gregintenn

How'd you like the traffic?

I mus have misspelled it......I don't even want to talk about what my google results were.

Drive north on highway 231 until you get to the intersection of highway 25, about 6 miles north of Lebanon. There is a pretty good surplus store.

Anybody hear of any results from the searches?

.....maybe my 380 ISN'T enough?!!??!

Cheap ammo has historically never lasted long.

Talk to some people who run machine shops in your area. One of them might be interested in showing you how to run one after hours in excahnge for a bit of free labor, or maybe for pay. Most of the state voc-tech programs are quite basic.

http://www.gundersonmilitaria.com/pistolcartpinfirefancyrubbergrips.html I stand corrected. This reports to be a 7.5mm. I'd forget shooting it.

Reloading Kit for 7mm Pinfire Cartridges : Equipment at GunBroker.com If you're certain it's 7.5 mm, that would be uncommon I think.

You must be a member to continue! Looks like a possibility?

I'd guess it's a Lefaucheux 7mm, or perhaps more likely, a Belgium copy. Interesting gun! I hope this will get you googling in the right direction. Let us know what you learn.

You can always put sights on a rifle. I sort of like the looks of a front sight on a bolt rifle barrel, but for me it's mostly decoration. Most people use scopes on a high power rifle, and would rather save the cost of the sights than pay extra for something they consider in the way. Consider buying a classic, such as a pre 64 Model 70 Winchester, or a Browning Safari. It'll have sights, and will also gain value as time goes by.

I bought a Lee anniversary kit 16 years ago, and it's still mounted on my bench! It isn't a real big investment to get started, and you'll find you want to add a thing or two as time goes on. A good reloading manual is the first item you should get.

My oldest loves his 870 Remington pump 20 guage youth model. He doesn't know you need a 12 guage to turkey hunt.

I believe that sucess is a journey and not a destination. If you are happy with your direction in life, and the progress you are making, I'd call you successful.

Thanks for responding! Don't be shy, everybody...keep em coming!

Fraid not.

gunbroker? You should be able to have one shipped directly to you. I can't get gunbroker to act right at this moment, but here are a few on gunsamerica. http://www.gunsamerica.com/Search/Category/475/2/Guns/Shotguns/Muzzleloading-Pre-1899-Shotguns.htm

Roast mine please.

I always liked The Brass Lantern in Gatlinburg. For dinner and a show, The Dixie Stampede is pretty cool.

Have you considered an original?

It is my understanding that they are one in the same. You'll need to verify that, however. I have a Rock Island, and I love it. If you aren't set on a 45, I'd suggest a GSG 1911 in 22 Long Rifle as a fun, inexpensive learning handgun.

I'd like to reinforce what others have said and encourage you to get set up to reload your own. Savings isn't that great for common calibers, but it is there. Far more important to me however, is the fact that I can custom load ammo to my taste and to my particular firearm's liking. I have several guns in duplicate calibers, and they all don't shoot the same thing well. I can also load quality defense ammo for about the same cost as plinking ammo. The real savings comes with oddball calibers. If you're really into guns, you'll wind up with one or more of these in time. Calibers like 41 Magnum, 32-20, 218 Bee, 401 Herters PowerMag, etc., are not only nearly impossible to find, the seller will absolutely rape you when you do find them. I can load a box of 38 specials, or a box of 41 Magnums for about the same cost. You can buy a BUNCH of 38 Special ammo for the price of one box of 41s. I won't lie to you; you'll never save any money reloading......but you WILL get to shoot more!!!

I watch the classified ads here and on other gun sights. It seems that many who cleaned the retailer shelves after Obama was elected have decided they overdid it. I've found some bargains on ammo as well as reloading components from individuals.

You'll get repeatibility in adjustment. When you turn the adjustment 2 clicks, the point of impact will be where you expect it to be. On a cheap scope, who knows? You'll also get a scope that won't likely go haywire on you. I've seen glass crack, lenses fog, reticles break, etc. on cheap scopes. I'm sure it happens, but I've never personally witnessed it on a higher end scope. With Leupold in particular, you get a lifetime warranty. Anything happens to it, send it back and they'll rebuild or replace it free. You don't even have to be the original owner. You can find a used Leupold M8 4x for $150 or so on ebay and other trading sites. I have several, and you'd have to spend many times that amount to improve.