Clod Stomper

Wish I was closer. I'd love to attend.

A reference to the Revolutionary War. When the forces actually fighting the British were about three percent of the colonist population. http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-brief-three-percent-catechism.html

Here ya go. http://www.cabelas.com/product/BUG-A-SALT/1848554.uts?productVariantId=3895421&srccode=cii_328768002&cpncode=43-43967597-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=BingPLA&WT.z_mc_id1=03921785&rid=20 It probably wasn't bumblebees, though. It is most likely carpenter bees, or "tomjollies" as we used to call them. They don't sting.

THIS! Except Sturm translates as "storm" and gewehr is of course rifle. But Assault Rifle is a reasonable translation. Same function. The US military, if I'm not mistaken, has used the term "assault RIFLE" to describe the M16. A lightweight, select-fire, rifle chambered in an intermediate cartridge. "Assault WEAPON" is a term invented by the left to demonize a type of firearm that looks menacing to them. It was first used in the late '80s I believe. I won't swear to it, though. Just my memory. So, if someone calls something an assault rifle, they may be correct. If they use the term assault weapon, they're full of it.

True, but its on a major highway. There is a lot of traffic by there. Anytime I drive to Atlanta or north GA, I take 411. Its faster from here. I used to stop there frequently on my way down. I've even made special trips when a friend wanted to visit their store. It used to be a destination. But the last few times I stopped, the prices were outrageous. So I stopped going there. Shame too. The long guns are lined up on the walls so they can be picked up easily. They had a nice selection of hand loading supplies. It's a really nice store. Clean bathrooms. I suspect that when the panic buying dies down (if it ever does), their prices will come back down or they'll go out of business.

I carried a 1911 for 14 or 15 years. On rare occasion, I would find that the thumb safety had gotten disengaged. But with a Series 80 type, the pistol will not fire unless the trigger is pulled, even if the hammer falls off the sear. That is in addition to the grip safety and the thumb safety. To each his own. I will confidently carry a Glock or 1911.

They've been around a while. Their prices weren't that bad 11 or 12 years ago. I guess somebody's paying it or they would go under.

Not that there's anything wrong with that! :lol:

I realize that I'm in the minority here, but I think a lot of energy is wasted with short barrels with rounds like this. Same with .357 Mag. Add to that the extra muzzle blast and I prefer a longer barrel, even for carry. I think a 4-inch barrel isn't that hard to conceal. For farm and field carry, I like an even longer barrel for the velocity and sight radius. That's just me though.

Somehow, I see it quite the opposite. I COULD argue (I won't though) that those who pay $200, submit fingerprints, photo and whatever else to the feds, ask permission of their local police chief and wait several months simply to ask permission to own an item that is Constitutionally protected are the ones voluntarily taking it in the arse. Perhaps the people who are putting what is essentially a stock on their pistols (and NOT the pansies writing a letter to some bureaucracy asking for their blessing, BTW) are basically raising a middle finger to an overgrown federal leviathon and saying "eff yoo". I know which ones I think are most likely to end up in a threesome with the two chicks. BTW, I know it was just a joke and I do not intend to offend anyone who owns a registered NFA weapon. (P.S. Was that first paragraph a great run-on sentence, or what?)

Was there ever really a doubt?

That's a good one too. I have a Lee Enfield conversion. It took me longer than an afternoon unfortunately.

Mech Tech CCU should handle +P. Maybe even .45 Super. I have one in .460 Rowland. Ask the manufacturer first, of course.

I've wanted a revolver in .327 ever since I heard of it. I actually considered buying a Single-Six and having it converted by Hamilton Bowen as an heirloom for my little boy when he's old enough. But Ruger introduced the Single-Seven last year (I think)! So I'll be getting one of those when I can save up enough. Now if Marlin chambers the '94 in it, I may pee my pants. I'd like a small 6 round revolver for carrying, but that's a small priority.

If it were me, I'd stop where you are. You won't gain as much velocity as you will pressure. You'll save wear on your brass. And you won't use up your powder as quickly. Those published velocities were most likely out of a 20" barrel. Yours are about right from a 16" barrel. Also, I'd bet that the load will work in most rifles or carbines. Function has less to do with velocity than it does pressure at the gas port.

This would be my guess as well. I once got readings of 3000+ fps from a snub .38 SPL. Yep, I was too close. Or I possibly stumbled upon the magic load that bridges the gap between handgun and rifle.

When putting back food for an emergency, low fat and sodium are not a priority. Quite the opposite. If I have to last a while, I want calorie density. And sodium is a necessity of life as well. Just get enough water to keep it balanced. I'm one of those whose home is in the hills. Unless I know you or you have some valuable skills, ammo and food, don't plan on bugging out to my home. I don't have a bug-out bag. I have a get-home kit.

I have read other articles testing the same thing. In some cases, the bullet actually does slow down after a certain barrel length. I imagine it will depend on factors like powder type, bearing surface and barrel condition. That may be something you can factor into your next round of tests. Fast vs slower powder. Light vs heavy bullets.

In my experience, crush washers don't really crush. What I've done is to lay some sandpaper on a flat surface and take material off one side of the washer until it times correctly. I'm going to find some real crush washers.

Rick shot Pete. Deanna told him to. And did it in front of Morgan and Daryl who had just arrived. And it appears that it was the "Wolves" who were mutilating the walkers' bodies. There were torsoes hanging in the booby-trapped trailers.

A good reason to rethink getting involved unless you know for sure what is going on.   http://bearingarms.com/viral-video-captures/?utm_source=gpfbp&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_campaign=gpupdate

I don't think Norman Reedus should speak unless he's in character. Where did those pictures in the backpack come from? Was that Red Poncho Guy's bag? Mrs Dictator wants civilization? They're gonna need a jail. Could have saved Reg's life. Morgan needs a blade.

Not sure about the DUI. After a certain amount of time it will not affect your permit. But the birth certificate thing is just silly. My BC has a black background, as I'm sure many others do as well. I had no problem getting my permit. Of course that was back in the '90s.

All the above. Even now, if I thought I could get away clean with it, I might consider laying a beat-down on some clown who desperately needs it. Chances of success? Very slim. Too many cameras and cell phones around these days. But yes, some people really do need it. It wouldn't be so bad if the "authorities" took dangerous drivers a bit more seriously. But had I called the sheriffs dept on the clown who nearly hit us (me, my wife, and our two-year old) head-on the other day, it would have been 'meh'. But if I were to point a gun at that same clown, they would have swarmed me like a bunch of angry hornets. Is one of those actions more dangerous than the other? Yep! The car is MUCH more dangerous. But aside from drunk drivers and speeders (and speeding is not necessarily dangerous in and of itself), ****ty driving is mostly ignored.

6.5 Grendel is going to get you closest to 400 yards.  Out of a short barrel, it may be reaching its limits, but I don't think another round will do better at that range.     Edit:  If you're not an experienced handloader, don't get into the Grendel unless you want to shoot factory rounds only.  I've been handloading since I was 14.  The Grendel presented challenges I hadn't run into before.