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The values seem about right for a trade, but only you can decide if the deal is one to take. Are the watches potentially more marketable than the HK? If you aren't shooting the HK that much or if its a safe queen, then the question is, which items will appreciate more over the next five years. In the event the "wrong" decision is made by voters in November, it is unlikely that there will be a ban on "assualt" watches.
By the way, nice rifle!
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I would recommend Champion's Choice in Lavergne, TN. They carry Lapua bullets although, I personally wouldn't use such expensive bullets in my 03' or Garand unless I was shooting a match. I have always had excellent results with the Sierra 168 grain BTHP or in 4 grove Garand barrels the GI 173 grain Lake City match bullet.
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I have been involved in several hunting leases over the years. Lease agreements, at least those that I use, always contain a waiver of liability for the leasee to hold the land owner harmless from liabiltiy for injury or any damages or accidents that may occur during the course of the lease.
The price of the leases varies according to the acerage, the type of game being hunted and the state where the property is located. The TWRA, in a seminar held a couple of years ago, indicated that the normal per acre lease would be approximately $5 per acre for mixed land, timber and fields. Growing crops may make a difference.
For you small tract, I might suggest a flat lease rate of $300 per hunting season. However, that decision is yours. The "hunting season", for me, would mean from 9-1-08 through 8-31-09. It would be exclusive, unless the land owner retained the right to hunt as well and would, again for me, provide for the lessee to bring a guest or family member.
If you would like to sent me a private message, I will be happy to scan and e-mail to you a copy of a lease that is currently in force and effect. I will, of course, delete the names of the individuals and location of the property currently involved. Otherwise, I would suggest that you contact your attorney or friend who is an attorney to ask them to prepare a lease for you and how much it would cost. You probably have a friend or someone you know or church member who is an attorney that you can trust to prepare such a document for you and a prospective leasee.
I am an attorney and therefore, prepare all of my leases that are presented to the land owner for review and approval. Terms of the lease are negotiable, are fair to both parties, protect both parties and are legally enforcable in a court of law.
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Original 03A3's are getting harder to find at affordable prices. I haven't seen one in any of the gun shops near me for a while. I did see an 03' recently, but it was a dog and the price was way to high.
The CMP, as you probably know, has some available. While not a bargain, they are original and have been inspected. Try golsn.com as a potential source. I saw one on there a couple of months ago. Good luck in your search.
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This has been an interesting thread and I posted a reply a couple of days ago, but due to a power surge, it got lost in "never-never" land. Anyway, it went something like this:
My dad was a combat wounded vet during WWII and fought in the P.T.O.. He had very vivid dreams where he would walk, talk and respond to verbal communication. My mother told several stories about him creeping around the bedroom, like he was holding his M1, on patrol. She would ask him what he was doing and he would challenge her for "the password". However, he always woke up on the second communication and get back in bed.
He did tackle and destroy a rocking chair one night. He "thought" it was a Japaneese soldier sneeking into his fox hole. During this time period, 1950-60's, he kept a loaded shotgun in the closet and later, in the 80's and 90's, a loaded S&W in a drawer. He never, during all of those horrific dreams, armed himself with a real weapon or harmed anyone, except the rocking chair.
As a medical doctor, he stated that most all sleep walkers awake when their dreams turn to physical manisfestation of mechanical items, like trying to open a door knob, or feeling the cool night air. However, we have all seen those videos about those with eating disorders. These folks march into the kitchen, open the fridge and eat something, if not everything for a shot period of time and then go back to bed.
If your really concerned about this, go see you family doctor. He or she may them refer you to a specialist. This may be alot of trouble, but at least you will get a professional opinion. In the meantime, take whatever measures that you feel are reasonable and safe for you and your family.
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Well, that is interesting news however, how did you do at Perry? How was the weather? Who won? We need a Camp Perry Report.
J. Lane
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Yes, the substance in the pot appears to be lead. I have no idea as to the model number of the melting pot. The other metal, if the weight is right, also appears to be lead with a high alloy content.
The RCBS scale, appears to be correct except for the missing parts that you identified.
I know nothing about MEC reloading equipment.
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I don't know what type of ammo you were using and I do not have experience with a 1 in 12" twist .308. I might suggest hand loads with the 168gr. or 175gr Sierra BTHP. Also check out Sierra's loading manual for an appropriate loand for the 1 in 12".
That being said, the 700 actions are superb and accuracy is generally, for a rifle of this type easily m.o.a. or less at 100 yards. I have no doubt that the quality of scope you were using had a lot to do with the group and your confidence.
Leupold is my personal preference however, they have just about price themselves out of my range. I would highly recommend the Burris with the balistic dot reticle and also recommed looking at e-bay for a deal on a preowned Leupold or a new Burris.
Brass also matters, IMO, when reloading. I would recommed Winchester or, if you have a few pennies saved up, Lapua. A 100 rounds of Lapua will last at least 5 or more loads in a good bolt gun like a Model 700.
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A police officer by the name of Phillip Hemphill won the second stage (Center Fire) of the National Pistol Championships with a 890-44x, in second place was Gunny Zins with 880-44x.
Phillip Hemphill is, if my memory serves me correct, a state trooper for the state of Mississippi. He has been at the top of the awards charts for years and is a force to be reckoned with in pistol competition.
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I would opt for a hat with your favorite NASCAR driver number on it and a tee shirt that says "I'm With Stupid!". You will, with a pair of well worn jeans or cargo shorts, for summer, be able to move freely in all three grand divisions of the Great State of Tennesse without drawing attention to yourself.
For hunting, I would take the adivse of those previously given.
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There is a new gun shop in Tullahoma, just south west of the city. The name is Uleston's. Try a web search for directions. It is out West Lincoln Street toward Tim's Ford Lake. You pass the "fork" in the road, bearing left and it is down, I believe, at the next left in a location that use to sell 4 wheelers.
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Good advise so far. I would recommed a semi auto 12 gauge since more than one person is going to be using the firearm. Personally, I perfer the Beretta semi automatics. I currently own two and have owned three. The Model 390 or 391 is an excellent firearm and recoil is extremely managable with 2 3/4" and 3" shells.
I do not believe that you need a 3.5" shell for turkey, duck or goose hunting. That being said, I own a Beretta Xtrema that handles the 3.5" shell very well. With a Rhino choke, it is deadly on turkey out to 60 yards. However, you can do just a well with a 3" shell and a Rhino choke.
For an all around shotgun, its hard to beat the Beretta 3901, I believe that is the model, available from Walmart. It has synthetic stocks and comes with 3 screw in chokes, IC, M & F. It handles 3" shells and will cover your hunting needs from doves to turkey. These shotguns are the "inexpensive" versions of the older Model 390's and the newer 391's. I believe that you will find it very capable on the skeet, trap or sporting clays range.
Check your local gun shops for pre owned Beretta's or evey the trap and skeet ranges. Sometimes people advertise on the bulletin boards at the range. Otherwise, head to Wally world and pick one up to see how it fits.
As for barrel length, its a personal choice. I perfer short barrels and the shorter the better, for me. A good compromise is a 28" barrel. It tends to "fit" everyone's need and right now, that is the most common length in my stable.
Pumps are fine and I owned a Benelli Nova for a few years that shot everthing. Recoil with 3" shells can be a problem for slightly built persons and the recoil on the 3.5" shells is down right brutal. I am 6'5" and 250 + pounds and the 3.5" recoil rattled my teeth!
But, what a great problem you have. Deciding which shotgun or shotguns to buy! I should be so lucky, again.
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You've got to start some where. The registration fees for a 1000yd match are generally $20 or less. Where else are you going to get a chance to shoot that far, that cheaply in the state?
I recall that before shooting my first 1k yd match that I used the old Army "thermometer" sight in target for an approximate 1k yd zero. The target allows the shooter to get an approximate zero at 50yds, if I recall correctly, with a designated aiming point. Changing the elevation moves the bullet up the "thermometer" to the approximate 1k yd setting. Its enough to get you on paper and adjust from there. Or, if you have a 600 yd. zero the approximate adjustment is 4 minutes of elevation for every 100 yds. This too, will get you on paper. The 4 moa rule is good for whatever yard line you have a zero for on your weapon. Just add 4 moa/elevation for every 100 yds back to 1k yds.
Remember, if you do not have an NRA or "F Class" classification that you will be placed into the "Master Unclassified" category. Also remember that you are shooting against yourself and the target. If you want to compete against some one else, that's your choice. You get placed into the aggregate score sheet base on your performance/score.
And, yes, you can see 1000 yds. There is nothing between you and the target but air. Of course, the air is moving due to wind and thermals, so a spotting scope is a must to read the mirage and adjust for windage and elevation. If you don't have a spotting scope, one of the shooter on the relay in the pits will let you use theirs.
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Nice videos Froggyone. Maybe the viewers need to know that the first video is of the National Infrantry Trophy Match where you shoot at 600, 500, 300 and if you have any rounds left, at 200 offhand. All rapid fire.
600 and 500 are prone, 300yd is sitting.
The second video is the 200yd rapid fire stage, 10 shots in a time limit of 60 seconds, standing to sitting. A magazine change is required. 2 and 8 for the M1 and other service rifle shooters, 5 & 5 for the match rifle shooters.
The third Video is of the Wilson Cup matches. Slow fire 600 yds. Single load, single shot.
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There are at least four civilian clubs that conduct matches at the TN Nat'l Guard Range located at AEDC near Tullahoma. The TN Shooting Sports Association (TNSSA.org) used to have a highpower committee that ran matches there for the state open and service rifle championships. Monthly matches were held up to and past 9-11 until new security procedures were put into place.
Warren County Rifle Club sponsors and holds matches there on a monthly basis. Across the course matches are shot on Saturday. The 1000yd matches are conducted on Sundays. Chris Hayes of McMinnville is the officer with the WCRC that is in charge of this program.
The local AEDC club, Highland Rim, sometimes sponsors across the course matches. These are rare and generally they use the multi purpose range for small bore matches and plinking. This range goes out to 100yds.
The Blue & Gray Club out of Huntsville, AL runs some of its matches at this range as well. The dates are coordinated with the WCRC and TNSSA with the prior permission of the TN Nat'l Guard. All match dates are reserved and worked out at least one year in advance.
Due to the qualification of Nat'l Guard and Reserve forces, we are no longer able to conduct practice scessions at the range. Sometimes, on short notice we can practice across the course on a Wednesday afternoon starting at about 3:00 and other times on a Sunday afternoon. These practice sessions are impromptu and phone notice is provided to some competitiors who frequent the matches.
The KD ranges is bisected by a road behind the 300yd line. It is this road that joins the pop up range to the facility. The KD range is again bisected by a road behind 600yd line. This is a public road and it must be closed, traffic rerouted and road guards posted before the 1000yd. line can be used. The range is being upgraded to install hinged fences to block off this road for the purpose of running 1000yd matches without the need for road guards however, this is at least a year away.
The short answer is, if you want to come shoot 1000yds, come to one of the scheduled 1000yd matches and register to shoot "F Class". Any center fire rifle, capable of shooting 1000yds, with the exception of .50 cal. weapons, are permitted. Sighters are unlimited and you have 30 minutes to shoot your sighters and 20 record shots. .50 cal. weapons are not permitted due to range limitations and potential for damages to facilites in case of accidential discharge at maximum elevation.
We are fortunate to have several very qualified shooters in "F Class" and regular NRA classifications who are more than willing to assit new shooters to "get you on paper". Shooters must also pull targets in the pits for the alternating relays. Most 1000yds matches begin with registration at 8:00 and shooting begins at 9:00. Inexperienced shooters are often squaded with more experienced shooters who help get them accustomed to the range, commands, wind conditions, etc..
Don't be bashful or to macho to come out and give it a try. Remember, the best shooter on the line was once a novice shooter who had never pulled the trigger at 1000yds.
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I have seen several police trade in weapons, in stainless, that have been bead blasted and they look nice. You may also try Flitz or "Mother's Brite" (?). Several of the members on the Smith & Wesson forum are able to achieve a brilliant shine on stanless revolvers with these products.
My on Mod. 66 snub nose shined up nicely with Flitz and elbow grease.
TN HP
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Try a little of several brands til you find what your rifle likes the best, then buy all you can. Most 22's can be a little finicky about what they shoot best with. For me it's mini-mags in the rifle and Federal 510's in the pistol.
Excellent advice! I have a Remington 541 that shot very nice groups with most ammo, except most high or hyper velocity rounds. I had some Eley 10x ammo and it shot a large "one hole" 5 shot group. Because of testing with other ammo, I discovered that it shot identical "one hole" 5 shot groups with CCI standard velocity. At 25 yards, both Eley and CCI shoot identical groups, 5 shots, one ragged hole about the size of a dime or smaller.
No matter what type of .22 it is, you will always be able to find one or two types of ammo that it shoots better than anything else. For hunting, the 541 like the Winchester Super X hollow points. Funny, the squirrels don't seem to care for them at all.
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DaveTn and Grout are correct. The service grips are perfered by many for daily carry and the traget grips for, of course, shooting. However, K frame target grips are extremely comfortable when shoot +P .38 loads or .357 loads.
Trust me, after you and your father in law shoot the Mod. 64, your going to want one! These are excellent car, boat, bedroom drawer or hunting companions. The original "point & click" self protection.
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The Alabama Blue & Gray Club will be hosting the Alabama Highpower Championship at the AEDC rifle range near Tullahoma of Sautrday June 29th. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. CDT and firing begins at 9:00 a.m..
Competitiors are required to pull targets. The course of fire is the standard NRA "across the course match": 20 shots slow fire-200yd. offhand-2 sighters, 2-10 shot strings of rapid fire-standing to sitting at 200yds in a time limit of 60 seconds-2 sighters, 2-10 shot strings of rapid fire-standing to prone at 300yds in a time limit of 70 seconds-2 sighters, 20 shots-slow fire-prone at 600 yds-2 sighters.
Restroom facilites are on the property. Competitiors need to bring food/drink. Ammo requirement-minimum 88 rounds center fire, additional rounds may be needed for alibi rounds, refire as authorized by NRA Highpower Rules.
The AEDC Rifle Range is located near Tullahoma, TN just off of the AEDC access road, West of the Main Gate (gate 1) and West of gate 2. The road is marked with a sign "Tennessee National Guard Range".
Entry fee is $20 to $25 depending on AL boys deciding how much they are going to charge.
You will need a high power center fire rifle capable of holding a minunum of 5 rounds in an internal magazine or detachable magazine and capable of sustained rapid fire without breaking. There will be a service rifle category (M1, M14/M1A, AR15 etc.), a match rifle categroy, an iron sight (issue G.I. or approved national match sights) and a scope sighted category. Shooting jackets, shooting mats and spotting scopes are allowed and recommended.
I believe the team and 1000 yd match will be shot on Sunday.
Come one, come all! Match generally ends between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m..
Why are they holding the Alabama State Championship in Tennessee? Because they do not have a 600yd KD range in Alabama.
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Although it appears to be a "K" frame, to make sure open the cylinder and while looking at the inside of the frame, just ahead of the cylinder and on the lower left hand edge of the frame, you will see a model number. It will probably look like this " 64-2 ". The first number is the model number and the second number is the series number. Se.ries numbers denote upgrades in the production that were implemented by S&W
The model number will then verify the type and size frame. From the pictures, this revolver appears to be a stainless steel, heavy barrel Model 64. If so, it is a great handgun and will be a pleasure to shoot. The model 64 is a "K" frame. However, when looking for after market grips, it is always better to have the revolver/pistol that you want to place new grips on with you.
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Like Moped said, primarily a means to an end. They were dropped with 5 or 6 rounds of .45 acp ammo, an instruction sheet with drawings on how to operate and a dowel rod, used to push out the expended round. All of this was contained in the hollow grip and held in place by the grip plate.
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When the USAMU went to the M16, they developed a fire plan that allowed them to easily eclipse the records previously set with the M14. It was a sight to behold and if I remember correctly, they had expended all of their ammo, allocated for the National Infantry Trophy Match, at the 300 yard line. A new record for the number of hits on target was immediately set.
Watching and listening to the military and civilian teams shoot this match is a sight to behold. The rounds snapping down range, coaches yelling out wind and elevation changes to shooters along with the fluttering of the team and state flags of the civilian teams is pretty awesome!
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My pleasure and I hope you enjoy it as much, if not more, than I did. I am stalking a 3.5" Mod. 27 or that one would have never left the barn. The 3.5" is close, real close!
tn hp
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I am the care giver for a 4 year old toy poodle, a 49 or something year old menapausal wife, a 20 year female college student, cutter of grass, washer of cars all precariously funded by the practice of law for 24 years with two of the best partners in the world, while avoiding malpractice daily and complaints to the board of professional responsibilty forever. Specializing in commercial law, collections, creditors rights in bankruptcy and secured transactions. Oh, I like to shoot a litte, drink whisky on the rocks and smoke an occasional cigar!
tn hp (Tennessee Highpower)
Nikon Monarch ATB Binoculars
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I have a pair of the Nikon ATB, 10 x 40 and find them more than adequate and comparable to the higher priced glasses. While in Michigan on a fishing trip about six years ago, I had an opportunity to perform a side comparision at Jay's sporting goods store.
Jay's carries all of the major brands, including Leupold, Ziess, Stiener, etc. and I used the stores sales and display signs to compare the clarity of the different types.Some of these signs were 100 yards away. While I could have spent up to and over $1,000, it didn't appear, to me, that in the $300 to $900 category there was enough decernable difference to make the higher priced glasses worth the extra money. Now, make no doubt about it, I am a Leupold fan and I felt the Nikons were better. Compared to the Ziess and Lieca glasses, in this price range, they were, in my opinion, equal.
What it came down to, for my decision, was what I needed based on my primary hunting and general use. I use bionoculars primarily for deer and varmint hunting and for spotting waterfowl in flooded fields. The Nikons can easily perform this task. They have been to Montana with me on a mule deer and white tail hunt. I couldn't have asked for more and was able to glass open fields for long periods without eye strain.
It is, of course, your money but, do you really want to tie up $1K in one pair of bionoculars or would you rather have $700 left over to buy a new rifle, pistol, ammo, reloading equipment or plane ticket for a hunting trip?