Jamie Jackson

I believe it was Knife Rights that helped get the Tennessee laws brought into the 21st century. I know they were active on this site at one time. Links below: https://kniferights.org/how-to-find-local-knife-laws/ They are a good organization and I support them.

Seriously!

While an ORSA member I don't participate in these events. I primarily shoot pistol. Here's a couple of links that may prove helpful. Looks like it may be a drive from your listing. I do see people traveling and parking in RV's there from time to time. Welcome aboard. https://orsarandp.com/orsa-rifle/ http://orsaonline.org/index.asp

I agree with the sniff test. Discoloration may also be an indicator. I think a lot depends on how the powder was stored. I have a partial can of Hercules 2400 I purchased in the early 1990's and used it to load some .357 late last year. Worked fine and chronoed the same as previous loads from long ago. But my powder has been stored in a climate controlled environment all that time. I'm glad the gear went to someone that will appreciate it and put it to good use.

Welcome aboard!

My pleasure @Darrell. I was concerned about having 3K of primers that wouldn't work! That's why I tried them out on multiple handguns. I think that if I am meticulous about seating them they'll work fine for range use. My Glock 19 usually sets off everything just fine. Shield as well. I have to think I could have done a better seating job on that one example...or maybe it was just the primer... I know I have a Smith or two that likes Federal primers. So now I know I can devote at least 3K of my Federal primer "stash" to my picky Smiths.

I'm in pretty good shape as far as primers go for the next several years. BUT, as with most of us that handload, I don't want to run out. So, I've been following various forums and have seen these primers mentioned (sold through the Norma website). Several folks have posted that they have ordered these with free shipping and no Hazmat. Sounded too good to be true. So I continued to watch and wait. I kept reading about positive experiences both as regards the primers and the no Hazmat/free shipping. Then a 20% discount code popped up. I thought, well I've never paid $60.00/1000 primers before. I only paid $27.00/K for the last I ordered pre-Covid. But figured "What the heck" So I logged onto the Norma site and ordered 3000 primers for $180.00....total. I received shipping notice and FedEx delivered the primers 4 days later. I had read that the primers worked well, just that they needed to be fully seated. I loaded up 40 rounds of 9mm... 20 using my old Dillon 550 to seat the primers and 20 using my RCBS hand priming tool. Next I loaded 40 rounds of .38 spl full wadcutters. 20 rounds using the RCBS and 20 rounds using my single stage Lee press. Finally I loaded up 20 rounds of .32 S&W longs. All using the Lee single stage press. I took my G-19, S&W Shield in 9mm, LCR in .38 spl, my S&W Model 15 (.38 spl) and my LCR in .327 mag (.32 S&W loads) over to Range USA this morning. Only one round required a second strike. This was a 9mm in my stock factory innards Glock 19. And it was a Dillon seated primer. So, one round out of 100 required a second strike. I have no complaints... well, except I wish the price would come down more...but don't we all. FYI.. these primers sold out the day I ordered. But from what I read on various forums Norma runs this deal from time to time. Just thought I'd share some, to me anyway, good news. I normally only shoot my G19 and .38 LCR each week. But I sacrificed all the darn cleaning I still have to do so I could share this info with you folks.

I don't recall seeing the Star PD mentioned, I had one of these alloy framed 45 acp pistols around '89 -'90. Despite having to use it proprietary (edited for spelling) 6 round magazine and having to replace it's recoil shock buffer at least every 1000 rounds it was a great and very easy to carry little autoloader. IIRC it had adjustable sights but shot great with 230 gr "hardball" and 230 gr Hydra-shoks. AND it didn't have a grip safety! I liked that feature as it was a "trend" back in the day to pin the grip safety to ensure reliable function in less than ideal grip situations. Think entangled fighting and/or non-dominate hand use. It's thumb safety has a decent size and very positive in use. I believe Star stopped making them around 1990. When I first purchased this little gem I bought around 20 of the plastic buffers. Those buffers sold out (dried up) quickly when Star dropped this PD from it's line up. I regret selling it from time to time...but I ran several thousand rounds through it without a hitch. It was really a well made alloy frame pistol for the time. But without replacement buffers it's life/use would have been limited... I'll "defend" it for what it was at the time LOL.

I carry a Glock and an LCR. But thought I'd toss in consideration of the SCCY 9mm. I purchased one from a coworker several years ago. I doubt he'd even run a magazine of rounds through it. The SCCY was very light weight, kinda chunky, and had a long , yet smooth double action trigger. I'll be darned if I wasn't impressed with it. It was very shootable, albeit it had a very small safety. I put around 800 rounds of handloads (various 147 gr 9mms) and well over a 50 round box of HST 147's through it. I did have a couple of FTF the first 200 or so rounds, but after that it ran without a hitch. For less than $200.00 at the time I was quite pleased with it. I have no idea what the current ones are like FWIW.

It's a remarkable service @Moped! And as you said FREE. Yeah, Kindle has helped me unclutter quite a bit. I still like a good old fashioned handheld book from time to time. But definitely like my Kindle. @hipower enlightened me on Kindles iirc. Years ago in the reading/book thread on here. My apologies for any thread drift.

I don't have Netflix and wasn't aware of these books or the movie. I did check "Overdrive" (Knox County library) and they have all of Mark Greaney's books. I just borrowed book #1 in the series to my Kindle. FWIW this service "Overdrive" has saved me a fortune on books the past couple of years. I have my Amazon account linked to Overdrive so the book was downloaded to my Kindle by the time it took me to walk to the bedroom and check. Thanks @Chucktshoes!

I think The Wire (series) is available on HBO Max. I watched a few years back...I think, on Netflix. Really liked it. Crime drama, good characters and story line IMHO. Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery.

Thank you Sir. Pleasure to meet you.

Met another great TGO'er! I love this place! Thank you! Ad Closed. Trade completed.

Trade Pending. Thank you.

Thank you. PM headed your way.

Absolutely. I should have mentioned that in my initial post.

Bump. Thank you.

Doing better than I deserve my friend. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon. Proud of the work you guys are doing.

Congrats Randy! Love a 12 g pump. Well done my friend! I bet I know who made that blackjack, Nice!

Thanks @starncannon. I no longer load anything using Large Rifle. But I'm in no rush as I have a comfortable supply of what I do use.

I have a box of 955 Federal Large Rifle primers For TRADE only (Locally West Knoxville). These have been stored indoors, climate control environment. I am asking to trade these 955 Large Rifle primers for 800 Federal, Winchester, CCI, or Remington Small Pistol Primers. Would consider 850 Federal Small Rifle primers. I am not interested in trying any of the new primers on the market. The only other item I might consider for trade is 12 gauge Federal Flite Control 8 pellet Buckshot. I don't need any other ammo. I am trying to be fair in this trade. Face to Face West Knoxville please. These are Not For Sale, only Trade.

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Yes Sir. I read way more than I post. Learn a good bit that way LOL

I'm tagging in with interest. I've been following this on another forum where Caleb is a member and has been very responsive to questions. It's not a terribly large carry package for a 6 shot revolver. I carry either a RDS G-17 or G-19... but I enjoy shooting revolvers. I don't want to be a "Beta Tester", but will certainly be watching to see how this pans out. Thank you @TGO David