan on putting a can on that 308.
Rich
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i hate that when you are within 6 months of retirement, the big boys start dangling large amounts of coin in front of you.
Sucker to the Golden Handcuffs!!!
I hate that my employer, after I do a lot to give them better value for my time, given that I'm back in school now, let's me know on Monday afternoon that they wouldn't be paying for my ARNG time this week (had 2 days of training during the week).
Long story short, in the ARNG you're required to do AT (annual training). My guard unit let me split it out over the year given that my "real" job needs me here as much as possible. So...a couple of days every couple of months. Not a big deal when I was a salary employee.
I'm now hourly as when I decided to go back to school, I'm only in the office 30+ hours per week in stead of my normal 40+. I offered that I be switched from salary to hourly so they got a better value for my time. Great right? See above.
Kicker to all this is that when I went and did my days of training this week, I logged it under sick time since I'm saving vacation time for my wedding (and when I leave this place). I was told I had to use vacation time as I was out for Guard not for sickness. I actually did visit my orthopedist (knee) while there. That counts right?
Just annoying. Working for someone (private sector) is officially old. Every day it makes me miss the Army, when you could look someone straight in their face, tell them they are wrong and their feelings aren't all butt hurt. They fix themselves move on and later that night any "issues" are squelched over a beer. Apparently that's too freakin' difficult in 'modern' society. Heck...I've already been told that I threatened someone because rather than argue in the studio where there's 15 people, I asked the person to, "let's step outside so we can talk about this away from everyone else". Now I can see how it could be construed as 'threatening' but give me a break. We're adults and fighting is the last thing on my mind.
I have less than 40 days 'til I can leave this place comfortably but am financially stable enough to make it before hand. Just biting my tongue between now and August 1st when I can make them crap their pants over me leaving when I manage about 50% of the projects in the office.
Rich
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Leaving California is guideline #1. While I have 2-3 schools on the back burner in CA, I'm tired of not having the gun rights and personal freedoms that I've had in AZ, KS, MO and NC. The ONLY thing that we'll miss about CA is our family and the great friends we have here (with that latter being the hardest part).
Bobby - Good to know about you and the Gater Nation. If I end up there (which is growing on me quick) then we'll just have to bring the Shake 'n' Bake to Susan come time for the World's Largest Cocktail Party!!!
Rich
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I agree, this thread needs a poll.
And so you know, I'm a Gator too, she doesn't hold it against me until Halloween weekend.
Did you know gas can be bought for less than $2.50 a gallon around here?
Well if there is one cool part of going the GA-ARNG route, is that I know of a house near Camilla that we have been invited to "watch" for the owner.
Rich
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Have your imigration papers been approved?
Nice.
Figured duty at Bragg qualifies me from being TOTALLY labeled as a Yankee. After all...I was born in Southern California.
Rich
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Being selfish to bring youto our area would vote first for UF and second for Savannah. Good luck!
This thread needs a poll.
Nemo...mi amigo...Jacksonville is actually on the list. That city has a soft spot in my heart since I helped design the baseball stadium and the arena in downtown.
Rich
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So here's the deal. Y'all have heard my whining over the series of layoffs at my current employer. That instability is annoying and has grown more than old. Add to that getting married in 2 weeks (
) and the priorities and rules are different. The (future) Mrs. is a registered dental assistant which translates to her being able to find work ANYWHERE. I'm working 40+ hours a week still, but also going to school full time this summer, quitting my job in the fall and going to college full time for the next year to satisfy prerequisites before going in to a PA program. The lead candidates for PA school are as follows:
The Leaders:
- South University, Savannah, GA
* Great school, gorgeous city, no IPSC Shooting
* We'll be near great friends (kgunz11, OpenShooterGirl, et. al.)
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
* I'm sure Susan (OpenShooterGirl) is going to kill me for being a Gator, but zhunter might like me
* Great school, great city and I'm guessing plenty of shooting
- Army Interservice Physicians Assistant Program
* Will transfer/join the GA National Guard and let Uncle Sugar pay for PA School
* Down side (and not really one) is going back to work for Uncle Sam and not knowing where I'll do clinicals
Others being considered:
- UC Davis, Davis, CA
- Touro University, Henderson, NV
- Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- University of Texas, San Antonio (Health Sciences School)
- Univ. of Utah
Schools that I need to check more in to:
- Arizona School of Health Sciences
So as you can see, we're open to anything. Shooting IS a priority and there's a definite preference to move back to the south.
Rich
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But Seriously, in this world of virtual B.S. and snotty kids with no focus or guidance, I applaud any an all who pick up a rifle, drive a truck, fly a plane or fill it with fuel in service to this country..I guarantee the Zoomie Academy is still harder that Billy Bob's Community College...LOL
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Amen brotha.
Rich
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Jim,
Still wish you and I could have hung out, but I never made it down to Kandahar where you were at (I think you were there). Spent most of my time at Bagram (which sucked 'cause I was too close to the flag pole). J-Bad other than that.
Rich
ANYONE Near Benton, TN!
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Yes sir it is.
Rich