Darrell

Sounds like someone I'd get along with. Add motorcycles, though. I'm a new member, having been here (the forum and Tennessee) less than a year. So far I've had some limited contact with other members and all have been very positive. Every friend I have was once a new acquaintance.

I didn't see your post til just now.... it's out of stock this morning.

Make that four recommendations for Athlon. I have an Ares mounted on an RPR in 338 Lapua and couldn't be happier with it. Caveat: I'm not a competitive shooter, but for long range "plinking" I really like the scope.

I need some slow powder, H1000, Ram Mag or similar. I'm wondering if anyone local has topped at Outdoor Junction recently and if they have any powder in-stock. Gracias!

I wouldn't spend that much on primers unless I was desperate. And I certainly wouldn't speculate in hopes of turning a profit, though plenty of people do.

Your best bet would be to seek out a local ham radio club and attend a meeting or two. Most clubs are full of old guys who love to talk and advise, and I know you can find some help. Being so near Nashville, you can easily find some help there. I found the Sumner County Amateur Radio club website here: https://www.scara.net/ What kind of receiver are you using? There should be quite a bit of ham traffic on 40 meters after dark, and on 20 meters during the daylight hours. Since you're studying for your license I assume you know which parts of the bands are used for voice communications. Be sure your receiver is set to copy SSB transmissions. In the lower parts of those bands you should hear quite a bit of CW.

You can tell when a politician is lying because his lips move: It's an outright lie that gun manufacturer's cannot be sued. The PLCAA provides protection for gun manufacturers when their products are used by criminals, but certainly not if the firearm is defective or dangerous. The anti-gunners, like Biden and Harris, know that if the PLCAA is repealed it will do grievous harm to firearms manufactures. People with deep pockets like Bloomberg will happily finance suit after suit which, even if they are unsuccessful, will have the effect of destroying gun manufacturer's through the expense of legal defense. Biden also made some scary statements about the 2nd Amendment. "We should also ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country," Biden said. He said "there's no reason" a person would need a weapon that can hold "100 rounds." "We should also eliminate gun manufacturers from the immunity they receive from the Congress," Biden said, referring to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a law that prevents gunmakers from being sued for crimes committed with guns they sell legally. "This is the only outfit that is exempt from being sued," he continued. "If I get one thing on my list... give me that one because I tell you what there would be a come to the Lord moment these folks would have real quickly."

I would. I'd probably "work up" brand new loads with it, taking the starting points in my reloading manuals for first loads and paying attention for signs of excessive pressure. I have some really old powders in my locker, and have never had a problem with any of them.

There's little glimmer of a silver lining there. She apparently now sees that firearms can be used defensively, and even admits that she'd use one to defend herself or her kids. I think if more anti-gun folks would take a bit of safety and live-fire training they'd gain a better understanding of our position. Of course I also understand the Hollywood hypocrisy of condemning firearms, but featuring them in unrealistic ways to make big bucks.

We understand we haven't had a lot of products in stock lately but that will change very soon! We should see a large amount of inventory available here in the next couple weeks. We appreciate all of your support and patience! Expect plenty more powder and LOS Bullets. We will also be introducing a new Projectile line here soon offering 223 and 30 cal. -American Reloading They have a fair supply of projectiles right now and some brass, too. A lot of their projectiles are pulls. I just received 200 pulled 338 projectiles, and while a match shooter wouldn't want them, they'll be fine for my purposes.

You have to be quick these days.

I encourage you to do your own research on this question using information available from trusted sources or by speaking with your own physician. There's a LOT of misinformation distributed on-line in forums like this one by people who have an incomplete understanding of the situation. (And virtually any other question, for that matter.)

While I agree with you, unfortunately, that ship has sailed. The political class is masterful at twisting meanings, confusing the issues, and misdirection. And I must admit, even though I am a staunch proponent of the Second Amendment, I want firearms kept out of the hands of criminals and those who are mentally unstable, which requires some restriction.

Excellent point! The anti-gun people are very good at taking a nibble here and a bite there. They NEVER give back any ground, and whatever gains they make are simply the new starting line. The pro-liberty folks should probably learn a lesson there and take, as you say, what we can when we can.

I wear aids, but probably the same as yours. My loss is severe-enough that I need the behind-the-ear style. But they make a world of difference in carrying on a conversation. Like you, Randall, I can't converse except one-on-one, even with the aids in. On top of that, my audiologist tells me that while my hearing is not getting worse, my ability to understand is. There are times when I have to ask someone to repeat two or three times, which can be frustrating for the speaker. The best thing about mine is that there's a blue-tooth interface that connects my aids directly to my phone. With that connection I can talk on the phone almost in a normal manner. Without it, it's a real struggle. But having said that, I prefer life without the hearing aids. There's just so much noise to put up with all the time! It's a relief when I can take them out and stretch out with a book and read in silence. If I weren't married, I'd probably do without them all the time.

As reported on the CNN website today, 3/23/21. Notice that "gun control" has become "gun safety". White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday the White House is considering taking executive actions on gun safety measures and to address violence in communities. “We are certainly considering a range of levers, including working through legislation, including executive actions to address, obviously, you know, not just gun safety measures but violence in communities, so that has been under discussion and will continue to be under discussion,” Psaki told reporters aboard Air Force One. Some more context: Earlier on Tuesday, Biden pressed the Senate to take up gun legislation that the House has passed in the wake of a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, that killed 10 people at a grocery store.

Holy Crappola! That's insane! I wonder if flints are going to go through the roof, too.......

I don't see what difference it makes if it's a racial hate crime or not. He MURDERED eight people and he should fry.

I did a Google search on the image, and there are quite a few copies out there, none with any detail. Several of the images have headings in the cyrillic alphabet, so perhaps this came out of one of the Eastern European countries. Looks like the pistol may have been a Girsan MC28SA, which I'd never heard of until three minutes ago.

As would I, if it were next door. I do all I can to avoid Nashville traffic, though.

And yet more: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is making clear President Joe Biden looks forward to repealing the “liability shields” that protect gun manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits. She's speaking of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms act, which prevents gun manufacturers from being sued when their products are used illegally. Anti-gunners would love to see this act repealed, as it wouldn't be difficult to sue gun manufacturer's out of business. Whether or not the suits are successful, small gun manufacturers would go broke defending against them or, at the very least, would be forced to raise prices to cover that expense. This administration is after our right to keep and bear arms folks.

I just saw this ad on CL. I do not know the seller at all, but the price is good: https://nashville.craigslist.org/for/d/hendersonville-soft-sheet-lead/7272003270.html

I guess they'll be coming for my Marine Corps K-Bar pretty soon, too, then.

And immediately after Pelosi implemented that rule she spoke of her role as a mother and aunt. What a load of fertilizer!

More from Senator Feinstein: The New York Post reports Feinstein is citing “domestic terrorism” as an impetus for the ban. She said, “We’re now seeing a rise in domestic terrorism, and military-style assault weapons are increasingly becoming the guns of choice for these dangerous groups.” The NSSF figures indicate that Americans own nearly 20 million modern sporting rifles, which are firearms that the Democrats categorize as “assault weapons.” Feinstein’s office released a supplemental fact sheet on her “assault weapons” ban, claiming said firearms are “weapons designed for war [that] have no place on the streets of a civilized society.”