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I can't even begin to count how many .22 rifles and pistols I've seen that look like they were never cleaned! The little Marlin model 60 is a fine rifle, but a bear to clean properly! I've scored some real bargains on .22s that looked like the bore was worn out, but were just leaded.

While these coins are not 100% silver, a reference for daily selling price of comparable coins can be found here: https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/half-dollars/franklin/ A knowledgeable friend grades these coins as Very Good to Very Fine based on PCGS grades. To get an idea of those grades, you can look here: https://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Franklin/Grades

BTT, this is the real ammo made for your AK-74 rifles!

Two lots of 20 US 1/2 dollar silver coins dated 1948 to 1963. Each lot of 20 coins ($10 face value) will be $290 plus $10 shipping USPS Priority Mail. Buy both lots and the shipping will still be $10 total. None of these are mint grade. All have clear markings front and rear and are good, honest, silver 1/2 dollar coins. Lot "A" - 1948-D, 1949-S, 1950, 1951-D, 1951-S, 1952-D, 1953, 1952-D, 1953, 1954-S, 1954, 1957-D, 1957, 1958-D, 1958, 1959-D, 1960, 1960-D, 1960, 1961-D Lot "B" - 1950-D, 1951, 1951-S, 1951-S, 1952-D, 1952-D, 1953-D, 1953-D, 1954-D, 1954, 1954-D, 1954-D, 1957-D, 1958-D, 1960-D, 1960-D, 1962-D, 1961-D, 1963-D, 1963-D I can meet you within 20 miles of Mount Juliet if you want to save shipping.

Mine is a 1st generation with Beretta mags. It's been reliable with Winchester white box 9mm. It likes to stay lubed. I use Ballistol for oil and small dabs of grease. The trigger pull is long, heavy, and atrocious. The bolt handle under the stock is awkward and hard to operate. The sights are almost a joke. For 50 yards, they're fine, though. You won't be trying to hit much longer than that, anyway. I do not have experience with the later versions, but have heard that they are better.

True, but: Keep in mind that a lot of firearm operation is based on muscle memory gained through training and MANY repetitions. When you change your weapon, you need to also change that the way you operate. When I changed from a Star PD .45 to a Springfield XDs .45, the differences were minor, but crucial. The grip was slightly different, no thumb safety, very different trigger pull, magazine changes were slightly different, and many other more subtle differences. After the many years of operating standard iron sights, I have no desire to transition to a red dot. Add in my inbred distrust of electronic and optical devices that I have seen fail MANY times when you need them most, and I'll stick with 'old reliable' irons.

The NCAA is trying to turn college football into the NFL. I'm about done with them. There is no incentive for these kids to learn sportsmanship or team loyalty any more.

BTT for long weekend!

FYI, the Remington 11 and Savage 720 are the same as the Browning Auto-5. And are usually much less expensive. Friction rings and magazine extensions are interchangeable.

I foresee lots of rifles that lose their zero every time it's folded. I'll pass.

I'll take it for $500. PM sent

Yep. Still have both cans.

It seems that it would be worthwhile for someone to buy the assets of P80 and resurrect a new company in a better state (TN, hint, hint!). Let the new company kick out new product and distribute it as fast as possible until the Everytown idiots make it hot again. Go out of business having cost the idiots time and effort for nothing. Then, start the whole process over again! I'm no expert, but it seems that it would be a god plan.

Yep. I get to Oak Ridge a couple of times a month.

BTT. This stuff is getting really hard to find. It is now illegal to import the actual 7N6 as ATF classified it as Armor Piercing handgun cartridge in 2014 due to the steel core. (Yeah, I know - Handgun?!?! But when have facts and logic ever mattered to ATF?)

About as much chance as a complete repeal of the NFA. Still, a useful tool for identifying RINOs unwilling to support it.

M1 clip with M1909 blanks. The indented ring below the lip is a clear indication that it's a blank. The whole middle TN area was used for massive war games from 1942-44. https://www.williamsonherald.com/features/w_life/bringing-light-to-tennessee-s-forgotten-wwii-history-magill-introduces-maneuvers-docuseries/article_63e4be54-b081-11ee-8131-4b54b5dd558e.html

Sinclair Z/99, cassette recorder for storage. It was a kit you had to solder it together yourself.

I'd like to see: 500m Service rifle - each country needs to use it's most common service rifle (ie: M4 for USA and AK-74 for Russia). Timed, 5 minutes with 60 rounds 50m Service Pistol - Same as above but pistols. Timed, 5 minutes with 50 rounds 500m Obstacle course with Service Rifle and full basic load, canteens, etc. 750m GPMG - Each country using it's issue General Purpose MG (M240, PKM, MG3, etc) Group and echelon targets at varying ranges. Timed, two minutes with 200 rounds. Biathlon - Combined above top three items!!!

I found the second can. Both cans in original wood crate for $1200.

BTT for weekend!

I have a sealed can of Russian 7N6 5.45mm ammo (1080 rounds) that I found cleaning up the workshop. I picked up a few of these years ago at Knob Creek and shot off a bunch, but this can decided to hide for a bit. I'll do $650 within 50 miles of Mount Juliet (37122). Or, I'll ship for $30. If you have an account with Fedex or UPS and will send me a label, I'm willing to do that as well. The can is 30lbs, and is 14L x 6.5W x 4.5H. I also get over to Oak Ridge fairly regularly, so I could meet you nearby if you are in that part of TN. I think that there is another can in hiding as well. I could be wrong. But, if I find that one, I'll offer it to the buyer of this can first. As always, the first "I'll take it" wins.

You would think that putting a couple of large concrete block in front and rear to prevent this would be a reasonable expense. Of course, a good camera system with off-site storage is critical as well! I feel for these small business owners who are being targeted!

Yep, my choice for building a hugely expensive IT facility! Iffy power supply, huge crime problems, and a pretty good chance of a major earthquake destroying the whole area!

NOT TRUE! They can ask to come see your records or specific firearms. You have the option of going to their office or having them come to your home. Go to their office!!! Also, if you have a C&R license, do not renew at the end of the three years. Let it expire and then re-apply. You'll only lose a couple of weeks of use of the license. But, it means that you can destroy your previous records. Rules for '01' FFLs do not necessarily apply to '03' C&R licensees.