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03-25-2016, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by underscore  What do the non-coloured ones cost? | Ten grand - all of them start at that price and go up.
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03-27-2016, 10:28 PM
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haven't gone shooting since I got my PAL a few years ago. Went to DVC with a few friends today and had a blast.
Where is the best place to look for used firearms?
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03-27-2016, 11:28 PM
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#1328 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider haven't gone shooting since I got my PAL a few years ago. Went to DVC with a few friends today and had a blast.
Where is the best place to look for used firearms? | CGN will teach you a lot for finding used firearms, as well as finding ethical online vendors alike. Also, befriending others in the sport goes a long ways, we try to stick together. What are you looking for?
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03-29-2016, 09:27 AM
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CGN can be a dangerous place, I originally intended to own two rifles and now I own 3 plus a shotgun 
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03-29-2016, 10:44 AM
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#1330 | | they call me the snowman
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider Where is the best place to look for used firearms? | The local gun shops have some great deals on used and consignment guns. I bought my S&W from Int'l for a great price (thanks incubus!).
But nothing beats the "bro deal". I sold my brother a 10/22 for $200. It has about $150 in upgrades, and shoots like a dream. My buddy got a nutcase T97 for $700. It didn't work well which justified the cheap price. But like any machine, once we got into it and fixed a few little things it started to work again. We had it out on friday, and it shot like a champ. Quote:
Originally Posted by underscore CGN can be a dangerous place, I originally intended to own two rifles and now I own 3 plus a shotgun |
I now have everything I want.
Until I played with an AR at the range on friday. Now I want one of those too.
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03-29-2016, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by originalhypa I now have everything I want.
Until I played with an AR at the range on friday. Now I want one of those too. | I've been saying the same thing - my friend even bet me $100 I couldn't go the rest of the year without buying a new gun. Three months in, no problem...then a guy posted a Dan Wesson .22 that is screaming to me.  | |
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03-29-2016, 12:50 PM
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#1332 | | they call me the snowman
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The .22 world is a fun one, for sure. 
I took the Charger out to the range on friday and had a great time with it. She was shooting flawlessly, along with the 10/22. 
I got home and proceeded to do the auto bolt release mod, and a good cleaning. I'm still looking at triggers for both guns, but I would like to do the polishing and all other mods myself. I'll go broke buying a pair of Volquartson triggers for my guns. But time and files? I have both to spare.  | |
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03-29-2016, 01:22 PM
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#1333 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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I've heard a lot of goof things about Brimstone 10/22 triggers. Just buy one of their stock Ruger triggers and let them do their magic. People who have had Dlask, VQ, Kidd, Timney, you name it - all say the Brimstone trigger is the way to go. Ruger 10/22 ? Brimstone Gunsmithing | |
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03-30-2016, 11:04 AM
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#1334 | | they call me the snowman
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That is a cool option!
And pretty cost effective too.
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03-30-2016, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by originalhypa The local gun shops have some great deals on used and consignment guns. I bought my S&W from Int'l for a great price (thanks incubus!).
But nothing beats the "bro deal". I sold my brother a 10/22 for $200. It has about $150 in upgrades, and shoots like a dream. My buddy got a nutcase T97 for $700. It didn't work well which justified the cheap price. But like any machine, once we got into it and fixed a few little things it started to work again. We had it out on friday, and it shot like a champ.
I now have everything I want.
Until I played with an AR at the range on friday. Now I want one of those too. | everyone needs a ar
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03-30-2016, 09:24 PM
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03-31-2016, 05:00 PM
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Got tired of looking for binos - not sure what magnification/size I will like carrying all day - so Cabelas sends me an email and they are selling their 2015 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 binos for $219 with free shipping. 2016 models are $359. I told my wife she just bought my Birthday present. lol.
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03-31-2016, 08:51 PM
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#1338 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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review em when u get em.. any idea how long the deal is on for?
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03-31-2016, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer review em when u get em.. any idea how long the deal is on for? | No, I'm not sure how long but probably until they are gone. A few other companies have already flogged their Diamondbacks as well, WSS was flogging theirs a little while ago. http://www.cabelas.ca/product/59905/...gn=16-sgod1-e1
I read a bunch of reviews on these binos and I haven't seen one negative yet - which is surprising for their low cost and typical internet reviewers. I figured for $219 and a lifetime warranty - if I don't like them then my sons can beat on them.
My heart was kind of set on stepping up into the $700 price range - but I only use my binos for scouting, then my rifle scope for close-ups. 10 power just isn't enough magnification to legally identify the spikes on game over 100 yards. I know a guy that bought the Leica 10x40 binos with built in rangefinder (over $3g) and though the glass is great, he can't even use them at the range to spot holes past 75 yards.
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03-31-2016, 10:49 PM
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What's the best way to find out scope cap sizes short of test fitting a bunch of them? I know the model of the scope but I can't find anything online that says the actual cap size. It's a Tasco Varmint TG21042I.
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03-31-2016, 10:52 PM
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#1341 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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^ follow that link I gave, the caps come with new binos!
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04-01-2016, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by underscore What's the best way to find out scope cap sizes short of test fitting a bunch of them? I know the model of the scope but I can't find anything online that says the actual cap size. It's a Tasco Varmint TG21042I. | Okay - the serious response to this is simple: get a caliper and measure the outside diameter of your binos. You can then order them online or go to a shop like Kerrisdale Cameras and see if they have something in their pile of parts.
I use this caliper for reloading as well - but it comes on sale for $20 quite often. Mastercraft Digital Caliper | Canadian Tire | |
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04-01-2016, 09:20 AM
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I haven't really looked at binoculars. Most shops don't have a lot of selection, and the I hate going to Outdoor Wholesalers glass section.
Grouse River sent me an email this morning and I happened to check out the binocular section. Grouse River - Optics - Binoculars
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04-01-2016, 06:14 PM
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#1344 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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I spent a good hour on the phone with Miramachi this afternoon, going through the steps to get an unknown gun registered. I was going through a box of jackets that my father had put aside for me before he passed, and to my surprise it contained more than just jackets; inside I also found a Traditions Trapper .50cal black powder percussion pistol. So, they walked me through going online and requesting a registration, so now it is hurry up and wait.  | |
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04-01-2016, 07:26 PM
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#1345 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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Hey incubus - do you guys sell black powder, wads, and lead balls?
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04-02-2016, 07:54 PM
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yes I do what sizes do you need?
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04-02-2016, 09:38 PM
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Some FFP powder,.490 balls, and some pre-lubed wads would be great (or any wads). Also, I need some powder measures, wad loaders, and cleaning rod/attachments. Whatcha got?
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04-03-2016, 07:16 PM
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I will check it out Tuesday.
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04-03-2016, 09:03 PM
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Cool. Also need some CCI #11 primers
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04-05-2016, 07:13 PM
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Took a vendor to the range today, I also hunt with the guy. It was good to shoot with him, plus a great way to spend a rainy Tuesday afternoon. We had dueling Glocks, lots of rifles, my Dan Wesson went through 100 rounds, my Ruger Hunter was smoking, and all in all just a good dose of gun powder aromatherapy.
I've been trying various loads for my new Steyr .270 and I think I have the clear winner thus far. I sight most my rifles at 1" to 2" high at 100 yards, depending on the BDC holdover for 200 yards. Below is a 4 shot group at 100 yards and yes, I did put 1 round right through the other.  | |
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