Old School

What about when firearms are proof tested?

You're deduction sounds reasonable to me.

This is unclear to me. Shawn - You have a FFL?

Nice Shawn...Another BS thread!

EXCELLENT!!

Vlad - Shane ... I think you're both on the money. Personal training (and I'm not saying tactical) and firearm familiarity are paramount. Oh forgot good handling skills. In the day when I was high risk I carried a HP cocked safety off and thumb break under hammer. That's me and not for everybody. Now I know I'm old and slow and carry a Kahr or Glock. CCW holders need to really be familiar with their weapons and not all are. Just talked to someone today that carries a Taurus 709 Slim (I think) Jep, he had it to the range once. NOT acceptable!

BAD 45* requires a special lower. Noveske makes a 60* safety that works in a standard lower. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/274427/noveske-sts-60-degree-ambidextrous-safety-selector-ar-15-lr-308-black

I strongly suggest Vince Lombardi Service Area.

http://enews.natchezss.com/q/EwxBThKgJ-aIRXiEzMlRTBFviA3I04JQewDEAXrKuohgLr8Q44XGxsch2 Not really sure how good a deal this stuff is but, the kits look pretty comprehensive. As to Lyman quality....I still use a 60 year old Lyman turret for all my single stage reloading.

Sensationalism = Ratings = Revenue Gov't Sensationalism = Panic = Gov't Dependence

Mark - I have 4-6 but no severe accumulation. A lot of blowing like you said. How bad was it at home? Where is the storm now? How much longer?

Yep paint... http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/74637-my-half-sy-build/

You'll ruin the paint if you use a clam shell.

GSSF is a great opportunity for all level shooters. It's not a pro or "I'm hot shit, look at me" event. Gun must be a stock GLOCK pretty much. Lots of prizes for all levels. It's a promotional event. Yep it can take time ti get through all the stages so be prepared and use your head getting your score sheets to the stages. I believe the OP is referring to indoor matches. Different animal altogether. You're generally in and out in an hour. READ the rules. it's fun and both my ladies have walked away with new G19's. I may just shoot this series of matches for kicks and giggles. Enjoy and never take yourself too seriously.

NO!

Ya know what would be a cool project? Building an M24 clone. But costly!

Adam - What's your budget? I've been very successful with a Savage 12 and including glass I'm way under 2 grand.

Statistics vary... but they all seem to agree Ruger is the #1 selling manufacturer.

Don't worry about ring height and wobble. You're not going to use the scope for a carry handle. If your rings clear the handguard by .015" you're fine. (an arbitrary number) Two things I consider a concern. Excessive ring height and getting cheek weld. And getting proper eye relief.

PERPs are great if you're shooting heads up (low power) but too high for cheek weld. I actually pad my stocks for high power scopes.

Chris - You should be able to do this with just rings. AR stocks, being low, a 42mm scope is nice. I would try and do it with just the right height rings. Now it also depends on your scope. If you can slide it forward enough. Play with you existing rings even if they may not be high enough and see if you can position you scope with the rings on the rail.

Sorry Rob, forgot the OP was you. I'm sure with some care a 16" can be loaded efficiently.

Never saw anybody bend a gas key. Work but they're flame throwers.

Vlad, Just think of all the implications. If in fact the OP handloads (I don't know if he does) Faster powder to burn in 16" Higher gas impulse on the op rod. Maybe better off just throwing a flame. Yep M-14's are pretty. I just don't want to carry one at my advanced years.