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Can I get some pictures of that punkin bread. Maybe from different angles.3 points
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if you need to light a fire to use your cellphone, I am pretty sure charging your cell phone will be the least of the troubles.3 points
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[quote name='TripleDigitRide' timestamp='1352641981' post='843669'] In related news, tin foil is flying off the shelves. [/quote] I bet everyone in the US said the same thing in 1994 right before the AWB then. And that AWB took away gun rights. Or what about California where the laws are strict and they are likely going to be the example they use because it is Feinstein who is pushing for the nationwide ban. Not long after the DC shooting there was a bill introduced that sought to outlaw "sniper rifles". That law stated that any make of gun capable of shooting a group under 3" at 100 yards would be outlawed as it was considered a sniper rifle. Also, there have been quite a few bills introduced seeking to tax ammunition to a point that no one could afford it. In parts of Illinois, where Obama hails from, there is a .05 per bullet tax. All it takes is one time for a bill to pass and it is done. How often do we hear of a bill or law being repealed? Never. All they need to do is fight for a bill or law to be passed once yet we have to fight every single time. Eventually they will sneak one by and that will be the end just like th 1986 ban on the sale of new MG's to civillians. By all accounts it did not pass the voice vote but Charlie Rangel, yes the same one investigated for ethics violations, declared it passed because he was the speaker of the house at the time. I am not wearing tinfoil to think the Democrats are going to use any tool or excuse they can to outlaw our guns. Be it through UN resolution, passing laws, regulations or executive order I can see him trying something big before he leaves office that will affect gun ownership. To think anything different is a bit naive. Gun owners are under attack, or at a minimum not being supported, by all those who voted for Obama. And that is very close to being the majority of the nation now. I do not believe we will loose our guns because of a UN resolution we, as a nation, sign but signing it will be the impetus for our governemnt to pass laws to fall in line with what is in the UN resolution. The "blue helmets" are not going to come here to take our guns. Dolomite3 points
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So everybody is probably familiar with the problems that I had with the canted front sight post on an Arsenal I bought earlier this year. I decided to just get my money back out of the rifle after it was fixed. I successfully did that. The main reason for selling the Arsenal was bc I saw that for the same amount of money or even less I could build the AK that I wanted. Last week I picked up an unconverted Saiga 7.62x39 from hipower on here. I just ordered the conversion items from Carolina Shooters Supply. I am going to have Nathan "AK Guy" do the conversion for me. With Nathan's help I have put together a list of parts and modifications for my build. I figured I would share my build with everybody and see what everybody's inputs on the parts I'm going to use. I would like negative and positive feedback on parts if anybody has used any of the ones that I plan on using. I also plan to go with a black/od green theme. Ill try to keep this updated as the build comes along! Here's the rifle as it sits right now. [IMG]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/12/ugape8es.jpg[/IMG]2 points
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They didn't believe it could happen in UK, Australia, or Canada either.2 points
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Just a note, when it comes to rural trespass and especially hunting TWRA is much more responsive that county sheriffs. I've had county deputies not even show up, TWRA most always sends and officer2 points
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I wonder if they are going to wear the blue helmets? They are really easy to see from a distance. What ever organization is tasked with the actual search and seizure will likely sustain substantial losses. But the majority of gun owners will turn their guns in without question and of those who do the majority will do it without receiving any money because of the fear of jail time. The biggest threat to those who decide to keep their guns is not going to be those who are coming to grab them. It will be the fellow gun owner who already turned in his guns. But before all this happens they are going to make shooting guns so expensive or bothersome that most will see guns as a useless tool. This will soften the resolve of a lot of gun owners. We have already seen it with the new regulations regarding surplus powders, bullets and cases that are no longer being sold to the public. Add the additional costs for dealers that must be passed on to the consumer makes it more expensive to reload. We have already seen a doubling of ammo prices in 5 years. Imagine what is going to happen in the next 5. A ban on lead ammo is going to be tried and might actually win this time around following California's recent success with this. And this will make ammunition too expensive for the comapnies to produce for civillian sales so companies will just stop making ammunition intended for civillians. Those companies will still supply ammo to the government to sustain themselves though. Maybe this is why the recent ban on selling components to civillians, to soften up the manufacturers and to force companies to abide by the the government's wishes if they want to remain in business. Dolomite2 points
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When Obama Care bombs, (and it will, it was designed to), and we move to a single payer system, and our healthcare system completely falters, we will take the whole conversation back up. We see Haslam capitulating to the exchanges already, he is going to sell us shortly to keep his place at the trough. Harwell already staging Frist and HCA to profit from our discomfiture. Pretty simple really, the Elite making decisions about how the producers will exist, damn what that old worthless document (Constitution) says, they know best.2 points
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I wouldn't give anyone who willing trespasses permission to lick dirt off my boots. Lease it to someone responsible maybe, but not those dirt bags. There is no excuse for trespass & illegal hunting. Either you own it, or you know the person that does. If its questionable then you go somewhere else.2 points
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[quote name='HvyMtl' timestamp='1352567795' post='843125']Ok, I am going to do a bigger analysis of this, later. Several things, Mitt even stated these issues. Lets start with "voting blocks." This term is used to describe certain voters with similar aspects, such as race, creed, sex, income, or age. Several of these blocks, the Young vote, the African American vote, the Hispanic vote, and Women voters are the crucial ones which voted for Obama, and against Romney. The GOP's stance on several points harmed the party with these voting blocks. Young vote: Gay marriage, stance on marijauna, Religious Right. War mongering. In the eyes of the younger generation, they see sexual issues very differently than those 35+. In my experience, coming "out of the closet," or even professing the want to get a sex change, would have led to major conflicts, and rage, when I was young. Not so with them. They actively support those who come out with these sexual issues. They act as if it is no big deal. The blocking of marriage rights for gays, and their right to fight for this nation, harmed the GOP here. Marijauna and other "recreational" drugs have a different view in this generation, than with the older ones. We had been told these things are extremely bad, and dangerous, and, particularly the case with marijuana, recreational drugs were "gateway" drugs to worse things. Yet, the younger generation has grown up with these recreational drugs done by their parents, and friends. They do not see the point on being hard against these drugs, and favor making them legal. This is something the present GOP opposes. Religous Right: Most young are not as "up tight" or stress over religous differences. They are more tolerant (and in many cases, IMHO, for the betterment of Christianity) than the older generations, and they do not see the need to push for things like prayer in schools. They see the Religious Right as a negative. And the GOP? Yes, they cater to the Religious Right. War mongering: Correct perception or not, GOP candidates are seen as war hawks by the younger population. The younger population sees little benefit coming from wars, as they have seen the ample coverage of the Iraq and Afghan conflicts. They look at these conflicts as absurd at best, but basically huge waste of lives. And they remember, it was a GOP President pushing for these wars. The African American vote (IMHO, a misnomer, should be American of African desent, as the culture is not African.) This vote, in the hugest form of irony, has been lost by the GOP, the party of Abe Lincoln. How did this happen? The Dems figured out, during the 1960's, the freedom movement would benefit them in the future. The GOP did not respond to the movement as well. And now, in the eyes of this community, the GOP are for the Whites only. A good piece of work by the Dems to go from the anti-rights party to the defender of the African Americans. True, this is not the biggest of the voting blocks, but 12-14% helps in tight elections. Hispanic vote: Hispanics, by most aspects, Deeply religious, supportive of the sanctity of marriage, etc., smacks of a voting block primed for the GOP. But, the GOP has stumbled by always looking like the Anti- Hispanic immigration party. This, plus the viewpoint the GOP, thru the blocking of the Dream Act, and supporting the aspects of "papers please" laws, alienated the Hispanic vote. Again, the GOP reinforced the viewpoint they are the "Whites Only" party. Mitt pointed this out on several occasions, claiming if the GOP loses the Hispanic voting block, they have lost the future elections. Considering the size of, and the speed of which this size is growing, the Hispanic voting block will be crucial in future elections. Women voters: This block is still growing in impact as more women see elections impacting their health, well being, and their family's health and well being. For a politcal party claiming to be for less government intervention, it is surprising how much more governing the GOP wants over women's vaginas. Here, the pandering to the Religous Right has pushed women voters towards the Dems. In addition, the lack of support for the Lilly Ledbetter Act, and equal pay for equal work, damaged the GOP further. This reinforced the view the GOP is for not only Whites, but only White males. Attempting to remove the Planned Parenthood funding also damaged the GOP here. 98%+ of the Planned Parenthood funds have ZERO to do with abortions. Of the less than 2% dealing with the topic, the majority, 75%+, goes to counciling, which typically [i]prevents[/i] the abortion. The 98% goes towards women's health, such as cancer screenings, medical treatments, and other health programs to the benefit of women. And ZERO of the federal funding goes to anything abortion related. In the eyes of many female voters, this action, plus additional laws cutting health care for women, is dangerous. Going after Planned Parenthood is a bad politcal move for the GOP. Arguably, going after Big Bird, and NPT, fits here, as it is a family issue, and parents rely on these educational services for their children, an anti-family stance which may have hurt the GOP with women. If you look at the perceptions of the GOP, from the views of these voter blocks, it is no wonder Mitt lost. Add the fact Mitt alienated the likes of Ron Paul supporters (who are a block of active voters, too) in his own party, and yes, Mitt lost.[/quote] Anyone who believes anything other than what this man said has their head buried in the sand. Times are changing, like it or not. Only if they'd change enough to give 3rd part candidates a fighting chance. Or better yet, do away with party affiliation altogether.2 points
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I am using the beaming machine I built from spare lawn mower parts and an old laptop that used to only boot up in safe mode and beaming my family to New Zealand where they adore me and set me up in a spacious mansion on the sea coast. Complete with servants and Ma Deuce machine guns. I can have my outlandish scenarios as well as you.2 points
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Next time you come across a story like that and feel like sharing, don't.2 points
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[quote name='HvyMtl' timestamp='1352564362' post='843095'] Diane Finestien does that all the time. Her constituents expect her to act this way. It never gets anywhere. [/quote]While it may neve "seem" to get anywhere, these people openly declare their true intentions. And is does eventually get somwhere, just like termites, little by little. A little regulation here that no one thinks is a big deal. A little ban there that no one thinks is a big deal. One day you wake up and wonder what happened.2 points
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Top two guns have: Nikon Nikoplex P22 2-7 scopes, Archangel Target stocks, Ruger polymer trigger housings with Kidd trigger kits. Top one has PWS T3 toggerl receiver and URS 29" barrel. Middle one has Ruger semi-auto receiver, Dolomite Supafly bolt and Green Mountain 28" barrel Bottom is for reference size only with 16" stock barrel threaded by 5th SFT sniper instructor at FT Campbell. The long guns are well-balanced for off-hand shooting but fun on the bags too. Now I have to find which ammo each likes and do some real accuracy tests. Additionally I have to figure out where if any pressure points are needed 'cause I think those barrels are going to have some harmonics that may need to be controlled if possible. [IMG]http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/graycrait/Long1022s.jpg[/IMG]1 point
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[quote name='vujade' timestamp='1352691736' post='844125']I really like the dog leg rail; my sister has it on her saiga with a Primary Arms micro dot. It's a great set up.[/quote] Good deal! That's what I wanted to hear! I might try a Vortex Sparc...just dunno about the co-witness?1 point
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I've been thinking about doing one of these projects too. I guess now's the time to get busy. I need to find a rifle and get busy.1 point
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I was going to guess about 5%...thanks for the info I would like to see this country have a mandatory two year enlistment. Maybe it would prevent some of our young ones from making so many bad decisions1 point
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The worst is perhaps yet to come. Vandy beat Missouri, ya know. In Columbia, no less. - OS1 point
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Send them to me for testing, be sure to send LOTS of ammo!!! O and send the money for return shipping! PM me for my address to ship to. My OL has a1985 10/22, I dont know if I like the long barrels, from what I have read, a 22LR uses up the powder in the first 14 to 16", and after that the barrel just slows the bullet down. Can you shoot them through a crony and let us know the FPS for the long and short barrel?1 point
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we have seasons and the winter is not unbearable. Other that this place is not much different than Illinois(not Chicago), Ohio or S. Florida.( other places I have lived.) People here are stuck on barbecue and some nasty looking shade of orange. And there are a lot of churches around these parts.1 point
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I also would like to know if anybody can tell by these pictures if my barrel is threaded already? [IMG]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/12/7umupynu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/12/hemamepy.jpg[/IMG]1 point
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"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy1 point
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He is also blaming "cheap" handguns. So I expect it to be more than just a AWB but a sweeping ban that includes all kinds of guns. Here he blames cheap guns: [url="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50133288n"]http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50133288n[/url] At approximately 2:10. Dolomite1 point
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Here's one... [img]http://www.missourieconomy.org/images/indicators/cost_of_living/col1-2012q2.jpg[/img] And another... [img]http://photos.imageevent.com/number9/photos/websize/IMG_2090.JPG[/img] More? [img]http://photos.imageevent.com/number9/photos/websize/3-20-10a.jpg[/img] Did I mention sweet tea? I've lived in East Tennessee and the Southern Appalachian Mountains for 64 years now. If the good Lord made any place better... He kept it for Himself!1 point
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The two parties are failing the Republic. When Lincoln was elected, there were four candidates. Original chose for Vice President was the presidential candidate that came in second. Keeping so called third parties out is limiting our chooses to the same old thing. I voted against Obama more then I voted for Romney. I truly believe Obama will alter the country in a way that we may not recover from. Bottom line, I believe people don't vote because they believe it doesn't matter who gets elected.1 point
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You have nothing to worry about. It was stolen and you filed a police report. Sorry to hear about this.1 point
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Because the greatest thing about living in a free country is the choices. I have some friends that hate both parties, and would rather not, in their words, "contribute to the problem". I voted but sadly I voted against Obama more than I voted for someone. "I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain. Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain. I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created." George Carlin1 point
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As I read these kinds of reports, all I can think of is how quick obama was during the second debate to say he would sign a ban if it was brought to him. He almost seemed proud to say it, and there is no question that he will explore all avenues to restrict our freedoms. He will not stand in the UN's way if they want to do his dirty work.1 point
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IDPA: Pistol 9mm or larger 3 mags 2 mag carriers Cover shirt/jacket A good gun belt (available at Greens Military in Knoxville) Safe attitude USPSA: Pistol 9mm or larger All the mags you own (5 17 rounders for me) All the mag carriers you can fit on your belt (3 for me) Safe attitude Skeet: A double barrel, pump or semi auto shotgun Shells 7 1/2 or 8 shot Safe attitude For 3 gun I really can't say, but ORSA in Oak Ridge will be having a USPSA match next Saturday,17th, and a 3 gun match on Sunday. You are more than welcome to come and watch. You will need safety glasses and hearing protection for any competition. Edit: The best way to get started is to grab your gear and show up. If there is anything you don't have people will help you. The thing I tell all first time shooters is, above all else concentrate on being safe.1 point
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[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1352636317' post='843645'] But yes, anyone can sue anyone for anything. Dave S [/quote] And even if they do not win it still costs a lot to defend against [u]ANY[/u] suit. Even if you knew it was likely to be thrown out at the first hearing you would be stupid to not seek counsel. And that counsel costs money. Dolomite1 point
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Looks like the author of that article and I are of the same mind. The problem with the nation is the citizenry, and there isn't any hope of fixing that problem. It is going to have to correct itself, and boy is it going to be a bad day for everyone when it finally comes to pass.1 point
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[quote name='Chucktshoes' timestamp='1352610534' post='843599'] Nope. Nobody was going to save us from $16 trillion debt and a country that only appears to be solvent. [/quote]I don't think you understand the implications of what I posted above; or maybe you do...I don't know. What I do know is that everybody will understand sooner or later; the only thing I am not sure of is how long it will take. But hey...we didn't fall for the lessor of two evils this time did we...nope...we marched right up and chose the bigger of two evils. [quote]From an overseas newspaper: "The danger to America is not Barack Obama, but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America . Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools, such as those who made him their president."..[/quote]1 point
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I'll shoot a Chinaman if he comes in my yard. Then I'll steal his rations. I know... it's probably cat meat. I've had it before. Tastes like chicken.1 point
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Can the Commodores get a little respect now? That was a helluva a game tonight!!!1 point
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[quote name='AU_88' timestamp='1352600697' post='843483'] Thanks for ruining it for the SEC Alabama... [/quote] Haha, says the fan of team really 'pulling their weight'...1 point
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someone needs to go to prison assuming the accusations are true. Holy crap1 point
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Excellent handguns. FYI, there was a recall on the first generation of them (no dash models). If I recall correctly an "M" mark in the cylinder crane means it went back to the factory. Not a big deal, just throwing that out. What kind a black marks? Will CLP or some other type oil not take it off? Some Flitz polish might help.1 point
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Well, now that the election is over and Lori is dead (we think); what's left for TGOers to argue about???1 point
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[quote name='monkeylizard' timestamp='1352473352' post='842444'] My response to people like that is one I picked up from someone here on TGO (I'd give credit, but I don't recall who posted it). When asked why I'm carrying a gun: "[b]You mean you don't? I sure hope your luck holds out.[/b]" I suppose with a jerk like you dealt with that might not be enough, so one could add. "[b]Let me get this straight. You feel uncomfortable and your solution to that is to confront the guy with a gun? Let me know how that works out for you. By the way, odds are that I'm not the only one in this restaurant with one."[/b] As for church, I figure that's actually the place I'm most likely to need it. I'm more likely to get caught up in the middle of someone else's domestic problems there. [/quote] My response would be something like "blow it out your ass, yankee boy". I am more than done with libtards right now.1 point
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[quote name='Gen. Patton' timestamp='1352472218' post='842425'] I used to carry in a IWB tuckable holster but I figured that in the event that I need the weapon it probably woun't be in the middle of church and if it's in a tuckable holster with my shirt tucked in it would take more time to reveal and draw so I just stopped and started leaving it in my car. [/quote] Well, here's what I would do. Lets try a little test. Wear your gun IWB tuckable holster and time your draw. Then... Put your gun in your car trunk and time your retrieval. Whichever one is the fastest is what I'd go with.1 point
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Take $200 and find a used 500 or 870. Honest preference is where you like the safety selector. There is really nothing more to it than that really. You can spend more or get a little more sophisticated with more money, but these will fit the bill nicely. [quote name='Runco' timestamp='1352346069' post='841619']a shotgun just point in the general direction, and no accuracy is required.[/quote] Ummm...No1 point
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http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/51671-ar-trigger-improvement-kits-13-shipped/ Dolomite1 point
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Your in Williamson county, so the first place to go is WCARES.ORG they have a tremendous amount of information and are always happy to help newcomers. I took a class through those guys and they sponsored the test that I took too.1 point
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