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HonestChieffan · 07:21 PM

Been a while since we had a guns n' ammo discussion.

Some of you are AR shooters Im sure. Im looking at a Colt 6920. Will be my first AR. Picked up a Glock this fall and really enjoy shooting it. Any feedback on that weapon?

Anyone else been in a buy/sell/trade mood with hardware?

**frazod** · 02-10-2013, 12:20 AM

Finally got my XDm back from the gunsmith today. New Dawson front/rear sights, competition trigger and reliability package, throated mag well and ejection port.

Can't wait until I can actually make some friggin ammo so I can go shoot it. Still waiting on the bullets to show up - should be here late next week. We've got the reloading equipment all set up and have all the rest of the components.

notorious · 02-10-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Even with the wait, that's tempting. But in three months we should be set up for reloading the .223.

How much powder do you have?

**frazod** · 02-10-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

How much powder do you have?

I don't think we have any rifle powder yet (it was only last night that I learned there was a difference - I thought powder was powder). IIRC we have about 8 pounds of pistol powder. Which, apparently, is plenty.

notorious · 02-10-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I don't think we have any rifle powder yet (it was only last night that I learned there was a difference - I thought powder was powder). IIRC we have about 8 pounds of pistol powder. Which, apparently, is plenty.

8 pounds will go a long way in 9mm, around 11k rounds.

Powder is hard to come by. We received 16 pounds of Hodgedon and Benchmark about 3 weeks ago, but getting any more is going to take some patience.

Don't ask about primers. We have 5k of large and 4k of small left, but can't find any to buy. We are used to being stock up, so this is getting interesting.

My 2K 155 grain Sierra Match Palmas shipped 2 days ago from Midsouth, but they still don't have 69 grain Nosler Custom Comps yet. (Damnit).

Good luck finding anything. Just like with AR lowers and bolts, reloading has some shortages.

notorious · 02-10-2013, 09:36 AM

Oh, Walmart just put a 1 box max purchase on all ammo.

I usually pick up a box of 9mm every time I am there, but the last 2 trips they were sold out.

**frazod** · 02-10-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

8 pounds will go a long way in 9mm, around 11k rounds.

Powder is hard to come by. We received 16 pounds of Hodgedon and Benchmark about 3 weeks ago, but getting any more is going to take some patience.

Don't ask about primers. We have 5k of large and 4k of small left, but can't find any to buy. We are used to being stock up, so this is getting interesting.

My 2K 155 grain Sierra Match Palmas shipped 2 days ago from Midsouth, but they still don't have 69 grain Nosler Custom Comps yet. (Damnit).

Good luck finding anything. Just like with AR lowers and bolts, reloading has some shortages.

When it comes to pistol ammo, we're set. Got a shit ton of powder, primers and brass, just waiting on the bullets to arrive (ordered and schedule to ship in about a week).

We don't have anything in the .223 department, though, outside of some brass. Can't even find dies right now.

I have some .223 ammo, but I wouldn't fire off a round of it right now unless my life depended on it.

**frazod** · 02-10-2013, 09:41 AM

Oh, and when it comes to reloading, I'm a pure n00b. My buddy has all the equipment at his house, and until I start to figure stuff out I'll just be the idiot pulling the lever.

R8ers · 02-10-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Oh, and when it comes to reloading, I'm a pure n00b. My buddy has all the equipment at his house, and until I start to figure stuff out I'll just be the idiot pulling the lever.

I like to watch this guys videos but I am not a reloader yet

notorious · 02-10-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Oh, and when it comes to reloading, I'm a pure n00b. My buddy has all the equipment at his house, and until I start to figure stuff out I'll just be the idiot pulling the lever.

It's fun. Just turn on the TV or AM radio and enjoy.

R8ers · 02-10-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

It's fun. Just turn on the TV or AM radio and enjoy.

Has to be a relaxing hobby when you get good at it... Especially if you are saving a shitload of money

LiveSteam · 02-10-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I don't think we have any rifle powder yet (it was only last night that I learned there was a difference - I thought powder was powder). IIRC we have about 8 pounds of pistol powder. Which, apparently, is plenty.

Be very very careful with pistol powders,you dnt toss a double load. It takes very lil powder for 9mm around 5 grains for HP-38 with 115 gr bullet.

A wise oldman told me/Have the same respect for that press as you would a loaded gun.

**Bwana** · 02-10-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Be very very careful with pistol powders,you dnt toss a double load. It takes very lil powder for 9mm around 5 grains for HP-38 with 115 gr bullet.

A wise oldman told me/Have the same respect for that press as you would a loaded gun.

Word

I had a friend that would reload all the time in high school. (Thank God it was only shotgun shells) We would be out bird hunting and half the guys shells wouldn't go BOOM. He had a bunch that would go pop and a wad would drop out of the end of the barrel. Ooops, forgot the powder in another one.

One day the guy had his 870 blow up on him, split the barrel. The guy was bummed I wouldn't use his reloads...Yeah.

A Salt Weapon · 02-10-2013, 12:02 PM

It's been a very good "panic" season.
Got some new toys to play with.
Approximate net totals (minus some random spending that wasn't gun related, shipping, etc):

Marlin model 60 .22lr semi-auto
Mossberg 702 .22lr semi-auto
S&W SD9VE 9mm
Advantage Arms Glock 17 .22lr conversion

$1450 cash
10 1oz silver coins
5oz silver bar
A couple hundred rounds of Hornady ammo in various calibers (.308/9mm/5.56/.40).
1k worth of match .22lr ammo (fed HV match)
3k worth of plinking .22lr ammo (various bulk packs)
1 boat payment (=$440)

Still have to replace 30-40 mags, an AK, and some fed bulk 5.56 ammo. So hopefully this panic period ends soon.
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**dirk digler** · 02-10-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Finally got my XDm back from the gunsmith today. New Dawson front/rear sights, competition trigger and reliability package, throated mag well and ejection port.

I honestly had never heard of XDm, of course I am not a gun fanatic, but that is a pretty sweet gun after checking out the specs.

Does it shoot good and would you recommend it?

Hog Farmer · 02-10-2013, 12:13 PM

The savage .17 rifles are great. Much more accurate than a .22.

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HonestChieffan Hoffa called me an SOB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the Country in MO Casino cash: $1220224	Off Season Lets Talk Guns Been a while since we had a guns n' ammo discussion. Some of you are AR shooters Im sure. Im looking at a Colt 6920. Will be my first AR. Picked up a Glock this fall and really enjoy shooting it. Any feedback on that weapon? Anyone else been in a buy/sell/trade mood with hardware? Last edited by HonestChieffan; 09-16-2011 at 07:21 PM..
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02-10-2013, 12:20 AM	#3781
frazod Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2832833	Finally got my XDm back from the gunsmith today. New Dawson front/rear sights, competition trigger and reliability package, throated mag well and ejection port. Can't wait until I can actually make some friggin ammo so I can go shoot it. Still waiting on the bullets to show up - should be here late next week. We've got the reloading equipment all set up and have all the rest of the components. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I'm not mean; I just don't like you.
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02-10-2013, 09:36 AM	#3785
notorious I Lay Wood for a Living Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $92994	Oh, Walmart just put a 1 box max purchase on all ammo. I usually pick up a box of 9mm every time I am there, but the last 2 trips they were sold out.
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02-10-2013, 09:41 AM	#3787
frazod Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2832833	Oh, and when it comes to reloading, I'm a pure n00b. My buddy has all the equipment at his house, and until I start to figure stuff out I'll just be the idiot pulling the lever. __________________ I'm not mean; I just don't like you.
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02-10-2013, 12:02 PM	#3793
A Salt Weapon Starter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Alaska Casino cash: $958497	It's been a very good "panic" season. Got some new toys to play with. Approximate net totals (minus some random spending that wasn't gun related, shipping, etc): Marlin model 60 .22lr semi-auto Mossberg 702 .22lr semi-auto S&W SD9VE 9mm Advantage Arms Glock 17 .22lr conversion $1450 cash 10 1oz silver coins 5oz silver bar A couple hundred rounds of Hornady ammo in various calibers (.308/9mm/5.56/.40). 1k worth of match .22lr ammo (fed HV match) 3k worth of plinking .22lr ammo (various bulk packs) 1 boat payment (=$440) Still have to replace 30-40 mags, an AK, and some fed bulk 5.56 ammo. So hopefully this panic period ends soon. Posted via Mobile Device
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02-10-2013, 12:13 PM	#3795
Hog Farmer Good Donkey = Dead Donkey Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $5081685	The savage .17 rifles are great. Much more accurate than a .22.
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