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Makes me wonder where that ammo came from. I know we made Mosin Nagants for pre communist Russia, so possibly there. Otherwise it's likely that ammo was captured in Vietnam or something. I find it interesting to think that the x54r I buy was only available as captured at one point.

That's fantastic. To think, people captured Mausers, MP40s, Lugers, Arisakas, and a plethora of other things, plus sneaking home Allied weapons. But that SVT got lifted from a Russian, made it to the other front, and then captured again. Astounding. What was the rifle doing from 1945-when you got it? I can't imagine there was a lot of x54r available until the 1990's. Any ammo on hand Dad probably captured..

What do you use WBG on? I use the thick WBG on my SKS.

I really feel like the whole oil debate is overblown. I think that if we all used 3 in 1 nobody would even notice. I use LSA myself. I liked CLP but it would dry up.

"you can buy automatic weapons at a gunstore" "nobody needs a machine gun" "gunshow loopholes allow anyone to buy a gun"

Sarco used to have bent handles on the shelf FWIW.

What is the end-all be all cookbook out there? I have a 1960s Lyman book, and I use all of the powder manufacturer sites as well. I'm finding that some manufacturers skimp on info and I'm starting to use powders that are too new for my book like Winnie Autocomp. I'm on a bit of a budget so one book for now would be best.

Funny, I find 4895 to be one of my more accurate powders. I saw someone on arfcom attach a... Male worn intimate vibrating ring to a powder thrower to increase the consistency of his 3.5 grain 380 loads. Similar to the pump you are using. I've considered it, but I don't want people to think I'm more weird lol.

I have a 9mm shield for CCW purposes. I'm new to holster shopping and I am looking for suggestions. I know there are a zillion options and I'm probably going to rotate through a half dozen, but please offer your best suggestions. I'm interested in a non-kydex pancake, and something IWB but any suggestions are welcome. I'm 5'11" and about 175lbs FWIW. I also need to belt shop as well.

Eagle Arms shows aren't bad. I'm not familiar with Allentown so I don't know if it is one. Depending on location, Split Rock is jersey accessible and good.

I reload exclusively on a single stage, and I started casting recently too. I cast, powdercoat, and then size all of my 9mm pills, and soon to be 45 ACP. I may even start casting 30 carbine. I like reloading. My 9mm and 45 ACP costs are about $2.50 a box.

I reload for the fun of it..

I wish Walmart sold reloading supplies and Pmags.

What rifles did you guys use? I would use my AR, which is an M16A1 build kit. Would be well suited IMHO. Backup would be either a SKS or 1903.

Who has went to one, and how was it? I would like to attend one "some day". Seems fun.

The aluminum is coated with clear coat and is a SOB to take off. Try a powerwasher or brake cleaner. Once you remove the caked on dust it will look much better. You can also try clearing over the existing coat too. I've seen it work once, but YMMV.

My 1911 is an inherited Series '70 that has had a series of gremlins since I got it. Long story short, I believe my ejector may be bad (among other things). The extractor is a new Ed Brown unit that seems to have correct tension and isn't bubba'ed with a file. See the pics below. Is this considered worn out? I'm having FTE issues and brass keeps hitting me.

I'm far less experienced with loading than you are, but it sounds like you are pushing .308 to the limit and the Military primers are more forgiving to pressure than your commercial stuff. I'd be willing to bet you would blow primers with your PMC brass and commercial LR primers. Edit: Also, I'm sure you know that 7.62 and 308 brass is different. It is possible that one of your cases is thicker. (I don't load 308, but IIRC NATO brass is thicker)

Glad you got it sorted out. Do you have a laminate handguard and a hardwood stock?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bargin-Pick-Military-Surplus-Leather-Sling-Fits-Many-Rifles-48-x-1-1-4-/252040215390?hash=item3aaec47b5e Claim to be "military surplus". They don't look like typical AK/SKS Eastern Bloc stuff, which would explain the cheap price.

Coins are cool. Leaves a good momento.

http://summitgunbroker.com/870p.html Police trade in 870 Magnums. My dad bought one, I will let you know how it is. From Arizona Highway Patrol.

I go to East Bangor. Lots of mall ninjas and fudds but an okay place. Roseto is also close.

Ranges in PA are a 25 minute drive from exit 19 FWIW.