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Kudos to the young lass!

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I'm a .41 Nut having owned about a dozen Smiths over the years along with a Ruger Blackhawk, 14" TC Contender and a Marlin 1894S. I hunt with my Marlin using a boolit designed specifically for it, Ranch Dog TL 411-255-RF. Boolits weigh almost 270gr with cast with straight wheelweights. I can re...

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I have a S&W tactical pen that was given to me. Took it on a few flights last year but never used it or carried. Always have a Surefire flashlight in my carryon (Camelback-3 day assault pack with laptop, camera and days worth of clothes). I feel better just carrying a regular screwdriver (has to...

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I caught the end of it when they had the shoot off. Looked like Rick took the ammo out of a factory box so he may have loaded some 45-70 ammo. One thing that the shop has stated several times is that they only buy pre 1898 guns (antiques)

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As stated everything is going up. Still cheaper to reload and cast your own as always.

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I was stationed in Germany at the time. On my way back from Landstuhl Army Hospital and getting back to my Kaserne and finding everyone in my S-2 (intel) section glued to CNN. We knew we were going to war. Only been on US soil 3 of the last 10 yrs. Still have two more weeks here in Astan til end of ...

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Couple of ones I let go.

1886 in .45-70
FN 49 in 7x57 or .30-06
FN FAL Congo in 7.62x51
Coonan .357
S&W 657 Classic Hunter
S&W 65 3" RB
Luger P08
HK P7 PSP

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When in doubt, whip it out was the old saying. They did pass that right after I retired. Thanks for passing that info to others.

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Currently down to one, my Marlin 1894S in .41 Mag

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IIRC the US Govt did purchase some and issued them along the Alaskan highway when it was under contruction then. Never a front line rifle.

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I remember seeing them in Kenya in 86' and 98' as we would be out patrolling with the Kenyans during joint exercises. They had there hair dyed red. Bought home some of those spears from the first trip and not very strong steel. Did see this lioness at 25m, only had my M9 Beretta on at the time. http...

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I bought a new Chicom SKS back around 87' and still have it, couple years ago finally ordered a set of Lee dies for it in 08' and have a about 100 rds of Laupa brass saved. Haven't reloaded for it yet as I only have about 6-7 months home since then I retired.

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still in Astan

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awp101 wrote:
Combat Diver wrote:For those that don't know the French Army is here in Afghanistan. I support two of their bases with equipment. They are still using the FAMAS in 5.56mm for their service rifle.

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Le Clarion!

Actual French Army or Legionnaires?

French Army

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Nice rifle and enjoy it.

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For those that don't know the French Army is here in Afghanistan. I support two of their bases with equipment. They are still using the FAMAS in 5.56mm for their service rifle.

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May 2011 is what Ruger has for a release date (just a few short weeks away).

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Ruger just annouced that they are the 44th manufactuer of old slab sides.

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html

http://www.downrange.tv/blog/the-ruger- ... ideo/9290/

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for some good MN info

http://7.62x54r.net

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Go for it and enjoy. I've been shooting these two for years. Picked up the Polish 1953 dated M44 in Germany back in 89' and started reloading for it then as surplus ammo wasn't that common. Few years later picked up this 91' 1904 Tula modified to a Scout Rifle. Old Bushnell Phantom scope didn't hold...

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I only have $40 in this MN. Used to wear a Bushnell Phantom 2x pistol scope when it rode in my Jeep.

Used to have a CA AR-7 that I kept in my old F-150 back in the 80s.

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I mailed my first C&R application in January this year. Sent it certified mail and it took 3 weeks to get there from Afghanistan. Once recieved took only 1 week to issue in Feburary. My wife received it at home but then went to my DIL birthing of twins. I called ATF and thats how I knew my wife ...

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CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: FN FAL in .308 18" bbl
RIM-FIRE RIFLE : Ruger 10/22 .22LR
SHOTGUN: Remington 870 3" 21" Remchoke 12 ga
HANDGUN: Smith & Wesson 66/686 4" .357

I'll be significally armed for just about any event/game.

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While interesting, I do not think Remington will continue to support. They do not have a track record in a long time supporting new cartridges that they come out with. They should have chambered it in 6.8 SPC, which alot of hunters are choosing in the AR15 and its their cartridge! Look how many rifl...

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Concur on the A5. Mine was built in Belgium right after the end of WWII.

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I'll add a helo that I never thought I'll be working with as it was always the enemy's. Here's a Polish Mi-24 Hind D taken here in Astan.

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Happy Thanksgiving to the crew here from Afghanistan!

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Don't forget the Winchester/Browning 1895 in 30-06. Browning also chambered a few in .270 Win. I used to own a Browning 95 in 30-06 during the 90s and mounted a Williams reciever sight to it. No problems hitting 300m if you do your part.

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I've hunted on many military istallations. Each is different on their regs, some follow state seasons, others set their own. Did most of my hunting on Ft Campbell Ky and they have a long 3.5 month deer season and allow bow hunting near built up areas (ie post housing, airfield). Usually you are requ...

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Glad you had a good time on the range. Enjoyed the pics.

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Lived breify in Ocala Fl after I retired. Only saw couple of water mocassians when canoeing. Would have shot any pythons or boas if seen. Now I watch out for cobras and karats every night here in Afghanistan.

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Good climate, shall issued CCW state, some NFA toys allowed, just about every county has game lands to hunt on. Good fishing for cats and bass. I'm on the coast just above SC when I'm home which also has a black bear season (more bears on the coast then the in mountains). BBQ not bad but I'm a Texan...

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In Kenya there is a beer called "Tusker Lager" with a picture of an large male elephant on it. Tasted like elephant pee. Best beer in my opion is any Hefe Weizen (wheat beer), loved being stationed in Germany. Most of the last 10 years haven't drank much as most of my time has been under G...

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Been to Africa a few times for Uncle Sam and never got to hunt. Have bump into the big 5 will patrolling armed with either XM16E1s, M4A1s, M14 rifles and M9 as a sidearm. The M9 actually has been the only arm on me when game was very close. Loiness at 20 yds, Leopard at 25yds, Cape at 35yd and Rino ...

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Nice guns. Back in the mid 80s I used to keep a CA AR-7 and a single shot .410 in the truck while on Ft Bragg.

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Steve,

Another way to make it better is that your hourly rate was $78.80 to yourself.

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86er, I would also recommend the H&R in .357. You could also add a bipod to the forearm. Ruger also makes the compact Hawkeye in 6.8 SPC. Since the .223/5.56 is legal in Texas have you considered a lightweight AR15 carbine? A standard M4 is 5.9 lbs empty. Find one with the lightweight 16" b...

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Agreed on the never ending ammo supply on six shooters. Some of the best are with Sam Elliot, Tom Selleck and Robert Devaul. Westerns have gotten better in my opion on firearms and dress.

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The HK416 is having its own problems right now. I've tested the XM8 and SCAR Mk16, didn't like the XM8 and it can melt, on the SCAR Mk16 that I tested I could replicate a failure to cycle everytime in a certain position (hope they got it fixed). Question was which would you prefer in a fight AR or 3...

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Bear 45/70 I understand your fustration with the M16 due to your experinces, and I thank you for your sacrifice. Mistakes were made and lessons learned on that rifle and changes were made. The M16 family is the second most distributed battle rifle used by nations today. I've used it in salt water, t...

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I'll take the AR over the .30-30 lever gun, Why because that's what I'm trained the most on, familiar with and trust. I've had my Marlin 1894S in .41 mag lock up on me last year as the carrier locked up. Also had numberous indig troops have trouble with AKs malfunctioning. Not all engagments happen ...

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I just moved back to North Carolina on the coast. Small game abound, turkey (few fall counties, all have a spring season), only 6 counties have a wild boar season (other 94 co. its open year round), coyote also open year round. NC has 4 different deer zones as far as deer seasons goes. Eastern Deer ...

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First Gulf War didn't use any. In 03 and begining of 04 in Iraq, I wore some peltors when flying helos (every week) and when in convoys. Second half of 04' and til Jun 08 been using electronic ear muffs with com connectors. This last trip was right after I retired and was there as a contractor. I di...

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I had to leave these two firearms in Baghdad in 04. Mint 1944 dated MP44 and a FN engraved BHP that belong to Saddam Hussian. Both were captured in one of his palaces south of Baghdad International Airport. Of course both guns had to be left behind. I returned 6 months later and they had disappeared...

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