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I'm gonna pull out the plasma cutter and make some steel plates this weekend. Is there a standard size round plate that is used for the static steel or speed on steel shoots at OBRPC? I have a bunch of half inch plate just itchin to be shot at. Thanks, Jer

I have to agree -- if your dead set on starting out with a progressive why not get the good stuff right from the start. I still use my single stage rock chucker from the 90's. I never went progressive and honestly don't mind the single.

The 1st entry in my Loading log book is April 16 1990. My 21st birthday was March 19 1990. On that day I went to the police station and dropped off my handgun permit application. The chief called the next day with P2P ready. Colt 1911 bought that day the 20th of march. It looks like it took me less than a month to realize I needed to reload. Been loading ever since.

At my local PD you have to fingerprint yourself in front of the dispatcher. They hand you the card and a small ink pad through the hole on the glass.

I'll Take the target if it's not spoken for. Pm sent

How you gonna feed it?? From what I hear 10 MM is costly and hard to find. The caliber never really took off. Even reloading it's hard to find brass Now .45 is everywhere... The 10 mm does have it's appeal. Its a long 40 that can be loaded pretty hot if you so choose Jer

Mine was exactly 1 month also.

No Worries!! Back to the topic... I used to shoot at Rays too. I spent a lot of time there when I was in my early 20's some 20 years ago. It was 15 minutes down 22. I also remember an indoor range in Hillsborough on 206 just after the sharp bend in the road. I went there quite a few times also. We also used to shoot a lot at a place called the pig farms in greenbrook. It was like 300 acres of woods - Nobody ever bothered us. A few years ago I was a member at Langhorne rod and gun in Pa. It just turned out to be too much of a ride to go often enough to justify the expense. 1 hour each way. After Langhorne I started shooting at Clinton WMA. I could be there in 20 minutes. Shotgun and rimfire rifle only. We've put thousands of shotgun shells downrange and plenty of .22 too. Just this weekend I joined Old Bridge. Pricey, yes, but hopefully the outdoor and indoor ranges will be worthwhile. Only time will tell if it will be worth the cost for me. Jer

Bullseye shooter -- Wears a respirator but I believe a lot of the guys who shoot bullseye at SCFG wear one. He is a reloader, wears surgical gloves when handling lead -- Does not and never has cast his own lead. Remember lead builds up in the body over time and he does have some years under his belt -- He always tells me to wear a hat while shooting indoors -- the #1 place for lead dust to enter your body is through your respiratory system -- #2 place is thru hair follicles, or in my case, my bald head My son shoots Youth Small bore at Old Bridge -- Great ventilation system there but they still had a big talk about lead control in the kids -- Must wear pants and a full sleeved shirt -- wash with cold water and a special, heavy metal removing soap, immediately after leaving the range. Ideally clothes are for range only , removed before getting in the car to prevent transfer to car seats, clothes washed separately. Lead never leaves the body, just be smart about your exposure, Jer

What I said was 100% truth about a regular shooter who gets his lead levels checked regularly and is always high. How do I back it up???? As for the guest policy -- Like I said it was a rumor I heard -- I don't shoot there so I don't know 1st hand and I guess I shouldn't have said anything. All I know is I can't join and this was the reason I was given to the membership freeze.

Rumor I heard at SCFGPA was that they where having a real bad time with their guest policy. They had to shut down new membership till they figure out what to do. There's just too many people clogging up the place. If you shoot there watch your Lead levels. I know someone who shoots there 3 days a week, who gets tested regularly for lead. His levels are always high. Just be aware.

There is heritage guild on 22 in branchburg. It's got a good selection to fondle but the prices are pretty high. Bring your FID - no card no touch - at least thats how it was last time I was there.

No need to go without crimping -- The crimp die is built into the bullet seating die. It's just takes a little adjusting to get a crimp. If your going to bell the ends to get a bullet started you really should crimp that bell back down. Your bell depends on the bullets used -- lead or jacketed. Lead bullets will need a bell to prevent "peeling" of the lead when seating the bullet. Jacketed bullets may be able to get away without the bell. You could also use a Lyman "M" die. It expands the case neck with a more squared expansion die. No bell. This would cause you to buy another die though. Jer

The primer pocket cleaner and case mouth chamfering tool are not rifle only. Primer pockets should be just as clean with pistol ammo. Here's a link to the best chamfer tool I've used. There's a bunch of different styles but this 1 just works. Mine is 22 years old and works as the day I bought it. http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=424775&pdesc=RCBS_Chamfer_Deburring_Tool_17_45_Caliber&r=view At the link it's sold out but it's the picture I want to share anyway. A primer pocket cleaner is just a small metal brush that fits in the primer pocket. There are 2 different sizes for large and small primer pockets. I'm not up on that digital scale. I'm not sure I trust a digital scale without a mechanical 1 to confirm it with. I do have a digital, it's rcbs and probably been around for 18 years. It's rock solid and works but I do check it from time to time with the mechanical. Just remember a wrong powder charge and things get ugly fast. Jer

I don't really work it that way -- The $700 just seems to be what I end up spending when I max out a hazmat charge. I can't put a round count on it. I'm not spending it on all the components to make a complete bullet. I tend to stock up and have whatever it is for a few years worth of reloading. Right now I'm sitting on primers and powder for a few years worth of shooting.

Not many places in NJ to get "Hands on" with reloading equipment. Best bet would be to find someone local who would let you see their setup. Unfortunately reloading is a lot of reading and books. What works for me and my guns may not work for you. You have to start small and work up a load for your guns. Anyway, I've been reloading for 22 years. I load shotshell also. I'm in Middlesex county -- If no one closer lets you see how it works you can come here. I'm beginning to find that reloading doesn't save any money. The current cost of supplies really puts the price per round at about what you can find cheap ammo on sale at. I've been working off of supplies I've had for a decade. I get sticker shock now when I go supply shopping. The only real way to save any money is to buy in bulk and a bulk order can easily cost you upwards of $700 each time. Jer

That must have happened after we left -- I was there with my son just checking things out.

Like I said CAC only works if you or someone you know happens to be out there As for the PV order -- I just went and weighed 100 LPPs. 712 grains. That puts 1000 LPP @ 1.017 pounds. This order as posted is looking like 50,000 primers. 50 * 1.017 = 50.85 pounds. So it looks like it will break the 48 pound limit from PV. IIRC last year I ordered 20,000 shotgun primers. They told me that the 48 pound limit is for powder --6 jugs @ 8 pounds each. The reason for this was that the hazmat box must be a certain physical size and they couldn't fit any more powder in the box. They did have a little wiggle room on weight. I want to say up to 70 pounds but I am probably wrong. Anyway, the bottom line is -- If my order puts the group order up over the 1 box limit it would be OK if I didn't get these this round. I'm not desperate for primers and it doesn' make any sense to get 2 boxes unless we can fill the 2nd box. We'll find out when Jon makes the call... Jer

Sounds Good -- I think that's the 1st time I've ever been called a Newb

I'm the new guy here but I'd be in for 3000 SPP and 1000 LPP. I'm about to be a member at OBRPC or could pick up in Somerset. I'm close. Gotta watch the weight at Powder Valley -- Can only be 48 pounds per hazmat. Here's another vendor for consideration: http://www.cacassociatesinc.com/index.html They won't ship UPS. They do ship to clubs on their own trucks but they won't cross over to NJ -- something to do with NJ wanting extra permits for the hazmat ... Go figure. CAC is located in central PA -- It's a haul. I have purchased shotgun loading supplies from them on a few occasions. Their pricing is Hard to beat but you have to happen to be going in that direction for it to be cost effective. Just a thought, Jer

I was in that room 10 days ago... and it was a full house... standing room only Was that gun hanging in the rack above the computer? I know he had 1 with a PRS stock there IIRC. Maybe it was waiting on parts -I'm pretty sure there was no scope on the one on the wall It sure is purdy ... Hope it shoots as good as it looks

I just want to get a look at the outdoor range --- As you know It's a good chunk of money to join the club. I'd like to see the ranges before I commit. My wife is on board for us to find a club. I used to be a member at Langhorne in PA. A trip to the range was an all day event and I just found myself not going for lack of time. It's been a few years now with no place close to shoot anything but rimfire and shotgun. Time to join a club again. Old bridge is less than 30 minutes - the suck is it's through the mess on 18 thru east bruns. Coming from Rutgers stadium area. I try and take advantage of any opportunity I can to shoot with my youngest. He's been my shooting partner for a few years now. I'm not looking forward to the day he's too busy. Jer

Thanks Guys, I spoke to the guy who is running the youth smallbore at the indoor thursday night. He filled me in on some details and I'm taking my 12 year old to shoot tomorrow night. He also said that the wife of one of the guys there is in charge of the ladies day at the outdoor. I should be able to get all the info I need. Thanks for the replies, Jer

Does anyone know anything about the Ladies day event at Old Bridge this Saturday? Would it be a good time to go check out the range for a new member? Bring the wife? Thanks, Jer

+1 thanks for posting -- I just ordered a DNZ scope mount for a 10/22 and a bikini scope cover $25 for coupon plus $7.98 at optics planet with free shipping -- $33 total the best deal on a DNZ I've seen -- Thanks again