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https://www.harborfreight.com/80-amp-inverter-arc-welder-64057.html

Respectfully, what will a picture of someone else do for you? If you get harassed at the range or harassed when pulled over by a cop are you going to say ""KrdShrk" from NJ Gun Forums has one, so you can't harass me"??

Good info here. I'm building an AR "just because" so I think I'll get one of these bolts so the kids can have fun with it too...

Very cool! Looking forward to pics/video from the chopper...

I feel bad for the manufacturer. Small business who had success in a niche market and started making and producing his own receivers/guns. Over a year later the ATF decides they no longer like the receiver and rule it non-compliant?? I presume the $225 represents what it costs him to do the replacement. At the end of the day the guy can still sell his guns, so it ends up being a lot of free advertisement.

I was not aware of that. I actually read an article recently (written in 2017) that provided good detail about GSR and how it's used. https://www.ukessays.com/essays/criminology/the-importance-of-gunshot-residue-as-evidence-criminology-essay.php Was there a recent decision made somewhere that now disqualifies GSR evidence in criminal cases?

They kind of come and go, so you have to flag the sites you like and check back . I just picked up a ROSCO Bloodline barrel, but they're sold out now. I came across these for $199 while I was looking. Members on another forum had used them and recommended them: https://www.primaryarms.com/fn-america-5.56-button-cut-carbine-government-barrel-16 Here's a cool overstock "match grade" on closeout for $125: https://truesportingarmsllc.com/product/5-56-1x8-14-5-lt-c-1-2-mach/ Davidson's defense has a few: https://davidsondefense.com/556-NATO_c_408.html Green Mountain: https://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m52-223wylde-fluted-black-passivated-barrel/

I think the Ruger magazine are OK, but most of the non-Ruger branded 10 round magazines have a "break in" period before they'll easily/comfortably be able to seat when the bolt is closed.

Respectfully I'd recommend asking first next time. Also, while this is a GREAT forum with lots of good/knowledgeable people, asking people on the internet who you don't know in real life if something "is safe" for YOU to do with a firearm is a recipe for disaster. Jim Flynn is a respected Gun dealer and a really fair guy to work with.

Given the recent craziness and shortages do you think it's still worth me making he trip?

Yeah, I've missed the primer drops. Truth be told I haven't been all the diligent about watching for them, but i keep an eye out when I get a chance

I think ammo price is the thing that keeps most people from building one. In pre-COVID times that could be mitigated a bit if you reload, but for the foreseeable future I think it will be an expensive gun to shoot. With that said, for a "different" gun that you're building for fun/plinking I think its a great choice.

Well, shit. I may have to sneak over there on the 13th just for shits and giggles. What are the odds of anyone there having Primers for sale at "reasonable" prices?

If it was Titegroup I'd say double charge is the top candidate.

As crazy as that sounds it's hard to argue that it won't happen...

I'm out as well. Sorry about that. I thought it was a case of 1000.

I'll be backup if it doesn't work out.

Not sure it was reloads. Guy is Canadian, so maybe renting the gun at a range and shooting what they sell him.

Shoot what you got. I'm a fan of lever guns and I'm a fan of .357 magnum, so rock on. A lot of "enthusiasts" have multiple guns in multiple locations around the house for different reasons. They become the anonymous experts of the internet who are convinced that their favorite gun is the only one that everyone else should use. For people like that it's easy to talk about which gun is the "best for home defense" or the "best for XXXXXX", but at the end of the day the best gun is the one you can get and operate effectively when you need it. Neighbor of mine has a pump action shotgun. That's it. He's killed things with it, used it for recreation, and you can be sure he'd use it for home defense if the need arose.

Not sure what country this is, but it appears the basic gun safety rules haven't made it there yet: https://flyheight.com/videos/ci0dkl/ It appears that numbskull clears some of the rounds out of the gun. Unfortunately for his buddy he didn't clear them all...

I agree. They're well above the current (insane) market, but I bet it will sell...

"9, 38, 357 to the moon" I just saw a link from Cheaper Than Dirt advertising Winchester white box for a "sale" price of $2/round. Yup. $100 for a box of 50. It will get worse before it gets better...

I have one and I think it's a great rifle and very good alternative to an AR for those who are looking. With a 5 round magazine it has a low profile and can pass for a .22 or any other "non-black" rifle. General opinion/observations: I have a newer one (made in 2017 I think) and it cycles every kind of ammo I put through it. I have thousands of rounds through it with no failures. It was the first centerfire rifle that my kids shot and it's still the one they enjoy shooting the most. While I've had scopes and other optics on it, I'm a big fan of the iron sights it comes with. Very easy to see/get on target. Takedown/cleaning/maintenance is easy and it doesn't mind running a little dirty. Accuracy: I respect everyone's opinion here, but I'm not sure that they're all based on the newer (post 1980's) barrel profile. Accuracy is fine. Mine is a 2 - 3 MOA shooter at 100 yards, so for my purposes that's fine. It's DEFINITELY not a benchrest gun and it's not a 1 MOA (or sub MOA if you believe the braggers) AR or high-end battle rifle. The only real gripe I have is that it doesn't take AR magazines. Happy to answer any specific questions you have.

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You're late to the party. Retailers are essentially empty. Primers won't be around for a LONG time (other than through private sales) and when you do find them they will be costly. Powder may be available sooner and prices will be very inflated, but it won't be meaningful unless you have a primer to make it go boom. Bullet heads are still available at moderately increased prices, so now wouldn't be a bad time to get a few thousand as something to get started. Brass prices are inflated but there's still some (new) out there. You can get previously fired brass from private sellers (even people here) but prices could vary. IMO you should find whatever you can get at a reasonable price and stock up. At least you'll have brass and bullets handy if primers and powder come back.