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That looks like it has all you need except glass. It is a free floated heavy barrel so you don’t need to worry about bedding. I’m curious as to what you are going to put on that for glass. I have what I think is a 1000 yard rifle. If you find a range we can walk on without being in a match let me know.
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Certainly its discrimination; but it’s lawful. No shirt = No service, No shoes = No service, No smoking, No distributing of printed material, No freedom of speech, No gang colors, No vulgar T-shirts, No cameras, No food or drink, No loud talking, No one under 21, and the list goes on and on. If carrying a gun in Tennessee was a right, you would have a valid argument. But it isn’t; carrying a gun in Tennessee is illegal.
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I have a bunch from CMP, but here are my thoughts on it. Ammo prices are up right now for 3 reasons. 1. The war 2. The price of copper 3. Obama. Lake City is running full bore and can’t maintain supply to the military, so private companies are being tapped for military ammo. It’s probably a more profitable market for them than the civilian market. When the war ends the demand will drop. ATK is operating Lake City under contract. They are a private business, so when the demand drops I imagine they will make ammo for the public. The private companies will also try to maintain production; that should result in lower prices. The price of copper is being driven by the big boom in manufacturing and housing in China. Who knows which way that will go. If our manufacturing picks back up prices may drop. If we continue to send our company’s overseas prices will increase. The election of Obama caused a knee jerk reaction in the market in both guns and ammo. That seems to be over as we see guns prices dropping back to where they were. Who knows what he has up his sleeve for the next big scare. But we do that to ourselves and it has nothing to do with market or regulations. As far as the 30-06 specifically; if there is a market there will be ammo. 30-06 hunting is a huge market, as is the market for Garand ammo. Any manufacture that sees a market can produce ammo that is safe for the Garand. As to the questions about Garand ammo… According to Remington their production powders burn to slow for the Garand, causing increased pressures at the gas port that can damage the action. A more common and more dangerous problem is a slam fire or firing out of battery. This can be caused by using too soft a primer or the primer not being seated fully. Also there are 7.62 NATO Garands (the Navy did it) and conversions are available. Although that doesn’t help the ammo price problem; they will be available as long as the 7.62 NATO round is in use.
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Homeland Security Officials to Restrict Gun Carrying
DaveTN replied to a topic in 2A Legislation and Politics
Certainly they are concerned. Have you talked to them? But they don’t play politics. They will deal with any threat with extreme prejudice. They have immunity. -
I was partial to Kimbers until S&W came out with the SW1911 line. I have not seen the new SW1911 Compact ES but it might be something you want to take a look at. I don’t care for alloy frames, but I think you will find that in most 4†1911’s. I would put my sub $1K full size stainless SW1911 up against those in the high dollar range.
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The 14th.
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I drive with total disregard for speed limits. I try not to be that way, but I can’t help it; it’s a sickness. And the smoking ban was wrong. The state (and most other states) saw fit to trample all over the owners rights in the name of health care. It was wrong; and it put some people out of business. I’m sorry, but in their business or my house you follow the rules or you don’t enter. Until the state of Tennessee recognizes the 2nd amendment as a right; you can’t make a rights argument. The state can’t (or shouldn’t be able to) force their “state sold privileges†on business owners.
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That is correct. But I am a law abiding citizen; I will not lower myself to violate the law because I don’t agree with it. The law is that the owner has the rights; as it should be. If I see a posted establishment I will abide by their rules or I will not enter.
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I don’t think that is correct. That was the original draft. If that had passed we wouldn’t be having these problems. Because some people thought they had to be able to carry in bars it went from “Restaurant Carry†to “Guns in barsâ€.
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It’s just a number pulled out of the air. It really doesn’t matter as long as you clearly convey the condition to the buyer; no surprises. If it’s 98%; you need to describe what’s up with the 2%. NIB implies that you can register with the manufacture and have a full warranty. If that is not the case; it is not NIB. Warranties have a value.
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Delton optics, cause the last Delton help thread was helpful
DaveTN replied to a topic in Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting
I wanted a one piece mount for my scope. Most were well over $100. I found this at the Nashville gun show for $50. It’s made by J&T Distributing. I’ve had it a couple of years and it has worked great. As far as optics it depends on your application. Also, you get what you pay for. I have a couple of Leupold scopes and a cheap holographic. I’m looking now at an EOTech. If you don’t already have an iron sight I wouldn’t waste the money on a BUIS. You won't ever use it. -
Is pointing a gun always considered using deadly force?
DaveTN replied to a topic in 2A Legislation and Politics
Here in the forums you often see where someone reads the law and starts interpreting it for everyone else. Cops and lawyers know that is not enough information. Elements of the offense, state of mind, and case law are not stated in the written law. My opinions (as a former cop) are based on what will keep you alive and out of jail; not on how you can justify shooting someone. My own personal beliefs are that you should be able to shoot criminals that come on your property to commit any kind of serious crime. You should be able to shoot car jackers and armed robbers without the question ever being asked if they were trying to get away. However…. I know that my personal beliefs are not the law and would send you to prison. Too many parents get upset at the thought of you killing their little juvenile delinquent they have raised while he is burglarizing your car or breaking into your home. -
What is your budget? 1. Around $500. 2. Around a Grand. 3. I don’t care as long as someone’s name is on it. What will it be used for? 1. Primarily a carry gun, secondary as a target gun. 2. Primarily a target gun, secondary as a carry gun. 3. Home protection and target gun. 4. Bragging rights. Do you have experience with a 1911?
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Is pointing a gun always considered using deadly force?
DaveTN replied to a topic in 2A Legislation and Politics
That’s just ridiculous. Certainly there is an exception for LEO’s. It’s an element of the crime and it is called “intentâ€. -
Only there wasn’t any sale. I checked after midnight Friday to see the “unprecedented discounts on select firearms and accessories†… nothing. I figured they may have had some website problems. So I checked back Saturday and Sunday…. Nothing.
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I wouldn’t carry a gun on a bus in violation of their restrictions. Especially if that bus may be going through or stopping somewhere like Illinois.
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Man I was going to post that but I thought… No, just leave it alone. It’s the same with the people that aren’t worried about getting sued. If you don’t have anything; you have nothing to worry about.
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Has there ever been talk of TGO becoming affiliated with CMP
DaveTN replied to tntnixon's topic in General Chat
Until that happens…Garand Collectors association is about the cheapest…. $25 a year. VFW, American Legion, DAV are some others. -
They are looking at relocating York. Man!!! That’s a big deal. Harley-Davidson considering making a move to 'Boro on The Murfreesboro Post
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Note to self… There won’t be any HCP parties at Strickj's house. And if there are don’t let him catch you handing out those flyers from church.
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NEED TO FIND ELITE TACTICAL SYSTEMS OWNER
DaveTN replied to a topic in National Firearms Act (NFA) Regulated
If you are implying that he is going to make right on the wrongs that he has done, or he is innocent; he needs to address the issue. As far as I know he isn’t banned from here and I’m sure he has seen this thread by now. I’ve read the threads on the other boards. This thing will follow him to Texas or anywhere else he goes. I know full well that there are two sides to every story. This isn’t a court of law; he is being judged on his character and his business practices. I think many would love to hear an explanation. -
Very good argument, because it is exactly the same argument they are using. They believe that you are putting their lives and the lives of their customers at risk. You don’t. You have the right to own guns. You do not have the right to carry them past your property line. I agree. But I discovered I was wrong when I was jailed. We are talking about what the laws are; not what they should be. Because business owners aren’t trying to take your guns away. They don’t know you or anything about you. But they know unless you got your training somewhere else the training required by the state is a joke. They don’t know if you are an HCP holder or a gang bangin’ thug; and they don’t want to ask to see your permit to find out. But those are all secondary to the real reason. When the state on Tennessee puts all the responsibility on you, and passes legislation that makes a property owner exempt from civil suits; you will have a legitimate gripe. Why is that when some people strap on a gun they seem to think they are wrapped in the Constitution and everything is a violation of their rights; rights that they do not have? You don’t have that gun because of the 2nd amendment; you have it because you have pro gun legislators that have sold you the privilege. And what did our pro gun legislators get for their efforts? A very small percentage of the pro gun population that have their panties in a bunch because they can’t carry in a bar and want to vote them out of office.