Ian S

There it is, I stand corrected. I don't know why I started thinking Arsenal when all that was asked for was a Saiga.

Bit more South? JT Custom Guns posted this... http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/65573-romanian-wasr-ak-rifles-in-stock/?hl=wasr I haven't called for pricing, but WASR should be closer to your budget than Saiga.

Aside from installing the trigger group and furniture, there's not much to building a kit beyond riveting the front and rear trunnions and trigger guard and pressing the barrel. I'm assuming you'll need to populate a virgin barrel? Is there an original barrel with the kit or is that the right assumption? All the barrels I've seen come in the white, so you'll want to do something to finish it and wear it down to look old and match the parts. Otherwise it'll be a shiny silver barrel against the black of other metal parts. Same with the receiver, but that can be as simple as scrubbing it up with an abrasive pad. I know someone can chime in on the best method for both. If you're not looking at sending it far away or waiting long to get it back, what are your qualifications for the builder you're looking for?

Agreed. One of the best parts of doing a project is getting more tools. But, the jigs for riveting will run about $600. A cheap shop press about $150. And 1 go and 1 no-go gauge. You'll want an end mill and a reamer in a drill press. A grinder for the evil lug. A vise is handy. A bore site laser will help. That should get you through it. Once you've got that, you'll want more kits because one build isn't enough. A Maadi is definitely on my list.

A rail the way it should be... Nodak Spud NDS-2, Bulgy Kit and a scope rail. These Bulgarian parts went in tight, tight, tight.

At the risk of crowding up the joint, TNT Reloading is open this Saturday... So, to make the run a bit more productive, I'll be going for a round at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays. Always a nice walk/drive, nice scenery, and some of the best presentations in the northeast (seriously). Anybody up for the short notice? (Need a ride? Between NY metro and PA along 78, I've got a spot or two)

I hope that's helicopter flight lessons to start bringing everyone to LVSC in style... dibs!

Thought I'd post this for anybody wanting to come shoot some casual Trap (i.e. no experience necessary). Important Info: Shotgun only, 7.5 or 8 shot shells, $5/round non-members. 67 Monroe Blvd Monroe Township, NJ 08831 More info at www.mallardtrapclub.org This Sunday 11/24/13 Come On Down To Mallard Trap Club Thanksgiving Pie Shoot Every Squad Wins A Pie Just Hit The Green Bird And You Win Miss And Pie Goes To Squads High Score Shooting Starts At 12 PM Happy Thanksgiving

You can shoot an informal clays game at OBRPC, which can be a fun and social Sunday morning. But it's not Trap. Mallard and many other clubs will be happy to get you shooting. ClayTargetsOnline.com will show you where and what they're shooting and how much. As for instruction, start with YouTube, then go to a club and tell them it's your first time shooting Trap. Anywhere will be happy to go over the basics of the game for you.

Hartshorne is top notch and you can extend the ride to Huber Woods, down the road, for more distance. Six mile run is also great and the Twisties section is a blast. Some sections traversing the top of a steep grade have some treacherous roots waiting to catch you slacking on pedal position. If you're looking for North of 78, actually straddling 80, you want Stevens/Allamuchy. It's much hillier that either Hartshorne and Six Mile Run, but definitely a satisfying ride.

Without a receiver, the parts kits are just a box of metal and wood. Get a barrel and a receiver and put it together in compliance with state and federal laws. Nothing is illegal about it. Where are you looking that won't ship a kit to NJ? And what kit?

Strange. That second permit would have burned a hole in my pocket on the 31st day. How'd you do do it? Nothing you want?

Maks started a compliancy project (click the link) thread a couple years ago. Your best bet will be to search that for any potential town you're looking at and see forum member's past experience.

The section quoted had a funny break in the paragraph. Read with the line break removed, the section calls for the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:54-1.5 and 1.6.

Pics? That must have been a mountain of birds!

Cabela's? I got a sample pack of allergy medication. Very strange.

That's real tempting. Now I'll spend the rest of the day trying to convince myself those tools would never be worth it for my home hobby level.

Nooo, drill press for barrel pins.

What is wecsog? I put my drill press to use recently on a kit build and was really glad I had that option over a hand drill. What other tool would you recommend is better-suited for drilling barrels?

Hmmm... A guy could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that. Classic.

+1. I cringed at 45 out of 50.

+1 for Ed Yanchok. He shortened my stock and installed an adjustable butt plate a few months ago. My understanding is he just does woodworking stocks, no gunsmithing. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and completed the work faster than he estimated.

If there is a spouse and that spouse has no descendants which are not the descendants of the deceased. Etc, etc... A quick google search will give a number of law sites breaking down the many possible situations. There is no requirement that firearms be specifically bequeathed in a will or that you need a copy of the will to prove you inherited them. If you are a legal heir, that is the limit of the law.

The need for the firearm to be passed by a specific naming in the will has been repeated many times on this board, and I don't understand where this is coming from. Spouse, children and grandchildren are heirs by laws of intestacy. Legatees are specifically named in a will, but the law stated above clearly allows for an heir to inherit this personal property without it being specifically bequeathed in a will. There is no need to make ownership more onerous than it already is.

How did those games lead you to a semi?