Recent content by Rainier42

Beautiful rifle but a bit pricey. Don't think the McMillan build is necessarily better than say a GAP build.

PA is an OC State. Not a big fan ... prefer to 'walk softly and carry a big stick' myself. However, I always OC a sidearm when out hunting. A big issue I have with OC here in PA is that many times it's about confrontation with law officers to prove a point. Just can't get into that.

Lol, where there goes all your firearm $$s!

I would tend to think the satin 2nd Gen.

Call Connor at CelticRifles.com. He's currently building an M40 for me with a '67. He can give you some good advice.

ARs are on the shelves of shops by me. It's the ammo I'm still waiting on ...

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Pizza and beer. Close second is smoked baby back ribs.

Does the barrel have a date stamp (e.g., 2-43)? Flaming bomb?

I would stay away from the red media. Have heard that it is rouge and contains a grit, which is not good for your barrel. I use a uniforming tool and it makes seating the primer much easier. Just a thought ... you may want to start with 9mm first as it doesn't require case trimming and is...

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Hey guys ... have been traveling a bit for work so haven't had much of a chance to go through everything here. Thanks to everyone who responded ... will sift through and try out what you all are suggesting.

Will look into shooting with the sling. I can tell you that I have not had this issue with any of my other rifles ... M1, M1A1, Savage PC10 in .308, etc. Each of these I can shoot all day. Also, my hand loads aren't particularly heavy ... 40.5gr of H4895 behind a 168gr Nosler HPBT.

Ok, first time out with my M40 commemorative yesterday to zero scope and see how well she shoots. 25 rounds later my right shoulder feels as if I've been kicked by a mule. Yes, had the butt in the pocket of my shoulder, leaned into the rifle and had a good cheek weld. So what's your all...

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