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What's truly sad is that Republicans seem to have an inability to learn from their success.   In 1994, the 'Contract with America' proposed a large reduction in the size and power of government.  Republicans won hugely in that election.  Since then, they have moved ever further to the left, and steadily lost influence and power.  Oh, wait, they GAINED a lot during the 2010 elections when they had a message of...  Hmm, what was it?  Oh, yes!  'A reduction in the size and power of government'!   It took them 16 years to re-try the 'small government' message.  Perhaps we won't have to wait quite as long next time.  I sincerely believe that if Romney had been vocal with a better message than "I'm not Obama", he probably would have won.   As for TN Republicans, the leadership seems determined to make the same stupid mistakes as the National leadership.

If she can find the original paperwork from the Army allowing it to be sent home, it can be added to the Registry. If that happens, it will be a $15K machine gun. Otherwise, it's a $1000 parts kit as the receiver will have to be destroyed. I have no idea where they go the idea it's worth $30,000. I've never seen a legally transferable STG44 sell that high. Also, most were issued to normal Army units, not 'SS'. The first large issue went to a Waffen SS unit trapped by the Russians. After that, most went to Panzer Grenadiers (Mechanized Infantry) or regular Infantry Regiments. Over 425,000 were made.

[quote name='Troutburger' timestamp='1355149259' post='857751'] Don't put them in the tumbler. I've read the vibration and banging around can damage primers and break down powder causing over pressure. [/quote] Totally false. There have been cases where live ammo was tumbled for a week or longer with no degradation of the powder or impacted primers. But in this case, the problem is that it is STEEL cased ammo. Brass cases will discolor, which usually causes no problems. Steel rusts, and the rust can cause the case to lose a lot of strength. If the case blows out, it can cause damage to the firearm and be dangerous. I would personally not fire rusted ammo.

The Republican Party is trying to stay in the middle of the road, even as the population moves more and more to the sides. They actively pushed conservatives away this election cycle. Small wonder that they lost. Being the lesser of two evils does not win elections.

Muzzle Brake - A device designed to redirect the muzzle blast to reduce recoil or muzzle jump. Typically, this is at the cost of increased noise and sometimes increased flash. The AK-74 is a modern example. Flash-hider - A device designed to cause rapid cooling of the gases expelled from the muzzle in order to reduce the amount of flash. Originally, there were two types, the flash suppressor and the flash hider. The suppressor is what we know today. The old flash hider was conical or can-shaped to cause the flash to not be visible except from directly in front of the weapon. Today, the term flash-hider refers to either device. Modern examples include M-14, L1A1, M-60, and the FPK/PSL Dragunov look-alikes. Combo device - A muzzle device performing more than a single function. Typically a flash suppressor that also allows launching rifle grenades. Usually, they also allow attachment of a blank-firing device. The M-16/M-4 muzzle device is a good example. Most modern military rifles use this in some pattern.

Anyone who can manage the finances of a small business successfully has the ability to understand national economics. Where it gets complicated is that politicians are always seeking one thing; power. In order to get and keep that power they want to be able to buy votes without having any negative consequences. Since most of them are lawyers, they are used to playing games with words and concealing the facts. Economically, here are the facts: 1) We are broke. We spend more money than we take in. Raising taxes on the rich won't change that, even if you declare that $75,000 a year income makes you 'rich'. 2) The US dollar is backed only by faith. If folks quit believing that it is worth something, it won't be worth anything. Right now, the Fed is creating dollars from thin air. If they didn't, the US debt would be MUCH higher than the current more than $16 Trillion dollars. 3) The current US Gross Domestic Income is only $15 Trillion. In other words, if you add up ALL of the money made by EVERY person, corporation, and company in the country in a whole year, it adds up to less money than the government owes right now. 4) The only way out of this is to CUT spending. A LOT! You can talk about waste, military, etc, but they won't solve the problem. the problem is entitlements. They make up over 50% of Federal spending, and are growing at a horrendous pace. 5) Politicians do NOT want to cut spending. Especially entitlements. That's the case, plain and simple. Either we reduce entitlements (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Welfare, etc), or we all go down.

Alexander is also pushing his 'Marketplace Fairness Act' which would place a tax on the internet. Politicians love taxes as it gives them more money to buy votes.

[quote name='c.a.willard' timestamp='1354688762' post='855160'] I'm kind of surprised to see a board member recommending adding a restriction on a constitutional right. [/quote] What Constitutional 'right' are you referencing? If you mean voting, there is no 'right' to vote. Congress could restrict the vote to only left-handed, bald piano players if they wanted. Voting is not a 'right'. It is a duty and a privilege. Your average 14 year-old fifty years ago knew more about economics and civics than most adults do today. Government education has done it's job well. If this past election teaches us anything it should be that the populace will now vote for the person who gives them the most 'free stuff'.

Republican National leadership is running scared. They cannot accomplish anything except by doing one of two things; either throw in with the Democrats, or the Tea Party. Either way, the national leadership is made ineffective. Here in TN, the Republicans are feeling large and in-charge. But, once again, they are feeling the pressure from true conservative groups and the Tea Party. I expect that in another 18 months we will see several more of the current Republican leadership lose primary races. That's how politics works. You have to keep beating on them until eventually they start seeing the light, or you can fire their butts.

[quote name='greyofk' timestamp='1354411199' post='853580'] I studied the geometry and loading data for .400 Corbon. I also read a lot of reviews and range reports about this cartridge. I've got impression that reliability issues prevented widespread of this (excellent in theory) round. In theory a bottleneck case should feed better than a straight case. In real life it mostly depends on the magazine. Most of .400 Corbon handguns were converted from .45 ACP. I had not heard about any special mags. My questions are: 1. Who ever had .400 gun or converted other calibre to .400? [i][b]Both 1911 and Glock 21.[/b][/i] 2. How reliable was the action? [i][b]Very reliable.[/b][/i] 3. Did you use factory loads or handloads? [i][b]Both. I liked the Berry's 155gr bullets as they are easy to load and feed reliably.[/b][/i] 4. Did you make .400 brass from .45 ACP brass? [i][b]As suggested above, I used .308 brass with split necks that I cut down and re-sized.[/b][/i] 5. How did the gun function with your handloads? [i][b]Perfectly. The .400 Corbon is an excellent caliber, but in the 1911 it really should be kept just a hair less powerful than the 10mm. I found that 10.2gr of Winchester Action Pistol reliably gives right at 1275fps with 155gr bullets.[/b][/i] [/quote] The pressures for .400 are lower than for 10mm. So it will NOT reach 10mm power levels (1350fps with 155gr). But it will reach a lot higher than the .40S&W's 1150fps with the same bullets. Factory ammo is getting hard to find. But if you reload, you will never have a problem finding cases!

Star Firestar (comes in 9mm, .40, and .45) tiny, but all steel! Star BKS Starlight 9mm alloy frame AMT Backup 9mm All steel, and pretty scarce. Kimber Solo 9mm alloy frame

The only mod I have on mine are a decent rear peep sight and better front sight. The factory iron sights are not very good.

I used to fly a LOT for work. Typically 2-3 flights per week. I had to carry tools for work that included small screwdrivers, wire snips, etc. It is very easy to be in a rush to make a flight and forget about the small wire snips in your pocket. Or the Leatherman on your belt. Or the deodorant in a non-TSA-approved size that you had to buy when you ran out. Or the $300 multimeter that TSA refuses to allow on the plane. Theft is theft. And a government search and seizure without a warrant is theft. I'll repeat again that we were safer on airlines BEFORE the Feds got involved in airline security. Before 1968 there were NO hijackings or terrorist attacks on US airliners. Pilots were REQUESTED to carry pistols, and passengers were just asked not to have loaded weapons on the planes. Other countries had hijackings and attacks, but not on US planes. Then the Feds got involved and ensured that passengers and pilots were unarmed, and almost immediately US airliners started to be hijacked and attacked.

Sorry, I will NOT buy stolen property. Just because it was stolen by a government agency does not make it right. In fact, to me, it makes it worse. All of those little pocket knives, scissors, and other items stolen by the TSA and they have yet to actually catch their first terrorist. Remind me again why we put up with this cr@p?

A couple of thoughts: 1) I'm not certain that a liberal newspaper actually got the facts right. If they did, it would be a rare occurrence. So, I'll refrain from judging the homeowner at this point. 2) If someone DOES break into your house and you make the decision to shoot, you are better off killing them rather than wounding them. Otherwise, you will find yourself trying to defend your actions in court with the person you shot playing the part of victim. 3) This is another example of why you should say as little as possible to the police or anyone else until you have spoken to a competent attorney. 4) 'Mini-14 jammed'. Reliability counts. Make sure that your home-defense weapon is in good shape, reliable, and use good-quality ammo and magazines. 5) If the news is accurate, when he approached the girl and drew his revolver, he was obviously no longer 'in fear for his life'. As soon as the threat is removed, call 911. Waiting until the next day is obviously indefensible. And the 'finishing shot' as described by the news was obviously going too far. Had he held his position, cleared the jam, immediately fired at what he still believed was a threat, and then called 911 right away, this would be a non-issue. As for the two dead burglars, they paid the ultimate stupid tax. I have little sympathy for them.

Ironic, isn't it? NH motto is "Live Free or Die". Without firearms, there isn't much you can do to make sure of the first part. All you are left with is the second part.

'Big Money' is required for research? And define 'big money'? If by that you mean government research grants, you are dead wrong. Most useful medical advances come from private companies funded by investors, as well as from small companies started by someone who has an idea. If by 'big money' you mean a large investment, you are mostly correct. New drugs, medical procedures, and medical devices require a large investment of capital to get through the FDA approval process. But when that capital comes from private sources, there is a greater incentive to make sure that the research proves fruitful. When our tax money is used, the primary concern is whether the results meet some political goal. Without profit as an incentive, why should a doctor work more than the minimum hours needed, or provide good service? 'Just good enough' becomes normal, instead of trying to achieve excellence. At least 50% of the increase in medical costs since 1970 is a direct result of government regulation. Some of the rest is due to the cost of liability insurance resulting from high-dollar legal lottery winners. Expect to see a LOT more doctors drop out of Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs. If you ask around, you can find doctors who run a 'cash' business without taking any forms of insurance. They are also usually much cheaper than other doctors as their administrative costs are almost insignificant.

Expect to see a lot more of this in the future. Liberals are looking for new sources of money to steal in order to support entitlements that make folks dependent on government. They have doubled the number of Food Stamp recipients, increased the number on welfare, and ObamaCare adds millions more to that dependency. Socialism only works until you run out of other people's money to steal. We are getting very close to that. An interesting observation is that registration inevitably leads to confiscation. First we had to 'register' our retirement accounts (401k, IRAs, etc). And now the socialists are talking about stealing from them. With all of that 'registered' money out there, it will be very difficult to hide it from confiscation. Remember that when anyone talks about firearm registration.

Real Plum Pudding The centerpiece of a British Christmas, and traditionally made right about now so it can age and develop it's full flavor for Christmas dinner! [size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Ingredients[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]10 eggs 1 cup white flour 4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons allspice 2 teaspoons nutmeg 4 ounces chopped almond pieces 1 grated apple 1 pound light brown sugar Rind and juice of an orange and a lemon 3 pounds raisins use some currants, some yellow, and some sultanas. The more variety in fruits, the better the pudding. 8 ounces candied cherries or natural dried cherries 24 ounces bread crumbs 12 ounces candied peel (candied pineapple chunks, citron, mixed peel) 1 pint of Guinness 5 tablespoons of hard liquor 1 pound butter or finely minced suet if preferred[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Method[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Rub the raisins and other fruits with the flour and spices. The flour adheres to the stickiness of the fruits and gives the pud a nice even texture.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cut the butter into fine pieces and mix well with the dry ingredients.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]In a separate bowl mix the liquid ingredients. When the liquids have been well stirred, add them to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix all together very well.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The batter should be a bit loose, a little thicker than a cake mix. If it’s dry like bread dough, add more Guinness.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Traditionally, you would grease a big square of unbleached muslin and pour the pudding into this, tying off the top with string. In these modern times, heat-proof bowls are an acceptable substitute for the cloth bag method...and much easier.[/font][/size][/size] [color=#000000][left][background=rgb(255, 255, 255)] [size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Line the bowl with parchment paper; fill to within an inch of the top of the bowl. Cover the batter with parchment paper and use a lid for steaming. Sealing the top of the bowl with foil will work if there is no self-lid for the bowl. Fill the pot in which you are steaming the pudding to just below the top of the pudding bowl and gently boil for at least 12 hours. I use the slow cooker for this and it works very well. Depending on the size of the bowls used, you may get about three puddings from this recipe. [/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]When the pudding has cooled, remove it from the bowl, dribble brandy (or any other whiskey-type stuff) over the top of it, letting as much sink in as possible. Seal the puddings in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. [/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Let it sit for as long as possible before serving. A month or two is not too long. [/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Traditionally, the pudding was steamed again for an hour before serving. There are two possible methods: Remove the wrapping, return the pudding to the original bowl, and steam again for an hour.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Turn it out on a heat-proof serving plate and proceed to the lighting ---or---unwrap the pudding, place it on the serving platter, and microwave for 10 minutes at 50 percent power. The microwave method, though obviously not traditional, works exceptionally well.[/font][/size][/size][size=2] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]To serve, dribble with brandy, garnish with a sprig of holly, and light it immediately before bringing it to the table.[/font][/size][/size] [color=#000000][left][background=rgb(255, 255, 255)] [/background][/left][/color][/background][/left][/color]

Locking shoulders should NOT come out! I have owned and shot a wide number of FALs in the past 33 years and never seen a loose locking shoulder that wasn't a poor build on a parts kit. Ship it out to Gunplumber. Contact info is on FALFiles. Mark is rude, abrasive, and arrogant. He is also the single best FAL mechanic in the country. Drop him a note explaining things clearly, and be specific about what you what from him. If it were me, I'd request a quote to get the rifle into safe, reliable, functioning condition. It won't be cheap. Mark will tell you exactly what you get for your money. When you get the rifle back, it will be properly built and work as desired. You don't take a BMW to a Chevy mechanic. Likewise, when you need specialized expertise, you go find the best person you can. Forget local. Send it to Mark. You can ship it directly to him and he can ship it right back when he's done.

Dan from Volunteer Ordnance Works (VOW) is as good as they get. He's from down towards Chattanooga, but may be up in Mid-TN this weekend at the Hendersonville show. Give him a call and see if he can help.

I guess I missed the notice that you lose Fourth amendment protections when you enter a National Park. Two simple phrases are all you need to say: 1) I do not consent to a search. 2) Have a nice day, officer.

Link to article: [url="http://www.survivalblog.com/2012/11/some-observations-on-privately-owned-firearms.html"]http://www.survivalb...d-firearms.html[/url] Some common-sense thoughts on firearms ownership and why you need to have a good stock of magazines and ammunition. Jim is a great guy and his SurvivalBlog is always good reading. You may disagree with some of the things said there, but it will always make you think.

A suppressor does not reduce the supersonic crack of a high-velocity bullet, so you WILL need your hearing protection. If you get an upper for a sub-sonic cartridge, then you can shoot without muffs or plugs. If you use a .22 conversion and subsonic ammo, you will hear more noise from the bolt movement than from the muzzle. The Federal Auto-Match .22 stays subsonic from my rifle, and is a lot cheaper and more consistent than ammo marketed as subsonic. As far as other stuff, wait until you have a chance to shoot to find out whether you need adjustable gas or other accessories. Some folks don't need it, so why waste money? I have a .223 suppressor that I've used with .223 and 6.5 Grendel. If I rapid-fire, then I get some gas blow-back out the back of the upper receiver. If I space my shots, it's barely noticeable. To my ear, the 6.5 is a bit quieter, but it might just be that the tone of the crack is not as high-pitched as .223. A noise suppressor is also an excellent flash-suppressor. It's fun to shoot at twilight and see the difference in muzzle flash.

In the 1980's I bought a bunch of .30-06 and .303 surplus ammo dated from 1917-1919. The .303 had some hangfires, but the .30-06 was 100% sure fire. I still have some of that .30-06, and it has never failed to go off as expected. The biggest issues are improper storage. If the ammo has been stored in the heat, it breaks down more rapidly. I've had Israeli surplus from the 1980's that had misfires and erratic power from being left out in the sun for extended periods. Quality ammo stored in a nice, cool basement will last a LONG time!