gregintenn

I have a couple of 280 Remington chambered rifles, but neither are "Ackley Improved". A 280 is hard to beat.

I once bought a gun collection from a lady who inherited them from her deceased brother. I went to her house and gave her the approximate retail value of each piece. I explained to her that selling items at retail involved a good deal of work.   Turns out she just wanted them gone, and seemed happy for me to get them. She asked what I'd offer for them, I gave her a number well below what they were worth. She seemed pleased and accepted the offer, with full knowledge the guns were worth much more than I paid for them. In the end, she got rid of the guns without a hassle, and I got a screaming deal on some pieces I otherwise never would have owned.   I say all that to say this: be honest and upfront with this lady. Explain to her the real value of what she has, and that you aren't in a position to pay retail for it. You just might get a deal as well.

Put it back together and shoot it.   You can spend from several hundred dollars up to Turnbull's quote on refinishing it, and when you get it back, it ain't gonna be worth a nickel more than it is right now.   If you aren't happy with it as is, you'd be money ahead to sell it and buy an original specimen.

What can you guys eat? We have a friend who is a diabetic, and it is the devil trying to cook for him.

I dunno. I once had a Harley. I enjoyed it for several years and doubled my money when I sold it. I've yet to come out ahead on a boat. I'd lump a horse into the money pit category.

As far as I know, D.T. McCall's still has propane tanks mounted to the rear bumper of their furniture moving trucks. I always thought that looked spooky, but I don't recall them having any problems.

They're empty when I go to have them filled, but full on the trip back home. How would you get one filled if you didn't transport it while not empty? That makes no sense.

http://local.boatsexpress.com/Yacht_Transport_Gallatin_TN-p1704797-Gallatin_TN.html You could ask these folks.   I've learned of a little test to determine if you are ready for a boat.   Place a $100 bill in the toilet and pull the handle. If you don't flinch when the bill disappears down the drain, then you are ready for a boat. :lol:

Well don't pull out in front of me any more! :D

I've done several without issue, but distance would pose a problem. It isn't garden weather tonight. Watch a youtube video and get out your needle files. It isn't a big deal. Cut a little and check. Repeat.

More like a quarter a round right now, but yeah.

I still have 1000 Norinco 7.62x39 I bought in an ammo can for the princely sum of $100. They shoot great out of my $59 SKS. No longer imported at any price.   I expect that soon we'll be reminiscing and what if-ing about today's prices and availability.

I don't know about you, but i'm sticking with "honky"! :no1:

You and I are already prepared. This was a message to those among us who aren't. There'll be no more dime a round ammo.

If your floorboards aren't sagging, keep buying.

       http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbb8da3e4258216189fb98d27&id=c2cf499606&e=4a074d9232   Don't come here crying the next time there's a "crisis", and ammo is crazy expensive or unavailable. ;)   If there isn't a next time; enjoy shooting. There will, however, be a next time.

I have ARs with 1:7, 1:8, and 1:9 twist barrels. They all shoot 55,60, and 62 grain projectiles well. I've not tried anything lighter nor heavier. I don't see a big difference.   Now that I think about it, I did try some 77 grain stuff in a 1 in 9 twist barrel. It hit the target sideways.

I'd probably go with a chicago screw.

I discovered that a bored teenage son is an asset in tree removal. He didn't see it that way.

I didn't go to WalMart, and I've had a great weekend. :up:

Not a problem. :D My chainsaw started right up, and I wasn't standing under it when it fell. All is well.

I'll be interested to know if you're able to get the stink out of the hide. You can usually smell a coyote before you see him.

I don't wish to leave the country, but the thought of hitting the reset button on our government sounds more appealing by the day.

At least I don't foresee the kids setting anything on fire with fireworks this year. :)

Sure has!