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I realize bolt guns are more accurate than lever, that's fine with me. I've got a benchrest 10/22 to scratch the 'tack driver' itch, there's just something about the old school lever action that's calling to me. What I meant by 'target' is that I'll be shooting at paper only, 'minute of paper plate' is good enough for me right now. I was reading up on the Marlin 45-70 lever gun earlier today, now I'm thinking big bore lever would be even more fun :)

Garand would be great, but out of my price range. I do have a milsurp itch also, I've got a C&R app waiting to be mailed and plans for a Mosin as soon as the paperwork comes back.

I'm in Harford county, little ways outside of Aberdeen. Where're you? I'm using the same name at www.mdshooters.com, great forum for all things firearms in MD. Check it out if you haven't already.

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CMP prices should put a Garand within reach...less than a Marlin 45-70. I'm down here in Brandywine. I'm also "Trumpet" on MDshooters although I spend more time at ARFCOM

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Monte 2 and Springfield XDM Makes Wolfie a happy boy.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/Agoodday.jpg

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This is more than you were looking to spend, but for a complete package (rifle/scope/harris bipod/stock pack) it's a pretty good deal...

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=93&t=696489

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How do you like the XDM, and what caliber did you get? I'm currently looking at it in 9mm.

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I took a look and some of the lower grades are pretty affordable, but the descriptions don't sound all that great. Are they really as bad as CMP makes 'em sound? I'm talking about the rack/field/service grade stock.

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It wasnt mine. Bt it was chambered in .45 I believe. The grip was too long to be a comfortable CCW.

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I want to get a Remington 700 in a .308 chambering. The only thing keeping me from getting one is a lack of good ranges around by me. The place I shoot at is only 25 yards :mad:

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What's the legality of putting guns in the WTS/T area here? I have an annoying number of collector's rifles that I really don't need.

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The mods won't allow it.

See rule 8: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=65

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Not horribly kosher, I would guess, the ToE would probably not like to incur any kind of legal liablility.

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No go. From the sticky aptly named "Rules for wts/wtb/wtt threads"

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Understood and respected.

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Much appreciated.

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Anyone know of a site that has Speer Gold Dots in stock? I am running low on .38spl +p Gold Dots and the only site I can find that has them in stock is AmmunitionToGo and they are a bit overpriced.

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This might help you out, brother.
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/.38_Special

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Thanks for the website. :tu Surprisingly, I have not seen that site before.

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As a CMP customer, it's pretty safe to say the undergrade their rifles. Yes the stocks can be a little dinged, but in 90+% of the cases it's from storage. BUT when you consider what you see at gunshows ad gunshops (which are usually CMP rifles being marked up a lot) they are a steal. They are a wonderful piece American history, will appreciate in value (Stay AWAY from the new SA INC Garands. SA INC has NOTHING to do with the old Springfield Armory), and are a blast to shoot. They always get attention at the range. FWIW, I believe the CMP also still has M1 carbines and Mossberg M44 .22 Trainers in stock. I am a loyal CMP customer. I just need to get some Garand pics.

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Ammo to go is the only place I have been able to find the Short Barrel Gold dots as well and unless I am reading it wrong, Replicant's link directs you to them....

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another good source for ammo prices etc.

http://www.gun-deals.com/ammo.php

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a lot of the cowboy action shooters use the 45-70 guns in long range stuff. Somewhere in the 300 yard range, and smaller targets.

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When I did SASS, the 38-55 was more popular for the long range stuff. Lighter recoil, flatter shooting, yada yada. 45-70 is a blast, but unless you reload, you better have some deeeep pockets.

You could look at a Winchester 1895 in 30-06 (Mmmmmmmm), but then you're in new custom AR-15, pristine collector grade M1 Garands, etc.

You might want to take a look at a Marlin 1894 Cowboy (I loved mine) in .357 or .45LC. Also, the Rossi Puma is a VERY nice levergun and doesn't have the historically incorrect and ugly crossbolt safety.

G36 Range Report and BOTL Shenanigans
 

Well today I took my new Glock 36 (Subcompact, slim single-stack mag, 6+1 .45 ACP capacity) down to the range for its second session, and BOTL Aldrin (s0leful0ne) and another friend came along. Well, the G36 now has 125 rounds through it, 230 grain cheap FMJ's and hollow points, and has been absolutely perfect. :tu I mean not one problem at all. I had read online how some people had trouble with stiff magazine springs and not being able to load the last few rounds: absolutely not an issue. I did load the mags up and let them sit for two days before I used them, but even that first day it was not a problem. For such a light gun, it handles the big .45's recoil very well, with tight groupings out at 7 yards. I would recommend this G36 to anyone and everyone, it is by a small margin the slimmest Glock made and has excellent carry dimensions (only 1.13" wide). :dance:

Now this was Aldrin's very first shooting session, and I am pleased to have been there. The man was a champ. He started off with a .22 Ruger Mk II or something that was jam city until the employee came and cleaned it for him, but he got his safety mindset, grip and stance down cold and was very accurate a good ways past the 7 yard mark. Then he made a bit (:banger) of a jump and went straight from the .22 to my .45 with no problem. Handled it like a champ. Since he was understandably underwhelmed by the .22 we also rented a Sig P226 9mm which he handled and fired like a pro. Hopefully we'll get some Gator shooting herfs going once a month or so and make this a regular deal.

So bottom line: love my G36. Probably won't buy anything else for several years at least because I'm so happy with it. Had a great time shooting with Aldrin, was really glad to be able to help him try this experience since he's been so generous pushing me down the cigar slope and smacked me hard with a great selection of cigars for my birthday a few weeks ago. Hopefully we'll be going back soon with fellow Gator BOTL Mike (UFPowerSmoker320) who'll also get to handle Mr. 36. Anyway just thought I'd let y'all know what kind of Friday we can pull off around here sometimes :ss.

P.S. If y'all .45 Auto fans want to weigh in here with advice on ammo, please do. Right now I have 165 grain Glaser/Safety Slug +P Pow'R Ball (polymer-ball capped hollowpoints, yeah that's a ***** of a name) in one mag and Remington Golden Saber 230 grain hollowpoints in the other (tested a box of these today, no problems). Feel confident about the both of them.

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^ Cool :tu

I too love the Glocks. I have the G20 (10mm) which is loads of fun and the G23 (.40)

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True that man, want to shoot that 10mm soon, hear it's really a powerhouse. :tu

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when can we go again?

:)

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Surprisingly, the recoil isn't that bad. I feel it is more than the .40, but less than a .357 mag

:gn

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Also, thanks to the team of 11 for giving us a gun smiley! :tu

:gn

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I like the Marlin Cowboy, but wouldn't use the Rossi for more that a paperweight. My favorite lever gun is my Cimarron 1866 carbine with a complete racegun action job, and short stroke kit. It is smooth as butter.

My problem with the Rossi is that it is unreliable as all get out. I have seen more people have problems with them at shoots than any other gun.

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Yeah, I should have specified that the Rossi is only good if it's been worked over. I've been out of SASS for a while, and I don't remember the guy's name, but there's a guy who specialized in Rossis and does one smokin' job on them.

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I'm still waiting and watching for a good deal on a Marlin to come along... but just agreed to buy a Mosin 91/30 from another local guy. Can't wait to pick it up this weekend.

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LOVE my M44. BOOOOOM! They're lots of fun and suprisingly accurate

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Two of my hunting guns.
Top Mossberg 500 that I bought when steel shot went into affect.
I painted the stock and traded a goose for the parkerizing job.
Bottom is a 1948 Winchester model 12 my upland game gun, I been shooting this one for over 40 seasons, yeah I'm an old bastage :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...88/guns001.jpg

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Nice! I am thinking about picking up a Mossberg. :gn

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Mossbergs are the Timex of guns, I have filled it with mud, used it as a canoe paddle, clean it and your good to go.
I don't think there is a another gun more reliable?
I know they had the military contract for years.

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*cough*.... automat kalashnikov 47 ;)

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*cough* Glocks :tu

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Yea but try using a glock as a canoe paddle :r

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You can use a Hi-Point as a paddle. Those things are big and fugly. :r

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That got me to laugh. :)

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*cough* Ka-boom!

:fu

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Hater :hf

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Actually, I love my G19. More of a 1911 guy though.....altough I want an M&P

I have the M&P 9mm. I hate to admit it b/c I am a Glock fanboy, but I
think it shoots better than the Glock.
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The M&P is great, I love mine. They only have one downfall. They have a habit of rusting a little bit if you don't keep the oiled. With that all said alot of the local LEOs are going to them. Shooting a Fish & Wildlife officer sold me on mine.

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:eek:What!?!

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It was late. I meant shooting with an F&W officer. Wow no more post after 10 for me.

I was at a family birthday party last weekend, and my nephew came up to me to show me his new 380 that he thought was the greatest thing. Guess what brand it was.

That’s right it was a jimenez arms 380. I hope he is just planning on trying to hit them in the head with it.

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:rolleyes: Not only is it a poor caliber, it is a junk gun.

I hope it works for him

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The .380 has its place... I wouldnt call it a poor caliber, especially with todays modern ammo.

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Point taken,

When I have time, I will try to find the link from ar15.com where a member on there had a crazy lady come into his work. His boss unloaded an entire mag of .380 on her and didn't kill her.

I will look tonight.

But, you can say that all ammo has some problems with it. I can see that the .380 has its place, just not something I will trust my life with.