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Back in the early days, Maks used to scan other gun forums and sort members by their state and PM the Jerseyans to invite them here. That's how I found out about it. I think it was my Firing Line or GlockTalk membership that got me into NJGF.

Thanks for all the replies.I do believe it is my router going bad. When it is working well, I have no connectivity problems. It just seems to frequently lose its settings and I have to reboot.

I currently have a Linksys/Csco Dual Band N wireless router (WRT400N). I bought it about three years ago and it has been giving me problems as of late. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good wireless router for home use? My only requirements are that it be able to handle my work VPN (Juniper). The dual band feature is nice because I believe my work disables split tunneling. The second channel is handy if someone else in the house wants to use the internet while I work. So I probably want that feature too unless there is a good reason not to get it. Thanks in advance.

+1. Mueller APV is an excellent scope.

They are like CZ's of a few years ago. Great guns that most folks don't know about. Like CZ's though, they are getting ever more popular and their new pricing reflects it.

Congrats. That's great.

I would take an STI over a Remington or non Pro/Performance shop S&W any day.

I see you like to "feel the burn". I usually prefer the lower octane.

I am getting there with my M1A. It seems some of the Springfield firing pins have rough edges from casting and can get hung up on the receiver bridge until you smooth the rough edges. Or buy a quality surplus one. Until you fix it, sometimes that equals click, no bang.

I gave up on beer for calorie reasons. Bourbon is my new drink of choice. I have a few favorites: Four Roses Single Barrel, Basil Hayden, Bulleit 10 year old, Baby Hudson. I'll never turn down old standards like Knob Creek or Blantons. I am currently drinking Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch. Normally I take my bourbon on the rocks. I know some frown on this, but it's what I like. In case anyone is interested, my value picks for best bourbons within a price range: Under $25 is Buffalo Trace. Nice burn. Not for the first time bourbon drinker. Four Roses plain bottle is a good inexpensive bourbon if Buffalo Trace is too aggressive for you. Under $30 is Four Roses Small Batch. It's my "go to" bourbon. Jefferson's Reserve is a good value choice for someone looking to start. Very smooth. No bite. You will want to graduate to better bourbon after a few bottles. I usually serve this or Four Roses Small Batch to company, depending on whether they are whisky drinkers or not. Under $35 is Eagle Rare. Excellent Choice. I am not at the point where I can really appreciate the really pricey bourbon (i.e +$50 per bottle) and tell the difference between a $75 bottle and a $200 one. They are nice and smooth, but the distinction is lost on me. I hope it stays that way, as it will keep my wallet fuller. My wife got me a 375ml bottle of Buffalo Trace Single Oak project ($$) for Christmas. That is sipping whisky meant to be drunk neat, and the only one I actually do. Great stuff.

What caliber?

Wise advice Ken. I hope the New Year brings you comfort and happiness.

Dave, I will definitely take you up on your generous offer. I could use 200 pieces of 45-70 brass. Thanks. Chris

Don't ever call 45-70 a straight-walled cartridge on some of these Lever forums. The overwhelming response is akin to saying clip when you meant magazine on other gun forums. I never knew.

Don't knw. Got mine from Sportsmans Guide.

That is a great deal. With a newborn though, there is no chance for me. The only reason I am going in January is that it was a Christmas present from my wife. Thanks for the invite though.

So far I had mid power load recipe using 2400, and now Trail Boss. I will have to check out more. Maybe I can use that Hornady brass since a crimp isn't too important for cowboy loads.

Thanks for the heads up on the Hornady Leverevolution brass. Didn't know that. I do have lots of trail boss laying around. I'll have to try that.

I got a great deal on mine at buds. They have since gone up a bunch in price and are around $540. Contact Tony at TJ Sporting. He was able to get them. The only reason I went with Buds is because I thought their price was a mistake since it was under $500. It seems like they Marlins (aka Remlins) are getting better. I stripped mine and made sure the receiver had no cracks near the mag tube. See this thread http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/45-70-govt/115763-attn-1895-owners-please-read.html

It is ever so slightly tapered. Still need to lube cases.To the best of my knowledge you can't make this brass from any other cartridge. At best it would be from some more obscure cowboy cartridge. At least you can use bullets intended for the 458 SOCOM. See the bottom of the link below for good ballistics info on 45-70 in a modern gun (it is much different for Springfield TrapDoor) and case dimensions. I am pushing a 325 grain FTX bullet around 2000fps. http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.45-70+U.S+Government.html Wanted something classic. And I sold my AR's so it wasn't just a matter of slapping on an upper onto an existing gun.

45-70 Government! Invented 1873. I bought a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70 for my upcoming hog hunt. Hornady 325grain FTX with ballistic tip (see 45ACP and 357Magnum for comparison). What a monster in a 7 1/2 lb rifle! And brass and bullets ain't cheap. Great round that will take down any animal in North America. Maybe Africa too.

I read Dune and started Dune Messiah but never finished. Good stories.

I like the standard dust cover on the CZ75. I feel like the monster full rail/dustcover on the SP01 and similar models makes the pistol nose heavy.

I think it's about $35. Pain to install. By "go to" I mean the rifle I would grab if we had to evacuate our home, and wanted protection. Something handy you could trust your families lives with. Right now my Viet Nam era Soviet SKS or year old Rossi 92 Lever fits the bill better than my M1A.

Hey Usul, Are you a Dune fan? Or a musician?