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Post number one updated with rules for camping. Heres some pics where we will be camping View from the hill Camp site, I just mowed it down to reduce the possibility of unseen snakes The creek we are on the banks of On another note, we need to feed everyone. So if we all bring a few items, life will be much better for the majority. Their is a food city store about 5 miles from my place if you don't wanna travel all the way here with it. We need breakfast on the 30th, and a pack your own lunch for the the afternoon. So put your name down, and what you'll bring for breakfast. I'll have a large coffee pot, but feel free to bring your too Also I'll have a couple of skillets, but feel free to bring anything you'd like to cook with.Thanks guys 1. Spots - 2 dozen eggs, taters, and coffee 2.??

Reason I try to only work with LGS, FTF transactions on guns, and avoid shipping anything firearms related at all cost. I've never trusted any shipping company, and I don't like the idea that personal packages can be opened on drivers whim. While it might be a "business decision" to open a package going to Para repair center, it was also a great way to sidestep the responsibility of delivering a package because you didn't want it to cost you time to drive there and deal with it. You said yourself 75% of packages where handguns. So if you would take the time to open a 100 packages, trying to find 75 handguns to avoid a drive? All that does it steel my resolve to not ship considering how ungodly expensive shipping anything is, and that now delivery is just at the whim of whoever has the truck. Not to mention stuff like this Those are the idiots your paying $50 to ship your stuff with.

I wouldn't O/C them in town, but around my house on the farm, and up in the backwoods where I grew up and my family lives I would. Hell I grew up in an area like what they portrayed on the Hatfields and Mccoys. My dad didn't have indoor plumbing until he finished building his log house in 1980. His parents got it in '84. Electricity in '64 I think. I grew up kinda country, I guess thats why I'm addictied to the old stuff. Cap and balls, pipes and cigars, straight razors, draft horse farming, etc. lol

Of course you can carry. I'll be carrying two cap and balls, and probably have my Marlin 336 down there for the random coyote, as they are hot and heavy in this area, and my landlord has a shoot on sight policy because they mess with the cattle.

YEah I've held one. Close to 5 lbs, and 16" long. 60 grains of powder and the most powerful handgun until the .357 magnum came along. Thats what I was inquring about the "Bad" Frank phillips shoulder holsters for. Nothing like carrying two hand cannons around with ya.

Yes I got them used, but already had a gunsmith look them over, he said they are good to go. I traded a Taurus semi-atuo I wasn't all that fond of, mostly because I really wanted to get into cap and ball. If I find that it is for me, I'll eventually invest in a matched set of steel 1847 Walker Colts. If not, then I won't feel bad about using them as wall hangers.

Yeah, I remember, If I've been doing my research right, its to take up the space in the cylinder while keeping a light load. Not a fan of the flap holsters. I know they are correct, and they work, but I'm gonna have mark build me a set of cowboy holsters

I'll make sure to be careful. 25 grains for the the navy and 30 grains for the Army sound right? Replied

Alright sounds good? Any suggestions on leather? I hate to spend as more on leather than the guns are worth.

I think you are right. I've been told it could be #10's or 11's, that I need to check both and see. I look forward to picking your brain soon about these things.

Of course they will be there the 30th. hopefully I'll have the stuff to load and shoot them by then. I need some 3f, .454 balls, #10 caps, and a powder flask or some kinda measure. I have some .36 cal balls for the 1851. I also need some leather, but good lord its so expensive. And Thanks WD, I feel like I got a good deal on the trade, they are in good shape, and very shootable, and they are what I wanted, which helps

Did some trading and ended up with two replicas today. Still unknown on maker, but both are Italian from what I can tell. First one is an Remington 1858 Army in .44 And the other (my fav. right now) is an 1851 Colt Navy And here both together. Now I just need a leather rig for them and I'm set.

For camping gear, just whatever is comfy for you guys. If you want a tent, then by all means, but it isn't a requirement, I'll be sleeping on the ground. Please bring some food with you, there are a few restaurants, but they are 5-10 miles away. As far as shooting, some shooting would be ok, but I'd rather not have a ton of shooting going on, as I do rent the land, and the owner lives on site. I just don't wanna disturb him to much. Also, any shooters will have to pick up there brass. I really hope you can make it, I look forward to meeting you guys.

If you for any reason need to get ahold me on the 29th or 30th for directions or whatever, feel free to call or text me at 850-776-8205. I'd rather you pm or email me if its any day before then, but I'll be at home both days, so I can answer my cell immediately if I hear it. Thanks and hope to see lots of people there

Events thread is up. http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/forum/21-events-and-gatherings/

Pellet gun would be my preferred option, I use .22 shorts off my back porch, but I live in a very rural neighborhood, and that is completely ok here. I'd love to have one of these for rabbit and squirrel suppers on the sly. http://www.airgundepot.com/benjamin-marauder-pcp-air-rifle--22-cal-repeater-1000-fps.html

This is my home defense shotgun. I was goofing off at home with my wife showing her how our flak jackets worked, and she told me to grab the shotgun for a picture. After that I tried moving from room to room with it, something I have trained to do in MOUT towns with a full length M16A4, and let me tell you, it was a real bear to keep the gun up, proper sight picture, in a 1200 sq ft apartment. After that I started training with some guys out at the range, practicing until I was a lot more proficent, but taking the time to do that was the biggest eye opener every. I guess what I'm saying is, no matter what you end up with, practice, practice, practice, then practice some more, until every move with the weapon, including reloads, is as natural as breathing. See, this is what happens when the government gives Marines $1,000's in military gear, and to much down time between deployments to play with it.

Yeah I use an 18" on my HD shotgun as well. Any classes you can take help, its a lot harder to move trhough tight quarters with any kid of long arm than people think.

Meh the ka-chunk thing is overrated. I prefer not to give any potential threat a loud audible signal to zero in on. Mine stays loaded with one in the chamber and safety on. Like you said, everyone has their own opinon on what works best for them.

It really depends on the layout of the house. As far as the shot spreading, from my testing and patterning, even at what would be long range self defense ranges of 20-30 yds 00 buck did not spread enough to worry about a wide spray pattern out of my 500 with a 18.5 barrel and IC choke. My personal opinon, there is no fight stopper in the world like a short barrelled shotgun loaded with reduceded recoil 00 buckshot. A handgun is to give me a fighting chance at getting to a long gun, not a primary self defense weapon given any other choice.

My suggestions on the gun would be this. If you are refering to the pistol grip only, I would highly advise against it. It is very very hard to be accurate with a pistol grip only. Buy a pistol grip/shoulder stock combo. More control, better accuracy, more comfort. A shotgun isn't m as point and shoot as its made out to be. You still need to practice and pattern different loads to learn what works best for you. For carrying, your allowed to carry an unloaded long gun in the car with no case. Just make sure the ammo is seperated. Like shotgun in the trunk, ammo in the glove box, something like that. Anyways, welcome to the addiction of gun ownership, I hope you get the answers your needing here.

Coors light and Appalachian Apple pie for me, if you get my drift

Fried pork chops, Tomato corn and okra mix, green beans, mashed taters, and homemade baked cheese sticks. Working on beer number 3 for dessert.

We are having a primitive survival camp/class/get together at my place this month. I'll be starting up the campfire around 6:00 pm Fri. June 29th, and we will be camping that night, and having class the next day. I know Timestepper is gonna bring some hawks and knives to show how to throw, and WD-40 is gonna teach hide-tanning, and both will be teaching a lot of cool frontier living style stuff. So anyways, Heres the important stuff. What: Primitive living class When: 6:00 pm June 29th - Late afternoon/early evening June 30th Where: My place, 225 George Jones Rd Oliver Springs, TN 37840 Rules #1 Take out anything you bring in. I'll have trash bags onsite, but please don't trash the field #2 No shooting after 10:00 pm or before 8:00 am. I do have neighbors a lil ways away, and don't want to be a nuisance. #3 Close any gate you have to open on the way to camp. There will be cows around, so make sure gates stay closed #4 Have a good time. Its an enjoyable event. Get tired of classes? Throw a fishing line in. Keep it fun What to bring #1 Bag lunch for sat. I'm gonna bring sardines, and crackers. I would suggest something similar. #2 Comfy old clothes. It is camping, you will get dirty lol #3 Breakfast foods to throw in the pile for sat. morning. (See list started in post 15) #4 Camping gear. I'll be in a sleeping bag, but tents are welcome too. #5 A fishing pole if you'd like. We are right on the creek bank. Hope to see you there, please let us know if your attending.

Getting excited for this to go down. I can't wait to sit around the camp fire with you guys and swap lies, and I might even be able to dig up a jug from somewhere. If your reading this, and haven't made up your mind about coming, then let me personally send out an invitation to you. We promise its gonna be a good time, and you might even learn a thing or two.