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Midway once had those on sale at half price, so I bought one on a whim. I didn't expect much from a $15 scale. I have been pleasantly surprised with it, and use it pretty regularly now. It is quite accurate and repeatable. I think I've had it a couple of years now and have yet to need to replace the batteries or to recalibrate it. As for the Lee scale, it is very cheaply built, but I've found it to be accurate as well. I also picked up a Lyman scale a while back, and they all three read the same thing everytime.

Instead of regulating firearms, I see a much more urgent need to regulate tools. Some folks shouldn't have access to them!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/121744/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-kit?cm_vc=subv1     This, along with appropriate dies and shellholder (Lee dies come with a shellholder, except for the RGB series), appropriate trim guage and shellholder, powder, primers, and bullets will get you started. As I suggested eariler, you need to buy a manual first! If you like it, you'll soon want a tumbler, bullet puller, stuck case remover, maybe a better scale, etc.

I would suggest a Lee anniversary Kit. I would suggest Lee dies as well. There a few things you'll need in addition to what any kit offers, but they'll have most of what you need to get started. The first thing you should get is a reloading manual, and read it.   As for powder, a handgun cartridge uses a real fast powder, while bottlenecked rifle cartrisges need a much slower powder. There are quite a few powders that will work well in both the 243 and 30-06.

I still haven't been able to understand why people think they can shoot a gun and not expect some powder residue. I also don't understand what it hurts.   Anyway, a couple of things I've learned is if I'm getting a LOT of residue, a heavier crimp often helps, as well as bumping up the powder charge a bit. More pressure usually provides a cleaner, more complete burn.   I've also found that some lube used on lead bullets creates a mess when shot.   This question is asked very often. Could someone tell me what the obsession with "clean burning powder" is? My air rifle can use a good cleaning after firing a lot of rounds. I expect a firearm to also need cleaning after prolonged use.

Some would call it intimidation.

...yet you seem to have no problem attributing this to anyone with a badge pinned to their chest? It defies logic to me.

  Thanks for attempting to explain. I guess I'm thickheaded, but it would seem this ruling is in opposition or the states having authority to regulate firearms. It seems to me that Illinois was already "regulating firearms".

Can this be overturned, and could you please summerize the opinion for us mere mortals? Could this mean the end of carry permits?

I'd probably tumble it, and shoot it pretty quickly. If left untreated, the rust will progress.

I can't really work up a strong opinion on this, pro or con. On one hand, it would be easier cleanup with the single shot rifle, but on the other, I would be just as well to dispose of my muzzleloader if this happened, as they will be worthless to me or most anyone else. I'm hunting early either way.

If it is just a stripped reciever, I believe I'd box it up and ship it without saying what it is. It isn't hazardous, flamable, perishable, or anything else they ask you.

Yes. If he's legal to own it, ship away!

Guns and Leather in Hendersonville did have some off brand stuff that was non corrosive, and had a really attractive price. It shoots great in my m44. Academy has some Russian stuff pretty cheap.

I'd like to see you add 30/30 to that list.......since I already have one and all. On second thought, what you have woul give me a great excuse to grab a Trapdoor Springfield.

[quote name='dlm37015' timestamp='1355152169' post='857778'] did the law change i th0ught as long as you were not hunting on a wma centerfire was ok. i got checked this year and i was using a 300 blackout twra agent thought it was a neat rifle [/quote] From the TWRA webiste: [quote][url="http://www.tn.gov/twra/huntweapons.html"]http://www.tn.gov/tw...untweapons.html[/url][/quote] It has been this way long as I remember. You are allowed to shoot what they consider "furbearing animals" with a centerfire, but for some reason they do not include squirrels and rabbits as furbearers. Sorta pokes a hole in the safety issue if you ask me.

[quote name='cardcutter' timestamp='1355153731' post='857794'] The only thing I found wrong with the SKS I had was the short but stock. They were made for short people. I added an after market pistol grip and the proble was solved. They are very accurate and and easy to shoot. I personaly dont care for the detachable SKS mags, but thats just me. [/quote] Have you seen the AK stocks? I believe they were designed for pygmies. There is a rubber buttpad available for them that adds a couple of inches to the LOP.

Speak with your neighbor about the situation. Likely, he'll put his dogs up. If not, eliminate them while they are on your property. A polite, face to face conversation is a powerful tool that many of us have, for some reason, abandoned.

I have one of each, and both work as they should, and are quite accurate considering their intended purpose. The AK has a better trigger, and more rounds at the ready. The SKS is, in my opinion, a much better built and heavier gun, and more accurate. I would suggest you find one of each you can shoot and choose for yourself. I feel the SKS is the better value of the two. You won't go wrong with either.

A lot of folks are certain to be very well stocked in ammo, because the same thing happened 4 years ago. It'll pass.

I find him interesting. I'm surprised one of the outdoor cable channels hasn't picked him up to host a regular show. He'd beat a large percentage of what's on TV today.

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1355097477' post='857450'] LOL...I'm with ya bro! I bet the .38 turns them inside out huh? I could only imagine! Dave S [/quote] No sir. Actually, the wadcutter cuts a neat, round hole with little meat damage; often less than with a 22 HP.

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1355093786' post='857419'] But Tennessee doesn't allow the use of centerfire rifles or handguns for squirrel hunting. You must mean you shoot them with rimfire, shotgun or muzzleloader. Dave S [/quote] Right. No one said I did it in Tennessee.

Nice people there, and seem to be quite knowledgeable as well. If you aren't comfortable starting by reading a reloading manual and watching youtube videos, I'd guess the class would be wothwhile. I wouldn't be opposed to helping someone learn the basics and get started. I expect you can find several people closer to you who feel the same way.

Kits have [i]most[/i] of what you need to reload, and they offer discounts over buying the items seperately. I've yet to see a kit that contained everything you'd want to reload, and furthermore, the more I reload, the more tools I decide I need. I started many years ago with the Lee Anniversary Kit, and still use most of the items included.