Scorpio64
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Lever guns
in Rifles
1 hour ago, Redeye65 said:Next I have my sights set on a S&W 1854,
Have you seen the Marlin Dark series? They look pretty slick.
I have a couple lever guns, both Marlin, a 336A 30-30, and a 39D 22lr. I absolutely love the 39D, very accurate and easy to shoot with iron sights. I am typically a terrible off-hand shooter, especially with open sights. But for some reason, I can shoot really well with it.
The 336 is another story, It's a fine example for a rifle made in 1974. It's possible the gun was unfired when I bough it, there was almost no wear on it and a couple very very light handling marks. Seemed like the original owner racked the lever a few times and closeted the rifle until it ended up in my hands.
I put a few rounds through it on the bench testing accuracy. It grouped well enough for a deer rifle, but I was not impressed. I'm kinda an accuracy junkie. It was also very much NOT fun to shoot it off bags. In fact, it was a little painful. Off hand wasn't much better. I'm not gonna shoot a rifle I don't enjoy shooting.
I'm holding on to the 336 as an investment. It's already tripled in value. The 39D has gone up 5 times what I paid for it. That was another barely used gem. The 39D is one of the last rifles I'd ever sell, it's just so damned easy to shoot.
I wouldn't mind owning a 357 mag lever gun. In NJ these kind of guns are just for shits n giggles, so it's low on my list unless a crazy deal too good to pass up comes my way.
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8 hours ago, Boris621 said:The Baofeng UV-5r is a popular choice and is inexpensive
The UV-5RX3 Radiooddity tri-band is also very popular. Frequency Range: 136-173.975MHz / 220-225MHz / 400-519.975MHz.
On 4/12/2024 at 8:36 PM, ESB said:A good antenna can be more important than power output.
A good antenna is every bit as important as the radio itself. To use a gun related analog, You can have $2,000.00 in gun parts for a great rifle, but, if you cheaped out on the barrel, don't cry when you get 5 moa accuracy. If you own a fabulous $300.00 radio and use a pos counterfeit $10.00 antenna, or the wrong antenna for the band you will be using, your radio may as well be a TRU Barbie walkie-talkie.
Some other things to think about, like getting an extended battery. The standard battery for a BeefWang is 1800mAh, the extended battery is double that, with 3600mAh. The larger battery also makes the radio more handy, like, for adult sized hands. A back-up battery is essential for any "prepper" transceiver.
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1 hour ago, OJ North Jersey said:Did this sell? I was interested from the start! Thanks!
It appears the rifle is SPF to NJHosier. I can't say for sure because the apparent buyer did not follow forum rules by declaring "I'll take it"
Though you were the first to express interest by asking the seller to PM you, it is likely you were overlooked because of your low (zero actually) post count and did not send a PM directly. The reason for the post count condition to send PMs is to eliminate bot generated spam and phishing schemes.
If you want to make life easier, you will have to create or respond to a few threads outside the for sale thread. In other words, join the conversation. It's been over a year and you have made 36 posts all in the WTS thread, with zero posts anywhere else. The alternative is to become a paid member. I don't think there is a post count requirement for premier members.
NJGF is a gun forum where we mostly talk about guns n shit, and only occasionally sell guns n shit. It's not a want ad site. If you do not plan on participating in the community, even at a minimal level, you should probably just become a paid member.
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When a pearl necklace just isn't enough.
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1 hour ago, silverado427 said:
They are coming for your weapons of war. They definitely look like weapons of war. Not at all for eating meat, since everyone's eating worms and grubs in that dystopian utopia.
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Generally, ranges have strict rules about uncased firearms being anywhere but on the firing line. In other words, if you aren't on the line shooting, your firearm must be in a case. No opportunity to do any cleaning, and likely no place to do any cleaning.
Like Mr Stu sez, no range is going to expose itself to unnecessary risk.
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So.... If the US destroys all it's nukes, then were good, right? I mean, all we have to do is get rid of ICBMs and we are free of any threat of nuclear war. We should get right on that.
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2 hours ago, dino71 said:Do they also have a rifle range (> 0.22lr) or is it stictly for shotguns and .22's like the one in Clinton,NJ?
On 4/14/2024 at 7:53 AM, Scorpio64 said:For those who plan on shooting rifles, you must have a firearms hunting license, or be on the rifle range with someone that has a license. In addition to the traditional rimfire and muzzle loaders, Stafford now allows center-fire up to .30 caliber.
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Sunday May 5th 2024
Don't get caught with your pants down.
Practice now.
Shooting commences at 0900 and keeps going until we get bored, run out of ammo, or hear mom calling us home. Shoots go until at least 1300, leaving plenty of time for everyone to stop in at any time and join the party.
As always, these clay shoots are informal gatherings, just plain good fun to promote shooting sports and encourage training. Please feel free to bring friends and family. Shooters of all experience are welcome, if you have never shot clays before, or want some tips on improving your skills, this is your chance to dust off that shotgun sitting in a dark corner of your closet and gain some needed experience.
What you will need.
Bring your shotgun(s), as much #7.5 or #8 lead target/field loads as you want to shoot, and depending on how much you want to shoot, a carton of clay pigeons would be great. Targets (ie. clay pigeons) are available at Solomon's Shooter Supply in Farmingdale. Some Walmarts carry targets. Sadly, Shooters, as we knew it, is closed and has become Shooters Hardware, relocated to 218 Main St, West Creek, NJ, 08092.
Don't forget eyes and ears. Also recommended is a chair, sun screen, insect repellent, and something to drink. I will be bringing an automatic trap machine, if you have a thrower, please bring it as a backup or second station.
If you don't have a shotgun and just want to see what clay shoot'n is all about, a loaner shotgun will be available.
For those who plan on shooting rifles, you must have a firearms hunting license, or be on the rifle range with someone that has a license. In addition to the traditional rimfire and muzzle loaders, Stafford now allows center-fire up to .30 caliber.
Basic Checklist
- Shotgun and/or rifle
- Ammo
- Firearm hunting license, if you have one (not mandatory, just helpful)
- Eye and ear protection (mandatory)
- Clay targets (optional but recommended for volume shooters)
- Shell pouch (optional)
- Folding chair (optional)
- Hydration
County Rd 539, Barnegat, NJ 08005, USA , Little Egg Harbor Township. GPS Latitude: 39.58980 Longitude: -74.35647
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5 hours ago, JohnnyB said:They come locked out for tx on some frequencies.
GMRS tx is locked out on UV-5R radios because the tx wattage is too high.
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1 hour ago, 45Doll said:This is the Chirp version
The versions I used were downloaded from some popular ham website. I was able to program five radios with four labeled channels. My radios are capable of advanced settings, but I like to keep it simple bcuz I'm stoopid.
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2 hours ago, 45Doll said:I searched online and there were comments about the chip in the USB cable head not having compatible drivers, or something to that effect.
I had to get three different cables and try a couple versions of chirp before I found a combo that worked on my radios.
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Any doubts about canned goods? Worried about strontium contamination? Get a TZ-2000 food safety tester.
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That was no rifle. It's a suppressed SBR.
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1 hour ago, 1LtCAP said:ok....how do i tag admins?
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I ran into a similar situation about a year ago. Contact an admin and have them reset your password, you will automatically be e-mailed a temporary password, along with a link. Once you sign in with the temp password, reset it to whatever.
btw, it IS okay to write down your passwords. Just don't do it on a post-it and stick it to your monitor.
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This just in. The eclipse will cross the US-Mexico border at around 13:33 CDST and make it's way up and across the country towards Canada. At approximately 15:12 EDST it will enter New York state, where it will receive a prepaid debit card, an additional EBT card, free phone, free legal representation, free health care, and free education. Well, free to the eclipse at least. You and I are the suckers paying for it.
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10 hours ago, GRIZ said:where do you think the money is going to come from
There will be plenty of money available after all the entitlement programs are audited. Stop pick-pocketing American taxpayers to fund illegal aliens, student loan forgiveness, abortions, and research on the last three purple spotted tree frogs on earth, stop all that bull shit and there will be so much money, soooooo much money.
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1 hour ago, Bklynracer said:We donate to 2a causes to take cases to court, so we can have the courts use our tax money to fight us.
Once this works its way through the system, it will be clear that the state of NJ violated constitutional and civil rights. It will be legally recognized. Perhaps at that time, gun owners should band together and sue the sate for, what's that thing called again, being compensated for government douchebaggery, oh, that's right...REPARATIONS.
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The Tax Man Commeth
in General Discussion
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My township sent out notices that they are dispatching "assessors" to do exterior and interior inspections on all properties. We have had an assessor in our home probably three times since we've owned this property.
What I found interesting is that the word TAX is not mentioned once in the letter, which leads me to believe the inspection is a little more broader than what the letter suggests. Like they left out the word tax for a very specific reason.
Refusal of the interior inspection is allowed (pfft, allowed) and we plan on doing exactly that. It's the same freaking house it was when we bought it 28 years ago.
Just wondering, without getting political in the GD section, how often does your town or borough inspect the interior of your home?