gregintenn

No hate in this thread. The op asked for thoughts and opinions. That'll usually get you some.   It's great if you like it. I don't have a foregrip on my AR either. I can see why people find them useful, but the bad outweighs the good for me.

Usually one of the better shows in this area, and a nice building in which to hold them.   I haven't been to one in a while, but they used to have a pretty good show 3-4 times a year in Cave City, KY.

I'm with you. Saw that thing off, shape it with a file, sand, and refinish, and I love it.

I can offer some advice, and you can do with it what you like.   When I was a teen, I drove a very nice looking 67 Chevy II Nova. It sounded like a race car. I also drove a Corvette some. I loved the cars, but they drew attention. I don't care for attention. They also drew the polices' attention. I never cared much for them either.   As I grew up, I put these pieces together. I sorta miss classic cars, but I now drive more non descript vehicles, and have noticed police never give a second glance no matter where I am or when I'm there.   I haven't seen your car, but I'm betting it is an attention grabber for one reason or another.   If this is the case, it is sort of like a girl with pink hair and a tattoo on her forehead that gets upset when people stare at her. Whadda you expect?   If you don't like attention, don't drive a car that draws attention.

Good deal. Have you personally bought from this company? I am not familiar with them.

My favorite load for 223 has powder just about level full with the neck of the case. Some powders are simply bulkier than others.

Me too. Have never had one to fail to feed, fire, or eject in any 45 I own.

More powder or a lighter recoil spring is where I'd start. The factory loads it shoots reliably are almost certainly hotter than what you've listed you're loading.

The short answer is no. A compressed load is safe providing it is within the allowable pressure range. If you are loading published loads, and doing it correctly, it'll be fine. You also may find it to be a very accurate load.

I've bought from Midway since Larry or his wife answered the phone when you called. I did like the free shipping, but I understand why it wasn't working well. I feel they overcharge for shipping. I my be wrong. They've never faltered, however, in their top notch customer service. It's nice to call or email with a question and get a response from someone who knows what they're talking about. You don't get that at a big box store.   More and more, I buy from Graf&Sons. They offer a flat $5.95 shipping fee whether you order a decapping pin or a tractor trailer load of lead. Their prices are often better than Midway too.   I've also found Palmetto State Armory to be a great place to order from.

You should post that in the survival part of the forum, and name it "Emergency protein source".

Paranoid, prepared.......Who's counting? :shrug:

I have an LCP I would trade for a model 30 in good condition.

I believe that the United States began with a population of people, the majority of whom, loved and served God. God blessed this country with the unprecedented prosperity we've enjoyed, and God will see to it's downfall if we continue to turn our backs on him.

In my opinion, IMR4350 is THE powder for 30-06.

Did you trim and chamfer the case mouths?   What are you loading?

Does it work correctly in it's original configuration?

My father is a big fan of the Contenders. I've tried to like them, as they are a high quality, unique firearm. I just can't seem to take to them for some reason. I expect you'll really enjoy yours.

Looks good!   An M1a or M14 is on my wish list. I'm with spots, however, in that I prefer wood. I guess I'll have to pretend my mini14 is one for now.

I'm left handed, which limits my availability in traditional styled blackpowder guns. That was a main determining factor in me buying a Thompson. After getting it, I found it to be a very high quality gun for the money. A left handed anything isn't real authentic as far as I know.

Become a benefactor and advertise them for sale or trade here on the forum. I'm curious as to what you have. I may be interested in some if not all of it.

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default.php?cPath=22_92_186_191   Chew on this a while. ;)

I have absolutely no practical data to back this, but I've always thought a lead wadcutter bullet would be a quite formidable projectile in a self defense situation. 

I'm ashamed to say that I dug a little deeper in my junk and found 5-6 boxes of loaded ammunition I forgot I had. :shake:   I guess it isn't as urgent as I first thought. :shrug:

In practical hunting situations using the right ammunition for the conditions, you will never see a real difference between the two. Were it me, I'd get the 308, but I have a couple of boxes of ammo laying around and no 308 rifle.