Kaiser7

Actually, I think this will be good for NJ's image. I mean, NJ is always the butt of jokes, the "armpit of America" and such. If "cool" states like California are broke, well we have to have even LESS money than them, otherwise we will have no chance of going to the prom with New York.

Sorry to get off topic, but on my way home from failing my car inspection (Thank you Christy Whitman) I stopped at Winter's gunsmithing on the White Horse Pike in Berlin. Just shooting the bull with him he showed me a real nice revolver from I believe the 1880s. He bought it for about $35,000 three years ago, in 2008. Now in 2011 that gun is worth $65,000. Some guns truly are an investment. In fact, he seemed annoyed that I bought my Savage MkII because it will never be worth more than I paid. It's amazing the market on collectable firearms.

Oh God, it's really more a matter of what guns am I NOT lusting after. Well here goes, In order of wanting of them. 1) K98 Mauser (Especially the one at Winter's shop, which is a G33/40 for ski troops, with a hollowed bolt, produced in 1942) 2)CETME, or similar type rifle 3) M1A (Since the M14 is my favorite rifle ever.) 4)SKS 5)Winchester 94 6)Mosin Nagant 7)some form of AR 8)Some sort of 12Gauge shotgun 9)Pretty much anything that catches my eye and goes "KAPOW"

I don't think terrorists would try and attack NJ, I think that even the most hardened Islamic Extremists feel bad for NJ residents.

Haha, I'll take it. But how do they ignite? I Imagine it's percussion cap? I like Flintlocks personally, simply because of the way they look, what with the huge flint sitting in the (dog I believe it's called? Or maybe that's matchlocks) and the fact that it has to strike the frizzen and stuff. Hell, half the fun of BP guns is just naming all the ye olde time named parts.

Now I know within the hunting community there is supposed to be a group that thinks it's only fair, sportsman if you will, to use black powder weapons since it prevents you from getting a quick follow-up shot should you miss, which, considering musket-ball ballistics, is more than likely. But do any of you in the NJGF community use black powder guns on a regular basis, whether it be for hunting, or for target shooting? I think it would be fun to shoot them, especially something like a Jaeger Rifle, or Kentucky long rifle, but I would think the BP community would be rather small. Just wondering what feelings you guys have about BP weapons.

That is pretty awesome, but I'd think the dirtier black powder would really foul up the gun. Cool find though.

The only question I have is this, when mentioning how this could incite further violence, why is it that we are expected to view them as unaccountable for their actions? I mean, to be honest, when Muslims take to the streets rioting over a cartoon, and killing people and things, they seem to collectively act as children would. There's no sign of the mature thought of, "Okay, that was rude/offensive/etc. I'm going to speak out about this, but not riot and make death threats." Like, They're very touchy about stuff, Whenever I hear anti-catholic sentiment, I just brush it off, but over there everything seems to offend to the extreme. And of course, I'm sure the news cameras didn't capture the folks who shut themselves inside their houses for fear of what was going on, but I'm surprised their governments would allow that, or that fellow muslims wouldn't tell them that behavior like that is what raises anti-Islamic sentiment. And if this sounds anti-Islamic, I'm sorry. Actually, if anything, I'm pretty much enamored with middle eastern culture, history, and women, but I really wonder why they don't realize that their radical elements are portraying all Muslims in a bad light.

Are you still bale to find them for that price? Also, what is the magazine capacity?

That's a pretty sweet gun, and being chambered in 8mm makes it even better. You made the right choice back then when you bought it.

I'm no collector, I'm a shooter. I'd want something I could take out and use to put some holes in paper. I'd never want to shoot a collector's piece, so to me a mixer, or one that's a little dinged up is fine, as long as the bore is good.

I registered myself as "Constitutional Conservative" mainly because that more or less sums up my views.

Yeah, I have a lot of friends that shoot. I figured I'd reload for them for cost of powder/primers or whatever. Plus I think that it's stupid to leave all that brass at the range. Yeah, but I'd still feel better. Since no one in my family owns guns, with the exception of my sister/brother in law, I'm not sure If I do a good enough job cleaning. I've watched videos online on how to do it, but I'd rather not risk it. And I'm surprised those Mausers were that much, I don't think Yugo ones usually go for that price, usually only the German ones do, at least from what I've seen. I know I want to get one before they're all gone, or really expensive.

Sounds like the way I roll, buy the fun stuff first, accessories later. I'm actually looking around a bit at the moment, Once I get a little bit more cash together, a Mauser will likely be my next purchase. I'll probably get a Mosin too, simply because I want to get one while the getting's good, but hell, my nickname is Kaiser, and I'm mostly kraut, may as well get the K98 first.

Okay. Now, I can at least understand why anti-folks have their opinions, and though they may differ, I can understand that it is because they don't understand vital differences between criminals and honest folk. But what are they hoping to accomplish by this law? If they this will curb underage smoking, they're sadly mistaken. I've been smoking Marlboro Red 100s since I was 16, and never once did that choice come about by me seeing a cute light-up lighter. This is just crazy.

That's specifically what I wanted to know, so there is new 57mm casings for the 8mm Mauser being made? That's good. If that will save work, thanks for the help.

I've done some research into reloading, and I think I might get into it at some point, but I figure I'll ask the questions I have now in case I see a good deal on equipment. Now I've watched quite a few videos on youtube, and I've done some reading in magazines about it, so I have a rough understanding of the process. I'm pretty sure it's Clean, Trim (If needed), remove spent primer/resize, insert new primer, measure powder, load bullet, etc. Now, one of the reasons I want to do this is because I plan to get a K98, but I'd like to feed it non-corrosive ammo. I figure I'll buy up some old mil-surp brass, or even modern made 8mm, and just reload it with non-corrosive primers. Now, I know that Berdan primers need special work to remove them from a casing. Also, what would be a good reloading set for someone like me, who is new to it, and only looking to reload a few different calibers to save money. I know I'm going to need a recipe book. Also, I plan to load my rounds a little on the light side, since I don't think that I'd heavy loads for some of the ranges I'd want to shoot at. Anyway, any information for anything with this would be appreciated, and I thank you ahead of time.

Just wondering, is this a good thing? Or are they republicans that are anti? I want to know if it's a good thing or bad.

If only NJ laws weren't so strict. I think the army is issuing tactical lever guns with 203s on them to the soldiers now. (Not really) I'd love to see someone actually do that, just put a bunch of useless crap on a lever gun. I'm pretty sure my generation will try that stuff.

Wait, so that is NOT a joke? The hell? What's wrong with a lighter?

I'm not sure how many of you are aware of podcasts, I always thought people knew what they were, but it seems most people aren't really familiar with them. They're basically amateur radio shows you can download onto your ipod, or listen to online. They have them on pretty much every topic, but I'm not here to mention some of the comedy ones I listen to. I wanted to pimp the Gun Rights Radio Network (I am in no way affiliated). I just figured some of you out there might be interested in the shows they have, which range from "Truth about Guns" which is a guy with a minnesotta accent reading claims by the Brady Bunch, and showing how studies and facts prove them wrong, and things like that. They also have shows that review various firearms, reloading, and other stuff. http://gunrightsradio.com/ Not sure if anyone cares, but it's all free, and might be interesting for your ride to work.

Being a longtime member of the airsoft community, and having interest in getting my FID, and stuff, I asked some questions about oobtaining the FID, and other questions pertaining to "Real Steel" on Airsoft NJ/ NJ airsoft league. Some questions were answered, but overall, discussion about getting real firearms isn't looked well upon since they try to distance themselves from the image that our sport is dangerous. Of course, that being said, most of the airsoft community has their own firearms, or plan to own in the future. And someone referred me to NJGF to learn more. I browsed for a while, but I didn't join until I got my FID. Actually, thinking about it, I believe it was the founder of the new airsoft boards who referred me here. Regardless, I was glad to find this community.

Other than the shooting at an animal, I don't think they were breaking any laws, they were just doing something foolish, like trying to heat a lavalamp on a stovetop.

Be sure to buy yourself some nightvision goggles, you know, for night plinking.

Airsofters hate that stuff. We have plenty of designated fields, with field insurance, and even private land owned by players. Really for anyone looking into the sport, the NJairsoftleague would be a good place for them to go. I won't argue that there are a lot of dumb kids out there that misuse airsoft guns, or that they present a danger of being mistaken for real guns, but at the same time, their realism (in terms of looks) is part of the fun. In the UK you have to get a permit to own an airsoft gun that isn't entirely a pastel colored abomination.