Dan

Gotcha, thanks guys. Takes the fun out of it though.

From what I can find regarding our insightful laws: So a belt fed SA rifle such as Razorback carbine upper listed on this page here would be OK (of course after pin/welding a muzzle brake)? Or is a belt considered "other container"?

I agree, and is why I had the tulip "muzzle device" removed and the jagdkommando compensator pinned and welded on my STG. I really love the tulip "muzzle device" but it is foggy on what it does and was designed and marketed as/for, add to the lack of clarity around thumbhole stocks. Some seem to be more thumbholey than others... IMO Personally , I don't want to be in a position where I'd have to spend my life savings explaining to a NJ court the differences while facing 10 years.

Hi all; Finally got my new rifle. Thanks for those on the forums that helped me decide! Remington 700 Milspec 5R in .308. Brownells base Millett LRS scope and rings Harris bipod (the one with tilt capability) This is my first endeavor into "precision shooting". Most of my other tools are EBR types with various optics only up to 4X magnification. I'll hopefully be able to take her out this weekend weather permitting!

I've been stopped on Rt 1&9, and watching the people on Avenel st push the yellow to get across. Its always the last car that goes for it... you know that perfect timing when its still yellow, but you are already committed , and flips just as you move across. Those are the ones getting nabbed. I'm sure technically the camera is correct. Realistically, its pretty harsh. Anyone that knows its there probably doesn't try to push the yellow any longer.

I picked up 880 rounds of this ammo . Price was $140 + $20 S&H. They say its Russian. I have the headspace checker on the way in the mail. I'll look into the firing pin depth as well. It does have marks on the back, where the adjustment screw is, lined up. thanks for the info!

Corner of Rt 1&9 and Avenel St. in Avenel has red light cameras for all directions. 80% of the time that I'm at that intersection when the light changes, I see the flash of the camera flash going off once or even twice at times nailing people. Seems to be people pushing the yellow and being caught in the middle when the light cycles to red. I bet its a huge money maker for them. The system probably paid for itself in a few months.

I 3 different opinions from 3 different FFL/shops around if the stock muzzle device on a particular rifle was in fact a flash hider or muzzle brake, and what defines both. I just picked up a new rifle last night from my FFL, he knows people and also said that almost always.. people getting busted on this stuff already did other bad things that they got caught for. The AWB stuff just adds on the years... Even so, I just try to play it safe, and go with something sold and marketed as a "muzzle brake", and have it pinned on... as threads are clearly a no-no. All you need is for a LEO to be in a bad mood and decides to take it all the way when it comes to this stuff.

One of my favorite assisted EDC's is the CRKT Van Hoy Yea-Go. I know silly name... but cool knife. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CR5021 The mechanism is the only type of its kind that I've seen. Once you understand it, very quick and easy to open one handed.

He would have been fine without the taser, provided the cop couldn't find reason based on him having the knives for an unlawful purpose. I agree, SD is never a valid argument when it comes to lawful use. That would make you a violence seeking knife-wielding lunatic in NJ.

I'm not a CTD fanboi or anything like that, I order from where the price is right, and I've had god cust serv. I've passed up CTD many times in favor of other places. In my experience, items that are out of stock have a "out of stock" button in place of the "add to cart" button. Here is a good example with the Eotech magnifier being out of stock My link

I'll make sure I pay special attention to the shipping next time I look to make a purchase. The past two orders from them, they came out cheaper with shipping overall then I could find other places. Most of the time it is a wash, and I purchase from the place that sells everything I need and has it in stock.

I had no idea there were 260 Mosin variations! Maybe stocking up on cheap mosins are a better investment than mutual funds?

Yup, I've always been a history buff. Just until recently when I was reading up on Mosin Nagant's that I decided to dust this baby off. It never caught my interest before, but now I'm afraid I'm catching surplus fever. It was a lot of fun reading up on the history of the these rifles. I'm subconsciously creating a list of others I'd like to own.. K98, Springfield 1903, Enfield....

(B) The actor knows that he can avoid the necessity of using such force with complete safety by retreating or by surrendering possession of a thing to a person asserting a claim of right thereto or by complying with a demand that he abstain from any action which he has no duty to take, except that: This is key here. If you are not in your "dwelling". You would not be justified in using deadly force if there is any reason to believe that you knew you could get away safely instead of using deadly force. Its a preponderance of the evidence in each situation that determines this. Sometimes the cops/prosecutor will see there is obviously no case(i.e. they would look like fools dragging you into court). Or there will be questions, and its not so clear cut that you were justified in using deadly force. So many variables could determine if you could retreat safely. Common sense multiplied by 5 for living in NJ. More than "It's coming right for us!" http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/149674/its-coming-right-for-us

I agree. Nothing good will come of carrying a firearm in this situation, legal or not if the property is rented or owned. IF you really feel your life is in danger taking out the garbage, I can see why you would want to have something to protect yourself. After-all, that's one of the main pushes behind the right to carry movement. Unfortunately, especially in NJ. You would probably be marked as the aggressor gun nut looking for a fight, and would have to prove otherwise. So its a decision you would have to weigh. Just know the law is not on your side. For instance, I understand in many cases you don't own or "posses" the land a few feet from the curb. So once you cross that imaginary boundary to push the garbage cans out, you are guilty of illegal possession. As others posted put it, self defense laws outside the home differ. Regarding the use of deadly force, there is an obligation to retreat or surrender possessions with some exceptions: The cameras are the best idea, highly worth it. Its amazing how people's demeanor / attitude changes when they know they are being recorded. Plus it will help deter vandalism if this guy decides to start breaking windows or slashing tires. I set up my and my neighbor's with multi-camera DVR systems. Let me know if you need any help choosing a system or any install questions. Its been great to have. One of those things that is not missed until you really really need it some day, then its worth 100X the cost.

Good to know thanks.

Overall the "scout" design is tricky to pull off and seems it will be either the same cost or higher than the design comparable standard rifle it was based on. I don't think the "scout" design platform was intended to be a cheaper alternative. It is intended to fill a gap for those who want a lightweight , rugged, quick handling intermediate range rifle with a detachable mag. Look at this Gunsite, and the M77 Laminate compact. Your talking a $888 retail versus $995 retail of the scout. In essence the scout gunsite model adds a flash suppressor, iron sites, forward mount, detachable mag.. for $107. The magazine alone is $70. If you wanted to add those features to the M77 laminate compact, I'd imagine it would cost quite a bit more. So it seems to be a decent deal if you look at it that way. Most of the Ruger rifle models are within a 300-400$ spread. You pay up or down depending on the need you want to fill.

Here's some pics of my cleaned up New England Westinghouse Mosin (US rifle Model of 1916. It is a Finnish capture , has the SA marks. I got this rifle about 16 years ago. Back then while I was a teenager, I thought it was cool to refinish the stock. That's why its shiny. I now understand that's a big no no, bummer. I didn't do much to it since then and it sat in the back of my closet, enduring 3 moves. Maybe once a year i'd spray the metal parts with a protectant, thats about it. Recently I have had a new interest with this rifle. With the help of advice from people on these forums, I proceeded to really scrub the barrel out. I had no idea a barrel could be so dirty. Rifling is there, but the barrel does look worn to me. I ordered a Okie headspace no-go checker (thanks for your tips usnmars!)to make sure the rifle is safe to fire. Once that comes in and she passes I'll take her to the range. Looks like the barrel was counter bored (again thanks for that info usnmars). I'm not too concerned as I don't have tack driver expectations for it.

I use www.cheaperthandirt.com quite a bit. I got a good deal on some Hornaday match .308 ammo. And I just placed an order for a Harris bipod. I find their prices either match or are better than the cheapest you can find on the inet. Their shipping tends to be fairly reasonable. I have noticed a trend in S&H charges across the board, they are going up and up. In this day and age of squeezing blood from rocks, my personal feeling is they want people to place large orders with a bunch of stuff at a time. Instead of one item here, waiting a week, then getting another. Amazon free saver shipping is great; however, I have had instances of it taking 2 weeks to arrive. Its really a chance you take. If you don't need it anytime soon, its a well worthwhile gamble. Need it for shooting this weekend? pass.

I have 3 Taurii. .357 revolver, 92, and now the 709. My 709 is brand spanking new, havn't had the time to shoot her yet. Plan is to this weekend at CJRPC , problably Sat AM. If you're a member and have plans on going this weekend, let me know , would be happy to let you try it out. Fit and finish are pretty good. The size is excellent, and provided it doesn't piss me off at the range, it would be first choice for CCW (outside PRNJ of course). slightly off topic: I love my revolver, 92 is spot on, handles great. I had a trigger job done to it which was well worth it.

Wow, learn something new everyday. Thanks!

Thats pricey. You can get non-springfields for much less. I have about 3 of these: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=52916/pid=27330/sku/15_Round_Steel_Magazine?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&mc_id=10000&gdftrk=gdfV21820_a_7c187_a_7c745_a_7c100004090_d_100004088_d_1364

If they are AI mags, wow. 75-85$ range is what I found. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=accuracy+international+3902&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=112718188589601436&ei=soQiTeP8NIGglAeliNSYDA&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CCAQ8wIwAg# Perhaps Ruger will offer more affordable versions. From the looks of it, they appear to be single stack. Thats a shame, would have been much easier if they used an already existing popular magazine standard.

Great deals great practice ammo, I wouldn't hesitate for a second.