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About 6 months ago I worked up some loads to simulate FGMM performance in my Ruger Precision Rifle. In my rifle for 168gr SMKs I had better luck actually with IMR 3031. I think when I disassembled some rounds I found around 41gr of powder in them so I went a bit to either side. My best load was 41.3gr of IMR 3031 which was less than 0.75 MOA at 100 yards. I haven't had a chance to try and verify that performance or work up some loads for 175gr unfortunately.

If she’s willing to cave at the local/state level, how’s she going to hold up at the national level where the pressure is 10x greater, or more? No thanks. I have some issues with Andy Ogles myself but I voted yesterday in the primary for him. If Courtney Johnston happens to win the primary then I guess I won’t vote in that race.

The Nashville propaganda artists seethe about anything that even looks pro-gun.

For private property rights, TWRA enters the chat…

Everyone thought that would be the job that Vrabel would land in. Wonder where he ends up now.

What about depriming before the stainless tumble? That would help clean out the primer pockets although you might want to hit it with your brush anyways if you want it spotless.

I don’t remember seeing the signs at the Bass Pro exit before. Maybe I just had the same vision issues that mikegideon and BigK have had.

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The $76 for 5000 primers hits hard considering today's market. You'll pay that much for a 1000 and that's a decent deal.

Thanks for the review. I've been using a Labradar myself but it can be a little finicky to get it working (direction and elevation of the beam, getting the bullet offset set up correctly, getting the muzzle in the right position to pick up the report without hitting it with muzzle blast, etc). If something ever happens to it I will seriously consider getting one of these.

Just FYI to everyone here, I went into Opry Mills mall the other day and spotted gunbuster signs at the exit from Bass Pro into the mall itself. I have no idea how long they've been up since I go there once in a great while, but I don't remember them being there the last time I was there. Personally I don't think I would go to Opry Mills without a weapon of some sort, but you make your own decisions. Just providing some info.

Might sound a little odd but I would love to get an M3 grease gun. I just like the way they chug along in full auto. I’d also want proper open bolt and SBR versions of some of the sub guns I have. Long barrel versions of the Thompson and PPSH just don’t look right.

The Polymer80 PF frames use Glock mags. Again I know you said no PCCs but since Cumberland already did, the Stribog now has a version that takes Glock mags. As many mag issues as they've allegedly had, probably should've done that sooner.

If you weren't halfway across the state I would be interested in the 6.5 and 7.7 Japanese cases. Happen to have a trip to the Nashville area planned anytime soon?

MidSouth has some Varget for sale this week in 1 lb containers, but something like $40/lb. A little rich for my blood.

When did they phase out mercuric primers? That's what I'd be worried about most with components that old.

Well way late but from what I've seen powder is available but more expensive than pre-2020. Projectiles seem to be about the same. Primers are almost non-existent and you'll pay dearly for them if you find them.

Thanks Lynn for the kind offer. I didn’t have a very good description of them so I decided to bite the bullet and make the drive again. Unfortunately the vendor had left after Saturday so going over there wouldn’t have helped. Thankfully they had realized what happened so they left their card with one of the RK people in the front. I have their contact info now and they are willing to mail it out to me. So this should eventually have a happy ending. This is not a mistake I’ll be making again soon!

A tip for those in the middle Tennessee area that don’t mind a bit of a drive. Midsouth Shooters Supply up in Clarksville has had powder in stock occasionally. If you go to their powder page they have an option along the side to filter by what’s in stock. Check it a couple times a day and you may just catch some in stock, but don’t dawdle or it might sell out (ask me how I know). Prices are higher than pre-2020 mess but not exorbitant. You can also pick up at their store instead of shipping and having to pay the hazmat fee. They’re open till 5 during the week.

To start, after you get done reading the below you’ll probably think I’m an idiot. I totally agree, 100% guilty your honor, may the court have leniency on me. I went to the Knoxville show today and there was a vendor selling some of the Polymer 80 9/40 full-size and compact lowers for a pretty good price, so I bought one. Unfortunately I made the twin mistakes of not opening the box and double checking it, and also not grabbing a business card with their information. I got back to not-so-sunny Nashville this afternoon and lo and behold, my jig has no frame in it. I’m assuming I grabbed the box of the frame they had out on display. Again want to stress this was totally my fault, not blaming them at all. Is there a TGO member that’s planning to attend the show tomorrow that could do me a huge favor of either getting the vendor information for me, or passing my info to them? This particular vendor was in the back corner kitty corner from the entrance, maybe 1-2 aisles in from the far wall and about a quarter to third of the way up from the back wall. I would be willing to pay the postage for them to throw it in a flat rate box and mail it to me, and for the kind Samaritan that is willing to help, maybe a gift card to a restaurant or store of your choice? I really don’t want to do that round-trip again but might have no other choice.

If you live in Franklin, Chip Cain has an office in the downtown area and does NFA trusts. He did mine for me a few years ago and it's gone through several Form 1s without an issue.

Finished paying off my life membership a few months ago.

I've done a few transfers with Bellshire Hardware on Dickerson Pike and they've always been good to me. I think most of their business is transfers but they do have some inventory in the store. Most of the online retailers already have their FFL info on file since they do a fair number of transfers. I think they charge $20 + TICS but could be $25, it has been a while since I've been in there.

I recently bought a Lab Radar and I liked it the one time I had it out. I used it on some 223 loads I had and while shooting some 9mm handgun. You have to make sure your muzzle is positioned correctly in relation to the unit so it can pick up the report of the shot, but otherwise it worked well. Did try it with a 22lr that I had brought but couldn't get it to trigger. I'll probably have to buy the little microphone for airguns if I want to chrono any 22lr.

I filed my last one 6/28. I'm thinking February or March at the very latest.