[Which gun manufacturers do you prefer?]

I'd have to say NERF. Who else makes bullets outta water ? MUDDER FORKING WATER PEOPLE !!!

And a KICK AZZ transparent scope ! (Bet it comes filled with tiny cotton grenades)

[Nylon 66 twilight zone?]

I am more shocked by you guys that didn't realize the N66 series had a following than I am the sticker price the OP posted

As stated by GrayFox they have quite the following and if you are in doubt next time you are at a show ask someone that has one for sale

Like many others in this thread I don't see the fuss. I've always thought of that ugly stock as something more worthy of propping the cattle gate open out at the barn than I would on any gun but years of collecting (and living) has taught me to never judge a book by its hideous cover.

There's one local collector that has them stacked like firewood in his safe and will still pick up one if the price is fair.

[Sweet baby Jesus, no... this can't be real. This has to be trolling.]

My suggestion would be for him to hold the target and have someone smarter do the test firing . Natural selection will take over from there.

[City of Knoxville Mayor Banning guns on street]

As stated more than once in this thread if only one side shows up to protest then that side will show up,yell,chant,look silly and leave. It's no different than watching a bully get rejected when trying to intimidate someone. Soon enough they lose that spirit and go home. I'm hoping clear skies and beautiful weather keeps the opposing team out drunk on the lake or weaving a fall smock for their cat from their own hair. 

[Bass Pro straw purchase]

A buddy that lives in Lebanon told me a tale of a similar incident that happened to him and his wife at a newly opened small gun shop. Him being a high strung vietnam vet (think cotton hill) and the owner boasting his knowledge of the law WAS the law made for a bad scene. But eventually cooler heads prevailed (the wives of both parties) and she got her gun, lol. Surely someone on that side of the counter has misread something because it sounded like the same thing that happened to you. 

[TOTAL ECLIPSE PATH FOR TENNESSEE]

20 hours ago, MacGyver said:

Sure is good to see you!

I'll second that emotion

[TOTAL ECLIPSE PATH FOR TENNESSEE]

i81 south is busier than normal. 10:25 

[Smith & Wesson Model 31-1]

Nice find Garufa ! I have the same gun in a 3"

[When transporting a gas grill in your SUV, make sure the gas is off.]

11 hours ago, bubbiesdad said:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/14/florida-couple-transporting-grill-injured-after-suv-explodes-when-woman-lights-cigarette.html

 

HEY ! You can't park that there !!

[Upcoming Germantown auction]

On 8/5/2017 at 11:17 AM, KahrMan said:

I emailed them and they are supposed to have a list with make and model out this 

awesome

[Upcoming Germantown auction]

Having been to several estate sales of higher caliber they usually have a lottery to see who gets in and when. However I didn't see anything mentioned about that here. The entire ad is void of any useful information beyond the preview IMO. 

[S&W 386 Hunter]

Production was just 2 years so I would say numbers are low but I couldn't locate exact figures. Good find, I love the oddball pieces

[The Mummy]

58 minutes ago, Murgatroy said:

I will preface this by saying I am not a Tom Cruise the person fan.

 

However, short of War of the Worlds, I can't think of a film that Tom Cruise did not entertain me. I find him a satisfactory actor.

Watch Vanilla Sky and that will give you 2,lol. While I don't put blame entirely on him he had to see that one flopping. I mean WTH. 

[Fun pictures or videos.]

1 minute ago, hughd said:

Careful, we want this thread to last.   

Lol, you GOT to be kidding me.

Maybe if I said it was tony and his buddy Jim out target shooting then ?

[Fun pictures or videos.]

Tonys got one helluva shooters rest

[Fun pictures or videos.]

[Not so main stream pistols]

27 minutes ago, ozo said:

Mateba Unica .44mag

Imperial Break

Little Johnny .460

Mississippi Nine (Alpo)

 

I'd love to own a Mateba

[357 Maximum]

Anyone know where a man can obtain some factory loaded 357 maximum ?

I've got a new kid to feed  

[Rent Cars Much? Feel Like You're Getting Raped?]

WOW. Ive always had great luck with rentals. I guess I'm just living right

[New to me Enfield Ishapore- need input]

On ‎3‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 10:47 PM, xtriggerman said:

I wouldn't fire it until you get the head space checked. The Indians were the only ones to take that receiver design and bump its working pressure by 10 -20 percent with the 7.62 cartridges. Basicaly it was a cheap way to use Nato ammo in guns they were all ready tooled up to make.  Its not unheard of to find a well used 303 SMLE with headspace. That's why the Brits made several bolt heads of varying length to keep head space problems of the lighter 303 in check with a simple bolt head replacement.

I will do that. I know there are several TGO members in my neck of the woods that could be persuaded with lunch or a frosty beverage to perform such a task  

[New to me Enfield Ishapore- need input]

On ‎3‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 3:11 PM, peejman said:

These are chambered in 7.62 x 51, which is fractionally different physically than commercial .308.  The big concern is the pressure, with .308 potentially being much higher pressure than 7.62. 

As for cleaning it up, I'd clean up the metal and remove what's flaking off the wood, but otherwise not do a whole lot to it. 

Otherwise.... cool rifle. 

So I should hunt for 7.62 x 51 specifically ? Low power ? The metal has most of the black paint, the wood looks original and not coated.

[Shoulder surgerry]

Recovering from surgery as we speak. Not to pry but where are you having it done and by who ? 

[New to me Enfield Ishapore- need input]

9 minutes ago, MP5_Rizzo said:

I just did a quick search and there are a lot of varying opinions on the black paint on these rifles so I'm a little bit leery of any recommendations at this point.  I just know I've seen several of these rifles with it but never have seen one cleaned up.

Fair enough. Maybe someone on here's took the plunge and will chime in about it.

[New to me Enfield Ishapore- need input]

8 minutes ago, MP5_Rizzo said:

I think these rifles were originally parkerized.  Prior to a liberal application of cosmoline before storage, a coat of black storage paint was applied to them and that is what you see flaking off.

It's like you're right here with me, lol. That's 100% the case then. So what do I do about the paint ? Break it all down and use paint stripper ? Or a less abrasive approach ?

[New to me Enfield Ishapore- need input]

First, if this is in the wrong forum please feel free to kick it to where it belongs and accept my apologies

So I now have a Enfield Ishapore in my possession and need some input. From my inspection the bore is beautiful, all the numbers match including mag, the wood isn't as bad as some I've seen but isn't mint, and the whole thing looks like someone took a rattle can of black to it and it's now flaking off. The entire action appears to be caked with cosmoline. Stamped with a crown, then RIFLE, then 7.62 2A1 R.F.I. 1966. From my research this is a 308 and according to where you look a fairly accurate rifle. So my question is what loads should I seek out to fire out of this rifle ? Everything looks sound but I've been tricked before and having something blow up in your face is not something you want occurring on a regular basis, lol. I really have zero use for it and it will probably be sold or traded down the road but I also don't believe in having something I don't have ammo for. And after seeing chatter about some long distance shots with open sights I'd kinda like to try that. Who knows, maybe it will grow on me and find a permanent home.

Any and all help appreciated.