Quote :

"what kind of headspace comparator did you get?"

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=LY7832321

[Edited on August 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM. Reason : thank god for a new page...]

8/16/2012 10:42:52 PM

that is simply a go/no-go gauge to tell you if your round meets SAAMI specs. it doesn't actually provide a measurement. i use my bump gauges to tell me how much i'm moving the shoulder. i just use my rifle chamber as a go/no-go gauge.

8/16/2012 10:46:18 PM

Yeah that is what I got it for. Figured it would be useful when setting the dies up.

8/16/2012 10:49:08 PM

that's what i'm saying. the bump gauges are more useful for setting up your dies.

but if you're loading for semi-autos you just set those RCBS dies up so that the shellholder bumps the bottom of the die.

what you've got is fine for making safe, reliable ammo, but once you start loading for a bolt gun for accuracy at longer ranges you're eventually probably gonna want a way to measure how much you're resizing the case.

[Edited on August 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM. Reason : adsf]

8/16/2012 10:55:28 PM

Woohoo! Finally hkparts.net had in stock a set of low-profile slide releases for the P2000SK.

8/17/2012 12:53:13 AM

^^ gotcha, that makes sense. When I move that route I'll probably get the micrometer dies too.

8/17/2012 7:33:59 AM

Back to the range with the Model 1894 (built 1897)

I really love this gun... partly because it shoots 2.5" pattern @ 150yrds with the shitty 30-30 round but also because it was dad's gun... and grandpas... and great grandpa's so it's pretty cool sitting there holding family history that still shoots as well as it did new.

8/17/2012 8:19:00 AM

Every American man should own or at least shoot a .30-30 lever once.

8/17/2012 9:50:07 AM

i bet it took years for your great grandfather to decide if he wanted the winchester or the marlin levergun

8/17/2012 12:50:43 PM

lol

8/17/2012 1:35:18 PM

my chronograph survived its first time out with me

8/17/2012 3:12:11 PM

LOL GG NRR

8/17/2012 3:20:38 PM

Quote :

"i bet it took years for your great grandfather to decide if he wanted the winchester or the marlin levergun"

Win

8/17/2012 4:06:04 PM

On the hunt for a scope with a Horus reticle. I've just recently been exposed to these and they are a game changer.

Photo sucks, I couldn't get good parallax with the iphone, for comparison, silhouettes at 800, 1000m.

Probably gonna get the Bushnell HDMR with the H59 reticle.

8/17/2012 5:35:14 PM

Installed Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector BAD.ASS on my lower today.
It is in FDE to match the rest of the rifle.
I will post pictures of the whole thing in the next week or two.

So far, I am very impressed with the selector.


[Edited on August 17, 2012 at 10:00 PM. Reason : .]

8/17/2012 9:58:10 PM

I put one of those on the build I did for my dad, was really impressed with it as well. Not enough to pay $60 to add one to my rifle since I don't really care about an ambi safety but if I was doing a build from scratch I would get one.

[Edited on August 17, 2012 at 11:34 PM. Reason : A]

8/17/2012 11:33:58 PM

I've been running the Battle Arms CASS-3P, SA 45' selector since February and love it. I'll be adding one to every build from now on. Battle Arms Development is a great company with fantastic customer service.

Here is a quick video I made a few months back to demonstrate the 45 degree aspect

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0yYTzAFOu8

8/17/2012 11:41:35 PM

that's pretty cool. i might have to get one.

8/18/2012 12:16:51 PM

fuck yeah

8/18/2012 9:39:01 PM

That just made me a bit less excited that I got my single stage set up today

I did actually have a decent gun show experience too. Got 11lbs of powder 4000 primers, and on impulse bought a steel target in the shape of a pyramid that tumbles when hit but land such that a target is always up. Should be fun.

8/18/2012 10:13:55 PM

the dillon is in no way gonna replace my single stage presses. i just needed to speed up the bulk .45 ACP and .223 loading.

how much are powder and primers going for at the gun shows there?

also, how do you clean cases? let me convert you to wet tumbling in stainless media.

[Edited on August 18, 2012 at 10:25 PM. Reason : ads]

8/18/2012 10:20:57 PM

They weren't exactly a bargain, got 1 lb jugs or varget for $25, 8 lb jug of H335 for $157, and Winchester primers were $30/1000 small and large rifle.

Also, haven't decided on a way to clean cases yet, I have a tumbler but never had to use it. When I reloaded before it was just .45 and I bought a shitload of once fired brass that was already cleaned. Convert away, I know little about the subject.

8/18/2012 10:33:30 PM

those are pretty good prices. i usually have to pay ~$27/lb for varget. last 8 lb jug of H335 i bought was $176 iirc. primers are usually $32/k.

i have found a local shop with Fiocchi primers $40 per 1500 (10 sleeves of 150 ea). they seem to work pretty good.

look in my gallery in the folder "stainless media"

[Edited on August 18, 2012 at 10:44 PM. Reason : i assume you've got a vibratory tumbler. need a rotary for stainless media.]

8/18/2012 10:43:10 PM

Wow, that looks pretty solid, what is the process?

The guy I got the powder and primers actually has a store not too far from me, he mainly carries reloading equipment so I should have a regular place to get those. Also just found out I can turn my Marriott points into Cabela's gift cards, I travel for work so in 4 weeks I can earn enough points for a $100 Cabela's gift card. Looks like my reloading supplies are going to be paid for from here on out

I know you aren't a fan of the locknload ap but I am thinking of getting one now since I could get one for free. Probably will just get a bunch of dies, bullets, and other nice to have items instead, doubt I will shoot enough to need a progressive right now.

And yeah I have a vibrating tumbler

[Edited on August 18, 2012 at 10:51 PM. Reason : .]

8/18/2012 10:50:41 PM

i'd buy cabela's stuff and then sell it still in the box and get a dillon

8/18/2012 10:56:56 PM

The new AR:
Lower:
USA Tactical Lower
Magpul UBR stock
Timney 3lb single stage trigger
Magpul MIAD grip
Magpul BAD Lever
Battle Arms Development Ambi Safety

Upper:
VLTOR MUR upper
VTAC 15'' battle rail
Legion Firearms 16'' SS Honeycomb fluted barrel
Battle Comp 2.0
Fail Zero NiB BCG
Magpul BUIS
Gear Sector Hand stop
Aimpoint Micro T-1 (for now)
Midwest Industries QD sling mount point

The rifle feels heavier than I was expecting, but I believe that is largely due to the stock choice, and the longer rail. I could have saved 3oz with a 13'' rail instead of 15''.
I won't have a chance to shoot it for another 2-4 weeks because of my hectic work schedule right now.





[Edited on August 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM. Reason : .]

8/19/2012 10:44:20 AM

Nice setup. You could probably go a bit lighter with a CTR but it'd probably feel nose-heavy.

Any reason you don't have the MBUIS pushed out all the way for the longest radius possible?

8/19/2012 12:23:59 PM

I'll be mouthing a TLR-x light in front of it.
Right now the balance point is the center of the magazine well.

8/19/2012 12:59:56 PM

man that bbl sure looks longer than 16". i guess it's the long rail with the long skinny lengthwise holes.

8/19/2012 5:25:08 PM

I think it is that plus the upper is FDE too so it makes the rail look even longer

8/19/2012 5:45:43 PM

where is the cheapest place i can find a complete upper?
I am tempted to go after a complete AR for $100-150 more than a kit. but I like the idea of building a kit. it would be fun. but Id have to justify it. hmm

i can find lower receivers and kits varying in price.
anywhere I can find used uppers?

[Edited on August 19, 2012 at 8:01 PM. Reason : ]

8/19/2012 7:55:25 PM

http://www.carolinashootersclub.com

8/19/2012 9:06:14 PM

^^ Are you looking for a complete upper or do you want to build one from scratch? If I were you I would get an upper minus the hand guard so you can put whatever rail you want on there. Not much goes into putting together an upper really but you do need a few specific tools.

8/19/2012 9:13:07 PM

well looking for a complete upper. id much rather assemble the lower unit.
ill take a look at ^^

8/19/2012 9:25:28 PM

Check out PSA uppers. You probably won't find a much better deal used. Not top of the line but I would definitely use one (self professed AR snob). If you want to upgrade from that a BCM upper would be next on my list.

8/19/2012 10:41:42 PM

most of the PSA 16" options have been out of stock for months now

8/19/2012 10:43:40 PM

That's odd, every time I have been there I have seen uppers in stock. Granted I dont go there all the time but I have looked a few times in the past couple months.

Must be one of those items that sells out quickly after they are in stock

8/20/2012 7:55:16 AM

actually, it looks like that's just on the rifle kits (complete upper and all lower parts except receiver). most all of the 16" rifle kits are listed out of stock.

if you're just buying a complete upper there are some in stock, depending on what you want.

8/20/2012 8:19:28 AM

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/featured/psa-16-mid-length-pencil-profile-cl-mp-premium-upper.html

This would be a fantastic upper that is currently on sale for $359 w/o BCG

"Premium" in the title indicates the barrel is made by FN. Pencil profile just means it is not thicker behind the hand guard - and will be fine for anything but select-fire (LaRue PredatAR uses pencil profile barrels).

8/20/2012 9:27:24 AM

hmmm....that looks like a good option for my wife's stripped lower that is still collecting dust

how is $110 for a bolt? i've never looked at buying one separate.

8/20/2012 9:35:09 AM

That is a good price, they are normally $130-150 for an auto shot peened & MPI tested BCG

I'd be buying one for myself if I wasn't so gun-broke

8/20/2012 9:42:48 AM

With that upper, you could realistically have a low-mid level AR for under $700.

8/20/2012 9:51:57 AM

PSA Daily Deal: MidLength Heavy Premium Upper - $270

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/mid-heavy-premium-madness-16-cmv-chrome-lined-stripped-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html

8/20/2012 2:59:32 PM

http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=90052&sitesection=townhall&VID=23765691

[Edited on August 20, 2012 at 9:19 PM. Reason : dasf]

8/20/2012 9:18:49 PM

^

I just sent a message off to some lowly person near the bottom of obama's cabinet to let them know my position.

I know obama is planning on renewing the assault weapons ban, which i personally think is ignorant if done incorrectly. If you plan on going through with more "gun control" laws these are some items that need to be addressed.

1: Simply banning assault weapons as defined in the same manner as previously stated does nothing to help the situation. All it does is remove these guns from their legal uses in shooting sports such as 3-gun. Criminals will still get illegal weapons to commit their crimes with. I mean, who cares about a weapons charge when murder or armed robbery is on the list of charges?

2. Crazy people that snap and just want to kill a bunch of people will just resort back to IEDs as they always have. They're simple to make and are much more affective at killing people and impossible to regulate because they can be made from almost anything. Keep in mind that IEDs are also more difficult to trace and don't jam preventing them from killing any more people.

3. Don't take this the wrong way, i'm not completely against gun control. I would be ok with more in-depth background checks etc. I think that these weapons should fall under the same plan that a conceal and carry permit does. Make people have to take a class on weapons safety where their mental health can simultaneously be judged along with their care and responsibility with a firearm, then apply for a permit to purchase one in which a background check will be completed... then finally allow the purchase of the fire-arm once mental health has been assessed to the best of our ability. This would not only prevent "crazy people" from getting assault weapons but may be able to "catch" someone who isn't mentally stable trying to purchase fire-arms.

This system would be a win-win. You wouldn't upset the entire demographic of gun owners by making a blanket rule that prevents well-meaning sporting individuals from owning assault weapons. And you would make it significantly more difficult to obtain them as well as get a chance to teach gun-safety to those who are obtaining them and are well-meaning individuals that just haven'te been trained on fire-arm safety.

8/21/2012 9:18:41 AM

AWB and its stupidity has been debated plenty, so i'm not gonna regurgitate all that shit.

this is just an attempt to appeal to post-Aurora emotions and get some votes from folks who are on the fence, anyway. he already knows that "gun folks" aren't gonna vote for him, so there's really nothing to lose.

btw, Romney's opinion on the AWB isn't much different.

8/21/2012 10:34:31 AM

I know...

that's why i'm trying to get some legitimacy out of them...

I will send it to Romney too..

but just saying mean looking guns are bad... is fucking dumb...

especially now that people have gone nuts in the interim and there is no shortage of them anymore.

8/21/2012 10:36:57 AM

But remember guys, we need to get all of those AK-47s off the streets and in the hands of the military and police. We can't afford to let those criminals continue to shoot-up places with AKs!

8/21/2012 10:57:11 AM

whats going on here on the right side of the pic?

is that damage on this garand im looking at or no big deal? cant tell if this is on the barrel or action (zoomed in too close). i think its just cosmetic, but does anyone know if thats a notch or something functional that sits in the stock?

thanks!

8/21/2012 11:00:54 PM

i'm pretty certain that's the bbl. the serial # on a garand receiver is towards the rear of the receiver, like near the tang.

8/22/2012 6:05:14 PM