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The direct link is here: http://www.ontargetshooting.com/ I found this S/W on http://www.6mmbr.com/index.html. It's come in handy and is sometimes easier than carting home all those targets and measuring them. Often I just snap the picture at the range with my cellphone camera and ship it directly my Photobucket or my email, then import the image later into the OnTarget application and measure. Wish I had all these tools and websites back in the 70's when I started shooting rifles. Another one I've downloaded but used only a little is S/W called Point Blank. It does not have the ability to import targets (I've only played with this one sparingly, so haven't found this function,) but it does has some neat calculators in it as well as trajectory tables tailored for your specific bullet provided you input the correct variables. Download here: http://www.huntingnut.com/index.php?name=News&topic=4 Thanks Shane. I enjoy the M1A.

Shane, That LRB is nice, and not cheap either! You do get what you pay for these days. I've read some good things about them on the M14 forum. I picked up a SA "loaded" back in the 90's, before the ink dried on the Attorney General's signature noting the M1A as an accepted legal shooter in N.J. For an investment cast frame, it will suffice fine for the civilian shooter. Doubt I will ever put 400,000 rounds through it like some G.I. forged receivers are rated, and I will admit the machining quality isn't as perfect as my '39 Garand, but it's better than some I've seen today and the rifle is a shooter. Its only liability is me behind it. My SA still uses a lot of ex-GI parts like NM trigger group, op. rod, TRW bolt, etc. I don't know how the new ones are built today so can't comment on that. I shoot some factory fodder but mostly reloads. I started working up some new handloads this summer with H4895 and so far have been pleased. So far, this rifle seems to prefer a mild reload of 168 gr. Horn. BTHP's over H4895.

The ultimate tactical shotgun.

There is a list you can find (I think on AR15.com?) that denotes serialized lowers and what constitutes pre-ban definition vs. post-ban definition by manufacturer for AR-type black rifles. Uppers as we know on Colt-clones are not serialized, lowers are. Colt alone has 18 different series, with the Match Target designations starting in 1998. For the M1A's you can get some general serial number information on http://m14tfl.com/upload/ or contact SA if you're unsure. One needs to be a Harvard-educated lawyer to decipher the gobbbledygook laws today. Evan is doing a fine business in New Jersey because of such.

An AR-15 with the lug removed is technically still an AR-15 and is banned in N.J. Even Jackie Chiles would struggle with a judge as he dances around cosmetic accomodations that have been made to make things right vs. the way the law is written. By grinding the lug away, does this action fall under the "defacing of a firearm" clause which is a punishable offense? I dunno. I don't want to find out. Interesting conversation, but one that shows how convoluted the laws in New Jersey are. Maybe I am making more of it than it should be, but attorney fees are nothing to sneeze at today. Source: http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/firearms/062408_title13ch54.pdf The following are not considered assault firearms within the meaning of this definition: 1. The Colt Match Target rifle, based on the manufacturer's specifications, is not part of the AR-15 series, and, thus, is not prohibited under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1w(1). Although this rifle may resemble the Colt AR-15, there have been substantial changes to the firearm, including the receiver, which is not identical to an AR-15 receiver. In addition, because of changes in the configuration of the firearm, the Colt Match Target rifle is not substantially identical to a firearm prohibited under this classification. 2. The Springfield M1A rifle is not one of the enumerated firearms which are specifically prohibited under the State assault firearms laws. It has been prohibited in this State as being substantially identical to a named firearm. However, according to the manufacturer's specifications, the M1A has been modified. The modified M1A, which became available in 1994, is not considered to be substantially identical to a prohibited firearm under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1w(2) and these rules. However, earlier versions of the M1A, which contain at least two of the criteria identified in the Attorney General's Guidelines Regarding the "Substantially Identical" Provision in the State's Assault Firearms Laws dated August 19, 1996 and reproduced in paragraph 2 above, are considered to be substantially identical to a prohibited firearm and continue to be defined as an assault firearm.

Unless it was properly registered in '93, a serial number below 76xxx technically makes any M1A in New Jersey a pre-94 gun, with or without the lug intact. All the '94 ban did was remove the bayonet lug from the production M1A's. Nothing else changed. High-power shooters lobbying the AG's office to make an exception for the revised model helped reverse things in 1997. I know the ban law is based on operation, capacity and appearances; but why put yourself in a position to test a junior prosecutor's mettle? Technicalities have a way of making or breaking a case in court. Unless you are wealthy, err on the side of caution.

Others may have more info to offer, but I'll take a stab at this. Springfield M1A's post-1994 are legal to own. I assume the arm you are talking about was purchased prior to 1994? If I were you, first I would ask this question to Bobs-your-uncle-and-Dad-and-jimmboy-brother; "Prior to when the ban went into effect in 1994, did you declare and register this arm in 1993 like you were supposed to and pay the $50 fee?" Because, those who had these back then could do such. And only then. If they didn't, it's illegal to possess. Here's some other info: http://www.ehow.com/list_6755650_rifles-legal-new-jersey_.html "The Springfield M1A rifle is another such model that has been modified by manufacturers to be legal for sale and possession in New Jersey. Only Springfield models manufactured after 1994 possess performance measures that are not substantially identical to banned assault rifles. Springfield M1A models built before 1994 are illegal to possess or use. In order to make sure that the model you are using or about to purchase is legal, you may call in to the manufacturer with the rifle's serial number to determine a specific manufacturing date." And I wish you all the luck in the world searching out any more info on the NJSP site to assist you. It's a daunting task to say the least.

There is nothing like a Garand. The epitome of American-made quality that was mass produced pre-war and wartime. Very nice M1D!

It sounds like you are pulling that light Gold Cup trip more than once to make it fire twice (bump fire as others have suggested.) I doubt it's the age of the gun, or the reloads. Here is a detailed function check of the various safety features on a Series-70 style 1911 pistol. If these tests pass muster the problem may be the shooter and you need to adjust your grip accordingly, and press the trigger properly. PS - make sure the pistol is UNLOADED before you perform these functions! Safety/Function Checking a 1911: http://www.coolgunsite.com/funcheck/function.htm

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It is sad that in N.J. one needs to worry about items like this on such a grand old gal like the M1, especially a correct M1D. The flash-hider on the M1D is also the gas cylinder lock. It's what holds the gas cylinder assembly in place by threading onto the barrel. The gas cylinder lock is held in place by the gas cylinder lock screw. Welding or pinning this in place would inhibit disassembly of the gas cylinder assembly. I know of M1D's with the T37 flash hider in place yet I know the questions people have in N.J. However, I have seen people shoot them. And a proper M1D also draws approving stares from knowledgeable onlookers. If it makes you feel better, buy a standard gas cylinder lock and install it for "public viewing" or for range shooting. I am quite certain the NJSP have no specific stance on this one question and I would agree with Shane45 on the "no pistol grip, no mag" reference as additional qualifiers. PS - I hate N.J. and her gun laws!

Blue Dot has been a go-to powder of mine since the 70's. In magnum pistol applications it works well with heavy bullets. I would use different powders when loading lightweight bullets though if I wanted a "magnum" application. 2400 and H110 come to mind. Surprisingly, Blue Dot works well in reduced power loads in .357 Mag. & .44 Mag. I even use it in applications for straight-walled rifles cases like the .444 Marlin and .45-70 with reduced-powered loads and lead bullets. I've always thought it was an extremely versatile powder. It goes without mention that it is one of the premier powders to use when loading magnum shotshells.

Yes, you're correct. 3/4" is the proper measurement. I am dangerous when eyeballing things and not using the micrometer. That's a nice Ruger by the way. I'd have a tough time parting with that 581. It was my first .22. Got it in '67 if I recall.

Like Pizza Bob noted, those are 3/8" dovetail grooves. I have the same grooves on an old Remington 581. For years, my rifle wore a 7/8" Weaver variable scope with integral dovetail mounts since the 60's. The scope was looking long in the tooth and I wanted a better set of glass and mounts. Sometime in '83, I picked up a pair of steel Redfield 3/8" groove dovetail 1" rings and mounted a Weaver 4W scope I had laying around. I know that there are better scopes specifically suited for .22's today but this has served me well over the years and I see no need to change. Scope and mount have been on the gun, never removed, since 1983. Still shoots well and has taken a number of squirrels, rabbits, groundhogs and crows in its day. The steel scope and rings added a bit of weight to the gun and it balances better between the hands now. Here are a couple of pics, not good ones of the mounts but I can attest that they are sturdy.

Long overdue!

The only two I own now: G19 for its simple utility and an older German P226 back from when you could buy a new Sig for about $450 if you shopped around. Another nice shooting and accurate 9mm is the Walther P5. I found my friend's P5 to be a very impressive little gun. But my friend is also impressed with his and he refuses to sell it to me!

Especially on a Series 70 Colt They were done on Series 70's because that's how far back that conversion was done by Lou Seecamp, before the Series 80's time. I have handled one in my lifetime. Apparently, they have a bit of collector value today. http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=273563

I am familiar with the Seecamp conversion that originated many years ago. Does it look like this? http://www.m1911.org/seecamp.htm

A small spread of crow decoys and an owl decoy help in bringing birds in once they respond to your calling. Position them on a high point along an open hilltop along a flyway where they can be observed from a distance or in an open field.

I've seen this before, but an excellent post. I soured on the NRA sometime in the 90's. They have pretty much left our state and pro-gun New Jerseyans must fend for themselves.

Incidently, a 20 ga. slug is certainly more than capable for critters that walk on two legs or four. If the N.J. Div. of Fish & Wildlife have deemed the 20 ga. slug legal to use for the upcoming 2010 bear hunt, it should certainly be adequate for two-legged anything's at "across the room" distance.

Both gauges are up to the task, the 12 ga. being more versatile. As Lunker stated, felt recoil is to be factored in. The area size of the buttstock into your shoulder accounts for how recoil is dispersed and absorbed properly. Skinny combs, improper height of the comb, improperly fitting buttstocks hurt no matter what gauge if they are not designed correctly. Recoil is factored by the weight of the projectile + grain weight of powder + weight of wad or sabot + weight of shot buffering if any (I.E. buckshot), tempered by the muzzle velocity and the weight of the firearm. You can use this interactive calculator to figure out actual recoil in foot pounds for any shotgun. If you handload you will know what all the variables are or you can leave those blank, merely insert the weight of your gun, the projectile weight, and the velocity. There is a significant difference between the 12 ga. and 20 ga. http://www.10xshooters.com/calculators/ ... ulator.htm

Lu-Mar made medium to high grade O/U & S/S shotguns, as well as rifles. They were made in Gardone, IT. The model often seen in the U.S. is the Scirocco O/U. No known U.S. importer listed so parts may be difficult to find. Link to their website found on ShotgunWorld no longer works. http://www.shotgunworld.com/links.html

It seems like a good pistol for the money. Expect to find some cast and MIM parts for that price though. Series-80 style setup as well. Still seems like a good price for what you're getting. A good detailed field-strip and close-up photography can be found at this link: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=275331

As I noted with the attached link, hunter numbers and those who participate in the sport of hunting with any type of firearm are diminishing each year. And I was incorrect in my assessment of some of those numbers. With the advent of license types, there is a combined license (All-Around Sportsman) that I failed to account for in the tally. That raises the numbers a bit, but still not to the level we had back in the 70's. What I also find interesting is the state fails to note the special Youth hunting license they provide FREE to hunters who pass their Hunter Safety course. Probably because it doesn't qualify as a "sale." That license is valid from the age of 10 to when the youth reaches the age of 16. With special youth days to hunt for small game, deer and turkey, the intent is to spur and nurture the interest of youngsters. That is important for they represent our future in this state.