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This will sound rather stupid to most, however, not being too familiar with presses, I was wondering how readily they can be moved, how firmly they must be attached to something, etc. I want to start reloading to save money on 5.56 ammo, and I don't mind getting a single stage press. Now the reason I ask about portability is that I'd like to do it in my living room, which is downstairs and adjacent to my basement, since there is more room there, it's less damp, and I could reload while having a TV on, or while my friend is sitting around. Not to mention I don't have a huge work bench anyway. Now, if you want to know why I would prefer a set up like this, it's because I am capable of an immense amount of productivity in such a setting. I have absolutely no idea why, but I cannot sit there and simply watch TV, I have to do something with my hands. As such, I repeatedly shine my dress shoes, sharpen my knife, or sit on here with my laptop. I could probably knock a few hundred rounds out in a night if I could set up down there, but I know that I couldn't let it sit there all the time, and would have to move the gear to the basement when I was finished. I just wasn't sure if anyone knew of any kits that were conducive to this.

It depends, you may not be able to get the cash off of the actual purchase, but if you're smart, you can probably get them to cut a little slack for you on other stuff you're going to buy with the rifle anyway, IE, ammo, mags, etc. When I got my .22 at Bob's little sport shop, we wanted to try it (and my brother in law's pistol) out. They gave us a free hour on the range, and a few free targets, which may not seem like a really good deal, until you realize I only spent about $250 on the rifle, and an hour on the range costs $25 for non members, and I got about $12 in targets. I don't remember if they took a dollar or two off the ammo, but regardless, they hooked me up with about $37 in extra stuff, which is about the same as getting 15% off.

Haha, for a cop, you're pretty naive. Pot, Heroine, cocaine, and extasy are all illegal, but people get their hands on that stuff all the time. Also, it's sort of troubling that you would call the people you're supposed to serve and protect "animals". Furthermore the issue is that the state makes it a hurdle to exercise your rights, and does a fantastic job pissing away money while they do it. You do realize that the FID system is paper-based, and that our tax dollars are "at work" to run these background checks. Of course, having background checks is a good idea. Except that your FID background check is only up to date at the point at which the card is issued. There already is a federal system in place called NICS, which runs an instant, up-to-date background check at the time of purchase, which renders the FID system useless, as we already have a more up-to-date system that is cheaper, more efficient, and doesn't obstruct the rights of the individual. Granted, you may be biased because, as a police officer, the FID system provides employment to other police. However, I would rather have those police doing things like going after the person who broke into my house who was never caught, or stopping the people who have been breaking into cars, or otherwise getting illegal guns, those which are purchased by felons on the very real black market, off the street.

I'm at work, so I can't listen to it. However, I am a fan of country, and I'll have to remember to check this out later haha.

I have wondered this myself. Really can't answer, lack of funds, people convinced it's a waste of time? who knows.

Man, I hope Romney wins if, for no other reason, people will stop stocking up as much, and prices will fall.

Just wondering, are you a member of our forums so that you can sit there and laugh at how much our state sucks? I picture you have a bad day, crack open a beer, read about whatever crap the NJ gun community is going through, laugh, and feel better about how your day went!

Actually, Spaniards are not Hispanic, they are simply Spanish. Hispanic refers to individuals of Latino/a descent. That is, the population that arose from Spanish intermarriage with South American Natives. Many also have a percentage of African in them as well, particularly in The Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and even Mexico, this being the result of the Atlantic Triangle trade.

How dare you! you betray your Hispanic roots, with the white-man's game XD. I never got that stereotype of only white people liking guns. A good portion of airsofters, who usually like real guns as well, are black, hispanic, indian, asian, etc. Hell, my friend Midget likes shooting, and she's Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian, 4'10", and a girl. Not at all what you'd picture a gun lover looking like.

Heard it's pretty good ammo, I'd love to pick some up, but unless a rich NJGF benefactor could buy this for me, there's no way I could pick this up with my limited cash.

I didn't see 20" barrel on there for 5.56

Good. I plan to build it as soon as my LPK comes in, but since I won't be home to build it (as my Poppop has far more tools than I do, and a better workbench/shop setup) I wanted to see how to check it ahead of time, so I could perform all needed function tests.

Haha, no girl friend actually. She's just a friend of mine, long story. I am however, talking to a girl I met on a dating site (yes, a good looking 20 year old on a dating site, I'm pathetic, I know.) and she's never been, but she wants to do it. I figure that this calls for a trip to the range some day haha. Not sure if I'll go to Bob's little, as I don't have a handgun, and I usually prefer to bring several guns on each range trip. But I was figuring I'd warm her up on the .22, then have her move to the 8mm (which, considering she's Jewish, is sort of ironic to me), and then to the AR. Thinking about it, I guess I know why I have the cash to play around with guns. I haven't gone steady with a girl in 3 years, that leaves a lot of cash for my toys XD.

I tried searching, but I didn't see anything. I was wondering what grain of bullet would be the best for an AR with a 1:9 twist rate, and a 20" barrel, chrome lined. I'm not sure it makes a huge difference really, but when I first use my new rifle in a few weeks, I'd like to see what it's REALLY capable of, so I want to try the best weight of bullet. Furthermore, does anyone know where I could get a "dummy round" or something else that I could use to test and make sure the charging handle, and trigger mechanism are working? Since I'm doing this build myself, I want to ensure I'm doing it right.

People tend to be surprised by my love of guns. I'm a fairly short, energetic, and goofy guy. Not to mention quite handsome (ladies), so it surprises them when they find out I'm a huge supporter of RKBA. I guess they figure I should be missing teeth (well, technically, I am missing one, but I have a prosthetic tooth in place), and that I should be named bubba and like NASCAR. This is part of the reason why I say the firearm community should do like, community outreach, charity work, and things of that nature. It would show the nay-sayers that we are not the way they picture us.

http://gunshowgoods.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=73 This is what I have. nice blade, doesn't dull easily, and it's fairly cheap. Not to mention it looks cool. Plus it's pretty good at various things, it's more utilitarian than it looks. I use it for opening packages, cutting up boxes at work, cutting rope, pretty much everything. Plus the spring assist is really sweet on it, though, if like me, you sit there and flick it open and closed a lot, it tends to lose tension, you can tighten it back up, so really it'll last you forever. Sharp too.

Frank, if I ever make the journey to your neck of the woods, is that offer extended to me? XD Yes, I never try to accept handouts. I'm 20 years old, work a minimum wage job, can barely afford college, and have a fairly well to do (cough $180k cough) father who does little to help me. But I'm fairly happy. Just like building my AR myself, there's a pride in knowing you've accomplished something, and worked for something without the help of others. Personally I believe that if we want to fix this problem, we have to do it with the younger generations. I'm not saying don't give a gift to your kid on their birthday or anything. But ANY time they ask you for something extra, make them work for it. Hell, it doesn't even have to be a huge thing, but have them earn it, and they will learn, as with the tale of the 3 little pigs, that hard work pays off. The problem is that my generation had parents that weren't as present in their lives, and tried to make up for it by buying us gifts, spoiling us. That's why there are so many that simply want handouts, and don't mind selling off their freedoms to buy them.

If you could save up a little more, like, $275, you could probably get a pretty nice SKS for that price. I've seen some as cheap as $225, but they usually run around $250. They're pretty nice, I want one actually.

No, you get a made-for-tv movie about how you were the victim of society, and that is why you had to rob that liquor store. Well, it's times like this I find solace in the bible. God is the only fit judge of man, as evidenced by our legal system. He may not have gotten his just-desserts now, but he will. It still is a disgrace, but I suppose that this is the world we live in. I can never understand how people can harm others like this. It's not even like we don't have assistance available for the poor (though I doubt that was the motivation.) But to me, the idea of harming another for any other reason than to protect myself, or my loved ones is abhorrent. Hell, I won't even hunt unless I intend to eat what I kill.

If it's a stripped lower, it's pretty much just a shell to hold parts. There probably are variances in the finish, durability, etc. but for average shooting, you'll be fine. I doubt you'll be doing a ton of abusive, commando type stuff. You could go the route I did, which was just buy a cheap stripped lower to get it running, and then swap it out for a different one later. I just bought a Del-ton lower, and though I don't think Delton has a reputation for being the pinnacle of AR parts, it's a stripped lower, it shouldn't matter that much. If I find I really don't like it, or I feel like it's holding my rifle back, I'll swap it out later. That's one of the reasons that I, a person who isn't a fan of ARs am building an AR. I can build myself a basic platform, and get used to the system, and maybe down the road I can put some different, better parts in it. Best of all, it's relatively easy to do so.

I took my friend Alyssa (better known to my friends as "Midget") out last year to shoot my .22 at Bob's little. Granted, she's 4'10", and even my Savage .22 rifle was too big for her, but she really enjoyed it. She was sort of nervous, partially due to someone firing a .45 next to us (and being indoors, it's LOUD). But she was all proud of herself, even though she had quite a few flyers. It's always fun taking people shooting for the first time. In fact, when I meet a new girl, I usually test the waters by mentioning going to a range sometime, if they seem interested, then I know it's a girl that I'll get along with. Actually, I'm planning on taking a few friends shooting soon, and I've gotten at least 3 interested in getting their FIDs. Personally, I think it's some of the most fun a person can have, and it's particularly important for girls to learn to shoot. My niece is 2 right now, but in a few years, I hope to buy her a .22 (probably will be in my name, or I'll give my brother in law, who has an FID, the money to buy it for her, but it'll still be hers.)

I'm on adderol, the mood swings don't make you aggressive, actually, it sort of made me much happier and cheerful than usual. Then again, the actual active ingredient in adderol is "Amphetamine salts", it's essentially a form of meth. (Hence why I don't like taking it, and don't take it when not in school.) Basically, everything I said was right haha. I just wish people were still paying attention to this case, because I had gotten in quite a few heated facebook debates, and said to look out for this stuff then.

I appreciate the help guys, I managed to get my hands on some punches, thanks guy!

Haha, in a way I am, I pretty much always feel a strong loyalty to my employer, so I don't quit, or do anything against them. Of course, the other job my aunt may have lined up for me because she wants to go into partnership with this guy, and she knows my hard work will make her look good haha.

That's basically it. I'm 20 and work at a Christian gift store, which, due to lack of business, we never can get raises. I'd been saving up for all the main components of the rifle for over a year, but forgot the punches. That's why I was hoping to borrow some initially. Fortunately I may have another job lined up, which will pay better, and can easily be worked around my other job, so I can work both.