MemHeli

know exactly what you mean. Aside from my M1, my AK is my favorite gun to shoot.

The choke is fixed. I wish it wasn't...it's still a beautiful gun. So it's confirmed...This brings to mind another question. If I can't shoot steel shot, I guess there's a ready supply of lead for target and hunting? I want to shoot bird and clay with this gun. Going to look at alternatives on the Google now.

Hi all, I picked up a Browning A5, and am finally getting time to shoot it. I recall reading somewhere that you should not shoot steel shot out of these older A5's. Not being very experienced with shotguns, I'm here to ask the experts. Here's what I've found on the internet. Would like comments. I bought 100 rounds of #6 from Walmart, but have not shot any thru this gun yet...thinking I will use them elsewhere now if this is really an issue. “DAMAGE: In not all, but a number of instances a very slight ring will develop about 1-1/2" to 3" rearward of the muzzle. This ring is about .005 of an inch above the plane of the barrel, completely encircling the barrel. From our tests, we could determine no adverse effect on pattern or shot velocity because of this ring. Our conclusion is that the most significant objection, the slight ring, is entirely cosmetic. This 'ring' effect does not affect the function or safety of the firearm.” I cannot speak for other individuals, but I know I have no interest in buying or shooting a shotgun with a ringed barrel, cosmetic or not. Steel and fine shotguns do not mix well; steel and vintage shotguns do not mix at all, as far as I’m concerned. With the intermittent, unreliable availability of bismuth, there are only two viable choices for those seeking to protect vintage barrels while using no-tox shot today. They are Kent Tungsten-Matrix shotshells and the recently introduced Hevi-Shot “Classic Doubles” loads. Of the two, the Kent loads are closer to lead in density, 10.8 g/cc (lead considered 11.0 g/cc, showing as 11.35 g/cc on the periodic table). Both shotshell types are reviewed elsewhere, with the Kent shells being the current best of breed. This is not meant to dissuade you from steel shotshells in modern screw-choked shotguns specifically designed for their use. Hopefully, it should give you a little food for thought before stuffing steel shotshells into an older, fixed choke shotgun that you want to keep in top condition.

Yea, but that's our government. Specializing in absurdity. My last batch was on the final day back in July, so I've got a L O N G time to go.

man that's nice! So envious.

someday I'll get my hands on one of your knives...Goals...

Ohh I can see we're going to get along just fine! I've been wondering how to get started with mi Pi. I bought one when they came out but haven't done anything with it yet. Complete newbie in programming here...

WELCOME! Memphis here too. This is a great forum, I'm sure you'll enjoy being part of it.

holy smokes, I'd never heard of such until this thread. Definitely going to read up on the 460 Rowland business.

Yep, now it's down with the Wednesday maintenance message.

Site was just having trouble, it's back online now.

I have been trying to access the ATF site for E-File Form 1. No dice. Won't load the form to even start filing. Edit and corrected for me not reading.

Man I hope not.

I'm going to get a few bails of hay and put some squash on them, maybe a cucumber too. Have never seen this done before till the post above.

I'm on the hunt for one of your knives...keep missing them. Another beauty here!

Yes, my XDs may be on the way out the door... Can't wait to shoot this gun.

I have one as well and love it for the "made in USA" factor.

Can anyone point me to a Lower Parts Kit in Olive Drab Green? I've not been able to find one as of yet. To clarify, I'm looking for ODG controls...not just grip.

Yes I've had to be careful with this. Now that I'm down to the last bits it will be more difficult. I did get free shipping on the Diamond Back parts.

Yep

I ordered a Phase 5 pistol buffer tube and trigger guard.  Now all I have left are LPK and sights...and some kind of sling attach point.  No way I'm going to be under 400$, but all will be made in USA!

nice knife!

neat story I hadn't read that before.

Thanks everyone.  As an update, I've got some upper pieces from diamond back coming...and an aerotrend upper (splurged!)  Now I need a lower parts kit, pistol tube, charging handle, sights and grip.  My research indicated that Magpul is American made so I'm looking at the MOE K2 grip.  Supposed to be closer to vertical and better for shorter weapons so it seems like a good fit for this build.     The pistol tube and charging handle are next.  Ambi charging handles are crazy priced!  I actually gave away a pistol tube a few months ago because I thought I'd never build one... :wall:   it wasn't padded though, and I think I want a padded one.

That's kind of my goal but I"m having a hard time getting there for less than $400.  And that's at 50 for a lower.