gregintenn

  Thanks for attempting to explain. I guess I'm thickheaded, but it would seem this ruling is in opposition or the states having authority to regulate firearms. It seems to me that Illinois was already "regulating firearms".

Can this be overturned, and could you please summerize the opinion for us mere mortals? Could this mean the end of carry permits?

I'd probably tumble it, and shoot it pretty quickly. If left untreated, the rust will progress.

I can't really work up a strong opinion on this, pro or con. On one hand, it would be easier cleanup with the single shot rifle, but on the other, I would be just as well to dispose of my muzzleloader if this happened, as they will be worthless to me or most anyone else. I'm hunting early either way.

If it is just a stripped reciever, I believe I'd box it up and ship it without saying what it is. It isn't hazardous, flamable, perishable, or anything else they ask you.

Yes. If he's legal to own it, ship away!

Guns and Leather in Hendersonville did have some off brand stuff that was non corrosive, and had a really attractive price. It shoots great in my m44. Academy has some Russian stuff pretty cheap.

I'd like to see you add 30/30 to that list.......since I already have one and all. On second thought, what you have woul give me a great excuse to grab a Trapdoor Springfield.

[quote name='dlm37015' timestamp='1355152169' post='857778'] did the law change i th0ught as long as you were not hunting on a wma centerfire was ok. i got checked this year and i was using a 300 blackout twra agent thought it was a neat rifle [/quote] From the TWRA webiste: [quote][url="http://www.tn.gov/twra/huntweapons.html"]http://www.tn.gov/tw...untweapons.html[/url][/quote] It has been this way long as I remember. You are allowed to shoot what they consider "furbearing animals" with a centerfire, but for some reason they do not include squirrels and rabbits as furbearers. Sorta pokes a hole in the safety issue if you ask me.

[quote name='cardcutter' timestamp='1355153731' post='857794'] The only thing I found wrong with the SKS I had was the short but stock. They were made for short people. I added an after market pistol grip and the proble was solved. They are very accurate and and easy to shoot. I personaly dont care for the detachable SKS mags, but thats just me. [/quote] Have you seen the AK stocks? I believe they were designed for pygmies. There is a rubber buttpad available for them that adds a couple of inches to the LOP.

Speak with your neighbor about the situation. Likely, he'll put his dogs up. If not, eliminate them while they are on your property. A polite, face to face conversation is a powerful tool that many of us have, for some reason, abandoned.

I have one of each, and both work as they should, and are quite accurate considering their intended purpose. The AK has a better trigger, and more rounds at the ready. The SKS is, in my opinion, a much better built and heavier gun, and more accurate. I would suggest you find one of each you can shoot and choose for yourself. I feel the SKS is the better value of the two. You won't go wrong with either.

A lot of folks are certain to be very well stocked in ammo, because the same thing happened 4 years ago. It'll pass.

I find him interesting. I'm surprised one of the outdoor cable channels hasn't picked him up to host a regular show. He'd beat a large percentage of what's on TV today.

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1355097477' post='857450'] LOL...I'm with ya bro! I bet the .38 turns them inside out huh? I could only imagine! Dave S [/quote] No sir. Actually, the wadcutter cuts a neat, round hole with little meat damage; often less than with a 22 HP.

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1355093786' post='857419'] But Tennessee doesn't allow the use of centerfire rifles or handguns for squirrel hunting. You must mean you shoot them with rimfire, shotgun or muzzleloader. Dave S [/quote] Right. No one said I did it in Tennessee.

Nice people there, and seem to be quite knowledgeable as well. If you aren't comfortable starting by reading a reloading manual and watching youtube videos, I'd guess the class would be wothwhile. I wouldn't be opposed to helping someone learn the basics and get started. I expect you can find several people closer to you who feel the same way.

Kits have [i]most[/i] of what you need to reload, and they offer discounts over buying the items seperately. I've yet to see a kit that contained everything you'd want to reload, and furthermore, the more I reload, the more tools I decide I need. I started many years ago with the Lee Anniversary Kit, and still use most of the items included.

If it's light rust, knock it off with steel wool. If it is heavily pitted, I'd be leery about firing it.

[quote]at minimum Jones has shown he can beat Vandy.[/quote] Not while dressed in orange and white!

[quote name='Hunting101' timestamp='1355064675' post='857193'] During gun season we have to wear blaze orange for safety. Imagine how hard it would be to hunt turkeys in 500 square inches of orange. Those birds can see you blink lol. It's gonna be about safety. [/quote] Thanks. I understand where you are coming from. I have a 218 Bee and 22 Hornet that are just above a 22 Magnum in performance. They make great squirrel guns, and would also be effective for turkeys. Also, I enjoy shooting squirrels with 38 Special wadcutter target loads. You can almost throw a rock with the same energy level. Several states allow centerfire guns for these purposes, and I don't believe they require blaze orange.

I agree.

I put a set of three dot sights on mine. they made all the difference.

CHECKMATE!!!!

[quote name='Dirquin' timestamp='1354817976' post='855934'] Thanks everyone. I have been around guns and shot them my entire life. But i never got into the technical parts. I plan on taking tactical courses and handling courses to improve my abilitys and be a productive/positive gun owner and display the image of gun ownership in a positive safe way. Not that ive been a bad owner or handler, just havent carried in public around strangers that may be afraid for what ever reason. I havent found anywere around my area that has tactical training. Does anyone know anywhere close by? [/quote] Welcome to the forum! I'm really liking your attitude about firearms. We should all do a better job to display the image of gun ownership in a positive, safe way. Thanks for the reminder.