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      lever gun calibre

      thinking of getting a lever gun to deer hunt with. im looking at either a .357, or a .44 mag. I am wondering about the distance and knock down power of each. I have a .357 mag. pistol now, so im kind of used to it. but was wondering about killing power in the woods. I will be shooting factory...
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      canning lids

      anyone else hear anything about the gov. changing the lids used for canning, so that they only last for a year or so? some friends told me this, and said we should start buying all we can for future use. what do you think INGO?
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      american derringer corp

      the wife and I went to the Evansville gun show last sat. I saw a nice derringer from American derringer corp. I am wondering if anyone knows anything of this company? they are made in Waco tx. they seemed to be well built. they were around $325-350. on their web site, they were listed for around...
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      SKS stocks

      I recently got a Yugoslavian sks, with a synthetic stock, with a 10 rd. stripper clip mag. pouch. ( or whatever its called.) I would like to get a different one to accept the 30 rd. detatchable mags. a friend told me they don't seem to work well, sometimes wont feed correctly. if so, can you...
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      bersa ucp .45

      I already own a bersa thunder cc in.380. I have been looking at the ultra carry pro in .45. has anyone owned/ shot one of these beauties? I have been looking at a bi-toned piece at a LGS. its advertised for $449. seems like a fair price. yes/no, thanks for the help.
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      fs/ft bouble mule ear muzzleloader

      for sale, $1000. or partial trade. only interests are: ak47, sks, or a lever action in .357, or .44 mag. the only markings on it are, w. billinghurst. I think it was made around 1840, or so. after some research, this is a rare find, valued at around $ 2000. of course this would be to a collector...
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      "mule-ear muzzle loader question.

      I have recently acquired a muzzle loader with side hammers on it. it is an over-under double barrel. top one is rifled, bottom one is smooth. it has 2 triggers. the only wording on it is- W BILLINGHURST Rochester n.y. across the top of the chamber. I don't know to much about muzzle loaders in...
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      distance of .........

      i was watching one of those shooting shows on the outdoor channel a while back, they were talking about the 1911, .45. the host stated that they had a max. usefull range of about 75 yds. got me to wondering, what is the max. range of a .357, a .38, a 9mm., and a .380? I have carried all of the...
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      wich mosin?

      i have a shot at purchasing 1 of 2 different mosins. 1 is in great looking condition.it is a shorter version, of 1954 or so.the other one is longer, not so good looking. both are operable,with open sights. I think either would be a nice addition to my collection. I can have either one for $150...
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      whos canning?

      im just wondering, who else is canning goodies for the upcoming winter, or whatever? weve already done 50 pints and 19 qts. of corn, 45 qts. of beans, just done 10 qts. of tomato juice with about 100 lbs. to go, and about 150 lbs. of taters. it sure will be good this winter, or if SHTF.
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      open carry

      :)so the wife and I took the grandkids to the dentist in Bloomington today. afterwards we go to golden corral for some good food. we are about to leave, when the wife comes back from the bathroom and says, that woman over there is carrying a gun. ok, so no big deal. she had what looked like a...
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      help with optics

      I have a new Stag arms, ar, in 5.56. I like using the iron sites, but I want something for long range shooting also. if possible, something with a drop compensator in it. I want to keep the option of using the iron sights also. is this possible? any suggestions are appreciated, thanks.
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      got us another one

      :rockwoot:met my sister , from southport, in Bloomington to take my mom back with her. anyway, after eating, we got to talking about guns, and protecting oneself. she said she had thought about getting her one. I pulled up my shirt to show her my XDs, and she could not believe I had it on me the...
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      ammo

      :rockwoot:stopped in at jasper rural king this afternoon to check out the ammo situation. I didn't expect much, wow, was I surprised. .223, 9mm, .45, .380, even some sub-sonic .22. had to break out my stash cash and get some. 6 box limit this time. things are starting to look up, maybe.:dunno:
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      bug-out-local?

      im 51, wife,45, two kids would be going too, girl 26, boy 20. 3 grandkids, 2 girls, 1 boy ages 11, 8 and 4. we don't have an official bug out place. question..... would a state owned property, like a forest, or a fish and wildlife area be a good place to set up? or would some random spot near a...
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      finally got some .223 ammo.

      :rockwoot:even though its tulammo, I just got 6 boxes of .223 from Wal-Mart in Jasper. I got 3, and the wife got 3. now maybe I can justify shooting my ar. :D
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      davis derringer?

      :dunno:just wondering? what would you pay for a davis industries derringer in .38 cal? i found one i kind of liked for 130 bucks. are they worth anything at all, or are they junk that i should stay away from? thanks in advance for your help.:D
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      sig sp 2022

      picked up a sweet SIG today at gander mountain in Evansville. got it for 549. was wondering if that is a fair price or not? again, the wife pretty much talked me into it. oh, by the way, I got 2 boxes of ammo with it also.:rockwoot:
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      handgun license for youngster

      my youngest boy is 19. he is wanting his lifetime LTCH. I was under the impression that you need to be 21 in Indiana to apply for this. he says no, am I wrong? at 19, can he purchase a handgun from a gun store? just wondering. thanks for your help.:dunno:
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      bersa sights

      took my wife to the range recently to try out her (my) bersa thunder .380. it shot well enough, but we neither one cared for the sights on it. front and rear, are both white dots. just didn't seem to be the right feel. the sights on my high point are a bright orange, we both like them better...
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