Omega

They do make carbide dies, but because you have to use lube anyway it makes the carbide part a moot point.  But if you insist, Dillon, and Lyman make carbide dies...if you can find them in your caliber.

Sounds interesting, whereabouts do you guys shoot?

Welcome fellow transplantee, and congrats on the retirement.

Bushmaster is a Freedom Group company as well, there was an announcement back a few months ago that a few Freedom Group companies were being consolidated.  Apparently executives were sent to many of these plants to make the announcement and answer some general questions about the move.  I see this as a business move with a happy political statement as a byproduct. I wish more gun companies would make these moves out of gun un-friendly states to states that support the gun industry.  To me it does not make sense to support state governments that restrict your product in their state.  Here is a list of all the companies that make up Freedom Group:   REMINGTON BUSHMASTER REMINGTON MILITARY REMINGTON LE MARLIN FIREARMS H&R 1871 DAKOTA ARMS TAPCO DPMS / Panther Arms PARKER GUNMAKERS BARNES BULLETS ADVANCED ARMAMENT PARA USA REMINGTON PMPD MOUNTAIN KHAKIS REMINGTON 1816

No, people of those streets are all out protesting. Shop owners probably do not live there and would not risk running the gauntlet to go protect their shops.

This handy chart helps, they are available all over the internet suitable for printing:

I use Lee dies, have done so since the mid 80s and can't see spending more for dies that do the same thing. I do have some RCBS, Hornady etc, components as well because they were either inexpensive enough or all that was all that was available at the time I needed them. When I started reloading 300Blk, I was told that Lee was trash and they would not form cases from 5.56 and I almost believed it. Luckily Lee had a set of dies that included the crimp die which EVERYONE recommended so I figured I would take a chance. After a small glitch I got the dies setup right and reformed over 1k cases without any more issues. I think Lee gets a bad rap because they are so cheap (price), which leads people to think they are cheap (quality).

They all knew; Remington announced they were consolidating a few facilities to AL a few months ago. I think they were given an option to apply for open position in AL or take a severance package. AAC is also getting moved along with other Freedom Group (now Remington Outdoors I think) facilities.

1k? For that I am sure you are using high end parts, heck some of the rails can run $300 or more, barrels another $300 and so on an so on. But you can put together a bargain AR sticking to low priced but decent parts.

Sorry man, I hate to disagree but thats all in your head. But that is not a bad thing, we all have something that is the "best" because we own one. I carried Colts for the majority of my career and they are a fine rifle, but with its smaller pins on some models it makes buying after market triggers a tricky thing for some. I don't own a Colt or a complete PSA upper, but I know they are both gtg. I have a Spikes, a DPMS in 300Blk and a S&W 5.56 rifle, I do have a psa stripped upper I plan on making an 8.5" 300blk out of and I can tell you they all shoot just fine. And if I am not mistaken PSA offers FN cold hammer forged barrels that are used on the M4s and SAWs in the Mil.

I would look again, with an upper for less then $300, a $120 BCG and handle and a $150 lower its way below $700. And since your buying the upper and lower already built its a rifle with little DIY involved. Again, assuming you don't care about brands.

Covering your lense is no better than closing an eye.  Practice reflex shots with both eyes open, first with snap caps then live.  Practicing your worst case scenarios is best, including off hand shooting from different positions.  

This happens often, most times you pay the tax when you get your plates.  So you would pay in TN., if the dealer makes you pay tax TN will give you credit for it.  I would confirm this with the DMV on Monday to make sure before you do it.

I would look elsewhere for a better price. If you dont care about brands, Palmetto State Armory (PSA) has some great deals such as this upper: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/12802/%5B/ And lowers are often listed for $150 with BCGs for $100 and handles under$20. The only bad thing about PSA is that they are very slow to ship, but the price is worth it and the blems they sell are usually very good and hard to see the blem. I for one could care less about brands, some of these so called top tier rifles shoot no better than ones from lesser priced companies. Save the money, you'll need it for ammo.

Get a bug bomb and set it just under the nest, use a table or something to set it on so it rests just under it when you set it off...then run!

Yup, squirrel makes a good lunch after a morning of deer hunting.  I roast one or two when working out on my land too, mother nature provides some good vittles and seasons usually correspond to when I am doing other chores so win win.

Yea, I would say that should of been noticed by someone well before it went into the weapon.  QC at the Mfg should caught it, the builder should of noticed it, its not a part failure its a Mfg failure and very obvious.

Right call.  Even driving off, sounds like you seen the clerk who was ok and she gave the descriptions of the perps and vehicle so not much more you could of offered.  For that kind of crime there is no reason to escalate it into an armed confrontation, let the insurance and LEO work it out.

I have been lucky I guess, Academy Sports has had .22 off and on so have stocked up for squirrel season at normal prices.

Seen this story today, and flashed back to when the seat belt was optional.  I wonder how long before they try and make it mandatory? http://www.wsmv.com/story/26273138/new-tax-breaks-benefit-manufacture-of-smart-guns

Another thing to consider is a watering nipple such as this. Deer have been known to use the one at the pig and sheep farms: http://www.sourcingmap.com/silver-tone-red-metal-12-pt-pig-nipple-automatic-sheep-waterer-drinker-p-509648.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=usfroogle&gclid=Cj0KEQjwmayfBRDo25CR9un4hvEBEiQAv9fBbZFbsNMsFFvNFM3kjf_59a5ejw92m6Z9VE2eLGjGNCoaAmKc8P8HAQ

Oh, I seen this too.  And if I am competing, making money off of, or get sponsored (even by the army) then heck yea send me that TrackingPoint system.  But when I can keep most rounds in the 10 ring with my cheaper scopes I can't see spending more.  For hunting, all I need to see is the vitals, even a $40 scope did that.  I don't begrudge anyone for using better scopes, and never claim to be the best shot or anything but my needs are met with what I have.

I am in the camp that semi is more effective than auto due to control, that is if the effect I seek is steel on target.  If I seek a psychological effectiveness then full auto is my nod.  As far as dangerous goes, hell its been reported that a hammer is more dangerous than any firearm!    

Can't see any of the pics so hard to tell what happened, but the three BCGs I got from them have been mil-spec or NiB BCGs and had no issues thus far.  Someone with access needs to repost the pics here.

I always hear this, but I haven't broke $200 on a scope.  I just can't bring myself to put a $800 optic an a $600 rifle.  Though I have graduated from the $40 scopes, I still use mid grade scopes, I just need decent non-fog glass and one that stays on zero.  Nikon, Leapers UTG, Bushnell, and Redfield round out the brands currently being used on my rifles.  I have seen and used some of the higher end scopes, but just could not justify getting one.