Gun Thread - Page 19

LeeNetworX · 02-24-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

.... well, go get you one.

<~~~ Love my SIG 556.

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Originally Posted by wildchild

like this?

http://www.cmmginc.com/Downloadable_...n%20Manual.pdf

Just found some - thanks anyway, guys. A co-worker hooked me up.

Lamnidae · 02-26-2011, 12:19 AM

How'd that tear-down manual work for you LNX?

Me personally I'm still undecided on what bolt rifle to get.... spent several hours going over pros and cons of different cartridges.....

LeeNetworX · 02-27-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

How'd that tear-down manual work for you LNX?

Me personally I'm still undecided on what bolt rifle to get.... spent several hours going over pros and cons of different cartridges.....

I found several, incuding mil-spec manuals. I'll let you know when my kit shows up and I get a chance to assemble my rifle, and will post crappy, poorly-lit pics.

Lamnidae · 02-27-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

I found several, incuding mil-spec manuals. I'll let you know when my kit shows up and I get a chance to assemble my rifle, and will post crappy, poorly-lit pics.

those are the best.....

Think I've settled on a .50 BMG.... probably the Steyr HS50.

Now, to work on my marksmanship so I don't go waste a bunch of money.

LeeNetworX · 02-27-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

those are the best.....

Think I've settled on a .50 BMG.... probably the Steyr HS50.

Now, to work on my marksmanship so I don't go waste a bunch of money.

Me want. Do you need a co-signer to finance a purchase of a case of .50?

Lamnidae · 03-01-2011, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Me want. Do you need a co-signer to finance a purchase of a case of .50?

Maybe! lol

Local gunshop back in AL has a nice Steyr in need of a good home (along with a couple of Barrets), but i need to work on marksmanship beforehand.

been doing some reading and I think I've settled on a nice Savage bolt action that should meet my needs for 'plinkage' - it's a lil' .22lr but has a threaded barrel to make a nice squirrel popper later.....

nhgunnut · 03-01-2011, 09:16 AM

Just a heads up on Reloading. Count on a steep learning curve for the semi auto ammo. (especially when compared to rimmed revolver ammo).
You probably already know it but it is worth saying start with known mild loads and build up to a round stable round.
Watch pay particular attention to signs of pressure build up (real important in Rifles)
Have fun and from past experience reloading can get to be a very deep money hole very very quickly. It is not unlike riding a motorcycle to save money!

Lamnidae · 03-01-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

Just a heads up on Reloading. Count on a steep learning curve for the semi auto ammo. (especially when compared to rimmed revolver ammo).
You probably already know it but it is worth saying start with known mild loads and build up to a round stable round.
Watch pay particular attention to signs of pressure build up (real important in Rifles)
Have fun and from past experience reloading can get to be a very deep money hole very very quickly. It is not unlike riding a motorcycle to save money!

ty for the headsup on that.

i was going to start searching for used presses first.... why buy new if someone's getting out of it.

wildchild · 03-01-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

Just a heads up on Reloading. Count on a steep learning curve for the semi auto ammo. (especially when compared to rimmed revolver ammo).
You probably already know it but it is worth saying start with known mild loads and build up to a round stable round.
Watch pay particular attention to signs of pressure build up (real important in Rifles)
Have fun and from past experience reloading can get to be a very deep money hole very very quickly. It is not unlike riding a motorcycle to save money!

yeah I noticed that. everyone here was saying I should reload to save coin. started looking into it and yeah no great savings there at all. I think it would end up costing more to reload then just buying cheap factory load practice ammo.
if i was always shooting top ammo it might save a few pennies, but I shoot cheap factory loads (winchester etc) for target parctice.

nhgunnut · 03-01-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

yeah I noticed that. everyone here was saying I should reload to save coin. started looking into it and yeah no great savings there at all. I think it would end up costing more to reload then just buying cheap factory load practice ammo.
if i was always shooting top ammo it might save a few pennies, but I shoot cheap factory loads (winchester etc) for target parctice.

Me too unless I am shooting in competitions (300 and 600 yards) I stay with commercial stuff.

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