gregintenn

In Tennessee, it is illegal, for some reason, to hunt small game with a center fire cartridge; excepting shotguns of course. A 22 Hornet works great, as does a 38 Special wadcutter; but they aren't a legal means of doing so.   It would be quite the turkey popper as well, but again, no dice in Tennessee.

I'm betting it would feed as is. I don't have a tok sizing die, or I'd make up a round and try it for you.   I have a 32-20 Smith and Wesson hand ejector. It works fine, but I could see some bottleneck cartridges sticking in a revolver cylinder. I think results were mixed with the 22 Jet.   The 32-20 is a fun cartridge, but cases are fragile and hard to come by. This idea does away with both those problems.

I have a bunch of 100 grain half jacket bullets that would be made to order for this.

You're picking them too quick. They'll turn.   Seriously, I do find that pepper plants in general grow well in poor soil. Why do you think they're so popular in Mexico? B)

Interesting. I always thought a 7.62x25 would make an excellent plinking rifle cartridge. This is sort of like a rimmed version? How cool would this be in a small lever rifle?   I really like the checkering on that H&R too! :up:

Red clay and chert rock. I've never had a problem growing them. Some years the plants are loaded, some years the peppers are kind of sparse. They seem to like sun.   Last year in particular, we got 4-5 GIANT peppers early, and then nothing for about 6 weeks. Then, suddenly, the plants were all loaded to the point of uprooting themselves.

My neighbor deer hunts with one like it. I've shot it before. It's a fine rifle. Ammo's getting a bit tough to find, but I love the older Marlins. At one time, they were the best deal going on the used market. Today, it seems people have learned this, and they command a pretty good price. A quality rifle indeed.

If you've never tried this, you really should. Take ears of sweet corn from your garden, still in the shucks, soak them in water for about an hour, and grill them until the shucks turn black. When you shuck them, there'll be no silk on the corn, and it is delicious. No butter, salt, etc. needed.   I wish I could get rid of the raccoons. They know exactly when the corn is ripe. :wall:

I have a couple of 280 Remington chambered rifles, but neither are "Ackley Improved". A 280 is hard to beat.

I once bought a gun collection from a lady who inherited them from her deceased brother. I went to her house and gave her the approximate retail value of each piece. I explained to her that selling items at retail involved a good deal of work.   Turns out she just wanted them gone, and seemed happy for me to get them. She asked what I'd offer for them, I gave her a number well below what they were worth. She seemed pleased and accepted the offer, with full knowledge the guns were worth much more than I paid for them. In the end, she got rid of the guns without a hassle, and I got a screaming deal on some pieces I otherwise never would have owned.   I say all that to say this: be honest and upfront with this lady. Explain to her the real value of what she has, and that you aren't in a position to pay retail for it. You just might get a deal as well.

Put it back together and shoot it.   You can spend from several hundred dollars up to Turnbull's quote on refinishing it, and when you get it back, it ain't gonna be worth a nickel more than it is right now.   If you aren't happy with it as is, you'd be money ahead to sell it and buy an original specimen.

What can you guys eat? We have a friend who is a diabetic, and it is the devil trying to cook for him.

I dunno. I once had a Harley. I enjoyed it for several years and doubled my money when I sold it. I've yet to come out ahead on a boat. I'd lump a horse into the money pit category.

As far as I know, D.T. McCall's still has propane tanks mounted to the rear bumper of their furniture moving trucks. I always thought that looked spooky, but I don't recall them having any problems.

They're empty when I go to have them filled, but full on the trip back home. How would you get one filled if you didn't transport it while not empty? That makes no sense.

http://local.boatsexpress.com/Yacht_Transport_Gallatin_TN-p1704797-Gallatin_TN.html You could ask these folks.   I've learned of a little test to determine if you are ready for a boat.   Place a $100 bill in the toilet and pull the handle. If you don't flinch when the bill disappears down the drain, then you are ready for a boat. :lol:

Well don't pull out in front of me any more! :D

I've done several without issue, but distance would pose a problem. It isn't garden weather tonight. Watch a youtube video and get out your needle files. It isn't a big deal. Cut a little and check. Repeat.

More like a quarter a round right now, but yeah.

I still have 1000 Norinco 7.62x39 I bought in an ammo can for the princely sum of $100. They shoot great out of my $59 SKS. No longer imported at any price.   I expect that soon we'll be reminiscing and what if-ing about today's prices and availability.

I don't know about you, but i'm sticking with "honky"! :no1:

You and I are already prepared. This was a message to those among us who aren't. There'll be no more dime a round ammo.

If your floorboards aren't sagging, keep buying.

       http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbb8da3e4258216189fb98d27&id=c2cf499606&e=4a074d9232   Don't come here crying the next time there's a "crisis", and ammo is crazy expensive or unavailable. ;)   If there isn't a next time; enjoy shooting. There will, however, be a next time.

I have ARs with 1:7, 1:8, and 1:9 twist barrels. They all shoot 55,60, and 62 grain projectiles well. I've not tried anything lighter nor heavier. I don't see a big difference.   Now that I think about it, I did try some 77 grain stuff in a 1 in 9 twist barrel. It hit the target sideways.