Everything posted by Shocker
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Home Brewers
I get my cider at farm stands so there's no preservative. Then I boil it down a bit to sanitize and concentrate the sugars (that makes it cloudy, something about the pectin I think, but I don't care) and use champagne yeast so it won't die before it eats all the sugar. I prime my secondary with corn sugar before bottling to get it carbonated. That's it.
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How do you clean your trigger assembly?
Spray some rem oil in there...pause...blast it out with an air compressor. Then clean off the walls.
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Getting back into mtn biking...advice on a bike?
Something like http://www.competiti...ALCULATOR_INTRO is a starter but a shop will do it for you and probably better, I got a few strange numbers for myself out of that one. I think some shops (most shops?) charge to measure you but if you buy from them they'll credit your purchase. For the trail riding, an XC would be fine, I use an XC for an all-around bike and it works fine. If you get a single speed rigid it will be even cheaper. If you get a freeride it will be heavier or more expensive or both, plus the suspension is a waste of energy unless you can lock them out.
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Getting back into mtn biking...advice on a bike?
Since you're already familiar with the whole "forum thing" check out www.mtbnj.com lots of good info I like the used bike route, they're plentiful on Craigslist, although some prices are a little absurd. MTBNJ has a used market although those tend to be pretty high end bikes. Keep in mind a used one will probably not fit you exactly right.
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Anyone have a Sako rifle?
I have an old one, a L461 Vixen. Probably pretty far removed from what you're looking at but its a pretty nice shooter.
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Does this look right? Springfield 1911
Is that a Loaded? If so look at your serial. If it starts with NM it was forged in Brazil and fit in USA. If not it was forged in Brazil and fit in Brazil. Some of the higher lines are a fully fit in USA but I'm not sure which ones. I think all the forgings are done in Brazil though. Imbel is supposed to do some good work though. Don't bother with email it will take them forever to get back to you. Call, there's a number on their website.
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Does this look right? Springfield 1911
My loaded has a bit of the slide overhang that yours has. It's a little ugly but I ignore it. My extractor is flush though and no disconnector issues. 200 rounds isn't much but if it keeps doing it after break in Springfield will make it right. They have excellent CS in my experience. EDIT: obviously if you're going to have them fix it, don't try to recontour or polish anything on your own.
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5.56 OAL?
I use 2.260" for my 65 and 69's but they're very cozy in the magazine. I accidentally did some at 2.240" and rather than pull 'em I just shot 'em and there wasn't a big difference in accuracy.
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I think I'm almost there! 69 MK Group
I've had good results with the 69 MK so I tried the 65 Gameking for s&g since it's a bit cheaper and made for more reliable expansion. Maybe they could get you off the bleeding edge of stability. the meplats are kinda ugly so measuring COL varies but the ogives appear pretty uniform
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Just got a call from the State Police
You still have your copy of the transfer form, right? Is the number wrong or illegible?
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What I learned about guns from the movies.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/A-team Or just rifles: http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/A-team#Rifles
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What I learned about guns from the movies.
The opposite is Walking Dead: everybody can make headshots the first time they pick up a gun. While running. Without aiming.
- Opinion: M&P 15-22 or .22LR AR upper?
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Picking up my Sig 2022 this weekend... amped!
I used to have one and sold it, it just wasn't my thing. The only thing I can think of to pass along is that it's not a popular enough gun to have holsters stocked by some mfrs (at least it wasn't a few years ago). If you want a holster order it well in advance. Blade Tech, for example, can make you one but it will be a month or so.
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45 acp ... 1911 vs Polymer
The only real answer is to get one of each. But for which one comes first...prob the plastic fantastic because its a bit more versatile
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Lee Kish (alagedly) Shooting at Cars in PA
Slight variation (update?) here although this version confuses me http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2013/04/alleged_interstate_78_held_in.html His car was shot also? And they're suggesting he did it?
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Revolver Roll Call
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Instant marksman - computerized scope
I see there's a "weather station" but I'm not following how it judges wind...?
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Good CCW holster and belt help?
Theis holster for my Shield. It's a CBST copy but cheaper and the belt clips don't have the cross embossings (seems like something that would attract attention if you're tucked, IMO)
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1911 grip recommendations?
Another +1 for VZ at least for functional grips. And if you like them on FB they have a coupon for a few bucks off. Also check out Raasco. If you don't want something like ivory or exotic wood 1911 grips are everywhere.
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recommend some pocket 9mms for my wife
IDK where you are but I have a shield that could use some exercise. I have to warn you that the last guy who shot it had to go buy one of his own I used to have a Springfield EMP which was gorgeous but expensive and heavy. Did you see those yet?
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VV and Hodgdon at Powder Valley
Works ok for me. Are you going to powdervalleyinc rather than just powdervalley or something like that? EDIT: that's FF 17.0.4. Also works in IE although there's a frame at the top missing.
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VV and Hodgdon at Powder Valley
For the next few seconds Powder Valley has some Vihtavuori and Hodgdon powders. Prices aren't amazing but they also aren't any higher than pre-hysteria I'm not buying right now but I saw N320, N340, Titegroup in stock, to name a few.
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EFGA - IDPA 3/24
What ammo shortage?