Cowboy6373

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One way to ensure it is a metal receiver is to slap a magnet on it....if it sticks it's metal!! For duracoat, I use painters tape to tape off any areas I don't want refinished as it can effect tolerances for fitment back together. For cold blueing, It won't effect tolerances if you get some on the inside of the receiver, but any area that you don't want blued should be taped off. Some people fill bigger areas with modelling clay (you can get that at Michaels). I always plus both ends of the barrels with either finishing product. Other than that I think you are good to go!! Main thing is have fun, and enjoy the extra pride you will have with a shotgun that you refinished end to end. There really is something very special about it!!

Just saw the pictures....you may want to consider duracoat for the metal parts. The prep work is the same as for reblueing, you have some pits and scratches and the duracoat would fill them in nicely and even up the overall finish. Just a thought. I have had excellent results with it and once again duracoat has plenty of videos on their site and on youtube. I do prefer cerakote, but it is a bit harder to apply and requires oven curing. The finish is indestructible.

Congrats on the 870 its a great shotgun. The key to metal refinish is to ensure there is absolutely no grease or oil or dirt. Soak the barrels and receiver parts to be finished in an acetone bath. Let it sit for a good long time. Rinse thoroughly and do it again!!! At this point only handle parts with gloves. I believe the Casey reblue kit contains a degreaser (this will also remove old blueing). While still wet polish the metal parts with fine steel wool as this will remove any rust and old blueing. Spray again until soaked and let it drip dry. Now you are ready to cold blue the parts (or you may need to continue to degrease, you really can't do this enough times!!). Be careful though, the receiver is most likely aluminum and Casey sells a Black finish for aluminum. Blueing may not take. The main thing you should take away from my rambling is that a good finish on metal is all about prep. The more you can ensure it is spotless, shiny and clean the better your results. And don't touch any metal parts unless you have gloves on!! Stock refinish is also about prep and a lot of patience. To refinish a stock could take you more than a month. It will be minutes a day, but to add layers of finish and have them build up takes 25 or more coats. I have used Miles Gilbert Advanced Stock refinish kits with excellent results. It can be found at midwayusa.com for less than 30 bucks. It comes with a DVD with full step by step instructions, making it virtually bulletproof. I would highly recommend it as you can refer back to the DVD as many times as you need.

Picking a favorite gun is like picking a favorite kid....I love them all equally. Oh who am I kidding, it's my Smith 1911PC and my 4 year old son. Just don't tell my wife I said that!!

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Luckily I'm old enough that I won't be around for this and will already be dust that my family will load into shotgun shells and do a 21 gun salute!!

I also have a 45 taper crimp die that I'll bring along to show you how to get that set up. The crimp in your picture looked rolled, although you can get it that way with a heavy taper.

Sig, This Friday works for me. Might be fishing in Capalong Creek so will be right in your area. Hit me with a PM mid week and we can figure out time etc.

Great Mag, I read it cover to cover. Thought about the itunes version, but there is something about flipping a page!!

Sigfan, It sounds like you got a taper crimp accomplished as that is what is required. That said, overcrimping can cause it's own problems, like light primer strikes. The reason for this is that straight wall cases headspace on the case mouth. If you over crimp, the case can go past the shoulder in the barrel, effectively moving the case head from being snug against the breach face. I know I mentioned that I'm right down the road from you in Flemington, so if you need some help shoot me a PM. Glad to have a look.

I walk every time. I have a push cart, and LVS rents those as well for 7 bucks. They hold 2 guns and all your ammo and gear. There can be 75 yards between stations, but there are a lot of stations where the walk is 10 yards!! The front side is wooded and shady and a very nice flat walk. The back side is sunny and open with a very slight rise. I think you would have more fun walking and taking in the entire place. All stations have electronic pullers. For the green course (beginner), you get what looks like a credit card and insert that into the machine. That allows you to pull. For the Blue and Orange courses (They are the same stations), you get an electronic unit that you plug in. I find summer weekends hit or miss in terms of crowds. Some days it is empty, but some it is crowded. I get there around 8:30 or so so I can get out quickly and avoid any potential crowd. That said, check the website first, to make sure they don't have an event on the day you decide to go. You are best to avoid those days!! I shoot there about 40 or more times per year, and am involved in the winter leagues. It is a great place and you can become addicted to sporting clays!!

The beauty of the AR platform is you can shoot the LW barrel until it's shot out, then swap for a Medium contour or bull barrel in just a few minutes time!! So if you find you don't like the LW barrel, swap it out!! Or for that matter any part!! It's the fun of owning an AR platform.

If this version doesn't give you goosebumps...... Wow!!!

Great collection and Welcome!! This is the best gun forum out there, enjoy!!

Excellent and welcome!! Now start ranting at our elected officials!! The more we write to them, the bigger our voice. And coming from a 1st time owner, even more the better!!

Just ordered a nickel Boron BCG!! Thanks!!

I wouldn't skimp on the barrel. Get the best you can afford. 18 inch will give you more muzzle velocity than the 16. Mid length gas system would have a softer recoil pulse than a carbine but slightly more than a full rifle length. That said, the mid length is a great compromise. I'm also currently looking at the Daniel Defense barrel for a build. I have some bids out on a shilen and white oaks so waiting to see how that turns out before committing to the DD. ?And I'm looking at the 18 as I am building more of a 3-gun rifle than say a battle rifle.

I use Xtreme and Montana Gold, in both 40 and 45 with excellent results.

I just did this with STI. They send me a return authorization, as well as a shipping label (they paid for shipping). I went to the UPS hub, declared a handgun, and it was on it's way. For the return, STI shipped it directly to my door. An adult signature is required to accept the package. It was sent and received in a plain box with no other markings indicating it was a firearm.

Howard, waiting that long stinks. I had waited 28 days for my "Instant" background check for this pistol. Hopefully yours is quicker. And if not, July 4th is a fitting day to take home such an American Beauty.

howard, I got the same 1911 last month. Took it to the range a couple times and put a few hundred down the pipe already. It is by far my most accurate pistol!!! Enjoy yours, it will become your favorite handgun!!

That's a pretty wide range for bullet seating. Double check you seating die for any dirt or grit. Additionally, your die should have come with 2 different seating stems. One is for a round nose or similar bullet, and one is for wad cutter type bullets. Make sure you are using the correct seating stem. That said, you are still within SAAMI OAL at your longest. What concerns me is the shorter OAL cartrigdes. By seating too deeply, you can create additional pressure issues as case capacity is diminished. You didn't say what bullet you are using, so hard to say if there would be a problem. For great information on relaoding recipes, go to the Hodgdon or Alliant websites. They will list starting and max powder loads as well as suggested OAL's for different bullets.

Boy a lot of guys are really afraid of cops in general. I find that most LEO's are on the side of law abiding gun owners. Not that I get pulled over a lot, but I did once in Clinton headed to the shotgun range with my son. The police officer asked where I was headed and I told him. I had 2 shotguns in the truck, ammo (seperate from firearms), clays, etc. He was extremely nice and supportive, and sent me on my way, telling me to enjoy my day of shooting with my son. I also take my son to the police range for his 4H shooting team, and every LEO that I meet there is awesome and supportive of the 4H shooting team. So my experience with LEO's has been nothing but positive.

From what I understand, the problem for Cabelas in NJ is store layout. Essentially, all Cabelas retail locations have the same footprint, with ammo accessible in a general location. Additionally, they have a particular way of displaying certain used guns and muzzleloaders. NJ law required Cabelas to have ammo and all guns behind a counter, with no access to the public. Cabelas wouldn't change their store layout. I can't say I blame them. It works in every other state, and the redesign would have been costly with really no sales benefit to the store.