Shane45

Paved with gold, really? Lets be clear here, federal law is what is providing the right to carry to many retired LE, not state law. But the point is not the have's and the have not's. Its the stupidity of having a poor attitude toward an individual group because they have it better than us based on law they did not create or render judgment on. The stupidity is compounded by alienating this group because there ARE LE on this very site that I know for a fact are in positions to help our cause and continue to influence the powers that be in the right direction. Fundamentally they are on our side and hold our same beliefs. It makes no sense to have any hostility toward a group that is not responsible for the laws that restrict us. Focus that hostility on the politicians and judges that did it to you. The division of pro 2nd factions is what will allow said judges and politicians to keep oppressing you.

You realize that's a two way street right?

It was back in the day when a barrel with options for a surgeon XL action was rare and a completely custom proposition.

Agree with all, no issue to mail. Just wanted to share how I shipped a very expensive precision rifle barrel blank. I was worried about it getting damaged and the buyer was on a timeline and trying getting another if something happened would blow that for him. So I took a piece of PVC pipe and bought two rubber plugs and a piece of dowel rod. Removed the hardware from the rubber plugs and skewered the plug and the barrel breach, then at the other end I increased the size of the hole in the rubber plug to go around the barrel. Loaded that into the pipe. Glued threaded ends on each end. Put threaded caps on and put a screw through each end to keep out the pesky peepers. I would say it cost me about 8 or 10 bucks but was worth it for a 1k barrel.

No it wasn't melted. Just a fairly brittle plastic. And as such, in my view, only a matter of time before it snapped off in a chamber.

ps. I think many here do not understand just how many LE are on our side. I have seen it first hand in action in all the right places that help our affliction here in NJ. That's not to say we don't all run across some LE that have drank the coolaid admin has fed them about cops and mil being the only ones suitable to own firearms, but beyond those few, I have personally found a TON that truy understand and are on our side and some of them are in position to aid and assist our plight. So be cautious of blanket statements. We need all the allies we can get......

To me its simple, the states position is someone in LE is far more likely to be at greater risk of retribution do to the excessive exposure to the criminal element. CO's come to mind specifically as an example. This is, in the states mind, justifiable need. It is irrelevant that we all agree that justifiable need is wrong. We should all have the ability to protect ourselves. But this does not diminish the greater exposure some LE face. I absolutely agree they should have the right to carry post retirement. I hold no ill will towards former LE that want that right. Us civilians being denied that right is an issue with our government, not LE. The only thing I will say, is that some LE I have had decades of RTKBA discussions with, had their eyes opened wide about the civilian plight on the topic when they retired and started having to jump through some hoops. Particularly ones in NY!!! They tell me now they understand what I have been talking about all these years.

Contributing to the current list of PSA's. Check your chambers when using chamber flags. Did some work for a customer a while back and noticed this when inspecting the rifle:

Im surprised there isn't more outcry over the age limit!!! Talk about age discrimination!

OK just don't cry when I accidentally shoot you because you were carrying the "enemy's" weapon!

Im feeling rather vindicated these days

http://sultanknish.blogspot.com/2016/01/america-doesnt-have-gun-problem-it-has_4.html

Performance wise the separation between 6.5 Lapua, .260 Remington, and 6.5 creedmore is pretty small. But if you don't reload, 6.5CM gains a lot of ground due to its good factory match ammo availability. I believe 6.5CM is also preferred in semi's due to mag length/round OAL. If you want lapua brass based rounds then you may be heading for 6.5 Lapua or Rem .260. Inexpensive brass availability I "think" the nod goes to rem .260.

In the 6.5's you can pretty much through a blanket over the common 3. Its seems to be minor details that drive people to one over the other.

I don't think it could just be machined in its natural composition and be useful. It will need to be smelted or forged. Which is why I think it will be a challenge.

IF it forge welds to begin with. Im not even talking about the heat treat phase, Im just talking about forging it into a usable blank.

Ambitious indeed! Im placing my prediction of fail in this endeavor. There is a lot of issues with forging meteorites into usable steel. Knife makers run into this all the time. Many times it just turns into an un-forgeable crumbly mess. Add the size blank needed for a 1911.... well, ambitious indeed!

If the first part of your post begins with, Im on a budget, or I cant spend more than...338 is probably not for you. If you want a caliber that can cover some distance beyond 1k, look at 6.5 creedmore or .260 Remington. Don't forget all the other expenses. Quality spotting scope. Good mounts. Solid glass. It adds up quick.

If it all looks the same, it could be taken as an effort from a focused group and easily ignored and dismissed as a push from one group. Id leave it as the organic honest effort it is.

It depends on what your "software" will accept and how much your willing to train. For me personally I can easily float between an HK LEM and 1911's. But if you toss a DA/SA into my mix I go to shit with all of them within the same shooting session. So I only own 1911's and HK LEMS . But I have seen it enough times, people that put copious amounts of ammo downrange with many different systems can float between them seamlessly. But I do mean ALOT of rounds down range!

So... you want the Federal Government to be at the helm of being the gatekeeper of National Carry? Once that's a federal law, the states will now be inhibited. Since so many states are currently in favor, I think giving that power to the fed may be a mistake...

"I'll take 'What are Ethics?' for $1000 Alex." Funny cause its true. Entirely what is wrong with practically the entire industry right there!!!

Just wait around for all the agency units that are undoubtedly going to be dumped on the market at pennies on the dollar. What agency will be able to keep them in play even if they like them? I'm thinking it would be a ready baked liability at this point.

There's a lot of people here on this board Id like to take this opportunity to say I TOLD YOU SO!!! LOL

It happens. WHen mag springs get worn it can make the difference between 15 and 16. Bottom line, the law is retarded!