Screwball

Go to the Oaks gunshow... pickup a Mosin Nagant with a decent barrel. If you want to go with a scope option, find a PU version (can easily pull the scope and shoot irons if need be). I'm saying that because you can have a rifle that goes pretty good into the power range, yet is still affordable to purchase and feed. You could go with an Ishapore 2A or 2A1... and have a more common caliber; 7.62x51mm. But there are other rifles to look at. Mausers are still around, and you can sometime find ones in more affordable calibers (Israeli ones are usually in 7.62x51mm). Swiss rifles are known for their accuracy. There are quite a few others, especially US rifles... but you'll either go out of your $600 budget or have a caliber that isn't that easy to shoot (Italian, Japanese, French, British, etc). At least with surplus rifles, you can go into a lot more than picking up an entry level Savage or Ruger. History and collectibility really make it more than just something you are going to shoot. I have a stack of books on the handful of rifles I own, whether it is Garands, M1903s, Mosin Nagants, or the others that have some unique history behind them.

It is a good gun... only real drawback is less holster fit it due to the thicker slide. Love mine.

Can't do it on Tapatalk, which I'm on here like 99% of the time. Next time I log onto the site, I'll edit it. Same to you, as well.

Conversions are nice, but you'll tend to shoot one caliber most of the time... so you must ask if the costs for the conversion is worth it. I have a Beretta 92 (9mm), which I picked up a 96 slide (.40) off eBay before they got so anti-gun. I also had a Ciener .22 kit. I kept the .40 slide, as it is a Centurion G model, but sold off the .22 kit. Never used it. I was thinking about a .22 kit for my SIG P228 (which you can now get magazines that make the gun function correctly in regards to slide lock), but the same thought comes up. I have a total of three uppers for my AR. Main one is 5.56mm, then I have a .22 and .410. The .22 is used from time to time, and it is probably as accurate as any .22 I own. The .410 is more for poops and giggles (I also don't own a .410 shotgun). But I shouldn't talk, as I have my S&W 642 being fitted with a 9mm converted cylinder as we speak. I wanted a 9mm J-frame, but rather have the ability to shoot .38 and 9mm (I have a Ruger New Vaquero Convertible in .45 ACP/Colt). I'll probably use the 9mm cylinder most of the time. The one I really want is conversion barrels for my S&W 1006... namely .40 and .357 SIG. There was a project on S&W Forum for them, but didn't go anywhere. I wanted to try out .357 SIG before I looked into converting my two M&Ps over to it... but figured it isn't that economical.

Just to be clear, wasn't looking to step on your toes. Just wanted to add on to your post.

In all fairness, I'm far more concerned about someone else shooting me at a range than shooting myself or someone else... That was the main reason why I stopped going to Shore Shot. Having a guy with a loaded J-frame sweep myself, girlfriend, and few other shooters... with his finger inside the trigger guard... really makes you rethink where you are shooting. When you bring it up to him, he shrugs his shoulders and acts like you are below him... then bringing it up to staff that decided it didn't happen because they didn't see it (while BSing outside the range). Or how about the group of guys that were shooting in the center lanes, and one decided to shoot my target with a .25... when I'm at an end lane (and shooting a 9mm, so much larger holes)? Rounds ricocheting down range after striking the walls. Bring it up in the shop, as nobody is out there... and employee said he would handle it. Gets back on the phone and continues his conversation. Don't get me wrong... not everyone is ready to go out there without supervision. But for those that are, you aren't going to be the only threat to your own safety. You either need a good R/O or good shooters. Questionable people in either role is where accidents happen.

They are good to go... I have the Grab & Go setup for my Garand, plus the stock pouch. Don't know if they changed it, but I got mine quick because they did the Grab & Go that could go as a chest rig or satchel as a custom item. That was opposed to waiting like six months for it.

After the last one, I think il going to wait until the bigger one near Christmas.

Another source of blanks... https://gooseislandsales.com/asccustompages/products.asp?fav=0&fpage=1&page=1&categoryID=92&productID=1536&pStart=0&recNum=0 I got two boxes since I wanted to get some 147 grain 9mm, which they had for a good price. NJ purchasers cannot order online. Need to email/fax a copy of your FID, then either call or email your order. I emailed both, and had them call me for a credit card. Not bad people (friendly on the phone, as I was stuck at MVC), if you are looking for blanks.

I've actually been looking at 6.5 Creedmoor for a few weeks now... I'm going to be picking one of these up. Really looks like a good platform to build off of. Only thing I'm looking to change is the selector and grip... which their website says it will take AR parts. Is there a difference between that selector (45 degree) and a standard AR selector (90 degree)? Now, if Ruger kept the Red Label, I'd be buying two new Rugers.

What SHTF will look like? Really, I'd say look to the Sandy aftermath, and extend it a little more. You wouldn't have organized lines of cars getting gas, but mass people getting as much as possible then others getting pissed and going after those with it. Basic government and market infrastructure would breakdown to the basic essentials (hospital, fire, police, to an extent public works depending on the situation). Certain areas, looting and/or arson. National Guard being called in, probably every LEO within the state working until it calms. The worst thing I'd predict would be devastation that caused the so called SHTF. I mean, Sandy was bad, but the aftermath wasn't extremely terrible. For stuff to go ape-

They are good to go... FedEx delivered them a little bit ago. Good blanks, and well packaged. Here is a shot of what I got.

Take out the bolt, and put the side that the hammer strikes on a flat surface. How far does the pin protrude on the opposite side? When I got my Yugo, I sent the bolt to Murray's and the trigger group to Kivarri while I was getting the Cosmoline out of the rest of the rifle. I did get some light primer strikes with the lighter hammer spring and Wolf ammo, so swapped the original back in and it was good. Springs are cheap and easy to do, but if the firing pin is the culprit, you might still be in the same boat after new springs.

If it was a gas problem, it would either not extract or jam. Light primer strikes are either a firing pin or hammer springs.

At the worst, I'd got this route... http://www.murraysguns.com/sksown.htm He does check the bolt and modifies it. Even if you send him an email, I'm sure he can steer you in the right direction. Could also be the hammer spring.

Will do... Got an email... they shipped today.

Well, found another source for blanks... Doug, I'll send you a text tomorrow on it, but if you want to trade/compare, I'm down for it. Anyways, here is the website for the source... http://joeswansonsmotionpictureblanks.com You have to contact him, via phone or email (all info on website, including the phone hours... which is Pacific time). Very nice guy. He does blanks for movies (looking at his website, he supplied Public Enemies, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, and a few others). He has Barnaul 7.62x39mm, which should be close to military grenade blanks and is non-corrosive. Comes out to $45 per 100, but they are in boxes of 20. Was quoted $24 in shipping. He has a credit card link on his website, or you can call up to give the card info. Just want to make it very clear, you need to contact him before sending money. Don't take my numbers and just send him money... I opted for the Barnaul blanks (got 160

Thanks. Sent you a PM.

Anyone have any other sources of blanks? The place I bought from said they had three 20 round packs, but hasn't shipped. Called up, and the girl said that the label on the listing meant they were not in stock. Really annoyed with that. See some of the German blister packs on GunBroker, but they are corrosive and parade blanks as opposed to grenade launching blanks. Going to be watching GunBroker, but figured I'd check.

Don't drive through downtown Lakewood... only exception is from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. It is a pistol range that can handle rifles. All the same.

I say dedicated slug gun... Just easier to switch between two guns, if you need to. Plus, two is one and one is none.

Someone sweeps you with the muzzle or decides that it is fun to shoot your target across the lanes... you ask them to stop, and they act like it was no big deal or you are a jerk due to caring about not getting shot due to another person's stupidity/lack of consideration. That was the original reason why I left SS... years ago. Happened multiple times, and that booth where a RO was supposed to be was empty... Sorry, but figured that was pretty clear. It followed the sentence that said as much. To clarify, it was giving an example of the crap that video likely cuts down on.

Went there yesterday... really nice place. Range is a lot better than how it was under Phil. RO was there, and was an extremely nice guy. Shop is very nicely done; night and day compared to BA. Being the first time I went there, they had me (and girlfriend) watch a safety video. I've been shooting for years, but I really do appreciate them having everyone do it. Can't count the times I've been muzzle swept at SS or had other shooters shoot my target across lanes. And when you bring it up, you are the jerk. The video really enforced safety and being able to shoot in a comfortable environment. But the best thing about going there was the people. The workers under BA (minus Phil, and Milton/his wife at times) were pretty much good people. The management is what destroyed BA. GSSC has great people throughout the entire business. I talked to everyone working late yesterday afternoon, and really pulled away with that they are all good people. For a range, that is what I value. Did not look at prices for firearms, so cannot say a word about the shop. I've always used Paul in Ocean (NJ Arms), and will likely continue to as I consider him a friend... but options are great.

Scorpio64, it is you decision to spend your money elsewhere... that is what's so great about this country. However, are you sure you didn't misunderstand that email? I mean, I've always been able to buy long gun ammo through MidwayUSA. This FID thing was strictly for pistol ammo... in this state. There were other locations where residents could not buy any ammo due to their laws. That email was obviously a template, and they used customer info to fill in the state. Just seeing if I missed something.