NJKen

Guns are one of the most expensive hobbies. Like most other things, you get what you pay for, There are a lot of low quality hand gun manufacturers out there. Dont spend $300 and be dissapointed when you could spend $500 and be very happy with your new toy. The internet can help a lot here. Research anything you would consider buying and see what other people who actually own one have to say about it. Talk to people at the range, most enthusiasts will let you take a shot or two. A good gun will last forever with basic care and cleaning and will not depreciate to no value like a car does. Its tough to get used to but once you start to budget and save for that next purchase it starts to get really fun. I have been collecting for about 20 years and I am still buying a new one every year or so. Good Luck Ken

If they are trully in and done you should be able to pick them up on a Saturday. Call their non emergency number in the morning and ask them. Ken

Im goin back tonight for some more recoil therapy. If I get good enough shooting right handed (i normally shoot left) I post a target. I cant wait til I can shoulder a rifle again. Ken

WEll dam thats handy! Ill have to look into that more. It has been a long time since I built anything and arduino didnt even exist. I was just going to use a good digital delay relay but this looks cheaper. Ken

I have both. You cant go wrong either way. In my opinion the AR has a slight edge. I say this because: The optics choices are better, The ammo is cheaper, The gun is lighter in weight. I do love my M1a also mainly because: It is a tried and true classic weapon with no equal, It is a great long range weapon, It has the best iron sights (National Match) of any weapon I have ever fired. I shoot at CJRPC regularly. If you want to try em both side by side just send me a PM and Ill let you know when Im going. Ken

Im knda partial to Gander Mountain. It is sort of like the wall mart version of cabellas and bass pro shop. They have most everything you need without all the flash and dazzle. If they build any of these stores in new jersey it would most likely be severely neutered. Ken

I always wear timberland or carhartt steel tow boots. It is just what I am most comfortable in. I suppose it is OK to wear whatever you want as long as its not open toe. Thats just not safe on a range in my opinion. Ken

Man I wish I could go out and ride.... The weather has been perfect lately. Im glad you missed the bear. I dont know whats more dangerous in this state, the other drivers or the animals. Keep it rubber side down Ken

Not trying to hijack your thread but Red and Black in Jamesburg is still a walkin you pick yard. If you call them and ask for Tony he will tell you if the car you need parts from is out in the yard or not. He is the rain man of automotive recycling. REd and Black Lincoln ave Jamesburg 732-521-9856 Ken

FWIW my mosins shoot the same bayonet or no bayonet. I think you know the problem is in that site. If your not particular about originality throw a cheap scope on it. I did that with one of mine and it surprised me how accurate it still can be. Ken

I found this when I was going to de-blue something. I decided to sell it first though. Still a good read. http://www.m1-garand-rifle.com/debluing/ Ken

Ive seen those vids. the timing of the induction heater would be critical. I have a lot of scrap brass to perfect it on. The reason I am so set on induction heating is the precise control it can give you. Also, its time to put some of my electronics training back to use. Its been a looooong time since I designed ans printed circuit board. I need a good project to distract me from wanting a cigarette. Im doing good so far, its been over 3 weeks now. Ken

Yeah, thats about a great description! Like NJpilot said, take monday off that list. I was told by Gene (I think is his name) that they are open when they say they are open. If they get too busy they dont always make it to the phone in time. He's a fairly old guy, not too fast! They are not open this week at all. They are on vacation. They will re-open August 29. That is the word as of last sunday. Ken

Too bad they cant just pick up a magnet. That would answer the steel question really fast. Ken

I did OK. I only lost 3 rounds. The rest made it on the paper. None in the walls, ceiling, floor or markers. Im probably going to go there again tomorrow night. Its good physical therapy. Ken

If any cjr&p members want a laugh I'm heading over there now to start learning to shoot right handed. Don't worry though, I'm not bad enough to hit the ceiling. It should be good for a laugh. Ken

I dont have the induction heater yet but i am bidding on a few. The torch and water doesnt sound like a bad idea. Ken

Better enough to reload. Im not alowed to shoulder a riffle untill at least mid october. And thats if I heal fast. I can however learn to shoot right handed at the end of the month. At any rate, I will have a LOT of ammo to go through in my recoil therapy session. Ken

Has anyone tried this? Does anyone here even re anneal brass? I think Im going to try to build something that makes it quick and easy to anneal cases. I am going to start with something like the mini ductor 2 and a spot weld timer. With a little mad science and a soldering iron I think I can make a nice simple semi automatic machine. I think there is some potential here. Ken

and I can say that place kicks ass! They are the first reloading shop in new jersey that had everything I wanted in stock and at a competitive price. The only thing is they only had 1 box of the bullets I wanted 3 boxes of. I was told just come back after next week and they will be here. I asked why after next week and was informed that they are closed next week for vacation. I write this so any members here that are on the fence about driving up/down to this place has a little more encouragement to do so. Once you go in there you will see why its so dam hard to get them on the phone. Also, bring cash. No CC at this place.. Ken

Im a lefty too and the best advice I gan give you is to NEVER buy a left handed firearm. Learn to shoot right handed or just shoot a right handed firearm left handed. I am just as quick with a bolt action as anyone else I shoot with! Ken

Funny thing is I only reload rifle. I toss pistol brass because Its a pain in the but to do on a single stage press. I (like njJoniGuy) make it a precision project on .223, .308, and 7mm rem mag. It is a relaxing hobby for me and my hand loads are more accurate than anything you can buy. If I want to go to the range and do some blasting I get some millsurp and toss the brass. Usually because its berdan primed Ken

Be very careful going below minimum loads. too much free space inside the brass can create a dangerous pressure spike too. going too low on an AR also can cause a case not to seal against the chamber. If the brass comes out all sooted up that means its not sealing well, This happens with NATO brass more than 223 brass. Ken

Those manufacturers are most likely banned because they have steel jacketed bullets. From what I have heard they are hard on the backstop. The could just say non magnetinc ammo only like most ranges with restrictions do. Ken

You will never learn it all either. I have been shooting since I was 8 and reloading since I was 17 (im 38 now). I still have to look stuff up and ask questions! Ken