What would be the best tumbling media for a matte/frosted finish on aluminum? I've made some .22 loading blocks for giveaway to my 4H shooters that I coach. They are made out of old aluminum barstock with quite a few dings and dents. Polishing doesn't seem to help and only brings out the...
Playing with a trigger pull gauge yesterday and measuring some handguns. The Ruger MK III (with which I'm most accurate) has a pull of 2 lbs 4 oz due largely to the Volquartsen trigger. All three of my 1911's are in the 4/2 to 4/4 pound/oz range, but the Beretta 92FS weighs in at 6 lbs. What...
Yes, I know it is about youth development and not necessarily about competition. However a big shout out to the Louisiana 4H Shooting Sports team at the recent 4H National Matches held this past week in Nebraska. Team Louisiana was #1 in the nation (again).
It starts with volunteers and youth...
Latest proposal seems to indicate that Ft Polk would be renamed Ft Johnson.
https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-government-and-politics-2c635453129124a462ea79691e634ce9
Want to buy a Ruger 10/22 complete rifle or just an action.
I'm building up a 4H CMP Sporter Rifle for another granddaughter. Don't necessarily need a good barrel as I already have a new bull barrel to install. Don't necessarily need a good stock as I already have a new youth stock ready to...
I have a Redfield 75 sight base and was looking on eBay for the moveable arm (which fits into the base and has a horizontal arm which holds the aperture). I found an arm which LOOKED like it would be the proper one, but it was just described as a "sight part", no model number or further...
Want to buy a Ruger 10/22 "stainless" complete rifle or just an action.
I'm building up a 4H CMP Sporter Rifle for another granddaughter. Don't necessarily need a good barrel as I already have a new bull barrel to install. Don't necessarily need a good stock as I already have a new youth...
SOLD. This A.R.M.S. #39 A2 Plus is often described as a Z rail or gooseneck or (from the swan logo on the mount) as a swan rail. Mounts to a carry-handle AR and adds a picatinny rail to the top of the handle and also to the top of the handguard. This is the sturdiest mount of this type...
I'm late seeing this, apparently effective April 2021 Essential Arms (Krotz Springs) has closed. Regrettable, I have rifles built on two of their receivers. From their website:
Essential Arms Co. Farewell
A closing word and thank you to our customers for nearly 40 years of purchasing our...
Sandman, appreciate the wordsmithing in your "2 Lever Action Rifles" thread. Keep up the good work.
https://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?198439-2-lever-action-rifles
A rifle stabilizer has been developed for the Army. fits under the handguard of a rifle, appears to use much the same technology as image-stabilizing binoculars. Prevents the "wobble area" and helps to remain on target. Only downside I can see is that usually the targets the army engages are...
What are you getting your spouse for Christmas? Mine has more guns than she knows what to do with, some never fired. We got a new safe at Thanksgiving Black Friday, and I've found several small items but somehow don't think a new coffeemaker, no matter how much it is needed, will really ring a...
I read on another forum of using an inexpensive endoscope as a borescope, and considering the price was $8.99 on eBay I had to try it for myself. The search term is for Android and PC Endoscope, and here is the one I bought
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274354084415
Clarity is unreal, has 6 LEDs...
Tractor Supply has their 36-gun Cannon Safe on sale for $300. I bought one and plan to sell my smaller safe to defray part of the cost. Already got a buyer. Thanks to a previous poster for mentioning this.
Whistlepig https://www.wpgbc.com/ has barrels for 10/22's, CZ 455/457, and RAR at...
Grid power just went out again (8 pm Friday night), on generator power now. For Laura it was out ten days and I felt fortunate because so many had it worse. At least the cable and internet is still working, although my line is still on the ground and the best that Suddenlink has been able to...
Looking for advice on what to do with this Smith & Wesson Model 10 pistol that I have. It is the blued 4" barrel with next-to-nothing sights. Just a front blade and a grove in the rear of the frame. You really have to work with it to even get it on a pie plate at 10 yards. It is probably my...
I'm looking for a .22 Long Rifle CZ 457 Scout, or a 455 or 452 Scout for that matter. New or used, have decided that the 16.5 inch barrel and 12 inch length of pull would be appropriate for a 12 year old. Not looking for a scope, must have the iron sights, as iron sights are required for NRA...
What is/was your most useless firearm?
Mine was a MAC 11 9mm pistol. It was in a sales flyer from the manufacturer back when I had a FFL and the cost was only $165 so I bought it. It had the standard threaded muzzle, a pop-bottle/cleaning patch trap adapter, 32 round mag, and even a front...
It's time for a 20 gauge shotgun for one of my grandsons. He's already had experience with .22 and .410 now it is time for a general purpose shotgun for squirrel, ducks, deer, etc. His older brother has the 20 ga Mossburg from Academy at $190 but I also see a Stevens 20 ga pump for the same...
During this past year I’ve been concentrating on my 11 year old grandson and his 4-H shooting with .22 smallbore (CMP Sporter). Pretty well got his rifle set up (Volquartsen bolt release and hammer, Magpul stock, Whistlepig lightweight aluminum 18.5 bull barrel, Power Custom mag release, Kidd...