Pizza Bob

Given your quest for accuracy, I'd recommend nothing less than a Cooper... http://www.cooperfirearms.com/ You choose the model and extras. Mine is extremely accurate (although mine is a rimfire .17 HMR). NJ Firearms guild is a Cooper dealer and used to have a nice selection - but it has been a long while since I have been in there. I got mine from Whittaker's in KY. If wood is important to you, use someone other than Whittaker's as they will only sell you what they pull out or the gun on display - they do not let customers handpick from available stock. Understandable - if I'm going to pay in excess of a grand for a rifle, I don't want to have to choose from a group that has been picked through by those going before, but it rubs some people the wrong way. JMHO. Adios, Pizza Bob

The disparity was so great (13.7 grs. v. 16.5 grs.) that I went down and dug through some old boxes and found a label on a box I used for .44 mag. It was indeed 16.5 grs. but it was behind a Speer 3/4 jacketed soft point. Not that that should have made much of a difference - actually that bullet had a really long bearing surface. I was never one for exceeding the loading manuals of the time and, being a Speer bullet, I probably got that load from either Speer #8 or Speer #9 loading manual - someday I'll dig deeper and find one of those in my unpacked reloading boxes. Given Alliant's safety bulletin (it was Hercules when I used the load in question), it may not have been a change in powder composition, but more likely a more accurate method or equipment for measuring the pressure curve. They may have found that it spiked rather than have a more evenly distributed curve and dialed back max loadings - that was probably done prior to the issuance of the bulletin, but most likely was a contributing factor. By no means am I advocating the use of the 16.5 grain load - use current reloading data only. Adios, Pizza Bob

Try e-mailing this guy (Greg)... [email protected] He is a regular vendor over on Sig Forum. Reliable and good prices. Great guy to deal with. If you are a member of the forum, you should be able to find his ad (w/pricing) in the classifieds. Good luck. Adios, Pizza Bob

I haven't reloaded in a while (uhhhh, 20 years) but if I recall, that's actually a bit light. I guess manuals have gotten more conservative and/or they may have reformulated the powder, but I remember using 16.5 grs of Blue Dot behind a 240 gr TMJ for silhouette. Shot it out of a SBH and also a Model 29. What do the current manuals list as max for a 240 gr bullet? Adios, Pizza Bob

Welcome from the other side of town (kind of). Hamilton, from what I hear, is pretty good with the FPID's and P2P's. Adios, Pizza Bob

On this forum, as on many others that I peruse, there is much consternation over hollowpoints. People seem to be missing the fact that while the law specifically states "hollowpoint", it also states dum-dum bullets. Now I know what the original dum-dum was - named for the Dum-Dum arsenal in Colonial India. Nose of a lead bullet cut with an "X" to promote expansion. If you look up the common definition of dum-dum in today's parlance, you'll find that it is interpreted to mean any expanding bullet. That means that everyone's concerns about "hollowpoints" should be expanded to include, PowrBall's, EFMJ's, JSP's, XTP's etc. etc. Just about any bullet other than FMJ's. Just another example that if the man is out to get you, you're going to be gotten. Fortunately, most LEO's seem to have only the same concern as the general gun-savvy populace: Hollowpoints, which are easily, visually identified. Be careful out there. Adios, Pizza Bob

Share? Location? Date? Cost? Time? Wish I'd have known. It sounds like you had a class for a shoot (IDPA?) next weekend. I've wanted to try this and I was going to go to the South Jersey match that got flooded out. Was the class mandatory before competing? Appreciate whatever info you care to share. Thanks. Adios, Pizza Bob

That was from an episode of Boston Legal, but I like this one better... http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... D=46125821 Enjoy. Adios, Pizza Bob

The Japanese love using relays in their circuits. My guess would be that you burned-up a relay. Usually the circuit has juice through it and all the relay does is provide a ground leg. Good luck. Adios, Pizza Bob

My first firearm - although purchased for me by my dad because of my age (11) - was a 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. It was to be my deer gun. It was ordered from an ad in the American Rifleman and sent directly to the house (that should give you a hint as to how long ago this was). The first firearm that I purchased for myself was an H&R revolver, a model 929 if memory serves - which was a 9-shot .22LR. It's just gotten totally out of control since then. Most recent: Sig RCS Nitron yesterday - born-on date of 11/18, Sig is really pushing them out the door. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Adios, Pizza Bob

Heard back from Magpul and they are essentially saying they don't certify anything. It's not up to the BATFE - we're talking about state law. I pointed out that the state law often takes its lead from the BATFE rulings. They said that it depends on how the state defines "telescoping" (and that is the term used in the firearms code) stock. Magpul said some states define telescoping or collapsible stocks as any stock that has the capability to change length without the use of tools - that would be the case with the PRS. However, I combed through the statutes looking for a definition, to no avail. Not sure where to go from here. Suggestions? Adios, Pizza Bob

Hate to follow-up my own post, but Paul made a very good point and I failed to follow logical confirmation methods: Go to the horses mouth - in this case I DO NOT mean the BATFE - the less contact with them the better. Rather, I just wrote Magpul asking if they had a ruling from the BATFE as to the status of the PRS in "ban" states. Following is the content of the e-mail... The question of legality of the above-captioned stock, in states with an AWB still in place, was recently called into question. A post in a forum on ar15.com alleges that the BATFE stated that the PRS is a "collapsible" stock and thus banned under many state's AWB laws. I was under the impression that the BATFE did not respond to e-mails when the questions dealt with legal issues, and especially not the curt, one-line reply espoused in this instance. Here is a link to that post... http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=50&t=386150 Logic would seem to dictate that this stock does not constitute a folding or collapsible stock, simply an adjustable one to better suit a wider range of shooters in keeping with precision riflery. This would also impact your commercial customers such as Sig Sauer, that equip their 556 DMR with your stock - which otherwise is in compliance, or can be made easily compliant (mag capacity) in AWB states. Do you have a ruling from the BATFE on whether the PRS stock is compliant for the "ban" states. If so, it would behoove you to publish it on your website and put an end to this speculation once and for all. Thank you. Let's see if they respond and what they have to say. Sorry to have muddied the waters. Adios, Pizza Bob

Yeah, seemed kind of fishy to me too. Makes no sense, but since when did gun laws have to make sense? Adios, Pizza Bob

Here's an interesting side note to this topic. I was in a gun shop in Vermont - the state that, literally, has NO gun laws. The topic of suppressors came up and I was told they are illegal in Vermont. I asked, "How can that be (given the lack of gun laws)?" and was told that it was not a gun law, but a game commission law to prevent poaching. Just thought I'd throw that out FWIW - we're not the only state that can't have them. Adios, Pizza Bob PS: INterestingly enough, they are easily available, and widely used in the UK - figure that one out!

That's pretty strange, especially if it was factory ammo. Your rifle's twist rate is 1 turn in 10", which in .30 caliber should be good for stabilizing a 180 gr bullet. Ignoring the shape of the holes, what were your groups like? I only ask because of your comments about disintegrating bullets - that may be an indicator of bullets striking something before they hit the target and ricocheting - ground? target frame? If the gun was zeroed with 125 gr bullets (I would more likely expect these to disintegrate with the faster twist and lighter jacket), the 180's should be shooting higher at that range (heavier recoil/longer barrel dwell time due to lower velocity) although I haven't looked at a ballistic chart to confirm that. If you still have some of that ammo, it would be interesting to shoot it in another rifle with the same twist, for comparison's sake. If you find an answer, please update this thread. Adios, Pizza Bob

I'm not going to tell you one way or the other. Logically, I agree with the others that this is an adjustable stock, not a collapsible one. But someone wasn't satisfied with logic, and had to go and write the BATFE. The following is from a post on ar15.com... To: EPS Directorate Subject: Question about legality of Magpul PRS rifle stocks in New Jersey Hello, I have a question about the New Jersey Assault Weapons Ban. As you probably know, the federal ban expired in 1994, but certain states have their own AWB that did not expire. New Jersey's is similar to the federal ban in regards to flash hider, collapsible or telescoping stocks, bayonet lugs, etc on semiautomatic weapons. My question is in regards to a stock for AR-15 type rifles, known as the Magpul PRS. As quoted from Magpul's website, the stock is adjustable for length of pull. "Compared to the A2 stock, the PRS can shorten the LOP by 0.25" or extend it by 0.75"." (http://www.magpul.com/catalog/index.php ... o&cPath=70 _88_90&products_id=193). Does this constitute a collapsible or telescoping stock? It is my understanding that the Magpul PRS is designed to be adjustable only for shooter comfort, not for concealment purposes. The only part of the stock that is adjustable is the butt pad (which will only adjust 1''), whereas the main body of the stock is fixed and does not move. Thank you for your time

Since you didn't put a $$$$ cap on it, and someone has already "opened the door" with the Sako, here are two more pieces of esoterica: Sig SSG3000 and the Blaser LRS2 Tactical2. Just thought I'd throw those out for consideration. Adios, Pizza Bob

Howa 1500 Axiom / Bushnell 4200 Elite Tactical 6-24x50 w/30mm tube .308 Win. Federal GM Match 168 gr BTHP 200 yards - 4 shots in .607" / 5 shots in 1.90"

No mention of .44 Mag. I used to use 16.5 grs. of Blue Dot behind a 240 gr bullet for handgun silhouette. Adios, Pizza Bob

They can't and won't because there are no standards as to what constitutes a +P+ round. As I said, a firearm manufacturer may OK the use of +P+ for a specific application where they know the characteristics of that particular loading and in what weapon it is to be used - these would be LE, military or security applications where the ammo is loaded for that particular agency. Buying +P+ on the open market is a crap shoot, and not something I'm willing to do with my guns. Adios, Pizza Bob

Not in years (used to shoot IPSC there in the 80's), but if you are that close, make the little extra trip to Classic Pistol or Ready, Aim, Fire in Bristol - they both rent. South Phila Archery may also rent, but I'm not sure. See if she is open to having a gun in the house if you have a small safe. Adios, Pizza Bob

If you are closer to PA, in the central/lower Bucks area, you have Classic Pistol in Southampton, PA and Target World in Chalfont, PA - they both rent. It appears that you may have a future choice to make. Good luck! Adios, Pizza Bob

They didn't fire, they just came apart in the original explosion.

Congrats Mark! Enjoy! Only thing I did with mine was take off the Uncle Mike's boot grips (std.) and replace them with Hogue's - very slightly lighter and Hogues, of just about all varieties, fit my hands better - I have them on just about all my wheel guns (and a few semi-autos too). Adios, Pizza Bob

That picture (and others of the same gun) have been all over the Internet gun forums. Could be caused, as other have said, by use of the wrong powder. Doubtful that you would be able to double charge with the correct powder (I'm assuming this is a .44 Mag as was reported elsewhere). A squib blocking the barrel with a subsequent full powered load fired, will usually peel the barrel - however, if it just clears the forcing cone I suppose this could result. The bullet that is part way out of the cylinder got that way as a result of the explosion. Adios, Pizza Bob