gregintenn

The cheese grater on the bottom of the dust cover turns me off.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/847717545 It appears there is a market for the Python.

Who cares what other people do? Make YOU happy. I'll occasionally carry a Colt's Bisley model or even a Luger.

That’s what they are made for. What do you pay for a car or truck just to wear out?

A while back, I heard a guy ask a deacon at church whether he thought it would be o,k. to carry at church. The deacon told him that if something happened, he’d see at least a half dozen guns pulled, but it would be fine to carry, although concealment and judicious marksmanship would be appreciated.

Congratulations my friend.

Now that is an interesting collection of characters.

Is there a new lady in the house as well? For some reason I had in my mind that you lived alone.

Aside from Memphis, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge has been my least favorite place to visit in Tennessee. Dale Hollow is beautiful, and to the east of it lies Big South Fork. I could spend a lot of time wandering around there.

Tennessee is a beautiful place and has some of the best state parks in the nation. There are some really nice national parks here as well. Many folks who have lived here all their lives are unaware of them. I hope you continue to enjoy it here.

LOL! You seem to forget I'm a tightazz.

Wheres' the fun in that?

Thanks. After I asked, I looked at youtube. There is a never ending supply of info and tips there. Some of those guys are really sharp.

I know very little about woodworking. I would like to make some small wooden boxes with sliding tops. I have a table saw. What accessories do I need to cut box joints? Also, where is a good place to get the wood? Any other advice would be appreciated as well.

Glad to hear he’s still kicking.

Reloading 9mm does not make sense, since it is so cheap and plentiful. That is unless you desire a specialized load that isn't readily available. Where reloading comes into it's own with me is with oddball calibers and non standard loadings. I can buy 9mm as cheaply as I can load it. If it goes bang, it's good. I can save a LOT of money loading 41 Magnum, 257 Roberts, and 218 Bee for example. I can also recreate the old 38/44 loads not available for purchase today. I can load walnut hull media for shooting carpenter bees. I can do all manner of experimentation not available in commercial offerings, such as a 110 grain powder puff load for a 30-30. Reloading has it's place, and isn't for everyone. I do believe you are correct that fewer and fewer people are doing it.

I am very well stocked. I was just bemoaning the debacle of finding one can of powder that used to be on store shelves almost everywhere. The internet is killing mom and pop stores. I am guilty of contributing to this by ordering a lot of stuff online.

David Mosley used to set up at gun shows. He'd have barrels of 223 bullets and brass, and anything reloading you could think of. Haven't seen him in several years.

Ex wife gets to keep the house.

C’mon David! We all you know you’ve got that in walking around money.

Nope. Any barrel and extension should be head spaced already If you are at all concerned, all you need to check headspace is a loaded round, your stripped bolt, and a roll of masking tape. Measure the thickness of the masking tape. Add one layer at a time to the head of your shell and attempt to close the stripped bolt on it. Repeat until it will not close. Do the math.

Never had one, but wouldn't expect midway to be selling junk. You might look at Palmetto State Armory as well. They have some pretty good deals at this time.

Give those kids a big hug and enjoy your time with them. Far too soon, they will be grown and gone.

I can't wrap my head around the reason there is a hazmat charge for powder or primer, but not for loaded ammo, which contains.....you guessed it, powder and primers.

I know, but if you have a load you like, it’s easier to go grab another can of powder rather than work up another load. It isn’t like I was in a bind or anything. IMR 4350 is the powder for the 30-06, but not compatible with the Garand, or so I read. The stores I tried didn’t Have the powders you listed either. Reloader’s Bench in Mt. Juliet did.