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OBRAMS @ Old bridge http://obrams.org/ Couldn't tell you much about it, think I might turn up for it and check it out.

Beretta M9A1 with light

I'll keep this in mind next time Im on with customer service of sorts, --- has anybody actually tried and confirmed this though? thanks

Do you know what the difference between the standard custom II vs the custom TLE II is? i read somewhere the only difference was additional serrations on the slide, is this true?

Very nice, they are awesome rifles - I own 3 or 4 of them. If you really want something that makes a big boom pick up a Mosin nagant M44 , that is definitaly my favriote out of the bunch.

The 1911 bug is clawing at me, and I want to do it right the first time. For the Kimber Custom II owners, are you happy with your purchase? In your opinion, this being the ' cheapest ' - ' entry level ' kimber, do you feel it lacks features / quality of slightly higher priced models? Any other recommendations or insight? I have read that the stock magazine is crap and should be replaced first, but anything else? And if you got em! throw some pictures up! thanks

I joined Oldbridge without ever even checking out central jersey, simply because of location. It's a easy 20 minute drive from my house to OBRPC, and probably over an hour down to jackson. I like oldbridge alot, they have a 24/7 indoor shooting range, and a outdoor range with 100 yard/50 yard/25yard/shotgun feild for clays and multiple smaller pistol pits. If your looking for ultra long range shooting with a rifle, you'll be out of luck because 100 yard is the longest lane. Check the obrpc.org website , check the newsletters out. inside you'll find a calender with events that happen at the club throughout the month. I cannot currently guest you in to check it out since I am still a probationary member, but im sure somebody will chime in if you'd like to check it out before making a descion. I'm sure central jersey probably has better facilities, more lanes, and more activities, from what I hear, but Driving an hour plus to go shooting just isnt in my schedule.

Which shop are you buying from? Where are you located? Any shop i've been to has sold HP bullets, but I guess if your shopping at Dicks, or the like, they may not stock them. If you want the best selection, and best prices - shop online. Read reviews on different brands, buy a few boxes and try them out.

Mike, if you gave them your email you should get them every month, I'm a prob. As well, but I still recieve them. Alec

Well, I have an Update on this issue. A rep from Hornady called me earlier today and explained that they did actually find an issue. He had explained that the brass casings were to soft because they were " over cooked " when heat treated, and that they would over expand when fired and not shrink back down after cooling to be extracted. He explained the problem was with a machine in their production line called " the needler ", which is the heat treater , and has since been replaced. He also offered to replace my one defective box with a few new boxes once they come out of production ( currently backordered ) To those who have some of this ammo sitting around either for a rainy day, self defense,or zombie apocalypse - Do yourself a favor and fire a few rounds off to make sure they function properly. Thanks -Alec

I vote ammo can, I have a plastic dry box that I use for cleaning supplies only. ammo can seals just fine. also, sportsmen is having buy one get one free sale on again, so if you are interested: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-us-50-cal-ammo-can.aspx?a=805552&pn=2&rid=10&WT.tsrc=AFF&WT.mc_id=k351838

Just an FYI for those who missed out last time that the deal is back. buy one get one free http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-us-50-cal-ammo-can.aspx?a=805552&pn=2&rid=10&WT.tsrc=AFF&WT.mc_id=k351838

I guess I'm spoiled with a/c, i keep my home a/c @ 74 degrees all the time, but I do have a small ranch - so it doesn't take much to cool down. @ work we keep the shop a/c at like 68 on the really hot days.... hell, we don't pay the electric bill !

Do I count as a charitable organization ? lol But, I'd check out a local gun club of your choice - Most clubs will have youth leagues that may be interested in them. Good luck.

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Well, as promised in the other thread about the Costco.com Cannon CS20 Safe, I said i'd post a quick review and some pictures of my new safe I ordered. Ordered on June 27, Arrived on July 20 ( 18 business days ) Which was much better then the 4-6 weeks estimated on the costco website. As expected, the safe arrived curbside, the driver called 30 minutes prior to coming, very friendly and offered to wheel it to my front door. It was definitely a 2-3 man job getting this safe moved, we used a single movers dolly, and the scrap cardboard it came in to protect the floors when it had to be off the dolly. According to the paperwork, the safe weighs 410 pounds. The exterior of the safe feels good quality, the safe is very sturdy, the door opens, closes, and seals great. The digital keypad lights up when you start pushing keys, and makes an audible beeping sound ( I don't know if there is a way to turn this off ) Also, to note: The user code required has to be a SIX digit combination. On the inside bottom right corner there is an outlet for 120volts, USB, and a RJ45 jack, I had no need to utilize these so I didn't bother hooking anything up, but it seems like a nice option for people who may require this. If any downfalls so far with this safe, on first impressions, is the interior. It seems low quality. Hardly any padding behind the cheap fabric, It looks like it's just the cheap fabric glued on to some 1/2" MDF particle board. It works, and I expected this on a cheaper entry level safe of this price range. It doesnt bother me so much, but i'm just throwing it out there. The manual says the shelves shouldnt be loaded up to more then 50 pounds. Also, i'd like to add the right hand side fits two standard ammo cans side to side, which I am pleased with. The internal hinges prevent the door from swinging completely open, which doesnt bother me since I have it recessed in my office closet. But it does block about 4-5 inches of space on the right hand side, so loading up those shelves take a little bit more effort. Please feel free to ask me any questions, or if you need a picture of a certain aspect of this safe i'd be happy to get it for you. Thanks, and hope this helps somebody for the next time the safe goes on sale and you are looking for information on it. -Alec

Exactly correct. im not quite ready to start reloading, but i do want to prep by collecting all my brass for when i do decide. But, I think i may just go ahead and order 1000 rounds of 357 magnum ammo, it's about 100+ dollars more expensive over the 38 special, but it'll probably be more cost effcient to have the 357 shells over 38 special.... and if I want a lighter load, I can load them lighter. thanks everybody.

i'll take your word for it, but mind explaining? are they just basic 91/30's with scopes and bent bolts slapped on ?

NEVERMIND, PLEASE DISREGARD - It's been established that these are fakes. Sorry about that. Just thought i'd share, this popped up on slick guns, I was under the impression that the 91/30 snipers went in the 800 dollar range. http://slickguns.com/product/m91-30-sniper-rifle-bent-bolt-wscope-39999 they are selling for $399.99 Sounds to good to be true?

Battery most likely, Autozone or the like will test it for free.

I couldnt say, but it looks to be about civil war era. lol

Warning: Newb Question Is a .223 shell and a 5.56 shell essentially the same thing? As in can they be fired out of the same weapon? for example , alot of ar style rifles are listed : .223 Reminton/5.56 NATO under caliber, though Im confused when people say it HAS to be either or. Thanks

Hmmmm, So maybe it'd be much wiser on my part to take that 300 dollars I was going to spend on 1000 rounds of 38 special and buy a reloading press.... brass / bullets / powder/primers ,etc... Looks like I will be crunching numbers tonight to see what is more cost efficient

I didnt crunch the math much yet, - as I dont own any reloading equipment at the moment. I figure having the 1000 rounds ready to go and use at my disposal would be worth the while, and just save what I fired off. Where did you get the $6 figure for reloading a box?

Looks like starline just sells brass casings eh? I figure i'd be more worth my while to buy already loaded ready to fire rounds, shoot them off, and put them right back into the box to add to the used collection, like you said. I have some big gallon zip lock bags of 9mm, 38spl and .357 mag What I meant to say is that I dont mind having to spend an extra 40-60 bucks on better quality ammo like PMC or Federal to get more life out of my brass once I fire it off and save it for reloading.