RobertJames

I'll give another recommendation for the Geissele. I've got a SSA-e in a recent build, and all I can say is "Wow!" Well worth the money. A fellow that I work with has a Timney in his Stag and says it really improved his groups compared to the stock trigger group. I have a Timney in a Mauser and it is fantastic. You probably can't go wrong with that choice either. I would like to try a Hiperfire trigger at some point, they look quite interesting, and most of the reviews seem very positive.

Thank you, I sure hope to. On a related note, Maine does not recognize FL or UT, so I won't be carrying. I will investigate a Maine non-resident permit.

Listen to this guy.

There was a representative of NJ Fish and Wildlife on the local radio station, and he was asked if they would catch and rehab the bear. His reply was that bears will heal up quickly and almost good as new if left alone in most instances. Tranquilizing and moving the injured animal would cause too much stress to the animal and would get worse before better. Perhaps Fishnut can elaborate if I've left anything out or stated it incorrectly. He also reminded all to give the bear space and definitely don't feed it. "A fed bear is a dead bear."

I feel bad for you, I've got 13 - 15 to go to until I can draw my pension. If it's still there by then.

If only you were closer...

It came together nice, I like it. What model S&W? I've got a 3913TSW, yours looks similar but maybe a slightly larger frame.

I've got one of those on the first rifle I put together. I'm happy with it, no complaints.

I saw photos of The Beehive and Precipice trails. Looks very cool but not sure if my dog would make it up the rungs. And yeah, the softshells were the best I've ever had. :drool

I am being paranoid, I freely admit. I once heard it said that "Total paranoia is total awareness" or something like that, LOL. I just received my FL and UT permits earlier this year and have never used them. As a nOOb was simply looking for input and advice from the collective. And I would not consent to a police search without a warrant.

I ordered 3 Anderson's when PSA had them for $50.00 each. Quality looks good to me. I built one rifle so far and have two sitting on the shelf waiting patiently to become future builds. Maybe I'll pick up a few more...

That's the plan. Lots of hiking in Acadia, and seeing more of the places I haven't seen before. I'll be eating lobster until I puke, and then a bonfire at night. There's also a brewery on MDI that makes a Scottish Ale that I really enjoy. And I'll be looking for gun shops.

I'll be staying in Franklin, which is south east of Bangor and NNE of MDI.

Newburgh-Beacon Bridge on I84. Not going anywhere near NYC. Kittery Trading Post is definitely on my to-do list. I'll have my dog with me, since she'll be in the car I'll have only a few minutes to go to the gun counter. If I can get there early and it's not too hot anyway. I don't necessarily want to spend my vacation as a test case for the affirmative defense.

This always makes me chuckle. There's a lot of dead Germans, Japanese, North Koreans, and Chinese that were on the wrong side of an M1 Carbine.

I'm headed off to Maine at the end of August and was just wondering if NY, MA, and CT recognize FOPA. I was considering bringing a rifle and handgun, but since I'll be travelling through the aforementioned states, is it possible, or just a bad idea? If so, what about 15 round magazines, since I believe those states are 10 round max. Does FOPA cover me or must I adhere to the state law even while passing through?

These might be from your friends preserve. I took this picture a couple miles west of you. The original image was on film and since I don't have a scanner, I photographed the photograph, sorry for the poor resolution.

Very nice! I've got a Lithgow MkIII* from 1942. It's got some of the updates to save manufacturing time, like the squared off cocking piece. It still has the brass "jewelery" though. Collecting Enfields is a lot of fun and becomes addicting. Last gun show I went to I came home with a No IV mk I made by Savage marked 'US Property'. Have fun and give us a range report.

Duplicate, please nuke this thread.

I have not tried this particular ammo yet but Prvi has always been pretty decent IMHO. At 50 cents per round it's exactly half what I've been paying for Hornady TAP. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/39/

Not at all picky about what type of ammoe they're fed, brass, steel, .223, 5.56, they go bang every single time the trigger is pulled, just not super accurate.

What everyone else has said is good advice. Just to clarify about the SKS, it's fine as long as it has a fixed magazine. If it has a removable magazine it's no good.

I'll just keep acquiring AR stuff. I've wanted to like Saiga's, and I respect their reliability. I just can't get past how ugly they are. I did order more ammoe for my SKS's though.