NJKen

Looks like the CFE223 doenst really work for anyone. Ive found a few posts about it on other forums. I think Ill just stick to Varget and H4895. It might work OK if you make a super hot load but thats not really for me. I only have my chrono and accuracy to work with so...... Ken

I have purchased once fires brass from brassman.com in the past. Decent quality stuff. I purchased .223 brass and it wasnt SAW brass. Thats a big problem with once fired online sales. I can give them good remarks for that, price, and fast shipping. Ken

Just another reason to love east windsor township. Its almost a shame that I am more of a rifle person that a pistol person. Ken

www.sgammo.com, www.natchezzes.com . They dont ask. Ken

This crash was tragic. A lot of peoples mail got burned up. Since there are members everywhere that may not have heard about it I though it would be appropriate here. It seems like a lot of this mail was government bound and they are not usually too understanding. http://www.nj.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/nj-to-assist-those-who-lost-mail/9e6ff347de96483882f7947b53d7d9a5 Ken

Thats quite possible. Read my post above and check the link. Just find a generator rated as "low THD" Sta-bil fuel stabilized claims to keep gas fresh for 2 years when used as labeled. I have used year old treated gas in power equipment and it seems to run an engine just fine. You can get a generator hookup plug installed to simplify the process. Someone posted about it a few posts up. I dont think the ustility company will install it for free any more though. You can actually get the parts to do it yourself from most Home Depots. You can also order the simple transfer switches from Northern tool. Most of the ones they sell are actually made by Eaton/Cutler Hammer so the quality is decent. Some electrical supply houses will sell what you need to do it also. If you have a Griffith Electric near you they are decent at getting breaker interlock bars and transfer switch parts to do it safe. If you give me a dollar figure that you are looking to stay under I can give you a much better idea of what you can do and post links to the parts to do it if you would like. Ken

When using portable generators be careful with the cheap ones. You really want to see a THD (total harmonic distortion) rating under 4% or you risk damage to sensitive electronics. Sensitive electronics are EVERYwhere in modern homes. I have repaired a LOT of portable generator damage this year alone. Cheap generators are great for powertools that really dont care. You can even run a lot of power tools on DC believe it or not. As a general rule of thumb, no THD rating, no use to you for backup power. If you try it you can actually hear it in electric motors and large resistive loads. Its a weird sound. If you dont want to spend a lot of money on a honda or dedicated backup system, look up northstar generators. Something like this is a great buy for what you get, honda power, low THD, and a decent deal. Some people will disagree with me because they have gotten lucky in the past. If you really load up some of these cheaper generators the sine wave looks like a seismograph on the scope and solid state components go into liquid state or gas (smoke) state! Another emerging technology that Miller started is called skewed rotor clean power. That type of generator is also suitable for most anything. Ken

Good to know. I can load them myself for less than that but in a pinch its nice to have options. Ken

I have no experience yet but I might soon. I have the Geissele in my FAR15 and I love it. I have to do something with the Stag now because in comparrison to the FAR, it sucks bad! So, who can give a side by side comparison? The skeletonized trigger does look really nice! Ken

Its the truth! Let me know when you get your badge. We will do it again but Im bringing my M1a the next time. Ken

Its completley unrealistic but its good to watch. I watched the first two episodes and Ill probably watch the rest of the season. I like end of the world style TV shows. Ken

oh,....whoops! I usually dont miss a post! Ken

I install backup generators more and more every day (thank you Irene!). What are they looking to spend? That will dictate what you can have. Generac, Eaton, and Kohler make a decent reliable backup system that is %100 automatic provided that there is propane or natural gas to burn. With instalation you are looking at about 8 - 10K for a 10-14kw generator that will run most houses. Generac does go all the way down to 8kw (8000w) with the automatic system. If they are willing to put gas in, start, plug in, and throw a switch you can have a system with a manual isolation transfer switch for whatever you spend on the generator +1500 to supply and install the switch. If they have well water and want to use it while the power is out you will need a decent size generator (at least 5500w) to safely start a well pump. If there is city water and all that is desired is lights and heat (propane, oil, or NG) than 4000w would be more than enough. Post alittle more on requirements and I can post back all the info they need. Ken

I just tried this powder based on what a few had to say about it. I have to say I am unimpressed. Very unimpressed. I worked my way up to 25.5gr in LC brass under a 69gr sierra MK bullet. I hardly got 2800fps and the accuracy sucked big time. Before anyone judges, I also loaded the same combo with varget at 26gr compressed as per hogdons website. That load kicked ass! it was about 3000fps and deadly accurate. I have been using varget for some time now and will probably continue to do so unless I can figure out this CFE223. I have a couple pounds to work with. While it does meter a LOT easier than varget, its just not worth it at this point. Ill take a little more time with the stick powder if I have to, So, what CFE223 load works for you? Ken

I dont know if you get down this way but I get all mine from Salomons shooters supply in farmingdale. He is cheap enough that it may even be worth the trip if you buy powder too. Ken

My list of soft to hard is: softest and unused by be is federal the next softest is CCI (by the aount of flattening I see) after that is Winchester And the hardest and most used by me are the CCI #34 and #41 primers All my findings are for large and small rifle non magnum primers Ken

Im going to steal a line from a fellow member because it says it best.. Said what he would do and did what he said. Thanks Ken

When did they start this? I got my last batch of permits about 7 months ago and I had to pay $12 for the 6 permits. Ken

I havent seen a post on this show yet. Who else is watching? I watched the first two episodes and im hooked but then again, I love end of the world as we know it shows. Ken

I just purchased a FAR15 from another forum member that has a geissele trigger in it. I have to say that it is the best 2 stage trigger I have ever felt. Because of this I now must purchase a trigget for my other guns and spend a ton of money doing it. I tried to shoot my Stag model 3 today and it felt like crap compared to the FAR. I always thought the Stag trigger was pretty good too. If anyone is on the fence with a trigger upgrade, let me help push you over! Ken

That would most certainly be the best route to accuracy. I just acquired a FAR15 with a 20" 1 in 8 barrel and I got a great group out of 69gr sierra match kings. I dont know if you can buy any commercially loaded ammo with these bullets. I also shot some XM193 and XM855 and I got about the same results out of both. The difference was too close to call one better than the other. The 69gr was clearly superior. Ken

Thanks a lot... I just spit beer on my computer when I read that! Whatever happened in that post anyway? I gotta go look it up now Ken

I have a single barrel 12ga and a versamax 12ga. The single barrel will kick your butt even with target loads. The versamax isnt so bad. The versamax weighs about 1 lb more than the single barrel. Weight and self loading reduce recoil. Ken

Im in. Ken

http://www.sgammo.com/product/winchester/250rd-winchester-ranger-1-oz-law-enforcement-slug-ra12rs15 Thats about the best deal I could find. I bought my buffered 00 buckshot rounds from these guys (as welll as much other ammo) and I can telly ou they are good people. Ken