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I have a standard M&P 15 and there is nothing wrong with it.  At the time I got it, at the height of the AR rush, it was hands down the cheapest AR you could get and it was over $800.  Now you can get the same for less but I have learned that the new sport model has had some changes which may or not  change your mind:     [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnjz1XIqFcw[/media]

I do the opposite, I figure my OAL first then charge due to the fact that OAL may change your pressure.  Though I have seldom gone at or past max charges listed for most loads, there are some powders that are quick to go from just under to past max when you change OAL just a bit; but those have been with other than .308s so you may be ok either way with that caliber. 

When I was stationed in Savannah GA, we would see them dead on the road and each year they would be further and further north.  Recently, like within the last two years, I have started to see them here in Montgomery County, TN.  Haven't run into a live one yet but have seen a few on the road out on Hwy 149 going to the steam plant.  With as many as I see run over, there has to be a decent population of them in the woods.

Welcome back to the neighborhood, and welcome to the site.

That's one nice looking bird, it trained in falconry?

Just get an Eagle to do it for you, a Desert one.  Ok, Ok, I guess a Crossman or Daisy will have to do.

This pic got me to thinking; Due to the yellow markers (indicating bullet holes??) on the back end I figured this was the "victims" car, but there isn't much if any damage so how hard was he rear ended? If this was the shooters car; then the markers indicate getting shot from behind so the "victim" may of shot at his "attacker" as he was speeding away.

I wish they would pass a law that if a law gets passed which contradicts another law, the older law is nullified. It may cut down on all these confusing laws.

Ok, so now that it's past I have a question.  I am led to believe that there is a TN law (House Bill 1796) that you can make an NFA item (silencer) without a stamp if it is made in and stamped "Made in Tennessee".  But this one says said you could be arrested for an NFA item but could show a stamp as defense.  Where does that other law stand on this?  I know there was no case law yet, but why would you be legally able to make a silencer in TN and mark it "MADE in TN" but still be able to be arrested for it?

I am down for a grass roots effort to send these clowns a message that their constituents are not happy with their performance.  I don't care if their replacements are Dems, just that they support the 2nd Amendment and they do what they say they will do, whether I agree with it or not.  I feel if the majority of voters vote for someone based on what they campaign on then they darn well better do their best to do what they say or at least give it a good effort to do so.

Yea, but the first pic is what we emagine in our horny little minds. Then reality hits: As for the sig brace, I have two and will never pay any federal taxes on any of my weapons. Just can't see having to ask permission to cross state lines, or having to show some range safety officer my paperwork to shoot at public ranges, though I don't go to many of those. And I agree of which of the two I consider being bent over by the feds, voluntarily.

I am surprised our anti 2A news stations and politicians aren't capitalizing on stories like this: http://www.wsmv.com/story/28713441/shots-fired-at-officer-in-downtown-nashville

For that press mounted style just get locking collars (set screw) for the die, once set, lock the collar down.  Since you are using separate dies for each caliber you should be set.  The hand operated one has a case length guage which only needs to be screwed in all the way to be set.  With bench setups, like the Lyman I have, you make master cases which you use to set the locking collar.

Yes that is much better, I have a Lyman version that has the same aggressive chamfer and debur edge. But if you are not careful it will take too much off the case and make the case a bit shorter. If done by hand it works great, but I was still using a drill on the case holder and did not notice until later. The cases did not go below spec but I had less case so had to seat a little more to make up, not much just .0001 or so but it was hit or miss on which case got shorter. Now that I know, I barely touch the trigger and its done. Oh, and it was also one sharp edge on the end of that case. The Lee one seems to have a less aggressive cutting surface and the angle isn't as sharp so is less likely to do the same. A little more user friendly but yes, I still prefer my lyman due to the handle but I used the Lee version up until a couple of years ago when I prepped over 1K 300Blk cases so my fingers needed the Lyman tool, and the wooden ball on the Lee cutter, I also got the Lee chuck which is much better than the one that comes with the gauge. If I were to do that many cases again I think I'd splurge on the 3-way cutter for my Forster, but for now I am good with what I have.

I think the die takes care of that.

I only managed to cut the barrels and get some topsoil last weekend.  I will build the frames and hopefully get some plants started this upcoming weekend.  Just wondering about the tomatoes though, I used to give them some space, at least 1 or 2 feet between, but wouldn't they get crowded in a square foot garden?

If you don't need the die mounted powder dropper then it may not be as good a deal for you.    Inner and outer chamfer can be done with this: http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000690109/Chamfer-and-Deburring-Tool- But if you are doing hundreds of rounds per sitting you may be better suited with either a case prep station or a bench mounted trimmer with an inside outside chamfer and deburring cutter ,ounted on it.  I recently purchased two, one a Lyman with all the original pilots for $50 and another was a Forster.  The forster was last, it had the outside case neck turning tool with it and setup for .308 for just $35 so couldn't pass it up.   So these can be had for a decent amount if you keep your eyes open.   Depending on your budget, which I guess we should of inquired earlier, you can get much better tools but the Lee products do work and are a hell of a deal for the price.  I have used Lee to reload since the mid to late 80's and just recently started getting into other brands but used.

That scene makes you wonder though.  If bitten you turn, so wouldn't getting zombie brain in the mouth do the same thing?  The terminus guys were worried about eating contaminated meat, but it never locked down whether it would turn you or not.  I think the FX guys over do it a bit though, if I recall correctly there were some Zs that were practically skeletons walking around.  Just what animates them, surely they still need muscle to move around.

If you haven't purchased anything yet, I would recommend this: http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000690304/Classic_Turret_Press_Kit_ I would also do away with the single stage press and the press mounted trimmer.  For rifle you will not be reloading in the hundreds most times; The Lee hand trimmer works good and it has caliber specific case length gauges even the Creedmoor at Midway: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/427646/lee-case-length-gage-and-shellholder-65-creedmoor?cm_vc=ProductFinding but Midsouth may be able to get it in as well if you call.  I would get the wooden ball for it though, it is worth it: http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000690275/Cutter-with-Ball-Grip- As was mentioned, get extra turrets for the press, that way once your dies are setup changing caliber is a 5 second affair.  

If you are reloading a pistol caliber I would mount it.  For rifle I like to weigh each drop so I use a bench mounted one to drop close to my charge then trickle the rest. 

No, I meant Deanna who had her husband the engineer on her lap. 

This same story was discussed on another site where one of the members said he would not get involved unless it directly involved him or family.  While I may of done the same thing as the former LEO, it is a personal choice whether to get involved or not.  In a situation where you do not know the exact nature of the situation it may be prudent to wait until you can make an informed decision.  In the case of the bike confrontation I would be inclined to put both of them on the ground and sort out the details once the knife was out of the equation.   As far as the NY story, I would have to of seen a stabbing or shooting in progress before I let anyone know I am armed...just sayin.  A quick shout to the chasing individual would of probably resulted in him identifying himself as LEO.

Seems you have all bases covered.  I don't use case gauges for most of my reloads, I just use what is referred to as the "plunk test" where you simply drop the case into a barrel and use that as a gauge.  I do have one gauge for my 300Blk, but that is because I am forming the cases as well and the gauge helps make sure all the measurements are taken care of.  Once they pass the first time I am good.  But many do have and use them as well as the comparator which I have as well.  The comparator will measure COAL from the ogive so a deformed lead tip don't throw off the measurements.  I also got the comparator due to the 300Blk since many times you are reloading from internet data and I like to be sure as possible when doing that.    As for setting your dies, yes you make small minor adjustments to your dies as you measure until you get the depth you want then lock your die in place until you change to different bullets.  A kinetic or collet puller will also be needed when you seat too deep, ask me how I know.  Before the comparator I used my calipers and made sure the tips were not too distorted on the one I used to set my dies.

Though it didn't show it he probably shot or shot at the wife beater since it did not show him pivot away.  And I am not sure how the Mrs. would handle it if he shot her husband on her lap. 

There are a few of us in the area, ask away.