Handsome Rob

The Swede is a spectacularly under rated cartridge in a modern action. 3000fps+ with 140VLDs runs rings around the CM velocity wise. It's also low enough pressure to have awesome barrel life. I've built 2 on savage actions. A pure hunting gun based on an Axis & a pure target gun on an old 110. Both will bang gongs at 800 all day, every day. The 110 will keep them sub ¾moa to 1250yds.

Thanks OS, that puts my mind at rest.

One of my best friend's Father recently passed away & he's left me an original 1873 Trapdoor Springfield in his will. We'll be spreading his ashes this July & I'm supposed to pick the rifle up at the same time. Unfortunately, he lived in Florida & I'm not conversant on the legality of the transfer. Being that it's a breech loading gun, I was assuming that it's have to be transferred through an ffl, but I'm thinking that due to the age that an FFL transfer may not be required. The fact that it's a Willed item may also affect things. Can anyone tell me how I should proceed please?

There's also one gun that I really, REALLY regret not buying. It was a 'still in the wrapper' straight pull Mauser 96 I found at the Murfreesboro gun show, 6 or 7 years ago. The guy was asking $300 & I didn't know then what I know now. I wanna say that I went back & looked at it 8 or 9 times. The second I made my mind up to buy it, someone else was handing over the money. Guy sold it for $225. Then, I was bummed. Now, I feel sick.

Just looking back through some old photos, it was actually a 2" One of the famous 'factory cut downs' imported as a 3" then cut & crowned by Taurus If anyone has one they want rid of..... Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

Yep, a couple of years ago I had a little 2½" Rossi .44mag revolver. Lovely little pistol although it sucked to shoot full house loads. I thought I'd be better served in back country protection with a 10mm G29. Honestly, the Rossi was lighter & packed waa-aay more punch. I even shot it better. I'd love to have that little thing back.

[emoji8] Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

You'd do me in a heartbeat and you know it.

Believe me, it isn't. I get flirted with on a weekly basis, just because of the way I speak (It sure as #### isn't because of how I look....)

The 90 day thing 'may' have changed, but in '09 it was required. It is (or, was) 90 days so that visitors on simple I94 entry permits (everyone that comes here from a foreign country) couldn't simply get a license & disappear. Proof of residence or proof of Intention to Immigrate was required.

That is correct, as worded, but you absolutely will not be issued a license without 90 days worth of current proof. All that aside, the unfortunate fact is that you can't just move to the U.S. & apply for permanent residence or Citizenship 'Because I Want To' You need to show positive proof that you are needed here, in some capacity. Either through investment or profession. I've spent the last 10 years trying to figure a way around that, but to be legal, it's simply not possible if you're from the UK. Country of Origin plays a massive role in this.

I just re read this. Do you won't actually be here on a visa, just the I 94. That's a problem. To get a driver's license you'll first need an SSN & you'll have to show proof of lawful residency in the state, for a period spanning no less than 90 days. Basically, you'll have to present 3 month's worth of utility bills, under your name, with a Tennessee address. The I 94 is issued to all foreign travelers within the U.S. & is not a visa. You would have to apply for a visa to be able to stay longer than 90 days & with no family here & no work sponsor that's pretty much not going to happen. I'm sorry to say it, but unless you marry a Citizen, you have no recourse to move to the U.S. (unless you have a Doctorate/Phd & are prepared to use it or are prepared to sink $500,000+ into a business you're prepared to run)

Oh, it's absolutely worth the hassle!! It's just not as straightforward, cut & dried as a lot of 'Move Abroad NOW!' websites would have you believe. Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

Only because you don't.....

If you haven't already, go get an appointment with a good immigration lawyer in England. It'll cost a bob or two, but it could save you a fortune. They'll be able to tell you all your options (If indeed there are any) & give you far better info than I can. Every case is different & without knowing your particulars, no-one will be able to give you 100% solid advice.

Howdy from another English expat. A 'non-immigrant alien' actually. Ok, couple of things. Firstly, apply for an SSN the minute you arrive, seriously, use airport wi-fi. If you're applying for a visa, you can actually apply for an SSN from the UK. 1. What type of visa are you moving on? Depending on the visa type, you may or may not be eligible for permanent residency. 2. What's your education level? If it's any less than a Higher Degree, permanent resident status is going to be nearly impossible to achieve. There are exceptions for artists but very stringent criteria must be met. 3. Are you married to a U.S.citizen? If not, find one, pronto. It's almost impossible to permanently emigrate to the U.S. unless you have immediate family here or are married to a Citizen. 4. If you're coming on an investment visa, you can apply for a SSN as soon as you arrive. (It was worth repeating) 5. If you don't have an SSN, forget about cell phones, insurance, cable tv etc. You absolutely NEED one to buy anything, other than groceries, from a store. 6. No SSN, no hunting license. Or bank account. Or drivers license. Or cell phone, cable tv etc.... basically you NEED a SSN. I'm honestly not trying to put you off, the U.S. IS the greatest country in the world to live, but it's nowhere near as simple as any of the 'Emigrate NOW!' websites would have you believe. It took my Wife I the better part of 2 years (& many thousands of pounds, never mind the HUNDREDS of thousands we had to spend to buy a business.....) to get here on a 3 year visa & then several thousands more to renew to a 5 year. That was 10 years ago & I'm looking into an extension right now. 8 years & several immigration lawyers later & we still haven't found a feasible route to permanent status. Also, if you're just wanting to visit & get a feel for the place, you don't need a visa. The UK is part of the Visa Waiver Programme, meaning that you can stay a full 90 days on an I94. It's not long enough to establish temporary residence in any state (90 days MINIMUM) but it'll let you get an idea of what you're in for. It can also give you a head start on residency if you're already in the visa application process, although you will have to leave to return to the Embassy in London. When you obtain a visa, you'll still have to periodically renew your I 94 as that is only valid for a maximum of 2 years as a visa holder. Plan on traveling to Mexico/Canada every other year. It's the cheapest & simplest way to renew.... Ps. Sorry for all the edits, I keep thinking of stuff!

Wow. I'd love to attend, but unfortunately I'm tied up at home all that week :'(

Can anyone tell me, do chronos misread as the battery gets low on power? I was testing loads yesterday & was getting very odd velocities. I tried some loads in the .280ai with 139gn. Powder type was exactly the same as I use for 162gn but obviously, loads were different. I noticed that the same load I use for the 162s gave me pretty much the same velocity with the 139s I was expecting the 139s to run a couple of hundred fps faster than the 162s but velocity read as almost identical. As I was packing up the low battery warning came on. I always assumed that electronics worked or they didn't Did I break physics?

Used to be. I used to own a beautiful Air Arms S410. Brass bolt handle, brass silencer adapter....sigh. I put a LOT of bunnies in the freezer with that thing!

Congrats on the spawn! Welcome to the rabbit hole of reloading.... Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

Cool beans brother!! I tell you, it'll be really hard going back to a 7lb+ hunting rifle now. The weight saving bug his really hard. I'm trying to sell my .280 to sink into an ultralight .300wsm or .338wm right now! If you're free Wednesday, I'll be at Strategic Edge, if you wanna out to come play.... Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

I know you will! 6.5mm 140gn Bergers have been very good to me for the past couple of years. 3 antelope & 8 deer so far. If you don't already, it would behoove you to look into a simple reloading setup Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

That offer to lend me $3800, indefinitely, with no expectation of repayment DOES still stand.... Sent from a mountain somewhere, using telepathy.

*sigh* It's going to be either a Tikka T3 light or a Kimber Hunter. Probably in .300WSM or .338WM Gotta offload my .280 Ackley first though.