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Made the trek to the show this am. The crowd was unbelievable. By far the largest I've seen there. Prices? As expected, thru the roof. Saw one box of hunting ammo, box of 20, $80.00. Other ammo ran pretty much in the same track. One dealer had numerous cases of assort. ammo, priced on the roof, people lined up to buy, apparently at any price. Folks, it's going to be a long time before this changes. There was still long lines waiting to get in.

I found a box of Buffalo Bore 45-70 in some stuff in the garage. I no longer own a gun in 45-70. I don't have the stomach to list it for some obnoxious price. I gave it to someone I know that has a gun chambered for it. Not everything is about money. The way things look like they're headed, I don't think money is gonna buy much anyway.

I'm not sure politics and anything are a good mix.

Yea, how did that work out for us this last time?

Ok, 1911 lovers, I got this in the Guns America email this week. Ed Brown Products is running a special promotion where you can trade in your old, crappy 1911 mags in on brand new Ed Brown mags. Just send them your old mags and you can get new stainless mags for $10 each or black nitride mags for $15 each. This is roughly half price. I know that many of us have accumulated cheap, unreliable mags over the years. Also some have just worn out, bent or been damaged. Here's a chance to put 'em to good use. I got to digging around in my junk and came up with 14 unmarked, no name, worn out old mags of questionable quality that I have somehow acquired over my 40+ years of being a 1911 fan. Honestly, I've never used the Ed Brown Mags as I prefer Wilson. But they do have an excellent reputation and they gotta be better than this no name junk taking up space here. This is a good deal. I'm going for it. [url=https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/ed-brown-1911-mag-exchange-program/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20210115_FridayDigest_313&utm_campaign=/digest/ed-brown-1911-mag-exchange-program/] DETAILS HERE[/url]

Yep, not going there. TGODavid says no politics, so I'll abide by his wishes and bow out of this thread ...

Certainly possible. I happen to have done some genealogy and have tracked my family name. George Adam Kastner 1698-1767. Originally from the Southern Rhine Country in Germany emigrated to the colonies through Pennsylvania and finally setting along the South Fork River in Gaston County, North Carolina. My Great Grandmother's family, the Sparks, were from Cades Cove. I can support my "heritage" while not flying any sort of confederate trash because they remained loyal.

Brad lived in California and was a lifelong environmentalist. He was sick of the world; of Covid-19, Brexit, Russian belligerence, China, global warming, ethnic tensions, and the rest of the disturbing stories that occupy media headlines. Brad drove his car into his garage and then sealed every doorway and window as best he could. He got back into his car and wound down all the windows, selected his favorite radio station, started the car and revved it to a slow idle. Two days later, a worried neighbor peered through his garage window and saw him in the car. She notified the emergency services and they broke in, pulling Brad from the car. A little sip of water and, surprisingly, he was in perfect condition, but his Tesla had a dead battery.

My girl won't let me tear up the yard that badly. I reckon I will just stand up to them.

I think you’ll be pleased. The last rounds can sometimes be difficult even with an UpLuLa but once you get the rhythm down you’ll see what it’s all about. Pro tip: stand magazine on solid surface and let the device do the work.

If I have something to sell I'm going to sell at market value, or possibly below if I'm just looking to get something out of the way. I don't recall ever selling any ammo, but if I were to sell ammo today I would price it based on it's market value, just like anything else. What I will not do is find ammo in stock, buy it out and sell it at a profit. Though during the last ammo shortage I was known to buy it up and resell to family, friends, and even some TGOers at the price I paid. Anything to keep it out of the scalper's hands.

You obviously priced the tiller too low. "Fair" is a subjective term, make sure you're "fair" to yourself first ...

Crazy is as crazy does. I bought some .458 350 grain bullets for $18 a bag (100) 10-12 years ago. Good bullets for the 45-70. Tried to sell them locally for cheap and not one taker. I listed them on Gunbrokers with an opening bid of $9.99. Today the bid is up to over $160.

Thanks for saving me the trip. I might have bought another paperweight I can't find ammo for.

I learned to drive on a 73 CJ and had a couple YJ's. Really fun vehicles if you have good mountain trails around. The last Jeep I had was a 2005 Diesel Liberty. It was a far better road vehicle yet still not bad in the woods but needs a lift if woods is a regular exerciser. I would have kept the Liberty but the Italian motorini engines started having head gasket and valve stem failures. Since I was coming up a 200K, I got rid of it. Too bad, I had a program in the PCM and a number of upgrades, that little Jeep had alot of git up n go. Those Liberties were good vehicles. High milage 3.7's were bad for head gaskets and the 4 bangers were light on power. Hard choice.

She wanted it to come back that she was Jewish just to piss off her great grandfather. She 49% Scandinavian and 30 something % German. 0% Jewish. My best friends wife had it done and she was 40% Asian. The women in her family have always had pride in the face that they were beautiful successful black women. Well surprise you're a beautiful successful woman that happens to be a Heinz 57 like the rest of us. She took it in stride unlike her sister.

I would avoid it at that price. About 2k over market. As Erik mentioned the new mill at 100k miles is a big flag for me especially considering that 4 banger is a tough engine. Trouble you run into is anything larger than stock tires it will be underpowered. Also be aware 1997 models and up are bad to rust. Ive owned several and will buy another one if all the stars align and I avoid the above things I pointed out. Hope this helps.

I would have a hard time paying almost $9k for a 21 year old Jeep with a 4 banger but I don't know what it's worth and they tend to hold their value. Was it rust free underneath? I find it odd they already had to replace the engine at 100k miles but it is a Jeep so....?Ultimately it's your call. Might be worth paying for a Carfax at least.

The 158 gr plated RMR bullets with 6.5 grs of AA#2 and 8.0 grs AA#5 worked out nicely. I was able to keep them on paper (1/2 sheet printer paper) at 25 yards... it'd help if I could shoot a bit better LOL, but the rounds are nice!

That's really neat. I've been trying to start some research but it's slow going. I'd like to do the DNA swab but don't really want to be in a database.

Plus the guy in front is going to get a ear full if he shoots it!

Hmmmm........... That "ancient musket" sure looks a whole lot like a Browning A5 shotgun.

"As far as "treasonous secessionists" goes, where does it say a State cannot secede from the union?" In the case mentioned earlier, Texas v. White, the SCOTUS ruling can be briefly summarized as this: While the adoption of the Constitution basically replaced many of the Articles of Confederation as the founding document of the Republic, nothing in the Constitution ever revoked or made null the precepts of the Articles. Since one of the tenets of the Articles of Confederation was the concept that the Union of the States was perpetual and irrevocable, and the preamble to the Constitution stated that the Union should be made "more perfect", the notion that a State may arbitrarily secede from the Union was incorrect and violated both the Articles and the subsequent Constitution. As one justice noted, a "perpetual union", made "more perfect" was inviolable and permanent. The ruling further noted that the only exceptions to this perpetual Union would be by a unanimous consent of the remaining states to allow another to secede, or by a successful revolution, as noted in the Declaration of Independence. In 1869, when handing down this opinion, SCOTUS also pointed out that neither of these exceptions had occurred, as the seceding states had not obtained the consent of all the others prior to their attempt to leave the Union, and their insurrection had failed as well, therefore their actions in attempting to withdraw from the Union of States established by the Articles of Confederation and the later Constitution were illegal and unconstitutional, as were the actions taken during the insurrection. To date, no opinion of any Federal Court has taken issue with this ruling, and the official interpretation of secession remains that it constitutes an illegal act in violation of the Constitution of the United States.

While I am not a happy camper with Wayne and Co, I am all for sticking it to NY. Every company that is even close to being conservative should up and leave NY for better pastures.

It really pisses me off that the Confederate Battle Flag has been turned into a symbol of hate. I happen to be proud of my Southern Heritage, but I don't dare show it without people judging me wrongly. Another thing is the Celebrate Diversity thing. Be proud of your heritage, family history, national lineage, etc. Except of course if you happen to a Southern, White American. In that case its perfectly acceptable to discriminate and automatically assume that person is a racist, anti-government idiot. Equality is for other people.

I’m a Chip McCormick fan for 1911 mags.

Man from U.N.C.L.E.?

Hell ya you should. Daddy needs a new pair of shoes.

As far as the motor replacement at about 100,000 miles, it might have not been serviced regular. That'll do in a motor. The price irks me. That's a little high for sure. I drove a jeep about the same model year, with 4 cylinder. It wasn't bad on power. Not a powerhouse but, driveable and fun.

Thought we could use something lighthearted.

kinda what I didn't want to bring up but,,,

I've not been shooting much the last few months. That's sad. I'm gonna get out in a week or so and take care of that. And load some more ammo too.

I think $6500 would kill it, and that would be top market value for it. Walk away, it will be a good lesson for the kid to learn, don't get hung up on one particular vehicle when looking around to buy. There will be others ...

NY, TX....whatever. As long as those leaders are leading, my life membership is an embarrassment. NRA Leadership Salaries: LaPierre, Powell, and More Accused of Wrongdoing (distractify.com)

It is. At the same time, I still want one.

Thanks. I bought all they had.

It all depends of how I have you have. Looking for several thousand pieces of brass.

The NRA was originally chartered as a non-profit organization in NY state in 1871. The NY AG is trying to revoke that charter on the grounds of corporate corruption. Thus disolving the NRA. The NRA's Chapter 11 is to restructure the organization under a new charter in Texas. NRA headquarters will remain in Fairfax, Virginia. The only thing actually moving is the charter itself. Doing so will pretty much kill the NY case against it. Its strictly a political/legal move. Frankly, the NRA should have gotten out of NY long ago. Of course this is also a move to save King Wayne and his cronie's collective butts. WLP has turned the NRA into his own personal kingdom and cash cow and he definitely needs to go. However, the first priority is to save the organization. We'll have to deal with King Wayne later.

Please share your load data and impressions my friend. 3.4 to 3.5 gr under a 9mm 147 should run in the low 900's for fps according to my notes. 2.8 grs AmSel under a 158 gr lead (ours dropped at 160) is a soft shooting and accurate .38 spl round, but I haven't chronoed them yet. My little LCR loves!

It can be made one. From the linked page: “The intent, with preliminary ATF approvals in place, is for ZEV Technologies to offer the FDP-9 firearm as a complete, large-format pistol. From there, the purchaser can enjoy the firearm as a self-enclosing large-format pistol. They may also choose to file the appropriate ATF Form 1 and, after approval, purchase a conversion kit to legally assemble it into the FDC-9. It will then be classified as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) and subject to all NFA laws. “

They pick that flag because they are ignorant rednecks who know nothing of history. As far as "treasonous secessionists" goes, where does it say a State cannot secede from the union?

Bold of you to assume he pays taxes.

Saw some in a store today. Don't remember how much. I got a .30 M1 Carbine and dies but, don't load and shoot for it much. Sent you a PM with info.

If any of you are curious GT Distributors are great to deal with, I have done some deals with them and they are the best I have went through

I personally haven't gotten to a point where I can't load mags yet. But I watch my students struggle every week. When I set up the range, I take about 5 maglulas in with me and after letting every one try to do it the right way, I pass out the Lulas.

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Gun shows are a waste of time right now, unless you want something you just can't live without and don't mind paying over top dollar for it.

Maglula UpLULA's are one of the greatest inventions ever. That ad however, is a bit suspicious. What they have pictured is not an UpLULA but some kind of knock-off and $20 seems too good to be true. They are available just about everywhere, but here is MidwayUSA's offerings for reference. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2136952670

I did that!! Bought two USSR made SKS's. Spent hours cleaning cosmoline out of them. One I converted with a Choate Sporter Stock and detached mag (pre-ban and have the receipts to prove it :). The other I left completely stock and gave to my dad (with bayonet and cleaning kit). Just sold that last year for $500!! I store very little ammo in my gunsafe for two primary reasons: First, it's packed with guns. Second, the floor drywall is elevated off ground (nice Browning safe) so the weight would crush the drywall at some point.